Paris Bennett, the 17-year-old aspiring singer from Fayetteville, Georgia was sent home last night during American Idol’s results show.  The final four pictured above L-R :: Elliott Yamin, 27, from Richmond, Virginia, Taylor Hicks, 29, from Birmingham, Alabama, Katharine McPhee, 21, from Sherman Oaks, California and Chris Daughtry, 26, from McLeansville, North Carolina. More pictures  in the gallery!   And if you missed it, check out the video of Kellie Pickler on Jimmy Kimmel Live.  Why?  Oh, because she’s bust-a-nut hilarious. NEXT TO GO NEXT WEEK?  Elliot Yamin.  Agreed? 

American Idols up against the wall — HOT!! Carmen Electra with
 High School Musical’s Zac Efron — WOO!! American Idol ::
Season 1 runner-up Justin Guarini with some…  cute guy — OOO!!

UPDATE :: Rob is the name of the guy sitting next to Justin Guarini.
He is friends with the cast of E! News (Ryan Seacrest hosts), which
is why he got hooked up with good seats. View Rob’s MySpace.
A big thanks to Miss Lavelle!!  More pictures in the gallery!

Kellie Pickler, the 19-year-old aspiring singer from Albemarle, NC, was sent home last night during American Idol’s results show.  The final five pictured above L-R: Chris Daughtry, Paris Bennett, Taylor Hicks, Elliott Yamin and Katherine McPhee. And just a little note… during Idol’s performance show on Tuesday, all of the judges slammed Katherine McPhee’s rendition of Whitney Houston’s "I Have Nothing."  I completely disagreed with all of them and proceeded to vote for Katharine (many, many times).  I stuck to my guns and last night, Simon apologized and took back his harsh remarks having watched back Katharine’s performance.  Watch the performance below, it’s fantastic!  Wow-wow-wee-waa-waa!

McPHEEver OUTBREAK!  I’ve definitely contracted the Katharine
McPhee Syndrome.  Have you caught the McPheever yet?

Italian popera singer Andrea Bocelli, 47, and David Foster, the Grammy-winning producer of his CD “Amore,” help the finalists prepare CLASSIC LOVE SONGS for their next performance on American Idol airing tonight, April 25 @ 8PM ET/PT on FOX.  Andrea Bocelli will perform “Because We Believe” from his platinum album “Amore” on the American Idol results show tomorrow, April 26 (9PM ET/PT) on FOX.  Pictured L-R: David Foster, Andrea Bocelli, Paris Bennett, Taylor Hicks, Kellie Pickler, Chris Daughtry, Katharine McPhee, and Elliott Yamin.  I have a sinking feeling that Paris is the next to go but here’s to hoping she’s not!  WHO DO YOU THINK IS THE NEXT TO GO?

Wah!  It’s going to be one huge AZN block party on The O.C. next week (that’s the same Asian in the background here). Yeah, mooncakes all around!  (Some screen time is better than no screen time, eh?) Above, Summer (Rachel Bilson) enlists the help of Volchok (Cam Gigandet) to liven up the senior prom while Marissa (Mischa Barton) has the task of actually getting Volchok to enjoy the prom.  The O.C. episode "The Party Favor" airs this Thursday, April 27 (9PM ET/PT) on FOX. More pictures in the gallery!

One of this season’s American Idol finalists and real-life Orange
County resident Lisa Tucker will also guest-star in this episode.

Ace Young, a 25-year-old from Los Angeles, CA has been labeled a diva by tabloids and was sent packing last night.  Ace defended himself to reporters today saying, "Last night at my farewell dinner, (the producers) told me that I’m the easiest person to deal with in American Idol history. They love the fact that I was in by curfew and I did everything that they needed as far as the rules. I think it’s just something (for tabloids) to talk about."  But I heard from a little birdie that Ace didn’t let the Idol stylists touch him or tell him what to do with his look…  come on, listen to the professionals!!  Ace also commented on his suit from Tuesday saying, "That’s the first suit I ever bought in my life – it was $2,000," he said. "I got dressed up for America and they got to see a new look." Still, he added, "My hair is still there."  Who’s left now? The American Idol Season 5 - Top 6 Finalists are Elliott Yamin, 27, from Richmond, Virginia, Taylor Hicks, 29, from Birmingham, Alabama, Kellie Pickler, 19, of Albemarle, North Carolina, Katharine McPhee, 21, from Sherman Oaks, California, Chris Daughtry, 26, from McLeansville, North Carolina and Paris Bennett, 17, from Fayettesville, Georgia.  More pictures in the gallery!

Rod Stewart, arguably one of the greatest male singing voices of the rock era, has sold over 135 million albums worldwide and has had 27 Top 10 songs on the Billboard charts. He is a Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductee and Grammy Award winner that worked with the American Idol finalists this week.  Rod will perform “The Way You Look Tonight” from his 14-times-platinum, chart-topping “Great American Songbook” series on the results show airing tonight, Wednesday, April 19 (9PM ET/PT) on FOX. (Pictured above) American Idol Season 5 - Top 7 Finalists - (Left to right) Taylor Hicks, 29, from Birmingham, Alabama, Kellie Pickler, 19, of Albemarle, North Carolina, Ace Young, 25, from Denver, Colorado, Elliott Yamin, 27, from Richmond, Virginia, Paris Bennett, 17, from Fayettesville, Georgia, Katharine McPhee, 21, from Sherman Oaks, California and Chris Daughtry, 26, from McLeansville, North Carolina. (Pictured center) Rod Stewart, 61, with wife Penny Lancaster, 33, son Alistair Stewart, 5 months. WHO’S GOING HOME TONIGHT, AMERICA??  Is Ace Young, in fact, going home?  I bet his tied back hair didn’t help one bit…

28-year-old Bucky Covington from Rockingham, NC, was finally sent home yesterday (I actually did kind of like him). The Final 7! (Left to right) :: Kellie Pickler, Katherine McPhee, Ace Young (um, those guns aren’t going to save you next week), Taylor Hicks, Paris Bennett, Elliott Yamin and Chris Daughtry.  More pictures in the gallery!  Check out the latest Ford Fusion commercial below featuring Pat Benatar’s "Hit Me With Your Best Shot."  Fave commercial so far this season!  Download the Queen medley the Idol contestants performed last night too right below that. If you’re a Chicken Little fan, you’ll want to check out New York Times’ article – Kevin Covais :: Life After Idol.  And be smart, America!  Vote off Ace Young next!

DOWNLOAD :: American Idol’s Queen Group Song [mp3]