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The American Music Awards Red Carpet: The Live Blog

Posted 11/21/10 5:45 pm EST by in Music


Some of the biggest names in music are gathered under one roof on Sunday night (November 21) for the 2010 version of the American Music Awards. The show is always a headline-grabbing affair (last year's broadcast featured the now-infamous kiss between Adam Lambert and one of his band members that incited complaints from viewers), and this year's should be no different. While everybody is curious about who will win the prizes in the 21 different categories, the main attraction is the series of performances. The lineup is pretty impressive, headlined by Justin Bieber (who will be performing his brand new song "Pray," which comes from his forthcoming album My Worlds Acoustic), Rihanna (who told MTV News that her performance would actually be kicking the show off, just as she did with Eminem at the 2010 MTV Video Music Awards), Taylor Swift, Kid Rock, Christina Aguilera and a host of others.

The show kicks off at 8 p.m. Eastern, but MTV News' own Tim Kash and James Montgomery will be on the ground at the red carpet watching for all of the big entrances and chatting with music's biggest stars. Check out the dispatches from Kash and Montgomery in the live blog below, and stay tuned to MTV News for more coverage of one of the biggest nights of the year for pop music.

8:05 That's it for the red carpet, but we'll be inside all night for the entire show, so stay tuned to MTV News for the latest updates and hottest news.

8:00 Diddy just hauled ass into the house because he was running late. He did take a moment to remove his grill from his bottom teeth. (Or maybe it was his Invisalign — it was hard to tell.)

7:58 Katy Perry and Johnny Weir hug each other on the carpet. They have the same pink and purple highlights in their hair — it's strangely fitting. (On second blush, it appears as though Perry's hair is just black. Does she have magic color-change hair or are we just fooled by the California sun?)

7:54 Pink and Carey Hart walk the carpet hand-in-hand. Her hair is silver now, for the record.

7:50 Backstreet Boys and New Kids on the Block walked the carpet together, sort of like a Voltron of teenage heartthrobbery.

7:45 Ke$ha's mohawk stands tall and proud above the hustle and bustle of the AMA carpet, like a solemn bird of prey.

7:40 Nicki Minaj is wearing a golden ribcage. There's no other way to describe it. It sort of looks like she's channeling the cover of Florence and the Machine's Lungs album. Or H.R Geiger.

7:35 Heidi Klum just whirled around right into Usher, who feigned shock then hugged her. They spent a moment conversing on the carpet. "You look amazing," he smiled. He's not wrong.

7:31 Meanwhile, John Legend just posed for a picture with an overzealous reporter from Telemundo. "Don't kiss my girlfriend," he jokingly warns him.

7:28 Gavin Rossdale (of recently reunited alt-rockers Bush) is rocking a samurai hairdo. It works for him.

7:25 Sometimes walking the red carpet requires a little bit of multi-tasking. Take Taio Cruz, for example. He is spending his red carpet time actively snacking. He's got cocktail napkins and everything.
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The 2010 MTV Video Music Awards: The Live Blog!

Posted 9/12/10 8:30 pm EST by in VMAs


It has been 364 days since the last MTV Video Music Awards, and it's about time to do another once. Which brings us to tonight: 16 categories, hundreds of stars, one sharp-tongued host and endless possibilities. It's the 2010 MTV Video Music Awards, and it's happening right now. All the biggest names in music have descended upon the Nokia Theatre in Los Angeles for a celebration of the year's best music videos (including clips from Lady Gaga, Taylor Swift, Katy Perry, Beyoncé, 30 Seconds to Mars, Jay-Z and Muse) and for some absolutely killer performances (care of the likes of Eminem, Kanye West, Justin Bieber, Drake, Linkin Park, Paramore, Florence and the Machine, Usher and B.o.B). It's the biggest party of the year, and it's airing on MTV at 9 p.m. Eastern.

But stay close to the MTV Newsroom Blog, as we'll be bringing you exclusive behind-the-scenes updates on this live blog all evening. MTV News' James Montgomery (@positivnegativ), Shaheem Reid (@ShaheemReid), Jocelyn Vena (@jocelyn1212) and Jayson Rodriguez (@jayhovawitness) will be in the house, backstage and everywhere in between doling out exclusive behind-the-scenes insights during the proceedings. You can also follow each one of them on Twitter and stay tuned to MTV News (@mtvnews) for all the latest updates as the show progresses.

So sit back, fire up your Twitter account, crack open a cool beverage (perhaps a birch beer?) and follow along with the live blog as the 2010 MTV Video Music Awards dives headlong into the history books. The curtain is up, and we're ready to party!

11:25 One last note: The crowd inside Kanye West's dressing room after the show included Rihanna, Drake, Florence Welch, Usher and Aziz Ansari. Everybody sang along to the hook to Kanye's song ("Let's have a toast for the a--holes!"), and his dressing room was clearly the place to be after the show. Chelsea Handler could also be heard singing "Let's have a toast for the a--holes" as she returned to her dressing room. We smell a hit!

11:14 Kanye ends with his arm stretched in victory and one of those curtains made of sparks behind him. The crowd chants "Kanye" as Handler sends everybody home for the night. That ends the night for us, but stay tuned to the MTV Newsroom Blog and to MTV News for all the news from the parties and what shakes out in the aftermath. Goodbye, VMAs — we miss you already.

11:11 West's song insists we "have a toast to the douchebags." It's delivered in a sing-songy lilt that is instantly unforgettable. We smell a hit single!

11:10 West is wearing a loud red suit and begins by tapping a keyboard by himself. The beat drops in as Weezy plays with a sampler, then grabs the microphone and starts to tear it up.

11:09 Aziz Ansari comes out to introduce Kanye West. He pokes fun at last year's stage-crashing incident, then tosses to the show-closer.

11:08 Gaga walked off stage while talking to Cher, who hugged her. She fought back tears the whole time, then walked back to her dressing room. When she got there, her stylists stood and gave her an ovation. "Big f---ing night!" they chanted.

11:07 Was there ever any doubt that Lady Gaga would win the top prize of the evening? Gaga walks on stage to accept her Moonman wearing her meat suit as Hayley Williams and Florence Welch cheer her on. She announces the name of her album — it's called Born This Way — and she sings a line or two of the title track. A big moment for Gaga and her fans!

11:05 Chelsea Handler introduces Cher, who gets a standing ovation for her '80s-era costume. "I have shoes older than most of the nominees," she says. She can't see the teleprompter but still manages to announce the nominees for the big prize: Video of the Year!
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The 2010 MTV Video Music Awards Pre-Show: The Live Blog!

Posted 9/12/10 7:10 pm EST by in VMAs


After weeks of preparation, anticipation and perspiration, it's finally time for the celebration. The 2010 MTV Video Music Awards are here. Airing live from the Nokia Theatre in Los Angeles, the 2010 VMAs promise to be the biggest and best in the show's history, featuring performances by Eminem (who will kick the show off), Kanye West, Drake, Justin Bieber, Paramore, B.o.B, Linkin Park, Florence and the Machine, Usher and in-house music provided by deadmau5 (and a handful of special guests). Plus, all of your favorite stars will be in the building, including Lady Gaga, Ke$ha, Katy Perry, Justin Timberlake, Taylor Swift, 30 Seconds to Mars, the casts of "Glee," "Jackass" and "Jersey Shore," Rick Ross, Selena Gomez and dozens more. They'll all be in the house celebrating the year in music and competing for the coveted Moonman, the only entertainment award designed after a a guy who has a crater named after him on the moon.

The action begins with a live red carpet (sorry, white carpet) celebration at 8 p.m. Eastern. MTV News' Sway and Tim Kash will be welcoming the stars, keeping track of the surprise arrivals and throwing to Nicki Minaj and will.i.am for an early performance. You can keep track of everything live on MTV, stream it live here or stick around here for the live blog below.

The time is now, and it feels so good. Forget what you knew about awards shows, and even what you knew about the VMAs. The past is the past, and this is the future. This is now. This is the 2010 MTV Video Music Awards!

8:59 Thus ends the white carpet pre-show! Join us for the big show!

8:58 Gaga reveals that the people flanking her are actual members of the military who have left the military because of "Don't Ask, Don't Tell" policies.

8:56 And now it's time for Lady Gaga, no doubt the main event of the evening. Sway gives her the two Moonmen she won a few minutes ago, and she seems extremely happy to have won Best Dance Video.

8:53 Ke$ha arrived in a DeLoreon? Was Doc Brown her chauffeur?

8:52 Ke$ha's dress is actually made out of a garbage bag, and it looks remarkably great. She should totally be on "Project Runway." She wants to win Best New Artist and touch Beyoncé.

8:50 Only 10 minutes until showtime! Based on the exclusive clip from "Runaway," the film by Kanye West, it will be moody and awesome — just like Kanye himself! He'll close the show tonight, which should send the crowd home happy.

8:45 Katy Perry is seriously sick tonight, but she's braving it to be here. She also watched Nicki's performance and said she can't wait to see Robyn tonight. Meanwhile, Drake and Justin Bieber embraced and joked about being two Canadians taking over the VMAs.

8:43 The image of Johnny Knoxville getting knocked over by a bull will never, ever get old. The Situation approves of "Jackass 3-D."
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The 'Jersey Shore' Prelude To The VMAs: The Live Blog!

Posted 9/12/10 6:50 pm EST by in Television


The 2010 MTV Video Music Awards are only a few hours away. Airing live from the Nokia Theatre in Los Angeles, the show kicks off live at 9 p.m. (with a special white carpet pre-show at 8 p.m.). You can catch all the action live on MTV or keep it here at the MTV Newsroom Blog, where you'll be treated to behind-the-scenes live blogs of all the action on stage, backstage and everywhere in between. No stone will be left unturned, and no star will be left unwatched. Performers include Eminem, Kanye West, Justin Bieber, Drake, Paramore, Linkin Park, Usher, Florence and the Machine and deadmau5, while the house will be filled to the brim with stars like Lady Gaga, Justin Timberlake, Taylor Swift, Katy Perry, 30 Seconds to Mars, Ke$ha and the cast of MTV's "Jersey Shore." And while the cast will soon be arriving on the white carpet at the Nokia Theatre (they were spotted earlier today shopping for shirts at the Armani Exchange in Los Angeles, so look for their fresh duds), they will be unofficially opening the pre-show with an all-new episode of "Jersey Shore," which kicks off at 7 p.m. Eastern.

So in order to get everybody in a festive mood and to prepare for tonight's big party, stick around for the live blog of the new episode of "Jersey Shore." Will there be any fallout from the Vinny and Angelina hook-up? What's next for Sammi and Ronnie? And how will the Situation make us fall in love with him all over again? Some of these questions may be answered when the all-new episode of "Jersey Shore" kicks off.

7:59 With "Jersey Shore" in the books, stay with us for the 2010 MTV Video Music Awards pre-show live blog!

7:57 After building his spirits up, Vinny's girl is a no-show! Angelina feels bad and ends up drinking by himself on the couch. It's one of the saddest moments in this show's history.

7:55 Vinny calls his lady back to get an explanation. One thing true about that guy: He is incredibly convincing.

7:53 Vinny is absolutely devastated by the news that the woman he really liked wasn't going to come out with him and Pauly. That does not deter Pauly, who bought his lady flowers.

7:48 The preparations for this double date are incredibly charming, which is why it's extra heartbreaking when Vinny's girl cancels on him.

7:45 Vinny on the woman he met at Tantra: "She's the kind of girl you would seriously take out on a date." Pauly also meets a girl he wants to take out, which will theoretically end in a double date. Interestingly, both of them declare that these are women they might want to introduce to their respective families.
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'American Idol' Crowns A Winner: The Live Blog

Posted 5/26/10 6:30 pm EST by in Music, Television


Being that this is "American Idol," the results show — which could legitimately be only five minutes long — will run well over two hours. And being that this is Simon Cowell's final "Idol" episode ever, expect lots of celebrity cameos. (And when I say "celebrity," I mean Blake Lewis and Normund Gentle.)

Christina Aguilera and Enrique Iglesias are scheduled to perform (in honor of 1999, the year Simon first got his flat-top haircut), as well as our reigning Idol, Kris "Not Adam Lambert, The Straight One" Allen. There are plenty of rumored appearances, too, ranging from Janet Jackson to Hall and Oates. (Those greatest hits albums aren't going to sell themselves, now will they?)

But wait! There's more!

"Idol" finales bring back the entire Top 12 of the season, and often the singers get paired up with established acts, so congratulations random dude who hoped to see Paige Miles and Insane Clown Posse perform together. That day could very well be today. And Tim Urban and DeBarge? It wouldn't be the weirdest thing we've seen that kid do on the "Idol" stage!

Let's get recappin'!

(Read from the bottom up!)

10:24 And farewell, Simon! Thanks for being a part of a show that's brought me immeasurable joy (and the occasional headache). Looking forward to "X-Factor!" (I gotta pay my bills somehow, son!)

10:23 Thanks for reading (and watching) my recaps all season long, peeps! It's been an interesting one. We wish Lee and Crystal the best in getting their post-"Idol" careers going. And congrats to 19 Entertainment for getting the chance to represent yet another white guy with a guitar.

10:22 Sorry for running away. I just interviewed Bret Michaels!!

10:06 And this concludes "American Idol, Season 9: A Girl's Season."

10:05 So....Bret Michaels is in the press room and nobody cares about the results.

10:04 This is adorable. Lee got a personality transplant. Congrats, dude! Crystal is crying, but she looks happy for Lee. They really were buddies. Isn't it always great to see that?

10:03 A girl will never win "American Idol" again.

10:02 The winner is..............LEE DeWYZE!!

10:01 THE RESULTS ARE IN and they're being delivered by a British guy. Way to outsource, "AMERICAN Idol."

9:59 Paula Abdul is doing the press room! Whoa! I will get to interview her in a few. Do you think I'll get fired if I only ask her about "Touched By Evil," her (stunning) 90's Lifetime movie?

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The 'American Idol' Season Nine Finale: The Live Blog

Posted 5/25/10 6:30 pm EST by in Music, Television


After 43 episodes (and 54 hours you'll never ever get back), the ninth season of "American Idol" is finally down to just two. And I'm live-blogging every last second of it. (Although, not literally every second because that would be quite cumbersome. And boring.)

Will it be Crystal Bowersox, a dread-sportin' diabetes-havin' mother who's doing it all for her adorable baby (who I insist on calling Jack Bowersox)? Or will it be Lee DeWyze, a paint salesman from Mt. Pleasant, Illinois who was kicked out of school for behavior problems and who now loves wearing gray jackets and crying in front of large groups of people?

For a season that has been short on the drama, this week's finale is a bit of a nailbiter. While Crystal was the early stand-out who maintained her lead for most of the season, lately she's been stumbling with poor song choices. Lee always had the support of Simon Cowell and slowly but surely accumulated a very loyal fan base that is eager to root for an underdog. Unlike the Blake/Jordin and Fantasia/Diana showdowns of seasons past, it's anyone's game. Crystal and Lee's performances tonight will definitely determine who will get to sing a terribly cheesy song while confetti lands in his or her mouth at the Nokia Theater in Los Angeles on Wednesday night (May 26).

9:52 WHOA! The "Idol" press conference just ended and Crystal mentioned that she and Lee picked their own first singles. So any talk in my live-blog where I characterize Lee as a victim of a bad decision that was out of his control is inaccurate. Oh Lee DeWyze, why U2?!

9:00 And that's a wrap. Thanks for joining me this evening! And mark your calendars: I'll be live on the "Idol" Finale red carpet tomorrow from 6pm - 8pm EST (3pm - 6pm PST) and the only place you can catch it is on MTV.COM. You won't want to miss it. I'll be chatting up all your "Idol" faves of season's past, LIVE on the internet! (I'll probably interview Cameron Manheim, too. She always randomly shows up to the finale.)

8:55 Raise your hand if Will Young looks like Matt Giraud's better-looking older brother? (No offense Matt. I'm not saying you're a dog by any stretch of the imagination. But that Will Young is hard to compete with.) Here, this will make the Giraud fans happy. One last time this season let's all trend: #signmattgiraud

8:54 The original "Pop Idol" is singing "Get The Hell Out" or whatever this goodbye song is called... Aww, an adorable montage plays behind him, reminding us all of the potential this season had. Hi Lilly Scott, Alex Lambert, Katelyn Epperly and Tyler Grady! Thanks for making things interesting for a little bit, at least.

8:53 In the final phone number montage, it's clear that Crystal outperformed Lee DeWyze three-to-zero. But we should give Lee some credit. He was able to get the words out whilst choking.

8:52 The final Simon critique ever: "That was outstanding." Well that was anti-climactic!

8:52 Wasn't so bad. Crystal thanked Simon and wished him well on his future endeavors. Except it took her 45 seconds to remember the word "endeavor." Good thing that the final round wasn't a vocabulary test.

8:51 The judges are freaking out. Crystal may have just won the show. OH NO! "Can I just say something real quick?" This NEVER ends well with Crystal Bowersox. Keep your Bowermouth shut, girl! Don't ruin this!!!

8:50 Ellen doesn't know any contemporary artists who she can compare Crystal to. I can't either! But I can think of at least 2 dozen artists my parents grew up listening to. Just sayin'.

8:49 This is beautiful. She stole Lee DeWyze's choir. Sneaky move, Crystal! She's fighting back tears at the end. Gasp!

8:48 Somebody in the pit keeps making the Danny Gokey Heart sign. Even the studio audience has Season 8 withdrawal.

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We're Live-Blogging The 'American Idol' Finale!

Posted 5/20/09 8:11 pm EST by in American Idol, Live Blog


Hi guys - sorry I'm late. I was busy talking to Paula Abdul on the red carpet. SERIOUSLY. More on that later…

But for now, it's time to live-blog the "American Idol" finale! Yay!

8:01 pm - Seacrest is introducing the judges with fun little montage that reminds us why they're the worst judges on television. Also, Randy Jackson borrowed a bow-tie from (Mrs.) J. Alexander on "America's Next Top Model."

8:06 pm - What's the worst part about being an "Idol" finalist? Having to sing songs about mountains and hurricanes or being forced to wear all white on the finale? At least Adam's wearing space boots.

8:06 pm - Mikalah Gordon is in Conway, Arkansas. This is the first time they've seen a real live drag queen. It's a night of firsts!!

8:07 pm - Carly Smithson is in San Diego. Oh no! Has Carly already become Mikalah Gordon-famous?

8:08 pm - The top 13 (remember that?!) are singing Pink's "So What." Although they edited out all the lyrics about ex-husbands and liquor. Also, if you mute your telelvision you can hear all of America saying "Oh yeah, remember Jorge and Jasmine?"

8:10 pm - Dear Michael Sarver, stop being a camera-whore. You're not the one we're tuning in for.

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We're Live-Blogging The Top Three 'American Idol' Performances!

Posted 5/12/09 7:52 pm EST by in American Idol, Live Blog


Jim Cantiello

Tonight's "American Idol" live-blog is dedicated to Allison Iraheta, my personal Idol. In honor of the recent oustee, I expect all of you to refuse to give me any credit I might deserve in this live-blog. Your comments should be comprised of backhanded compliments, faint praise and "that ones" while you over-praise other bloggers who are lazy and aren't deserving of their unstoppable success. Deal?

Check out Jim Cantiello's video recap of the show below!

We now resume with our regularly scheduled live-blog.

And then there were two...with a third wheel.

Yes, in a season that's felt as endless as "The Curious Case of Benjamin Buttons", the finale is approaching faster than Kara can say "Here's the thing..."

The three remaining contestants had their hometown visits last week, which I imagine was a great morale booster. Although we all know one contestant doesn't need any more help in the ego department. (I'm refraining from typing His name tonight unless I absolutely positively have to. Still bitter about His inexplicable survival despite squawking one of the worst, insultingly dismissive performances in "Idol" history last week. But I'm glad He thought it was SO FUNNY!)

Don't worry, His fans. I'm taking a chill pill. This isn't the Bash The Guy Who Delivered A Subpar Performance For His Hometown Fans Live-blog. This is the "American Idol" Live-blog. And if He performs well tonight, I'll be a big boy and give him props. He will, after all, probably win this thing next week. (His fanbase is more rabid than Old Yeller. Pun intended.)

So let's get right to it! The live-blogging begins...now.

7:51 pm - Miss last week's Rockfest? Check out the latest "Idol in 60 Seconds" here.

7:58 pm - Almost there... Why do I get so nervous before every "Idol" episode? I need a life.

7:59 pm - Sigh. Paula just tweeted about Danny Gokey's song choices tonight. She didn't tweet any of the other contestants' song choices. FAVORITISM ALERT!

8:00 pm - 15 seconds in and Seacrest already spouts a grammar error. "These are your bottom 3!" Shouldn't it be "This is your bottom 3?"

8:01 pm - Groan. Seacrest just called the top three "The Three Amigos." Adam is definitely Steve Martin, the genius. Kris the teacup is definitely Martin Short. And Voldemort is DEFINITELY Chevy Chase.

8:03 pm - Danny Gokey is up first - in the death spot! Paula picked Terence Trent Darby's "Dance Little Sister." I have newfound respect for Paula. Terence Trent D'Arby is a guy who ruined his career by his massive ego. (Dude actually said his debut album was better than "Sgt Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band." Uh-huh.)

8:04 pm - Oof. This is rough. He is shouting, and he keeps going sharp.

8:05 pm - Stanley from "The Office" is now on stage laying out a saxophone solo. Remember when pop music featured saxophone solos? Ah, the good old days.

8:06 pm - This song sucks. I feel bad that Paula saddled Gokey with this clunker.
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We're Live-Blogging The Top Four 'American Idol' Performances!

Posted 5/5/09 7:59 pm EST by in American Idol, Live Blog


Jim Cantiello

BREAKING NEWS! LITERALLY! According to “American Idol” blogs TopIdol and MJsBigBlog, there was an insane amount of drama during tonight’s “Idol” dress rehearsal! Exploding sets, falling stage managers! Yowzas! More news to come… We now return you to your regularly scheduled “American Idol” live-blog…

…and then the Pope says, “Poke her? I don’t even know her!” HAHAHA. That was a funny joke.

Before tonight’s Rock-themed “American Idol” live-blog, I want to say three words: I’m proud of you, America!

Yes, even though Simon threw my favorite contestant, Allison, under the bus on last week’s Rat Pack show (and even though I wrote a whole blog predicting her Results Show Demise) you guys rallied around the most underrated contestant of the season and pushed her through to tonight’s Rock-themed “Idol.”

Round of applause.

Tonight will be “Idol’s” most competitive yet. The deadweight is all gone (sorry Matt Giraud fan) and we’re left with four winners. (Yes, this Gokey hater was turned a believer after last week’s “Come Rain or Come Shine.”) And with Paula off the pills, we’re likely to avoid any Jason Castro-type ESP moments this year. Second round of applause for Paula coming clean, both figuratively and literally!

Lastly, thanks to a bout of inspiration which led to a ripped t-shirt in last week’s 60 Second Recap, I couldn’t properly shout-out last week’s winner of the “Cantiello Comment Contest.” MTV.COM user Robroy had a delicious rant that colorfully compared “Idol’s” stink to that of chicken poop. But it was the second comment that had me totally dying. “I had to look at Kara’s RIGHT ARMPIT AGAIN! Please, please, oh please…sob, sob…pleeeeeeeezzz…stop with the show opening Diguardia PitStop!”

Now that Robroy has mentioned that, you’re never going to be able to look at Kara and NOT stare at her armpit, am I right?

Let’s put this intro down like a sick dog and move on to tonight’s “Idol” live-blogging!

7:37 pm – MJ is reporting that the dress rehearsal for “Idol” has been canceled. Innnteresting. I wonder how that will affect the contestant’s game.

7:39 pm – OMG TopIdol is reporting that Debbie The Stage Manager fell down the stairs and was taken away on a stretcher. And then Ryan came out and the stage started to fall apart. Those scary spinning globes (which TopIdol mentioned in her on-the-scene blog entry from last week) hissed and then exploded. AHH!

7:40 pm – Who here thinks it’s the ghost of Bea Arthur wreaking havoc on “Idol” after hearing that Constantine Maroulis was nominated for a Tony Award this morning? You know that Broadway diva ain’t having any of that!

8:00 pm - And we're live! The taped teaser is rolling. I guess all the drama was swept up?

8:01 pm - And THIS...is "American Idol!" Okay, round of applause for the clean-up crew. Can't wait to hear what Seacrest says about the dress rehearsal!

8:02 pm - Holy crap! They're going into details. The contestants haven't been able to have a proper run-through!! And the set is broken! And they're going to do duets tonight! And Seacrest just referred to Randy as "The Staple!" This is so bizarre!

8:03 pm - Who wore it better? (Studded leather jacket edition): Kara DioGuardi or Adam Lambert?

8:04 pm - Slash is our mentor this week. He's a great vocalist! (Eyeroll.)

8:05 pm - Aww, Slash actually seems nervous to meet the contestants. Either that or he's detoxing.

8:06 pm - It's a true night of firsts. Adam Lambert is going first. For the first time ever. And he's doing a Led Zeppelin song. My mind = officially blown.

8:07 pm - Raise your hand if you're bopping your head right now. Adam Lambert is KILLING it!! I love Rock Week!!

8:09 pm - Also a first? This performance is like 17 minutes long. And it's ending with Adam shrieking "Deep inside! Woman! You need it!" Raise your hand if you just did a spit take.

8:10 pm - Randy thinks Adam should do a record with Slash. (Hate to break it to you, Randy. That album already exists. It's called "Appetite For Destruction.") Kara thinks Adam should do an album that's 70's classic rock, 80's glam rock, and Nine Inch Nails. And then she had a "When Harry Met Sally..." orgasm. I guess with Matt G gone, she's set her sights on Adam Lambert. Paula says his "Whole Lotta Love" was a whole lotta perfect. Groan.

8:11 pm - Simon says it was his favorite Lambert performance yet. One problem: "how is anyone gonna top that?" Good question, Cowell. Here's hoping Danny Gokey is next.

8:12 pm - D'oh! It's Allison! NOOO!!!

8:15 pm - A promo just promised the most intense "Hell's Kitchen" finale ever. Maybe they won't be cooking beef wellington this time? Because that would be SHOCKING!

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We're Live-Blogging The Top Five 'American Idol' Performances!

Posted 4/28/09 7:55 pm EST by in American Idol, Live Blog


Jim Cantiello

Tonight on "American Idol" the Top 5 will be singing songs made famous by the Rat Pack, and I'll be live-blogging every grandmother-loving second of it.

Seriously, last week was disco. And now Rat Pack Standards! "Idol" really knows how to keep their demo young, don't they? I can't wait for next week's theme: ragtime hits! And the top 3 theme: field songs!

But let's keep our minds open. Last week's disco episode was actually pretty solid, so we might be in for a treat.

Important to note that typically, "Idol" switches over to two songs per singer at this point in the season. (Remember last year's Top 5 show when Paula judged Jason Castro's second song before he performed it? Still bitter about that.) But thanks to the addition of Kara DioGodIWishSheWasFiredAlready producers realized they won't have time for 10 songs plus critiques (and the contractually-obligated Coke pimpage) in just 60 minutes. So, sorry Lambert fans. We're only getting one tune from Him - as well as the other singers - tonight. They better make it count!

On with the “Idol” live-blogging ... or, if you're more of a visual person, check out my webcam take on the show below!

7:45 pm - Did you miss last week's Lil/Anoop disco double-elimination? Catch up real quick with the latest (and rather nasty) "Idol in 60 Seconds" recap here.

7:49 pm - And while you're at it, why not check out the latest "Detox" recap of "The Hills?" I imagine not many of you watch "The Hills" but frankly, my webshow could use the traffic and we've got some time to kill before Seacrest gets this dog and pony show on the road. Trust me, if you like my live-blog you'll like "Detox," even if you don't know LC from LBJ. Watch here.

7:54 pm - That "Detox" wasn't so bad was it? Okay...the shameless self-promotion/begging will now cease.

7:55 pm - So...how 'bout that swine flu, huh?

8:00 pm - And away we go! So excited! Matt Giraud is wearing a hat/covering the mole so he might be safe again this week. This...is "American Idol" (live-blog.)

8:01 pm - Woah, Seacrest is a heavy-walker. It sounded like an elephant walked down the stairs.

8:02 pm - Ricky Minor and the band began playing while the judges were introduced. Also, Paula taped two giant red gift wrap bows to her cha-chas. I'm so confused already.

8:03 pm - Tonight's guest mentor is none other than Jamie Foxx. (Huh?) I know he has a "music career" and I know he won on Oscar for playing a blind legend, but Ray Charles wasn't the black dude with faulty vision in the Rat Pack. Sammy Davis, Jr. was. Billy Crystal has more of a right to be the mentor, frankly. Or even Joe Piscopo! Hell to the no!!!

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