Phillip Phillips Sings Stand By Me on American Idol 2012 Finale

Phillip Phillips performs Stand By Me on American Idol 2012 Finale performance night May 22 (May 23 in Manila). The American Idol Season 11Top 2 performs three songs each - one of Idol creator Simon Fuller's choice, the Idol hopeful's favorite performance of the series and their coronation song.

Stand By Meis Idol creator Simon Fuller's song choice for Phillip Phillips. He did an amazing job with this cover but do you think it's quite short a performance?

Watch Phillip Phillips performance of Stand By Me (judges comments below):

Judges comments:

The judges did not make comments for Round 1 but they declared Jessica Sanchez as the winner for that round.

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Jessica Sanchez Sings I Have Nothing on American Idol 2012 Finale

Jessica Sanchez performs Whitney Houston's I Have Nothing  on American Idol 2012 Finale performance night May 22 (May 23 in Manila). The American Idol Season 11Top 2 performs three songs each - one of Idol creator Simon Fuller's choice, the Idol hopeful's favorite performance of the series and their coronation song.

I Have Nothing is Simon Fuller's choice for Jessica Sanchez. Her superb rendition of the Whitney Houston's classic made judge Randy Jackson say that Round 1 goes to Jessica.

Watch Jessica Sanchez' performance of I Have Nothing (judges' comments below):

Judges comments:

Jennifer Lopez: It’s a tough one for me. At the end of the day America has a tough job.

Randy Jackson: Round 1 goes to Jessica!

Steven Tyler, Randy Jackson and Jennifer Lopez agreed Jessica won round 1. 

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American Idol 2012 Finale Live Streaming

American Idol Season 11 Grand Finale Results Show is happening on May 23 (morning of May 24 in Manila). Who will be crowned the 11th American Idol? Will it be Jessica Sanchez or Phillip Phillips?

The American Idol 2012 Finale performance was aired in a delayed telecast in the Philippines unlike the results night on May 23rd (May 24 in Manila) which will be aired on ETC and Star World live via satellite at 8:00 am.

Don't miss the announcement and crowning of the new American Idol live at the Nokia Theatre in a 2-hour results show starting 8:00 am, Manila time. You can watch it via the live stream embedded from USTREAM below (best viewed in Mozilla Firefox). The live stream will start at the time the American Idol finale results show is airing live.

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American Idol 2012 Finale Song Themes Revealed!

American Idol Season 11 finale is just few days away and everyone is excited for this big musical showdown between the American Idol 2012 Top 2 - Jessica Sanchez and Phillip Phillips. These 2 will be pitted against each other on May 22 and 23 to vie for America's votes and eventually be hailed as the 11th American Idol.

American Idol 11 Top 2 - Jessica Sanchez and Phillip Phillips will be singing song sfrom 3 themes on Idol finale, May 22

On May 22 American Idol 2012 finale performance night, Jessica Sanchez and Phillip Phillips will be singing 3 songs each. American Idol producer Nigel Lythgoe shared on his Twitter account from what themes the American Idol 2012 Top 2 will be taking their finale song from.

Here is Nigel Lythgoe's revelation about the Top 2 finale themes:

So, Jessica and Phillip will be performing songs from 3 themes come finale performance night on May 22, Tuesday (Wednesday morning in Manila). The finale themes will be:

1.    Jessica and Phillip's favorite song from the whole series
2.    One song selected by American Idol creator Simon Fuller
3.    Jessica and Phil's individual “new” single

That's it folks! Now, we can only wonder which songs the Top 2 will be singing come finale time. Let us suggest songs from the first theme - their favorite song of the series. Phillip and Jessica have a lot of shining moments in the competition but they can only repeat one song that they had already performed.

Here are our song suggestions for Phillip Phillips:

• Volcano - Damien Rice
• Fat-Bottomed Girls - Queen
• The Letter - The Box Tops
• We've Got Tonight - Bob Seger
• In The Air Tonight - Phil Collins

Here are our song suggestions for Jessica Sanchez:

• And I Am Telling You I'm Not Going - Jennifer Holliday
• Everybody Has A Dream - Billy Joel
• Sweet Dreams - Beyonce
• Stuttering - Jazmine Sullivan
• I Will Always Love You - Whitney Houston

What do you think guys?

Don't miss the American Idol Season 11 two-part Grand Finale Tuesday, May 22 (Top 2 performance) and Wednesday, May 23 (announcement of winner).

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American Idol 2012 Top 2: Jessica versus Phillip in the Finale!

At last we now have our American Idol Season 11 Top 2! It's Phillip versus Jessica in the finale of American Idol 2012 (Season 11).

Brace yourselves as Jessica Sanchez and Phillip Phillips battle it out with great performances for the finale on Tuesday, May 22nd and the crowning of the 11th American Idol on Wednesday, May 23rd.

American Idol Season 11 Top 2, Jessica Sanchez and Phillip Phillips will battle it out for the Idol Finale, May 22 and 23

Joshua Ledet was eliminated May 17 at the American Idol 2012 Top 3 Results Show, depriving him the chance for a neck-to-neck singing battle at the the Nokia Live Theatre next week and eventually become the next American Idol.

Watch the announcement of the American Idol 2012 Top 2 here

Phillip Phillips who hails from Leesburg, Georgia has been a consistent vote-getter with a clean credentials if we are talking of the bottom 3 spot. Meanwhile, Jessica Sanchez from Chula Vista, California has landed once in the bottom 3 (and the lowest vote-getter that night) and could have been eliminated if not for the precious judges' save. 

Both are talented singers and well-loved by fans so it will be difficult to predict between the 2 who will emerge as winner come finale time. The Top 2, Jessica and Phillip both have charisma so it will not only be a battle of voices, a battle of choices but also a battle of voting fans. The one with the most number of fans voting for their favorite Top 2 idol will win.

Who do you think will go for gold and clinch that most-coveted American Idol crown? We are so excited here to see another girl winner in the said competition but thinking of all the odds, a "white guy with a guitar" (WGWG) might again win this whole thing.

Who are you rooting for? Is it Phillip or Jessica? Drop you comments below.

Don't forget to watch the American Idol 2012 Top 2 at the finale next week, May 22 and 23 as another season of American Idol ends and a new Idol is crowned.

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American Idol 2012 Top 3 Results Night: Joshua Ledet Eliminated!

Joshua Ledet got the boot on American Idol 2012 Top 3 Results Show (Elimination Night) May 17 (May 18 in Manila). 

Joshua joined the ranks of Haley Reinhart, Syesha Mercado, Elliot Yamin, Melinda Doolittle, Jasmine Trias and other Idol Top 3 finalist who missed out the opportunity to be a member of American Idol Top 2 and the chance to compete in the finale.

Joshua Ledet failed to make it to the finale and has just been voted out of American Idol Season 11

The American Idol Season 11 Top 2 spots were snatched by Jessica Sanchez and Phillip Phillips, who will battle it all out for next week's finale (May 22 performance and May 23 results show).

Before Joshua made his final vow on the American Idol stage, Idol alumnus and Season 8 runner-up Adam Lambert performed his new song, Never Close Our Eyes (from his sophomore album "Trespassing" which dropped May 15) while Lisa Marie Presley sang You Ain’t Seen Nothin’ Yet, her latest single from her new album “Storm & Grace.” 

Joshua Ledet is one of the favorites to make it in the finale and his performances last night earned rave reviews from the judges, who again gave Joshua a standing ovation for his performance of Etta James' classic, I'd Rather Go Blind which was picked for him by Randy Jackson. He also tackled John Lennon's Imagine and Mary J. Blige's No More Drama to a great extent.

Watch all the American Idol 2012 Top 3 performances here

Watch the announcement of the American Idol 2012 Top 2 below:

Now that we have our American Idol 2012 Top 2 in the person of Jessica Sanchez and Phillip Phillips, it's time to set our minds for the finale on May 22nd and 23rd. 

American Idol Season 11 Top 2 - Jessica Sanchez and Phillip Phillips

Who will be crowned as the 11th American Idol winner? Well, it's up to America on who they want to win. I'm just hoping that whoever wins this thing, all the eliminated talented contestants will be given their own spots in the music industry.

(Honestly, been hoping for a girl to win this season and now keeping my fingers crossed for Jessica's victory.)

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American Idol 2012 Top 3 Performance Videos and Top 2 Prediction

American Idol Season 11 Top 3 performance night on May 16 (May 17 in Manila) saw a great battle of choices for the American Idol 2012 Top 3. The Top 3 idol hopefuls performed three songs each - one of their personal choice, one of the judges' choice and one of Jimmy Iovine's choice.

American Idol 2012 Top 3 - Phillip Phillips, Jessica Sanchez and Joshua Ledet

The American Idol Top 3 first sang what the judges' have chosen for them. Judge Randy Jackson picked I'd Rather Go Blind by Etta James for Joshua Ledet while Jennifer Lopez chose Mariah Carey's My All for Jessica Sanchez. Judge Steven Tyler gave Phillip Phillips Madcon's Beggin' to sing.

Next in line were the idol hopefuls' personal song choice. Joshua Ledet performed Imagine, a big John Lennon hit while Jessica Sanchez tackled Aerosmith's I Don't Wanna Miss A Thing. Phillip Phillips had chosen Disease by Matchbox 20.

For Idol mentor Jimmy Iovine's choice, the songs were No More Drama (Mary J. Blige) for Joshua, I'll Be There (Jackson 5) for Jessica and We've Got Tonight (Bob Seger) for Phillip.

Watch the American Idol Top 3 performances by clicking on the respective names of the idol hopefuls below.

Judges' Choice

• Joshua Ledet - I'd Rather Go Blind  
• Jessica Sanchez - My All
• Phillip Phillips - Beggin'

Idol Hopeful's Choice

• Joshua Ledet - Imagine
• Jessica Sanchez - I Don't Wanna Miss A Thing
• Phillip Phillips -  Disease

Jimmy Iovine's Choice

• Joshua Ledet - No More Drama 
• Jessica Sanchez - I'll Be There
• Phillip Phillips -  We've Got Tonight

Who will go home tomorrow night and who will consist the American Idol 2012 Top 2 to battle it out for the finale next week?

We predict that Phillip Phillips will surely be there in the finale. The guy is the only one that hasn't gone to Ryan Seacrest stools and that says a lot about Phillip's large voting fanbase. Besides, he certainly had the pimp spot from last week until this week's performance.

Who will join Phillip in the Top 2 for the finale? We predict it will be Joshua Ledet. The soul singer had been consistent with great performances and the judges' standing  ovations matter a lot. His fanbase is getting larger and they will probably not let Joshua down.

Personally, I wanted a Phillip-Jessica finale but based on what happened tonight and the judges' comments, Jessica might be thrown out of the bus. The only girl left could have been already voted out if not for the judges save and based on history, no saved contestant ever reach the finale (although Jessica made history for being the saved contestant that had gone the farthest in the competition).

My hopes are still intact for Jessica and who knows, with the voting power of her Filipino, Mexican and American fans, she might grab that other spot in the finale and eventually win this whole thing (my fingers crossed).

Jessica can always obliterate the trend and probably become the first female American Idol after a long female drought in the competition. Last female Idol winner was Jordin Sparks way back in 2007 (Season 6). This will hold true if the producers and the voting audience won't allow another male domination.

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Jessica Sanchez Performs I'll Be There on American Idol Top 3

Jessica Sanchez did an amazing rendition of The Jackson 5's I'll Be There on American Idol 2012 Top 3 performance night May 16 (May 17 in Manila). The American Idol Season 11Top 3 performs three songs each - one of their choice, one of the judges' choice and one of Jimmy Iovine's choice.

I'll Be There is Idol mentor Jimmy Iovine's choice for Jessica Sanchez. Her first 2 songs include Mariah Carey's My All and Aerosmith's I Don't Wanna Miss A Thing (click on the links to watch Jessica's performances). 

Watch Jessica Sanchez' performance of I'll Be There (judges' comments below):

Judges' comments:

Steven Tyler: Perfect song for you.

Jennifer Lopez: You killed it. Good job. You almost sounded like Michael.

Randy Jackson: It needed a moment. It was okay but it wasn’t Oh my God.

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Jessica Sanchez Sings I Don't Wanna Miss A Thing on American Idol Top 3

Jessica Sanchez performs Aerosmith's I Don't Wanna Miss A Thing on American Idol 2012 Top 3 performance night May 16 (May 17 in Manila). The American Idol Season 11Top 3 performs three songs each - one of their choice, one of the judges' choice and one of Jimmy Iovine's choice.

I Don't Wanna Miss A Thing is Jessica Sanchez' personal choice. Her first performance, Mariah's My All (watch her performance here) came from a choice by judge Jennifer Lopez. Original singer, Steven Tyler said that Jessica took a great song and made it greater. Wow!

Watch Jessica Sanchez' performance of  I Don't Wanna Miss A Thing (judges' comments below):

Judges' comments:

Steven Tyler: You took a great song and made it greater. Beautiful.

Jennifer Lopez: That was amazing. last note sent everyone to heaven

Randy Jackson: It started a little slow and I’m waiting for a big moment and you delivered.

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Jessica Sanchez Sings My All on American Idol 2012 Top 3

Fil-Mexican American Jessica Sanchez sings Mariah Carey's My All on American Idol 2012 Top 3 performance night May 16 (May 17 in Manila). The American Idol Season 11Top 3 performs three songs each - one of their choice, one of the judges' choice and one of Jimmy Iovine's choice.

My All is judge Jennifer Lopez' choice for Jessica Sanchez. The judges gave good reviews for her My All performance. Steven even said she was a winner and Randy said it's one of the best covers of Mariah on TV.

Watch Jessica Sanchez' performance of My All (judges' comments below):

Judges' comments:

Steven Tyler: When you sing people listen to every note. I hope you get used to encores. At the end I think you’ll be the last one standing.

Jennifer Lopez: You did it so beautifully and you did it your own way

Randy Jackson: Absolutely perfect. I think it’s one of the best performances on television of a Mariah Carey song.

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American Idol 2012 Top 3 Song Spoilers

American Idol Season 11 Top 3 Performance night is getting near and many wonder what the Top 3 (Jessica Sanchez, Joshua Ledet and Phillip Phillips) will be singing for May 16 performance show. We got here the complete list of songs that will be included in the song list of American Idol Top 3.

American Idol 2012 Top 3 -  Phillip, Jessica and Joshua will perform 3 songs each on May 16

The American Idol 2012 Top 3 will be singing 3 songs - their own choice, the judges' choice and Jimmy Iovine's choice.

According to American Idol producer Nigel Lythgoe, there will be an interesting line up for the Top 3 performance night. He teased with some interesting song choices for the Top 3. Nigel dropped 3 songs that will be sung by any of Jessica, Joshua or Phillip. 

The three songs were Imagine, Beggin' and I'll Be There.

If we are to match the songs with the Idol Top 3, here is what we believe each will be singing:

Joshua Ledet - Beggin'

Jessica Sanchez - I'll Be There

Phillip Phillips - Imagine

That is what we predict based on the characteristic of the song which might fit the singers but it will be really difficult to predict who will be singing what song. Personally, I would love to hear Jessica sing Beggin'  for a change.  Phillip can also do his thing with the song but we think this will be given to Joshua.

Imagine  might be a no-brainer for Joshua so we thought he will be singing something else. However, we can also assume that these 3 songs were only for one idol hopeful or at least 2 of those. Maybe, Beggin' and I'll Be There will be both for Joshua Ledet and Imagine will be for Phillip Phillips. It could also do the same for Jessica Sanchez.

At any rate, these are just 3 songs out of the possible 9 (see list below) songs that we will all be hearing come Top 3 performance night, May 16.

Here is the complete list of songs for the Top 3 performance night:

• “Imagine” – John Lennon
• “My All” – Mariah Carey
• “No More Drama” – Mary J. Blige
• “We’ve Got Tonight” – Bob Seger
• “I Don’t Want To Miss A Thing” – Aerosmith
• “Beggin’” – Madcon
• “I’ll Be There” – Jackson 5
• “Disease” – Matchbox 20
• “I’d Rather Go Blind” – Etta James

What do you think? Which one your idols will sing?

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American Idol 2012 Top 3 to Perform 3 Songs Each on May 16

American Idol 2012 Top 3 will be performing three songs each come Wednesday's Top 3 Performance Night, May 16. Your American Idol Season 11 Top 3 - Joshua Ledet, Phillip Phillips and Jessica Sanchez will prove to all that they are deserving to be in the Idol Finale.

On May 16, the American Idol 2012 Top 3 will be tackling 3 songs - the judges' choice, Idol mentor Jimmy Iovine's choice and their own song choice in a performance night that seemed to be themed as "choices." Of course, we all know that whenever the contestants are down to 3, choices came in (only past seasons have producers' choice for the idol hopefuls to sing).

American Idol 2012 Top 3 -  Phillip, Jessica and Joshua will perform 3 songs each on May 16

Come Top 3 Results Show the next night, May 17, expect powerful performances form Idol alumnus and Season 8 runner-up Adam Lambert who will perform his new song, Never Close Our Eyes (from his sophomore album "Trespassing" which drops May 15) and from Lisa Marie Presley who will sing You Ain’t Seen Nothin’ Yet, her latest single from her new album “Storm & Grace.” 

Of course, we don't want to miss the Live results Night on May 17 because Ryan Seacrest will be announcing the American Idol Top 2 finalists who will battle it out on the finale at the Nokia Theatre in Los Angeles, California.

With only this performance left before the Grand Finale, your American Idol Season 11 Top 3 will surely give it all just to be in the Top 2. Don't miss the Top 3 performance night on May 16 and the live results show on May 17.

The American Idol Season 11 will culminate in a two-part Grand Finale which will take place on Tuesday, May 22 (Top 2 performance) and Wednesday, May 23 (announcement of winner).

Who do you think will be crowned as the 11th American Idol? Drop your choices on the comments and don't forget to support your favorites.

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American Idol 2012 Top 4 Results Night: Hollie Cavanagh Eliminated!

Hollie Cavanagh got the boot on American Idol 2012 Top 4 Results Show (Elimination Night) May 10 (May 11 in Manila). Hollie got the lowest number of votes and was sent packing, too early for her to have the chance to go back to her hometown and meet her family, friends and fans there.

Before Hollie was sent home, Idol Season 7 winner David Cook performed his latest single, The Last Song I'll Write For You and Idol judge Jennifer Lopez has gone to the American Idol stage to shake it all off with  her Dance Again pre-taped performance.

There was no bottom group tonight as Ryan Seacrest immediately called out the names that will complete the American Idol 2012 Top 3. They were (in order of mention) Jessica Sanchez, Joshua Ledet and Phillip Phillips.

Hollie Cavanagh is out of American Idol Season 11

Hollie Cavanagh has been a favorite of the stools of Ryan Seacrest, and appeared many times at the bottom 3 list. However, Hollie always escaped elimination. Tonight, there was no evading for Hollie as she finally left the American Idol stage. 

Last night, Hollie Cavanagh sang Journey's Faithfully and I Can't Make You Love Me by Bonnie Raitt. If you happen to miss last night's American Idol 2012 Top 4 performances, you can watch them all here.


As her swan song, Hollie Cavanagh rendered Miley Cyrus' inspirational hit, The Climb.

Now, we are down to your American Idol 2012 Top 3. Catch Jessica Sanchez, Joshua Ledet and Phillip Phillips in their respective hometowns for their homecoming. Also watch out for the Top 3 performance show, the last sing-off before the finale on May 23rd.

Dont't forget to watch American Idol 2012 Top 3 Performance night on May 16 and the live Results Show on May 17 as we finally welcome the Top 2 Idols that will be up for a face-off come Season 11 finale on May 23.

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American Idol 2012 Top 4 Performance Videos (California Dreamin' + Songs You Wish You Wrote)

American Idol Season 11 Top 4 performances on May 9 (May 10 in Manila) lean on songs popularized and done by California singers (California Dreamin Theme) and songs from the idol hopefuls wich they had wiritten and served as their inspiration. The American Idol 2012 Top 4 also performed in 2 duets (boys vs girls duo) and a Top 4 group performance during the performance night.

For the California Dreamin' theme, Phillip Phillips opened the night with Creedence Clearwater Revival's Have You Ever Seen The Rain followed by Hollie Cavanagh's take on Journey's Faithfully. Joshua Ledet sang You raised Me Up by Josh Groban while Jessica Sanchez tackled Etta James' Steal Away.

For the songs they wish they wrote, Phillip Phillips gave an amazing performance of Damien Rice's Volcano. Hollie Cavanagh also sounded great with I Can't Make You Love Me by Bonnie Raitt while Joshua Ledet brought fire with James Brown's It's A Man's Man's Man's World. Jessica Sanchez closed the show with a breath-taking deal on Jennifer Holliday's And I Am telling You I'm Not Going.

For their duet performances, Joshua and Phillip sang This Love by Maroon 5 while Jessica and Hollie duet on The Bangles' Eternal Flame. The top 4 also had a group performance of Waiting For A Girl Like You by Foreigner.

Watch all the American Idol 2012 Top 5 performances below:

American Idol 2012 Top 4 Performances – California Dreamin’:


Phillip Phillips – Have You Ever Seen the Rain 





Hollie Cavanagh – Faithfully





Joshua Ledet – You Raise Me Up 





Jessica Sanchez – Steal Away

American Idol 2012 Top 4 Performances – Songs You Wish You Wrote:


Phillip Phillips – Volcano 





Hollie Cavanagh – I Can’t Make You Love Me




Joshua Ledet – It’s A Man’s Man’s Man’s World





Jessica Sanchez – And I’m Telling You I’m Not Going 




Joshua Ledet and Phillip Phillips - This Love





Jessica Sanchez and Hollie Cavanagh - Eternal Flame





American Idol 2012 Top 4 - Waiting for A Girl Like You




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Jessica Sanchez Sings And I Am Telling You I'm Not Going on American Idol Top 4

Fil-Mexican-American Jessica Sanchez sings Jennifer Holliday's And I Am Telling You I'm Not Going  for American Idol 2012 Top 4 California Dreamin' performance night May 9 (May 10 in Manila). The American Idol Top 5 were tasked to sing songs from  bands or singers who hails from California and another song the idol hopefuls wish they have written.

Jessica received her most awaited standing ovation from all the 3 judges for the second time, what with her brilliant performance of Jennifer Holliday's hit, which was also sung by Idol alumna, Jennifer Hudson for the movie Dream Girls.

Watch Jessica Sanchez' Top 4 performance of  And I Am Telling You I'm Not Going  (judges' comments below)

Judges comments:

Steven Tyler: Another winning performance.

Jennifer Lopez: It seems like a race to the finish. I don’t know who will win. Your vocal ability is just not something you see every day.

Randy Jackson: I don’t know what it is tonight. This is one of the hardest songs in the world to sing.


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Jessica Sanchez Sings Steal Away on American Idol Top 4

Fil-Mexican-American Jessica Sanchez sings Etta James' Steal Away for American Idol 2012 Top 4 California Dreamin' performance night May 9 (May 10 in Manila). The American Idol Top 4 were tasked to sing songs from  bands or singers who hails from California and another song the idol hopefuls wish they have written.

Watch Jessica Sanchez' Top 4 performance of Steal Away (judges' comments below)

Judges comments:

Steven Tyler: I loved it. you showed the other side of your voice.

Jennifer Lopez: I’m happy to see that the growl was there. One of the best among your contemporaries.

Randy Jackson: Your vocals are amazing. You could sing the phone book.

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American Idol 2012 Top 4 Gears Up for California Dreamin' Theme this May 9

American Idol 2012 Top 4 will be returning to the Idol stage this May 9 for a California Dreamin' themed performance show. Your American Idol Season 11 Top 4 - Joshua Ledet, Phillip Phillips, Jessica Sanchez and Hollie Cavanagh will step it up to sing for your votes now that the finale is just 2 weeks away.

American Idol Season 11 Top 4 -
Phillip Phillips, Hollie Cavanagh, Joshua Ledet and Jessica Sanchez

On May 9, the American Idol 2012 Top 4 will again sing 2 songs, one from bands or singers from California (California Dreamin' theme) and one song the idol hopefuls wish they had written (Songs I Wish I Had Written).

On the live results show the following night, May 10, another American Idol alumnus will fire up the Idol stage. This time, Season 7 American Idol winner David Cook will be returning to sing his brand new single, The Last Song I'll Write For You.

American Idol judge and global superstar Jennifer Lopez is also set to perform her new hit song, Dance Again, the video of which premiered last April 5 on American Idol results show.

Watch Jennifer Lopez' Dance Again music video below:

With only three performance shows left, the competition gets more exciting. Don't miss the California Dreamin'-themed performance show on May 9 and the live results show on May 10 as we finally welcome the top 3 American Idol Season 11 finalists who will return to their hometown to see their family, friends and fans.

Also watch out for the American Idol 2012 Live! Tour this summer. Your American Idol Season 11 Top 10 will perform in cities near you starting this July until September. Check out the tour schedule here. Tickets will go on sale this May 11.

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American Idol 2012 Top 5 Results Night: Skylar Laine Eliminated!

Skylar Laine got the boot on the Top 5 Elimination (Results Night) of American Idol Season 11 May 3 (May 4 in Manila). Skylar had step up a lot on her performances but America has decided to let go of Skylar on tonight's American Idol 2012 Top 5  results show after garnering the least number of votes.

Before Skylar was sent packing, the American Idol 2012 results show was made more exciting by the performances of Carrie Underwood, which rendered her latest single Blown Away, and British band Coldplay which rocked the house with songs from their Mylo Xyloto album, Paradise and Every Teardrop is a Waterfall.

Skylar Laine is out of American Idol Season 11

Skylar was joined in the bottom 2 by Hollie Cavanagh.

Skylar has been on top of the Entertainment Weekly's Idol rankings for 2 consecutive weeks now and also other websites' bet to win the whole thing. Her elimination tonight might be reflective of being the less popular idol hopeful even though she gave powerful performances the last few weeks.

Skylar Laine sang Fortunate Son by Creedence Clearwater Revival and Dusty Springfields' You Don't Have To Say You Love Me during last night's American Idol Top 5 solo performances. She also joined the girls' trio and performed Jackie Wilson's Your Love Keeps Lifting Me Higher and Higher.

Before leaving the Idol stage tonight, Skylar gave us again a breath-taking performance of Miranda Lambert's Gunpowder and Lead.

Watch all the American Idol 2012 Top 5 Performances here

American Idol 2012 Top 4 -
Phillip Phillips, Hollie Cavanagh, Joshua Ledet and Jessica Sanchez

So, we are down to your American Idol 2012 Top 4. We have 2 more weeks before the finale on May 23rd and the competition gets stiffer on American Idol Season 11. Who among Jessica Sanchez, Phillip Phillips, Joshua Ledet and Hollie Cavanagh will be pulling it off next week and who among them will fail to impress the judges?

Don't miss next week's American Idol Top 4 performances, May 9 and the live results show on May 10.

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American Idol 2012 Top 5 Performance Videos (British Pop + '60s Hit)

American Idol Season 11 Top 5 performances on May 2 (May 3 in Manila) lean on British pop songs and songs from the 1960's. The Idol hopefuls also performed in 2 groups (a boys' duo and a girls' trio) during the Top 5 Performance night.

American Idol 2012 Top 5 performs British pop songs and '60s hits on May 2 performance night.

For the '60s theme, Hollie Cavanagh picked River Deep, Mountain High by Ike and Tina Turner. Crowd favorite Phillip Phillips took on The Letter by The Box Tops while Skylar Laine came next with  Creedence Clearwater Revival's  Fortunate Son. Jessica Sanchez tackled popular Tina Turner hit Proud Mary and Joshua Ledet sang The Temptations' Ain't Too Proud to Beg.

Meanwhile, for the British theme songs, Hollie Cavanagh did Leona Lewis' Bleeding Love. Phillip Phillips took on Time of the Season by The Zombies. Skylar Laine sang You Don't Have To Say You Love Me by Dusty Springfield while Jessica Sanchez impressed with You Are So Beautiful by Joe Crocker. Joshua Ledet ended the solo performances with the Bee Gees' hit, To Love Somebody.

Phillip Phillips and Joshua Ledet duet in You’ve Lost That Lovin’ Feeling by The Righteous Brothers while the 3 girls,  Jessica Sanchez, Hollie Cavanagh, and Skylar Laine performed Jackie Wilson's Higher and Higher as trio.

Watch all the American Idol 2012 Top 5 performances below:

60's HIT
Hollie Cavanagh – River Deep, Mountain High



Phillip Phillips – The Letter




Skylar Laine – Fortunate Son




Jessica Sanchez – Proud Mary




Joshua Ledet – Ain’t Too Proud To Beg




BRITISH SONG
Hollie Cavanagh – Bleeding Love




Phillip Phillips – Time of the Season




Skylar Laine – You Don't Have To Say You Love Me




Jessica Sanchez – You Are So Beautiful




Joshua Ledet – To Love Somebody

GROUP PERFORMANCE

Phillip Phillips and Joshua Ledet Duet - You’ve Lost That Lovin’ Feeling

Jessica Sanchez, Hollie Cavanagh and Skylar Laine Trio - Your Love Keeps Lifting Me Higher and Higher

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Jessica Sanchez Performs You Are So Beautiful on American Idol Top 5

Fil-Mexican-American Jessica Sanchez sings Joe Crocker's You Are So Beautiful  for American Idol 2012 Top 5 performance night May 2 (May 3 in Manila). The American Idol Top 5 were tasked to sing songs from the '60s and another one from the British theme.

Watch all the American Idol Top 5 performances here (May 2, 2012)

Jessica first sang Ike and Tina Turner's hit from the '60s, Proud Mary (Watch Jessica Sanchez' performance of Proud Mary here)

Watch Jessica Sanchez performance of You Are So Beautiful (judges comments below):

Judges' comments:

Randy Jackson:  This girl is on top of the leaderboard. Your talent level is unbelievable

Jennifer Lopez: You captivated the whole audience. It reminded me of how you sang ‘I Will Always Love You.’ You did some beautiful things at the end.

Steven Tyler: You showed America what a beautiful voice you have and what a great talent you are. You are going to be #1 girl.

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