Jessica Sanchez, Idol Finalists Arrive in Manila for PH Stop of Live Tour

Fil-Mexican-American Jessica Sanchez arrived in Manila along with the other Top 10 finalists of iAmerican Idol Season 11 early Tuesday morning (September 18) for the last and only Asian stop of their American Idol 2012 Live Tour.

Jessica Sanchez together with fellow Idol "alums" Erika Van Pelt, Heejun Han, Deandre Brackensick, Colton Dixon, Hollie Cavanagh, Elise Testone, Skylar Laine, Joshua Ledet, and winner Phillip Phillips arrived at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) at around 5:30 a.m. and were greeted by fans who waited as early as midnight.

In a brief interview with the media at the airport, Sanchez thanked her supporters and said she is excited for her concert with fellow Idol finalists at the Araneta Coliseum on Friday, September 21. Before that, they will also grace Ayala and Megaworld Lifestyle Malls to promote not only the concert but also their American Idol Highlights albums under MCA Music (Universal Music Philippines). 

Related: Jessica Sanchez and DeAndre Brackensick Now Officially Together!

Catch your favorite American Idol Top 10 finalists at the following malls: September 19 at Eastwood City (with Jessica, Elise, DeAndre, Heejun& Erika) and Glorietta Activity Center (with Phillip, Colton, Joshua, Skylar & Hollie) and on September 20 at Alabang Town Center (with Jessica, Elise, DeAndre, Heejun & Erika) and Venice Piazza McKinley Hill (with Phillip, Colton, Joshua, Skylar & Hollie). With special guests: Asia’s Acoustic Sweetheart Sabrina and Philippines’ foremost boy band 1:43. Album selling is from 10am onwards. Program starts at 5:00 pm. Buy your AI albums at the Odyssey selling booth and have it signed after the show! 

The Idol finalists are expected to stay in the country for a week, while Jessica Sanchez (who now endorses Bench) is looking to stay longer for her commitments such as projects and commercial endorsements. 

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Jessica Sanchez Album Drops July 9, Features Highlights of AI 11

This July 9, 2012, fans of the sensational American Idol songstress Jessica Sanchez will surely be delighted as MCA Music proudly debuts her album --- “Jessica Sanchez: American Idol Season 11 Highlights”. 

The album takes us back to some of her memorable and brilliant performances in the reality television singing competition, American Idol. It features five unique tracks including Jessica’s breathtaking and nostalgic rendition of Whitney Houston’s “I Will Always Love You”, her sultry cover of Beyonce’s “Sweet Dreams” and her soulful version of Jazmine Sullivan’s “Stuttering”. It also includes the duet “I Knew You Were Waiting for Me” --- a powerful collaboration with fellow AI finalist Joshua Ledet plus Jessica’s anthemic finale song, “Change Nothing”, which is also the lead track of this amazing EP. 

Jessica Sanchez was the runner-up on the eleventh season of the reality singing show, American Idol. She is the first female and fourth recipient of the judges' ‘save’. At the same time, she is also the first recipient of the save to reach the finale. Prior to appearing on American Idol, Sanchez competed in the first season of America's Got Talent at the age of 11. She has a worldwide fanbase known as the “BluJays”. 

The album is simply going to be just the beginning of an incredible musical journey for this promising Filipino-American artist. That said, it is a must-have and collector’s item for all BluJays and American Idol fans alike. 

JESSICA SANCHEZ: AMERICAN IDOL SEASON 11 HIGHLIGHTS ALBUM will be available in CDs by July 9, 2012 exclusively under MCA Music available at Astroplus and Odysseylive.Net. For more information, log on to MCA Music's Facebook page.

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Jessica Sanchez to Visit Philippines this September with American Idol 11 Top 10

American Idol Season 11 runner-up Jessica Sanchez will be coming to her mother's native country this September as she take part in the American Idol 2012 Live Tour which will have it's last stop in the Philippines.

Jessica Sanchez, whose mother Editha hails from Bataan, will be performing together with the American Idol 2012 Top 10 at the Smart Araneta Coliseum on September 21, 2012. This was confirmed by Ovation Productions to The Philippine Star.

The Philippines is lucky enough to witness another American Idol Live Tour after last year's 2011 Idol Tour where Thia Megia, another American Idol finalist with Filipino roots participated in.

American Idol Season 11 Top 10 all set for the American Idol 2012 Live Tour

According to reports, American Idol 2012 winner Phillip Phillips who is now recuperating from his kidney operation will be ready to participate in the Idol Live tour as it kicks-off in July. By September, we can expect the presence of Phillip in the Philippines, the only country outside North America which is included in the two-month summer tour.

Meanwhile, Jessica Sanchez before singing the US national anthem at the Pacquiao-Bradley fight met with President Benigno Aquino III  in Los Angeles, California before PNoy returned to Manila from his US trip. Jessica expressed on Twitter how honored she was to met the Philippine president, who has been supporting her all through her Idol journey, together with the Filipino fans.

Watch the video below (Jessica Sanchez meets PNoy in Los Angeles, California):

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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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Joshua Ledet Performs No More Drama on American Idol Top 3

Joshua Ledet tackles Mary J. Blige's No More Drama 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.

No More Drama is Idol mentor Jimmy Iovine's choice for Joshua. Joshua first sang Etta James' I'd Rather Go Blind  and John Lennon's Imagine (click on the links to watch Joshua's performances). The judges gave positive reviews for Joshua for this song! One of tonight's best performances, indeed.

Watch Joshua Ledet's performance of No More Drama (judges' comments beow):

Judges' comments:

Randy Jackson: At this moment,you have laid everything on this stage. That’s what being a great singer.

Jennifer Lopez: That’s what’s amazing about you.

Steven Tyler: I watched you and saw the last 40 years of music. It was over the top.

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Joshua Ledet Sings Imagine on American Idol 2012 Top 3

Joshua Ledet sings John Lennon's Imagine 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.

Imagine is Joshua Ledet's personal choice. He earlier did his version of I'd Rather Go Blind (watch his performance here) which earned him another standing ovation from the judges.

Watch Joshua Ledet's performance of Imagine (judges' comments below):

Judges' comments:

Randy Jackson: Everything you sing should touch you.. You did deep. Brilliant.

Jennifer Lopez: Beautiful pulled back performance. Te way you did deep into the words takes courage and is what sets you apart.

Steven Tyler: It was beautiful. Another thank you God performance.

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Joshua Ledet Sings I'd Rather Go Blind on American Idol Top 3

Consistent standing ovation-getter Joshua Ledet sings Etta James' I'd Rather Go Blind 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'd Rather Go Blind is judge Randy Jackson's choice for Joshua Ledet. It was unexpected as the song was always anticipated to be performed by Jessica Sanchez. As usual, he gets another standing-O from the judges for this performance.

Watch Joshua Ledet's performance of I'd Rather Go Blind (judges' comments below):

Judges' comments:

Steven Tyler: This is another Joshua moment. To hear you take that old song…Out of 70,000 there’s only one American Idol and you sang like it.

Jennifer Lopez: We just fed you what we knew you would feed back.

Randy Jackson: You are such a stylist. Another amazing performance.

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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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Joshua Ledet Sings You Raised Me Up on American Idol Top 4

Joshua Ledet performs You Raised Me Up by Josh Groban on 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 Joshua Ledet's performance of You Raised Me Up (judges comments below):

Judges comments:

Randy Jackson: If you are a great singer you can sing anything. I didn’t expect Josh Groban with a church vibe. I think you’re a great artist with an amazing career ahead of you.

Jennifer Lopez: I think the world knows what I think of you. This is going to be so interesting because we have such amazing artists. it was another great performance from you. Keep it up.

Steven Tyler: I’m really glad you got on that plane. You sang your tush off

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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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American Idol 2012 Takes on British Theme on May 2, Coldplay to Perform on Results Night!

American Idol 2012 Top 5 is set for a British invasion come May 2 performance show. Your American Idol Season 11 Top 5 - Jessica Sanchez, Joshua Ledet, Phillip Phillips, Skylar Laine and Hollie Cavanagh will return to the IDOL stage to sing for America’s votes on a British music-themed performance show.

American Idol 2012 Top 5 takes on a British music-inspired performance, May 2

On the live results show the following night, May 3, American Idol alumna and Grammy Award-winning, multi-platinum artist Carrie Underwood will perform. What's more exciting is that Grammy Award-winning, chart-topping act, the world-famous alternative rock band Coldplay, will also perform on Idol for the results show.

In Coldplay's first time on American Idol stage, the British band will perform 2 songs from their latest album Mylo Xyloto.

Carrie Underwood and Coldplay will perform on American Idol Results Show, May 3

With only four performance shows left in the season, American Idol 2012 gets more exciting as finale draws near. Come May 23, another contestant will be crowned as the newest American Idol. Don't miss American Idol on Fox and cable channels (and on Philippine free TV ETC channel 9), Wednesdays and Thursdays.

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 6 Results Night: Elise Testone Eliminated!

Elise Testone got the boot on the Top 6 Elimination (Results Night) of American Idol Season 11 April 26 (April 27 in Manila). The oldest among the Top 6 American Idol 2012 contestant was finally sent home after being Ryan Seacrest' stools semi-regular.

Joining Elise Testone in the bottom 3 are Hollie Cavanagh and Skylar Laine.

Elise sang Queen's I Want It All and Jimmy Hendrix' Bold As Love during last night's Top 6 performance show. If you happen to miss the Top 6 Queen performances, you can watch them all here. For her final performance on Idol stage, Elise gave us another listen of her spectacular version of Led Zeppelin's Whole Lotta Love.

Now, we are down to your American Idol Top 5. Who among Joshua Ledet, Phillip Phillips, Jessica Sanchez,  Skylar Laine and Hollie Cavanagh will be going for a kill on next week's performance? Whose dream of becoming this year's American Idol come May 23rd will be fulfilled?

Find out on the next few weeks of American Idol.

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American Idol 2012 Top 6 Performance Videos (Queen + Hopeful's Choice)

American Idol Season11 Top 6 performances on April 25 (April 26 in Manila) took inspiration from the legendary band Queen plus one song of the contestants' choice. 

American Idol 2012 Top 6 (courtesy of Americanidolnet.com)

Jessica Sanchez sings Bohemian Rhapsody, one of the most popular songs of Queen. Skylar Laine takes on The Show Must Go On while Joshua Ledet deals with Crazy Little Thing Called Love. Elise Testone and Phillip Phillips goes for I Want It All and Fat Bottomed Girls, respectively.

For the Idol hopeful's choice, Jessica gives her soulful rendition of Luther Vandross' Dance With My Father. Skylar Laine chooses James Aldean's Tattoos On This Town while Joshua Ledet tries  Ready For Love by India Arie. Elise Testone renders Jimmy Hendrix' Bold As Love, with Hollie Cavanagh singing the inspirational Miley Cyrus' hit, The Climb. Phillip Phillips performs The Stone by his favorite Dave Matthews band.

Watch all the American Idol 2012 Top 6 performances below:

QUEEN
Jessica Sanchez – Bohemian Rhapsody




Skylar Laine – The Show Must Go On 




Joshua Ledet – Crazy Little Thing Called Love




Elise Testone – I Want It All




Phillip Phillips – Fat Bottomed Girls




Hollie Cavanagh – Save Me




HOPEFUL'S CHOICE
Jessica Sanchez – Dance With My Father




Skylar Laine – Tattoos On This Town




Joshua Ledet – Ready For Love




Elise Testone – Bold As Love




Phillip Phillips – The Stone




Hollie Cavanagh – The Climb

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American Idol 2012 Top 6 Pays Tribute to 'Queen' on April 25

American Idol Season 11 Top 6 will be taking on the songbook of the hit band Queen on next week's performance show, April 25. Come results night, your Top 6 will also be performing with two of Queen's original members, Brian May and Roger Taylor.

American Idol 2012 Top 6 pays tribute to Queen on April 25 Performance show

Next week's Top 6 performance night will be exciting as we all know that there are so many massive Queen hits and it is really something to look forward to. Will there be one Idol contestant wearing Freddie Mercury and do the anthemic Bohemian Rhapsody?

Which songs will the remaining Top 6 Joshua Ledet, Hollie Cavanagh, Jessica Sanchez, Elise Testone, Skylar Laine and Phillip Phillips take on? That's what we need to find out on the 25th of April for the Queen-themed performance show and extravaganza.

On the April 26th results night, Katy Perry will will perform her newest single, Part of Me. The official touring Queen tribute, The Queen Extravaganza, will also perform their classic smash hit Somebody To Love while American Idol Season 10 finalist Stefano Langone will perform his new single, I’m On A Roll.

So what do you want your favorite idols to sing come Wednesday night? Drop them and comment below.

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