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Colton Dixon Voted Off American Idol Pictures
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Jennifer Lopez and the American Idol Judges Say Goodbye to Colton Dixon

American Idol rocked its West Hollywood studios last night with performances from LMFAO and former winner Kris Allen.
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American Idol rocked its West Hollywood studios last night with performances from LMFAO and former winner Kris Allen. The program closed by sending home Colton Dixon. Colton received the fewest amount of votes following his Wednesday night arrangements of Lady Gaga's "Bad Romance" and Earth, Wind & Fire's "September." Next week the six remaining hopefuls return to face the judges, inching closer to the May 24 finale when the next Idol is crowned.

LMFAO got the crowd on their feet last night, and today they have even more reason to celebrate. The 2012 Billboard Music Award nominees were announced this morning, and just behind Adele, who earned 18 nods, was LMFAO with a staggering 17 nominations for their Party Rockers album. The Billboard Music Awards take place May 20 with major acts in the music industry expected to perform their chart-topping hits.

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American Idol Kickoff: 10 Most Unforgettable Performances
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American Idol Kickoff: 10 Most Unforgettable Performances

From David Cook's rockin' rendition of "Billie Jean" to Kris Allen's unique take on Kanye West's hit "Heartless,” American Idol has given us some great stage shows over the years.
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From David Cook's rockin' rendition of "Billie Jean" to Kris Allen's unique take on Kanye West's hit "Heartless,” American Idol has given us some great stage shows over the years. Check out the countdown of the Top 10 Most Unforgettable Performances to see where our favorites ranked!

Greatest American Idol Performances
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American Idol Kickoff: 10 Most Unforgettable Performances

From David Cook's rockin' rendition of "Billie Jean" to Kris Allen's unique take on Kanye West's hit "Heartless,” American Idol has given us some great stage shows over the years.
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From David Cook's rockin' rendition of "Billie Jean" to Kris Allen's unique take on Kanye West's hit "Heartless,” American Idol has given us some great stage shows over the years. Check out the countdown of the Top 10 Most Unforgettable Performances to see where our favorites ranked!

What is the Best Pop Album of 2009?
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What Is the Best Pop Album of 2009?

Now that we've covered indle albums and best "everywhere" song, let's keep the ball rolling in the best of the year's music.
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Now that we've covered indle albums and best "everywhere" song, let's keep the ball rolling in the best of the year's music. Some of the hottest pop stars in the industry churned out new tunes this year, including both the winner and runner-up of American Idol. So tell me — what is the best pop album of 2009?

Don't forget to vote on all of my Best of 2009 polls!

Guys Bring Their Style to the American Music Awards
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Guys Bring Their Style to the American Music Awards

There were plenty of well-dressed gentlemen attracting attention on the red carpet last night at the American Music Awards in LA.
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Guys Bring Their Style to the American Music Awards

There were plenty of well-dressed gentlemen attracting attention on the red carpet last night at the American Music Awards in LA. Kris Allen, Jay-Z and Pete Wentz were all decked out, while Keith Urban had Nicole Kidman to keep him company on the red carpet — click through to see all the guys!

Fall Out Boy Soloist Kiss a Girl Somebody Like You Duet American Idol Can't Stay Away
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New Music Releases For Nov. 17, Including John Mayer, Kris Allen, and Leona Lewis
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What to Download: New Music Today

Time for more Tuesday entertainment!
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Time for more Tuesday entertainment! I've already shared a few new DVD releases to give your movie library a shot in the arm, but now, let's amp up your iPod. Big-name albums hit shelves today, so be sure to read up on these three. (And if you want to see your own music reviews featured on Buzz, submit them in the Music Review Group in the community!)

Fan-pleasing pop: American Idol fans rejoice: you've said that you're interested in post-AI albums, and now Kris Allen's anticipated self-titled debut is finally here. The song selections started a bit bland for me, but Allen picks up momentum with "The Truth" and the soft but moving ballad "Bring it Back." Both songs get needed oomph from orchestral accompaniment to create a sweeping sound that's sure to make Allen aficionados swoon. As for the rest of the album, it's predictable, but likable, much like the singer himself.

Why the sad face? Listening to John Mayer's latest, Battle Studies, you've got to wonder who ripped his heart out — Jessica Simpson? Jennifer Aniston? Every song is about a hurt guy who doesn't want to love again. Sensitive crooning isn't anything new to Mayer, but this time, it feels like mundane easy listening. I long for the days of "No Such Thing" when we had a more upbeat Mayer, or the Mayer who can riff on the guitar like nobody's business. But we don't really get either here. Still, it's worth noting his collaboration with Taylor Swift on "Half of My Heart," and my personal fave, "All We Ever Do Is Say Goodbye."

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Link Time: Watch Kris Allen's Video For "Live Like We're Dying"
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Link Time: Watch Kris Allen's Video For "Live Like We're Dying"

  • Kris Allen's music video for "Live Like We're Dying" is here — Music Mix
  • Jemaine Clement says that he and Bret may not return for Flight of the Conchords because they're dads now — Vulture
  • New Moon's Jamie Campbell Bower thinks Tim Burton should direct Breaking Dawn — MTV Movies Blog
  • Watch Jay-Z and U2 perform "Sunday, Bloody Sunday" in Berlin — Pitchfork
  • Five Mad Men spinoffs that would be great ideas — TV.com
  • Jim Carrey's new website may freak you out — MTV Movies Blog
  • JJ Abrams is directing and exec-producing the pilot for his show Undercovers for NBC — Coming Soon
  • Top Chef Masters is cooking for the cast of Modern Family today! — Steve Levitan's Twitter
  • This week's Parks and Recreation brings up an interesting relationship issue — TresSugar
  • Stephen Frears reunites with his High Fidelity screenwriter D.V. De Vincentis for Lay the Favorite — Cinematical
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  • Kris Allen's music video for "Live Like We're Dying" is here — Music Mix
  • Jemaine Clement says that he and Bret may not return for Flight of the Conchords because they're dads now — Vulture
  • New Moon's Jamie Campbell Bower thinks Tim Burton should direct Breaking Dawn — MTV Movies Blog
  • Watch Jay-Z and U2 perform "Sunday, Bloody Sunday" in Berlin — Pitchfork
  • Five Mad Men spinoffs that would be great ideas — TV.com
  • Jim Carrey's new website may freak you out — MTV Movies Blog
  • JJ Abrams is directing and exec-producing the pilot for his show Undercovers for NBC — Coming Soon
  • Top Chef Masters is cooking for the cast of Modern Family today! — Steve Levitan's Twitter
  • This week's Parks and Recreation brings up an interesting relationship issue — TresSugar
  • Stephen Frears reunites with his High Fidelity screenwriter D.V. De Vincentis for Lay the Favorite — Cinematical
    • Photos of Jennifer Lopez, Kim Kardashian, and Marc Anthony in Miami
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    Jennifer and Marc Work, Play, and Debut in Miami

    Jennifer Lopez and Marc Anthony spent their weekend in Miami, and on Saturday Jennifer hosted a bash to debut the video for her newest single.
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    Jennifer Lopez and Marc Anthony spent their weekend in Miami, and on Saturday Jennifer hosted a bash to debut the video for her newest single. Kim Kardashian joined Jennifer and Marc for the party, though yesterday they were cheering for opposing teams at the Saints-Dolphins game, where American Idol winner Kris Allen performed during the tailgate preparty. Things appear to be going smoothly for J. Lo and Marc these days, but trouble is brewing elsewhere in her personal life. Jennifer is reportedly trying to shut down production on a "mockumentary" her ex-husband Ojani Noa is preparing to release about their marriage.

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    More photos of Kim, J. Lo, and Marc, so read more

    Adam Lambert's New Song, "Time For Miracles," Is Leaked Online
    Music

    Do You Care About Post-American Idol Albums?

    The music industry has been in a tizzy ever since Adam Lambert left the American Idol stage — remember that Rolling Stone cover?
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    The music industry has been in a tizzy ever since Adam Lambert left the American Idol stage — remember that Rolling Stone cover? Well, Lambert is releasing his debut album next month, along with fellow AI alum Kris Allen, and just today his newest song, "Time For Miracles," leaked online. (Listen here.)

    The track is for the upcoming film 2012, but I'm admittedly feeling a little meh about it. It reminds me of Aerosmith's "I Don't Want to Miss a Thing" for Armageddon. That's not a bad thing, but I was hoping for something a little more unique from the outlandish Lambert. Luckily, the song reportedly doesn't reflect the sound on his final album, which is supposed to be more glam, less classic rock.

    But if I'm going to be 100 percent truthful, my interest in Idol graduates — even Lambert — usually wanes somewhat after the show's finale. They're built up so much on AI, but once the winner is announced, I tend to forget about most of the contestants. (The exception being Carrie Underwood and Kelly Clarkson, of course.) Still, I'll probably check out Lambert and Allen's respective albums out of curiosity.

    How about you? Do you care about post-Idol albums?

    Balloon Boy Interview, Lindsay Lohan Court Appearance, Weekend Movie Review
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    Balloon Boy Loses It, Michael's Plea to Lindsay, & Our Weekend Movie Reviews!

    The 6-year-old who was hiding in an attic while everyone thought he was carried away in an experimental balloon implies it was a stunt and throws up on live TV, Michael Lohan goes on Maury Povich to reach out to Lindsay, and Kris Allen covers a Britney Spears song!
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    The 6-year-old who was hiding in an attic while everyone thought he was carried away in an experimental balloon implies it was a stunt and throws up on live TV, Michael Lohan goes on Maury Povich to reach out to Lindsay, and Kris Allen covers a Britney Spears song!

    Balloon Boy Interview, Lindsay Lohan Court Appearance, Weekend Movie Review