Jessica Sanchez Takes On Aerosmith, Mariah Carey, Michael Jackson

Jessica Sanchez performed three songs - a Mariah Carey hit, an Aerosmith smash and a Michael Jackson original - during the "American Idol" Top 3 performance night on Wednesday (Thursday morning in Manila).

Jessica Sanchez (Fox)

For her first song, Sanchez sang Carey's "My All" which was the judges' choice for her. Her rendition had judge Randy Jackson proclaiming, "Absolutely beautiful! The perfectly right song for you!"

Judge Jennifer Lopez echoed Jackson's comment saying, "A hard song! But you did it so beautifully...you didn't even go to the big part at the end and I love that."

Sanchez also received praises for her second song which she chose herself. It was Aerosmith's "I Don't Wanna Miss A Thing."

Judge Steven Tyler, lead vocalist of Aerosmith, said she made the song "greater."

"You do not know what a big deal that is...that note at the end sent everyone into the heavens," J.Lo said.

The third song Sanchez performed was "I’ll Be There" by Michael Jackson, which was selected by "AI" mentor Jimmy Iovine. The performance both got nods from Tyler and Lopez but failed to impress Jackson.

Tyler called it "delicious" while Lopez told Jessica she "almost sounded like Michael!" But Randy shrugged, "I liked it okay. I didn't love it."

Tomorrow's episode will determine who will be facing off in the Finale. Will Sanchez make it to the 'final two' of this year's American Idol Season 11?

'American Idol' Host Ryan Seacrest's 'Ultimate Viral Video' Featuring Justin Bieber

In celebration of his Youtube channel's 100 million upload views, "American Idol" host Ryan Seacrest came up with a new video featuring everything that people usually waste their time on the video sharing site.

Calling it the "Ultimate Viral Video," the funny clip features none other than the star of the most viewed video on Youtube, Justin Bieber. In the video, Seacrest and Bieber agree that adding the ingredients of the most popular videos online like puppies, babies, cover songs and dances would guarantee that their video would become the biggest viral hit there is.

Check out Ryan Seacrest and Justin Bieber's "Ultimate Viral Video" below:

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Colton Dixon Blames Gaga Song For Elimination

Colton Dixon (FOX)

Colton Dixon regretted choosing Lady Gaga's hit "Bad Romance" as one of the songs he performed on the second go-round of the Top 7 on “American Idol.” Dixon said Gaga's song alienated his core voters.

"I strayed too much from who I am. I would not have chosen 'Bad Romance' if I had to do it over again, just because I think the meaning behind the song is not something that I necessarily connect with," Colton told Yahoo! Music after his elimination on Thursday. "I don't know why I didn't catch that. I think a lot of my fans were shocked that I chose that song. Nothing against the song or Lady Gaga--she's got a thing going on that's cool--but it's just not me, who I am as an artist, and I think I let a lot people down with that...Just for me and who I am, what I stand for, it would have been smart to choose a different song."

Thursday was Dixon's first - and last - time in the show's bottom three, where he was joined by contestants Hollie Cavanagh and Elise Testone, both of whom had found themselves in danger of elimination in previous weeks. The 20-year-old Tennessee native went home in seventh place.

Jessica Sanchez fights for votes (Video)

Jessica Sanchez performing Fallin'  (Fox)

Jessica Sanchez came out fighting on Wednesday's 'American Idol' performance episode, blowing the judges away with two strong performances.

After a shocking near-elimination by voters and a dramatic save from judges last week, Sanchez impressed everyone with her new performances.

The remaining 7 finalists of the show were made to sing two songs and Sanchez did Alicia Keys' "Fallin" and Otis Redding's "Try a Little Tenderness."

Sanchez' mature rendition of "Fallin'" prompted judge Jennifer Lopez to declare, "I'm so glad you're here with us. I'm so glad we had a save and I'm so glad we used it on you."


Her soulful version of Redding's song was also strong, although the judges all said she needed more emotion.

Sanchez had been an early favorite on the show, earning three standing ovations from the judges so fa. But her dramatic save last week was seen by many as a sign of her impeding elimination from the competition, as it might invite resentment from some American fans whose votes will ultimately prevail in the competition.

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American Idol resident comedian Heejun Han gets the boot

"American Idol" contestant Heejun Han

"American Idol" finalist Heejun Han, known for his goofy sense of humor, was eliminated Thursday night from the TV singing competition after receiving the lowest number of votes from the show's viewers and failing to convince the judges to use their single "save" vote for the entire season.

A jokester from the start, Han has left the "Idol" judges wondering whether he is taking things seriously or not. But during the performance night last Wednesday, the 22-year-old nonprofit organizer from New York surprised everyone by singing a heartfelt rendition of Donny Hathaway's "A Song For You." The judges concurred it was his best performance yet. However, as stated above it was later revealed it was his last as well.

Han share the bottom three spots with Hollie Cavanagh and Skylar Laine.

During Thursday's results show, rapper Nicki Minaj performed "Starships" while Season 10 "Idol" winner Scotty McCreery sang his new single "Water Tower Town."

Han's departure leaves eight contestants remaining. The Top 8 will be performing again next week. They will be mentored by No Doubt's Gwen Stefani & Tony Kanal.

Photo courtesy of Reuters/Mario Anzuoni

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American Idol 2012: Erika Van Pelt voted off

American Idol finalist Erika Van Pelt

American Idol once again bade farewell to another contestant during today's results show.

Despite mentor Jimmy Iovine saying she "deserves to be in the top of the batch" with her version of Billy Joel's "New York State of Mind," disk jockey Erika Van Pelt went home after getting the lowest number of votes from the show's viewers. The judges also did not use their lone save vote for the season for the 26-year-old Rhode Islander.

Van Pelt has been in the bottom trio for three weeks in a row.

For this week, she was revealed to be among the bottom three vote-getters with 17-year-old student Deandre Brackensick of San Jose, Calif., and 22-year-old nonprofit organizer Heejun Han of New York.

The nine remaining American Idol finalists, including the "dark horse" Filipina-Mexican Jessica Sanchez, will return to the stage to perform for viewer votes next week (Thursday morning, Manila Time).

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American Idol 2012: Shannon Magrane Voted Off

American Idol Finalist Shannon Magrane Eliminated

"American Idol" chose to have its usual results show Thursday despite already having disqualified earlier this week contestant Jermaine Jones for failing to disclose his full criminal history prior to the voting rounds commencing. It was a sad news for 16-year-old Shannon Magrane, who was voted off the show during the episode.

Magrane was given a chance to sing for her life to be the recipient of the judges' sole save vote for the entire season, but unfortunately, her performance of "One Sweet Day" did not persuade the judges.

Magrane was joined in the "bottom three" by  Erika Van Pelt and Elise Testone which shocked judge Jennifer Lopez.

"I'm not happy with the bottom three, especially with the performance that Elise had last night," J.Lo said.

With Shannon's elimination, the Top 10 finalists who will go on tour were revealed - Erika, Elise, DeAndre Brackensick, Hollie Cavanagh, Colton Dixon, Heejun Han, Skylar Laine, Joshua Ledet, Phillip Phillips, Jeremy Rosado, and Jessica Sanchez.

Also on the March 15 results show, Chris Daughtry returned to "Idol" stage to perform "Out of My Head" with his band. Demi Lovato also appeared and performed her latest single, "Give Your Heart a Break."

Check out Shannon Magrane's "One Sweet Day" performance below:

Jessica Sanchez gets standing o from 'American Idol' judges anew

Jessica Sanchez (Fox)

Filipina-Mexican contestant Jessica Sanchez received a standing ovation from the "American Idol" judges for her "impeccable" rendition of  Whitney Houston’s signature ballad, "I Will Always Love You," on Wednesday (Thursday morning in Manila).

Judge Randy Jackson was overjoyed.

"Jessica Sanchez is legit," a very excited Jackson said. "This is one of the hardest songs in the world to sing. You are not only one of the best vocals of the night, I think you’re one of the best singers in the whole competition. This is what (Idol) really is all about, finding the best talents in America. This is one of the best talents in the whole country."

Fellow judge Jennifer Lopez was speechless.

"Just…amazing," Lopez said, at the brink of tears. "I don’t even know what to say."

The superstar added: "When you did the last three things and we were right there with you, I think you were even surprised in yourself. It was beautiful. You are so talented. God bless you!"

Judge Steven Tyler for his part said Sanchez "just made 40 million people cry."

This isn’t the first time Sanchez has stolen the show. Last week she was given a standing ovation by the celebrity judges with her version of Jennifer Hudson's "Love You I Do"-- the first and only one of the evening.

It was announced today that Sanchez has made it to the Top 12. She and the rest of the remaining finalists of the show will again perform live next week.

Check out Jessica Sanchez' "I Will Always Love You" performance below:

American Idol season 11 Top 13 dominated by teens

American Idol Season 11 Top 13 | C/o American Idol Facebook Page

The American Idol Top 13 finalists were revealed after an emotional 2-hour results shows earlier today. Majority of them are still teenagers - seven of the thirteen are 19 years old and below.

From the Top 25 semifinalists, ten (five guys and five ladies) of this year's finalists were chosen by the viewers, while, three of them were judges' wildcard picks.

Three of them also auditioned last season but were cut in the "Sing for Your Life" round.

Here are this year's American Idol Top 13 finalists:

1. DeAndre Brackensick, 17, is from San Jose, California. He originally auditioned for "American Idol" season 10, but he was cut in the "Sing for Your Life round.

2. Hollie Cavanagh, 18, is a native of McKinney, Texas. She originally auditioned for season 10, but she was eliminated in the "Sing for Your Life" round.

3. Colton Dixon, 20, hails from from Murfreesboro, Tennessee. He originally auditioned for season 10, but he was also cut in the "Sing for Your Life" round.

4. Heejun Han, 22, is Flushing, New York native. He auditioned in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.

5. Jermaine Jones, 25, is from Pine Hill, New Jersey. He was called back after the top 24 selection filming, making him the 25th semi-finalist and thirteenth male semi-finalist.

6. Skylar Laine, 18, resides in Brandon, Mississippi. She auditioned in Houston, Texas.

7. Joshua Ledet, 19, is a resident of Westlake, Louisiana. He auditioned in Houston, Texas.

8. Shannon Magrane, 16, is from Tampa, Florida. She auditioned in North Charleston, South Carolina.

9. Phillip Phillips, 21, is a Leesburg, Georgia native. He auditioned in North Charleston, South Carolina.

10. Jeremy Rosado, 19, is a resident of Valrico, Florida.

11. Jessica Sanchez, 16, lives in San Diego, California. Before Idol, she was first known for her appearance on the first season of "America's Got Talent."

12. Elise Testone, 28, is residing in Mount Pleasant, South Carolina. She auditioned in North Charleston, South Carolina.

13. Erika Van Pelt, 26, is from South Kingstown, Rhode Island. She auditioned in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.

To be mentored by Mary J. Blige, the Top 13 will be performing again next week. The boys will be doing Stevie Wonder hits while the girls will be paying a tribute to Whitney Houston.

American Idol: Fil-Am Ashley Robles makes it to Hollywood

American Idol hopeful Ashley Robles | Courtesy of Fox

Another Pinay had a successful "American Idol" audition.

Ashley Robles, a 26-year-old single mom who works as an insurance account manager and DJ, got a unanimous 'yes' from the judges and received her golden ticket to the second stage of the competition, the Hollywood round, after belting out the Whitney Houston hit, "I Will Always Love You."

"Very nice, very nice, very nice," judge Randy Jackson said. "That's how you audition!"

Judge Steven Tyler predicted she's "gonna be big."

"She was great," judge Jennifer Lopez commented.

Ashley's audition, which wowed and had the judges clapping their hands, was shown on the special post-NFC championship game episode earlier today. The other highlights of the San Diego auditions were also featured on the said episode, the third so far in this season.

Check out this Youtube video of Ashley's audition:

American Idol hopeful sings Charice's 'In This Song'

American Idol hopeful Jessica Whitely | Youtube screencap

The 11th season of the top-rating U.S. talent search "American Idol" premiered today with auditions in Savannah, Georgia. As in every audition venues, the Savannah auditions were jam-packed with hopefuls wanting to jump start their music careers through the highly watched show.

One particular auditionee somehow got Noypi viewers' attention after saying she's going to sing "In This Song" by our very own Charice.

Jessica Whitely, 19, said she has sung the U.S. national anthem at football games and other similar events. So it must be a good indicator that she's going to nail the Charice piece right? Wrong.

Jessica's audition was loud and aggressive and was bad enough for judge Randy Jackson to call it "awful."

Jessica vowed to come back for the Texas auditions but judge Jennifer Lopez commented someone should advise her not to make the drive.

Check out Jessica's version of "In This Song" below: