We've reached the point on Idol where the top contenders (Adam, Allison, Kris, Danny) can be crystal-clearly separated from the doomed losers (Anoop, Scott, Megan) and the awkward middle-grounders (Matt, Lil). Which means that it's time for me to. . . READ FULL STORY

Last night, Idol producers did the unthinkable! They actually let Allison Iraheta sing last—in other words, they sent a clear signal that it's time to take her seriously as a contender. (I'd like to think this was because they read my conspiracy. . . READ FULL STORY

Hola, Sound Check-ers! I'm about to hop on a flight to Austin, Texas (my first time in the Lone Star State) to check out the SXSW Music Conference and what will surely be a nonstop week of concerts, parties and lots of yummy Mexican food. I'll be. . . READ FULL STORY

Jorge Nuñez tells Latina.com that just because he was voted off American Idol this week doesn't mean the world won't be seeing—or hearing—more from him soon. "I’m going to try to pursue music, because as I’ve heard from my parents and. . . READ FULL STORY