So far this season has been essentially a typical one for ‘American Idol.’ http://www.starpulse.com/news/Andrew_Payne/2013/02/07/american_idol_recap_a_rough_group_roun?ref_src=news_rss

At this time every year, American Idol stops meandering and, like the superhero-themed linear-induction roller coaster at your local theme park, just fucking takes off. It’s Hollywood Week! The most intense week of these young singers’ lives! Which is kin more

They are two words that are music to everyone's ears: Hollywood Week! Yes, friends, the American Idol auditions are finally over, and that means the majority of the people we hear this week will actually have talent (When I say "most," I'm looking at you more

Most of the guys spin out of control in the group round. Oh well -- take a sip and send 'em through! http://tvrecaps.ew.com/recap/american-idol-season-12-hollywood-group-round-guys/

And then there were 43. Which season 12 contestants survived the show's initial cut? http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/thr/television/~3/-4w2IY3eLbs/story01.htm

The stakes were high as American Idol  contestants converged on Hollywood to see if they have what it takes to be the next winner, as Ryan promised this judging panel would be one of the toughest we've ever seen. They'll whittle down and weed out more

It's Hollywood week! http://blogs.wsj.com/speakeasy/2013/02/06/american-idol-hollywood-round-part-1-tv-recap/?mod=WSJBlog

HitFix's Daniel Fienberg live-blogs the Wednesday, February 7 episode of American Idol, featuring the start of Hollywood Week for Season 12. http://www.hitfix.com/blogs/the-fien-print/posts/recap-american-idol-season-12-live-blog-hollywood-round-part-1