American Idol - Top 24 - Bits and Pieces

In the final few days before the Top 24 take the stage, lets take a look at what they've been up to and what people have been saying...

You can check out a slideshow of the Top 24 party here.

Here's a link to the Top 24 Photo shoot.

The Top 24 page is finally up on americanidol.com!

Here's a link to dialidol.com Don't wait until the last minute! Be sure to download the most recent software.

Nigel on changes this season:
- American Idol will kick off its first theme week during the semifinalists rounds. For the top twelve girls and top twelve boys performance shows, the theme will be songs from the sixties. Contestants will still be able to choose their own songs, but they will be asked to select from fifty approved songs from the sixties.
- American Idol contestants will be able to use instruments during the regular competition as well this year.

Nigel addresses the controversies here. Carly Smithson - Will all of this negative publicity affect the voting? Nigel doesn't think the voters read the blogs. REALLY...huh. I, for one, will base it on her performance. She doesn't get a free pass from me, nor does she lose a chance to win my vote.