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A finalist on last season’s American Idol, Chris Sligh has written a guest column for Entertainment Weekly. Below, he sizes up the top 12 men…

Several performances stuck out for me: David Archuleta is an incredible singer and performer. Though I dread hearing ”OMG!!! He’s 17!!!” for the next three months from the judges, he is one of the few 17-year-olds that deserve the ”pimping.”

Jason Castro’s jazzy pop take on ”Daydream” was inspired and commercially credible, and Michael Johns gave a somewhat pitchy but credible performance of ”Light My Fire.” I think both of these guys will be around a while.

I personally am not understanding the judges’ love of David Cook. His arrangement of the Turtles classic was horrid, and Randy comparing him to Alice in Chains was one of the most groan-worthy comments in 7 seasons of Idol. And on top of it all, his voice is just okay.

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Yes, we’re somehow on the tenth season already of America’s Next Top Model. The reality show premiered last night.

Take a look at a few contestants, along with matriarch Tyra Banks, below. Click on the thumbnails to view larger versions…

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Last night, we were treated to the season premiere of America’s Next Top Model. Here’s a look at that show’s summary, along with Project Runway and Big Brother:

America’s Next Top Model: The girls arrived at Top Model Prep ready to impress. Upon taking their school ID photos in miniskirted uniforms, they moved on to their first and only class: Runway 101… — Entertainment Weekly

Project Runway: This was the reunion show before the finale. Kit and Elisa ramble about how happy they are to inspire kids, but Sweet P’s favorite part about being on Project Runway is being accosted by celebrities, even when Brad Pitt is around.. — Cinema Blend

Big Brother: As viewers re-enter the house, it was a whirlwind on the way to what host Julie Chen previewed as the biggest fight in Big Brother history. The houseguests were frustrated with Amanda’s gossip…  — Reality TV Magazine

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The girls of the Top 24 poured their hearts and souls into their ’60’s performances, and the judges seem more optimistic about this season than ever. As promised, we’ve listed the girls’ song choices and artists below!
Kristy Lee Cook
"Rescue Me" – Fontella Bass
Joanne Borgella
"I Say A Little Prayer for You" – Burt Bacharach
Alaina Whitaker
"More Today Than Yesterday" – Spiral Staircase
Amanda Overmeyer
"Baby Please Don’t Go" – Van Morrison
Amy Davis
"Where The Boys Are" – Connie Francis
Brooke White
"Happy Together" – The Turtes
Alexandrea Lushington
"Spinning Wheel" – Blood, Sweat & Tears
Kady Malloy
"A Groovy Kind Of Love" – The Mindbenders
Asia’h Epperson
"Piece Of My Heart" – Janis Joplin
Ramiele Malubay
"You Don’t Have To Say You Love Me" – Dusty Springfield
Syesha Mercado
"Tobacco Road" – The Nashville Teens
Carly Smithson
"The Shadow Of Your Smile" – Tony Bennett

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