‘I don’t perform for the people who don’t like me; I perform for the people who want me to be onstage,’ he says.By Katie Byrne Tim Urban performs on “American Idol” Photo: Frank Micelotta/ Getty Images Tim Urban might have lasted on “American...

‘He made an ambitious song choice this week and it did him in,’ one expert says.By Gil Kaufman Tim Urban Photo: Frank Micelotta/ Getty Images There are worse ways to fail than being too ambitious or too nice. But for booted “American Idol” finalist...

On ‘Idol Gives Back’ week, it was hard to notice anything but Crystal Bowersox.By Jim Cantiello Tim Urban and Ryan Seacrest on “American Idol” Wednesday Photo: FOX It was “Idol Gives Back” week on “American Idol,” that time on the show...

Crystal Bowersox and Casey James also turn in solid performances under Adam Lambert’s mentorship.By Gil Kaufman Lee Dewyze on “American Idol” Tuesday Photo: Fox On Tuesday night (April 13), Adam Lambert became the first former “American Idol” finalist to...

‘Tim Urban’s performance last night was ridiculous and a little creepy,’ blogger MJ Santilli says.By Gil Kaufman Didi Benami performs on “American Idol” on Tuesday Photo: Fox Now that we’re down to the top 10 on “American Idol,” the...