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Apr 8 2012 10:00 AM ET

PopWatch planner: 'Glee,' reliving the Titanic, and a spooky Friday the 13th opening

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Bookended by Easter and Tax Day, the week in between has some lighter fare to keep you busy. From a new episode of Glee to a zillion Titanic-themed shows, to narrowing down the Idol finalists, take a peek and start programming your DVR. Have a great week!

SUNDAY
GCB, ABC 9p.m.

Happy Easter! The ladies of GCB sure know how to make a stir – with back-to-back new episodes.
Check out a sneak peek of one of the new shows here, where Cricket and Blake decide there’s no way a liberal is worthy of carrying their baby.

MONDAY
Dancing with the Stars, ABC 8p.m.

The latest live show Dancing with the Stars features a performance by Detroit rockers KISS and the dances will be set to rock songs. Think the teams will have to paint their faces in tribute?

TUESDAY
Glee, FOX 8p.m.
Bonus: Albert Nobbs available on VOD

Glee is back! I have had the clip of Blaine (Darren Criss) and his brother, guest star Matt Bomer (White Collar) singing Gotye on repeat all week, so it’s a good thing the show is finally back so I can stop driving my officemates crazy. After the cliffhanger mid-season, I can’t wait to see waht will happen as the McKinley kids barrel towards graduation

Also on Tuesday, gender-bending drama Albert Nobbs, which earned Glenn Close and Janet McTeer Oscar nominations, is available on Video on Demand more than a month before its DVD release.

WEDNESDAY
American Idol, Fox 8p.m.

And then there were seven. The remaining finalists take the stage on American Idol as we head towards the finale. This week they perform songs from this decade, which I’m assuming means 2002-2012 – let’s just hope we’re done with the Adele covers.

THURSDAY
Private Screenings, TCM 9 p.m.

To kick off the annual TCM Classic Film Festival, the channel’s Private Screenings series will feature Liza Minelli talking about her life and career. The fest, which takes place over four days in Hollywood, is premiering a new remastered version of Cabaret as well as favorites like Funny Face, Frankenstein, and The Thomas Crowne Affair.

FRIDAY
Cabin in the Woods opens in theaters

Perfectly timed for Friday the 13th, Drew Goddard’s directorial debut Cabin in the Woods opens in theaters. Try not to read any spoilers before you go – the twist is worth the wait!

SATURDAY
Titanic miniseries, ABC 8 p.m.

The ill-fated Titanic hit an iceberg and sunk 100 years ago this week, and several networks are commemorating the event, but none with more fanfare than the Julian Fellowes-helmed Titanic two-part series on ABC. The Downton Abbey creator dramatized the story of ship’s crew and its passengers. Part two culminates the series on Sunday at 9 p.m.

SUNDAY
Girls premiere, HBO 10:30p.m.

Lena Dunham made her name with a film that premiered at SXSW in 2010, Tiny Furniture. Now she’s back, starring in and directing a show backed by Judd Apatow about the very real stories of a down-to-earth group of young women living in New York City. Be prepared to cringe, cry, and laugh – not necessarily in that order.

Apr 5 2012 09:03 PM ET

'American Idol': Eliminated Top 8 singer is...

Update: Annie’s recap is live.

SPOILER ALERT: Don’t read on if you don’t want to know what happened on Tiny Teens!

After a results show featuring The Wanted, returning Idol Kellie Pickler, and possibly the worst Ford Music Video ever created, the Top 8 singer heading home tonight is….coming up, after the break! READ FULL STORY »

Apr 4 2012 11:02 PM ET

'American Idol': Was deer hunter Skylar Laine's 'Wind Beneath My Wings' the best of Top 8's '80s night?

Update: Annie’s recap is live.

Skylar Laine (pictured, far left) misses her deer-killin’ gun so much, but you know what she can’t shoot? The giant animated eagle behind her in the gaudy Idol Oval during Bette Midler’s “Wind Beneath My Wings”! Because she’s flying so high above it, and because it’s not real! The country rocker surprised everyone by taking on the inspirational Beaches ballad. It was the showcase for Skylar’s big voice the judges had been waiting for after she landed in the bottom three last week.

“It’s the beginning of a great career, girl,” said Steven Tyler, who might not remember Beaches because he “wasn’t all there” for the 1980s.

“I THINK THIS GIRL WANTS IT TOO!” cried Randy Jackson, who tonight elevated his framing of a contestant’s potential and desire to remain in the competition from “in it to win it” to “gotta have it.” According to Randy, the singers who had to have it tonight were Joshua Ledet, Jessica Sanchez, and Skylar. After the jump, check out my ranking of tonight’s ’80s performances. Leave yours in the comments!

READ FULL STORY »

Apr 4 2012 12:00 AM ET

'American Idol': Name your Top 8 Power List!

Welcome back to another round of EW.com’s American Idol Power List — in which I attempt to predict how America will vote for the finalists of Tiny Teens and you all disagree with me and post your own ranking, and it’s okay because none of us plebes are fortune-tellers and the only being who knows exactly what will happen is celestial mouthpiece Ryan Seacrest.

Tonight the Top 8 take on songs from the ’80s! What could be more relevant than that? No Doubt singer Gwen Stefani and bassist Tony Kanal will be guest mentors. Read through my photo gallery ranking of the Top 8, then leave your own list in the comments…. READ FULL STORY »

Mar 29 2012 09:07 PM ET

'American Idol': Elimimated Top 9 singer is...

Update: Annie’s recap is live.

SPOILER ALERT: Don’t read on if you don’t want to know what happened on Tiny Teens! After a results show featuring hip hop’s It girl Nicki Minaj, season 10 winner Scotty McCreery, and Ryan Seacrest’s garnet pocket square, the judges deliberated on whether they should use their one Save of season 11.

Their decision: READ FULL STORY »

Mar 28 2012 10:47 PM ET

'American Idol': Stevie Nicks tells Phillip Phillips he could have joined Fleetwood Mac in 1975

Update: Annie’s recap is live.

Phillip Phillips rings like a bell through the night. And wouldn’t you love to love him?

Stevie Nicks would. This week’s American Idol mentor (I know!!!) told the 21-year-old from Leesbug, Georgia, that if he had been friends with her and Lindsey Buckingham in 1975, “Mick Fleetwood would have said, ‘I want all three of you to join Fleetwood Mac.’ No doubt in my mind, because you’re that good.”

“And last, but not least, he’s gorgeous,” she added. READ FULL STORY »

Mar 22 2012 09:07 PM ET

'American Idol': Eliminated Top 10 singer is....

Update: Annie’s recap is live.

SPOILER ALERT: One of these 10 lost souls will NOT get to move into the American Idol mansion. “It’s a cool mansion!” said Ryan Seacrest. “All mansions are cool.” You would know, Ryan! After a results show featuring taped performances of Lana Del Rey nearly weeping and season 10′s Haley Reinhart being a total badass bitch, tonight’s eliminated contestant is…. READ FULL STORY »

Mar 21 2012 10:43 PM ET

'American Idol': Steven Tyler not amused that Heejun Han 'took the piss out of' Billy Joel. Are you?

Update: Annie’s recap is live

Steven Tyler has certainly been stepping it up with the honesty this season, but tonight he cut right to the heart of the problem with season 11 jokester Heejun Han.

“Are you happy that you took the piss out of that song?” Steven asked Heejun after the contestant clowned his way through Billy Joel’s “My Life” — going so far as to pretend to “mess up” or change his mind about song choice at the beginning of the performance. “You showed ‘em. You told ‘em,” continued Steven. His tone was placid as usual, but for one of the first times ever on Idol, he looked downright annoyed.

“The music business will kick your ass,” Steven told Heejun. “Sometimes you gotta be a bit more serious.” Watch Heejun’s performance: READ FULL STORY »

Mar 21 2012 12:00 AM ET

'American Idol': Name your Top 10 Power List!

Heejun Han still does not have Fergie’s number. Does he have yours? Why did you do that?

Welcome back to another round of EW.com’s American Idol Power List — in which I attempt to predict how America will vote for the finalists and you all disagree with me and post your own ranking, and it’s okay because none of us plebes are fortune-tellers and the only being who knows exactly what will happen is celestial mouthpiece Ryan Seacrest.

Remember: I’m just predicting how America will vote and — to some extent — how the contestants might do this week. Tonight the Top 10 take on the Billy Joel songbook. (I don’t think I’ve ever used that word, songbook, without including a parenthetical about how it annoys me so much.) Read through my photo gallery ranking of the Top 10, then leave your own list in the comments…. READ FULL STORY »

Mar 14 2012 09:57 PM ET

'American Idol': Jermaine Jones disqualification captured on tape. What are the chances?!

Update: Annie’s recap is live.

Ryan Seacrest announced the drama ahead at the top of the show: “With the cooperation of law enforcement, we made a discovery that left us no choice but to eliminate one of our finalists from the competition. When you’re doing a live show, anything can happen.” And what better example of the wild spontaneity of live TV is there than a previously taped segment for Ryan to tease for an hour and a half? READ FULL STORY »

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