Today In ‘Idol’: Yet Another Campaign For Simon Cowell’s Job

:: Tonight the Top 12 Guys perform on the Idol stage. Hopefully they read our recap of the Top 12 Girls’ performances and learn a few lessons on what not to do. [Idolator]

:: We loved Siobhan Magnus’ take on Chris Isaak’s “Wicked Games” last night, but others enjoyed it for completely different reasons. [EW Music Mix]

:: Check out a behind-the-scenes report of what you didn’t see during last night’s episode. Most shocking revelation? Kara seems well-liked among her fellow judges. [MJsbigblog]

:: Vote For The Worst picks its first Worster of Season 9… sorry, Haeley. Hey, at least she gets a cute caricature. [Vote For The Worst]

:: Season 6’s beat-boxing runner-up Blake Lewis gives his take on the Top 12 Girls. And his favorite of the night? Haeley! Just goes to show you how subjective the competition really is. [Idol Chatter]

:: Last week, British producer Steve Lillywhite (who’s worked with the Rolling Stones, Morrissey and U2, among others) sent a video to Idol producers “auditioning” for Simon Cowell’s spot at the judge’s table. He explains that the video was not meant for the public to see, but—tah dah!—the Internet got a hold of it anyway. Watch the vid after the jump and see for yourself if Lillywhite holds all of Cowell’s requirements for the job. [Idol Tracker]