Today In ‘Idol’: Adam Lambert Preps The Top 9 For Elvis Night

Becky Bain | April 13, 2010 1:15 pm

:: Adam Lambert mentors the Top 9 tonight. We expect to see every last contestant rocking some spiked shoulderpads and a diamond codpiece. Oh, and they all should sing just as flawlessly as Adam can. No pressure! [BuddyTV]

:: The contestants sing Elvis Presley songs tonight—here’s a hint guide to finding out which songs may be performed. [People]

:: Idol commentator Richard Rushfield writes about his fandom of American Idol in Reality Matters, a new book out today that digs deep into the reality shows that get people obsessed. [Idol Chatter]

:: Dancing With The Stars‘ partners did the tango and the rumba to Adam Lambert and Kris Allen songs last night. We are still waiting for a couple to Paso Doble to “Pants on the Ground.” [Idol Tracker]

:: Randy Jackson tells MTV that there aren’t any front runners for Simon Cowell’s job as of yet. Uh, better hurry up on that, Fox, you’re eight weeks away from the finale and the clock is ticking. [MTV]