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American Idol goes modern: How the top 7 handled current music (+video)

American Idol: The top 7 contestants (finally) chose songs from the current decade. Look for American Idol voters to put Hollie Cavanagh, Elise Testone, and Skylar Laine in the bottom three.
American Idol '80s Night: Gwen Stefani mentors, Skylar Laine soars (+video)

American Idol: Gwen Stefani makes her second appearance as an Idol guest mentor. Armed with Bette Midler's power ballad, Skylar Laine makes an impressive comeback.
Top Picks: New Tony Bennett CD, social media scorecard, PBS' Prohibition documentary and more

Tony Bennett releases a CD of star-studded duets, new online tool measures your social media influence, Ken Burns produces a three-part PBS series on Prohibition, and more top picks.
Alice Cooper, Neil Diamond head latest class into Rock and Roll Hall of Fame

Alice Cooper and several other notable musicians were inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Monday night. After accepting his latest honor, Alice Cooper performed for the New York audience.
Review: 'Precious: Based on the Novel "Push" By Sapphire'

Sixteen-year-old Precious – illiterate, overweight, and pregnant again – is a study in quiet courage despite her nightmarish family life.
Six Picks: Recommendations from the Monitor staff

A new CD of foot-stomping gospel, a DVD of classic fairy tales with an irreverent twist, a Spanish author's latest love story, and more.