America's Idol Scotty McCreery is mobbed by fans as he visits Disney World

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Famous friends: American Idol's Scotty McCreery celebrates with Mickey Mouse and Minnie Mouse at Disney's Hollywood Studios in Florida


After being named American Idol Scotty McCreery won't get much time to relax and enjoy himself.

After recording and promoting his winner's single he has an entire album to put together as quickly as possible in order to capitalise on his current celebrity.

But today Scotty enjoyed the fun side of fame as he was treated to a VIP trip to Disney World in Florida.

The 17-year-old country singer joined Mickey and Minnie Mouse as he celebrated his win with the help of the Memorial Day crowds.

Scotty was mobbed by excited fans, who gathered to watch as he joined a motorcade along 'Hollywood Boulevard' at the Hollywood Studios themepark.

He then performed his debut single I Love You This Big in front of The American Idol Experience, based on the television show which made him famous.


It's a hit: Scotty performed his new single I Love You This Big in front of The American Idol Experience attraction


The attraction allows visitors to audition, with some then selected to perform in front of a live audience.

They receive critique from judges and their performance is voted on. the best from each day then gets a free pass to go to the front of the queue at a regional audition for the TV show.

Since being named the latest Idol Scotty has been touring the country, promoting his new single.


Mobbed: Excited fans gathered as Scotty made his way through the theme park


Yo Dawg! Pluto is obviously a fan of Randy Jackson's
From trying his first piece of sushi to performing at Microsoft, it has all been a learning experience for the teen.


After his performance at Disney he was rushed off to board a plane to New York, where he will continue the hard work.

Scotty tweeted to fans: 'gonna catch a few zzz's real quick on this plane. Not gonna be a lot of sleeping these next couple of days for me. haha.'



Off to the next gig: Scotty was later seen arriving in New York, with his runners up Lauren Alaina and Haley Reinhardt

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Jennifer Lopez steals the show with her famous derrière on a star-studded American Idol

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Stealing the show: Jennifer Lopez, left, dances as Marc Anthony performs at the American Idol finale


The night belonged to Scotty McCreey, but even his vote-winning performance couldn't compete with the charms of Jennifer Lopez.

With her husband Marc Anthony performing, the American Idol judge took the role of backing dancer, shaking her body in a revealing white flounced mini dress.

As she twisted and turned around her grinning husband, Jennifer showed off her famous behind in a pair of fishnets.


Famous behind: Lopez shook her booty at the camera for a full 15 seconds while Anthony looked on in adoration


She then shook her booty at the camera for a full 15 seconds while Anthony looked on in adoration.

The couple, who have been married seven years, shared a passionate kiss on stage afterwards.

Anthony then whispered something into his wife's ear and she smiled broadly before putting her hand over his mouth to keep him quiet.


Dancing girl: The American Idol judge was playing backing dancer to her husband


Jennifer, 40, was just one of many celebrities to take advantage of the millions watching to promote their latest offering.

Beyoncé joined the six female finalists for a high-octave performance of her new single Run The World (Girls).


Shaking her stuff: Jennifer Lopez arrives for the filming of American Idol on the red carpet


Standing out: It might not have been her night, but Jennifer was making the most of the red carpet moment


The grandest bid for attention came from Broadway's troubled Spider-Man: Turn Off the Dark, with composers Bono and The Edge performing with the musical's star, Reeve Carney.

Spider-Man was lowered down on a rope in front Lopez as she sat on the judge's panel.


Free advertising: The Edge and Bono performed as Spiderman descended; the U2 stars wrote the music for the troubled Broadway show


Hello there! Lopez peeled back Spiderman's mask and poked him on the nose in a parody of the famous kiss


Recreation: Lopez recreates the famous scene from Spiderman which sees Kirsten Dunst unmask her hero just enough for a kiss


In a parody of the famous Spiderman kiss scene she peeled up his mask.

But with Anthony sat in the audience she stopped short of kissing the stunt-man, instead bopping him on the nose.

Lady Gaga, whose new album Born this Way is out this week, was another performer.


Rocking out: Judge Steven Tyler finally performed on the show, singing Aerosmith's Dream On


Wearing studded hotpants, boots and bra the 25-year-old writhed with the dancer on a raised platform before kissing him on the lips and embracing.

The pair then held hands and jumped off the top of a large faux-cliff structure in a theatrical display of joint suicide.


Raunchy routine: Wearing studded hotpants, boots and bra, Lady Gaga writhed on a raised platform


Scared, Nigel? Gaga chases executive producer Lythgoe after her performance


Other performers with a product to push included Jack Black, star of Kung Fu Panda 2, who performed a duet with Casey Abrams.

Gladys Knight, who has a big Vegas show to promote, was also a performer.

Other high-wattage stars who took to the stage at the Nokia Theatre included Tony Bennett and Tom Jones.


We Run The world: Beyonce and the female finalists performed her new single


Special guest: Beyoncé has a single to promote, like many of her fellow celebrity performers

Earlier the stars had joined the contestants on the red carpet.

In her gold jumpsuit, embellished with beads, Jennifer had evidently planned to stand out from the crowd.

Pia Toscano, Haley Reinhart and Naima Adedapo all arrived in white ahead of their joint performance, but showed their own sense of style in their clinging outfits.


Familiar faces: Jack Black and wife Tanya, Gordon Ramsay and Lil Jon all watched the grand finale


All the boys: James Durbin and Jacob Lusk have cheered up since they were last seen on screen


Pia was initially one of the favourites to win the show, and her premature departure led to threats by fans to boycott the series.

Other favourites were Jacob Lusk and rocker James Durbin.

Joining the contestants were a clutch of celebrities, including country music stars Carrie Underwood and Tim McGraw.


Marc Anthony & Jennifer Lopez (American Idol Season 10 Finale)



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Lauren Alaina and Scotty McCreery to battle it out in American Idol final... as Haley Reinhart is eliminated

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Life-changing: The next American Idol will be Lauren Alaina or Scotty McCreery as the two made it through to next week's final


Record 95 million votes put teenagers through

The next American Idol will be Lauren Alaina or Scotty McCreery - after Haley Reinhart was eliminated from the show.

Alaina, 16, and McCreery, 17, will go head to head for the tenth American Idol title next Tuesday.

A record 95m votes were recorded after the semi-final show last night.

Country crooner Scotty McCreery was the first to find out he had made it through followed by Lauren Alaina.


In... and out: Alaina celebrates as Haley Reinhart learns she has been eliminated from the show


Haley Reinhart, 20, kept her cool belting out Bennie And The Jets, without shedding a tear.

At the end of the song Haley said: 'You'll be seeing me, this ain't the end of this, this ain't the end of this thing - see you later!'

She then embraced her mother and father in the audience.

Reinhart had always seemed doomed on Idol. Unlike her remaining rivals the wavy-haired singer had been less definable and garnered fewer votes, landing at the bottom as one of the show's low vote-getters four times after weak performances of such songs as LeAnn Rimes' Blue and Blondie's Call Me.


No tears: Haley Reinhart, 20, kept her cool belting out Bennie And The Jets, without shedding a tear


This season's femme fatale found recent success by boldly tackling classic rock tunes.

She earned a standing ovation from the judges two weeks ago for a rousing rendition of The Animals' version of The House of the Rising Sun, and she was lauded again Wednesday for her performances of Fleetwood Mac's Rhiannon and Led Zeppelin's What Is and What Should Never Be.

It was apparently too little, too late for Reinhart after 95 million viewer votes were cast Wednesday.


Well done: After her performance Haley ran to embrace her parents in the audience


While she was finding her groove throughout the finals, McCreery and Alaina had been delivering consistent country and pop performances since their attention-grabbing auditions.

McCreery never appeared at the bottom, and Alaina only did once two weeks ago.
Earlier in the evening as each of the three finalists were filmed visiting their hometowns.


I'll be back: Haley vowed that viewers hadn't seen the last of her


The show also featured a sizzling live performance by Nicole Scherzinger and 50 Cent and the U.S. debut of Italian boy-band and tenor trio Il Volo.

Haley Reinhart made a tearful return to her hometown of Wheeling, Illinois a village 30 miles north of Chicago where she was overwhelmed by the number of fans who came out to see her despite a downpour.

Scotty McCreery returned to his hometown of Garner, North Carolina for an all out concert performance - crying on camera as he was pictured leaving in his limousine.


Homecoming: Scotty McCreery sobs as he makes his triumphant return to him hometown


Emotional: McReery sobbed as he prepared for an all out concert performance in Garner, North Carolina


But the perhaps the most emotional return was for Southern belle Lauren Alaina returned to Rossville, Georgia to visit her old high-school before taking a tour of the nearby area, which was devastated by recent storms and tornadoes.

She wept as she past through the devastated communities meeting with some of the families whose lives had been torn apart by the disaster.

'I'm doing this for you guys,' she told the crowd.


Disbelief: Lauren Alaina returned to Rossville, Georgia to visit her old high-school before taking a tour of the nearby area, which was devastated by recent storms and tornadoes


I'm doing this for you: She wept as she past through the devastated communities meeting with some of the families whose lives had been torn apart by the disaster


McCreery and Alaina will face off Tuesday, with the 10th season Idol champion crowned on Wednesday.

It will mark the youngest finale matchup in Idol history.

Producers lowered the minimum age requirement to 15 years old this season, which allowed Alaina, who's been compared to fourth season Idol winner Carrie Underwood, the chance to audition last year.


Success: The judges are also winners, with a record 95-million votes were recorded after the semi-final show last night


The show featured a sizzling live performance by Nicole Scherzinger, she will co-host the U.S. X Factor


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Break a leg! Haley Reinhart takes a tumble in American Idol semi-final

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Ooops: Haley Reinhart takes a spill on the stage as she performs her first song of the night on last night's American Idol


In a week where perfection is expected on American Idol, Haley Reinhart will be wishing she kept her feet on the ground.

The contestant, who made it into the final three, had an unfortunate slip-up halfway through her first performance of the evening as she tripped on the stairs on stage.

The accident made her falter on her lyrics briefly - but showing she was the consummate professional she recovered in a split second and continued with her song.


Ouch: Haley rubs her knee as she continues her song


The show opened with a montage of clips from the three contestants homecoming visits.

All three got to head home for a brief trip back to their home towns, which they have been away from since the live shows began two months ago in Los Angeles.

The reception that Haley, Scotty and Lauren received was overwhelming with the clips showing hordes of people lining the streets as the contestants go paraded like superstars through their hometowns.

The show's host Ryan Seacrest then introduced this week's superstar mentor - Grammy award winning artist Beyonce.


Crooner: Scotty was consistently good in all three of his performances and the judges said he 'is in it to win it'


'I think all three of the contestants are unbelievable and there is something very unique about each of them, Beyonce said of the three finalists.

' I think America is going to have a tough decision.'

After a glowing review from Beyonce, Scotty McCreedy kicked of the first of his three performances with a powerful rendition of Lonestar's 'Amazed.'

'I think you just keep getting better and better,' Steven told him, copying the song's lyrics in his commentary.

'I'm sure there are a million girls out there wishing you were singing that song to them,' Jennifer told him.


Belting it out: Lauren, who is only 16-years-old sang a selection of songs that highlighted her powerful voice


This was followed by Lauren singing She's A Wild One, which she told Beyonce she chose because she used to sing it with her best friend as a child.

The 16-year-old belted the song out and appeared to be enjoying the moment with Jennifer telling her she 'attacked it.'

'I could tell you were loving it and had a connection with it,' Randy told her.

Haley chose a risky song for her first song in Led Zepplin's What Is And What Should Never Be.


Mentor: The superstar helper this week was Beyonce who talked each performer through their first song choice


Inspiration: Beyonce said that America is going to have a tough choice because all three contestants are 'unbelievable'


She was joined on stage by her father playing the electric guitar, the first time a parent has even joined a contestant on stage in the history of Idol.

Despite her minor stumble halfway through the song, the judges loved her performance.

'This was one of your best performances EVER!' shouted Randy. 'This girl is in it to win it!'

The other judges echoed his sentiment, both agreeing that she nailed the song even though she took a risk with it.

After the first round of songs, both Jennifer and Randy picked her as the best performer so far.


Smooth: Scotty was chosen a Kenny Rogers song which got the audience on their feet


Helping hand: Lauren got some bronzer applied to her legs last minute after a wardrobe malfunction that ripped her tights


Round two was songs picked by Jimmy Iovine and back on the stage was Scotty singing Thompson Square's Are You Going To Kiss Me Or Not.

The 16-year-old crooner played the acoustic guitar whilst singing and managed to get the audience on their feet.

'Real character showing through,' Randy told him.

Jennifer loved the performance but became very embarrassed after asking him if he could shave his head for the finale.

'Didn't everyone else like him with that shaved head and those rosy cheeks,' she gushed.

Tennessee native Lauren had the second slip up of the night but this one was a wardrobe malfunction.


Heart-warming: Lauren said she chose her first song because it reminded her of her best friend a home


She accidentally snagged her tights on the way to the stage and required a quick make-up touch up with bronzer to her legs.

For Lauren's second song Jimmy Iovine chose If I Die Young by The Band Perry.

The performance was moving but she forget a key change towards the end of the song, however, as Haley did earlier in the night, she recovered quickly and her mistake was barely noticeable.

'You have the most beautiful tone to your voice,' Jennifer tells the 16-year-old singer.

'You nailed it again,' Steven cheered.

For Haley's second song she took on Fleetwood Mac's Rhiannon, a difficult choice of song irrespective of the singer.

The slowed down version showed off Haley's raspy voice and the addition of a wind machine upped the eerie effect of the performance.



Cheers: All three of the judges had glowing reviews for the contestants three performances


Randy said her pitch was 'perfect' and she did 'a good job' but the other comments were fairly underwhelming.

'It was a nice way to slow it down after your last performance,' Steven told her with Jennifer admiting, 'I thought you were going to take it further at the end.'

Steven thought that Lauren won that round but neither of the others agreed with him.
'Scotty, Scotty, Scotty, Scotty,' said both Jennifer and Randy.

The show then had a brief intermission while they aired the world première Beyonce's new music video for Run The World.

All three contestants nailed their round three performances.

The judges picked the Kenny Rogers classic She Believes In Me for Scotty, Lee Ann Womack's I Hope You Dance for Lauren and Alanis Morrissette's You Outta Know for Haley.

Lauren came out on top with both Jennifer and Randy choosing her as the winner of the round, meaning each contestant, appropriately, each won a round.

Tomorrow the public vote will determine which two contestants go through to the live finale next week

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First guy to go! American Idol rocker Paul McDonald ends women's losing streak leaving Jennifer Lopez close to tears

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Sent packing: Rocker Paul McDonald was the first male to be voted off of this season's American Idol on tonight's live show and was given the news by host Ryan Seacrest


Rocker Paul McDonald's dreams of stardom were cut short tonight after he was knocked out of American Idol - the first male in the top 13 to get the boot.

Before leaving the stage, the 25-year-old, from Nashville, sang Maggie May one last time at the special request of judge Jennifer Lopez who was close to tears at his exit.

'Let's not be sad about this,' the latest cast-off said as he got the crowd to its feet. 'It's been good fun, a good ride, it's been good times.'


Sad: Judge Jennifer Lopez was close to tears when the results were read out and asked him to sing Maggie May as his final song


Scruffy bearded McDonald had been in the bottom three with fellow contestants Haley Reinhart and Stefano Langone after his version of Old Time Rock and Roll from the movie Risky Business failed to impress audiences.

After over 53 million votes were cast, McDonald is the first male to be eliminated and actually sent home since the top 12 - after Casey Abrams was saved by the judges two weeks ago.

Stefano has received praise from the judges last night for putting on his best performance of the competition so far so it was surprising to see him him in the bottom three again - but with Idol there are no guarantees.


Tough competition: Also in the bottom three tonight were Stefano Langone and Haley Reinhart - but they were ultimately sent back to safety


Nail-biting: The contestants had another nail-biting wait to see if they get to stay on the life-changing show for another week


So long: Jacob Lusk hugged McDonald who is leaving the live shows but will get to take part in the American Idol tour this summer


He returned to his safe seat to fewer boos than last week after the crowd went crazy when Pia Toscano was sent home - a favourite to win.

The remaining seven hopefuls are Casey Abrams, Scotty McCreery, Haley Reinhart, Lauren Alaina, Jacob Lusk, Stefano Langone and James Durbin.

Meanwhile, last week's reject Toscano was supporting her pals from a star-studded audience which included soul divas Chaka Khan and Anita Baker.


Giving her the eye: Casey Abrams and Haley Reinhart fuelled the fire that they are having a 'showmance' with a rousing jazz performance


Country crooners: Scotty McCreery and Lauren Alaina also performed a duet tonight


Former Idol winner Kelly Clarkson performed her song 'Don't You Want to Stay?' with Jason Aldean.

The first time Idol took host Ryan Seacrest to task about 'rephrasing' her tweets on air - like the one where she said Casey was cute.

'Why, what did you tweet about Casey?', Seacrest asked with fake innocence.


Sultry: Rihanna brought the house down with her debut performance of California King Bed


'Oh no, he's certainly delicious, he's cute', Kelly admitted which made the jazz singer blush.

'I just mean, you don't say the whole thing! So many people think I'm some kind of pervert or something', she added.

Casey and Hailey continued to crank the rumour mill of a secret romance between the two of them with a spirited jazz duet where he could not take his eyes off his fellow contestant.

The hour long show was given a further injection of star power when singer Rihanna took to the stage to showcase her new song California King Bed.


Scary: The contestants had filmed a zombie-themed Ford commercial which was aired during the show


Sporting bushy, scarlet curls and a flowing gown, the 23-year-old Barbadian beauty belted out the ballad and even threw in a spot of air guitar.

After the song, Rihanna let audiences in on a secret from her upcoming summer tour.

'We've designed the stage and we have two sections on the stage where fans can actually be in the show and on the stage, closer than they've ever been,' she told host Ryan Seacrest. 'It's real VIP.'

The contestants had filmed a zombie-themed Ford commercial which was aired during the show.


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