Filed under: Hot Topics Now that it’s getting down to the wire on ‘American Idol,’ and considering the recent last-minute schedule shakeup this week, it’s time to vent about the obvious divide that is causing a hiccup in the competition’s otherwise smooth staging of vocal talent. Categorizing finalists based on ethnicity or sexuality would be preposterous — but not so different from what ‘Idol’ does, which is to separate them by gender. The unfair format of dividing the top 24 finalists into two gender-based groups of 12 came to a head Tuesday, when the remaining 10 men had to step up their game a day earlier than expected, switching previously scheduled days with the girls due to Crystal Bowersox’s medical issues

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Is It Time for the ‘American Idol’ Battle of the Sexes to End?

, Blogosphere The Top 10 Girls have performed, and we have a recap from our very own ‘Idol’ columnist, MJ Santilli , up here . She calls contestant Crystal Bowersox’s will-she-or-won’t-she-perform medical issues the show’s first “watercooler moment” of the season

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‘Idol’ Recaps From Around the Web: Top 10 Girls

, Life After ‘Idol’ Last season’s winner Kris Allen returns to ‘American Idol’ tonight, not only to perform, but also to highlight his recent trip to earthquake-ravaged Haiti as part of the show’s charity campaign ‘Idol Gives Back.’ Allen traveled to help with the relief effort for the country, which suffered a 7.0 magnitude quake last month. He distributed supplies, cleared rubble and played ‘Amazing Grace’ on his guitar in a tent for mothers and their children. ‘Idol’ will show footage from the trip tonight and ask viewers to donate funds during the broadcast.

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In Defense of Kris Allen’s Haiti Trip: Is He Helping or Hurting?

, Music This season, ‘American Idol’ will ask its eliminated contestants to ‘Leave Right Now.’ Yes, according to the official ‘Idol’ site , the show has chosen the hit Will Young single for its farewell anthem this season, which will play during each contestant’s elimination package.

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‘American Idol’ Reveals Farewell Anthem for Season 9

If those season 9-ers headed to the Top 12 need a little inspiration this week, it’ll come in the form of season 8 winner Kris Allen and fourth-place finisher Allison Iraheta . Both will perform on Thursday’s ‘Idol’ results show, according to EW.com. Iraheta will perform her new single, the tender ballad ‘Scars,’ off her debut album, ‘Just Like You.’ Meanwhile, Thursday’s show, during which four contestants — two male and two female — will be booted, will also highlight Allen’s recent fund-raising trip to Haiti as part of the ‘Idol Gives Back’ campaign.

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Kris Allen, Allison Iraheta to Perform on Thursday’s ‘Idol’ Results Show

, Life After ‘Idol’ , Hot Topics Adam Lambert is speaking out about the controversial OUT magazine cover story. Read the exclusive interview [ EW.com ] Speaking of, Lambert was named one of PEOPLE’s Sexiest Men Alive. Find out which other ‘Idol’s made the list [ Examiner ] Want to hear Kris Allen’s new CD

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‘Idol’ Lowdown: Adam Lambert Speaks Out, Makes Sexiest Men Alive List

Filed under: Blogosphere , Life After ‘Idol’ , Hot Topics — Kris Allen and Adam Lambert are still making music together — and you’d be ‘Crazy’ to miss it [ YouTube ] — Katy Perry is just one of many guest judges appearing this season.

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‘Idol’ Lunchtime Lowdown 09/23/09

, Blogosphere , Life After ‘Idol’ — One blogger thinks Paula Abdul will return to ‘American Idol’ by the live broadcast [ MTV ] — In the meantime, find out the one place you won’t be seeing Paula Abdul this fall [ Ausiello Files ] — Kris Allen speaks! Check out the exclusive video interview [ PopWatch ] (more headlines after the jump)

, Blogosphere , Life After ‘Idol’ — Both Simon and Ryan want Paula to return for season 9.

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‘Idol’ Lunchtime Lowdown 07/22/09

Nice guys do finish first. ‘American Idol’ winner Kris Allen even told viewers that the runner-up, Adam Lambert, deserved the title. And he really meant it.

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‘Idol’ Winner Kris Allen Interview