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‘Idol’: Colton Dixon Out, Six Remain

In yet another AMERICAN IDOL shocker, Jesus-loving alt-rocker Colton Dixon was sent packing last nght after failing to impress the judges (and America) with his interpretation of Lady Gaga’s “Bad Romance.”

“I apologize. I wasn’t myself last night, and I get it,” the 20 year-old admitted.  “I appreciate what you told me last night. I’ll take that when I’m making a record. And I’ll choose songs [that are right for me].”

Colton — a fan favorite with his skinny pants and lion’s mane haircut — might not have had what it take to win the competition (Phillip Phillips will do that), but many viewers were surprised to see him kicked to the curb before struggling Elise Testone and Hollie Cavanaugh.  (Elise and Hollie rounded out the bottom three.)

Colton, who previously appeared on season six, may have lost some public support by being so vocal about his faith — despite warning from the show’s producers.

“When we first started the Twitter and Facebook stuff, they said beware of political and religious tweets,” he told TODAY.com. ”Just because it can turn off voters or whatever. But, you know, being a Christian is who I am.  It is a part of me musically. It is what I want to do after the show — go into Christian music.”

And now he has a  chance to do that.

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TriBeCa Fillm Festival; Idol recap

MYFOXNY.COM – Entertainment report for Friday, April 20, 2012.

Text of Jill Nicolini’s report for good Day New York:

TRIBECA FILM FESTIVAL: a real life rock and roll story is being played out on the big screen at the TriBeCa Fim Festival. “Don’t stop Believin’: Everyman’s Journey” — premiered at the TriBeCa Film Festival last night. It follows Arnel Pineda’s incredible rise — from being homeless on the streets of the Philippines at age 13 — to becoming lead singer of the band “Journey.” and it all started with a simple YouTube video that guitarist Neal Schon heard. That’s when he recognized something special in Pineda’s voice.

MADONNA & ADELE: Apparently the ‘material girl’ is a super fan of Adele. Madonna tells a British talk show she wanted the singer behind “Rolling in the Deep” to be in her super bowl half-time show. but Adele was recovering from throat surgery at the time. the two could still hit the stage together. Madonna says they are discussing a possible joint concert in London’s Hyde Park this summer. 

IDOL RECAP:America had a “bad romance” with Colton Dixon — giving him the boot in last night’s Idol elimination. Dixon performed Lady Gaga’s hit, and “September” by Earth Wind and Fire on Wednesday — but received the fewest viewer votes this week. be sure to tune in next week to see who ends up in the final five!