"American Idol" -- TMZ Mole Strikes Again!
Once again, our TMZ mole has successfully infiltrated the set of "American Idol", where the first twelve contestants were rehearsing for tonight's live performance.
The big scoop: Two wannabes are busting out Aretha Franklin jams -- it's on!!! No word if they're rocking an over-sized hat to match.
According to our mole, Anoop had to restart his song 4-5 times because the band kept messing up. Danny Gokey was the best (the crowd loved him) and Casey Carlson was the worst, with a "Sarah Palin-esque type performance full of winks and poses."
Here's the final rundown for tonight's ep:
Jackie Tohn: "A Little Less Conversation" by Elvis Presley
Ricky Braddy: "A Song For You" by Leon Russell
Alexis Grace: "I Never Loved a Man" by Aretha Franklin
Brent Keith: "Hicktown" by Jason Aldean
Casey Carlson: "Every Little Thing She Does Is Magic" by the Police
Anoop Desai: "Angel of Mine" by Monica
Anne Marie Boskovich: "Natural Woman" by Aretha Franklin
Michael Sarver: "I Don't Want to Be" by Gavin DeGraw
Tatiana Del Toro: "Saving All My Love For You" by Whitney Houston
Stephen Fowler: "Rock With You" by Michael Jackson
Stevie Wright: "You Belong With Me" by Taylor Swift
Danny Gokey: "Hero" by Mariah Carey