Tonight, AMERICAN IDOL revealed this season's Top 12 finalists (Didi Benami, Crystal Bowersox, Lacey Brown, Lee Dewyze, Andrew Garcia, Casey James, Aaron Kelly, Michael Lynche, Siobhan Magnus, Paige Miles, Katie Stevens and Tim Urban) as Katelyn Epperly, Todrick Hall, Alex Lambert and Lilly Scott were eliminated from the competition after receiving the fewest of America's votes. The AMERICAN IDOL journey has ended for Epperly, 19, from West Des Moines, IA, who sang ''I Feel The Earth Move''; Hall, 24, from Arlington, TX, who sang ''Somebody To Love''; Lambert, 19, from North Richland Hills, TX, who sang ''Trouble''; and Scott, 20, from Denver, CO, who sang ''I Fall To Pieces.''

On Tuesday, March 16 (8:00-10:00 PM ET live/PT tape-delayed), a new IDOL stage will be revealed and America's Top 12 will take the stage to perform songs by The Rolling Stones.

And starting tonight, for the first time ever, IDOL show themes will be on iTunes along with playlists of original songs by the original artists from which the contestants may choose. iTunes Store customers will be able to purchase and download songs and playlists for IDOL show themes in advance, giving fans the opportunity to preview and download the same music the contestants will be listening to as they make their all-important song choices.

Tune in the following night, Wednesday, March 17 (9:00-10:00 PM ET live/PT tape-delayed), to the live results show to find out who receives enough votes to stay in the competition and who is sent home.

Visit americanidol.com http://www.idolonfox.com/ for exclusive videos, interviews and photos of the Top 12 as well as special behind-the-scenes information and all of your AMERICAN IDOL news.

Music video by Lady Gaga performing Telephone. (C) 2010 Interscope Records

Pearl Jam announced today that they will play eleven Midwest and East Coast tour dates in May of 2010. The tour kicks-off on May 3rd at Sprint Center in Kansas City and wraps on May 21st at Madison Square Garden in New York City. Pearl Jam's U.S. tour follows the band's previously announced headlining appearance at the New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Foundation Festival on May 1st.

Band of Horses will open all shows except the May 20th Madison Square Garden engagement, where The Black Keys will open. Show time for all concerts is 7:30PM.

Public tickets go on sale Friday and Saturday, March 19th and 20th. (Check
local concert listings.) A special ticket presale for current members of Pearl Jam's Ten Club begins
Monday, March 15th at 9AM PDT. For full details visit pearljam.com.

PEARL JAM'S 2010 U.S. TOUR DATES ARE AS FOLLOWS:

DATE - CITY - VENUE

May 3rd - Kansas City, MO - Sprint Center
May 4th - St. Louis, MO - Scottrade Center
May 6th - Columbus, OH - Nationwide Arena
May 7th - Noblesville, IN - Verizon Wireless Music Center
May 9th - Cleveland, OH - Quicken Loans Arena
May 10th - Buffalo, NY - HSBC Arena
May 13th - Bristow, VA - Jiffy Lube Live
May 15th - Hartford, CT - XL Center
May 17th - Boston, MA - TD Garden
May 18th - TBD - TBD
May 20th - New York, NY - Madison Square Garden
May 21st - New York, NY - Madison Square Garden

Pearl Jam recently announced that they will also play a series of select
European festival and headlining tour dates in June and July of 2010. The
band's European dates kick off in Dublin, Ireland at the 02 Arena and close
at the Optimus Alive Festival in Oeiras, Portugal. Pearl Jam's tour dates
are in support of their ninth studio album, Backspacer. Released on
September 20, 2009 in the U.S. and September 21, 2009 internationally,
Backspacer debuted at #1 on the Billboard 200 Chart.

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For more information on Pearl Jam, visit www.pearljam.com

Leading independent studio, E1 Entertainment is thrilled to finalize their production and development deal with legendary rock band KISS. E1 will tap the worldwide enthusiasm for the KISS brand, collaborating with founding members Gene Simmons and Paul Stanley to create a comedic half-hour kids television series that galvanizes the band's iconic personas for its young fans.

''We're honored to be involved in carrying on the KISS legacy,'' comments Frank Saperstein, Senior VP of Kids and Animation for E1. ''It's wonderful to collaborate with the creative forces behind one of the greatest rock bands of all time and unquestionably one of the most recognized worldwide.''

E1 has snagged the KISS brand as it eclipses its roots, building energy in new family and youth media outlets. KISS's role as the face of Dr. Pepper, their significant presence during Super Bowl XLIV, and their appearance on the 2009 American Idol Finale, which reached over thirty million viewers, has made the make-up and leather-clad giants a household name for kids and families today. The KISS tradition continues to grow generation after generation transcending age, race and creed.

''KISS continues to be the juggernaut of licensing and merchandising, from KISS M&M's to KISS Dr Pepper,'' remarks KISS co-founder Gene Simmons, ''KISS is a band, but also the only music BRAND. Continuing in our 35 year history of going where no band has gone before, we are proud to partner with E1. Like all things KISS, we intend to make this a very special show for our fans''

''We couldn't be more excited. Coupling E1's successes and ingenuity with the global force of KISS guarantees an express pass into the homes of our youngest KISS Army members with a show of superior quality,'' adds KISS co-founder Paul Stanley.

The as- yet untitled series will be produced and distributed worldwide by E1. Executive Producers are John Morayniss and Frank Saperstein for E1 Entertainment; Gene Simmons and Paul Stanley of KISS. E1 and KISS will handle all licensing and merchandise for the series.