The Blind Auditions are winding down, and the coaches are pickier than ever.  Adam has 5 slots to fill, and the others have 6 each.

Ducky, 26, looks nothing like Jon Cryer in Pretty in Pink. This mural painter sang Tighten Up, but the coaches all sat tight. Adam was tempted, but explained that they were all kinda talking, but no one wanted to commit. Cee Lo said he was looking for the best; I guess Ducky fell short of that. Blake and Xtina both acknowledged that they would probably regret their decision, but they commented on Ducky’s mustache.

Jonathas sang U Got It Bad, and the crowd loved him right away; Blake commented that he must be good-looking based on the crowd’s reaction. Nice voice, nice moves, and Cee Lo and Xtina both turned around. Cee Lo said he thought he’d been pranked and would turn to see Usher. Xtina wanted to mold and package him, reminding everyone that she had been performing since she was 4. Jonathas admitted that he’d always had the hots for Xtina. LOL! Guess it was only natural that he’d pick Team Xtina!

Monique Benabou, 23, sang Mr. Know It All. Xtina was the only one to turn, encouraged by Blake telling her that she could do something with her. Monique gushed over the coaches, and Cee Lo told her she did a great job. Blake assured her that he thinks “Xtina is the best female vocalist of our generation. Congrats.” Xtina found Monique’s tone to be nice and genuinely consistent.

Naia Kete, 21, is a street performer with her little brother and boyfriend. Hearing her The Lazy Song, Blake turned, telling the others to not push their buttons. He was followed by Cee Lo. Blake asked Cee Lo, “What’s wrong with you?”  Blake told her that she looked giddy and excited, which is how he felt inside after hearing her different voice. Yeah….Blake loves the ones with the different voices. Cee Lo reminded her that he had pushed his buttons, to which she responded, “Cee Lo, you push all my buttons, I must say.” Adam laughed that it was the first time they’d heard the flirting from that side of the stage. Xtina said her voice reminded her of one of Blake’s artists. Campaigning, smack talk, and Naia went with her gut and chose Blake. Blake strutted.

Erick Macek, 31, put a folksy spin on Free Fallin’, and Blake was tempted, but no one was willing to commit.  Yeah…good call. He was good, but not great.

Charlotte Sometimes, 23, survived a jaw disease that required surgery and wiring her jaw shut, and began to write songs while she recuperated. Her Apologize had great attitude, and got responses from all 4 coaches.  Adam thought she was amazing and unique, Blake said she reminded him of Season 1 Team Blake member Xenia, who has a record deal. Xtina said she was strong the whole way through, and Cee Lo said she was like a flower opening up. Smack talk, campaigning, and Team Blake got another member. More gloating from Blake, who gloats VERY well!

Troy Vincent, 38, has been on Broadway in Rent, the revival of Jesus Christ Superstar and Green Day’s American Idiot. His We Are the Champions definitely displayed his stage voice, and the crowd liked him too. Cee Lo turned around, and then smack talked the other 3 for not turning. Blake said Cee Lo was king of over-the-top performances, so they should be a good fit.

Anthony Evans, 33, is a pastor’s kid, and wanted to define himself as something other than a gospel act. He sang What’s Going On. I thought he’d have a stronger voice, but it was strong enough for Xtina, who admired the execution of his runs. Blake said he had tried to get Xtina to push her button, and Cee Lo had been tempted.

Jamie Lono, 22, is a sandwich shop employee in Chicago. Oh, and he had half of his left lung removed as a child. His Folsom Prison Blues was bluesy and unique. Adam turned almost immediately, and told him that he’d make sure he never had to make a sandwich again. Cee Lo also turned, and suggested they hook up, since he eats sandwiches. I guess Cee Lo’s sweet talk just won out over Adam’s praise.

Dylan Chambers, 19, sang Valerie, and no one turned around. I thought he belonged on a show like Glee, and his dance moves were oddly reminiscent of  Tom Jones/Engelbert Humperdinck. Adam said he was close, Cee Lo was waiting for the big note, and Xtina reminded him that the bar was really high this year, and they were looking for magic. Ouch. Also unsuccessful were Nathan Anderson, Luna Searles and Adam Lasher.

Justin Hopkins, 30, had been a guitarist with Carson Daly’s House Band. He sang Babylon, and the crowd liked him from the start. Cee Lo turned at almost the very end of the song, and commented on his unique voice. The others busted Cee Lo on how he phrases and delivers his comments.

Nicolle Galyon, 27, is a country singer that plays piano. She is insistent that the piano can be a country instrument. She sang You Save Me, and Adam turned around, and then promptly called the other 3 stupid and dumb for staying put. Also successful were Ashley De La Rosa (Team Christina with Shark in the Water…Xtina said she was strong), Jordan Rager (Team Blake with Chicken Fried…Blake said he was a a real, genuine country singer and he’s the only one that gets it), Karla Davis (Team Adam with If I Die Young…Adam heard something pure, kinda perfect and amazing in her voice),and ALyX (Team Blake with Just Like a Pill…Blake heard something special in her voice).

Eric Tipton, 31, described himself as a 6′ tall 300-lb white guy that sings soul. His You Make My Dreams was lacking in soul, and was rather karaoke. Cee Lo and Adam basically told him that it was a poor song choice, as it’s hard not to think of the original Hall and Oates version.

The evening ended with Mathai, 18, whose family (and especially mother) wanted her to finish college and follow the rest of the family into the medical profession. Her Rumour Has It got the attention of Adam, who pushed his button in about 8 seconds.  She also got Blake and Cee Lo to turn around. Blake announced “Attention: We are looking at a star right here. You don’t sound like anybody else I’ve heard before. Now Adam’s gonna lay a line of crap on you.” Adam agreed that she was unique, and reminded her how quickly he had pushed his button. He said she was sassy, confident and had owned it, and declared himself desperate to have her on his team. Cee Lo told her she did a great job, and he was pleasantly surprised. Xtina commended her on putting her own spin on the song. Winner: Team Adam. Blake exclaimed, “Dang it, Adam!”

One more night of Blind Auditions, with each team having 2 remaining slots. It will be interesting to see more of the people that we’ve only seen snippets of at this point.

70 hopefuls were bussed from Hollywood to Las Vegas to try to keep their dream of being the next American Idol alive. Over 100,000 tried out, and tonight, the cuts would continue until the Top 40 were selected.

The contestants would perform on the Viva Elvis Stage inside Aria in Vegas, and they would be singing classic Rock and Roll from the 50′s and 60′s. The singers would split into groups of 3 or 4, and the songs would be assigned to them. They would work with a vocal coach, but singing wouldn’t be enough. They would also have to provide the complete performance package of vocals, look and choreography. This was an elimination round, and the outcome would be known immediately after the performance.

Up first were Colton Dixon (who was cut in Hollywood during Season 10), Skylar Laine, Cari Quoyeser and Chase Likens. In rehearsal, Skylar was having difficulty with the harmonies when they sang Dedicated To the One I Love. During the performance, the harmonies were great, but Cari’s solo was unimpressive. Country singers Chase and Skylar were definitely out of their comfort zones. Cari was cut.

Youngsters David Leathers, Jr., Jeremy Rosado, Ariel Sprague and Gabi Carrabba were up next with Rockin Robin. They did extremely well, and all were put through.

Shelbey Tweter, Adam Brock, Angie Zeiderman, and Erika Van Pelt sang Great Balls of Fire, with Adam on piano. They proved that a team effort had gone into the performance, and there was a dramatic pause before announcing Angie’s fate. All were put through, with Steve telling Angie, “For a skinny little girl, you don’t have many tail feathers, but you shook ‘em. I had to say that.” Ah, there’s our Steven! How I’ve missed you!

Schyler Dixon, Brielle von Hugel and Molly Hunt sang Why Do Fools Fall In Love. Cute outfits, but it wasn’t enough to save Molly. Thankfully we were spared Brielle’s mom. Also going home were Wayne Wilson, Ashley Robles, Stephanie Renae, Tina Torres and Janelle Arthur.

Eben Franckewitz, Reed Grimm, Elise Testone and Haley Johnson put a different vibe on The Night Has a Thousand Eyes. Great chemistry, and Eben had red lip marks on his cheeks so that he would have a pop of red in his attire. Steven told them they were spot-on, unreal and over the top. Randy proclaimed them to be crazy. All 4 went through.

Jermaine Jones and Richie Law were a duo, since Jermaine lost his whole group, and Richie was kicked out of MIT. Heejun gave Jermaine his condolences, who looked ill at ease about having to perform with “The Cowboy.” Richie was his usual cocky self. This kid has a super-healthy ego, that’s for sure. Make It Easy on Yourself was their mantra, as Jermaine displayed his beautiful deep voice. He wasn’t so thrilled about the hugs Richie inflicted on him when they both were put through. The looks he gave were enough to confirm that Heejun has been ever so right!

Hallie Day, Baylie Brown and Chelsea Sorrell were also put through, though their group performances weren’t shown. We got a glimpse of vocal coach Debra Byrd. Jessica Sanchez, Deandre Berackensick and Candice Glover sang It Doesn’t Matter Anymore, and modified the song a bit with the help of vocal coach Peisha McPhee. They got to show off their voices, and all 3 went through.

End of Day 1, with a word of caution from the judges. The next day would have 10 more groups, and some of the day 1 people still faced being cut if there were better performances the next day.

Day 2 opened with Clayton Farhat, Adam Lee Decker, Curtis Gray and Scott Dangerfield singing Jailhouse Rock. Randy looked perplexed during the performance, Curtis was told he’d been a little sharp, all were told they’d have to learn to hold back individually when singing in a group, and Adam, mouthed please, please, please during the deliberations. Curtis got an early release.

Caleb Johnson, Joshua Sanders, Sasha and River sang Burning Love, and all 4 made it. Joshua Ledet, Curtis Finch, Jr., Amber and Shannon Maguire did Blue Suede Shoes. Joshua got an OMG and Curtis was told that the song was not in his musical vocabulary. Buh-bye Curtis and Amber.

Britnee Kellogg, Jessica Phillips and Courtney Williams, AKA The Neopolitans, channeled The Supremes with You Just Keep Me Hanging On. Diva attitudes also prevailed when they decided to not make use of the vocal coaches or band rehearsal, since it would have been a waste of time. They’re singers for a living, you know. Courtney was a bit much, Britnee was strong, and Jessica didn’t meet Steven’s expectations. They were told that if they took liberties, it has to be hot, spot-on and work. Buh-bye ring leader and Queen Diva Jessica. She groused that it “doesn’t seems like they’re looking for real artists. I didn’t come for a TV show, I came for a record deal. People were put through that weren’t real artists.” She really didn’t think she was going home, you know. Ha!

Will You Still Love Me Tomorrow was a swan song for Mathenee Treco, who didn’t really get to do much more than sing back-up for Wendy Taylor and Lauren Gray. We got to see vocal coach Peggi Blue at her finest, when she challenged Lauren during rehearsal with “There’s no crying in music! Are you on Ritalin? No? Then focus!” Awesome! Lauren focused, as did Wendy.

Heejun Han was scared of Peggi, especially after he looked her up online.  He lost his fear when she loved their rehearsal, and thought she was sweet. I love this guy! He,  Phil Phillips, Neco Starr and Jairon Jackson sang I Only Have Eyes For You. They fell to the stage in shock when all were put through, and Heejun cried. And Heejun led the praise and gratitude for Mary and Peggi.

Creighton Fraker, Jen Hirsh, Aaron Marcellus and Nick Boddington, AKA Lady and the Spectacles wrapped up the day with Sealed  With a Kiss. They were praised for their harmonies and beautiful solos, but Nick got the kiss off for not doing his best in such a strong group.

Let the drama begin! The Day 1 group was called back, and reassessed.  Extra cuts were taken, and we saw the last, for this season at least, of Gabi Carrabba, Schyler Dixon, Angie Zeiderman, Candice Glover, Johnny Keyser, Jairon Jackson, and Britnee Kellogg. Colton was sorry to see his sister go, bur Britnee took it the hardest. She just didn’t understand, thinking that each of her performances had been perfect. She just didn’t get it.

In all, 28 were cut, leaving 42 (Las Vegas math?)to move on to one final performance to determine the Top 24, when the viewers get a vote.

The American Idol pace has picked up, with 185 contestants, split into 42 groups, battling it out for who gets to move on to the next phase. Each group will perform, and instantly find out whether they are sent packing or on to the next phase.

The Betties are up first. They are operating on no sleep and clashing personalities, and their performance shows it. In fact, the other contestants as well as the judges appeared to be shocked and stunned, Randy called their performance really weak, which was actually generous of him. Only Jennifer Malsch and Cari Quoyeser moved on. Cherie Tucker was stunned that she was sent packing.

Groove Sauce proved that when there’s no drama and no illness, talent prevails. The group was tight, choreographed, and got a standing ovation from the judges and the other contestants. Randy let loose with catchphrase “That’s how you do it!” and  J-Lo called them amazing. Tyler said they had set the bar. On to the next phase for Reed Grimm, Nick Boddington, Creighton Fraker, Aaron Marcellus and Jen Hirsh.

6-7-9‘s “parental units” had their own opinions. Especially Brielle von Hugel and her mother. Luckily, Brielle, Joshua Ledet, Shannon Magrane and Amber moved on, but left Kyle Crews behind. Now all of a sudden, Brielle’s mom loves Kyle, after previously trash talking him.

Make You Believers needed belief to pull through, as they almost became a trio after Jacquie Cera passes out. She pushed on, but it was not enough to save Dustin Cunstiff, who forgot the lyrics, Amy Brumfield, aka Tent Girl, who forgot the lyrics, or Jacquie. Only Mathenee Treco got to move on.

Enter clips of groups with no harmony, more forgotten lyrics, verbal amnesia (as Ryan put it), mumbled lyrics, made-up lyrics…you get the picture.

Those Girls and That Guy had already suffered illness and intimidation by Alisha Bernhardt, and they bored the audience and J-Lo…who yawned. Buh-bye to all of them, including Christian Lopez and Samantha Novacek.

The Hollywood 5 demonstrated that supportive parents are a help. Ariel Sprague gave J-Lo “goosies”, and they all moved on, including Eben Frackewitz, Gabi Carrubba, David Leathers, Jr., and Jeremy Rosado.

Area 451 had health issues when Imani Handy let exhaustion get the best of her and passed out. Her mom left it up to her as to whether she would continue. Continue she did, along with Bryce Garcia, who forgot the lyrics (he had a lot on his mind) and pushed away Kristi Krause (she was way off-key) and Johnny Keyser. Imani collapsed during the performance. Only Johnny made the cut, despite Imani’s pleas.

Also cut were Reis Kloeckener, Symone Black (the one who fell off the stage), and expectant dad W.T. Thompson.

MIT (Most International Team) was up next, and all was not well in this corral. Heejun Han, Jairon Jackson, Richie Law (The Cowboy) and Phillip Phillips all went on to sing again. The judges said they weren’t perfect, but they based their decision on the other times they had seen them. Heejun then apologized to Richie about the smack talk he would see when the episode aired. Hilarious guy! Can’t wait to see what else he brings. And he can sing!

Also on to the next phase are Erika Van Pelt, Hallie Day, Adam Brock and Elise Testone.

Whew! Group Rounds ended, and on to Solo Day for the remaining 98 contestants. This was their final performance, and they could sing with the American Idol house band or accompany themselves on an instrument.  They would not learn their fate until the end of the day. Steven and Randy warmed up with the band and some of the contestants.

Joshua Ledet led off the day, singing with a lot of feeling. He almost didn’t come to Hollywood because of his fear of flying. I’m sure he was glad that he overcame that fear when he received a standing ovation from the judges.

Colton Dixon was up next on keyboards, and the judges clapped. Meh. Phillip Phillips played his guitar, which Randy asked about. Bluesy. Jen Hirsh displayed a great deal of tenderness and power, and got a standing ovation from the judges. Creighton Fraker: WOW! WOW! Standing ovation.

Thunderstorms rolled in, which seemed to cause people to choke. I guess if I heard thunder during my song, it would throw me off, too.

Reed Grimm had planned to sing a cappella, until he was told 30 minutes before he was to go on that it was against the rules, and he had to play an instrument or sing with the band. He wanted to talk to his mom. He was given a vocal coach to work with, who I sense wanted to smack him due to his complete and total lack of focus. He decided to use the band, but insisted on playing drums. Once he got started, the nerves were gone, and he impressed the judges. Personally, I don’t know if it was for dramatic effect, or for real, but the personality shifts were a bit disconcerting. OK, so I wanted to smack him, too.  He CAN actually sing more than theme songs, though.

Skylar Laine was so dehydrated that she had to go to the hospital, but returned to sing still wearing her hospital wristband. Tyker told her it was one of the best performances he’s seen all day, and she reminded J-Lo of Reba McEntire. Rachelle Lamb forgot the lyrics, and had to start again. Her timing seemed a bit off, though she had a nice tone. Adam Brock informed the judges that it was “time for American Idol to have some white chocolate.” He was referring to his soulful voice, and got applause from the judges.

Now the judges had to deliberate about who went and who moved on, considering not just the voice, but the whole package. The contestants were split into 4 groups and sent in to rooms to wait.

Room 1 held Creighton Fraker, Hallie Day, Erin Hirsh, Adam Brock, Johnny Keyser, Jermaine Jones, Joshua Leder and Lauren Gray.

Room 2 held Phillip Phillips, Eben Franckewitz, Skylar Laine, Reed Grimm, Shannon Magrane and Jessica Phillips.

Room 3 held Rachelle Lamb, Jairod Gison, Jennifer Malsh, Sarah Philips and Brittany Kerr. Oh, and the room held a lot of bickering and drama.

Room 4 held Stephanie Renee, Britney Kellogg, Angie Zeiderman, Heejun Han, Richie Law and Gabi Carrubba.

Can you guess who went home? Yep! Room 3. Tears, tears, tears. On to Vegas!

When you think of the beach, it probably brings to mind rest and relaxation. But that doesn’t mean a day at the beach can’t be dangerous. And when danger appears, it’s the dedicated lifeguards that save the day and our lives.

The Weather Channel is bringing us a new docudrama series, Lifeguard!, that feature SoCal Lifeguards whose job it is to keep the beach and beach-goers safe as they encounter rip currents, crushing waves and great white sharks on the treacherous terrain of the California coastline.

Each day in the life of these lifeguards is a new challenge and a new adventure as they protect some of the busiest beaches in America. Now, we’ll get to go along for the ride and see what these brave individuals go through on a daily basis when the series premieres Thursday, February 23 at 9/8c on The Weather Channel.

Lifeguard! premieres Thursday, February 23 at 9/8c on The Weather Channel.

We are super excited to share the just released teaser poster for Season 2 of HBO’s critically acclaimed series Game Of Thrones!

Game Of Thrones will premiere on April 1st, only on HBO!  Be sure to tune, I know we are on the edge of our seats!

The judges on The Voice need to add to their teams until they each have 12 singers, and the pace definitely picked up tonight. Each judge is looking for the elusive something special before they will hit the button that turns their chair around.

The first performer was a mystery to the viewers at home as well as to the judges, and had apparently been told in the past that their appearance was not marketable. Here would be the true test of whether voice ranked over appearance.  Folk singer Sarah Golden, 27, sang You and I, and Cee Lo and Blake both turned around. Xtina said her voice was sweet, but she heard a twang better suited to another judge. Blake told her she was unique, had an honest sound, and was real and refreshing. Cee Lo said he wanted a diverse team, to which Blake replied that Cee Lo wanted her as an experiment on his team. Sarah said she wanted them both, to which Cee Lo replied, “Baby, you couldn’t handle us both.” She picked Cee Lo, because he was inappropriate, and figured he was someone she could hang with.

Elley Duke, 19, failed to impress with her rendition of Mercy. Adam told her that her final note was killer. Blake said her falsetto parts were pitchy, and Xtina said that with limited slots, they are looking to hear a certain something. Elley thanked the judges for listening, and said she was just happy to be there. That and her great attitude earned her a hug from Christina.

Pip, 19, admits that his voice and looks do not go together. The crowd started cheering as soon as he started House of the Rising Sun. Adam, Blake, Xtina and Cee Lo all turned around. Adam told him that he is what epitomizes the show, and that it takes a real man to wear a bow tie. He also said he loves turning around and seeing the exact opposite of what he expects. Blake said he could give him time and attention as a member of a team with hardly any guys. Xtina said she also has time and attention to give, and Cee Lo told him he has an old soul and did a great job. Smack talk, campaigning, Pip saying, “Low blow, low blow!” Choice: Adam, since he was the first to turn around.

Erin Willett, 22, said her father has always made sure that she has had music in her life, and has been her friend and mentor. He was also diagnosed with Stage 4 pancreatic cancer. She sang I Want You Back, and Blake gloated when no one else turned around. Xtina and Adam both remarked about her powerful voice. Blake said that he loves when the crowd has fun, and told her she was on his team whether she liked it or not.

David Grace, 28, played football in college and then coached before turning to music. The crowd loved his Sweet Home Alabama, and though the judges goaded each other to push their buttons, no one did. Blake and Adam were both put off by the dips and bends he used to slide into notes.

Katrina Parker, 34, had her invitation hand-delivered by Carson. She sang One of Us, getting cheers from the crowd. Adam put his head down to listen before he hit his button, and told the other judges “I win” when they tried to give feedback. He told Katrina that he wanted something different, and that’s what he heard from the beginning. After the audition, Carson assured her that Adam is the pickiest of the 4 judges.

Geoff McBride, 51, sang Higher Ground, and got the crowd going.  More debating amongst the judges before Xtina and Cee Lo turned around. Xtina told him that he had her with the very first note, and when she turned was impressed with how he worked the crowd and the stage.  Geoff asked Cee Lo why he waited until the last minute, and didn’t really get an answer except for “It’s my thing, it’s Stevie Wonder, it’s soul.” He went with Xtina. She noted that this year she is also gauging the reactions of the other judges as well as the audience.

Erin Martin, 28, was a model, and when she did showcases with major labels, was told that she needed development. Blake and Cee Lo both heard her heels walking across the stage, and were both impressed with her Hey There Delilah. Blake thought her voice was cool, and her smile contagious, and told her she had a special sound that he personally had never heard before. Cee Lo called her voice strange, unique and bizarre, and said she “quite naturally belonged to (him), don’t you think?” Her reply was that it was  “up for debate at this time, don’t you think?” She asked Adam why he didn’t turn around, and he said he was confused and scared. She agreed that she belonged on Team Cee Lo.

James Massone, 23, doesn’t want to go back to the family auto body shop. His Find Your Love got responses from Xtina, Blake and Cee Lo. Christina loved his soul, Blake said he sang the song perfectly and finished before becoming emotional, and Cee Lo was pleased to hear his voice quality, which was calm, smooth and clear. He asked Adam what happened with him, and Adam said that he was great and he didn’t want to deal with fighting the other 3 for him. James graciously said he didn’t want to offend anyone by not picking them, and chose Cee Lo, who had been his first choice of judge.

Winter Rae, 26, also had her invitation hand-delivered by Carson.  Her blue hair and tattoos contrast with her R&B style. She sang Take A Bow, but failed to impress anyone enough to turn around. Xtina was looking for more range, and Adam told her that rejection had happened to all of them and she shouldn’t give up. Pal Perez Hilton told her she was still a star.

Chris Cauley, 27, sang Grenade, getting the attention of both Cee Lo and Adam. He told the two that he wanted to see them arm wrestle for him, and  then chose Adam, who had told him he was smooth and consistent.

Snippets followed of Nathan Parrett (The Joker), who went to Adam, who said that he saw him as the underdog and could definitely pull out something special. Rocker Brian Fuente sang Paris (Ooh La La), earning him a spot with Blake, who said he was so happy that none of the others pushed their buttons. Moses Stone did Let’s Get It Started, and joined Team Xtina as The Voice‘s first ever MC. Xtina liked his energy, and said he gives The Voice a whole new meaning.

Jordis Unga, 29, finished out the evening with Maybe I’m Amazed, a song Adam loves. Blake, Xtina and Cee Lo all turned around, and Blake said that she was the type of person he’d been sitting there waiting for, and that she made him want to be a better singer himself. Xtina liked her rasp, and loved what she heard. Cee Lo simply said that he picked her.  When Jordis questioned Adam, he said he was the A****** that didn’t pick her. Campaigning, smack talk, apologies to Xtina…and Team Blake picked up another singer.

Whew! 12 more picked. The judges weren’t shy with their feedback, and tonight, the contestants weren’t shy about challenging the judges. What will next week bring?

Leap Year is exciting because, hey, who doesn’t want an extra day to work into their plans? But we’re going to say it: this year Leap Day is going to be better than ever thanks to USA Network.

On February 29^th, we welcome back new episodes of Psych into our weekly schedules… and even better, the Leap Day premiere has been supersized! Translation? More PSYCH! And that is the best news we’ve heard all day.

So we’re here to help you get ready for the big premiere by pointing you in the direction of the Psych Countdown Calendar (where you can access never-before-seen photos, storylines and insights) and by sharing two great previews. The first showcases the incredible guest-star line-up that is to come in these new episodes and the second showcases, well, the usual Shawn and Gus antics.

But USA has more up their sleeves, too, and coming in March, they are giving us a reason to clear our Friday night schedules as we welcome the return of two highly anticipated seasons from Fairly Legal and In Plain Sight on March 16^th.

It’s been a while since we’ve seen Kate and the rest of the great characters on Fairly Legal, but that only gives us more reason to expect great things from this new season where we will see Kate tackling issues with her usual charm and prowess.

And In Plain Sight returns for an unforgettable season with an entirely new dynamic… that includes a baby. Yes, everything is different this time around, but come on, Mary handles new situations every day. This is just going to be something that makes us love her more.

Stay tuned for more!

Once again, Ryan reminded us that the Hollywood Round is the most grueling and competitive part of the process. Unfortunately, surviving the hour-long broadcast was equally grueling for the viewers.  Were we treated to singing? Not really, unless you count the rehearsing.

185 people survived the first cuts. Now they had to place themselves in groups of 4 or 5. The groups had to be a mixture of contestants from Day 1 and Day 2. This seemed to take some by surprise. Hey folks, these were the rules last year too! We got to see massive milling around, as singers attempted to find a group.

Entertainment ensued with Brianna Bell rejecting groups based on their song choice. Police officer Alisha Bernhardt was also finding difficulty in forming a group. She thought it was because she was a cop. Um, no. It was because no one wanted to sing Joy To The World (Three Dog Night, not Christmas carol). No one seemed thrilled with Stuck Like Glue, either.

Tent girl Amy Brumfield was dubbed “Patient Zero” by Ryan Seacrest. She was sick, and it seemed as if everyone she came in contact with got sick too. Pan to vomiting into trash bags, trash cans, feverish weakness…you get the picture, unfortunately.

Oh! What happened to Symone Black? Off  to the hospital she went, and returned with a diagnosis of poor eating habits and dehydration. Way to go, stage dad! And yes, the judges put her through, along with Jeremy Rosado. Lauren Mink was sent packing.

Some groups got an early start, and they also seemed to go to bed at a reasonable time. Brielle Van Hugel, a Season 10 contestant, took charge of her group, as the seasoned veteran of the process. We were also treated to her mother, who actually gives stage mothers a bad name. Mama had a lot of nasty things to say about another contestant in the group, who by the way, was one of the judges’ favorites from the auditions.

Snarking wasn’t restricted to the parents. Heejun Han had hilarious rants about fellow group member Richie Law. Han kept referring to Law as “The Cowboy”, and commented that he could no longer stand cowboys, including the Dallas Cowboys. Yeah, Law was annoying.

More shots of the wee hours, and a few stragglers hanging on, hoping that they would miraculously get their acts together. Brianna was in one of the late groups, The Betties.

The next morning, the judges arrived, and Steven opined that he “think(s) a little sleep deprivation brings out the best.”  Ironically, in a recent conference call, Executive Producer Nigel Lythgoe had a differing opinion. According to Nigel, “The best ones were going to bed by 11:30, 12 o’clock, and the ones that sucked when they started and sucked when they finished were going to bed at 3:45, 4 o’clock in the morning”.

The Betties were up first…on the least amount of sleep. Roll credits. Yep, an hour of whining, crying, retching, drama, chaos. Producers: if you truly aren’t worried about the ratings decline, fine. More power to you. If you are, this is a singing competition. The viewers want to see performances. Just my opinion.

We’ve seen it in movies, but it’s always the ones that are set in the past. But now, the History Channel is bringing back to the most dangerous collision sport in history: jousting!

In History’s new television show, Full Metal Jousting, they not only bring the sport back into the spotlight but transform it into a 21^st century event where traditional armor is replaced by modern suits of steel and action is captured by high-speed cameras.

But don’t expect a Renaissance fair! Instead, we’ll find 16 of the toughest riders in the nation face off in a bone-crushing competition for big money. Each episode features full-contact jousts in which jousters charge and collide at 30 miles an hour and every joust is a test of courage and strength, proving who has nerves of steel and will walk away the last man standing as this extreme sport is reborn!

Hooked, yet? Check out the exciting trailer for this new series below and see what’s in store for a competition like this!

Full Metal Jousting premieres Sunday, February 12 at 10/9c on HISTORY.

After the lengthy audition process, 309 contestants went to Hollywood, hoping that this will be their shot at being the next American Idol. Only about half will be put through to the next round. The judges advised them to have courage, and not let their nerves get the best of them.

Hollywood Week began with the singers being placed in groups of 10, where they will perform a cappella. They will not be given immediate feedback, and  the judges will deliberate after each group. Again, only about half will go through.

The first group contained familiar faces and voices. Johnny Keyser, 23, got smiles and sounds of appreciation from the judges. Heejun Han, 22, still lacking in confidence prior to his performance, caused J-Lo to comment that she loved him, and she blew him kisses. Both went through, along with the next group’s Elise Testone, 28; Baylie Brown, 21; and Hallie Day, 24.

The viewers were reminded that this week is filled with stress and anxiety for the contestants, but you would never have known it based on the performance of Jen Hirsh, 25. Tyler said “don’t stop, don’t stop.” Lauren Gray, 23, kept singing even after Randy signaled for her to stop. No worries. Both went through to the next round. Not so lucky were Heather Youmans, Sascha Julian or Candice Russell. Clips of people begging for another chance were shown.

Phillip Phillips, 21, said he felt like a fish out of water in LA, and had to perform without his guitar. Reed Grimm, 26, scatted I Got a Golden Ticket from Willy Wonka, a real crowd pleaser. His original audition was the theme song to Family Matters. Both went through.

Travis Orlando, 18, was sent home last year. His luck was no better this year, and he was sent home again. Joining him on the journey from Hollywood were Ramiro Garcia, Wolf Hamlin, and Jenni Shick. In all, 68 contestants said goodbye after Day 1 of Hollywood Week.

Day 2 was a good day for Adam Brock, 27, who is finding it difficult to be away from his baby daughter. J-Lo found his performance to be beautiful. The day was not so good for Jane Carrey, who was sent home disappointed with her own performance. Enter more clips of people begging for another chance, which elicited a “None of you should ever have to be on that stage and beg,” from Randy.

Shannon Magraine, 16, was spared any further awkward moments courtesy of Steven and his remarks. Whew! Steven applauded David Leathers, Jr., 17, and Jessica Phillips, 26. Also put through were Angie Zeiderman, 25 and Brittany Kerr, 24.

Erika Van Pelt, 26, got “I like that feeling right there” from Lopez. Creighton Fraker, 28, got Tyler to encourage the spectators to “give it up for him.” Aaron Marcellus confirmed J-Lo’s prediction that he would do well.

What will happen with Lauren Mink, 25, who seemed to change keys mid song, Jeremy Rosado, AKA Dirty, 19, who gave J-Lo “goosies.” He got his nickname from Randy during the auditions, since he’s a front desk clerk at an infectious disease doctor’s office. Also up in the air is Symone Black, 16, who shared that her father is a stage dad. When Randy asked why she chose her song, she replied that she wanted to reach out to an older audience. Then she stumbled and fell off the stage, apparently hitting her head.

We’ll find out what happened to Symone tomorrow night, as well as the fate of the others. Then on to Group Night, another tough round in the audition process.