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Update: Annie’s recap is live.

Now that we’ve debated which songs the Top 5 should sing from Now & Then Night, it’s time to watch our young contenders fling themselves at the feet of the three Fates… and then gossip about ‘em!

Chat here about American Idol‘s performance show, then come back later for my full recap and a detailed on-the-scene report. THIS! Is Entertainment Weekly.

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