'American Idol' on TV for April 25 - May 2
“American Idol” 8 p.m. Wednesday, Fox: The finalists perform for the judges; original Queen band members Brian May and Roger Taylor perform. (N)
“American Idol” 8 p.m. Thursday, Fox: Contestants face elimination; Katy Perry performs; the Queen Extravaganza performs. (N)
“Jimmy Kimmel Live” Midnight Thursday, ABC: Adam Lambert performs. (N)
“The Bernie Mac Show” 9:30 a.m. Friday, BET: Bernie's performance in a commercial is critiqued by “American Idol” judges Paula Abdul and Randy Jackson, guest starring as themselves.
“CMT Crossroads” 10 a.m. Saturday and 10 a.m. Sunday, CMT: Steven Tyler and Carrie Underwood perform in Indiana before Super Bowl XLVI.
Movie: “Selena” *** (1997) 10 a.m. Sunday, Lifetime: (PG) Jennifer Lopez. A beautiful Mexican-American singer's skyrocketing international career ends abruptly.
“Live! With Kelly” 9 a.m. Monday, ABC: The latest “American Idol” castoff performs. (N)
“Late Show With David Letterman” 11:35 p.m. Monday, CBS: Carrie Underwood performs. (N)
“American Idol” 8 p.m. Wednesday, Fox: The finalists perform. (N)
-- Compiled by Matt Cooper
Photo: "American Idol" Top 6 contestants Jessica Sanchez, left, Skylar Laine, Phillip Phillips, Elise Testone, Joshua Ledet and Hollie Cavanagh. Credit: Michael Becker / Fox
