A group of former 'American Idol' employees are suing the show because they were "overworked," scoops Contact Music.

The suit claims the staffers weren't paid overtime and were forced to falsify their time cards and the company failed to provide subsidized meals and breaks. The ex-employees were only paid for 40-hours despite working "24/7," which defies California labor laws.

Guess Hollywood isn't so glamorous after all.

"I think if I sang the first song that I sang, 'Never Loved a Man,' that maybe I would still be there. I don't know."

After being voted off the show in 11th place, the 21-year-old single mom from Memphis, Tenn. dished about the boys vs. girls, missing out on the judges' save and more.

The judges considered saving Alexis Grace from elimination last night.

But even a second performance of Dolly Parton's 'Jolene' couldn't do the trick. Simon himself said it was good but not good enough. Thus, Alexis is officially out of the competition.

Did the judges make the right call? Did Alexis deserve to go home last night? Or should they have given her a second chance?

Vote now in our poll.

So close, yet so far.

Of the bottom two contestants, Alexis Grace and Michael Sarver, the judges admitted that they'd consider using their only "save" on the 21-year-old single mom from Memphis. But even after a heartbreaking rendition of 'Jolene,' Alexis wasn't able to convince the panel to keep her and she was sent home.

See what fans had to say about Alexis getting the boot this week on 'American Idol.'

It's official: 'American Idol' is now in trading card form.

Next month, Upper Deck will begin releasing their exclusive 'American Idol' collectible cards, profiling everyone from Carrie Underwood, to David Cook to, yes, even season 3 reject William Hung.

The set also promises to include autographed cards from David Archuleta and all of season 8's top 36, as well as special cards showcasing the show's best Hollywood makeovers.

And as an added bonus: each pack provides a chance to enter an online contest, where the winner will receive a red carpet trip to the 'Idol' finale in May.

Simon Cowell is trying to convince Michael Jackson to make an appearance on 'American Idol.'

According to Contact Music, the prickly judge thinks it's the perfect platform for the King of Pop to kick off his 50-date London comeback this summer, saying he'd be "stupid" to turn down the offer.

Considering that Michael Jackson Week has already come and gone, we're not holding our breath on this one.

-- Michael Johns, Gina Glocksen and other past 'Idol''s aren't exactly thrilled with the new power of veto rule. Find out why [Access Hollywood]

-- One 'Idol' winner is having so much trouble selling concert tickets that they're now going for free. Who is it? [TMZ]

-- Jim David has an Adam Lambert obsession. Read David's take on why he thinks the love-him-or-hate-him contestant is "the real thing" [Huffington Post]

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The Top 11 contestants performed selections from songs by Grand Ole Opry members with advice from mentor Randy Travis

Michael Sarver
'Ain't Goin' Down 'Til the Sun Comes Up' (Garth Brooks)

Allison Iraheta
'Blame It On Your Heart' (Patty Loveless)

Kris Allen
'To Make You Feel My Love' (Garth Brooks)

Lil Rounds
'Independence Day' (Martina McBride)

'American Idol' may be playing favorites this season.

A gossip item posted on today's Gatecrasher claims the producers and judges have already decided who's making the top four, even though the episode isn't scheduled to air for weeks. The rumored finalists: Danny Gokey, Alexis Grace, Adam Lambert and Lil Rounds.

A source for the site adamantly claimed "those ARE the people," and even said the producers already know who they want to win. "The producers really want it to be Danny or Alexis," she said. "They think they're very commercially viable, have a good image and a great story."

Meanwhile, Adam and Lil are reportedly seen as less desirable winners due to comparisons to past 'Idol's like Chris Daughtry and Fantasia.

The leaderboard after the Top 13 elimination:

109 points
the_great_iy

80 points
slicnik

79 points
llbhurst

78 points
Tiffany7171
Bernadette99

Don't forget to update your team picks for the Top 11 round! Join the SomethingPitchy group in Fafarazzi.com's 'American Idol' fantasy game.

-- BodogLife has released odds on who's going to win season 8. See which contestant is leading the pack [OG Paper]

-- 'American Idol' has officially gone country. Get all the details on this week's Grand Ole Opry theme [Seattle Times]

-- Amidst the Adam Lambert photo controversy, the LA Times is challenging 'Idol' to open its closet doors. [LA Times]

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'American Idol' is more than just a reality competition -- at this point, it's a cultural phenomenon and, for some, a rite of passage. Now you can share in the 'American Idol' Experience year round at Walt Disney World's Hollywood Studios.

AOL TV attended the impressive debut of the attraction, complete with fancy motorcade, a swoon-worthy 'Idol' duet and -- for the first time ever -- all eight 'AI' winners on one stage.

Read on to see if this new attraction is worth a trip to Orlando's Mouse House, and why we'd vote for Carrie Underwood all over again.