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‘We all want the number-one spot,’ Lee Dewyze admits at an ‘Idol’ news conference. By Audrey Kim Lee Dewyze Photo: MTV News From the top 24 to the final four , and with only three weeks left in the competition, it all comes down to this: lovable underdog Lee Dewyze, Texan guitarist Casey James, soulful Michael “Big Mike” Lynche and finale favorite Crystal Bowersox. At a rare news conference on Friday (May 7), the “American Idol” finalists were more friendly than frenemies. “We’re not competing with each other,” said James, whose golden locks have become just as recognizable as his voice. “It’s like apples and oranges. One’s not the other. People voting for Mike aren’t going to vote for me or Crystal.” Bowersox agreed: “The line between friend and competitor doesn’t exist. We’re all being catapulted by fans because they like us. Some people voting for Lee might not vote for me. We all want the number-one spot, but we can only do our personal best every week. The fans are the ones who take us there.” But Dewyze, arguably Bowersox’s main competition for the “Idol” crown, put it more bluntly: “I do think there’s somewhat of a line. We’re all friends. That’s not going to change. As far as the show, at the end of the day, we all want to win. We all want the number-one spot.” Dewyze also reminisced about how it all started for him back in Chicago: “Being in the top four, it’s insane, because, like, just the other day, I was looking with some people at videos from Chicago when I was there in that stadium. When I look back and there’s thousands of people, and I was just a little dot on the screen — we’ve gone from that to just us four. The thing is, there’s so many talented musicians out there, and we’ve been given such an opportunity. I’m so grateful for it. It’s amazing.” Who are you rooting for in the final four? Let us know in the comments! Get your “Idol” fix on MTV News’ “American Idol” page , where you’ll find all the latest news, interviews and opinions.

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Filed under: Bruce Beresford-Redman , Monica Burgos Beresford-Redman , Survivor TMZ has obtained the will left by Monica Burgos Beresford-Redman … and she left all her property to her husband, former ” Survivor ” producer Bruce Beresford-Redman — the man who has been called “a person of interest” in her murder.

Last time I saw Kristin Chenoweth guest star on Glee , I may or may not have made a few comments about her worryingly overtanned exterior, but all is forgiven, K-Chen! The actress and Broadway veteran has positively ripped into Newsweek for its ridiculous, Ramin Setoodeh-written article on how openly gay actors simply aren’t believable when they play straight. Setoodeh saved the bulk of his criticism for Sean Hayes (who currently costars opposite Chenoweth in the musical Promises, Promises ) and Jonathan Groff (who’s also guesting on Glee , and about whom Setoodeh wrote “When he smiles or giggles, he seems more like your average theater queen”). In a comment posted under his article, Chenoweth has come after him with both guns blazing.

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‘It’s been blown out of proportion,’ the ‘American Idol’ front-runner says at a news conference. By Audrey Kim Crystal Bowersox Photo: MTV News LOS ANGELES — Crystal Bowersox, the last lady standing on “American Idol,” wants to put an end to the reports that she almost quit the hit show. After all the rumors, tweets and general confusion regarding a conversation she had with host Ryan Seacrest back in April, Bowersox is setting the record straight — and at the scene where all the rumors began, no less. At a news conference on the “American Idol” soundstage Friday afternoon (May 7), Bowersox turned to the media to lay the rumors to rest. “It’s been blown out of proportion,” Bowersox said, sitting beside her fellow finalists: Michael Lynche, Lee Dewyze and Casey James. “It was a brief conversation I had with Ryan after a show. I missed my kid. I just missed my son. I never had any intention to quit. I was not angry at Ryan. It was just a brief conversation. He gave me great advice — and that was it.” On April 18, soon after reports surfaced that Seacrest had saved Bowersox from quitting “Idol,” she tweeted about how the incident had been warped: “Media is a funny thing. Stretched and skewed and far from the truth.” “I’m not really sure how it got out,” Bowersox continued at the news conference. “It was just a conversation between him and I. It got out, and people were like, ‘Oh, she stormed out the back door, she threw a fit, she’s angry at Ryan.’ [It was] none of that. It was a very civil, helpful conversation.” Her conversation with Seacrest did help her affirm why she is still a contender. Bowersox said she is doing this to make her young son, who she refers to as her “little man,” proud. “I hope he’ll grow up and look back and be proud to know that his mom did everything she possibly could to make his life better.” What do you think of Crystal’s explanation? Let us know in the comments! Get your “Idol” fix on MTV News’ “American Idol” page , where you’ll find all the latest news, interviews and opinions. Related Videos ‘American Idol’ Final Four Press Conference

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Filed under: TMZ Live We’re answering your questions on everything today — including the possibility of jail time for Charlie Sheen, new details on Lawrence Taylor’s arrest and why jail would help Lindsay Lohan. Plus: When Britney’s conservatorship could end. Read more

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Filed under: Lawrence Taylor , TMZ Sports , Celebrity Justice Lawrence Taylor ‘s wife has some tough words for the Hall of Fame football star in the wake of his arrest for statutory rape. Lynette Taylor tells TMZ, “If the facts presented are accurate, he should be held accountable.” It should be noted Lynette also… Read more

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The clarion call of the weekend is audible in the near distance, so it’s time to pack up our biggest news, interviews, commentary and other links into Movieline’s Week In Review. It makes a great Mother’s Day present if you’re still a little late on that front; you had to know we were looking out for you. Be sure to check in over the next few days with weekend editor Christopher Rosen as well — and have a great one!

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Some data fiend decided to see how data on drinking habits correlated with all sorts of other fun factors like religion, education and politics. Educated godless liberals with large vocabularies, it seems, enjoy a beverage more than most. More

Being in Scientology leader David Miscavige ‘s inner circle sounds kind of fun sometimes. High-level church defector Mark Rathbun says he personally recorded Tom Cruise ‘s confessionals—and that Miscavige read the transcripts out loud, “joking and laughing” at parties. More

Filed under: Lindsay Lohan , Ali Lohan After a brief trip back to L.A. to attend an alcohol education class and a deposition — Lindsay Lohan was out and about in New York City today with her 16-year-old sister Ali. Read more

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