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• TV's Most Hated

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• PopWrap's Favorite TV Shows

   The only thing I like less than playing pop culture Sophie's Choice is turning down a challenge -- so when Staying In dared me to select my five...  

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• Super Spots

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• Women We Love: Rachel Bilson

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• Ian's unexpected journey

   I have chatted with the always jovial Ian Somerhalder a few times over the last 18 months (sometimes for "Vampire Diaries" other times for "Lost")...  

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• Kristen Wiig is a bad 'Bridesmaid'

   I literally have no idea what role three sleepy, bowtie clad puppies play in "Bridesmaids," but if I wasn't already excited about the movie (which...  

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• Hollywood's hottest

   For their 17th Annual Hollywood Issue, Vanity Fair has tapped some of the brightest up and coming talent working today. Ryan Reynolds, Jake...  

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Group Night Claims Its First Victim

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July 13, 2009 ι Jarett Wieselman

Simon said it -- "forget the words, you're out!" -- but unfortunately early fave Emily Wynne-Hughes didn't listen and she was sent packing. While I'm sad to see her cut from the competition, I must admit: I wish every night was group night!

Is there any episode of "American Idol" that's packed with more emotions -- anger, love, jealousy, hatred -- or filled with as many unexpected moments? See, I fully expected Tatiana Del Toro to feud with her group, but to see her make it through? Well, you could have knocked me over with a feather.

My absolute favorite group performance was Danny Gokey's quartet. He most definitely benefited from his experience as a music teacher. But while Danny embraced the "one band, one sound" mentality, another star intentionally outshone his group. I could not take my ears off of Adam Lambert as he tore up his portion of the group song. This kid is destined for the main "Idol" stage -- I just hope he loses the guyliner en route.

Best moment of the night? Nancy Wilson, not from Heart, straight up negging a hug from groupmate Kristin McNamara. The cherry on this sundae was the big "f*** you!" Nancy hurled at Kristin on her way out. That, ladies and gentleman, is what group night is all about!