Season 11 of American Idol premieres Wednesday, January 18, 2012 at 8/7c on FOX. I always say that I don't really care for the early rounds. I start paying attention after Hollywood Week eliminations happen, and really tune in when they're down to the Top 12. The Idol Pad has been updating their blog with as many of the Top 42 contestants as they've been able to confirm. … [Read more...] about SPOILER ALERT! The Idol Pad compiling list of Season 11 Top 42, plus latest American Idol news