American Idol announces schedule for Hollywood week rounds before live shows

American Idol XIII” shocks contestants who think they are bound for Hollywood with the surprise “Hollywood or Home” Round Feb. 5; followed by a condensed “Hollywood Round” Feb. 6, Feb. 12 and Feb. 13; and the all-new, high-stakes three-night event called “Rush Week” Feb. 18, Feb. 19 and Feb. 20, culminating the following week as the Top 13 Finalists perform LIVE for the first time Feb. 26. This season’s judges are Jennifer Lopez, Harry Connick Jr. and Keith Urban.

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