‘IDOL’ ELIMINATES FOUR MORE, CUTS DOWN TO 12 FINALISTS

LOS ANGELES (AP) — The top 12 "American Idol" finalists include an actress, a "Star Search" champion, an Australian, a male stripper and someone who already recorded a debut album.

The popular Fox singing contest cut four contestants from the competition Thursday night, leaving a dozen finalists to vie for the show's record contract grand prize.