It was hair night on “American Idol.” The contestants got new ‘dos and some were don’ts.

Adam Lambert looked like Eddie Munster, Allison Iraheta resembled Tina Turner (or a toilet paper cover) and Scott MacIntyre had a hairdo I boasted in the late ’70s. Not good.

Paula Abdul — who’s quickly becoming the Wikipedia of “Idol,” pulling out factoids that you know have been handed to her — looked like Janice from “The Muppets.” See if you don’t agree.

The best performances? They belonged to Danny Gokey, Kris Allen and Adam Lambert.

I’m thinkin’ Megan Joy is going home. She’s got this weird vibrato that sounds like her tail has been stepped on. Matt Giraud was pretty bad, too. But the rest of the heap is pretty safe.

Kara trotted out another “I’ve got — words for you” and, this time, she got the math right: 3: That is artistry.

Lil Rounds got to show off her kids (not a good sign for voters) and Kris Allen’s wife got a shot on air (is she pregnant? That’s not a good sign, either).

Going home: Megan. It’s time. How do we know? They didn’t even bother giving her a new ‘do.

Steve Wo and Steve-O, it’s time to go.

They were awful Monday night but Holly Madison wasn’t much better. You know when they start complaining about their injuries they’re trying to buy time. This group is accident-prone.

Melissa (the dumped Bachelorette) and Gilles Marini were the best. But Gilles has really separated himself from the pack. He’s so good someone’s got to cast him in a movie with Diane Lane. Can’t you see it? She has a passionate extra-marital affair with Gilles? It practically writes itself.

Shawn Johnson was just OK, even though she did a bunch of gymnastic moves in the Lindy Hop. Hers, though, was more hop than Lindy. Someone should be lashed a good one, too, for accepting an ad for the movie “Obsessed.” After Johnson was stalked by a fan last week, it’s kinda crass to show an ad for a film about obsession.

Ty Murray was good, Lil’ Kim was great and Chuck Wicks needs to let go.

David Alan Grier is ready for the scrap heap, which means the battle for the top is going to be between Gilles, Melissa, Shawn and Ty, with Lil’ Kim at the rear of that bunch. (Sorry.)

Cheryl Burke does the most incredible choreography she’s bound to win another Emmy. Watch the stuff she and Gilles pull off. They’re incredible.

Who woulda thought “Celebrity Apprentice” could be good? The missions aren’t exactly ground-breaking and the cast of characters is marginal at best.

But Sunday’s edition featured some pretty riveting television. In the boardroom, the contestants confronted Dennis Rodman about his drinking problem and the discussion was heartbreaking. Rodman talked about the athlete he used to be and Jesse James cited his own battle with alcohol. Whether it got through to Rodman (who was “fired”) is anyone’s guess. But it seemed extremely real and provoked emotions you don’t usually get from shows like this.

I’ve been overwhelmed in recent weeks with the kind of talent I’ve been seeing on Siouxland high school stages. I saw Hinton’s choir night several weeks ago and loved the energetic show choir and strong soloists on stage. Then, I went to North High’s “Seussical the Musical” and decided it was one of the best musicals that high school has done in years. The acting was solid, the singing was great and the set was just right. Last night, I was a judge at West High’s talent show and it opened my eyes even more. There were several great singers, monologists, musicians and dancers. But three stood out — and won the top prizes. Joanna Arrazola did a great Mexican dance, Daniel Porter was a whiz on the grand piano and Travis Hilden was remarkable with a one-man dance routine.

Roll them all together and you realize, Siouxland’s got big talent.

Next week, you’ll see more at the Orpheum Theatre — Siouxland Sings is on tap and, trust me, you won’t want to miss it. Put it on your to-do list now.

I’ll see you there!

Bruce Miller previews “Monsters vs. Aliens” and “The Haunting in Connecticut” in this week’s Movies in a Minute.

Michael Sarver went home Thursday night — not a surprise because he did poorly Wednesday night. But the idea that Matt Giraud was with him in the bottom two is pretty shocking. Giraud has a Justin Timberlake vibe that scores with the judges. But, it must not register with viewers. Hmmm.

Sarver continued the “don’t pick that song” trend. His last number: “Ain’t Too Proud to Beg.” Ironic, right?

Megan Joy needs to go next. Matt shouldn’t be in the final two for at least three more weeks.

Stevie Wonder came on (and proved you can sit at a keyboard and entertain — Scott, use that next week against the judges) and Ruben Studdard showed up, too. Last week I talked to Ruben (he’s coming to Sioux City with “Ain’t Misbehavin’”) and he said he’d always be loyal to the show.

I asked if it was more intense now or back in his day. “It was intense then,” he said. “You realized how quickly everything was going.” Now, he’s enjoying a stage career. His next CD comes out in May and he says it’s just what he wants to release.

Meanwhile, there’s a new Idol to be crowned. Adam’s already being fitted for the crown.

Adam Lambert combed his hair, put on a suit and won the night with his touching version of “Tracks of my Tears.” At one point, I was convinced he looked like Elvis.

The improvement was noticeable — and welcome. More “cleancut” looks (as Paula says) and he should be cruisin’ to the title.

Allison Iraheta was great, too, and Anoop Desai did a respectable job.

The bottom dwellers: Matt Sarver (who will probably go home) and Megan Joy, who has never been good. Scott MacIntyre is wearing thin, too. Amazingly, you can see the one-trick ponies after three weeks.

Simon was so bored he drew a mustache on Paula. Is it that tedious? (Although she did look kind of funny, particularly since her prom dress was too tight. She’s like the girl who drinks too much and her date decides to punk her.)

The clothes: Adam looked great in a suit, Lil Rounds was trying for some odd Diana/Martha hybrid, Scott was sophisticated and Anoop resembled a little boy. Sadly, Allison’s outfit looked like something Kelly Clarkson left in the dressing room last week. Matt Sarver (if he sticks around) needs to push himself away from the buffet line.

Criticism: The judges talk about poor song choice, but the catalog is picked for the contestants. What are they going to do? Shake a new song out of Smokey Robinson?  Kara described Adam with “six words” but she really used eight. Is she relying on “Dancing with the Stars’” accountants?

The race: 1. Adam Lambert 2. Danny Gokey 3. Lil Rounds 4. Matt Giraud

The bottom three 1. Matt Sarver 2. Megan Joy  3. Scott MacIntyre

How do I know? They’ve torn up Jackson Street and we won’t be able to drive through it until fall.

Was Charlie Sheen burning up the phone lines just to get ex-wife Denise Richards dumped from “Dancing with the Stars”? If so, it worked.

The woman with the intense vein in her forehead was sent home Tuesday night. Meanwhile, Hugh Hefner’s old squeeze Holly was saved.

The big shocker: Steve-O and Steve Wo weren’t in the bottom two. Both are routinely injured. Both aren’t very good on the dance floor. That means in next week’s “double elimination,” they can go home together. Good.

Maks — Denise’s partner — didn’t look sad to see the partnership end. And when she was asked what she was going to miss, Richards didn’t mention him. Hmmmm. Was Charlie right about her?

There was an accounting snafu, too. Somehow, someone couldn’t add two 7’s and a 6. Samantha Harris looked stupid when she reported the results and Carrie Ann had to defend herself over something that wasn’t even her problem.

The upshot? “Stars” needs to cut the dead wood and get this competition down to the real contenders.

Shawn Johnson, Gilles Marini, this means you. One plus one equals two strong dancers.

It’s easy to tell who’s bad and who’s not — even though we’re just a few weeks into the season.

Steve Wozniak, for  example: Dead meat.

Shawn Johnson: Potential finalist.

Gilles Marini: The one to beat.

Steve-O: Too many injuries. Goner.

Denise Richards: Scary.

Monday’s show brought cowboys Ty Murray and Chuck Wicks into the winners’ circle but dropped Playboy’s Heidi into also-ran status.

Lil Kim looks like a Jackson (La Toya, perhaps?) and ditched Bachelorette Melissa is coming into her own.

Melissa, Shawn and Gilles got the top scores. The two Steves were so pathetic they should go home together. (And, by the way, are those actors posing as ambulance workers? Just asking.)

Other observations:

1. Lil Kim had a Band-aid on her breast. Did she spring a leak?

2. Steve-O looked like Pee Wee Herman. I thought for sure he was going to do “Tequila.”

3. Chuck and Julianne are cute, but…he needs to cowboy up.

4. Shawn Johnson could star in a Disney series. She looks like a Disney star (and I bet there’s an opening for a new Disney Channel show about a gold medalist by day, dancer by night: “Hannah Iowa”).

5. Cheryl Burke is the best teacher. She makes Gilles look like he’s the professional and she’s the student. As mom would say, “C’est formidable!”