JoesPlace has started to post some of the contestants who have been cut in Hollywood. According to the blog, Michael Castro is out again (YAY!). Also cut: Holly Hardin (the human guitar), Katie Bernard, Leah Laurenti, Brandi Holmes, Jason Diaz, Jim Ranger, Kasi Bedford, Meagan Wright, Stephanie Daulong, and Luke Edgemon.

VFTW has also heard that Melissa Bitanga is out, so add that to your lists, everyone.

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This video of Katie Bernard, who apparently has made it to Hollywood for American Idol season 9, is too VFTW-tastic not to share it. From the dress to the hair to the facial expressions, this girl is an early frontrunner for our votes because she's just too awesome for words. Loving her!

UPDATE: Video's gone. Looks like we're on the right track.

A poster at IdolForums claims that American Idol season 9's Hollywood hopefuls will look familiar to us. Not because they are all plants like in season 7, but because many of them have made it to Hollywood before. Among those to watch out for in Hollywood according to this poster:

• Jessica Furney - the nice girl with glasses who seemed too talented/boring to be on the show. 
• Angela "A'Wun" Martin - the girl from Chicago with the special needs daughter.
• Frankie Jordan - the Amy Winehouse-esque chick from LA.
• Margo May, David Gowryluck, JB Ahfua, and Katie Bernard  - auditioners that we didn't really see last year.
• Daniel Murillo and Lilly Scott - Two others who supposedly made it (but weren't from last year)