Brooke White Eliminated From ‘American Idol’, Abdul Defended

Another would-be 'American Idol' hopes were dashed when Brooke White was given the boot on Wednesday's show, and judge Paula Abdul's strange brain-freeze on Tuesday night got an explanation. Watch a report from NBC's Michael Okwu aired on the 'Today' show, featuring commentary from music producer David Foster and Entertainment Weekly writer Dave Karger, as well as highlights from the show, below the fold.