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Beyoncé mentors 'American Idol' finalists

Klaudia//May 19, 2011
Beyoncé served as guest mentor on the American Idol semi-final. The singer, who debuted the music video for her new song 'Run The World (Girls)' during the two-hour performance show, offered her advice to Lauren Alaina, Scotty McCreery and Haley Reinhart as they rehearsed. The Top 3 had to perform three songs this week: one chosen by judges Jennifer Lopez, Randy Jackson and Steven Tyler, one selected by in-house mentor Jimmy Iovine, and one they picked themselves. Beyoncé spent time with each finalist individually as they prepared their own song choice for the penultimate performance show. First up was McCreery, who had selected 'Amazed' by Lonestar, a band which Beyoncé said she also likes. "Scotty, that's my boy," she added. "He is so incredible. He has such charm and he's so innocent and such a cutie pie!" The diva said that she was interested to see McCreery reaching into the higher area of his vocal range, but wondered if he really had to considering how "wonderful" he is at the low notes. However, she told him that he "sounded effortless" whatever he sang. Next was teenager Alaina, who was offered words of advice from Beyoncé on how to battle nerves on stage. "I've created a character for myself when I perform because I get nervous," said the star. "Right before I go on stage I tell myself that I deserve it, I'm strong, I'm fearless, and I'm a diva, and I'd encourage you to do the same because it works for me." Alaina had chosen 'Wild One' by Faith Hill for her first performance, which Beyoncé said was a "great" selection. "I've seen her in the past and enjoy her mostly when it's something fun because I feel like it loosens her up." The final contestant to have one-on-one time with Beyoncé was Reinhart, who picked Led Zeppelin's 'What Is and What Should Never Be'. "It was a very interesting song choice and it just shows her gut, strength and fearlessness," said Beyoncé. "She is a risk taker because she didn't pick a pop song or something everybody knows. She has a conviction and makes you believe in what she believes in, which is a huge part of being a superstar." Beyoncé also revealed that she viewed the finalist as a "rockstar", saying that "she has a presence even when she's not singing" and praising her "warm tone" and the "natural raspiness" in her voice. American Idol continues tonight at 8/7 on Fox.