Ryan Seacrest says tonight's "American Idol" begins with an apology - or "apology," let's say. Why? Who knows: Maybe because he leers at certain female contestants; maybe because he pops into falsetto at unexpected moments; maybe because "Idol" wants to gin up a phony controversy so that more people will watch. Etc. Etc. Whatever. Listen:

 

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