Miley Cyrus Dishes Out Advice On ‘American Idol’
Disney superstar has kind words (and words of warning) for the top 11. While previous “American Idol” mentors have included Barry Manilow, Randy Travis and Diana Ross, the show took things a bit younger this week with Miley Cyrus coaching the top 11 contestants. The theme of the week was #1 hits, and, as Ryan [...]
‘American Idol’ on Rolling Stones night: How did the Top 12 fare?
“(I Haven’t Been Able to Get No) Satisfaction” from most of the current crop of American Idol finalists over the past three weeks. And though I’m not sure tonight’s telecast turned that trend on its head, at least the bulk of the dozen performances didn’t use the pages of the Rolling Stones songbook to line [...]
Rolling Stones Tunes Supply ‘Idol’ Surprises
Rolling Stones tunes supply surprises during first round of ‘American Idol’ finals Tim Urban couldn’t get any satisfaction on “American Idol.” The judges dismissed Urban’s reggae rendition of “Under My Thumb” during a night of Rolling Stones tunes on the Fox singing competition’s first round of finals Tuesday. “Idol” judge Randy Jackson dubbed the 20-year-old [...]
‘American Idol’ semifinals (Top 8 guys): Who rocked? Who tanked?
It’s all over but Didi Benami’s crying*. Yes, Idoloonies, the 16 semifinalists of American Idol’s ninth season are done singing for our pleasure this week — those lip-synched group performances do not count — and we’re going to reward four of them by gathering in the public square on Thursday to watch ‘em weep to [...]
‘American Idol’ semifinals (Top 8 women): Who’s going home on Thursday?
Eight women enter, six women leave! Not to go all Mad Max on you so soon after listening to the mellifluous sounds of American Idol’s eight remaining female semifinalists, but in the immortal words of Bruce Hornsby, “that’s just the way it is.” Yep, thanks to Ken Warwick & Co.’s obsesh with gender parity, we [...]
Ellen DeGeneres needs to bring her A-game to ‘American Idol’
The newest judge on the show is too tentative in her comments and comedy. She should remind everyone what a juggernaut she is in the entertainment field by countering Simon Cowell’s harshness with her Here are a few things to consider about Ellen DeGeneres: She became a stand-up comedian when that was rare for a [...]
‘American Idol’ survives quake in Chile
Former ‘American Idol’ contestant Elliott Yamin tweets from Chile during earthquake Former “American Idol” contender Elliott Yamin was in Chile during Saturday’s massive earthquake and has been tweeting his experience there. “I just escaped w my life, from an 8.3 earthquake!!!…is everybody ok?…where was the [epicenter]?” Yamin wrote on Twitter moments after the quake, which [...]
American Idol: The Boys Are Back — and Nervous!
As the top 12 guys got ready to take the stage, the judges and Ryan seemed to be aware that nerves may have sabotaged the women’s performances the night before. Kara advised the singers to imagine themselves into a safe, comfortable place. “Like Little House on the Prairie,” said Simon. A little house must be [...]
Ladies First on Idol! The Top 12 Women Perform
Idol’s 12 female finalists each had a go at singing a number live for the first time on Tuesday. Before that, though, longtime fans experienced a jolt when they beheld the new lineup of the judges. The quartet were seated as if they were at a dinner party, girl-boy-girl-boy: Ellen It was the rare Idol [...]
American Idol Top 24 Announced for Season 9 – Which Contestants made the Cut?
Finally, may the competition begin. FOX’s American Idol always drags along until they finally come up with the top 24 contestants. That’s when I think the show gets interesting, you get to know the contestants, you start to root for your favorites, and you get to vote. Well we are finally at the competition for [...]
