I’m not going to kvetch about American Idol failing to reward one of its dozens of worthy grads with a Thursday-night performance slot — there are only six weeks left, after all! — and instead using it to promote the doing-just-fine-already former X Factor judge Demi Lovato.
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I won’t complain that the show’s producers learned nothing from last season — and have once again returned to a format where current contestants spend two hours waiting with nervous anticipation to find out which of ’em are at risk of elimination,...
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I won’t complain that the show’s producers learned nothing from last season — and have once again returned to a format where current contestants spend two hours waiting with nervous anticipation to find out which of ’em are at risk of elimination,...
- 3/4/2016
- TVLine.com
And the award for worst American Idol episode ever goes to…
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Ok, Ok, it’s still Season 9’s Top 12 announcement night — where Katelyn Epperly, Lilly Scott, Todrick Hall and Alex Lambert got axed in favor of Paige Miles, Katie Stevens, Andrew Garcia and High-School Student Aaron Kelly — but Season 15’s Philadelphia Auditions is definitely in contention for first runner-up.
Perhaps a rip in the space-time continuum swallowed up every talented vocalist in a 100-mile radius of the City of Brotherly Love and deposited them on the side of the New Jersey Turnpike.
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Ok, Ok, it’s still Season 9’s Top 12 announcement night — where Katelyn Epperly, Lilly Scott, Todrick Hall and Alex Lambert got axed in favor of Paige Miles, Katie Stevens, Andrew Garcia and High-School Student Aaron Kelly — but Season 15’s Philadelphia Auditions is definitely in contention for first runner-up.
Perhaps a rip in the space-time continuum swallowed up every talented vocalist in a 100-mile radius of the City of Brotherly Love and deposited them on the side of the New Jersey Turnpike.
- 1/14/2016
- TVLine.com
I hate apologizing on behalf of American Idol. We should be enjoying this! This is our joy! My joy! My Seacrest-sponsored rapture. My karaoke vomitorium pandemonium extravaganza. But sigh. Every once in awhile Idol is a silly suckfest for losers, and tonight was one of those nights. Ten dudes entered, and I'm telling you that at least eight of them were lame enough to dismiss completely. Randy Jackson shrugs wildly and pouts, "What is going on here?!" Besides you and your patronizing chuckles, Randy, not much.
Before we begin, it's time to note that Nicki Minaj's "infuriated" reactions whenever Mariah Carey speaks are annoying. What is she reacting to? Anything? It makes me mad. And then, of course Mariah makes me mad with her simplistic, pandering critiques and nervous, non-committal energy. Ugh! Hop on your jetski and hit me with some of that "Honey" video swag, M.C.!
Now,...
Before we begin, it's time to note that Nicki Minaj's "infuriated" reactions whenever Mariah Carey speaks are annoying. What is she reacting to? Anything? It makes me mad. And then, of course Mariah makes me mad with her simplistic, pandering critiques and nervous, non-committal energy. Ugh! Hop on your jetski and hit me with some of that "Honey" video swag, M.C.!
Now,...
- 3/1/2013
- by virtel
- The Backlot
There's only one thing more unsettling than watching two out of eight competitors on last night's The Voice receive surprise eliminations at episode's end: watching Adam Levine mumble and stutter for approximately 30 hours before giving simple criticisms. Bad news, everyone: Adam is suddenly the worst! His nervous preambles are so damn time-consuming! Last week I realized that Christina Aguilera often shares valuable insight with the contestants (even if she can't remember their names, as was the case with the wrongfully dismissed Tony Vincent), and now I'm realizing a far scarier fact -- that Adam Levine is worried about not seeming nice. What could be a more disgusting fear? He should focus his phobia on Xtina's stagewear, which -- during her performance of "Stronger" on The Voice stage -- resembled Paula Abdul's freakish, bedazzled ensemble from her performance of "Vibeology" at the '91 Video Music Awards.
Man oh man.
Man oh man.
- 4/17/2012
- by virtel
- The Backlot
"American Idol" kicked off its Top 24 with the 12 men (plus a mystery extra guy!). It's really throwing us off having the Top 24 be in the big theater and not the tiny one with the Coca Cola dungeon up top.
We also miss seeing them walk awkwardly towards the camera with finger guns and winks and whatnot, though there was plenty of creepy weirdness as Ryan introduced them down the line. Please don't do that ever again, Heejun Han.
1. Reed Grimm, "Moves Like Jagger," Maroon 5
If you close your eyes, this is great. Not that Reed is hard on the eyes, because he's not. But his sound is nice, he actually sounds a lot like Levine, only jazzy. Just when we were thinking it was a tad boring, he takes to the drums and gets bolder, but the excitement mostly comes from the seizure-inducing lights. And after the drum solo,...
We also miss seeing them walk awkwardly towards the camera with finger guns and winks and whatnot, though there was plenty of creepy weirdness as Ryan introduced them down the line. Please don't do that ever again, Heejun Han.
1. Reed Grimm, "Moves Like Jagger," Maroon 5
If you close your eyes, this is great. Not that Reed is hard on the eyes, because he's not. But his sound is nice, he actually sounds a lot like Levine, only jazzy. Just when we were thinking it was a tad boring, he takes to the drums and gets bolder, but the excitement mostly comes from the seizure-inducing lights. And after the drum solo,...
- 2/29/2012
- by editorial@zap2it.com
- Zap2It - From Inside the Box
Last month, while interviewing executive producer Nigel Lythgoe for a story about possible changes to American Idol for its upcoming eleventh season, I proposed the idea that the show should introduce a list of 11 songs that would be banned from the live performance rounds on the grounds that they’ve been done to death in previous seasons. Lythgoe’s response caught me off guard: “Well, Mike, if you want to write down and send me 11 songs that you don’t want to hear again, I will put them through to the committee.”
Well, sir, you don’t have to ask me twice!
Well, sir, you don’t have to ask me twice!
- 9/4/2011
- by Michael Slezak
- TVLine.com
The confetti’s been swept up. The summer tour dates have been announced. And Scotty McCreery’s “I Love You This Big” is headed for a date with country radio. All of which is another way of saying that American Idol‘s 11th season is a mere seven months away.
With that in mind, I sat down and hammered out a list of 10 changes I’d make to the Idol machine to keep it humming along in high-rated, entertaining fashion. Check out my list of proposed tweaks, then hit the comments and suggest your own!
1) Limit the number of votes...
With that in mind, I sat down and hammered out a list of 10 changes I’d make to the Idol machine to keep it humming along in high-rated, entertaining fashion. Check out my list of proposed tweaks, then hit the comments and suggest your own!
1) Limit the number of votes...
- 6/5/2011
- by Michael Slezak
- TVLine.com
'American Idol': Scotty and Lauren duke it out in the Nokia, on the scene for the performance finale
In seasons past, the scene outside the Nokia Theater La Live in the hour leading up to the performance finale resembled a kind of carnival of Idols past — Hey, it’s Anoop! And… that one kooky girl from Hollywood week! No, the other one! — with a general feeling of excitement and occasion stirring among the crowd waiting to get into the theater. Perhaps I’m just projecting my own indifferent indifference about the season 10 finale here (I simply don’t care about the fact that I don’t care), but yesterday’s scene was far more subdued in comparison. I...
- 5/25/2011
- by Adam B. Vary
- EW.com - PopWatch
Former "American Idol" finalist Paige Miles had a close call on Tuesday night when her car caught on fire and she was forced to escape through the window.
According to TMZ, the Season 9 contestant - who placed 11th during her season - was on her way home from a rehearsal session in Florida when her SUV suddenly burst into flames.
"The electric shut down, the car doors wouldn't open, i jumped out my window and watched my mother's Envoy blaze," the singer wrote on her Facebook.
She reportedly escaped the blaze unharmed, but was crying, shaking ...
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According to TMZ, the Season 9 contestant - who placed 11th during her season - was on her way home from a rehearsal session in Florida when her SUV suddenly burst into flames.
"The electric shut down, the car doors wouldn't open, i jumped out my window and watched my mother's Envoy blaze," the singer wrote on her Facebook.
She reportedly escaped the blaze unharmed, but was crying, shaking ...
Copyright 2011 by NBC Universal, Inc. All rights reserved.
This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed.
- 4/28/2011
- by nobody@accesshollywood.com (AccessHollywood.com Editorial Staff)
- Access Hollywood
Former American Idol contestant Paige Miles was forced to make a quick escape after a car she was driving caught on fire. The singer was heading home from a musical rehearsal in Florida on Tuesday when a blaze erupted while the SUV was still in motion. While Miles was able to exit the car without sustaining any serious injuries, she later admitted on her official Twitter page that the incident had provided her with quite a scare. She wrote: "Last night my car just caught fire with me in it! I just jumped out of a moving Envoy! (sic)" After posting pictures of the burned-out vehicle and asserting that the only physical damage she sustained was "[an] asthma attack and sky high blood pressure", Miles claimed that she believed the fire to have been triggered by an "electrical defect" in the vehicle. Miles (more)...
- 4/28/2011
- by By Justin Harp
- Digital Spy
One of the Top 12 finalists from last season's " American Idol " had to escape through the window of a burning car Tuesday night ... when her Gmc Envoy suddenly Burst Into Flames. 25-year-old Paige Miles -- who claimed 11th place on the show -- was on her way home from rehearsal in Florida ... when something went terribly wrong and her SUV caught on fire. Miles, who documented the terrifying incident on her Facebook page, explained, "The electric shut down,...
- 4/28/2011
- by TMZ Staff
- TMZ
At Reality Rocks 2011, the "American Idol" panel touched on a lot of different topics; highlights can be found here. But we thought one subject that came up deserved to be singled out - the subject of blogs.
Moderator Shirley Halperin asked Season 9 contestants Didi Benami, Katie Stevens, Michael Lynche, Tim Urban and Paige Miles if they read the blogs (which they are advised not to do) and how it affected them.
Tim Urban, who blogs were not particularly kind to during their season, says, "You realize that the blogs are there just to pick apart your performance. They're not there to say what you did well, they're just there to point out what you did bad."
We aren't sure we totally agree with that assessment. When we recap the show here at Zap2it, we try to mention the good and the bad. As far as Tim Urban goes, we did criticize him quite often,...
Moderator Shirley Halperin asked Season 9 contestants Didi Benami, Katie Stevens, Michael Lynche, Tim Urban and Paige Miles if they read the blogs (which they are advised not to do) and how it affected them.
Tim Urban, who blogs were not particularly kind to during their season, says, "You realize that the blogs are there just to pick apart your performance. They're not there to say what you did well, they're just there to point out what you did bad."
We aren't sure we totally agree with that assessment. When we recap the show here at Zap2it, we try to mention the good and the bad. As far as Tim Urban goes, we did criticize him quite often,...
- 4/10/2011
- by editorial@zap2it.com
- Zap2It - From Inside the Box
One of the first panels at Reality Rocks 2011 was a round-table discussion with "American Idol" Season 9 alumni Didi Benami, Katie Stevens, Michael Lynche, Tim Urban and Paige Miles.
The group is very obviously close - they were laughing and joking with each other. The sense of camaraderie was palpable as they spoke about their experiences on the show.
Here are a few highlights:
Big Mike, on seeing the judges for the first time in auditions: "I remember thinking Simon was pretty. He was so pretty. They were like cartoon characters, they were all so pretty."
Didi, on keeping her inclusion in hte Top 24 a secret: "The only people that knew were my brother and my mom before the show aired. My dad didn't know, he can't keep a secret."
Katie, on how hard it is when the judges are contradictory: "Simon's like, 'You should be country,' and Kara's like,...
The group is very obviously close - they were laughing and joking with each other. The sense of camaraderie was palpable as they spoke about their experiences on the show.
Here are a few highlights:
Big Mike, on seeing the judges for the first time in auditions: "I remember thinking Simon was pretty. He was so pretty. They were like cartoon characters, they were all so pretty."
Didi, on keeping her inclusion in hte Top 24 a secret: "The only people that knew were my brother and my mom before the show aired. My dad didn't know, he can't keep a secret."
Katie, on how hard it is when the judges are contradictory: "Simon's like, 'You should be country,' and Kara's like,...
- 4/9/2011
- by editorial@zap2it.com
- Zap2It - From Inside the Box
More stars are flocking this month's Reality Rocks Expo in Los Angeles. Aside from previously announced celebs from The Bachelor and So You Think You Can Dance, cast members of Big Brother and American Idol will also be in attendance.
Win a SlideHD Flip Cam at the Reality Rocks Expo!
Taking place at the Los Angeles Convention Center April 9 and 10, the Reality Rocks Expo will feature performances from several American Idol stars. Season 9 finalists Didi Benami, Michael Lynche and Paige Miles and Andrew Garcia will be there. Joining them are season 4's Mikalah Gordon, season 7's Michael Johns and Season 6 runner-up Blake Lewis.
Win a SlideHD Flip Cam at the Reality Rocks Expo!
Taking place at the Los Angeles Convention Center April 9 and 10, the Reality Rocks Expo will feature performances from several American Idol stars. Season 9 finalists Didi Benami, Michael Lynche and Paige Miles and Andrew Garcia will be there. Joining them are season 4's Mikalah Gordon, season 7's Michael Johns and Season 6 runner-up Blake Lewis.
- 3/31/2011
- by editor@buddytv.com
- buddytv.com
Some of America’s favorite stars as seen on American Idol, The Real World, Survivor, The Amazing Race, RuPaul’s Drag Race, and top shows from Food Network, Cooking Channel and Bravo have been added to the previously announced lineup of stars, which include Nick Cannon, Adrianne Curry, Christopher Knight, DeAnna Pappas, Audrina Patridge, Eric Roberts and Karina Smirnoff for the inaugural Reality Rocks Expo, the ultimate reality TV Experience, about the fans, for the fans and by the fans. The Reality Rocks Expo will feature two jam-packed days filled with previews of brand new television shows, meet & greets with everyone’s favorite reality TV stars, insightful panel discussions as well as a special VIP Awards program for the Reality Rocks Fan Awards honoring fans’ favorite talent and programs when the expo comes to the Los Angeles Convention Center April 9-10, 2011. For an updated list of scheduled events and to...
- 3/10/2011
- by noreply@blogger.com (realitytvnews)
Ryan Seacrest kicked off Thursday night’s American Idol with a question that I’m sure had you holding your breath since 10 pm Wednesday: Will Jennifer Lopez find the strength to go on? (Um, spoiler alert: J.Lo is under contract, and doesn’t appear to be a total nincompoop, either. But thanks for trying to ratchet up the faux suspense, Idol producers.)
Naturally, Jennifer took the requisite 30 seconds (a full five minutes in Idol telecast time) to compose herself after Chris Medina’s ouster, then turned her attention to the important work of naming the Season 10 Top 24. And I have to say,...
Naturally, Jennifer took the requisite 30 seconds (a full five minutes in Idol telecast time) to compose herself after Chris Medina’s ouster, then turned her attention to the important work of naming the Season 10 Top 24. And I have to say,...
- 2/25/2011
- by Michael Slezak
- TVLine.com
The American Idol season 10 train pulled into Nashville tonight, and found a dental assistant imitating a grating child’s toy fueled by dying batteries, a beauty pageant blinding two out of three judges with her glistening smile, and a 15-year-old girl attempting to show us why producer Nigel Lythgoe has been pimping her before she even got a second of airtime. Will any of them be this year’s answer to Lee DeWyze, or even Paige Miles? Only time will tell, although for my money, best of the night was the small scruffy dude who auditioned alongside his ex-girlfriend. “What’s goin’ on?...
- 1/28/2011
- by Michael Slezak
- TVLine.com
"American Idol" is here and Zap2it has been taking a stroll down memory lane to re-evaluate the previous nine seasons.
We're breaking it down into four categories: Best Performance, Worst Performance, Most Underrated Idol and most Overrated Idol. At the end, we will decide how the season stacks up against the rest, rating it as great, good, or not-so-good.
We've looked back at Season 1 (yay Kelly!), Season 2 (aww, Clay and Ruben!), the black hole that was Season 3, one of our favorite Top 2 in Season 4, and Soul Patrol-ed Season 5. We took a look back at beatboxin' Season 6, the David vs. David finale of Season 7 and the game-changing season of Glambert.
Now let's look at Simon's last season.
Season 9 contestants in order of elimination:
Lacey Brown
Paige Miles
Didi Benami
Andrew Garcia
Katie Stevens
Tim Urban
Siobhan Magnus
Aaron Kelly
Michael Lynche
Casey James
Crystal Bowersox
Lee DeWyze (winner)
Best performance: "Falling Slowly,...
We're breaking it down into four categories: Best Performance, Worst Performance, Most Underrated Idol and most Overrated Idol. At the end, we will decide how the season stacks up against the rest, rating it as great, good, or not-so-good.
We've looked back at Season 1 (yay Kelly!), Season 2 (aww, Clay and Ruben!), the black hole that was Season 3, one of our favorite Top 2 in Season 4, and Soul Patrol-ed Season 5. We took a look back at beatboxin' Season 6, the David vs. David finale of Season 7 and the game-changing season of Glambert.
Now let's look at Simon's last season.
Season 9 contestants in order of elimination:
Lacey Brown
Paige Miles
Didi Benami
Andrew Garcia
Katie Stevens
Tim Urban
Siobhan Magnus
Aaron Kelly
Michael Lynche
Casey James
Crystal Bowersox
Lee DeWyze (winner)
Best performance: "Falling Slowly,...
- 1/20/2011
- by editorial@zap2it.com
- Zap2It - From Inside the Box
The premiere of American Idol‘s hotly anticipated/anxiety-inducing tenth season is only a day away, and like a contestant on Bridalplasty, the show will be debuting a radically different face when its veil gets lifted this Wednesday at 8/7c.
It remains to be seen whether or not all the widely reported changes will ultimately reinvigorate or eviscerate Fox’s veteran ratings juggernaut, but regardless, I’ve got a little extra advice that I think will boost the chances that 2011 will be remembered as the year Idol got its groove back. Without further ado…
Keep a vat of Nickelodeon Slime...
It remains to be seen whether or not all the widely reported changes will ultimately reinvigorate or eviscerate Fox’s veteran ratings juggernaut, but regardless, I’ve got a little extra advice that I think will boost the chances that 2011 will be remembered as the year Idol got its groove back. Without further ado…
Keep a vat of Nickelodeon Slime...
- 1/18/2011
- by Michael Slezak
- TVLine.com
This evening see’s the very end of Big Brother with one of our final seven to be crowned the Ultimate Big Brother champion. As the housemates prepare to pack their suitcases for one last time they each had time yesterday to come to the Diary Room for a nostalgic look back on their experiences.
Here’s just a few of the things they said:
Nikki: I had nothing before I came to Big Brother. It means the world to me. It’s changed my life for the better in so many ways. It’s been the happiest moments of my life. I just lose all my inhibitions here. I have fun and have the time of my life.
Ulrika: Life can be serious at times and I’ll be able to look back at this and remember how to be ridiculous.
Brian: Big Brother from 2001 to now has defined...
Here’s just a few of the things they said:
Nikki: I had nothing before I came to Big Brother. It means the world to me. It’s changed my life for the better in so many ways. It’s been the happiest moments of my life. I just lose all my inhibitions here. I have fun and have the time of my life.
Ulrika: Life can be serious at times and I’ll be able to look back at this and remember how to be ridiculous.
Brian: Big Brother from 2001 to now has defined...
- 9/10/2010
- by Lisa McGarry
- Unreality
With news that producers on the British version of "X Factor" used Auto-Tune software to help sweeten the voices of a few contestants, I can't say I'm that surprised. Like "American Idol," Simon Cowell's "X Factor" aims to find the music industry's next big superstar. If the singers on "X Factor" and "Idol" are going to have to compete with contemporary pop acts — many of whom barely do an interview without a little audio sweetening in post-production — can you blame producers for a little tweaking here and there to polish their product?
In fact, I wonder if Cowell's old show might have gained a bit of shine from some tuning enhancements in the past. Here's my pick for five "American Idol" contestants who would have benefited from some minor pitch-correction.
Nikki McKibbin
If the stripy-haired single mom rocker had a little pitch help during the show's inaugural season, then...
In fact, I wonder if Cowell's old show might have gained a bit of shine from some tuning enhancements in the past. Here's my pick for five "American Idol" contestants who would have benefited from some minor pitch-correction.
Nikki McKibbin
If the stripy-haired single mom rocker had a little pitch help during the show's inaugural season, then...
- 8/24/2010
- by Jim Cantiello
- MTV Newsroom
All the latest bite-sized "American Idol" news.
Ian Bernardo, the contestant suing "American Idol" for $300 million, says that since the news broke about his lawsuit, he is getting 5-10 threatening phone calls an hour -- including one caller who said he "can't wait for him to die of AIDS." [TMZ]
Paige Miles weighs in Ellen's departure from "Idol," recognizing how busy Ellen is and how hard it was for her to be critical of the contestants. [CNN]
Blake Lewis says in a statement, ""It's a sad day to read about Ellen leaving and rumors of Kara now leaving, too. Ellen will be sadly missed on AI. She added humor to the panel. If it's true that Kara is leaving, too, there will be an even greater hole to fill. Like every great show that recasts its characters, the ones leaving will be missed and hopefully the new members will be embraced. I...
Ian Bernardo, the contestant suing "American Idol" for $300 million, says that since the news broke about his lawsuit, he is getting 5-10 threatening phone calls an hour -- including one caller who said he "can't wait for him to die of AIDS." [TMZ]
Paige Miles weighs in Ellen's departure from "Idol," recognizing how busy Ellen is and how hard it was for her to be critical of the contestants. [CNN]
Blake Lewis says in a statement, ""It's a sad day to read about Ellen leaving and rumors of Kara now leaving, too. Ellen will be sadly missed on AI. She added humor to the panel. If it's true that Kara is leaving, too, there will be an even greater hole to fill. Like every great show that recasts its characters, the ones leaving will be missed and hopefully the new members will be embraced. I...
- 7/30/2010
- by editorial@zap2it.com
- Zap2It - From Inside the Box
The Top 10 finalists from the ninth season of "American Idol" were on the air with Larry King Friday, May 28. It was like some sort of game, as he started with winner Lee DeWyze, then kept adding Idols until the gang was all there.
Only the Idols who are going on tour were present -- sorry Lacey Brown and Paige Miles. Also the gang will be back on Monday, May 31 to answer fans' Twitter questions. That airs at 9 p.m. Et/Pt on CNN, so be sure to tune in for more of your favorite finalists.
There's a trivia question Larry King poses in the last video -- what is the last stop for the "American Idol" tour. You can go to Larry's website to submit your answer and possibly win 2 tickets for the tour. There will be more tickets given away on Monday night too.
Thanks to Mj's Big Blog for the videos.
Only the Idols who are going on tour were present -- sorry Lacey Brown and Paige Miles. Also the gang will be back on Monday, May 31 to answer fans' Twitter questions. That airs at 9 p.m. Et/Pt on CNN, so be sure to tune in for more of your favorite finalists.
There's a trivia question Larry King poses in the last video -- what is the last stop for the "American Idol" tour. You can go to Larry's website to submit your answer and possibly win 2 tickets for the tour. There will be more tickets given away on Monday night too.
Thanks to Mj's Big Blog for the videos.
- 5/29/2010
- by editorial@zap2it.com
- Zap2It - From Inside the Box
Opinions have been largely negative surrounding the ninth season of Fox's hit singing competition show -- but is this really the worst season in "American Idol" history? We don't think so.
We think this is more a case of the collective "Idol" viewing audience having some short-term memory loss. Sure, in comparison to the David vs. David showdown of two years ago and the spectacle that was Adam Lambert coupled with whiskey-voiced Allison Iraheta and cutie-pie Kris Allen, Season 9 seemed a little boring.
But let's not forget the seasons prior to seven and eight. Do you even remember the black hole that was Season 3?
Season 9's Paige Miles is arguably the best 11th-place finisher ever, with the possible exception of Alexis Grace. Unfortunately for Paige, the week she was eliminated she was very obviously sick and had had no exposure prior to the Top 24, thus no fan base to get her through the rough patch.
We think this is more a case of the collective "Idol" viewing audience having some short-term memory loss. Sure, in comparison to the David vs. David showdown of two years ago and the spectacle that was Adam Lambert coupled with whiskey-voiced Allison Iraheta and cutie-pie Kris Allen, Season 9 seemed a little boring.
But let's not forget the seasons prior to seven and eight. Do you even remember the black hole that was Season 3?
Season 9's Paige Miles is arguably the best 11th-place finisher ever, with the possible exception of Alexis Grace. Unfortunately for Paige, the week she was eliminated she was very obviously sick and had had no exposure prior to the Top 24, thus no fan base to get her through the rough patch.
- 5/28/2010
- by editorial@zap2it.com
- Zap2It - From Inside the Box
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Who was on hand to witness the epic showdown between Lee DeWyze and Crystal Bowersox May 26? Let us show you!
Check out Lee and Crystal, Michael Lynche, Paige Miles and Andrew Garcia, season 8 winner Kris Allen, season six winner Jordin Sparks and even judge Ellen DeGeneres hit the red carpet. You’ll feel like you were right there with us at HollywoodLife.com!
– Laura Schreffler
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– Laura Schreffler
Get the scoop on the hottest reality show in America here!
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- 5/27/2010
- by Laura Schreffler
- HollywoodLife
To the delight of hair metal fans everywhere, this year’s American Idol final 12 reunited on stage last night alongside rock God, Alice Cooper.
Crystal Bowersox, Siobhan Magnus, Didi Benami, Paige Miles, Michael Lynche, Casey James, Tim Urban, Lee Dewyze, Lacey Brown, Andrew Garcia, Aaron Kelly and Katie Stevens gave a fiery rendition of Cooper’s 1972 hit ‘School’s Out’, resplendent in St Trinian type school uniforms and accompanied by a heavily made up children’s choir.
The group and Alice were later joined on stage by Orianthi, who kept her costume in theme and wore a sparkly school dress.
We don’t know who lost more credibility last night. American Idol for allowing decent yet intrinsically uninteresting singer Lee DeWyze to win, or Alice Cooper, who used to be a rock God but these days is looking like a bit of a sell out more and more. Leave your comments below.
Crystal Bowersox, Siobhan Magnus, Didi Benami, Paige Miles, Michael Lynche, Casey James, Tim Urban, Lee Dewyze, Lacey Brown, Andrew Garcia, Aaron Kelly and Katie Stevens gave a fiery rendition of Cooper’s 1972 hit ‘School’s Out’, resplendent in St Trinian type school uniforms and accompanied by a heavily made up children’s choir.
The group and Alice were later joined on stage by Orianthi, who kept her costume in theme and wore a sparkly school dress.
We don’t know who lost more credibility last night. American Idol for allowing decent yet intrinsically uninteresting singer Lee DeWyze to win, or Alice Cooper, who used to be a rock God but these days is looking like a bit of a sell out more and more. Leave your comments below.
- 5/27/2010
- by Lisa McGarry
- Unreality
In my secret dreams (that are not so secret anymore), I’ve always wanted to audition for American Idol. Not because I’m a fantastic singer — my karaoke version of Kelly Clarkson’s “Walk Away” makes Paige Miles look like, well, Kelly Clarkson — but because I feel it’s something I should cross off my bucket list, especially since the show has dominated my pop culture existence for, oh, nine years.
Of course, I never had the guts to actually attend an audition, since I knew I would never get sent through to Hollywood. Knowing this, I once actually attempted...
Of course, I never had the guts to actually attend an audition, since I knew I would never get sent through to Hollywood. Knowing this, I once actually attempted...
- 5/27/2010
- by Kate Ward
- EW.com - PopWatch
Courtesy of Fox
Mama Sox was robbed last night – but even she had a feeling that her ‘musical crush’ Lee DeWyze was going to walk away with the top prize this season on American Idol
I am beyond disappointed by the American Idol season finale May 26, if only for the reason that my girl Crystal Bowersox lost by a 2% margin. Two Percent. Highway robbery! That said, I suspected all along that Lee DeWyze might steal her glory and apparently, so did she.
“I knew Lee was going to win,” the 24-year-old Elliston, Ohio native confided post-show. She didn’t seem upset and explained that, throughout this whole experience, her attitude has always been laid-back and laissez-faire. Whatever will be, will be.
“I learned a lot about myself,” she continued. “I feel like I won because Lee won, and I respect him as an artist.”
Amazing attitude, don’t you think?...
Mama Sox was robbed last night – but even she had a feeling that her ‘musical crush’ Lee DeWyze was going to walk away with the top prize this season on American Idol
I am beyond disappointed by the American Idol season finale May 26, if only for the reason that my girl Crystal Bowersox lost by a 2% margin. Two Percent. Highway robbery! That said, I suspected all along that Lee DeWyze might steal her glory and apparently, so did she.
“I knew Lee was going to win,” the 24-year-old Elliston, Ohio native confided post-show. She didn’t seem upset and explained that, throughout this whole experience, her attitude has always been laid-back and laissez-faire. Whatever will be, will be.
“I learned a lot about myself,” she continued. “I feel like I won because Lee won, and I respect him as an artist.”
Amazing attitude, don’t you think?...
- 5/27/2010
- by Laura Schreffler
- HollywoodLife
Being that this is "American Idol," the results show — which could legitimately be only five minutes long — will run well over two hours. And being that this is Simon Cowell's final "Idol" episode ever, expect lots of celebrity cameos. (And when I say "celebrity," I mean Blake Lewis and Normund Gentle.)
Christina Aguilera and Enrique Iglesias are scheduled to perform (in honor of 1999, the year Simon first got his flat-top haircut), as well as our reigning Idol, Kris "Not Adam Lambert, The Straight One" Allen. There are plenty of rumored appearances, too, ranging from Janet Jackson to Hall and Oates. (Those greatest hits albums aren't going to sell themselves, now will they?)
But wait! There's more!
"Idol" finales bring back the entire Top 12 of the season, and often the singers get paired up with established acts, so congratulations random dude who hoped to see Paige Miles and Insane Clown Posse perform together.
Christina Aguilera and Enrique Iglesias are scheduled to perform (in honor of 1999, the year Simon first got his flat-top haircut), as well as our reigning Idol, Kris "Not Adam Lambert, The Straight One" Allen. There are plenty of rumored appearances, too, ranging from Janet Jackson to Hall and Oates. (Those greatest hits albums aren't going to sell themselves, now will they?)
But wait! There's more!
"Idol" finales bring back the entire Top 12 of the season, and often the singers get paired up with established acts, so congratulations random dude who hoped to see Paige Miles and Insane Clown Posse perform together.
- 5/26/2010
- by Jim Cantiello
- MTV Newsroom
Big Brother bosses are said to be planning a ‘non stop party theme’ for the final series of the show.
Revealing that new housemates will be greeted by multiple portraits of presenter Davina McCall, when they enter the house next month, a source told The Daily Star that the upcoming series will have a party mood, which will directly contrast with last year’s hell theme.
The source said:
“To celebrate the whole Big Brother history, bosses have decided to theme the last year on fun rather than hell.
“Producers want to concentrate on fun and games, rather than doom and gloom.
“And they decided the best way to do that was to give a nod to Davina by actually making her the interior.
“Davina is the essence of Big Brother, so producers will have a few Davina-esque surprises for the contestants.”
The mole added: “If contestants or viewers think...
Revealing that new housemates will be greeted by multiple portraits of presenter Davina McCall, when they enter the house next month, a source told The Daily Star that the upcoming series will have a party mood, which will directly contrast with last year’s hell theme.
The source said:
“To celebrate the whole Big Brother history, bosses have decided to theme the last year on fun rather than hell.
“Producers want to concentrate on fun and games, rather than doom and gloom.
“And they decided the best way to do that was to give a nod to Davina by actually making her the interior.
“Davina is the essence of Big Brother, so producers will have a few Davina-esque surprises for the contestants.”
The mole added: “If contestants or viewers think...
- 5/23/2010
- by Lisa McGarry
- Unreality
Crystal Bowersox and her ‘musical crush’ Lee DeWyze are in the finale on American Idol — but why would these two pals have a beef?
You called it, America! You’ve long predicted a Crystal Bowersox/Lee DeWyze showdown in the season finale, and last night you were proved right when sexy Casey James got the boot. But why would these two BFFs — who seemed genuinely stoked that they’d be facing off against one another — ever dislike the other?
It all went down with the flip of a coin. Following the results show May 19, Lee, Crystal and Ryan pre-taped the coin toss which determines the order in which the Idols perform on the May 25 finale. Mama Sox won, and chose to go second…but not without worrying that her friend (who clearly wanted to go second himself) was going to be upset with her decision.
“Are you going to hate me?...
You called it, America! You’ve long predicted a Crystal Bowersox/Lee DeWyze showdown in the season finale, and last night you were proved right when sexy Casey James got the boot. But why would these two BFFs — who seemed genuinely stoked that they’d be facing off against one another — ever dislike the other?
It all went down with the flip of a coin. Following the results show May 19, Lee, Crystal and Ryan pre-taped the coin toss which determines the order in which the Idols perform on the May 25 finale. Mama Sox won, and chose to go second…but not without worrying that her friend (who clearly wanted to go second himself) was going to be upset with her decision.
“Are you going to hate me?...
- 5/20/2010
- by Laura Schreffler
- HollywoodLife
Outgoing American Idol contestant Michael Lynche has been talking about why he gave up his future in football and got back into singing and making music.
Michael was voted off the show last night, after giving a disappointing rendition of Michael Jackson’s ‘I Will Be There.’ But before auditioning for the show, he was a football player at Gibbs High School and the University of Central Florida. He played two seasons at University of Central Florida and later dropped out in 2003 to take care of his ailing mother. His mother died the following year of pancreatic cancer.
Speaking to reporters during a post elimination interview Lynche talked about discovering music again, saying:
My mom had failing health for a long time. She was diagnosed with cancer and my heart really was missing home and missing my mom and being with her. Then my mom ended up passing away and...
Michael was voted off the show last night, after giving a disappointing rendition of Michael Jackson’s ‘I Will Be There.’ But before auditioning for the show, he was a football player at Gibbs High School and the University of Central Florida. He played two seasons at University of Central Florida and later dropped out in 2003 to take care of his ailing mother. His mother died the following year of pancreatic cancer.
Speaking to reporters during a post elimination interview Lynche talked about discovering music again, saying:
My mom had failing health for a long time. She was diagnosed with cancer and my heart really was missing home and missing my mom and being with her. Then my mom ended up passing away and...
- 5/13/2010
- by Lisa McGarry
- Unreality
We were sure that it would be Casey James but five weeks after the show’s judges first saved him from elimination, smooth singing Michael Lynche was voted off last night’s American Idol show.
Michael failed to wow the judges with his gospel version of Michael Jackson’s ‘I Will Be There’ on Tuesday night’s show. Kara DioGuardi thought that something was missing from the rendition and said:
I want goosebumps again. I didn’t feel that from you and I know you have more. You played it safe. What you did tonight, you could do in your sleep.
The panel were much more impressed by his and Casey Jame’s duet on ‘Have You Ever Really Loved A Woman,’ but unfortunately it wasn’t enough to save the new dad from the chop.
On hearing of his fate Big Mike said:
“I just sit here right now...
Michael failed to wow the judges with his gospel version of Michael Jackson’s ‘I Will Be There’ on Tuesday night’s show. Kara DioGuardi thought that something was missing from the rendition and said:
I want goosebumps again. I didn’t feel that from you and I know you have more. You played it safe. What you did tonight, you could do in your sleep.
The panel were much more impressed by his and Casey Jame’s duet on ‘Have You Ever Really Loved A Woman,’ but unfortunately it wasn’t enough to save the new dad from the chop.
On hearing of his fate Big Mike said:
“I just sit here right now...
- 5/13/2010
- by Lisa McGarry
- Unreality
Taking to the stage in second place on last night’s American Idol, Michael Lynche revealed that he would be singing Michael Jackson’s I Will Be There. Mike admitted that he feels pressured to get into the top three and said that he feels the weight of the night in trying to do it for his hometown.
Celebrity mentor Jamie Foxx got Mike to dance and encouraged him to loosen up, but then refused to give him an artist t shirt, because he hadn’t learned his lyrics yet…..sucked to Michael that day!
Back to his performance…..Big Mike walked down those stairs, and there was the anticipation of that gospel choir standing above him. He blasted out an amazing soul/gospel version that was phrased quite a bit differently to the original. I thought it was an impressive version of the song – great vocals by Mike, and...
Celebrity mentor Jamie Foxx got Mike to dance and encouraged him to loosen up, but then refused to give him an artist t shirt, because he hadn’t learned his lyrics yet…..sucked to Michael that day!
Back to his performance…..Big Mike walked down those stairs, and there was the anticipation of that gospel choir standing above him. He blasted out an amazing soul/gospel version that was phrased quite a bit differently to the original. I thought it was an impressive version of the song – great vocals by Mike, and...
- 5/12/2010
- by Lisa McGarry
- Unreality
The May 11 episode of "Glee" was called "Laryngitis." Of course, the afflicted New Directions singer was none other than Miss Front-and-Center, Rachel Berry (Lea Michele).
Even with one member taking a vow of silence (as much silence as Rachel is capable of, anyway) the Glee clubbers still made all their usual pop-culture quips. Can you keep up? If not, Zap2it has you covered. Check your "Glee" references here and never miss a laugh!
Laryngitis is a singer's worst nightmare. Recently, "American Idol" hopeful Paige Miles was afflicted -- she blames the inflammation for getting voted off before making it to the summer tour-bound Top 10.
Rachel doesn't feel like herself without her voice -- just as Puck doesn't feel like himself without his signature Mohawk. "I feel like that guy who lost all his hair then lost all his strength," he says after his mom makes him shave the stripe off his head.
Even with one member taking a vow of silence (as much silence as Rachel is capable of, anyway) the Glee clubbers still made all their usual pop-culture quips. Can you keep up? If not, Zap2it has you covered. Check your "Glee" references here and never miss a laugh!
Laryngitis is a singer's worst nightmare. Recently, "American Idol" hopeful Paige Miles was afflicted -- she blames the inflammation for getting voted off before making it to the summer tour-bound Top 10.
Rachel doesn't feel like herself without her voice -- just as Puck doesn't feel like himself without his signature Mohawk. "I feel like that guy who lost all his hair then lost all his strength," he says after his mom makes him shave the stripe off his head.
- 5/12/2010
- by editorial@zap2it.com
- Zap2It - From Inside the Box
"American Idol" announced during the Top 5 results show that the next theme would be Songs of the Cinema and the mentor would be one Jamie Foxx of "Ray" fame. He was also last year's Rat Pack theme mentor.
We were initially trepidatious about this theme because in the past it has yielded many bad performances of "Against All Odds," but then we remembered Paige Miles' debacle and felt relieved that we wouldn't have to sit through that song again. The worry came back, however, when we saw this week's list of song choices.
"Idol" might as well have called this Cheesy '80s Songs week or Kenny Loggins Songs week. The list is like six songs long and most of them are completely unusable by the Idols for various reasons -- there's nothing to be done but karaoke (most of the list), other Idols have killed them ("Over the Rainbow,...
We were initially trepidatious about this theme because in the past it has yielded many bad performances of "Against All Odds," but then we remembered Paige Miles' debacle and felt relieved that we wouldn't have to sit through that song again. The worry came back, however, when we saw this week's list of song choices.
"Idol" might as well have called this Cheesy '80s Songs week or Kenny Loggins Songs week. The list is like six songs long and most of them are completely unusable by the Idols for various reasons -- there's nothing to be done but karaoke (most of the list), other Idols have killed them ("Over the Rainbow,...
- 5/6/2010
- by editorial@zap2it.com
- Zap2It - From Inside the Box
Michael Lynche was looking very dapper on last night’s American Idol in his hat and suit. The dad of one sang ‘The Way You Look Tonight,’ a classic, well-established Frank Sinatra song. During his mentoring session, Harry Connick delivered some straight advice about interpretation, putting himself alongside Adam Lambert as one of the most useful mentors of the series.
Mike cut an imposing figure on stage as he launches into the song and if there was one man made to sing Sinatra songs, it’s Big Mike. He delivered a brilliant vocal, warm and jazzy and the arrangement was probably one of the best of the night. Seriously, this song could have been made for Big Mike, it was an awesome rendition that impressed us and the judges!
Judges Comments:
Randy Jackson: Harry – unbelievable arrangement, unbelievable vocal. Mike is in it to win it. This is what I’m saying.
Mike cut an imposing figure on stage as he launches into the song and if there was one man made to sing Sinatra songs, it’s Big Mike. He delivered a brilliant vocal, warm and jazzy and the arrangement was probably one of the best of the night. Seriously, this song could have been made for Big Mike, it was an awesome rendition that impressed us and the judges!
Judges Comments:
Randy Jackson: Harry – unbelievable arrangement, unbelievable vocal. Mike is in it to win it. This is what I’m saying.
- 5/5/2010
- by Lisa McGarry
- Unreality
Now that Siobhan Magnus has left American Idol, Vote For The Worst have thrown their weight behind 26 year old Florida man, Michael Lynche.
The site encourages people to vote for the worst singer left on the show, but Michael shouldn’t think that their backing will definitely lead to a second save – Vftw campaigned for Siobhan last week and she still left on last night’s results show.
Laying down their reasons for choosing cuddly Michael over boring Aaron Kelly, Vftw said:
He’s arrogant, he’s cheesy, and he’s only around because he’s riding a wave of sympathy from almost being eliminated. Most people would’ve loved to have seen home go home in 9th place like he was supposed to, so if he even lasts one more week, fans won’t be too happy. People seem to really hate this guy, which just means he’s...
The site encourages people to vote for the worst singer left on the show, but Michael shouldn’t think that their backing will definitely lead to a second save – Vftw campaigned for Siobhan last week and she still left on last night’s results show.
Laying down their reasons for choosing cuddly Michael over boring Aaron Kelly, Vftw said:
He’s arrogant, he’s cheesy, and he’s only around because he’s riding a wave of sympathy from almost being eliminated. Most people would’ve loved to have seen home go home in 9th place like he was supposed to, so if he even lasts one more week, fans won’t be too happy. People seem to really hate this guy, which just means he’s...
- 4/29/2010
- by Lisa McGarry
- Unreality
Outgoing American Idol contestant Tim Urban has admitted that he knew he would polarize people during his time on the show.
Tim was originally left out of the Idol lineup and only made it back into the final 24 after Chris Golightly was dropped due to contractual difficulties.
During his time on the show, the Jonas Brothers lookalike built up an enthusiastic army of fans but also some very vocal haters who took to internet forums and boards to criticise his every performance. On the huge reaction he received on Idol, Tim told USA Today:
It got really ugly. I tried to avoid that. I had some of my relatives, my cousins, out there defending me, so that was kind of funny. I realized that people were going to talk.
I also found out really early in the show that I was going to be this polarizing contestant on the show.
Tim was originally left out of the Idol lineup and only made it back into the final 24 after Chris Golightly was dropped due to contractual difficulties.
During his time on the show, the Jonas Brothers lookalike built up an enthusiastic army of fans but also some very vocal haters who took to internet forums and boards to criticise his every performance. On the huge reaction he received on Idol, Tim told USA Today:
It got really ugly. I tried to avoid that. I had some of my relatives, my cousins, out there defending me, so that was kind of funny. I realized that people were going to talk.
I also found out really early in the show that I was going to be this polarizing contestant on the show.
- 4/22/2010
- by Lisa McGarry
- Unreality
We interrupt this on-the-scene recap to report this breaking news: Drops of water are falling from the sky in Los Angeles. Motorists, please proceed to drive your vehicles at 1/10 their normal speed. Pedestrians -- all 13 of you -- please madly run for cover as if each droplet of rain contained the DNA of Carrot Top. Coffee shop patrons, please congratulate yourselves for being at a place that serves hot drinks while something cold is happening outside. And American Idol audience members, please pretend this is like one of those rainy days in elementary school when you got to have recess inside.
- 4/21/2010
- by John Young
- EW.com - PopWatch
Tuesday night's (April 20) "American Idol" featured the Top Seven tackling "inspirational" songs in honor of "Idol Gives Back," that time of the season when Ryan Seacrest gets to say things like, "When you cast a vote you save lives!" and pat the "Idol" corporate sponsors on the back for donating money to charity.
Alicia "The Princess of Soul" Keys was on hand to mentor the contestants. "I want to teach them how to be part of something that's even bigger than them," she said. Um, the only thing bigger than Michael Lynche is the continent of Asia, so that might be a little tough, Alicia. But I applaud the effort.
Before I go on a rant about Kara's hair, let's get to the performances!
Casey James
Song: "Don't Stop" by Fleetwood Mac
Verdict: Please Stop (Too easy, right?)
Alicia Keys urged Casey to connect with "one of the biggest songs in the whole universe,...
Alicia "The Princess of Soul" Keys was on hand to mentor the contestants. "I want to teach them how to be part of something that's even bigger than them," she said. Um, the only thing bigger than Michael Lynche is the continent of Asia, so that might be a little tough, Alicia. But I applaud the effort.
Before I go on a rant about Kara's hair, let's get to the performances!
Casey James
Song: "Don't Stop" by Fleetwood Mac
Verdict: Please Stop (Too easy, right?)
Alicia Keys urged Casey to connect with "one of the biggest songs in the whole universe,...
- 4/21/2010
- by Jim Cantiello
- MTV Newsroom
American Idol contestant Michael Lynche has admitted that he plans to dedicate his performance on tonight’s show to a friends child who is suffering from cancer.
This week’s theme is ‘Inspirational Songs’ and what better inspiration than a courageous child who battles cancer and chemotherapy, yet still manages to smile.
Michael wrote on the official Idol facebook page:
Tonight I’m dedicating my song to a buddy of mines daughter. She’s been going through chemo the last 2 years but finished in February. She has obviously shown tremendous strength and fight along with the whole family. This particularly hits close to home as she was diagnosed at the early age of 7 and makes me yearn to hold my little bubby bear as I write this. Tonight she is my inspiration. Love you guys!
Related posts:Michael Lynche cut from American Idol final 24American Idol 2010: Michael Lynche & Paige Miles...
This week’s theme is ‘Inspirational Songs’ and what better inspiration than a courageous child who battles cancer and chemotherapy, yet still manages to smile.
Michael wrote on the official Idol facebook page:
Tonight I’m dedicating my song to a buddy of mines daughter. She’s been going through chemo the last 2 years but finished in February. She has obviously shown tremendous strength and fight along with the whole family. This particularly hits close to home as she was diagnosed at the early age of 7 and makes me yearn to hold my little bubby bear as I write this. Tonight she is my inspiration. Love you guys!
Related posts:Michael Lynche cut from American Idol final 24American Idol 2010: Michael Lynche & Paige Miles...
- 4/20/2010
- by Lisa McGarry
- Unreality
Outgoing American Idol contestant Katie Stevens has admitted that she is ‘proud of herself’ and has “no regrets” about her time on the show.
The 17-year-old, was voted off the show last week after her Elvis themed performance. In an interview with USA Today the schoolgirl admitted:
“I know it’s cliché to say, but I have no regrets about anything that I’ve done.”
“I’m proud of myself, and I’m happy with my accomplishment of making it this far. I’m going to go home with dignity and pride in everything that I’ve done.”
Revealing that her favourite moments on the show were those spent with the celebrity mentors, Katie added: “Usher was incredible. Miley Cyrus – she’s amazing, too, and it was great to get her feedback, since she’s my age and very, very successful.
“Just getting their feedback on what it’s like...
The 17-year-old, was voted off the show last week after her Elvis themed performance. In an interview with USA Today the schoolgirl admitted:
“I know it’s cliché to say, but I have no regrets about anything that I’ve done.”
“I’m proud of myself, and I’m happy with my accomplishment of making it this far. I’m going to go home with dignity and pride in everything that I’ve done.”
Revealing that her favourite moments on the show were those spent with the celebrity mentors, Katie added: “Usher was incredible. Miley Cyrus – she’s amazing, too, and it was great to get her feedback, since she’s my age and very, very successful.
“Just getting their feedback on what it’s like...
- 4/19/2010
- by Lisa McGarry
- Unreality
Outgoing American Idol contestant Katie Stevens has revealed that she may have to defer college for a year, because of her commitments to the Idol summer tour.
Katie was eliminated from the show last week after performing Elvis’ ‘Baby, what You Want Me To Do’ for the judges. Randy Jackson thought it was a ’sassy’ performance but Simon Cowell found it ‘annoying.’ The public obviously agreed because her lack of votes left Katie in the bottom two along with Andrew Garcia.
Speaking to the La Times, Katie revealed that she has big plans for her future music career and that those plans may mean that she’ll have to wait a while before getting her degree in college. She said:
Tour goes into September, and I had applied to colleges so I probably have to defer from the ones I got accepted to [Emerson, Northeastern and Fairfield, among others] until the spring. So depending on if...
Katie was eliminated from the show last week after performing Elvis’ ‘Baby, what You Want Me To Do’ for the judges. Randy Jackson thought it was a ’sassy’ performance but Simon Cowell found it ‘annoying.’ The public obviously agreed because her lack of votes left Katie in the bottom two along with Andrew Garcia.
Speaking to the La Times, Katie revealed that she has big plans for her future music career and that those plans may mean that she’ll have to wait a while before getting her degree in college. She said:
Tour goes into September, and I had applied to colleges so I probably have to defer from the ones I got accepted to [Emerson, Northeastern and Fairfield, among others] until the spring. So depending on if...
- 4/19/2010
- by Lisa McGarry
- Unreality
Outgoing American idol contestant Katie Stevens has admitted that she won’t be able to go to her high school prom, because if her ongoing Idol commitments.
In an interview with People, the 17 year old Connecticut girl admitted that she will be too busy rehearsing for the Idol tour this summer to think about Prom dresses and corsages. She said:
I actually don’t think I will be able to attend prom or graduation because that’s when tour rehearsals will start. But I’m going to go back home, hang out with my friends, keep up with school so that I can graduate and get my diploma. But I’m really looking forward to the tour and, hopefully, after that, writing an album.
When asked what kind of music she sees herself recording, Katie admitted that she looks up to former Idol winner Kelly Clarkson and would like to emulate her style.
In an interview with People, the 17 year old Connecticut girl admitted that she will be too busy rehearsing for the Idol tour this summer to think about Prom dresses and corsages. She said:
I actually don’t think I will be able to attend prom or graduation because that’s when tour rehearsals will start. But I’m going to go back home, hang out with my friends, keep up with school so that I can graduate and get my diploma. But I’m really looking forward to the tour and, hopefully, after that, writing an album.
When asked what kind of music she sees herself recording, Katie admitted that she looks up to former Idol winner Kelly Clarkson and would like to emulate her style.
- 4/17/2010
- by Lisa McGarry
- Unreality
Outgoing American Idol contestants Katie Stevens and Andrew Garcia have admitted that they were incredibly confused by the advice they received from the judges each week.
It seems to be a common complaint, former eliminee Didi Benami also slammed Simon Cowell, Kara DioGuardi, Ellen DeGeneres and Randy Jackson for not being ‘consistent.’
On last week’s Elvis themed show, Kara told Garcia that he needed more “swagger”, and Simon Cowell told him that “all the coolness has been sucked out of you.”
“They were extra confusing this year,” the 24 year old told CNN. “They tell you one thing, like ‘I don’t know about the swag…’ and I was like ‘What? I was doing my thing!’”
Katie Stevens agreed wholeheartedly.
“‘Katie, you should be R&B. Katie, you should be rock. Katie, you should be country,’” she said. “Yeah, definitely got confusing comments. So I think it’s ultimately important...
It seems to be a common complaint, former eliminee Didi Benami also slammed Simon Cowell, Kara DioGuardi, Ellen DeGeneres and Randy Jackson for not being ‘consistent.’
On last week’s Elvis themed show, Kara told Garcia that he needed more “swagger”, and Simon Cowell told him that “all the coolness has been sucked out of you.”
“They were extra confusing this year,” the 24 year old told CNN. “They tell you one thing, like ‘I don’t know about the swag…’ and I was like ‘What? I was doing my thing!’”
Katie Stevens agreed wholeheartedly.
“‘Katie, you should be R&B. Katie, you should be rock. Katie, you should be country,’” she said. “Yeah, definitely got confusing comments. So I think it’s ultimately important...
- 4/17/2010
- by Lisa McGarry
- Unreality
Outgoing American Idol contestant Katie Stevens has admitted that she and some of the other female contestants got very close during their time on the show. Singling out previous contestants Lacey Brown and Paige Miles, the 17 year old singer told USA Today:
I was really close to Lacey and Paige – they were like my big sisters. And Siobhan. Andrew and I were in group together during Hollywood Week, so I was close with Andrew and Lee. I’m really happy that I went in this with Andrew and I’m going out with him. It’s really good to have somebody that you’re close with go through this with you.
On what the most exciting part of the Idol experience was, Katie admitted that she loved being mentored by the stars. She said:
Being able to be mentored by people that I’ve watched and admired. Usher was incredible.
I was really close to Lacey and Paige – they were like my big sisters. And Siobhan. Andrew and I were in group together during Hollywood Week, so I was close with Andrew and Lee. I’m really happy that I went in this with Andrew and I’m going out with him. It’s really good to have somebody that you’re close with go through this with you.
On what the most exciting part of the Idol experience was, Katie admitted that she loved being mentored by the stars. She said:
Being able to be mentored by people that I’ve watched and admired. Usher was incredible.
- 4/17/2010
- by Lisa McGarry
- Unreality
Normal 0 American Idol, it took nine seasons but the Simon fed snake is finally eating its own tail.
It started early on in Hollywood week with contestants like Paige Miles and Katie Stevens performing songs from past contestant's solo albums. Next, we had the Top 9 talking about each other in place of a mentor during Lennon/McCartney night. Finally, we have a former Idol mentoring current Idols on how to be an Idol.
By next season we are going to have an Idol hosting the show, judged by three former Idols, while singing Idol records. The horror!
On a positive note, Adam Lambert is probably the most talented and interesting contestant the show has ever yielded so having him whip these wannabes into shape is definitely not a bad thing.
Here is the wisdom he could pass to each contestant:
Aaron Kelly
Make him cool, ala Rizzo with Sandy in Grease.
It started early on in Hollywood week with contestants like Paige Miles and Katie Stevens performing songs from past contestant's solo albums. Next, we had the Top 9 talking about each other in place of a mentor during Lennon/McCartney night. Finally, we have a former Idol mentoring current Idols on how to be an Idol.
By next season we are going to have an Idol hosting the show, judged by three former Idols, while singing Idol records. The horror!
On a positive note, Adam Lambert is probably the most talented and interesting contestant the show has ever yielded so having him whip these wannabes into shape is definitely not a bad thing.
Here is the wisdom he could pass to each contestant:
Aaron Kelly
Make him cool, ala Rizzo with Sandy in Grease.
- 4/12/2010
- UGO TV
The American Idol judges decision to save Michael Lynche on Wednesday night’s results show has shocked many fans of the show, with some suggesting that he didn’t deserve the privilege.
However, judge Randy Jackson has insisted that America got ‘confused’ with their voting this week and is adamant that Big Mike deserved another chance.
He told Us magazine:
“He sang his heart out! “I think sometimes America gets a little confused and probably doesn’t vote for the person they think will still be in it and doesn’t need the votes,”
But he admitted: “It was a big save.”
The decision to save Mike was not made easily. The judges can only save one contestant per season and next week, their save will mean that two singers will be eliminated.
An on-set witness told Us magazine:
“Kara was clearly fighting for him. She was gripping Simon’s...
However, judge Randy Jackson has insisted that America got ‘confused’ with their voting this week and is adamant that Big Mike deserved another chance.
He told Us magazine:
“He sang his heart out! “I think sometimes America gets a little confused and probably doesn’t vote for the person they think will still be in it and doesn’t need the votes,”
But he admitted: “It was a big save.”
The decision to save Mike was not made easily. The judges can only save one contestant per season and next week, their save will mean that two singers will be eliminated.
An on-set witness told Us magazine:
“Kara was clearly fighting for him. She was gripping Simon’s...
- 4/10/2010
- by Lisa McGarry
- Unreality
It's no secret that "American Idol" thinks it's time for a female winner. The judges started talking up the female contestants before the show even started airing.
Then we got to the Top 24, where the first week would almost make one think "Idol" purposely stacked the deck -- there were many, many talented women and the men's first outing was largely disappointing.
By all appearances, "Idol" had created an easy pathway for the females to succeed in Season 9. And then the voting public took over. Once the genders were combined in the Top 12, a trio of female singers went home in the first three weeks (Lacey Brown, Paige Miles and Didi Benami). Suddenly, the odds have turned against the women, even if Crystal Bowersox seems to have already been crowned.
With the "Idol" dip in popularity ratings-wise, is it that the people who actually vote for the Idols has basically...
Then we got to the Top 24, where the first week would almost make one think "Idol" purposely stacked the deck -- there were many, many talented women and the men's first outing was largely disappointing.
By all appearances, "Idol" had created an easy pathway for the females to succeed in Season 9. And then the voting public took over. Once the genders were combined in the Top 12, a trio of female singers went home in the first three weeks (Lacey Brown, Paige Miles and Didi Benami). Suddenly, the odds have turned against the women, even if Crystal Bowersox seems to have already been crowned.
With the "Idol" dip in popularity ratings-wise, is it that the people who actually vote for the Idols has basically...
- 4/8/2010
- by editorial@zap2it.com
- Zap2It - From Inside the Box
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