Posts Tagged ‘ai’

Your Top 24 of American Idol 9 Checklist ***Updated 2/17

February 16th, 2010

Sounds like there may have been a last minute contestant swap.  Tim Urban in and Chris Golightly out?   Crazy, if true.  He WAS in initially.  We will see for sure in a couple of hours….

» Read more: Your Top 24 of American Idol 9 Checklist ***Updated 2/17

Who Should We Be on the Lookout for During The Denver Auditions on American Idol??

February 1st, 2010

Here’s who should be getting Golden Tickets when American Idol visits Denver, Colorado tomorrow.  (Thank you to DHealy!!) » Read more: Who Should We Be on the Lookout for During The Denver Auditions on American Idol??

TV: Abdul was key to ‘Idol’ formula

August 10th, 2009

In the more than seven years I’ve been a television critic, I never thought I would write this: Fox made a huge mistake letting “American Idol” judge Paula Abdul go.

There, I said it: Now I ought to just stab myself in the chest.

But whether we realize it or not, like it or not, or support it or not, the loopy, superficial, slightly inept Abdul was an intrinsic part of the “American Idol” formula that’s going to be difficult to recreate. » Read more: TV: Abdul was key to ‘Idol’ formula

Lambert-Allen matchup may be a wacky ‘Idol’ finale

May 18th, 2009

The final “American Idol” performance episode could be the weirdest concert ever televised.

In one corner, there’s over-the-top Adam Lambert, the dominating presence who transformed Johnny Cash’s “Ring of Fire” into a sitar-infused spectacle and tackled “Whole Lotta Love,” the first-ever Led Zeppelin tune performed on Fox’s “Idol.” From the outset, he’s been the ambiguous rocker next door, most comfortable — but not scary — in eyeliner and studded leather. » Read more: Lambert-Allen matchup may be a wacky ‘Idol’ finale

Adam Lambert and the Partisan Divide

May 18th, 2009

I am a greenhorn in the music world. If you gifted me an Ipod, I´d probably mistake it for a remote control. Lady Gaga, Katy Perry, and Taylor Swift are names I have heard, but faces I could not place. I can´t operate a CD player and have always thought of concert-going as an activity other people do. » Read more: Adam Lambert and the Partisan Divide

‘American Idol’ recap: It’s Reigning Men!

May 13th, 2009

Let’s begin our recap of American Idol‘s eighth-season Top 3 performance night with a quiz:

Which of the following unexpected events and scenes did NOT play out during tonight’s Idol telecast?
A. A fearsome howler monkey wrestled the mic away from a backup singer and offered aggressive, unwanted support to Adam Lambert as he performed Aerosmith’s ”Cryin’.” » Read more: ‘American Idol’ recap: It’s Reigning Men!

American Idol: Adam and the Two Other Guys

May 13th, 2009

Some idle Idol questions:

How do they schedule only six songs in 64 minutes and still go over? Especially when, in years past, they’d do nine songs and finish on time.

Was Simon and Ryan in the tanning booth too long? Their skin was the same shade as Bob Evans’ – a orange heretofore never seen in nature. » Read more: American Idol: Adam and the Two Other Guys

Dial Idol Results – FINAL

May 12th, 2009

Here’s screen caps of all three Dial Idol Tally’s: » Read more: Dial Idol Results – FINAL

Simon Cowell Predicts Adam Lambert Will Win Idol

May 12th, 2009

  Adam Lambert shakes it right, according to no less a judge than Simon Cowell.

“He’s got that ‘it,’” the American Idol decider told Oprah Winfrey on her show Monday. “He’s got swagger.” » Read more: Simon Cowell Predicts Adam Lambert Will Win Idol

Ryn Seacrest Tweeted that Contestants Were told BOTH Songs on Hometown Visits

May 11th, 2009

The contestants found out their Judges Song as well as their on personal favorite song – that they got the clearance for.  I would imagine that they have first, second, third etc. choices.  So, that may just solve the Adam Song conspiracy.  » Read more: Ryn Seacrest Tweeted that Contestants Were told BOTH Songs on Hometown Visits

Top 13 to Begin Finale Rehearsals Today

May 11th, 2009

Per Alexis’ Anoop and Scott’s Twitter accounts the top 13 are back in LA to beging the finale rehearsals:

» Read more: Top 13 to Begin Finale Rehearsals Today

Danny Gokey’s Everyman Appeal

May 11th, 2009

American Idol top three finalist Danny Gokey has attracted a huge following. And, I hasten to add, he is the only AI contestant on season 8 that has not been among the bottom three vote getters. What is it about  this bespectacled church music director from Milwaukee that has won the hearts of so many? » Read more: Danny Gokey’s Everyman Appeal

American Idol Finale Clue #2 – UPDATE #3

May 9th, 2009

What Fun Singer will be performing with Allison Iraheta at the Finale? This is a Different answer than the first clue.  (2 different performances for the finale.).  » Read more: American Idol Finale Clue #2 – UPDATE #3

Next Week the Final Three (“The Boys Club”) Theme on American Idol

May 6th, 2009

Next week Adam, Kris and Danny will get TWO Songs Each.  (booo…I miss the three songs that the final three usually get to do!)  One will be Judges Choice and one is their own personal favorite.  Hometown Visits take place on Friday.  By then, we will know the Judges Choices.  » Read more: Next Week the Final Three (“The Boys Club”) Theme on American Idol

Anderson Cooper Thinks Adam Lambert Will Win American Idol

May 5th, 2009

Anderson Cooper went on the Tonight Show with Jay Leno and gave his prediction on who he thinks will win American Idol.  He chose Adam Lambert, but thinks all four contestants are great.  He also fast forwards through Paula Abdul.  (Who deosn’t?)  Here’s the Video of the segment: » Read more: Anderson Cooper Thinks Adam Lambert Will Win American Idol