Ricky Braddy, who got gypped not once, but twice, by Idol’s ridiculous semifinal format this season, has posted three songs on his MySpace page.
» Read more: Catching up with Ricky Braddy, Jamar Rogers and Frankie
Ricky Braddy, who got gypped not once, but twice, by Idol’s ridiculous semifinal format this season, has posted three songs on his MySpace page.
» Read more: Catching up with Ricky Braddy, Jamar Rogers and Frankie
After “American Idol” finalist Kris Allen first stepped onto the stage of the Fox singing competition, the 23-year-old college student later confided in his pastor that feeling the warm stage lights and seeing the eager audience looking up at him reminded him of only one thing: going to church. » Read more: Kris Allen: ‘American Idol’ Keeps the Faith
As the top 13 contestants tackle the Michael Jackson songbook, multiple serious contenders emerge. Meanwhile, Ryan hints at a possibly troubling twist! » Read more: EW.com: ‘American Idol’ recap: This Is Thriller Night!
For many fans, the American Idol season begins now.
After starting with thousands of hopefuls two months ago, TV’s top hit moves into the finals tonight (Fox, 8 ET/PT) with its 13 top competitors, rather than the traditional 12, performing Michael Jackson songs. » Read more: USA Today: How Double Elimination Will Work + Big Twist Explained Tonight or Tomorrow
UPDATE: Idol Producer was just on Ryan’s radio show. Said that 13th contestant would ave a “special” telephone number. 1-12 would have the usual numbers. How is this fair? Plus, how many will call the sex line by mistake?
Matt Giraud calls making ‘American Idol’ finals ‘a feeling of redemption’
by Earlene McMichael | Gazette Entertainment Editor
Friday March 06, 2009, 3:30 PM
“I called my dad first,” Giraud said in an interview Friday afternoon from Hollywood, Calif., during a break in taping. “I heard him screaming and his girlfriend screaming, ‘You killed it.’ ” » Read more: Matt Giraud calls making ‘American Idol’ finals ‘a feeling of redemption’
Mine are Adam, Danny and Anoop….What about yours? Do your favorites stand a chance at the title? » Read more: Who are your Top Three Finalists?
From one of our Poster’s Sara: » Read more: Adam Lambert’s Song Troubles
Here’s an interview hat was published today with American Idol hopeful, Jesse Langseth. » Read more: Jesse Langseth Interviewed by Her Local Paper
A poster at EW gave a few clues as to what four contestants are singing this week. » Read more: Song Rumors – UPDATED 2/24
Who’s got the best shot at making it into the top 12 this week?
Oh, I STILL cannot STAND this new format. Last week showed us that we will be losing so many potential great contestants during the semi-finals. If this was last year’s format – no one would remember who David Cook was. Also, during the semi’s normally fans can vote fo more than one contetant, but with only 3 advancing, I wouldn’t recommend vote splitting at all. Anyway… » Read more: Joe’s Thoughts – Ranking the Second Group of 12
Here’s an article I found that kind of Ineresting. This type of thing happens every year on American Idol. The Chosen One (TCO) at the beginning of the season alway finds backlash. Some TCO’s survive, most do not. » Read more: Danny Gokey…A Backlash Brewing?
Thanks to poster AriannaAfsar at IDF I wanted to start a thread about Contestants Fansites. (Only added will be domai names – not Myspace fansites) If you know of any that are missing send me an email and I will add them. Thank you!!!