Posts Tagged ‘Von Smith’

USA Today: How Double Elimination Will Work + Big Twist Explained Tonight or Tomorrow

March 10th, 2009

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

TV Guide: Idol Voting System Faces a Sex-Rated Problem

March 10th, 2009

As has served them fine in the past, Idol has locked up a dozen extensions of the toll-free number 1-866-IDOLS — namely, suffixes 01 through 12.

But because this season features a Top 13 versus 12, Idol will need an extra number to call into. Problem is, 1-866-IDOLS-13 (as well as 1-866-IDOLS-00) directs the caller to a phone-sex service. And based on the prerecorded come-on, significantly more than standard messages rates apply, Ryan. » Read more: TV Guide: Idol Voting System Faces a Sex-Rated Problem

Who are your Top Three Finalists?

March 8th, 2009

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?

EW.Com Interview’s the Top 13 on American Idol

March 7th, 2009

‘American Idol’: Q&As With the Top 13!

Start to get to know this year’s ‘Idol’ class: How did they handle the pressure of the one-shot format? What did they really think of Norman Gentle and Tatiana Del Toro? Who wants a makeover? Or to break out a Bjork song? Answers here!

By Adam B. Vary

» Read more: EW.Com Interview’s the Top 13 on American Idol

Adam Lambert’s Song Troubles

February 25th, 2009

From one of our Poster’s Sara: » Read more: Adam Lambert’s Song Troubles

Jesse Langseth Interviewed by Her Local Paper

February 24th, 2009

Here’s an interview hat was published today with American Idol hopeful, Jesse Langseth. » Read more: Jesse Langseth Interviewed by Her Local Paper

Song Rumors – UPDATED 2/24

February 23rd, 2009

A poster at EW gave a few clues as to what four contestants are singing this week. » Read more: Song Rumors – UPDATED 2/24

Joe’s Thoughts – Ranking the Second Group of 12

February 23rd, 2009

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

Danny Gokey…A Backlash Brewing?

February 23rd, 2009

  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?

American Idol top 36 Contestant Fan Site Links

February 23rd, 2009

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!!!

» Read more: American Idol top 36 Contestant Fan Site Links

Nick Mitchell (Normund Gentle) Interview

February 22nd, 2009

Here’s an interviewed Nick Mitchell did with his Hometown newspaper » Read more: Nick Mitchell (Normund Gentle) Interview

New Article about Ricky Braddy and the Wildcard

February 22nd, 2009

At least some new sources are interested in getting this story out there » Read more: New Article about Ricky Braddy and the Wildcard

Jason Yeager Vlog’s about Idol Season 8

February 19th, 2009

I think I love him.  Where was this GREAT personality last season.? » Read more: Jason Yeager Vlog’s about Idol Season 8

Group Two – Who Will Advance Into the Top 12?

February 19th, 2009

One of our Posters, Matthew did such a great job breaking down the first 12 last week, and now he’s back to do it again….Heres “Matthew’s Thoughts” » Read more: Group Two – Who Will Advance Into the Top 12?

Ryan Seacrest talks about Tatiana Del Toro on His Radio Show Today

February 19th, 2009

Ryan Seacrest and his co-host talk a bit about Tatiana Del Toro on his morning radio show on KIIS FM today.

» Read more: Ryan Seacrest talks about Tatiana Del Toro on His Radio Show Today