Wow. I was reading what other Idol watchers thought of last night’s performances. And many are being very tough on Pia Toscano, taking her to task for singing yet another ballad. Folks, it was Elton John night. What was she supposed to do? As soon as Idol changed the theme from Songs of the ’80s…
Jennifer Hudson’s new album, “I Remember Me,” debuted at number two on the Billboard 200 when the new music charts were posted today. That’s the highest debut on the Billboard 200 for an Idol album since Fantasia’s “Back to Me” landed at number two back in August. The only album above her on the chart:…
Hey, Elton John night on American Idol turned out better than I thought it would. Though, perhaps, not quite as good as our three esteemed judges would like us to believe. Let’s backtrack. Esteemed is a term earned by judges who judge, who help us sort out the good from the bad. These judges have…
So, Nigel Lythgoe tweeted earlier today that all 11 Idol contestants are singing Elton John really well. Then he reminds us that two contestants will be going home this week. And there’s no save to be had. “I wouldn’t bet on who’s going,” Nigel writes. Well, we know all eyes will be on Casey Abrams…
Want to know more about the 11 Idols who remain in Season 10? Americanidol.com posted videos Tuesday of the top 11 answering questions about their pet peeves, favorite foods, nicknames, favorite season, favorite day of the week and favorite toy from their childhood. They were also asked to reveal what’s on their computer screensaver, the…
Talk about an unexpected musical treat. A newsletter arrived yesterday from Katelyn Clampett, a former American Idol contestant, announcing plans to release an EP on April Fool’s Day. Don’t remember Katelyn? Little wonder. She was among quite a few talented female singer-songwriters who disappeared from the Idol ranks before the semifinals began in Season 9….
Ellen DeGeneres isn’t an American Idol judge anymore, but that didn’t keep her from naming the contestants she thinks will make the final three when Nigel Lythgoe visited with her on a segment aired Monday. Her selections: * James Durbin — “for sure,” she says; * Stefano Langone in a bit of a surprise selection;…
Did anyone else think Jacob Lusk seemed to get special treatment from American Idol last week? There was Steven Tyler’s dash onstage to hug Jacob after his performance. Followed by a round of hugs from audience members. Followed by Randy’s proclamation that he’d just turned in one of the best performances ever on Idol. Which…
Anoop Desai “Zero.0” 1. I’ll Coming Running Back to You 2. You Should Be Loved 3. OoWee 4. Want Your Love 5. Not On Your Side 6. Worth the Wait 7. Reverie 8. Perfect Way 9. All is Fair (Remix) My, my, what happened to Anoop Desai? Last year, Anoop released a post-American Idol debut…
So, what do you think of the new American Idol judging panel now? Truth be told, they’re more cheerleaders than judges. And the only one earning her paycheck these days is Jennifer Lopez. When the season started, I figured she’d be the lightweight on the panel, the person who fell into the Paula role as…
