So, have you seen David Cook’s new video for “The Last Goodbye?” If not, you should check it out. It’s not at all what you’d expect from a video for a breakup song. Quite a hoot, actually. And beat this deal: You can download it for free this week from iTunes. We’ll also apparently be…
Create the most-watched show in the land, and I guess you deserve a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. That’s the honor bestowed on Simon Fuller Monday, which marked a nice way to kick off the week that includes the Idol finale. All the Idols from Season 10 were on hand for the festivities,…
Not happy with the pairing for American Idol’s Season 10 finale? Not excited about the prospect of watching a teen vs. teen, twang vs. twang showdown? Here’s a suggestion: Boycott Idol Tuesday night. Check out The Voice on NBC (10 p.m. Tuesday) instead. You’ll have to overlook a large dose of hokey, like battle rounds…
Nigel Lythgoe must be thrilled. He got his wish. Tuesday night, we’ll have teen facing off against teen in the American Idol finale. You had to know Idol was pushing to feature younger contestants in Season 10. It was obvious from the decision to drop the lower age limit to 15. It was obvious from…
After Haley Reinhart was eliminated from American Idol Thursday night, this tweet went out from mjsbigblog. Worst. Finale. Ever. Three. Strong. Words. But is it the worst? Let’s take a look, comparing the Scotty McCreery vs. Lauren Alaina showdown to the nine that have preceded it. Season 1 — Kelly Clarkson vs. Justin Guarini: As…
Make no mistake. Idol did some things right in Season 10. Bigger production numbers. A deeper and more diverse cast. Those sudden-death singoffs for a wild-card spot. But this show could be oh, so much better with a few changes. So here’s some free advice for executive produced Nigel Lythgoe and the other powers that…
American Idol isn’t all about Wednesday night performances and the judging that follows. It’s about personalities and mentors and gimmicks and backstories and all the other devices the show’s producers use to keep us watching. Here are my picks for five best moments on American Idol Season 10 that weren’t judged … well, at least not…
Season 10 turned into a smashing success for American Idol from a ratings standpoint. Simon Cowell was gone, but the sky did not fall. The show remained the most watched in the land. Why? I imagine the new judges — Steven Tyler and Jennifer Lopez — helped draw viewers initially. But I suspect viewers stuck…
She was an afterthought when the Season 10 American Idol finals began. One of the female contestants sure to be here and gone before we really knew who she was. But Haley Reinhart turned out to be a survivor rather than cannon fodder, pulling off one of the most remarkable turn-arounds in Idol’s 10 years….
That loud vacuum-like sound you just heard was all the suspense being sucked out of Season 10 of American Idol. The Girl with the Giggle beat the Girl with the Growl. The powers that be at American Idol got their way. It will be Scotty McCreery vs. Lauren Alaina in a tween twanging showdown Tuesday…
