Drew Ryniewicz appreciates the apology from Simon, the fact that he took the blame for her landing in the bottom three on The X Factor this week. But she doesn’t blame him entirely for her ouster from the show. Yes, he wanted her to do another slow song (“Billie Jean”). Yes, he wanted her to…
During a conference call with the media Friday afternoon, the ego known as Astro said he was humbled by The X Factor experience. Nothing that followed made those words ring true. He wouldn’t talk about the tantrum he threw on the results show two weeks ago, saying he didn’t want to focus on the past…
So, The X Factor went into Thursday’s results show with three legitimate singers. Now the show is down to two. After the judges unwisely got rid of Drew. The only good news to come from the results show was the exit of Astro, along with his tantrums and his ego. Just in the nick of time. …
The X Factor sure set the stage for a special Michael Jackson episode. Michael’s brother was on hand. So was his mother. So were his three children. Simon Cowell was almost bursting with pride. Steve Jones could barely contain himself. Just one thing went wrong in the world of The X Factor USA. The performances,…
Two new Idol albums debuted on the Billboard 200 this week. Daughtry’s third album, “Break the Spell,” checks in at number eight. That marks the lowest debut yet for the band. The first album from Chris and the guys checked in at number two; 2009’s “Leave This Town” debuted at number one. But “Leave This…
Ready for a little Christmas music, country style? ABC will oblige tonight at 9 p.m. when it airs “CMA Country Christmas.” And American Idol fans might want to tune in. The announced list of performers includes Kellie Pickler from Idol season five and both of the season 10 finalists, Scotty McCreery and Lauren Alaina. According…
An American Idol contestant has won a Grammy every year since 2006. And they’ll have a chance to continue that streak at this year’s Grammys on Feb. 12, though you wouldn’t know it by Wednesday night’s Grammy nomination concert. Idols receiving Grammy nominations this year include Carrie Underwood, Kelly Clarkson and … surprise, Mandisa. Well,…
Just so there’s no doubt that this show isn’t an American Idol rip-off, The X Factor trots out Michael Jackson as a theme tonight. Let’s see, Idol hasn’t used Michael Jackson music as a theme since … wow, way back in season eight. I’m not a fan of single-artist theme nights, but at least the…
