On Top 10 night, Ryan Seacrest hinted that Cade Foehner and Gabby Barrett might be a couple. If so, they’re an American Idol power couple. Just check out the social media rankings heading into Sunday’s Top 7 show. Gabby and Cade are the only contestants to rank among the Top 3 in terms of Instagram…
Nick Jonas will take a turn mentoring the American Idol Top 7 this week as they prepare to tackle two themes Sunday night. Each contestant will sing one song from the Prince catalog and one song from the year they were born. Some of the song choices are intriguing. Some are downright groan worthy. I…
If there was ever any doubt, ABC and Disney ended it Friday. American Idol will be back next spring for its second season on ABC and its 17th overall. And remember all the rumors of judges coming and going when the show was on FOX? There shouldn’t be any this off-season. ABC and Disney…
The members of American Idol’s Top 7 will each take the stage twice Sunday night. Once, they’ll sing a song associated with Prince. Once, they’ll sing a song from their birth year. I like the second theme a whole lot better than the first because of the flexibility it offers. I mean, every member…
Jacquie Lee from Season 5 of The Voice released a personal new single on Friday. The song is called “I Won’t Break,” and it’s one she wrote for and performed at Project Heal’s 10th anniversary gala Thursday night. Project Heal is an organization that helps cover treatment costs for individuals recovering from eating disorders. Jacquie…
Season 13 Voice standout Whitney Fenimore dropped her second single since the show Friday. And more Whitney is on the way in the form of a five-song EP called “Battle Within” that she plans to release May 18. The new song is called “Stones” and is without doubt the most original sounding yet from Whitney….
Terry McDermott released his long-awaited new album, “Beautiful Destruction,” on Friday. “It’s been as grueling a process making this record as any in my whole career,” he wrote on Facebook, “but I think the results will speak for themselves.” Fans are likely to be thrilled with the results. The eight-song album features a number of…
This is challenge week on The Voice. What’s that mean? Well, the singers are supposed to pick a song that gives them an opportunity to overcome some sort of obstacle, such as working on their stage presence. But, hey, don’t worry too much about the theme. It’s nice and broad and should allow every…
In spite of all its histrionics, could The Four do in one season what The Voice hasn’t done in 13 — launch a bonafide superstar. Well, Sony’s Columbia Records is betting a lot of money on it, according to TMZ. This much is certain: Zhavia, the dread-locked teen who made a splash on The…
If you’re a fan of Effie Passero, there’s great news. The talented singer/songwriter from Modesto, Calif., plans to release an album this fall. If you’re a fan of American Idol, there’s an intriguing online Ask Me Anything you’re going to want to read. In it, Effie (operachchick209) dishes on the Idol process in an uncommonly…
