Great news, Idol fans. The York Fair just announced that Kelly Clarkson is coming. That’s right, Idol’s first winner will appear on the York Fair Grandstand on Friday, Sept. 11, with an 8 p.m. show time. Not only will she appear at the fair, she’ll be the grandstand attraction on opening night. Kelly’s most recent…
At last The auditions are over. The drama that is Hollywood Week is over. It’s time to hear these contestants sing songs. Well, at least one minute, 30 seconds worth of a song. Tuesday night, we’ll be treated to performances by 12 of the final 36 contestants. Then we get to vote. Then we get…
Longtime fans of American Idol are going to be stunned Tuesday to find out how differently the semifinal round will work this year. As for myself, I’m pretty sure the changes won’t be changes for the better. In recent years, 24 singers made it to the semis, 12 girls and 12 boys. Each week, all…
By MARK FRANKLIN Amanda Overmyer’s first CD, “Solidify” is available for download from her Web site. And she announced last week that she’s having a CD release party May 2 at Whiskey a Go Go in Hollywood, Calif. The CD features 12 songs, all written by Amanda. The album was produced by Rocco Guarino and…
By MARK FRANKLIN Be thankful American Idol isn’t a talent show in which singing is forbidden. If it were, the surviving members of Team Compromise might reunite, with one yodeling while the other snaps his toes. Another contestant might pop out of a closet and promptly set the Idol stage on fire. The day after…
This Crazy Life 1. Let It Slide 2. Ultra Violet 3. Broken 4. Screaming Infidelities 5. 4th of July 6. Tip Toe 7. Drifter 8. This Crazy Life 9. Just When You’re Leaving 10. Let Go 11. Your Obsession 12. Miracle By MARK FRANKLIN One night last week I downloaded Joanna Pacitti’s pre-Idol album so…
By MARK FRANKLIN Who will win a date with Taylor Hicks? We’ll find out this week on “Live with Regis and Kelly.” As I reported a couple weeks ago, Regis and Kelly are hosting a “Dating with the Stars” segment and Taylor is one of the two bachelors for whom they’re playing matchmaker. A field…
By MARK FRANKLIN Want a chance to audition for American Idol? Well, there’s a new way. It’s a long shot, and there are plenty of hurdles to overcome. But, hey, it’s a new way to stand out among the thousands who show up for Idol auditions. Thursday was Idol’s big day at Disney World. The…
By MARK FRANKLIN Joanna Pacitti. Gone from the final 36. Felicia Barton (right). Welcome to the final 36. Fox announced this morning that Joanna, the Philly girl who released a major label album, “This Crazy Life,” in 2006, has been booted, a night after the episode ran in which the final 36 contestants were announced….
Idol Gals, Part 1: Alexis, Allison, Ann-Marie, Arianna, Casey, Jackie Idol Gas, Part 2: Jasmine, Jeanine, Jessica, Felicia, Kendall, Kristen Idol Gals, Part 3: Lil, Megan, Mishavonna, Stevie, Tatiana, Taylor Idol Guys, Part 1: Adam, Alex, Anoop, Brent, Danny, Jorge Idol Guys, Part 2: Ju’Not, Kai, Kris, Matt Breitzke, Matt Giraud, Michael 13. Nathaniel Marshall…
Elijah McCormick
Elise Kristine
Emma Busse
Fire Willmore
Hannah Nicolaisen
Haven Madison
Isaac Brown
J. Valerione
Jayna Brown
Kayleigh Clark
Kaylin Hedges
Kenley Brown
Kya Monee
Malik Heard
Mariah Faith
Marybeth Byrd
Matt Wilson
Megan Danielle
Michael Williams
Nailyah Serenity
Nutsa Buzaladze
Oliver Steele
Olivia Soli
Pjae
Preston Duffee
Rebecca Brunner
Samuel Harness
Stefan Benz
Summer Joy
Trey Louis
Tripp Taylor
Tyson Venegas
Warren Peay
Wé McDonald
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