Simon Cowell shows true colors during ‘uncomfortable moment’
So did you enjoy that uncomfortable moment on The X Factor last night? You know, the one where Simon Cowell forced Demi Lovato to announce which of her acts she would send home?
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Concert News Shontelle leaves Pullo crowd wanting more (photo gallery)
Shontelle isn’t an American Idol, but she shared the stage with one Friday night at WLAN’s Birthday Barnyard Dance at the Pullo Center. And we’ve got photos from her show, so why not share? Shontelle took the stage before David Archuleta on Friday and likely left fans wanting more when she departed after a way-too-short,…
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Nick Mitchell, Season 8 Contestants A farewell to Nick Mitchell
Simon might have prayed for his elimination. Millions of Idol fans might have marveled when he received a golden ticket to Hollywood, then groaned in disbelief when he became one of the 36 semifinalists. But if you expect fellow contestants to speak ill of Nick Mitchell … Well, it ain’t gonna happen. Adam Lambert and…
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Kristy Lee Cook, New Idol Music Idol CD Spotlight: Kristy Lee Cook
Kristy Lee Cook “Why Wait” 1. 15 Minutes of Shame 2. Why Wait 3. Like My Mother Does 4. Hoping To Find 5. Baby Believe 6. Not Tonight 7. Plant the Seed 8. I Think Too Much 9. Homesick 10. God Bless the USA Before we’re deluged by a new batch of Idol CD releases,…
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Kris Allen, Season 8 Contestants Kris Allen vows the guitar will return
Kris Allen admits to feeling a little lonely on stage this week. After all, he was being asked to perform without his guitar. And that is something you won’t find Kris Allen doing very often. “I’ve been playing, singing, writing music since I was 13, and I don’t ever sing without my guitar,” the 23-year-old…
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Adam Lambert, Season 8 Contestants Adam Lambert got his start as Linus
Imagine Adam Lambert as Linus, toting around a blanket. That’s how it all started, folks. Adam was 10 when he was cast in a San Diego production of “You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown.” He got to play Linus. And he got to sing, though he can’t recall the song, he admitted in a Friday…
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Allison Iraheta, Season 8 Contestants Allison Iraheta: She’s not boring, really
Two years ago, at the tender age of 14, Allison Iraheta won a televised singing competition on the Spanish-language channel Telemundo. No doubt, that benefitted her this year when she tried out for American Idol, the 16-year-old said in a teleconference call with the media Friday afternoon. “Most definitely, it helped me with being on…
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2009 semifinals, Adam Lambert, Allison Iraheta, Jasmine Murray, Jeanine Vailes, Jesse Langseth, Kai Kalama, Kris Allen, Matt Breitzke, Matt Giraud, Megan Corkrey, Mishavonna Henson, Nick Mitchell, Semifinal show recaps Idol results recap: Adam, Kris and Allison prevail
Does anyone know a good script writer? Heck, if none are available, I’ll volunteer. American Idol needs the help. Thursday’s results show should have been full of suspense. Which gal would advance? Who would win the coveted third spot in the finals from group number two? After Wednesday night’s performances, there were very few sure…
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Brooke White Brooke White back on Idol tonight
We’re in for a special treat tonight, American Idol fans. Brooke White will return to what she calls “the daunting” Idol stage to sing “Hold Up My Heart,” a new single just released on iTunes. Brooke announced the appearance in a blog she posted today. The song will be the first single off her new…
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2009 semifinals, Adam Lambert, Allison Iraheta, Jasmine Murray, Jeanine Vailes, Jesse Langseth, Kai Kalama, Kris Allen, Matt Breitzke, Matt Giraud, Megan Corkrey, Mishavonna Henson, Nick Mitchell, Season 8 Shows, Semifinal show recaps Idols Semis Week 2 Recap: Adam steals the show
For an hour and 45 minutes Wednesday night on Idol, we listened to mediocrity smattered with glimpses of potential. Then we heard from a potential Idol. Last week, I grimaced when Paula and Kara started raving about Danny Gokey’s evening-closing performance, because it wasn’t that special. This week, Adam Lambert was special and deserved every…
