The remaining five American Idol contestants will apparently give us something old and something new next week. Idol is unveiling what I think is a new theme — Songs from Now and Then — on its Top Five performance show. In a press release issued this morning, Idol explains: The contestants will each sing one…
Well, it’s not as shocking as when it happened back in week two of the finals. And it’s not as shocking as Pia Toscano’s ouster. But Casey Abrams’ elimination from Idol certainly means one thing: The show just got a lot more boring. And I’m sure going to miss those Haley-Casey duets, though I loved…
Tonight’s returning contestant guest star: Crystal Bowersox — another example of why Idol should consider voting changes for Season 11. Because this Idol gender problem didn’t begin in Season 10, when the first six contestants eliminated were gals. Including Pia Toscano, who should still be vying for a spot in the finals. A year ago…
With only six singers remaining and an hour and a half to kill, American Idol decided to treat us to nine performances tonight. Of course, that meant the return of duets, which always leave me with mixed feelings on performance shows. I mean, magic often happens. Like when Adam Lambert and Allison Iraheta sang “Slow…
Well, we’re down to six on American Idol. But 11 will be going on tour, and Idol this afternoon announced where they’ll be stopping on the Season 10 summer jaunt. Of local interest are the following: * Aug. 10 at the Consol Energy Center in Pittsburgh; * Aug. 11 at the First Mariner Arena in…
David Cook’s Team for a Cure is well on its way to raising more than $100,000 again this year for the Washington, D.C., Race for Hope, set for Sunday. And tickets remain for David’s Friday night Concert for Hope at the Warner Theater. Ticket prices range from $42 to $62. But David fans had better…
If the report at E! Online is true, we’ll be treated to a guest appearance by Miley Cyrus on American Idol’s top six performance show tonight. In a dramatic (LOL) turn of events, Miley will serve as Lauren’s mentor alongside Jimmy Iovine. You’ll recall that two weeks ago, Lauren sang Miley’s “The Climb” on Songs…
American Idol Lee DeWyze has announced a headline tour that includes a June stop in Pittsburgh. It’s one of 12 dates announced so far on a tour that runs through June and July. You can find a list of all the dates on Lee’s website. The Pittsburgh appearance is Tuesday, June 28, at the Altar…
American Idol’s season five champ, Taylor Hicks, is helping kick off opening weekend at Hersheypark. Hicks will perform shows at 4 and 6:30 p.m. Saturday, May 7, in the Hersheypark Amphitheatre. Shows at the Hersheypark Amphitheatre are free with park admission, and seats are filled on a first-come, first-serve basis. Thanks to support from fans…
So, I checked out The Voice tonight to see if there would be any familiar faces. And who shows up in the first hour but Frenchie Davis, one of the more infamous American Idol contestants. For those who don’t remember, Frenchie tried out for Idol back in season two, made the semifinals, then was disqualified…
