Heed Ryan’s words of advice at the end of the show. Vote for your favorite. Take nothing for granted. Because, this year, the semifinals are a once-and-done proposition. Not the best way to pick a cast for the Idol finals, but it’s what we’ve been handed in season 10. That said, here’s the recap from the…
We survived the craziness of the auditions, the drama of Hollywood and the tears of Vegas. Finally, it’s time for the viewers to decide who survives on American Idol. I can’t say I’m thrilled by this one-week semifinal format. But I am impressed by the talent Idol has selected for tonight’s show. Let’s just say…
One song and gone. That’s how the American Idol experience will end for many of this year’s 24 semifinalists. And that’s a shame. Now let me preface this blog by saying I’ve enjoyed Idol so far this season. The new judging panel has been a refreshing change. Except for L.A., most of the audition episodes…
A couple of spoiler sites just spoiled the surprise of what the ladies will be singing Wednesday night. And I’m surprised on a couple of fronts. First, the coveted final spot of the night — the spot Idol typically gives to someone they’re sure can deliver — goes not to teen favorite Lauren Alaina, but to…
I have no qualms about the job the Idol judges did picking the male semifinalists. They even passed on two of the show’s favorites, Chris Medina and Jaycee Bardeaux, because they failed to produce vocally. The girls? Another matter altogether. Idol sent about 200 female singers to Hollywood. That’s about twice as many girls and…
Bet you didn’t even know there was a guy named Jayron Weaver on American Idol this year. I don’t think we were ever introduced to Jayron. I don’t think we ever got to hear him sing. But the eagle-eyed among us might have caught a glimpse of him on group day, trying to decide which…
Rob Bolin is striking while the proverbial iron is hot. You remember Rob. He’s the guy who kept performing with former girlfriend and duet partner Chelsee Oaks until being eliminated after the group performance on American Idol. Well, folk singer Rob has a new single out on iTunes, the appropriately titled “This is What Heartache…
For months, the only time we saw Jennifer Hudson was on Weight Watchers commercials. Now she seems to be everywhere, from Oprah to performing as part of the opening act at the Grammys. And, tonight, she’s presenting at the 83rd annual Academy Awards. Of course, much of it has to do with that fact that…
A guy has walked away with the American Idol crown three straight years. Given the talent listed below, I won’t be surprised if Season 10 makes it four straight years with a male winner. Besides, Idol voters seem more inclined to vote for guys. In the past three years, only three ladies — Syesha Mercado,…
If you’re interested in winning Simon Cowell’s $5 million prize, circle the date Thursday, April 14, on your calendar. That’s when The X Factor crew will travel to the Prudential Center in Newark, N.J., in search of contestants for the show’s inaugural season. It’s the closest of six audition sites announced this week. The X…
