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Saving Idol
10 tips for saving American Idol

May 21, 2009 By Mark Franklin 0

The number of viewers watching American Idol dipped again in 2009. Oh, Idol is still the most watched show in the land. But if Idol’s interested in making “it through the pain, weathering the hurricanes, to get to that one thing,” to prove there are no boundaries … Yuck, still hate that song. Anyway, Idol,…
Adam Lambert, Kris Allen, Season 8, Season 8 Finale, Season 8 finals
Finale results show: Kris Allen wins American Idol!

May 20, 2009 By Mark Franklin 0

The judges didn’t come out and say so Tuesday night, but you could tell they believed Adam Lambert should be this year’s American Idol. Perhaps Simon felt a little gun shy about making a prediction. Remember, last year. He said the finale was a knockout for David Archuleta. Instead, it turned into a knockout for…
Adam Lambert, Kris Allen, Season 8, Season 8 Finale, Season 8 finals
Idol’s season eight finale (in photos)

May 20, 2009 By Mark Franklin 0

Here’s a look back at the American Idol season finale in photos. Photos taken before the show are from The Associated Press. Photos from the show were provided to The Associated Press by Fox. Adam Lambert and Kris Allen, prior to Wednesday’s Idol finale. Adam Lambert and Kris Allen arrive for the show. Paula Abdul…
Adam Lambert, Kris Allen, Season 8, Season 8 Finale, Season 8 finals
Idol season 8 finals: The song-by-song grades

May 19, 2009 By Mark Franklin 0

OK, we start tonight’s show with another of those patented hokey openings for an Idol finale. But, hey, at least it wasn’t as bad as last year’s opening, when they compared the David Cook vs. David Archuleta showdown to a heavyweight fight. Little wonder David Cook wound up with the title, right? And here’s a…
Adam Lambert, Kris Allen, Season 8, Season 8 Finale, Season 8 finals
Kris Allen? Adam Lambert? Our judges pick a winner

May 18, 2009 By Mark Franklin 0

Don’t know about you, but I thought the Idol finale was a bit of a letdown. I mean, three performances, and not once did we get to see Adam Lambert in rock star mode. Two new performances from Kris Allen, and not once did he come close to his Week 10 performance of “Heartless.” The…
Adam Lambert, Kris Allen, Season 8, Season 8 Finale, Season 8 finals
Ranking the remaining Idols: Adam Lambert the favorite in the season finale

May 18, 2009 By Mark Franklin 0

Carrie Underwood will perform on American Idol this week, and that’s probably fitting. After all, season four, when country gal Carrie took the Idol crown over southern rocker Bo Bice was probably the last time the season finale featured such different contestants. Consider: Kris Allen prepared for his Idol experience by singing and playing guitar…
Season 8 finals
Kris Allen? Adam Lambert? Who should win?

May 17, 2009 By Mark Franklin 0

Simon Cowell has already predicted that Adam Lambert will win American Idol. Of course, he had David Archuleta winning last year’s finale in a knockout … and look what happened. Yahoo has predicted an Adam victory in season eight based on an analysis of searches. But I don’t know how an analysis of searches takes…
Judges, Season 8, Season 8 in review, Simon Cowell
Simon’s snarkiest comments of season eight

May 17, 2009 By Mark Franklin 0

Back when the finals began, the 13 contestants were asked to name their favorite judge. Guess who got the most votes? That’s right, the acid-tongued Simon Cowell. Four contestants — Michael Sarver, Megan Joy, Lil Rounds and Allison Iraheta — tabbed Simon as their favorite. Paula trailed right behind with three votes, followed by two…
Season 8, Season 8 in review
The best and the worst of American Idol, season eight

May 17, 2009 By Mark Franklin 0

He hasn’t been crowned the Idol yet, but Adam Lambert dominated season eight in a way few finalists ever had. Between the spell-bounding vocals and the showmanship on stage, Adam provided one memorable moment after another over the past 10 weeks. But his performances weren’t the only ones worth remembering. Here’s a countdown of the…
Brooke White, New Idol Music
New date announced for release of Brooke White’s album

May 14, 2009 By Mark Franklin 0

Fans of Brooke White — count me among them — are going to have to wait a little longer than expected for the release of her first post-Idol album, “High Hopes & Heartbreaks.” The album was originally set for release on June 2, Brooke’s birthday. Instead, the album will come out on July 21. Brooke…

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