Matt Giraud admits to suffering through a sleepless night after his semifinal performance Feb. 25. He had performed Coldplay’s “Viva la Vida.” And the judges were unanimous — it wasn’t very good. In fact, Simon called it “verging on a horrible performance.” In fact, Simon said Matt looked like a “wannabe pop star” after looking…
Whether it’s a performance show or a results show, Anoop Desai is never alone at center stage on American Idol. In a pocket, he always carries a commemorative button bearing the name Eve. The buttons were passed out to graduating seniors at the University of North Carolina in May in memory of fellow student Eve…
Jordin Sparks is becoming an old hand at singing the national anthem. She had the honor of doing so at this year’s NFC championship game, again at the NBA All-Star game and most recently at the Los Angeles Dodgers’ spring training season opener. At left, Jordin meets with former Dodger manager Tommy Lasorda. (Associated Press…
Michael Johns “Don’t Look Down” 1. Here We Go; 2. Bless My Soul 3. Don’t Look Down * 4. Life Is Okay (with Brooke White) 5. Never Coming Back 6. Japan *; 7. A Little Different * 8. Tell Me; 9. Come On Come On 10. Killing Sphere *; 11. Teaching * 12. View From…
After adding four people to complete an unprecedented top 13, American Idol held an after-party Thursday evening. And the Associated Press provided these photos as contestants arrived for the affair. The final 13: front row, from left, Matt Giraud, Jorge Nunez, Michael Sarver; middle row, from left, Kris Allen, Jasmine Murray, Lil Rounds, Alexis Grace,…
Watch Jasmine Murray on stage for a while and you won’t be surprised she comes from a scholarship pageant background. The smile is perfect. So is her posture. And none of the judges ever question her fashion sense. And in her pre-Idol days, the 16-year-old from Starkville, Mississippi, was pretty darn succesful on the pageant…
She seems like one of Idol’s most likable contestants ever. The camera is absolutely in love with her smile. And I think she might have shocked some conference call interviewers Friday afternoon when she interrupted the moderator with a very loud and boisterous “Hi!” as she was being introduced. So, hey, Megan Corkrey, what’s up…
Believe it or not, Simon Cowell has a heart. Lil Rounds is counting on it. Asked during a Thursday afternoon conference call how she stays on the good side of American Idol’s crankiest judge, Lil said the key is singing songs that she can feel, that have meaning to her. And she says that’s what…
Simon Cowell said he wasn’t crazy about the lyrics to “Mandolin Rain” during Tuesday night’s semifinal show. And Scott MacIntyre felt compelled to respond. Thinking back, he’s glad he didn’t because Simon “went on to say something very positive.” But when he got an opportunity to talk to the media Thursday afternoon, Scott was eager…
Idol offered a night full of drama Wednesday. But most of it was reserved for the announcement of the contestants who would get a second shot at making the finals through tonight’s wild card round. As for the results from Tuesday’s show, those weren’t very surprising. Disappointing, in my mind, but not surprising. Check back…
Chechi Sarai
Claire Heilig
Claudia B.
Corii
Crystal Nicole
Deejay Young
Dylan Carter
Eli Ward
Elizabeth Evans
Ephraim Owens
Huntley
Jackson Snelling
Jacquie Roar
Jarae Womack
Jason Arcilla
Jenna Marquis
Jordan Rainer
Joslynn Rose
Julia Roome
Juliete Ojeda
Kara Tenae
Kaylee Shimizu
Kristen Bown
Lennon Vanderdoes
Lauren Williams
Lila Forde
LVNDR
Mac Royals
Mara Justine
Ms. Monet
Nini Iris
Noah Spencer
Olivia Eden
Olivia Minogue
Rachel Nguyen
Reid Zingale
Ruby Leigh
RUDI
Sophia Hoffman
Stee
Talakai
Tanner Massey
Taylor Deneen
Tom Nitta
Willie Gomez
