For the fourth time in five years, Season 5 American Idol contestant Mandisa has been nominated for the Dove Award for Female Vocalist of the Year. Nominees for the 43rd annual Dove Awards, honoring the best in Christian and gospel music, were announced earlier this week. Mandisa is nominated for two awards; Season 2 Idol…
Back in October, during the promotional blitz for the release of her new album, Kelly Clarkson sang “Mr. Know It All” on Dancing with the Stars. She was asked if she ever considered appearing on the show. Her response: Not unless they wanted the show to turn into a comedy. Well, look who’s on top…
Naomi Gillies, the Lancaster Catholic High School grad who made it all the way to the top 42 on American Idol, said Friday she wouldn’t rule out another try at the show. But between now and then, she wants to discover herself as a musician. “When I left Hollywood Week and people were asking, ‘If…
American Idol announced 24 semifinalist over the last two nights, then sprang a surprise on us — there will be 25. Below are the official Idol portraits of the top 12 Idol guys, followed by the four vying for the final spot. For pre-Idol profiles of the contestants, go here. AARON MARCELLUS ADAM BROCK CHASE…
American Idol announced 24 semifinalist over the last two nights, then sprang a surprise on us — there will be 25. Below are the official Idol portraits of the top 12 Idol gals. For pre-Idol profiles of the contestants, go here. BAYLIE BROWN BRIELLE VON HUGEL CHELSEA SORRELL ELISE TESTONE ERIKA VAN PELT HALEY JOHNSEN…
Now that’s more like a cliffhanger, American Idol. Thursday, the show revealed the last 10 members of its top 24 — the 12 guys and the 12 gals who will be singing for our votes next week. Then came the twist. A 13th guy is going to be added. And the duel for that 13th…
So Idol asked the 14 contestants who advanced last night who would be most excited by the news. Heejun Han said it would be his mom, and then related the story of his call home. In typical Heejun style. Which means it’s a funny story. If you haven’t heard about it, go here. Meanwhile, we…
You just knew Heejun Han would have a humorous story about what happened after he learned he made the American Idol semifinals. The 22-year-old from Flushing, N.Y., didn’t disappoint. In a photo Idol posted today, Heejun describes his phone call home to break the good news to his mom. First, she screamed. Very loudly, judging…
Only three female singers were sent home on American Idol Wednesday night. One of them was Lancaster County’s Naomi Gillies. Unfortunate? Well, it was hard to determine how fair the judges’ decision was. Certainly, there were lots of talented female singers among the final 20 in Vegas this year. What was certainly unfortunate was that…
After more than 10 years, Idol truly baffles me with its inconsistent production. It followed up a brutal first episode of Group Night in Hollywood, one that featured not a single performance, with two superlative episodes last week. Then Wednesday night, on what should have been one of the best shows of the season, Idol…
