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Season 9, Season 9 Auditions
One Chicago winner didn’t go to Hollywood

January 20, 2010 By Mark Franklin 0

Well, last night I introduced Idol Chatter readers to Keith Semple, one of the golden ticket recipients from the rather lame Chicago audition show. Turns out Keith didn’t make it to Hollywood anyway. The guy from northern Ireland told the FOX station in Chicago that he’s in the U.S. on a work visa. He said…
Season 9, Season 9 Auditions
Orlando tops Chicago — split pants, handcuffs, bank robbers and all

January 20, 2010 By Mark Franklin 0

I’m a little nervous about tonight’s audition episode of American Idol. The media interviewed Randy Jackson before these audition episodes began. He called the Orlando auditions “a little strange.” Ouch. Bad news after a Tuesday night episode short on talent and long on people who would sing anything anyway to get on TV for a…
Season 9, Season 9 Auditions
A closer look at Orlando’s most talented

January 20, 2010 By Mark Franklin 0

Hmm, Thursday night was the first time this season I felt as though the judges were handing out free passes based on contestants’ ability to be entertaining in ways other than singing. The DeSimone sisters. Neither sounded very good to me. But here’s betting they can supply some Hollywood Week drama, with Idol constantly teasing…
Season 9, Season 9 Auditions
A closer look at the gals from Atlanta

January 19, 2010 By Mark Franklin 0

p>American Idol’s audition episodes continue tonight when the judges visit Chicago. Follow along, I’ll be blogging live. Meanwhile, here’s a little information on the female contestants who received golden tickets in Atlanta last Wednesday. When Hollywood week rolls around, keep your eyes on Mallorie Haley and Keia Johnson. Among last year’s female finalists, only Allison…
Adam Lambert
Adam Lambert tells Oprah about life before and after American Idol

January 19, 2010 By Mark Franklin 0

A little more than a year ago, Adam Lambert was in the ensemble of “Wicked,” feeling rather “bored.” He wanted something to happen to jumpstart his career. He wanted something more. He asked the “universe” for help. “The universe came through in a big way,” he said. So big, Adam found himself talking about his…
Season 9, Season 9 Auditions
An off night for American Idol in Chicago … and my laptop

January 19, 2010 By Mark Franklin 0

Before we get on with tonight’s audition show … Worried that Simon Cowell’s departure will mean the end of American Idol? Don’t. Adam Lambert told Oprah Winfrey this afternoon that the show will go on — that Idol is about the contestants, not the judges. (For more of what he said, go here.) More encouraging…
Season 9, Season 9 Auditions
A closer look at Chicago’s golden ticket winners

January 19, 2010 By Mark Franklin 0

So, I’ve found additional information on some of Chicago’s golden ticket recipients. Here goes … * Keith Semple, 27, of Hanover Park, Ill., hails from Northern Ireland. According to his MySpace page, he’s written more than 400 songs and performed more than 1,000 gigs, and played nearly every instrument onstage at some point. He says…
Blake Lewis, New Idol Music
CD Flashback: Blake Lewis’ underrated A.D.D.

January 17, 2010 By Mark Franklin 0

Blake Lewis “A.D.D. (Audio Day Dream)” 1. Silence is Golden 2. Break Anotha 3. Gots To Get Her 4. Know My Name 5. How Many Words 6. Surrender 7. Hate 2 Love Her 8. Without You 9. Here’s My Hello 10. What’cha Got 2 Lose 11. She’s Makin’ Me Lose It 12. BShorty Grabs Mic!…
Fantasia, New Idol Music
Fantasia’s back, with new music and a reality show

January 17, 2010 By Mark Franklin 0

If, like me, you were fixated on the return of American Idol last week, you might have missed the return of another American Idol — Fantasia Barino. The 25-year-old winner of season three of Idol now has her own reality show, “Fantasia For Real,” and the premiere episode aired last Monday. Here’s the quick recap….
Season 9, Season 9 Auditions
American Idol’s ‘Pants on the Ground’ phenomenon

January 16, 2010 By Mark Franklin 0

After Gen. Larry Platt performed “Pants on the Ground” Wednesday night, even the normally caustic Simon Cowell couldn’t help smiling and admitting, “I have a horrible feeling that song could be a hit.” Unfortunately for Platt, he doesn’t have a recorded version ready to market. Which is a shame, because his performance at the end…

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