He was known as the King of Pop. His sudden death has millions mourning. And Michael Jackson’s musical influence certainly spilled over to the Idol stage. In fact, his music played a large role in determining the winner of the last two seasons. Think about it. What performance propelled eventual winner Kris Allen into the…
Here’s a look at where the Idols stand on the latest Billboard music charts, released this week. Kelly Clarkson: Her fourth album is loaded with potential singles, and it might be time to unleash another, because everything’s fading. ”I Do Not Hook Up” slipped another spot on Billboard’s Hot 100 singles this week, to 25;…
So, I downloaded “Want,” the newly released Adam Lambert song Wednesday night. And I’m left with a simple question: What’s the big deal? OK, the timing is a little unusual because it comes after Idol, not before. And Adam apparently would prefer these songs not be released. And apparently, there’s a big debate over who…
What a week for season seven American Idol contestants. The latest: Syesha Mercado is going to be a Dreamgirl. The Apollo Theater Foundation and producer John Breglio announced a national tour of a new “Dreamgirls” musical today. The show will premiere at the Apollo in November, in conjunction with the theater’s 75th anniversary. Syesha will…
American Idol on Wednesday announced the track list for its Season 8 album, featuring the top 10 finalists. I’m left wondering who in the world selected these songs. OK, some were no-brainers. Like including “Mad World” from Adam Lambert. And in some cases, there weren’t many highlights from which to choose. Hmm, that would be…
It’s new music Tuesday, and what would a new music Tuesday be without new releases from American Idol contestants. Not only is Michael Johns’ new CD — “Hold Back My Heart” — now available everywhere, but a new single from Brooke White is now available through iTunes. It’s called “Radio, Radio” and it’s the tune…
Anxious to hear what Carly Smithson and We Are the Fallen are up to. If so, head to the band’s Web site, http://www.wearethefallen.com, which went live at 3 p.m. And you don’t want to procrastinate. Music hasn’t been posted there yet, but the free download I wrote about in this blog Friday is available only…
Michael Johns new album, “Hold Back My Heart,” isn’t available until Tuesday. But for those of you who just can’t wait, head to music.aol.com, and you can listen to the entire 12-track album. Here’s a link. Michael finished eighth last year on Idol, but I have a feeling his album will be better than you’d…
LaKisha Jones “So Glad I’m Me” 1. Grateful 2. So Glad I’m Me 3. Beautiful Girl 4. Same Song 5. Let’s Go Celebrate 6. Ain’t Worth It 7. Nothing 8. Be Alright 9. You Give Good Love 10. Free 11. Memories 12. Just As I Am Back on season six of Idol, two contestants —…
Here’s a look at where the Idols stand on the latest Billboard music charts, released this week. Kris Allen: Looks like the critics were right about the season eight Idol coronation song, penned by Kara DioGuardi. It reached number 11 on the Billboard Hot 100, then fizzled. The only other Idol single not to reach…
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