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Adam Lambert, Carrie Underwood, Idols on the Music Chart
Adam lands at number 1 on the Billboard 200

May 23, 2012 By Mark Franklin 0

Hey, Idol trivia buffs, anyone know when one former Idol contestant replaced another atop the Billboard 200? How about the last time an Idol runner-up had a second album debut at number one? Both just happened. Today, Billboard announced that Season 8 runner-up Adam Lambert’s “Trespassing” was the best-selling album in the land over the…
Season 11, Season 11 finale
American Idol Top 2 photo gallery

May 23, 2012 By Mark Franklin 0

Here’s a photo gallery from Tuesday’s episode of American Idol. For the song by song grades, go here. For a recap, including my pick for the Season 11 winner, go here. For what others are saying about the season finale, go here. Now the photo gallery. Click the thumbnail below for the full image. Click…
Season 11, Season 11 finals
What others are saying about the Idol finale

May 23, 2012 By Mark Franklin 2

So, you’ve read what I had to say about the Idol finale. That Phillip Phillips might have won the night based on that last number, but that Jessica Sanchez should be the Season 11 Idol. Here’s what some others are saying … Michael Slezak, TV Line: Says Phillip won the night. But for the season?…
Jessica Sanchez, Phillip Phillips, Season 11, Season 11 finale
American Idol finals recap: Who should win?

May 23, 2012 By Mark Franklin 6

Three last songs for the win. And when Tuesday night’s episode had finished, you certainly got the feeling Phillip Phillips was already being crowned the Season 11 Idol champ. The judges were raving over his final performance. Randy Jackson — who’s not known for overstatements (yeh, right!) — called the performance genuis. But before we…
Jessica Sanchez, Phillip Phillips, Season 11, Season 11 finale
American Idol final: The song by song grades

May 22, 2012 By Mark Franklin 2

Jessica Sanchez versus Phillip Phillips one last time. Well, I should say three times, because that’s how often they’ll perform tonight. Each will sing their favorite song from the season, a song assigned by Idol creator Simon Fuller and their “individual” new single. What will they be singing? That hasn’t been leaked, though Nigel tweeted…
Kris Allen, New Idol Music
What the critics are saying about Kris Allen’s new album

May 22, 2012 By Mark Franklin 0

Season 8 Idol winner Kris Allen waited until the three-year anniversary of his Idol victory to release his second album. “Thank You Camelia” hit stores today. For those who haven’t heard, Camelia isn’t a person. It’s the name of a street where Kris hung out and chilled while recording the album. Hence, the thanks. I…
Season 11, Season 11 finale
Ugh! Now Idol cuts the voting show to one hour

May 22, 2012 By Mark Franklin 0

I doubt I’ll ever figure out American Idol. All year long, Nigel Lythgoe and company made us endure two-hour performance shows. Complete with in-show commercials. Complete with fashion tips. Complete with group numbers that came off as though they’d barely been rehearsed. Now we get to the final performance show of the season and Idol…
Haley Reinhart, New Idol Music
Critics deliver high praise for Haley’s Listen Up

May 22, 2012 By Mark Franklin 1

So far, so good for Haley Reinhart. Because the critics are loving her new album, “Listen Up!” One reason — it’s unlike anything we’ve heard from a former Idol contestant. A throwback — the photos in the CD jacket, hula hoop and all, are the first clue — that suddenly seems fresh in the days…
Jordin Sparks, New Idol Music
Whitney Houston, Jordin Sparks song set for June 5 release

May 22, 2012 By Mark Franklin 0

A duet recorded by Whitney Houston and Jordin Sparks for the film “Sparkle” will be released as a single on iTunes on June 5. The news comes the day after Jordin performed a stirring tribute to Whitney at the Billboard Music Awards. A snippet of the duet — a song named “Celebrate” — aired on…
Didi Benami, New Idol Music
A first single from Didi Benami on Wednesday

May 22, 2012 By Mark Franklin 0

Yet another former Idol contestant has decided the finale would offer a wonderful opportunity to release new music. Didi Benami, who finished 10th back in Season 9, will release her first single, “Gasoline,” on Wednesday. It’s the lead single off an EP that will be released later this year, according to a press release from…

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