The X Factor sure set the stage for a special Michael Jackson episode. Michael’s brother was on hand. So was his mother. So were his three children. Simon Cowell was almost bursting with pride. Steve Jones could barely contain himself. Just one thing went wrong in the world of The X Factor USA. The performances,…
Two new Idol albums debuted on the Billboard 200 this week. Daughtry’s third album, “Break the Spell,” checks in at number eight. That marks the lowest debut yet for the band. The first album from Chris and the guys checked in at number two; 2009’s “Leave This Town” debuted at number one. But “Leave This…
Ready for a little Christmas music, country style? ABC will oblige tonight at 9 p.m. when it airs “CMA Country Christmas.” And American Idol fans might want to tune in. The announced list of performers includes Kellie Pickler from Idol season five and both of the season 10 finalists, Scotty McCreery and Lauren Alaina. According…
An American Idol contestant has won a Grammy every year since 2006. And they’ll have a chance to continue that streak at this year’s Grammys on Feb. 12, though you wouldn’t know it by Wednesday night’s Grammy nomination concert. Idols receiving Grammy nominations this year include Carrie Underwood, Kelly Clarkson and … surprise, Mandisa. Well,…
Just so there’s no doubt that this show isn’t an American Idol rip-off, The X Factor trots out Michael Jackson as a theme tonight. Let’s see, Idol hasn’t used Michael Jackson music as a theme since … wow, way back in season eight. I’m not a fan of single-artist theme nights, but at least the…
If you haven’t heard, Nigel Lythgoe did an interview with The Associated Press last week in which he said not much would change this year on American Idol. It’s easy to read both good and bad into that statement. Bad: We’re stuck with the same judging panel of Steven Tyler, who never saw a finals…
Add Vonzell Solomon to the list of American Idol contestants who have taken to the Internet to raise money to finance an upcoming CD. Vonzell has a campaign to raise $20,000 under way on IndieGoGo. Here’s the link for more information. Don’t remember Vonzell? She was the third-place finisher back on season four of Idol,…
On American Idol Season 10, James Durbin was the contestant you just could not root against. I mean, he had a compelling back-story. He had overcome Asperger and Tourette syndromes. He had a young son named Hunter he could barely keep in diapers. But he wasn’t just a good back-story. He had the vocal talent…
The X Factor contestants are faced with another double elimination this week. Based on my elementary math skills, I think this will be the last double elimination needed to cut the field of contestants to just two for the show’s final performance episode (Dec. 21). And, based on what’s happened on The X Factor UK,…
Fans of American Idol have a chance to support the show through the People’s Choice Awards. Nominations were recently announced for the 2012 People’s Choice Awards. Idol is among the nominees for Favorite TV Competition Show. It’s a category Idol won the past two years, even after Season 9, when ratings dipped rather drastically. So…
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