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David Archuleta, Season 9, Season 9 Finals
David Archuleta to return to American Idol Wednesday

April 5, 2010 By Mark Franklin 0

David Archuleta fans were a little upset when their Idol favorite was seemingly passed over on teen night on the FOX show a couple of weeks ago. I mean, Idol had Miley Cyrus, Joe Jonas and Demi Lovato performing. But there was no sign of some of Idol’s most talented former teen contestants, like David,…
Kris Allen
Morgan Freeman, Kris Allen featured at Best of South Gala

April 4, 2010 By Mark Franklin 0

Little Rock, Ark., played host to the “Best of the South Gala,” an event celebrating Southern culture and art. So who better to provide the entertainment than current American Idol, Kris Allen, a native of Conway, Ark.? The Southern literary magazine The Oxford American hosted the Saturday event. Among the honorees was Morgan Freeman, who…
Idols on the Music Chart
Carrie, Blake and Adam continue to climb music charts

April 2, 2010 By Mark Franklin 0

Carrie Underwood hits number one on the country singles chart. Blake Lewis hits number three on the dance club chart. And Adam Lambert scores his first top 20 hit. Lots of good news for the Idols on the Billboard charts this week, capped by Carrie, whose “Temporary Home” completed its 18-week run to the top…
Didi Benami, Season 9, Season 9 Finals
Didi Benami reflects on her ‘crazy’ L.A. experience

April 1, 2010 By Mark Franklin 0

Didi Benami figures she’s been there before. Getting booted off American Idol, she said Thursday, is “a lot like my Los Angeles experience. You get kicked down, you’ve got to get back up and start over. It’s nothing I haven’t dealt with before.” By now, most avid Idol watches know at least part of Didi’s…
Clay Aiken, Concert News, Ruben Studdarrd
Clay Aiken, Ruben Studdard announce tour dates

April 1, 2010 By Mark Franklin 0

Last night, Ruben Studdard announced plans for a “Timeless” tour with Clay Aiken. Just minutes ago, tour dates were announced. The best news for central Pennsylvania fans of the season two Idol finalists — they’re coming to the American Music Theater in Lancaster on Aug. 8. I just spoke to someone at the theater who…
Season 9, Season 9 Finals
Idol Finals Week 3: The photo gallery

March 31, 2010 By Mark Franklin 0

For all the criticism, the remaining 10 Idols did pretty well Tuesday night. Certainly well enough to provide hope for the rest of season nine. We find out who goes home tonight in a one-hour episode with a 9 p.m. start time. And we might not have to endure one of those Idol group numbers,…
Didi Benami, Season 9, Season 9 Finals
Idol finals week 3: Ushering in a rebirth for season nine

March 31, 2010 By Mark Franklin 0

I don’t know whether Usher gets all the credit, but we watched what appeared to be a more polished, more confident group of American Idol contestants Tuesday night. I know this, Usher was clearly an improvement over gum-chewing teen Miley Cyrus. And hopefully a sign of a renewed commitment among Idol producers to deliver mentors…
Didi Benami, Season 9, Season 9 Finals
Idol finals week 3: Can a female contestant get a fair break on Idol?

March 31, 2010 By Mark Franklin 0

Does anyone out there really think a female singer can get a fair shake on Idol anymore? I mean, this is getting ridiculous. And anyone who envisions a Crystal Bowersox-Siobhan Magnus final is being delusional. It’ll never happen. Too many of the truly dedicated, truly fanatical Idol voters are clearly favoring the guys. It’s nothing…
David Cook, Idol Gives Back
David Cook gets a first-hand look at the need in Ethiopia

March 31, 2010 By Mark Franklin 1

David Cook isn’t certain whether he’ll be performing on the Idol Gives Back special, set for Wednesday, April 21. But American Idol’s season seven winner says he’ll “do everything in my power to be present and press home the point that help is needed.” David has spent part of this week in Ethiopia, visiting with…
Carrie Underwood
Carrie Underwood makes a pitch for pet adoption

March 30, 2010 By Mark Franklin 0

Carrie Underwood helped kick off the Pedigree Pet Adoption Drive at the Bideawee Manhattan Pet Shelter on Tuesday. You can learn more about the pet adoption drive here, and watch a video of Carrie explaining her participation and meet her dog, Ace. As part of the drive, Pedigree is donating a bowl of food to…

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