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David Archuleta, New Idol Music
David Archuleta helps record ‘We Are the World,’ Spanish version

February 19, 2010 By Mark Franklin 0

I didn’t even know this was going on, until I just saw a tweet from season seven American Idol runner-up David Archuleta. Today in Miami, more than 50 Latin artists — David included — gathered to film a Spanish language version of “We Are the World,” titled “Somos El Mundo.” “We Are the World” was…
Judges, Simon Cowell
Simon talks Idol, from this year’s contestants to his successor

February 18, 2010 By Mark Franklin 0

During a Thursday evening conference call, Simon Cowell said there’s a better chance of a female winning the American Idol crown in season nine. Kara DioGuardi said the same thing a week ago, noting the recent success of such artists as Taylor Swift, Lady Gaga and Kei$ha amounts to a women’s movement in popular music….
Season 9, Season 9 Semifinals
Another year of Idol, another semifinals controversy

February 18, 2010 By Mark Franklin 0

Editor’s Note: See an update on the Chris Golightly story below. Another group of American Idol semifinalists yields another controversy. Should we expect less? I mean, this is getting to be the routine. Last year, Joanna Pacitti got the boot after being welcomed to the semifinals in the judges’ mansion episode. The next day, Joanna…
Season 9, Season 9 Semifinals
American Idol semifinalists photo gallery

February 18, 2010 By Mark Franklin 0

Fox has released photos of all of the season nine American Idol semifinalists. So here they are. All photos provided by Fox. I’ve posted the girls so far. The guys will be posted soon. Meanwhile, for profiles, photos, links to music and my first impression of each contestants’ chances, go here for the gals, here…
Season 9, Season 9 Hollywood, Season 9 Semifinals
Idol gets one wrong, gets one right in finals selections for semifinals

February 17, 2010 By Mark Franklin 0

Last night, we learned the identity of seven Idol semifinalists. We know that Didi Benami and Katelyn Epperly will be vying for the six female spots in the season nine Idol finals. We know that Michael Lynche, Casey James, Lee DeWyze, Todrick Hall and Pennsylvanian Aaron Kelly will be competing in next week’s male semifinals….
Season 9, Season 9 Semifinals
Meet American Idol’s female semifinalists

February 17, 2010 By Mark Franklin 0

Profiles of Idol’s 12 female semifinalists follow. Check back next week. I’ll be blogging live during the performance shows and grading each contestant. Between now and then, I hope to bring you more on this year’s top 24. Ashley (Makailah) Rodriguez: This 22-year-old from Boston was introduced to us as Ashley Rodriguez but has performed…
Season 9, Season 9 Semifinals
Meet American Idol’s male semifinalists

February 17, 2010 By Mark Franklin 0

Profiles of Idol’s 12 male semifinalists follow. Check back next week. I’ll be blogging live during the performance shows and grading each contestant. Between now and then, I hope to bring you more on the top 24. Aaron Kelly: We met Aaron in the “Road to Hollywood” segment and learned that his family moved around…
Season 9, Season 9 Auditions, Season 9 Hollywood
Meet the American Idol girls from Orlando

February 16, 2010 By Mark Franklin 0

What a talented group of girls Idol found in Orlando.Several are still around at this stage of the competition, and based on what I’ve seen and heard of their performances online, viewers should keep an eye out for Janell Wheeler (very impressive on night one of Hollywood), Michelle Delamor (very impressive in the group round)…
Season 9, Season 9 Hollywood
American Idol’s final night in Hollywood

February 16, 2010 By Mark Franklin 0

Wow, last week’s group night episode of American Idol moved at a blistering pace, didn’t it? Heck, it might have been the first time that I’ve ever wished that a one-hour episode of Idol had been stretched to two. Singers were being introduced and discarded so quickly, I had trouble keeping track of who was…
Season 9, Season 9 Hollywood, Season 9 Semifinals
First impressions of the first seven semifinalists

February 16, 2010 By Mark Franklin 0

OK, so we know the identity of seven of the first 24 semifinalists on American Idol season nine. Here’s my first impression of those contestants and their chances. The females: Didi Benami: Sounded wonderful in the first round of Hollywood, sounded not so wonderful on the final day. Will have to be more consistent to…

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