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5 Reasons Why ‘American Idol’ Season 9 Doesn’t Suck As Much As You Think It Does
4:19 PM on Thu Mar 18 2010 by Becky Bain
The world's highest-paid professional glowerer, Simon Cowell, has long shown a certain ear for what's hot (or at least "contemporary"), and it's clear from the indifference on his face that he believes American Idol has finally lost its sizzle. (As if that wasn't clear from the moment he decided to bolt Idol to produce the U.S. edition of his British hit The X Factor.) But Idol's Season 9 isn't a complete failure. In fact, you could argue that the reality competition is currently in one of its most exciting seasons yet. Yes, we're mad as hell about Lilly Scott too. But hear us out. After the jump, we present to you our Top 5 reasons why American Idol still captivates every week. More »
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Today In ‘Idol’: Will The Top 11 Tackle Justin Bieber And Miley Cyrus?
11:37 AM on Thu Mar 18 2010 by Becky Bain
:: Next week's theme will reportedly be "Teen Idols." We will personally give five bucks to the contestant who dares try to sing "Party in the U.S.A." with a straight face. [MJsbigblog]
:: Season 4 runner-up Bo Bice is lookin' smokin' with some newly shorn locks. [People]
:: A round-up of all the Tim Urban criticisms on the web. No wonder Vote For The Worst loves this guy. [VFTW]
:: Lacey Brown wasn't too surprised that she was sent packing last night. Honestly, neither were we. [Idol Chatter]
:: Simon Cowell wants to make Brit singer Cheryl Cole a star in America by making her a judge on the U.S. edition of X Factor. We've already had Posh Spice around the last few years and still aren't quite sure what to do with her. [The Mirror]
:: Season 4 runner-up Bo Bice is lookin' smokin' with some newly shorn locks. [People]
:: A round-up of all the Tim Urban criticisms on the web. No wonder Vote For The Worst loves this guy. [VFTW]
:: Lacey Brown wasn't too surprised that she was sent packing last night. Honestly, neither were we. [Idol Chatter]
:: Simon Cowell wants to make Brit singer Cheryl Cole a star in America by making her a judge on the U.S. edition of X Factor. We've already had Posh Spice around the last few years and still aren't quite sure what to do with her. [The Mirror]
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‘American Idol’: Goodbye, Lacey Brown
8:10 AM on Thu Mar 18 2010 by Robbie Daw
We dubbed Lacey Brown's take on the Rolling Stones' "Ruby Tuesday" on American Idol this week as "not amazing," and apparently America agreed. Last night's results show proved to be the end of the line for the Amarillo, Texas native, and she became the first of the official Season 9 Top 12 to be sent packing. (Paige Miles and Tim Urban surely can't be too far behind.) But it wasn't all doom and gloom—Ke$ha (with 3OH!3 in tow), Orianthi and AI Season 7 winner David Cook were all on hand to perform on Wednesday's episode. Have a watch below.
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Today In ‘Idol’: Orianthi, Ke$ha and David Cook To Rock The ‘Idol’ Stage Tonight
3:10 PM on Wed Mar 17 2010 by Becky Bain
:: Tonight is the results show, and as much as we want to say Michael Lynche and Siobhan Magnus are definitely safe, we can't. If we can learn anything from history, it's that even our favorites stand a chance of being voted off. [Idolator]
:: There are tons of top-notch performances tonight (and we're not including the always-ingratiating group number): Orianthi sings her hit "According to You," Season 7 Idol champ David Cook rocks The Rolling Stones' "Jumpin' Jack Flash" and Ke$ha (along with 3OH!3) sing/raps "Blah Blah Blah." But why not fit in with the Rolling Stones theme and perform the Mick Jagger-referencing "TiK ToK"? [AOL]
:: Crystal Bowersox wasn't always the clear favorite—the frontrunner was bullied during her school days. [Radar Online]
:: We know the 10 songs we want to hear performed on Idol... but here are the 19 tracks that don't have a shot in hell of being performed. [BuddyTV]
:: Fox 25 profiles Siobhan Magnus back in her home city of Boston, interviewing her best friend and former drama teacher. Watch it after the jump. [via Idol Chatter] More »
:: There are tons of top-notch performances tonight (and we're not including the always-ingratiating group number): Orianthi sings her hit "According to You," Season 7 Idol champ David Cook rocks The Rolling Stones' "Jumpin' Jack Flash" and Ke$ha (along with 3OH!3) sing/raps "Blah Blah Blah." But why not fit in with the Rolling Stones theme and perform the Mick Jagger-referencing "TiK ToK"? [AOL]
:: Crystal Bowersox wasn't always the clear favorite—the frontrunner was bullied during her school days. [Radar Online]
:: We know the 10 songs we want to hear performed on Idol... but here are the 19 tracks that don't have a shot in hell of being performed. [BuddyTV]
:: Fox 25 profiles Siobhan Magnus back in her home city of Boston, interviewing her best friend and former drama teacher. Watch it after the jump. [via Idol Chatter] More »
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‘American Idol’: The Top 12 Rock The Rolling Stones Catalog
7:35 AM on Wed Mar 17 2010 by Robbie Daw
Believe it or not, there was plenty of "satisfaction" to be found with Rolling Stones Night on American Idol. Maybe that's what this season finally needed to kick the Top 12 contestants into gear and give the program some much-needed fireworks—a little good old-fashioned classic rock, direct from London.
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Today In ‘Idol’: Paula Abdul Gets Another Offer To Judge Singers On TV
1:25 PM on Tue Mar 16 2010 by Becky Bain
:: Paige Miles lost her voice, and Casey James reportedly has the flu. The Top 12 performances of The Rolling Stones' hits are definitely going to be interesting tonight. [MJsbigblog]
:: Paula Abdul is in negotiations with ABC to be a judge on a revamped edition of Star Search. Does that mean she won't re-team with Simon for The X Factor? We were so looking forward to a reunion. [Billboard]
:: Is Kara DioGuardi the best American Idol judge on the panel? MTV gives a very convincing argument. [MTV]
:: Many people think Michael Lynche and Crystal Bowersox are the contestants to beat this season, but it's anyone's game. Here's how all the Idols could win it or blow it. [Idol Chatter]
:: After the jump, watch ousted contestant Lilly White perform "Lullaby of Birdland" on The Ellen Show. More »
:: Paula Abdul is in negotiations with ABC to be a judge on a revamped edition of Star Search. Does that mean she won't re-team with Simon for The X Factor? We were so looking forward to a reunion. [Billboard]
:: Is Kara DioGuardi the best American Idol judge on the panel? MTV gives a very convincing argument. [MTV]
:: Many people think Michael Lynche and Crystal Bowersox are the contestants to beat this season, but it's anyone's game. Here's how all the Idols could win it or blow it. [Idol Chatter]
:: After the jump, watch ousted contestant Lilly White perform "Lullaby of Birdland" on The Ellen Show. More »
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PHOTOS: The ‘American Idol’ Top 12 Face Their Look-A-Likes
12:00 PM on Tue Mar 16 2010 by Becky Bain
American Idol’s Top 12 contestants were announced last night, and we couldn’t quite figure out just why they all look so familiar. So, we hired a team of professional face analyzers to help us out. Using high tech computers and 21st century technology, they were able to figure out the exact look-a-like to each Idol hopeful. If you’ve been watching at home thinking, “Where have I seen Crystal Bowersox before?” or “I know Andrew Garcia looks like a famous dictator. I just can’t remember which one,” then flip through this gallery for some much needed answers. We bet you’ll never guess who our face analyzers named as Casey James’ twin. More »
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Today In ‘Idol’: Siobhan Magnus’ Birthday And Alex Lambert’s Petition
11:48 AM on Mon Mar 15 2010 by Becky Bain
:: There's a petition going around to bring Alex Lambert back on American Idol, and with a little help from Demi Moore's tweets, the petition has over 13,000 signatures. Impressive, but they are aware after nine season that this isn't how the show works, right? [Examiner]
:: Last week's booted foursome—Todrick Hall, Lilly White, Alex Lambert and Katelyn Epperly—talk about what went wrong and where they plan to go from here. (Todrick is determined to get on Glee, so watch out students of McKinley High, he's comin' for ya!) [People]
:: "The General" Larry Platt is being sued for not paying up for his studio time recording "Pants on the Ground." Looks like it's time to pick up those pants and empty those pockets. [Hip-Hop Wired]
:: Kara DioGuardi says her bikini stunt during last year's season finale "probably saved my job" and talks about her dad running for the New York Senate. [Idol Tracker]
:: Happy 20th Birthday to "funny little thing" Siobhan Magnus! After the jump, enjoy some pre-Idol vids of Siobhan during her high school drama days. If anyone should be on Glee, it's her. [Via MJsbigblog] More »
:: Last week's booted foursome—Todrick Hall, Lilly White, Alex Lambert and Katelyn Epperly—talk about what went wrong and where they plan to go from here. (Todrick is determined to get on Glee, so watch out students of McKinley High, he's comin' for ya!) [People]
:: "The General" Larry Platt is being sued for not paying up for his studio time recording "Pants on the Ground." Looks like it's time to pick up those pants and empty those pockets. [Hip-Hop Wired]
:: Kara DioGuardi says her bikini stunt during last year's season finale "probably saved my job" and talks about her dad running for the New York Senate. [Idol Tracker]
:: Happy 20th Birthday to "funny little thing" Siobhan Magnus! After the jump, enjoy some pre-Idol vids of Siobhan during her high school drama days. If anyone should be on Glee, it's her. [Via MJsbigblog] More »
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Today In ‘Idol’: The Top 12 Party With The Cast Of ‘Glee’
10:35 AM on Fri Mar 12 2010 by Becky Bain
:: Last night was a total OMG WTF? kind of night: Lilly Scott, Katelyn Epperly, Todrick Hall and Alex Lambert were eliminated. If some of our favorites can go home this early, that means no one is safe. [Idolator]
:: Making Idol's Top 12 isn't just good for your career—it's good for your social life. The happy dozen partied it up last night with cast members from our other Fox musical obsession, Glee. Idols and Gleeks interacting?! This is too much to handle. [OK!, Buddy TV]
:: Do you know Didi Benami's real name? What part of the singing competition Crystal Bowersox has refused to take part in? And which former Idol contestant Lacey Brown is totally crushing for? Read the 12 things you never knew about the Top 12. [Idol Tracker]
:: We're going to bang out heads against the wall if we hear the remaining twelve contestants sing the same old songs we've been hearing for almost nine years straight. Here's our list of the totally fresh, Idol-virgin tunes the Top 12 should perform. [Idolator]
:: Making Idol's Top 12 isn't just good for your career—it's good for your social life. The happy dozen partied it up last night with cast members from our other Fox musical obsession, Glee. Idols and Gleeks interacting?! This is too much to handle. [OK!, Buddy TV]
:: Do you know Didi Benami's real name? What part of the singing competition Crystal Bowersox has refused to take part in? And which former Idol contestant Lacey Brown is totally crushing for? Read the 12 things you never knew about the Top 12. [Idol Tracker]
:: We're going to bang out heads against the wall if we hear the remaining twelve contestants sing the same old songs we've been hearing for almost nine years straight. Here's our list of the totally fresh, Idol-virgin tunes the Top 12 should perform. [Idolator]
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‘American Idol’: The Top 12 Of Season 9 Is Revealed
8:17 AM on Fri Mar 12 2010 by Robbie Daw
What a bittersweet night Thursday was. On one hand, we finally got the Tarentino-esque women-in-prison scandalfest that is Lady Gaga and Beyonce's near-10-minute "Telephone" video. But on the other, one of our favorite American Idol contestants, Lilly Scott, was sent home, thus narrowly missing out on being part of the official Season 9 Top 12. Sometimes pop is a cruel machine, folks. Now hop below to see who else was sprawled out on the chopping block.
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