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‘American Idol’ To Release A Greatest “Hits” Collection
Thu Feb 3 2011 by Becky Bain
American Idol is celebrating a decade on the air by releasing a greatest hits compilation called American Idol 10th Anniversary — The Hits. The biggest problem (besides there being nary one Jennifer Hudson song) is that the term "hits" is about as appropriate a word to use as "stars" is on Dancing With The Stars. Jump below to find out what songs and artists Fox considers a success.
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Which ‘American Idol’ Champ Had The Best Winning Moment?
Thu Jun 3 2010 by Becky Bain
It's been a week now since Lee DeWyze was crowned the winner of American Idol Season 9, and we still can't get out of our head how happy and pure of full joy the former paint salesman looked upon hearing Ryan Seacrest announce his name. Lee's unrestrained reaction was everything we wanted in an emotional, cathartic TV-viewing experience. But how does his winning moment stack up against Idols past?
We're jumping back in time to rate the reactions of all nine Idol champs upon discovering they were the next American Idol. Points will be awarded to each victorious contestant depending on a) how many tears were shed, b) their inability to form a coherent thought, and c) how much they acknowledged the runner-up standing beside them. (Selflessness counts!) Jump below to find out whose winning moment still makes us cry, and which Idol champion could barely crack a smile after winning the biggest reality competition in the world. More »
We're jumping back in time to rate the reactions of all nine Idol champs upon discovering they were the next American Idol. Points will be awarded to each victorious contestant depending on a) how many tears were shed, b) their inability to form a coherent thought, and c) how much they acknowledged the runner-up standing beside them. (Selflessness counts!) Jump below to find out whose winning moment still makes us cry, and which Idol champion could barely crack a smile after winning the biggest reality competition in the world. More »
VIDEO: Simon’s ‘Idol’ Legacy—His Best And Worst Calls
Tue Jan 12 2010 by Erika Brooks Adickman
Simon Cowell may have just rendered the biggest judgment call of his career with his decision to bid farewell to American Idol. But what is his real legacy as a talent spotter? Before he calls in his manservants to ship his tight black shirts over to The X Factor, we decided to take a look back at Simon's best — and worst — judgments on Idol. No question, he possesses keen insight. But maybe there's also a reason the final voting is left up to America.
Kelly Clarkson Takes Control In Allentown
Fri Sep 4 2009 by Maura
Yesterday my pal Jami and I took a two-hours-and-change drive to Allentown, Pa., the home of the Great Allentown Fair (now in its 157th year). The reason: The evening’s grandstand entertainment was headlined by Kelly Clarkson, who was bookended by the Earth, Wind & Fire/Chicago double bill and Tim McGraw on the fair’s roster of entertainment, and who was there to show a slice of northeastern America just what being an American Idol means in this time of fragmented pop landscapes and Taylor Hicks victories. More »
Taylor Hicks, You’re Breaking My Heart
Fri May 16 2008 by anthonyjmiccio
Repeatedly I’ve risked mockery by suggesting that Taylor Hicks is the man America needs to bring back Huey Lewis style bar-rock. Give this champ an undeniable song, a video full of football players and a well-placed saxophone, and everybody’s gonna yell “Fore!” But my pleas in the name of aging alcoholics who don’t want to go country or metal have potentially fallen on deaf ears, as the leader of the Soul Patrol is taking his pipes to Broadway. Hicks will be playing the “Teen Angel” in Grease for three months over the summer, amusing and delighting Great White Way visitors of questionable taste who wouldn’t know quality Spuds-rock if it bit them in the news. Tay, dude, you’re above this!
Five Musical Genres You May Have Forgotten To Miss
Wed Mar 26 2008 by anthonyjmiccio
I have little to no idea what “skunk rock” or “grebo” are, but I like the The Guardian’s query about musical genres that need to be resurrected. After the jump, a list of some forgotten styles I think the young folk of today would be wise to embrace–sounds and aesthetics that could bring this country back from the brink.
“American Idol” Winners’ Latest Prize: Independence! (?)
Mon Jan 7 2008 by Maura
Just in time for the seventh-season kickoff of American Idol comes word that Season 5 winner Taylor Hicks and Season 2 winner Ruben Studdard have been dropped from J Records thanks to lackluster album sales. (Studdard is still represented by Idol creators 19 Management.) Meanwhile, Season 5 third-place finisher Chris Daughtry continues to steamroll over the top-40 playlists and big-box music sections of America. Why is this making me wonder if fans of the upcoming season’s contestants will withhold their votes en masse in the show’s second-to-last week?
Tue Nov 13 2007 by Maura
The self-titled album by American Idol winner Taylor Hicks may have been certified platinum by the RIAA, but it’s only sold 697,000 sales to date. And with a weekly sales tally between 100 and 200 copies, the album probably won’t hit a million copies sold until Hicks is at least 85 years old or so. More »
