February 2009
Nick, Nathaniel, Tatiana Make the Cut as Idol Announces Top 36
(via)It was do or die time on American Idol as Hollywood Week came to a close and the judges informed the final 54 who made the cut for the Top 36. Among the surviving were three that have been very visible during Hollywood Week.
Has American Idol Jumped the Shark?
(via)Has American Idol lost its touch? Is it sacrificing the charm of the show for the almighty rating point? Or has the show just reached its prime and is now in the downslide?
Drama Queen Survives Idol’s Hollywood Round 3 « Napping at Red Lights
(via)It looks like more faces survived this third cut of American’s Idol’s Hollywood week than didn’t as the judges sent contestants of only one of four rooms home. Many of the top favorites put in stellar performances to seal their fate. But also among the surviving was drama queen Tatiana Del Torro.
Bikini Girl Blows Idol’s Hollywood Round 2
(via)Drama was the name of the game during the second round of American Idol’s Hollywood phase as contestants team up and the competition turns cut throat.
Funnyman Norman Gentle Shines during Idol’s Hollywood Round 1
(via)The most memorable performance of American Idol’s first round of Hollywood Week was not that of a vocal powerhouse. Instead Funnyman Nick Mitchell - aka Norman Gentle - wowed the judges with his humor.
January 2009
Confidence Abounds at Idol NY, San Juan Auditions
(via)Confidence was the name of the game tonight as American Idol combined auditions from San Juan, Puetro Rico and New York City before heading to Hollywood. Unfortunately, much of that confidence was misplaced.
Osmonds Headline Salt Lake City Idol Auditions
(via)You might think you’ve seen everything on the American Idol auditions over the years. But the appearance of an Osmond at the Salt Lake City auditions tonight has me screaming gimmick!
Idol Jonesing for Talent in Jacksonville
(via)I’m starting to get a bad feeling about Season 8 of American Idol after watching the slim pickings at the Jacksonville auditions. Only 16 tickets were given out tonight.
Idol Looking for Thoroughbreds in Kentucky
(via)Tonight American Idol judges set up shop at Church Hill Downs for its fourth city of auditions. But can they find a thoroughbred in the Blue Grass state?
Talent a No Show for Idol San Francisco Auditions
(via)After the auditions last week, I was looking forward to seeing a preview of Hollywood Week potential in the third city of American Idol auditions. I couldn’t have been more wrong.
Idol Judges Find Another Castro in Kansas City Auditions
(via)Two nights into the competition, American Idol tries to hit the jackpot with auditions in David Cook’s hometown, Kansas City. But the judges did not find another Cook. Instead they did find another Castro.
January 2008
‘American Idol’ not so Friendly for Charleston Hopefuls
(via)More than 10,000 hopefuls turned up in the city voted friendliest in America to audition for American Idol. But even that title couldn’t help Charleston send more than 23 contestants on to Hollywood.
Simon Shines at ‘American Idol’ San Diego Auditions
(via)Maybe it’s because we started the show tonight on a high note with the first three contestants all getting golden tickets or maybe it was a result of the sunny weather, but Simon seemed to really enjoy the American Idol San Diego auditions.
May 2007
Jordin sparkles as the 2007 American Idol
(via)After 100,000 auditions in seven cities, 49 hours of television, 609 million votes and two hours of fluff, America finally learned that the 17-year-old from Glendale, Arizona with the golden voice is the 2007 American Idol. Jordin Sparks now takes her place among the elite known as Idols.
