April 2008
Kristy Lee Tells Simon What She Thinks on Idol
(via)It was a bad night for Kristy Lee Cook. Not only was her number finally up on American Idol as she was eliminated from the Top 7, but now she can’t even buy her back the beloved barrel horse that she sold to get to her audition.
David Cook Rocks Mariah Carey on Idol
(via)A diva known for her power ballads mentored the Top 7 on American Idol tonight. What can we expect from Mariah Carey’s efforts - second-rate versions of her hits or just karaoke hell?
Ramiele Finally Goes Home, American Idol Down to Elite 8
(via)Tonight American Idol did what my husband calls “trimming the fat” (and no he’s not referring to anyone’s weight). The bottom pair have been hanging on for weeks and it was time for one of them to go.
March 2008
America Gets it Wrong, Idol Sends Chikezie Home
(via)Popularity won out over actual vocal talent and performance skills tonight as American Idol said goodbye to one of the Top 10.
American Idol Top 10 Theme was Flawed
(via)Tonight on American Idol the Top 10 contenders got to choose songs from the year they were born. Besides making me feel old with only one contestant sharing the same birth decade with me, I had to wonder if the contenders could really maximize on the cool theme.
American Idol says Adios to Amanda
(via)Whoever thought that the girls were the stronger of the two genders on Season 7 of American Idol only has to look at tonight’s bottom three to rethink that assessment. Apparently a second night of singing songs from the all-male Beatles did not bode well for the ladies.
Will Guest Mentors Nuture a Star Among Idol Contenders?
(via)Finally, American Idol announced the Season 7 guest mentors on the Top 11 results show. Expect to see Dolly Parton, Mariah Carey, Andrew Lloyd Webber and Neil Diamond mixing it up with the Top 10 over the next few weeks.
American Idol Lennon-McCartney Night Part Deux
(via)Tonight the Top 11 celebrated The Beatles - again - on American Idol with even more songs from John Lennon and Paul McCartney - and one by George Harrison. But who would stand out this week?
David H. Says Goodbye on Idol Top 12 Results
(via)Welcome to the Horton Hears a Who version of American Idol, also known as 55 minutes of fluff for a five-minute decision. And amongst all the brouhaha, we learned the results from the Top 12 performances.
Chikeze Steps it Up on Idol Lennon-McCarthy Night
(via)American Idol is down to its Top 12 and the competition just heated up with performances of songs from the John Lennon and Paul McCartney Library. But can the Top 12 handle the pressure?
America, Your Top 12 Idol Contenders « Napping at Red Lights
(via)After three decades of theme weeks and millions of votes, America has pared down the Top 24 to just 12 contenders to vie for the title of American Idol.
‘80s Help Amanda Rocks Her Way to Security on American Idol
(via)American Idol is down to the final cut before the Top 12 and the ladies brought their A game to ‘80s night in a battle royale for the elusive six spots.
February 2008
Predictions for American Idol Top 12
(via)We have just one week left before American Idol announces its Top 12. Here is my prediction for the Top 12:
Kristy Lee Shows Some Attitude on American Idol’s ‘70s Week
(via)Last week the women on American Idol suffered from illness, but for ‘70s week they were plagued with bad song choices.
How to Survive ‘American Idol’ Hollywood Week
(via)Tonight I got my first exposure to American Idol’s Hollywood Week, or as Ryan Seacrest called it - Hell Week. And I quickly learned which things will knock you out of the running for the Top 24.
Here is the Top 5 Things Not to Do During Hollywood Week if you hope to advance.
January 2008
‘American Idol’ Philadelphia Auditions Yield 29 Hopefuls
(via)I watched American Idol for the very first time last year. I didn’t start watching until it was down to the final 24. So tonight was my first glimpse at the auditions.
I had no idea what I was in for. Tonight had to be two of the most painful hours of television I’ve ever watched.
I’m not saying that there weren’t some talented people that showed up for auditions in Philadelphia. There were several in fact and I’m looking forward to watching them in Hollywood.
But it’s going to be a long road to Hollywood.
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