Even though he’s no longer around, Frank Sinatra can still intimidate. Three of the five “American Idol’ contestants had trouble interpreting the crooner’s biggest hits on Tuesday’s show, even with the encouragement, arrangements and piano playing of Harry Connick Jr. They included 17-year-old Aaron Kelly from Sonestown, Pa., who seemed grounded on “Fly Me to […]
Category Archives: American Idol
‘Idol’ Can Transform Ya: Biggest ‘AI’ Makeovers Ever
Most American Idols are made, not born. Sure, their singing ability may have been there from the start, but they walked into that audition room looking like just any boy- or girl-next-door. It was only after they were manhandled by a 19 Entertainment-supplied dream team of stylists, hairdressers, makeup artists, personal trainers, and cosmetic dentists […]
Bandmate slams Steven Tyler’s ‘Idol’ gig
Steven Tyler’s ‘Idol’ Gig Means Aerosmith May Take A Permanent Vacation The drama surrounding the ever-revolving “American Idol” judges’ table continues this week, with the confirmation of persistent rumors that Kara DioGuardi has indeed “resigned” and won’t return for Season 10, and Variety reporting that Fox will formally announce the new judging panel in just […]
Michael Lynche exits “American Idol”
Michael “Big Mike” Lynche was voted off “American Idol” on Wednesday as the singing show whittled down to three the number of aspiring pop stars vying for the coveted title and a shot at stardom. Lynche, a personal trainer who won hearts when his wife gave birth to their first child during early audition rounds, […]
Jennifer Lopez new ‘Idol’ judge
Here Come The Judges: J.Lo & The Latest ‘Idol’ Replacement Contenders Ever since Simon Cowell announced his resignation from “American Idol” earlier this year, speculation has run rampant regarding who might fill his seat in Season 10. Katy Perry, Howard Stern, Madonna…it seemed every day a new rumored replacement’s name has been tossed and tweeted […]
Ailing Bret Michaels
Though he has suffered from life-threatening health problems in recent weeks, Bret Michaels appeared in fine form on the “American Idol” stage. The ailing 47-year-old rocker and reality TV star sang and played guitar on Wednesday’s star-studded season finale. The Poison frontman joined “Idol” finalist Casey James on one of the band’s biggest hits, “Every […]
‘Idol’ loses another finalist
Not enough “American Idol” viewers were inspired to vote for Tim Urban. The 20-year-old college student from Duncanville, Texas, was eliminated from the ninth season of the Fox singing competition Wednesday at the end of the “Idol Gives Back” charity event. Urban, who wasn’t at his best with his version of the Goo Goo Dolls’ […]
Rockers reject ‘Glee’ offer
Kings Of Leon Gleefully Nix ‘Glee,’ ‘Idol,’ ‘Betty’ Offers Most bands would jump at the chance to have their music heard by millions on shows like “Glee,” “American Idol,” or “Ugly Betty.” But, as it turns out, Kings Of Leon are not most bands. In fact, singer Caleb Followill told NME magazine this week that they’d nixed […]