American Idol: When the Show is Over
Posted by K.C. Morgan Categories: Music, Prime Time, Reality, FOX, American Idol, Gossip
The spotlight may be shining brightly on American Idol, still in the exciting throes of pre-season. But now that the stage is being set for a fresh crop of contestants, where do the former attention-getters end up?
“Standing alone on the curb at the Burbank airport,” was exactly where Carly Smithson found herself once the “Idols Live“ tour came to an end. The Irish-born diva raked in the press during her 13-week stint on Idol, often astounding the crowd and judges alike with her powerhouse vocals.
Every year, the Top 12 Idol contestants become the most important people on television. They live in special housing, they are talked about by everyone. They are the biggest stars out there. They go on tour, they sign autographs, they smile for cameras.
But at some point, the cycle starts over again. Tours end, glory fades, and brand-new contestants sweep in for their shot at fame.
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Idol Divas Talk Tour
Posted by K.C. Morgan Categories: Music, Prime Time, Reality, FOX, American Idol, Gossip
The five females who managed to snag coveted Top 10 spots on the seventh season of American Idol recently talked with reporters about the aftermath of the show and the beginning of the summer tour.
The tour kicked off in Arizona, the first of 49 cities which will soon welcome the group of crooners. Diminutive Ramiele Malubay feels positive about the tour, saying there will be “no one to say you sang horrible.”
“It’s not about what a judge is going to say. It’s about the music and the fans connecting and having a great time,” offered Brooke White.
Carly Smithson also felt cheerful, saying “it’s amazing. Nobody is going to judge us after we sing.” Third-place finalist Syesha Mercado likened the tour to “a mini-concert for each person.”
“We sing three songs each,” Brooke White said of herself and her fellow females, “David Cook five, Archuleta will sing four. I think a lot of people had the impression it was going to be a bunch of group numbers, but it’s not. We actually are going out as individual performers and do our own set, our own music.”
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American Idol Superstar: Carly Smithson
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American Idol has whittled the competition down to only five, but sixth-place Carly Smithson isn’t at all bummed to have made it so far. The upbeat Irish lass had a positive outlook for all her interviewers, and no hard feelings toward anyone on the show.
“I don’t want to dwell on negative things. I’m looking forward to going out and making a record now. I’m just stoked,” Carly Smithson told reporters.
Today, the usual analytical minds are at work trying to make sense of this recent shocker. Some suggest it stems from song choice - eliminations often do - because the tune Smithson sang on Tuesday (“Jesus Christ Superstar”) is considered controversial among Christians.
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American Idol: One Step Closer to a Winner
Posted by K.C. Morgan Categories: Music, Prime Time, Reality, FOX, American Idol, Editorial
Tuesday’s American Idol performances inspired 38 million votes from fans, but great singing was obviously not one of the reasons the voters took to their phones.
The results show opened this week with the Top 6 Idols crooning “All I Ask of You,” as Lord Andrew Lloyd Webber accompanied them on piano. It’s a good song, and the performance was nice (even if there were times when Irish diva Carly Smithson overpowered the other two ladies in the competition). It was all smiling faces an fun as the Idols danced around on stage, but soon enough they were shuffled to the back to await the news we all wanted to hear.
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Show Tunes Night on American Idol
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The presence of Andrew Lloyd Webber on American Idol means one thing: show tunes. To create the right effect for this momentous night, the band section was extended to accommodate an orchestra and the contestants were forced to sing outside the usual Idol box. Who was able to pull it off…and who couldn’t get off the stage fast enough?
After the Top 6 Idols were introduced, the show paid homage to the composer who has meant so much to both screen and stage. For their master class with Lord Webber, the contestants were treated to a visit to the Phantom of the Opera theater. Andrew Lloyd Webber took a different approach to mentorship than last week’s Mariah Carey. He focused on the meaning behind the song and the emotional connections each singer need to make. Were they all able to follow the advice?
Before the night truly began, Randy Jackson declared “this is probably gonna be the toughest night of the season.” Simon Cowell advised that contestants should sound “memorable, but also contemporary.”
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American Idol’s Final Six: Simon Cowell Sounds Off
Posted by K.C. Morgan Categories: Music, Prime Time, Reality, FOX, American Idol, Gossip
The American Idol stage is set for another exciting finale, with only six remaining contenders in the hunt for the title. We’ve suffered shocking results, shockingly bad (and good) performances and more scandals than you can shake a mouse at. But what does ever-surly judge Simon Cowell have to say about this season’s fresh crop of competitors?
This year’s Idol offers it all. You’ve got the foreign-born diva (Carly Smithson), the troubled-home-life rocker (David Cook), the oh-so-adorable kid (David Archuleta), the mellow maiden (Brooke White), the laid-back ladies’ man (Jason Castro) and the powerful pipes (Syesha Mercado). But what do this year’s Idols lack?
“Personality,” declared Simon Cowell in a recent Variety interview. “They are giving very safe answers to questions, making safe song selections,” he expanded. “We are not getting a sense of who they are. We have to try to pull it out of them more.” Cowell even said the elimination of Michael John’s shouldn’t have been such a shocker. “You cannot deliver an uninspired performance at the top of the show,” he lectured, “And you can’t be up there imitating another singer.”
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American Idol Narrows it Down to Six
Posted by K.C. Morgan Categories: Music, Prime Time, Reality, FOX, American Idol, Editorial
As elimination night began on American Idol, host Ryan Seacrest reminded us that “anything can happen on this show.” After a season-high vote tally of a whopping 36 million, what did happen was probably a long time coming - and hardly shocking for most viewers.
Seacrest quickly introduced the judges (Paula Abdul looked spectacular for a change - loved the upswept ‘do) before the Idols took the stage, singing “One Sweet Day.” Idol then reminded all that there’s only one week left to vote in the songwriting competition. Remember, the winning song will be crooned at the finale by the winning contestant. But soon enough, it was time to get down to the real reason for watching: elimination.
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American Idol Top 7: A Vision, or a Watered-Down Version?
Posted by K.C. Morgan Categories: Music, Prime Time, Reality, FOX, American Idol, Editorial
Mariah Carey night on American Idol began on a rather solemn note, as host Ryan Seacrest remarked that all were “still feeling the shock waves here after last week’s surprising departure by Michael Johns.” As a chorus of boos filled the theater, he reminded us that “every single vote is vital.”
But really, all that’s old news. Tomorrow someone else will be kicked to the curb and it will time to interview them. Who will it be?
Superstar Mariah Carey mentored this week, and at the outset I was afraid for the Idols. Carey is a diva unlike any other - a harder theme night could hardly be imagined. She looked fabulous for her mentor sessions, and seemed completely at ease with the cameras and contestants. Were the Top 7 just as comfortable with her songs?
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The Idols Attempt Mariah Carey
Posted by Veronica Santiago Categories: Music, Prime Time, Reality, FOX, American Idol, Editorial, Gossip
Any person with a shred of common sense knows—you shouldn’t go on American Idol aiming to sing anything by Whitney Houston, Celine Dion or Christina Aguilera. Not only will the decision set you up for comparison, it’s likely you’ll end up in a world of embarrassment.
So why then would the producers schedule a whole night dedicated to Mariah Carey? Isn’t that the last thing Randy, Paula and Simon would want the contestants to do?
During a recent exit interview, Michael Johns revealed he would have attempted a version of “Vision of Love” during next week’s show. (Of course, his early exit means we are now being spared that potentially questionable rendition.) But what does this mean for the rest of them? Which records could David Cook, Jason Castro, Brooke White or Carly Smithson possibly sing?
I’m predicting Archuleta will take on “One Sweet Day”. Make your guesses for the rest of them now!
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American Idol: Shock and Awe
Posted by K.C. Morgan Categories: Music, Prime Time, Reality, FOX, American Idol, Editorial
The pushed-back Thursday elimination night on American Idol began with a promise from Ryan Seacrest, who touted “guest stars and surprises” at the top of the hour. There certainly were some surprises, but most of them weren’t at all good.
The evening kicked off with clips of Idol Gives Back, which has so far raised more than $60 million for various charitable organizations. Next, the Top 8 Idols sang “Shout to the Lord” while a huge choir sang in the background. It was, all told, way too schmaltzy for an elimination night. But more of the same would continue throughout the evening.
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