Ryan tells us that the final 71 contestants performed with a full band. After they finished singing, there was no feedback from the judges. Once all the contestants performed the judges picked who would stay and who would go. In traditional American Idol style, the contestants are divided into three rooms. Now here’s the thing. [...]
Okay, here we go, it’s group day on American Idol. As AI regulars, you know that this is the day where all the drama plays out. We’ll learn who the pros are and who the whiners are. I hope you watched the rehearsals because I can’t describe to you what was going on. Groups were [...]
I am so excited that American Idol is finally at Hollywood week! It’s about time new judge Ellen DeGeneres makes her first appearance. She makes a comment to Simon about him planning to leave after she just arrived. He gives her that typical Simon smile. The first round of Hollywood week will have groups of [...]
Tonight is the final audition show before Hollywood! Yay!!! American Idol says they saved the best for last. We get to see some of the contestants that they didn’t show us throughout the other weeks. First we get another look at Larry “Pants On the Ground” Platt and hear how he’s influencing the whole country. [...]
This is finally the last week of auditions before American Idol heads to Hollywood. Do I hear a woohoo? Today’s stop is Denver, Colorado. Today’s celebrity judge is once again Victoria Beckham. I don’t mind her, she’s a decent judge, but I still say she needs to gain about 10 pounds. The first contestant showcased [...]
Hi Everybody! Did you happen to catch last night’s Grammy awards? If you did, then you noticed that American Idol is playing a big influence on the music world. Past American Idol stars were everywhere. Especially noteworthy was Carrie Underwood and Jennifer Hudson along with Usher, Celine Dion and Smokey Robinson in the tribute to [...]
Hi Everybody, Why do we have to start with a bad performance every single time? Neil Patrick Harris is guest judge for the first day in Dallas. I love him from when he was Doogie Howser. Can’t wait to get to Hollywood and see how Ellen does. Of course, once we get to Hollywood, we’ll [...]
Hi Everybody! American Idol auditions are in Los Angeles tonight. Well actually, auditions are at the Rose Bowl in Pasadena, but close enough I guess. So when a contestant is “going to Hollywood” he or she is going about 20 minutes or so down the freeway! Guest judge is Avril Lavigne. Her hoodie has devil [...]
Hi Everybody! With auditions for American Idol heading to Los Angeles this week, I started thinking. What is the audition process really like? Do you realize how many truly amazing singers must be turned away every year? On Friday night, my husband and I attended Temecula Live. This all country music talent-type show has become [...]
Todays’ auditions are in Orlando, Florida with celebrity judge Kristen Chenowith. She’s a very talented woman–did you catch her appearance on Glee? I hear she’ll be back next season. First to receive a golden ticket in Orlando is Seth Rollins. He was praised by all four judges. Seth is a very caring father of an [...]