American Idol

By mj More tidbits from the interview. Back in Season 2, Rapper-DJ Angie Martinez quit after 4 days as the 4th American Idol judge. She said she wasn’t comfortable criticizing aspiring artists.Some of Kara’s favorite Idols: Kelly Clarkson–loved her when she met her. And Brooke White.She plans to...

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By mj Ryan is broadcasting live from New York City this morning as Randy Jackson, Paula Abdul and Simon Cowell begin the 3rd round auditions. He’ll be interviewing them today, as well as the NEW 4th judge, Kara DioGuardi. Kara will be sitting in front of the contestants for the first time tomorrow...

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By Andy Dehnart American Idol host, Emmy nominee, and Emmy co-host Ryan Seacrest was bitten by a shark over the weekend. He wasn't severely injured, although based upon some of the ridiculously sensational headlines--Ryan Seacrest Survives California Shark Attack, Ryan Seacrest: Shark Attack Vict...

By Chris Serico Photo of Hicks by Joe Larese/The Journal News) I interviewed Taylor Hicks on Monday, when the "American Idol" Season 5 champ was at Mamaroneck's Winged Foot Golf Club to lend his celebrity to Autism Speaks. We discussed a variety of topics, whose clips will appear on this site over the next...

By mj More For Wednesday: David Cook and Mariah Carey will duet on “Always Be my Baby”David Archuleta and Neil Diamond will duet on “America” (this is still a rumor)While many of the ex-Idols have been invited back for the finale, many in the Top 24 have not…Seal will perform, according to the FO...

By Rickey David Archuleta performs on American Idol Top 2 Finale Don’t Let the Sun Go Down on Me: David Archuleta just giving it his all! OMG! David Archuleta should and will win American Idol! Go Pork Chop! VOTE FOR DAVID ARCHULETA! Listen to the audio of David Archuleta:

By mj Song Spoilers: Personal song choices have leaked: David Archuleta will reprise “Imagine” per Nigel Lythgoe Thursday on Ryan Seacrest’s KISS morning show. David Cook will sing a new song, U2’s “I Still Haven’t Found What I’m Looking For”, per a report on FOX news. Cookie is the first Idol to...

By Rickey SAVE DAVID ARCHULETA! David Archuleta Top 3 - “Studio Recording” - MP3 (iTunes) David Archuleta Top 3 - “First Performance Video” (iTunes) David Archuleta Top 3 - “Second Performance Video” (iTunes) David Archuleta Top 3 - “Third Performance Video” (iTunes)

Is Jason Castro a lock to be the next American Idol contestant to be ousted? When Jason forgets the words to "Mr. Tambourine Man," Simon Cowell could only encourage him to pack his bags. Surveys and polls show that he's the one who'll get the hook tonight. It looks a sure thing. But wait. Reality sh...

By Rickey Listen to the audio of Syesha Mercado: Syesha Mercado Top 4 - “Studio Recording” - MP3 (iTunes) Syesha Mercado Top 4 - “First Perfromance Video” (iTunes) Syesha Mercado Top 4 - “Second Perfromance Video” (iTunes) Syesha Mercado on Hollywood Week

By Rickey David Cook performs “Hungry Like The Wolf” by Duran Duran and “Baba O’Riley” by the Who on American Idol Top 4 Listen to the audio of David Cook: David Cook - Top 4 - Hungry Like The Wolf David Cook - Top 4 - Baba O’Riley David Cook fan thread on Rickey Forums

By mj More importantly, Why can’t Paula just say, “My apologies to Jason Castro for possibly throwing him off his game by mistakenly critiquing his performance based on what I heard at dress rehearsal?” Because really, while Paula and TPTB try to cover their asses, they are completely glossi...

By Rickey I’m so disappointed. Ryan Seacrest trying his best to explain away Paula Abdul’s blunder last night on American Idol. Isn’t it easier to admit that there’s a script and Paula Abdul accidentally read the script for Jason Castro’s second song? However, the show can’t do that because it would...

By Rickey Syesha Mercado performs “Hello Again” and “Thank the Lord for the Night Time” by Neil Diamond on American Idol Top 5 Listen to the audio of Syesha Mercado: Syesha Mercado fan thread at Rickey Forums Syesha Mercado on Hollywood Week

By Rickey Jason Castro performs “Forever in Blue Jeans” and “September Morn” by Neil Diamond on American Idol Top 5 Go Jason Castro! Let’s save Jason Castro! 1-866-IDOLS-01 or 06 Listen to the audio of Jason Castro: Jason Castro - Top 5 - Forever in Blue Jeans Jason Castro - Top 5 - September Morn

By Rickey David Cook performs “Music of the Night” by Andrew Lloyd Webber on American Idol Top 6 Listen to the audio of David Cook: David Cook Top 6 - “Music of the Night” - MP3 on iTunes David Cook Top 6 - “Music of the Night” - Video on iTunes David Cook on Amazon.com David Cook fan thread on Rickey Forums

By Rickey Listen to the audio of Syesha Mercado: Syesha Mercado Top 6 - “One Rock ‘n’ Roll Too Many” - MP3 (iTunes) Syesha Mercado Top 6 - “One Rock ‘n’ Roll Too Many” - Video (iTunes) Syesha Mercado fan thread at Rickey Forums Syesha Mercado on Hollywood Week Ai7 Top6 Part1 Syesha

By Rickey Kristy Lee Cook audition Kristy Lee Cook performs “Forever” by Mariah Carey on American Idol Top 7 Another obscure song… Another setup from Simon Cowell. OMG. Carly, Carly, Carly. I feel terrible. Listen to the audio of Kristy Lee Cook: Kristy Lee Cook Top 7 - “Forever” - MP3 (iTunes) Kristy Le...

By Rickey Brooke White on americanidol.com Brooke White performs “Hero” by Mariah Carey on American Idol Top 7 Hmmm… an interesting setup by Simon Cowell… but position #4 is still good — I think. And “Hero” is a memorable song. I liked it even if she biffed it in the end. Listen to the audio of Brooke White:...

By Rickey Syesha Mercado on Hollywood Week Syesha Mercado performs “Vanishing” by Mariah Carey on American Idol Top 7 Okay these obscure song choices… Carly has some hope, Simon Cowell advices “caution”. But I think she’s safe. Listen to the audio of Syesha Mercado: Syesha Mercado Top 7 - “Vanishin...

By Rickey The Archey Angels are raving about a song called “Here I Am” which unfortunately, doesn’t work for me. This over-sentimental tune is the reason why my other conspiracy theory: David Archuleta being the biggest shock elimination in American Idol history — just went up a notch. I am very worr...

By podcast@entertainmentavenue.com (The Dude on the Right) So even though I wonder, during the podcast, if Artie will come back to the show, wonder if Tiger Woods can win The Masters and the Grand Slam of golf, I also report that during my extensive studying of my TiVo'd episode of "American Idol" from Tuesday, there does not appear to be a nip-slip by...

By Rickey Syesha Mercado performs “I Believe” by Fantasia Barrino on American Idol Top 8 Comparison: “I Believe” by Fantasia Barrino No one. NO. ONE. Can perform “I Believe” like Fantasia Barrino. Massive FAIL from Syesha Mercado. What was she thinking? Listen to the audio of Syesha Mercado: Syesha Me...

By Rickey Carly Smithson performs “Here You Come Again” by Dolly Parton on American Idol Top 9 Listen to the audio of Carly Smithson: Carly Smithson fan thread at Rickey Forums Carly Smithson audition Listen to Carly Smithson sing “RIP in Heaven”:

By Rickey David Cook performs “Little Sparrow” by Dolly Parton on American Idol Top 9 Listen to the audio of David Cook: David Cook Top 9 - “Little Sparrow” - MP3 on iTunes David Cook Top 9 - “Little Sparrow” - Video on iTunes David Cook on Amazon.com David Cook fan thread on Rickey Forums

By Rickey Syesha Mercado performs “If I Were Your Woman” by Stephanie Mills on American Idol Top 10 Syesha Mercado did a very good job! Her best of the season. Listen to the audio of Syesha Mercado: Pre-Order Syesha Mercado Top 10 - “If I Were Your Woman” - MP3 on iTunes

By Rickey Seattle-area band “Doxology” has accused David Cook and American Idol of copying Doxology’s 2006 Demo recording of “Eleanor Rigby” — note for note. Listen: David Cook I see American Idol trying to fix this situation tonight or next week.

By Jeanne Also, according to TMZ.com the trainer who wrote the song “created Barry’s Bootcamp in West Hollywood, where regulars include Jake Gyllenhaal, Teri Hatcher, and Nicollette Sheridan.”  Michael, allegedly, just could not keep up.  Well, Teri Hatcher does seem a little hard-core with the...

By Jeanne Also, according to TMZ.com the trainer who wrote the song “created Barry’s Bootcamp in West Hollywood, where regulars include Jake Gyllenhaal, Teri Hatcher, and Nicollette Sheridan.”  Michael, allegedly, just could not keep up.  Well, Teri Hatcher does seem a little hard-core with the...

By Rickey The Worsters are livid after Carly Smithson said this in the March 4 American Idol Q&A: — — Listen to Carly Smithson sing “Just Missed the Train”: Carly Smithson — Ultimate High (on Amazon) Carly Smithson — Ultimate High (on iTunes) I’m Gonna Blow Your Mind (on iTunes)

By Rickey Jason Castro performs “Hallelujah” by Leonard Cohen on American Idol Top 16 Paula Abdul is talking nonsense now… hahaha. Simon Cowell thought it was brilliant. Listen to the audio of Jason Castro: Pre-Order Jason Castro Top 16 on iTunes

By Rickey ShareThis Brooke White performs “You’re So Vain” by Carly Simon on American Idol Top 20 Oooo… very clever with the “beauty school dropout” soundbite. Brooke White plays the guitar. Simon Cowell liked the performance. I found it a bit boring (as usual with things about Brooke White). I guess B...

By Rickey ShareThis Syesha Mercado performs “Me And Mr. Jones” (changed from Mrs. to Mr.) by Billy Paul on American Idol Top 24 Syesha Mercado’s baby cry was more interesting than her singing. I feel bad. My “black diva” standards are so high Syesha falls many places short, but it looks like she was trying...

By Rickey The casual interest in Carly Smithson, the most controversial contestant on American Idol 7, seems to have subsided. I’ve noticed a significant drop in search results for her over the past few days. Carly Smithson — Just Missed the Train:

By Rickey Live blogging the American Idol results show February 21, 2008 Four singers will be eliminated tonight! Paula Abdul says that prior “pro” experience doesn’t matter. She even drops Kelly Clarkson’s name as someone who had prior deal before joining Idol. Yikes. Sounds like damage control. S...

By Rickey ShareThis Carly Smithson performs “Shadow of Your Smile” on American Idol Top 24 See? She admitted in the video that she was signed when she was 15 and all that. Wow, Carly Smithson can blow. She can blow your mind! Hahaha. OMG, it seems that Carly Smithson is indeed the chosen one — Simon Cowell...

By Rickey ShareThis Syesha Mercado performs “Tobacco Road” on American Idol Top 24 Sorry Syesha, I have specially high standards for the black divas on American Idol. But it looks like you will move on easily. Listen to the audio: Pre-Order Syesha Mercado Top 24 on iTunes Direct link to MP3 and video c...

By Rickey Alexandrea Lushington performs “Spinning Wheel” by Bo Bice on American Idol Top 24 ShareThis Alexandrea Lushington performs “Spinning Wheel” by Bo Bice on American Idol Top 24 I agree with Simon Cowell. The vocals were not that good. Listen to the audio: Pre-Order Top 24 on iTunes Direct l...

By Rickey Michael Johns performs “Light My Fire” on American Idol Top 24 ShareThis Michael Johns performs “Light My Fire” on American Idol Top 24 OMG — the Kimberley Locke background FLAMES! FIRE! FIRE! Listen to the audio: Pre-Order Michael Johns Top 24 on iTunes Direct link to MP3:

By Rickey Jason Castro plays the guitar. Jason blew Paula Abdul away. ShareThis Jason Castro performs “Daydream” on American Idol Top 24 Jason Castro plays the guitar. Jason blew Paula Abdul away. Listen to the audio: Pre-Order Jason Castro Top 24 on iTunes Direct link to MP3:

By Rickey ShareThis Garrett Haley performs “Breaking Up Is Hard To Do” on American Idol Top 24 Garrett Haley has a nice voice. Did he pull it off? Did he survive one more week? Simon Cowell is so critical. Damm him. (My MP3 is botched, but will upload a new one later) Listen to the audio: Pre-Order Top 24 on i...

By Rickey Simon Cowell is an a$$$ ShareThis Colton Berry performs “Suspicious Minds” on American Idol Top 24 Colton Berry had a great performance. I loved it. Go Ellen! Vote for Ellen! Simon Cowell is an a$$$ Listen to the audio: Pre-Order Top 24 on iTunes Direct link to MP3:

By Rickey ShareThis David Archuleta performs “Shop Around” on American Idol Top 24 Cute! David Archuleta is so cute! Woohoo! He even sang a little “What a Feeling” in his interview. Hahaha. Go David Archuleta! For the win! Listen to the audio: Pre-Order David Archuleta Top 24 on iTunes Direct link to...

By Rickey ShareThis Robbie Carrico performs “One is the Loneliest Number” by Three Dog Night on American Idol Top 24 Robbie Carrico explained his history with the pop group and how he wants to be a rock singer. The judges liked the performance, but I did not like it. Simon Cowell is not convinced that Ro...

By Rickey ShareThis Chikezie Eze performs “I Love You More Today Than Yesterday” by Staircase Spiral on American Idol Top 24 Chikezie goes into a rant with Simon Cowell about his clothes. Personally, I did not like it. Listen to the audio: Pre-Order Top 24 on iTunes Direct link to MP3 and video clip:

By Rickey David Hernandez — was a finalist in Arizona Idol (the same contest American Idol winner Jordin Sparks joined). Sang “Love The One You’re With” during Hollywood Week and wowed the judges. David Cook — is being groomed as a Chris Daughtry clone.

By Jeanne While Regis and Kelly dressed as David and Victoria Beckham (check it out here) American Idol host, Ryan Seacrest, interviewed the real Victoria, a.k.a. “Posh Spice.” This interview is hilarious! First, Ryan talks about how inappropriate is affection for Posh is and then they play a clip to...

By Josh Hathaway Download BCRadio Podcast.From the Department of Better Late Than Never, we bring you another installment of the BCRadio podcast.On this week's show, I yammer and stammer about the shootings at Virginia Tech, 24, The Sopranos, The Arctic Monkeys, and Rosie O'Donnell leaving The View.Eri...

NEW YORK Paula Abdul says she and Simon Cowell, who torments her on the set of American Idol, are chummy in real life.

By DJRadiohead I am also joined by Eric Olsen to discuss American Idol, Ken Edwards to chat about the PS3, and Matt Sussman returns to argue with me about March Madness.