I thought Wednesday’s show was very good. Many excellent singers were showcased while minimizing the vocally-challenged ones. Thank you producers! You are finally listening to us! It appears that we are going to be inundated with many excellent female vocalists this season. And they are unique – which is what many of us here in […]
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Vocal Masterclass Discussion For American Idol Season 12 Auditions: Charlotte North Carolina
January 23, 2013 
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So, what did you think of last week’s premiere shows for American Idol Season 12? Not too shabby, I must say. So far, the judging panel exhibits a high degree of spark and chemistry which I hope will translate to the singers without obliterating the focus on their singing talent. Because, after all, this is […]
Continue reading American Idol Season 12 Premieres This Week! Are You Ready?
January 16, 2013 24 Comments
Are you ready? For Season 12? Of American Idol? On Fox Wednesday and Thursday at 8:00 P.M? I am! I am! I honestly feel, deep in my belly, that this is going to be a great season. Why you ask? Well, for many reasons actually! American Idol has an eclectic judges’ panel, it faces stiff […]
Continue reading David Archuleta Retrospective Series Part Eleven: Climb Every Mountain
January 4, 2013 7 Comments
By Pamela Pike and Rosanne Simunovic Pamela Pike’s Recollections It is a show tune from the 1959 Richard Rogers and Oscar Hammerstein musical The Sound of Music and the movie with Julie Andrews in 1965. It was themed as an inspirational piece, to encourage people to take every step towards attaining one’s dream. The muse […]
Continue reading David Archuleta Retrospective Series Part Ten: ” I’ll Be Home For Christmas” And “Silent Night””
December 7, 2012 10 Comments
Pamela Pike’s Recollection Of “I’ll Be Home For Christmas” “I’ll Be Home for Christmas” is a Christmas song recorded in 1943 by Bing Crosby who scored a top ten hit with the song. “I’ll Be Home for Christmas” has since gone onto become a Christmas standard. The song was written by lyricist Kim Gannon and […]
Continue reading David Archuleta Retrospective Series Part Nine: The Little Drummer Boy
November 2, 2012 14 Comments
By Pamela Pike and Rosanne Simunovic Pamela Pike’s Recollections The “Little Drummer Boy” originally known as “Carol of the Drums” was written by the American Classical music composer and teacher Katherine K. Davis in 1941. It was recorded in 1955 and further popularized by a 1958 recording by the Harry S. Simeone Chorale, arranged by […]
Continue reading Taylor Hicks Takes Las Vegas By Storm.
September 19, 2012 29 Comments
First things first! Look at Taylor’s relaxed jaw and circular mouth in the above picture. Ah – a vocal teacher’s dream. But I digress. According to The Hollywood Reporter, Taylor Hicks has been an exceptionally strong draw during his tenure in Las Vegas. In fact, his contract with Ballys Las Vegas has been extended through […]
Continue reading American Idol Season 12: Hello Keith Urban, Mariah Carey And Nicki Minaj
September 17, 2012 8 Comments
I am a little late to the party. I meant to add this blog topic yesterday. However, this is when the “better late than never” slogan comes in handy and kicks in! So, after much drama and talks and theories galore, it appears that American Idol finally organized their new judging panel comprised of Keith […]
Continue reading David Archuleta Retrospective Series Part Seven: Works For Me
September 7, 2012 8 Comments
By Pamela Pike and Rosanne Simunovic Pamela Pike’s Recollections “Works for Me” is a song released on David’s self-titled album through Wal-Mart as a Bonus Track back in November 2008. This song represents David’s self- image, a time in his life when he felt indecisive and had to deal with certain challenges. He co-wrote this […]
Continue reading American Idol – You’re Giving Me A Headache. Pick A Judge Already.
September 1, 2012 9 Comments
Oh, American Idol! What is happening to you. Since when have the judges become ultimately more important than the singers themselves? Let’s see now. So far we have Mariah Carey and, uhm, Mariah and, uhm, oh yes – Mariah! Now, according to Entertainment Weekly, we have this enticing news release: As has been widely reported, […]
Continue reading Did Ryan Seacrest Just Spill The Beans About Nick Jonas’ Rumored American Idol Judging Gig?
August 15, 2012 5 Comments
Ryan Seacrest is such a tease. I was just cruising and lurking on Facebook when I noticed that Ryan hinted on his Facebook page that the Jonas Brothers have a major announcement tomorrow. This is what he had to say: “Just confirmed! Friday we have Kevin and Danielle Jonas dropping by for their new show […]
Continue reading Time To Do Catch-Up. Add Your Entertainment News Here.
August 9, 2012 26 Comments
Happy Dog Days Of Summer everyone! I have been slacking and enjoying the company of family and friends, while recuperating from my latest and greatest cold and flu virus. I think the crazy, unpredictable weather and the lack of sleep may have contributed to my latest minor health setback, but it sure was fun while […]
Continue reading The Reason Why American Idol Should Shun Big Name Stars To Serve As Judges.
August 2, 2012 56 Comments
Kevin Mazur/ WireImage This is why American Idol should hire non-celebrity judges.. According to RollingStone.Com, Steven Tyler had a lot to say about his two-year tenure as American Idol judge and it wasn’t pretty: “Tyler now admits that Aerosmith’s troubles (his often nasty public spat with the other band members starting in 2009) were the […]
Continue reading David Archuleta Retrospective Series Part Six: Crush
August 1, 2012 6 Comments
By Pamela Pike and Rosanne Simunovic Pamela Pike’s Recollections Crush was the first official track released as a single by David Archuleta back in August 2008 and was also included on his debut album, simply entitled David Archuleta. Crush was co-written by Emanuel Kiriakou, Jess Cates and Dave Hodges. The single debuted on New York […]
Continue reading Adam Lambert With Queen Performs A Haunting Version Of “Who Wants To Live Forever”
July 26, 2012 38 Comments
I have received endless emails from fans of the great Adam Lambert about his performances with Queen in the Ukraine. However, in the wake of the rumors that he may serve as judge on Season 12 of American Idol, the MCL blog has been inundated with discussions over Adam’s possible new role on the series […]
Continue reading Mariah Carey Agrees To Act As Judge On American Idol Season 12
July 23, 2012 22 Comments
That’s it! C’est tout! Cased closed! Mariah it is for Season 12 of American Idol. As I mentioned a few days ago, this rumor was heating up in a big way. According to EW.Com, American Idol snagged the legendary songstress, despite naysayers, including her hubby Nick Cannon, saying that this might not happen because of […]
Continue reading Rumored Report: Mariah Carey Close To Inking $17 Million Deal With American Idol. Adam Lambert Waiting In The Wings?
July 21, 2012 55 Comments
Well, as the saying goes, “it ain’t over ’til the fat lady sings“. But, somehow, this rumor looks and feels just about right. If all goes well during the final negotiations between Mariah Carey and American Idol, it looks like the diva songstress will be sharing her advice and guidance as judge on Season 12 […]
Continue reading Sunday Snicker: Randy Jackson And Simon Cowell’s Midnight Rendezvous
July 15, 2012 68 Comments
Boy! Things are getting crazy with these reality shows. I just received this bit of news from TMZ.Com, so take from it what you will. American Idol’s future is certainly a mystery, especially since Jennifer Lopez and Steven Tyler announced that they were no longer with the show. Now good ‘ole Randy Jackson is wining […]
Continue reading Steven Tyler Waves Bye Bye To American Idol
July 12, 2012 7 Comments
Well, there you have it! Steven Tyler has waved goodbye to American Idol after serving as one of three judges over the past two seasons. I can’t say I am totally surprised and, actually, this was probably a mutual agreement on both sides. American Idol has been making the news as of late, indicating that […]
Continue reading Good News Day: Adam Lambert Rumored To Be A New Judge On American Idol
July 9, 2012 23 Comments
Now, this is the best news I have heard in a long while. American Idol Season 8 Runner-Up, Adam Lambert, is supposedly in negotiations with the American Idol producers to serve as a new judge for the reality singing competition of the same name. Could they find a better person? Hardly! He is current, he […]
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