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Vocal Masterclass Discussion For American Idol Season 10 San Francisco Auditions


Once again, real life has interfered with my blogging over the last few days. Here’s hoping that all will return to normal very soon. I hope I am able to watch the San Francisco auditions this evening. Hopefully, it won’t be a repeat of the Los Angeles auditions because I crave seeing and hearing incredibly […]

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Vocal Masterclass Discussion For American Idol Season 10 Los Angeles Auditions


Here is a picture of the American Idol Season 10 team and a more spiffy group I haven’t seen in a long time! Agreed?  They look professional and accommodating – a nice mix that will, undoubtedly, contribute to the success of the show this season. Tonight’s Los Angeles segment will be the last session of the “cattle call” auditions […]

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Vocal Masterclass Discussion For American Idol Season 10 Austin Auditions


So many people, so little time!   How do the American Idol screening personnel cope with the massive amount of singers hoping to land a televised audition with Steven, Jennifer and Randy? It seems almost impossible and I am sure that a great deal of undiscovered talent never make it this far. But,then, that’s what keeps […]

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Masterclass Thoughts About the American Idol Season 10 Milwaukee and Nashville Auditions


This blog topic is accompanied by a video blog. The video is not my finest hour. I am in desperate need of a make-up artist and I need to, perhaps, get rid of the final remains of my cough. Nevertheless, it’s a start and an effort to reach my readers on a more personal basis.

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Vocal Masterclass Discussion For American Idol Season 10 Nashville Auditions


Last night’s show was pretty special. Once again, we saw evidence of some pretty exciting talent for this year’s season of American Idol. I also enjoyed the heightened confidence and professionalism displayed by Steven Tyler and Jennifer Lopez. The highlight for me is when they told Randy to be quiet after he addressed a singer’s audition […]

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Vocal Masterclass Discussion For American Idol Milwaukee Auditions


Tonight’s two-hour show will feature the much ballyhooed Milwaukee auditions. Apparently, the judges and producers discovered some exciting talent during the Milwaukee sessions, so I am anxious to see what all the fuss is about. Last week’s show show highlighted some pretty talented vocalists, so it will be interesting to see and hear the vocal […]

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American Idol Season 10 Vocal Masterclass Article: The New Jersey and New Orleans Auditions


Who are these people to the left of my blog entry? We don’t really know, do we? Not at least until  tomorrow evening! One could be a major star next year at this time. So, as we anxiously await to hear the singers who auditioned in Milwaukee, we can bask in the glow of last […]

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American Idol Season 10 Premiere Does A Solid


Last evening, I was extremely surprised with the premiere of American Idol. It was a well-paced, intelligent evening of pure entertainment. Returning judge, Randy Jackson, was a comforting presence alongside new judges, Jennifer Lopez and Steven Tyler. All three judges displayed just the right amount of tact, humor, empathy and professionalism when dealing with the contestants. […]

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American Idol Season 10 Set To Premiere On Wednesday, January 19th


It’s January and everyone in the Idol bubble knows what that means!  Another American Idol showdown is in the works.   American Idol  Season 10 premieres on  Wednesday, January 19th on Fox from 8:00 P.M. -10:00 PM ET/PT and will feature preliminary auditions from  New York / New Jersey. The following night (January 20th) from 8:00-9:00 PM ET/PT) on FOX,  the […]

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The Resuscitation Of American Idol


Can returning American Idol producer, Nigel Lythgoe, breathe new life into the rapidly dying American Idol format? Well, according to this article, it looks like the 10th season may be everything that the viewers have hoped for and more. The most intriguing new change to the show’s tired format was the revelation that the singers […]

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Masterclass Discussion Thread For America’s Got Talent Top 4 Show


    UPDATE: This blog topic was due to be published yesterday, but, somehow, that didn’t happen.   However, after last evening’s performance, I feel that Michael Grimm gave the strongest performance of the night.  Last week’s America’s Got Talent Top 10 Results Show was an absolute nail-biter, wasn’t it?    However, it seems that everything went as planned, although I […]

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Masterclass Discussion Thread For America’s Got Talent Top 10 Show


Last week’s America’s Got Talent Semi-Final Results Show solidified this year’s Top 10 performers, all of whom will be performing tonight for a place in the Top 4 Finale next week. The show has discovered some exciting new talent and the variety of  excellent performances have made it difficult for viewers to decide who should […]

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Masterclass Discussion Thread For America’s Got Talent Semi-Finalists: Group 2


  Last week’s  America’s Got Talent Semi-Final Show was not as spectacular as I would have hoped, but, in the end, three of the four acts that should have advanced, did so. Tonight’s 12 performers will also compete for a position in the Top 10 Finals of America’s Got Talent and it promises to be a […]

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Masterclass Discussion Thread For America’s Got Talent Semi-Finalists: Group One


  Tonight’s first  America’s Got Talent Semi-Final Show is finally here and not a moment too soon.  I was hoping to find a list of the Group One performers, but, unfortunately, came up empty. Tonight’s 12 performers will compete for a position in the Top 10 Finals of America’s Got Talent. That’s a ton of exposure […]

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Masterclass Discussion Thread For America’s Got Talent: The Wildcard Show


  Tonight’s America’s Got Talent Wildcard Show should be an exciting premise.  It will feature 12 acts deemed worthy of a second opportunity to showcase their talent and ultimately earn them a place in the Semi-Final Show next week.  Set to perform tonight are:  Anna and Patryk – New Hyde Park/Maspeth, N.Y. (Ballroom Dancers) CJ Dippa – […]

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So You Think You Can Dance Top 3 Finalists: Kent, Lauren and Robert

Dancing Masterclass Discussion For So You Think You Can Dance Finale


Tonight is the Grand Finale for this season’s “So You Think You Can Dance” series. I thought the majority of the performances were excellent last evening and I wish nothing but the very best for all three dancers. Kent, Lauren and Robert displayed exceptional dancing skills but I am still on the Lauren bandwagon.  I […]

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Dancing Masterclass Discussion Thread For So You Think You Can Dance Top 3 Show


Tonight is the last night of competition for the Final 3 dancers remaining on this season’s “So You Think You Can Dance” series.  It has been a topsy-turvy season for the dancers. There were far too many injuries and the voting was a little strange from my perspective. However, I would like to wish Kent, Lauren […]

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Dan Sperry Magician Freaks Out Howie On America’s Got Talent


Nothing more needs to be said!  This video says it all! One of the funniest and scariest moments on live TV courtesy of Dan Sperry and Howie Mandel.  

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Masterclass Discussion Thread For America’s Got Talent: The Best From YouTube


  You’ve got to love the Internet. That 15-minutes- of fame quote made famous by Andy Warhol is currently alive and prescient, thanks to the online “star-making” presence of YouTube.Com.     Tonight’s two-hour telecast of America’s Got Talent will feature the best 12 acts discovered on YouTube as determined by the voting public.    Set to perform tonight are:    Jackie Evancho, […]

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Nigel Lythgoe Returns As Executive Producer of American Idol


   Well, the kitty-cat’s out of the bag  – not that it was ever in the bag for long.  The rumours have flown all over the internet.   In fact, Nigel Lythgoe himself  inadvertently referred to American Idol during last week’s judging comments on So You Think You Can Dance.  It was one of those great “oops” moments that live television loves to […]

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