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The What The ???? Read Of The Day. Adam And Prince Diss Cover Versions Of Original Material


I love Adam Lambert as much as the next guy, but, honestly, I just could not agree with this article. Are today’s artists so insecure that the thought of anyone else covering their precious music makes them shiver in their boots? Are their egos that fragile? Where would the world be without these wonderful arrangements […]

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Vocal Masterclass Discussion For American Idol Season 10 Top 5 Results Show: Now And Then


Well, in a few hours we will be left with the Top 4 singers from Season 10 of American Idol. Who will they be? Who will be eliminated? Personally, I feel Hayley or Jacob will be leaving us tonight. They have flirted with the Bottom three so many times that I have lost count. But, […]

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I Don’t Like Reality TV Says The Legendary Dick Van Dyke.


This article caught my eye today, if for no other reason than it was centered around one of my favorite actors of all time, the legendary Dick Van Dyke. Apart from some other humorous anecdotes, he mentioned that he really dislikes reality television. He was quoted as saying: “Yes I do hate it I must […]

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Vocal Masterclass Article For American Idol Season 10 Top 5 Singers: Now And Then


By: Rosanne Simunovic Last evening’s performances were a little of this and a little of that in terms of a successful delivery from each singer. I was enjoying the show, then not, then loving it again. Some of the songs were not suited to the style of the singers, in part due to relevance of […]

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Vocal Masterclass Discussion For American Idol Season 10 Top 5 Performance Show: Current And Sixties Music


Another Vlog coming your way. They get longer every week. Sorry!  This one is a little funny, especially towards the end. I am looking forward to the Top 5 performances and hope they choose diverse selections. With two songs for each singer, this should almost be mandatory. I am so anxious to see what Sheryl […]

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Ryan Seacrest Forging Ahead With His Music Show


As previously mentioned here, Ryan Seacrest is in early talks with NBC to develop a music show at some point down the road. However, at this time, he doesn’t plan to host the new show nor does he want to compete with American Idol. He is under a $15 million a year contract with American […]

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Ryan Seacrest In Negotiations To Develop A Singing Reality Show On NBC


Looks like Ryan Seacrest is planning to follow in Simon Cowell’s footsteps and fly the coop. According to the New York Post, Ryan is planning to produce a reality-based performance show that will focus on artistry. He is presently in negotiations with NBC which is slowly morphing into Fox. Ryan was quoted as saying: “”It […]

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Pia Toscano Set To Record Her Album Next Week


What is going on with American Idol this year? According to EOnline, Top 9 Season 10 contestant, Pia Toscano is making a trip to the recording studio next week to complete her debut album. This is the first time an eliminated American Idol contestant has had the opportunity to advance her/his career prior to the […]

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Some Sunday Evening Love For The Phenomenal David Archuleta


Thank you to Marc for making me aware of this video. I was on a quest for songs that have the perfect rhythm and drive for a healthy, brisk walking routine.  Music not only makes exercise a great deal of fun, but it also makes the time go by like “that”! This video is a […]

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Masterclass Health Tip Of The Day: Michael Buble’s Hollywood


Need some great walking music? Well, try a healthy dose of Michael Buble‘s “Hollywood” While vacationing in Florida in March, I was out for my daily walk ( as if 14 hours of the Magic Kingdom wasn’t enough) and decided to access a song or two on my IPod App. I discovered that The Buble’s […]

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NBC Adds More Superstars To The Voice


Uh oh! It’s starting to get mighty crowded in the vocal reality show horizon. Not only did NBC’s The Voice open to huge ratings, but they also plan on expanding their star-studded judging and mentoring team. Earlier today, NBC announced that Reba McEntire, Monica, Sia and music producer Adam Blackstone have joined the series as […]

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Goodbye For Now #22808. See You On Tour!


I though you would enjoy this. American Idol tweeted this picture. Apparently, when an American Idol finalist is eliminated, his original contestant number is permanently retired. Isn’t that the coolest? Casey Abrams left the show last evening in his customary style and magnetic presence. Say what you want about Casey, but the man sure knew […]

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Vocal Masterclass Discussion For American Idol Season 10 Top 6 Results Show: The Music Of Carole King


  I am very excited for tonight’s Top 6 Results Show. Season 9 runner-up Crystal Bowersox is performing and that should get the fans excited to tune in. I am also looking forward to hearing American Idol’s Season 10 Top 7 Finalist’s Stefano Langone’s Idol, the great Bruno Mars. I love everything about him – his sound, […]

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Vocal Masterclass Article For American Idol Season 10 Top 6 Singers: The Music Of Carole King


By: Rosanne Simunovic Ihave been waiting a very long time for the opportunity to hear Carole King’s music on American Idol. Kenny “Babyface” Edmonds was along for the ride, collaborating with Jimmy Iovine during the mentoring process. However, the ” cut and paste” approach to Carole King’s songs left much to be desired. Her songs need […]

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Miley Cyrus To Appear On American Idol Tonight


Make the pimping stop! We get it, American Idol. Lauren Alaina is the chosen one for Season 10 and we all knew this from Day One. Yet, to drive home this fact, Miley Cyrus is set to guest mentor Lauren Alaina and only Lauren Alaina on this evening’s Top 6 show. EOnline broke the scoop […]

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Heads Up Everyone: Steven Tyler Has A Story To Tell


I cracked up when I read this article from Rolling Stone Magazine. Steven really loves the “F” word, doesn’t he? I don’t know what to make of this guy. When he first made his appearance on American Idol Season 10, I thought we were in for some blunt, humorous and decisive comments. Instead he has […]

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The Voice Airs Tonight On NBC


Viewers beware! Are you ready for yet another singing competition? It doesn’t matter because The Voice, along with its all-star panel of judges, including Christina Aguilera and Maroon Five’s Adam Levine, is set to take the nation by storm. So, tonight some more singers hit the airwaves via NBC’s The Voice and, frankly, I am […]

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Vocal Masterclass Discussion For American Idol Season 10 Top 6 Performance Show: The Music Of Carole King


I am adding this Vlog and topic for the Top 6 show a little early because I will be busy with prior commitments over the next couple of days. Just in case I decide to add new topics in the next 24 hours or so,  I will mark it as a sticky post so that […]

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American Idol Ratings Are Up This Year


Yes, that’s right everyone. Despite all our mumbling and grumbling here in the MCL Community, CNN via the New York Times have reported that the ratings for American idol Season 10 have moved up the ladder. It doesn’t seem surprising though, does it? The collective singing talent is far superior to Season 9 and the […]

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Paula And Simon Set To Judge X-Factor In The Fall


Well, it appears that everything old is new again. According to this article from The Huffington Post, Paula is close to signing a deal with Simon Cowell’s X-Factor show, scheduled to air in the Fall of 2011. The negotiations are still on the table, but something tells me that it’s going to happen. Now, all […]

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