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Masterclass Discussion For America’s Got Talent Season Seven: The Austin Auditions


I am still very much “under the weather” here. This is one nasty virus in my system. Oh well, the show must go on…. And, so it does. America’s Got Talent is set to air another couple of episodes this week on NBC – Monday, June 4th at 8:00 P.M. And Tuesday, June 5th at […]

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American Idol Season 5

American Idol Season 5 HaHa Memories: We Made It Through The Rain


One thing about having the flu is that it allows me, in between sleeps, to saunter through YouTube videos to alleviate the boredom of doctor-imposed bed rest. This video of “We Made It Through The Rain, performed by American Idol Season 5 Top 12 Finalists on Entertainment Tonight, is a real gem. They look like […]

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Masterclass Discussion For America’s Got Talent Season Seven: The Tampa And St.Louis Auditions


Happy Memorial Day to my American readers! I hope the weather is treating you well and you have enjoyed a splendid, fun-filled weekend. But, it’s time to take it inside and relax and enjoy the craziness that is America’s Got Talent.. The show airs Monday, May 28th at 8:00 Eastern on NBC.Com. Howard Stern has […]

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Phillip Phillips Wins American Idol Season 11

Phillip Phillips Wins American Idol. 132 Million Votes Don’t Lie.


When I first saw Phillip Phillips perform his first audition, my initial reaction was that he could be the ONE! He had all the quirky, yet humble ingredients that served other male winners very well. He reminded me of a younger version of Season 5 winner, Taylor Hicks, and we all know how that season […]

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SPOILERS INSIDE: Vocal Masterclass Discussion For American Idol Top 2 Finale And Results Show


How strange! ;This blog topic is publishing nicely, unlike my last one about Phillip Phillip’s outstanding performance of “Home” last evening. And, I can’t link to it because the technical glitch of “linking” is the problem. I just realized this when I was typing these opening words. Weird. Weird!. Update: All fixed! More updates at […]

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Phillip Phillips Performs "Home" On The Top 2 Performance Finale

Phillip Phillips Lives and Breathes “Home” On The Top 2 Performance Finale


C’mon! You know you want to press the play button on the video featured above. I have already played it several times. It’s that beautiful. Yesterday evening, Phillip Phillips gave a wonderful rendition of the song, “Home”. If he wins, it will be released as a single but part of me is thinking that it […]

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Vocal Masterclass Article For American Idol Season 11 Top 2 Singers: Jessica Sanchez and Phillip Phillips


By: Rosanne Simunovic And then there were two! After four months of wonderful performances, amid the usual controversy and drama, Jessica Sanchez and Phillip Phillips have emerged as the Top 2 Finalists of American Idol Season 11. Although I had a hunch that Jessica would make the Top 2, I was anticipating Top 8 Finalist […]

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Vocal Masterclass Discussion For American Idol Season 11 Top 2 Singers: Jessica Sanchez and Phillip Phillips


I am adding this VM Discussion topic early for a couple of reasons. First of all, I wanted to remind everyone that American Idol Performance Finale is on Tuesday, May 22nd from 8:00 – 9:00 P.M., followed by the gala Finale Results show on Wednesday, May 23rd from 8:00 – 10:00 P.M. Why they changed […]

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America's Got Talent Season 7 Judges Howard Stern,Sharon Osbourne, Howie Mandel and Host Nick Cannon

Masterclass Discussion For America’s Got Talent Season Seven: Week Two


Happy Victoria Day to my fellow Canadians! I hope you are enjoying the last day of your three-four week holiday. Because of the extremely hot weather and lack of rain, major fires broke out last evening on the outskirts of our town and surrounding area. It has been just a horrible catastrophe but, thankfully, the […]

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Whitney Houston and Jordin Sparks in "Sparkle"

Jordin Sparks And John Legend Give Powerful Performances In Whitney Houston’s Honor


This evening, American Idol Season Six winner, the talented Jordin Sparks, became a superstar. During the Billboard Awards, a tribute to honor the late and the great Whitney Houston was given. The tribute featured John Legend performing “The Greatest Love Of All” followed by Jordin’s resounding performance of “And I Will Always Love You”. It […]

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Adam Lambert, Trespassing CD

Vocal Masterclass Discussion For American Idol Season 11 Top 3 Results Show With Adam Lambert


Does anybody out there have any idea what is going on with this show this year? I thought for sure they wanted a female winner but after last evening’s performance show, it seems like a distant memory. It doesn’t take an expert to figure out that talented little Jessica Sanchez was railroaded this week when […]

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Vocal Masterclass Article For American Idol Season 11 Top 3: Personal, Judges’and Jimmy Iovine’s Choices


By: Rosanne Simunovic This week, our Top 3 performed three songs apiece – their Personal Choice, Judges’ Choice and Record Producer Jimmy Iovine’s Choice. This was, as expected, a very big week for this triumvirate. They were grandly treated to individual homecomings, where they had time to visit, perform and thank their hometown supporters. This […]

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Top 3 of American Idol Season 11

Vocal Masterclass Discussion For American Idol Season 11 Top 3 Singers: Judges’, Jimmy Iovine and Personal Choices


Spoiler Below: Picture Of Song Picks Below Article. Source: MJsBigBlog.Com Ugh! Just ugh! I am so underwhelmed with this show right about now. So many great singers were eliminated much too early in the competition (Shannon and DeAndre) or else unfairly treated until they were eliminated (DeAndre and Hollie). This is not to undermine the […]

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Smash Stars Megan Hilty and Katharine McPhee

Smash Season Finale Tonight. And The Recipient Of The Marilyn Monroe Role Is….


My bet is on Katharine McPhee! It seems logical, somehow. However, because that choice seems too logical, perhaps the producers will opt for Megan Hilty. Ether way, it is one or the other. Boy, am I addicted to this show! Everything about it appeals to me – the actors, the storyline, the Broadway music and, […]

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American Idol Season Seven

Masterclass Discussion For America’s Got Talent Season Seven: The Premiere


Well, I am set for the summer! Season Seven of America’s Got Talent premieres tonight at 8:00 on NBC and I can’t wait to see what this show has in store for us this season. Of course, the talk of the town is the notorious Howard Stern, the new addition to the judges’ panel along […]

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Top Four American Idol Season 11 Finalist, Hollie Cavanagh

Top Four American Idol Finalist Hollie Cavanagh Departs With Class and Grace


Last week, the little engine that could, Hollie Cavanagh, was eliminated from American Idol Season 11. We all knew it was coming but all her fans were hoping beyond hope that the inevitable elimination wouldn’t come to pass. But, we know how this show works. It is pre-determined from the get-go, despite what the producers […]

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Vocal Masterclass Discussion For American Idol Season 11 Top 4 Results Show With David Cook


Big night tonight on American Idol! The Top 3 singers of Season 11 will be unveiled. Top 3 is a prestigious honor as each of the final three singers get to experience a multi-media homecoming in the company of eagerly awaiting fans from their community. It is quite the emotional event and one that all […]

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Vocal Masterclass Article For American Idol Season 11 Top 4 Singers: California Dreamin’ and Dream Songs


By: Rosanne Simunovic I will keep this short and sweet! This week’s Top 4 Performance Show was excellent. But where did the Big Band Theme disappear to? There was never a theme more entertaining and more challenging than that particular genre of music. The phrasing elements, the lyrical and melodic content, the expressive performing style […]

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Jermaine Paul. The Voice Vs. American Idol

The Voice Champ Jermaine Paul’s Journey: This Is How It’s Done, American Idol


Sometimes – if not all the time – you have to let the chips fall where they may. No one – not even the winner himself – could have predicted the outcome of The Voice Results Show during Tuesday’s telecast. This season’s winner of The Voice, Jermaine Jones, poured his heart on the stage every […]

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Jermaine Paul, Jamar Rogers, Pip, James Massone, Season 2 Of The Voice

The Joy Of Singing: Blake Shelton And Jermaine Paul Style.


There was no better group number on The Voice Results Show Tuesday evening. Winner of The Voice, Jermaine Rogers, with previously eliminated singers, Jamar Rogers, Pip and James Massone captured musical lightening in a bottle with this absolutely stellar performance of “I Want You Back”. The absolute joy on the faces of the singers and […]

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