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Fox Unveils 2011-2012 Season Lineup


Well, it’s going go be a mighty busy season for Fox next year. Let’s just say that the music reality audience will be inundated with shows from which to choose. Maybe too many. I barely have time to watch American Idol and now, between Fox, NBC and ABC, it will be non-stop entertainment. In fact, […]

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And The American Idol Top 3 Song Choices Are? Drum Roll Please!


Well, the Top 3 Song Choices have been revealed! There are some real gems within the list and the singers should soar with some of these songs. Here is the list and it was compiled by Idolhead Ed Please note: I tried to confirm the list but didn’t find an official release. So, there may […]

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James Durbin’s Shocking American Idol Elimination. Fan Outrage Alert


Okay, this elimination really hurt. What is wrong with this show? James received the lowest number of votes? Really? REALLY? Okay, relax now! Perhaps the producers are planning another Daughtry scenario. You know the story. Rock star, Chris Daughtry was eliminated during the Results Show Of American Idol Season 5. However, he went to enormous […]

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Vocal MasterClass Discussion For American Idol Season 10 Top 4 Results Show


Tonight is a huge night on American Idol. Hee -uge! Whoever is eliminated does not gain the chance to enjoy a celebratory homecoming this week. That special event is reserved for the prestigious Top 3 Finalists in the American Idol competition. So, who will it be – Haley, James, Lauren or Scotty? The only one […]

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Season 8 American Idol Finalist, Anoop Desai, Says X-Factor Will Be Bigger Than Idol


I just read an interesting interview by The Hollywood Reporter with Season 8 American Idol Finalist, Anoop Desai. There were many interesting tidbits of information in the interview that is worth the read. Season 8 Finalist Alison Iraheta says the judges owe Haley an apology In addition to speaking about his upcoming trio of EPs, […]

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Vocal Masterclass Article For American Idol Season 10 Top 4 Singers: Inspirational Songs And Lieber And Stoller Songbook


By: Rosanne Simunovic Last evening’s performances were actually very good. Better than I thought they would be. And how great was it to see Lady Gaga working with the Top 4?  She really brought out the theatrical side in all these singers and gave excellent ideas.  She made them aware of the words – how […]

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Vocal MasterClass Discussion For American Idol Season 10 Top 4 Performance Show: Lieber/Stoller Songbook And More


Just a few more weeks, everyone, and another American Idol season comes to an end. It’s been a crazy ride, hasn’t it? This evening the Top 4 singers, comprised of Haley Reinhart, James Durbin, Lauren Alaina and Scotty McCreery will be mentored by Lady Gaga. This should be fun – and interesting. Will she address […]

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Singers On NBC’s The Voice Can Actually Sing. Who Knew?


After last evening’s airing of The Battle Rounds Part One, I think it is safe to say that NBC’s new show, The Voice, is here to stay. The singing duos were absolutely incredible – individually and collectively. And, they performed in front of a very receptive live audience and the complete panel of judges. No […]

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Vocal MasterClass Discussion For The Voice Battle Rounds: Part One


Are you all excited for the Battle Rounds on this evening’s episode of The Voice? I can’t wait to see the interaction between the judges and the contestants, with the addition of Monica, Reba McIntyre and company. In this article from EW.Com, producer Mark Burnett is quoted as saying: “It’s really, really fun. It’s agonizing. The coaches […]

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Paula And Simon Are Reunited For The Season Premiere Of The X-Factor


Well, we all knew this was coming. Paula Abdul has recently confirmed that she will be a judge on the highly anticipated singing competition, The X-Factor. She will be joined by X-Factor creator, Simon Cowell, along with previously confirmed judges, former Def Jam president L.A. Reid and British superstar Cheryl Cole. Paula and Simon together […]

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Jacob Lusk Is Blaming Jimmy Iovine For His Elimination


Update: Jacob gives a different twist to this story in his interview with TV Guide Big surprise! According to this article from TMZ, Jacob Lusk said that it wasn’t his decision to sing the Chris Brown/Jordin Sparks, duet “No Air”. Here is an excerpt from the TMZ article: “Lusk really wanted to perform the Gnarls […]

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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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J’s Observations from the Deck: American Idol Season 10 Top 6 Performances


By: Jennifer Myha Welcome to my first column, everyone! Thank you, Rosanne, for giving me the floor, and thank you, wonderful readers, for your patience as I navigate this uncharted territory of providing weekly recaps of my thoughts and insights. This past Wednesday the top six American Idol finalists performed songs from singer-songwriter Carole King’s […]

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Katharine McPhee Set To Be Breakout Star In NBC’s New Show, “Smash”


Well, well, well! Looks like our American Idol Alumnae have been making the news today. I always like to read about Katharine McPhee’s newest projects. Today, on Rickey.Org, it was revealed that Katharine McPhee was the main reason behind the creation of the much anticipated Broadway-based show, “Smash”, due to premiere on NBC during the […]

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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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