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Janelle Arthur Taken Off Of 'American Idol'

Troy Selfridge — Fri, 19 Apr 2013 23:38:04 +0000

Last night, Country Singer Janelle Arthur was eliminated form American Idol.

Janelle Arthur Eliminated on 'American Idol'

Amy Sciarretto — Fri, 19 Apr 2013 01:16:13 +0000

The Top 5 of Season 12 of ‘American Idol‘ has been reduced to a Top 4 as Janelle Arthur was eliminated. Only five girls remained at the top of tonight’s (April 18) episode, which means that the show will have a female winner for the first time since Jordin Sparks. It’s been a while since [...]

Lazaro Arbos Eliminated on 'American Idol'

Amy Sciarretto — Fri, 12 Apr 2013 03:21:58 +0000

On tonight's (April 11) results episode of 'American Idol,' Lazaro Arbos was at risk of going home, since he turned in two not very good peformances last night, singing out of key and delivering what show mentor Jimmy Iovine called "an Ambien milkshake." Translation: It was boring and put him to sleep. The judges didn't use their sole save of the season on Arbos and he was thus eliminated.

Burnell Taylor Eliminated on 'American Idol'

Amy Sciarretto — Fri, 05 Apr 2013 02:09:04 +0000

Burnell Taylor was eliminated on 'American Idol' tonight (April 4), after coming in the bottom of the voting, courtesy of America. Rock n' roll didn't work for him, as he sang Bon Jovi's 'You Give Love a Bad Name' last night (April 3) and it was his downfall.

'American Idol' Las Vegas Sudden Death Recap: 10 Males Battle for Five Spots

Amy Sciarretto — Fri, 22 Feb 2013 17:35:02 +0000

In perhaps an effort to refresh the show, ‘American Idol‘ has not only installed a new panel of judges, but producers have tinkered with the formula and added a ‘Sudden Death’ round where the contestants perform for a limited number of slots. On the Feb. 21 episode, 10 male contestants stepped up to the mic [...]

'American Idol' Season 12, Episode 12 Recap: Semifinals Continue With the Guys

David Whitely — Fri, 22 Feb 2013 15:20:54 +0000

Picking up where the ladies ladies left off on Wednesday, 10 more guys were up to face-off in the sudden death round. They did have a tough act to follow, as the girls were the stronger talent pool. Based on last night’s episode, things aren’t looking too great for the male contestants this year considering [...]

Amber Holcomb Stuns Crowd With 'My Funny Valentine' on 'American Idol'

David Whitely — Thu, 21 Feb 2013 16:31:40 +0000

Going with an “old-fashioned” song like ‘My Funny Valentine,’ you’d think this was a bad song choice for Amber Holcomb considering she’s 18 (the track originally came out in 1937 and was sung by Richard Rodgers and Lorenz Hart). However, Amber showcased a smoother version of the tune and added an R&B feel to it [...]

Shubha Vedula Says Goodbye to 'American Idol'

David Whitely — Thu, 21 Feb 2013 15:55:57 +0000

Shubha Vedula is a prime example of “less is more.” The 17-year old ‘Idol’ hopeful was doing too much while she sang and played the piano simultaneously then moved towards the front of the stage to perform. Guess she was trying to take a cue from Alicia Keys. She should’ve picked one place to perform [...]

'American Idol' Season 12, Episode 11 Recap: Semifinals Start With Sudden Death Round

David Whitely — Thu, 21 Feb 2013 14:59:59 +0000

Last night’s episode of ‘American Idol’ was the start of the semi-finals with the top 40 singers of the competition. Things are a bit different this time around with contestants facing off in a sudden death round. The ladies began in the sudden death round; all 10 sang for the judges, and only five of [...]

Trevor Blakney Forgets Lyrics on 'American Idol'

David Whitely — Thu, 07 Feb 2013 16:24:27 +0000

Damn Trevor, what happened? Were you too focused on the name of your group, Country Queen, and your group mates’ demeanors to remember the words? Clearly dude was uncomfortable as hell onstage performing with the more flamboyant members of his group. He flubbed the lyrics while singing Extreme’s ‘More Than Words.’ Truthfully, this could’ve been one [...]

Papa Peachez Has an Identity Crisis on 'American Idol'

David Whitely — Thu, 31 Jan 2013 07:22:32 +0000

Nicki Minaj saved this man’s life. If it weren’t for her pleading to Randy Jackson, he would be going home, and not to Hollywood. Guess it was the corkiness looking out for Papa Peachez. Singing an original song, the self-proclaimed “big, black woman trapped in a little boy’s body” — identity crisis, perhaps — does have [...]

Adam Sanders Does Etta James' 'I'd Rather Go Blind' Justice on 'American Idol'

David Whitely — Thu, 31 Jan 2013 07:07:02 +0000

From the moment he opened his mouth, you knew that Adam Sanders could sing. Despite initial nervousness from meeting his idol Mariah Carey, this young man showed why he was a voice to be threatened by in this competition. R&B and soul sound like a good direction for this kid because he has the voice [...]

Bacerott Brothers Ruin Mario's 'Let Me Love You' on 'American Idol'

David Whitely — Thu, 31 Jan 2013 06:50:08 +0000

They say two heads are better one, but that’s certainly not the case with the voices of the Bacerott Brothers. David, 24, and Derek, 21,of San Antonio attempted a cover of Mario’s ‘Let Me Love You,’ and the best you can say here is that they tried. You can tell that they haven’t been at [...]

Former 'American Idol' Contestants Suing Show for Being Racist

Nadine Cheung — Fri, 25 Jan 2013 23:28:49 +0000

Nine former ‘American Idol‘ contestants are suing the singing competition, claiming that they were forced off the show in a racist attempt to boost ratings. According to TMZ, Corey Clark, Jaered Andrews, Donnie Williams, Terrell Brittenum, Derrell Brittenum, Thomas Daniels, Akron Watson, Ju’Not Joyner and Chris Golightly are banding together in the suit. New York [...]

Who Is Isabel Gonzalez From 'American Idol'?

Gina Vespa — Fri, 25 Jan 2013 20:46:46 +0000

Isabel Gonzalez just about charmed the pants off of the ‘American Idol’ judges during Wednesday night's audition episode (Jan. 23). At only 16, she has a rich and powerful voice is undeniably easy on the ears. Where on earth did this talented singer come from?

'American Idol' Baton Rouge Audition Recap: Injured Beauty Queen + Singing Doctor Belt Soulful Classics

Amy Sciarretto — Fri, 25 Jan 2013 03:23:05 +0000

On tonight's (Jan. 24) audition episode of 'American Idol,' Season 12 headed to judge Randy Jackon's hometown of Baton Rouge, La. The "dawg" looked extra beautiful on camera, with Mariah Carey doing his makeup. On this ep, we met an injured beauty queen with a belter's lungs and a singing doctor with a butter smooth voice. There was more good than bad, including an awkward teen who uses music to communicate and bridge the gap between himself and the outside world.

Here's the PopCrush recap of the Baton Rouge auditions on Season 12.

Singing Doctor Calvin Peters Leaves an Impression With 'Whenever, Wherever, Whatever' on 'American Idol'

Amy Sciarretto — Fri, 25 Jan 2013 03:12:06 +0000

Here's something you don't see (or hear) every day during the 'American Idol' audition phase: a singing doctor! Dr. Calvin Peters, who is in his third year of residency, specializing in physical medicine and rehabilitation of spine, brain, burn and muscular injuries, showed us that he is a man of many amazing talents at tonight's (Jan. 24) Baton Rouge, La. audition.

Charlie Askew's Awkward Star Potential + Rendition of 'Breakthru' Earns Him 'American Idol' Praise

Amy Sciarretto — Fri, 25 Jan 2013 03:00:50 +0000

Charlie Askew, a 17-year-old hopeful from Little Rock, Ark., auditioned for Season 12 of 'American Idol' in Baton Rouge, La.,which aired tonight (Jan. 24). He was clearly an awkward teen with a shy charm. His parents even said he suffers from 'Charlie Askew Syndrome,' since he doesn't fit a traditional diagnosis and has some trouble connecting, but he bridges that communicative gap through music.

Burnell Taylor Blows Judges Away With 'I'm Here' on 'American Idol'

Amy Sciarretto — Fri, 25 Jan 2013 02:50:44 +0000

Blown. Away. That was the judge’s panel and the viewing audience when Burnell Taylor, a Louisiana native, closed tonight’s (Jan. 24) Baton Rouge audition episode of ‘American Idol‘ with a rousing and soulful rendition of ‘I’m Here’ from ‘The Color Purple.’ He got a standing O and it was earned. Keith Urban made some insane, [...]

Miss Greater Baton Rouge Megan Miller Auditions for 'American Idol' With a Broken Leg

Amy Sciarretto — Fri, 25 Jan 2013 02:27:40 +0000

Miss Greater Baton Rouge Megan Miller was a walking wounded contestant. She had an accident, injured her leg, and it got infected, requiring surgery. But that wasn't going to stop this beauty with a belter's voice from making her 'American Idol' audition in Baton Rouge, La., which aired tonight (Jan. 24).