April 2008
Shocking Exit Tarnishes Give Back Vibe on American Idol
(via)The American Idol Elite 8 results show started like a second part to Wednesday’s “Idol Give Back,” but finished with an elimination that left the audience shocked.
Elite 8 Inspire on American Idol
(via)Tonight’s American Idol was more about preparing the audience for “Idol Gives Back” with each of the Elite 8 singing their favorite inspirational song. But will the performances inspire voters?
Ramiele Finally Goes Home, American Idol Down to Elite 8
(via)Tonight American Idol did what my husband calls “trimming the fat” (and no he’s not referring to anyone’s weight). The bottom pair have been hanging on for weeks and it was time for one of them to go.
March 2008
America Gets it Wrong, Idol Sends Chikezie Home
(via)Popularity won out over actual vocal talent and performance skills tonight as American Idol said goodbye to one of the Top 10.
American Idol Top 10 Theme was Flawed
(via)Tonight on American Idol the Top 10 contenders got to choose songs from the year they were born. Besides making me feel old with only one contestant sharing the same birth decade with me, I had to wonder if the contenders could really maximize on the cool theme.
American Idol Lennon-McCartney Night Part Deux
(via)Tonight the Top 11 celebrated The Beatles - again - on American Idol with even more songs from John Lennon and Paul McCartney - and one by George Harrison. But who would stand out this week?
Chikeze Steps it Up on Idol Lennon-McCarthy Night
(via)American Idol is down to its Top 12 and the competition just heated up with performances of songs from the John Lennon and Paul McCartney Library. But can the Top 12 handle the pressure?
February 2008
Idol’s Top 12 Men Relive the ‘60s « Napping at Red Lights
(via)The first week of American Idol's Top 24 is underway and the theme is the ‘60s. But can the Top 12 men take some older songs and make them their own?
How to Survive ‘American Idol’ Hollywood Week
(via)Tonight I got my first exposure to American Idol’s Hollywood Week, or as Ryan Seacrest called it - Hell Week. And I quickly learned which things will knock you out of the running for the Top 24.
Here is the Top 5 Things Not to Do During Hollywood Week if you hope to advance.
January 2008
Simon Shines at ‘American Idol’ San Diego Auditions
(via)Maybe it’s because we started the show tonight on a high note with the first three contestants all getting golden tickets or maybe it was a result of the sunny weather, but Simon seemed to really enjoy the American Idol San Diego auditions.
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