Okay, so this bit's been out for the past two days, and there's a reason why I didn't write it down earlier: I thought these allegations were nothing new. But there's something with Junot Joyner's allegations that make this set extra special: he's coming out fighting.
Wait, Junot who? Junot was part of the Top 36 of the past season of American Idol. You might remember him for giving that soulful spin to "Hey There Delilah" in Hollywood that I actually loved the first time he did it--and then he performed it again during the Top 36 and I wasn't so struck. He was eliminated when Lil Rounds, Scott MacIntyre and Jorge Nu??ez got in, and then he was forgotten... until this, maybe.
Wait, Junot who? Junot was part of the Top 36 of the past season of American Idol. You might remember him for giving that soulful spin to "Hey There Delilah" in Hollywood that I actually loved the first time he did it--and then he performed it again during the Top 36 and I wasn't so struck. He was eliminated when Lil Rounds, Scott MacIntyre and Jorge Nu??ez got in, and then he was forgotten... until this, maybe.
- 7/31/2009
- by editor@buddytv.com
- buddytv.com
The next set of singers admitted to the Top 12 rounds of "American Idol" is read live on Wednesday, March 4. Along with the third batch, the judges will make the selection of eight people from the Top 36 that don't make it to the next round by vote. These 8 will proceed to the Wild Card round and sing on Thursday, March 5 for their last shot. The judges will fill in the three remaining spots with their choices.
First result is brought rather quick and practical. Lil Rounds, who stood among the crowd on the performance night, is asked to stand up and walk to the stool because she is in the Top 12. A string is called in next, Arianna Afsar, Taylor Vaifanua, Alex Wagner-Trugman, Kendall Beard and Scott MacIntyre. Ryan Seacrest says that only one of these gets to move on. Scott MacIntyre, the blind guy is in.
Seacrest then calls Nathaniel Marshall and Kristen McNamara,...
First result is brought rather quick and practical. Lil Rounds, who stood among the crowd on the performance night, is asked to stand up and walk to the stool because she is in the Top 12. A string is called in next, Arianna Afsar, Taylor Vaifanua, Alex Wagner-Trugman, Kendall Beard and Scott MacIntyre. Ryan Seacrest says that only one of these gets to move on. Scott MacIntyre, the blind guy is in.
Seacrest then calls Nathaniel Marshall and Kristen McNamara,...
- 3/5/2009
- by AceShowbiz.com
- Aceshowbiz
The third and final batch of 12 hopefuls in "American Idol", are giving their last shot to vie for a stool in the Top 12. Performing on Tuesday, March 3 are the candidate who replaces disqualified Joanna Pacitti, the blind guy and mother of three who wants to get her family back to their feet after tornado demolished their house.
First in line is Von Smith who has a rather extravagant stage act while in audition rounds. He sings Marvin Gaye's "You All I Need to Get By", and apparently struggles not to scream by making his voice softer. The judges love it, with Simon Cowell commenting, "You remind me of Clay Aiken".
Taylor Vaifanua is only 17 but she is taller than anybody there. She is up next, singing Alicia Keys' "If I Ain't Got You". Kara DioGuardi thinks the performance doesn't show her personality and Randy Jackson says it straightforwardly,...
First in line is Von Smith who has a rather extravagant stage act while in audition rounds. He sings Marvin Gaye's "You All I Need to Get By", and apparently struggles not to scream by making his voice softer. The judges love it, with Simon Cowell commenting, "You remind me of Clay Aiken".
Taylor Vaifanua is only 17 but she is taller than anybody there. She is up next, singing Alicia Keys' "If I Ain't Got You". Kara DioGuardi thinks the performance doesn't show her personality and Randy Jackson says it straightforwardly,...
- 3/4/2009
- by AceShowbiz.com
- Aceshowbiz
After weeks of painful auditions, bickering judges, and thousands of hopeful American Idol's, we are finally down to the Top 36. One of these lucky 36 will join the ranks of Kelly Clarkson, Carrie Underwood, Jordin Sparks, and recent winner David Cook. With the help from the four judges, Simon Cowell, Paula Adbul, Randy Jackson, and Kara DioGuardi, lives will be changed forever during season eight of American Idol. Our favorite split personality Nick Mitchell/Norman Gentle made the cut along with Puerto Rico native Jorge Nunez-Mendez and oil rig roughneck Michael Sarver. For the Top 36, their Idol journey has only begun and they face weeks of long nights, harsh criticism and for one, a dream come true when they are crowned season eight's American Idol. American Idol Top 36 Anoop Desai Von Smith Alexander Wagner-Trugman Adam Lambert Taylor Vaifanua Jasmine Murray Arianna Afsar Casey Carlson Meghan Corkrey Mishavonna Henson Stevie Wright...
- 2/12/2009
- by cjoyce@corp.popstar.com (Colleen Joyce)
- TVStar
After weeks of painful auditions, bickering judges, and thousands of hopeful American Idol's, we are finally down to the Top 36. One of these lucky 36 will join the ranks of Kelly Clarkson, Carrie Underwood, Jordin Sparks, and recent winner David Cook. With the help from the four judges, Simon Cowell, Paula Adbul, Randy Jackson, and Kara DioGuardi, lives will be changed forever during season eight of American Idol. Our favorite split personality Nick Mitchell/Norman Gentle made the cut along with Puerto Rico native Jorge Nunez-Mendez and oil rig roughneck Michael Sarver. For the Top 36, their Idol journey has only begun and they face weeks of long nights, harsh criticism and for one, a dream come true when they are crowned season eight's American Idol. American Idol Top 36 Anoop Desai Von Smith Alexander Wagner-Trugman Adam Lambert Taylor Vaifanua Jasmine Murray Arianna Afsar Casey Carlson Meghan Corkrey Mishavonna Henson Stevie Wright...
- 2/12/2009
- by cjoyce@mail.popstar.com (Colleen Joyce)
- PopStar
The third round of "American Idol" brought more tears and laughters for the contestants as 72 singers performed and some are cut. The Tuesday, February 10 episode witnessed the axing of Jason Castro's baby brother Michael as well as several others including Leneshe Young, India Morrison and Kaylan Loyd.
This round is when the contestants appear before the judges, backed with a full live band. Some of the songs delivered are Plain White T's "Hey There Delilah", Cher's "Believe", Alicia Keys' "If I Ain't Got You" and Jordin Sparks' "Tattoo". Leneshe in particular delivered Sara Bareilles' "Love Song" and Kaylan got stopped by Simon mid her song.
Before the deliberation, the contestants are spread into four rooms. Three make it to the next round while one meets the end. Those taking the 'yes' are among others Joanna Paciti, Alexis Grace, Casey Carlson, Kai Kalama, Jasmine Murray, Stephen Fowler,...
This round is when the contestants appear before the judges, backed with a full live band. Some of the songs delivered are Plain White T's "Hey There Delilah", Cher's "Believe", Alicia Keys' "If I Ain't Got You" and Jordin Sparks' "Tattoo". Leneshe in particular delivered Sara Bareilles' "Love Song" and Kaylan got stopped by Simon mid her song.
Before the deliberation, the contestants are spread into four rooms. Three make it to the next round while one meets the end. Those taking the 'yes' are among others Joanna Paciti, Alexis Grace, Casey Carlson, Kai Kalama, Jasmine Murray, Stephen Fowler,...
- 2/11/2009
- by AceShowbiz.com
- Aceshowbiz
The identities of "American Idol" contestants passing the Hollywood round to shape the top 36 have allegedly been outed. An anonymous blogger naming itself Joesplace, had correctly mentioned the names of the semifinalists of last year's batch before the official announcement was made, and it has now displayed the version of this season.
The alleged list includes Joanna Pacitti who had made headlines as the singer who is deemed too acclaimed to enter the competition. Also spotted are the finalists who have made the Hollywood Week round in previous seasons. They are Junot Joyner, Mishavonna Henson and Jessica Langseth. The full names, photo and city of origin are viewable at Joes Place Blog.
"American Idol" is still airing its audition round this week, and will proceed with the first Hollywood Week round on Tuesday, February 3. The Top 36 semifinalists meanwhile, is only scheduled to be revealed on the fourth Hollywood Week which...
The alleged list includes Joanna Pacitti who had made headlines as the singer who is deemed too acclaimed to enter the competition. Also spotted are the finalists who have made the Hollywood Week round in previous seasons. They are Junot Joyner, Mishavonna Henson and Jessica Langseth. The full names, photo and city of origin are viewable at Joes Place Blog.
"American Idol" is still airing its audition round this week, and will proceed with the first Hollywood Week round on Tuesday, February 3. The Top 36 semifinalists meanwhile, is only scheduled to be revealed on the fourth Hollywood Week which...
- 1/31/2009
- by AceShowbiz.com
- Aceshowbiz
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