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Matt Giraud and Scott MacIntyre on American Idol Elimination Show

by Elizabeth Fairview | March 12th, 2010 | 2 Comments
Scott MacIntyre and Matt Giraud from season 8 returned to the Idol stage to perform a dueling piano version of Billy Joel’s “Tell Her About It.” The pair received a standing ovation for their performance. Since his stint on Idol, the … Read More Read More
 
 
 
 
 
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Michael Lynche Sings 'This Woman's Work'

by Elizabeth Fairview | March 11th, 2010 | Add a comment
On last night’s American Idol, the eight remaining guys battled it out for a spot in the coveted top twelve. Singing the Maxwell song “This Woman’s Work,” it was former football player and new father Michael Lynche whole stole the night … Read More Read More
 
 
 
 
 
Haeley Vaughn

American Idol Results: Vaughn, Park, Sellers and Delamor Gone

by Elizabeth Fairview | March 5th, 2010 | Add a comment
The giant, juggernaut of a show proved to be too much for young Haeley Vaughn, who just couldn’t earn love from the judges.  After a whopping 27 million votes as well as a cheesy group performance of the Black Eyed Peas’ “I’ve … Read More Read More
 
 
 
 
 
Crystal Bowersox

Crystal Bowersox Off Idol if Hospital Stay Prolonged

by Elizabeth Fairview | March 3rd, 2010 | Add a comment
Crystal Bowersox, the busking mother of one, was not able to perform on Tuesday night’s American Idol episode, forcing the men to take the stage rather than the women. “Due to medical issues which would prevent Crystal Bowersox from performing tonight, the 10 … Read More Read More
 
 
 
 
 
Elliott Yamin

Elliott Yamin Tweets in Chile 8.8 Earthquake

by Elizabeth Fairview | February 27th, 2010 | 1 Comment
Elliott Yamin, who was booted off American Idol back in the day, is suddenly getting a lot of press after he tweeted about the massive 8.8 magnitute earthquake that struck Chile this morning. Yamin was in Chile for Viña del Mar International Song … Read More Read More
 
 
 
 
 
American Idol Top 24

Chris Golightly Disqualified from American Idol Top 24

by Elizabeth Fairview | February 18th, 2010 | Add a comment
There were tears of joy and downright pain last night as judges revealed to the Top 24 and as always, some American Idol scandal is already stirring up. At the end of last night’s show, Tim Urban, who was not … Read More Read More
 
 
 
 
 
Ellen DeGeneres on American Idol

Ellen DeGeneres Makes American Idol Debut

by Elizabeth Fairview | February 10th, 2010 | Add a comment
Ellen DeGeneres made her debut on American Idol last night and the verdict is in – she did pretty well! On last night’s episode, DeGeneres immediately addressed what critics and naysayers had been scoffing about – that a comic won’t … Read More Read More
 
 
 
 
 
Howard Stern

Howard Stern Replacing Simon Cowell on Idol?

by Elizabeth Fairview | February 5th, 2010 | Add a comment
He’s definitely got the bite – but does Howard Stern have what it takes to replace Simon Cowell? Fox execs for American Idol seem to think so and rumor has it, they have Stern at the top of their wish … Read More Read More
 
 
 
 
 
Elton John

Elton John Not Replacing Simon Cowell on American Idol

by Elizabeth Fairview | January 14th, 2010 | Add a comment
He definitely knows a thing or two about music. He’s a bit of a crank and he’s a Brit. Yes, Elton John fits all the criteria needed to fill the shoes of Simon Cowell on American Idol. After TMZ reported that Elton … Read More Read More
 
 
 
 
 
Simon Cowell

Simon Cowell Talks to Seacrest About Idol Exit

by Elizabeth Fairview | January 12th, 2010 | Add a comment
Stick a fork in him, Simon Cowell is done. With Fox trying to throw a kagillion dolloars at him ($144 million to be exact), money doesn’t talk to Cowell, who is apparently bored with the show. And this is how … Read More Read More