There’s this weird part of the week — from Friday morning till Monday evening — when not a single major TV network airs a reality singing competition. It’s terrible, I know, but it also gives me a lot of time to ponder American Idol history. (Everyone does this in their free time, yes?) And my latest flight of Idol fancy got me mulling this question: Was Season 11′s Top 10 the strongest — top to bottom — in show history? Let’s examine:
For starters, I’d automatically rule out the five seasons with three or more Top 10 contestants who probably wouldn’t have outlasted Season 11′s No.
For starters, I’d automatically rule out the five seasons with three or more Top 10 contestants who probably wouldn’t have outlasted Season 11′s No.
- 3/26/2012
- by Michael Slezak
- TVLine.com
Shed no tears for the 10th-place finisher on Season 11 of American Idol. (Well, unless you feel sorry for said contestant having had to endure the up-close sight of Randy Jackson’s sequined creepyface/Golliwogg/Tubby Toast pin during Wednesday’s performance show.)
But in all seriousness, this season, it seems there’s a little less sting following in the footsteps of such Idol footnotes as Julia Demato, Jessica Sierra, Lisa Tucker, Chris Sligh, and Chikezie — at least when you consider how incredibly deep and evenly matched this season’s Top 10 truly is.
What’s more, the evicted singer got one...
But in all seriousness, this season, it seems there’s a little less sting following in the footsteps of such Idol footnotes as Julia Demato, Jessica Sierra, Lisa Tucker, Chris Sligh, and Chikezie — at least when you consider how incredibly deep and evenly matched this season’s Top 10 truly is.
What’s more, the evicted singer got one...
- 3/23/2012
- by Michael Slezak
- TVLine.com
Last month, while interviewing executive producer Nigel Lythgoe for a story about possible changes to American Idol for its upcoming eleventh season, I proposed the idea that the show should introduce a list of 11 songs that would be banned from the live performance rounds on the grounds that they’ve been done to death in previous seasons. Lythgoe’s response caught me off guard: “Well, Mike, if you want to write down and send me 11 songs that you don’t want to hear again, I will put them through to the committee.”
Well, sir, you don’t have to ask me twice!
Well, sir, you don’t have to ask me twice!
- 9/4/2011
- by Michael Slezak
- TVLine.com
By now, you're probably aware that Kelly Clarkson will return to "American Idol" this week, to perform her current Country smash "Don't You Wanna Stay" with Jason Aldean during Thursday night's results show.
Obviously, we're pumped by the news — after all, we loved Kelly's last album, 2009's All I Ever Wanted — and we're glad to see her stepping back into the spotlight to promote her still-too-far-away new album (she did a medley of her greatest hits last week on "The Ellen DeGeneres Show" last week). But, to be honest, it's not like this is the first time she'll be back on the show — shoot, she was on just last year, joining other "Idol" faves in a tribute performance to departing judge Simon Cowell — so we'd like to use this opportunity to shine a light on some of Clarkson's fellow "A.I." alumni ... because, really, they could use the love.
So,...
Obviously, we're pumped by the news — after all, we loved Kelly's last album, 2009's All I Ever Wanted — and we're glad to see her stepping back into the spotlight to promote her still-too-far-away new album (she did a medley of her greatest hits last week on "The Ellen DeGeneres Show" last week). But, to be honest, it's not like this is the first time she'll be back on the show — shoot, she was on just last year, joining other "Idol" faves in a tribute performance to departing judge Simon Cowell — so we'd like to use this opportunity to shine a light on some of Clarkson's fellow "A.I." alumni ... because, really, they could use the love.
So,...
- 4/11/2011
- by James Montgomery
- MTV Newsroom
Ever have that nightmare where you’re headed into a classroom for a huge final exam, even though you’ve only attended one class all semester? That’s pretty much the conundrum facing American Idol fans after Wednesday night’s season 10 women’s semifinal: Based on a single night of live performances, we’re being asked to toss at least half of the top 12 women onto the Idol scrap heap, where their sparkling dreams of superstardom will be violently ground down and repurposed as body shimmer for Jennifer Lopez. And inevitably, we’re bound to get some answers wrong.
Is...
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- 3/3/2011
- by Michael Slezak
- TVLine.com
The Season 10 premiere of "American Idol" is less than a week away and to make the days go by a bit faster, Zap2it decided to take a stroll down memory lane and re-evaluate the previous nine seasons.
Each day leading up to the premiere on Wednesday, Jan. 19, we will post a retrospective on each season. We're breaking it down into four categories: Best Performance, Worst Performance, Most Underrated Idol and most Overrated Idol. At the end, we will decide how the season stacks up against the rest, rating it as great, good, or not-so-good.
We've looked back at Season 1 (yay Kelly!), Season 2 (aww, Clay and Ruben!) and the black hole that was Season 3. Now it's time to take a look back at one of our favorite seasons.
Season 4 contestants in order of elimination:
Lindsey Cardinale
Mikalah Gordon
Jessica Sierra
Nikko Smith
Nadia Turner
Anwar Robinson
Constantine Maroulis
Scott Savol...
Each day leading up to the premiere on Wednesday, Jan. 19, we will post a retrospective on each season. We're breaking it down into four categories: Best Performance, Worst Performance, Most Underrated Idol and most Overrated Idol. At the end, we will decide how the season stacks up against the rest, rating it as great, good, or not-so-good.
We've looked back at Season 1 (yay Kelly!), Season 2 (aww, Clay and Ruben!) and the black hole that was Season 3. Now it's time to take a look back at one of our favorite seasons.
Season 4 contestants in order of elimination:
Lindsey Cardinale
Mikalah Gordon
Jessica Sierra
Nikko Smith
Nadia Turner
Anwar Robinson
Constantine Maroulis
Scott Savol...
- 1/16/2011
- by editorial@zap2it.com
- Zap2It - From Inside the Box
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Dr. Drew Pinsky says that sometimes finalists get depressed after the high of the American Idol finale. Here are his preventative tips for going down a dark path!
Lee DeWyze, Casey James and Crystal Bowersox, it’s going to be tough adjusting to your new lives as famous recording artists post-American Idol — but Celebrity Rehab’s Dr. Drew Pinsky reveals how You can resist temptations and avoid ending up on his show like former contestants Jessica Sierra and Nikki McKibbin.
“We’ve treated a number of the Idol contestants and the one thing they all tell me is that the let-down after the final performance is so profound, they get depressed,” the 51-year-old specialist said on the American Idol finale red carpet May 26, advising, “That’s the thing to watch for — keep your balance…and enjoy the moment.”
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Dr. Drew Pinsky says that sometimes finalists get depressed after the high of the American Idol finale. Here are his preventative tips for going down a dark path!
Lee DeWyze, Casey James and Crystal Bowersox, it’s going to be tough adjusting to your new lives as famous recording artists post-American Idol — but Celebrity Rehab’s Dr. Drew Pinsky reveals how You can resist temptations and avoid ending up on his show like former contestants Jessica Sierra and Nikki McKibbin.
“We’ve treated a number of the Idol contestants and the one thing they all tell me is that the let-down after the final performance is so profound, they get depressed,” the 51-year-old specialist said on the American Idol finale red carpet May 26, advising, “That’s the thing to watch for — keep your balance…and enjoy the moment.”
Watch...
- 6/1/2010
- by Kirstin Benson
- HollywoodLife
Tila Tequila has reportedly signed up for the next season of VH1's "Celebrity Rehab". TMZ has confirmed on May 23 that Tila Nguyen, who is known also by her stage name Miss Tila, has committed herself to take part in the 4th season of the show. Should the story is proven true, it will be her return to television after quite a long absent.
What reason prompting Tila to commit herself in seeking treatment is still unclear, so does what kinds of personal demon Tila will try to conquer with the help of addiction medicine specialist Dr. Drew Pinsky. Despite Tila's involvement, the series is in jeopardy of being canceled since it was reported that VH1 is having a problem in finding other "celebrities" willing to participate.
"Celebrity Rehab" is a VH1 reality show which was debuted on January 10, 2008. This unscripted series depicted the struggles of celebrities as they try...
What reason prompting Tila to commit herself in seeking treatment is still unclear, so does what kinds of personal demon Tila will try to conquer with the help of addiction medicine specialist Dr. Drew Pinsky. Despite Tila's involvement, the series is in jeopardy of being canceled since it was reported that VH1 is having a problem in finding other "celebrities" willing to participate.
"Celebrity Rehab" is a VH1 reality show which was debuted on January 10, 2008. This unscripted series depicted the struggles of celebrities as they try...
- 5/24/2010
- by celebrity-mania.com
- Celebrity Mania
"Against All Odds" is a popular "American Idol" song choice. Check out these 7 deadly sings of the Phil Collins 1984 hit.
Paige Miles was only the most recent to take on the soaring power ballad from the film of the same name. DId you know it was done six previous times on "American Idol?" Only seasons 1, 6 and 8 were immune.
1. Corey Clark, Season 2
2. George Huff, Season 3
3. Jessica Sierra, Season 4
4. Scott Savol, Season 4
5. Katharine McPhee, Season 5
6. Ramiele Malubay, Season 7
7. Paige Miles, Season 9
Interestingly, Paige was the first person to get eliminated after performing "Against All Odds." It did land Corey Clark in the bottom 2, but he didn't go home. So does that make Paige the worst "Odds"-maker? Color us crazy, but did Jessica Sierra and Ramiele Malubay do the song the best? We think so. Do you agree? Vote now!
Which 'American Idol' was best on 'Against All Odds?...
Paige Miles was only the most recent to take on the soaring power ballad from the film of the same name. DId you know it was done six previous times on "American Idol?" Only seasons 1, 6 and 8 were immune.
1. Corey Clark, Season 2
2. George Huff, Season 3
3. Jessica Sierra, Season 4
4. Scott Savol, Season 4
5. Katharine McPhee, Season 5
6. Ramiele Malubay, Season 7
7. Paige Miles, Season 9
Interestingly, Paige was the first person to get eliminated after performing "Against All Odds." It did land Corey Clark in the bottom 2, but he didn't go home. So does that make Paige the worst "Odds"-maker? Color us crazy, but did Jessica Sierra and Ramiele Malubay do the song the best? We think so. Do you agree? Vote now!
Which 'American Idol' was best on 'Against All Odds?...
- 3/25/2010
- by editorial@zap2it.com
- Zap2It - From Inside the Box
Earl Simmons aka Dmx is being courted by Dr. Drew and company for "Celebrity Rehab." Simmons/Dmx has a criminal record for drugs and animal cruelty and is still in legal hot water. Dmx's attorney, Gary Jenkins told TMZ reps for "Rehab" contacted him after X was arrested on Tuesday for allegedly violating his probation by using drugs. Jenkins tells the website that the "Rehab" team may send someone to speak on Dmx's behalf for the next court hearing just like Dr. Drew did with Jessica Sierra from "American Idol" -- to put Dmx "in their care instead of being locked up." Dmx's dogs were confiscated by Sheriff Joe Arpaio of Maricopa County, Arizona who is still trying hard...
- 3/12/2010
- by April MacIntyre
- Monsters and Critics
Ruff Ryders rapper, Dmx is the top priority for casting directors on the next season of Dr. Drew’s “Celebrity Rehab.” Gary Jenkins, Dmx’s attorney, reported to TMZ that the “Rehab” reps contacted him after the rapper was arrested for violating probation on Tuesday by using drugs. Jenkins says the ‘Rehab’ team plans to send a person out to Dmx, real name Earl Simmons, to the court hearing to speak with the judge, similar to what Dr. Drew i with former ‘American Idol’ contestant, Jessica Sierra. The plan is to get X placed in their care rather than him being locked up. Dmx is currently being held with no chance of bond, his next court date is March 16th.
- 3/12/2010
- by PopCult Staff
- PopCultNews
Dmx is the #1 draft pick to appear on the next season of "Celebrity Rehab" -- that is, if the rehab people can somehow find a way to keep him from being locked up.Dmx's attorney, Gary Jenkins, tells TMZ reps for "Rehab" contacted him after X was arrested on Tuesday for allegedly violating his probation by using drugs.Jenkins says the "Rehab" team is considering sending someone to Dmx's next court hearing to speak with...
- 3/12/2010
- TMZ
"American Idol" finalist Jessica Sierra gave birth to Kayden Cash Sierra Dec. 5 in Los Angeles.
Just hours after the birth, Sierra spoke with RadarOnline via video from her hospital bed. She was cradling new son Kayden in her arms. Jessica gained notoriety after "Idol" because she got a bit out of control, abusing alcohol and drugs and eventually winding up in jail.
However, she is now proudly two years sober after doing a stint on Dr. Drew's "Celebrity Rehab" and has a beautiful new baby boy. Kayden was born with a full head of black hair and weighed 6 lbs 12 oz. The middle name of "Cash" is because of her love of singer Johnny Cash.
She declined to give the father's name, calling him a "former boyfriend" and that now he's just a very good friend. Congratulations, Jessica!
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Just hours after the birth, Sierra spoke with RadarOnline via video from her hospital bed. She was cradling new son Kayden in her arms. Jessica gained notoriety after "Idol" because she got a bit out of control, abusing alcohol and drugs and eventually winding up in jail.
However, she is now proudly two years sober after doing a stint on Dr. Drew's "Celebrity Rehab" and has a beautiful new baby boy. Kayden was born with a full head of black hair and weighed 6 lbs 12 oz. The middle name of "Cash" is because of her love of singer Johnny Cash.
She declined to give the father's name, calling him a "former boyfriend" and that now he's just a very good friend. Congratulations, Jessica!
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- 12/9/2009
- by editorial@zap2it.com
- Zap2It - From Inside the Box
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American Idol Season 4 contestant Jessica Sierra has much to celebrate this holiday season. Despite her battle with addiction — “Don’t get me wrong…I still suffer from alcoholism,” she notes — December 1st marked two years of sobriety for Jessica, who is now embarking on a new journey: motherhood!
The singer welcomed her first child — son Kayden Cash Sierra — on Saturday, December 5th at UCLA Medical Center. Baby boy weighed in at 6 lbs. 12 oz.
Although she admits Kayden wasn’t planned, she is quick to clarify that she couldn’t be happier. “I was not married, I wasn’t like,...
American Idol Season 4 contestant Jessica Sierra has much to celebrate this holiday season. Despite her battle with addiction — “Don’t get me wrong…I still suffer from alcoholism,” she notes — December 1st marked two years of sobriety for Jessica, who is now embarking on a new journey: motherhood!
The singer welcomed her first child — son Kayden Cash Sierra — on Saturday, December 5th at UCLA Medical Center. Baby boy weighed in at 6 lbs. 12 oz.
Although she admits Kayden wasn’t planned, she is quick to clarify that she couldn’t be happier. “I was not married, I wasn’t like,...
- 12/9/2009
- by Anya
- People - CelebrityBabies
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