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I was a skeptic… American Idol now Better than Ever!

Image via Wikipedia I am the first to admit that I was very skeptical that I would enjoy this season of American Idol. Without Simon around, I wondered if there would be any judge whom I would agree with most of the time, or who would make the show fun to watch – waiting to [...]

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And… we’re back! American Idol begins again.

Image by Getty Images via @daylife I finally got around to watching the first 2 episodes of American Idol – and have to say I was pleasantly surprised. I was certainly not looking forward to some of the changes and have heard negative comments about Steven Tyler and Jennifer Lopez. I actually liked that it [...]

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Simon Cowell Changes Name to “Lightning Cowell”

Image via Wikipedia It’s true. Simon Cowell has changed his name to “Lightning Cowell” – albeit only for 24 hours. Our favorite ex-American Idol judge became irritated with a contestant on his new show The X Factor. The potential contestant wanted to be called “Storm Lee” – and Simon refused to call the singer by [...]

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J-Lo and Steven Tyler as new American Idol Judges

Reports keep coming in confirming Jennifer Lopez (J-Lo) and Steven Tyler of Aerosmith fame as the new judges on American Idol. Honestly I don’t mind that Jennifer Lopez would be joining the team – I think she’ll be honest and yet have a good sense of humor. I would have loved to see her bantering [...]

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Kara DioGuardi – Officially Off American Idol

Fox chairman, Peter Rice announced today that Kara DioGuardi is not returning to American Idol this season as a judge. Along with the resignation of Ellen DeGeneres – that leaves us with Randy Jackson as a judge and Nigel Lythgoe returning as a producer. Image via Wikipedia Rice refused to confirm any speculation about replacements [...]

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Congratulations to Lee DeWyze – 2010 American Idol Winner!

Well, it looks like my online informal poll which predicted Crystal Bowersox as the American Idol winner this season was wrong – Lee DeWyze was announced as the formal winner – and fond farewells were bid to Simon Cowell. I predict Simon’s new show (American version of “X Factor” will be a huge hit as [...]

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American Idol… and the Voting Begins!

American Idol voters are busy picking up the phone voting for their favorite to win the overall competition. Who will it be? Crystal Bowersox or Lee DeWyze? Who do you think will win? Vote now! And are you going to miss Simon Cowell? This is his final week on American Idol … do you think [...]

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Who is Our Next American Idol?

With the 2010 season of American Idol having so many ups and downs, and even losing in the ratings to “Dancing with the Stars” – it brings up the question – will American Idol survive another season? — Especially without Simon Cowell? I think the announcement of who will be replacing Simon will either make [...]

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Shania Twain Mentors American Idol Contestants

Shania Twain mentored this week on American Idol and each of the top 6 performed one of Shania’s songs. Lee DeWyze began the evening by performing “You’re Still the One”. I thought the performance was pretty good but a bit pitchy in places – however the crowd seemed to love it, along with most of [...]

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Elvis Has Left the Building… American Idol, Who Will Go Home Tonight?

I actually have to say that I was was pleased with most of the performances on American Idol last night – and even though some contestants fell far short of the greatness of Elvis – others came through with flying colors. Two American Idol hopefuls will be eliminated tonight and based on performances last night [...]

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