Here are the numbers of the Dallas audition of American Idol. 18 mentions of Kelly Clarkson, who first auditioned in Dallas 24 contestants were heard singing Clarkson’s “Since U Been Gone” 5 mentions of Carrie Underwood, who sings country music 15 farm animals appeared … [Read more...]
Simon’s best friend forever
Everybody's talking about Simon's new "best friend and brother" Renaldo. Watch him here and see why Simon said, "I have a sinking feeling that's going to be a hit song." … [Read more...]
Simon defends American Idol (and meets biggest fan)
Simon Cowell defended American Idol against predictions that the show was losing its appeal. The show got some flack when many of its "graduates" suffered slow careers -- notably Taylor Hicks, Ruben Stoddard and Katherine McPhee, who got booted from their record labels. In … [Read more...]
Take the American Idol Quiz!
American Idol is baaaaaccckkkkk! Hello, crazy auditions with half-naked hairy (and then not so hairy) men in lycra bikinis, stalker songwriters, and self-righteous Princess Leia wannabes. Hello, budding talent. Hello, backstage drama. For American Idol fans it's like … [Read more...]
Taylor Hicks dropped by label
2006 American Idol winner Taylor Hicks just got dropped by his record label, J Records. His album sales weren't doing that well, and you could tell that he wasn't getting the same level of hype as runner-up Chris Daughtry. Taylor's never been mainstream, and some say … [Read more...]