Pin ItemailprintSo who should we believe, American Idol fans? At first, it was reported that last season’s winner, Lee DeWyze, wasn’t invited to be a part of the season 10 finale that aired last night. Now, however, executive producer Nigel Lythgoe has tweeted that DeWyze turned down the invite to present the Winner’s Trophy to [...]
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A couple of musicians are making a big splash this weekend with news of their engagement. American Idol contestant Crystal Bowersox is engaged to fellow musician Brian Walker. They’re not wasting any time, as the couple plan to wed next month. The folk singer from Ohio, who has a 1 & 1/2-year-old son from a [...]
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Lee DeWyze took his slingshot and defeated Goliath. The paint store clerk from Illinois defeated the uber-popular Crystal Bowersox to win American Idol season 9. On a night that saw appearances from Alanis Morissette, Alice Cooper (really?), Christina Aguilera, Carrie Underwood, Hall & Oates, the Bee Gees, Michael McDonald, Joe Cocker, and even a recovering [...]
Yes, it’s true. Kara DioGuardi‘s pseudo-boyfriend Casey James received the least amount of votes and was voted off of American Idol last night. On Tuesday, Casey had performed “Daughters” and “OK, It’s Alright with Me” to lackluster reviews from the judges. Simon Cowell told him it just didn’t look like he was fighting for his [...]
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The American Idol season 9 top 3 performed two songs each last night, one song was picked by the panel of judges and the contestants got to pick their other song. Lee DeWyze made an interesting pick and chose “Simple Man” by Lynyrd Skynyrd. Randy Jackson said Lee is now in the zone. Kara DioGuardi [...]
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The American Idol season 9 top 3 performed two songs each last night, one song was picked by the panel of judges and the contestants got to pick their other song. Lee DeWyze was clearly given the most difficult challenge of the evening, by Simon Cowell no less. Lee had to sing Leonard Cohen‘s “Hallelujah”. [...]
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OK, I admit it. I’m a little disappointed this morning. Yes, the “Screamin’ Banshee” Siobhan Magnus was voted off of American Idol last night, April 28, on Shania Twain night. I didn’t really think she was going to go all the way, but wow does she have some pipes. I’ve never heard anyone scream those [...]
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The American Idol top 10 finalists, who were mentored by Usher, took on some R&B and soul last night. Lee Dewyze won over the crowd with his performance of the Cornelius Brothers‘ classic “Treat Her Like a Lady”. Lee is really starting to make a believer out of me and he seems much more comfortable [...]
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The American Idol Top 12 finalists took the stage last night to perform some of the Rolling Stones‘ greatest hits. Lee Dewyze performed “Beast Of Burden”. Randy Jackson said it was “dope” but Ellen DeGeneres thought Lee was only “almost there” like a “hospital gown.” Kara DioGuardi says he has been evolving more than anyone [...]
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American Idol revealed the Top 12 for Season 9 last night, after sending four more contestants home. The elimination round was somewhat surprising, in my opinion. Last night’s Top 16 elimination round saw contestants Katelyn Epperly, Todrick Hall, Alex Lambert, and Lilly Scott head home. Nothing too surprising about Todrick and Katelyn going home, but [...]
The American Idol Season 9 Top 8 guys took the stage last night for a spot in the final 12. Lee Dewyze did a rendition of Owl City‘s “Fireflies”. Lee really made it his own and did a nice version of it. Kara DioGuardi thought he improved the song but Simon Cowell wasn’t particularly impressed, [...]
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American Idol Season 9 is getting into full swing now as the top 10 guys took the stage on Tuesday night. Lee Dewyze got rid of his guitar and gave us an awesome rendition of Hinder’s “Lips Of An Angel”. Simon Cowell says Lee is the one to beat at the moment. What do you [...]
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