American Idol: say what?

Yeah, I know, you’re all bitter about the results last night on “American Idol.” I am surprised, but not all that surprised. And least of all, Jennifer Lopez and Randy Jackson shouldn’t be as shocked after they had a lukewarm reaction to the person sent home. Anyway, here is how it went down…..

The show began with a rock medley by the Top 9 that was really boring as usual. Then actor/comedian Russell Brand was brought in as a charisma coach this past week. Really? That guy is really not funny. Then, on to the results….


Casey, Stefano and Lauren. Lauren, safe. Casey, safe. Ste-FA-no (as Ryan Seacrest says in his fake Italian accent), in the Bottom 3. No huge surprise at all.

Then they brought Constantine Maroulis in. Remember him? I think he was from like Season 4 or 5. His new single is…ready for this?….”Unchained Melody.” Really? That song has been done and re-done about a million times, and there is just no need to keep beating a dead horse. I know it’s Simon Cowell’s song, but Simon is not on the show anymore! Anyway, the performance was okay.

Then Gwen Stefani was shown offering style tips to Pia, Haley and Lauren. Yawn.

More results…..Paul, Scotty and Pia. Scotty, safe. Paul, safe. Pia, Bottom 3. Now, most of you were looking at your TV dumbfounded, but I actually had her in my Bottom 3 last night. Her performance was solid again vocally but lacked fire.

James, Haley and Jacob were next. James and Haley, safe, Jacob in the Bottom 3. Dude went first and it wasn’t his best performance. Plus, let’s be honest here….his shaking while singing is getting a bit old, as are the Adam Lambert screams from both him and James.

So your Bottom 3…Stefano, Pia and Jacob. Interesting. Then a shirtless Iggy Pop sang his ’80’s hit, “Real Wild Child.” Iggy was shirtless as is his trademark, but wow, I just looked it up…he’s going to be 64 in two weeks. Yikes. How in the world does he have flat abs as if he’s 17? Ryan Seacrest had the line of the night when he said after that that he was thinking about cutting out carbs. Nice!

On to results. Jacob was safe. Down to Stefano and Pia. I thought for sure it would be Stefano, but no…..Pia had the lowest number of votes and got the axe last night. Wow. Everyone was shocked, especially J-Lo and Randy, but let me tell you both….go back and watch Wednesday night’s episode. You both said something was lacking, even though you sugar-coated it. And really, with everyone being so talented this season, you shouldn’t be surprised that Pia was sent packing. All things considered, Stefano really deserved to go home, but to me Pia was not going to win this thing. She’s going to have a nice little Celine Dion type career, but I am quite sure the teeny boppers that follow this show and vote are more apt to pick Lauren or Scotty. Heck, age alone is the main reason Thia stuck around so long.

So there you have it folks. We’re down to eight and six of them are dudes. Who do you like? I’m going with Lauren or Casey, but I think Scotty is still the dark horse. But Stefano, the lowest vote total has its eye on your, so watch your back!
 

Posted by Mike Farley

Thia Megia is out;! "Daniel" performance

16-year-old Filipino-American Thia Megia continues to struggle in finding the right song choice in delivering the wow factor despite her vocal talent. Yesterday, her luck runs out and her American Idol journey ended.

Thia was eliminated from American Idol season 10 Top 11 results show after receiving the lowest number of votes. Her fellow AI hopeful Naima Adedapo was also sent home.

Thia Megia performed “Daniel” at the American Idol season 10 Top 11 (Elton John catalog) on Wednesday (March 30).

Thia Megia “Colors Of The Wind” American Idol season 10 Top 12

Thia Megia continues to play in her comfort zone as she performs her rendition of “Colors Of The Wind” by Vanessa Williams at the American Idol season 10 Top 12 (Year They Were Born - category) on Wednesday (March 16).

The AI Judges wants her to take a risk and deliver an intense performance if she will continue her journey next week.

Thia Megia “Out Here On My Own”; American Idol 10 Top 13 Finalist

Thia Megia amazed the judges with her rendition of “Out Here On My Own” at the American Idol season 10 Top 12 Girls (March 2).

Update: The top 13 in American Idol Season 10 was determined during the Top 24 results night.

Ten spot goes to the five top vote-getters from guys and five top vote-getters from the girls. The remaining three were wild-card selections from the judges.

15 year-old singer was declared safe as she is one of five top female vote-getters after the semifinal performance show.

Top 13 are Scotty McCreery. Lauren Alaina, Pia Toscano, Karen Rodriguez, Jacob Lusk, Casey Abrams, Thia Megia, Paul McDonald, Haley Reinhart, James Durbin, Ashthon Jones, Stefano Langone and Naima Adedapo.

Clint Jun Gamboa “Superstition” at American Idol 10 Top 12 Guys

Fil-Am Clint Jun Gamboa is the first one who took the stage to performed “Superstition” by Stevie Wonder at the American Idol season 10 Top 12 Guys Semifinal (March 1).

The former karaoke singer from Long Beach received good reviews from the AI judges. Both Steven Tyler and Randy Jackson expressed satisfaction calling his performance "brilliant". For Jennifer Lopez, she's expecting more from him in future performance.

Fil-Am Thia Megia “Chasing Pavements” in American Idol season 10 audition

15 year-old Fil-Am Thia Megia shows lots of confidence and AI judge Jennifer Lopez described  her as the "total packaged"  after performing “Chasing Pavements” by Adele during American Idol season 10 audition in Milwaukee on Wednesday (January 26).

American Idol Panel Predictions: Who Will Win?

Who will win season 10 of American Idol? We might need to learn the identity of the contestants before we can venture a guess.

But in this week's Entertainment Weekly, members of the new (and improved?) panel make a couple broad predictions. To wit:

Ryan: I think you’ll see some of the youngest talent we’ve ever had compete with some of the oldest talent we’ve ever had.

J. Lo: You may have the youngest winner ever.

Randy: I’m going to go out on a limb. I think a girl’s going to win the show.

 American Idol Panel Predictions: Who Will Win?

The show has already confirmed a few major changes for the new season. Below, meanwhile, the Idol team touches on a couple other aspects, including the British elephant NOT in the room...

Will the show miss Simon Cowell?

Randy: Look, it’s definitely been interesting. He’s our friend for life. I don’t know if Steven knows him much, but Jennifer definitely knows him. We’ve all hung out together. So, listen, we definitely miss him, but it’s a different kind of vibe. It’s a different kind of energy now. And I think in season 10 the show actually really needed it.

What about the lack in recent superstars produced by Idol?

J. Lo: We all know that in this business, a 1 percent chance is huge, so I think this show is doing pretty well in that arena. So with addressing that comment, what are we looking for? We’re looking for a recording artist, a pop star, someone who’s a real artist. You can tell that when they walk in, the ones that have that special thing.  (THG)

Jennifer Lopez Wants to be a Tough American Idol Judge

 Jennifer Lopez Wants to be a Tough American Idol Judge

Singer-and-actress Jennifer Lopez wants to be a tough American Idol jude.

Lopez and Aerosmith lead singer Steve Tyler joined the panel and since auditions, she said the she have not gone easy on the contestants.

“I really want to put them through the wringer in the sense that I don’t want to let anybody really great go because they’re nervous or whatever and not get to see what they could’ve been,” She said

“We working with them a little more than maybe you’ve seen in the past. We give them more of a chance.”

J.Lo is not just considering vocal talent in her judgment, but also takes notice on looks and style.

“It’s definitely part of a package when you’re going to be an artist, but I can’t tell you what that would be because it’s a very personal, individual thing,” she said.  (judyhalone)