As we head into one of Idol’s most suspenseful results shows of the season, Idol watchers appear to agree on one thing.
Phillip Phillips is finals bound.
If that wasn’t a certainty before, it became one based on his performances Wednesday night. So say lots of Idol experts.
If that’s true, it means Jessica Sanchez or Joshua Ledet goes home tonight.
And there’s absolutely no agreement over who it will be. For a look at all the predictions, head here.
I pick Joshua just because I...
Posted by Mark Franklin on May 18, 2012 | 1 comment
Well, if there was any doubt that Joshua Ledet got robbed of a spot in the Idol finale that should have been his, I think he erased it with that sing-off performance of “It’s a...
Posted by Mark Franklin on May 17, 2012 | 0 comments
OK, I’m on the record predicting an Idol finale featuring Jessica Sanchez and Phillip Phillips.
Jessica had an off night on Wednesday. But we’re at the stage of the competition where I...
Posted by Mark Franklin on May 17, 2012 | 0 comments
Each of the Top 3 on American Idol took the stage three times Wednesday night.
For a song-by-song recap of the evening, go here.
For a recap, including my picks for who should make the final and...
Posted by Mark Franklin on May 17, 2012 | 4 comments
Ignore Idol’s way too easy to please judges.
That was an Idol episode without a moment.
Blame the song choices, because some of the fault certainly lies there.
Blame the contestants for not...
Posted by Mark Franklin on May 16, 2012 | 0 comments
So, we know what songs the remaining three Idols will be performing tonight, though we’re not certain who’s singing which one.
And there are some interesting selections. Like...
Posted by Mark Franklin on May 16, 2012 | 0 comments
ABC is ramping up publicity for Duets, the next singing show set to debut on network TV.
The cast, including Kelly Clarkson, turned out Tuesday night at an Entertainment Weekly and ABC Upfronts...
Posted by Mark Franklin on May 16, 2012 | 0 comments
If you’re a fan of David Cook, you owe it to yourself to watch an extensive interview posted late last week from The Hollywood Reporter’s Idol Hangover show.
During the course of the...
Posted by Mark Franklin on May 15, 2012 | 0 comments
Could Jessica Sanchez win American Idol in a landslide?
Social media following suggests it could happen.
Among the remaining three Idol contestants, Jessica is far and away the leader in terms of...
Posted by Mark Franklin on May 15, 2012 | 2 comments
Adam Lambert’s second album, Trespassing, hits stores today.
And, as of 10 a.m., the deluxe version of the album is number two on iTunes’ most downloaded list before Tenacious D’s...
Posted by Mark Franklin on May 15, 2012 | 0 comments
Jimmy Iovine said last week he has no idea who will make the Idol finals. That it’s simply too close to call.
Well, Wednesday night, the final three contestants will get three chances to set...
Posted by Mark Franklin on May 15, 2012 | 0 comments
If you hear a few fewer vocal hijinks on Adam Lambert’s new Trespassing album, take it as a sign that he’s matured as a singer.
If you hear lots more funk … well, that’s by...
Posted by Mark Franklin on May 15, 2012 | 0 comments
American Idol fans will have at least five reasons to watch the Billboard Music Awards this weekend.
That’s because two former Idol champs — Kelly Clarkson and Carrie Underwood —...
