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Season 10 Semifinal Format Switch: Simply Genius

Season 10 Semifinal Format Switch: Simply Genius
Posted by on Mar 6, 2011 in Season 10, Season 10 Semifinals | 0 comments
I am still not a big fan of the change. But from a marketing standpoint, the decision to pare this season’s American Idol semifinals from three weeks to one was pure genius. Let’s face it, Idol had to reinvent itself this year, not only after losing Simon Cowell, but after watching...
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Final 13: The start of a special Season 10?

Final 13: The start of a special Season 10?
Posted by on Mar 4, 2011 in Season 10, Season 10 Finals, Season 10 Semifinals | 0 comments
Job well done, Idol viewers. Job well done, Idol judges. I’m not thrilled with every choice in the final 13. But most of the picks were dead on. And they create the potential for a very special Season 10. Plus a salute to Idol producers, who pulled off a very entertaining two-hour results...
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American Idol picks its final 13 contestants

American Idol picks its final 13 contestants
Posted by on Mar 4, 2011 in Season 10, Season 10 Semifinals | 3 comments
Big night, huh? We learn the identity of the five guys and five ladies viewers have voted into the finals. We learn the identity of the three wild card choices by the judges. And, somehow, Idol is going to stretch that into a two-hour program. Of course, there is that Jennifer Lopez video to watch....
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Randy Jackson: The new tough judge on American Idol

Randy Jackson: The new tough judge on American Idol
Posted by on Mar 3, 2011 in Jennifer Lopez, Judges, Randy Jackson, Season 10, Season 10 Semifinals, Steven Tyler | 1 comment
In a conference call a couple of weeks ago, Nigel Lythgoe said Randy Jackson had become an anchor of the new American Idol judging panel. That he was saying more than “dawg” these days. My reaction: Let’s wait and see what happens when the performance shows start. Well, they...
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The semifinal recap and the gals who should be finals bound

The semifinal recap and the gals who should be finals bound
Posted by on Mar 3, 2011 in Season 10, Season 10 Semifinals | 4 comments
Folks, we just might be in store for a special season of American Idol. The guys impressed last night. The ladies were more impressive than I expected tonight. Pick wisely, voters. Pick wisely, judges. And we could be in for a real treat. I just wish the semifinals lasted more than one week. Some of...
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Semifinals time for the Idol ladies: Song by song grades

Semifinals time for the Idol ladies: Song by song grades
Posted by on Mar 3, 2011 in Season 10, Season 10 Semifinals | 1 comment
I haven’t heard a note the ladies are singing tonight, but FOX has already posted photos of the pre-taped performances on its media site, so I know what they’re wearing. That being the case, let’s slip into the role of Red Carpet Ryan for a moment. Haley Reinhart looks stunning in...
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