5 ways to make The X Factor better in Season 2

The X Factor wraps up it’s first season this week with a performance show Wednesday (8 to 9:30 p.m.) and a two-hour grand finale on Thursday (8 to 10 p.m.). And, honestly, this mess can’t end soon enough. Recognizing Simon Cowell’s contribution to making American Idol a mega-hit,...

Get ready for some upbeat music on Drew’s first album

Drew Ryniewicz appreciates the apology from Simon, the fact that he took the blame for her landing in the bottom three on The X Factor this week. But she doesn’t blame him entirely for her outster from the show. Yes, he wanted her to do another slow song (“Billie Jean”).  Yes, he...

Poor puzzled Paula boots one of three singers on X Factor

So, The X Factor went into Thursday’s results show with three legitimate singers. Now the show is down to two. After the judges unwisely got rid of Drew. The only good news to come from the results show was the exit of Astro, along with his tantrums and his ego. Just in the nick of time. ...

Astro, Drew head home on The X Factor

The X Factor sure set the stage for a special Michael Jackson episode. Michael’s brother was on hand.  So was his mother.  So were his three children. Simon Cowell was almost bursting with pride.  Steve Jones could barely contain himself. Just one thing went wrong in the world of The X...

Song by song grades for final seven on X Factor

Just so there’s no doubt that this show isn’t an American Idol rip-off, The X Factor trots out Michael Jackson as a theme tonight. Let’s see, Idol hasn’t used Michael Jackson music as a theme since … wow, way back in season eight. I’m not a fan of single-artist...

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