Seven tips for improving American Idol

Make no mistake. Idol did some things right in Season 10. Bigger production numbers. A deeper and more diverse cast. Those sudden-death singoffs for a wild-card spot. But this show could be oh, so much better with a few changes. So here’s some free advice for executive produced Nigel Lythgoe...

The semifinal recap and the gals who should be finals bound

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...

Semifinals time for the Idol ladies: Song by song grades

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...

Is this any way to pick the American Idol finalists?

One song and gone. That’s how the American Idol experience will end for many of this year’s 24 semifinalists. And that’s a shame. Now let me preface this blog by saying I’ve enjoyed Idol so far this season. The new judging panel has been a refreshing change. Except for L.A.,...

The 6 girls who deserve a spot in the Idol finals

I have no qualms about the job the Idol judges did picking the male semifinalists. They even passed on two of the show’s favorites, Chris Medina and Jaycee Bardeaux, because they failed to produce vocally. The girls? Another matter altogether. Idol sent about 200 female singers to Hollywood....

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