Dungeoness crab Jimmy Iovine brought a much-needed reality check to last night’s American Idol with his frank and succinct few-second reviews of season 11′s Top 24 contestants. He should probably just step in and have a seat as a fourth judge!
Anyway, one comment he made about 15-year-old Eben Franckewitz stood out to me. Eben, you’ll remember, is the floppy-haired cherub who tried to set fire to a beloved Adele song on Tuesday’s Top 13 Guys performance night, but then it rained. Giant drops of reality poured down from the top of the Idoldome in thunderous spurts of “oh no you didn’t!
Anyway, one comment he made about 15-year-old Eben Franckewitz stood out to me. Eben, you’ll remember, is the floppy-haired cherub who tried to set fire to a beloved Adele song on Tuesday’s Top 13 Guys performance night, but then it rained. Giant drops of reality poured down from the top of the Idoldome in thunderous spurts of “oh no you didn’t!
- 3/2/2012
- by Annie Barrett
- EW.com - PopWatch
After 33 million plus votes were cast this week, the first live two hour results show of the season came upon us and half of the contestants met their end of the American Idol journey. Results were satisfactory for the most part. But that doesn’t mean the results weren’t a bit shocking. While Hollywood Week is the toughest part of the competition for the contestants, the first live results show is the toughest par of the competition for the viewers.
Producer, Jimmy Iovine made his first (pre-recorded) appearance of the season with his criticisms before each elimination. His comments could not have been anymore on point for Chase Likens, Phil Phillips, and Jeremy Rosado who were the first contestants to find out their fate. Those very truthful comments are probably why Phillips was the only one of those three to make it into the top ten. This was a...
Producer, Jimmy Iovine made his first (pre-recorded) appearance of the season with his criticisms before each elimination. His comments could not have been anymore on point for Chase Likens, Phil Phillips, and Jeremy Rosado who were the first contestants to find out their fate. Those very truthful comments are probably why Phillips was the only one of those three to make it into the top ten. This was a...
- 3/2/2012
- by Melody Simpson
- BuzzFocus.com
Let's quickly clarify how this is going to work: America has voted through five girls and five guys. Six contestants will be asked to sing again, and from those six, the judges will choose three.
Got it? On to the finalists!
We're focusing on the guys first. Chase Likens, Jeremy Rosado and Phillip Phillips are called to center stage.
Except instead of telling us which of them is going on and which of them is going home, we get commentary from Jimmy Iovine. Who sounds like he's hocking "As Seen On TV" products. He wants to sign Phillip immediately. Smart man, Jimmy.
Jeremy's the first to be eliminated. Chase is also Not sticking around. Phillip Phillips is our first guy to the Top 10. And my 15 year old self squealed a little in excitement.
Now it's the girl's turn. Jessica Sanchez, Hollie Cavanagh, Hallie Day, and Brielle Von Hugel join Ryan on the floor.
Got it? On to the finalists!
We're focusing on the guys first. Chase Likens, Jeremy Rosado and Phillip Phillips are called to center stage.
Except instead of telling us which of them is going on and which of them is going home, we get commentary from Jimmy Iovine. Who sounds like he's hocking "As Seen On TV" products. He wants to sign Phillip immediately. Smart man, Jimmy.
Jeremy's the first to be eliminated. Chase is also Not sticking around. Phillip Phillips is our first guy to the Top 10. And my 15 year old self squealed a little in excitement.
Now it's the girl's turn. Jessica Sanchez, Hollie Cavanagh, Hallie Day, and Brielle Von Hugel join Ryan on the floor.
- 3/2/2012
- by miranda.wicker@gmail.com (Miranda W.)
- TVfanatic
American Idol 2012 top 13 contestants revealed tonight. Tonight's first American Idol 2012,live elimination show,kicked off with host Ryan Seacrest, introducing the top 24 contestants,and revealing that a massive cut was about to take place. Then Ryan revealed that Phillip made it into the top 10,and Jeremy and Chase didn't make it. Next,Ryan revealed that Jessica and Hollie made it to the top 10,and Brielle and Hallie didn't make it. After the break,Ryan revealed that Joshua,Heejun made into the top ten and Adam didn't make it. Next,Ryan revealed that Shannon and Skylar made it to the top ten and Baylie and Chelsea didn't make it. After the break,Ryan revealed that Aaron Marcellus,Reed Grimm,Creighton Fraker didn't make it into the top ten. Next, Ryan revealed that Elise Testone made it into the top ten and Haley Johnsen,Erika Van Pelt,and Jennifer Hirsh didn't make it.
- 3/2/2012
- by Andre
- OnTheFlix
Fox
America voted for five girls and five guys, and the judges each got a wildcard pick on the first “American Idol” results show of the season. That means there are 13 singers moving forward as finalists.
It was likely agonizing for the contestants on stage awaiting their fate, but it was equally agonizing for those of us watching, as the producers drew the process out for two full hours.
In addition to the judges’ comments from Tuesday and Wednesday, which were replayed throughout the night,...
America voted for five girls and five guys, and the judges each got a wildcard pick on the first “American Idol” results show of the season. That means there are 13 singers moving forward as finalists.
It was likely agonizing for the contestants on stage awaiting their fate, but it was equally agonizing for those of us watching, as the producers drew the process out for two full hours.
In addition to the judges’ comments from Tuesday and Wednesday, which were replayed throughout the night,...
- 3/2/2012
- by Stephanie Krikorian
- Speakeasy/Wall Street Journal
The moment we’ve been waiting for since Scotty McCreery’s confetti shower back in May 2011 finally arrived Thursday night: The Season 11 Top 13 announcement/Wild Card episode!
Below, find my pithy reactions to the biggest news that’s happened to Fox’s reality franchise since Kris Allen’s “The Vision of Love” hit YouTube.
But first, can we discuss Jimmy Iovine? Yes, folks, the Interscope honcho, dressed as usual in his 15-year-old nephew’s “dopest” duds, is back this season. And on Thursday, he was employed as a bracing tonic to the judges’ “everyone gets a gold star!” critiques, a...
Below, find my pithy reactions to the biggest news that’s happened to Fox’s reality franchise since Kris Allen’s “The Vision of Love” hit YouTube.
But first, can we discuss Jimmy Iovine? Yes, folks, the Interscope honcho, dressed as usual in his 15-year-old nephew’s “dopest” duds, is back this season. And on Thursday, he was employed as a bracing tonic to the judges’ “everyone gets a gold star!” critiques, a...
- 3/2/2012
- by Michael Slezak
- TVLine.com
Some days, it’s depressingly easy to take the cynical approach to recapping American Idol: Like when Randy makes a “doo-doo” joke, or Steven bats over .500 in using “beautiful” to describe the night’s performances, or J.Lo serves her patented “intense/meaningful” facial expression with all the practiced ridiculousness of a RuPaul’s Drag Race contestant.
But after Wednesday night’s installment of Idol — during which the Season 11 Top 12 women took the stage — an altogether different kind of emotion is the order of the day: Earnest excitement.
Oh, sure, Randy still managed to deliver jaw-droppingly misguided/embarrassing references to Lauryn Hill,...
But after Wednesday night’s installment of Idol — during which the Season 11 Top 12 women took the stage — an altogether different kind of emotion is the order of the day: Earnest excitement.
Oh, sure, Randy still managed to deliver jaw-droppingly misguided/embarrassing references to Lauryn Hill,...
- 3/1/2012
- by Michael Slezak
- TVLine.com
"That girl can Really sing!"That's the feedback "American Idol" semifinalist Jessica Sanchez got from judge Randy Jackson during Wednesday night's show.The 16-year-old is a seasoned pro (she appeared on "America's Got Talent" when she was just 11) and turned in a rousing rendition of "Love You I Do" from "Dreamgirls." Even more astonishing, Jessica was recovering from swollen vocal chords. Check out her performance below:Not everyone fared as well. Baylie Brown was complimented for her looks and not her voice (always a bad sign) and Randy called Haley Johnsen's cover of "Sweet Dreams" a "nightmare."Find out who makes the top 13 tonight! Read more...
- 3/1/2012
- by tooFab Staff
- TooFab
The ladies got their chance to shine on Wednesday night, and while some seized the moment, others shrunk from the spotlight.
By James Montgomery
Jessica Sanchez performs on "American Idol" on Wednesday
Photo: Fox/ Getty Images
One night after the guys got their chance to shine (with varying degrees of success) on "American Idol," it was time for the girls to step beneath the spotlight on Wednesday's two-hour telecast. And while some seized the moment, well, even more seemed to wilt under the pressure.
And sure, you could blame it on nerves, but with so much on the line — only five were guaranteed to make it through to the next round — let's just say there's going to be plenty of girls sweating it out during Thursday's (March 1) results show. Not even Adele could save them. Who delivered the goods? Here's our grades for the girls ... the good, the bad and the,...
By James Montgomery
Jessica Sanchez performs on "American Idol" on Wednesday
Photo: Fox/ Getty Images
One night after the guys got their chance to shine (with varying degrees of success) on "American Idol," it was time for the girls to step beneath the spotlight on Wednesday's two-hour telecast. And while some seized the moment, well, even more seemed to wilt under the pressure.
And sure, you could blame it on nerves, but with so much on the line — only five were guaranteed to make it through to the next round — let's just say there's going to be plenty of girls sweating it out during Thursday's (March 1) results show. Not even Adele could save them. Who delivered the goods? Here's our grades for the girls ... the good, the bad and the,...
- 3/1/2012
- MTV Music News
Shannon MaGrane and Phillip Phillips are in, while nine singers get the ax.
By Adam Graham
Shannon MaGrane on "American Idol"
Photo: Fox
Heejun's in. So are Phillip Phillips, Skylar Laine and Shannon MaGrane. Adam Brock? Not so fast ...
"American Idol" revealed its top 13 finalists on Wednesday (March 1), swiftly dismissing half its field after this week's live performance episodes. The cuts were harsh, as Ryan Seacrest delivered the news in typical no-nonsense fashion, crushing the dreams of some contestants while making others' come true.
A reported 33 million votes were cast, down from the 40 million made at this point in the competition last year.
Phillip Phillips was the first one through to the voter-approved top 10 and got a few minutes to soak in the moment by himself before he was joined by Jessica Sanchez, whose purported vocal issues didn't affect her performance on Wednesday one bit, and tiny Hollie Cavanagh, who...
By Adam Graham
Shannon MaGrane on "American Idol"
Photo: Fox
Heejun's in. So are Phillip Phillips, Skylar Laine and Shannon MaGrane. Adam Brock? Not so fast ...
"American Idol" revealed its top 13 finalists on Wednesday (March 1), swiftly dismissing half its field after this week's live performance episodes. The cuts were harsh, as Ryan Seacrest delivered the news in typical no-nonsense fashion, crushing the dreams of some contestants while making others' come true.
A reported 33 million votes were cast, down from the 40 million made at this point in the competition last year.
Phillip Phillips was the first one through to the voter-approved top 10 and got a few minutes to soak in the moment by himself before he was joined by Jessica Sanchez, whose purported vocal issues didn't affect her performance on Wednesday one bit, and tiny Hollie Cavanagh, who...
- 3/1/2012
- MTV Music News
Welcome back to American Idol! Last night the men delivered a round of mostly lackluster performances, but as you know, girls just want to have fun (and sing Adele, probably), so I had high hopes for tonight. Ryan Seacrest kicks things off doing a little cheer because Scotty McCreery is contractually obligated to return to the show in a few weeks. He then introduces the judges: Jennifer Lopez! Randy Jackson! The "controversial" Steven Tyler, who seems mostly asleep until someone mentions a girl in a short skirt. He's like a pervy dormouse.
- 3/1/2012
- by Melissa Locker
- Rollingstone.com
After a decidedly lackluster night with the Top 13 male vocalists, it was the girls' turn to take the "American Idol" stage. While things started out wobbly for a number of singers, by the latter half of the show, we'd had three powerhouse performances that easily blew the guys out of the water. I think critics say this every year, but I truly believe that a number of these women have the talent to break the four-year streak of young, white, male winners -- we'll have to see whether America agrees.
Chelsea Sorrell: "Cowboy Casanova"
Of all the Carrie Underwood songs to tackle (and it's always a risky choice on the show that discovered her), Chelsea picked one of the least flattering for her voice. The speedy, mid-tempo rhythm had her rushing through her phrasing, and because she was concentrating so hard on nailing the lyrics and staying in time,...
Chelsea Sorrell: "Cowboy Casanova"
Of all the Carrie Underwood songs to tackle (and it's always a risky choice on the show that discovered her), Chelsea picked one of the least flattering for her voice. The speedy, mid-tempo rhythm had her rushing through her phrasing, and because she was concentrating so hard on nailing the lyrics and staying in time,...
- 3/1/2012
- by Laura Prudom
- Aol TV.
Wednesday night was the girls night to shine on American Idol as their first live performances of the season took place. A half hour into the two hour broadcast, judge, Randy Jackson admitted that the judges gave “some passes in judgement” when the boys performed on Tuesday night. So the judges got their act together and took their roles as judges just a bit more seriously this time around. The night started off just as strong as boys’ night but it wasn’t until Hallie Day made her way to the stage that this became a broadcast worth watching. If Day doesn’t make it to the top 13, we mine as well turn the voting over to Vote for the Worst. But let’s get to those before Day for a moment…
Country music jump started the night as Chelsea Sorrell graced the stage with her best Carrie Underwood performance.
Country music jump started the night as Chelsea Sorrell graced the stage with her best Carrie Underwood performance.
- 3/1/2012
- by Melody Simpson
- BuzzFocus.com
This just in: Randy Jackson made a huge mistake. I know, I know, you’ve been aware of that for a decade now, but the big news is that the Dawg actually admitted it on Wednesday night’s edition of American Idol.
Yes, fellow Idoloonies, the headmaster at Our Lady of Limited Vocabulary Preparatory School confessed to Ryan Seacrest that after watching Tuesday’s telecast — featuring performances from Season 11′s Top 13 guys — that maybe, just maybe he and his fellow judges could’ve been a little more critical. Ya think?
But hey, let’s take progress where we find it,...
Yes, fellow Idoloonies, the headmaster at Our Lady of Limited Vocabulary Preparatory School confessed to Ryan Seacrest that after watching Tuesday’s telecast — featuring performances from Season 11′s Top 13 guys — that maybe, just maybe he and his fellow judges could’ve been a little more critical. Ya think?
But hey, let’s take progress where we find it,...
- 3/1/2012
- by Michael Slezak
- TVLine.com
Tonight the Top 12 girls take the American Idol stage for their first taste at live performance.
And speaking of that stage- again - I had a thought today: Isn't this stage only used, typically, during the semifinalist rounds, which usually last much longer than this year's? Are we going to be seeing this stage again? Or did producers sink a ton of money into renovating this stage for one week of performances? Why do I even care?
These are the things I ponder while driving, y'all. Anyway, let's get to it. The girls have Contestant Cams and we've got songs to hear.
Chelsea Sorrell's up first. I'm from the south, but Chelsea? Chelsea's Southern. So Southern I can barely understand her. She tackles Carrie Underwood's "Cowboy Casanova." When you do a song by an Idol, the same rule applies regarding performing a current hit: you best do it better than the original.
And speaking of that stage- again - I had a thought today: Isn't this stage only used, typically, during the semifinalist rounds, which usually last much longer than this year's? Are we going to be seeing this stage again? Or did producers sink a ton of money into renovating this stage for one week of performances? Why do I even care?
These are the things I ponder while driving, y'all. Anyway, let's get to it. The girls have Contestant Cams and we've got songs to hear.
Chelsea Sorrell's up first. I'm from the south, but Chelsea? Chelsea's Southern. So Southern I can barely understand her. She tackles Carrie Underwood's "Cowboy Casanova." When you do a song by an Idol, the same rule applies regarding performing a current hit: you best do it better than the original.
- 3/1/2012
- by miranda.wicker@gmail.com (Miranda W.)
- TVfanatic
Is it just us, or are your expectations higher for the women than the men at this stage of "American Idol"? We just feel like there are so many good females, while we not only didn't feel that way about the guys last night, but we also feel like several of the good ones kind of whiffed. Just us?
A "supersized" results show tomorrow night, Seacrest threatens promises. Can't wait. And then the girls are introduced and holy crap, have Baylie's girls always been that prominent? Good lord.
1. Chelsea Sorrell, "Cowboy Casanova," Carrie Underwood
Always bold, to pick a former "Idol's" song. Also, this one is kind of word salad at times, but she seems to handle that Ok. What she isn't handling very well are the high notes. She can't hit them. She's way under the notes. Since she's not one of the girls who's been heavily featured,...
A "supersized" results show tomorrow night, Seacrest threatens promises. Can't wait. And then the girls are introduced and holy crap, have Baylie's girls always been that prominent? Good lord.
1. Chelsea Sorrell, "Cowboy Casanova," Carrie Underwood
Always bold, to pick a former "Idol's" song. Also, this one is kind of word salad at times, but she seems to handle that Ok. What she isn't handling very well are the high notes. She can't hit them. She's way under the notes. Since she's not one of the girls who's been heavily featured,...
- 3/1/2012
- by editorial@zap2it.com
- Zap2It - From Inside the Box
Fox
Tonight, the 12 remaining girls, including one Hallie, one Haley and one Hollie, took the stage on “American Idol,” but by the end of tomorrow night’s show only half will remain. The guys gave it their best shot last night. The judges, Steven Tyler, Randy Jackson and Jennifer Lopez, were much, much harder on the girls and more open with their criticism. Asked to compare by Ryan Seacrest, JLo and Randy (in between “yo’s”) suggested the excitement of...
Tonight, the 12 remaining girls, including one Hallie, one Haley and one Hollie, took the stage on “American Idol,” but by the end of tomorrow night’s show only half will remain. The guys gave it their best shot last night. The judges, Steven Tyler, Randy Jackson and Jennifer Lopez, were much, much harder on the girls and more open with their criticism. Asked to compare by Ryan Seacrest, JLo and Randy (in between “yo’s”) suggested the excitement of...
- 3/1/2012
- by Stephanie Krikorian
- Speakeasy/Wall Street Journal
It’S The Girls Turn!
American Idol Continues Live Tonight!
Top 12 Girls Compete Wednesday, February 29
Voting Continues Via Toll-Free Phone Lines,
At&T Text Messaging & Online at www.americanidol.com
Tonight the ladies take a “leap” on to the Idol stage in effort to impress, gain your vote, and make the final cut on American Idol. Who’s going to rock it? Who’s going to steal your heart? Tune in tonight to find out!
The 12 female semi-finalists scheduled to perform Tonight, (Wednesday) Feb. 29 include the following:
Balie Brown
Hometown: Krum, TX
Age: 22
Keep up with Baylie at:
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Hollie Cavanaugh
Hometown: McKinney, TX
Age: 18
Keep up with Hollie at:
www.twitter.com/CavanaghAI11
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Hallie Day
Hometown: Baltimore, MD
Age: 24
Keep up with Hallie at:
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Jennifer Hirsh
Hometown: Agoura Hills, CA...
American Idol Continues Live Tonight!
Top 12 Girls Compete Wednesday, February 29
Voting Continues Via Toll-Free Phone Lines,
At&T Text Messaging & Online at www.americanidol.com
Tonight the ladies take a “leap” on to the Idol stage in effort to impress, gain your vote, and make the final cut on American Idol. Who’s going to rock it? Who’s going to steal your heart? Tune in tonight to find out!
The 12 female semi-finalists scheduled to perform Tonight, (Wednesday) Feb. 29 include the following:
Balie Brown
Hometown: Krum, TX
Age: 22
Keep up with Baylie at:
www.twitter.com/BBrownAI11
www.facebook.com/BBrownAI11
Hollie Cavanaugh
Hometown: McKinney, TX
Age: 18
Keep up with Hollie at:
www.twitter.com/CavanaghAI11
www.facebook.com/CavanaghAI11
Hallie Day
Hometown: Baltimore, MD
Age: 24
Keep up with Hallie at:
www.twitter.com/HDayAI11
www.facebook.com/HDayAI11
Jennifer Hirsh
Hometown: Agoura Hills, CA...
- 2/29/2012
- by foxallaccess
- Fox All Access
No female has won since 2007, but the ladies proved on Wednesday that it may be their year to take back the crown.
By Adam Graham
Jessica Sanchez on "American Idol"
Photo: Fox
It was ladies' night on "American Idol" Wednesday (February 29), and if the performances of the Top 12 females are any indication, it could be the ladies' season as well.
Indeed, Tuesday's shaky performances from the guys may have had fans worried about this year's installment of "Idol." But several ladies turned in big, show-stealing songs on Wednesday that restored faith to the season at hand. And while no female has won "Idol" since Jordin Sparks took the crown back in 2007, this could be the year a woman puts an end to that dry spell.
Fittingly, this potential female domination comes at a time when the biggest force in pop music is Adele, and the chart-topping diva's presence loomed large over Wednesday's show.
By Adam Graham
Jessica Sanchez on "American Idol"
Photo: Fox
It was ladies' night on "American Idol" Wednesday (February 29), and if the performances of the Top 12 females are any indication, it could be the ladies' season as well.
Indeed, Tuesday's shaky performances from the guys may have had fans worried about this year's installment of "Idol." But several ladies turned in big, show-stealing songs on Wednesday that restored faith to the season at hand. And while no female has won "Idol" since Jordin Sparks took the crown back in 2007, this could be the year a woman puts an end to that dry spell.
Fittingly, this potential female domination comes at a time when the biggest force in pop music is Adele, and the chart-topping diva's presence loomed large over Wednesday's show.
- 2/29/2012
- MTV Music News
Los Angeles, California (X17online) - American Idol has narrowed down their contestants to 24 hopefuls, and in a surprising twist, host Ryan Seacrest revealed that too many contestants were cut, so the Fox singing competition will be adding one more spot to the semifinalist lineup. Jermaine Jones, Johnny Keyser, Richie Law, and David Leather will be vying for the coveted spot on next week's episode. Judges Jennifer Lopez, Randy Jackson, and Steven Tyler, along with viewers, will make the tough decision on next Thursday's elimination episode. The semifinalists unveiled Wednesday were: Deandre Brackensick, 17, San Jose, Calif.; Adam Brock, 27, Washington, Pa.; Hollie Cavanaugh, 18, McKinney, Texas; Hallie Day, 24, Baltimore; Eben Franckewitz, 15, Loveland, Ohio; Skylar Laine, 18, Brandon, Miss.; Chase Likens, 21, Point Pleasant, W.W.; Shannon Magrane, 16, Tampa, Fla.; Aaron Marcellus, 27, Atlanta; and Jeremy Rosado, 19, Valrico, Fla. The semifinalists announced Tuesday were: Baylie Brown, 22, Krum, Texas; Colton Dixon, 20, Murfreesboro, Tenn.; Reed Grimm, 26, Ellsworth, Wis.
- 2/24/2012
- x17online.com
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