To be honest, I almost forgot that we're supposed to be in a "girls' season" of American Idol. The boys sorta stepped up last week, and I got all the Anthony Perkins/Evan Lysacek realness I needed from Paul Jolley (who will so, so be eliminated if he keeps playing this "country ballads only" game like it's season four or something). But hey, look: These girls almost All awesome! We've got some countrified mademoiselles, a couple of grudge-bearing belters, a discolored weirdo named Kezban, and one total disaster named Zoanette who keeps Muppet-belching her way to the Top 20. Riveting stuff.
Here's the supercut of last night's "Girls' Hollywood week" highlights. Let's inspect it minute by minute and talk about all the ferocious femmes we're torqued about -- and also the disasters that no one seems to acknowledge.
1:02: Ok, there's the first shot of bony quirk demon Kezban in...
Here's the supercut of last night's "Girls' Hollywood week" highlights. Let's inspect it minute by minute and talk about all the ferocious femmes we're torqued about -- and also the disasters that no one seems to acknowledge.
1:02: Ok, there's the first shot of bony quirk demon Kezban in...
- 2/14/2013
- by virtel
- The Backlot
It's part 2 of Hollywood Week on "American Idol." The men's week was surprisingly free of drama. We don't think the women's turn will be quite so chill (no offense, ladies).
It's a long episode, so strap in kiddos. Here are some highlights:
Recovering anorexic Mariah Pulice does a nice job, but her crying sister really gets to us. Angela Miller rocks some "Who You Are," while Victoria Acosta sounds solid on "Killing Me Softly." The latter two advance, but not Mariah. Bummer.We see Ashley Smith, Ann Defany and Sarah Restuccio all get cut as well. It's a country face-off between Rachel Hale and Janelle Arthur, though since it's not actually an either/or proposition, they both advance. However, Janelle's "I'm So Lonesome I Could Cry" brought tears to our eyes, it was so good.Mariah Carey gives one of her "I'm slightly drunk" smiles with glazed-over eyes. Seriously, is she the new Paula?...
It's a long episode, so strap in kiddos. Here are some highlights:
Recovering anorexic Mariah Pulice does a nice job, but her crying sister really gets to us. Angela Miller rocks some "Who You Are," while Victoria Acosta sounds solid on "Killing Me Softly." The latter two advance, but not Mariah. Bummer.We see Ashley Smith, Ann Defany and Sarah Restuccio all get cut as well. It's a country face-off between Rachel Hale and Janelle Arthur, though since it's not actually an either/or proposition, they both advance. However, Janelle's "I'm So Lonesome I Could Cry" brought tears to our eyes, it was so good.Mariah Carey gives one of her "I'm slightly drunk" smiles with glazed-over eyes. Seriously, is she the new Paula?...
- 2/14/2013
- by editorial@zap2it.com
- Zap2It - From Inside the Box
American Idol wants a female winner worse than Simon Cowell wants you to believe in the steroid-induced relevance of The X Factor: USA. It wants a female winner more desperately than Randy Jackson needs to repeat his fifth-grade vocabulary lessons. It wants a Kelly Clarkson-Fantasia Barrino-Carrie Underwood-Jordin Sparks “I Believe This Is My Moment in Heaven” moment with the burning intensity of Jennifer Lopez’s jealousy listening to the dulcet tones of Haley Reinhart. (File that last memory under: #YouAndI #NeverForget.)
Ryan Seacrest wasn’t bashful about pushing this agenda, either. “It’s...
Ryan Seacrest wasn’t bashful about pushing this agenda, either. “It’s...
- 2/14/2013
- by Michael Slezak
- TVLine.com
The American Idol judges handed out golden tickets to 162 female hopefuls and tonight they descend on Hollywood. Hearts will be broken. Dreams will be crushed. Hopes will be shattered.
And that's just in the previews.
Which of the women will be left standing? Let's find out now!
We begin tonight with sudden death performances. In groups of 10, the ladies will take the stage. Some will go home immediately while others will advance to the infamous Group Rounds.
Mariah Pulice, who is recovering from anorexia, and Angela Miller are in the first group, along with Victoria Acosta, a mariachi from San Antonio. Angela proclaims that this is the year for a girl to win Idol. It's been 5 years, after all. Angela and Victoria advance while it's the end of the road for Mariah.
Country girl hopefuls Rachel Hale and Janelle Arthur end up in the same group. Nicki comments to Keith...
And that's just in the previews.
Which of the women will be left standing? Let's find out now!
We begin tonight with sudden death performances. In groups of 10, the ladies will take the stage. Some will go home immediately while others will advance to the infamous Group Rounds.
Mariah Pulice, who is recovering from anorexia, and Angela Miller are in the first group, along with Victoria Acosta, a mariachi from San Antonio. Angela proclaims that this is the year for a girl to win Idol. It's been 5 years, after all. Angela and Victoria advance while it's the end of the road for Mariah.
Country girl hopefuls Rachel Hale and Janelle Arthur end up in the same group. Nicki comments to Keith...
- 2/14/2013
- by miranda.wicker@gmail.com (Miranda Wicker)
- TVfanatic
San Antonio, Texas and Long Beach, California auditions brought some of the most emotional appearances to date — the judges even gave a contestant a standing ovation! Keep reading for the full recap!
American Idol can usually be counted on for drama between Nicki Minaj and Mariah Carey, but on the Jan. 30 episode, heartwarming stories trumped fighting. Read on to see who had the judges in tears and which contestant got a standing ovation!
The Easiest ‘Yes’ Votes Of The Night
Sanni M’Mairura, 16, has incredible star quality and stage presence, plus a voice to boot! He reminded me slightly of Justin Bieber! Randy called him “fresh” – it was a unanimous yes from the judges!
Adam Sanders, 19, had tears flowin’ before he even got in the audition room! He shocked the judges with his super soulful voice while singing an Etta James song. He got a standing ovation from Keith, Mariah and Randy!
American Idol can usually be counted on for drama between Nicki Minaj and Mariah Carey, but on the Jan. 30 episode, heartwarming stories trumped fighting. Read on to see who had the judges in tears and which contestant got a standing ovation!
The Easiest ‘Yes’ Votes Of The Night
Sanni M’Mairura, 16, has incredible star quality and stage presence, plus a voice to boot! He reminded me slightly of Justin Bieber! Randy called him “fresh” – it was a unanimous yes from the judges!
Adam Sanders, 19, had tears flowin’ before he even got in the audition room! He shocked the judges with his super soulful voice while singing an Etta James song. He got a standing ovation from Keith, Mariah and Randy!
- 1/31/2013
- by Dory Larrabee
- HollywoodLife
American Idol doesn’t get everything right all the time, but let’s give the lumbering old beast a round of applause — or as J.Lo likes to call it, a standing ovation — for trimming back the Season 12 auditions to a succinct, three-week affair.
If I’m being completely honest, the sometimes uninspiring Golden Ticket recipients from tonight’s two-city, two-hour extravaganza had me wondering if maybe Nigel Lythgoe & Co. should’ve considered additional cuts. But ultimately, the episode was not without its charms: “The great Randy Jackson” ridiculing Shubha Vedula’s name in front of a national TV audience...
If I’m being completely honest, the sometimes uninspiring Golden Ticket recipients from tonight’s two-city, two-hour extravaganza had me wondering if maybe Nigel Lythgoe & Co. should’ve considered additional cuts. But ultimately, the episode was not without its charms: “The great Randy Jackson” ridiculing Shubha Vedula’s name in front of a national TV audience...
- 1/31/2013
- by Michael Slezak
- TVLine.com
Tonight, American Idol travels to San Antonio to find out just how much bigger the potential stars are in Texas. The judges also travels to Long Beach, California for auditions aboard the Queen Mary.
The last time auditions were held near a boat the judges discovered Jessica Sanchez! Will they strike gold again? And will Mariah and Nicki survive sitting next to one another on the judges panel? Read on to find out now...
Matheus Fernandes Audition
Vincent Powell is a returning contestant. He, like so many others, is in love with Mariah Carey. Like so many others, he's talented. He's churchy and gets a "Thank you, Jesus" from Randy. The judges love him and he's going back to Hollywood.
(Not) Dynamic duo Derek and David Bacerott get "the whole thing was terrible" and "I'm trying to save your lives, here" from Randy. They get "we're trying to save our futures.
The last time auditions were held near a boat the judges discovered Jessica Sanchez! Will they strike gold again? And will Mariah and Nicki survive sitting next to one another on the judges panel? Read on to find out now...
Matheus Fernandes Audition
Vincent Powell is a returning contestant. He, like so many others, is in love with Mariah Carey. Like so many others, he's talented. He's churchy and gets a "Thank you, Jesus" from Randy. The judges love him and he's going back to Hollywood.
(Not) Dynamic duo Derek and David Bacerott get "the whole thing was terrible" and "I'm trying to save your lives, here" from Randy. They get "we're trying to save our futures.
- 1/31/2013
- by miranda.wicker@gmail.com (Miranda Wicker)
- TVfanatic
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