During last week’s first “American Idol” Hollywood Week episode I noticed early standout Scott Dangerfield (Milwaukee auditions) was missing. There had been no real reports as to whether he was still in the running or if he was out. I thought I was the only one wondering, but when a lot of “Scott Dangerfield” Internet [...]

James Durbin Wow. Could Wednesday’s episode of “American Idol” have contained any more sob stories? I don’t think so. I was ready to pull my hair out. But before I get all negative, let me get into the good stuff. The good *Stefano Langone. He has a great and unique voice and that star look. [...]

After Wednesday night’s boring two hours of “American Idol,” I was rejuvenated with Thursday’s emotional and energetic Nashville auditions. It was an hour shorter but had way more heart like the first two episodes (which I really enjoyed). The quest to find the next great 15-year-old continued with a massive overly-pimped contestant (Lauren Alaina) in [...]

It usually only takes about three “American Idol” audition episodes before I start going crazy wanting the real contest to start. This season is no different. I was actually entertained by the first two episodes but Wednesday night’s audition episode in Milwaukee almost put me to sleep. But then Judge Steven Tyler would scream sing [...]

Thursday night’s “American Idol” was one of the best audition episodes I’ve ever seen. I usually really really suffer during the audition process. I’ve never been a fan of the exploitation of bad singers and sob stories. But I’d suffer through until the real competition would begin. But Thursday’s episode in New Orleans was actually [...]

A new opening. Two new judges. Fewer wretched singers. “American Idol” Season 10 premiered and, if I’m being honest, it didn’t feel much different to me. I barely noticed Simon Cowell or Ellen DeGeneres were gone. And to be even more honest, I JUST now (no joke) remembered Kara DioGuardi was ever even a judge. [...]

The reigning “American Idol” champion Lee DeWyze’s first album “Live it Up” is set to drop Nov. 16, but the first single from the album is creating a buzz already. Listen to the new song below and let us know what you think. It kind of surprised me (not in a good way). It just [...]

Yesterday I was on a conference call with Adam Lambert and we discussed his album, “For Your Entertainment” and his upcoming Glam Nation Tour which kicks off tomorrow in Pennsylvania. …continued from American Idol Net. Q:  Can you tell us more about the show itself?  And also the repertoire, what else are we going to [...]

It’s time to move on from the American Idol world.  People can’t seem to quit talking about Crystal losing but like I said in my previous article, she would get a record deal and she does.  She and Lee both signed their recording contracts yesterday with 19 entertainment so expect their albums to come out [...]

We have a winner and it isn’t Crystal Bowersox.  Lee Dewyze won the night on American Idol and will record “Beautiful Day” as his first single.  I must say I’m happy with the results.  I know there are a lot of Crystal fans out there and you shouldn’t worry, she will record an album as [...]