'Idol' Power Rankings: Top 3
And then there were three. With the “American Idol” season nearing a close and the three finalists heading into a week when they’ll each have to learn and perform three songs, it seems like a good time to switch up the ol’ power rankings and start looking toward who is going to take the crown.…
Fri, 09 May 2008 22:44:49 GMT | Victor_Balta
Jason Addresses the Rumors, His Goofiness
Love him or not, Jason Castro was one of the most talked about contestants “American Idol” has seen in a while. He was goofy, he was fun to watch, you never knew what he was going to do or say, and he turned in some truly memorable performances. That is a rare combination in an “Idol” contestant and the show will be a little less exciting with him gone. Jason got on the line with reporters on Thursday and addressed so many of the hot topics that have surrounded him, including whether he forgot his lyrics on purpose, what he thought about Paula Abdul’s now famous mistake, and whether he’d truly never heard of the musical, “Cats.”…
Thu, 08 May 2008 21:29:08 GMT | Victor_Balta
Simon Fires Back at Clay; Talks Jason, Miley
It didn’t take long for Simon Cowell to fire back at Clay Aiken, after Aiken said he doesn’t watch “Idol” anymore. Cowell went one-on-one with “Extra” and addressed Aiken’s comments while suggesting that Jason Castro messed up his Tuesday performance on purpose. And, just for good measure, he put in his two cents on Miley Cyrus’ controversial “Vanity Fair” cover.…
Thu, 08 May 2008 21:12:30 GMT | Victor_Balta
Clay Slams 'Idol'?
If you’re getting a little tired of “American Idol” at this point, you aren’t alone. But one of the show’s most recent public detractors is among the handful of people who owe their careers to the show. Season 2 runner-up Clay Aiken is among those who don’t watch anymore, and he told “Extra” why.…
Thu, 08 May 2008 17:45:29 GMT | Victor_Balta
'Idol' Top Three Are Set!
After a night when even some Jason Castro fans thought it was his time to go home, fans could only wonder if it was going to be one of those crazy “American Idol” results shows. Would this one be one of the ages?…
Thu, 08 May 2008 02:30:46 GMT | Victor_Balta
Simon Rips Jason--Twice; Who Rocked?
Down to the top four, it was Rock ‘n’ Roll Hall of Fame night on “American Idol” and – hey, was that the dude with the high-pitched voice in the crowd? Host Ryan Seacrest reminded fans that anything can happen so they’d better vote for their fave, lest they get Chris Daughtry’d (yes, I made him into a verb).…
Wed, 07 May 2008 05:17:31 GMT | Victor_Balta
