Uché performs on “American Idol”; ABC/Eric McCandlessOn Sunday night’s American Idol, the top 14 sang for America’s vote for the first time in the competition. Each of the contestants performed a song of their choice — and every single one of them received varying degrees of glowing reviews from judges Katy Perry, Lionel Richie and …
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Apr 12
“American Idol” to air “Disney Night” on April 21, “Meet Your Finalists” special on April 22
ABCAfter this coming Monday’s episode of American Idol, this year’s top 10 contestants will be set…which is why it’s time to take a closer look at them and their journeys. On Monday, April 22, ABC will air a two-hour special called American Idol: Meet Your Finalists, which takes a deep dive into each finalist and …
Apr 09
‘The Voice’ recap: The contestants get coached out of their comfort zones
Trae Patton/NBCThe Voice coaches got their team members out of their comfort zones in the third week of the battle rounds Monday night. And while Blake Shelton bided his time, Kelly Clarkson and John Legend used their final steals to poach promising artists. Each coach enlisted help from a guest advisor during rehearsals: Charlie Puth for Team …
Apr 09
‘American Idol’ rounds out the top 14 after final week of all-star duets
ABCAmerican Idol’s top 14 is now complete. Three more contestants were eliminated after the final all-star duets round last night, revealing which remaining hopefuls will be going on to face America’s vote next week. With Ryan Seacrest out sick for the first time in 17 seasons, this season’s mentor, Bobby Bones, filled in as host …
Apr 08
‘American Idol’ heartbreaker: Three go home, seven go through as contestants sing all-star duets
ABC/Eric LiebowitzThe first seven contestants who’ll be competing for America’s vote were revealed on Sunday night’s episode of American Idol — and we also saw the first dramatic elimination, complete with empty stools and Ryan Seacrest asking for the lights to be dimmed. During the episode, ten of the remaining 20 contestants sang duets with …
Apr 02
‘American Idol’s’ top 20 sets the bar high during an impressive Solo Night
Alejandro Aranda on “American Idol”; ABC/Eric McCandlessMonday night on American Idol, the newly-minted top 20 delivered their solo performances in front of a live audience at The Wiltern Theater in Los Angeles. Proving this season’s competition is going to be tougher than ever, almost every single one of the contestants impressed judges Katy Perry, Lionel …
Apr 01
Aloha, ‘American Idol!’ And your top 20 is…
The “American Idol” top 20 finalists; ABC/Karen NealSunday night, during a three-hour “Final Judgment” show recorded at Disney’s Aulani Hawaiian resort, ABC’s American Idol revealed its top 20 contestants, one of whom will be crowned the champion in May. Those contestants are: Madison VanDenburg — Cohoes, NYShawn Robinson — Atlanta, GAEddie Island — Nashville, TN …
Mar 25
‘American Idol’ kicks off Hollywood Week with emotional outbursts — and a medical emergency
ABC/Josh VertucciAmerican Idol’s Hollywood Week kicked off Sunday night with two rounds of cuts, as judges Katy Perry, Luke Bryan and Lionel Richie begin to whittle down the 175 finalists. First RoundThe first hour saw the contestants performing brief solos for the judges. Many of the standouts from the audition rounds made it through the …
Mar 19
‘American Idol’ final auditions: Surprise appearances, a former country star and a Maddie Poppe prank
“American Idol” champ Maddie Poppe removes her disguise; ABC/Kelsey McNealAmerican Idol’s final audition episode of the season aired Monday night, and it was a crazy combination of unexpected guest appearances, the usual sob stories and one very funny prank, courtesy of reigning Idol champ Maddie Poppe. Attack of last season’s finalistsAbout 90 minutes into the …
Mar 18
“American Idol” sets dates for live shows and finale
ABC/Craig SjodinMonday night on ABC, the final audition episode of this season of American Idol will air, starting at 8 p.m. ET. Now ABC has announced when the competition’s live shows — which will allow America to vote — will begin. Sunday, April 14 will feature a live-to-tape episode. Then, the first all-live performance show …