A few thoughts going into the American Idol finale

Monday, May 13, 2013
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Two more ‘Idol’ episodes remain. And, regardless of the fast approaching end to a tumultuous season, I remain loyal in seeing it through to its conclusion.

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American Idol: Messing with the formula

Wednesday, May 1, 2013
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Isn’t it nice we get a “do over” for the Top 4 this week? No … it is not. Instead, we get ripped off 9 ways to Sunday once again.

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The Motown murders row appear on American Idol

Thursday, March 28, 2013
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In a night of drudgery, one group performance just might cure ‘Idol’ of ever featuring a Motown week again. Yes … it was that bad.

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A night of safe and sorry performances of Beatles tunes on American Idol

Thursday, March 21, 2013
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Care to go double or nothing from last week? Yep … I’m betting another guy hits the road after Beatles Week performances on ‘American Idol’.

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American Idol: Why Nicki Minaj was late to the top 10 performances and other stuff

Thursday, March 14, 2013
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The first of the live performances revealed what we already know: The guys need to step it up. Quick step it up. Double time it. *Anything* to get to the level the girls are at. For one guy that’s not going to happen … ’cause there’s a dude leaving come elimination time.

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The top 10 are revealed on American Idol

Friday, March 8, 2013
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The Top 10 for season 12 come with (relatively) few surprises given the pool of talent offered. I was disappointed one of my picks didn’t make it, however …

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American Idol: Let the voting results roll in

Thursday, March 7, 2013
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The first vote of the season on ‘American Idol’ is going to be an interesting one. I’ve made my picks who gets into the Top 10.

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Arguably the best American Idol audition ever … yes, ever

Friday, February 15, 2013

After last week’s Hollywood drudgery on ‘Idol,’ was there any doubt the girls were going to take the guys to the cleaners? Nope.

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Those were the boys on American Idol this week … right?

Saturday, February 9, 2013

The hopefuls among the girls have to be tons better than what we saw offered from the boys on ‘Idol’ this round. At the very least, I’m willing to bet there will be much less drama.

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An interesting moment in time on American Idol

Saturday, January 26, 2013

There was a bit of satisfaction in seeing Nicki Minaj and Mariah Carey put in their places by a sweet auditionee who won her ticket to Hollywood. Unfortunately, it won’t be remembered by either diva in the long run.

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