Happy Birthday, Alexis Grace!
Season 8 finalist Alexis Grace celebrated her 23rd birthday on Saturday. Her eleventh place ouster shocked American Idol viewers across the country, as the Memphis mom had been an early favorite.
Although Alexis was part of a talented group of semifinalists, her performance of Aretha Franklins I Never Loved a Man (The Way I Love You) showed that the pint-sized singer had soul. She was chosen to be a Season 8 finalist alongside Michael Sarver and Danny Gokey. During the Top 13s Michael Jackson we...
Happy Birthday, David Hernandez!
One of Season 7s three Davids, David Hernandez, celebrated his birthday yesterday. The Top 12 finalist turned 27 years old and celebrated in Colorado. After becoming an Arizona Idol finalist, David was encouraged to audition for Season 7 of American Idol. He has since turned his Idol experience into a career. In 2008, David toured with Diana DeGarmo, Kimberley Locke, and Chikezie on an Idol Holiday Tour. Last year, David toured with Alexis Grace, Michael Sarver and Gina Glocksen with The America...
Congratulations, Kris Allen!
Congratulations to Kris Allen, the new American Idol! Kris was crowned the winner of Season 8 after a record-setting number of votes were cast, with nearly 100 million votes cast on Tuesday night, and a total of 624 million votes cast this season alone.
Kris winning American Idol was the conclusion to an exciting finale evening. The Top 13 were reunited and kicked off the night with a performance of Pink's "So What." Last year's winner, David Cook, returned to the stage to perform his new single...
You Don’t Care, Nor Do We
You Don’t Care, Nor Do We
by Mordant Monkey
[caption id="attachment_339" align="alignright" width="396" caption="Though obviously possessing a great personality, Megan Joy Corkrey did not possess enough talent to even have the judges consider bringing her back. We'll miss those weird faces and awkward dance moves that rival "The Jerk" that Elaine from Seinfeld made famous."][/caption]
After a rehashing of quotes from the judges the night previous, mixed in with All...
Vote for the Pink Pants
Vote for the Pink Pants
by Mordant Monkey
[caption id="attachment_314" align="alignright" width="360" caption="Scott McIntyre sported some pink pants on American Idol. "][/caption]
Ryan asks us seriously, “What happens when you mix the most talked-about singers in the nation with some of the most influential songs in the world?” Um, I don’t know, sheer mayhem? “Tonight, the music of Motown. This is A-MER-ican Idol!”
The judges appear from behind the curtain, an...
You Might As Well Have Sang “Bad” After All
You Might As Well Have Sang “Bad” After All
by Mordant Monkey
[caption id="attachment_293" align="alignright" width="432" caption="Megan Joy Corkrey had a lot to smile about as Jasmine Murray got eliminated instead of her on American Idol."][/caption]
“The next hour will change the lives of these thirteen people,” Ryan informs us soberly as he walks past the contestants. “Even though they’ve made it this far, tonight we unleash a double elimination.”
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You’re Like a Hamster Trying to Be a Tiger

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You’re Like a Hamster Trying to Be a Tiger
by Mordant Monkey
[caption id="attachment_246" align="alignright" width="360" caption="Felicia Barton proved why she was invited back on American Idol. They may have buried her in the pack but she rocked the house and was gorgeous while doing so. She may not make it back, but she would definitely be in line for a wild card slot."][/caption]
The standard line-up greets us, with Ryan telling us that our contestants have put their ...