Singing, “Singing,” and a Side of Beans
The Kara Girl on the Left
by Paulette Frank
Simon Cowell has opted to leave American Idol at the perfect time: just before it becomes absolutely necessary for him to wear a bra with his omnipresent white T-shirt. Yes, I was able to watch the Season 9 premiere despite the tears, although they came anew each time Simon made comments that were utterly Simon. I mean, how can you not cry the last time Simon calls an audition “utter rubbish” in an AI premiere? It’s kinda like when a kid r...
Happy Birthday, Nadia Turner!
Season 4s eighth place finalist, Nadia Turner, celebrates her 33rd birthday today. The Miami, Florida native sailed through the semi-finals and into the finals in 2005. Her big hair, bigger voice, and sense of style made her a popular contestant on American Idol.
Since her time on the show, Nadia has dabbled in many areas of entertainment. In 2006, Nadia co-hosted The View. The next year, she starred in the Urban Romantic Comedy Lord Help Us. From August 4th-14th of 2008, Nadia went on a USO tou...
You’ve Got to be Kiddin’ Me
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American Idol has simply become an exercise is feeding the viewers appetizer after appetizer of mediocre snippets of nothingness. This week proved that the editors of the seemingly hours of footage could yet again dip into that well and concoct the same 42 minutes of the musical talent contest slash soap opera that has grandpa and grade schoolers alike hook...
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