Happy Birthday, Julia DeMato!
Season 2 finalist Julia DeMato celebrated her 31st birthday yesterday. The Connecticut cosmetologist entered the Idol scene with strong performances and a bit of conflict with fellow finalist Kimberly Caldwell during group night in Hollywood.
Julia sang in the first group of semifinalists on Season 2 and was the first female to advance to the finals due to her performance of Dusty Springfields Son of a Preacher Man. In the finals, Julia performed Where Did Our Love Go, What A Feeling, and Breath...
A Call with Cowell
American Idol judge Simon Cowell opened up on a recent press call. He discussed this years talent, his final season with the show, and more.
Is it the year for a female to take the title? Simon said, Weve had a few years now of guys winning the show and I would say there is definitely a better chance of a girl winning the show this year, certainly than last year. The landscape of women in music right now has shown a trend in women superstars. You want somebody who represents what is going on at ...
Allison Iraheta on Thursday’s Idol
Season 8 American Idol finalist and fan favorite Allison Iraheta returns to the Idol stage to perform her new hit single, Scars, on the first American Idol results show of the season Thursday, Feb. 25 8/7c on FOX. Scars was written by Toby Gad and Alyssa James, and produced by Gad.
A devoted American Idol fan since the shows debut, Los Angeles native Allison turned her childhood dream into reality when she became one of the final four contestants of Season 8. The 17-year-old singer impressed the...
American Idol Reveals Top 24 Semifinalists
Auditions ended last night for the ninth season of American Idol, and the judges remaining picks for the Top 24 semifinalists were revealed. The Top 24 semifinalists are: (females) Didi Benami, Crystal Bowersox, Lacey Brown, Michelle Delamor, Katelyn Epperly, Siobhan Magnus, Paige Miles, Ashley Rodriguez, Lilly Scott, Katie Stevens, Haeley Vaughn and Janell Wheeler; (males) Lee Dewyze, Andrew Garcia, Tyler Grady, Todrick Hall, Casey James, ...
Seven Semifinalists Revealed!
In a series first, last night the American Idol judges announced seven semifinalists who have secured a coveted spot in this seasons Top 24. These seven semifinalists are: Didi Benami, Lee Dewyze, Katelyn Epperly, Todrick Hall, Casey James, Aaron Kelly, and Michael Lynche.
Tune in tonight Wednesday, Feb. 17 9/8c as the judges reveal the remaining 17 contestants who will round out the Top 24.
The first seven American Idol semifinalists to be named to the Top 24 are:
Didi Benami
Hometown: Knoxvi...
Some of the Top 24 Revealed Tonight!
In an American Idol first, some of the Top 24 semifinalists will be revealed in a special two-hour event airing tonight, Tuesday, Feb. 16 at 8/7c on FOX.
Tonight, the remaining contestants will take the stage to perform their final solo number in front of Simon Cowell, Ellen DeGeneres, Kara DioGuardi, and Randy Jackson in hopes of singing their way into the Top 24.Following these performances, the judges will deliberate, and for the first time in Idol history, will announce some of the Top 24 se...
Ellen’s American Idol Debut
The excitement has been building, and the moment America has been waiting for is almost here! Ellen DeGeneres joins judges Simon Cowell, Kara DioGuardi, Randy Jackson and host Ryan Seacrest to help winnow down the American Idol contestants during the Hollywood Round beginning Tuesday, Feb. 9 at 8/7c on FOX.
During the Hollywood Round beginning next week, hopefuls from around the nation will endure an intense rehearsal schedule and pressure-packed auditions as they vie for a coveted spot among th...
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