Posts with tag "american idol"

'Idol' Hopeful Lauren Alaina Almost Missed Finale

Posted May 25th 2011 at 06:55 AM by Kelly Fisher

The show must go on, and Lauren Alaina almost learned that the hard way. The 'American Idol' contestant barely made it on stage for the season finale of the hit singing show due to laryngitis. According to Us Weekly, Alaina's voice was in such bad shape Tuesday they had recently-booted contestant Haley Reinhart in rehearsals in case Alaina had to withdraw from the competition. However, the ...

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Lauren Alaina Sings For Her Mother, Wins Over the Judges on 'American Idol' (Video)

Posted May 25th 2011 at 12:45 AM by AOL TV Editors

It was a night of wall-to-wall music on a special Tuesday installment of 'American Idol'. With but a single hour to pack in three rounds of competition between Scotty McCreery and Lauren Alaina, there was hardly time to even get judges' comments, much less create emotional moments. For the third round, though, Alaina managed to do just that with a perfectly suited song. Jimmy Iovine chose ...

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Scotty McCreery Reaches High in His Quest for the 'American Idol' Title (Video)

Posted May 25th 2011 at 12:15 AM by AOL TV Editors

It was a packed hour as 'American Idol' kicked off its finale week one night early. Assuming everybody remembered to tune in, they were treated to three songs each by the finalists, and even a special performance by a former 'Idol' winner. The final round of singing featured new songs that would become the respective singles of Scotty McCreery and Lauren Alaina should they win the ...

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Randy Jackson on 'Idol' Finale: 'Scotty's Probably Got a Slight Edge' (Video)

Posted May 24th 2011 at 09:29 AM by AOL TV Editors

Randy Jackson snuck away from 'American Idol' during this finale week to sit down with 'Chelsea Lately.' Chelsea Handler took the opportunity to talk to him about the new judges and ask his predictions for the finale. "They're a little bit warmer, a little bit sweeter," Jackson said of Steven Tyler and Jennifer Lopez. He intimated that it might be because they are current artists, and perhaps ...

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Haley Reinhart Performs With Her Father on 'American Idol' (Video)

Posted May 19th 2011 at 01:25 AM by AOL TV Editors

Haley Reinhart certainly had a memorable opening number for this semi-final performance episode of 'American Idol'. She became the first contestant to perform during the show with a family member on stage when her father joined her on Led Zeppelin's 'What Is and What Should Never Be.' He proved a consummate guitarist and a professional all around. Poor Haley, either flummoxed by her father's ...

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'American Idol' Censors Lady Gaga's Provocative Footwear

Posted May 12th 2011 at 05:47 PM by PopEater Staff

It wasn't just her larger than life comments that made for an interesting 'American Idol' appearance, Lady Gaga didn't try to tone down her wild style for the family friendly show either. 'Idol' producers had their hands full censoring the pop star, from the profanities coming out of her mouth straight down to her toes. Gaga showed up sporting a pair of her signature sky-high heels -- only this ...

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Lady Gaga Proves a Bit Too Much for Scotty McCreery on 'American Idol' (Video)

Posted May 12th 2011 at 12:45 AM by AOL TV Editors

Jimmy Iovine summed it up best on 'American Idol' when he said, "Scotty McCreery. Lady Gaga. I couldn't think of a better fit." The two are coming from such opposite ends of the spectrum, it was bound to be uncomfortable when they collided during Gaga's mentor stint this week. McCreery did a lot of awkward laughing, smiling and doing the best he could to look anywhere but directly at Gaga. ...

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Paula Abdul Hired as 'X Factor' Judge; Nicole Scherzinger and Steve Jones to Co-host

Posted May 8th 2011 at 08:27 AM by Christine Fenno

The 'X Factor' judging panel is complete, with the final chair to be filled by Paula Abdul, who just closed the deal in last-minute negotiations, according to the Hollywood Reporter. Abdul will take her seat alongside Simon Cowell, reuniting the former 'Idol' stars once again. Cheryl Cole and Antonio 'L.A.' Reid have already been named as the other 'X Factor' judges. Meanwhile, Pussycat Doll ...

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Video: Which Contestant Was Eliminated on 'American Idol'?

Posted May 6th 2011 at 01:30 AM by AOL TV Editors

It's down to the wire now on 'American Idol'. With only five contestants left, each of them had two solo performances in the performance show. For most of them, this proved to be a blessing as they were able to nail at least one of their songs. Haley Reinhart had a shaky start, according to the judges, with an unreleased Lady Gaga song. But she closed the show with an amazing take of 'The House ...

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Video: Haley Reinhart Blows the Roof Off on 'American Idol'

Posted May 5th 2011 at 01:05 AM by AOL TV Editors

When her performance began it was just Haley Reinhart, a stool and her voice. Sheryl Crow suggested she begin her take on 'The House of the Rising Sun' a cappella and it turned out to be a bold and powerful suggestion as Reinhart stole the show on 'American Idol'. It can be advantageous to perform last on a show that opens the lines to public voting as soon as you finish, and Reinhart took ...