Could Jessica Simpson Be The New Idol Judge?

Rumors were flying yesterday claiming that Jessica Simpson is in talks with American Idol producers to be the new judge on the upcoming season of the show. According to Entertainment Weekly and TMZ, Simpson has met with Idol producers, but she is one of many people being considered for the job and no official announcement has been made.

Would Jessica make a good judge on Idol? She hasn’t done anything significant in music in years! Then again, neither had Paula Abdul and Ellen…well, Ellen hasn’t done anything at all. It’s just a TV show after all.

Will Paula Abdul Return To American Idol For The Season Finale?

Every year the producers of American Idol do their best to make sure the public doesn’t know who will appear during the finale. There have been quite a few rumors circulating right now as to which stars will appear during the live telecast, on Tuesday and Wednesday night on FOX.

The word on the street is Paula Abdul will make an appearance during the finale as part of a farewell to Simon Cowell, who will no longer be a judge on the hit show. If Paula shows up, this will be the first time she has appeared on Idol since she was replaced by Ellen.

Simon Cowell is ready to move on from Idol. He will be kicking off the US version of X-Factor next year. The 50 year old judge is very thrilled about his new foray and he will still remain as “brutally honest” as he has been all these in American Idol.

Will you guys watch the finale to see who wins? Will it be Crystal Bowersox or Lee DeWyze? Or are you going to be tuning in to see Simon’s last appearance?

Greyson Chance Signs Record Deal

Greyson Chance, the 6th grader who captivated the country by singing Lady Gaga’s ‘Paparazzi’ at his school’s talent show, has signed a record deal with Interscope Records, the same label as Lady Gaga.

After his video went viral, Greyson was invited to perform on the Ellen DeGeneres show, making him a household name and an overnight sensation. People can’t seem to get enough!

Congratulations, Greyson!

Greyson Chance, The 6th Grader Who Sings Lady Gaga, On Ellen! [VIDEO]

In less than a week, Greyson Chance has captivated the world with his performance of Lady Gaga’s ‘Paparazzi‘. Greyson’s video has over 10 million views and it’s only been on YouTube for 2 weeks! Incredible.

Ellen DeGeneres instantly reached out to the young star and invited him to perform on her daytime talk show. Ellen even surprised Greyson with a phone call from none other than Lady Gaga herself.

Check out Greyson’s amazing performance on Ellen –

We expect big things from Greyson in the future!

Idol Recap: Top 12 Take On The Rolling Stones

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Tonight the Top 12 contestants took their first steps onto the big Idol stage and the theme was The Rolling Stones. They all appear to have gotten a slight makeover and, interestingly, Katie led the group out. I little subliminal hint as to who the Idol producers want to win? I think so.

Michael Lynche – ‘Miss You’ – After last week’s performance, he had a lot to live up to. He started off having a little too much fun, but the vocals were a great way to kick off tonight’s show. I could have done without the dancing, though.

Didi Benami – ‘Play With Fire’ – Did she just flub up the song? I think so, but she recovered quickly. Girl brought an attitude tonight with this song and showed us a not so sweet and innocent side. She’s growing each week. As her vocals get more solid, I think we need to keep an eye on her.

Casey James – ‘It’s All Over Now’ – Casey rocked this song tonight. I may have given him a lot of crap for all of the cougar banter with Kara, but tonight, he proved that he’s got talent and star quality. The only thing that would have made this any better is if he had worked the stage instead of standing in the center the entire time.

Lacey Brown – ‘Ruby Tuesday’ – Did Kara say she agrees with the guys? But, Simon hasn’t spoken yet. Kara really is becoming Paula, she’s psychic now! I thought this was a great song choice for Lacey. The strings really complimented her voice. She had a great vocal moment about ¾ of the way through the song. But why does she always find a way to sit down?

Andrew Garcia – ‘Gimme Shelter’ – Not bad. I get nervous when he’s not playing his guitar. It’s obvious he’s a little uncomfortable without it. His arm movements were a little forced and funny. But he delivered a solid vocal, although he lacked the energy to really impress anyone. I’ve been rooting for him since Hollywood week like everyone else, but he’s getting lost in this competition. I really hope he sticks around, though, so we can hear more of his original style like we heard in ‘Straight Up’.

Katie Stevens – ‘Wild Horses’ – She’s just so darn cute, you want her to do well. And I think it’s obvious that the producers of Idol do to. Did you see those camera shots on her? They’re trying to make her look like a star. This was, by far, her best song choice since the competition started. She connected with the song and with the camera. Let’s hope she continues to climb from this point on. With all of the tween pop stars, Katie would fit right in. Now is her time if she plays her cards right.

Tim Urban – ‘Under My Thumb’ – Kara just did it again. She said she agrees with the guys when they haven’t both spoken yet. Unless she’s referring to Ellen as a guy. I mean she kind of looks like a boy, but she’s definitely a woman. While watching the #idol twitter feed, it’s obvious that girls are only voting for this guy because of his looks. What was up with his reggae inspired remix?

Siobhan Magnus – ‘Paint It Black’ – She’s so awkward and stiff, but her vocals are insane. How does she hit those notes! Her arrangement and interpretation of the song was very reminiscent of Adam Lambert. Great choice for her.

Lee Dewyze – ‘Beast Of Burden’ – Ok, it was solid, but so boring and completely forgettable.

Paige Miles – ‘Honky Tonk Woman’ – She’s still here? For the first time, I wasn’t completely appalled by her performance. Even with laryngitis, she delivered a strong vocal that reminded the judges why the kept her in the competition.

Aaron Kelly – ‘Angie’ – Thank God they actually styled his hair tonight. It’s refreshing to see someone so young know exactly what kind of artist he wants to be. The young girls already love him, so he definitely chose the right song tonight.

Crystal Bowersox – ‘You Can’t Always Get What You Want’ – There’s no denying that she’s incredible and clearly stands out from the rest of the contestants. When she’s performing, it’s like I’m not even watching Idol anymore. Sure, Siobhan had a great night, but Crystal delivers every week.

Were you surprised by anyone tonight? I still haven’t been completely blown away by anyone yet this season.

We’ll see who goes home tomorrow!

Idol Says Goodbye to Haeley, Michelle, John, and Jermaine

I couldn’t be happier with this week’s Idol eliminations.

Goodbye to Haeley’s whiney, crackling voice. Michelle couldn’t even sing on key tonight. I knew the judges were on crack when they said she did well last night. John’s a cappella group got their wish and Jermaine can get back to rocking his onesie at home.

And what’s up with all the girls wearing feathers?

Idol Recap: Top 10 Girls Stronger Than The Guys

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All day long, there was one question on everyone’s mind, “Is Crystal Bowersox performing tonight on Idol?” That question was answered just before the show went live thanks to a tweet from Ryan Seacrest confirming that Crystal would be performing. They took a second to comment on Crystal’s condition during the opening of the show and Crystal told us all that she’s a “tough cookie.”

And, as it turns out, Crystal was up first tonight for the girls.

Crystal Bowersox – ‘Long As I Can See The Light’ – Creedance Clearwater Revival – It’s hard to believe this girl just spent the past day in the hospital. She truly is an artist with undeniable talent. She’s raw, she’s real, and I watched every second of her performance. She’s definitely a frontrunner and proved it tonight. If she can deliver a performance like that fresh out of the hospital, there’s no stopping her.

Haeley Vaughn – ‘The Climb’ – Miley Cyrus – This is bound to be a disaster. I just can’t stand her voice because I know she’s going to go high and belt and it’s going to do that thing, and you know exactly what I’m talking about, that country crackle whine. She’s just not ready for this level of competition. I don’t understand why the judges put half of these people through!

Lacey Brown – ‘Kiss Me’ – Sixpence None The Richer – She couldn’t even hit the first note. Shouldn’t that be a sign? She looks the part, but she has not proven that she can sing consistently. It took her more than half of the song to warm up and hit the tone that the judges liked from Hollywood week. That’s just not acceptable.

Katie Stevens – ‘Put Your Records On’ – Corinne Bailey Rae – Solid performance. Not incredible, but I’m happy she chose something more contemporary, although she can do better. I love the depth of her voice. Looking at her, I wouldn’t expect her to sound the way that she does. I just want her to be a kid and I wish that she had sung ‘The Climb’ instead of Haeley.

Didi Benami – ‘Lean On Me’ – Bill Withers – I wasn’t crazy about hearing Didi say that she was trying a new style tonight. She is a singer/songwriter and I wish that she had taken this song and made it her own by performing with her guitar. It wasn’t as horrible as the judges made it out to be, though. There was no need for Kara and Simon to bring Didi to tears the way they did. At the end of the day, we’re all human.

Michelle Delamor – ‘With Arms Wide Open’ – Creed – The expression on her face at the end of the song said it all. She knew she was off. She’s beautiful, but she’s not interesting and her voice isn’t strong enough. I don’t understand why Kara and Simon liked it. Maybe my new speakers are broken.

Lilly Scott – ‘A Change Is Gonna Come’ – Sam Cooke – She’s got a style all her own and she knows how to tackle every song in her own unique way. Glad to see her opening her eyes and focusing on the performance to connect with the audience. Nothing by good things to say about Lily.

Katelyn Epperly – ‘The Scientist’ – Coldplay – I definitely got excited to see her performing at the piano. She made a great first impression at the start of the song, but it did feel very slow. Nonetheless, she totally caught my attention tonight and completely surprised me and a lot of other people. If she takes Kara’s advice and zones in on what her style as an artist is, she could go far.

Paige Miles – ‘Walk Away’ – Kelly Clarkson – I didn’t like this song choice or what she did with it. No one should be doing Kelly Clarkson anyway. And could someone please do something about this girl’s bangs. Did anyone else see Simon rubbing his nipple during the other judges critiques? Awkward.

Siobhan Magnus – ‘Think’ – Aretha Franklin – If I close my eyes and listen, she’s great. But when I open my eyes, she’s awkward to watch. That last note was insane. She just looked somewhat uncomfortable during the song, which might be a reflection of the song choice. She’s interesting, though.

The girls definitely showed they’re stronger than the guys tonight. Katelyn really surprised me tonight.

Crystal, Lilly, and Katelyn were my favorites tonight. Who were yours?

Idol Recap – Top 10 Guys Disappoint Once Again

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The show started off on a somber note as we learned that Crystal Bowersox was hospitalized this morning and under doctor’s orders not to perform. So the guys agreed to take the stage a day early. It was another night of disappointment, although a couple guys improved and the curse of the song choice may have changed the game for others.

Here’s how it went down –

Michael Lynche – ‘It’s A Man’s World’ – James Brown – Ruben Studdard should take some lessons from this guy. He’s got a great voice and tonight he proved that he’s got what it takes to make it far in this competition. Definitely a good start to the show, but I know this performance won’t set the tone for several of the other guys to come.

John Park – ‘Gravity’ – John Mayer – It was hard to hear him say his a capella group wants him to lose so he can sing with them again when we all know he’s not going to last much longer in the competition. He’s got some really great qualities to his voice, but he makes some really bad choices with his vocal runs and melodies. He’s one of those singers who knows he has a good voice, but needs someone to come in and tell him what to do with it because when he makes his own decisions, it doesn’t go so well and he loses all that’s special about his voice.

Casey James – ‘I Don’t Wanna Be’ – Gavin DeGraw – First of all, after 8 seasons of Idol, I find it hard to believe when a contestant claims they’ve never seen an episode of Idol before they made it onto the show. And the staged pre-show ritual was obnoxious. His voice was completely affected during this performance and he seemed distracted by his own guitar playing. The whole thing felt a bit awkward as he tried to be a rock star that he isn’t. Hopefully this is the end of Kara’s cougar comments, too. And why does she always stare at Simon after she speaks?

Alex Lambert – ‘Everybody Knows’ – John Legend – Wow. He’s come a long way in just a week. Excellent song choice and, damn, he’s got such a great tone to his voice. Don’t get me wrong, he’s got a long way to go, but tonight he delivered a performance to stay in the game. Kara’s right, because of his nerves, everyone’s rooting for the underdog. As long as he keeps gaining confidence, he could be one to keep an eye on, but it’s still early in the competition.

Todrick Hall – ‘What’s Love Got To Do With It’ – Tina Turner – I haven’t even heard him sing yet, but I can tell this is going to be a disaster. Kelly Clarkson last week and now Tina Turner…wtf. Awful song choice. It’s time for him to go back to the dance studio. And the producers need to stop telling the audience to stand up during such an awful performance. He did not deserve a standing ovation.

Jermaine Sellers – ‘What’s Going On’ – Marvin Gaye – Ok, I’ll admit the onesie was funny. He might have rocked the onesie, but he didn’t rock this performance. He was all over the place vocally and I can’t take him seriously as an artist. He’s got a very likable, playful personality that might stick with viewers and keep him around a little longer. And he did not deserve the standing ovation either.

Andrew Garcia – ‘You Got Somethin’’ – James Morrison – The early favorite disappoints again. Randy’s right, he needs to be doing more acoustic soul songs and arrangements. That’s what he did during Hollywood week and that’s what we fell in love with. He’s got to bring that back next week and remind everyone why he was favored to win in the beginning.

Aaron Kelly – ‘My Girl’ – The Temptations – It was an ok song choice. You could hear his nerves in his voice. Did he have to throw a run on the end of every single phrase? It was just too distracting. I wish he would choose something more current, something pop country. With all the talk of Justin Bieber, maybe he should do a Bieber song. That alone would probably keep him around.

Tim Urban – ‘Come on, Get High’ – Matt Nathanson – Improvement, yes. But his voice just isn’t strong enough for this competition. Ellen’s right, if he can act, that’s the direction he needs to go in. I, however, would not want to see him on Glee.

Lee Dewyze – ‘Lips Of An Angel’ – Hinder – I get it, he’s the rocker, the David Cooke of Season 9, but he’s rough around the edges. His voice is probably the most memorable of all the guys, which makes his lack of confidence frustrating. But, he’s got plenty of time to work on it because he’s going to be around for a while.

So there you have it.

Who do you think is headed home this week?

Idol Recap: Tyler, Ashley, Janell, and Joe Eliminated

And there you have it. Tyler Grady, Janell Wheeler, Ashley Rodriguez, Joe Muñoz were eliminated last night on American Idol’s first round of live eliminations.

I’m still in shock that Tim Urban wasn’t sent home. Joe deserved to stick around for awhile, but America voted and clearly didn’t like him, or people assumed that he would get enough votes and didn’t vote for him.

Ashley was a frontrunner during the audition rounds of Idol this year, but she chose the wrong song when she decided to sing Leona Lewis’ ‘Happy’. And during the judges critique, Ashley came off as quite arrogant, but she doesn’t have the talent to back it up. She clearly thinks she’s a diva and she’s not.

Janell’s elimination wasn’t a big surprise. Her voice wasn’t strong enough to last in this competition.

And Tyler…oh Tyler…I couldn’t be happier. He didn’t stand a chance at winning and I’m glad we won’t have to endure the pain of watching him anymore. However, seeing the clip of him rehearsing in his bathrobe was hilarious.

Hopefully, next week’s performances will be better. This was the worst first round of live shows and the early frontrunners failed to deliver strong performances.

Who do you think are the frontrunners after the first week?

Idol Recap: Top 12 Guys Fail To Deliver

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First off, what the hell was wrong with FoxHD tonight? The broadcast got off to a pretty rough start with all of the interruptions in the feed. We completely missed the opening of the show and the audio was all over the place throughout the show.

When it was finally time for the guys to take the stage, it was one disappointment after another. Something is seriously off this season. Where is the talent? Is Idol proving that it’s lost it’s thunder?

Here’s what went down -

Todrick Hall – ‘Since You Been Gone’ – Kelly Clarkson – When they announced his song choice, I thought it had potential with a male vocalist, but Todrick’s version was awful. I’d love to hear Kelly Clarkson’s thoughts…

Aaron Kelly – ‘Here Comes Goodbye’ – Rascall Flatts – Great song choice for his voice. It’s refreshing to see a young guy who can sing and doesn’t even know how good he is. The judges said he needs more confidence, but they all liked him Simon even called him ‘very cute’.

Jermaine Sellers – ‘Get Here’ – Oleta Adams – My ears hurt. Why did he sing in his falsetto so much?! Of all the songs to choose, why do people pick such obscure songs on the first night. Sure, it’s a classic, but I felt like I was watching season one all over again. It’s season 9. Pick something current.

Tim Urban – ‘Apologize’ – OneRepublic – They brought him back? Yikes. And could he please cut his hair. That hairdo is so 2009. Kris Allen did apologize last season and nailed it. Tim should have remembered that when he was choosing his song and picked something else. He even admitted the song was a last minute switch.

Joe Muñoz – ‘You And I Both’ – Jason Mraz – He’s young. He’s cute. Sang well. Kara liked him and said he was the best so far, but has a long way to go. Simon said he’d forget the performance within 10 seconds. Nonetheless, he’s safe this week.

Tyler Grady – ‘American Woman’ – Guess Who – He was born in the wrong decade and God help us all if he lasts in this competition. I completely agree with Kara that he belongs in a band, but Idol isn’t for him. This isn’t a screaming competition. Next.

Lee Dewyze – ‘Chasing Cars’ – Snow Patrol – My favorite performance so far. Started of well, but hit a few wrong notes when he got to the chorus. The song was a bit too high for him to be completely comfortable singing it. What I loved about this performance was his voice. It’s authentic and natural. He’s definitely got potential to go far this season.

John Park – ‘God Bless The Child’ – Billie Holiday – What in the world was he thinking? So awkard. ‘God Bless The Child’…really?? Goodbye.

Michael Lynche – ‘This Love’ – Maroon 5 – The only reason his performance stood out from the other lackluster ones was because he chose an upbeat song, not because he delivered a memorable vocal. And I don’t remember his voice being that nasally. He’ll make it through because of his personality.

Alex Lambert – ‘Wonderful World’ – James Morrison – Another guy that needs a haircut. The mullet is not cute. He was so uncomfortable to watch because of his nerves. There’s a quality in his voice that could be great, but he’s got a lot of work to do. It would be cool to see him grow as a performer this season, but the pressure of the competition and the cameras might get the best of him.

Casey James – ‘Heaven’ – Bryan Adams – The judges spent way too much time joking around about his looks. And the banter with Kara needs to stop. The song was a good choice for his voice. I’m just not sure how well his voice will hold up in the coming weeks as the genres of music change. The female vote alone should keep him around for a while.

Andrew Garcia – ‘Sugar, We’re Going Down’ – Fall Out Boy – It was an odd arrangement of the song, but his voice was the strongest of the night. He’s by far the most talented of the contestants this season and I wish the judges had recognized that in their critique. He’s got my vote.

Not a good night. This season has started off on such a terrible note….

After the first two nights, who are you guys voting for?

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