Celebrities Take To Twitter, Outraged Over Pia’s Idol Elimination!
April 8, 2011 by imusicdaily
Filed under Celebrity, Music, TV
American Idol fans were outraged over the elimination of frontrunner Pia Toscana on last night’s results show. With flawless vocal performances each week and nothing but praise from the judges, no one expected Pia to be sent home, much less be in the bottom 3. Twitter was buzzing when word quickly spread about Pia’s departure. Pia instantly became a trending topic on Twitter and celebrities took to the social media outlet to express their shock and outrage over the results.
Ryan Seacrest: Can’t get over last night’s #AmericanIdol! So bizarre. After I read the results I thought to myself, ‘did I get that right?’
Jennifer Lopez: I am truly sad. I can’t believe this happened. You have to vote for who you love! We will miss you @ptoscanoAI10 !!
Jennifer Hudson: “I can not believe they just eliminated pia ! ReAlly..????”
Ellen DeGeneres: “Are you watching Idol? I am shocked and sad.”
Ashton Kutcher: “Who are the people that vote on American Idol? That’s just crazy! That Pia girl is dope. #almostcriminal.”
Tom Hanks: “Don’t have an Idol habit, but how could the USA vote Pia off? I may be done for the season.”
Minka Kelly: Will someone please explain to me HOW in the WORLD @PToscanoAI10 (Pia) has been voted off American Idol?! #baffled!!
Maksim Chmerkovskiy: Wow just watched American Idol for the first time this season and they got rid of the best female singer this season! Pia was amazing! I’ll never complain about our eliminations…..hehehe
Dax Shepard: This did not just happen!!! How??? I’m going to do something radical. I love you Pia! This is more egregious than that no-hitter that was ruined by that ump. I’m going to do something drastic. This has put me in an unstable mood.
Alyssa Milano: What in the world? Pia? Pia was sent home? How is that possible? I’m so confused. #AmericanIdol @PToscanoAI10 Keep your head up, beauty girl. You’re an awesome talent.
Ali Fedotwosky: I JUST heard that Pia got eliminated from #AmericanIdol last night. How is that possible? The judges need to bring her back! #AI
Bette Midler: They dumped Pia!! How did that happen??
David Cook: Bad call tonight on Idol.
Chris Daughtry: What the crap!!?? I thought Pia was THE best singer on the show this year!
Kimberly Cladwell: “Did Pia just get voted off idol?! She’s too hot for people to take her seriously! That’s crap”
Snooki of “Jersey Shore”: “Pia should have won the whole thing! I’m not watchin Idol anuymore. I’m with JLO on this one…”
Sammi Giancola of “Jersey Shore”: “WHAT!!!!!!!!!” and “wow. upset over American Idol right now.”
Comedian Marlon Wayans: “Pia eliminated not fair! Who do the teens wack off to now? Dammit life’s not fair… Well kids, there’s always j-lo”.
After the show, Pia tweeted, “I’m truly going to miss my idol family! Thank you @JLo Randy and Steven for believing in me. Love you and love my fans!”
Let’s not forget, American Idol is a show about ratings, sponsors, and media blitz. Every year, Idol focuses on voter participation and tells America that the results show people aren’t voting enough for their favorites. The show is sponsored by AT&T and the more texts viewers send, the more money everyone makes. Pia was their ticket to making more money. It’s just unfortunate that someone so talented was cut so soon. Pia won’t have a problem with her career now that her Idol days are over, it just would have been nice to see her perform each week and make it to the finale. At the end of the day, the producers have the final say and they got exactly what they wanted. American Idol is the only thing people are talking about today.
[video] American Idol “Welcome Home” TV Special
December 22, 2010 by imusicdaily
Filed under Celebrity, Music, TV, Video
In preparation for the upcoming season of American Idol, Fox and Idol producers put together a TV special that brought together past Idol winners to show where they came from and how far they’ve come since winning American Idol. Kelly Clarkson, Ruben Studdard, Fantasia, Carrie Underwood, Taylor Hicks, Jordin Sparks, David Cook, Kris Allen and Lee DeWyze shared their stories of becoming an American Idol.
American Idol Announces Audition Dates And Lowers Age Limit To 15
June 22, 2010 by imusicdaily
Filed under Music, TV
With the departure of judge Simon Cowell and the recent drop in ratings this past season, American Idol is making some changes to boost America’s interest in the reality singing competition.
American Idol producers announced that they are lowering the age limit to 15 for this upcoming season’s auditions.
“A lot of young, talented people are now seeking careers and representation before they turn 16,” said “Idol” executive producer Cecile Frot-Coutaz. “Lowering the age limit allows us to tap into this talent pool.”
Looks like Idol producers are hoping to create a teen sensation like Justin Bieber or Miley Cyrus.
Here’s a list of Audition Cities/Dates: Read more
Adam Lambert “If I Had You” Music Video
June 14, 2010 by iMusicDaily
Filed under Celebrity, Music, Music Video, New, photo, Single, Video
After the huge success of Adam Lambert’s last single, “Whataya Want from Me”, Adam is ready to unwind and have some fun in the music video for his latest single “If I Had You”.
The video is basically Lambert in the forest having a psychedelic acid trip with all his friends. I know…interesting right?
“Basically, what it’s saying is no matter what color your skin is, no matter what religion you are, no matter what your sexuality is … we can all party together,” he said. “And all this other stuff — money, success, fortune, fashion, glam — it’s all great, but it doesn’t mean anything if you’re not connecting.”
Check out the music video below! What do you think of it?? Too intense?
And The Winner Of Amerian Idol Is……..Lee DeWyze!
Lee DeWyze has been crowned the 2010 American Idol! He could barely comprehend everything that took place last night.
“Honestly,” he said backstage after the finale, “I can’t even explain it to you. There was confetti flying, there was fireworks. I don’t know where I am. I’m turning around. It just all happened so fast. It was amazing. It felt like there was a huge weight lifted off my shoulders. It feels really good. This is an amazing experience for me, especially since this has been a long process, and it’s a lot harder than I ever thought it would be.”
Now that the show is over, Lee DeWyze said he will go on tour, get in a studio and do what he loves best. When he finally does get to work on his album, he said it will be a mix of sounds: alternative, rock and folk.
He also addressed his final performances on Tuesday night, saying that even though he got critiqued harshly by the judges, he wouldn’t change much.
“You’d think by the last week, you get it. They’re going to say what they’re going to say,” he said of the judges. “But as long as you go out there, you try your hardest … you can’t really walk away with regret. There’s been ups and downs. But that’s what makes this show so great. You have to be vulnerable. Sometimes it’s really awesome; sometimes it’s not. I’m happy with what I did, for sure. I think anybody can go back and nitpick, but I love the songs I sang. I went out there and sang them, and I’m happy I did.”
Did you guys watch last night?!
Christina Aguilera Live On American Idol
Photo: American Idol/Fox
Christina Aguilera was a surprise guest on last night’s American Idol Finale. Rather than perform her single ‘Not Myself Tonight’ or her upcoming second single ‘Woohoo’, Aguilera chose to perform a moving ballad off her upcoming album Bionic called ‘You Lost Me’. Aguilera slowed things down and reminded us of just how powerful her voice is. You just have to ignore the intro by the top 10 female Idol contestants…
Will Paula Abdul Return To American Idol For The Season Finale?
May 23, 2010 by iMusicDaily
Filed under Celebrity, Music, photo, TV
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?
Justin Bieber Performs on American Idol [VIDEO]
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Justin Bieber performed on the American Idol results show last night just before Casey James was sent home. If you don’t know, Crystal and Lee will be in the final next week.
Justin managed to squeeze two songs into his performance, ‘U Smile’ and ‘Baby’.
Check out Justin Bieber’s performance on American Idol-
Michael ‘Big Mike’ Lynche Eliminated On American Idol
May 13, 2010 by imusicdaily
Filed under Music, TV
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And then there were three…
Last night, Michael Lynche, aka Big Mike, was sent home on American Idol. For most of you, I know you were glad to see him go. I still don’t understand why the judges saved him.
Now, it’s down to Casey, Lee, and Crystal.
Will it be a a Lee and Crystal showdown? Who do you think will make the final 2?
Jordin Sparks Announces Summer Headline Tour
May 10, 2010 by imusicdaily
Filed under Celebrity, Music, On Tour
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Following the success of her sophomore album release “Battlefield” and 2009 tour with the Jonas Brothers and Britney Spears, the unstoppable Jordin Sparks will launch her summer headlining tour beginning this June. Tickets for the “Jordin Sparks, The Battlefield Tour, Presented by MIKE AND IKE®”, are on sale now.
