The revival of “American Idol” on ABC is following the same format as did on Fox for 15 seasons. On the April 2 episode, host Ryan Seacrest will reveal the Top 24 contestants, who will then fight it out over four episodes for a place in the live shows that start on April 22. These two dozen hopefuls were culled from the Top 50 that were revealed on the April 1 episode. To cut this number by more than half, the three judges — Luke Bryan, Katy Perry and Lionel Richie — had the contestants sing again.
The Top 50, which was made up of 26 men and 24 women, took to the stage at the Exchange club in downtown Los Angeles on Feb. 8. If you can’t wait till Monday night to learn the results, scroll down to see the names of the 12 men and 12 women that made it through to the Top 24 as well as the songs they sung...
The Top 50, which was made up of 26 men and 24 women, took to the stage at the Exchange club in downtown Los Angeles on Feb. 8. If you can’t wait till Monday night to learn the results, scroll down to see the names of the 12 men and 12 women that made it through to the Top 24 as well as the songs they sung...
- 4/2/2018
- by Paul Sheehan
- Gold Derby
After a two-year break “American Idol” is back for season 16. This time around the reality competition series may air on ABC but it is following the same format as the 15 seasons that ruled the ratings on Fox. While Ryan Seacrest is back as host, the three judges are new: pop princess Katy Perry, country superstar Luke Bryan and Oscar-winning singer/songwriter Lionel Richie
They gave a whopping 169 contestants tickets to Hollywood at their auditions, which were spread out over five cities: New York, NY, New Orleans, La, Nashville, Tn, Savannah, Ga and Los Angeles, CA. Appropriately enough, these try-outs aired over the first five episodes of the season. The hopefuls were winnowed down to just 50 in three rounds as they sung in lines of 10, groups, and solos. The first of these Hollywood Week episodes aired on March 26 and April 1.
The Top 50 then gathered at Exchange in downtown Los Angeles on Feb.
They gave a whopping 169 contestants tickets to Hollywood at their auditions, which were spread out over five cities: New York, NY, New Orleans, La, Nashville, Tn, Savannah, Ga and Los Angeles, CA. Appropriately enough, these try-outs aired over the first five episodes of the season. The hopefuls were winnowed down to just 50 in three rounds as they sung in lines of 10, groups, and solos. The first of these Hollywood Week episodes aired on March 26 and April 1.
The Top 50 then gathered at Exchange in downtown Los Angeles on Feb.
- 4/1/2018
- by Paul Sheehan
- Gold Derby
First, she kissed a boy and he didn't like it during the audition rounds on American Idol, now Katy Perry just made a contestant cry. The 33-year-old pop singer pulled a cruel prank during the show's Hollywood Week as she told a girl group — consisting of members Britney Holmes, Lee Vasi, Gabbii Jones, and Crystal Alicea — one of them needed to volunteer themselves and go home as there were only three open slots left in the upcoming solo round. Crystal, who struggled to vocally keep up with the rest of the members in rehearsal ahead of the group challenge, started sobbing and told the judges she would leave. Turns out, Katy was kidding. So why was Crystal ready to take the fall? She said, "I said that because these girls helped me through everything when I was struggling... They were there for me, so I was willing to take that position.
- 3/27/2018
- by Alex Riccardi
- Life and Style
When you really break it down, American Idol‘s Hollywood Week is a lot like a trip to Willy Wonka’s Chocolate Factory.
Think about it: An army of young dreamers show up with golden tickets in hand, then get pushed to their breaking points until only those with the purest of hearts remain. Honestly, if you told me that Ryan Seacrest is just a bunch of Oompa Loompas standing on each other’s shoulders in a skin-suit, I’d at least hear you out.
Sunday’s episode marked the beginning of Hollywood Week for the 169 singers remaining in Season...
Think about it: An army of young dreamers show up with golden tickets in hand, then get pushed to their breaking points until only those with the purest of hearts remain. Honestly, if you told me that Ryan Seacrest is just a bunch of Oompa Loompas standing on each other’s shoulders in a skin-suit, I’d at least hear you out.
Sunday’s episode marked the beginning of Hollywood Week for the 169 singers remaining in Season...
- 3/27/2018
- TVLine.com
Sadly, not every American Idol audition is aired on TV. Caroline Kraddick auditioned for the reality singing competition show, but fans at home didn't get to see her journey because she wasn't given a feature on the show. This left fans questioning if the daughter of the late radio personality Kidd Kraddick ever made it on American Idol. Thankfully, Caroline shared a blog post titled I'm Going to Hollywood! to tell fans the story of her audition. "I walked into the Omni Hotel in downtown Dallas, I could hear Neil Diamond playing over the intercom. I was named after the song 'Sweet Caroline,' and I hear it all the time. But this time was different," she explained. "This time, I could feel my dad saying, 'You got this pumpkin head!' which is what he would have told me if he’d been there. Afterward, I felt good about...
- 3/26/2018
- by Paulina Jayne Isaac
- Life and Style
Surprising no one, Kelly Clarkson and Carrie Underwood have topped our recent poll that asked you to name your favorite “American Idol” winner of all time. With 24% of the vote, Clarkson just narrowly beat out Underwood (23%) to earn the top spot. None of the other 13 champs even came close in our poll results. See all 15 winners in our photo gallery above, and then sound off on your fave down in the comments section.
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Clarkson was the first-ever “American Idol” winner back in 2002, while Underwood claimed victory a few years later for the reality TV show’s fourth season. As far as the Grammys are concerned, both ladies are winners as Clarkson took home two Grammys in 2005 (“Breakaway” and “Since U Been Gone”) and another in 2012 (“Stronger”), while Underwood has amassed a whopping seven trophies, including...
See‘American Idol’ twist: Britney Holmes receives second chance after judges initially tell her ‘no’ [Watch]
Clarkson was the first-ever “American Idol” winner back in 2002, while Underwood claimed victory a few years later for the reality TV show’s fourth season. As far as the Grammys are concerned, both ladies are winners as Clarkson took home two Grammys in 2005 (“Breakaway” and “Since U Been Gone”) and another in 2012 (“Stronger”), while Underwood has amassed a whopping seven trophies, including...
- 3/24/2018
- by Marcus James Dixon
- Gold Derby
“American Idol” judge Katy Perry created a bit of a controversy on Monday’s audition episode when she temporarily pitted sisters Payton Taylor (20) and Taryn Coccia (17) against each other. In the end, both sisters advanced to the next round in Hollywood. However, a whopping 66% of fans who voted in our recent poll said that only country artist Payton should have advanced. Conversely, 8% thought that only pop singer Taryn should have gotten a golden ticket. The other 26% agreed with the judges that both sisters were amazing. Where do You side with these poll results? Sound off down in the comments section.
See ‘American Idol’ Winners: Where Are They Now (Seasons 1 – 15)?
Taryn auditioned with Jessie J‘s “Masterpiece” while her sister Payton accompanied her on guitar. Payton and Taryn regularly sing together at airports, but Payton was not planning on auditioning for “American Idol.” Before the judges could give their critiques on Taryn’s performance,...
See ‘American Idol’ Winners: Where Are They Now (Seasons 1 – 15)?
Taryn auditioned with Jessie J‘s “Masterpiece” while her sister Payton accompanied her on guitar. Payton and Taryn regularly sing together at airports, but Payton was not planning on auditioning for “American Idol.” Before the judges could give their critiques on Taryn’s performance,...
- 3/23/2018
- by Marcus James Dixon
- Gold Derby
“American Idol” contestant Britney Holmes may have been told “no” by the judges on Monday night’s episode, but thanks to a twist, she’s back on the show. Earlier this year Holmes was one of three eliminated contestants who were spotlighted during ABC’s airing of the American Music Awards. Audiences got to vote for which artist they wanted to see go through to Hollywood, and Britney received the most votes. Thus, even though Katy Perry, Lionel Richie and Luke Bryan sent her home on Monday night, audiences will be seeing her again.
See ‘American Idol’ Winners: Where Are They Now (Seasons 1 – 15)?
In his recap of Monday’s audition, our live-blogger Denton Davidson wrote, “Britney Holmes is a vocal coach who is inspired by her father and ’90s-era singers like Whitney Houston. She’s taking on ‘I Have Nothing,’ a song that has humiliated countless singing competition castoffs. Britney’s version was just okay.
See ‘American Idol’ Winners: Where Are They Now (Seasons 1 – 15)?
In his recap of Monday’s audition, our live-blogger Denton Davidson wrote, “Britney Holmes is a vocal coach who is inspired by her father and ’90s-era singers like Whitney Houston. She’s taking on ‘I Have Nothing,’ a song that has humiliated countless singing competition castoffs. Britney’s version was just okay.
- 3/21/2018
- by Marcus James Dixon
- Gold Derby
Judges on these singing and talent competition shows don't always get it right. Sometimes, they advance singers and acts who should have been rejected. And other times, they reject auditioners who very much should have moved on to the next round. The latter was on display in a huge way during the fourth audition episode of American Idol season 16.
Britney Holmes pulled off a Whitney Houston song; that's a big feat and deserved a golden ticket to Hollywood. Unfortunately, judges Katy Perry, Luke Bryan and Lionel Richie dropped the ball and sent her home. Obviously, if you followed the American Music Awards and part one of the Dancing with the Stars season 25 finale in fall 2017, you know that her story isn't over. But it still must be said that the judges made a giant mistake in the moment.
Britney Holmes pulled off a Whitney Houston song; that's a big feat and deserved a golden ticket to Hollywood. Unfortunately, judges Katy Perry, Luke Bryan and Lionel Richie dropped the ball and sent her home. Obviously, if you followed the American Music Awards and part one of the Dancing with the Stars season 25 finale in fall 2017, you know that her story isn't over. But it still must be said that the judges made a giant mistake in the moment.
- 3/20/2018
- by editor@buddytv.com
- buddytv.com
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