Kellie Pickler, songwriter Kyle Jacobs engaged
“American Idol” alum Kellie Pickler and her songwriter boyfriend, Kyle Jacobs, are engaged to be married, People reports, with the country cutie confirming the news via Twitter on Wednesday morning.
“Yes, it’s true. Can’t wait to say “I DO!” the 23-year-old said in her tweet.
Jacobs proposed June 15 on a Florida beach. That date has [...]
Simon Cowell gets poetic farewell from Paula Abdul
Paula Abdul’s return to American Idol for the finale of the season–and Simon Cowell’s last show–was supposed to be a heartfelt send-off for the long-time judge. But things quickly turned odd as Abdul started her own brand of comedy.
Paula, Paula, Paula. Last night, during your goodbye speech to Simon Cowell, you showed the world [...]
Lee Dewyze wins American Idol season 9
Critics may have said that this season of “American Idol” has pulled in the lowest numbers since it debuted in 2002, but judging from the fanfare of this Season 9 finale—from the hometown crowds, the illustrious guest stars and the millions of votes—the talent show seems to have finished strong nonetheless.
The American Idol Winner for [...]
Crystal Bowersox or Lee DeWyze: Who will win?
The journey to find the next Idol has now reached to its end and fans are getting very excited over ‘who will win American Idol’ this year. But as a matter of fact, the search for ‘Who will win American Idol’ won’t take you anywhere else except those websites that have made some predictions regarding [...]
Should Lee DeWyze be the next ‘American Idol’?
Lee DeWyze tops the Idol Meter today, as you might expect: After all, Lee got the prime closing spot for his Hallelujah and was the only Idol to trend on Twitter in a big way. However, writes Ken Barnes, between Hallelujah’s choir and all the lighting bells and whistles, “the season’s manipulation stepped over the [...]
‘American Idol’ eliminates Aaron Kelly
We never thought he would make it to the final two, but we were a little surprised when Aaron Kelly was kicked off American Idol last night. After Casey James‘ lousy performance this week, we rather thought he would be the one to finally get bagged.
“Casey James’ elimination seemed like a slam dunk—he’d been [...]
Nice blues feel: DeWyze stuns Harry Connick Jr
With Harry Connick Jr. as the mentor, the contestants really worked their jazzy Frank Sinatra songs. I loved the banter that Ellen and Harry had–especially the bit about his organ. Ahhh. All along, I’ve believed that Crystal Bowersox will win. But that doesn’t make for a very interesting season. Luckily, there’s Lee Dewyze. Because what’s [...]
American Idol sent Siobhan Magnus home
“An independent spirit, laser focus, incredible work ethic,” host Ryan Seacrest said of Magnus after announcing her elimination, as the studio audience in Hollywood’s Kodak Theatre stood and saluted her “Idol” run. “I know you did this for your sisters…what impact do you think it’s made on both you and your sisters being a part [...]
29-year-old Missouri man wins $258 Million Powerball jackpot
If you had promised someone $2 million if you won the lottery, and then you actually won it, would you keep your promise?
It goes without saying that $258 Million goes a long way in a town like Marshall, Missouri, but one convenience store clerk is getting the chance to find out after winning the largest [...]
Tim Urban axed out of ‘Idol Gives Back’
Judge Simon Cowell called it “a little bit of a let down,” while Ellen DeGeneres compared Urban to soup du jour, “sometimes I like it, sometimes I don’t.”
“American Idol” gave back on Wednesday night by taking Tim Urban away.
Oddly enough, “Better Days” was not one of Tim’s worst performances—it would have made more [...]
