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Hollie’s exit interview

Hollie Cavanagh’s conference call on Friday morning: What kind of album do you she see herself making? “I’d like my album to be kind of on the pop side, with a little bit of soul. I’d like to make music that’s on the top of the charts right now. Somewhere along those lines.” What was it like in the Idol mansion? “It’s crazy. The house is so big as it got…a few of us left it seemed more and more… Read More »

Hollie … it’s been real

So, we are down to the Final 4 and the real upset this week would be if Holly didn’t go. Seriously, of the 4, she faces the steepest uphill climb and either A) One of the other three would have to lay an egg, or B) She would have to have the performance of her young life… So, Holly …. C Ya… —————————————— Here are the rumored songs the Final Four are going to since tonight: California Dreamin “Have You… Read More »

Skylar’s exit interview

Transcript of Skylar Laine’s conference call on Friday morning: Is there anything you wished you could show to America, whether it’s a song or a part of your personality, that you wished you could have done? “I really think I showed everything that I could. I showed ballads, I showed upbeat songs, I showed passion, I showed anger in my songs. I really think I showed a lot of stuff. I wouldn’t change a thing that I did on the… Read More »

So who’s the first to go in May…?

Here is what they sang Wednesday night… Hollie Cavanagh – “River Deep Mountain High” Phil Phillips – “The Letter” Skylar Laine – “Fortunate Son” Jessica Sanchez – “Proud Mary” Joshua Ledet – “Ain’t Too Proud to Beg” Hollie Cavanagh – “Bleeding Love” Phil Phillips – “Time of the Season” Skylar Laine -”You Don’t Have to Say You Love Me” Jessica Sanchez – “You are So Beautiful” Joshua Ledet – “To Love Somebody” Who impressed you? Who didn’t? I still like… Read More »

Testone’s conference call on Friday

Eliminated contestant Elise Testone’s conference call interview session with the nation’s media Friday morning: What made you decide to audition for Idol and why now? “I did audition one time when I was younger and that didn’t work out. I always felt that I wouldn’t be ready for a responsibility of the fame until I was older and learned those life lessons–just knew who I was more before throwing myself into the hands of others. Also, I was very very… Read More »

Idol 2012 tour dates announced

Here you go, make plans early for the 2012 American Idol tour coming to a city near you soon: 7/6 Detroit, Joe Louis Arena 7/7 Rosemont, IL Allstate Arena 7/9 Minneapolis, Target Center 7/11 St. Louis, Scottrade Center 7/12 Kansas City, Sprint Center 7/14 Broomfield, CO 1stBank Center 7/16 West Valley City, UT Maverik Center 7/18 Seattle, Key Arena at Seattle Center 7/19 Portland, Rose Garden 7/21 Sacramento, Power Balance Pavilion 7/22 San Jose, HP Pavilion at San Jose 7/23… Read More »

Seacrest returns to Idol for another two years

Here is the good news, the only news that American Idol could generate at this stage of its existence that could give it a chance of moving forward – Ryan Seacrest has signed a 2-year extension of his contract to host the show. Without him the show is dead in the water. He’ll get a reported $15 million per year which matches his previous 3-year deal. Ch-ching, that’s $75 million but who’s counting. And guess what? To Idol he is… Read More »

Jackson lists his Top 4

On Monday’s (April 23, 2012) The Talk, Randy Jackson listed his top four. They are in no particular order: Phil Phillips, Skylar Laine, Jessica Sanchez and Joshua Ledet. So that leaves Hollie Cavanagh and Elise Testone out in the cold. Do you agree?