Jimmie Allen was one of two mentors on American Idol this past weekend. While Bebe Rexha was the mentor on Monday night, it was Jimmie on Sunday, and he experienced something that made him very emotional. Jimmie met and mentored Mike Parker and learned quickly that the two had a lot in common. Jimmie Allen
Dancing with the Stars introduced something new in its 20th season with the Platinum Tickets. This allowed three singers, one from each audition town, to skip the Genre Round in Hollywood Week and scout their competition. They then got to choose their duet partner for the next round, and most people expected these three singers
In one of the most shocking moments of American Idol’s 20th season, one of the favorites to win the season quit after the top 24. Kenedi Anderson received one of the three Platinum Tickets this season on American Idol, which means she was allowed to skip the first Hollywood round and then choose her own
Kenedi Anderson came out on American Idol’s Top 24 and delivered an amazing performance. However, unlike the other competitors, she didn’t get a number to vote on her. After the song, without allowing the judges to talk to her about her performance. the episode cut away to Ryan Seacrest saying that since this episode, Kenedi
American Idol is preparing for the top 24, and tonight’s episode in Hawaii is the last pre-recorded. Tonight is also the first time that fans at home get to vote on their favorites. This is important since so many viewers have voiced disappointment at some of the eliminated singers so far. Now, it is all
Jimmie Allen and Bebe Rexha are proof that failing on American Idol does not equate to failing in the music industry. Singers who went home early should use these two singers as role models. Both left the show very early and are now two of music’s top stars. Now, both singers are coming back this
Tonight is the last pre-recorded episode of American Idol before the live episodes start on Monday night. In tonight’s episode, the contestants went to Hawaii and tried to sway the judges one more time. However, the judges are only part of the equation. Tonight is the first night that American Idol fans can vote for
American Idol has seen some major stars kickstart their careers on the singing competition series. Kelly Clarkson, Carrie Underwood, and Chris Daughtry are just three names that went from American Idol to platinum musical careers. Kelly has her own syndicated talk show now, on top of hosting gigs on singing competition shows like American Song
A familiar face for reality TV fans showed up on American Idol in the audition round this season. Christian Guardino auditioned for the show and he blew the judges away with his performance. It also wasn’t the first time he did so, as he was also a major fan favorite when he was a teenager
When Ava Maybee came onto American Idol, she wanted to make it on her own talent. What fans quickly learned, though, was that she had music in her blood. Ava’s father is Red Hot Chili Peppers drummer Chad Smith. While Ava wanted to get by without cashing in on her father’s name, he is still