Tag: American Idol
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American Idol: And the winner is…
David Cook has triumphed over smooth-voiced teen David Archuleta to become the new “American Idol.” While Archuleta was heaped with praise by the judges the night before, the voters decided otherwise — and it wasn’t even close. Host Ryan Seacrest said during Wednesday’s show that 12 million votes was the difference. Cook was overcome by…
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Jason Castro goes bye bye on American Idol
After Jason Castro totally blew it last night he was given the boot as we predicted last night. Who could be surprised after he butchered two legends songs? It’s unforgivable to forget the lyrics this late in the game–or to sing as bad as he has over the past few weeks. Castro even admitted that…
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American Idol wrap-up
David Cook was boring with his cover of Duran Duran’s “Hungry Like a Wolf.” Cook’s second go with The Who’s “Baba O’Riley” was far better. Syesha was surprisingly solid. Who would have guessed a few weeks ago that she would have been so good? Syesha did an above average version of “Proud Mary” although her…
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Bye, Bye Brooke–another American Idol bites the dust
Simon Cowell called White’s first performance “a nightmare,” then heaped praise on her after her second act. “This is the Brooke we like. Sitting behind the piano, singing a very good song,” the snarky judge said. “It wasn’t incredible, but it was a million times better than the first song. Well done.”