Thank you, America!!! As long as My Girls Gabby (MGG) and Maddie (MGM) got into the Finale Three, I didn’t really care which Idolist was going to be the third, although my wish was that it wouldn’t be Cade. And Huzzah!! Wishes do come true! But this makes the choice of who is going to... Continue Reading →
In my last post, I began with an apology to Caleb for strongly doubting his ability to sing a Prince song. Since I’m not used to being wrong, I failed to recognize that I also needed to apologize to My Girl Gabby, seeing as how I wrote this about her decision to sing How Come U... Continue Reading →
Vocally and style-wise, he is a misfit for Prince songs and this is a strange song choice for a deep-voiced country singer. That was what I wrote just a few days ago in my last entry. Well, I’m gonna have to eat that one. Way to go, Caleb. I had no idea that When Doves Cry could be... Continue Reading →
Cognitive dissonance: mental stress or discomfort experienced by an individual who holds two or more contradictory beliefs, ideas or values at the same time. When I first heard the rumor – eventually confirmed by Ryan on Sunday – that songs of Prince would be the next theme on Idol, my first reaction was to scream... Continue Reading →
Disneyland and the right to vote are two pillars of American culture and tonight on American Idol we got both - songs from Disney movies and real-time/same-time national voting. As to that voting, of course I’m disappointed as I am every year as good Idolists go because towards the end, good Idolists have to go. Still,... Continue Reading →
Idol’s ratings had an impressive bounce-back from last Sunday’s all-time low when it was up against the American Country Music Awards. 8.4 million viewers watched Sunday’s first performances by the Final Fourteen, up from the 7.4 million the week before. Moreover, Monday’s elimination show gained slightly over the prior Monday at 7.6 million AND almost... Continue Reading →
“America does not know what they’re doing.” (Lionel Ritchie) “What is the disconnect?” (Katy Perry) “Do not throw the remote at the TV, Ray!” (Ray) For the most part in this season’s first fan voting, the fans got it right. It’s the part that’s not the most part where my annual outrage lies. That said,... Continue Reading →
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