Round 2 (Duets) ended with a very nice and touching moment when Jayna Elise came out of the audience of Idolists to sing Adam Lambert's Whataya Want From Me with Fire when early contender Kaya Stewart shocked the judges by dropping out after coming on stage. And that ends the Feeling portion of the blog.... Continue Reading →

Let us – and by “us” I mean “me” – muse about Round 1 in Hollywood. But first, let’s represent for Kool and the Gang and their classic Hollywood Swinging: So here I am, here I am in this Hollywood cityThe city of the stars, movies, women and carsWell I guess, I guess I have... Continue Reading →

So here I am  In this Hollywood city The city of the stars, movies, women and cars Well I guess I I guess I Star[1] While I enjoy the drama that goes with Group Round of Hollywood Week which cuts the group approximately in half (175 to 98 this season), my favorite time, more often... Continue Reading →

It’s Hollywood Week and everybody is sick including your Friendly Neighborhood Muser. While this may be briefer than usual, it will be no less professional. I’m still reserving judgement on the whole “MOST TALENTED CROP IN IDOL HISTORY!” thing but there were a few Idol winner worthy performances tonight. And as if to validate the... Continue Reading →

So here I am  In this Hollywood city The city of the stars, movies, women and cars Well I guess I I guess I Star[1] I’ve been asked many times why Idol has created so much success for its contestants and The Voice so little. I have a long list of reasons why but one... Continue Reading →