Simon Cowell stops by the May 20 Ellen DeGeneres show in this video clip — his prediction for the American Idol 7 winner? David Cook.
Part two of Ellen DeGeneres’ interview with Simon Cowell after the jump. Ellen DeGeneres asks about the face Simon Cowell made during Fantasia’s recent performance. Read the rest of this entry »
After 56 million votes, Syesha Mercado was eliminated on the May 14 American Idol results show. We all knew it would come down to a battle of the Davids (David Aruleta, David Cook) — didn’t we?
David Archuleta sings “With You” by Chris Brown in this May 13 American Idol video clip. “With You” was David Archuleta’s song choice. Eh.
Randy didn’t think it was the right song choice; Paula thought it was a great choice for him; Simon said it was like a Chihuahua trying to be a tiger because it was a little awkward.
David Archuleta sings “Longer” by Dan Fogelberg in this May 13 American Idol video clip. “Longer” was the producer’s choice for David Archuleta.
Randy said it was another hot one; Paula said it was lovely; Simon said he hated the song lyrics, but thinks he’s done enough to make it to next week’s finals.
David Archuleta Sings “And So it Goes” by Billy Joel in this May 13 American Idol video clip. “And So it Goes” (one of my fave Billy Joel songs – beautiful lyrics, don’tcha think?) was Paula Abdul’s judges’ choice pick.
Randy said Paula chose a dope song, said he’s in it to win it; Paula said it was a pure and stunning performance; Simon said it was very good, but a bit predictable.
Sounds like those bossy stage dad rumors may be true — American Idol’s producers have banned finalist David Archuleta’s dad, Jeff Archuleta, from the backstage area.
Turns out Jeff Archuleta is a little too hands-on for his son, David Archuleta — being accused of disrupting production and trying to get David to change his “Stand By Me” performance to incorporate another song’s lyrics. Read the rest of this entry »
