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- Watch as everyday people become victims of relentless stalkers in Stalked: Someone's Watching. From an emotionally abusive ex-boyfriend, to a "friendly" new neighbor, to a harmless crush gone awry, hear from the victims themselves, if they were lucky enough to survive.
- In a world of award shows that suck, MTV gives you an award show that doesn't suck. Kevin Hart and Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson host the 2016 MTV Movie Awards, an irreverent, in-your-face celebration of the movies fans really love with the stars they actually care about. And unlike other award shows, the fans choose the winners, not some exclusive committee of old, rich people. The show includes appearances by 2016 Generation Award Winner Will Smith, and much, much more.
- Awards for best video music in 2015.
- The 61st Annual Grammy Awards is an awards ceremony hosted by Alicia Keys that honors excellence in the recording industry.
- Festivities at Madison Square Garden in New York City honor excellence in the recording industry. James Corden hosts.
- A commercial-free variety special starring Seth MacFarlane and his "Family Guy" co-star Alex Borstein. The half-hour special highlights the duo's subversive and unique comedic sensibilities and features original animation, live-action performances of "Family Guy's" most memorable musical numbers, comedy sketches and surprise celebrity guests.
- The most-watched New Year's Eve party to welcome the New Year 2024 in the country has new co-hosts who will enliven the festivities from coast to coast.
- Comic Jimmy Fallon hosts a celebration of achievements in television and film, with actors Steve Carell, Anna Kendrick, Sofía Vergara and Brie Larson presenting awards and Golden Globe winner Meryl Streep receiving the 2017 Cecil B. DeMille Award.
- The best music of 2015 is celebrated in this broadcast that features performances by award-winning artists.
- The 19th Critics' Choice Awards were presented on January 16, 2014 at the Barker Hangar at the Santa Monica Airport, honoring the finest achievements of 2013 filmmaking.
- An inside look at the making of the modern day spy classic, True Lies. This is hosted by Jamie Lee Curtis and features interviews with the cast and producer.
- The Beatles celebrate 50 years since they were the Ed Sullivan show in 1964 and famous singers sing the timeless songs as so much other stuff
- Enter a world of floating islands and ancient shrines and dungeons!... Embark on a journey of self-discovery in order to save the world!... Find new weapons, armors and spells to increase your array of hostilities towards the enemies!... Very similar to the Legend of Zelda style of gameplay, but adapted of course to the Sony PlayStation!...
- Theme: Neil Diamond Night. Songs performed: Jason Castro -- "Forever in Blue Jeans" and "September Morn"; David Cook -- "I'm Alive" and "All I Really Need Is You"; Brooke White -- "I'm a Believer" and "I Am...I Said"; David Archuleta -- "Sweet Caroline" and "America"; Syesha Mercado -- "Hello Again" and "Thank the Lord for the Nighttime."
- 2002– TV-PG5.6 (50)TV EpisodeOver 45 million votes were cast, and Brooke White goes home.
- "American Idol" - Final Two Performance Show - May 19, 2009 Theme: Three songs each: Contestant's choice of a favorite from the season; producer Simon Fuller's choice; the song co-written by Kara which will be the first single. Contestant #1: Adam Lambert Song: "Mad World," Tears for Fears Performance: Adam reprises his season favorite and this time he gets a stage full of dry ice and the staircase to work with. He sounds lovely and understated and it is very dramatic and windswept. Randy: Gives him an A plus Simon: Says it was all a little too "Phantom of the Opera" for him. Contestant #2: Kris Allen Song: "Ain't No Sunshine," Bill Withers Performance: Kris' season favorite is very quiet and earnest. And then the band kicks in. He acquits himself nicely, emotional but not overwrought. (I would've voted for "Falling Slowly"). He gets a big ovation. Randy: Calls it one of his best performances ever. Kara: Agrees and says if you can't feel a Kris Allen performance there's something wrong with you. Paula: Thinks he awakens the spirit in all of us by "Allen"-izing his songs. Simon: He's honest that he wasn't sure America made the right choice when his name was called last week but he takes it back now after that performance. He calls round one for Kris. Adam Performance #2 Song: "A Change is Gonna Come," Sam Cooke Performance: He looks good in his suit and he sounds fine but something about the song choice - not his I know, I know- just doesn't fit right, it's like he's impersonating someone's old southern grandma. Until he wails. Wails on key of course, but good God almighty, it's like taking the juke joint to the Steel Dragon show. It's fine but again, totally overbaked. Randy: Thinks he can sing his face off and that it was unbelievable. Kara: Thinks it may be his best performance and interpretation yet. Paula: It was the best she's ever heard him sing. She thinks he's going to be iconic. Simon: Says he's 100 percent back in the game. Kris Performance #2 Song: "What's Goin' On," Marvin Gaye Performance: He starts out solo acoustic and then the small band - percussion, bass- around him kicks in gently. It's earnest but not revelatory. Randy: Calls it a real live dual competition. His only thing was that it was a little lite for this point in the competition. Kara: Loves that he's been true to himself and that Simon picked a socially conscious song for him. Paula: She thinks he tore the song up and made (a dead) Marvin Gaye proud Simon: He thought it was like three friends in their bedroom strumming along with Marvin and not substantial enough given the night's gravity. He calls round two for Adam. Adam Performance #3 Song:"No Boundaries" Performance: It's a ballad, of course, that builds slowly. The back-up singers sound out of tune and they might be throwing him off. He's very emphatic and working his on the verge of tears face. The song is mediocre and it's all about climbing mountains and digging deep within yourself etc. It's fine but definitely short of special and the song is part of the problem. (It's worth a reminder that Kara really has written or co-written some terrific, catchy pop songs including Christina Aguilera's "Ain't No Other Man," Kelly Clarkson's "Walk Away," and Pink's "Sober"). Randy: Reiterates he could sing the phone book but that was just alright for him and a little pitchy in spots. Kara: Speaks on behalf of her co-writers Cathy Dennis and Mitch Allen that it's amazing when someone with his level of talent sings a song they've written. She's moved and proud and thanks him for giving her that moment. He tells her he digs the song. Paula: She says she can't express what he's brought to the show and she'll be a fan forever. (She's forever his girl.) Simon: He says he's not going to judge the song but Adam and says over the entire season he's been one of the best, most original on the show ever. He says the point of the show is to find a worldwide star and he genuinely believes they've found that with him and he congratulates him. Ryan asks if he got the job done. Adam thinks he did and enjoyed his songs. Kris Performance #3 Song: "No Boundaries" Performance: It starts a little low for him and the arrangement seems a little faster and less contemporary in terms of the rhythm track. But as it builds to the chorus he makes it work for him in the higher register. His puppy dog earnestness works better for this song than the mournful tearfulness of Adam. Although the speed of the middle bit seems to get away from him and his breath control. He recovers well and the shouty part of his voice works well on this kind of song. Randy: Says he should be very proud of himself since he was an amazing competitor even though the key was probably not quite right. He thinks the song fit his voice better than Adam's. Kara: Doesn't want him to be judged on that song since the key was problematic but on the fact that he's been such a compelling artist all season. Paula: She tells him to take it in and be proud and that this has been one of the most compelling final showdowns ever. She wishes him the best of luck. Simon: Thinks his highlight was the first song he sang but watching him tonight has been incredible since he came so far from the audition. He sees the pride on his parents' faces and he says he deserves it and his spot on the stage. Performance: "Home Sweet Home," Carrie Underwood. Carrie sings the Motley Crue ballad over a montage of season highlights.
- 'American Idol" - Semifinalist Girls Perform- Feb. 29, 2012 Contestant: Chelsea Sorrell She's from a two-stoplight town in North Carolina.. She fishes and hunts. We meet her mama. Song:"Cowboy Casanova," Carrie Underwood Performance: She's cute and sparkly and pretty polished.Not specutacular but well done. Randy: Welcomes her and says she can definitely sing but wasn't sure it was the best song choice in order to separate herself out. JLo: Is a huge fan from the beginning and she felt the song made her sound nasally which wasn't something she'd heard before. She wants her to loosen up. Steven: Tells her to watch her phrasing and timing but that she sang good. Contestant:Erika Van Pelt She takes us home to Rhode Island and meet her mom and her sister. Song: "What About Love," Heart Performance: She's straightened her hair and it looks great. Great song choice and she sounds good, not showing off a ton of range but good power and presence. Steven: Thinks it was beautiful and magical and thinks her confidence breathes wings into the song. JLo: Likes watching her be comfortable and thinks she can let loose even more. Randy: Also loved her confidence and called it an Adele vibe. Contestant: Jen Hirsh We go with her to her apartment in Agoura Hills, CA and meet her dog Sadie and her boyfriend Jason and see her family's vineyard. Song: "One and Only," Adele Performance: It's a piano ballad and she builds in confidence and strength. She's got great control of her notes as well. The song is kind of limp but she hits some big notes well near the end. Jlo: Liked that she let loose and the feeling of the song. Steven: Also likes her confidence and thinks she has what it takes. Randy: Has loved her since day one and her runs and she's one of greatest singers in the competition this year. Randy admits that they were a little lenient on the guys last night after watching the show back. Contestant: Brielle Von Hugel She says she's a typical teen from Staten Island. We see her school and her cheer squad. Song: "Dock of the Bay," Otis Redding Performance: She starts out sitting on the edge of the stage serenading the boys. It seems pitched a little low for her throughout the first verse. She takes it up on the second and it's a bit jarring and shrill. She can obviously sing there's just something odd about the performance. It's a weird song choice too. Steven: Loved it and thinks she has a great sense of the blues. JLo: Loves she's a true performer and eats up the stage. Randy: He thought it was too low in the beginning but liked when she hit the sweet spot in the middle. He was surprised by her swagger. Contestant: Hallie Day We go with Hallie to Baltimore and her waitressing job and meet her husband and his family in New Hampshire. Song: "Feelin' Good," (many people, notably) Nina Simone Performance: She looks lovely and starts off slow and jazzy and sultry. She gets into it as the tempo picks up and hits a confident last note. JLo: Thougt it had some beautiful moments and thought she looked like a star. Steven: Thinks she's beautiful and loves her old-timey voice...like Adele. Randy: Asks what she wants to do? She says she wants to sing soul music. He brings up Lana Del Ray and Adele and wonders where she fits with her big amazing voice. Contestant:Skylar Lane We got mudding with her in Mississippi and meet her BFF and she loves living in a small town. We revisit her struggling family store. Song: "Stay With Me," The Faces Performance: She brings the twang. She's wearing a cute sparkly dress and seems confident but she's pushing too hard on that growly voice thing for my taste. She really gets into it in an authentic way though which is refreshing. The last big note is a little rough but she commits Randy: Loves that she's a rocking performing country girl. Like Reba mixed with Kelly Clarkson and Tina Turner adds JLo. JLo: She loves her energy and twang and that it was all brand new. Steven: Says she was on fire and a pistol and made Galveston proud. Contestant:Baylie Brown We visit the horse in her barn and see the high school where she was a cheerleader. We meet her grandpa who wants to fatten her up. Song: "Amazed," Lonestar Performance: She starts off very wobbly pitch-wise. It doesn't improve a whole lot until she gets to belting part of the chorus and even then it's not, um, amazing. This is her worst performance by far. She's smiling through it but she seems like she knows she's struggling. It sounds like her nerves may be pinching her voice. Steven: Doesn't like the song choice and didn't think it was her best performance but he thinks she's pretty. JLo: Agrees that it could've been better and she didn't have control but she's beautiful. Randy: Thought it was good but not great, kind of shaky and never in control. Contestant:Hollie Cavanagh She takes us to her home in Texas and meet her supportive family and cute dog. Song: "Reflection," Christina Aguilera Performance: It starts off oddly, maybe pitched a little too low and Hollie swallowing the ends of her phrases and seeming very serious for such a young girl. As usual, the belting chorus sounds stronger and gets better as she goes along and her face is very expressive.She's got a great, big voice. Steven: Thought she was perfect and beautiful and hits the notes just right. JLo: Thinks she can win it. Agrees with Steven that she should let her hair down. Randy: Says she's one of their favorites and agrees she could've let go more. He says it wasn't all perfect but the parts that were genius were brilliant. Contestant:Haley Johnson She's from Oregon. We meet her cat. We see the rain in Oregon and the coffee shop she used to work at as a barista. We see her doing crazy gymnastic flips. Song: 'Sweet Dreams," Eurythmics Performance: She has a pretty alto at the beginning and then slides up to higher notes. She seems to be going for an unbridled a Florence + the Machine vibe but it's a little shouty and there are several big pitch problems.It's vocaly flailing but she's definitely committed and has good stage presence. JLo: Hopes America could hear all the special things she could do with her voice but she didn't love the song choice. Steven: Says it wasn't perfect and she pulled it through and the money shots were spot on. Randy: Says it was a bit of a nightmare instead of a dream. (Yay, a real criticism.) He says she wasn't spot on and he was a little dizzy. Contestant: Shannon Magrane Ryan tries to bait Shannon's dad into fighting Steven over his audition comment. Then we go home with Shannon to her home in Tampa and check her out playing volleyball and doing homework. Song: "Go Light Your World," Kathy Troccoli Performance: She's wearing a beautiful white gown but has a kind of beauty pageant about her. The song starts slow, low, and shaky. There are both good and shaky parts, the song-- a big generic contemporary Christian anthem-- is pretty terrible. She's adorable and impassioned though. Randy: Says she came out swinging and thinks she's got a lot of promise. He's a fan. JLo: Can't believe how much passion she sings with at 16. She got goosies. Steven: He says his reality check bounced and she took it to another leve. Contestant:Jessica Sanchez She sits with Ryan and talks about how her vocal cords were inflamed and that she's nervous. Then we see her video trip home to San Diego. She goes to the mall. (She's 16). Song: "Love You I Do," Jennifer Hudson (from "Dreamgirls") Performance:Again it starts out low and a little shaky but gets better as the notes ascend and get more powerful. For someone worried about her vocal cords she seems very confident and does a lot of what is probably ill-advised growling. She ends on a big, strong money note and earns a standing O from the judges. Randy: He believes she can really sing, regardless of whatever's going on with her doctor. JLo: Loves her swag, attitude, and moves and the punctuation of her body on the ends of her phrases. Steven: Says she has exceptional timing and her pitch is perfect. Contestant:Elise Testone We go home with her to Charleston, SC.She loves it. We also see her visit her parents in New Jersey. Song: "One and Only," Adele Performance: Yes, this is the song Jen Hirsh sang. Elise sings it at the piano and is immediately much stronger and brings a lot more soul and heft to the song. Jen was good. Elise was great. Steven: Says she blew out of the water. JLo: Was impressed by her unique tone and thinks she may be the best singer on the show. Randy: He hopes America gets her and she's a force to be reckoned with. My guess for who's getting the boot: Shannon, Baylie, Haley, Chelsea, Brielle, and Jen, and that Jen will be brought back as a wild card.
- "American Idol"- "Finalists Chosen" - Mar.1, 2012 It's a go time as we learn who the top 13 will be tonight: 10 put through by America and 3 wild card judge choices. For some reason this will take two hours. Ryan tells us 33 million votes were cast over the two nights. Jimmy Iovine has returned and will be commenting on the finalists via video as they are picked. We start with the trio of Chase Likens, Phillip Phillips, and Jeremy Rosado. Jimmy thinks Jeremy has a nice voice and Chase is good looking but boring and thus Phillip and his Dave Matthews impression is the only one who makes the top 13. (Jimmy is being his critical Jimmy self which is a nice change from the judges.) Next is the quartet of Hollie Cavanagh, Brielle Von Hugel, Hallie Day and Jessica Sanchez. Jimmy didn't like Brielle's song but thinks she can sing. He likes Hallie. But they are both out and Hollie and Jessica are in. Next is the trio of Heejun Han, Joshua Ledet, and Adam Brock. Jimmy does not love Adam the way the judges did. Jimmy loves Joshua but worries he might be too churchy and thinks Heejun is too jokey saying it's "American Idol" not "American Comedian." They of course, are both in the top 13 though. Next is the quartet of Shannon Magrane, Baylie Brown, Skylar Laine, and Chelsea Sorrell. Jimmy likes Shannon and Skylar but thinks Shannon needs styling help. He liked Chelsea's voice but felt it was like Carrie-oke. Baylie of course, just didn't sing well. Shannon and Skylar are in the top 13. Next is the trio of Aaron Marcellus, Creighton Fraker, and Reed Grimm. Jimmy didn't like any of them and none of them made the top 13. Next is the quartet of Elise Testone, Haley Johnsen, Jen Hirsh and Erika Van Pelt. He likes three of the four, praising Jen's voice, saying Erika can go all the way, and Elise has character but shouldn't overdo it. Unlike the judges the other night, he points out Haley was out of tune for most of her song. Only Elise is through to the top 13. Next is the quartet of {b]Jermaine Jones, Colton Dixon, DeAndre Brackensick, and Eben Franckewitz. Jimmy loves Jermaine, thinks Colton can win the whole thing, thinks DeAndre has potential but picked too big a song and that Eben isn't ready yet. Colton and Jermaine are in the top 13. Now it's sing for your life time as six contestants are invited to audition for the three wild card slots. First up is Jen Hirsh who sings "Oh Darling" by the Beatles and is overdoing it but doing better than she did with Adele. Next is Jeremy Rosado who reprises his pretty Carrie Underwood tune "I Know You Won't" from the first sing for your life. Both he and JLo are crying by the end. Next is Brielle who sings "Someone Like You" by Adele even though her voice isn't really suited to this kind of song. Next is Deandre Brackensick who sings "Georgia on My Mind" and takes care to not only rely on his falsetto bu show other parts of his voice. Next is Erika Van Pelt who locks down Lady Gaga's "Edge of Glory" with confidence and elan. Finally, Reed Grimm sings "Use Me" by Bill Withers and puts his all into it in his endearingly goofy way. Randy annouces Erika made the cut,JLo announces Jeremy made the cut-- she's been pulling for him since the beginning-- Steven announces the final slot goes to Deandre. So your top 13 is: Deandre Brackensick Hollie Cavanagh Colton Dixon Heejun Han Jermaine Jones Skyler Laine Joshua Ledet Shannon Magrane Phillip Philllips Jeremy Rosado Jessica Sanchez Elise Testone Erika Van Pelt Next week the women will sing Whitney Houston songs, the men Stevie Wonder and Mary J. Blige will mentor everyone.
- "American Idol" - 13 Finalists Compete - March 7, 2012 Now, we're in business. Tonight, the men sing Stevie Wonder songs and the ladies sing Whitney Houston songs. Mary J. Blige will serve as mentor. And Ryan says for one night only it will be men vs women as tomorrow night the show will reveal the bottom guy and girl and the judges will decide who stays. Contestant:Joshua Ledet Joshua is nervous so Mary and Jimmy bring in a producer with a gospel background to help him relax. Mary thinks he can blow it out. Song: "I Wish" Performance: With the aid of a jaunty horn line he does a pretty good job, even though he pushes the growly part of his voice a little hard. He kills the little scat section though. Good energy and fun bounce. Randy:Says he just wore it out at the top of the show. Loves that he switched it up from ballads. JLo:She threatens to punch him again because he's so good and she loves that he can feel it and so can she. Steven:Thinks he nailed it beautifully. Contestant:Elise Testone Jimmy doesn't like her choice of song- she came in with the "Greatest Love of All" and they make her switch because it's not working for Jimmy and Mary. She's not feeling that she's understanding the feedback because she just learned the song. Mary tries to pump her up saying she has a great voice and doesn't want her to crash and burn. Song:"I'm Your Baby Tonight" Performance:She also gets the jaunty horn line. She sounds great but is also pushing a little too hard and seems tense. She loosens up halfway through and adds some nice blue notes and some bounces and shimmies. JLo:Says Whitney is a beast and she thought she was struggling to find her own voice in it. She says she sounds great but doesn't think it was her best and maybe a little unsure. Steven:Says she has so much character to her voice she has to find the just right song. Good but not great. Randy:Says it felt like she was boxing the song. Contestant:Jermaine Jones Song:"Knocks Me Off My Feet" Jimmy and Mary have little feedback, they think he's great and can do anything. Jimmy is thrilled the judges brought him back. Performance:He starts off strong and silky. He keeps it light and sweet and is staying in a nice zone. He seems a little nervous but he is overcoming it and even he hits a nice little high note. Steven: Says the song fit him like an Armani suit. JLo: Thinks he's adorable and would like to see him connect to the song and the words and to relax a little bit. Randy:Says he loved the verses but didn't love how he changed the melody of the choruses and agrees that he needs to relax. Contestant:Erika Van Pelt. In stool chat Erika says getting picked as a wild card was the craziest thing ever. Jimmy thinks she's got a unique voice and wants her to find her own thing. Mary thinks her tone is like steak and potatoes. Song:"I Believe in You and Me" Performance: She starts very low and incredibly solid. She seems confident and poised with a big smile. When she hits the middle of the song she really hits her stride and she never overdoes it even when she throws grit on it. She hits a lovely, gentle high note to close it out. It's a great performance. Randy: Thinks she has an amazing voice and unbelievable tone and when she stopped thinking it was fantastic. JLo:Got goosies just from the video and held them while she was singing live. She's in love with Erika and tells her to not play it safe. Says she's only showing the tip of the iceberg. Steven:Loved the whole thing. Contestant:Colton Dixon Jimmy says Stevie Wonder is not in Colton's wheelhouse and has him sing an original song so he could have a context to put his cover in. Jimmy liked it and tells him to rely on his vulnerability. They think he feels it more after that. Song:"Lately" Performance:He starts off gently and it's working more or less, emo Stevie. He ramps up it up with the rocking whine at the midway point and finishes it up there on a falsetto note that isn't perfect but a good attempt. Steven:Says it was outstanding. JLo:Says he was probably one of the most challenged by Stevie but she felt like he came through with his heart. Randy:Technically he says it wasn't picture perfect and those places were soft and low but his power points were perfect and he slayed it in the end on the falsetto. Contestant:Shannon Magrane Jimmy is surprised by her voice. Mary sees her thinking and running ahead in her mind to the note. She makes it work and gets to the moment. Song:"I Have Nothing" Performance: She starts off a little shaky pitch-wise and seems nervous. She hits the big note solidly but then has a lot of other wobbly notes after it. She seems very tight and not in good control of her breath. It feels very much like a "performance" as opposed to something lived in. JLo:Says the thinking got the best of her. She knows she is capable of doing it but didn't do it tonight and next time she has to relax and tell the story. Steven:Thinks her nerves got the best of her and thinks she crashed and burned in the turnaround. Shannon talks back saying she knows it. Randy:Agrees it wasn't great and it was probably nerves. Contestant:Deandre Brackensick In stool chat with Ryan he talks about becoming a wild card. He laughs at footage of himself being very emotional after getting chosen. During the mentoring Mary tells him to hit it harder and get a little grittier with it and less pretty. Jimmy and Mary are confident on his behalf. Song:"Master Blaster (Jammin')" Performance: He bounces down the steps and seems confident and strong and, luckily, not in his falsetto. It's not perfect but it's lively and ends on a climb to his falsetto. Steven: He calls him a male Naima and that he has a different flavor and he's always loved it and liked it again tonight. JLo:Says he's gotten rhythm and soul and is a great performer. Randy:Likes that he showed a different side of himself and calls it a job well done. Contestant:Skylar Laine Says she didn't grow up listening to her but she's going to try. Jimmy and Mary want her to show more dynamics between soft and belting. She gives Mary goosebumps. Song:"Where Do Broken Hearts Go" Performance:She starts seated and singing quietly. She takes a walk during the chorus and keeps it gentle but still punches a few notes. After the bridge she starts hitting it much harder and keeps pretty good control of it. JLo:Calls her the definition of composure. She says the beginning was nasally and not perfect but she kept it together and gave them the biggest moment of the night. Steven:Thought it was beautiful and that she climbed the ladder and it was beautiful. Randy:Loved that she also showed a different side and says it was hot. Contestant:Heejun Han Ryan chats with Heejun about his twitpics which they show, including pretending to eat Deandre's hair like noodles. Jimmy and Mary love his tone and that he's very soft but wants him to hit it a little harder. He gives Jimmy and Mary autographed pictures. Song:"All in Love is Fair" Performance: He starts very quietly and a little breathy but very earnest and in control. It gradually swells and grows in power and he hits some lovely notes and a clunker or two. It's very low-key but well done. JLo:She loves him. Steven:Thought it was fantastic and tells him to keep it up. Randy:Says it wasn't perfect but it was really good. Contestant:Hollie Cavanagh She hits a bum note and and Mary J. tries to guide her to it. And she definitely gets there. Mary calls her sick and says she's going to steal the show. Song:"All the Man I Need" Performance:It's basically perfect but a little mannered. Randy:Calls it Whitney's prime joint and she nailed it. JLo:Calls her the one and says they might have a sing off between two girls. Steven:Says she nailed it and it was really nice. Contestant:Jeremy Rosado Mary likes Jeremy. They're worried that he's very nervous and too much in his head. Jimmy likes him and thinks he's sweet but picked a song with a high degree of difficulty. They're worried about his nerves. Song:"Ribbon in the Sky" Performance:He does a have a very likable presence and he sounds fine but he's not exactly killing it in terms of flash. It is solid and pretty. Steven:Calls him velvety smooth and had nice passion and that he didn't get a chance to fly JLo:Loves his interpretations and says it was beautiful. Randy: Doesn't think it was his best performance and says the song needed more swag. Contestant:Jessica Sanchez She realizes she's taking a big risk with this song. Jimmy wants her back off from vibrato and Mary wants her to take her time. They both think she does it justice. Song:"I Will Always Love You" Performance:She begins, as Whitney did, a cappella, nice and easy. She's still doing a touch too much vibrato but she sounds great. She gets a standing ovation from the judges and the crowd. Randy:Says give it all to her. Says it was the best vocal of the night and one of the best voices in the competition. JLo:Says it was beautiful and blesses her. Steven:Says she may be the one and she just made 40 million people cry. Contestant:Phillip Phillips Thinks he's switching it up. Jimmy says he comes with batteries included. Mary tells him not to end on a lick but to sing it out. Mary loves that he gets lost in the music. Jimmy calls him a rare find, great musician and great singer. Song:"Superstition" Performance:He does his Dave Mattthews thing and it's exactly what you'd expect. There's a lot of shouting and singing just a touch behind the beat.Technically it's fine but he definitely doesn't show a different side of himself. Steven:Calls him an interesting character and says there's no words for how he is, he just is. JLo:Was worried about him doing Stevie but says he made it his own. Randy:Says they do need him and that he brings a different flavor.
- "American Idol" - Top 12 Finalists Compete - March 14, 2011 Ryan explains that the show has always had controversy and this year is no exception and with the cooperation of law enforcement they've had to disqualify someone. Of course he doesn't say who at first, even though we all know it's Jermaine Jones. Theme:"Songs From the Year You Were Born" Ryan also tells us we'll be seeing baby pictures and we see childhood shots of the judges and Ryan. Jimmy brought in will.i.am to help work with the contestants. Contestant:Phillip Phillips We learn Phil was born premature and had other health problems from his very sweet parents. And then we swtich to his meeting with will and Jimmy. We learn that he has to have surgery to remove a kidney stone. Will and Jimmy are impressed with how good he sounds in pain. Song: "Hard to Handle," Otis Redding/the Black Crowes Performance: This is a perfect song for him and grounded behind his microphone he has less of the gesticulating that can grate and because it's uptempo he rarely gets behind the beat. It's a very natural and easy performance. The crowd loves it. Randy: Says he sounds amazing especially in light of the recent surgery and loved the song choice. JLo: Says it's so natural for him. Steven: Likes that he picks songs that match his voice and character but to watch his melody. Contestant: Jessica Sanchez Her parents are very cute as are her baby pics. Will loves her and Jimmy thinks she's fun to work with and comes fully prepared. They want her to perform a "stunt" and cue the band and Will calls her a "swaggernaut." Song: "Turn the Beat Around," Vicki Sue Robinson/Gloria Estefan Performance:She is sparkly and spunky navigating the fast patter pretty well but it is very quick. She throws a little grit on it and it's a fun and assured performance. Steven: Loves her voice and doesn't want her to stray too far from ballads and thought the rhythm was a little shady. JLo: Also heard rhythm issues but thought she did a good job. Randy: Say they're right on and they should steer her in the right direction and didn't love the song choice and tells her to shorten her vibrato. Contestant: Heejun Han Also has adorable parents and baby pics. Mom thinks he gets his humor from her. Jimmy and Will give him some enunciation tips. He asks Will for Fergie's number. Song:"Right Here Waiting," Richard Marx Performance:It starts out breathy and a little raspy. He struggles a bit with some notes. He hits the key change okay but he's got too much air coming out and he seems more nervous than usual. Randy: Says it was pitchy in at least five or six spots and as if he was out of breath the whole time. He wants more urban R&B swag from him and thought it was the wrong song. JLo: Also thought it was pitchy and that it was a struggle but he fought his way to a beautiful end. Steven: Agrees he was out of breath and that it was a bad song choice but he loves his voice. Contestant:Elise Testone Supercute child, supercute parents. Jimmy and Will want her to be more cheerful and to hold the notes longer.They do a split screen with Obama. Song:"Let's Stay Together," Al Green/Tina Turner Performance: She starts out sitting out the piano. It's a very tender, slowed-down version of the song to start and then gears up as she hits the chorus. She does a lot of leaning forward but her voice sounds mostly strong and she ends on a sweet blue note. Steven: Says he loves her voice so much as does his aunt Sonya. JLo: Says that was Elise showing America who she is and that it was a beautiful thing. Randy: Says "America Elise is back!" He loved the run at the end and says it was "like butter." Contestant:Deandre Brackensick He was a funny, smiley kid and his parents seem very close. Jimmy and Will debate his song choice and have him change it but he doesn't seem very confident about the change. Song: "Endless Love," Diana Ross & Lionel Richie/Luther Vandross & Mariah Carey. Performance:It's weird hearing one person sing a duet and it's a very tentative performance to start with a couple of bum notes and some cracking. It improves towards the end but he still seems nervous. JLo: Says he sang it beautifully but she thinks Jimmy and Will steered him wrong with the song choice and feels like he didn't think it was a good choice for him either. Steven: Agrees it was a bad song choice but thinks he'll find out. Randy: Agrees it was a bad song choice and says it was boring and safe at the wrong time for him and he has to have excitement when he plays. Contestant: Shannon Magrane Of course she was a beautiful child and her parents also seem lovely. Jimmy wants her to sing a No Doubt song. (After he does a commercial for a phone.) But she chooses Mariah instead. Their worried that her voice seizes up and she has breath control issues so they instruct her to sing it lying down. Song: "One Sweet Day," Mariah Carey and BoyzIIMen Performance: It starts out well, very freshly scrubbed but she seems very tight in her shoulders. She keeps threatening to go flat and she misses a note here and there but it is a huge improvement over last week's mess and she seems more confident as well. JLo: Says it was not an easy undertaking and says she was terrified for her but that she did a beautiful job. Steven: Thinks she sings her best when she doesn't try so hard and also thought she was good. Randy: Was also nervous about what she took on and likes that she's fearless and he thought the beginning was good but that by the end it was really good. (They claim that they have thousands of songs to choose from.) Contestant: Colton Dixon He had a chance to meet Daughtry who told him to be himself and choose songs people know and he says he's going to put that into effect next week. He was a very sporty kid. (It's amazing so far all of the kids' parents appear to still be together.) Jimmy and Will are worried that no one's going to know the song, including the band. Will tells him to make sure it's a hard rock song and to own it. Song: "Broken Heart," White Lion Performance:It's a hair metal power ballad and he sings it pretty straight putting a little of that Simon LeBon/Joe Elliott squeak on the ends of the phrases. The song picks up tempo and edge as he goes into the chorus. It's not a great song but he does a good job with it. JLo: Says she didn't know it and it was a Colton song for her. She thinks he's a lover and thought he did it really well. She thinks he looks pretty when he sings. Steven: Thinks it was the wrong song for his voice and his passion. He didn't feel the song go anywhere. Randy: He says the song choice didn't matter because Colton was singing it great. Contestant: Erika Van Pelt Her very sweet mom thinks Erika was born with music in her. There are lot of pics of her with her mouth open. Jimmy and Will like her song choice and has an idea for the arrangement and they all like it. Song: "Heaven," Bryan Adams Performance:She has a very sweet smile when she sings. It's a litlte mannered to begin with but she sounds great. She has a lot more physicality tonight and it's a nice slight uptick in energy from last week. Steven: He thinks she was a little busy all over it and wanted her to stay with the melody. But he likes her voice. JLo: Agrees that the arrangement was left wanting. She thinks she looks the best she's looked and she feels her coming together as an artist. Randy: Liked it and calls it an 8 out of 10 and thought it was a great song choice. He tells her to not to take it too far from the original and basically says to not let Jimmy make her do things. Ryan finally gets to Jermaine Jones' elimination. We see video of Jermaine sitting down with "Idol" producers Nigel Lythgoe and Ken Warwick who confront him with the evidence of the charges that have come to light of his giving fake names to the police and four warrants out for his arrest. They say they were surprised and that they're not judging but are sad he didn't come clean with them. He apologizes and says he was afraid he would be penalized. They say they have to dismiss him because they can't have someone with outstanding warrants on the show. They compliment how great a vocalist he is. He's very sweet to them about it and shakes their hands. We see his rehearsal for this week. He was going to sing "Somewhere Out There." Back in the studio. They all look very solemn. Ryan says it's business as usual and hat the person with the lowest vote total tomorrow night is "at risk" of elimination. Which I bet means that they won't eliminate anyone because "at risk" isn't the usual verbiage, the person with the lowest number of votes just goes home. Contestant:Skylar Laine Her parents say she was a handful and she used to bang her head on things. Jimmy and Will wonder if there is enough song for her ther. They run a bunch of songs by her. She sticks with her choice. Will wants her to have more fire in her belly. Song:"Love's Sneaking Up on You," Bonnie Raitt Performance:The song is kind of a yawn and she's selling it the best she can but it feels like she's forcing the excitement factor but she does sound good. Steven: Thinks she's got so much heart and soul and she loves the way she sings. JLo: She says she has to keep it real and that she really killed it. She didn't love the song choice. Randy: Didn't love the song but thinks she rocked it. Contestant: Joshua Ledet Ryan brings out a big bucket of crawfish for Joshua which Louisiana. He was a cutie and his parents are also still together. Will says he took him to church. Joshua's dad is a pastor. Jimmy says he came a long way and he believed every second of the song. Song: "When a Man Loves a Woman," Percy Sledge/Michael Bolton Performance: He sounds better than Michael Botlon for sure. He definitely takes it to church and maybe even to the juke joint from the night before. He takes himself away which is the most impressive part of the performance, he really gets lost in it. It's a little shouty for me but it sounds good. The judges give him a standing ovation halfway through. Randy: Thinks he blew it out the box. Says it was phenomenal. He credits the crawfish. JLo: Says it was the best thing she's ever seen on "American Idol." She can't stop saying "wow." Steven:Says he gave it up so big that God came through his eyes. Contestant: Hollie Cavanagh Her parents, who are from the U.K., are adorable. Jimmy and Will love her. Song:"The Power of Love," Celine Dion Performance:The dress is awful but the voice is great. It's a big boring ballad and there's some flirtation with flatness but she's very confident and sounds strong. JLo: With her and Joshua says they saved the best for last. Even though there were a couple of things but not worth quibbling about. Steven: Says it's a little pitchy but beautiful. Randy: Agrees a little pitchy but blew it out the box also.
- "American Idol' - Top 4 Results Show- May 10, 2012 Ryan reminds us that the contestants really want to make this cut because it means a hometown visit. Group Sing: The final four sing "California Dreamin'' by the Mamas and the Papas. Video Package: We get a behind-the-scenes look/advertisement for the Ford commercial. Yes, it's a commercial for a commercial. Ford Commercial: The contestants sing "Feeling So Good" by Jennifer Lopez and drive around, each breathing on the windows and drawing little pictures in the condensation. Results: Phillip Phillips. Jimmy Sez: He was confused by Phillip's lack of guitar playing and addition of a saxophone to the Creedence song but confused in a good way since it indicated Phillip is finding himself. He thinks he delivered on the promise of all season on the Damien Rice. He thought all the elements were magnificent. Ryan says after 70 million votes... Phillip will find out what happens in a little while since they'll be "building the top 3" tonight. Hollie Cavanagh. Jimmy Sez: On the Journey song he thought her over-the-top style was perfect for the song. He thought the Bonnie Raitt song crashed and burned and that she didn't really understand what the song was about. Again Ryan says the actual results will wait. Performance: David Cook performs his song "The Last Song I'll Write For You." He looks good, natty in a suit and sounds just fine. The song's kind of a dud though, slow, middle of the road. Results: Joshua Ledet. Jimmy Sez: He didn't like the gospel-ization of the Josh Groban song. He likes when he sings gospel just not that song. He loved the James Brown song calling it a piece of magic. He says he's seen Prince and Bruce Springsteen do that kind of thing but never on "Idol." He wonders how they'll find a song as good as that for his album. Jessica Sanchez. Jimmy Sez:He thought the Etta James song sounded good but was more of an impersonation and he compares her growl to a trick and that everyone knows the rabbit is going to come out of the hat. He says he'll encourage her to keep the rabbit more in the hat on her record. He thinks the "Dreamgirls" song was flawless and says it was shock and awe and that Tommy Mottola emailed him to say he was impressed. He adds that last year he knew Scotty was going to win the whole thing but this year could go to anyone. Performance: Jennifer Lopez "sings" her hit "Dance Again." There are pyrotechnics and dancers and guys poundign drums and JLo writhing. Ryan fills time talking with the judges about the top 4. Then he begins: Jessica is safe. Joshua is safe. Phillip is safe. Going Home: Hollie She sings herself out with "The Climb."
- "American Idol" - Final Two Performance - May 22, 2012 Phillip Phillips and Jessica Sanchez face off. They'll each sing three songs, one is producer Simon Fuller's choice, one is their favorite song from the season, and finally the song that will be their potential first single. Contestant: Jessica Sanchez Song: "I Have Nothing," Whitney Houston Performance: It's a big diva-licious ballad that isn't particularly exciting but is sung very well, controlled and tuneful, especially the high notes at the end. Apparently, there is no judging tonight. Contestant: Phillip Phillips Song: "Stand By Me," Ben E. King Performance: This is a very odd choice for Phillip by Fuller. He, of course, slows it down and twists the melody until it sounds like most of his other performances. Guest Performance: Jason DeRulo sings the song that the fans helped write "Undefeated." Contestant: Jessica Song: "Prayer," Celine Dion and Andrea Bocelli Performance: She's going all in on the diva trip tonight and again does a good job. The song is a snoozefest but again she sounds good and the high notes at the end are quite good. Contestant: Phillip Phillips Song: "Movin' Out," Billy Joel Performance: I'm surrprised he didn't pick the Damien Rice song. He does a better job on this than he actually did on Billy Joel night, he's got more energy and it's not quite as menacing and more playful. Contestant: Jessica Song: "Change Nothing" Performance: Flanked by a large string section and seated on the piano, she sings... a big piano ballad. It starts a little low in her range but works it way up to her power voice. The song isn't doing her any favors either in terms of range or quality. She has pitch issues from the first pre-chorus and then intermittently to the end. Judging: Randy says he didn't like the song but he liked that she made more of it then it was and she needs to record tunes with swagger. JLo agrees and says she wouldn't choose that song as her first single but says she tried to bring herself to it and says when she goes to make records to stand up for herself. Steven agrees and ends by saying "yeah, baby." Contestant: Phillip Song: "Home" Performance: It's a jaunty acoustic roots pop tune. Phillip looks wan but like he's trying to push through. It's got a Mumford & Sons-ish vibe as it builds which suits him much better than Jessica's song did her and sounds like it could actually be on the radio right now. A drum corps enters and beefs up the beat. He gets a standing ovation from the judges. Judging: Randy loves the song, Phillip, the production, marching band, and says it was his best performance of the night, calls it Mumford and Sons-ish, and says it's brilliant. JLo says it was him and he sounds like nothing else on the radio. Steven says he was perfect and recalled a little Paul Simon and he thinks Phillip is the man. Prediction: Um, yeah, Phillip's got this. Performance: The reigning "Idol" sings his goodbye song "Please Remember Me" over video recapping the entire season.
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