Posted on 04/05/2011 6:02:17 AM PDT by silent_jonny
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The fact that the contestants are singing duets during the American Idol competition is not new, but the fact they are performing them on performance night this season is. Duets have usually been reserved for the results show to help fill in time, but now, it looks like there is a need to fill in time in the performance show as well, with a ninety-minute block to fill on Wednesday and only six contestants left in the competition.
Yes, this is the point of the competition where things get serious, and the contestants really need to start stepping up their performances if they want America to vote for them. Entertainment Weekly revealed that the contestants will perform duets this week earlier today, but there is no word on whether or not they will be used to factor into decisions made this week.
However, if America is watching, and they will be, and someone performs badly in a duet, then it is likely to impact on the voting. There is no room for mistakes as the competition draws closer to its end. The top six will battle it out this week using the music of Carole King.
Jennifer Lopez to sing on ‘American Idol’ Thursday: Judge will perform ‘On the Floor’ with Pitbull
Jennifer Lopez is moving to the other side of the judges’ panel.
The “American Idol” judge will show the contestants how it’s done Thursday night when she performs her song “On the Floor” with rapper Pitbull.
The track is the first single off her new album, “Love?,” which will be released April 29.
J.Lo was originally slated to perform on May 5, but her spot was pushed up, Radar reports.
According to Perez Hilton, Lopez will tape her performance later today, and then it will air during Thursday’s results show.
Dear God. Why do they insist on torturing us with this song??!?!
That is the same crap song they made us watch the video on isn’t it? Must be it isn’t doing well. Plus its taped. So why even go through the motions?
If you are a viewer of American Idol as well as a fan of Lady Gaga, we have some exciting news for you – Lady Gaga will be debuting the video for her new single “Judas” on the show during the week on May 1st. Interscope records made the announcement on their Twitter page and added that more details would follow soon. The video is said to be one that will have everyone talking after ward. Lady Gaga’s creative director, Laurieann Gibson told MTV news “It’s a phenomenal video – really powerful, really impact-ful.”
On Easter Sunday, Lady Gaga tweeted “Judas is about forgiveness and perseverance through struggle. Persevere today!” In the video, Lady Gaga takes on the role of Mary Magdalene and Laurieann Gibson also said of the video “I think that most people are already thinking that Gaga and the blasphemy and they’re premeditating the approach, and I think they’ll be very shocked to find out how huge and really groundbreaking the message is and how freeing the message is for all the right reasons. And it’s really going to shock the world.”
I suppose her next video will be called “Lucifer”, about how Lucifer stood up for his beliefs, and stayed true to himself.
Hi jonny :)
I just met Haley’s dad in here in wheeling at a local restaurant.
I watched The Voice last night and liked what I saw. Once each of the 4 mentors chooses their 8 member teams, they will match up two of their team members to sing the same songs and only one of the two will get to stay, bringing their teams down to 4.
So far (last night) there were no wacky auditioners like Idol gets. I wish Idol would get away from that.
The more they come, the worse they get.
Miley Cyrus to Make Surprise Appearance on American Idol
http://www.tvguide.com/News/Miley-Cyrus-Idol-1032420.aspx
Miley Cyrus will make a surprise appearance on American Idol Wednesday, E! News reports.
The 18-year-old pop star will help mentor hopeful Lauren Alaina, who sang Cyrus’ hit “The Climb” two weeks ago for movie week. Cyrus will appear alongside permanent Idol mentor, and Interscope chairman, Jimmy Iovine.
American Idol Top 6 to duet — our dream pairings!
According to a source, Iovine invited Cyrus to help after Iovine remarked that Alaina was a “much stronger singer” than Cyrus on the show.
Cyrus appeared on Idol last year to help mentor the top 11 finalists during #1 hits week.
I met Haley’s dad tonight.
Did you ask what she is singing tonight?
I think he said Carol king.
How interesting! He must be proud of his girl!
I meant which song, we’ve known they are singing Carol King since last Thursday.
Did not get that far. He was saying she feels she won’t win.
That would have been the time to ask.
Sorry.
Being in the bottom 3 week after week would give that impression.
I watched The Voice last night too and really liked it. They had some really good singers. Looking forward to seeing how it all plays out.
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