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American Idol: Facing the Beast of Burden


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Could a Rolling Stones-themed Idol night be as huge as when the Beatles catalog was finally made available to the contestants? Answer: No. Not even close.

But I'm sure for many of the contestants it was a tall hurdle to jump to get one step closer to the Top 10 and a place in the summer tour.

So how did they do? Let's take a look: 


Michael Lynche



American Idol: Song selection superstars


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Bravo to tonight's Top 8 guys for showing that they can pick good songs to entertain the audience. This is how it's done, folks. I really can't find fault with any of the songs chosen tonight. There was a good range that seemed to fit most of the guys really well. I'd go as far as to say if the group wasn't separated by sex this week, the girls would be in big trouble. But alas, two guys must go, so let's get to the breakdown:


Lee Dewyze


American Idol: Snooze-o-rama


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For once, we get an Idol episode devoted almost solely to the singing and the girls - for the most part - fail to take advantage. Although there were some solid performances, there was nothing that gave goosebumps or was fodder for chit-chat around the water cooler. Maybe the boys will provide more interesting performances tomorrow night. Until then... 



American Idol: Ladies take the long and winding road


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So when will the judges get the memo to stop hating on the contestants? Not that their dislike is entirely misplaced, but for a show as popular as American Idol is, it’s bad form to keep telling the audience week after week that the contestants aren’t doing good enough. Eventually the audience realizes you’re right and finds something else to watch.



American Idol: Men's Makeover Night!


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We’re back at it this week, weeding out the weak and vetting the contestants to the world of pop music. A medical issue (a complication with Crystal Bowersox's diabetes, according to the blogosphere) has forced Idol producers to flip flop the guys and gals so we kick off the second week of the semifinals with the dudes.

From the outset, it appears that "makeovers" were the name of the game between episodes. Michael Lynche got in touch with his soul. Todrick vowed not to go all space age with his song arrangements. Even Ellen got in on the fun.



American Idol: Dudes, you're going down


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With the bulk of this year's expectations sitting squarely on the shoulders of the Top 12 women (who are rumored to be harboring a winner), the guys can relax and enjoy the best seats in the house right? Looks like that's the plan for most of the men who almost seem resigned to seeing a woman take the crown this year. Shame. Shame. Shame.



American Idol: Take me down to bleary ballad city


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 I get it. There are 12 girls. Six will go home in the blink of an eye. Better to be safe than sorry, right? So pull out a trusty ballad, dust it off and sing it. Stay in the game long enough to get to the final 12 and cross your fingers that someone notices. Or, get to the top 10 and go on tour. Make a little money, enjoy a bit of notoriety.



American Idol: Theme night hopes and dreams (revisited)


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Two years ago, horrified by the results of Bee Gees night, I came up with a list of theme night suggestions for American Idol. Someone must have been paying attention because we've since seen both Neil Diamond night and back-to-back Beatles nights. Thanks for reading, Idol, but don't stop there.



American Idol 2010: The Top 24 ready for their closeups


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I was on the fence over whether or not to blog about American Idol again this season. Believe it or not, it's a fair amount of work to tackle on Tuesday and Wednesday nights week after week. I didn't know if I had it in me (especially with the final season of Lost airing on Tuesday nights as well). Then I got a call from Tina Lushington.



American Idol: Night and Day


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In the final competition of the season, Adam and Kris squared off with their clear differences evident for all to see. Adam is shiny and flashy like Las Vegas. Kris is mellow and laid back like Savannah. So who you vote for will probably depend on your musical tastes (though some have shamefully dared to give Adam and Kris liberal and conservative labels). 
 
For me, Adam is the best performer this competition has seen in quite some time. His background in musical theater has no doubt served him well in finding a second home on the stage.



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