February 23rd, 2012 by Melissa.
It’s official- Simon Cowell will add not one, but two hosts to the second season of The X Factor. Just yesterday producers suggested that he is considering the change because he wants to stand out against the competition. Today Simon addressed the issue to reporters at a press conference with co-judge L.A. Reid.
“What we’ve learned on the show is you have so much information you have to relay as one person that I think it’s almost impossible to have one person doing the hosting job,” he explained. “You have to give out so much information from phonelines to integration of the sponsors; they are like newscasters now, it’s a much bigger role.” Read more & comment »
February 23rd, 2012 by Melissa.
Heejun Han is an absolute wonder on American Idol. When you hear his backstory he’s not shy about the fact that this is his first attempt to chase his dream. He’s shy and insecure having struggled with depression in the last few years. When he watches everyone around him, he’s quick to compare only having negative things to say about himself.
The judges have loved Heejun from the beginning and are continuously impressed with his consistency. As he made the walk up to the judges he admitted that he would immediately hug and kiss Jennifer Lopez if he made it to the top 24. “That is every Asian man’s draem,” he said. “It’s the American dream.” Read more & comment »
February 23rd, 2012 by Melissa.
Reed Grimm is easily the most unique contestant this year on American Idol. During Hollywood week he pulled a miracle out of his back pocket when he completely revamped his last performance within 30 minutes per producers’ request. He stood out with his group in Las Vegas, always leaving the judges nearly dumbfounded with his talent.
As Reed sat talking with the judges in Las Vegas awaiting his fate, anyone can see he’s nothing but confident in his musical ability. During this stressful time he managed to have a smile on his face, telling the judges that he just wanted to show how talented he is. “I think part of me with the drums that showed more of my drumming and playing abilities,” he said. Read more & comment »
February 23rd, 2012 by Melissa.
Janet Jackson already started rumors that she would join The X Factor after an appearance on Anderson. It seems that Britney Spears is the latest popstar that’s rumored to join the singing competition as judge. Are the rumors true? Simon Cowell is staying mum on the subject.
Though he’s denied that Elton John, Mariah Carey and Beyonce are joining the show. He will not deny or confirm the Britney rumors. “Are we flattered that there could be interest? Yes,” Simon said during a press conference on Wednesday. “I’ve learned a big lesson: keep your mouth shut. Don’t give it all away.” Read more & comment »
February 22nd, 2012 by Melissa.
Originally The X Factor was to have a male (Steve Jones) and female (Nicole Scherzinger) host. However, when crowds didn’t warm up to Cheryl Cole as judge, Nicole was bumped up to the fourth judges chair. Both Steve and Nicole got the axe after the first season “failed,” and the producers are looking to make big changes. One of these changes is returning to the original hosting format.
“Simon’s vision was always to have a man and a woman host this and to make it feel a bit like an award ceremony,” X Factor producer Cecile Frot-Coutaz told The Hollywood Reporter. “A glamorous girl and a good-looking guy doing a kind of double act.” Cecile also points out that two hosts was another way to stand out from American Idol. Read more & comment »
February 22nd, 2012 by Melissa.
American Idol’s Adam Lambert has more than a new album to celebrate, he’s confirmed he will play a U.K. festival this summer with legendary rockers Queen. The band announced it will perform at the Sonisphere 2012 festival on July 7, the same festival that Freddie Mercury last performed with the band in 1986 before his death.
This is not the first time that Adam Lambert performed with the band. During American Idol the glam rocker took stage with his heroes and also performed just last year with them during the European MTV Awards. Read more & comment »
February 22nd, 2012 by Melissa.
Just last week The X Factor’s Simon Cowell tweeted that American Idol, The Voice and The X Factor should have a super finale with all the winners competing to see who really is the most talented. American Idol producer Nigel Lythgoe joked that the Idol winner would already be too popular. The Voice’s Javier Colon said he’d be down for the challenge, but his coach Adam Levine insists that is not necessary.
Adam told Access Hollywood that the super finale is an interesting idea, but he’s not interested. “I”m not so sure we’re totally interested in what everyone else is doing,” he said. “We’re just kind of worrying about what we do ’cause we all know the more we worry about everybody else, the more the quality of what you’re doing tends to suffer, so we want to just do what we do.” Read more & comment »
February 22nd, 2012 by Melissa.
Sarah Golden shocked many when NBC showed her audition on The Voice as truly a blind audition. With a Melissa Etheridge-style, fewer people should have been surprised that she “looked” how she does, if that even matters at all. Though she’s now part of Team Cee Lo, once up on a time Sarah was a Houston-area open mic host.
That’s right, fans could see her each week at The Usual on Wednesday nights playing a variety of covers and originals. She got her start in a church choir with her mom and two older siblings. Not only did her mom perform with their church, but she also played in the Houston Symphony Choir. It’s only natural that Sarah would follow in her family’s steps. Read more & comment »
February 21st, 2012 by Melissa.
Teams are just about half full on The Voice. Check out who tried out on tonight’s episode of The Voice! Read more & comment »
February 20th, 2012 by Melissa.
Steven Tyler has an obvious favorite this season on American Idol. He doesn’t get quite the amazed and excited look on his face for anyone else like he does when Jen Hirsh sings. When comparing the other girls it’s fair to say that no one can even compare to her talent. Few realize that Jen didn’t just pop out of nowhere. She’s been working hard at a career for a few years with some major players in the indie pop world.
In 2011 Jen and guitarist Adam Tressler wrote an album called “Myself in Two.” Release via iTunes, the album is described as indie, pop and soul. Jen worked with producer Max Coane to complete the album. His resume includes Something Corporate and Jack’s Mannequin (both of Andrew McMahon fame). Upon release Jen toured the country in support of the album. Read more & comment »
