Stories from Chuck Barney TV Freak
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"American Idol": We rank the Top 5; Agree or disagree?
Chuck Barney TV Freak &bull May 5, 2011
American Idol" doubled the pressure, and in some cases, doubled our pleasure, Wednesday night. Adhering to a theme of "Now and Then," each of the Top 5 contenders were required to sing two songs - one a current number and the other from back in the day. For charismatic James Durbin, it was as chance to display an intriguing split personality. The 22-year-old Santa Cruz contestant opened the evening in typical bombastic,… Full Story »
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"American Idol": A James Durbin "Uprising," a kiss for JLo and more bleeps for Steven Tyler
Chuck Barney TV Freak &bull Apr 21, 2011
Musically speaking, James Durbin and Casey Abrams may not be everyone's cup of tea. But there's no denying that, with their envelope-pushing ways, the two California kids are bringing the most edge and energy to "American Idol" as the show… Full Story »
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"American Idol": Do we have a front-runner yet?
Chuck Barney TV Freak &bull Apr 7, 2011
In a typical "American Idol" season, we'd have a clear-cut front-runner by now - someone who is hogging headlines and generating buzz. But after this week we'll be down to only eight contestants and it still looks like a wide-open… Full Story »
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"American Idol" Top 11: Durbin brings the heat on Elton John night
Chuck Barney TV Freak &bull Mar 31, 2011
Talk about lighting up the stage. Santa Cruz rocker James Durbin brought a major spark to "American Idol"'s Elton John tribute with a rousing performance Wednesday night that culminated with a flaming piano. On a night when most of the Top 11 contestants gravitated… Full Story »
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"American Idol": Judges use their one and only "save"
Chuck Barney TV Freak &bull Mar 25, 2011
Abrams, the intense 20-year-old from Southern California, was this weekas lowest vote-getter, but he wonat be leaving the show because the judges used their one and only asavea of the season to keep him in the competition. What this means… Full Story »
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"American Idol": Top 11 get down to the beat of Motown
Chuck Barney TV Freak &bull Mar 24, 2011
Somewhere Berry Gordy had to be smiling. The aAmerican Idola contestants took on the oh-so golden oldies of Motown Wednesday night and, for the most part, hit the right notes. But Durbin had a lot of company in the raves… Full Story »
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"American Idol": Top 12 finalist Thia Megia is living the dream
Chuck Barney TV Freak &bull Mar 9, 2011
Hayward native and current Mountain House resident Thia Megia has been one of the most impressive performers thus far on Season 10 of "American Idol." Still, she remains a bit of a mystery. She doesn't have the kind of dramatic… Full Story »
