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  1. 'American Idol' 2012 finale recap: Jessica Sanchez, Phillip Phillips go head-to-head for the title

    NJ.com - Television &bull Today

    Two finalists. Three songs each. One title decided by tens of millions of votes. No matter how you sort the numbers, "American Idol" is at its end and there is not much left to do but sit back and enjoy as teenage diva Jessica Sanchez, 16, and southern rocker Phillip Phillips, 21 sing their hearts out in search of superstardom. At the Nokia Theater in Los Angeles, Jessica and Phillip took the big stage tonight, battling it out for three rounds in front of 7,000 live fans and millions… Full Story »


  2. 'American Idol' 2012 finale preview: So a teen diva and a southern rocker walk onto a stage ...

    NJ.com - Television &bull Yesterday

    Phillip Phillips, 21, and Jessica Sanchez, 16, will face off in the "American Idol" finale on Tuesday Full Story »

  3. 'American Idol' 2012 recap: Top 4 blow minds while California dreamin'

    NJ.com - Television &bull May 10, 2012

    As this season's "American Idol" finale draws near, the final four contestants each needed a moment of unparalleled greatness. Each needed a show-stopping, mind-blowing performance to propel them into the Top 3 and onto superstardom's doorstep. Would they pass their almost-final test? Singing songs from California artists in the first half of the show and songs that "they wish they'd written" in the second half, Phillip Phillips, Hollie Cavanagh, Joshua Ledet and Jessica Sanchez all delivered the goods as they continue to blur the line between this week's weak link and a contender for the title. I like Phillip. And… Full Story »


  4. 'American Idol' elimination recap: Top 4 revealed after surprise outcome

    NJ.com - Television &bull May 4, 2012

    In what many - especially southern music fans - would consider an upset, feisty Mississippi rocker Skylar Laine, 18, was sent home on "American Idol" tonight. Apparently, the same crowd that lifted country singers Lauren Alaina and Season 10 champion Scotty… Full Story »


  5. 'The Voice' recap: arriving too late

    NJ.com - Television &bull May 1, 2012

    Monday's semifinals marked the first time we've seen every team in full share the same episode. And you know what? The final eight were great. Outstanding even. These top eight have the talent to rival that of American Idol or X Factor. Part of me wants to apologize to The Voice. Maybe I was overcritical of Battle Rounds that started with 48 contestants and a live show that began with 24. At the same time, I want to be critical again. The top eight gave us magic and next week this will all be over. Selfishly I want to see… Full Story »

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  6. Elise Testone leaves 'Idol' but gets ready for more

    NJ.com - Television &bull Apr 28, 2012

    Last week, she got to meet Brian May from Queen, and, before that, Stevie Nicks, who praised her talent. Still, when asked what she's learned from the experience, she doesn't hold back. At 28, Testone, who grew up in Kinnelon, was the oldest competitor left. She's been among the "bottom" vote-getters more than once, however, so the elimination… Full Story »


  7. 'American Idol' elimination recap: N.J. native Elise Testone heads back east

    NJ.com - Television &bull Apr 27, 2012

    Kinnelon native Elise Testone was revealed as the lowest vote-getter on "American Idol" tonight and will not be moving on to the Top 5. Full Story »

  8. 'American Idol' recap: The butchered Queen and the sensational six-pack

    NJ.com - Television &bull Apr 26, 2012

    The Top 6 "American Idol" contestants survived Queen week and came roaring back in show's second half Full Story »


  9. 'The Voice' recap: Team Creepy rises to the top

    NJ.com - Television &bull Apr 24, 2012

    I wish I could give you sarcastic and snarky, but Monday gave us perhaps the best vocal performances top to bottom that we've seen on an episode this season. I thoroughly enjoyed watching. The show started off with all four judges looking so positively giddy, I thought they might still be stoned from 4-20. Eventually, we were led to deduce that their snickers were due to someone farting (?!) on the coaching panel. They each pulled out fans and everything as host Carson Daly screamed, "Focus." Stay classy guys. The instant elimination was also… Full Story »


  10. 'American Idol' recap: Top 7 battle the millennium, ride the 'Soul Train'

    NJ.com - Television &bull Apr 19, 2012

    Top 7 "America Idol" contestants take on two songs: One from the 21st century and one from the days of afros and bell-bottoms Full Story »

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