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  1. Catching Up With Season Four's American Idols (Mixed Media)

    PopMatters &bull May 10, 2012

    Season Four's American Idol saw the rise of Carrie Underwood -- the show's biggest star to date. A look back at Season Four's most-loved contestants and what they are currently up to. A record number of people auditioned for American Idol's fourth season, but eventually the judges and the voting public chose that one in 100,000 voice that would go on… Full Story »

  2. Catching Up With Season Three's American Idols (Mixed Media)

    PopMatters &bull May 2, 2012

    Despite a record-breaking amount of phone-in votes, American Idol's third season is most notable for who didn't get enough votes. A look back at Season Three's most-loved contestants and what they are currently up to. Despite a record-breaking amount of phone-in votes, American Idol's third season is most notable for who didn't get… Full Story »


  3. The Most Disappointing Albums of 2011 (Feature)

    PopMatters &bull Dec 14, 2011

    With another year comes another slew of hopeful album releases from our favorite new and old artists. How many of you can remember the feeling of anticipation when Radiohead announced they were releasing a brand new album, in less than a week no less!? And, as with every year and with every hopeful new album, there is the inevitable let down when you realize, only after a few listens, that the album you were eagerly anticipating didn't live up to your expectations. Like last year, I have compiled a list of the ten most disappointing albums for the year. However,… Full Story »

  4. Kate Bush: Director's Cut (Review)

    PopMatters &bull Jun 20, 2011

    A quick mental survey of Kate Bush's career conjures up memories of eccentric, uncompromising brilliance. From her stunning 1978 debut, The Kick Inside (which included songs she'd written at the age of 15) to 2005's charming grower Aerial, Bush has forged an amazing body of work, writing uncommonly complicated songs that have brought her uncommon success. Ah, but think a little harder and you remember that period around the late '80s/early '90s when Bush arguably made the only stumble of her career. Songs like the title track and especially "This Woman's Work" further cemented her legacy as an artist capable… Full Story »

  5. What's the Value of Ownership in the Age of Cloud Computing? (Column)

    PopMatters &bull May 25, 2011

    This quote from the ever-curious Jerry Seinfeld is particularly applicable to my life right now (which is weird, because usually it's George's wisdom that I find most relevant). This summer, in the span of a few weeks, I'm getting married, starting a new job (hopefully) and leaving my adopted hometown of Chicago to head east to Boston. As part of this crazy plan, my fiance and I are aiming to move with as few possessions as possible - just what will fit in our Honda Civic. This has brought up some discussions about what things of ours are truly worth… Full Story »


  6. Reality TV: Society's Trash or Greatest Masterpiece? (Channel Surfing)

    PopMatters &bull May 17, 2011

    My feelings about reality TV are hard to explain. As a person who wants to make a living writing for television I think it's a horrible trend that needs to end soon. Preferably in the next year. Yet, as a young woman of Generation Y, I am absolutely addicted to reality TV. I love it… Full Story »

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