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American Idol - Recap & Review - Top 5 Perform
thetwocentscorp.wordpress.com via @TheTwoCents &bull May 3, 2012In this post-Elise world, I feel for the contestants because they have to sing three songs tonight: a song from the '60s, a British song and a trio (girls) or duet (guys). And what the heck are Abbott and Costello doing on Idol? Whoops, it's really Jimmy Iovine and Steven Van Zandt, better known as Bruce Springsteen's bandmate. These two bicker, swear and serve up a comedy routine as they mentor the singers. Several, like Jessica, looked as if they didn't know how to take their crazy banter. Finally she's… Full Story »
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NBCUniversal Announces Groundbreaking Multi-Platform Agreement with Ryan Seacrest
thetwocentscorp.wordpress.com via @TheTwoCents &bull Apr 27, 2012The new two-year deal extends Seacrest's current on-air presence with E! Ryan is an extraordinary talent who has been an important part of the Comcast family for a long time," said Steve Burke, CEO of NBCUniversal. "We look forward to… Full Story »
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- American Idol
- Ryan Seacrest
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American Idol - Recap & Review - Top 7 Perform Again
thetwocentscorp.wordpress.com via @TheTwoCents &bull Apr 19, 2012It seemed fitting that Ryan began the show with a tribute to TV and music pioneer Dick Clark. Ryan worked closely with Clark, America's perennial teen, on Dick Clark's Rockin' New Year's Eve. Clark will be missed. Then Ryan promised that this show would have more music than ever before on the Idol stage. Each of the seven contestants had to perform two songs from the theme Now and Then. The "now" had to be a song from 2000 to the present, while "then" had to be a song in the theme of Soul Train. This was the first show… Full Story »
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- American Idol
- Colton Dixon
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All 3 American Idol Judges Officially Returning TheTwoCents
thetwocentscorp.wordpress.com via @KPonTV &bull Aug 17, 2011AMERICAN IDOL recently received an incredible 10 Primetime Emmy Award nominations, more than any other reality program on television and the most nominations in the show's history. Highlights include Emmy nominations for Outstanding Reality-Competition Program as well as an Outstanding… Full Story »
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Casey Abrams Raises IBD Awareness TheTwoCents
thetwocentscorp.wordpress.com via @TTCAnne &bull Aug 9, 2011All of his fans know him for his smooth jazz vocals and skill on the bass that got him to sixth place and on the 2011 summer tour, but they did not know of his uphill battle with ulcerative colitis.… Full Story »
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- American Idol
- Casey Abrams
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American Idol Season 11 Kicks Off In St. Louis TheTwoCents
thetwocentscorp.wordpress.com via @TheTwoCents &bull Jun 20, 2011AMERICAN IDOL, television's No. 1 show, begins its 11th nationwide search for the best undiscovered talent in the country in St. Louis, MO on Tuesday, June 28. The search for the next singing superstar continues in Portland, OR, on Saturday, July… Full Story »
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Eliminated American Idol Finalists Will Take One More Bow Each Week on "Live! With Regis and Kelly" TheTwoCents
thetwocentscorp.wordpress.com via @simplyanne &bull Mar 12, 2011Each week, as the finalists are voted off one-by-one, they'll travel to New York to chat with LIVE hosts Regis Philbin and Kelly Ripa, and perform on the LIVE stage. On Monday, March 14, ASHTON JONES will stop by to… Full Story »
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TwoCents Five Questions With Nigel Lythgoe (American Idol) TheTwoCents
thetwocentscorp.wordpress.com via @TheTwoCents &bull Feb 23, 2011After two years away, Lythgow has returned to Idol and quickly made changes, including adding two new judges - Steven Tyler and Jennifer Lopez. He spoke to us about how the new judges have revived this 10-year-old singing contest and put it back on the top of the ratings. The TwoCents:The vibe of the show seems more positive, more supportive. Is that something that you were going for or is that something that unfolded organically from bringing Steve and Jennifer on as… Full Story »





