Stories from Washington Post - Moraes on TV

  1. 'American Idol' mentor Jimmy Iovine insists Phillip Phillips is different from other finalists

    Washington Post - Moraes on TV &bull May 21, 2012

    "American Idol" Mentor-in-Chief Jimmy Iovine insists that Phil Phillips - this season's Safely Scruffy White Guy With Guitar/Inevitable Winner - is vastly superior to the SSWGWG's who have won the Fox singing competition the past several seasons. Read full article… Full Story »

  2. 'American Idol' 2012: Joshua Ledet exits; Phillip Phillips and Jessica Sanchez head to the finals

    Washington Post - Moraes on TV &bull May 18, 2012

    (Note: Lisa de Moraes is covering the upfronts in New York, and will return to recap the season finale next week.) Is it just me or were you getting flashbacks too? Suddenly it's like we were back in the heartbreaking… Full Story »

  3. 'American Idol' 2012: The final three and the search for a 'moment-moment-moment'

    Washington Post - Moraes on TV &bull May 17, 2012

    Barry Svrluga sits in for Tracee Hamilton to discuss Maryland sports, NASCAR, tennis, the Olympics and anything else you want. About This Blog The TV Column is your place to keep up to date on the big news about the… Full Story »

  4. Fox execs say 'Idol' will be "tweaked" next season; report claims Jennifer Lopez is leaving

    Washington Post - Moraes on TV &bull May 16, 2012

    Two days after Fox programming chief Kevin Reilly told reporters on a phone conference call there would be creative "tweaks" to "American Idol," but neither he nor Fox Entertainment chairman Peter Rice, who was also on the call, would discuss… Full Story »

  5. Upfront Week 2012: Mindy Kaling, Demi Lovato, Britney Spears join Fox; 'Glee' moves to Thursday

    Washington Post - Moraes on TV &bull May 14, 2012

    Fox will plant four comedies on Tuesday - including one originally developed by NBC for NBC star Mindy Kaling , which will immediately follow this season's most promising Fox fall launch, "New Girl." The network will protect its investment in… Full Story »

  6. 'American Idol': Hollie goes home

    Washington Post - Moraes on TV &bull May 11, 2012

    The "legendary home-town hero visit" is on the line tonight, says host Ryan Seacrest at the top of "American Idol" Thursday night. The three Idolettes who make the cut tonight get the private jet ride, the open car parade, the… Full Story »

  7. 'American Idol': Final 4 perform

    Washington Post - Moraes on TV &bull May 10, 2012

    Serious Eats profiled the Roma sandwich, a favorite at the Arlington institution Italian Store as part of its ongoing A Sandwich Today series. About This Blog The TV Column is your place to keep up to date on the big… Full Story »

  8. Joe Jonas, Taylor Hicks, Pauly D compete for dates on new Fox show 'The Choice'

    Washington Post - Moraes on TV &bull May 9, 2012

    In 2009, director Spike Jonze brought Maurice Sendak's "Where the Wild Things Are" to the big screen; read Washington Post film critic Ann Hornaday's review. About This Blog The TV Column is your place to keep up to date on… Full Story »

  9. 'American Idol': Skylar Laine heading home

    Washington Post - Moraes on TV &bull May 4, 2012

    "American Idol" results night opens with the remaining five Idolettes at a photo shoot. They are enjoying their little moments of fame and attention, posing for the cameras, primping in mirrors, then the title card drops. Read full article << Full Story »

  10. 'Idol' surpasses 'The Voice,' regains throne as No. 1-rated series for young viewers

    Washington Post - Moraes on TV &bull May 3, 2012

    Thursday was a big day at Fox. In the morning, the network got word from Nielsen that - after Wednesday night's Top-5 performance show - "American Idol" had regained its throne as the No.1-rated entertainment series among younger viewers, who… Full Story »

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