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American Idol Results Stunner: Who Went Home?
2 years ago
The first two elimination rounds of American Idol featured the surprising save of Casey Abrams, followed by a double ouster of Naima Adedapo and Thia Megia.
Was the third contestant voted off tonight someone we expected, or did the voters have another surprise up their sleeves after Wednesday’s performances?
Most pundits felt the Bottom Three would be made of Jacob Lusk, Paul McDonald and Stefano Langone. Two out of the three did in fact land there. But …
The third member of the trio in danger was someone no one saw coming, and not only did that person land in the bottom three, they’re
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Thia Megia and Naima Adedapo React to American Idol Elimination
2 years ago
It was the end of an impressive, talented run for Thia Megia and Naima Adedapo on American Idol last night. The singers were both eliminated, as the show cuts its number of finalists down to nine.
How did they react to the news?
Backstage, shortly after hearing her name called by Ryan Seacrest, Thia told Entertainment Weekly she was proud of her song choice (“Daniel,” dedicated to her brother, which she said made him “cry) and that she has a lot to offer the music world.
I can do “so much more than just slower songs and ballads,” Megia said. “In the future, I see me as being my own artist
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American Idol Performances: Fantasia, Jamie Foxx and will.i.am
2 years ago
American Idol sent two contestants home last night, as it was the end of the singing line for Naima Adedapo and Thia Megia.
But the sad news for fans of those finalists was pre-empted by by a couple of entertaining performances.
First, Fantasia Barrino returned to the stage that made her famous and got the crowd on its feet for a rendition of “Collard Greens & Cornbread,” giving a shout-out to Steven Tyler near the end of it. What do you think of this single? Give it a listen here:
Also, Jamie Foxx and will.i.am teamed up. They got down with a drum line and
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Double Elimination: Who Did American Idol Send Home?
2 years ago
Farewell, Naima Adedapo and Thia Megia.
The run of both these finalists came to an end last night, as American Idol viewers voted out a pair of contestants following the surprising save of Casey Abrams a week ago. There was no such shock this time around.
Joined in the bottom three by Paul McDonald, both Naima and Thia struggled to find their groove on season 10. The former may have been too eclectic for viewers, while the latter has a beautiful voice, but didn’t do a lot to stand out.
Among other results show highlights:
- Jamie Foxx and will.i.am performed.
- Lauren Alaina and Scotty
Casey Abrams Eliminated From American Idol, Then Told He’s Safe
2 years ago
Casey Abrams was shaking and had to sit down after he was eliminates on Thursday night from reality TV show American Idol and then told half way through his “last chance” song that he was safe.
For the first time on American Idol the panel of three judges stopped a contestant mid-song to tell them they were safe, calling Abrams dismissal from the show a huge mistake that should never have happened.
The night before Abrams sang Marvin Gaye’s “Heart It Through The Grapevine” and was even considered a show frontrunner until that point.
Also in the bottom three, Thia Megia and Stefano
More >Naima Adedapo: Dancing in the Street, On the Stage
2 years ago
Make it your own. Do something unique. Put a fresh twist on it.
How often have we heard American Idol judges utter these words to contestants over the years? Considering such requests, Naima Adedapo put on one of the most impressive performance of last night with “Dancing in the Streets.”
Naima Adedapo – Dancing in the Street
She incorporated horns and percussion instruments and broke it down at one point with her own style of moving and shaking. There was a tribal element to the rendition, helping it stand out and leading to the following critique from Randy:
“Finally, tonight, all of
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American Idol Bids Farewell to…
2 years ago
… Karen Rodriguez.
The finalist New York singer survived placement in the bottom three a week ago, but could not do so again tonight, as she became the second finalist eliminated on season 10 of American Idol.
“It’s like I’ve been on this journey for such a long time now, and this is my last opportunity,” Rodriguez said prior to singing Mariah Carey’s “Hero” in an attempt to remain on the show.. “I’m trying not to cry.”
Haley Reinhart and Naima Adedapo rounded out the bottom trio. Think viewers eliminated the right contestant?
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American Idol Finalists Preview: Set List Revealed!
2 years ago
The top 13 on American Idol take to the stage for the first time as a group tonight.
Will Pia Toscano deliver another memorable ballad? Will James Durbin earn a new set of hard rock fans? Will we be able to comprehend a word out of Steven Tyler’s mouth?
Below, The Pulse previews this season’s finalists and then we list the set of singles that will be covered by these aspiring artists tonight. (Remember to visit THG first thing tomorrow morning for a video rundown of the best performances!)
The Pulse: American Idol Finalists Edition
Lauren Alaina: “Any Man of Mine” by Shania
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And the American Idol Finalists Are…
2 years ago
… and then were a baker’s dozen.
American Idol revealed its 13 finalists tonight, with five men and five women chosen by the viewers, and the final trio of wild card spots selected by the judges. Did your favorite make it? Find out now:
- Scotty McCreery
- Lauren Alaina
- Pia Toscano (pictured)
- Karen Rodriguez
- Jacob Lusk (pictured)
- Casey Abrams
- Haley Reinhart
- James Durbin
- Thia Megia
- Paul McDonald
- Naima Adedapo
- Ashthon Jones
- Stefano Langone
More here: And the American Idol Finalists Are…
American Idol Live Blog: Top 12 Women Perform
2 years ago
A night after the American Idol men took the stage, and THG live blogged the impressive vocals of Jacob Lusk and company, we’re back!
As the top 12 women sing for your vote, join in below with comments, refresh often for updates and let’s see how the female fare…
8:03 The crowd seems especially jazzed for the judges. It can’t be due to J. Lo’s sparkly one-shoulder monstrosity of a top, though.
8:04 We’re going straight from 24 to 12. Five men. Five women. Two wild cards. Tomorrow night’s results show? Gonna be tense.
8:07 Ta-Tynisa Wilson kicks us off with Rihanna’s “Ony Girl (In The
More >Lauren Alaina vs. Naima Adedapo: American Idol Semifinalist Showdown!
2 years ago
The newly-named top 24 on American Idol only have a few days to savor this accomplishment. Starting on Tuesday night with the men, they’ll go head-to-head for your vote.
For Lauren Alaina and Naima Adedapo, this means Wednesday evening will mark their first opportunity to truly go against one another. Well, second actually.
Below, we’ve matched up the 16-year old Georgia native with the 26-year old mother from Milkwaukee. Both are talented, but you can only vote for one: Which has the best chance to go all the way this season?
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American Idol Semifinalists: Revealed!
2 years ago
On last night’s edition of American Idol, five of the final 24 contestants were announced.
Congratulations are in order for Naima Adedapo, Clint Gamboa, Ashthon Jones, Paul McDonald and Haley Reinhart.
Now, thanks to the magic of the Internet, the identities of the next 19 – to be officially revealed tonight – have also been leaked. Did you favorite make the cut? Find out below:
- Ashthon Jones
- Brett Loewenstern
- Casey Abrams
- Clint Gamboa
- Haley Reinhart
- Jacob Lusk
- James Durbin
- Jordan Dorsey
- Jovany Barreto
- Julie Zorrilla
- Karen Rodriguez
- Kendra Chantelle
- Lauren
Haley Reinhart and Naima Adedapo Named American Idol Semifinalists!
2 years ago
American Idol took its show on the road last night, heading to Las Vegas for the first time and naming its first set of semifinalists.
Following an hour devoted to group performances that honored The Beatles, the judges spoke to various contestants individually and delivered either dream-making or heart-breaking news.
Two of the women who received the former? Haley Reinhart and Naima Adedapo. They have moved on to the season 10 semifinals, partly based on their most recent rendition of “Long and Winding Road.”
Joined by Jacob Lusk, listen to Reinhart and Adedapo now and decide: are they
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