Paul McDonald

'American Idol': And Then There Were Five

April 28, 2011 By Tim Kenneally 1 year ago

The dire warning from "Idol" host Ryan Seacrest: "A lot of fans are going to be disappointed with tonight's results"

  

'American Idol': Who Heads Home -- the Sulker Diva or the Sex Symbol?

April 21, 2011 By Jennifer Kelly 1 year ago

When Searcrest didn’t mention “surprises” or tell us to “be sure to stick around till the end of the show,” making an educated guess wasn’t a difficult task

  

'American Idol': Durbin Does Muse, Haley Does Adele, Scotty Smirks

April 20, 2011 By Jennifer Kelly 1 year ago

The Lucky Seven hit the jackpot this week with “Songs of the 21st Century”

  

Another 'American Idol' Shocker: It's Not the Girl That Goes Home

April 14, 2011 By Jennifer Kelly 1 year ago

Haley makes the Bottom Three, but pulls it out; the first boy goes home

  

'American Idol': Scotty, Casey, James Defy the Judges -- Jacob Should Have

April 13, 2011 By Jennifer Kelly 1 year ago

Even Paul McDonald nixes a beatbox on "songs of the cinema" night

  

Jacob, Pia or Stefano: 'Idol' Shocker Proves No One Is Safe

April 7, 2011 By Jennifer Kelly 1 year ago

“America, man, you know, a mistake is one thing but lack of passion is unforgivable,” scolded Steven. “They're wrong!"

  

'American Idol': Scotty McCreery Rocks, James Durbin Gently Weeps

April 6, 2011 By Jennifer Kelly 1 year ago

Rock 'n' Roll Hall of Fame night seems less like an amateur competition, more like a full-fledged pro concert

  

'American Idol': One Shocker, and Two Can Head Off to EPCOT

March 31, 2011 By Jennifer Kelly 1 year ago

This one was a nailbiter but when it came down to it, the teaser didn’t deliver on its promise

  

'American Idol': Elton John, James Durbin's Flaming Piano, Casey Abrams' Comeback

March 30, 2011 By Jennifer Kelly 1 year ago

I am floored by the skill with which the Idols interpreted Sir Elton’s classics this week

  

'Idol' Shockers: Casey Abrams vs. Stefano Langone, Hulk Hogan -- and a Judges' Save

March 24, 2011 By Jennifer Kelly 1 year ago

Thursday night’s results show was packed with surprises, not the least of which were the results themselves

  

'American Idol' in Motown: Pia, Stefano Need to Connect; Naima Bangs a Drum

March 23, 2011 By Jennifer Kelly 1 year ago

Ironically, the kid with the Asberger's has the least trouble connecting with the audience on Stevie Wonder's "Living for the City"

  

'American Idol': Unlucky Naima, Karen, Haley -- and Demure Fergie

March 17, 2011 By Jennifer Kelly 1 year ago

Do we even need the next two elimination shows?

  

'American Idol': Casey Abrams Tries Nirvana on Night of Dull Birth-Year Songs

March 17, 2011 By Jennifer Kelly 1 year ago

Casey Abrams attempts Nirvana on evening of lackluster songs

  

American Idol: Casey Abrams MIA for Hospitalization, and Who Exited?

March 10, 2011 By Jennifer Kelly 1 year ago

Seacrest hasn’t lost his ability to execute his cruel fake-outs -- but this time he cut to the chase

  

'American Idol' to Sell Season 10 Compilation Directly After Thursday Night's Episode

March 10, 2011 By Tim Kenneally 1 year ago

The revitalized singing competition finds a fast new way to further monetize itself

  

'American Idol': Stevie Wonder to (Surprise!) Selena, the Idols Do Their Idols

March 10, 2011 By Jennifer Kelly 1 year ago

So, how can an artist sing Alicia Keys one week and pull out LeAnn Rimes the next?

  

Boys Night on 'Idol': Jacob Lusk Channels Vandross, Casey Abrams Casts a 'Spell'

March 1, 2011 By Jennifer Kelly 1 year ago

And, OMG, who the heck was Jordan Dorsey trying to be?

  

'American Idol': The Beatles Survive -- But Will a Sobbing J.Lo Be Back?

February 24, 2011 By Jennifer Kelly 1 year ago

For a generation whose musical tastes range from the likes of Justin Bieber all the way to “Glee’s” covers of Justin Bieber, the contestants did a commendable job

  
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