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Interview With Jason Castro From American Idol Season 7

Posted 05/10/2008 in American Idol 7

Q:  I was watching the news last night and Simon said “I think he forgot the words on purpose because he’s ready to go home.”  I wanted your reaction to that.

A:   I definitely did not do that on purpose.  I couldn’t believe I forgot such a popular line.  Somehow it slipped my mind.

Q:   You still wanted to win as of last night?

A:    As of yesterday I wanted to win and the day before.  I think what it came down to was my inexperience and…

American idol Visits The Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame

Posted 05/08/2008 in American Idol 7

American Idol Season 7 ~ Episode 36 – May 6, 2008

AMERICAN IDOL VISITS THE ROCK & ROLL HALL OF FAME

By: Mary Cavaliere

Right off the bat Ryan Seacrest asked Randy if he stood by his remarks to Syesha last night that made her cry.  Randy cleared the air by telling everyone he spoke to Syesha after the show and she confirmed she was crying because she was touched by what Paula said, not because of anything…

American Idol Visits The Rock & Roll Hall Of Of Fame

Posted 05/07/2008 in American Idol 7

American Idol Season 7 ~ Episode 36 – May 6, 2008

By: Mary Cavaliere

On Monday Ellen DeGeneres had Brooke White on her show.  Today Ellen was filming in Chicago and she featured Michael Johns singing with Carly Smithson.  It didn’t sound great, the problem was the outside acoustics not the vocals.  Ellen made a joke about Michael and Carly being the next Captain and Tennille.  Michael echoed “You mean Captain and McNille”.   Actually, I think these two would do well recording and touring together.  Michael would appeal to the younger audience and Carly…

Interview With Booke White From American Idol 7

Posted 05/02/2008 in American Idol 7, Cast Interviews

Q:  One of the interesting things about the show is the differences in experience.  Before you started the show, what was your experience as far as performing live in front of an audience?

A:   At the same time I was being a nanny I was doing my best to do the singer / songwriter thing.  I did do an independent album and performed around L.A. for a couple years and tried to get some of…

Neil Diamond Tells Idols Not To Listen To Simon On Americal Idol

Posted 05/01/2008 in American Idol 7

Season 7 ~ Episode 35 – April 30, 2008

By: Mary Cavaliere

Did someone on Idol read my blog?  After several weeks of complaining, the opening number was a Neil Diamond medley and the contestants for the most part sang pieces of it one at a time.  It was much better than past ensemble numbers (or maybe it was just that they were doing Neil Diamond’s music and there’s no way to not enjoy that)!

Natasha Bedingfield performed.  I’m actually not that familiar with her music although my daughter and some of…