• American Idol Changes

      A post about by Regina Avalos on June 5th, '09

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    • Well, it looks like we might see some big changes in American Idol this season. Contracts are up, and we might see some changes in the judges by the time season nine roles around. We know the summer is when things start to gear up for the next season, even if the recent season just ended. There is a long selection process that goes into picking the contestants that make it to American Idol, but it appears that selection process might become even longer.

      It seems those behind American Idol are not too sure about two of the American Idol judges. Those two being the female judges on the show. Paula Abdul’s contract is up now, and Kara Dioguardi only had a one year contract. American Idol isn’t sure it wants either back for season nine, so they might do auditions a bit differently this year. Instead of one trip through the cities, there might end up being two.

      The contestants would need to get passed the first round selection process before they even see the judges. This might change up the audition process for American Idol significantly. We might not see as many of the weird contestants that come on the series in the first round. No Simon to bash them. Paula has never been my favorite judge, but I think she adds something to the series. However, it might be time for her to move on. What do you think? Does American Idol need a new set of judges? Or are they fine as they are for when season nine hits.

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    • American Idol Ready To Return

      A post about by Regina Avalos on December 17th, '08

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    • Are you ready for your American Idol fix? The series is coming back. The date to mark on your calendar is January 13. That is the night American Idol will start its eighth season on Fox. The series will start with three weeks of audition episodes. This is down from the usual four weeks full of episodes we usually get at the start of the season. Fox is definitely making some changes to American Idol. Adding a judge and cutting down on the weeks of auditions we see is only the beginning.

      The next big change has to do with the Hollywood Round. This has been expanded from one week to two weeks. More Hollywod time means we will have more contestants. Instead of twenty-four contentants, thirty-six will be chosen to go forward from the Hollywood round. The American public will start being allowed to vote on February 17th. That is when things usually get interesting.

      I’m not much of a fan of the lead up to the voting. I can really do without all of the auditions and the Hollywood round is where I start getting interested. Things have been interesting during American Idol’s off season, and with these new changes in store there is even more interest in what will happen next. Paula Abdul has also caused chaos this off-season with events in her life. A stalker of hers that once appeared on American Idol killed herself outside of Abdul’s home. No matter what though American Idol is coming back. Are you ready for it?

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    • American Idol Adds On

      A post about by Regina Avalos on August 27th, '08

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    • Season 8 of American Idol won’t hit your television screens until January 2009, but that doesn’t mean there isn’t news to share. A few weeks ago, Nigel Lythgoe left the behind the scenes workings of the series to focus fully on the other reality hit So You Think You Can Dance. There has been a promise of changes made to this season eight. The series is still going strong, but they did lose some viewers the last couple of years. They are hoping to gain those back. The first of the changes made for this next season was announced on Monday.

      A new judge has been added to the mix. None of our current judges are leaving or taking any time off. Not this season anyway. Simon, Randy and Paula will still be around to give their thoughts of the contestants, but now a fourth voice is being added to the mix. That voice belongs to Grammy nominated songwriter Karo DioGuardi. She has worked with the likes of Christina Aguilera and former American Idol Kelly Clarkson. This adds some more girl power to the panel, which is something Paul Abdul is thrilled about.

      As a fan of American Idol, I’m excited to see what other changes are in store for this upcoming season. As I have mentioned on this blog previously, some changes are definitely needed. The opening weeks of the series with all the auditions is one change I would like to see. These need to be shortened or cut entirely. The real meat of the competition starts with Hollywood week, and after tuning in for the first week of auditions, I usually tune out until the series hits Hollywood. I know I’m not the only one.

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    • American Idol Getting Ready For Season 8

      A post about by Regina Avalos on July 1st, '08

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    • We only ended season seven of American Idol a couple of months ago, but now we are already getting ready for season eight. Fox has promised big changes this season in order to keep the show new and interesting. Auditions for season eight of American Idol will start July 17, and our favorite judges will hit eight cities to find this year’s American Idol. David Cook shocked everyone this season by beating out David Archuleta. Everyone throught the younger David was set to win it all, but Cook came out on top.

      The Idols are getting ready to head out on tour today. The city will hit forty-nine cities over the next seventy-two days. The tour opens up in Phoenix, Arizona, which is one of the cities American Idol will hold auditions at this year. No stop in Los Angeles, but for those in California, San Francisco is also a stop. Phoenix might be just a bit closer. Some of the other cities included as stops this year are San Juan, Puerto Rico and East Rutherford, New Jersey.

      Some interesting choices this year. I don’t recall the judges leaving the continental United States to hold auditions before. This might lead to some new talent. I am excited to see what changes Fox and the producers make with the show. It is a still a hot ticket, but there are improvements that could be made. Shortening the airing of the audition process on television among them. For a full list of dates and cities to try out for American Idol, check after the jump.

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    • American Idol Looks Ahead

      A post about by Regina Avalos on May 28th, '08

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    • The seventh season of American Idol has only been done for a week, and the series is already looking ahead to what is up for its eighth season. Simon Cowell has already promised big changes for next season. They might even lower the age of the contestants. That makes it sound like Star Search. Anyone remember that show? David Cook and David Archuleta have been making the rounds in support of the American Idol tour. You can catch them on TRL tomorrow afternoon. Cook’s performances for last week’s finale have been topping the sales over at iTunes the past week, and he’s already starting to work on his album. It will be a rock record, and that is really no surprise. David Cook is a rocker.

      What do you think about American Idol? Do you like it how it is now or do you think some changes can be made? As a fan and view of the show, I think there is always room for improvement. My attention goes to the audition round which plays on our television screens for the first month of American Idol. Yes, I love a good bad audition scene as much as anyone, but four weeks of them always gets boring. Other series of this type of shortened their audition process on air. I really think it is time for American Idol.

      However, I’m not sure if lowering the age requirement for the show is a good idea. Yes, there are some amazing younger singers, but if you go too young, they might not be able to handle the pressure of a full season of performing and being judged. David Archuleta, at 17, is one of the youngest to be on the series, and you could tell he was overwhelmed. Imagine if he had auditioned and made it onto the show earlier?

      What do you think?

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