Woo Hoo! It's the Idol Top 13!!

I know, I know, I haven't written anything on my blog in forever. I have a good excuse, I promise! And I'll share it when I can. I've been sooo busy I still haven't been able to watch the American Idol top 13 performance show! Yes, this is a travesty. So instead of my recap I have something just as good (well almost as good) from a guest blogger...

Idol Top 13 Quickfire Recap with Spoon

• Am not that into Ashthon, she's acting like a diva already
• I'm totally on team Casey... he's funny and good!
• Paul is annoying me more than I remember. He really does look like a young Rod Stewart.
• I think Pia is good, but she should do something besides ballads....
• I kind of like James now too...
  
• Haley is a good singer, but I don't like her... don't know why... oh i hate it when people sing "I believe I can fly"... and especially when they try and change it up...
• I think that Thia needs to sing songs that are for people her age... why is she 15 going on 55?
• oh and this Stevie Wonder remix by Stefano? I don't think I ever like Stefano that much...
  
• oh and can Karen kiss J.Lo's ass anymore? she seems nervous... it was weird...
• I looooooove the River... it's one of my favorite Garth songs! Go Scotty! haha there's a river in the background!
• and at least Naima didn't butcher my fave Rhianna diddy "disturbia"...

Without even seeing this episode I agree about 'I Believe I Can Fly'. Also, I'm appalled that Naima sang 'Disturbia'! It's one of my top five Rihanna songs and I think that Naima stole the place of the awesome Kendra, Kendra totally should have gotten a wild card slot.

Hope you're all watching Idol! Wednesdays and Thursdays on Fox. And for the Kiwis - Fridays and Saturdays on TV2.

American Idol - A New Era

American Idol season 10 has begun. Yes, season 10! I can't believe that my favourite show (of shows currently on TV) has been on for 10 years. Although this season has more changes than ever. And I'm just talking about the judges! Simon, Kara and Ellen are out and Jennifer Lopez and Steven Tyler are in. And it's not necessarily better, or worse, but it is different. It seems a little strange to not hear one of Simon's clever remarks after a terrible performance; but Jennifer and Steven look so comfortable at the judging table it's as if they've been doing this for years. Steven Tyler is hilarious and J Lo is cool and constructive as well as looking gorgeous. American Idol should really be about the contestants and throughout New Jersey, New Orleans and Milwaukee there has been some good talent. No absolute standouts for me, but time will tell.

As far as the other changes go, the most apparent one so far is the new credits, which for the first time introduces non American Idol winners into the mix. As much as I love to have Chris Daughtry given the credit he deserves, it doesn't seem right to me. The credits should be place where the Idol winners get to shine. Although I still think Taylor Hicks shouldn't have won season five, but that's what America decided. I'll have to see how the other changes pan out, but so far I approve. I still heart American Idol.