After taking a year hiatus, “Idol Gives Back” returns April 21 with some major stars in tow. Alicia Keys, Carrie Underwood, the Black Eyed Peas, Annie Lennox and Jeff Beck are all slated to appe...
Global charity and shattered dreams aren't necessarily sentiments that mesh well together, but "American Idol" is planning to give the combination a try next week.
The third installment of "Ido...
Two hours of "Idol Gives Back" loom ahead of us, two hours of performances, guilt-tripping and inspiration, all leading up to a really awkward and possibly inappropriate elimination.
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Isn't in about time that a former contestant come back as a judge? Aiken is very likable and funny, yet he has a bit of an edge in that he's not afraid to speak his mind. He also has the perspecti...
Singer: Lee Dewyze
Song: "Fireflies"
Monkeys As Critics' Take: I've gotta say, we're only three weeks in and Lee is the only guy I kinda look forward to hearing. He's got a solid radio voice...
Singer: Siobhan Magnus
Song: "Through the Fire"
Monkeys As Critics' Take: Clark Kent Siobhan describes herself as "wicked nervous" to meet Usher. Unlike Miley Cyrus last week, Ushe...
Singer: Lee Dewyze
Song: "The Letter"
Monkeys As Critics' Take: Is Lee intentionally paying tribute to Alex Chilton? If so? You're my idol, Lee Dewyze. I'd lay odds he isn't even vaguely awa...
I trust we can all agree on this one, right? Scotty McCreery was the winner of "American Idol," but the winner of "American Idol" Finale Night was Beyonce, who burst on-stage like a fireball to teach the "Idol" women ...
Singer: Michael Lynche
Song: "This Is a Man's World"
Monkeys As Critics' Take: Mike Lynche benches 505. Yikes. I don't want to be the one telling Big Mike bad news. After coming out so spiri...
Singer: Katie Stevens
Song: "Breakaway"
Monkeys As Critics' Take: We're on a short leash this week, so we aren't learning anything new about the contestants. Katie's aiming both young and &q...
