American Idol Season 13 - Top 13

Not so many promising season for this year but I can name Colton & Heejun as my favorites so far. Yes, the Filipina Jessica is good but she lacks charm for me. I do hope Americans will vote for her voice talent.

Here are this year's American Idol Top 13 finalists:

1. DeAndre Brackensick, 17, is from San Jose, California. He originally auditioned for "American Idol" season 10, but he was cut in the "Sing for Your Life round.

2. Hollie Cavanagh, 18, is a native of McKinney, Texas. She originally auditioned for season 10, but she was eliminated in the "Sing for Your Life" round.

3. Colton Dixon, 20, hails from from Murfreesboro, Tennessee. He originally auditioned for season 10, but he was also cut in the "Sing for Your Life" round.

4. Heejun Han, 22, is Flushing, New York native. He auditioned in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.

5. Jermaine Jones, 25, is from Pine Hill, New Jersey. He was called back after the top 24 selection filming, making him the 25th semi-finalist and thirteenth male semi-finalist.

6. Skylar Laine, 18, resides in Brandon, Mississippi. She auditioned in Houston, Texas.

7. Joshua Ledet, 19, is a resident of Westlake, Louisiana. He auditioned in Houston, Texas.

8. Shannon Magrane, 16, is from Tampa, Florida. She auditioned in North Charleston, South Carolina.

9. Phillip Phillips, 21, is a Leesburg, Georgia native. He auditioned in North Charleston, South Carolina.

10. Jeremy Rosado, 19, is a resident of Valrico, Florida.

11. Jessica Sanchez, 16, lives in San Diego, California. Before Idol, she was first known for her appearance on the first season of "America's Got Talent."

12. Elise Testone, 28, is residing in Mount Pleasant, South Carolina. She auditioned in North Charleston, South Carolina.

13. Erika Van Pelt, 26, is from South Kingstown, Rhode Island. She auditioned in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.

American Idol 10

I missed the chance to watch American Idol 10's concert last Sept 20-21 here in Manila so I just watched it online. Thanks to bensquirtle for uploading all of the videos.

I just remembered my most favorite group performance from the show would be "Born this way"..



I also liked Haley's "Benny and the Jets"..



Scotty's "She believes in Me"..



Jame's "While my guitar gently weeps"..



and of course, Casey's "Your Song"..



For me, American Idol Season 10 has the best pool of talents.

Can't wait for Season 11!

Scotty McCreery

Congratulations to the new American Idol, Scotty McCreery. It was not a surprise. After all, he is the favorite since audition day. I am not a fan of country music but he seems like a very kind person so I think he deserves it. I only have one favorite song from him. I just can't stop playing over and over again. His version of this Kenny Rogers hit was truly amazing!

My AI Season 10 favorite performances.. so far!

American Idol 10 Update

Okay by this time I'm sure everyone knows the Top 10 already.

Fortunately, the Pinay Thia Megia was included in the list even though the judges were kinda rough on her the past couple of weeks.

Check out this picture ~ "Pinay na Pinay!"


My thoughts on AI:

Karen should have been in the Top 10, not Haley.

I don't like Jacob Lusk!

I like Paul's dancing my gosh! Just so charismatic and adorable.

I'm still waiting for Lauren's breakout performance.

Scotty is cute. I don't like country music, but Scotty just sounds and looks good on TV.

Stefano sings better since the wildcard episode.

Casey Abrams' Nirvana performace is starting to be my favorite this season.

James Durbin - one Adam Lambert is enough.

American Idol Top 24 - Revealed!

So much talent this season especially the male contestants but I got only few favorites.

Too bad Colton Dixon didn't make it to Top 24.

Amazingly, the 2 Filipinos, Thia Megia and Jun Clint Gamboa made it to Top 24.


Thia's voice is unique which maybe what the judges sees in her but she needs to improve her confidence on stage. Gamboa on the other hand can sing the high notes but sorry to say I was turned off with his attitude in the Hollywood week. I don't like him..

My personal favorite is Paul McDonald after watching his "Blackbird" rendition.



I also like Tim Halperin and Robbie Rosen.

And of course, Lauren Alaina for the girls. Kinda remind me of Allison Iraheta.


Here's the official list of the Top 24:

Top 12 Boys

1. Clint Jun Gamboa
2. Stefano Langone
3. Brett Loewenstern
4. Casey Abrams
5. James Durbin
6. Jovany Barreto
7. Jordan Dorsey
8. Scotty McCreery
9. Robbie Rosen
10. Paul McDonald
11. Jacob Lusk
12. Tim Halperin

Top 12 Girls

1. Thia Megia
2. Lauren Alaina
3. Pia Toscano
4. Rachel Zevita
5. Lauren Turner
6. Kendra Chantelle
7. Ashthon Jones
8. Naima Adedapo
9. Julie Zorrilla
10. Haley Reinhart
11. Ta-Tynisa Wilson
12. Karen Rodriguez

Looking forward to a season to remember! woohoo!

American Idol's Best

American Idol is just about the corner. It will premiere on January 19 and I am very excited!

Hope this season is gonna be a "competition" just like Season 7 - the best season when all the Top 6 are great..

I'm trying to revisit all the classic performances I've watched and here's my list of the best eva!

Carrie Underwood - Alone

In my opinion, the best performance in American Idol history. No one ever top this performance.

Carly Smithson - Jesus Christ Superstar

Sad to say that this is her elimination song but I agree with the judges that this is her best performance in the show. Amazing huge voice!



Adam Lambert - The Tracks Of My Tears




The best performer in the show ever. I take a good look at his face and melt.


see video here






Adam Lambert - Mad world




Great cover of the song. Awesome. Chills up my spine.


see video here






Adam Lambert - Black or White





His first Top 12 Performance - Michael Jackson song - he nailed it.

see video here








Fantasia Barrino - I believe



This is the one and only song that I ever loved from Fantasia. This one went straight to my heart.



Jasmine Trias - Don't Let The Sun Go Down On Me


The word "pitchy" became so popular because of Jasmine. I don't know why the judges are always harsh to her. She's good but yeah compared to Fantasia.. But she made it to Top 3, thanks to her asian followers.



Contantine Maroulis - Bohemian Rhapsody



This guy was the only one that gave justice to any Queen song. Rock on!



Elliot Yamin - Knocks Me Off My Feet



Adam Sandler is that you? He's the best in Season 6. Amazing soul performance.



Anthony Fedorov - I Want To Know What Love Is


This is the only guy that really pulled off this song in AI. I'm kinda surprised.



Carly Smithson - Here You Come Again



This Dolly Parton song became my instant favorite because of her. I think she turned a dated song into a modern ballad and it's dreamy. She's fantastic!



Brooke White - I Am ... I Said


I will always remember when she forgot the lyrics in her "You must loved me" performance. But I liked her very much in Season 7. She put every emotion on every song she performed. In addition to her great voice, she sings with her fingers. The piano is like an extension of her voice.



David Archuleta - Long and Winding Road

This is one of the Beatles song that I like. Coming from a horrible "We can work it out" performance a week before, he made sure to deliver an outstanding performance and he did. One of the best singers ever in Idol, and the most charming.



David Archuleta - Think Of Me


I guess, he could have won the title if he waited one year. His smile is enough to capture the audience. This song is actually a female original but he came with his original version and it actually sounds better.



Carrie Underwood - Inside Your Heaven




One of Carrie's amazing performances. Beautiful voice, beautiful face, beautiful idol.



Carrie Underwood - Making Love Out Of Nothing At All



FYI. She had sinus infection in this performance. Truly Astonishing. Best female performer in the show ever.



Carrie Underwood - Angels Brought Me Here


Effortless. Just pure talent. Simon Cowell was like "Carrie, after a performance like this, you've done enough to win this competition. Congratulations!"



David Cook - The Music of the Night


Cook singing Phantom of the Opera was like "What?" But this was epic. He sounded perfect.



David Cook - Always Be My Baby



Need I say more? This song became an instant classic. I don't know if people even remember this as a Mariah Carey original after this performance.



Jason Castro - Somewhere Over the Rainbow



He totally stole this cover style from Israel Kamakawiwo'Ole from 50 First Dates Soundtrack. Thank goodness he's adorable. Haha.



Jason Castro - Hallelujah



One of the best perfomances in AI. A Jeff Buckley original but sorry this is better than his. Truly inspirational. Nice clean voice.



Michael Johns - A Day In The Life



He has a unique style when singing. This song is too big for anybody to sing. Nobody can top John Lennon or Paul McCartney. Not the perfect performance but definitely very good.



Carly Smithson - Blackbird



Another Beatles's song in AI. Carly can do every genre with her powerful voice. I just loved her.




Jason Castro - Forever in blue jeans



He introduced me with this song and I loved it.

Ju'Not Joyner - Hey There Delilah

One of the best in Season 8 but he didn't made the Top 12. I love the Plain White T's version but he made his own R&B version. Great performance!



Kris Allen - Falling Slowly



This is an original song from Once soundtrack. Because of this performance, he put Adam Lambert on a pedestal. It is a very moving and heartfelt performance.

listen to his performance here














Casey James - Jealous Guy

His best performance in the show. Absolutely amazing. Any doubt why he is Kara Dioguardi's apple of the eye?

Casey James - Heaven

Great voice. Killer smile. Clean-looking guy even with that kind of hair. Very handsome indeed. Feels like heaven?

Katie Stevens - Let it be


Beautiful rendition of a very famous Beatles song. She had the most emotional moment when she sung this as she was voted off. Randy Jackson was like, "Listen, this is your best performance ever. Dude, those were hot vocals, that was ridiculous, this is why you're in the top 9"


Michael Lynche - It only hurts when I'm breathing


I don't like him but I liked this performance. Shania Twain must be happy to hear this version.



Siobhan Magnus - Across the Universe



What can I say? I love this girl. She's my girl version of Adam Lambert. This is my favorite performance from her. I love the Beatles but OMG, I know John has to be loving this up there!



Siobhan Magnus - Through the fire



Screaming? Well for me this version is nice. C'mon! She's so underrated in this show.



Siobhan Magnus - Superstition


She's beautiful, talented, such a sweetheart, and did I mention incredibly talented?



Siobhan Magnus - Think


I'm speechless. That last note.. whoa!

2011 People's Choice Awards Winners

I am kinda surprised that Johnny Depp beat Robert Pattinson for the movie actor despite Twilight's getting all the attention (as usual).. Not a fan of Twilight but still it's the viewer's choice so there is no choice (huh?) Haha.


The full list of winners is:

Favorite Movie - The Twilight Saga: Eclipse
Favorite Drama Movie - The Twilight Saga: Eclipse
Favorite Onscreen Team - Robert Pattinson, Taylor Lautner and Kristen Stewart (The Twilight Saga: Eclipse)
Favorite Movie Actress - Kristen Stewart (The Twilight Saga: Eclipse)
Favorite Movie Actor - Johnny Depp
Favorite Comedic Star - Adam Sandler
Favorite Movie Star Under 25 - Zac Efron
Favorite Comedy Movie - Grown Ups
Favorite Action Movie - Iron Man 2
Favorite Action Star - Jackie Chan
Favorite Family Movie - Toy Story 3
Favorite Horror Movie - A Nightmare on Elm Street
Favorite TV Drama - House
Favorite TV Comedy - Glee
Favorite TV Comedy Actor - Neil Patrick Harris (How I Met Your Mother)
Favorite TV Comedy Actress - Jane Lynch (Glee)
Favorite TV Drama Actress - Lisa Edelstein (House)
Favorite TV Drama Actor - Hugh Laurie (House)
Favorite TV Obsession - Dexter
Favorite Sci-Fi/Fantasy Show - Fringe
Favorite New Drama - Hawaii Five-0
Favorite New TV Comedy - $#*! My Dad Says
Favorite TV Guilty Pleasure - Keeping Up With The Kardashians
Favorite Talk Show Host - Conan O'Brien
Favorite TV Guest Star - Demi Lovato (Grey's Anatomy)
Favorite TV Doctor - Hugh Laurie (House)
Favorite TV Family - The Simpsons
Favorite Family TV Movie - Camp Rock 2: The Final Jam
Favorite TV Chef - Rachael Ray
Favorite Competition Show - American Idol
Favorite TV Crime Drama - Lie To Me
Favorite TV Crime Fighter - Tim Roth (Lie To Me)
Favorite Rock Band - Paramore
Favorite Female Artist - Katy Perry
Favorite Country Artist - Taylor Swift
Favorite Male Artist - Eminem
Favorite Online Sensation - Katy Perry
Favorite Song - Love The Way You Lie by Eminem & Rihanna
Favorite Pop Artist - Rihanna
Favorite Breakout Artist - Selena Gomez & The Scene
Favorite R&B Artist - Usher
Favorite Hip-Hop Artist - Eminem
Favorite Music Video - Love The Way You Lie by Eminem & Rihanna