Finally, a legitimate reason to watch American Idol. Big-screen Brat Paul Abdul had yet another DeVito moment during a satellite interview with Seattle's Q13 Fox News yesterday morning. Seattle Times reports:American Idol judge Paula Abdul looked utterly loopy, slurring words,... CONTINUE READING NEW PAULA ABDUL VIDEO - "STRAIGHT UP (SMASHED)"»
Posted on January 12, 2007 in (24 comments)
Tags: American Idol | Paula Abdul | William Hung
Stereogum reader Joe send us a YouTube that appears to have been deleted (by Team Clay?), but thankfully there's more than one person with a camera at any event these days. Aiken is caught here, in Illinois, performing "All Is... CONTINUE READING CLAY CHOKIN»
Posted on December 4, 2006 in (16 comments)
Tags: American Idol | Clay Aiken
It's a sordid affair, keeping track of American Idol alum; one day you're impressed by Kelly's choice of bassist, next thing you know the Clay-gagging-Ripa send-up is practically the most covered aspect of the American Music Awards. Somewhere in between... CONTINUE READING NEW FANTASIA VIDEO - "HOOD BOY" (FEAT. BIG BOI)»
Posted on November 30, 2006 in (26 comments)
Tags: American Idol | Big Boi | Fantasia | OutKast
Big week for former American Idol contestants. First Kelly Clarkson comes out and ups her cool by nabbing Mike Watt for her next record, and then Clay comes out ... well, more like was outed by Rosie O'Donnell on The... CONTINUE READING WHO KNOWS WHERE THAT HAND HAS BEEN?»
Posted on November 22, 2006 in (22 comments)
Tags: American Idol | Clay Aiken
We scoffed at the first reports of this odd couple, but sure enough, ex-Minuteman and now Stooge Mike Watt is laying bass down on the next Kelly Clarkson record -- and Pitchfork has the photographic proof! Nice nab for Kelly!... CONTINUE READING MISS INDEPENDENT & MIKE WATT»
Posted on November 21, 2006 (26 comments)
Tags: American Idol | Kelly Clarkson | Mike Watt | Ted Leo
Speaking of the '80s, can someone punch Clay Aiken in the throat for what he's done to our favorite Mr. Mister song? Listen to "Broken Wings" here (Win Media), along with really atrocious versions of other rock ballads. Think Bryan... CONTINUE READING CLAY AIKEN COVERS MR. MISTER»
Posted on September 12, 2006 (47 comments)
Tags: American Idol | Clay Aiken
JT tells Vanity Fair's Fashion Rocks supplement that Taylor Hicks is not the shit.“People think he looks so normal, and he’s so sweet and he’s so earnest, but he can’t carry a tune in a bucket. ... If he has... CONTINUE READING JUSTIN TIMBERLAKE VS. AMERICAN IDOL»
Posted on August 16, 2006 in (16 comments)
Tags: American Idol | Justin Timberlake | Taylor Hicks
I think Steely Dan has gotten more press for their cheeky letter to Luke Wilson than they did for Two Against Nature. I saw it last week while Stereogum was down, and figured I missed my window to blog about... CONTINUE READING SIX DEGREES OF JEFF "SKUNK" BAXTER»
Posted on July 26, 2006 (18 comments)
Tags: American Idol | Doobie Brothers | Kelly Clarkson | Steely Dan | Taylor Hicks
With a little help from Anthony Kiedis. ... CONTINUE READING DAVID SPADE TRAINS FOR AMERICAN IDOL»
Posted on July 5, 2006 in (12 comments)
Tags: American Idol
I've already admitted I don't watch American Idol, so I missed contestant Chris Daughtry's supposedly SHOCKING boot from the competition. But I do find today's headlines hilarious. Rock band Fuel, in need of a lead singer since Brett Scallions quit... CONTINUE READING OMG! WILL CHRIS DAUGHTRY JOIN FUEL?»
Posted on May 12, 2006 (29 comments)
Tags: American Idol | Daughtry | Fuel
American Idol Season 327 premiered tonight, and you know what that means: that possibility of seeing the next William Hung. Not many worthy candidates in this episode, but we did get barefoot "Crazy Dave," who communicates with animals, and my... CONTINUE READING AMERICAN IDOL -- THE FUN, SUCKY PART -- RETURNS»
Posted on January 17, 2006 (26 comments)
Tags: American Idol
I don't watch American Idol (shocker!) but I assume some of you do, so here's your forum. Reader Ed writes in...Did you see the American Idol pre-show on E! ... Courtney Love was on the red carpet with Frances Bean.... CONTINUE READING AMERICA'S SWEETHEART»
Posted on May 26, 2005 (143 comments)
Tags: American Idol
Did you see ABC's Fallen Idol special? It had JAW-DROPPING reveleations about one of the judges of Americal Idol. ... Randy Jackson played bass on Steve's bathetic '84 solo jawn "Foolish Heart." Did not realize, dawg. Shit is bananas. Steve... CONTINUE READING PAULATICS (AND STEVE PERRY HEARTS BEN GIBBARD)»
Posted on May 5, 2005 (56 comments)
Tags: American Idol | Journey
Did you catch this guy on American Idol last night? He performed a clever rap, Simon rolled his eyes, and we were on to the next reject. But was that not Chris Wylde, the actor who has appeared in numerous... CONTINUE READING CHRIS WYLDE, FALSE IDOL»
Posted on February 3, 2005 (47 comments)
Tags: American Idol
She feels the earth move and hears voices in her head, but Mary Roach is not the next American Idol. Watch here. Contains Mark McGrath.... CONTINUE READING "ALL MY FRIENDS TOLD ME I WAS AN AWESOME SINGER"»
Posted on January 28, 2005 (27 comments)
Tags: American Idol
I'm loathe to devote any more of this site to the William Hung mania. However, these are just a few of the Googling search times that continue to deliver readers to Stereogum.com... wiliam hung william hung retarded william hung snl... CONTINUE READING THE SECOND TO LAST POST ABOUT WILLIAM HUNG»
Posted on April 4, 2004 (9 comments)
Tags: American Idol | William Hung
American Idol wannabe Donnie Williams was arrested on suspicion of driving drunk Monday after he allegedly raced by a marked police car at over 100 mph, returning from a party his friends threw to celebrate his making the latest cut... CONTINUE READING YOU'RE RUINING MY LIFE»
Posted on February 25, 2004 (2 comments)
Tags: American Idol
Wasn't it sweet how they let a retarded kid audition? Really, it warms the heart. UPDATE: Yes, I realize William Hung is not developmentally disabled! I was being playfully jocular, you crazy kids!... CONTINUE READING LAST NIGHT'S AMERICAN IDOL»
Posted on January 28, 2004 (125 comments)
Tags: American Idol | William Hung
The Daily News reports that People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals has hit a brick wall with a provocative new ad - ostensibly against dog and cat overpopulation - that features Triumph the Insult Comic Dog pooping on American... CONTINUE READING WHO ARE THESE ZEALOUS CLAY FANS? CAN WE NEUTER THEM TOO?»
Posted on November 18, 2003 (3 comments)
Tags: American Idol | Clay Aiken
