The American Idol juggernaut rolls on, losing none of its appeal entering season 4 with 33.5 million viewers, the largest audience of any show this season and the third-highest ratings night of entertainment programming in the Fox network's history.
We, and especially our AI experts Scott Pepper and ZMethos, will be on it all season:
American Idol - Episode 419a - Mikalah Gets Booted
Well, the Fox Network and the producers of American Idol are going home happy this week, even if one of the remaining finalists is not. Last night's extra show, added after a graphical glitch during Tuesday's performances, pushed the...
Posted to Video by Scott Pepper on March 24, 2005 10:43 PM
American Idol: If I Were King
After the bizarre phone number foul-up on American Idol Tuesday night — where the numbers given to vote for Mikalah Gordon, Anwar Robinson, and Jessica Sierra were incorrect — last night we were treated to an utterly redundant "encore"...
Posted to Video by Eric Olsen on March 24, 2005 04:33 PM
American Idol (Week 2) - Step Away From the Funky Hair
NOW we remember the idol rush that hooked us in the first place. Everyone---contestants, judges, the crowd (and, from my vantage at least, the television audience)---was stoked tonight. If last week’s signature was the panty-wad, this week’s was Red Bull. Not everyone...
Posted to Video by Sticker on March 23, 2005 11:09 AM
"American Idol" Hopefuls Get One More Shot
Particularly observant viewers may have noticed something askew with last night's episode of "American Idol." It turns out that the phone numbers displayed on-screen for three of the contestants--Mikalah Gordon, Anwar Robinson, and Jessica Sierra--were incorrect. Thus, viewers who dialed...
Posted to Video by Scott Pepper on March 23, 2005 08:06 AM
"American Idol" - Episode 419 - #1 Billboard Hits
After an incredibly disappointing start to the finals last week, the 11 remaining finalists came back with a vengeance tonight to deliver what could have been the best single night in any season of the show so far. Tonight's theme...
Posted to Video by Scott Pepper on March 22, 2005 10:33 PM
Mario who? Or, Another Case of Reality TV-Induced- Grandiosity Syndrome
Mario who? Did you read the one about Mario Vasquez, one-time American Idol 4 Top Twelve-er, who recently ran into Ashlee and Jessica Simpson in a private room at a hip party place? Apparently, Mario approached the singing sisters and asked that...
Posted to Music by Sticker on March 22, 2005 04:23 PM
Article comments
1 - Wendy
I'm wondering how to apply for American Idol. What is the entry fee? What is the top age to apply? Thanks, Wendy Risoli
musictx.com/wendyrisoli
2 - Wendy
Tonight on American Idol, I saw a 26 year old singer auditioning. Do you go higher than 26 years old? Wendy Risoli
3 - Eric Olsen
Wendy, the rules are discussed here
4 - Winston
What did Jamie Koehler sing during his audition? the guy with the hat..thanks..=)
5 - Eric Olsen
SCott is the one to ask about htat.
6 - Scott Pepper
Jamie sang "I Left My Heart In San Francisco," but he was not the guy with the hat, that was Ross Williams, who sang "I'm In The Mood For Love" (AKA "Moody's Mood For Love).
7 - Eric Olsen
thanks Scott!
8 - Winston
thanks!
9 - Daiwa White
I would Love to apply for
"American Idol", I am from Dallas Texas and I would like try-out, but I need to know locations near Dallas Texas.
Thank
You!!!!!
10 - janelle
i wanna try out for american idol but i never know if they come to new york and when how can i know ahead of time?
11 - Eric Olsen
the schedule for the auditions is always given on the show's website but they are long since over for this season.
12 - Angela Chen Shui
Hmmm... have to go check the local listings...
Please make sure to catch it in time for next season... would love to see some Blog Critics folks up there la-la-ing.... :-)
13 - Angela Chen Shui
or is it oodle-lay-lay-ing....??
14 - Eric Olsen
unless they keep raising the age limit (now 28), most of us are too old for such shenanigans
15 - steelromeo
what happenned to Lindsay Cardinale in Hollywood?
tia
16 - Scott Pepper
She made it through the solo auditions -- just a few seconds of her performance of "Ain't No Mountain High Enough" were shown last night. We should see her again in the group auditions tonight.
17 - Matt Egan
19 minutes. I can hardly wait!!!
18 - Samantha Burdette
I really want to apply to be on American Idol. I'm 15 years old, and I live in a small town. I really think I have what it takes to get out of here. I'm willing to go anywhere to make it! I just need to know how to apply!
19 - Eric Olsen
go to show's website after this season is over and they will announce where and when the next auditions will be - nothing will happen before this season is over.
20 - Garry Singh
Hi I am 15 years old and I wanted to enter the show but I dont know how to so can you guys please reply as soon as possible and tell me how to apply in the show.Thank you.
21 - daph
hi im daph 15 years old and one of the million fans of constantine!!! i want to know his e-mail address please give me!!!! thanx and more power... by the way im from philippines
22 - Eric Olsen
Hi Daph, try his band's website here
23 - amanda nicole
i would like to apply for american idol but cannot find any tips on how to even begin.and i was just wondering if you may have any suggestions an if you do will you please get back to me thank you very much.