Based in the San Francisco Bay Area, Coachman covers the latest in music, TV, and DVDs for Blogcritics Magazine. She has interviewed various people from across the entertainment spectrum, including Blue Valentine director Derek Cianfrance and singer/songwriter Rob Thomas. Coachman can be reached at: kirstenatblogcritics@gmail.com
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This week on Idol includes two former contestants returning, a recycled theme, and a double elimination.
The season seven American Idol contestant releases his debut album on Atlantic Records.
The judges chose to use their save for the season, and two contestants will be eliminated next week.
The Top Nine take on the Lennon/McCartney songbook with a couple of completely unexpected surprises.
19 Entertainment confirmed with Entertainment Weekly that Adam Lambert will be the Top Eight's mentor. Cue my jumping for joy!
Revisiting performance highlights from season seven's Top 12 including winner, David Cook.
Backstreet Boys introduce their latest single, before venturing out on their North American summer tour.
Didi Benami is ousted from Idol this week and next week's theme is announced.
Idol's "R&B Week" trips up most of the Top 10, including favorite Siobhan Magnus.
Nine theme week ideas to help keep season nine of American Idol from going completely out to sea.