American Idol 8: Finale!

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Weeks of auditions, eliminations and memorable performances would finally culminate in a single evening of music and melodrama. Yes, it’s the finale of American Idol 8.

Various celebrities sat in the crowd as Ryan Seacrest warmed up the episode. Almost 100 million votes were logged after Tuesday’s performance round.

A montage of Randy Jackson clips served as the dog’s intro, he who, for reasons quite beyond me, wore a bow tie for the evening. Kara DioGuardi moments followed, and I never realized she had such a tendency to use the word “sweetie.” She looked great for the evening, at least. The same can’t be said for Paula Abdul, who wore a hideous ensemble. Her clip showed her saying a lot of words, the meanings of which she likely doesn’t understand. Simon Cowell’s video tribute was, of course, the most entertaining of all.

The host then introduced the two stars of the evening: Kris Allen and Adam Lambert. The judges stood up for the men as they took the stage. Each wore white; both looked very different. The sound equipment was hardly functioning when the two touched based with Seacrest.

A gaggle of girls stood in Conway, Arkansas (Kris Allen country) to hear the results. Carly Smithson reported from Symphony Hall (what a sad gig), where Lambert fans gathered to await the final vote count. But each camp would sit through many more video clips, performances, and general hoohah before they would find out what they most wanted to know: who won?

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Katrina Darrell: From American Idol to Playboy Bunny?

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American Idol is the most popular reality show in the country, and every year it’s mission is to find stars. Not everyone can sing well enough for the show - but sometimes, even that doesn’t matter. Katrina Darrell was featured heavily during her auditions for the show…and it all started when she wore her bikini.

The Idol judges (and viewing audience) weren’t the only ones who took notice when Darrell strutted in with her high heels and skimpy suit. Though the singer was ousted from the singing competition, Darrell could still have a very bright future in the entertainment industry.

“Of course, Playboy has called,” Darrell recently told reporters, saying she’s had “a lot of different offers” since being eliminated from the show.

“I wouldn’t say no, but at the same time I don’t want to stunt my career by jumping into that too soon and be labeled, once again, as just a body. But I don’t knock it,” Katrina the Bikini Girl said of the Playboy possibility.

Darrell’s Idol dreams were shattered after group night, an audition round that was marked by drama for the Bikini Girl. “I’m not in a girl group; I’m a solo artist,” Darrell said of the experience.

(You can find all the American Idol 8 posts here.)

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American Idol 8: Group Night in Hollywood

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American Idol is and always has been a solo singing content, made for one star to rise above the others in winning celebration. But for just one night in Hollywood, they have to come together to make beautiful music….or, fall flat on their faces.

Seeing who will fly and who will fail is all part of the excitement. For us, anyway. For many of the contestants, group night is a total nightmare of nerves and tension.

Some, like Tatiana Del Toro, have difficulty even finding and forming a group. Others, like Danny Gokey and Jamar Rogers, manage to find perfect harmony.

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American Idol 8: The Beginning of Hollywood

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Out of many thousands, American Idol 8 chose just one hundred and forty-seven to go to Hollywood. As Simon Cowell told them at the start of the auditions, “all we’re looking for…is a star.”

Indeed.

This year, the show sent each hopeful to an intensive singing “boot camp” where they rehearsed with vocal coaches. Surprise mentor Barry Manilow showed up to offer his advice and encouragement. The one who wrote the songs told each Idol hopeful to prepare well and make each tune their own.

And thus, the first day at the opulent Kodak Theater began.

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American Idol 8: Let the Auditions Begin

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American Idol’s Season 8 auditions kicked off last night in Phoenix, Arizona. Day 1 saw the appearance of new judge Kara DioGuardi before the screaming hoard. It also saw the appearance of contestants like Tuan Nguyen, who will certainly win the biggest ‘fro award, and Emily Wynn-Hughes of the pink, orange and red hair. Though both had the locks, only one had the chops - Emily won her golden ticket to Hollywood, Tuan I guess is headed back home.

And so, the weeks-long Idol auditions began.

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