American Idol: Like Nine Peas in an iPod

Tonight, the producers make a half-assed attempt at being musically current. Of course the Idols will mess it up by exhuming the graves of long-dead songs and turning them into boring, unrecognizable trash. But what do you expect? This, after all, is … [Continue reading]

American Idol Results: 10 Become 9

Hey, where are my Idols, looking worried and/or cocky as Seacrest starts the show? This episode begins with recap clips of last night. No sign of the gang. Lazy producers. Here's what you missed: Smokey Robinson glared at us with demon-eyes, Paula … [Continue reading]

American Idol: Top 10: Mo is Less

"What happens when you mix the most talked about singers in the nation with some of the most influential songs in the world?" You get the Pussycat Dolls. Am I right? Tonight, the Top 10 take on the music of Motown, which is a funny word if you stare … [Continue reading]

American Idol Results: 11 Become 10

Last night was Country Night, and unless the show decides that opera, polka, or Muzak are suitable themes, we've managed to survive the worst genre night of the season. Well, we've mostly survived. Because one of these assholes is going home. The … [Continue reading]

American Idol: Top 11: Burn After Singing

Welcome to the shortest recap ever. The reason: It's Country Night. The mentor: Randy Travis. The boredom: Excessive. This is American Idol. Nobody calls me 'Mad Dog.' Especially not some duded-up, egg-suckin' gutter trash. … [Continue reading]

American Idol Results: 13 Become 11

"The next hour will change the lives of these 13 people." Not counting the 11 of them who aren't going home. "Which two people got the lowest number of votes?" I don't know, but Danny Gokey has nothing to worry about. "And what is this new rule all … [Continue reading]

American Idol: Top 13: They’re Bad, You Know It

Tonight, the competition phase of the show begins, as contestants perform, viewers vote, and the unpopular people go home. This is not to be confused with the earlier competition phase in which the exact same thing happened. Because this is totally … [Continue reading]

Dave McAwesome vs. Toy Fair 2009

Episode 2 of Dave McAwesome Presents. McAwesome is denied a beer as the group discuss the goodies at New York Toy Fair. … [Continue reading]

American Idol: Wild Card Round: Stacked Deck

The eight Wild Card singers stand on stage, all eager and full of hope. As if the judges haven't already decided which of them will move forward to the Top 12. As if anything they do tonight will make a hoot of difference. Ricky Braddy can pull a … [Continue reading]

American Idol: Semi-Finals.3: Results!

The potential Idols are lined up on stage, firing squad style. Lil's face reveals nothing. The ABBA girl is in la-la land. Taylor whats-her-face is mentally rehearsing: "Do you want fries with that?" Alex the Wiseass Nerd is queasy. That blonde … [Continue reading]