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It’s a new week, and it’s loaded with awesome things like vampires, robots and self-righteous Aaron Sorkin characters. You have NO REASON to be bored! Read on for a list of five things to “check,” and five things to “chuck” this week, including ‘Abraham Lincoln: Vampire Hunter,’ ‘Futurama’ and ‘Comedy Bang ...

There’s a moment in just about every Colt Ford single when one braces for the Georgia born songwriter’s hip-hop-country delivery. “How far from center will he travel,” one wonders — with trepidation or excitement, depending on perspective. On ‘Back,’ his new single with Jake Owen on the chorus, Ford is in the upper bowl of the arena as Owen puts on a show at center stage.

Our American Idol expert, Steve Thompson, saw this coming weeks and weeks ago.  His prediction, WGWG was going to win Season 11.  And, you may be asking, what does "WGWG" mean.  White guy with guitar!  And Phillip Phillips, another Idol "white guy with guitar" has claimed the crown, defeating Jessica Sanchez in last night's Idol finale.  If you missed the big moment, here it is

American Idol host Ryan Seacrest says it will be one of the closest finales in Idol history.  Jessica Sanchez versus Phillip Phillips!  And last night, both contestants laid it all out on the line for your votes.  So, who won the night?  Who SHOULD win the title of American Idol? Let's turn to our Idol expert Steve Thompson, who was tuned in and ready to call the race!

Team Josh Fans like Moon and me are not happy campers this morning.  Last night, on the American Idol results show, Joshua Ledet, the pride of Westlake, Louisiana, was voted off the show and wrapped up Season 11 in third place.  Two contestants remain and the Idol finale is set.  Phillip Phillips will battle Jessica Sanchez for the crown and our Idol expert, Steve Thompson, has the inside scoop on

And then there were three left on American Idol.  By the end of tonight's results show, there will be just two left standing . . . your Idol finalists who will battle it out at the mic next week for the Season 11 title.  Last night, Jessica, Joshua and Phillip each tackled three songs a piece:  a song of their own choosing, a judge's choice, and a song selected by Idol mentor, Jimmy Iovine.  So, w

Shocker last night on American Idol!  Skylar Laine, who was equal parts Reba and Miranda, was voted off the show and finishes the season in 5th place.  This morning on The WBKR Waking Crew, our Idol expert Steve Thompson and I chatted about Skylar's suprise exit and what it means as we get down to the nitty gritty!  It's Final Four time, Baby!  And Steve and I share our thoughts about who's going

Last night on American Idol, our remaining Top 5 contestants sang for the Final Four.  Each had to tackle two different genres:  Songs of the 60's and The British Invasion.  WBKR's Idol expert, Steve Thompson, was tuned in and shares his thoughts about who won the night and who's in big trouble.  As Steve explains, an early favorite could be sent packing after a very mediocre night.

I guess you can tell by the photo who I am pulling for.  Yes!  As the 11th season of American Idol winds down, I am most definitely Team Josh.  For me, Joshua Ledet has been the most consistent performer on the show.  He has gotten the most standing ovations from the judges.  He's given Jennifer Lopez more "goosies" than Marc Anthony ever did (LOL!).  And you just know that when he gets

WBKR's American Idol expert, Steve Thompson, called it.  Thursday, on the WBKR Waking Crew, he said that while Elise may have had her best week on the show she was likely going home.  On last night's results show, she did.  Which leaves us with five remaining Idol hopefuls.  In sports this is what analysts call "Crunch Time."  So, Steve is "crunching" the Idol numbers to give u

Last night on American Idol, Skylar Laine and our other remaining Idol hopefuls took on the songbook of famed rock group, Queen.  And there were stand-out performances all over the place.  At one point during the night, Jennifer Lopez asked, "How are we supposed to judge?  They are all so good."  Luckily, here at WBKR, we have our very own Idol expert.  Yes!  Steve Thompson was tuned in

Last night on the American Idol results show, the words "ANOTHER SHOCK" flashed across the screen as the opening credits rolled.  Were we really in for another surprise elimination?  Well, the producers of Idol obviously thought viewers would be blown away by last night's result.  But here at WBKR, our Idol expert Steve Thompson called it.  And Colton Dixon, Tennessee's resident spiritua