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The Lucky Number 13

Chadwick Benefield — Fri, 04 Mar 2011 13:23:36 +0000

The field is set! While Paula Abdul is making 911 calls about being trapped in a Mercedes, the new and improved American Idol is setting the stage for its best season in years! Thirteen Idol hopefuls remain and next week they go toe-to-toe and face weekly eliminations! Our Idol expert Steve Thompson handicaps the Top 13 for you and shares who's in it to win it and who will end up singing farewell songs!

Divas In Training!

Chadwick Benefield — Thu, 03 Mar 2011 13:23:52 +0000

The Top 12 guys took the stage Tuesday night. Last night, it was time for American Idol’s Top 12 girls to take the stage. The judges have been saying, for weeks, that the girls this year are AMAZING and last night was our first real chance to see what they’re made of. So, how’d they [...]

Separating The Men From The Boys!

Chadwick Benefield — Wed, 02 Mar 2011 13:38:11 +0000

There's been a lot of buzz about this year's crop of American Idol hopefuls and it appeared that Steven Tyler, J. Lo, and Randy Jackson had rounded up the most talented Top 24 in seasons! But, the one guarantee with Idol is that the "live" shows will always show you who can really sing and who just got lucky during Hollywood week! Last night was no exception as the Top12 guys took the stage . . .

Idol Inside Scoop!

Chadwick Benefield — Tue, 01 Mar 2011 13:28:24 +0000

It's time to find out who can really sing! Tonight marks the start of the American Idol semifinals and we'll have our first chance to vote for what appears to be the most talented crop of Idol hopefuls in years! As usual, our Idol expert Steve Thompson has been hard at work getting the scoop on who's singing and what songs they've chosen. And we have your list right here . . .

Hey Baby! Let's Go To Vegas!

Chadwick Benefield — Fri, 18 Feb 2011 13:13:54 +0000

Hollywood Week is in the book and 68 contestants remain on American Idol. And those 68 are now off to Las Vegas, the site of a new Idol twist which requires them to sing for their lives again! Next week, they'll take on the songs of The Beatles . . . then face what our Idol expert Steve Thompson calls "The Green Mile" episode, where the remaining hopefuls walk down the dreaded hallway, sit before the judges and hear "You made it!" or "Thanks for devoting the last three months to Idol, but see ya!" So, who's gonna make the cut? Steve has an idea . . .

Idol's Dreaded Group Night

Chadwick Benefield — Thu, 17 Feb 2011 12:53:56 +0000

If you've been watching American Idol, you know that this year's crop of talent actually has TALENT! And a lot of it! And last night, Hollywood week continued with Group Night, which has historically been a breakdown! But, on last night's show, the groups, for the most part, rocked the house! Our Idol expert, Steve Thompson, was impressed too and we have his complete review of the show!

You're Going To Hollywood . . . For 1 Day!

Chadwick Benefield — Fri, 11 Feb 2011 17:43:28 +0000

Nearly American Idol hopefuls qualified for the Hollywood Round, labeled "Hell Week" by the producers of the show. And, last night, we got to see Round One and it was brutal! In fact, we lost approximately 200 contestants as Steven Tyler, J. Lo. and Randy Jackson narrowed the field to 168. Some of the early favorites sailed through, others bit the proverbial dust! Our Idol expert Steve Thompson has all the play by play for you.

Idol Leaves Its Heart In San Francisco!

Chadwick Benefield — Thu, 10 Feb 2011 17:19:16 +0000

American Idol auditions are in the can! Last night, our judges rolled into San Francisco, where they found a couple of singers ready to go for Idol gold! If you missed last night's show, go to You Tube and check out Julie Zorilla. She's beautiful, looks the part, sounds the part and sang the daylights out of Summertime! And, be sure to take a listen to James Durbin, who is this season's answer to Adam Lambert. With his crazy-mad vocals and inspiring backstory, this kid is in it to win it.

No Quakin' In Los Angeles!

Chadwick Benefield — Fri, 04 Feb 2011 17:32:12 +0000

American Idol has been to L.A. before for auditions and the city has historically given us some pretty impressive talent. Season 5 runner-up Katherine McPhee audition in Los Angeles as did Season 8 runner-up Adam Lambert. So, hopes were high when Idol Season 10 rolled into L.A. Were there any contestants causing the Earth of quake? WBKR Idol expert Steve Thompson reviews last night's episode.

P.S. If This Is Austin . . .

Chadwick Benefield — Thu, 03 Feb 2011 16:15:54 +0000

Last night, American Idol rolled into Austin, Texas and the cowboys rode off the range to perform for the judges! Some of 'em sang real purty! Some of them made us want to take a spur to the neck! Our American Idol expert Steve Thompson breaks it down for you with this Thursday's Idol Chatter. Enjoy!

We Have A Winner!

Chadwick Benefield — Fri, 28 Jan 2011 12:51:16 +0000

So last night's episode of American Idol was AMAZING!! We know Nashville is full of great, undiscovered talent and that talent was fully on display in Season 10 auditions last night! Simon Cowell was always very vocal about the fact that he doesn't like country music, so it's refreshing to have judges on the panel who appreciate it! And, last night, they heard it!

Idol Says "Cheese!"

Chadwick Benefield — Thu, 27 Jan 2011 12:44:55 +0000

Last night, American Idol rolled into Wisconsin and our judges, Steven Tyler, J. Lo and Randy Jackson got an ear full from people who rocked and some complete freaks who thought they rocked! As he does every week, our American Idol expert Steve Thompson breaks the episode down for you in Idol Chatter! Enjoy!

Steve Thompson's "Idol" Chatter

Chadwick Benefield — Fri, 21 Jan 2011 12:57:57 +0000

Night two of American Idol and the judges rolled into New Orleans, the land of Saints, Mardi Gras and voodoo! So, which contestants worked their voodoo and magic on the judges? Steve Thompson, our American Idol expert, breaks down the episode and the talent! From Steve Thompson: Most important news item of the night (because it’s [...]

Steve Thompson's "Idol Chatter"

Chadwick Benefield — Thu, 20 Jan 2011 13:07:48 +0000

Season 10 of American Idol is underway and our resident Idol expert, Steve Thompson, has published his review of the first episode. Each week here at WBKR.com, he'll break it all down for us: the talent, the judges, the songs and the votes! Steve is a pop-culture genius! You'll be amazed at his insight and knowledge about the music biz! ENJOY!!

American Idle?

Chadwick Benefield — Tue, 18 Jan 2011 16:59:36 +0000

I don't know about you guys, but I am pumped up about tomorrow night! Yes! American Idol returns to Fox with a brand new line-up of judges. Now, I will be honest. Of all the judges to keep, Randy certainly wouldn't have been my choice, Dawg. But, it appears we're stuck with him like a bad case of health department funk. Joining him in the Dawghouse are Aerosmith frontman Steven Tyler and Jenny From the Block, J.Lo!