Carly Smithson
Another American Idol Shocker: Carly Smithson Eliminated!
Tonight’s American Idol results may not have been as shocking as the night Michael Johns was shown the door. But there’s no way we imagined anyone not named Brooke White would be going home.
Instead - because viewers obviously felt sorry for White after she forgot the lyrics to “You Must Love Me” on Tuesday night […]
Carly Smithson Expresses Shock Over Michael Johns Elimination
The look on the face of Carly Smithson below says it all:
No Effin Way!!!!
That was the general reaction of all American Idol viewers last night, when it was announced that Michael Johns had somehow been eliminated.
As he sang his farewell song, the other finalists stood and clapped for their fallen Idol. Johns then moved […]
Carly Smithson Pregnant? Not So, Singer Says
Last night’s American Idol saw a farewell to Chikezie.
It also marked the end of what would have been a major bombshell, but now appears to be nothing more than standard American Idol gossip.
Contestant Carly Smithson, whose singing background has made her a frequent target of controversy as it is, was rumored to be pregnant.
Dressed in […]
The American Idol Power Poll: Volume VII
With American Idol having chosen its top 12 singers for the finals, we need to make our weekly Power Poll more of a challenge.
Choosing the top five contenders at this point in the competition would be listing almost half the remaining singers. And that’s too easy.
Therefore, here’s a look at the three American Idol hopefuls […]
Co-Workers of Carly Smithson Shower Her with Praise
We’re a little afraid to hear what former co-workers of David Hernandez would say about that American Idol contestant.
But TMZ spoke to some of Carly Smithson’s former co-workers San Diego Irish bar The Field. Here’s what they had to say about the Irish singer:
Carly, who started out as a server and got promoted to bartender, […]
The American Idol Power Poll: Volume VI
The top two spots on this week’s American Idol Power Poll hold healthy leads over the rest of the field. That’s what happens when you make Paula Abdul cry and sing Simon Cowell’s theme song with such restraint and beauty.
Here are the current rankings:
1. David Archuleta: Imagine him as American Idol champion. It’s easy if […]
Carly Smithson Shares Previous Album Experience
Carly Smithson is at the center of an American Idol debate: should singers with a professional background have an opportunity to audition on the show?
The contestant recently talked to The Atlanta Journal-Constitution about her previous recording contract and failed album “Ultimate High,” released in 2001.
“I kind of had a bad experience,” the American Idol finalist […]
Nigel Lythgoe Defends Carly Smithson
As we reported a few weeks ago, American Idol finalist Carly Smithson is no stranger to the music business.
The Irish crooner released a CD in 2001 entitled “Ultimate High.” Despite a $2 million promotional campaign from MCA records, the album tanked. Now, Carly is getting another shot at stardom on Idol.
Many fans believe this to […]
The American Idol Power Poll: Volume IV
Now that American Idol has whittled down its contestants to the final 24, our Power Poll gets serious.
Only talented competitors remain in what many followers consider to be the show’s most impressive season to date. But who is leading the pack heading into tomorrow night’s performance of the top 12 males. Let’s find out…
1. Michael […]
The American Idol Power Poll: Volume III
We’re off to Hollywood!
As American Idol enters its fifth week of auditions, the show truly begins: contestants are judged in Hollywood and only the best of the best move one. Before they do, however, let’s rank the top hopefuls so far in our third Power Poll of the season…
1) Kristy Lee Cook (last week: #1, […]