So here's the thing... Michael Jackson? Really? Not only is this a very difficult body of music, these songs are 'signature' songs and it is really hard to do them right. David Cook did it right...

For those who don't know, I have been doing American Idol recaps for a few years now. I held off this time round till the top 12, errrr, 13, because it was just too big and overwhelming to do anything else. And I am glad I did, because I really love this group - really - there is no one I ...

Come on. I know some of you watch American Idol with your kids -- or at least, that is your excuse. :) I have no excuse. I am a shameless 8-season fan of the show. And I have to say this year's finalists are the best I have seen in a long time, probably since season three, which included ...

You may not recognize this mom at first glance, but I think this is the beginning of much press about 21-year-old Alexis Grace . She’s actually one of two moms to make the Top 13 on American Idol this season. (The other is R&B mama Lil Rounds .) If you watched any of the preliminary ...

Ok, late again. I hate that AI comes on at 8-that is my kids' bedtime and by the time I get back down here I've missed a singer or two-as witnessed by the blank spots below....

Tonight I will be watching the American Idol WILDCARD edition. I don't really get the point (oh, wait, another hour of Idol) since the judges are making a decision anyway. But I plan to vote anyway. I'm sure they'll open the phone lines for me because who wouldn't want my opinion? You know one ...

Okay McMommy, My husband is forcing me to go to the Navy Ball next week, completely against my will. I think it's a waste of time and money and have better things to do, like watch American Idol. But I digress. So I spent $400 (wasteful) dollars on this gown, because even at a size 8, my ...

I've been watching American Idol this season but haven't commented on it because I'd just be parroting what I'm reading on everyone else's blogs (kind of like singing Whitney Houston, bless my heart, and believing I'll be the one who "makes it my own"). But to recap: I like the nice boys who ...

So I watched the third round of finalists and was asleep halfway through it -which is slightly embarrassing considering we had company - my brother and sister-in-law. Luckily, I had it TiVo'd so I could finish it this morning and report back to all of you. Aren't I sweet that way? All right, ...

I think there is truth to the theory that you can increase your mental capacity by exercising your intellect. The more you think, the smarter you get. Use it or lose it. In other words, it is perfectly acceptable for me to park my bum on the couch and watch American Idol, as long as I keep ...

Lynda Carter used to stop bullets with her bracelets and wrangle bad guys with her golden lasso. Here she spills the beans about singing, motherhood, her battle with alcoholism and "American Idol."

In all honesty I’m on a little bit of reality television overload, and that coupled with the fact that I’ve been underwhelmed by Idol so far this season means that I’m a smidge skeptical about tonight’s performances. I’m pushing through and blogging about it anyway ...

OK, it is finally the end of this madness. I had to turn off twitter earlier because many of you were tweeting about Idol and I wanted to watch for myself. In general, I don't love this new system...

Yes, that's me. Yes, I am singing on an "American Idol" stage. No, I have no idea what I am talking about when it comes to that show. Let's back up a bit, shall we? Remember that Disney trip from a few weeks ago? I went as part of a media showcase for ModernMom.com . Part of that ...

I confess: I love American Idol. I believe I've watched every episode of every show since Kelly Clarkson first warbled her way into America's living rooms, through raw talent and an "aw shucks, I'm-justa-lil-gal-from-Texas" charm that melted the cold, cold heart of Simon Cowell and illicit ...

American Idol is really getting on my nerves this season… What the heck are you thinking, America, when you are voting for some of these people??!?!?!?! My current favorite shows are Damages and Nip/Tuck. I am still learning stuff on my NEW computer. Oooooh, I finally have ...

I fancy myself a pretty good singer. I'm not "American Idol Top 12" good, but I can carry a tune. Well, while driving in the car today, I sang my daughter a beautiful version of "Put Your Records On" by Corinne Bailey Rae (since it was stuck in my head from last night's American Idol). When I ...

Well, if anyone thought last week was bad. . . . Last night's American Idol was horrendous. What in the world is going on? During the lead-up auditions and Hollywood, it seemed like there was a lot of talent heading into the new season. Last week there were only three or four ...

I’m going to attempt to watch tonight’s American Idol , but I’ll warn you in advance that it may be difficult for me to hear the contestants over the INCESSANT BARKING of the elderly labrador retriever who lives with us. I mean, I don’t know if there’s a pack of ...