Archive for April 28th, 2009


New York Daily News
Ann Powers: Not a real rat in the entire Idol pack
Los Angeles Times, CA
This week's "American Idol" face-off had barely anything to do with its "Rat Pack" theme in form or spirit. For the most part, the songs chosen weren't the ones Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin and Sammy Davis Jr. sang when they lighted up the Sands
American Idol Episode Recap: Top 5 Perform Seattle Post Intelligencer
American Idol Top 5: Songs of the Rat Pack The Star-Ledger – NJ.com
American Idol is down to five Houston Chronicle
Newsday - msnbc.com
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New York Daily News
'American Idol': Not a real rat in the entire pack
Los Angeles Times, CA
This week's "American Idol" face-off had barely anything to do with its "Rat Pack" theme in form or spirit. For the most part, the songs chosen weren't the ones Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin and Sammy Davis Jr. sang when they lighted up the Sands
'American Idol': Discuss 'Rat Pack' Night as it happens! Entertainment Weekly
American Idol Episode Recap: Top 5 Perform Seattle Post Intelligencer
American Idol Top 5: Songs of the Rat Pack The Star-Ledger – NJ.com
Houston Chronicle - Newsday
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Daily Contributor
"American Idol" Top 5 wrapup: Up to the "Rat Pack" challenge
Seattle Times, United States
On Tuesday night, the "American Idol" Top 5 tackled standards of that era with surprising competency. These songs are more technically challenging than your typical "Idol" fare and all five singers did fine. There was something to like about each
Kris Allen's Hometown Fans Form Massive 'American Idol' Task Force MTV.com
Kris Allen Of “American Idol” Is Kick Awesome The Frisky
Conway Cheers on Kris Allen KARK
Arkansas Online (subscription) - Seattle Times
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MTV.com
American Idol' Expert Jim Cantiello Thinks Allison Iraheta Is On
MTV.com
Rat Pack standards night on “American Idol” had almost everyone bringing their A-game. The top five are all in it to win it, even if Simon Cowell thinks some are hungrier than others. (Don't get me started … ) But even though there are only five
Simon Kiss of Death For Allison New York Post
Idol Talk: Who's the Real Leader? Buzz Log
Idol Chatter: Endangered on 'Idol' Express from The Washington Post
LALATE - Fremont Tribune
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MTV.com
American Idol' Expert Jim Cantiello Thinks Allison Iraheta Is On
MTV.com
Rat Pack standards night on “American Idol” had almost everyone bringing their A-game. The top five are all in it to win it, even if Simon Cowell thinks some are hungrier than others. (Don't get me started … ) But even though there are only five
Simon Kiss of Death For Allison New York Post
Idol Talk: Who's the Real Leader? Buzz Log
Idol Chatter: Endangered on 'Idol' Express from The Washington Post
LALATE - Fremont Tribune
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New York Daily News
American Idol's Adam Lambert is 'big cheese' on Rat Pack night
New York Daily News, NY
BY Elliot Olshansky The last time Adam Lambert got the closing spot on "American Idol," it may have given his competition an advantage, since not everyone got to hear his performance. This time, the show ended on schedule, but the other contestants
Ann Powers: Not a real rat in the entire Idol pack Los Angeles Times
American Idol Episode Recap: Top 5 Perform Seattle Post Intelligencer
American Idol Top 5: Songs of the Rat Pack The Star-Ledger – NJ.com
Houston Chronicle - Newsday
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'American Idol' and 'Dancing With the Stars' top TV ratings
Los Angeles Times, CA
"American Idol" and "Dancing With the Stars" swept the week's top four spots, but CBS had nine of the next 11 most-viewed programs to be the most-watched network for the eighth consecutive week. It was the 25th time in the season's 31 weeks that CBS

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'American Idol': Top 5 take on the Rat Pack
Baltimore Sun, United States
The surprise mentor for this week's American Idol — with the Rat Pack theme — is Jamie Foxx. He talks to the Top 5 about how the singers of that era were communicating a lifestyle, not just a song. Kris Allen is up first. His song choice is "The Way
"American Idol" Top 5: Matt Giraud called "authentic" Seattle Times
Matt Giraud is 'absolutely brilliant' for Simon Newsday
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Seattle Times
"American Idol" Top 5: Matt Giraud called "authentic"
Seattle Times, United States
I think Jamie Foxx steered him right — the lower key worked well. While the runs seemed to mostly hit their mark, there still seemed to be some moments when the high notes just seemed to trail off, uncertainly. Randy: "It was a little bit pitchy.
Matt Giraud is 'absolutely brilliant' for Simon Newsday
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MTV.com
"American Idol" Top 5: Kara call Kris Allen the dark horse
Seattle Times, United States
Kara is right that these standards require more technical proficiency than the usual Idol fare. And Kris handled it in workman-like fashion — and that's the problem I had with it. I just didn't sense any emotion. Randy: "I think this is your best
Kris Allen's Hometown Fans Form Massive 'American Idol' Task Force MTV.com
Kris Allen "American Idol" Watch Party Tonight KARK
buzz builds for Conway's Allen Arkansas Online (subscription)
KARK - MTV.com
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