http://www.idolreview.net American Idol reviews and news Thu, 21 May 2009 03:53:39 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en It is here!  The finale.  Ryan introduces the judges: Randy "for me for you dawg" Jackson Kara "sweetie" DioGuardi Paula "word nerd" Abdul Simon "say what?" Cowell I loved those little video packages. We get our first (of many?) group songs to So What by Pink.  Eh - not feeling this one.  I hope it gets ... http://www.idolreview.net/2009/05/20/we-are-the-champions-the-finale/ This season has been full of several ups and downs, but we have made it to the Nokia.  And that means time for the debut of a craptastic coronation song--I can't wait. 1. Adam Lambert "Mad World" by Tears for Fears - Fabulous once again - I loved the rise from ... http://www.idolreview.net/2009/05/19/paula-does-a-hurkey-it-must-be-the-finale/ Paula is mysteriously absent from the judges as we begin tonight.  Perhaps they called her in to help tally the 88 million votes. The Ford commercial, to Break My Stride, involved animated idols with Adam moving brick walls, Kris affecting the weather, and Danny parting the Red Sea (of cars). Alicia Keys ... http://www.idolreview.net/2009/05/13/is-this-the-big-shocker-we-have-been-waiting-for/ Two songs, three contestants, four judges.  This is go time, boys.  Who will step it up tonight? 1. Danny Gokey "Dance Little Sister" by Terrence Trent D'arby - I didn't mind the dancing like Simon and Kara did.  I also thought he sang the song really well.  However, there was nothing ... http://www.idolreview.net/2009/05/12/2-3-4-night-top-3/ A few great pictures of Danny's homecoming (Thanks to Michelle for these!) These photos show the crowds at Danny's afternoon concert at the Summerfest grounds in downtown Milwaukee. A video compilation of all of Danny's songs at Summerfest: And here is Danny singing at the Brewers/Cubs game (The Brewers won, by the way!) http://www.idolreview.net/2009/05/12/danny-gokey-homecoming-pictures/ Here are a few pictures from Kris's homecoming to Conway and Little Rock, AR (thanks to Chris for the photos!) Kris's first concert in Little Rock: Kris's second concert in Conway: Lunch! (Aren't Kris and his wife Katy so adorable?) If you were ambivalent or even disliking (gasp!) of Kris on last week's show, watch ... http://www.idolreview.net/2009/05/12/kris-allen-homecoming-pictures/