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American Idol Rewarding Mediocrity (Kris Allen Is Lame)

Dan Abramson | Posted 06.20.2009 | Comedy


Dan Abramson

If I invited Kris Allen to a dinner party, he'd show up and ask if he can chip in instead of bringing a casserole. Kris Allen brings nothing to the table.

Fox's "Glee" Rides "Idol's" Coattails, Then Leaves Until Fall

Bill Mann | Posted 06.18.2009 | Entertainment


Bill Mann

Glee's pilot Tuesday is more than a bit frenetic, but it's also often well-written and sharp, with lines like this all-too-true one: "Fame is the most important thing in our culture now."

American Idol: Country Week -- Watch Where You Step

Ken Levine | Posted 04.18.2009 | Entertainment


Ken Levine

Now that the kids not attractive enough for FOX have been weeded out, we can get down to business. This was Country Night and the guest mentor was Randy Travis.

American Idol Weekly Recap and Predictions

Michelle Bart | Posted 04.11.2009 | Entertainment


Michelle Bart

This week's American Idol narrowed down the playing field to not twelve but thirteen singers looking for their big break in making it to the top. A...

Liza Minnelli: Live at the Barnes & Noble

Susan Sawyers | Posted 03.06.2009 | Entertainment


Susan Sawyers

The real prize for Liza Minnelli's adoring fans: the first 160 purchasers received hot pink wristbands for entrance to a short performance at the Upper West Side B&N that night.

American Idolatry and Sarah Palin

Fred Goldring | Posted 10.13.2008 | Entertainment


Fred Goldring

Just like most of those forgotten media-manufactured celebrities who became "famous for being famous," the clock is now ticking, and the real question is whether Palin deserves more than fifteen minutes of America's time.