Television Blog » American Idol http://blog.newsok.com/television The latest television news from NewsOK.com Wed, 17 Mar 2010 20:27:39 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.1 en hourly 1 The Oklahoman’s American Idol Chatter Podcast — Season 8 winner announced http://blog.newsok.com/television/2009/05/21/the-oklahoman%e2%80%99s-american-idol-chatter-podcast-%e2%80%94-season-8-winner-announced/ http://blog.newsok.com/television/2009/05/21/the-oklahoman%e2%80%99s-american-idol-chatter-podcast-%e2%80%94-season-8-winner-announced/#comments Thu, 21 May 2009 15:16:53 +0000 television http://blog.newsok.com/television/?p=2949 Television Blog]]> idol-final

Ryan Seacrest announces the Season 8 winner of "American Idol" (Fox Photo).

   More than 100 million votes were cast by America to determine the Season 8 winner of “American Idol.” Host Ryan Seacrest did not announce how many votes Kris Allen beat Adam Lambert by, but word is that it was by a sizeable margin.
   NewsOK’s Idol Chatter host Yvette Walker was surprised by the results initially. She reflects back on the two-hour finale with two of The Oklahoman’s “American Idol” fans, Lillie-Beth Brinkman and Brian Sargent.
   Click here to listen to their “Idol Chatter.”

P.S. — Last season, Ryan Seacrest announced that Tulsa resident David Cook beat David Archuleta by 12 million votes.

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"American Idol" finalists Kris Allen and Adam Lambert (Fox Photo)

   Voting for Season 8 of “American Idol” is over. Who did you vote for — Adam Lambert or Kris Allen?
   NewsOK’s Idol Chatter host Yvette Walker shares her thoughts on Tuesday’s final performance show, and guest co-host Brian Sargent weighs in, as well.
   Click here to listen to their “Idol Chatter.”

P.S. — The next “American Idol” will be revealed during the Season 8 finale (7 to 9:07 p.m. May 20).

Below: Remember this week on “American Idol?” Kris and Adam were in the bottom three with Matt Giraud. (Fox Photo)idol-elimination2

]]> http://blog.newsok.com/television/2009/05/20/the-oklahomans-american-idol-chatter-podcast-the-final-2-perform/feed/ 0 The Oklahoman’s American Idol Chatter Podcast — The Final 3 Perform http://blog.newsok.com/television/2009/05/14/the-oklahomans-american-idol-chatter-podcast-the-final-3-perform/ http://blog.newsok.com/television/2009/05/14/the-oklahomans-american-idol-chatter-podcast-the-final-3-perform/#comments Thu, 14 May 2009 13:10:00 +0000 television http://blog.newsok.com/television/?p=2779 Television Blog]]> American Idol Final 3

"American Idol" final 3 -- L-R: Adam Lambert, Kris Allen and Danny Gokey (Ray Mickshaw / FOX)

   “American Idol” is down to the Final Two — Adam Lambert and Kris Allen.
   Click here to listen to NewsOK’s Idol Chatter co-hosts Yvette Walker and Tim Henley break down Tuesday’s (May 12) performances.

P.S. — The top two face the music in the final “American Idol” performance show (7-8 p.m. May 19), and America’s votes will determine the next “American Idol” who will be revealed during the Season 8 finale (7 to 9:07 p.m. May 20).

]]> http://blog.newsok.com/television/2009/05/14/the-oklahomans-american-idol-chatter-podcast-the-final-3-perform/feed/ 1 The Oklahoman’s American Idol Chatter Podcast — The Final 4 Perform http://blog.newsok.com/television/2009/05/07/the-oklahoman%e2%80%99s-american-idol-chatter-podcast-%e2%80%94-the-final-4-perform/ http://blog.newsok.com/television/2009/05/07/the-oklahoman%e2%80%99s-american-idol-chatter-podcast-%e2%80%94-the-final-4-perform/#comments Thu, 07 May 2009 15:08:43 +0000 television http://blog.newsok.com/television/?p=2620 Television Blog]]> idol-4   “American Idol” is headed toward the final three singers.
   Click here to listen to NewsOK’s Idol Chatter co-hosts Yvette Walker and Tim Henley break down Tuesday’s (May 5) performances and Wednesday’s (May 6) results show.

P.S. — Paula Abdul is 46 years old.
  

Pictured at right: The final 4 on “American Idol”: L-R: Adam Lambert, Kris Allen, Danny Gokey and Allison Iraheta. (Michael Becker / FOX)

]]> http://blog.newsok.com/television/2009/05/07/the-oklahoman%e2%80%99s-american-idol-chatter-podcast-%e2%80%94-the-final-4-perform/feed/ 0 The Oklahoman’s American Idol Chatter Podcast — The Final 5 Perform http://blog.newsok.com/television/2009/04/28/the-oklahoman%e2%80%99s-american-idol-chatter-podcast-%e2%80%94-the-final-5-perform/ http://blog.newsok.com/television/2009/04/28/the-oklahoman%e2%80%99s-american-idol-chatter-podcast-%e2%80%94-the-final-5-perform/#comments Tue, 28 Apr 2009 15:40:43 +0000 television http://blog.newsok.com/television/?p=2527 Television Blog]]>  idol“American Idol” is headed
toward the final four singers.
   Click here to listen to NewsOK’s Idol Chatter co-hosts Mike Koehler and Yvette Walker break down Tuesday’s (April 28) performances.
  

   Pictured at right: The final 5 on “American Idol”. L-R: Danny Gokey, Adam Lambert, Alison Iraheta, Kris Allen and Matt Giraud. CR: Michael Becker / FOX.

]]> http://blog.newsok.com/television/2009/04/28/the-oklahoman%e2%80%99s-american-idol-chatter-podcast-%e2%80%94-the-final-5-perform/feed/ 0 The Oklahoman’s American Idol Chatter Podcast — The Final 9 http://blog.newsok.com/television/2009/04/10/the-oklahomans-american-idol-chatter-podcast-the-final-9/ http://blog.newsok.com/television/2009/04/10/the-oklahomans-american-idol-chatter-podcast-the-final-9/#comments Fri, 10 Apr 2009 11:59:42 +0000 television http://blog.newsok.com/television/?p=2084 Television Blog]]>  american-idol  “American Idol” is headed
toward the final eight singers.
   Click here to listen to NewsOK’s Idol Chatter co-hosts Mike Koehler and Yvette Walker break down Tuesday’s (April 7) performances.

Photo at right: The Final 9 on “American Idol”: Bottom Row L-R: Allison Iraheta, Lil Rounds, Scott MacIntyre. Middle Row L-R: Kris Allen, Anoop Desai, Matt Giraud. Top Row L-R: Adam Lambert, Danny Gokey, Megan Joy. (Fox Photo).

]]> http://blog.newsok.com/television/2009/04/10/the-oklahomans-american-idol-chatter-podcast-the-final-9/feed/ 1 “House” episode shocks The Oklahoman’s Idol Chatter podcasters http://blog.newsok.com/television/2009/04/10/house-episode-shocks-the-oklahomans-idol-chatter-podcasters/ http://blog.newsok.com/television/2009/04/10/house-episode-shocks-the-oklahomans-idol-chatter-podcasters/#comments Fri, 10 Apr 2009 11:57:34 +0000 television http://blog.newsok.com/television/?p=2077 Television Blog]]>  house  This week’s “House” (April 6)
had a shocker: the death of a cast member, and a mostly unlikely manner of death for this character.
   Click here to listen to Idol Chatter co-hosts Yvette Walker and Mike Koehler talk about “House,” how the recent episode affected them and what the cast member will do next.

Photo at right: Dr. House (Hugh Laurie, second from R) and his team (pictured L-R): Dr. Chris Taub (Peter Jacobson), Thirteen (Olivia Wilde), Dr. Lawrence Kutner (Kal Penn) and Dr. Eric Foreman (Omar Epps). (Fox Photo).

]]> http://blog.newsok.com/television/2009/04/10/house-episode-shocks-the-oklahomans-idol-chatter-podcasters/feed/ 0 Idol Chatter is back: American Idol heads to the chopping block http://blog.newsok.com/television/2009/02/18/idol-chatter-is-back-american-idol-heads-to-the-chopping-block/ http://blog.newsok.com/television/2009/02/18/idol-chatter-is-back-american-idol-heads-to-the-chopping-block/#comments Wed, 18 Feb 2009 21:08:19 +0000 ywalker http://blog.newsok.com/television/2009/02/18/idol-chatter-is-back-american-idol-heads-to-the-chopping-block/ Television Blog]]> Hey everyone, Mike Koehler here. Multimedia Editor-slash-American Idol podcast host.Our new season kicked off today with about 27 minutes of podcast goodness, breaking down the first group of 12 to go before the judges, facing elimination from the American people. If you believe that sort of thing.If you haven’t listened to the podcast on NewsOK before, you’ll notice a few trends.* I never remember the names of contestants, so I call them “big face girl”, “Handsome McHandsome” and “Sanjaya Jr.” If Melinda Doolittle had ever heard what we said, she would not have been pleased.* Simon is always right. Always.* The only reason they got a new judge is because Paula is thisclose from a padded cell.* I think the whole show is fixed.This week was no different, since two of the best (or at least most memorable) contestants were (SURPRISE!) singing last.Here’s a rundown.dannygokey.jpg  This is Danny “Dead Wife Guy” Gokey. He was the best last night, he’s moving on. Heck, he might win. (Even though this year it’s a girl’s turn). anoopdesai.jpg This is Anoop Desai. He was a great performer last night, he should get through and he was great in “Harold and Kumar Go To White Castle.”alexisgrace.jpg  Alexis Grace and her pink hair dye worked it last night. She’s decided to be the sultry contestant. She’s my pick for the third one through (out of the 12). Unless …. tatianadeltoro.jpg  Tatiana “The Trainwreck” Del Toro… moves through. That’s right, the Hollywood week princess of crazytown has a chance. Knowing the voters of America, entertainment and the chance that someone could be injured, is good for a vote.Everybody else on opening night stunk. Really. Junior high karaoke territory.Want to know why? Listen to our podcast here.Back next week with more.- mk  

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