American Idol to Get a New Judge….Again

Each year, it seems that American Idol encounters the same dilemma: who will be a part of the judging panel? In recent years the panel underwent a massive upheavel: saying goodbye to longtime judges, Simon Cowell and Paula Abdul, and eventually welcoming in new judges, Steven Tyler and Jennifer Lopez.

After the most recent season, J.Lo has hinted that she’s very busy with her other business ventures and will be leaving the show. This might not be the best move considering how much the show has boosted her music career. In addition to Lopez’s possible departure, Steven Tyler also has recently announced his plans to leave the show. It will be interesting to see what happens.

Billboard announced this week that Adam Lambert might be taking her spot on the judge’s panel and Adam said he definitely would not give up that chance. This gig ultimately could help his career in the same way it helped Jennifer Lopez’s. Lambert has a great voice and is a great performer and could be a useful resource for upcoming contestants. At the end of the day, it all comes down to ratings, so we shall see who they pick.

Who do you think should be the next judge?

Written by Guest Blogger, Myles Marcus

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Idol Champ Wins his Way to Recovery

American Idol winner, Phillip Phillips, had to undergo major surgery this week due to kidney stones. The stones were so massive he wasn’t able to pass them (yikes!). Phillips has been putting off the surgery due to a fever and sinus infection, but the stones were even an issue when American Idol first aired this season. TMZ reports Phillips surgery was 6 and a half-hours long! I can’t even imagine what he is going through right now; it must be so painful. We all might be waiting for an album release, but a hospital release would be even better!

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American Idol Season 11 Finale

The Idol Finale is here! Jessica Sanchez and Phillip Phillips’ fans are all fired up for the big night and are ready to vote for who they believe should be the next American Idol. With Jessica Sanchez’s booming voice and Phillip Phillips’ original, crazy renditions, these two have been early favorites of the 2012 season. Phillips has never sunk to the bottom three and Jessica Sanchez has been a judges’ favorite since her first audition. They both have had several solid performances, which have brought them into the spotlight.

This particular finale will be one of the toughest to predict in Idol history. Both singers are of similar skill levels and have had consistently strong performances throughout the entire season. When Jessica sings, the audience is constantly blown away by her booming voice, similar to both Celine Dion and the late Whitney Houston.

However, I think Phillip will reign supreme. He brings out one valuable attribute that Jessica does not — he makes each song his own work of art. He can take any song from any genre and mold it into his own rock-and-roll vibe, which is incredible. Every performance feels like a concert and fans are left captivated by both his likeable quirks and raw talent.

Who do you think will be the next American Idol?

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