Kelly Clarkson

In Honor of Thanksgiving: The Top Music Turkeys of 2007

Stop the Slaughter: Pundits pan Jordin Sparks' debut album, for all the wrong reasons

Futuristic Hit

Concert Review: Kelly Clarkson at the Colosseum at Caesars Palace, November 14, 2025

Hello, Cleveland!

A pseudo-Michael Stipe shares what's on his MP3 player

American Idol: entertainment or evil?

A pseudo-Michael Stipe shares what's on his MP3 player

Joanna Pacitti Finally Out on 'Idol'

Yer fired!!So, since Joanna Pacitti's American Idol audition back in Louisville, I haven't made any secretabout the fact that her ass should've been sent packing long ago, especially after she forgot the words to her song during Hollywood Week. In my opinion, Pacitti has used up all of her singing l ... More >>

American Idol Not All Live

Oh, the controversy! The New York Times is reporting that this season American Idol is using pre-recorded tracts. The show claims that the contestants do not "lip-sync" because they are really singing live, they just happen to be singing over a track of their own voices. This is a Clinton "depends w ... More >>

American Idol: Why I’ll Never Watch It Again

Oh, the controversy! The New York Times is reporting that this season American Idol is using pre-recorded tracts. The show claims that the contestants do not "lip-sync" because they are really singing live, they just happen to be singing over a track of their own voices. This is a Clinton "depends w ... More >>

None More Green

Oh, the controversy! The New York Times is reporting that this season American Idol is using pre-recorded tracts. The show claims that the contestants do not "lip-sync" because they are really singing live, they just happen to be singing over a track of their own voices. This is a Clinton "depends w ... More >>

The Green Lady Killers

Oh, the controversy! The New York Times is reporting that this season American Idol is using pre-recorded tracts. The show claims that the contestants do not "lip-sync" because they are really singing live, they just happen to be singing over a track of their own voices. This is a Clinton "depends w ... More >>

Rooney

Coppola real nice guys

Déjà Dance

Newest DDR: Same game, fresh set list

Letter to an American Idol

Kelly, Kelly, Kelly, Kelly, Kelly

Pink, Damone

I'm Not Dead
(La Face)

Out Here All Night
(Island)

Billy Joel

It's a matter of trust

Hero Worship

With more fans craving brutal metal, And the Hero Fails is happy to dish it up

Pop Rocks

Ten albums that'll snap and fizz in your ear buds all winter long

Your Government at Work

Ten albums that'll snap and fizz in your ear buds all winter long

This Week's Day-by-day Picks

Ten albums that'll snap and fizz in your ear buds all winter long

Holly, Jolly Mess

Who doesn't kid themselves nowadays they can pull off a Christmas album? Thankfully, a few of this year's offerings don't suck.

Hammer of the Gods

With a handful of artists, 'classic rock' is not a pejorative

Proud Mary

Bite Me finds hamburger in paradise

The Seeds of Time

People remember 1982 for Men at Work more than they do for Elvis Costello or Gang of Four. Why should 2002 be any different?

Year in TV: Fear Factor

But just think, no one hates TV more than Trent Lott

Jay-Z Concert Screw-Up at University of Arizona Costs Student Group Almost $1 Million

An unsuccessful stadium concert hosted by the Associated Students of the University of Arizona will be costing students for years to come.The Last Smash Platinum Bash concert took place at the Arizona Stadium in Tucson and featured Jay-Z, Kelly Clarkson, Third Eye Blind, and other musical groups. A ... More >>

Bret Michaels Fractures Nose, Almost Loses Head at Tony Awards

The members of Poison are now officially old men. 1983 was a long time ago.Sometimes Monday morning just brings you a gleaming, radiant little bit of news that helps the transition into next week all the more smooth and less awkward. It's no big surprise that I am a gigantic fan of former hair metal ... More >>

Karen O, Daft Punk Movie Music, Winehouse's Husband Dishes on Drugs, Girl Talk and Jenny Lewis at Wanderlust

Pitchfork: New Karen O, Daft Punk Movie Music? Pitchfork: Islands Reveal LP Cover, Tour Dates, Phoenix Included Electric Mustache: Video: Motel Motel "Coffee" Idolator: Nobody Is Happy About Kelly Clarkson's "Already Gone" Idolator: Chris Brown Might Want To Send Jill And Kevin A Wedding Present NME ... More >>

Bob Dylan, American Idols, and Throwback Acts Dominate 2009 State Fair Concert Line-up

​ If you were one of the jilted music fans who got burned when Bob Dylan wimped out of his scheduled outdoor performance a couple weeks back, the folk rock legend has a way to make it up to you: He's putting on a free show...sorta. Dylan is set to perform at the Veterans Memorial Coliseum during ... More >>

Body Shots

They are women, see them roar

Ingrid Michaelson

They are women, see them roar

Fair Warning

10 things to know before heading down to 19th and McDowell

The Academy Is… Power Pop’s Leading Light

10 things to know before heading down to 19th and McDowell

Kelly Clarkson Is Pissed, But We Love Her Anyway

10 things to know before heading down to 19th and McDowell

Incoming: Alice In Chains, Henry Rollins, George Strait, Matt Hires

​Maybe I'm forgetting something, but I'm pretty sure a former American Idol contestant has never played The Rhythm Room. The Maricopa County fair? Sure. Even The Marquee. But, from what I've seen in local show listings over the past two years it's rare that anyone who gets the benefit of anIdol-st ... More >>

Top 10 'American Idol' Moments

​Paula Abdul already left, and Simon Cowell may be on the outs, too. But no matter what happens to American Idol, the singing competition has left us with plenty of memories we'll forver cherish. Here are 10 of our favorites to get you ready for the upcoming season, which begins January ... More >>

Faces Forward

Portraiture heads into the future at TCA

'American Idol' Get Glam as Adam Lambert Mentors, Is Praised for Tongue Action

No one can compete with the force that is Bowersox​In what was either a Freudian slip or a bid to stir up controversy, Ryan Seacrest commented to Adam Lambert on American Idol Tuesday night, "My tongue is not nearly as talented as yours." Sadly, that was one of the most exciting parts of this seas ... More >>

Kurt Cobain Biopic Could Star Scarlett Johansson as Courtney Love

Scarlett Johansson on the left, Courtney Love on the right. You know, in case you couldn't tell them apart.​So apparently, Scarlett Johansson, who, in case you forgot, collaborated with Pete Yorn on a record last year, is a fan of Courtney Love.According to NME, ScarJo likes Love so much she would ... More >>

'American Idol' Final Three Fight for the Finale

​This season of American Idol is almost over (thank gosh), and it's finally down to the Final Three--the clear frontrunner Crystal Bowersox, the frat-ish wannabe rocker Lee DeWyze and the lovable underdog Casey James.This time around, the contestants get to choose their own songs to perform in the ... More >>

Patti Smith to Write Children's Book

Patti Smith.​Patti Smith has worked in nearly every medium. She is truly an artist in every sense of the word. Not only is she famous for her proto-punk music and poetry, but she's had exhibitions of photgraphs as well as drawings and paintings, she's modeled, been in film, and even chronicled her ... More >>

'American Idol' Live! at US Airways Center Last Night

Luke HolwerdaAmerican Idol Live​American Idol Live! August 12, 2010US Airways CenterFor Valley residents who always wanted to make it out to the American Idol studios but never did, last night at US Airways Center was their opportunity to see the top 10 contestants from 2010's season perform on th ... More >>

Tater Tot: Ben Quayle's Smart. He Can Spell Potato. But He Wouldn't Be a GOP Congressional Nominee Without the Name Daddy Dan Made Infamous

Luke HolwerdaAmerican Idol Live​American Idol Live! August 12, 2010US Airways CenterFor Valley residents who always wanted to make it out to the American Idol studios but never did, last night at US Airways Center was their opportunity to see the top 10 contestants from 2010's season perform on th ... More >>

Rolling Stone Chooses New Queen of Pop

A new queen of pop has been crowned by Rolling Stone, according to Idolator.Rolling Stone put 16 female pop stars head to head in the ultimate statistical showdown to see who would reign as queen. Competitors included Adele, Beyonce Knowles, Britney Spears, Carrie Underwood, Christina Aguilera, Katy ... More >>

Jack White Makes His Hip-Hop Debut on New Track by Black Milk

​Jack White has thrown down the drum tracks for two new songs by Third Man Records' first hip-hop artist, Black Milk, according to Spin.White has produced and contributed to the songs "Royal Mega" and "Brain.""Brain" is available for streaming here, and Spin has "Royal Mega" available for str ... More >>

Dem's Fighting Fingers: Five Songs To Get You Ready To Pick A Fight

AP​By now Fingergate has the web blowing up with commentary abound about the gull and audacity of Governor Jan Brewer for sticking her finger in the face of President Barack Obama. As James King brought up yesterday, we can't help but wonder if Jan's actions were those of an impassioned poli ... More >>

Prediction: Will Kelly Clarkson Nail the Super Bowl XVLI National Anthem?

​So, I may not be the flag-waving American I should be, but hot damn, there's just something about hearing the national anthem that gives me chills. Most of the attention in the build up for this weekend's showdown has been placed on dueling quarterbacks Tom Brady and Eli Manning, million do ... More >>

Kelly Clarkson Nails Super Bowl 2012 National Anthem

​It's safe to say that Kelly Clarkson nailed her performance of the national anthem at Super Bowl XLVI last night. Largely a low-scoring, defensive affair between the New York Giants and New England Patriots, the game's fireworks came towards the end of regulation. Clarkson's rendition of "Th ... More >>

Adele Won and Nicki Minaj Creeped; We Recap the Grammys

​If Adele could rap, she probably would have won that Grammy as well. Sunday night's Grammy Awards made for interesting viewing, with Adele's sweep, some amazing tributes, performances, and a downright weird and horrible showing from Nicki Minaj. Host LL Cool J opened up with a prayer for Whitne ... More >>