Haley Reinhart

'American Idol': Randy tears into Haley, and Rupert Murdoch is there to see it ...
2011-05-12 / Entertainment Weekly
... home... most season Idoldome...performance show, starting with… Paulie McD goes Hollywood...girlfriend... final...Haley Reinhart after she sang Michael Jackson’s “Earth Song” is that I was so annoyed, I booed. Quite loudly, actually. So did Casey, I think, who was on his feet quite early into Haley’s performance. (You can check out Haley...Haley is the most improved contestant.” We call that in the Making Wild Assumptions Based Upon 140 Written Characters or Less profession “the executive producer doth protest too much.” Haley Reinhart on the ‘American Idol...

Beautiful Home: Randy Jackson Catches Heat After Haley Reinhart ...
2011-05-12 / Beautiful Home
...American Idol” topics have generated vast online buzz following the weekly performance shows, they have almost always concerned the contestants and their song selections. This time, however, the most-buzzed about subject is judge Randy Jackson, who caught heat for a variety of developments on Wednesday’s intriguing Final Four performance show... song. Another element of interest in Jackson comes from his heated exchanges with Haley Reinhart, who was the only contestant to receive negative feedback after the first round of songs Wednesday. Reinhart’s take on “Earth Song&#...

AMERICAN IDOL 2011 Final Four Review - Why is Haley Reinhart Constantly Critized?
2011-05-12 / Small Screen Scoop
...Haley Reinhart Constantly Critized? Last night on American Idol the final four had to pick inspirational songs written by Leiber and Stoller. While many fans believe Haley Reinhart has the best voice, the judges hate on her like this is a fixed race and she’s unworthy to compete. Even the recaps of songs... salon girl. But I liked it anyway. Haley Reinhart - I Who Have Nothing Despite her matching 80’s hair and outfit, Haley let her voice do all the talking. Luckily, the judges realized they couldn’t criticize this performance and gave her a standing ovation. Jennifer Lopez...

Kirstin At 'Idol:' Haley Reinhart Thinks It's Unfair The Judges Rag On Her ...
2011-05-12 / Hollywood Life (blog)
...8217;t like Haley Reinhart’s first song on ‘American Idol’ May 11, but that didn’t warrant her snotty behavior! An attitude like that will cost her the competition! Haley Reinhart is one tough girl from Chicago, who has more trouble taking criticism than anyone on this season. After she ...staying strong here.” Don’t get me wrong; I love Haley’s voice. Honestly, I think she’s the best vocalist left on the show. However, the chip on her shoulder is enough for me retract my vote of confidence. James Durbin , Scotty McCreery and Lauren Alaina NEVER ...

Haley Reinhart on the 'American Idol' judges' criticisms: 'I'm not going to crack'
2011-05-12 / Entertainment Weekly
...Haley Reinhart has a message for Randy Jackson and Jennifer Lopez, the judges who have for two weeks running laid into her with more direct criticism than they have with any other contestant in weeks: “I’m not going to crack,” Haley told a group of reporters backstage after the Wednesday night performances... Haley” — she turned to Scotty and James — “I’m sorry guys, but Haley has the best voice on this show,... Haley’s number one fan,” she continued. “I listen to her iTunes songs over and over and over again.” Finally, Haley&#...

Lady Gaga Mentors American Idol 2011 Top 4
2011-05-12 / HULIQ
...came to the American Idol rescue to mentor the final four left on the TV talent show. First up was Haley Reinhart, who performed a Lady Gaga unreleased song last week, claiming that she had been given the performance artist's permission to... him to think of that mic as his girlfriend. She even encouraged Scotty to make love to the mic, but then later said to the American Idol cameras, "I hope he forgives me for being...out his rendition of Love Potion No. 9 , Gaga told Durbin to shake his hips. This seasoned performer told Durbin that is "what Elvis did [when he sang]. He moved his hips and that's...

'American Idol' 2011: Lady Gaga mentors
2011-05-12 / Washington Post
“American Idol” final four: Haley Reinhart, Scotty McCreery, James Durbin and Lauren Alaina. (Michael Becker - Fox) It’s Inspirational Music followed by Jerry Leiber & Mike Stoller tunes mentored by Lady Gaga week on “American Idol” Judge Randy Jackson is wearing a sample from the casual ...gave an Olympic-level performance at “the highest degree of difficulty”. We think Randy should have recused himself but hey, it’s Idol not this is “The People’s Court” or something. Haley Reinhart has chosen “Earth Song,” the Michael...

'American Idol' Top 4 Power Rankings: It's Not Looking Good For Lauren Alaina
2011-05-11 / Examiner.com
...proclaim that she was "The One" after the Nashville auditions just might be in serious jeopardy of being eliminated from "American Idol" in fourth place. Jimmy Iovine criticized Lauren Alaina for holding back in last week's performance of "Unchained Melody" and judge Jennifer Lopez told ...different. They also believe Haley Reinhart, on the back of that standing ovation-generating "House of the Rising Sun" Top 5 performance, has moved into second place. Haley places third in the other two listings. This week, Lauren and her fellow "American Idol" finalists will choose songs from the Leiber & ...

American Idol Top 4 Power Rankings: Is It Lauren Alaina's Time To Go?
2011-05-11 / HULIQ
... to win "American Idol" now (9/2 odds). She is not far behind Haley Reinhart (7/2 odds). But even the oddsmakers have James and Scotty the most likely to win, tied at 3/2 odds. But power rankings and odds are not the final vote count. That remains to the "American Idol" viewer. Results for the "American Idol" Top 4 will be revealed on Thursday, May 12. American Idol Power...

Haley Reinhart Attemps to Move the Earth With Michael Jackson's 'Earth Song ...
2011-05-11 / Popcrush
Haley Reinhart Attempts to Move the Earth With Michael Jackson's 'Earth Song' on Tonight's 'American Idol' Alberto E. Rodriguez, Getty Images For her “inspiration” song tonight, the smoky-voiced sang Michael Jackson‘s obscure ‘Earth Song,’ since the song’s message is utterly universal. The soft ... a roundabout way, Lopez told her it was the wrong song choice, despite her message. Randy Jackson totally shot down Reinhart’s performance, telling her she didn’t go where she needed to go. “The song needed you to deliver it,” he said. “...

Haley Reinhart meets Lady Gaga: Theater advice offered for performance
2011-05-11 / Examiner.com
... Gaga, Haley Reinhart brought in emotion for the single to share more of a theater performance. The advice given to the contestant actually might have pushed Haley into the finals as her distinct difference between what was seen on stage verses what was a practice session was astounding. Bringing the theater to the final performance on the American Idol stage, it...

American Idol Rant: Poor Form, Randy - I'm Voting For Haley
2011-05-11 / Cinema Blend
...performance episode of American Idol .) So not only did I disagree with Randy’s determination that the first round of performances was a tie between Scotty, Lauren and James, but I’m beyond disappointed that he’d single Haley Reinhart out as the one contestant who didn’t measure up. I’m all for honest criticism but either there hasn’t been much of that this season... situation did inspire me to care enough to vote this week. Each of the final four contestants are solid and each bring their own style to the show this year. With that said, I’m voting for Haley and not just because she got a raw ...

'American Idol': Haley Reinhart vs. the judges ... vs. conventional wisdom
2011-05-11 / Examiner.com
... - Haley finale would probably be the best-case scenario here. 1. Haley Reinhart : The moment Haley said she was singing "I Who Have Nothing," the fear hit. Jordin Sparks provided one of the best performances ever on the show with this ... and then Haley did the same. Not only was this Haley's best performance of the season, it was the best performance on the show...

After Spat With Randy Jackson, Haley Reinhart Rules The Night On "American Idol" (VIDEO)
2011-05-11 / The Business Insider
After Spat With Randy Jackson, Haley Reinhart Rules The Night On "American Idol" (VIDEO) Haley Reinhart and judge Randy Jackson weren't seeing eye to eye on "American Idol" tonight. To Jackson, Reinhart's cover of Michael Jackson 's "What About Us?" just sounded "like screaming." But in the final four contestants' second round, Reinhart won the night with a take on the much-covered "I Who Have...

Last Chance to Join Team Haley!
2011-05-11 / On the Edge
...American Idol this evening. (Image by sєαttlєчє via Flickr) Seriously, Idol? We have to go through this AGAIN? I am a little tired of the “throw Haley Reinhart...performance of the season. I’m buying my ticket to the tour on Friday JUST FOR HER. I can’t…you guys, that was amazing. She owned that song. Sidebar: If Rihanna could marshall her army to vote for Naima when she did “Umbrella,” could Gaga get her Little Monsters to vote for Haley... the show and does the cheesiest song ever,...Round 1 winner: Scotty. Should be going home: Lauren....

'American Idol:' Lady Gaga Mentors/Scares the Top 4 Recap
2011-05-11 / TV Squad
...James choosing a song of "the highest difficulty" and compared 'American Idol' to the Olympics. I think the judges are a wee bit tougher in that competition ... Next up, Haley Reinhart took to the stage to perform Michael Jackson's 'Earth Song.' The performance started out somber, but by the end, Haley was belting/... how her character came out and J.Lo applauded her "mature performance quality" and "total attack" of the song. And Randy liked seeing Lauren do "the rocker thing" and show some attitude. Finally, James Durbin took it home in the pimp spot with 'Love Potion Number Nine.' Lady...

Haley Reinhart takes on The King of Pop on American Idol 2011 top 4
2011-05-11 / Examiner.com
...Haley Reinhart tired to walk in big shoes on American Idol 2011 for the top 4. She sang Earth Song, one of Michael Jackson's iconic tunes. This seems to be a daring deed on this TV talent show watched by millions. But this crooner has guts, and so she gives a wrenching version of The King of Pop's message song... this American Idol contestant that Earth Song 'doesn't really suit [Haley Reinhart].' He wasn't feeling it, but Steven Tyler does. He says Randy is wrong and although hers wasn't 'a hit song...[she] hit it.' Looking at Haley, he tells her 'You nailed it.' Did she? Did Haley Reinhart do ...

Haley Reinhart had 'Idol' judges bicker after singing MJ's 'Earthsong'
2011-05-11 / Examiner.com
Haley Reinhart walked away from the stage of American Idol feeling confused on Wednesday night. The audience was confused too. After her performance of the evening the American Idol contestant was given three really strong, different opinions by Randy Jackson, Jennifer Lopez, and Steven Tyler. The contestant gave a strong performance of the Michael Jackson song 'Earthsong.' Yet, after the performance, the...

'American Idol' Final 4 recap: Lady Gaga inspires Scotty McCreery with spicy ... - The Star-Ledger
2011-05-11 / NJ.com
..., playful performance – a little goofy at times, but strong vocally. Before they were cut down to 4, the 'American Idol' Final 5: James Durbin, Lauren Alaina, Jacob Lusk, Scotty McCreery and Haley Reinhart. (Credit: Michael Becker/ FOX) HALEY REINHART • (Earth Song / Michael Jackson) – I felt the start of this song was ... live results show (May 12 at 8 p.m. on Fox), we will bid farewell to one of the four finalists. Guest performances are scheduled by Lady Gaga , Enrique Iglesias and former Idol winner Jordin Sparks. In addition, Steven Tyler will unveil the music video for his ...

AMERICAN IDOL PREDICTIONS, Lady Gaga Loves Haley Reinhart, Winner James Durbin?
2011-05-11 / Astrochicks
... Tyler stepped up and told the other two to stuff it. Plus, Lady Gaga LOVED Haley Reinhart. In tonight’s American Idol’s round up, Astrochicks makes our weekly psychic and astrology predictions on what the future holds for our final four. Lady Gaga was thrown into the mix and I think she made Scotty McCreedy...

Harsh Criticism Fuels Haley's Comeback on "Idol"
2011-05-11 / NBC Dallas-Fort Worth - Sports
...Haley Reinhart makes it through Thursday’s results show, she might want to give the “American Idol” audience a bonus performance next week by singing her first number before the show starts. For the second week in a row, Reinhart started off slowly. Her choice of Michael Jackson’s “Earth Song” as her inspirational song..., but unlike last week, this one didn’t close the show. She’s been the surprise of the season and her momentum grows every week, but “Earth Song” may have finally been the moment she ran out of chances. If she survives,...