James Durbin

'American Idol': Randy tears into Haley, and Rupert Murdoch is there to see it ...
2011-05-12 / Entertainment Weekly
... the Idoldome. As some eagle-eyed home viewers can attest, Rupert Murdoch himself ...a rare sighting indeed for even the most season Idoldome veteran. So rare, in fact, ... performance show, starting with… Paulie McD goes Hollywood As the crew set the stage for James Durbin’... vain to see his famous girlfriend on the other side of ...song was over and a camera crew came barreling up the same aisle to catch Casey’s response to the performance... 30 or more. I leave the final judgment, as it were, up to...American Idol’ judges’ criticisms: ‘I’m not going to crack’

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... Journey appeared to be off the Trends chart by 11:10PM) But the buzz was not all for Randy Jackson and James Durbin bonding over the influential Journey song. Another element of interest in Jackson comes from his heated exchanges with Haley ...

AMERICAN IDOL 2011 Final Four Review - Why is Haley Reinhart Constantly Critized?
2011-05-12 / Small Screen Scoop
... – Why is 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 ... performance was great for the first minute, but then the energy dropped down. I love that she thanks her audience after a song, but sometimes I wonder how sincere she’s being the way she smiles so much it looks like she’s going to have her eyeballs pop out of her head. James Durbin - Love Potion #9 James...

Lady Gaga Mentors American Idol 2011 Top 4
2011-05-12 / HULIQ
...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...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 ...American Idol ." And so, with that simple--yet offbeat--explanation as to why Alaina should not hold back on any lyric, let alone the song as a whole, Lauren gave perhaps her best performance all season. Then, as Lady Gaga was directed to mentor James Durbin...

'American Idol' 2011: Lady Gaga mentors
2011-05-12 / Washington Post
...;American Idol” Judge Randy Jackson is wearing a sample from the casual line of the Randissimo Italiano collection. Jennifer Lopez is in a shoulder baring number, cut to keep herself covered on her Steven Tyler-facing side. A bird has built a nest in Tyler’s hair. James Durbin will perform ...all-white rehearsal room, as Carol Channing attending a midnight screening of “Rocky Horror Picture Show.” Haley will sing “I (Who Have Nothing).” Gaga, joined by record mogul/”Idol” in-house mentor Jimmy Iovine, advises Haley to put some “crazy” ...

'American Idol' Top 4 Power Rankings: It's Not Looking Good For Lauren Alaina
2011-05-11 / Examiner.com
..."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...vote receiver and ended the show by singing his farewell song. No one knows how many votes separated the contestants or whether or not Lauren is separated from the next least vote-getter by a few votes or an insurmountable number. Regardless, her good and passable performances have begun to take their toll on her support, especially when James Durbin...

American Idol Top 4 Power Rankings: Is It Lauren Alaina's Time To Go?
2011-05-11 / HULIQ
...Idolator all have the 16-year-old Georgia girl in fourth place on their power rankings lists. With such a poor showing, is there any way Lauren call pull herself out of last place? If any of the other finalists -- James Durbin, Scotty McCreery, and Haley Reinhart -- have bad performances... 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 List, Week 9 -- Top 4 (Idolator) 1. James Durbin

'American Idol': additional theme giving James Durbin his opportunity
2011-05-11 / Examiner.com
On Tuesday night, a story broke across the internet that James Durbin was going to be taking on Journey's iconic "Don't Stop Believin'" during the "American Idol" performance show. However, there was one initial flaw to this story that came through loud and clear -- this song wasn't written by Leiber & Stoller, which is the listen theme for the week...

James Durbin gets Gaga advice on American Idol 2011 (video)
2011-05-11 / Examiner.com
... it is. The leading contender in most circles for this TV talent show, James Durbin had both Jimmy Iovine, record producer extraordinare, and Lady Gaga, awesome performance artist and super star singer, to lean on. And so he did. This American Idol candidate is one who does well with some advice and a little coaching... Inspire and then a second that was an oldie from Leiber and Stoller. Don't Stop Believin' as performed by Journey. So does James Durbin do this iconic song justice? Take a listen here and then weigh in: What do you think of this rendition of the tune Glee has made their anthem? Is...

James Durbin takes on Journey's 'Don't Stop Believing' on 'Idol'
2011-05-11 / Examiner.com
...songs performed tonight for the Songs that Inspire the contestants of the show. After making the song his own, Durbin definitely had a chance to show he had what it takes to be in the 'Top 3' on American Idol. Not only did the vocals of the song penetrate the audience, so did the feeling. Taking to the stage, just like a seasoned... songs, the contestant wants to be in the 'Top 3' as well as grab the crown of the American Idol. James Durbin will return to the stage to perform from the Songbook of Lieber and Stoller. Jodi Jill enjoys reporting on entertainment, red carpet events, celebrities,...

James Durbin Continues His Reign With 'Love Potion No. 9' on 'American Idol' (VIDEO)
2011-05-11 / TV Squad
James Durbin had a very smart night on 'American Idol' (Wed., 8PM ET on FOX). First he tackled Journey's 'Don't Stop Believin',' which was made famous again just a couple years ago as the signature song for the cast of Then, he brought is rocker vibe to 'Love Potion No. 9,' reinventing the song to ... to his performances. It's a stark contrast to when Scotty McCreery was running around the empty stage on his second song of the night. The judges talk all the time about the contestants needing to have a "moment" to connect with the audiences at home, but as they said tonight, James Durbin is having...

James Durbin moves his hips like Lady Gaga suggests on 'Idol' Stage
2011-05-11 / Examiner.com
... the final performance. Both performances by James Durbin were quality on American Idol Wednesday night. With perfect song choices and high energy performances the intensity of the night will definitely get Durbin to the final three. After the show was over, American Idol left the fate of the 'Top 3' in the hands of the audience by opening the phone lines and asking for votes. The...

hennemusic: VIDEO: James Durbin rocks Journey's Don't Stop ...
2011-05-11 / hennemusic
James Durbin pulled out all the stops again Wednesday night on American Idol to steal yet another show with his performances. Durbin snagged the opening and closing spots on the show, which is kind of a sweet spot – you start by setting the bar, and you end as the last thing people remember before the voting lines ...’s something else and so are you.” Randy Jackson was actually in Journey for a while, so he was really enthusiastic about the song selection; watch the clip to see what he has to say… Jerry Lieber/Mike Stoller songbook – do an online search for yourself...

{alltv} James Durbin's 'Love Potion No. 9' rocks the ' American ...
2011-05-11 / American
In addition to getting to dance with Lady Gaga , James Durbin took to the stage during the "American Idol" Top 4 and slayed his second performance. He has easily come out the best of the four finalists left. His "Love Potion No. 9" was an odd choice to us (at first). But ... make a very dated song sound extremely current (and hard-core and manly). The judges loved it. J.Lo expressed the same trepidation about James handling the Leiber and Stoller songbook choices, but admits she was completely wrong to doubt him after that performance. So is it just a matter of who joins James in the finals now?

Showbiznest: American Idol Top 4 Performances: James Durbin - Don ...
2011-05-11 / Showbiznest
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American Idol Rant: Poor Form, Randy - I'm Voting For Haley
2011-05-11 / Cinema Blend
...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...bright side, this 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 deal ...

'American Idol': Haley Reinhart vs. the judges ... vs. conventional wisdom
2011-05-11 / Examiner.com
...American Idol" stirred up so many emotions this week, it was like having a drunk argument with your buddy at three in the morning -- you don't exactly what is going on, but you have a strong opinion about it that must be heard! The judges spent the first half of the show... programmed with this sort of script in their head: With that, let's go into the show. Part One - "Songs That Inspire" 4. James Durbin : We began with James, ... Haley's best performance of the season, it was the best performance on the show since Hollywood Week -- and one of the best ever on "Idol." -- What did...

Last Chance to Join Team Haley!
2011-05-11 / On the Edge
...between sets on American Idol this evening. (Image by sєαttlєчє via Flickr) Seriously, Idol? We have to...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...it wasn’t good enough for me. James closes the show and does the cheesiest song ever, “Love Potion No. 9.&#...winner: Scotty. Should be going home: Lauren. What do you think? Are you as sick of the revisionist history (where the judges LOVED James...

'American Idol:' Lady Gaga Mentors/Scares the Top 4 Recap
2011-05-11 / TV Squad
...tonight's Top 4 performances on 'American Idol.' So I guess there's that. The final four took to the stage for another two-for-one special, this time choosing one personally inspiring song followed by a selection from mega-hit songwriting duo Leiber and Stoller's songbook. James Durbin opened the show with Journey's '... sprint to the finish," encouraging Scotty to show another side of himself next week. After last week's scare, it was time for Lauren to make another run at America's vote with Elvis' 'Trouble,' a song Carrie Underwood performed back in season 4's Top 5 round. This time, Lauren ...

American Idol: James Durbin should win
2011-05-11 / Sioux City Journal
... Never talk about Fight Club. The first rule of “American Idol”: Never talk back to the judges. Haley Reinhart did Wednesday night and may have sealed her fate. She argued about her performance of a Michael Jackson song and got beat up by Randy Jackson. Surprisingly, Randy was ...suggesting she’s in the finals. But James Durbin? He was so at ease — with “Don’t Stop Believin’” (the Journey song that “Glee” has worn out) and “Love Potion No. 9″ — he looked like someone who already was a winner. He’s solid. Really...

'American Idol' Final 4 recap: Lady Gaga inspires Scotty McCreery with spicy ... - The Star-Ledger
2011-05-11 / NJ.com
... turned in a fun, 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) – ...tonight's 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 newest ...