Short takes on five recent or otherwise notable singles: Mariah Carey, “Almost Home” (from “Oz: The Great and Powerful”) Given the title and the source, you’d expect a maudlin ballad, but Mimi’s contribution to the upcoming “Oz” soundtrack is a thoroughly modern production with whirring electronic flourishes and an up-tempo beat. After some awkward … Continue Reading →
Aretha Franklin, in Los Angeles for a Nokia Theatre concert this past week, told Showbiz Tonight’s Nischelle Turner that she still “wouldn’t mind” being a judge on “American Idol” or a similar show. “I think that some of the leading singers should judge singers,” Franklin explained. “I see these different shows, but I dn’t see … Continue Reading →
Ten years ago when “American Idol” first hit the airwaves, the biggest star on the show was a faded pop star with a long period of irrelevancy behind her. What a difference a decade makes. We’re a far way removed from former stars like Paula Abdul filling the judging panel on reality competition shows. This … Continue Reading →