So, we've just finished the performances from week two - "70s week" - of the 7th season of "American Idol". What I want to know is: what the hell is going on this season?? Usually I try to write even-handed articles, but today (28 February 2008) I'm going to get up on a soapbox and rant about this.

Granted, the issues I'm seeing aren't unique to this season...but I think they're madami pronounced than they've ever been. I see the following problems, presented in no particular order:

Dichotomy between live and TV
This is an issue with any of the performance shows, even the generally superior link...

Dear State Representative, American Idol Staff, Producers, Contributors, Partners, Beneficiaries & Affiliates,
For the first time, I'm appalled sa pamamagitan ng American Idol! I, nor my entire family, will ever watch or donate to American Idol again! You may say, "So what, who cares?" Well, maybe one viewer's opinion is not enough, but what about an entire state and many of its officials in outrage? That state is KENTUCKY. I'm sure you remember us; the poor, hopeless, uneducated, illiterate, desperate, backwoods, toothless, barefoot and pregnant, trailer trash, Appalachian Hillbillies of Eastern Kentucky??...

Hi everyone, since I had written 2 of my favourite American Idol winners. Here is my listahan of my favourite American Idol finalists.

1) Chris Daughtry

I was very disappointed that he was eliminated from the show, and so were the other fans. Luckily, he had a contract and he formed a band, I grew a pag-ibig on his music.
However, I was also disappointed that Westlife covered 'What About Now'. I personally choose the original over Westlife's version!

2) Katharine McPhee

The runner-up to Taylor Hicks, she's amazing and I'm very glad that, like Chris Daughtry. She got a recording deal and did well, I...