Jonathan Hofmann
Justin Bieber Wins Favorite Male Singer + Gets Slimed at 2012 Kids’ Choice Awards
The 2012 Kid’s Choice Awards came to a fitting conclusion when Justin Bieber, the poster child for all things kids love the most, was slimed center stage after collecting his award for Favorite Male Singer.
Elise Testone Brings Down the House as Our ‘One and Only’ on ‘American Idol’
‘American Idol‘ saved the best for last tonight as Elise Testone closed out the Top 12 girls with an impassioned and soulful performance of Adele‘s ’One and Only.’ She was the second girl of the night to sing the song after Jen Hirsh performed it admirably. But Elise, the oldest contestant this season at 28, was able to infuse more life experience into Adele’s dramatic lyrics.
Haley Johnsen Has ‘Sweet Dreams’ Gone Wrong On ‘American Idol’
Haley Johnsen took a huge risk on ‘American Idol‘ tonight performing ‘Sweet Dreams’ by the Eurythmics, and it didn’t quite pay off for the Top 24 contestant. Before her disappointing performance, Haley brought us to her hometown of Beaverton, Ore. We fell in love with the 23-year-old’s bubbly personality and so wanted her to succeed.
‘American Idol’ Contestant Skylar Laine Nails ‘Stay With Me’
Skylar Laine brought honky-tonk to ‘American Idol‘ tonight with a fiery version of Face’s ‘Stay With Me.’ The song, originally written by Rod Stewart, perfectly fit Skylar’s country twang. She received universal praise from the judges for her exciting performance.
Erika Van Pelt Wonders ‘What About Love’ on ‘American Idol’
Top 24 ‘American Idol‘ contestant Erika Van Pelt impressed tonight with her version of the Heart ’80′s classic ‘What About Love.’ The 26-year-old blonde rocker started off strong in her lower register and nailed the big chorus.