JAX really should've made the TOP 2. She was the kind of female winner I want - original, edgy and current. No doubt this season's TOP 2 is among the best in the history of American Idol (according to me) - even the TOP 5 was flawless - but I just felt like JAX belongs there with Nick. Still, she had a spectacular run and her punchy debut single ( Read more... )

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Before I start packing for my winter trip to Zurich, Frankfurt, Amsterdam, Brussels and back to Paris (where I can't wait to explore the Petit Palais paintings and Marne La Valle Village) on Dec 23rd, let me announce the Top 24 of the new American Idol season ( Read more... )

How did you enjoy last night's first Top 13 live show on Idol? In terms of energy and song choice, it was hands down a million times better than S9 and last year. As always, I found Alex, Sam, Emily, Majesty and Caleb intriguing and can't wait to see what they do next.


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So my dear friend from Spain on_the_ground surprised me with an early birthday gift package last week. The lovely card she created had a super-adorable picture of Ms. Reinhart and Mr. Jolley, as we are both Haliens and Troopers. I posted it on my Instagram not knowing that Paul himself would Like and comment on it. Shindig ( Read more... )

How stunning was Paul Jolley at the CMT Awards? Glad he's starting to get invited to all the big events. I hope he gets a shot at a record deal soon. It'd be criminally unfair if he doesn't.


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Finally, Idol is going to crown a female winner, which is what all of us viewers have been waiting for years. All the best to seasoned vocalist Candice Glover and the divine Kree Harrison :) Having said that, I still consider this season one of my least favorites due to the blatant manipulation and extreme gender bias the producers have shown. Sure ( Read more... )

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Goddess Haley Reinhart is coming to my city, baby! She will have a showcase on Saturday the 27th at one of my local malls. OH MY! :D There are only 1000 tickets available, though, and we're still waiting for the deets on how to win them. They're all free. Please wish me luck, everyone. Thanks! This hardcore Halien just can't miss it. I have to win ( Read more... )