Highlights
A collection of news and information related to American Idol (tv program) published by this site and its partners.
Displaying items 1-12 of 14
» View all items
1
2
•
Next >
-
Martinsburg 'American Idol' hopeful's journey has ended with 'no regrets'
crystal.schelle@herald-mail.comThere’s something to be said for not wasting a second chance. Christian Lopez of Martinsburg, W.Va., knows that all too well as he basked in the glory of making it to the next phase of “American Idol” during the infamous Hollywood Week,...Tags: Music, The Avett Brothers (music group), Flu, Willie Nelson, The Beach Boys
-
Jon Macht: From Hagerstown to Hollywood
crystal.schelle@herald-mail.comMoxie is defined by Webster's New World dictionary as "courage, pluck, perseverance; guts." And if there's one thing Hagerstown native Jon Macht, 52, has, it's moxie. Moxie was what lead Macht as a teenager to have the nerve to send a note to The...Tags: Journalism, Newspaper and Magazine, National Basketball Association, Stanley Kubrick, Washington Redskins
-
Martinsburg 'American Idol' hopeful receives 'golden ticket' twice
crystal.schelle@herald-mail.comThe odds are against receiving a “golden ticket” to Hollywood for most who audition for “American Idol.” Christian Lopez, 17, of Martinsburg, W.Va., has not only heard those words “You’re going to Hollywood” once...Tags: Music, Flu, Steven Tyler, Mariah Carey, Amos Lee
-
Clay Aiken brings his Christmas show to Shippensburg
crystal.schelle@herald-mail.comIt was a lovingly maternal push that helped a young Clay Aiken realize that maybe he should share his voice with others. He’ll be doing just that Saturday night when he makes a stop at the H. Ric Luhrs Performing Arts Center at Shippensburg...Tags: The Happiest News!, Holidays, Clay Aiken, Arts and Culture, Human Interest
-
Englebert Humperdinck credits name change with his success
marieg@herald-mail.comWhat's in a name? For Englebert Humperdinck, it's the difference between being a super star and a smalltime crooner. It's the difference between playing local pubs and appearing at The London Palladium. As Arnold George Dorsey, his given name, it's...Tags: Tom Jones, The X Factor (tv program), England, The Voice (tv program), Michael Jackson
-
'Mad Men,' 'American Horror Story' lead Emmy nominees
AP Television Writer“Mad Men,” a piercingly bleak portrait of a 1960s American anti-hero, earned a leading 17 Emmy nominations Thursday and the chance to set a new record as the most-honored drama in television history. AMC’s “Mad Men,” which...Tags: Jimmy Kimmel, Cancer, Politics, Culture, Crime, Law and Justice
-
The health care Supreme Court decision - big story! really?
Granted, my memory isn’t the greatest, but I can’t recall ever seeing so many people huddled around the TV set awaiting a Supreme Court decision. Has the whole world gone nerd? A moon landing I get, but a decision on the legality of reams...
Tags: Television Industry, Rachael Ray, O.J. Simpson, Billy Ray, Health
-
Peter Noone reflects on legacy of happy music
marieg@herald-mail.comThere is an eternal boyishness in Peter Noone — the tousled hair, the shy toothy grin, a mischievous charm and wit. It's enough to make Mrs. Brown do a cartwheel. The conversation is youthful, too, with talk of worldwide tours, the pros and...Tags: Nat King Cole, London (England), Vietnam War (1955-1975), Travel, Psychedelic (genre)
-
Thumbs Up, Thumbs Down - Feb. 25
Thumbs up to the standout Washington County student-athletes who competed at the Maryland State Indoor Track and Field Championships this week. Win or lose, gold or silver, making it to states is something of which you can be very proud. Thumbs up to...Tags: Waynesboro (Waynesboro, Virginia), Fox Broadcasting Company, Dentistry and Dental Health, Health
-
Flu throws off 'American Idol' contestant
crystal.schelle@herald-mail.comChristian Lopez isn’t too embarrassed that most of his face time on “American Idol” was more about falling victim to the flu than his singing voice. “I kind of assumed they were going to use it,” Christian said laughingly...Tags: Religion and Belief, Flu, Television Industry, Steven Tyler, Randy Jackson
-
16-year-old Martinsburg High School junior makes it to 'American Idol' Hollywood semifinals
crystal.schelle@herald-mail.comIt’s nicknamed “the golden ticket” — that yellow slip of paper that promises aspiring singers a trip to Hollywood and the chance to be the next “American Idol.” In its 11 seasons, hundreds of thousands of aspiring...Tags: Nigel Lythgoe, Steel City, Steven Tyler, Amos Lee, Randy Jackson
-
Harper's kiss got blown out of proportion
Youth is wasted on the young. George Bernard Shaw hit it on the head all those years ago. Why should young people enjoy the gift of youth? They can’t control something so concentrated and powerful. Shouldn’t there be a learner’s permit...Tags: Baseball, Paulina Gretzky, Lindsay Lohan, New York Yankees, Washington Nationals
Feb 9, 2013
|Story| Herald Mail
Jan 26, 2013
|Story| Herald Mail
Jan 19, 2013
|Story| Herald Mail
Dec 5, 2012
|Story| Herald Mail
Oct 26, 2012
|Story| Herald Mail
Jul 19, 2012
|Story| AP Member Choice Limited
Jul 2, 2012
|Story| Herald Mail
Jun 15, 2012
|Story| Herald Mail
Feb 25, 2012
|Story| Herald Mail
Feb 18, 2012
|Story| Herald Mail
Jan 21, 2012
|Story| Herald Mail
Jun 12, 2011
|Story| Herald Mail
Original site for American Idol (tv program) topic gallery.