Jacqui Urbuteit scored a perfect "10" from the panel of judges for her performance in the statewide "Voice of an Angel" singing competition. ...more

December 25, 2009

I know it's Dec. 25 and a little late to be submitting a Christmas wish list. ...more

December 24, 2009

There are reports buzzing around the Internet that Simon Cowell will leave "American Idol" after the 2010 season wraps. ...more

December 23, 2009

So you think you've had a busy few days? Consider Jacqui Urbuteit's schedule since last Thursday: ...more

December 22, 2009

I love this job because just about every week I get a news release about a new reality show that sounds dumber than everything we have already seen. ...more

December 17, 2009

"American Idol" runner-up Adam Lambert is scheduled to host WFLZ radio's 93.3 FLZ's Jingle Ball on Dec. 13 at the St. Pete Times Forum, according to a release from the station. ...more

December 3, 2009

SUSAN BOYLE: I DREAMED A DREAM (COLUMBIA/SYCO) ** "Britain's Got Talent" sensation Susan Boyle deserves so much better than the painfully obvious and/or bombastic settings she's given on her debut album. Its failings are no surprise, given that it's overseen by 19 Entertainment, parent company of "Britain's Got Talent," "American Idol" and so on. ...more

November 27, 2009

Not to be contrary, but does anyone remember that Kris Allen actually won Season 8 of "American Idol"? Poor guy's CD came out earlier this month and it would be a gross overstatement to call the reception muted. ...more

November 27, 2009

ABC says more than 1,500 people have called to complain about Adam Lambert's sexually charged performance at the American Music Awards. ...more

November 24, 2009

Few stories impact as strongly as Alice Walker's Pulitzer Prize-winning novel "The Color Purple." The bittersweet travails of Celie, Sofia, Nettie and Shug - four very different Southern black women who are, in many ways, equally repressed - tug the heartstrings, regardless of gender, age or race. ...more

November 23, 2009