HaveUHeard: May 2011
Scotty McCreery Wins American Idol at the Young Age of 17
With over 170 million votes - viewers crowned Scotty McCreery, 17, the youngest American Idol winner to date.
McCreery from Garner, N.C., beat fellow country singer Lauren Alaina, 16, from Rossville, Ga.. Upon hearing that he was the new American Idol, McCreery was a class act and paid tribute to Lauren stating, "me and her have been together since day one and we're going to stick together".
McCreery hugged his friends and family as he sang "I Love You This Big," to a cheering crowd. It was a heartwarming moment with tears coming from the crowd and McCreery himself.
The Season Finale featured performances from Lady Gaga, Beyonce, Tom Jones, Marc Anthony and former "Idol" winner Carrie Underwood.
There were concerns that American Idol's 10th season would not draw in the audience as it has in previous years as the show received a shake-up this year, with new judges Jennifer Lopez and Steven Tyler joining Randy Jackson.
It is safe to say that the show not only brought the audience in but exceeded the expectations!! For more great entertainment news, visit our entertainment contributors at HaveUHeard.
Posted in: HaveUHeard, Role Mommy Must See TV, Role Mommy Recommends on 05/27/2011
American Idol Re-Cap: Lauren and Scotty in the Finals!
HaveUHeard gives us the inside scoop on which Idol contestants made it into the finals...
With 95 million votes, the people have spoken. Scotty McCreery, Lauren Alaina and Haley Reinhart gave it their all but there can only be two finalists.
This week was an exciting one for the three finalists, not only did were they mentored by Beyonce, they were also treated like celebrities for their hometown visits. This is just a little taste of what the future could hold for them.
To help fill the hour before the results were given, the band Il Volo and Nicole Scherzinger (who will be hosting the new Simon Cowell talent show "X Factor") and 50 Cent performed.
Finally, Ryan gets down to business with the results. Scotty McCreery is announced as the first finalist!! It was down to Lauren and Hailey.
Who will join Scotty in the finals?? The second finalist chosen to join Scotty is 16 year old, Lauren Alaina.
Are you happy with the final two? Who are you rooting for?
Posted in: HaveUHeard on 05/20/2011
James Durbin Shocker on American Idol
HaveUHeard shares the latest news from the American Idol front and it's not pretty...
America has chosen the final three contestants for American Idol. In another shocking elimination, James Durbin was sent home. With 72 million votes, the people have spoken, yet the disappointment among viewers was overwhelming.
The finalists for American Idol 2011 are Scotty McCreery, Lauren Alaina and Haley Reinhart. At this point anyone can win as James was considered the favorite - at least in the judges eyes.
Lady Gaga was both the mentor this week and the musical performaner singing "You and I " Gaga performed while standing on a piano bench in her bra and panties and for anyone else this would be considered shocking but for Gaga this has become the norm.
Also performing last night was the former American Idol, Jordin Sparks who sang "I am Woman".
What did you think of the James Durbin being voted off? Do you have a favorite?
Lady Gaga's performance:
For more great celebrity news, catch up with Shari Von Holten and Cathy Day at HaveUHeard.
Posted in: HaveUHeard on 05/13/2011
