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From: Jackie Schmitt Here's today's celebrity birthdays. Jackie May 1: Singer Judy Collins is 86. Actor Stephen Macht (“Suits,” ″General Hospital”) is 83. Singer Rita Coolidge is 80. Singer-bassist Nick Fortuna of The Buckinghams is 79. Actor Dann Florek (“Law & Order: SVU”) is 74. Singer-songwriter Ray Parker Jr. is 71. Actor Byron Stewart is 69. Actor Maia Morgenstern (“The Passion of the Christ”) is 63. Actor Scott Coffey (“Mulholland Drive,” ″The Outsiders”) is 61. Country singer Wayne Hancock is 60. Actor Charlie Schlatter (“Diagnosis Murder”) is 59. Country singer Tim McGraw is 58. Bassist D’Arcy Wretzky (Smashing Pumpkins) is 57. Director Wes Anderson is 56. Actor Julie Benz ("Buffy the Vampire Slayer," "Angel," “No Ordinary Family,” “Dexter”) is 53. Singer Tina Campbell of Mary Mary is 51. Actor Darius McCrary (“Family Matters”) is 49. Actor Jamie Dornan (“Fifty Shades of Grey”) is 43. Actor Kerry Bishe’ (“Argo”) is 41. TV personality Abby Huntsman (“The View”) is 39. Actor Lizzy Greene (“A Million Little Things”) is 21. Mary Live long and prosper

From: Jackie Schmitt Music History for May 1 1931 - Kate Smith began her radio career on CBS. 1939 - "Lonesome Road" was recorded by the Tommy Dorsey Orchestra. 1965 - The Supremes' "Back in My Arms Again" was released. 1967 - Elvis Presley and Priscilla Beaulieu were married. They were together until 1973. 1969 - Bob Dylan and Johnny Cash taped a TV special at the Grand Ol' Opry in Nashville, TN. 1969 - Jimi Hendrix was arrested at Toronto International Airport for possession of narcotics and was released on $10,000 bail. 1970 - Elton John and lyricist Bernie Taupin combined for the first time on Elton’s first American album "Elton John". 1972 - The Eagles' "Take It Easy" was released. It was their first single. 1972 - Paul Simon released his self-titled solo debut album. 1973 - Bachman-Turner Overdrive released its first LP (self-titled) with former Guess Who guitarist Randy Bachman. 1973 - "Marvin Gaye Day" was declared in Washington, DC. 1974 - The Carpenters performed at U.S. President Nixon's request at a White House dinner for West German Chancellor Willy Brandt. 1979 - Elton John became the first pop music star to perform in Israel. 1982 - KISS released the album "Killers." 1984 - Mick Fleetwood filed for bankruptcy in the U.S. 1989 - Police in California were called to a jewelry store after employees reported a suspicious person. The person turned out to be Michael Jackson shopping in disguise. 1998 - Garth Brooks announced that the 4 millionth ticket had been purchased to his current world tour. 1998 - Snoop Doggy Dog and MC Delmar Arnaud were each found with less than an ounce of marijuana and were arrested and booked on one count of misdemeanor marijuana possession each. Mary Live long and prosper

From: Sharon Pohlman ‘The Masked Singer’ recap: An Oscar winner unmasks in shocking ‘Semi-Finals Night’ twist Denton Davidson Reality TV April 30, 2025 It's the semi-finals on The Masked Singer and the final four are ready to battle it out ahead of next week's blockbuster season finale. Tonight, the finalists will go head-to-head to get one step closer to the prestigious Golden Mask trophy. The winner of each battle will advance to the finale while the bottom two will fight it out in a brutal smackdown for the ages. Get ready for thrilling performances as panelists Robin Thicke, Jenny McCarthy Wahlberg, Ken Jeong, and Rita Ora play detective on “Semi-Finals Night” of The Masked Singer airing Wednesday, April 30 (8 p.m. ET/PT) on Fox. Nick Cannon hosts the wild and wacky fun. Boogie Woogie vs. Pearl Ahead of the night's first epic battle, Boogie Woogie and Pearl shared a few thoughts before fighting entering the ring: "It's a showdown you want? Well, I am no stranger to fighting for survival," said Pearl. "Here, I've shown I can do any and all genres — and I've kept the panel spinning in circles. You know, one thing about me is I'm not afraid to blaze a trail. When I first broke onto the scene there weren't many women doing what I was doing. I thought, 'Why not?' So I started my own movement and ended up opening doors for so many others. But tonight, it's about showing Boogie Woogie the door. And believe me, it won't be easy, but I can stand up for myself so ... bye bye Boogie Woogie!"Boogie Woogie responded, "I'm not going anywhere, honey! Okay, you've got me fired up now. I'm usually a happy-go-lucky guy, but the farther I get here, the more serious I'm becoming. I'm tapping into emotions that have been asleep for way too long. So tonight I'm coming at you with an upbeat, uptempo song to bring the power of Boogie Woogie. That's what it's gonna take to beat a wildcard like Pearl!" Boogie Woogie went first, singing "Maps" by Maroon 5 before revealing he has a connection to Ken. He told the panelist, "You're clearly a fan of mine, as you're one of my millions of followers. I promise when this is over I will finally follow you back." The panelists guessed Boogie Woogie was Ed Sheeran (Ken), Kevin Jonas (Rita), or Justin Guarini (Jenny). Pearl fought back by singing "You Don't Own Me" by Lesley Gore before telling Jenny, "Not only did we walk the same carpet, but you watched me win one of my biggest awards at the AMAs." The panelists guessed Pearl was Kacey Musgraves (Jenny), Martina McBride (Ken), Ann Wilson (Robin), or Natalie Maines (Rita).The Winner The winner of this battle was Pearl! She will advance straight into the finale while Boogie Woogie heads into the final smackdown later tonight.Mad Scientist Monster vs. Coral In the night's second battle, Mad Scientist Monster took on Coral. Before the big competition, they shared a few more clues while engaging in some smack talk: "I am so pumped for a battle," Coral said. "I mean, I'm the youngest left in the competition — and — I'm actually one of the youngest ever to get this far. There's only one thing left to do — and that's wipe the floor with this crazy old scientist." Mad Scientist Monster fired back, "Hey! I'm not that old. Plus, with age comes experience — and believe me — I've been training for this my whole life. As an athlete-turned-singer, I apply a sports mentality to all my performances. I'm not just cruisin' here, I'm working hard. I'm doing cardio, keeping my strength up, carbo-loading — so I'm more than ready to take down this little tadpole." Coral took the stage first singing "What Was I Made For?" by Billie Eilish before telling Rita, "Your franchise and my franchise are going to make beautiful sweet music later this year." The panelists guessed Coral was Meg Donnelly (Rita), Kylee Russell (Rita), Sofia Carson (Rita), Peyton List (Ken), or Hailee Steinfeld (Jenny). Mad Scientist Monster stepped up to the challenge by singing "A Bar Song (Tipsy)" by Shaboozey before asking Robin, "Remember that Lucky Duck clue about someone stealing something from you?

Came across this article and wanted to share Chuck “We could see John begin smiling. At the end of the first verse, he gave an exuberant thumbs-up and McCartney and Harrison began slapping each other on the back”: How one Beatles track spawned a recording technique revolution Features By Andy Price published 8 hours ago Originally called ’The Void’, the groundbreaking song found the Fab Four exploring higher planes of consciousness - and leaning on the studio more than ever before (Image credit: Santi Visalli Inc./Getty Images) PRODUCER WEEK 2025: The 1960s were a decade of quite astonishing change. The conservatism and austerity of the postwar period was besieged by the blooming of pop culture - and a new era of self-expression began to flower in the heads of a generation. By 1966, culture, fashion, art and comedy were undergoing a giddy renaissance, yet it was pop music that was the prime mover. Its influence over the youth now solidified, pop could push beyond its hormone-fuelled bedrock. It was increasingly wandering into new frontiers of possibility. Nothing exemplified this as clearly as the sonic evolution of the Beatles. Since their explosion into the public consciousness a scant three years earlier, the Fab Four had demonstrated an aptitude for pop songwriting. Now, curiosity - and competition - had spurred them to deviate away from the thematic norms of pop songwriting (I.e. Love, relationships and relentless positivity). On their sixth studio album, Rubber Soul in 1965, John Lennon, Paul McCartney, George Harrison and Ringo Starr had widened their musical scope significantly. Edging away from the dictates of pop commerce, Rubber Soul rippled with more mature themes - and a more varied instrumental palette. But it was 1966’s Revolver that really instigated the Beatles’ pioneering second stage. One track in particular is undoubtedly a firm contender for being the most groundbreaking in the history of recorded music. Tomorrow Never Knows was the very first track to be cut for the album, and contained multitudes of technical innovations. It sounded unlike anything anyone had ever heard before. And yet, it resonated with the era perfectly. The Beatles - Tomorrow Never Knows - YouTube Watch On Surrendering to the void Accompanying their desire to be more creatively ambitious, the heavy demands of touring internationally had also started to take their toll on the four young men, then still in their mid-twenties. While by 1965, the Beatles were regularly filling out football and baseball stadiums in the US, the increased stress of the security implications, a gruelling schedule and sheer volume of their often-hysterical audiences led to increased dissatisfaction. Behind the closed doors of their studio, Abbey Road (then known as EMI Recording Studios), the Beatles found a safe haven. It was calm, secure ground on which they could focus on their core passion with freedom and support. Inspired by the politically-charged and self-reflective writing of Bob Dylan, the neo-philosophy of the fomenting acid culture and the unbridled sonic adventurousness of the Beach Boys, the Beatles were driven to challenge themselves as songwriters. Partly excited by the potential of the studio, the group were also wary of being left behind as pop’s inexorable pace quickened. They wanted to be taken more seriously as artists, as opposed to the conveyors of pop confectionary that some more 'cerebral' commentators regarded them as. Revolver demolished the notion that the Beatles were a passing fad. It re-framed them as music’s most intrepid pioneers, while at the same time, the biggest entertainment fixture on the planet. An impressive balance that nobody has yet been able to match. Revolver’s final track was recorded first, and was borne out of a particularly strange starting point.(Image credit: Keystone/Getty Images) Originally dubbed ‘Mark 1’ and later ‘The Void’ - Tomorrow Never Knows was inspired by Lennon’s mind-expanding perusal of psychedelic drug advocate Timothy Leary’s ‘The Psychedelic Experience: A Manual Based on the Tibetan Bo

View on web New reader? Subscribe April 30, 2025 A Year Later, No One Can Get Over the Kendrick and Drake Beef Last May, the two rap titans went on an unprecedented spree of disses, and the hip-hop world is still buzzing By Andre Gee Lorde Announces Fourth Album, 'Virgin' Grammy winner dropped anthemic lead single “What Was That” last week How Blondshell Tapped Into an Even Deeper Feeling for Her Second LP An afternoon at the record store with the indie-rock star, who's following up her acclaimed 2023 debut Some of the Best Americana Music Is Being Made by a Burly Canadian Songwriter Matt Andersen, who combines soul and blues sounds with the folk vibes of his native country, is making inroads in the U.S. with new album The Hammer & The Rose Wife of Weezer Bassist Makes First Court Appearance in LAPD Shooting Jillian Lauren was shot by police outside her home April 8 and was later booked on suspicion of attempted murder for allegedly firing first New Found Glory Go All in on Headbanger '100%' The pop punkers share the song along with the news they’ve signed to Pure Noise Records Turnstile Go All Ari Aster in the Pit in Double Video for 'Seein' Stars' and 'Birds' Never Enough drops June 6th Metallica Announce Deluxe 'Load' Reissue With More Than 30 Hours of Music Out June 13, band unleashes “the whole kitchen sink” for 15-CD/six-LP/four-DVD box set celebrating 1996 album: concerts, demos, outtakes, rarities, and more, totaling 245 unreleased tracks Lil Durk's Lyrics 'Now Being Used Against Him' in Murder-for-Hire Case "Black artists continue to be criminalized for their creativity. Rap is art," rapper's family says in video statement Visit the Preferences Center to update your profile and customize what email alerts and newsletters you receive. Rolling Stone is a part of Penske Media Corporation. ? 2025 Rolling Stone, LLC. All Rights Reserved. 475 5th Ave New York, New York, 10017 View in Browser | Privacy Policy | Your Privacy Rights | Ad Choices | Terms of Use Update Profile Mary Live long and prosper

From: Jackie Schmitt Here's today's celebrity birthdays. Jackie April 30: Singer Willie Nelson is 92. Actor Perry King (“Riptide”) is 77. Singer Merrill Osmond of The Osmonds is 72. Director Jane Campion is 71. Actor-director Paul Gross (“Due South”) is 66. Bassist Robert Reynolds of The Mavericks is 63. Actor Adrian Pasdar (“Heroes”) is 60. Singer J.R. Richards (Dishwalla) is 58. Rapper Turbo B of Snap is 58. Guitarist Clark Vogeler of The Toadies is 56. Singer Chris “Choc” Dalyrimple of Soul for Real is 54. Guitarist Chris Henderson of 3 Doors Down is 54. Country singer Carolyn Dawn Johnson is 54. Actor Lisa Dean Ryan (“Doogie Howser, M.D.”) is 53. Singer Akon is 52. Singer Jeff Timmons of 98 Degrees is 52. Actor Johnny Galecki (“The Big Bang Theory,” ″Roseanne”) is 50. Actor Sam Heughan (“Outlander”) is 45. Actor Kunal Nayyar (“The Big Bang Theory”) is 44. Rapper Lloyd Banks is 43. Actor Kirsten Dunst is 43. Country singer Tyler Wilkinson of The Wilkinsons is 41. Actor Dianna Agron (“Glee”) is 39. Singer Brandon Lancaster of LANCO is 36. Rapper Travis Scott is 34. Mary Live long and prosper

From: Jackie Schmitt Music History for April 30 1940 - Jimmy Dorsey and his band recorded the song "Contrasts." 1941 - At Decca Studios, Charlie Parker made his first commercial recording with the Jay McShann group. The songs were "Hootie Blues" and "Swingmatism." 1953 - Frank Sinatra and arranger Nelson Riddle teamed up for the first time. 1957 - Elvis recorded "Jailhouse Rock." 1960 - Fats Domino recorded "Walking to New Orleans." 1965 - The Kinks began their first British tour. 1965 - Herman's Hermits and the Zombies began their first U.S. tour. 1976 - In Memphis, TN, Bruce Springsteen jumped a fence at Graceland in an attempt to see his idol, Elvis Presley. 1970 - Twiggs Lyndon was arrested on murder charges after stabbing a club manager over an alleged breach of contract. Lyndon was the road manager for the Allman Brothers. 1977 - In Pontiac, Michigan, Led Zeppelin played a show to an audience of 77,229. The event set a new record for attendance at a single-act concert. 1987 - Madonna's "La Isla Bonita" became her 11th consecutive top five single. 1987 - The Beatles' Help!, Rubber Soul and Revolver were released on compact disc. 1988 - Pink Floyd's Dark Side of the Moon fell out of the Billboard 200 chart for the first time in 725 weeks. 1992 - Madonna's bustier was stolen from Fredrick's of Hollywood. A $1,000 reward was offered for its return. 1998 - The Oak Ridge Boys performed in Washington, DC, at the 50th anniversary ceremony of the American Red Cross' blood services. 1999 - Darrell Sweet (Nazareth) died of a heart attack as the band arrived for a show in New Albany, IN. 2002 - Vanessa Carlton's debut album Be Not Nobody was released. 2004 - In Los Angeles, CA, Courtney Love (Hole) entered a plea of "not guilty" for two charges of felony drug possession. 2016 - In Kirriemuir, Angus, Scotland, a life-sized bronze statue of Bon Scott (AC/DC) was unveiled in Bellies Brae Car Park during the 10th anniversary of the Bonfest music festival. Mary Live long and prosper

From: Jackie Schmitt TV History for April 30 1964 - The FCC ruled that all TV receivers should be equipped to receive both VHF and UHF channels. 1975 - ABC aired the pilot episode of "Starsky and Hutch." 1992 - The final episode of "The Cosby Show" aired on NBC. 1997 - The television series "Ellen" made TV history when its lead character "came out" as a lesbian. Mary Live long and prosper

View on web New reader? Subscribe April 29, 2025 The 50 Best Willie Nelson Songs The country icon is always there to get us through, and here are his essential moments By Rolling Stone Beyoncé Delivers Powerful Statement on Country at Stunning 'Cowboy Carter' Tour Opener Beyoncé packed the SoFi Stadium show with an impactful Jimi Hendrix reference, multiple cameos from Blue Ivy, and visual commentary about America Role Model Has Some Breakup Advice for You The singer opens up about his latest album, his viral single “Sally, When the Wine Runs Out,” and living life on and off the internet Echoes of Rap's Golden Age, and Voices of Its Future Brian Ennals and Infinity Knives take on American genocide, Buffalo's Ché Noir does it her way, and Lord Sko comes out of Washington Heights with a smooth debut Sammy Hagar to Alex Van Halen: 'Just Leave Me Alone. I'll Leave You Alone' The former Van Halen frontman explains why he won’t do a farewell tour, breaks down his upcoming Vegas residency, and says a documentary about the band may never happen Donald Trump Somehow Made the Eagles' White House Visit About Taylor Swift “I was there along with Taylor Swift, how did that work out? How did that one work out?” he said recalling his appearance at the Super Bowl in February Ed Sheeran Dumps Photos From Old Phone Before Dropping New Song 'Old Phone' Over the past few weeks, the singer-songwriter quietly shared pictures and screengrabs from a phone he stopped using in 2015 Koffee Declares Herself Jamaica's 'Baddest' On Self-Titled Single “Koffee” is the Grammy winner’s first release in two years Alarm Frontman Mike Peters Dead at 66 The Welsh New Wave band scored big hits in the Eighties with “Sixty Eight Guns,” “Strength,” and “Rain in the Summertime” Visit the Preferences Center to update your profile and customize what email alerts and newsletters you receive. Rolling Stone is a part of Penske Media Corporation. ? 2025 Rolling Stone, LLC. All Rights Reserved. 475 5th Ave New York, New York, 10017 View in Browser | Privacy Policy | Your Privacy Rights | Ad Choices | Terms of Use Update Profile Mary Live long and prosper

From: Jackie Schmitt Here's today's celebrity birthdays. Jackie April 29: Singer Country singer Duane Allen of The Oak Ridge Boys is 82. Singer Tommy James is 78. Director Phillip Noyce (“Patriot Games,” “Clear and Present Danger”) is 75. Comedian Jerry Seinfeld is 71. Actor Kate Mulgrew (“Orange Is the New Black,” ″Star Trek: Voyager”) is 70. Actor Daniel Day-Lewis is 68. Actor Michelle Pfeiffer is 67. Actor Eve Plumb (“The Brady Bunch”) is 67. Country singer Stephanie Bentley is 62. Actor Vincent Ventresca (TV’s “The Invisible Man,” “Boston Common”) is 59. Singer Carnie Wilson of Wilson Phillips is 57. Actor Paul Adelstein (“Private Practice”) is 56. Rapper Master P is 55. Actor Uma Thurman is 55. Actor Darby Stanchfield (“Scandal”) is 54. Country singer James Bonamy is 53. Singer Erica Campbell of Mary Mary is 53. Bassist Mike Hogan of The Cranberries is 52. Actor Tyler Labine (“New Amsterdam”) is 47. Actor Megan Boone (“The Blacklist”) is 42. Actor Zane Carney (“Dave’s World”) is 40. Singer Amy Heidemann of Karmin is 39. Singer Foxes is 36. Actor Grace Kaufman (“Man with a Plan”) is 23. Groups.io Links: You receive all messages sent to this group. View/Reply Online (#231495) | Reply to Group | Reply to Sender | Mute This Topic | New Topic Your Subscription | Contact Group Owner | Unsubscribe [maryeland@...] _._,_._,_

From: Jackie Schmitt Music History for April 29 1960 - Dick Clark told the U.S. House of Representatives that he had never taken payola for the records he featured on his show American Bandstand. 1968 - The musical Hair opened on Broadway. 1976 - Bruce Springsteen climbed the wall of Graceland to meet Elvis Presley. Elvis wasn't home. 1979 - Van Halen's "Dance The Night Away" single was released. 1980 - Black Sabbath began their first tour with Ronnie James Dio as singer. 1988 - Eric Clapton filed for a divorce from Patti "Layla" Boyd. 1992 - Paula Abdul and Emilio Estevez were married. They divorced two years later. 1993 - An animated Barry White was a guest on The Simpsons. 1995 - Tupac Shakur married Keisha Morris inside the Clinton Correctional Facility. He was serving a 4 1/2 year jail term for sexual assault. 1996 - Phil Spector cancelled a recording project with Celine Dion due to a lack of a contract. 1998 - Steven Tyler (Aerosmith) injured his knee at a concert in Anchorage, Alaska. Fourteen shows had to be cancelled. 1999 - Tommy Lee announced that he had quit Motley Crue to devote time to his new band, Methods of Mayhem, and his family. 2008 - The Madonna album Hard Candy was released in the U.S. Mary Live long and prosper

From: Sharon Pohlman ‘The Voice’ Season 27 Episode 12 recap: Kelsea and Adam narrow their teams from 5 to 2 in ‘Playoffs Premiere John Benutty Reality TV April 28, 2025 \The Voice Season 27 advanced to the "Playoffs" stage of the competition on Monday. In this round, each coach brings their team of five to the stage for a single performance that will determine which two move on the live shows. By the end of the round's 20 performances, only eight artists will remain in the competition. Mega Mentors Sheryl Crow and LeAnn Rimes assisted Team Kelsea Ballerini and Team Adam Levine in the rehearsals leading up to the April 28 episode. Team Kelsea The five performances for Team Kelsea were Iris Herrera with "White Horse" by Chris Stapleton, Jaelen Johnston singing "If You're Reading This" by Tim McGraw, Alanna Lynise singing "Nobody Gets Me" by SZA, Tinika Wyatt with "I Can Only Imagine" by MercyMe, and Darius J on "Hey Ya!" by Outkast. During rehearsals with Sheryl, she was impressed by the "huge voice" of Iris and backed up Kelsea's advice for Jaelen to not rework the song too much because he wants the audience to recognize it. Sheryl recognized that Alanna "deeply feels" a song when she performs it, was in love with the "beautiful" song choice Tinika made to inspire people, and agreed that "comparison is the thief of joy" and that Darius should be proud of how unique he is. Following their stage performances, John Legend told Iris that her voice was "shredding," Adam appreciated that Jaelen is "different within the category [he] exists in," and John said that Alanna has the "right voice, right approach, and right musicality" to be a superstar. Michael Bublé thanked Tinika for her "rich and textured and gorgeous" performance and was excited and "inspired" by Darius for putting a retro spin on an unexpected contemporary song.Kelsea thought that Iris did "the best [she's] ever done it," loved that Jaelen "stayed true to the heart" of his song choice and thinks country music will be proud of him, and recognized and appreciated all of the hard work that Alanna put in to making her performance perfect. Kelsea was grateful that Tinika "used [her] space" on the stage to worship and said that she "blessed a lot of people" and said she's "like a moth to a flame" with Darius because he "makes everyone feel like a warm hug." Faced with the decision to choose only two to represent her team in the live shows, Kelsea picked Iris and Alanna to advance. Team Adam The five performances for Team Adam were Lucia Flores-Wiseman singing "In My Life," Conor James doing "Pink Pony Club" by Chappell Roan, Kolby Cordell with "Finesse" by Bruno Mars, Ethan Eckenroad on "The Night We Met" by Lord Huron, and Britton Moore with "Somewhere Only We Know" by Keane. During the rehearsal sessions, LeAnn warned Lucia about the notes she was "squeezing" off in the vocal, coached Conor through moving lyrics around to find room for his breath, and wanted Kolby to be "playful and flirt" by mixing up the melody in new ways. LeAnn wanted Ethan to focus on projecting his voice by making sure his "voice is supported by air" and urged Britton to find the "dynamics" in his performance because he was "beautifully sitting in one area" otherwise. Following their stage performances, John noted that Lucia's gift was "shining through" her and said she "deserves to have a major career" and referenced Conor being in his element with his song choice because it felt like he was on stage in a musical. Michael called Kolby "one of the great contenders" that could win the whole show and Kelsea likened Ethan's voice to Benson Boone and Hozier in that rock Americana style. Michael loved Britton's interpretation of his song because it showed his range.Adam called Lucia's artistry "refreshingly yours" because she's a "singular" artist on her own level, thought Conor made a good choice with his song because he "established his own identity," and said that Kolby's performance "shot up" to the top of the pack in the whole competition. Adam acknowledged that Ethan chose a "simple" song but

From: Sharon Pohlman Well I thought Josh would go before FILO . But I am ok with those that left because mine are still there. John, Slater, Breanna and Mattie Fantasia returns to ‘American Idol’ as Top 10 are revealed in ‘Iconic Idol Moments’: Who gave the best performance? Denton Davidson Reality TV April 28, 2025 Tonight on American Idol, the Top 12 recreate iconic moments from the singing competition's past as Season 3 winner Fantasia Barrino mentors the contestants. Artist-in-residence Jelly Roll joins the audience as judges Carrie Underwood, Lionel Richie, and Luke Bryan provide feedback. After the Top 12 perform, two will be eliminated when host Ryan Seacrest announces the Top 10. Fantasia created her own iconic moment when she sang "Summertime" from Porgy and Bess while competing in Season 3. The classic performance took place on April 15, 2004, when the Top 8 took on songs from movie soundtracks. Long before standing ovations were the norm after each Idol performance, original judge Randy Jackson rose to his feet and declared it "the single best Idol performance of any season." Paula Abdul called it "Oscar-winning" and the hard-to-impress Simon Cowell said, "You prove the point, with that performance tonight, why we are critical of people who just sing well. There was something magical about what you just did." The "Iconic Idol Moments" episode of American Idol airs live coast-to-coast on Monday, April 28 (8 p.m. ET/5 p.m. PT). Follow along with our live blog below to see each performance. Plus, vote for your favorite in our poll once the entire Top 12 has performed! 8 p.m. — Previously, on American Idol: The Top 12 finalists were announced on Sunday after singing songs from Rock & Roll Hall of Fame legends. Jamal Roberts, John Foster, and Slater Nalley won Gold Derby's poll as your favorite performers. Amanda Barise and Desmond Roberts were eliminated. Slater Nalley Age: 18 Hometown: Atlanta Performance: "Angel From Montgomery" by John Prine Carrie's comments: "Every single time you get on the stage I can imagine what your first album is going to sound like." Lionel's comments: "It's great that your confidence is coming out. I love your stage presence. You're solid as a rock." Luke's comments: "Keep having fun and keep playing the game!" Ché Age: 28 Hometown: Essex, England Performance: "Dancing On My Own" by Robyn Carrie's comments: "You took a very popular song and made it yours. When you do that people are going to vote for you. It's all the right package." Lionel's comments: "Your delivery was spot on! Now, take it to the next level." Luke's comments: "I love that since we saved you, we can tell that you turned the intensity up." Thunderstorm Artis Age: 29 Hometown: Haleiwa, Hawaii Performance: "House of the Rising Sun" by The Animals Carrie's comments: "That was awesome. Perfect song choice." Lionel's comments: "You have a vibe. You put your vibe on it! It's so great." Luke's comments: "The crowd said everything for me." Kolbi Jordan Age: 26 Hometown: Tulsa, Okla. Performance: "Over the Rainbow" by Judy Garland Carrie's comments: "I feel like you were in your own world. You felt everything you were singing and we felt it." Lionel's comments: "That was divine! Amazing!" Luke's comments: "That was somewhere over a supernova way out in the galaxy." 8:35 p.m. — Fantasia took the stage herself to sing her new single, "Have Your Way," before the competition resumed. Filo Age: 23 Hometown: Dublin, Calif. Performance: "And I Am Telling You I'm Not Going" by Jennifer Hudson Carrie's comments: "Just keep doing that and you're not gonna be goin' nowhere." Lionel's comments: "That was the best performance I have ever seen from you." Luke's comments: "I love that Fantasia helped you tap into something different. At the end, you turned on the gas — that was my favorite performance I've seen you do this year." Mattie Pruitt Age: 16 Hometown: Eagleville, Tenn. Performance: "Because of You" by Kelly Clarkson Carrie's comments: "Every time we see you I think you get more and more connected with the songs that you're singing

View on web New reader? Subscribe April 28, 2025 Why Aren't New Order in the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Yet? The door was wide open for the Hall voters to finally catch up with one of the most innovative bands of all time. So what happened? By Rob Sheffield Phish Didn't Get Into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame. WTF? They’re unrivaled in the jam band realm, with jillions of hours of live tape out there to prove their greatness. But guess that wasn’t enough Will Meg White Show Up at the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame? The White Stripes will enter the esteemed institution in November, but it's likely only half the band will be there What Else Does the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Want From Mariah Carey? The musician checks all the boxes that the prestigious institution looks for, from longevity and range to influence and legacy, but has now been shut out twice OutKast, the White Stripes, Cyndi Lauper, Soundgarden Lead Rock & Roll Hall of Fame 2025 Class Salt-N-Pepa, Bad Company, Chubby Checker, Joe Cocker, Warren Zevon, Thom Bell, Nicky Hopkins, Carol Kaye, and Lenny Waronker will also enter the Cleveland institution Suge Knight's Retrial Rollercoaster: How Did We Get Here? The Death Row Records co-founder rejected a deal to avoid a full-blown jury proceeding in his wrongful death retrial Why a Four-Year-Old Snoh Aalegra Song is Showing up Everywhere An R&B darling’s Neptunes-produced single from 2021 is the latest song resuscitated by viral trends XG Reflect on Their Stellar Journey After Ascending to a New Galaxy at Coachella They're pondering big questions ("What do we want to leave behind in this world?"), and they believe in aliens The Beths Are Back With Jangle Rock Magic - and a North American Headlining Tour New Zealand indie rockers drop "Metal," their first new music since Expert In A Dying Field (Deluxe) Visit the Preferences Center to update your profile and customize what email alerts and newsletters you receive. Rolling Stone is a part of Penske Media Corporation. ? 2025 Rolling Stone, LLC. All Rights Reserved. 475 5th Ave New York, New York, 10017 View in Browser | Privacy Policy | Your Privacy Rights | Ad Choices | Terms of Use Update Profile Mary Live long and prosper