TV Show Round Up: American Idol News

By Lindsay Burrill / Boston

Last week, America said goodbye to Karen Rodriguez. Haley Reinhart and Naima Adedapo were the bottom two saved from elimination.

11 contestants remain, six male, five female.

Performances:

The guys and girls opened the elimination show with a West Side Storyesque battle, singing a mashup of “Born to be Wild” and “Born this Way.” The season 9 champ, Lee DeWyze  sang “Beautiful Like You” and The Black Eyed Peas performed their new single, “Just can’t Get Enough” (they dedicated the performance to Japan).

As for the contestants, last week was all about songs from the year they were born (wow, Casey Abrams, 1991…really?):
Naimia- “What’s Love got to do with It.”
Paul- “I guess that’s why they call it the Blues.”
Thia- “Colors of the Wind.”
James- “i’ll be there for you.”
Haley- “I’m your baby tonight.”
Stefano- “If you don’t Know me by Now.”
Pia- “Where do Broken Hearts Go.”
Scott- “Can I trust you with My Heart.”
Karen- “Love will Lead You Back.”
Casey- “Smells like Teen Spirit.” (or Casey’s BO).
Lauren- “I’m the only one.”
Jacob- “Alone.”

Wednesday Night TV Show Recap

By Lindsay Burrill / Boston

Feel Good Shows

MODERN FAMILY: ABC, Wednesdays at 9 pm

This week was a new episode where Mitch and Cam get into a bit of a tiff, which is hilarious as always. The two also try to write a book for Lily called two monkeys and a panda (guess which one represents the panda). Phil spends a day at the spa gabbing with the ladies, and Jay and Gloria search for places to be buried together. As always, the episode is filled with laughs the entire time, with that critical “Awww” moment at the end, where all parties overcome their problems, and you’re left with some sort of life lesson on family. I don’t think this show can do wrong in my eyes.