Kris Vs. Adam: Which American Idol Finalist Dresses Like A Winner?
by Alex Gambardella
May 20, 2009 12:36 PM PDT
After weeks of country-wide auditions (both impressive and depressing), loads of judge tension and quarreling, months of neck-to-neck competitive performances, a whole dictionary's worth of nonsensical new "Paula-isms," and style makeovers galore, it's crazy to think that it all comes down to just one night of singing their hearts out and a few billion text message votes. One of the finalists is about to have his life changed forever (as if that hasn't already happened to both of them already... or as if actually being crowed the "winner" really seals one's fate -- just ask Taylor Hicks). On one end, we have the guy-next-door acoustic Guitar Hero, Kris Allen, and on the other, a bad-ass Broadway-gone-rebel rocker Adam Lambert -- an unlikely duo who have just about as much in common as night and day. And aside from their vastly divergent musical tastes and sounds, their Glam Squad makeovers on the show's later rounds have them exhibiting their contrasting vibes not only in their musical stylings, but in their distinctly different fashion sense as well. Kris Allen's casual button-down shirts and blazers pair perfectly with his pared down acoustic accompaniments and raw yet soulful voice, while Adam Lambert's flashing lights and illuminating staircase entrances just wouldn't be complete without an equally dramatic rockstar look. We know this isn't "Fashion Idol," but hey -- how many times have you heard Simon snarl, "I absolutely loathe what you're wearing"? Face it -- posh performance ensembles are vital, whether or not it's really about the singing, so check out the slideshow for a week-by-week comparison of the last two standing, then vote below on whose performance outfits outdid his competitor's! Photo Credit: AmericanIdol.com
Who Will Take The Cycle 12 Crown And Become America's Next Top Model?
by Alex Gambardella
May 12, 2009 10:18 AM PDT
As tomorrow's anticipated finale officially rounds out a whopping dozen cycles of "America's Next Top Model," I can't help but be slightly excited that at least one of my preseason predictions for the Top 3 actually made it into the Top 3! As surprised as I am that Allison and Aminat have made it this far despite barely skating by at panel for several weeks, and as sad as I am that Fo isn't going to be among them vying for one of the two coveted spots in the finale fashion runway, I'm still eager to watch the outcome of this season full of surprises. We've watched them fight, we've watched Tyra make them cry, we've watched them get lost in the slums of Brazil and inevitably be disqualified from the go-see challenge, and we've watched Ms. J's ever-growing bow-tie consume his face. And looking back on it all, all I can conclusively say is that maybe I'm not so great at first-impression predictions as I thought. So I'm gonna let everyone else put in their two cents -- vote below on who you think will be this season's Top Model (or just who you're rooting for), then make sure to check out the finale at 8pm tomorrow (Wednesday) and see if you're right! Your guess is as good as mine, if not better! Photo Credit: CWtv.com
