american idol
06/11/2007
Paul Potts Wows with "Nessun Dorma"
I'm a sucker for two things: underdogs and arias. So it goes without saying that this clip from UK talent show Britain's Got Talent tugs at my delicate little heart strings like no other.
No one underestimates the significance of a Simon Cowell smile -- the guy rarely cracks one. But when Paul Potts opens his mouth and lets loose a flawless rendition of "Nessun Dorma," Cowell can't help but grin from ear to ear. Potts is a mobile salesman by day and exudes a genuine humbleness that is rare among talent show contestants. It might be early in the game, but we're betting on him to go all the way.
05/01/2007
Kelly Clarkson: "Never Again"
The first American Idol is also the only show champion to really break away and be a pop star in her own right. But that doesn't mean that every song is actually good. Kelly looks drop-dead in this video, and the cinematography and concept are really eye-catching. But the actual music is, dare we say it, bad. Really bad. Check this video out if you're a Clarkson fan -- but on mute.
