Donna Reynolds
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Donna Reynolds is a Syracuse-based entertainment and technical writer, and along with her Idol Thoughts blog, is also the author of Music in the 'Cuse and Foxydonna on Idol. She lives in Syracuse.All Activity by Donna Reynolds RSS
'American Idol 10' - And the winner is...
Posted on American Idol Thoughts on May 25, 2011, 10:43PM
Scotty McCreery was crowned the winner of 'American Idol 10' Wednesday after a star-studded finale. Full story »
'American Idol 10' - Triumph in the face of adversity
Posted on American Idol Thoughts on May 24, 2011, 9:46PM
Who's in it to win it? The answer may surprise you! Full story »
'American Idol 10' - We've got our Top 2
Posted on American Idol Thoughts on May 19, 2011, 9:27PM
Lauren Alaina and Scotty McCreery have made it to the finals on 'American Idol 10.' Full story »
'American Idol 10' - Looks like an all country finale
Posted on American Idol Thoughts on May 18, 2011, 10:24PM
The 'American Idol 10' Top 3 sang three songs each to vie for a spot in the finals. Full story »
'American Idol 10' - Another Top 4 tumble!
Posted on American Idol Thoughts on May 12, 2011, 9:44PM
The curse of the Top 4 strikes again, leaving a fan and judges' favorite in the dust. Full story »
'American Idol 10' - Who's in it to win it?
Posted on American Idol Thoughts on May 11, 2011, 10:16PM
We're getting down to the wire on 'American Idol 10,' and while all the contestants want to win it, one is really in it! Full story »
'American Idol 10' - America gets it right
Posted on American Idol Thoughts on May 05, 2011, 9:30PM
After 60 million votes, Thursday's 'Idol' results came as no surprise to anyone. Full story »
'American Idol 10' - Haley has a 'moment,' but is it enough?
Posted on American Idol Thoughts on May 04, 2011, 10:11PM
On Wednesday's Top 5 performance show, Haley Reinhart wowed the judges with her bluesy take on "House of the Rising Sun." Full story »
Royal Wedding - The ultimate reality show
Posted on American Idol Thoughts on April 30, 2011, 1:03PM
'Idol' blogger Donna Reynolds shares her thoughts on the royal wedding. Full story »
'American Idol 10' - Surprising, but not shocking results
Posted on American Idol Thoughts on April 28, 2011, 9:12PM
This week's results were somewhat surprising, but not shocking as six become five. Full story »
'American Idol 10' - The anointing of James Durbin
Posted on American Idol Thoughts on April 27, 2011, 10:14PM
Will James Durbin win 'American Idol 10?' Randy Jackson thinks so! Full story »
'American Idol 10' - 'Idol' producers tip their hats?
Posted on American Idol Thoughts on April 21, 2011, 10:36PM
Did the producers of 'American Idol' give viewers a hint Thursday as to whom they would like to see in the Top 3? Full story »
'American Idol 10' - Top 7 move into the 21st century
Posted on American Idol Thoughts on April 20, 2011, 9:55PM
Casey Abrams stole the show with his performance of Maroon 5's "Harder to Breathe." Full story »
'American Idol 10' - No tears as another Idol bites the dust
Posted on American Idol Thoughts on April 14, 2011, 9:25PM
There was no real drama on this week's 'Idol' results show as the first male performer is eliminated. Full story »
'American Idol 10' - Where the Boys Are
Posted on American Idol Thoughts on April 13, 2011, 10:26PM
Wednesday's performance show highlighted the diversity of this season's group and further emphasized the growing division between the good and the not-so-good! Full story »
'American Idol 10' - America gets it wrong
Posted on American Idol Thoughts on April 07, 2011, 9:34PM
In the season's first shocking elimination, Pia Toscano saw her 'Idol' journey end far too soon. Full story »
'American Idol 10' - Whole lot of shakin' goin' on!
Posted on American Idol Thoughts on April 06, 2011, 10:17PM
The Idols stepped it up Wednesday, singing rock classics, and overall, it was an entertaining 90 minutes. Full story »
'American Idol 10' - Can you feel the love tonight?
Posted on American Idol Thoughts on March 30, 2011, 10:36PM
This week, the Top 11 took on the songs of Elton John and the results were surprisingly good. Full story »
'American Idol 10' - Results are signed, sealed, delivered
Posted on American Idol Thoughts on March 24, 2011, 9:25PM
The Top 11 results show was full of surprises, including a special appearance by Stevie Wonder to celebrate judge Steven Tyler's birthday. Full story »
'American Idol 10' - The Top 11 get a hold on Motown
Posted on American Idol Thoughts on March 23, 2011, 10:15PM
Motown has been done to death on 'Idol,' but this season's Top 11 managed to capture the essence of the theme, while at the same time, making the songs their own. Full story »
'American Idol 10' - Assessing the Top 11
Posted on American Idol Thoughts on March 22, 2011, 6:28PM
This week, the Idols will sing Motown hits and compete for a spot on the summer tour. Full story »
'American Idol 10' - Adam Lambert performs and one goes home
Posted on American Idol Thoughts on March 10, 2011, 9:20PM
This weeks results show was long on filler and short on actual contestant interaction, but in the end Ashthon Jones was eliminated. Full story »
'American Idol 10' - The Top 13, a plethora of passion!
Posted on American Idol Thoughts on March 09, 2011, 10:31PM
The Top 13 sang songs from their favorite artists, and while several stood out, it was not in a good way. Full story »
'American Idol 10' - Initial impressions of the Top 13
Posted on American Idol Thoughts on March 08, 2011, 8:56PM
The 'AI10' Top 13 has been named, and there are some similarities between this cast of characters and those of seasons past. Full story »
'American Idol 10' - Wildcards chosen in sudden death sing-off
Posted on American Idol Thoughts on March 03, 2011, 10:23PM
The 'American Idol 10' Top 13 results show offered great performances and lots of raw emotion. Full story »
'American Idol 10' - Pia Toscano rules the night as the Top 12 girls perform
Posted on American Idol Thoughts on March 02, 2011, 9:58PM
The girls came out strong on Wednesday's 'Idol' performance show, but Pia Toscano stole the show. Full story »
'American Idol 10' - Fires lit and spells cast as the Top 12 guys perform
Posted on American Idol Thoughts on March 01, 2011, 9:57PM
Tuesday, the Top 12 guys performed in the semi-finals of 'American Idol 10.' Full story »
Video: Chris Medina "What Are Words"
Posted on American Idol Thoughts on February 25, 2011, 4:12PM
The video for Chris Medina's single, "What are Words," was released Friday exclusively on aol.com. Full story »
'American Idol 10' - Introducing the Top 24
Posted on American Idol Thoughts on February 24, 2011, 10:18PM
Thursday, the rest of the 'American Idol 10' Top 24 was revealed. Full story »
'American Idol 10' - The long and winding road to the Top 24
Posted on American Idol Thoughts on February 23, 2011, 10:19PM
Wednesday's episode featured the remaining 61 contestants singing Beatles' songs and began the process of revealing this year's Top 24. Full story »
