David Whitely is a freelance writer based in New York City. He puts pen to pad, well in this case fingers to keys, in covering hip-hop, music, pop-culture, fashion, sports, and all things cool. He's been published in Complex, Dr!p Magazine, Unrated Urban Magazine, Unrated Magazine, and !Yo Raps magazine—with credits as a reviews editor. Currently, David's witty and informative commentary can be seen at Complex.com, Dr!p Magazine, and TheDrop.fm.
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‘American Idol’ Season 12, Episode 17 Recap: Top 10 Finalists Are Revealed
After the auditions, Hollywood week and the sudden death rounds, the 'American Idol' pool is now down to the Top 10. There were many trials and tribulations the remaining 10 contestants went through to get to this point, most notably the team competitions where they had to balance group cohesion and separating themselves as individuals for the judges to get to the next round.
‘American Idol Season 12, Episode 16 Recap: Men Compete for Semifinals Glory
With the same format as Tuesday night's show -- when the top 10 ladies performed -- this episode showcased the guys taking their crack at the stage before America votes and contestants are eliminated.
‘American Idol’ Season 12, Episode 11 Recap: Semifinals Start With Sudden Death Round
Last night's episode of 'American Idol' was the start of the semi-finals with the top 40 singers of the competition.
‘American Idol’ Season 12, Episode 9 Recap: Some Ladies Don’t Sing Well With Others
Last week, the show was all about the mens' solo and group rounds. This week, ladies rule on 'American Idol.'
Kayden Stephenson’s Story Ends on ‘American Idol’
One of the fan favorites from the first round of 'Idol,' young Kayden had most thinking that he was going to be on the show for quite sometime, unfortunately, that won't be the case.
‘American Idol’ Season 12, Episode 7 Recap: Nervous Breakdowns and Group Fails at Hollywood Men’s Auditions
Last night's 'American Idol' was the start of the Hollywood auditions with the fellas kicking things off.
Anastacia Freeman Performs Bad Cover of Toni Braxton’s ‘Un-Break My Heart’ on ‘American Idol’
Some people just need to learn that you can't go around blaming religion for your inadequacies. Yes, we're talking to you Anastacia Freeman, face it, you can't sing, just let it go.
‘American Idol’ Season 12, Episode 5 Recap: San Antonio and Long Beach Defy the Odds
Last night's episode of 'American Idol' showcased some of the talented voices of San Antonio, Texas and Long Beach, Calif. There were a bunch of really good singers in this one that could really contend for the 'Idol' crown, and there were plenty of others who should only sing in the shower.