Dewyze Wins Da' Big Prize on Idol

America has a new Idol to follow. His name is Lee Dewyze. Below is his performance of "Beautiful Day," which is to become his new single.

I, for one, am "underwhelmed." Pretty glad I did not waste my time watching this season.

Top 10 Earning American Idols

Forbes Magazine has released a top ten list of the American Idol alums who have garnered the most bucks over the past year. Forbes' "rankings of the top-earning American Idol alums are based on earnings from album sales, concerts, endorsements and other income from May 2009 through April 2010."

Forbes reporter Dirk Smillie notes that "the pop music market, now saturated with close to 100 of the show's alums, is showing signs of Idol fatigue. Earnings by some of Idol's top vocalists have nosedived over the past year. The show that reshaped television and the music business just isn't minting cash for its stars like it once did."

No. 10: Kris Allen
$672,000

No. 9: Clay Aiken
$800,000

No. 8: David Archuleta
$1.4 million

No. 7: Jordin Sparks
$1.8 million

No. 6: Jennifer Hudson
$2 million

No. 5: David Cook
$2.3 million

No. 4: Kellie Pickler
$4.3 million

No. 3: Chris Daughtry
$5.4 million

No. 2: Carrie Underwood
$7 million

No. 1: Kelly Clarkson
$8 million

There are definitely some surprises on this list. Kellie Pickler # 4? Really? Wow, those red high heels and certain "enhancements" shall we say are definitely paying off. Original Idol Kelly Clarkson continues to rule the charts almost 10 years after her triumph on the original incarnation of the show, which is truly remarkable.

It will be interesting to see which of these stars will fade away and who will continue to shine in the years to come.

Stay tuned!

Dueling Covers of Heartless

Jason Derulo is now embroiled in a duel with American Idol winner Kris Allen to see who sings it better. Both pop singers covered the popular Kanye West song, "Heartless."

Jason Derulo, performing for Billboard:



Kris Allen, performing last year on Ellen:



Which team are you on? Team Allen or Team Derulo?

American Idol All-Time 24

Check out Billboard's list of the best 24 contestants ever to grace the American Idol stage. Do you agree?

Kelly Clarkson was voted #1 (I have to agree wholeheartedly with the choice).

Relive Kelly's winning moment back in 2002:

Is American Idol past its prime?

Although American Idol is still the #1 show in the country, its audience seems to be dwindling rapidly. The ratings juggernaut posted its lowest ratings since 2002, causing many to believe the decline will only continue.

What do you think? I have to admit I was a regular watcher a few years ago, but now in the 10th season I'm over it. In a big way.

This is pretty cool though. Check out Lady Gaga's recent performance on the TV Show:



I'm still on the lookout for when Lady Gaga will be coming down to Miami. I hear there will be a big announcement Monday regarding a stop right down the street from Bluegreen's Solara Surfside Resort. That would be awesome to see her in concert.

Sparks Fly in NJ

Season Six of American Idol produced mega-star Jordin Sparks, daughter of New York Giants great Phillippi Sparks, after she emerged victorious after performances like this. The pop princess continues to thrive three years after her victory on America's most popular television show. Her tour stops in Atlantic City on April 24th. Sparks will belt out hits like "Battlefield" and "S.O.S" at the Tropicana Casino. For Bluegreen owners staying at Bluegreen at Atlantic Palace, be sure to take a break from the slots and check out the Idol alum in concert.

American Idol's Danny Gokey to perform in Myrtle Beach

Danny Gokey, one of the better contestants from American Idol is heading to Myrtle Beach on my birthday, April 2nd, for a performance at the House of Blues. I guess I am going to have to book a stay at one of our awesome Bluegreen resorts: Carolina Grande / Harbour Lights / SeaGlass Tower.

Check out Danny's performance last week on Idol...not too bad.