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 22 Recap: Detroit Motown Era Gets Some Shine, Nicki Minaj Wants Perfection
'American Idol' is back to its old tricks again with the contestants singing classic tracksfrom Detroit's Motown era.
Burnell Taylor Pleases Judges With John Legend’s ‘This Time’ on ‘American Idol’
Deciding to keep it current unlike his earlier performances, Burnell Taylor opted to give his take on John Legend's 'This Time.'
‘American Idol’ Season 12, Episode 14 Recap: Top 20 Finalists Are Announced
Last night, the guys were up yet again to finish up the sudden death round on 'American Idol.' As it has been for the past few weeks, 10 contestants performed, five were sent home.
Seretha Guinn’s Cover of Estelle’s ‘American Boy’ on ‘American Idol’ Sends Her Home
Seretha Guinn's compelling story about her daughter and boyfriend, who was in an accident that nearly cost him his life, tugged at the judges' hearts. But the North Carolina native let Nicki Minaj down during the group performance of Estelle's 'American Boy.'
LL Cool J Closes Out 2013 Grammy Awards With Electric Performance
The G.O.A.T LL Cool J kept it all the way hip-hop while closing out the evening's festivities at the 55th Annual Grammy Awards Sunday night.
Curtis Finch Jr. Impresses Mariah Carey With ‘Jar of Hearts’ on ‘American Idol’
When watching a singing competition, you're always waiting for that one performance of the night that will just grab your attention. Curtis Finch, Jr.'s cover of Christina Perri's 'Jar of Hearts' was that performance for the evening.
Zoanette Johnson Sings National Anthem as ‘Big Crazy Barb’ on ‘American Idol’
Every season of 'American Idol' there are always one or two people that you never forget from the auditions, and Zoanette Johnson is one of them. Her singing aside, she just seems like one of those people you want to be around because of how outgoing and crazy she is.
‘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.