Entertainment

Alejandro Aranda’s ‘American Idol’ Audition Goes Viral; Still Less Popular than 2 Eliminated Singers’ Videos

Published

5 years ago

April 15, 2019

Alejandro Aranda’s audition video in American Idol’s season 17 has officially gone viral on social media. He had sung his original song “Out Loud” on his debut in Los Angeles in which currently enjoys 13.5 million views on Facebook and 6.3 million views on youtube. Not only the audience but the judges namely, Katy Perry, Lionel Richie, and Luke Bran had appreciated the performance of the contestant. Although Alejandro Aranda’s performance has been viewed by an enormous number of people, it is less popular in comparison to the two eliminated singers Shayy and Myra Tran’s performances.

Shayy sung Andra Day’s “Rise up” and this song has been viewed by 40.7 million people on Facebook and 3.8 million views on YouTube. Despite losing her vision due to a brain tumor, the 18-year-old girl had impressed everyone during her journey in the American Idol’s season 17. Although she had treatment for her lost vision, still doctors could not completely remove the tumor from her brain. Shayy received full support from the judges as well as the other contestants during the show. The judges believed that things will not be the same for Shayy after her journey of “American Idol” and there will be no bullying against her due to her lost vision. She was eliminated from the show after singing Adele’s “All I Ask.” Even judges expressed their displeasure for her elimination and called it a shocking one.

The other eliminated contestant, Myra has sung “One Night Only” from “Dreamgirls” during the audition which crossed 17.1 million Facebook views and 3.2 million youtube views. However, she got eliminated in Hawaii round after she sang “How Far I’ll Go” from “Moana.” The American Idol singers’ videos go viral due to the excellent performances of the artists. But there is also the practice of buying social media likes from websites like Fastlikes.fr to get popularity. Though buying likes is a good practice in the initial phase to kickstart the popularity of social media accounts, but overusing this facility can have a negative effect on the profile.

Nevertheless, we can only hope that the popularity Alejandro Aranda received is true.

Entertainment

“The Firing Squad”: I Cried Buckets of Tears

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11 hours ago

April 25, 2024

Jonathan Grilli

Sitting in the dimly lit theater, I had no idea what to expect as the opening credits of “The Firing Squad” began to roll. Little did I know that I was about to embark on an emotional journey that would leave me reaching for tissues and struggling to catch my breath.

The film follows the true story of three Christians facing execution by firing squad in a third world country. Directed by Timothy A. Chey, it features a stellar cast including James Barrington, Kevin Sorbo, and Cuba Gooding Jr. Each actor brings their character to life with such authenticity and depth that it’s impossible not to be fully immersed in their struggles and triumphs.

As the plot unfolded, I found myself drawn into a world of despair and desperation, but also one of unwavering faith and hope. The characters’ journey from darkness to light, from despair to redemption, resonated with me on a deeply personal level. I couldn’t help but be moved by their courage and resilience in the face of unimaginable adversity.

But it was the performances that truly stole the show. James Barrington’s portrayal of the protagonist’s internal turmoil was nothing short of mesmerizing, while Kevin Sorbo and Cuba Gooding Jr. delivered powerhouse performances that left me in awe.

And then there was the message of the film—that no matter how bleak the circumstances may seem, there is always hope. That even in our darkest moments, faith has the power to transform lives and bring about redemption. It was a message that hit me like a ton of bricks, leaving me with tears streaming down my face and a renewed sense of purpose.

As the credits rolled and the lights came up, I found myself struggling to put into words the impact that “The Firing Squad” had on me. All I could manage was, “I cried buckets of tears.” And I wasn’t alone. As I looked around the theater, I saw others wiping their eyes and exchanging emotional glances.

In the end, “The Firing Squad” wasn’t just a movie—it was an experience. An experience that left me feeling inspired, uplifted, and profoundly grateful for the power of cinema to touch the soul. And for that, I will be forever grateful.

The movie is set to premiere in the theatres worldwide on August 2, 2024. And this is definitely a must watch movie, reminding people of the strength of faith.