Friday Apr 27

Salon renovates, relocates

Things weren’t looking so good in June of 2006 when Iris “Annette” Torres got word from her landlord the rent on her business would more than double…

… Now, said Torres, “Business is pretty good.”
She said she’s grateful to her old customers for having remained faithful and making the transition to the new address, which sits just a block away from the Taunton Green. One of her steady customers is Nick Pedro, Taunton’s “American Idol” contestant…

http://www.tauntongazette.com/site/news.cfm?newsid=18268715&BRD=1711&PAG=461&dept_id=24237&rfi=6

LLOYD WEBBER OVERTAKES McCARTNEY IN FORTUNE STAKES

…Simon Fuller, the brains behind US TV programme American Idol, is in joint fourth place with  £450 million ($900 million), while Madonna and director husband Guy Ritchie remain in sixth place for the second year running with a combined fortune of  £275 million ($550 million)…

http://www.pr-inside.com/lloyd-webber-overtakes-mccartney-in-r106895.htm

‘Idol’ segment judged unfair
VIEWERS PROTEST SHOW’S PORTRAYAL OF E. KENTUCKY

A segment of this week’s fund-raising episode of American Idol was not a winner in Eastern Kentucky.

“I’m disappointed with the implications of American Idol last night,” Gov. Ernie Fletcher said in a speech last night at the 20th Annual East Kentucky Leadership Conference…..

http://www.kentucky.com/263/story/54355.html

‘Sam’s’ magic brings it on home

…WLIW’s pledge-drive offering, “Sam Cooke: Legend” will school you in the life and times of this soul-music pioneer. The film, which first aired in 2003 on VH1′s “Legends” series, was written by Peter Guralnick (author of the well-crafted 2005 biography “Dream Boogie: The Triumph of Sam Cooke”) and offers a comprehensive view of a talented, ambitious entertainer who marched to his own beat. You can hear his influence on vocalists ranging from Rod Stewart and Al Green to John Legend to Taylor Hicks…

http://www.amny.com/entertainment/ny-ettell5187353apr27,0,5568378.story?coll=am-ent-headlines

SOUNDS FAMILIAR

As most viewers of the show surely remember, the goodbye theme during the last season of American Idol (AI) was Bad Day and thanks to that massive exposure, it became a huge hit for Daniel Powter……

http://www.abs-cbnnews.com/storypage.aspx?StoryId=75182

RCA music group keeping close tabs on how Taylor Hicks is doing
http://epk.radioandrecords.com/taylorhicks/justtofellthatway_0107/ac.asp

Kelly Clarkson plans summer tour

Kelly Clarkson will be giving her voice a workout this summer.

Clarkson, whose third album is set for a summer release, will open her tour with the Live Earth concert at Giants Stadium in East Rutherford, N.J. She’s scheduled to appear in Dallas on Sept. 5 and in Houston on Sept. 7. Tickets go on sale May 12.

http://www.dallasnews.com/sharedcontent/dws/ent/stories/042807dnent.1139fcb4.html

am sorry spelled a word wrong on the link

http://epk.radioandrecords.com/taylorhicks/justtofeelthatway_0107/ac.asp

‘American Idol’ charity special pulls in $60 million-plus to aid poor

An à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã…“American Idolà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬  charity special filled with wrenching pictures of impoverished children and celebrity appeals raised more than $60 million, Fox said Thursday.

Pledges were still coming in and an updated total was to be announced on next Tuesday’s show, Fox said……

http://www.dailyamerican.com/articles/2007/04/27/entertainment/entertainment975.txt

BLAB!

CELEBRITY TERROR ALERT: What we should be worried about this week

…
“I miss him probably in the same way I miss my favorite horror movie. And I don’t mean that nastily. I like horror movies.”

MONDAY: You haven’t made it in show biz till you’ve been slimed on Nickelodeon, and Sanjaya got the green-sheen treatment this week. Has Blab! told you it loves slime pictures?

http://www.star-telegram.com/408/story/81630.html

Karaoke Machines
By day, they’re math teachers, waitresses, businessmen — but give ‘em a mike and stick ‘em in front of an audience, and it’s showtime, baby

…Not that karaoke needs to be sung well to be fun. That’s why we do it close to friends, food and copious amounts of alcohol.

But he captures the wistful mood. He makes the tune believable and keeps up with the ballad, tossing off runs like he’s American Idol contestant Chris Richardson…

http://www.star-telegram.com/408/story/81639.html

RCA music group keeping close tabs on how Taylor Hicks is doing
http://epk.radioandrecords.com/taylorhicks/justtofellthatway_0107/ac.asp

It’s the song that never dies!!!!! Mwwwaaaahhaaahaa!

Sanjaya’s faux-hawk casts a very long shadow…

(Insomnia strikes again…)

NAMES

Fans get less of Moore than promised

…We didn’t miss much. A Mix employee told us the turnout for Moore was paltry compared to the crowd that showed up the day before to see “American Idol” also-ran Elliott Yamin

http://www.boston.com/news/globe/living/articles/2007/04/27/oprah_singles_out_new_england_men/

‘American Idol’ tugs at the heart to the very end
Clips of dying children and desperate parents are used to spur donations. False promise leaves Jordin Sparks twisting.

…”American Idol’s” returning Prodigal Daughter, Kelly Clarkson, offered the night’s most in-the-moment live performance in her duet with British guitar hero Jeff Beck on the inspirational ballad “Up to the Mountain.” Beck affixed his eyes on Clarkson, echoing and answering her bluesy vocal with sinuous finger-picked fills from his trusty Stratocaster.

Midway through, musical director Rickey Minor unnecessarily cued the strings, as he did on all the selections from high-powered performers Annie Lennox, Rascal Flatts, Il Divo, Josh Groban and even in the refreshingly funky Earth, Wind & Fire medley that provided one of the show’s few upbeat numbers…

http://www.calendarlive.com/tv/cl-et-idolbanter27apr27,0,6374095.story?coll=cl-tv-features

On ‘Idol,’ Elvis not only lives, he sings and he seeks a donation

How’d they do it?

Likewise, there was no announcement detailing when the faux Elvis had left the building.

http://www.calendarlive.com/music/cl-et-idolduet27apr27,0,2959374.story?coll=cl-music

From African poverty to American Idol

World-famous developmental economist Jeffrey Sachs held a video conference with UW students yesterday that was sponsored by Americans for Informed Democracy (AID), a student organization that focuses on educating the public about international issues like malaria, world poverty and AIDS.

à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã…“American Idol has mainstreamed this issue,à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬  he said. à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã…“We can make this a mainstream issue. In fact, we have to. I think a campaign is the perfect way to do this. à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬ ¦ We are in the middle of an election campaign.à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬ …

http://thedaily.washington.edu/article/2007/4/27/fromAfricanPovertyToAmericanIdol

Vocal lessons link Tupelo native, ‘Idol’ contestant

à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã…“American Idolà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬  contestant Melinda Doolittle has traveled the road to Hollywood à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬’ and to a newfound stardom à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬’ with a little help from a Tupelo native.

Janet Kenyon calls herself Doolittleà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s vocal coach and best friend. Doolittle, 29, from Brentwood, Tenn., has been a favorite during the showà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s sixth season, and is among the six finalists going into next weekà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s show…

http://www.djournal.com/pages/story.asp?ID=241845&pub=1&div=News

American Idol: U-T Judging Panel: Telethon Week

Can I have the three hours of my life back that I spent watching “American Idol” last week?
While I appreciate such good causes as the Wednesday telethon as much as the next person, I didn’t sign up for the “Parade of B-list Stars.”
It’s bad when Melinda, Phil, Jordin, Blake, LaKisha and Chris are second-class citizens of a show that’s supposed to be highlighting their talent. Although, in hindsight, this truly wasn’t anyone’s best week.
Melinda was OK, Phil was good, Chris and Blake weren’t half bad. Jordin and LaKisha should thank their lucky stars, because both were a screechy mess.
So, in the spirit of giving, our judges are ready to comment. Let’s get to it…

http://weblog.signonsandiego.com/tvtracker/archives/009136.html

Tuning In

Bucky does ‘A.I.’ proud
If you wanted yet another indication of the power of “American Idol,” try this one on for size: The top country music artist in the nation this week is Bucky Covington.
No, we aren’t kidding…….

http://washingtontimes.com/entertainment/20070427-013333-9317r.htm

American Idol Tissue Gate Erupts Between Jordin Sparks & Lakisha Jones

The American Idol cameras see all, and the contestants and judges have to be aware that their every action can be interpreted in a million different ways…

http://www.realitytvmagazine.com/blog/2007/04/american_idol_t_4.html

The Secret Behind Sanjaya’s Goofy Grin?

Sanjaya Malakar’s goofy grin might have something to do with his family’s secret stash.

The news is enough to have the Web site dubbing the “American Idol” contestant’s family operation “Ganja-ya!”

http://www.foxnews.com/story/0,2933,268766,00.html

My local paper just said that Hugh Grant was arrested for allegedly throwing a can of baked beans at a reporter. Now, that’s funny! Well, except for maybe the reporter.

JJ it was a plastic box full of beans not a can. He waved it at the photographer and then went to kick him, they showed the footage here last night.

JJ it was a plastic box full of beans not a can. He waved it at the photographer and then went to kick him, they showed the footage here last night.

Oh, that’s too bad, it was much funnier the way it came out over here.

Rock royalty
Rod Stewart has earned his crown, and at 62 he’s wearing it very well

…”Through the last tour, I thought, this really isn’t working, so I made the decision even before we did the ‘Still the Same’ album. No one seems to be missing it. I love singing those songs, but I don’t miss it. Most of the people do come to hear the rock stuff, anyway.”

Likely, Cowell would realize, there is only one Rod Stewart.

Times Dispatch

Fuller Beats Becks In Rich List

David Beckham’s manager is earning four times more than the footballer, according to the Sunday Times Rich List.
While Simon Fuller’s earnings have shot up 50% over the year to  £450 million, thanks largely to American Idol, Becks is having to scrimp by on  £112m – and that’s sharing with wife Victoria…

http://news.sky.com/skynews/article/0,,30100-1263015,00.html

Actor Arrested Over ‘Baked Beans Attack’

Hugh Grant has been arrested over an allegation that he lashed out at a paparazzi photographer with a tub of baked beans……

http://news.sky.com/skynews/article/0,,30100-1262792,00.html

Letcher school is center stage on ‘Idol’
Viewers respond with offers of help

“American Idol” viewers barraged Kentucky officials with calls and e-mails yesterday, eager to help an Appalachian elementary school that the popular reality show had featured to promote literacy.

Gross said all of the requests for information and offers to help have been forwarded to Twyla Messer, the principal at the school, which is about 220 miles from Louisville near the Kentucky-Virginia state line.
…

http://www.courier-journal.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20070427/NEWS01/704270455/1008/NEWS01

Sinking of liner notes

Great. So now everyone is a winner on American Idol.

No, Ià ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢m talking about an endangered music tradition known as the liner note. Back in the day, liner notes were an essential listenerà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s guide to new releases. People needed to know whether the album they held in their hands was worthy of shelling out $5.98. Someone had to tell us that yes, it was…

http://jam.canoe.ca/Music/2007/04/27/4134294.html

The 411 Top 5: Week 58

The Top 5 Shows that Gotta Go

http://www.411mania.com/movies/columns/53602/The-411-Top-5:-Week-58.htm

WHAT A TOWN!
Pittsburgh most livable city

…Reality TV star: Current “American Idol” contestant Chris Richardson lived in Goldsboro for a few years when he was young…

http://www.timesonline.com/site/news.cfm?newsid=18268849&BRD=2305&PAG=461&dept_id=478569&rfi=6

Good morning.

à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã‹American Idolà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢ Getting Interesting with Emergence of Jordin Sparks

For quite some time this season it appeared as if à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã‹American Idolà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢ had a serious problem on their hands. While Sanjaya was a part of that problem he certainly wasnà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢t the whole package, rather it was the general lack of interesting contestants and distinctive voices that threatened to take the drama out of the competition. Early on there was the belief that it was a two way race between Melinda Doolittle and LaKisha Jones for the à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã‹Idolà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢ title. When LaKisha began to falter and strung together a few less than impressive performances it seemed like the right thing for à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã‹American Idolà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢ to do was just crown Melinda and call it a season. But as is often the case in life, when somebody stumbles thereà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s usually somebody waiting to fill the void and in LaKishaà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s place stepped Jordin Sparks.

Now things have gotten interesting on à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã‹Idol.à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢ Perhaps Melinda peaked too early and wonà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢t be able to withstand the growing number of voters that have rallied behind the 17-year-old Sparks. One thing is for certain, Simon, Paula and Randy wonà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢t stop talking about the Jordin….

http://www.transworldnews.com/NewsStory.aspx?storyid=15558&ret=news.aspx&cat=Entertainment

Title fight goes on for ‘Idol’ champ
Amid slow record sales, Hicks aims to recapture his form on the road

…
Q: Do you still keep in touch with any of the other contestants?

…

http://www.rockymountainnews.com/drmn/other_spotlight/article/0,2777,DRMN_23960_5506714,00.html

It saddens me that all the pimping of Jordin being done by TPTB is turning some viewers off her. :-/

Let the girl win on her merits, people. I believe she can do it without all those (unncessary) gimmicks, too.

Hot Tickets: Josh Groban bringing ‘Awake’ to Anaheim

…”American Idol” rocker Daughtry, who only months ago played the House of Blues Anaheim, is upgrading his show for a stop July 18 at the Pacific Amphitheatre at the O.C. Fairgrounds in Costa Mesa. Tickets are $39.50 to see the popular up-and-coming singer and go on sale at 10 a.m. Saturday…

…Are you Claymates achin’ for some Aiken? You’re in luck if you are. Check out the former “Idol” runner-up when he stops by the Greek on Aug. 4. Tickets are $55-$65…

http://www.ocregister.com/ocregister/entertainment/abox/article_1671529.php

Young Hollywood: Made in the Shades

Ah, freshly found fame. There is nothing rising young stars enjoy more than getting awards and being recognized by their fans. And getting free designer sunglasses that make it appear that they’re trying NOT to be recognized. Here are “Exciting New Vocalist” winner Katharine McPhee and “Exciting New Face” winner (“Desperate Housewives” hunk and Paris Hilton’s newest boytoy) Josh Henderson trying on their (FREE!) shades at last week’s Young Hollywood Awards Solstice Sunglass suite. The only thing sillier than celebs going nuts and posing in free shades is the people who pay money for the same expensive shades given gratis to celebs. But just in case you fall into that pathetic category, Katharine’s in a Gucci 2948 style and Josh is wearing Emporio Armani 9365. But you didn’t hear it from me, okay?

http://stylescenes.latimes.com/fashion/2007/04/there_is_nothin.html

Tyra Busts on Rosie

Tyra Banks got a feel for what it’s like to be on “The View’ — and what it’s like to feel a “View” hostess.

Of course, Ro isn’t Banks’ first bosom buddy: When the amply-breasted Katharine McPhee appeared on “The Tyra Banks Show,” Tyra got a pretty good handle on the McJuggs to prove their naturalness…

http://ww.tmz.com/2007/04/26/tyra-busts-on-rosie/

Beliefs Calendar

African Children’s Choir à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬’  The African Children’s Choir, which performed on American Idol on Wednesday, April 25, will be performing at the Groton Congregational Church during the 10 a.m. Sunday worship on May 20. The children, all between the ages of 7 and 12, are from Africa and have suffered the loss of one or both parents. The children and their chaperones will be staying with host families from the Groton Congregational Church. For information on the choir, go to http://www.africanchildrenschoir.com. For information about the upcoming performance contact Sue Blaisdell or Rev. Dwight Dutton at 445-7409.

http://www.theday.com/re.aspx?re=b0ce8b5f-4cba-44f1-a03d-5185ff132483

http://chris-sligh.info/content/view/172/31/

This Sunday , April 29th, Half Past Forever is going to be signing autographs for a CD release at Best Buy in Greenville ,South Carolina. Best Buy releasing an Indie record in their stores in North and South Carolina is pretty much unheard of.

Vocal lessons link Tupelo native, à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã‹Idolà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢ contestant

à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã…“American Idolà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬  contestant Melinda Doolittle has traveled the road to Hollywood à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬’ and to a newfound stardom à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬’ with a little help from a Tupelo native.

Janet Kenyon calls herself Doolittleà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s vocal coach and best friend. Doolittle, 29, from Brentwood, Tenn., has been a favorite during the showà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s sixth season, and is among the six finalists going into next weekà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s showà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬ ¦

http://www.djournal.com/pages/story.asp?ID=241845&pub=1&div=News

LisaB, thank you for this article. This article made me think of Nick Pedro (sigh). Why, you ask? Because it’s very difficult for someone like Nick with his 10 Voice Lessons by the Book to compete with someone like Melinda, who even DURING the competition is getting vocal help from the outside.

I’m not inferring Melinda is not playing fair. Idol has no issue with it, so why should Melinda — but I do think it is something that should be looked at.

Good morning all!
Just checking in this morning to say I watched ‘American Idol Extra’ last night. They had the 6, each in group of two, come out to chat. LaKisha and Phil were first and they asked if they knew all were safe Wenesday night. Lakisha said she didn’t but Phil said just before they went on stage Melinda speculated to all that everyone would stay on another week. Lakisha said she knew that she would be going home that night. She knows her time is up…. I really came away liking her…she seems so grounded and humble.All 6 seem to truly like each other….each very supportive and having a blast. Blake and Chris were really joking with each other…..good to see! I see this group as being very tight and genuinely care what happens to all.I have to admit that was missing from AI5…..even though there were some strong friendships developed between a few.
Have a great weekend, everyone! Pix

no wonder he sounds hoarse

LBB, I would assume the hoarse voice comes from what he does for a living, but thatà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s just me.

Sexygirl – Not just you. Girl, you just ooze common sense. If not for that inexplicable affection you have for JJ, you’d be perfect.

If not for that inexplicable affection you have for JJ, youà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢d be perfect.

Good Morning Little Miss Cranky Pants

where’s mj?
She didn’t write in her blog yesterday.

Good Morning Little Miss Cranky Pants

That’s Madame Cranky Pants to you.

Thatà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s Madame Cranky Pants to you.

I’ve met you, but I will change it to puny miss cranky pants

Ià ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢ve met you, but I will change it to puny miss cranky pants

Ah, a reference to my petite and slim frame! Well thank you for the compliment, but it’s genetic you know. I eat anything I want and don’t exercise a lick these days. *blows kisses to JJ*

I eat anything I want and donà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢t exercise a lick these days. *blows kisses to JJ*

See that is why I kicked your ass. I may be slightly chunky, but I’m athletic. I don’t take my health for granted. I really can’t wait until your metabolism slows down. Here have another cookie.

I really canà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢t wait until your metabolism slows down.

You’ll be waiting a looong time. My Mom turns 70 in June and is as petite as she was when she was my age. Pass the cookies, babeee!

RE: You can hear Sam Cooke’s influence on vocalists ranging from Rod Stewart and Al Green to John Legend to Taylor Hicksà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬ ¦

Nice to see Taylor Hicks’ name mentioned alongside legends like Rod Stewart and Al Green WITHOUT the American Idol tag beside his name for once.

Ok according to the Ai standards of sales Josh Gracin is doing better in sales (elliot ,tay,and kat),good for him, should some of them w/ less go country…? This is interesting how they compare considering the cd of others may not be the best cd,have ai less fav and picked up on by the media,good cd but not a fast buying market,Ai morphing them into a uncomfortable fit and finally you have those w/ a great cd and pop in the industry………Treated badly welcome to business . Some will keep on the business .

I think Ai standard of platum is very high or that in thier standard for anyone is ..for instance last yaer only one has reached success..I also think country seems for forgivening….

Just tired of the putting on the pedistall or what a loser one is…this year or last..My thoery if you can make a living at what you love you win………..adios for now I need to get back to reality like Dingo I am need of a break…………

MJ:
“Maybe ità ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s just a superfan talking here, but how about Quincy Jones directing a à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã…“We Are the Worldà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬  style number with as many ex-Idols as the producers can round up?”

me:
What a great idea!
That would have been wonderful!
As a matter of fact,
I would have liked to hear “We Are the World”.

To Soul Patrol and Interested Parties…

If Taylor Hicks were to perform at AI 6 ( maybe the finale ), this is the song he should be singing ( he performed this without the screaming fans at the Hartford Marriot show of the station, TIC-FM 96.5 FM In Hartford, CT ( that was prior to his Foxwoods concert ).

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wPEt1N65Jo4

RE:
RCA music group keeping close tabs on how Taylor Hicks is doing

http://epk.radioandrecords.com/taylorhicks/justtofeelthatway_0107/ac.asp

It says prominently on the webpage — JTFTW is the #1 CALLOUT RATE THE MUSIC. Looks like record execs are indeed taking the survey at Rate The Music seriously.

See here :

http://ratethemusic.com/index.cgi/rtm?email=&raterid=&chart=rtm_2

Chris Sligh is meeting Hillary Clinton today at some school in Greenville that Mrs. Clinton is speaking at. Lisa B – If you see an article about this, could you post it here? I’ve got my feelers out, but you find stuff so much quicker than I do

Chris Sligh is meeting Hillary Clinton today at some school in Greenville that Mrs. Clinton is speaking at. Lisa B – If you see an article about this, could you post it here? Ià ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢ve got my feelers out, but you find stuff so much quicker than I do

Can you ask Chris to get Hilary to sign stuff?

JJ – you have a one track mind!

LBB can you please tell me what song it is you’re linking to? I can’t access YouTube at work.

JJ – you have a one track mind!

Actually, no I do think about other things.

LBB can you please tell me what song it is youà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢re linking to? I canà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢t access YouTube at work.

OK, I’m going to make you quit early. It was Taylor, sitting on a chair, singing The Right Place, with nothing but a keyboard and a few guitar licks.

OK, Ià ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢m going to make you quit early. It was Taylor, sitting on a chair, singing The Right Place, with nothing but a keyboard and a few guitar licks.

He sounds great too!!

He sounds great too!!

Oh yes, forgot to add that part. He was adorably fidgetty too, as only he can be.

OK. I’ve seen that (I can get YouTube at home, but it’s blocked from work). Just drives me nuts when people link to it & don’t say what the link is, as I can’t follow the conversation. The Right Place is my choice for him to do at the finale as well, after having seen him at 2 concerts. It employs the best of what he’s done well on IA in the past. He did really well in the last half of the show singing one slow & one fast song. The Right Place has a bit of each, along the lines of how “Try a Little Tenderness” started slow & then built up. Plus, it’s a song he likes much better than “JTFTW”, and that comes across in his performance.

Good… no.. great morning!! Hey… I don’t have the exact dates yet but Kelli Pickler and Bucky are performing @ “Jamboree in the Hills” up around the Ohio Valley this summer around the 3rd week of July… this is a HUGE country music event . It last four days.. Brad Paisley always performs there… (I mean , if you’re into that scene! )……

Just drives me nuts when people link to it & donà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢t say what the link is,

JJ does that all the time. Don’t you just hate her?

AFan
Apr 26th, 2007 at 4:43 pm
Yea, raising more than 30 million bucks is TOTALLY insulting to the children, totally. Now theyà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢re going to get to eat! And theyà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢ll be able to read and get a better education!

AFan…was just thinking about this. Since I am older than dirt, I remember these same conditions in Africa from the time I was in my early twenties. Tragically, it has been going on for years. They actually showed a starved-to-death child on the news…first “dead” body ever broadcast on TV. Ahhhh, the news media….Aid has been pouring in for years! But there are some real logistical problems in trying to help these folks.

They live in groups (many small) scattered throughout the entire (huge!) country. They are literally 100s of miles apart. We saw it in the malaria clinic..people were having to travel for miles to get treatment. There was an incident years ago where thousands of pounds of food were dropped but there was no way to get the food to the people or the people to the food! George Carlin included this in one of his routines. His question: why not bring the people together so that aid can actually reach them!

As a mother, I have never understood why one would choose to have 10 children when they could not feed one! Why would parents with several children and full-blown AIDS go on to have 2-3 more children?? They have tried for years to implement birth control–holding classes and providing free birth control pills. The women won’t take them.

In an effort to try to control the huge AIDS epdemic, they have tried for years to teach “safe sex”, again with classes and providing condoms. The men won’t use them.

They have tried to teach the people how to grow their own food. Again, no success. I don’t know if it is a cultural thing or if these poor souls simply have no inspiration in light of their horrible, deplorable living conditions.

It is..and has been..for years a very difficult situation. Impossible to imagine–in the 21st century–that anyone would have to live like this!

As far as AI…I was not impressed with their fundraiser. I do not think they showed the proper “dignity or respect” to the ones they were trying to help, i.e., loved it when Madonna pointed out to all of us that these children had aids and without treatment would not live. I don’t think these children were deaf, dumb, blind or retarded. JMO..however, the end result is, of course, a good thing.

So now I know why Clay was not at the IGB benefit. He had a previous engagement.

American Idol Gives Back, Takes Award

On the same night that top-rated television show American Idol concluded a history-making two-part special, raising (at last count) more than $60 million for charitable causes, one-time American Idol finalist and successful recording star Clay Aiken received the Children’s Advocacy Award from the National Center for Learning Disabilities, held at the Marriott Marquis. Aiken was honored for his tireless work on behalf of children’s causes.

NCLD celebrated its 30th anniversary at its annual benefit dinner, “Voices of our Children, Voices of our Future,” Wednesday, April 25, 2007 at New York City’s Marriott Marquis.

The dinner honored three outstanding individuals who have championed the needs of children with learning disabilities and have given them a strong public voice. You can read more complete biographies by clicking on the names below.

à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬ ¢ Arthur Ryan, Chairman and CEO of Prudential Financial, Inc., received the Spirit of Achievement Award.

à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬ ¢ Clay Aiken, pop music star and special education activist, received the Children’s Advocacy Award.

à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬ ¢ Donald D. Deshler, Ph.D., professor in the School of Education and director of the Center for Research on Learning at the University of Kansas, received the Distinguished Education Achievement Award.

http://www.ncld.org/index2.html

I am SO not getting in the middle of Metta and JJ!
My strategy is to just sit on you both and conquer that way.

:rolleyes_tb:

calimari

JJ does that all the time. Donà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢t you just hate her?

http://youtube.com/watch?v=eLKCR_2CzOg

For Calimari only (sssshhhhh) – It’s Randy Newmans Short People.

I particularly like the line: They go around telling great big lies.

Chriisey—–My aunt worked for the ymca or yca in canada and went to a country in Africia to help w/ heath Care.. The major block for fighting aids is culture….It is a shame to admit you have a desease like aids. So culture is a big block so is beliefs and getting supllies.

Things that make me happy:

http://youtube.com/watch?v=pNlmn7vbXBQ

For Calimari only: It’s Jack Johnson’s Upside Down

For Calimari only (sssshhhhh) – Ità ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s Randy Newmans Short People.

I particularly like the line: They go around telling great big lies.

How do you know Calimari isn’t short? But no matter. MJ is, which means your banning is in the works as we speak.

Re. Jack Johnson, I love his We Are Going To Be Friends.

Whoever commented last night on me saying something about christian undertones. I’m not religious at all, and sometimes i like to listen to music but hate the accept jesus as your lord undertones in songs.
I don’t care if you’re religious, as long as you don’t try to convert me.

But no matter. MJ is, which means your banning is in the works as we speak.

But there are exceptions to every rule. The only non-exception I can think of right now, would be……you.

Sigh….so mj dosen’t ban me, some peace offerings:

The Monkees Theme song:

http://youtube.com/watch?v=DyWouqg-WBA

JPL:

http://youtube.com/watch?v=qV2xdYwh7ig

Constantine:

http://youtube.com/watch?v=xCQv-Cbee_A

Re. Jack Johnson, I love his We Are Going To Be Friends.

Do you seriously think I would link that song, for you?????

“purplesmile
Apr 27th, 2007 at 6:35 am
It saddens me that all the pimping of Jordin being done by TPTB is turning some viewers off her. :-/

Let the girl win on her merits, people. I believe she can do it without all those (unncessary) gimmicks, too.”

I agree, purplesmile, well said.

I donà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢t care if youà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢re religious, as long as you donà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢t try to convert me.

Does that extend to Soul Patrol membership? Rats!

Do you seriously think I would link that song, for you?????

Does five question marks mean you really need an answer?

Calimari is not short. But I am liking the “for Calimari only” notations. Makes me feel SPESHUL.

Radname – I’m with you on the christian music thing. I really can’t understand why there seems to be such a market for that kind of music. But I missed that conversation last night…

I think Ai standard of platum is very high or that in thier standard for anyone is ..for instance last yaer only one has reached success..I also think country seems for forgiveningà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬ ¦.

AI is a money making machine. These singer are products to themn ot artist. It’s all about the cd sales..

but ità ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s genetic you know.

As the reality hits me square between the eyes that I did not and will not ever have my father’s skinny genes, and I need to work-out for the rest of my life if I want to keep this GORGEOUS body,…*insert sarcasm*..Metta, from one GORGEOUS woman to another, I envy you but with love..

As the reality hits me square between the eyes that I did not and will not ever have my fatherà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s skinny genes, and I need to work-out for the rest of my life if I want to keep this GORGEOUS body,à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬ ¦*insert sarcasm*..Metta, from one GORGEOUS woman to another, I envy you but with love..

Excuse me little miss .5% body fat!

Just checking in this morning to say I watched à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã‹American Idol Extraà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢ last night. They had the 6, each in group of two, come out to chat.

I didn’t see the show, but here’s the video of Chris and Blake.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I7glLblhnKY

Blake implies they are doing Bon Jovi songs, not just rock songs. Hmm.

Glad to hear we may get some beatboxing!

Metta, from one GORGEOUS woman to another, I envy you

Sexygirl is love.

Lisa B., thanks for the Reality TV article regarding the tissue snatching by Jordin. I, too, noticed it, and, thought it was mean and rude of her. I watched it more than once to be sure I saw what I saw. And, yes, she hatefully grabbed the tissue from LaKisha. I also noticed when Bono was with the contestants, when she knew she was on camera, she put on a big, fake smile. Also, last week, when Jordin was told to stand by Phil, she had a look of utter terror on her face. Of course, she knew that Phil had been in the bottom 3 many times, so, she probably thought he was bottom 3 again. But, then she turned on her fake smile for the cameras. A diva in training, I tell ya. I think all the praise has gone to her young head, and, she made a mess out of “You’ll Never Walk Alone.” I sure didn’t hear what the judges heard. I heard more screaming and screeching than what they called LaKisha on. OH well, she is TCO, and, it will only get worse from here on out.

Shameless Elliott plug –
Elliott is #36 on the top 40 charts – not too bad for a new artist on an indie label…

PJ – Thanks for that link. I was wondering if they were going to set parameters for Rock week. I know next to nada about Bon Jovi’s discography. Is it varied enough to accomodate the strengths of the remaining contestants?

Elliott is #36 on the top 40 charts

Go E-Dub!

weeeeeeeeeeee

Go Season 6!!

Team Plaid!! Spark Plugs!! Philnatics!! Melinda’s Backups!! The Richness!! um….Lakisha’s something!!

mags
Apr 27th, 2007 at 11:47 am
Chriiseyà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬’ Ãƒ ¢Ã¢â€š ¬’My aunt worked for the ymca or yca in canada and went to a country in Africia to help w/ heath Care.. The major block for fighting aids is cultureà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬ ¦.It is a shame to admit you have a desease like aids. So culture is a big block so is beliefs and getting supllies

Thanks Mags. As I said, this has been going on for many, many years. I am 58 and remember it from my late teens. There was no AIDS back then. That is just one more added plight of these poor, poor souls!

Okay, it’s confirmed to be Bon Jovi.

This was posted at americanidol.com

Seacrest kept the Top 6 contestants in suspense as he told them one by one à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬’ and in no particular order à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬’ that they were safe. Next week, televisionà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s most popular show heats up when the Top 6 (Melinda Doolittle, LaKisha Jones, Blake Lewis, Chris Richardson, Jordin Sparks and Phil Stacey) compete head-to-head again on Tuesday at 8/7c. Rock star Jon Bon Jovi will mentor the contestants as they prepare to sing songs by his legendary band.

Why is it that every afternoon, I feel the need to post happy thoughts:

For Calimari (It’s All You Need is Love)

http://youtube.com/watch?v=Z05zPJKasDw

For Calimari (It’s Try a Little Tenderness – guess who’s version)

http://youtube.com/watch?v=715m_xxsnPU

I’m almost starting to miss Ritalin.

Metta, here’s a link to the Bon Jovi discography.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bon_Jovi_discography

Wow, just Bon Jovi songs. Good luck KiKi!

Lu, great news for Elliott!!! :clap_tb:

I bet Lakisha does Wanted Dead or Alive

So they’re singing bonjovi songs? BOO.

I found preAI Blake mp3s, my day just got a lot better.

LOL, watching Ellen – she’s making some great cracks about American Idol

On the topic of Christian music. Obviously I missed the original part of the conversation, but would just like to say that all music conveys values of some sort. It’s impossible to create art and not share how you see the world. You don’t have to like it, but there’s a market for it because there are enough other people who see the world the same way. I don’t think Amercian Idol would ever want a winner in that market (as I’ve seen mentioned on here before) because it wouldn’t sell enough. There are a few big acts in Christian music who do well, but not Kelly Clarkson, Carrie Underwood well and very very rarely even Taylor Hicks well.

Thanks PJ. Of course, all I know is Living On a Prayer. I’m looking forward to seeing people’s suggestions for each contestant–preferably with youtube links, so I can hear the songs

JJ- of course she will!

I really hope no one sings “Livin’ on a Prayer”. It’s the only Bon Jovi song I really like.

Excuse me little miss .5% body fat!

JJ, Metta must have accidently sucker punched you while she was dancing her butt off at The Beacon because you were seeing things..

Jordin will do this:

http://youtube.com/watch?v=MJpTemykI3Q

Wow, watching this video brings back memories. Heh.

Jordin will do this:

http://youtube.com/watch?v=MJpTemykI3Q

Okay, I know You Give Love A Bad Name. I am starting to get worried about all of the contestants. lol!

I donà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢t think Amercian Idol would ever want a winner in that market (as Ià ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢ve seen mentioned on here before) because it wouldnà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢t sell enough.

I thought America picked the winner. Are we know choosing our favorites based on what AI wants?

If this is Bon Jovi week will Chris D. make an appearance? LOL

LaKish will do wanted dead or alive

Shit, I did a whole list and got put in moderation. I will have to split it up:

Jordin – Thank you for Loving Me

http://youtube.com/watch?v=ESOVrc4K3CQ&mode=related&search=

Phil – Blaze of Glory

http://youtube.com/watch?v=upenR6n7xWY&mode=related&search=

Interview with Toby Lightman (Tay’s opening act)

Lightmanà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s magnetic personality matches her music

CM: What are you looking forward to with your current tour with Taylor Hicks?

TL: Ià ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢m keeping an open mind. Ià ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢m flattered whenever Ià ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢m asked to tour with someone. As I told Taylor, I canà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢t wait to meet all of his fans so that I can win them over and steal them.

More at link:

http://maroon.uchicago.edu/online_edition/voices/2007/04/27/lightmans-magnetic-personality-matches-her-music/

Say hello to the next big song in the country:
http://youtube.com/watch?v=X7bK4Vee36M

Blake – Its My Life

http://youtube.com/watch?v=u1-iEshQetU&mode=related&search=

Melinda – I’ll Be There For You

http://youtube.com/watch?v=KtzcOqv_P-4&mode=related&search=

Okay, I know You Give Love A Bad Name. I am starting to get worried about all of the contestants. lol!

Don’t worry Metta. It will be business as usual. Those who AI want to keep will be praised to high heavens. Regardless of how their song choice and performance went and… Well, you know the routine.

Just dropping in to give this:

:clap_tb: :clap_tb: :clap_tb:

to Bucky and Elliot! The success of so many S5-ers — unprecedented in Idol’s history — is something worth giving even MORE than 3 cheers for.

Way to go guys.

LaKish will do wanted dead or alive

There must be an echo in here, where have I heard that. She will do this version:

http://youtube.com/watch?v=jIEQXqueUYg

Chris R – nothing, because it just dosen’t freakin’ matter

I see this as a trainwreck. I’m not a big fan of Bon Jovi’s music, rock lite, however, the man does have one of the greatest voices of all time.

i’d love it if jordin did that song, but i have a feeling she’ll go upbeat this week

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nUdO6c_X8oU&mode=related&search=

Bad Medicine

Chris R will do Always
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5iRX5hGinOU

Is it really going to be Bon Jovi week next week??

Bon Jovi HATE!!! :thumbdown_tb: :nono_tb: :wallbash_tb: :tongue2_tb:

How can you hate Bon Jovi? lol

I’m disappointed, too. I would have preferred a broader theme. I’m getting a kick out of these videos, though.

HATE!!!

OOOOhhhhhhhhh hates a bad word in my house!!

Bed of Roses
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yVLBcGUvH-s&mode=related&search=

I doubt anyone will sing this one LOL.
ETA: Rad – take it from someone who lives in NJ, it’s not impossible!

See jersey knows all this stuff cause she lives right near Jon. What a good ole’ jersey boy he is.

I have to say, even though I’m not a fan of Bon Jovi’s songs, I have to give him credit as a decent guy. He definitely remembers where he came from. And, he and his high school sweetheart have been able to remain married through the whole “rise to fame” thing and beyond.

OOOOhhhhhhhhh hates a bad word in my house!!

Good thing I don’t live there then.

How can you hate Bon Jovi? lol

Very easily. Their music makes an anger well-up inside me, a Hulk-like rage that makes me want to smash things.

You might want to make other plans for Tuesday night, Abily.

Ladybug Apr 27th, 2007 at 12:44 pm

The success of so many S5-ers à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬’  unprecedented in Idolà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s history à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬’  is something worth giving even MORE than 3 cheers for.

Way to go guys.

I can’t stick around and post a bunch of stats because I have to work but if you were familiar with all of the seasons you wouldn’t say that.

Well, hopefully I can tolerate it more if others are singing it.

Anyone know if they are performing on results night? Because THAT I will avoid.

I would assume that they are since they have a new cd coming out.

thought America picked the winner. Are we know choosing our favorites based on what AI wants?

No! I’ve just read speculation about what markets American Idol might want a winner in, and I just don’t think they’re itching to get someone who will only record Christian music. That’s all I’m saying. I’m a fan of Christian music myself, just so you know, that’s most of what I personally listen to. There are many talented artists who don’t get wide exposure because they’ve chosen to openly sing about the faith that defines their existence. God bless them, it’s been an encouragement for me. :clap_tb:

Heh…so it’s Bon Jovi songs then? I know a total of three. I’m actually more familiar with Bon Jovi from his mulit-episode guest appearance on Ally McBeal a few years back.

Very easily. Their music makes an anger well-up inside me, a Hulk-like rage that makes me want to smash things.

:lol_tb: Curious though: Why the hate?

Fun video of Bon Jovi’s “You give Love a Bad Name”. Gawd, I love the hair! :wub_tb: Maybe they could bring Sanjaya back to do this one – lol

http://youtube.com/watch?v=MJpTemykI3Q

More on the technology behind the Elvis-Celine duet ( for those who aren’t afraid of re-animating the dead ) :

http://abcnews.go.com/GMA/story?id=3087711

EXCERPT :

“Rotoscoping allows you to take one image from a pre-existing piece of video and puts him a whole new environment à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬’  completely new use of that same piece of video,” Disney digital media designer Joe Husung said.

A new British show puts the technology to use every day in “Duet Impossible,” in which stars perform with their late idols. If the concept crosses the pond, American audiences may soon see late legends like James Brown and Sinatra rocking the stage again.

I’d like to see Taylor do a duet with Ray Charles or Sam Cooke.

I canà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢t stick around and post a bunch of stats because I have to work but if you were familiar with all of the seasons you wouldnà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢t say that

Maybe I mis-wrote, but I was under the assumption that the number of Idols from a SINGLE season doing this well with their CD’s has not happened before.
I do not recall 6 people from the same season of Idol 1, 2, 3, or 4 who have had albums debut as high on the charts as — Kellie, Bucky, Elliot, Katharine, Taylor and, of course, Chris D.
That was what I was referring to. Not the long-term success of any of them, since it is too soon to tell with S 5 or even S 4.

I look forward to the stats you can post, though. :smile2_tb:

I have to say, even though Ià ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢m not a fan of Bon Jovià ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s songs, I have to give him credit as a decent guy. He definitely remembers where he came from. And, he and his high school sweetheart have been able to remain married through the whole à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã…“rise to fameà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬  thing and beyond.

Yes, he’s known to be a truly nice guy, and I do admire him even though I’ve never been a huge fan of his band’s music. Alas, I will have to miss the Bon Jovifest because I’ll be out of town on business and attending obligatory schmooze events on Tuesday and Wednesday.

Did Ryan say whether the 6 contestants will be singing only one song instead of 2 (as would normally be the case “top 5″ week)?

By the way, I’m wondering if the “Turn the TV Off” week thingy is part of the reason for the decline in AI’s ratings this week? Were there similar declines in viewership for other shows this week, does anyone know?

Curious though: Why the hate?

I don’t know really. I think it’s something with the tonality or frequency his voice reaches that triggers something in my brain.

It’s like when they would play “Pop Goes the Weasel” for Curly on the Three Stooges and he’d fly into a rage.

It’s like that.

Or it could also be that his voice triggers the remembrance of acid-washed jeans, which I loathe. Bon Jovi was big into acid-washed jeans back in the day, and hair gel. Lots and lots of hair gel.

Yes, heà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s known to be a truly nice guy, and I do admire him even though Ià ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢ve never been a huge fan of his bandà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s music.

Nice doesn’t make my ears stop bleeding.

Haven’t read through the thread this morning but just found this cute video of Blake and Chris to sexyback music. It makes me love Blake more seeing how adorable he is and he might even take over my fav Chris!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KYgZU5oJEwI

thanks ealbino for the video.
How cute are they?!

I was going to say I couldn’t name a single Bon Jovi song until someone posted up above “you give love a bad name.” I do know that song. Didn’t know it was Bon Jovi tho.

So is it Bon Jovi week, and does this mean we get to hear ALL of them scream on Tuesday night? Well, I guess it could be worse…Little d could be mentoring…

OT.. Why can’t people get things right the first time? Counter tops arrived today, and the measurements are way way off… :wallbash_tb: :guns_tb: :cry_tb: :yell_tb:

I’m not so much into Bon Jovi, but I am way into his lead guitarist. And per MTV news, Richie Sambora will also mentor…

Jon Bon Jovi and Richie Sambora will work with “Idol” contestants for Tuesday’s rock-themed performances. …
http://www.mtv.com/news/articles/1558104/20070426/50_cent.jhtml

:wub_tb:

LOL at some of you not knowing any Bon Jovi songs, but yet giving Chris a badrep because he wasn’t familiar with The Who.
I love Bon Jovi on the other hand, and can’t wait to see his songs done on Idol. My friend went to see him late last year and she loved the concert.

Metta…………just passing through and saw your link to Toby Lightman. On her blog, which she wrote on after the tour started, she said it was one of the best she has been on.
Mike S. just told Soul Patrollers to go to the website on KOST and click on his smiling face and see what he has in store for Taylor fans today. OOOOOH! I’m going over cause I’ll bet they have picked the other songs they are going to play.

Richie:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i9LPo33zzZs

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k3iZTfESvkk

A little info on Bon Jovi

Bon Jovi has sold more than 35 million albums in the United States, and over 120 million albums worldwide.The band has had seven number one albums on the European charts, six number ones on the World Charts, two number one albums in the USA and five number one albums in the UK. As well as many number one albums throughout Australia, Japan, Canada and Germany.

LOL at some of you not knowing any Bon Jovi songs, but yet giving Chris a badrep because he wasnà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢t familiar with The Who.

________________________

Ya know.. NOT everyone is familiar with ROCK and who the artists are that sing some of these songs, but you would think that when one claims to be a ROCK artist, they would know the names of other bands that play that same GENRE.. Simple answer..

I donà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢t know really. I think ità ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s something with the tonality or frequency his voice reaches that triggers something in my brain.

Ah, yes, that’s completely understandable. I have a similar reaction when I hear the laugh of a Tickle-Me Elmo. *shudder*

I hope it’s alright to post this, since it concerns a torrent: for those comfortable using torrents, if you go here and register (you may have to try every ten minutes or so before a spot opens up) and do a search for “Taylor Hicks,” you’ll find a pristine recording of the entire Columbus concert encoded to FLAC. Good stuff, if you like that type of thing.

Thanks DB.. MJ was talking about torrents last night..Still not exactly sure of what it is are what they are, but will check it out.

I got my dad using torrents, and now he has to buy a new external hard drive because he’s downloading so much. Torrents are great, i can catch the tv i missed last night, download movies, and music from 1965. Music that’s no longer in print etc. If there’s a lot of old music you can’t find but still want to get, i’d suggest looking at torrents

LOL at some of you not knowing any Bon Jovi songs, but yet giving Chris a badrep because he wasnà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢t familiar with The Who.

Seriously?? :wallbash_tb:

ETA: Guidelines. That’s all I’m saying on the matter.

db, can you put FLAC on itunes? I’m downloading a cd that’s encoded in FLAC, it plays in a VLC player, but i’m not sure if itunes will convert it or not

Wow… Bon Jovi, huh?. The only person that can sing Bon Jovi is Bon Jovi… Maybe Phil can pull it off but highly unlikely. Dawg, I hope they can wail.

RE:

Chris Sligh is meeting Hillary Clinton today at some school in Greenville that Mrs. Clinton is speaking at.

Chris Sligh blogs about his brief exchange with Ricky the spoiler and also talks about the interesting celebrities he met in Washington DC here ( See blog entitled TRUTH AND WASHINGTON DC) :

http://frommymindtoyoureyes.blogspot.com/

Tim Mcgraw actually called Sligh and told him to consider forming a southern country band because the genre lacks this kind of sound.

In another blog entitled — FRIENDS ARE FRIENDS FOREVER, Sligh also talks about the closest friends he made in Idol and needless to say, Phil was on top of the list. Among others he became close to were — Blake, Chris R., Gina GLocksen and Rudy Cardenas. He then talks about their talents ( just realize how many of these performers are great guitar players and song writers ).

LOL at some of you not knowing any Bon Jovi songs, but yet giving Chris a badrep because he wasnà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢t familiar with The Who.

Chris not being familiar with The Who is equivalent to:

Carl Sagan not being familiar with Galileo
Picasso not being familiar with Michelangelo
Apolo Anton Ohno not being familiar with Eric Heiden
Alex Rodriguez not being familiar with Babe Ruth
George Bush not being familiar with George Washington (oh shit, scratch that one)

db, can you put FLAC on itunes? Ià ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢m downloading a cd thatà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s encoded in FLAC, it plays in a VLC player, but ià ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢m not sure if itunes will convert it or not

No, you can’t play FLAC with iTunes, and iTunes won’t convert FLAC to aac or mp3. I know of a great program to convert FLAC to an iPod compatible format for Macs, but if you’re not on a Mac, then that won’t help you much, lol. A quick search at Version Tracker pulled up a freeware program for Windows called Switch which looks easy to use…

Since when has singing rock music require you to know and be familiar with every rock song ever made? Chris doesn’t play music anything like the Who, so i’m not surprised he’s not that familiar with them. Chris’ sound is similar to those that he enjoys and listens to.

Since when has singing rock music require you to know and be familiar with every rock song ever made? Chris doesnà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢t play music anything like the Who, so ià ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢m not surprised heà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s not that familiar with them. Chrisà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢ sound is similar to those that he enjoys and listens to.

Ha ha ha ha ha ha ha.

Three of the best know rock bands of all time – The Beatles, The Who, The Rolling Stones. It’s inconceivable to me – whoops, no it’s not. I meant to say I “wish” it was inconceivable. Unfortunately, it’s not.

When you care about something you seek knowledge, you want to know more about it don’t you. How can someone who “cares” about rock music not know much about The Who? Does. Not. Compute.

LOL at some of you not knowing any Bon Jovi songs, but yet giving Chris a badrep because he wasnà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢t familiar with The Who.

Except, you know, that Bon Jovi sucks. Which maybe is the difference? I don’t mean to say the “suck” as much as I wanted to say that Bon Jovi doesn’t add much to the whole lexicon of rock music do they? They just sort of exist. As opposed to someone like, I don’t know, The Who – who changed the vocabulary a bit there.

Re: Christian music: I like some Christian alternative rock bands, esp. Flyleaf and Red, both those band are played on non-Christian rock and alt rock stations.

Except, you know, that Bon Jovi sucks. Which maybe is the difference?

And some people might think that the Who sucks. I don’t think either “sucks”. Different strokes for different folks.

Not sure what numbers undecided will post but I doubt other seasons have had 1)biggest rock debut in Soundscan history 2)biggest male country debut since 1992 3)biggest debut male artist (indie) ever
and so much domination of the single/album charts as Season 5 (although in total sales Kelly and Carrie dwarf everyone put together so far.) Elliott’s single is heating up and showing good upward momentum on the Top 40 charts.

I will no longer say anything negative about Season 6 idols as the remaining group seem like decent, talented folks. They deserve their day in the sun plus there’s only a month left of idol which seems unbelievable.

Radname – Who thinks the Who sucks? Blasphemy

And some people might think that the Who sucks. I donà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢t think either à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã…“sucksà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬ . Different strokes for different folks.

Let’s go to the polls shall we? Of people who genuinely care about and love music. I’m guessing that even with AI type ballot box stuffing that The Who wins this one. To argue otherwise is to put your head in the sand.

That article from MTV that Julie posted said rock-THEMED performances, not Bon Jovi. Hmm. Which is it?

I watched that CAKE montage. Cute. Not a fan of “Cake”, though.

Since when has singing rock music require you to know and be familiar with every rock song ever made? Chris doesnà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢t play music anything like the Who, so ià ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢m not surprised heà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s not that familiar with them. Chrisà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢ sound is similar to those that he enjoys and listens to.

Anyone, in any profession, should know the legends of that profession. I can talk to you about marketing legends, but I doubt you would be interesting. This isn’t like asking Chris if he is familiar with Poison or Stryker or Hole, these are LEGENDS of rock music. He should be familiar with them. Everyone needs to remember where it all began, no matter what your profession is.

To quote another musical great:

In this bright future, you can’t forget your past.

http://youtube.com/watch?v=hg2n039txnk

We don’t know what transpired that led the writer to state Chris was unfamiliar with the Who. Just sayin…

Am kinda disappointed that the theme is only Bon Jovi songs, would have been cool if it was a broader rock category. I don’t hate Bon Jovi, just not a big fan of their music. But I can’t wait to see Jon mentor the Idols, he was so hot back in the day, and still is.

Everyone needs to remember where it all began, no matter what your profession is.

To quote Sir Isaac Newton:

“If I have seen further, it is by standing on the shoulders of giants.”

It’s a good idea to know who those giants are.

à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã…“If I have seen further, it is by standing on the shoulder of giants.à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬ 

or

“I could have seen further, but my view was blocked by Bon Jovi’s hair.”

I am still on a high from going to my first Taylor concert last night (and first concert in 10 years). I will be going back to same venue tonight (Ameristar Casino in Kansas City) but will be in 3rd row instead of 17th. Quick recap:

I loved it as much as I hoped I would. His voice was spot on last night. The band was fantastic. Sucky crowd (yes I’m from Kansas City) just sat politely in their seats and clapped after each song. Hopefully tonight’s crowd will be better as last night was added date due to first one selling so quickly. Crowd was mixed ages and lots of men and I didn’t see one bedazzled Soul Patroller (tonight may be different). Venue holds 1500 – maybe 50 empty seats. No opening act – Taylor sang for about 1 1/2 hours. For encore, he came out alone and sang “The Fall” sitting on a stool playing his guitar. Last song was Elton John’s “Take Me To the Pilot” – first time they did it in concert and it was incredible. I also loved “The Right Place”. Lots of tagging – not much dancing which I think was due to the subdued crowd. Still he gave his all on stage and during last song ran along front of stage touching each extended hand and shaking some. I think he is really trying to communicate more with crowd – talked some too.

Sorry this turned out to be so long! I think I am going to turn into a concert junkie now. I love live music! I had forgotten how much due to panic disorder. I might be ready for Gwen Stefani or Akon or Van Morrison now!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=275q65mbOSY
Miss. Bennetts video

” pj
Apr 27th, 2007 at 2:28 pm
We donà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢t know what transpired that led the writer to state Chris was unfamiliar with the Who. Just sayinà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬ ¦”

True. And it is being blown way out of proportion.

à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã…“I could have seen further, but my view was blocked by Bon Jovià ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s hair.à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬ 

RFLMAO

To be fair, Sir Isaac worked some wicked hair in his early days. Perhaps he was the inspiration to Bon Jovi.

Dare to compare…

Sir Isaac Newton:
http://thumbsnap.com/v/fNrMMHHh.gif

Jon Bon Jovi:
http://thumbsnap.com/v/rifW1M3g.jpg

He did Take Me To the Pilot? Awwww…my favorite Elton song. I was hoping for something from IYT at the last show as well, but no such luck. Can’t complain tho. I got the guest Keb Mo in Chicago & I got the Seger tune in Michigan.

Double Dare To Compare

Sir Isaac Newton:
http://thumbsnap.com/v/fNrMMHHh.gif

Sir Roger Daltrey
http://thumbsnap.com/v/AJQPiK2J.jpg

Radname, have you read my guidelines? If you haven’t, I suggest you do. Even if you have, I suggest you read them again.

You are on EXTREMELY shakey ground here, kiddo.

http://mjsbigblog.com/?page_id=1172

I’m SICK of stopping arguments. We are grown-ups here I presume. STOP ARGUING.

That Paris Bennet video… I have no words. Why is she trying so hard to be Beyonce/Ciara/Rhiana etc etc etc? And Paris, honey? Me no likey when you try to look sexy. That was just strange. With the standard issue r&b chick ton o’ weave, suggestive dance moves, and cheating boyfriend, she has just sucked all that was even remotely original about her out of the equation. Yuck.

That said, the song isn’t half bad. Ha!

Kirsten’s hit on it!!!! Jon Bon Jovi is Sir Isaac Newton’s great, great, great, great, great, great, great, great, great, great, great grandson.

I will admit I was disappointed in one thing at the Beacon. Taylor did nothing special, nothing different. That really surprised me, I mean it was the freakin’ Beacon for gods sake.

Glad you had a great time Dante. What color were the buttons?

RE: Taylor’s Kansas City Concert…

Crowd was mixed ages and lots of men and I didnà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢t see one bedazzled Soul Patroller (tonight may be different). Venue holds 1500 – maybe 50 empty seats.

Just occured to me how it would have looked like on TV. Ellen Degeneres was at the Walt Disney Theater in Hollywood and said it has a capacity of 1,600.

I heard from other boards that the show was actually sold out, but the approximately 50 empty seats you observed were reserved for special VIPS who did not come. When I was at FOXWOODS, there were a few empty seats as well although the show was sold out on the first day. Those were also VIP seats.

BTW, MJ said she loved the pointy poses from the group medleys in AI. It would be awesome if a group could do this medley :

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RU_s1WzpP-Y

This is a group called the 5th Dimension ( anyone remember them ? They were big in the 70′s ).

I would LOOOVE to hear Melinda or Jordin reprise Marilyn Mcoo’s haunting version of ONE LESS BELL TO ANSWER ( that song is a killer and has never been done on AI before ).

“My friend went to see him late last year and she loved the concert.”

I have heard Bon Jovi is phenomonal in concert. They were in the top 10 grossing tours of 2006:
http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/16385870/

Top 10 concert tours of 2006
Rolling Stones: $138.5
Barbra Streisand: $92.5
Tim McGraw/Faith Hill: $88.8
Madonna: $85.9
Cirque Du Soleil – à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã…“Deliriumà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬ : $82.1
Celine Dion: $78.1
Kenny Chesney: $66.0
Bon Jovi: $59.7
Dave Matthews Band: $51.3
Elton John: $48.9

RE:

Take Me To the Pilot

That was one of George Huff’s better performances in Season 3 of AI. Elton John absolutely loooved Huff.

Dave Matthews Band? Really?

This is my last comment today.. (quit clapping)… During Randy Jackson’s segment w/ the woman who didn’t have housing and all those kids, who wanted one of those little kids to snatch that chain off of Randy’s neck ??? He should NOT be wearing all that *bling*… That necklace alone could probably buy two houses and a pool!! BTW… thank you , MJ for giving me an outlet !!! Oh, yeah…and LisaB….YOU ROCK !!!…

Kirstenà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s hit on it!!!! Jon Bon Jovi is Sir Isaac Newtonà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s great, great, great, great, great, great, great, great, great, great, great grandson

Sir Isaac ruled back when Physicists were the rock stars of their day. Tonnes of groupies throwing themselves at them each time they exited the lecture halls of Cambridge. The Clive Davis’s of that time were constantly trying to lure them to their lab(el)s. Publications which featured charcoal drawings of them sold out in seconds. Why, central London even had a popular show called British Math Idol where young men and women from around the country would come to compete in front of a panel 3 judges (one was a washed-up name dropping former member of a group of astronmers, one was a washed-up, meade-swilling former alchemist and one was an grumpy judge from the Americas who riled the crowds with his acidic putdowns).

Who am I kidding? Sir Isaac Newton probably got ditched for every lyre player who came through town just like today.

That necklace alone could probably buy two houses and a pool!!
_______________________
Don’t know about two houses and a pool, but for certain that necklace could have bought that poor woman some teeth..

I love Kirsten.

Sigh….. I’m starting to miss the good old days with R******. (don’t want to say it again, I already said it once.)

emeralgem…oh, my freakin’ Lord !!! (sorry radname)…that’s too funny!!

emeralgemà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬ ¦oh, my freakinà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢ Lord !!! (sorry radname)à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬ ¦thatà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s too funny!!

Hey, one post too many

JJ…………just saw your post on the Beacon. We are getting really spoiled with Taylor doing so many different extra songs. I think most artists stick pretty close to their setlist but I could be wrong.

Idol Gives Back is doing well on the download charts. Carrie’s “I’ll Stand by You” is the number 2 download and Kelly’s “Up To the Mountain” is in the 60s. “Never Again” is sitting at number 3 and “Before He Cheats” is around 10.

Both Carrie and Kelly will likely have two songs on the Hot 100 this week (3 of those 4 songs being debuts). Well done!

JJà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬ ¦Ãƒ ¢Ã¢â€š ¬ ¦Ãƒ ¢Ã¢â€š ¬ ¦Ãƒ ¢Ã¢â€š ¬ ¦just saw your post on the Beacon. We are getting really spoiled with Taylor doing so many different extra songs. I think most artists stick pretty close to their setlist but I could be wrong.

I agree. However, it just seems strange that he was playing in one of the biggest cities in the world, in one of the most prestigious venues and he does a canned set list. Don’t get me wrong, he was fantastic, it just seems strange. It was almost as if he was overwhelmed with where he was playing and was too nervous to stray.

The Elvis and Celine duet is the number one video downloaded on itunes, elvis.com just e-mailed me a bunch of stuff about Wednesday night.

…..

As I told Taylor, I canà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢t wait to meet all of his fans so that I can win them over and steal them.

Ha! Fat chance! She might win ‘em over, but
steal his fans? There ain’t no way!

Ha! Fat chance! She might win à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã‹em over, but
steal his fans? There ainà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢t no way!

I’ve been listening to Toby’s music a lot more than Taylor’s since last week’s show. See, Taylor didn’t make enough eye contact with me….

Ià ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢ve been listening to Tobyà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s music a lot more than Taylorà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s since last weekà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s show

That’s interesting, to be honest, I wasn’t impressed. I mean she was good for an opening act, but not good enough to purchase her music.

Little Boy Blue
Apr 27th, 2007 at 2:52 pm
This is a group called the 5th Dimension ( anyone remember them ? I would LOOOVE to hear Melinda or Jordin reprise Marilyn Mcooà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s haunting version of ONE LESS BELL TO ANSWER ( that song is a killer and has never been done on AI before ).

I remember them AND One Less Bell. What a “classic”. I don’t know that anyone will ever do that song justice but Marilyn! Great memories….

Thatà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s interesting, to be honest, I wasnà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢t impressed. I mean she was good for an opening act, but not good enough to purchase her music.

I had already heard her a lot on XM Radio (*cough*ontheStarbucksstationwhendidIbecomesuchatool*cough*)and decided to go ahead and buy the CD when I found out that she would be opening for Taylor in VA. I like her voice a lot – it’s deep enough for me to sing along with- and I like her acoustic sound – it would actually be a good direction for Taylor (if he’s allowed to record another CD). I took a listen to her first CD and that was pretty crappy – she seems to have found her way.

I don’t know if I can tolerate a Bon Jovi week (I didn’t know they were still around?) “Slippery When Wet” came out during my freshman year in high school and I still shudder at the thought of the whole thing. I think I was the only girl who wasn’t smitten with him. (Morrissey was more my speed).

Scanned through comments because I can’t be bothered with the catfights.

Watching AI now, Blake was interviewed by Cat Deeley he stated he didn’t need to win, every week is a bonus.

Lakisha has allergies, sneezing all over the place. Jordin suffers as well. Cat’s convinced she’s allergic to her.

LisaB: Scanned through comments because I canà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢t be bothered with the catfights.

But we were hoping you would weigh in with your European perspective on who is cuter…Sir Isaac Newton on Jon Bon Jovi? (hint: go with the hot inventor of Calculus…you just have to know that a guy with, not one, but three (!!!!) laws of motion named after him must be smokin’ in the sack)

LisaB: Lakisha has allergies, sneezing all over the place. Jordin suffers as well. Catà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s convinced sheà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s allergic to her.

Well, Lakisha hates all animals, so it’s not surprising she’s allergic to somebody named Cat.

I donà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢t know that anyone will ever do that song justice but Marilyn! Great memoriesà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬ ¦.

??? Which Marilyn ? Manson ?? LOL ( just kidding )

Well, Lakisha hates all animals, so ità ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s not surprising sheà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s allergic to somebody named Cat.

Wonder if she’s allergic to KAT too.

And speaking of animals, she might want to avoid the DAWG too…

There seems to be some confusion as to the theme of next week.
I found the following on the Official Site:

Next week, televisionà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s most popular show heats up when the Top 6 Melinda Doolittle, LaKisha Jones, Blake Lewis, Chris Richardson, Jordin Sparks and Phil Stacey) compete head-to-head again on Tuesda at 8/7c. Rock star Jon Bon Jovi will mentor the contestants as they prepare to sing songs by his legendary band.

It appears they will be doing Bon Jovi tunes!

http://www.americanidol.com/news/

Second Show blank screen before starting with the following text:

This is not intended as a solicitation for viewers outside the US.

Why not just say phone lines closed?

Phil, thinks if he wins it would be a win for the biggest underdog in history. In other wwords he doesn’t think he has a chance.

Jordin is thinking of a name for her alter ego, Beyonce anyone?

Kirtsen – Newton all the way baby!!

Son thought Jordin should have had the 60,000 Liverpool fans singing in the background with her. Cowell will probably have her sing at Anfield, they are a capitive/loyal audience and would download with avengence.

We had Cat interview E,W&F, she’s irritating the hell out of me, mugs at camera and tries to be cool talking with americianisms in a Brummie accent.

I am still on a high from going to my first Taylor concert last night (and first concert in 10 years).

Dante – Excellent!! I am so thrilled for you. I would love to hear more details. If you are still around, let’s meet in chat.

Ià ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢ve been listening to Tobyà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s music a lot more than Taylorà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s since last weekà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s show. See, Taylor didnà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢t make enough eye contact with meà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬ ¦.

LOL!

Phil outsings Chris and Blake in the Quincy Jones song.

Kirtsen – Newton all the way baby!!

Yes!!!!11!1! Take that you lily-livered lyre players!

Not only has his “Philosophiae Naturalis Principia Mathematica” moved more units than “Slippery When Wet”, but now he’s officially winning the hot-o-meter contest.

Quincy thinks the ‘idols’ are fantastic, his advice…. humilty, grace…to keep their ego’s in control.

Cat trying to be deep talking about helping the poor, she’s not good.

I like Cat Deely, atleast for SYTYCD i liked her as a host. I suffer from a lot of allergies (ragweed, pollen, animal hair, apple juice (but not apples! the list goes on). I love spring and can always tell when it’s coming because i wake up stuffed up

You can have her Radname, we can certainly live without her.

Son thought Jordin should have had the 60,000 Liverpool fans singing in the background with her. Cowell will probably have her sing at Anfield, they are a capitive/loyal audience and would download with avengence.

:lol_tb:
ETA:

Quincy thinks the à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã‹idolsà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢ are fantastic, his adviceà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬ ¦. humilty, graceà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬ ¦to keep their egoà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s in control.

That’s interesting advice. I wonder if that implies something else…

Sorry but we are so much better at these fundraising shows, this seems very amateur. Ben Stiller trying very hard, audience sounds subdued.

Ryan and Simon in Africa, our Vt’s are far more hard hitting.

Btw I must stick up for Simon and the poverty in America, of course he would be shocked, we don’t have any real poverty in the UK. We have free healthcare and benefits, there is no reason for anyone here to be homeless other than through their own choice. Why do you suppose illegal immigrants make a beeline for here?

Paula comforting a child, she seems more natural. Ill Divo time to mute telly.

Cat is a lot better host then…say Brooke Burke from rockstar, that girl talks and moves like a cardboard cut out

We have free healthcare and benefits, there is no reason for anyone here to be homeless other than through their own choice.

We have that as well, and my city (only about 120k people) just built a homeless shelter that is already full.

Jack Black, brilliant. Seal class act.

Eviction time, or not.
Cut to Carrie Underwood singing to a group of Africans, seems so wrong, they should have stuck to the vt with her interacting.

jpfan
Apr 27th, 2007 at 2:24 pm
Not sure what numbers undecided will post but I doubt other seasons have had 1)biggest rock debut in Soundscan history 2)biggest male country debut since 1992 3)biggest debut male artist (indie) ever and so much domination of the single/album charts as Season 5 (although in total sales Kelly and Carrie dwarf everyone put together so far.) Elliottà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s single is heating up and showing good upward momentum on the Top 40 charts.

Define “domination.”

We have that as well, and my city (only about 120k people) just built a homeless shelter that is already full.

No disrespect Radname, but our NHS is different we care for anyone and everyone, even someone who turns up from another country.

Most of our homeless are in central London, drug addicts, runaways and people with mental health issues that refuse help.

Staying Alive, loved the blue face guys.

Phil is safe, yawn.

Back to Africa.

what’s everyone’s take on the Lakisha tissue?

Josh – You raise me up.

Beautiful song, prefer the original version.

http://youtube.com/watch?v=3vGd9nxEeqU

whatà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s everyoneà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s take on the Lakisha tissue?

Too much being read into it imo.

If I was on live telly, I would be trying to ignore the fact that I was upset.

what’s everyone’s take on the Lakisha tissue?

I think it’s much ado about nothing, myself.

Josh talking to Cat about meeting Nelson Mandela and singing with the children.

No disrespect Radname, but our NHS is different we care for anyone and everyone, even someone who turns up from another country.

Most of our homeless are in central London, drug addicts, runaways and people with mental health issues that refuse help.

I’m not sure if you’re aware or not, but i live in canada and we have free healthcare for everyone as well. I was just talking to a friend who told me about two people i used to go to high school with are now both addicted to drugs. It’s kind of a big a shock because i’m only 20, the last time i saw these people was about 2 years ago and now they’re life is completely upside down.

Dante-Great post about your concert experience. I hope tonight’s show is even better for you. Gwen and Akon, now that sounds like a great idea. :wink_ee:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=irlNkXDBrH8

Here’s a little clip of Elliott at a radio station… a little acoustic Movin On – nice guitar player! Thought you might enjoy this on a Friday afternoon.

I hadn’t seen the show and was curious about the whole tissue thing… sounds like some writer had a little too much time on their hands to me. Maybe I’ll watch it tonight and see how I feel about Tissuegate.

Yes Radname I’m well aware that you are in Canada, it still is different to our NHS, I’ve checked, we’ve had it a great deal longer. We also have a very generous benefit system.

Drug addiction can affected anyone, no matter how they are brought up and with how much money. I attended a Private School (many years ago) and one of my peers overdosed at 16, so I’m well aware of the pitfalls.

Husband saying ‘fucking hell, he doesn’t look any different’.

Jeff Beck is on, no one is allowed to speak.

Husband would have rather had more Jeff Beck guitar than Kelly Clarkson, have to agree.

Lakisha is fine and is safe.
More vt with Randy.

Celine and Elvis.

So which one was dead? Elvis had more life than Celine.

Melinda talking about meeting Celine, ‘she can sing’.

Yeah, we have a few illegal immigrants ourselves, so we can’t be all bad.

Yeah, we have a few illegal immigrants ourselves, so we canà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢t be all bad.

Do yours get given benefits and free housing?

Annie Lennox talking about her visit to Africa with Cat and the stigma of having AIDS in Africa. Onto Malaria and nets.

Annie saying millions of ways to help.

Annie on stage, she’s still got it.

OK, I just got back from kid activities, and the funniest freakin’ thing happened on the radio.

This is so freakin’ funny, I’m having a hard time typing.

Anyway, the DJ announced that DAUGHTRY would be up next, but they played Nickelback!!!!!

I swear on my love of Taylor, I swear on my children, I swear on my love of kicking Metta’s ass, I AM NOT LYING!!!!

Funniest freakin’ thing I’ve heard in ages.

Yeah, we have a few illegal immigrants ourselves, so we canà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢t be all bad.

Do yours get given benefits and free housing?

Nice twist on the My Idol is Better than Your Idol game!
:dry_tb:

Annie is an old hand at this sort of fundraiser and it shows.

We’ve been chatting here how it would have been done here.

Stiller would have sung once enough money had been pulled in and Hugh Laurie would have been in the studio live playing piano. They needed big names in the actual studio live not recorded clips.

That way the audience would have been more pumped up and more money would have rolled in.

Anyway, the DJ announced that DAUGHTRY would be up next, but they played Nickelback!!!!!

I swear on my love of Taylor, I swear on my children, I swear on my love of kicking Mettaà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s ass, I AM NOT LYING!!!!

Oh, that just fantastic. :lol_tb:

ETA:

Weà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢ve been chatting here how it would have been done here.

Stiller would have sung once enough money had been pulled in and Hugh Laurie would have been in the studio live playing piano. They needed big names in the actual studio live not recorded clips.

Oh, I agree. I think it would have more beneficial if the IGB fundraiser was independent of the competition. That way there wouldn’t be the tension between keeping all eyes on the competition and trying to draw the attention of viewers to the issues of poverty, AIDS, etc., etc.

Nice twist on the My Idol is Better than Your Idol game!

I don’t play that game. I just deal in facts.

Chris is safe and so is Jordin.

Bono and American Prayer.

Maybe Daughtry simply hasn’t heard enough of the The Who to appreciate their exalted status as rock gods. Yeah, he really needs to get educated, but he apparently does appreciate the great Led Zepplin though, so I’ll cut him a little slack for that…;)

A Bon Jovi theme for next week? Yuk! Dead or Alive is the only one I really like. Good thing they have a lot of balladly stuff, which will bode well for some of the contestants. The boyz need to really ramp it up to hit some of the Bon Jovi notes.

Honestly, in light of LBB’s mention of Marilyn Manson, I was going to post a track but thought better…not for everyone….but The Dope Show is a killer rock tune (only thing is, you just can’t watch him, lol)

LisaB, from someone who wasn’t inspired enough to watch this week’s Idol shows, thanks for the highlights.

Honestly, in light of LBBà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s mention of Marilyn Manson, I was going to post a track but thought betterà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬ ¦not for everyoneà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬ ¦.but The Dope Show is a killer rock tune (only thing is, you just canà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢t watch him, lol)

That is a killer song! I love it!

You’re welcome LG although my edit would have been a great deal different to yours, no sponsor promos, telephone numbers etc, just Cat in a variety of outfits trying to look concerned while interviewing.

Lg…..If I had known you were a Marilyn fan, you would have had to find your own way to the Ryman. Wow! I just have no words. lol

By the way, FOR ALL INTERESTED PARTIES WHO CARE ABOUT MISSGIRL’S PROBLEMS WITH HER SOUND…..

I’m taking advantage of the tax-free weekend here in Tennessee tomorrow and buying a new computer!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!1111!!!!1111!

Lisa B Apr 27th, 2007 at 6:24 pm
Nice twist on the My Idol is Better than Your Idol game!

I donà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢t play that game. I just deal in facts.

Facts or not you’re still playing the game.
Fact is there is still poverty in the UK as well as the USA.
I don’t get the point of arguing whose is worst.
It’s sad wherever it is.

Et tu Metta?

*will hide copy of “Smells Like Children” if Mississippigirl ever visits*

By the way, FOR ALL INTERESTED PARTIES WHO CARE ABOUT MISSGIRLà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢S PROBLEMS WITH HER SOUNDà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬ ¦..

That be me

OMG. pj? sweet, little pj? who ARE you people? lol

*rethinks the sanity and safety of the chat room*

Et tu Metta?

Marilyn’s a guilty pleasure.

Marilynà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s a guilty pleasure.

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Not in Vicksburg, Mississippi.

Take it you know the UK well Lynnie.

We must get together and compare notes.

miss – lol!

By the way, FOR ALL INTERESTED PARTIES WHO CARE ABOUT MISSGIRLà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢S PROBLEMS WITH HER SOUNDà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬ ¦..

Ià ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢m taking advantage of the tax-free weekend here in Tennessee tomorrow and buying a new computer!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!1111!!!!1111!

:thumbup_tb:

Metta….just warnin’ you. lol

See everyone later…off to play with my dog.

Bye Miss

Lisa B Apr 27th, 2007 at 7:04 pm
Take it you know the UK well Lynnie.
We must get together and compare notes.

That’s not the point Lisa. The point is that playing the ‘my country is better than your country’ game is just as boring as the ‘my idol’ game.
But since you brought it up, I’d be interested to see the source for your stated “fact” that you “donà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢t have any real poverty in the UK”.

OMG. pj? sweet, little pj? who ARE you people? lol

*rethinks the sanity and safety of the chat room*

Pre-itunes. I just wanted it for his version of “Sweet Dreams.” That was a fave in my clubbing days in the mid-nineties. I’m well over those days. LOL.

Have fun walking the dog and yay about the new computer!

msgirl, well it’s about time, lol! So happy for you….now I need to figure out something to buy tomorrow, hmmm, do I buy something I really don’t need to get the tax break…hey a subwoofer for the computer, that’s it! They’re only about $70 bucks (I think). Glad to know I’m not the only Marilyn fan out there , he definitely has his own distinctive sound and has some great trax. But going to a concert, well that’s a different matter entirely.

“no sponsor promo’s” – hey, think I’ll take the British edit! Speaking of the charity theme, on the one hand, it’s wonderful, and so many of the people involved are no doubt sincere, but I just can’t get the thought of the PTB rubbin’ their money-grubbin’ hands together with glee outta my head…

ETA: bye msgirl, nice to “see” you, if only briefly

but I just canà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢t get the thought of the PTB rubbinà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢ their money-grubbinà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢ hands together with glee outta my headà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬ ¦

I wonder how much they made on ads over the 2 nights compared with how much they raised? Do you think they charged more for ads on the IGB show than they do on the regular show?

That wasn’t my point at all Lynnie. I have read many posts critising Simon’s lack of knowledge about food banks in the US and I was just explaining why it would be a shock to him.

It obviously missed the mark.

For all of you Marilyn Manson fans and interested parties out there in MJ land, he has a new CD dropping June 5th (I’m not personally a fan, but I noticed that when checking out new releases a while back).

LisaB, no worries. I knew what you meant. I wish we had the same sort of healthcare system here in the US.

LisaB: I have read many posts critising Simonà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s lack of knowledge about food banks in the US and I was just explaining why it would be a shock to him.

But they have food banks in the UK as well. Some of them even have internet sites. According to the Cambridge Food Bank, over 4 million people in the UK cannot afford a healthy diet and 1 in 7 over the age of 65 are at risk of malnourishment.

The UK has a better social safety net than the US (let’s not argue, it’s true). Why would Simon be surprised to find food banks in the US when they are in the UK?

I chalk it up to him not having time to read a newspaper or bad acting on his part.

Thanks PJ.

lynnie, I wouldn’t doubt them charging more for ads…I am really jaded after getting hip to their ways last year, it was the first time I’d ever watched as more than a casual viewer (loved Bo in AI 4) and spent untold $$ in text votes for Taylor. Then, his CD wasn’t all that I’d hoped for…but I am so loving his tour and look forward to the next album.

Kirsten, I saw that Marilyn has a new one out…maybe there will be a coupla gems akin to The Dope Show on there.

*Ahem* I’m here and my delete button is ready.

They needed big names in the actual studio live not recorded clips.

I agree Lisa. I made that point out front. There was something barren about the whole enterprise…it would have been a lot more exciting if they had the celebrities right there in the studio with them.

Kirsten this isn’t the forum for it, another time another place.

I was just checking Team Plaid’s myspace and we got a bulletin from Mandisa that she performed at the GMA’s. But the best part? Her myspace pic is one of her and Ace.

Forget Sanjaya. Ace is love

BTW, HRwH passed the initial 100K goal. Ace’s parents accepted his award last night from Children’s Hospital.

Too bad the Idol telethon didn’t highlight what some of the Idols are doing for charity. I know several of them are active and while it doesn’t compare to the millions, it still makes a difference.

Kirsten this isnà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢t the forum for it, another time another place.

Okay. I wasn’t trying to stir trouble.

(though, not respective to this issue, I still think Simon is a git)

Lisa B Apr 27th, 2007 at 7:42 pm
Kirsten this isnà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢t the forum for it, another time another place.

Lisa’s had her say, now all comments are closed.
Whatever.
:sealed_tb:

You had your say Lynnie. You kept repeating yourself.

(though, not respective to this issue, I still think Simon is a git)

Totally with you on that.

Kirsten
But they have food banks in the UK as well. Some of them even have internet sites. According to the Cambridge Food Bank, over 4 million people in the UK cannot afford a healthy diet and 1 in 7 over the age of 65 are at risk of malnourishment.

And according to the Institute for Fiscal Studies in London
Poverty and Inequatlity in Britain 2006, 19-20% of the UK population lives below the 60% median income, and there are still over
3 million children living in poverty.
The UK is just slightly below us in % of residents living in poverty, I think it is something like 21% of the UK and 23% of the US.

From a BBC article “More than one in four children live in poverty.
Poverty is the single greatest threat to the well-being of children in the UK.
In some regions, child poverty is even higher: rising to 54% in inner London.
But the starkest deprivation is found in tiny, almost hidden pockets: there are some wards in the UK where over 90% of children live in poverty.”

From Oxfam”With a quarter of Britainà ¢Ãƒâ€šÃ¢â€š ¬Ãƒâ€šÃ¢â€ž ¢s population living below the national poverty line, and three million households in debt to door-to-door money lenders, life is bleak for many in this apparently affluent country. Poverty rose sharply during the last two decades, particularly in the 1980s.”

So apparently there is poverty in the UK .

mj Apr 27th, 2007 at 7:49 pm
You had your say Lynnie. You kept repeating yourself.

Mj, I wasn’t repeating myself, she said she was dealing in “Facts”, so I asked her to provide them.
She wouldn’t provide them , so I said that’s ok, I didn’t really expect her to.
That is not repeating myself.

ETA: And since the whole premise of the IDG show was poverty , and Simon was aghast at the poverty he saw , this is relevant to the show.

So, anyhoo, I will try again to change the subject by shamelessly plugging some pics at teamplaid.com. Blake’s friend Ethan visited him this week and put up a bunch of pics on his myspace.

http://www.myspace.com/thesampler

We put a few up at teamplaid.

Also, for those interested parties, here’s the MTV coverage that is pretty cool. I love the original song they show him doing.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l8OLXMX05og

ETA: there are some nice shots of Seattle in the MTV vid, too.

BTW, HRwH passed the initial 100K goal. Aceà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s parents accepted his award last night from Childrenà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s Hospital.

This is so cool. I had hoped they would reach the 100K mark. What they’ve done is really impressive, and I love the way he focused on one thing.

And wow – it’s been a few days since I’ve visited team plaid – you guys are doing a great job keeping it up to date!

OK I might get deleted but wanted to find some perspective on the different countries and came up with these facts: UK pop. 59.8 million size 242,514 sq miles
Canada pop. 32,507,874 size 9,984,670 km

U.S. pop 300,000,000 size 3,537, 438

UK approx. size of Texas

My point being and not making any country better than the other, U.S. has a huge population to service. Not only that, as far as poverty here, there are many other circumstances often associated with poverty. The U.S. gives billions of dollars in relief to other countries but often, like in Africa, is not allowed to distribute it by the governments there. Some of that money could be used to relieve poverty in the U.S. In a perfect world.

Lynnie, I know what you said. The subject is CLOSED.

This is so cool. I had hoped they would reach the 100K mark. What theyà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢ve done is really impressive, and I love the way he focused on one thing.

And wow – ità ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s been a few days since Ià ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢ve visited team plaid – you guys are doing a great job keeping it up to date!

Spense, I’m really proud of what HRwH has accomplished. Even if Ace does nothing else, he inspired a lot of people to give to a great cause. How many people can say that?

As for teamplaid, thanks! It helps that it’s a team effort. I doubt any of us could do it alone. Well, I should only speak for myself.

MJ really rocks for all she does here and I hope everyone has noticed the donate button on the main page.

PJ, I need to put that Ace thing on the front page. That’s fantastic.

If you go to Elliott’s My Space you’ll see where he’ll be on 5/23. Hint it has something to do with American Idol.

If you go to Elliottà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s My Space youà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢ll see where heà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢ll be on 5/23. Hint it has something to do with American Idol.

How cool is that!??

Thanks for the heads up, jpfan.

From a bulletin from the Blaker Girls’ Myspace (spokeswoman Kristi was at the shows this week. She’s the really pretty brunette you saw during the results show when they showed “Blake’s Friends” ):

next week’s performance should be AMAZING. he’s bringing back the beat-boxing and is very excited about his performance. this week’s theme is bon jovi, so it’ll be a good one.

Sarah, this is the part of the myspace that caught my eye:

plus, blake hardly knows ANY top 40 type music, so every week heà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s learning a song that heà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s not very familiar with or has never heard before. blake isnà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢t the best at remembering lyrics, especially since before idol when he performed on his own he used to improv ALL the time. sometimes he wouldnà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢t even write lyrics until 5 min before a performance. so, in short, heà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s been concentrating really hard on his performances.

It makes so much sense that he’s used to improv! Of course, he hasn’t once flubbed the lyrics on Idol *coughBrandoncough* so I’ll give him props for that. Blake seems really interactive and I can’t wait to hear him Blakeize some Bon Jovi!

Brandon, I still love ya. Call me

mj-i just made a post that was sent to moder ation for whatever reasons. Please just deep six it. UGH.

Oh, Dave, just share.

sorry MJ- i shouldn’t have posted that on the bored. My apologies.
I’m in self imposed time-out. No need to dole out punishment. hh_ee:

“Too bad the Idol telethon didnà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢t highlight what some of the Idols are doing for charity. I know several of them are active and while it doesnà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢t compare to the millions, it still makes a difference.”

Thank you, “pj!” I think that would have been a wonderful thing to focus on – Elliot’s work for JDF, Ace and Children’s Hospital, Clay and UNICEF or Bubel/Aiken, Taylor’s charities — but that wouldn’t have allowed TPTB at 19 to look great. To me, the whole idea was to make AI look wonderful. You can donate to any of those charities and not involve AI. JMHO – At any rate, they raised a lot of money. Let’s hope it goes to those charities and makes a dent. I still think the work of individuals shines more than the big corporate push – but that’s just me.

One other thing I always love to focus on concernig Ace. He did his thing at Children’s Hospital long before there even was American Idol. That’s why he’s the real deal to me. HRwH was formed because of Ace’s fans’ desire to do something in his name. I understand that now that the 100K goal has been reached, Ace will be moving on to bigger charities, not just focusing on Denver. I’m sure that whatever he does, it will be successful.

Ugh……a shooting at a local high school gym around St. Louis…in Kirkwood, I believe (which is a suburb) Happened just about a half hour ago…..

That’s wonderful that Ace and his friends have raised all that money.

One other thing I always love to focus on concernig Ace. He did his thing at Childrenà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s Hospital long before there even was American Idol. Thatà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s why heà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s the real deal to me. HRwH was formed because of Aceà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s fansà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢ desire to do something in his name. I understand that now that the 100K goal has been reached, Ace will be moving on to bigger charities, not just focusing on Denver. Ià ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢m sure that whatever he does, it will be successful.

Linny, it’s true. He did not wait for celebrity to do his thing… he did it before AI even existed. He also donates time, which is just as beneficial as money, if not more more so. He’s a great guy and I am waiting patiently to “celebrate” his CD.

LOL, at “pj”.

ETA: I didn’t donate at all to Idol. I donated to the Chicago Food Depository. I usually donate to them at tax return time. And I have a monthly donation going to HRwH.

Oh, Steveo, that’s sad.

Oh, Steveo, thatà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s sad.

I know…I’m flipping back and forth from my local stations to CNN to see if there are any updates….it’s not national yet, and they aren’t breaking into programming on the local channels….

Last thing they said was that several shots were fired inside and outside the school gym and that at least one person was dead…and that the police were frantically searching for the suspect…..this happened 1 hour ago now….

They just broke into Leno – still at least one person shot (no confirmed status of injuries)…it’s in Maryland Heights, MO (suburb of St. Louis) at Pattonville High School.

A dance competition was going on….several shots fired inside and outside….people went crazy running around…

Helicopters out trying to find the shooter/shooters…

Well…doesn’t sound like it’s major enough for national news…..

((steveo))

I’m glad if it’s contained.

But sad at the same time.

missgirl, I checked the applicable statutes and it appears that there is a 30-day grace period:

“Given a grace period of thirty (30) days from the date fixed for issuance or renewal in which to effect necessary repairs and successfully complete the emissions test for any motor vehicle which does not successfully complete an emissions test administered prior to the date fixed for issuance or renewal, and repairs necessary to pass such test cannot be effected prior to such date;”

Check  §55-4-128, Emissions test grace period à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬’  Waiver. à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬’ 