Friday Apr 13

Stems Fatale
Haley Scarnato, the latest ”Idol” evictee, talks about the secret to great legs, her wedding plans, what she would have sung next week, and more

What’s that sound you hear? Men around the country weeping because they won’t be able to watch Haley ”Legs” Scarnato get on stage in the shortest of shorts anymore. Turns out the leggy songbird couldn’t move to the Latin beat: The 24-year-old got the boot last night. One could even say she didn’t have legs after all. (Okay, I’ll stop creepily putting the word ”legs” into every sentence now. Until I ask her about them, because frankly, we’re not gonna talk about vocal range, people…)……..

http://www.ew.com/ew/article/0,,20007164_20008533_20034864,00.html

Diana’s destiny

There’s still time for the diva to polish her tarnished star

…For her solo work, Ms. Ross has a mere two platinum and four gold albums in a recording span of 37 years. With the Supremes, she collected a paltry three gold albums. She’s never won a Grammy.

…Her guest spots on the monster ratings staple American Idol last month didn’t help push I Love You one iota. While Ms. Ross got good notices for her constructive coaching techniques with the show’s contestants, her performance of “More Today Than Yesterday” was a resounding thud…

http://www.dallasnews.com/sharedcontent/dws/ent/stories/DN-ross_0413gui.ART.State.Edition1.43c7ac5.html

Taylor Hicks keeps it largely concise and bluesy

…But Hicks & Co. made some good songs great and some lame songs good, and even punched up bad tunes by Rod Stewart and Traffic. More important, they held themselves to three shout-outs to the “Soul Patrol.” Damn impressive.

http://www.philly.com/inquirer/magazine/20070413_Taylor_Hicks_keeps_it_largely_concise_and_bluesy.html

Tag’s lineup includes 2006 ‘Idol’ winner

Taylor Hicks, the soulful crooner crowned the 2006 “American Idol” winner, classic rock staple The Steve Miller Band, and a host of hair and tribute bands will perform as part of the 2007 Kent Brown Toyota Concert Series on The Summer Stage at Tag’s…

http://www.stargazettenews.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20070413/NEWS01/704130324

Jam band brings following to Civic Center

…Here are five things to know before you head to the show:

…4 At a tour stop in Cleveland in late March à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã…“American Idolà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬  Taylor Hicks (who recently did a show in Asheville) sat in with the band on harmonica. Hicks is a longtime fan, and he used to play in a Panic cover band…

http://www.citizen-times.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=200770412076

J Lo didn’t get the ‘Idol’ fire burning

So, how’d you like Latin week? Not so much?

Hunter only jumps out of his chair to press mute during Ford commercials and group performances.

http://www.quickdfw.com/columnists/hhauk/stories/DN-pop–eyeonidol_13ick.ART.State.Edition1.4398152.html

HAPPY BIRTHDAY CHRIS SLIGH!!

He’s 29 today.

http://chris-sligh.info/content/view/157/31/

He also went to the Chris Daughtry concert last night, you can read about it on his blog.

http://frommymindtoyoureyes.blogspot.com/

Latin flubbers flop on ‘A.I.’

Despite coaching from the Bronx’s own Jennifer Lopez, a woman who could inspire a pile of bricks, the elite eight showed as much Latin flair as Taco Bell. As in the West Village Taco Bell with all the rats. Even Melinda and Lakisha fell flat, with helmet hair and a so-so Gloria Estefan rendition, respectively. Nevertheless, we love them and hope for more next week. There will be no more from Haley, however, whose skimpy shorts and zebra-print top could not keep her on the show. She joined Phil and Chris Richardson (paramour of Lauren from “The Hills”) in the bottom three. It’s no wonder: “You can’t do well in this competition,” Simon had said Tuesday, “Because there are much better singers.” Haley glared……

http://www.nydailynews.com/entertainment/tv/2007/04/13/2007-04-13_latin_flubbers_flop_on_ai.html

SI’S ‘MOOBS’ SCOWL

SIMON Cowell was not breast pleased when a youngster at an African school drew a picture of him with manboobs.

But the laughing and joking stopped suddenly when one girl showed him her portrait of him….

http://www.mirror.co.uk/showbiz/tm_headline=si-s–moobs–scowl&method=full&objectid=18898063&siteid=89520-name_page.html

Does Simon Have Boobs?

Simon Cowell is known for his razor sharp tongue.

But man boobs? …..

http://showbiz.sky.com/showbiz/article/0,,50001-1260441,00.html

HOT BOX by Jim Bawden Television to talk about

Idol Auditions: Canadian Idol takes over Yonge-Dundas Square this weekend for auditions and performances. Auditions begin at 8 a.m. Saturday and Sunday. Vancouver’s Faber Drive will kick off Saturday’s free concert at 8:50 a.m. followed by Canadian Idol winner Eva Avila at 9:30 and American Idol runner-up Katharine McPhee at 10. The Toronto Media Idol competition is at 12:30 p.m. Last stop on the Idol Tour is Oshawa on April 17 and 18.

http://www.thestar.com/artsentertainment/article/202622

‘Idol’ finalist Covington shows heà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s best when he rocks

…Unfortunately, as with à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã…“American Idol,à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬  Nashville likes its newcomers to try a variety of styles. Covingtonà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s weaknesses, such as his limited vocal range, is glaring on ballads like the tender family tale, à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã…“Ià ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢ll Walk,à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬  and the corny oil-and-water romance tune, à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã…“Ià ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢m Good.à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬ 

But put Covington on familiar ground, and he delivers. He sounds like the star he could evolve into on the funky Southern rocker à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã…“Ainà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢t No Thingà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬  and the upbeat depiction of a poor young couple finding joy in their life together on à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã…“Ità ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s Good to be Us.à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬  On those cuts and on the thunderous, rousing closer, à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã…“The Bible and the Belt,à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬  about growing up with a devout mother and a disciplinarian father, Covingtonà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s gritty growl comes alive…

http://www.tuscaloosanews.com/article/20070413/TUSK02/70412017/1005/SPORTS0106

American Idol Camp

Bucky Covington and Kimberely Locke didn’t win “American Idol.” They weren’t even in the top two. But both have music careers and albums on the charts, thanks to “Idol.”

Idol Camp begins July Seventh in Northfield, Massachusetts. Deadline to apply is Wednesday, April 18th, at IdolCamp-dot-com.

http://www.fox28.com/News/index.php?ID=16762

We win when kin can come– say that fast 5 times

…
On the TV

I don’t mind Simon being honest about American Idol performances, many of which aren’t good, but often when he’s on camera and someone is singing, he’s not watching at all. He’s also petulant, dresses poorly and says AI is only about singing. Of course, it isn’t, you nitwit. Big stars are stars not only because they can perform but because they have charisma, are pleasant-looking and inspire. Of the ones left in the contest, I wish I could like LaKisha better because she has a good voice, but she has become too full of herself. Right now, I’d go with Jordin even though her parents couldn’t spell her name correctly — although Simon says he may quit if Sanjaya wins the contest, meaning I have to root for Sanjaya too. Blake and Chris don’t have a chance; they each look too much like Ryan Seacrest.
…

http://www.orlandosentinel.com/entertainment/columnists/orl-coconut1307apr13,0,1405356.column?coll=calcoltop

‘Forever Plaid’

Long before “American Idol,” long before “Star Search,” there were four singers with a dream. A big dream! A dream dressed in plaid! Plaid? You will be treated to some of the great music of the 1950s, combined with a hilarious stage performance when the St. Johnsbury Players present the Broadway musical smash, “Forever Plaid,” during the last two weekends in April. An ill-fated harmony group, Forever Plaid, has been given the opportunity of a life-time. Just as they were about to get their big break, they were killed. But a rare alignment of planets and converging forces of nature have returned them to Earth just long enough to perform the show they never had the chance to do in life. This musical takes you back to a time when harmony groups were in, like the Ames Brothers, the Four Aces, and so many more. They thrilled us with their versions of “Shangri-La,” “Chain Gang” and “Love is a Many Splendored Thing.”

http://www.timesargus.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20070413/NEWS/704130321/1011/FEATURES02

No more tears: Haley hits the talk show circuit

After taking hits for showing off her long legs in short shorts, Haley Scarnato had planned to dramatically change her look on “American Idol” next week.
“I was going to wear a choir robe,” S.A.’s “Idol” finalist joked during her exit phone interview Thursday with TV critics. “I was definitely going to be fully clothed.”….

http://www.mysanantonio.com/global-includes/javascript/navigation/pixel.gif

Lisa, have you seen this one? It’s a poem on Sanjaya and is quite funny …

http://fourhourhardon.blogspot.com/

IDOL BANTER

Overlong? Wednesday’s who’s-out-this-week episode took the sadistic side of “American Idol” to a new low, stretching the inevitable lopping of one head to an excruciating extreme over a full hour, one that required more padding than Lindsay Lohan in a Santa suit. Simon Cowell can be harsh, but as this season of “Idol” continues its redefinition of heroes and villains (first, Sanjaya bad; now, Sanjaya good), host Ryan Seacrest is emerging as the kindest cast member à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬’  if you believe Nick Lowe’s admonition that you’ve got to be cruel to be kind….

http://www.calendarlive.com/music/cl-et-idolbanter13.2apr13,0,2447724.story?coll=cl-music

Good catch Givein. :laugh_tb:

Rascal Flatts Return to American Idol

Rascal Flatts will sing “My Wish” for a two-hour American Idol special titled Idol Gives Back on April 25 in Los Angeles. The group previously performed on the show’s season finale in 2005 as a guest of Carrie Underwood, who was named the winner that night. Rascal Flatts are currently at work on a new album, which will be released on Sept. 25. Underwood also anticipates a new album by the end of the year.

http://www.cmt.com/news/articles/1557027/20070412/rascal_flatts.jhtml

Jewel still inspiring belief and hope

It’s a matter of good timing that Jewel is available to play a fundraiser for abused children Saturday night. She’s in Colorado Springs for a Professional Bull Riders board meeting with longtime boyfriend Ty Murray, president of the organization. She spoke with the Rocky’s Mark Brown about working without a label, American Idol and the importance of giving a hand:

http://www.rockymountainnews.com/drmn/music/article/0,2792,DRMN_54_5481225,00.html

2007 KIDS CHOICE AWARD

Nickelodeonà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s 2007 Kids Choice Awards reveals whatà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s hot for celebs

…Although Baby Phat was pushing their toddlers and teensà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢ line, it was the grownups who were gushing over the hippest hip-hop fashions from style-maven Kimora Lee Simmons. Nicey Nash from Reno 911 actually wore a Baby Phat ensemble on the red/orange carpet. American Idolà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s Paula Abdul and Randy Jackson were chatting up Baby Phat rep B.J. Coleman to learn about the latest à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã…“rock starà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬  designs….

http://www.entertainmenttoday.net/content/view/226/29/

Mad Hatter’s Ball

…Ace Young, a fifth-season American Idol finalist, sang with some of the youngest fans at the March 24 benefit at A La Carte Pavilion…

http://www.sptimes.com/2007/04/13/Northoftampa/Mad_Hatter_s_Ball.shtml

Daughtry downtown

Chris Daughtry is taking the country by storm, and heà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s bringing his full band with him. Daughtry, the North Carolina native who finished in the top four on à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã…“American Idolà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬  last season, has been touring the country since Jan. 28. The artist, who admits to not watching this seasonà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã…“American Idolà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬  because he doesnà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢t have time, will be in Asheville on Monday for a sold-out show at The Orange Peel, before finishing the tour on April 19.

Question: Looking back, do you think youà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢re better off having not won à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã…“American Idolà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬ ?……

http://www.citizen-times.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=200770412086

American Idol Season Five Finalist Bucky Covington’s Debut CD in Stores Next Tuesday, April 17th
COVINGTON KICKS OFF RELEASE WEEK WITH NATIONAL TELEVISION APPEARANCES

American Idol Season 5 finalist Bucky Covington will cross the country twice in one week for media appearances to kick off the April 17th release of his debut CD, Bucky Covington, on Lyric Street Records.

It all begins on April 15th when Covington will guest host two special episodes of CMT Outsider, offering online viewers a man-on-the-street perspective to the CMT Music Awards. The first episode will release on CMT Loaded, CMT.com’s broadband channel, on April 18th…..

http://sev.prnewswire.com/entertainment/20070412/CLTH09912042007-1.html

13 Days to the Dogwood Festival

Tuesday, April 17

à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã…“American Idolà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬  finalist and Rockingham native Bucky Covington releases his self-titled debut today. And mark your calendar. On April 20, Covington will be at the Ramsey Street Wal-Mart to autograph copies of the new CD beginning at 9:30 p.m.

http://www.fayobserver.com/article?id=259607

COVER- Under the radar and dreaming: Music experts pick our next big thing

…BONUS- ‘Home’ again: How former Fluco Daughtry defied the odds

Davis remembers him as “your basic all-around multi-talented kid in high school,” and adds that he ran with a small clique of similarly talented kids. They include current Under The Flood bassist Kenn Davis and frequent collaborator Lucas Grant, who beat Daughtry out for the Flucos’ traditional senior-year “Most Likely To Succeed” nod….

http://www.readthehook.com/stories/2007/04/12/cover-amalg.rtf.aspx

Night After Night

So many shows, so little time and space …
FRIDAY

Greyhounds
Luna à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬’  Austin funk trio opened for “American Idol” winner Taylor Hicks at the Majestic in March, but don’t hold that against them. Led by guitarist/vocalist Andrew Trube, the band uses old-school soul and blues grooves to create a surprisingly tight sound. Ani DiFranco liked them enough to lend backing vocals to a track on their album “Liberty.”

http://www.mysanantonio.com/entertainment/music/stories/MYSA041307.WK.nightafter.2aead56.html

Faith in Frenchie Singer cherishes her bonds with God, friends, gay community

Frenchie Davis rocked our world on the second season of American Idol when she sailed through the early auditions. But when racy photos from her past popped up on the Internet, producers immediately removed the diva from the competition.

Despite the dismissal, her loyal fan base cheered her on when she scored a plum role on Broadway in Rent. Davis, 27, is currently on break from the show to perform at the Phoenix Pride Festival. She phoned in to discuss her recent musical adventures…

http://www.azcentral.com/arizonarepublic/arizonaliving/articles/0413pride0413.html

Gossip magazine says it’s ID’d father of LaKisha’s baby

Star magazine is reporting that the father of Flint “American Idol” contestant LaKisha Jones’ daughter is Brian Stevens, a 38-year-old Houston technician with a minor police record.

Stevens’ police mug shot and record are included in the two-page spread, which bears the headline: “LaKisha’s Baby Secret Revealed! Star Finds the Daddy…..

http://blog.mlive.com/idolchatter/2007/04/gossip_magazine_says_its_idd_father_of_lakishas_ba.html

JENNIFER HUDSON TO SING U.S. NATIONAL ANTHEM AT JACKIE ROBINSON DAY CELEBRATION

Performance to be Part of Major League Baseball 60th Anniversary Celebration at Dodger Stadium

Academy Award ® winner Jennifer Hudson will perform the U.S. National Anthem at the Major League Baseball national celebration of Jackie Robinson Day, prior to the start of the San Diego Padres and Los Angeles Dodgers game at Dodger Stadium on Sunday, April 15, 2007….

http://www.sportsfeatures.com/index.php?section=pp&action=show&id=38338

‘American Idol’ finalist from Virginia to perform in Norfolk

Richmond’s Elliott Yamin will perform at The NorVa in Norfolk on May 20, one of the venue’s managers announced Thursday. Tickets will go on sale some time next week.

“Three American Idols at The NorVa — I think that’s pretty interesting,” said Rick Mersel, with Rising Tide Inc., operators of The NorVa.

http://www.dailypress.com/news/local/dp-yamin,0,399825.story?coll=dp-news-local-final

Bravo Takes New Shows to Thursdays
Watch what happens this season

…This summer will see the first of the new series, “Hey Paula” premiere. The docu-sereis will follow “American Idol” judge and pop star Paula Abdul in her personal and private life…

http://www.zap2it.com/tv/news/zap-bravothirdnightoriginalprogramming,0,5473501.story?coll=zap-tv-headlines

The Back Lot: Pursuit of the trivial
Hollywood’s unanswered questions

…If Larry King is really intent on celebrating 50 more years in broadcasting, why doesn’t he finally tell CNN that he’s done his last Anna Nicole Smith “exclusive” and his final “American Idol” suck-up interview? After 50 years, he’s earned the right to be liberated….

http://www.variety.com/article/VR1117963018.html?categoryid=13&cs=1

Taunton native and à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã‹Idolà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢ finalist Nick Pedro is serious about a musical career

When it comes to chasing your dreams, a little validation goes a long way.

Nick Pedroà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s natural vocal talent got noticed long before he landed on TV – twice – as an à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã…“American Idolà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬  contestant. His kindergarten music teacher gave him plenty of encouragement.

Look at him now. After stints on à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã…“Idolà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬  this year and last year, the 25-year-old Taunton native is more determined than ever to pursue his ambition to sing professionally. Saturday night, he shares a bill with fellow Massachusetts à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã…“Idolà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬  alumnus Ayla Brown and homegrown vocal group Girl Authority at the Orpheum Theatre in Foxboro…….

http://theedge.bostonherald.com/musicNews/view.bg?articleid=194416

Nick Pedro rates the à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã‹Idolà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢ contestants

If increased attention is an indication of a rising star, Nick Pedro must be on his way: He needed to shoo Fox 25 News out of his living room before giving us his thoughts on this weekà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã…“American Idolà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬  performances by his former competitors.

à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã…“An extremely expressive performer and tonight she was great as usual. Simon seemed like he was just fishing for something negative to say.à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬  ……

http://theedge.bostonherald.com/musicNews/view.bg?articleid=194418

College Students Know More About Politics than Pop Culture

The à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã…“National Survey of Civic and Political Engagement of Young Peopleà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬  compared college students with young people not enrolled in college full time. Far from being self-absorbed, college students are civically and politically engaged, and more likely to be so than non students. Those in both categories are far more likely to be able to name their U.S. representative than the winner of à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã…“American Idol.à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬  …

http://www.newswise.com/articles/view/528996/

“American Idol” Contestant Goes Hardcore

Olivia Mojica, who just missed becoming a finalist during the second season of American Idol, will now be featured as the first contestant on the show to make a sex tape.

Mojica was ranked as one of the “best of the rest” in the second season of the wildly popular Fox TV show American Idol, when she was just 18…..

http://www.abc2news.com/entertainment/story.aspx?content_id=74282635-d2f8-49c3-a5fb-d1ce27fc3e15

OLIVIA MOJICA

http://www.americanidol.com/contestants/season2/olivia_mojica/

History of Haley: Scarnato’s run through ‘American Idol’

Feb. 6 Haley, described as “a dark-haired beauty in a sexy black halter pantsuit,” shines during the “American Idol” audition show, although the Express-News misspells her name “Sarnato.”

Feb. 15 Haley, identified for the first time as a wedding singer, is selected as one of 24 semifinalists……

http://www.mysanantonio.com/entertainment/music/stories/MYSA041107.en.haley.timeline.12322bb4.html

Virginia Idol Survives

The judges may like him, but it seems America doesn’t. Virginia native Chris Richardson hit a sour note last night on American Idol. He landed in the bottom three. Richardson is a former football player from Christopher Newport University in Newport News. Of course, if you’re a fan of the show, you know next week could be a different story.

http://www.wsls.com/servlet/Satellite?pagename=WSLS%2FMGArticle%2FSLS_BasicArticle&c=MGArticle&cid=1173350707737&path=!news!localnews

Scarnato’s Short Answer: “I Didn’t Wear Less Clothes”

Make that, Cowell’s comments about the American Idol contestant’s amply displayed lower limbs hurt, Scarnato said Thursday.

“It’s just legs. It is what it isà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬’ it’s just legs,” Scarnato said in a press conference the day after her Idol elimination……

http://www.eonline.com/news/article/index.jsp?uuid=60852479-30e5-4e0f-9fe6-2180108e9791

Idol Camp Announces All-Star Line-Up of American Idol Alums to Appear at Performing Arts Summer Camp

…Favorite American Idol finalists Bucky Covington and Kimberley Locke are set to teach special Master Classes. These talented performing artists will call upon their own unique skills and experiences to educate children on a variety of creative disciplines, in partnership with the camp’s impressive staff of performing arts educators…

…Other gifted American Idol finalists scheduled to teach during the summer include Vonzell Solomon, Jon Peter Lewis and Carmen Rasmusen. Additional talent is to be announced soon.*…

http://www.pr-inside.com/idol-camp-announces-all-star-line-up-of-r92325.htm

Before Simon Cowell Was A Millionaire

…Barbara also mentioned that she didnà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢t recognize Simon because he had a lot more hair and he “obviously had his teeth done”. She continued, “He was very pleasant and said he was a record company director. But the main thing I remember about him is he couldn’t answer one of the questions. He didn’t know who Saddam Hussein was, but I suppose in 1990 a lot of people would have been the same.

http://www.hollyscoop.com/american-idol/before-simon-cowell-was-a-millionaire_10561.aspx

‘Idol’ contestants who left too soon

http://www.latimes.com/entertainment/news/tv/la-et-former-idol-pg,0,5420396.photogallery?index=1

Bucky Covington Goes to Camp

…”It’s a good thing to do, first of all,” Bucky, a former “Idol” finalist, told The Tennessean about his participation. “‘Idol’ has done a lot of good things for me?and if they need something, as long as I can get it in the schedule and it’s feasible, I’ll do it, especially if it’s something nice like this.”

Bucky, whose album debuts on Tuesday, said, “I’m going to just tell them about the things that I’ve learned on ‘Idol,’ like how to perform and the way the show helped me out, and I will perform for them. I would have never thought anybody would ask me to teach anything!” …

http://www.gactv.com/gac/nw_headlines/article/0,,GAC_26063_5480399,00.html

J. Lo on à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã…“Idolà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬ : Like the Blind Leading the (Tone) Deaf

This was Jennifer Lopez week on American Idol, and the results speak for themselves. In case youà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢re too young to remember, Jennifer Lopez was a popular movie/music personality from the early à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢00à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s, starring in movies like The Cell and Maid in Manhattan. Her hit records included Ià ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢m Real and My Love Donà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢t Cost a Thing. Her singing voice was kind of like Sanjayaà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s, but not as pretty, and if you heard à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã…“Ià ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢m Realà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬  for the first time today, you might find it hard to believe it got played on the radio a heck of a lot, but it did, for reasons later elucidated by the New York attorney generalà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s office. But suffice it to say that inviting Jennifer Lopez to spend an hour telling other people how to sing better is brilliant à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬’  like a Billy Joel driving lesson or a yoga class with Mo Vaughn. Could you hurry it up, Jen? Ià ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢m meeting Wesley Snipes later, heà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s gonna help me fill out my 1040-EZ form. Donà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢t worry, Halle Berryà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s giving me a ride….

http://www.rollingstone.com/rockdaily/index.php/2007/04/12/jennifer-lopez-on-american-idol-like-the-blind-leading-the-tone-deaf/

‘Meh’ joins ranks of little words that do grunt work

…However it got started, “meh” has given our culture a handy interjection for its default mood of smug indifference. So handy, in fact, that now we’re starting to turn it into an adjective.

If you ask me, any word that gives English speakers more fodder for puns is a welcome addition to our language.

http://metromix.chicagotribune.com/tv/mmx-0704110969apr13,0,5382550.story?coll=mmx-television_heds

Sanjaya is an ‘Idol’ dream

Syndicated columnist Eugene Robinson and local reporter Michelle Theriault both denigrate the performances of Sanjaya Malakar on “American Idol,” suggesting that the show’s producers must be appalled at his popularity. I doubt it.

For my money, Sanjaya

http://www.statesmanjournal.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20070413/OPINION/704130308/1050

Hair today, back tomorrow

Ratings giant “American Idol” is not above pinching a penny here and there, it seems.

Haley Scarnato, who was voted off Wednesday night, says she wore finalist Katharine McPhee’s old hair extensions from last season. But she’s not complaining about it…

http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/nationworld/chi-0704120690apr13,1,6312102.story?coll=chi-newsnationworld-hed

Interesting articles today, Lisa B. My personal favorite was the one where they talked to Chris D’s teachers. Thanks. :smile1_tb:

Thanks for the article on “meh,” Lisa! My friends and I have been using it for a long time (LONG before TWoP), but we never knew where it came from. Maybe it WAS from “The Simpsons.”

Sigh, looks like I killed the blog…sorry…?

Kat – thanks for the CP pics yesterday. I’m another who has always lurved him!

Funny you bring up Mr. Plummer again. There was a review in my newspaper this morning about him currently starring in a broadway play “Inherit the Wind”.

That same paper had a contest this a.m. to win 2 Taylor Hicks at the Beacon front row seats, along with a meet and greet and round trip transportation in a limo. I tried to enter, but their site was not working so I called and a very nice woman entered me manually. This is not nice, but maybe the site will stay down, they won’t advertise again and I’ll win. Since today is Friday the 13th and 13 is my lucky number…………….

Little Debbi, I’ve got my fingers crossed for you!

Good luck, Debbi! Gah! Taylor needs to create a special meet/greet for his international fans. What are we, chopped liver? lol

Thanks for the Forever Plaid article (among the others), Lisa B! I love when you throw these things in. =)

RE:

Taylor Hicks, the soulful crooner crowned the 2006 à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã…“American Idolà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬  winner, classic rock staple The Steve Miller Band, and a host of hair and tribute bands will perform as part of the 2007 Kent Brown Toyota Concert Series on The Summer Stage at Tagà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s

Two other American Idols are also scheduled to perform at The NorVa à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬’  Chris Daughtry, whose June 4 show is sold out, and Taylor Hicks on June 27.

Austin funk trio opened for à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã…“American Idolà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬  winner Taylor Hicks at the Majestic in March

All I can say is Taylor’s statement that “American Idol” is fizzling out for him isn’t turning out to be true. Wherever he goes, that label ( for better or worse ), will follow him.

How exciting! Diane Sawyer was just reporting from Afghanistan. She’s been there all this week. On this morning’s show she said “Guess who I just ran into, Clay Aiken on his Unicef mission” and she showed some footage of Clay talking to kids at a school and he was wearing the Afghani men’s clothing with the long tunic shirt and pants they wear. He grew a beard for this trip too because it is traditional for adult men to have them.

Good luck winning those tickets, Little Debi. Friday the 13th might be your lucky day! I sure wish I lived near the Beacon. It’s such a great venue.

Morning Metta. You know how much I “cough” love “cough” going to NYC. The only reason I decided to enter was the limo ride. No trains, subways, crowds, etc.

I might actually get two shows in one. Never thought I would have a chance to witness “the blog fight of the century”.

Good morning everyone, and thank you Lisa B for ALL the articles this morning… and everyday..

Little Debi, Wishing you MEGA LUCK today on those tickets..

Big Flats, here I come! Yee ha (for some reason I felt the need to say that).

Metta, I just had a brainstorm. When the next Taylor chat thing comes up (have they given a new date yet?), you and JJ need to go on there and ask him this:

Do you like to watch beautiful women wrestling? And explain what you have planned for the evening.

I’d bet a lot of money that you would receive personal back stage passes and JJ might even get to sit on the man’s lap.

Metta Apr 13th, 2007 at 9:26 am

What are we, chopped liver? lol

No, metta. You are filet mignon :wub_tb:

[I apologize if you are a vegetarian]

All I can say is Taylorà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s statement that à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã…“American Idolà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬  is fizzling out for him isnà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢t turning out to be true. Wherever he goes, that label ( for better or worse ), will follow him.

Of course it will. For years and years and years. People only know him because of Idol, therefore to quickly identify him in news items it is natural to append “American Idol”, otherwise, believe it or not, the average reader will probably be sitting there thinking “Taylor Hicks? Who the heck is he? Where do I know him from?”

All former contestants have the Idol label added now and then. I just Googled for news items on Kelly Clarkson and the very first one, posted yesterday, began “Last week SI writer Richard Deitsch interviewed singer Kelly Clarkson for the magazine’s Q&A.The American Idol champ is a spokesperson for NASCAR.”

If Kelly Clarkson hasn’t “outgrown” the AI association in the five or so years since she won the title I think it very unlikely that Taylor would manage it in less than a year – if ever.

ETA: Thanks for the links, Lisa – today and every day. Much appreciated :smile1_tb:)

Do you like to watch beautiful women wrestling?

Umm, don’t you mean beautiful woman?

You are filet mignon

LisaATL – And you are the only one who understands me :wub_tb:

No, metta. You are filet mignon

No, she is spam.

JJ might even get to sit on the manà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s lap.

Is there any doubt?

Did people see this post from Taylor re. yesterday’s chat that wasn’t?

Thursday, April 12, 2007

I never claimed to be technologically advancedà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬ ¦.

Hey gang, I just wanted to apologize for the “chats” that haven’t happened twice now. I have been sitting at a computer twice now (a very nice MAC too!) to answer all the questions you might have but I have been unable to log on to the network. We aren’t really sure what the problem has been. The first time I think it was because my hotel was blocking or “firewalling” my entrance into the chat room. And today, I think it was because we were traveling on the bus and the internet connection was spotty. But, for whatever reasons they were, I was bummed I couldn’t directly connect with everyone.

I promise I am going to make this work in the next few days again! Maybe we will do some practice connections before hand. Please check back to the sites to see when I have rescheduled my “chat” and remember I don’t type that fast so don’t go too hard on me with the questions.

http://blog.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=blog.view&friendID=55986260&blogID=252573522&MyToken=ad78df74-057c-435d-bfd4-00e6c2e9755c

steve: He also went to the Chris Daughtry concert last night, you can read about it on his blog.

Sligh is BIGGER than Michelle Pfieffer!!!!!

“One of the guys that worked there asked us if we were going to see Daughtry, since he was playing in Charlotte tonight. I didn’t even know the band was there tonight, but I was interested. Then the dude said the show had sold out in 16 minutes, and there weren’t any tickets. Now, this is where I am going to show that I am a bad person: but I decided I wanted to see how big a celebrity I was by going and seeing if I could get me and Don in for free to a sold out show.

Short answer: Yes. I am. Free tickets, baby!!”

Rumour has it that Michelle couldn’t even get into a Daughtry concert in SF when she was willing to pay. Poor Michelle.

http://frommymindtoyoureyes.blogspot.com/

Taylor: Hey gang, I just wanted to apologize for the à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã…“chatsà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬  that havenà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢t happened twice now. I have been sitting at a computer twice now (a very nice MAC too!) to answer all the questions you might have but I have been unable to log on to the network. We arenà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢t really sure what the problem has been.

Might want to consider replacing that Crack Computer Support Team you got there, Taylor.

JJ might even get to sit on the manà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s lap.

Sure, if “the man” you’re referring to is head of security for the Beacon theatre.

Wow Kirsten, those guys are busy. Computer support, marketing, no wonder they’re not doing a good job at either!

Taylor: and remember I donà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢t type that fast so donà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢t go too hard on me with the questions.

A word of advice….just type out some of the answers in advance…briefs…white…etc….you know the questions you’re going to get asked. Then you can just cut and paste.

And today, I think it was because we were traveling on the bus and the internet connection was spotty.

You know I was thinking it’s strange that Taylor was late to the chat because he was taking care of some things at the venue and then “traveling on the bus” when he finally tried to get on the chat 45 minutes later. How far could the hotel possibly be from the venue? Where was he “traveling” to? Lancaster isn’t that big. I wonder if he just didn’t want to answer any more questions about his underwear. :dry_tb:

I would like Sligh to get me VIP seating for Taylor’s Sunday night show so I don’t have to wait outside in the cold, wind and rain. Call me, Chris!

Elliott Yamin is here May 23, the night Sanjaya is crowned . . . I mean, the next winner is announced.

Why do I like this quote? Oh yes, it’s the “Sanjaya is crowned” foreshadow.

I guess it’s safe to say Elliott won’t be in the audience during the AI finale . Good for him..I’m hoping Taylor comes down with a case of laryngitis and won’t be able to show up either. Just like Fantasia during Season Four’s finale…

Lil Deb, don’t encourage JJ and Metta. I would like to continue my Taylor high from Tuesday at the beacon. Not spend the night separating two women, GORGEOUS as they are, wrestling for his attention..

jersey: Wow Kirsten, those guys are busy. Computer support, marketing, no wonder theyà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢re not doing a good job at either!

They are a Crack team and are equally proficient at all things they attempt.

Here is a picture of them on Security detail protecting Taylor from the militant wing of the Soul Patrol:

http://www.worth1000.com/entries/235000/235141OTvS_w.jpg

WOW, Sligh is HUGE!

Metta Apr 13th, 2007 at 10:07 am

LisaATL – And you are the only one who understands me :wub_tb:

Yes I do. Please remember that and defend me if I ever do something that makes JJ want to kick my a** :guns_tb:

Rumour has it that Michelle couldnà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢t even get into a Daughtry concert in SF when she was willing to pay. Poor Michelle.

I think Idol is kind of like a fraternity in that even though alum haven’t met each other, they all share a common experience, or something. That Sligh could get tix to Daughtry’s show doesn’t surprise me in the least.

…and remember I donà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢t type that fast so donà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢t go too hard on me with the questions.

Heh heh… he said “hard.”

sexygirl: I guess ità ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s safe to say Elliott wonà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢t be in the audience during the AI finale .

That’s too bad. I was looking forward to seeing Elliott there waving Sanjaya’s head on a stick.

foxydonna is the naughty one today.

I would like Sligh to get me VIP seating for Taylorà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s Sunday night show so I donà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢t have to wait outside in the cold, wind and rain. Call me, Chris!

Chris S. does have a real good sense of humor..He wants to see if his AI fame could get him into another AI Alumnus concert. Hmm, what would have cost him to go see DAUGHTRY, twenty bucks or like some of Chris’s concerts, FREE to begin with..He does not feel DAUGHTRY is worth twenty dollars. Now if he had used his AI fame to score free tickets to see JT’s concert then I would be impressed.LOL

Little Debbi Apr 13th, 2007 at 10:34 am

foxydonna is the naughty one today.

I think she was one of the posters that were naughty yesterday too. Of course, considering the subject it is hard not to be naughty :innocent1_tb:

“Sure, if à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã…“the manà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬  youà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢re referring to is head of security for the Beacon theatre.”

I love both of you, but Metta that was hilarious.

Kirsten, I couldn’t get your security detail link to work.

You know I was thinking ità ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s strange that Taylor was late to the chat because he was taking care of some things at the venue and then à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã…“traveling on the busà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬  when he finally tried to get on the chat 45 minutes later. How far could the hotel possibly be from the venue? Where was he à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã…“travelingà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬  to? Lancaster isnà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢t that big. I wonder if he just didnà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢t want to answer any more questions about his underwear.

There is a huge quilt show in Lancaster this week with thousands of people, and those hotels have been sold out for quite some time. I know, because I have gone to this show many times. Most likely they didn’t stay in Lancaster — maybe Hershey or Harrisburg. With all the quilters in the area, they could have done two shows and sold out both of them.

Little Debbi: Kirsten, I couldnà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢t get your security detail link to work

Drat…

Here is Taylor’s Crack Security Team ever vigilant to rescue him from the bedazzled, glittery ones: http://thumbsnap.com/v/Zqlt6hyB.jpg

and remember I donà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢t type that fast so donà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢t go too hard on me with the questions.

Taylor, it’s okay to skip over those redundant marriage proposal questions. But, please make sure you choose JJ’s questions. Enquiring minds REALLY want to know if you hang to the left…to the left…LOL

Thatà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s too bad. I was looking forward to seeing Elliott there waving Sanjayaà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s head on a stick.

Ahhhhh, such memories.. Elliott was showing his support for his boy..

But, please make sure you choose JJà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s questions

He should, my questions are well thought out and intelligent.

Since we were on the naughty trend this morning. I was looking for corny country videos yesterday for next week’s theme and came across this one. I thought that it was a shame that Haley is no longer on the show because I’m sure some of the male viewers would have enjoyed her singing it wearing one of her victoria secret outfits.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x_kL3XydzBo

Haley could have worn a pair of Daisy Dukes. What a shame she missed that opportunity.

Anyone see her on the Tonight show last night. It was kind of comical, actually. Leno asked her some questions and that “announcer guy” (In a world…) interpreted her answers.

I personally think that Haley’s attire was ok, I’ve seen girls go clubbing with less than she had on.

If you’ve got it why not flaunt it.

She at least didn’t have to spread her legs to get attention like someone I could name.

I just wish Simon would tell Lakisha to put her jugs away, one of these days they’ll pop out and knock someone for six.

Chris Daughtry wows Charlotte

After canceling a show in Tallahassee, Fla., earlier this week due to illness, Greensboro’s Chris Daughtry made a triumphant return to the stage Thursday at Amos’ Southend…

With his band headbanging to its metallic groove, Daughtry made bulldog metal expressions as he sang one of the album’s heaviest tracks. In that moment, he seemed more like a graduate of rock n’ roll high school than a member of “American Idol’s” class of 2006. That’s probably the impression he wanted to leave fans with.

http://charlotte.com/145/story/84011.html

Green Apple Music & Arts Festival Unites Musicians & Venues Nationwide for Americaà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s Largest Earth Day Celebration in New York, Chicago & San Francisco

Entering its second year, The Green Apple Music & Arts Festival is bringing the message of Earth Day to over 60 live music venues with over 200 performances in New York, Chicago and San Francisco over Earth Day weekend including free events in Central Park, Lincoln Park, Golden Gate Park and Grand Central Terminal.

From April 20th to 22nd, music venues across the country will come together to cultivate awareness of environmental issues through the unifying voice of music with performances by Dave Matthews & Tim Reynolds, Willie Nelson, Bob Weir and his band Ratdog, The Decemberists, Kaiser Chiefs, The Laurie Berkner Band, The Walkmen, Taylor Hicks, Stephen Marley & Junior Gong, Brand New, Jon Anderson of YES, RJD2, English Beat, Andrew Bird, and many more…..

http://www.webwire.com/ViewPressRel.asp?aId=32466

J Lo’s ‘rightness’ word use sparks off Scientology rumours, again!

It seems that pop diva Jennifer Lopez is considering turning towards Scientology.

The word “Rightness” appears frequently in the glossary of Scientology founder L. Ron Hubbard…

http://www.dailyindia.com/show/133335.php/J-Los-rightness-word-use-sparks-off-Scientology-rumours-again!

Here are some pictures of Fantasia on Broadway in the Colour Purple….you go girl!

http://pulsemusic.proboards48.com/index.cgi?board=news&action=display&thread=1152294761&page=74

Just scroll down a little. There is also a link on the first post on the page to her practicing (I can’t watch it outside of the US, though).

I just wish Simon would tell Lakisha to put her jugs away, one of these days theyà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢ll pop out and knock someone for six.

:lol_tb:

Metta Apr 13th, 2007 at 9:26 am

What are we, chopped liver? lol

Lisa: No, metta. You are filet mignon :wub_tb:

Ahem, Lisa, that would be moi…

Kirsten, thanks for the links to the Fantasia pics. How fantastic for her!

Beesims, tonight’s the night I get to see Bucky live in concert!

If youà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢ve got it why not flaunt it.

I just wish Simon would tell Lakisha to put her jugs away

Okay, Lisa B. Which is it? Flaunt or no flaunt?

Kirsten, thank you.. I am thrilled that the audience and the reviewers loved her performance…

Lisa: No, metta. You are filet mignon

Ahem, Lisa, that would be moià ¢Ã¢â€š ¬ ¦

PJ – Please post a recap! I’m anxious to hear about Bucky!

“Hmm, what would have cost him to go see DAUGHTRY, twenty bucks or like some of Chrisà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s concerts, FREE to begin with..He does not feel DAUGHTRY is worth twenty dollars.”

What an incredible rude and stupid thing for Sligh to say, but not surprising in the least, considering his track record for lame comments.

American Idol Dines In GC

Reigning American Idol Champ, Taylor Hicks dines at Long Island hot spot Waterzooi (Garden City) before his sold out Westbury concert.

Go to link to see the photo. Debbi, have you heard of this restaurant?

http://www.gcnews.com/news/2007/0413/Community/031.html

Okay, Lisa B. Which is it? Flaunt or no flaunt?

Wearing a bra size three times too small that squash your breasts together in an unflattering shape is not flaunting, that reeks desperation.

I personally think that Haleyà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s attire was ok, Ià ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢ve seen girls go clubbing with less than she had on.

If youà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢ve got it why not flaunt it.

Ditto LisaB

I just heard Kelly Clarkson’s first single Never Again, I really liked it, however, somebody pissed her off………The song is really dark and angry but it’s a very cool song.

What an incredible rude and stupid thing for Sligh to say, but not surprising in the least, considering his track record for lame comments.

It may well would have been, but he didn’t actually say it.

à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã…“Hmm, what would have cost him to go see DAUGHTRY, twenty bucks or like some of Chrisà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s concerts, FREE to begin with..He does not feel DAUGHTRY is worth twenty dollars.à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬ 

What an incredible rude and stupid thing for Sligh to say, but not surprising in the least, considering his track record for lame comments.

Just to clarify, Sligh did not say that in his blog. That was Sexy’s interpretation of the fact that he got in free. I have to disagree with that interpretation, given the fact that the concert was sold out already so he couldn’t have paid $20 in the first place.

You can read for yourself at:

http://frommymindtoyoureyes.blogspot.com/

Wearing a bra size three times too small that squash your breasts together in an unflattering shape is not flaunting, that reeks desperation.

That reminds me of ***!

If youà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢ve got it why not flaunt it.

I agree, which is why I do flaunt it.

Lu, I will post a recap! No problem

I agree, which is why I do flaunt it.

Unfortunately, “it” in your case, is a low IQ.

Sean Smith Named Male Vocalist Of The Year At The 2007 Momentum Awards

Smith’s debut CD features an all-star list of musicians, including background vocals by ‘American Idol’ finalists Mandisa and Melinda Doolittle…..

http://top40-charts.com/news.php?nid=31984

Unfortunately, à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã…“ità ¢Ã¢â€š ¬  in your case, is a low IQ.

Do you know what a lawyer is??? Someone who failed out of engineering school.

Just some engineer humor for a friday afternoon.

Stacey, Christian Stars Survive ‘Idol’ Cut

Fans tracking this seasonà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s top Christian singers on American Idol can now unwind knowing that each of the Gospel Music Association (GMA)-favored artists have made it past this weekà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s vote and are among the top seven finalists…

…Other GMA favorites Melinda Doolittle, 29, and Jordin Sparks, 17, had another easy pass this week, being among the top vote-getters…

http://christianpost.com/article/20070412/26846_Stacey,_Christian_Stars_Survive_'Idol'_Cut.htm

Here’s a preview of The Beacon smackdown:

http://www.gofish.com/player.gfp?gfid=30-1096745

Taylor? Check!
Great music? Check!
JJ screaming in pain? Check!

JJ screaming in pain? Check!

Metta delusional? Check!

tonightà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s the night I get to see Bucky live in concert!

Yay, pj! Blow a kiss to Bucky for me, will ya? And thanks for finding the title of the 12th JPL track. I really love that song. Hee.

Do you know what a lawyer is??? Someone who failed out of engineering school.

I should be offended, but I’m just laughing instead. I know I never would have lasted one semester in engineering school, for sure… :laugh_tb:

Yep Metta. I’ve been to that restaurant. It’s about 5 minutes from here. It’s a Belgian Bistro. We weren’t impressed, but it’s in an upscale neighborhood and is one of those “high class hoity toity” places. Nothing against that if the food is good, but I don’t see any reason to pay too much money for mediocre food.

Just think Metta, if you weren’t trying to get everyone those cd’s, we could have actually “gasp” watched Taylor eat food. That would have made some glitter people green with envy.

PJ, I am so excited that another MJ’er is going to get to see Bucky. I wish I could be there myself. Let me know if he does “Ain’t no Thing”, this is one of the more rocking songs on the new CD.

Just think Metta, if you werenà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢t trying to get everyone those cdà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s, we could have actually à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã…“gaspà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬  watched Taylor eat food.

Sometimes life seems little more than a cruel joke.

I should be offended, but Ià ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢m just laughing instead.

Because she’s so laughable, right?

FYI. Although not yet posted on his MySpace, tickets for two of Elliott’s shows went on sale at noon today.

5-17-07 – Birchmere – Alexandria VA

http://www.ticketmaster.com/artist/1053416

5-22-07 – The Bowery Ballroom – New York City, NY

http://www.ticketmaster.com/artist/1119385

I’ll be glad when they post a full list of the confirmed dates.

Here is a real laugh for a Friday afternoon. All parents will get this:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3FzgvXdQ9vE&eurl

Ace fans,

Ace Young was just on ABC 33/40 (B’ham) midday news promoting AI ice cream. He sang Scattered with an acoustic guitarist there to play. He sounded good, but looked tired(must be traveling alot). Someone in B’ham won an ice cream party for tonight with Ace.

Hereà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s a preview of The Beacon smackdown:

http://www.gofish.com/player.gfp?gfid=30-1096745

Does that screaming woman go to every concert? I think she sat next to me at Hampton Beach…which is why I’m aiming for back row seats at the Melody Tent.

Here is a real laugh for a Friday afternoon. All parents will get this:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3FzgvXdQ9vE&eurl

OMG and there’s her offspring!

Ace fans,

Ace Young was just on ABC 33/40 (Bà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢ham) midday news promoting AI ice cream. He sang Scattered with an acoustic guitarist there to play. He sounded good, but looked tired(must be traveling alot). Someone in Bà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢ham won an ice cream party for tonight with Ace.

Cool. Thanks, Scout!! He’ll be here next week. Maybe I’ll win the party. :cool1_tb:

ETA: Beesims, where’s the online link to Bucky’s album? I want to listen before I go tonight.

Because sheà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s so laughable, right?

I will say only this: I love you both. Bring April 20 on! lol

Here is a real laugh for a Friday afternoon. All parents will get this:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3FzgvXdQ9vE&eurl

OMG!!! :lol_tb: I was expecting the commercial to be about the sweeties, lol.

Here is a real laugh for a Friday afternoon. All parents will get this:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3FzgvXdQ9vE&eurl

In a surprise move, my 4 yr old has spared me this particular indignity. When we go to the store, he rarely asks for anything and when he does and I say nope, there’s no tantrum, end of story. But, trust me, I get tortured in other ways. Has anyone heard of the book “Cheap Psychological Tricks For Parents”? It fills in the gaps left by Dr. Sears. I highly recommend it, if only for the comic relief. lol

When we go to the store, he rarely asks for anything and when he does and I say nope, thereà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s no tantrum, end of story.

What’s your secret, robitussin?

His departure from the stage seemed a bit abrupt after only nine songs in 40 minutes. He could have stretched out his set with one of his many à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã…“American Idolà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬  covers, but chose to distance himself from the reality series by only performing songs heà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢d written or co-written for his debut album. That sort of uncompromising spirit is one reason fans are drawn to him.

It’s amazing how much Chris can get away with snobbing AI. Selling cds for the machine does come with it’s perks..

à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã…“Hmm, what would have cost him to go see DAUGHTRY, twenty bucks or like some of Chrisà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s concerts, FREE to begin with..He does not feel DAUGHTRY is worth twenty dollars.à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬ 

I posted it and it was done more in light of Chris S sense of humor. He wanted to see if his “FAME” from being on AI could get him into seeing DAUGHTRY FREE despite the fact that the show was sold out. Just because a show is “sold out” does not mean one cannot “cop” a ticket..They may just have to pay a very high price. Chris S. just wanted to see if he had any real clout..

See Metta, you could be bragging and boasting that you had the privilegde of meeting the MAN himself and he gave you his full attention..You would definitely be one up on JJ…

See Metta, you could be bragging and boasting that you had the privilegde of meeting the MAN himself and he gave you his full attention..You would definitely be one up on JJà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬ ¦

Only someone of a higher intelligence level would have come up with that.

A new video from Buddy Guy’s….longer, lots of guitar, and a nice treat of Shemekia Copeland at the end:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=20FzhwC7Bs8

Okay, slight topic shift..I was just listening to Little Buddy Radio and the host re-played Taylor’s AI audition in it’s entirety. I did not remember Simon telling Taylor that it was not just about the voice but the looks. Fast forward to Season Seven and Sanjaya..What is Simon’s problem with him again?? Talk about poetic justice..Sanjaya IS the best looking guy on that stage hands down. So he should win and Simon should be happy..

PJ and “all interersted parties” here is the link to listen to Bucky’s CD:

http://www.clearchannelmusic.com/cc-common/mfeatures/buckycovingtonSP/

EUROVISIONà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢S GOT AMERICAN IDOL BEAT

As I sit here in Moscow and read about Sanjaya and American Idol, I canà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢t help but be amused. Here in Europe (yes, Moscow is part of Europe. At least it is for this blog à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬’ but more on that later), singing and controversial performances have long ago been elevated to an art form known as the Eurovision Song Contest, which will be held next month.

Whatà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s at stake? The winning country hosts the Eurovision (and the assumed tourism euros) the following year. OK, so ità ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s not the Olympics. But letà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s face it –Andorra, Malta, Albania, and Belarus donà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢t have a shot at 2016 anyway, so hosting the ESC isnà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢t such a bad consolation prize……..

http://worldblog.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2007/04/13/147194.aspx

FCC Fines Broadcasters Millions

After waiting for more than a month for the final settlement to be announced, the Federal Communications Commission released the final details of the payola settlement Friday morning.

…In addition, companies are supposed to maintain a database that identifies any item they receive from a recording company worth more than $25; they are also going to establish a payola hotline to report violations. The companies also are required to appoint compliance officials in the home offices as well as people in local offices throughout the country to address the issue…

http://www.politico.com/news/stories/0407/3518.html

Sound Check: When times were cosmic
New Riders return to the good old days of psychedelia

…Today, Clive Davis may be known principally as the Svengali behind à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã…“American Idolà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢sà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬  slew of ready-made recording artists, and the head of J Records, but Davis has a great track record prior to all of this saccharine nonsense, and it includes signing the New Riders to a Columbia recording contract back in 1971. (Davis, back then, was a real innovator and had a positive impact on the careers of artists as diverse as Miles Davis and, later, Aerosmith.) The eponymous NRPS album is now rightly held to be a classic and received an impeccable remastering from Columbia/ Legacy a few years back. It was followed by a string of pretty much impeccable records throughout the à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢70s and early à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢80s, with Dawson taking over the reins in full after Nelson and Cage signed off in à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢82…

http://www.buffalonews.com/197/story/53029.html

http:// I did not remember Simon telling Taylor that it was not just about the voice but the looks.
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I don’t recall him commenting on Taylor’s looks either.. He did disagree with Paula when she interjected the words personality and good character though, after he made the statement it was not just about the vocals…
The look of his face indicated that he did not think much of Taylor’s personality or his character.
I thought to myself at the time, how do you know what his personality is like or his character… I think it was a DUMB statement..
Also, seeing both Taylor and Simon frequently looking at the camera though indicated to me that it was ALL staged for our viewing pleasure..
I will never believe that Simon thought that Taylor should be singing background.
Ironic now that they do have a background singer on board and that they are pushing her to step up to the plate…. To be perfectly honest, I find it ALL quite amusing…

Take a look at the audition, and tell me Simon’s role wasn’t staged..

http://www.gofish.com/player.gfp?gfid=30-1043340

Sligh is BIGGER than Michelle Pfieffer!!!!!

hehehehehehehe

:clap_tb:

oops, nevermind it’s been addressed! lol

((hugs))

Sligh is BIGGER than Michelle Pfieffer!!!!!

hehehehehehehe

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He certainly is that.. About two whole people BIGGER than she is..

Em!! LOL Them’s fightin’ words!

:guns_tb:

Thanks for the link, Beesims! I’m excited about tonight. I hope my friend enjoys herself as much as I bet I do!

Steve-o, lol!

Here is a real laugh for a Friday afternoon. All parents will get this:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3FzgvXdQ9vE&eurl

Here’s anotha:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LEdmUByJUtk

Guns are a :nono_tb:

I believe in a more mature way.. :tongue2_tb:

Okay Em –

Let’s make up :surrender_tb:

Let’s get :drunk_tb:

and have a :smoke_tb:

Then we can :ponder_tb: about what it means to be an :innocent1_tb: and not a :devil_tb:

Sligh is the :king_tb: whereas Michelle Pfeiffer belongs in the :flush_tb:

Okay, I think I need :help_tb:

Cuz apparently I am :jittery_tb:

Lisa B
Apr 13th, 2007 at 2:20 pm
FCC Fines Broadcasters Millions
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Knew it, knew it, knew it…honesty, integrity, sense of decency is gone!

Simon told Taylor: It’s not just about the voice…and you prove that! (What an ASS!)

steve-o-meter………..that was a cute post! Emerald……..I watched the audition again (for the 100th time LOL) and I think that Simon WAS thinking about not only the looks but the actions translated to dollars. His glance to the side indicated that. But, by Levon, he had changed his mind? That was an awful big switch. And he even said he thought Taylor should be in the competition. I do agree with you that there was/is alot of manipulation going on behind the scenes, and someday we will find out how much. I have my theory. Little did Simon think that Taylor would actually win it though.
This season, with Sanjaya’s popularity, he had to concede that he knows nothing about this competition.

At least Taylor Hicks doesn’t have “Big Ole Man Titties” like simon cowbell.

coco – they are called mooooo’bs

Coco, my Idol.

Steve-o Yep, you do need :help_tb:

you are totally :twisted_wp:

LOL…

I’m going to see the Aqua Teen Hunger Force movie! hehe….Hubby is excited…I’ll let you all know if it’s good

:bye_tb:

From VFTW’s hompage:

As if having Kevin Covais guest star on her album wasn’t proof enough, TMZ.com reports that Paris Bennett is indeed a Worster who is voting for Sanjaya. Paris said on the Tone E Fly Morning Show in Minneapolis that Idol is a “joke” and that she and a few other contestants are helping VFTW screw with the show. “We want to see him [Sanjaya] win because it’ll kind of prove that ‘American Idol’ is kind of losing its taste,” says Bennett. Fans of VFTW may remember that we weren’t fans of Paris last year at all, but if she’s supporting us, we’ll support her. It’s always nice to see past contestants agreeing that the show is a joke. What say you now, die hard Idol fans? Go VFTW!

Ià ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢m going to see the Aqua Teen Hunger Force movie! heheà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬ ¦.Hubby is excitedà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬ ¦Ià ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢ll let you all know if ità ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s good

Hope you and your hubby have a good time, Steve-o.

I wonder if they’ll show the film in Boston… :wink_ee:

ETA:

Paris said on the Tone E Fly Morning Show in Minneapolis that Idol is a à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã…“jokeà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬  and that she and a few other contestants are helping VFTW screw with the show. à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã…“We want to see him [Sanjaya] win because ità ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢ll kind of prove that à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã‹American Idolà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢ is kind of losing its taste,à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬  says Bennett.

Ha! I knew there was a reason why Paris was my favorite gal from AI5. I may not be a proponent of voting for Sanjaya to screw with the show, but yeah, I still like her.

I sure do hope the light of my WORLD……..JAYA sings Save a Horse Ride a Cowboy…..on country night. I believe if he wears a hat and chaps with boots>>>that he will once again be a top vote -getter.—–GO JAYA–rock my world little country boy….. lbb…that is good news for taylor

The Taylor Hicks audition seems to have certain parts cut out and not every scene was shown.

I can remember two auditions last season where the judges specifically asked the auditioners to sing ANOTHER song in addition to the first one they presented.

One was Taylor Hicks and the other was Paris Bennett.

Paula said — “I didn’t expect that honestly. You definitely can sing… can you give us 20 seconds of something else ?”

Randy — “C’mon dude shake it out, shake it out”

By which Taylor did SWANEE RIVER ROCK.

Randy then remarked — “WOW, You know I really like you man. You’re a little Ray, that’s a very good throwback.”

To which Simon replied with his famed — “My problem is it’s not just about the voice, and you proved that.”

then the argument ensued where Simon said three things :

1) In response to Randy, he says he doesn’t believe Taylor can be commercial ( and of course, Simon is ALL ABOUT COMMERCIAL, as in — SELLING RECORDS ).

2) This is a man who should be singing backgrounds, not in the spotlight. ( Randy was incredulous and said — “C’mon, backgrounds moving like that ??!!”

( I THINK THE SCENE WAS CUT AT THIS POINT )….

( Taylor then remarked — some of these folks probably don’t know who Joe Cocker is, which leads me to ask myself how Joe Cocker got into the picture, since Taylor did Sam Cooke and Ray Charles. The previous scene was probably cut — something related to Joe Cocker ( did Taylor sing a Cocker song as well ?) ).

3) Simon then said to the other two — You are not going to put him in the finals to be judged by the public.

( Randy protested — that’s not true, that’s not true ).

I find it ironic though, that inspite of Simon’s dislike for Taylor, some of the best praises for Taylor’s vocals came from Simon himself. Not just on one occasion, but on many.

Count them — LEVON, LIVING FOR THE CITY, TROUBLE, SOMETHING, IN THE GHETTO, YOU ARE SO BEAUTIFUL ( Simon actually applauded here ).

All in all, I still believe that Simon doesn’t want Taylor to win mainly because he isn’t a fan of his particular genre, not because he thinks Taylor can’t sing.

“Idol” Reject Is Trying to Screw the Show

Paris Bennett votes for Sanjaya Malakar — and she hopes it’ll take down “American Idol.”….

http://www.tmz.com/2007/04/13/former-idol-reject-is-trying-to-screw-the-show/

What’s past is past no amount of rehashing it will change what happened.

LBB……………I never thought about that mention of Joe Cocker until you mentioned it. Because, you are right, he hadn’t sung Joe Cocker in the audition as far as we know. Its going to be very interesting when tidbits start to leak out from AI. And they will.

Whatà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s past is past no amount of rehashing it will change what happened.

A-freakin’-men.

I sure do hope the light of my WORLDà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬ ¦Ãƒ ¢Ã¢â€š ¬ ¦..JAYA sings Save a Horse Ride a Cowboyà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬ ¦..on country night. I believe if he wears a hat and chaps with boots>>>that he will once again be a top vote -getter.à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬’ Ãƒ ¢Ã¢â€š ¬’GO JAYAà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬’rock my world little country boyà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬ ¦..

((( coco )))

With that, I’m off to kick around a soccer ball with a friend. I haven’t done this in a while, and I thus predict that I’ll be very sore tomorrow.

Why is Paris Bennett hell-bent on “takin’ down Idol?” Does she think she should have won? Fifth ain’t bad, you know.

That piece puzzles me:

“We want to see him [Sanjaya] win because it’ll kind of prove that ‘American Idol’ is kind of losing its taste,” says Bennett, “it kinda isn’t going for talent anymore and more for popularity.”

American Idol is losing its taste? It isn’t going for talent? What “it” is she talking about – the viewers. Granted, the judges and producers picked the top 24, but after that “it” is the viewers voting. This is real “follow the herd” thinking.

foxydonna………..probably everyone thinks they should have won, especially with the success season five contestants are having.

I thought it was funny, especially when she likened it to American Dreamz, my son had said the same thing two weeks ago.

LBB, I always thought that Taylor made his Joe Cocker remark because of his quirky moves while doing Swanee River Rock. Though Randy didn’t mention Joe Cocker, I felt that in Taylor’s own mind that was who he was channeling.

Maybe not, it was a fantastic audition though wasn’t it?

There’s a great deal of audition footage that never sees the light of day.

We will never know what else he may have sung or what else they may have said.

Blake could really do good with “King of the Road”…..after watching it last nite with my fellow chatters I think Blake could do it more Justice than my heartbeat JAYA could…Blake can jazz it up and do his thAng.

During the auditions when it’s 2-to-1 judging, like in Taylor’s case, I always feel like it’s a bit staged for drama. The cynic in me believes they set up (planned) some of the contestants as early frontrunners and others as underdogs, based on the judge’s voting and banter.

I guess I’ve watched too many seasons of Idol. lmao

Not sure he has the range for King of the Road, Coco. Didn’t John Stevens do an excellent rendition of that?

He did

http://youtube.com/watch?v=cyYQE3YiDLo

I have to say, I’m kind of surprised that Paris was quite so “forthcoming” if that’s what you want to call it, about her reasons for voting for Sanjaya. It’s one thing to say “I’m voting for Sanjaya” it’s completely another to say that she’s doing it to be subversive. Not very diplomatic. Chalk it up to being 17, I guess.

Simon’s critique was that Taylor isn’t commercial. He pretty much persisted with it throughout the competition. He also complemented Taylor on his voice many times (but less than Chris’ and Elliott’s).

I didn’t watch when John Stevens was on. I certainly didn’t expect that voice to come out of that face :lol_tb: . What did the judges say about that performance? Does anyone remember?

Lisa B…….I don’t know sweets..I can see Blake dressed all snazzy and SNAPPING those fingers and strolling around that stage doing a good job…..close your eyes and see it with me. :cool_wp:

LBB, I always thought that Taylor made his Joe Cocker remark because of his quirky moves while doing Swanee River Rock. Though Randy didnà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢t mention Joe Cocker, I felt that in Taylorà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s own mind that was who he was channeling.

Maybe not, it was a fantastic audition though wasnà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢t it?

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I thought the remark was made for the reasons you mentioned also.
And yes, it WAS a fantastic audition..

I think Paris’ audition was the best one in season 5.

Reminder:

Keep Season 5 talk to what the Idols are doing in the PRESENT. No rehashing of last season, please.

Sorry MJ…

Sorry Coco he just doesn’t have the ‘chops’ for it.

I loved John Stevens version but I think Blake could pull it off in a totally different way. But I personally would like to see him do Keith Urban’s “Jeans On”
I would also like to see Jordin do Taylor Swift’s “Tim McGraw”

Granted, the judges and producers picked the top 24, but after that à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã…“ità ¢Ã¢â€š ¬  is the viewers voting.

and one way the viewers can make their feelings known is to abstain from voting or more to the point, abstain from watching. I can’t quite bring my self to stop watching, and I may be unhappy about things related to AI politics and its treatment of certain alumni, but I won’t be voting subversively or any other way. I won’t be voting at all. My favorites will have careers when this is over, but I’d rather they get my support and money than the weasels at 19.

Team Indifference!

My reason for asking had more to do with Simon getting what he wants in Sanjaya. So, why is he not pushing him. Some keep saying that Simon is an honest person but is he really honest or does he just say what will benefit the flow of the show not the contestants? No one here is seriously going to tell me that Blake and Chris is cuter than Sanjaya and are much better singers.. If Taylor proved to Simon that it’s more than just singing, then why did they allow Lakisha, Melinda, Chris S. and Sundance into the competition. Do you guys really believe that they are more marketable than Taylor? Or did they get through to be used as underdogs or gimmicks, like Taylor, for the show?

This is just an open discussion. It’s not meant to pit one idol against another but to more focus on the show and it’s dynamics. Plus, it a slow Friday..lol

Granted, the judges and producers picked the top 24, but after that à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã…“ità ¢Ã¢â€š ¬  is the viewers voting.

But some viewers do listen to the judges, especially Simon. IMO, this season seem to reflect that more than any other. I think that Sanjaya is the only one who has beaten the odds. So they kinda gave up with him. What I find funny is, Chris has been receiving a lot of praises frm the judges but he has been in the bottom three within the past two to three weeks. Their praises aren’t helping him much.

*raises hand* I think Blake is cuter than Sanjaya (sorry Sexy).

The audition process is nothing but entertainment. The producers pick who they want to get through to Hollywood before hand and the judges just have to play their parts. I’m sure there are discrepancies here and there, but for the most part its pretty much a done deal for the people they want to go through. I may even go as far to say that they know who will get into the top 24 at auditions.
Taylor was a shoe in to the top 24 and probably even the top 12 from day one. Why? Because he was a 28 year old guy with gray hair that sang old soul. What a perfect character for this show. And now Sanjaya is the new character. The one that will probably win. As for Paris’ remarks, I think everyone is entitled to their own opinion. I can see how she would have a cynical outlook. They molded her into a little character as well and didn’t sign her. Also, she was good friends with Kevin Covais who was also kinda screwed from the beginning. She’s 18 years old and is smart enough to realize what this show is all about. She’s not contractually obligated to kiss their ass anymore so why not say what she feels. No harm done.
ETA: Chris R and Blake are cuter than Sanjaya.

My opinion – Blake and Chris are both cuter than Sanjaya and better singers.

Afan, I don’t disagree with what you said. She has every right to say what she feels. I was just surprised she did, that’s all. Most ex-idols who are asked (JPL, Lisa Tucker, Kim Locke, Ace, Anthony Federov among others), all pretty much toe the party line and say he shouldn’t be there etc., whether or not they personally find it amusing. So, like I said, she has every right to feel it and say it, I’m just surprised she did.

AFan: I may even go as far to say that they know who will get into the top 24 at auditions.

I have heard that is true. I’ve read a few reports from failed contestants (and granted, it may just be bittercakes), but they say that the cameras spend more time following the successful contestants than the failed ones. If you think about it, for instance, Hollywood tends to have about 150+ contestants…150 camera crews would be tripping all over themselves (though, that is probably one of the reasons for the group numbers). So, they focus on who will likely have a long-term story. There are probably a few back-ups in case criminal records/identify fraud takes out a few of the characters they have cast. By the time they get to the S/P/R auditions, they contestants have been fully vetted by Ken and Nigel.

As for Simon not backing Sanjaya…well, he was pretty awful in the semis. Simon does include singing talent in his calculations (it may not be weighted highly, because pro-tools can change things up). Simon, I feel, also lacks imagination sometimes.

I would say that Sanjaya is the cutest, but Blake is more attractive. If that makes any sense.

Moobs.
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Hee!

I think Sanjaya (like Wil Makar and David Radford) is a pretty boy. I think Blake and Chris are cute, boyish men. I think Chris Sligh is a cute, boyish, chubby, slightly quirky man.

I think Ace is a pretty man. I think Daughtry is a rugged-looking pretty man. I think Taylor, Bucky, Elliott and Bo are handsome, rugged-looking, slightly quirky men.

I like handsome, rugged-looking, slightly quirky men. Your milage may vary.

ETA: Happy Birthday Chris Sligh!

sexygirl: Some keep saying that Simon is an honest person but is he really honest or does he just say what will benefit the flow of the show not the contestants?

Simon is a free spirit. He is not afraid to contradict himself, even within the same show. One contestant can be told that they should have modernized a song while another will be chastized for having the audicity to modernize another song. Sometimes it is “a singing competition” and sometimes it is “more than just a singing competition”. Simon is wonderfully unconcerned with looking like a gigantic hypocrite.

Simon is flexible in his opinions. If he likes an artist, they can modernize, sing off-key, wear ugly outfits and pick indulgent songs. If he does not like them, even when they perform well, he will find some oddball thing to complain about. It is all a means to an end for him.

Kirsten……..WORD

Sanjaya’s face skeers me.I keep thinking those two big black bushy things above his eyes are going to start crawling. He does not actually smile he just pulls his lips back, in some distorted way, and shows you his teeth. Maybe he is trying to show his mom he is being a good boy while he is away from home and doing a good job brushing.

One thing about Simon..
You can always bank on him being consistantly inconsistant..

coco
Apr 13th, 2007 at 3:45 pm
At least Taylor Hicks doesnà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢t have à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã…“Big Ole Man Tittiesà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬  like simon cowbell.

at work….ROFLOL

I think that is direct hit on the nail head with a hammer! The part about quitting if Sanjaya won was just to draw attention to a boring season with lower ratings.

Kirsten
Apr 13th, 2007 at 5:47 pm
1. Simon is a free spirit.
2. Simon is wonderfully unconcerned with looking like a gigantic hypocrite.
3. Simon is flexible in his opinions

I vote for number 2……Simon IS A GIGANTIC HYPOCRITE. He will say anything to bolster his own manipulative opinions even when it contradicts something he has said previously.

did i seriously just read a transcript of taylor’s audition?

seriously???

oh, i see mj had to read the transcript too.:)

emeralgem
Apr 13th, 2007 at 6:03 pm
One thing about Simon..
You can always bank on him being consistantly inconsistant..

That’s another great evaluation of SLIME’n Simon.

I vote for number 2à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬ ¦Ãƒ ¢Ã¢â€š ¬ ¦Simon IS A GIGANTIC HYPOCRITE. He will say anything to bolster his own manipulative opinions even when it contradicts something he has said previously.

I actually think that Simon can be a hypocrite because of his strong opinions. I think he has to play the puppet a lot and you can see it in his face. But I also think he is being manipulative at times. I think he’s also an honest guy as his interviews have shown. He’s the first one to admit that he can smell money from a mile away. He made a career out of molding people into popstars. That’s where he’s coming from. There’s obviously a hidden agenda behind the judges words but I think Simon has integrity for the most part.

did i seriously just read a transcript of taylorà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s audition?

seriously???

lol, I would call it an investigative report.

Sheà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s not contractually obligated to kiss their ass anymore so why not say what she feels. No harm done.

What I find so funny is Paris expressing her feelings this early in the game. While watching Dr. Keith Ablow this week, I noticed that all the Idols except for Niki pretty much agree that AI is fair in it’s meanness to the contestants. I was surprise to see her actually go against the flow. They had someone from every season represented, by the way.

Here is another something to think about. Do any of you feel Blake and Chris share the same voters and that will eventually cancel out one or the other the way some felt would happen to Melinda and Lakisha? Is that why Chris, who is receiving just as much praise from the judge as Blake, has been in the bottom three twice so far?

Don’t worry Jersey, I will not hold it against you for thinking Blake is cuter…LOL

Question about season six contestants. Will the rest really step it up now, or will we see alot of nerves from this group? I have only observed them singing a couple of times and don’t keep up enough to know their habits or character.

Mad, I think Melinda,Lakisha and Blake seem to have fantastic control of their nerves and their voices. Chris and Phil seem to be vulnerable, Jordin is iffy and Sanjaya is way past nerves into the next universe and laughing all the way there. Did I forget anybody?

KOST just gave away tickets to HOB for Taylor, so I guess they are through with those to the Grove in Anaheim.

coco
Apr 13th, 2007 at 4:34 pm
Blake could really do good with à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã…“King of the Roadà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬ Ãƒ ¢Ã¢â€š ¬ ¦..after watching it last nite with my fellow chatters I think Blake could do it more Justice than my heartbeat JAYA couldà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬ ¦Blake can jazz it up and do his thAng.

I agree, Coco. John Steven’s version was incredibly boring. Blake could absolutely do more with it. I hope he picks a fun country song to do and not a slow one.

I think Blake should be one that the producers/judges are pushing even though he isn’t for the most part. He & Jordin are the most marketable imo. I do think that Blake & Chris R share a certain # of fans but think less are splitting the vote as time goes on.

Sanjaya is way past nerves into the next universe and laughing all the way there.

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Such a turn-a-round considering he once looked so completely puzzled and bewildered concerning all the negative comments thrown at him..

GO SANJAYA!!! I’m with Tony Bennett, J-Lo and Polosi… I :wub_tb: Sanjaya

The only reason I would want Sanjaya to win is to show AI that America votes — and not them. However, I really would like to see Jordin win, but I’m not voting for anybody.

I am streaming KOST.FM and they said the latest from Taylor coming up!! And it is rush hour in LA..lots of listeners..lol!

listening to taylor on KOST NOW WOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO

Little Debbie, I totally agree with you about Waterzooi. I have been there twice. Although trendy for the local upscale crowd, I did not enjoy it at all. There are so many better restaurants in another upscale community very near GC on the south shore.

Unless someone actually believes Sanjaya is the best, it would be more unfair to a deserving contestant than to AI to vote for Sanjaya just to “show AI”.

Boulder!! Boulder!!! Where are you??? :jittery_tb: I have a *** pic for you; she’s doing some serious “nose mining.” :lol_tb:

http://i18.tinypic.com/29e3vhi.jpg

There are more non-nose mining pictures at ONTD…

Also, I got my copy of this week’s EW with the top 8 on the front. I’m pretty sure the article is the same as what is posted at ew.com, but I’ll flip through it and see if they included anything not available online…

platinumgray and Botay……………I was just going to post what you did. The SP is coming through. I don’t want to get into trouble so I will just give a little…. wooooo LOL

db…………is that for real? Oh my, the life of a celebrity. No wonder Taylor said he felt like he had a camera up his you know where, following, following…….
There is a lowkey place that lots of stars go in Santa Monica, and they dress scruffy and the guys always wear baseball caps. Some can’t get away though, like Adam Sandler. He has such a strong face that you can’t miss him.

Too late to edit this into my previous post, but there’s nothing else AI related in EW.

ETA:

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Oh, I certainly hope those pics are real. As pathetic as it sounds, they’ve made my evening – as did Taylor’s comment about the placement of Hal the camera. Sometimes I have the humor of an eleven year-old boy. That being said, I don’t envy the life of a celeb in this respect. Although it comes with the territory, I’m sure it’s not enjoyable (unless you’re a fame-whore).

Commercial or not? We don’t see what the judges see so let’s be fair. I love Blake but each time they show him full view I cringe. He looks like a jockey! Don’t forget that’s the view the judges have all the time.

givein………….height doesn’t matter. Like I’ve said before, half the guys in Hollywood and in music are 5’8″ or under. If AI thinks they can get Blake to become the next JT, he will be.