Friday May 18

Send me fashion tips for the finale

There are a few possible reasons for the ouster of resident pro Melinda Doolittle from American Idol this week. One, she was too much of a pro from the start, and voters love to see the most- improved contestants go further. Two, Mel didn’t reach the very important little girl demographic the way Blake and Jordin do. And then there’s my (correct) theory, that boy-girl showdowns are simply more interesting.

But let’s move on to more important matters à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬’ the Idol questions yet unanswered…….

http://www.quickdfw.com/columnists/hhauk/stories/DN-pop–eyeonidol_18ick.ART.State.Edition1.43d0185.html

Send me fashion tips for the finale

There are a few possible reasons for the ouster of resident pro Melinda Doolittle from American Idol this week. One, she was too much of a pro from the start, and voters love to see the most- improved contestants go further. Two, Mel didnà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢t reach the very important little girl demographic the way Blake and Jordin do. And then thereà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s my (correct) theory, that boy-girl showdowns are simply more interesting.

But letà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s move on to more important matters à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬’ the Idol questions yet unansweredà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬ ¦Ãƒ ¢Ã¢â€š ¬ ¦

http://www.quickdfw.com/columnists/hhauk/stories/DN-pop–eyeonidol_18ick.ART.State.Edition1.43d0185.html

* edited to get past moderation

It’s not the same without Melinda

The analysis I heard most often this week from Idol fans was that if either Melinda Doolittle or Jordin Sparks were eliminated, next week would be no contest — that whichever one survived would walk all over Blake Lewis, because he’s just not in their league as a vocalist — or, particularly in Jordin’s case, a personality.

So now that theory gets to be tested…

http://www.ohio.com/mld/beaconjournal/living/17244504.htm

Help Pick EW’s ‘Idol’ Cover!
Two finalists, two photo options each… Vote for your favorite image of Blake and Jordin, then see the readers’ choice after next week’s finale

http://www.ew.com/ew/article/0,,20007164_20008533_20039339,00.html

Finalists on `Idol’ are study in contrasts
Here’s the skinny on contenders, their highs, lows. Viewers will crown this season’s winner next week

Well, we’re down to the last two on American Idol next week. Those of you who have watched all season know whether you want Jordin Sparks or Blake Lewis to win. So let’s offer some data for those of you who will end a long Idol hiatus for the finals….

http://www.ohio.com/mld/ohio/entertainment/17244468.htm

Melinda Doolittle looks to recording soul music

Fans were stunned that Melinda Doolittle was ousted from “American Idol” Wednesday, but she seems to be taking it in stride.

It happens, Doolittle said Thursday. “I was probably getting a little of the older voters . . . They may not have spent a full two hours voting for me, which was OK.”…

http://www.courierpostonline.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20070518/LIVING/705180306/1004/LIVING

Fallen ‘Idol’ Melinda Doolittle Speaks Out!

The 29-year-old from Brentwood, TN, shares her thoughts on her “American Idol” experience after receiving the shocking news on Wednesday night’s show that she had the lowest number of votes…

http://www.etonline.com/tv/spotlight/48245/

A better-than-ever Robert Plant

…I haven’t had a chance to comment on “American Idol” since the competition started heating up.

LaKisha Jones’ diva attitude always bugged me; I wasn’t sad to see her go. The two-part season finale airs next Tuesday and Wednesday on Fox…

http://www.dailybulletin.com/entertainment/ci_5919365

NEW MUSIC | Due in stores Tuesday

à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬ ¢ Sherman Pore, For My Lady Love (Z-Entertainment). Sherman was the 64-year-old who petitioned to audition for American Idol in honor of his ”lady love” who passed away two days before he sang You Belong to Me before the judges and charmed a nation. He has the first CD, pop standards, to hit stores out of this season. See more on the Idol Watch weblog. Click on Blogs

http://www.miamiherald.com/275/story/109559.html

Pop musical acts for almost every taste are lined up

…With his profile raised recently on “American Idol,” ’60s British Invasion cutie Peter Noone might pull a more diverse than usual crowd as he fronts the current edition of Herman’s Hermits at Resorts International, May 26-28…

Philly.com

Daughtry lined up for prefestival concert

Daughtry, the popular five-man rock band fronted by Chris Daughtry and fourth-place finisher in last seasonà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã…“American Idol,à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬  will play at Davis Park in downtown Rockford on Thursday, Aug. 30, at the annual prefestival concert for On the Waterfront.

To get into the Daughtry concert, you will not need the $12 button that admits you to the entire On the Waterfront festival, Aug. 31 to Sept. 2……..

http://www.rrstar.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20070518/NEWS0107/105180035/1004

Summer Concert Preview

à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬ ¢ Clay Aiken: 8 p.m. Aug. 18 at the Kravis Center for the Performing Arts; $20-$100. 2003 American Idol runner-up croons.

http://www.miamiherald.com/234/story/109534.html

‘Idol’ alters finale format

American Idol producers have switched plans for their broadcast of next week’s season finale, which will feature Glendale’s Jordin Sparks competing against Blake Lewis for the title.

The weekly viewing party for Sparks’ fans will continue at Westgate City Center, off Loop 101 and Glendale Avenue, with the show beginning at 7 p.m. Wednesday.

http://www.azcentral.com/news/articles/0518B1-talker0518.html

With Blake Lewis in the finale, ‘American Idol’ should be filled with surprises

…Bursting by them was Lewis, the show’s wild card. “He’s just unique,” said Chris Richardson, who finished fifth.

While others fretted about details he seemed to be enjoying himself…

http://www.clarionledger.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20070518/FEAT05/705180313/1023

Peterik performs with friends in Elgin

…Obviously there is not a shortage of musicians eager to perform with Peterik. He performed his first World Stage show in January 2000 at the Norris Center in St. Charles.

à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã…“That was a real memorable show,à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬  Peterik said. à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã…“It was so new, the whole concept was new. That year, we had Don Barnes of .38 Special, and Leslie Hunt, who, of course, was on à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã‹American Idolà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢ this year. She opened up for us. We also had Kevin Cronin of REO Speedwagon. It was just a terrific show.à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬ …

http://www.kcchronicle.com/articles/2007/05/18/lifestyle/music/doc464d298b77979684272713.txt

Are Older American Idol Viewers To Blame For Melinda Doolittleà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s Elimination?

There are a lot of conspiracy theories buzzing around about why Melinda Doolittle was eliminated from American Idol. Reality TV Magazine even compiled a list of our choices for the top five Melinda Doolittle elimination conspiracy theories. Now, Melinda Doolittle has weighed in with her own opinion on why she didnà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢t make it further in the competition, and her explanation does make a lot of sense….

http://www.realitytvmagazine.com/blog/2007/05/are_older_ameri.html

DON’T COUNT BLAKE OUT
SHAKE AND BLAKE

MEMO to “American Idol” mavens: Don’t underestimate the power of the “cute guy” beatboxer.

And that could be his ticket to victory……

http://www.nypost.com/seven/05182007/tv/dont_count_blake_out_tv_michael_starr.htm

Underwood’s online hit may sound death knell for CDs

Carrie Underwood’s cover of the Pretenders’ “I’ll Stand By Youà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬  got the biggest marketing push available in pop music. It debuted during April’s two-day “American Idol: Idol Gives Backà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬  feel good-athon, in which Simon Cowell attempted to end poverty and stay out of Dante’s “Inferno.à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬  The single is sitting pretty at No. 6 on the Billboard Hot 100, which is not unusual except for one key factor: The only place Underwood will “Stand By Youà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬  is in cyberspace…..

http://newsok.com/article/3055269

Success means new jeans for Yamin
Busy ex-Idol makes his belated tour stop at Innsbrook tonight

You know the guy hasn’t changed too much when he calls from a Los Angeles mall, where he’s shopping for jeans.

But even though Elliott Yamin is as unassuming as ever, it’s still been an exhilarating and exhausting couple of months for the singer……

http://www.inrich.com/cva/ric/entertainment_living/music.apx.-content-articles-RTD-2007-05-18-0038.html

‘Idol’atry has its disadvantages

After “American Idol’s” five years and six seasons on the air, all but the mediaphobes among us can recite the names of the national “pop”-ularity contest’s victors: Kelly, Ruben, Fantasia, Carrie and Taylor — to be joined on Wednesday by whoever wins this year’s competition. (In Las Vegas, the money’s on Jordin)…..

http://washingtontimes.com/entertainment/20070517-100742-9997r.htm

Kenney-Marshall: In mourning for Melinda Doolittle

When will the madness end? First there was that woman with teeth the size of bathroom tiles and a name that sounded like a place from a Disney movie.
Sure Fantasia could sing, but she was also a bit scary to watch. I imagined she somehow angered the natives on the set of ‘Lost’ and they shrunk her head just enough to make her teeth appear large, allowing her singing to remain strong.

But did she really look like a star? I think not. She doesn’t tour and her albums aren’t selling too well either…

http://www.metrowestdailynews.com/opinion/x211230669

Americans are Reconnecting Again, Socializing at Home, According to New Lifestyle Poll
The Dish on Today’s Get Togethers – What’s the Buzz?

…Friends and Family Around the Tube

The data reports television has become a social medium. American Idol wins as the most popular show to get together to watch (24%), followed by Grey’s Anatomy (19%), CSI (18%) and 24 (14%). Among comedies, Family Guy, The Simpsons and South Park are the favorites….

http://sev.prnewswire.com/food-beverages/20070517/NYTH00717052007-1.html

A perfect day to see the stars at Charity Classic
Twice the crowd for Hicks, Saban, Tuberville, others

By noon, Gene Hallman knew this wasn’t going to be just another day at the golf course.

When it was over, an estimated crowd of 16,750 showed up at Ross Bridge on a picture-perfect day for the Regions Charity Classic Charter Telephone Pro-Am to see any number of American idols – including the current American Idol, Birmingham native Taylor Hicks…..

http://www.al.com/sports/birminghamnews/index.ssf?/base/sports/117947623941900.xml&coll=2

More later, life calls.

Former American Idol Finalist and Hickory Records Recording Artist Elliott Yamin Named National Spokesperson for the American Diabetes Association and Lends Strong Voice to Diabetes Issues Worldwide

http://www.pr-inside.com/former-american-idol-finalist-and-hickory-r127798.htm

Morning Lisa B!

I was excited to read this response by Elliott in the interview that was posted!

Elliott: “I’m going to take some time off in July and go on vacation, and right after that record a Christmas album for Target. I haven’t decided what songs I’m going to put on there.”

Yay!

Oh wow, Lisa B, thanks for the one about Jim Peterik.

Cool for Taylor and the golf tournament, too.

http://www.talkentertainment.com/te.cgi?action=ShowArticle&AID=44336

The Color Purple on B’way: Fantasiaà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s personal triumph

Whoever had the brilliant idea to cast American Idol Fantasia in the pivotal role of Celie to revitalize the box office receipts of The Color Purple, now in its second year at The Broadway Theatre, should be given a bus load of thank you notes delivered by her bus load of admirers who arrive every night at the theatre. Ità ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s a bit of black magic happening there now. Fantasia seems to have been born to play this role…..

Helping Lisa along since she has a busy day….

TELL US WHAT YAMIN
BY: MARGI HERWALD ZITELLI City Editor

à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã…“American Idolà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬  finalist set to sing for Cleveland fans

Over the course of my journalism career, Ià ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢ve interviewed senators, presidential candidates, U.S. and Israeli government officials, and countless local public servants. But as I wait for the cell-phone static that is keeping me from speaking to former à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã…“American Idolà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬  competitor Elliott Yamin to clear, Ià ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢m more nervous than Ià ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢ve ever been on an interview. After all, heà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s the first interview subject Ià ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢ve actually voted for.

http://www.clevelandjewishnews.com/articles/2007/05/17/news/local/bcover0518.txt

With Blake Lewis in the finale, ‘American Idol’ should be filled with surprises

By Mike Hughes
Gannett News Service

For “American Idol,” this was supposed to be the year of the women.

The female singers drew raves and the guys drew shrugs. One judge, Randy Jackson, called for “a girl-girl finale”; another, Simon Cowell, insisted that “my girl Melinda (Doolittle)” be there.

Then things turned out the way they do most years. The finale – Tuesday and Wednesday on Fox – has one female (Jordin Sparks, 17) and one male (Blake Lewis, 25) with two hugely contrasting styles.

http://www.clarionledger.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20070518/FEAT05/705180313/1023

Fire burns through roof of “Idol” finalist’s home Josh Davidsburg
Last updated on: 5/18/2007 6:45:01 AM

http://www.nbc-2.com/articles/readarticle.asp?articleid=12636&z=3&p=

Not only is Elliott Yaminà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s “Wait For You” on Hickory Records setting up as a HUGE hit at Top 40, it looks to be the most successful indie label hit in recent memory at the format. With new adds this week at Z100, WKQI, WIHT, WFLZ and the entire Cumulus chain, #1 Mediabase national research for the third week, plus an American Idol performance this week, REDà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s Buch and Gorlick are truly writing a chapter in Top 40 historyà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬ ¦

http://www.hitsdailydouble.com/radionews/r…ews.cgi?popmart

Hmm… I thought the concensus was that Elliott wasn’t marketable… I’m glad they were wrong. So happy for Elliott!

I guess the indie label thing isn’t so bad. Elliott writing “a chapter in Top 40 history.” I’m glad I never gave up on such a talented guy.

Is it too early to start talking about what Blake and Jordin should sing next week?

Last year, they had Taylor and Kat re-do two songs and then sing their coronation song. From Nigel’s comments, it sounds like that was what they were told to do, but perhaps they only chose to re-do two songs. Who knows what the rules will be this year since rules seems to be a little different. And who knows what the deal with the coronation songs will be. From the fact it was a voting contest, one would think that there would be only one coronation song, but the contest seemed to have fizzled (even amongst us hardcore AI fans, few admitted to having had listened to the song choices)

Repeating song choices is tough. You will always be compared to your original. It’s hard to recapture the moment of surprise and delight again. And, if you do it too close to the original, it cheapens both performances because it seems to practiced. I think that Diana made a mistake re-doing a song that she had done in the Final 3. It was a memorable performance, but people had just spent 2 hours the previous week voting for that performance. The voters have already paid their dues. And Fantasia had overdone “Summertime” by the end of the season. We’d heard it too many times (at least 3). (BTW, these are just examples to illustrate some of my reasoning for picking songs. Let’s not re-hash previous seasons.).

So, what two songs do you think that they should reprise next week?

For me, Blake’s three best performances are: Somewhere Only We Know (24), Time of the Season (11), You Give Love a Bad Name (6). I think that Blake has to avoid beat-boxing all of his songs because that will annoy some people. One song must be sung through. I also think he needs an up-tempo number because the coronation song is likely to be dull. “You Give Love A Bad Name” is probably his “moment” in the competition, but is it too recent? I think “Time of the Season” was his best, but if he twins it with “Somewhere Only we Know” it will be 3 slow songs. So, I’m stuck.

Okay, I say, start of the show with “You Give Love a Bad Name”, sing “Time of the Season” 2nd and end with the dire coronation song with no beat boxing.

Jordin’s three best songs are “I (Who Have Nothing)” (11), “A Broken Wing” (7), and “To Love Somebody” (4). I think that “A Broken Wing” is a no-brainer. She’s been singing that one for years and it’s a home run. “I (Who Have Nothing)” should not be sung three times. “To Love Somebody” is too recent.

So, I say, start with the dire coronation song (get rid of that thing off the bat). Then, reach back for that long-forotten Final 24 performance of “Give Me One Reason” (show you too can update an arrangement) and then bring it home with “A Broken Wing”.

What say you?

Anyone else have a hard time believing that Jordin never had any voice training?!?

gizmo here————–

Elliot —>independant artist—– —his cd was helped out by sony ATv….not really I call a small time company . To me not realy look at JPL or others out there that do not…it is unfair …I would feel the same about other artists too ..There is an unwritten law in this blog that He above snark and everyone should just luv all his music…I listen to all of the contestant and thier is some that is not good. I feel bad for Kat fans she should of been on instead she was in second place ….

Maybe Kat will show up in one of AI’s famous “surprise” moments! She hasn’t said she isn’t going to be on, has she?

Please forgive this shameless Elliott post…
Wait for You is #3 on Mediabase taking off chart and Movin On is #13. His cd is really picking up steam at Amazon and on itunes. Wait for You just slid up to #26 on Mediabase top 40 (ahead of Beyonce!). His CD is now #6 on Amazon and #11 on itunes. Wait for You is #18 top songs! Yay!!! Go Elliott…

Now for the real good news: My mom was moved to a private room late yesterday afternoon. She’s progrgessing well. Her surgeon finally admitted to us yesterday that Tuesday afternoon it was really touch and go since she had compilcations from her surgery. I cannot tell you all how happy I am. I really appreciate how supportive so many of you were. Thanks for all the kind words and encouragement.

Season 6: I don’t know what to think. Jordin or Blake? I do know that I’m more excited to hear what Blake is going to do. Jordin has a great voice but I just have a strong preference for male singers and really , for me, there’s nothing all that unique about Jordin’s voice. It’s great but not unique – imo.

Maybe Kat will show up in one of AIà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s famous à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã…“surpriseà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬  moments! She hasnà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢t said she isnà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢t going to be on, has she?

They are saying over at IDF that Peisha has been responding to e-mails from Kat fans (and you know that she is the only one you can trust). Apparentely (and I didn’t get the e-mail from Peisha, so this is not substantiated), Kat has not been asked to return for next week. They don’t know why.

Lu, I’m glad to hear that your mother is doing better!

Gizmo—

PLEASE DELETE MY POST!!!!!ABOVE I GOOFED AND COULD NOT>>>>>MJ

I will throw away past word and will not ever post on this message board againPLEASE

It came out all wrong ….

Kirsten –

Thanks. Whew – it’s been quite a week. Interesting about Peisha… Maybe they’re just saving kat for next season.

Fantasia is a hit on Broadway. I have read at least 4 reviews of her performance as Celie in the Color Purple and they have all been overwhelmingly great. If you get the NY POST yesterday, they not only gushed over her singing, but her acting as well. Her sophomore CD might not be making platinum, but so what ? Sheà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s rakinà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢ in the big bucks on Broadway. Here is todayà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s review in the New York Newsday :

Ità ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s no fantasy, Fantasia is the real thing
BY LINDA WINER

This is no casting gimmick. Fantasia Barrino – high-school dropout in ninth grade, single mother at 17, à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã…“American Idolà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬  winner in 2004 – makes a phenomenal stage debut as Celie in à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã…“The Color Purple.à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬ 

à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã…“The Color Purpleà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬  is not merely Fantasiaà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s first musical. This is the first musical the self-described à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã…“little country girlà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬  from North Carolina ever saw. She caught Broadwayà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s first big black-supported and black-attended hit after the producers (Oprah Winfrey, we assume) recently offered her the role without an audition.

CLICK HERE FOR THE REST OF THE REVIEW :

http://www.newsday.com/features/printedition/ny-etsecw5216120may18,0,6069802.story

Please forgive this shameless Elliott postà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬ ¦

No need to apologize. I am an Elliott fan and am interested in anything that smacks of Yamin. Anyone who isn’t interested can always use the scrollbar.

Wishing your mom a speedy recovery and good health.

That’s certainly more confirmation than I have heard up to this point, Kirsten! It really is odd though that she would be excluded.

Lu, so happy to hear that your mother is doing better!

Thanks LBB, Bobbi and Kirsten… I’m going to be headed out shortly to see Mom. I appreciate the kind words.

To Soul Patrol and Interested parties…

It is nice to read the name Taylor Hicks without the monicker “American Idol” having to be attached to it for once.

http://www.connectionnewspapers.com/article.asp?article=81645&paper=67&cat=104

Making Memorable Music, More Money
The Loudoun Summer Music Fest kicks off June 3 at the Belmont Country Club.

By Erika Jacobson

With musicians like The Black Crowes, Pat Benatar, Peter Frampton and Taylor Hicks, this season’s Loudoun Summer Music Fest promises to be bigger and better, Tracey Parent, president of the Loudoun Foundation, said.
“The level of the bands has definitely surpassed anything we’ve ever had,” Parent said. “Each year it just gets better and better.”

CLICK ABOVE LINK FOR THE REST…

LBB – The AC station I listen to is playing JTFTW with increasing frequency. He looks like he’s making a move on the ac chart – picking up steam.

Kat not showing up at all this season (if true) is annoying. Especially this season when they have just being going nuts with guest performances. They should have had her and Taylor back to perform during the semi-finals just like they had Carrie and Bo the year before.

Elliott is like any other contestant on Idol and is open to criticism. I hated the snark when it seemed like he was out of the scene for good but now snark city. In what universe does E (unsigned by Clive) get to come back and Kat does not? I thought it was all about the $? Someone explain this please.

LU,

Thanks for the update. What AC station is that and in what city ?

LBB – Richmond, Va – WTVR FM.

To Soul Patrol and Interested parties…

Taylor Hicks’ book A HEART FULL OF SOUL still #1 at Amazon’s Popular Pre-orders: Biographies & Memoirs (by Demand)

http://www.amazon.com/Popular-Pre-orders-Biographies-Memoirs-Demand/lm/R32NQ9FCR2XKU6/ref=cm_lmt_fvlm_f_4_rlrsrs1/104-3528859-4679967

Just a hit and run before I head to the school for my 2nd grader’s play…

I saw the update on Lu’s mom and just wanted to say it is good to see you back Lu and I am glad your mom is doing better. She is in my continued thoughts and prayers. I hope she has a speedy recovery

To All Parisians ( is that whay they call Paris Bennett fans ? ) and Interested parties :

Paris is #1 on the Billboard Top Heatseekers Chart
Paris is #1 on the Billboard Top Heatseekers (West North Central) Chart

Paris is #15 on the Billboard Top Independent Albums Chart

What on earth is Heatseekers you might ask ?

Well, here’s what Wikepedia tells us :

Top Heatseekers is a weekly albums chart introduced by Billboard magazine in 1993 whose purpose is to highlight sales by new and developing musical recording artists. Albums appearing on Top Heatseekers may also concurrently appear on The Billboard 200.

“The best-selling albums by new and developing acts, defined as those who have never appeared in the top 100 of The Billboard 200. If a Heatseekers title reaches that level, it and the act’s subsequent albums are immediately ineligible to appear on the Heatseekers chart.”

( full disclosure : I love Paris but dislike this album ).

In what universe does E (unsigned by Clive) get to come back and Kat does not? I thought it was all about the $? Someone explain this please.

I am glad Elliott had a chance to come back as well, but it is just weird. Kat has said several times that she would love to come back so I don’t think that was an issue. There appeared to be plenty of time in her schedule she could have fit an appearance in. There has been no indication the producers don’t like her. Ken Warwick said she was his favorite last year. Nigel has generally spoken favorably of her. Simon Cowell when asked earlier in this season who he would like to see come back and sing he said Kelly Clarkson and Kat. If Chris does appear on the final two next week then they will have had the 3rd, 4th and 6th place finishers back but not the 2nd? It is just strange.

Glad your mom is doing better Lu.

LBB – Richmond, Va – WTVR FM.

Elliott Yamin’s territory !! How sweet !

To all Huffians ( is that what you call George Huff’s fans ?) and interested parties …

Wow Gospel 2007, which features George Huffà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã…“You Know Me,à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬  is #180 on the Billboard 200 and #5 on the Top Gospel Album chart.

Wow Gospel 2006 featuring George Huffà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã…“Brighter Dayà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬  is #39 on the Gospel listing.

(BTW, “Brighter Day” has been out for over 2 years now but is still charting… go figure ).

LBB… Hey !! thanks for the good news about Taylor’s book !!!! Gawd !!!! Next week CAN’T GET HERE FAST ENOUGH !!! I watched that Fox AL interview….. my son would never let me just put a bowl of cereal in the frig… he would clamor about making all the noise he could !! I always had to present/make breakfast every friggin morning !!! Lucky Hicks’ (parents) :rolleyes_tb:

There has been no indication the producers donà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢t like her. Ken Warwick said she was his favorite last year. Nigel has generally spoken favorably of her. Simon Cowell when asked earlier in this season who he would like to see come back and sing he said Kelly Clarkson and Kat.

Exactly. That’s what makes it so strange. Katharine has never bashed the show and by all acounts, the people behind the scenes liked her a lot when she was on the show. It’s just very odd.

Kat not showing up at all this season (if true) is annoying. Especially this season when they have just being going nuts with guest performances.

I agree. They have time to slot in all these other artists, but completely ignore last year’s runner-up? That’s nuts. They have forgotten their roots.

In what universe does E (unsigned by Clive) get to come back and Kat does not? I thought it was all about the $? Someone explain this please.

There is a fifth dimension beyond that which is known to man. It is a dimension of vast cheese and is as timeless as Simon’s hairdo. It is the middle ground between fame and obscurity, between talent and manipulation, and it lies between the pit of train wrecks and the summit of great TeeVEE. This is the dimension of WTF. It is an area which we call the American Idol Zone.

More Fantasia reviews on Broadway trickling in … She has single handedly made Oprah’s production a hit !!

This one from the Associated Press’ Drama Critic :

Fantasia scores in `The Color Purple’

http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20070517/ap_en_re/theater_color_purple_revisited

NEW YORK – Funny how a new star can jolt a long-running show. In a good way.

The actress exudes a gentleness that makes the woman’s stoicism, some might say passivity, seem palatable and, what’s more, heartbreaking. And we haven’t even gotten to her way with the songs.

CLICK ABOVE LINK FOR THE REST…

( Yeah, I know, her sophomore album only sold 370,000 units… SO ?? )

Anyone know where I can get a presale password to buy tickets for the Idol tour? Thanks in advance!

SHOCKING NEW CLAIM: AMERICAN IDOL IS A FRAUD!!!

MediaTakeOu.com has learned that people at The Howard Stern Radio Show are claiming that voting for American is rigged. They claim that producers, and not audience voters, are the once who determine Idol’s winners and losers. Here’s their report:

http://www.mediatakeout.com/5962/shocking_new_claim_american_idol_is_a_fraud.html

The Howard Stern Radio Show are claiming that voting for American is rigged.

Ordinarily, I would give this claim some credence when I read the headline… but upon reading that name — NAH !

Doolittle Dismissed!

The Biggest Upset in Idol History

…But Melinda’s bread and butter will be the grown-up stuffà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬’ Doolittle Sings the Great American Songbook will move units. I look forward, kind of, to her inevitable duets with Rod Stewart and Barry Manilow. (Not so jazzed about the Andrea Bocelli duet, but she’ll definitely outsing him.) There will probably be a gospel album or two, and I bet they’ll be good. Plus, she can always do Broadway. (I can see the Brooks Atkinson Theatre marquee now: Melinda Doolittle is Eliza Doolittle.) I’m just glad she left on such a high note…

http://www.slate.com/id/2158332/

LB2,

I had two passwords – CRAZYGOOD (the poptarts one) and AMERICAN (the internet one). I was pulling up second sections on the floor at 10:00. Good luck!

Music execs say Doolittle could still win à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬’ in sales

Nashville music industry leaders said Melinda Doolittle’s top 3 finish may be worth just as much as a contest win, and definitely puts her ahead of most of the pack…..

http://www.ashlandcitytimes.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20070518/ENTERTAINMENT06/705180420

Hey, tour tickets go on sale tomorrow … is anyone going to the Nashville show on 7/11?

Perhaps some of you have seen this already. Did you know that Jordin was once 14?!? And here she is, folks, singing Broken Wing

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wq1QoedBC18

Blake & Jordin speak — exclusive preview

After Wednesdayà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s American Idol elimination show, Bill Keveney spoke with finalists Blake Lewis and Jordin Sparks, before they went off to record one of next weekà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s songs. Here are some of their comments, with more coming in Tuesdayà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s American Idol finale story….

http://blogs.usatoday.com/idolchatter/2007/05/blake_jordin_sp.html

à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã‹Idol’ winner Studdard sings for hospitalized kids

Seven children at Toledo Children’s Hospital waited patiently in a playroom May 17 with autograph papers in hand for à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã…“American Idolà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬  winner Ruben Studdard…….

http://www.toledofreepress.com/?id=5553

I’m a little upset about Kat not being on AI, just because..why? I don’t really understand why she wouldn’t be invited back? I’m sure they could have had her on there doing a canned performance instead of Robin Thickes ultra creepy performance.
It seems like a win-win situation all around for AI, RCA, and Kat so I am just boggled as to why they didn’t ask her back at anytime in the competition.

Do We know for sure that Kat won’t be on next week? Was Bo on the finale ? I don’t remember.

MJ, any chance of setting up the thread 3 hours earlier tomorrow as I will be out for most of the day?

Unless someone else would like to do the honours with the news links, any offers?

Bo wasn’t on the finale last year, and Peisha has said Kat won’t be there.

They should have had her and Taylor back to perform during the semi-finals just like they had Carrie and Bo the year before.

I agree but from what I’ve witnessed every year seems different as far as who returns. In season two, I believe only Kelly returned from Season One, not Justin. In Season Three Kelly, Ruben, Kimberly Locke, Tamyra and Clay returned. In Season four Fantasia returned but she did not for the finale. I don’t remember if any other Idol from the previous year returned at season. And in Season Five Carrie and Bo returned to perform and Carrie and Clay returned for the finale. This year, it seems as if most of the top six from Season Five returned or will return in some capacity, as well as Carrie and Kelly. Who really knows why Kat isn’t returning.

As far as I’m concerned only the winner should be returning because it does get to the point where every fan feels their favorite should return just because one of the non-winners returned to perform. Or even worst, feel their favorite should always be on the same platform as the winner.

Remember to Enjoy this week!

…If “Idols” are your thing, be sure to catch the latest one passing through the Lehigh Valley. Season five’s Katharine McPhee headlines Mayfair’s Odyssey stage at 7:30 p.m. Friday, May 25 at Cedar Beach Park in West End Allentown. On the bill with her will be Bowling for Soup, Mat Kearney, and local “Idol” contestant from this season — Marisa Rhodes…

http://www.pennlive.com/lehighvalley/index.ssf/2007/05/remember_to_enjoy_this_week.html

The only performer who will always be brought back is the previous year’s winner. Any others are just a bonus.

Was Bo on the finale ?

Bo wasn’t on the finale, but he did sing earlier in the season during a results show.

Hey, tour tickets go on sale tomorrow

The tickets for Toronto went on sale today.

I don’t think i’ll go to the concert this year. I would love to see some blake, melinda and jordin sing. But i do not want to see haley or sanjaya.

But, you know how American Idol is. Who knows which one might be the next J. Hudson? They sure don’t want to miss the back patting if that happens again. Kat should be invited back, or maybe they will have her on as a surprise. She sure can sing better than the has beens they’ve had on so far this year. Not a Kat fan, per se, but, this is just all wrong.

They are probably flying in Leona Lewis instead.

Maybe Kat will be on as a surprise but Peisha isn’t allowed to say that she will be there. Bucky was in the audience once, and they didn’t acknowledge him either, so one never knows what they’re thinking.

Not every runner-up was brought back. Neither Diana Degarmo nor Justin G. ever grace the stage of AI since they left. So, honestly it’s not out of the ordinary if Kat does not grace the stages of AI with her presence. I personaly could not care less if Taylor did not return but that would seem odd since he is last year’s winner. I never thought this show was like a beauty pagent but it is. The winner from the previous season has to be present to welcome the current year’s winner. The only time that did not happen was Season Four. When it was rumoured that Fantasia was sick on Finale night.

I believe only Kelly returned from Season One, not Justin.

I’m not sure when he returned, but I’m positive that Justin returned to sing at one point in some season. I distinctly remember some horrible song about “hips” or something. Granted, it might have been a nightmare.

Okay, to end all of this, why don’t AI just invite all of last season’s top 10 contestants back. Not only will it make their fans happy but it would also make for great tv. After all it would be the first time it ever happened and I’m sure a lot more entertaining than anything happening so far this season.

They are probably flying in Leona Lewis instead.

I heard that she cancelled an interview this morning on British TV and they reported that it is still possible she might be on the finale.

U know what ?… how good was that finale last year? I mean , even the Kelly segments were cute… and the Clayfan/ Clay surprize thing… OH LORDY !!! That’s classic cheesy TV and I loved it !!!! :thumbup_tb: :laugh_tb: :cheese1_ee:

Last year’s finale was awesome! I STILL listen to the guy’s medley from last year. It’s pure bottled joy for me.

To backtrack a little, I finally heard Wait For You on the radio last night. Yay Elliott!

OK, it is a shameless repost from over a week ago but, it fits nicely into the conversation.

*** wonà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢t appear on the AI finale becauseà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬ ¦..

1) We just might be THAT lucky.

2) Her MAXIM cover photo shoot just happens to be scheduled the same day as the AI finale.

3) Her fake case of bronchitis and/or laryngitis returns.

4) Peesher demanded equal camera time.

5) Her father is STILL crying.

6) She canà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢t find a dress that is short enough to wear.

7) She will be too busy tending to three new fugly dogs while her BFF, Paris Hilton, is in lock down.
After more nose-picking photos surface, all the musical guests and the two finalists refuse to hold any microphone that *** might touch.

9) AI producers rebuffed her request to install a stripper pole for her performance.

10) There really is a God.

I loved last years finale because of Kat. I just loved how she sounded that night, the nerves were gone and she was finally singing without them for once on the show. (also Elvis medley she sounded great.)
I wonder what big star they’ll have this year?

Elliott is like any other contestant on Idol and is open to criticism. I hated the snark when it seemed like he was out of the scene for good but now snark city. In what universe does E (unsigned by Clive) get to come back and Kat does not? I thought it was all about the $? Someone explain this please.

Uh….because he’s better?

Thanks, Kylene, for the passwords. I just bought my tickets – not the best but not bad either. Thanks again!

How about number 11?
She has a concert the day before and the day following the finale.

She has a concert the day before and the day following the finale.

I’ve always thought that if Idol came calling, any or all of these Idols would skip a concert. Sure enough, Elliott cancelled one or two concerts to appear this week. His album and single sales have skyrocketed. Worked out well for him. AI is great exposure. Even other mainstream artists have caught onto that.

I think that Kat should have been invited back.

(Please, let’s not make this into an Idol fight. I just think that concerts can be rescheduled. Avid fans will understand).

How about number 11?
She has a concert the day before and the day following the finale.

Where there is a will, there is a way.

Elliott rescheduled his concerts so he could appear on AI.

Plus, there are such things as overnight flights….and private planes for “celebrities” as HUGE as ***. LMAO

um… there was one part of the Finale , where Kat seemed totally nervous as she was singing……………… can you say MeatLoaf ?????????? ..freaky scary !!!!

Ià ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢m positive that Justin returned to sing at one point in some season.

He definitely returned. I believe he sang “Unchained Melody” during Season 2. He may have performed another song at some point. I have bad memories of muting him.

I don’t think Kat was nervous at all during the Meatloaf performance, during rehersal it freaked her out, considering in rehersal she just stands there and makes sure all the moniters are working and everything while he goes all out.

But it’s not just as simple as showing up the day of and putting on a show, there’s rehersals that take time. And she’s not touring by herself, so I don’t think getting added on to some pretty big radio events and then saying nevermind we’ll go on AI last minute is pretty carpy.

LU,

Thanks for the update. What AC station is that and in what city ?

_______________

JTFTW has made it to rotation on my AC station now too… Really the pitts.. cause now I’m just about Over It..

I would love to see Fantasia get a Tony. If that happens, AI will brag about her soooo much. AI can then say their alum have an Oscar, Grammies, and now a Tony.

Brava Fantasia!

Home with a cold and listening to Z100. Kat and Daughtry both performing tonight on their big radio concert. Elliott just came on as the #5 top song played at noon. Elliott was obviously a last minute thing but they should have planned to have Kat at the finale or singing instead of Pink/Akon/etc. Still don’t get it. With the exception of DAUGHTRY, they could all use the boost for album sales. Wow, Home is #3 top song …Idol domination. (Home is a better song that WFY but I like E’s album alot.)Good God. Carrie Underwood has the #1 song on the noon countdown on Z100 = Before he Cheats. So idols have 3 of 5 songs on NYC’s biggest top 40 station. CRZY

MJ, any chance of setting up the thread 3 hours earlier tomorrow as I will be out for most of the day?

No problem! Thanks for everything, Lisa

MJ, any chance of setting up some witty comments that look like they were written by me as I will be out for most of the day?

A huge gallery followed Taylor Hicks around at the Pro AM golf tournament in Birmingham:

“According to Hicks, who pulled a harmonica out of his pocket and played a quick tune after his thunderous first tee reception, hitting that first shot of the day was more nerve-wracking than his next big gig, appearing on the season finale of “American Idol” Tuesday.

“That No. 1 tee shot is tough,” Hicks said. “That’s a lot more pressure than going back to the `American Idol’ stage.”

What a sweetie! He gave his harmonica to a child.

“But it was Hicks who seemed to have the most fun, finding himself featured in a tournament that he’d had to sneak in to watch just two years ago.

“The thing about being inside the ropes is to try to make a positive impact on people,” he said. “I got that chance when I gave my harmonica to a child out there with cancer. I signed it and gave it to him, and he asked me what it was. I told him to blow into it, and when he did, you should have seen his eyes light up.

“Who knows what that could lead to? But that’s when you realize the impact you can have on people.”

From the Birmingham News:
http://www.al.com/golf/birminghamnews/index.ssf?/base/sports/117947623941900.xml&coll=2&thispage=1

Elliott’s album is at #11 on iTunes. WFY is #17. That makes me happy.

Tracy

Last yearà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s finale was awesome! I STILL listen to the guyà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s medley from last year. Ità ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s pure bottled joy for me.

Do you happen to have the Youtube or Gofish link for this ? I can’t seem to find it. Thanks.

I told him to blow into it, and when he did, you should have seen his eyes light up.

i…………… can’t….adore….him….more….than…i …already…..do.

IMO, the guys’ medley was the best performance last year.

Lotta truth here IMO, friends:

May 17, 6:17 PM EDT

Sexiness a Must for Today’s Lady Singers

NEW YORK (AP) — She was an “amazing talent,” a young singer with a wonderful voice who wrote beautiful songs. But she was no beauty, plus flat-chested and overweight to boot.

Remembering the aspiring star, music executive Jody Gerson still feels terrible about thinking: “She’s never going to get signed, even though she’s fabulous.”

http://hosted.ap.org/dynamic/stories/M/MUSIC_SEXY_SINGERS_GMUS-?SITE=ILROR&SECTION=HOME&TEMPLATE=DEFAULT

Looking at the way AI has treated/is treating Taylor and Kat, I now think voters did Melinda a big favor.

Plus, there are such things as overnight flightsà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬ ¦.and private planes for à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã…“celebritiesà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬  as HUGE as ***. LMAO

Naughty Boulder, you know Katharine and plane flights don’t go well together, especially if there is a concert.

I only really liked Chris singing with Live and the guys medley from last yr’s finale. My least favorite things were most of the celebrity duets because other than Live, they didn’t make sense. I hope they don’t do them this season. Just let them sing on their own. I’m not a big Prince fan but he was okay. I didn’t like the replays from the auditions along with the cheezy awards.

Here’s Tobacco Road from last years finale – god, they were all so awesome!!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e2EVvTjZ4YM

Naughty Boulder, you know Katharine and plane flights donà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢t go well together, especially if there is a concert.

How could I forget such a thing? :doh_tb:

:lol_ee:

griz – I LOVED that finale performance by the guys. They rocked it… even Chicken Little rocked it.

Triple Threat: Holmes Drescher = McPhee

As I was hanging out during the cocktail reception at the BMI Pop Awards last night, I could have sworn I saw Katie Holmes walk by me.

So, what do you think: Could Katharine be Katie and Fran’s love child?

http://www.eonline.com/gossip/planetgossip/detail/index.jsp?uuid=8c1c297e-3a96-499f-9be3-b461708981eb

Definitely Lu! When you see that Tobacco Road performance, it’s clear that last year’s guys were faaaaaaaar more talented – all of them, than this year, IMO. They had the personality and the singing chops – something that was sorely lacking this year. Ah, memories!

LIVE Launches Summer Stadium Swing On “The Rock ‘N Roll Triple Play Ballpark Tour” Teams with Counting Crows, Collective Soul on 23-City Trek

…Millions of TV viewers were reminded of LIVE’s incendiary reputation last year on American Idol, when finalist Chris Daughtry performed the band’s rendition of Johnny Cash’s “I Walk the Line.” On the Season Finale, Daughtry invited LIVE onstage to perform their new song “Mystery” in front of a viewing audience that exceeded 50 million…..

http://www.emediawire.com/releases/2007/5/emw527441.htm

I heard that she cancelled an interview this morning on British TV and they reported that it is still possible she might be on the finale.

Wow, so AI will have alumni from both sides of the pond represented next week. It will feel like a real family affair.

So idols have 3 of 5 songs on NYCà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s biggest top 40 station. CRZY

Boy I hope these kids could be seen as artists one day an not just as AI products. I remembered how it was with the Star Search contestants. It almost has that cultic feel to it.

Looking at the way AI has treated/is treating Taylor and Kat, I now think voters did Melinda a big favor.

Wow, now it’s the way AI is treating both Taylor and Kat. Man, does this stuff ever stop. I thought technically only the winner was to return. This is such reality that this show is really a joke. When every fan feels their favorite it entitled to the same treatment as the winner the show really does start to lose it’s purpose.

Might as well hand out recording contracts to the top 10 and might as well invite them all back the following year.

Phil Stacey Cleared For ‘American Idol’ Tour, Plus 50 Cent, Cam’ron, Jay-Z, Ciara, Young Jeezy & More In For The Record

The U.S. Navy has given “American Idol” finalist Phil Stacey the official go-ahead for the Idols Live 2007 Tour. A Navy spokesman confirmed to People that the singer will join the rest of the top 10 on the three-month run, which kicks off July 6 in Sunrise, Florida. Tickets for all shows go on sale Saturday. …

http://www.mtv.com/news/articles/1559986/20070518/50_cent.jhtml

Good for Phil. I like him. I hope he does well – both on the tour and after.

Have a great day everyone. I’m off to see mom amd if all is well – then I’m off to see Elliott’s show!

Hereà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s Tobacco Road from last years finale – god, they were all so awesome!!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e2EVvTjZ4YM

Thanks for posting. That was great! I remember watching it again and again last year.

sarahinwv May 18th, 2007 at 12:23 pm

I told him to blow into it, and when he did, you should have seen his eyes light up.

ià ¢Ã¢â€š ¬ ¦Ãƒ ¢Ã¢â€š ¬ ¦Ãƒ ¢Ã¢â€š ¬ ¦Ãƒ ¢Ã¢â€š ¬ ¦Ãƒ ¢Ã¢â€š ¬ ¦ canà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢tà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬ ¦.adoreà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬ ¦.himà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬ ¦.moreà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬ ¦.thanà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬ ¦i à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬ ¦alreadyà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬ ¦..do.

I was at the golf tournament yesterday. :tongue2_tb:

It was all I could do not to run up and grab Taylor – he looked so damn GOOD!! But he had 6 bodyguards nearby. OH well!! I am sunburned and sore from too much walking, but it was worth it. And he charmed the crowd as he always does. :wub_tb:

I took pictures – well duh – but it may be monday before I can get them into photobucket. I only have a computer at work and I am loaded down since I was out yesterday. When i get them online, I will let those of you interested what the URL is so you can see them.

Griz, I got a great onion shot. His pants weren’t as tight as the jeans he wears during concerts, but that cute butt of his still looked grabable. :smirk2_ee:

MJ if you are around, please check your email. Thanks.

LisaATL – Butt shots? Ok I won’t go there… Gah!

http://i73.photobucket.com/albums/i240/Ariel5230/Taylor playing golf 5-17-07/2007_0518taylorgolf0004.jpg

Naughty Boulder, you know Katharine and plane flights donà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢t go well together, especially if there is a concert.

Yeah, considering the one that caused her not to attend a concert was because of poor weather. But then again Katharine does have unholy powers and is able to control the weather with her mind.

Wow, now ità ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s the way AI is treating both Taylor and Kat. Man, does this stuff ever stop. I thought technically only the winner was to return. This is such reality that this show is really a joke. When every fan feels their favorite it entitled to the same treatment as the winner the show really does start to lose ità ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s purpose.

Might as well hand out recording contracts to the top 10 and might as well invite them all back the following year.

You do realize it’s not Katharine fans saying all this stuff? A lot of people who don’t even like Kat feel that she should have been on AI this year, not necessairly the finale, but atleast at some point.

LisaATL – does it look anything like this?

Griz, were you so excited about the picture, that you couldnt type right? I couldn’t get to what you tried to show me.

LisaATL…..oh, yeah? Well, back at cha!!! :tongue2_tb: :tongue2_tb: :tongue2_tb:..but seriously… 6 body guards, huh? I think that is a proper amount!! (specially with us crazy people.. okay, just me) I hope you had a good time…go buy some aloe!! :redface_wp: :blush_tb: :furious_tb: :embarrassed_ee:

griz May 18th, 2007 at 1:42 pm

LisaATL – Butt shots? Ok I wonà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢t go thereà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬ ¦ Gah!

Won’t go there? All who believe that stand on their heads :lol_tb:

Ok Lisa – check it now….. copy and paste the whole link – it’ll be WELL WORTH YOUR TIME, trust me.

Here’s a whole page of *it*! haha

http://s73.photobucket.com/albums/i240/Ariel5230/Taylor playing golf 5-17-07/

I heard 50 cents new song, on muchmusic (well it was the video as well) and the VJ (Matte) was like “you hate the lyrics and you hate 50 but you just can’t help but like the song because of the beat” then he was saying some of the lyrics and laughing because they were so juvinille.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HUmdW6MQV6s

sarahinwv May 18th, 2007 at 1:46 pm

LisaATLà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬ ¦..oh, yeah? Well, back at cha!!! :tongue2_tb: :tongue2_tb: :tongue2_tb:..but seriouslyà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬ ¦ 6 body guards, huh? I think that is a proper amount!! (specially with us crazy people.. okay, just me) I hope you had a good timeà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬ ¦go buy some aloe!! :redface_wp: :blush_tb: :furious_tb: :embarrassed_ee:

Sorry, couldn’t resist the tongue smiley. And 6 bodyguards was 6 too many. I went to that tournament hoping to grab Taylor and take him into some bushes and … :devil_tb:

And it was fun. It would have been more fun if I had partners in crime there with me.

You do realize ità ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s not Katharine fans saying all this stuff? A lot of people who donà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢t even like Kat feel that she should have been on AI this year, not necessairly the finale, but atleast at some point.

Rad, my point still remains. It’s either going to be a winner takes all attitude or just give the top ten contestants contracts and bring them back every year. If it’s not Kat, it is someone else. Every fan feel their favorite should receive the same perks as the winner.

Anyone know why Idol canceled the hometown shows part of the finale???

Chris Sligh is back in Hollywood for the Finale’ and is doing some great blogs about it.

Take a look:

http://frommymindtoyoureyes.blogspot.com/

griz May 18th, 2007 at 1:49 pm

Ok Lisa – check it nowà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬ ¦.. copy and paste the whole link – ità ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢ll be WELL WORTH YOUR TIME, trust me.

Why yes it was :wub_tb: He is standing up in my picture so it is a different “perspective” on his “asset”

Every fan feel their favorite should receive the same perks as the winner.

But it’s not Kat fans saying this? I don’t think Kat should receive the same perks, I don’t even think she should be on the finale, but atleast the semi-finals would have been nice?

My favorite duet of last year’s finale was Elliott and Mary J. “One” is an amazing song. I know a lot of people thought Mary hogged the spotlight too much during the performance, and she probably did, but I loved it.

weirdest performances were definitely Tony Braxton gyrating all over Taylor and Meatloaf and Kat. Kat looked like she was scared sh*tless! She said later she was just trying not to laugh. The whole performance was just soooo uncomfortable to watch. I don’t care if Meatloaf is a “legend” (i persoanlly wouldn’t categorize him as such), he is one creepy dude.

Boo, Sligh doesn’t mention what cheese-tastic songs they’ll be performing.

Lisa – LOL!!! Do let me know when you get those posted – can’t get enough of certain things ya know? :tongue3_tb:

weirdest performances were definitely Tony Braxton gyrating all over Taylor

That was one of my favorite segments! hehe! She apparently was sprinkled by the woooo dust.

griz May 18th, 2007 at 1:57 pm

Lisa – LOL!!! Do let me know when you get those posted – canà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢t get enough of certain things ya know? :tongue3_tb:

Oh I will. I enjoy sharing Taylor :innocent1_tb:

sexygirl
May 18th, 2007 at 1:10 pm

Wow, now ità ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s the way AI is treating both Taylor and Kat. Man, does this stuff ever stop. I thought technically only the winner was to return. This is such reality that this show is really a joke. When every fan feels their favorite it entitled to the same treatment as the winner the show really does start to lose ità ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s purpose.

Technically there is nothing saying that the winner has to return the following season either. It is all up to whatever Idol wants to do. They don’t have to have either of them back, but they typically have and I think it is kind of a shame if they don’t. I am not going to lose any sleep or anything over it if they don’t, but I think it will just be one more thing they messed up this year.

What is with this “winner take all” stuff? Who made up that rule? AI has the right to ask any of the contestants back that they want to. If someone has out a new CD that might be doing well, it looks good for the show…we produce winners. As for Kat, she definitely would have been a logical choice to bring back and maybe it will happen.

Thanks, Steveo! Sounds like Sligh and the gang are having a great time. I can’t wait for the tour! Glad to hear Blake hasn’t lost his sense of humor!

Kirsten, I think Blake should do “Time of the Season” and “You Give Love a Bad Name”. I like the Keane song too, but you raise a good point about the coronation song being a ballad.

As for Jordin, your suggestions sound good. “Give me One More Reason” was fun and we haven’t seen a successful fun side of her lately. Considering it was one of three songs she reprised in her hometown visit, I bet that’s her choice.

Boo, Sligh doesnà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢t mention what cheese-tastic songs theyà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢ll be performing.

LOL Rad…..I’m sure that would TOTALLY be against his contract

RE: Sexiness a Must for Todayà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s Lady Singers

I would say that you can even get away with it if you’re just sexy ( even if you can’t sing ).

Watch how the music industry creates a recording star out of a sexy woman ( actually a sexy teen who is 17 like Jordin ) using technological wizardy like a software called — AUTOTUNE :

TITLE : HOW TO CREATE A SEXY POP STAR

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=irk3_p15RJY

So is that supposed to be news?

Autotune has been used in the pop industry for years.

So is that supposed to be news?

To those who don’t know about it ? Of course.

Just realizing that Kat is putting out another single at the end of May. So her not being on idol is even odder since she could use the promo. Doesn’t AI make $ from Clive/RCA? I guess they try to keep the TV show and the music part more separate than I thought. I guess that’s a good thing???

griz….. “woo dust”… :lol_ee:

Maybe they just didn’t want Katharine?

Maybe Katharine’s management didn’t want her to appear unless a fee was paid, who knows?

Maybe TPTB were afraid *** would reprise this dreck

:lol_ee:

GAC’s Top 20 Videos of the Week à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬’  May 18, 2007

…In addition to the ACM awards she took home Tuesday, Carrie can celebrate having two videos on the countdown this week with “Before He Cheats” making its countdown return and “Wasted” finishing in the top spot. Carrie is joined in the top three by her fellow “American Idol” alums Kellie Pickler and Bucky Covington…

http://www.gactv.com/gac/nw_headlines/article/0,,GAC_26063_5543663,00.html

Oh for crying out loud…

Kelly performed à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã…“Miss Independentà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬  on AI2: 04-09-03
Justin performed à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã…“I Saw Your Faceà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬  on AI2: 04-30-03
Justin performed à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã…“Unchained Melodyà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬  on AI2: 05-14-03
Tamyra performed à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã…“Somewhere Over the Rainbowà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬  on AI2: 05-14-03
Kelly performed à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã…“Miss Independentà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬  on AI2 finale: 05-21-03

Ruben performed à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã…“Sorry 2004″ on AI3: 03-10-04
Clay performed à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã…“Solitaireà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬  on AI3: 03-17-04
Kim Locke performed à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã…“Eighth World Wonderà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬  on AI3: 03-24-04
Tamyra performed à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã…“Raindrops Will Fallà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬  on AI3: 04-07-04
Clay performed à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã…“Fantasyà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬  on AI3: 05-12-04
Guy Sebastian performed à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã…“What a Wonderful Worldà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬  on AI3: 05-19-04
Tamyra performed à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã…“Starà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬  and à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã…“Raindrops Will Fallà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬  on AI3: 05-19-04
Tamyra performed the National Anthem on AI3 finale: 05-26-04
Kelly performed à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã…“Beautiful Disasterà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬  on AI3 finale: 05-26-04
Ruben performed à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã…“What Ifà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬  on AI3 finale: 05-26-04

Fantasia performed à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã…“Truth Isà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬  with à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã…“I Believeà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬  on AI4: 04-06-05

Carrie performed à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã…“Jesus, Take the Wheelà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬  on AI5: 03-02-06
Bo performed à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã…“The Real Thingà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬  on AI5: 03-09-06
Carrie performed à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã…“Donà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢t Forget to Remember Meà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬  on AI5 finale: 05-24-06
Clay performed à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã…“Donà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢t Let the Sun Go Down on Meà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬  on AI5 finale: 05-24-06

Fantasia performed song from The Color Purple on AI6: 02-22-07
Kellie performed à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã…“I Wonderà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬  on AI6: 03-01-07
Carrie performed à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã…“Wastedà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬  on AI6: 03-08-07
Kelly performed à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã…“Up To the Mountainà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬  on AI6 IGB: 04-25-07
Carrie performed à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã…“Ià ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢ll Stand By Youà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬  on AI6 IGB: 04-25-07
Elliott performed à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã…“Wait for Youà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬  on AI6: 05-16-07

Happy now?

LOL Nevada.
ETA: Guy Sebastian?

Go Nevada!

Maybe TPTB were afraid *** would reprise this dreck

The backup singer looks very much like Jordin Sparks.

Nevada is mah Idol :wub_tb:

Maybe TPTB were afraid *** would reprise this dreck

:lol_tb:

Nevada… You’re awesome.

Corn Fest to get shucked from downtown next year
Sawyer Brown, Bucky Covington will headline this year’s festival

…This 30th annual Corn Fest will be August 24-26. Country band Sawyer Brown and à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã…“American Idolà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬  finalist Bucky Covington are scheduled to be the headliners. Popular regional bands such as Chasin’ Mason, Hi Infidelity, Woogie and Dot, Dot, Dot also are scheduled to perform.

http://www.daily-chronicle.com/articles/2007/05/18/news/news01.txt

‘Idol’ star Sparks ignites fashion trend
Dress she wore for Fox show sells out nationally in three hours

“American Idol” finalist Jordin Sparks says that even though the producers keep her and the other contestants in a “bubble,” she got a glimpse of the show’s incredible cultural clout a few weeks ago when she wore a Nicole Miller gown to perform.

In the three hours between the time that the Fox show aired on the East and West Coasts, the dress sold out nationally — the manufacturer had none left by the time fans in California started calling….

http://www.baltimoresun.com/entertainment/tv/bal-idol0518,0,493233.story?coll=bal-artslife-tv

jersey
May 18th, 2007 at 2:53 pm
LOL Nevada.
ETA: Guy Sebastian?

Guy Sebastian won the first Australian Idol competition in 2003.

When every fan feels their favorite it entitled to the same treatment as the winner the show really does start to lose ità ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s purpose.
————————————

AI has already LOST it’s purpose ..They have given their favorite better treatment than the WINNER..

How Did Jordin Get to the Finals?

Now that Jordin Sparks is in the à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã…“American Idolà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬  finals a few people are questioning her rise to fame. Some have started to question if the producers helped her along her way and essentially set up to eventually make it into the finale.

This article outlines her road to the Idol finals. Thought it doesnà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢t cry foul at the outset it does bring up some interesting points….

http://evilbeetgossip.com/2007/05/17/how-did-jordin-get-to-the-finals/

ETA: Guy Sebastian?

Winner of Australian Idol. I think the only other foreign Idol to appear was that dude who won the first Pop Idol in Britain. He appeared on the Season 1 Finale.

Thanks for the facts Nevada!

ETA: Nevada is faster than me! Oh, and to resolve my own ambiguity, the British Dude’s name was Will Young.

I HEART Nevada.

**puts a freshly made ham and cheese sandwich in a ziplock baggie to deliver to Nevada in chat tonight**

Thank you Nevada and Kirsten.

MLC PR’S MONA LORING IS GETTING OCPC’S HOLLYWOOD SCOOP

Mona Loring, president of MLC PR is once again stepping up her game. After recently expanding her public relations firm to newly embrace a plethora of talent including hit TV show American Idol finalists Sabrina Sloan and Alaina Alexander as well as Foxà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s summer hit TV show So You Think You Can Danceà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s Shane Sparks, she has decided to expand her portfolio as well. According to confirmation from OCPC magazineà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s editor-in-chief, Sepideh Danosian, Loring will soon be writing for their brand new à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã…“Hollywood Scoopà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬  column. The column is set to include the latest news on the hottest entertainment celebrities in the business…..

http://www.openpr.com/news/20714/MLC-PR-S-MONA-LORING-IS-GETTING-OCPC-S-HOLLYWOOD-SCOOP.html

Guy Sebastian won the first Australian Idol competition in 2003.

He was the winner of World Idol was he not, much to Simon’s disgust.

Jordin Sparks, Blake Lewis make pitches to “American Idol” fans

The two “American Idol” finalists look at winning differently and ask for viewers’ support in sharply different ways.

Blake Lewis, 25, says he has never looked at the Fox show as a competition. “I won when I got into the top 10,” he says. “I think I’m a winner on the show already.”….

http://blogs.orlandosentinel.com/entertainment_tv_tvblog/2007/05/jordin_sparks_b.html

You had Gareth Gates appear as well didn’t you?

Boulder Soul
May 18th, 2007 at 2:49 pm
Maybe TPTB were afraid *** would reprise this dreck

:lol_tb: That never gets old. :lol_tb:

He was the winner of World Idol was he not, much to Simonà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s disgust.

No, that was Kurt Nilsen from Norway (but yes, Simon was very critical about the entire show….they’ve never repeated World Idol, so I guess TPTB agreed). Guy Sebastian came in 7th in World Idol.

Thank you, Nevada, for coming through with the facts re previous idol contestants performances on later shows. Looks like AI4 didn’t have as much love for other season idols as the rest of the shows.

Not joining in the handwringing for *** not being on this year’s show. Pffffft.

But I do look forward to seeing Melinda, Brandon, Phil, Lakisha, Sanjaya, and HALEY! again. Not to mention last year’s winner.

Nevada….. that’s pretty impressive…. rock on. :thumbup_tb:

Guy Sebastian won the first Australian Idol competition in 2003.

He was the winner of World Idol was he not, much to Simonà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s disgust.

Carrie reprised Guy Sebastian’s own coronation song — ANGELS BROUGHT ME HERE in the final sing-off here :

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ukiw8_tVEqE

This was Guy Sebastian’s version :

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4YIQA2h6VCc

COMPARE Sebastian’s version with Carrie’s.

Guy Sebastian competed but did not win World Idol.

The winner of World Idol was the Norwegian — Kurt Nilsen.

Kelly Clarkson was second place. Nilsen sang U2′s BEAUTIFUL DAY. See here :

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

One of the judges remarked that Nilsen would also win the Idol of Middle Earth ( because he looks like a hobbit ). Simon actually thought Nilsen had a “radio friendly” voice ( but didn’t like his styling ( sounds familiar ? ) ).

BS

You made me laugh even in my Theraflu haze. Guy Sebastian??/???

Boy, Sligh’s latest blog posting was a whole lot of nothing. And who is Stephanie? Was she in the top 10?

Not to mention last yearà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s winner.

WHO?

http://www.buddytv.com/articles/american-idol/breaking-news-press-conference-6635.aspx

Interesting.

For next week, the three songs both performers will be singing are 1) a song from the songwriting contests, 2) a song of their own choice, and 3) a song from earlier in the season.

I wonder if Blake will do an entirely new song?

and

When asked about singing a Maroon 5 song, Blake admits that he has know Maroon 5 for about six years, and used to be close friends with the drummer. He called them a week before he performed their song and asked “for a solid”. They told Blake he could perform whatever he wanted.

So maybe he really did call them and get clearance and arrange for them to be on the show.

Boy, Slighà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s latest blog posting was a whole lot of nothing. And who is Stephanie? Was she in the top 10?

I thought it was interesting that Sligh implied that Sanjaya has a lot of offers. Go Sanjaya!

Stephanie was voted off 11th. She just missed out on the tour. She had an R&B/Beyonce style.

Thanks Kirsten it all comes back to me now.

Boulder: “WHO?”

LOL! Oh, I forgot – last year’s winner is going to be on TUESDAY night.

Will Young was the guy who won Pop Idol back in the day.

And if anyone is still interested, the presale code for the AI Live Tour at the Honda Center in Anaheim, CA is “American.” The code is good until 10 PM PDT.

No, that was Kurt Nilsen from Norway (but yes, Simon was very critical about the entire showà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬ ¦.theyà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢ve never repeated World Idol, so I guess TPTB agreed).

The show was cheesy even for AI’s standards, but I do remember that Nilsen pulled of a fantastic version of U2′s “Beautiful Day.”

I always knew that Sanjaya would have a great deal of offers. Good luck to him.

All the tour promo is using his name to pull people in.

jpfan
May 18th, 2007 at 2:38 pm
Just realizing that Kat is putting out another single at the end of May. So her not being on idol is even odder since she could use the promo. Doesnà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢t AI make $ from Clive/RCA? I guess they try to keep the TV show and the music part more separate than I thought. I guess thatà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s a good thing???

Yes & no. In 2005, Sony BMG’s contract with 19 for the music rights to the Idol finalists expired and — faced with competition from the other major labels (Universal, Warner, and EMI) — Clive’s crew had to pony up some cash as an incentive to get 19′s new owner Robert Sillerman to sign on the proverbial dotted line.

It does not appear, however, that American Idol, the show, gets a percentage of profits from the album sales of its finalists forever after…

When asked about singing a Maroon 5 song, Blake admits that he has know Maroon 5 for about six years, and used to be close friends with the drummer. He called them a week before he performed their song and asked à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã…“for a solidà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬ .

I can believe this happened. I just don’t understand why the producers picked a song for Blake that they hadn’t cleared. What’s up with that? Did he have such great choices for two of his songs, they just picked one of his two choices? Or did they pick a song for him hoping it would clear at the last moment and risking that they would have to assign him a new one? Or, was it serendipity that Nigel was planning on assigning him a song he had already managed to clear himself?

One of the judges remarked that Nilsen would also win the Idol of Middle Earth

Middle Earth Idol. I’m hoping the elves kick butt this year and take it all.

Randy: “Yo dawg, you knocked it out of the box tonight! And for only being 700 yrs old! But the pointy ears…I don’t know what that’s all ’bout.”

Nevada…….. you are a plethora of intelligence… rock on, again.

Here’s Guy Sebastian in a less sedate performance:

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

singing “Crazy in Love.”

Yes & no. In 2005, Sony BMGà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s contract with 19 for the music rights to the Idol finalists expired and à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬’  faced with competition from the other major labels (Universal, Warner, and EMI) à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬’  Cliveà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s crew had to pony up some cash as an incentive to get 19à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s new owner Robert Sillerman to sign on the proverbial dotted line.

Interesting….is it possible that the deal has expired again? Could that explain why there was no Clive this week? No “guys in suits” like last year? Is this the reason behind there being no compilation album?

Could, horrors of horrors, 19R be planning on signing the Idol winners all by themselves? Some other entity?

Any buzz?

* “Guys in suits” – last year, the behind the scenes reporters noted that there were a bunch of music execs at the show with Clive. Even if Clive was too sick/bored/evil to show, perhaps the “guys in suits” could have shown up to survey their new acquisitions.

When asked about singing a Maroon 5 song, Blake admits that he has know Maroon 5 for about six years, and used to be close friends with the drummer. He called them a week before he performed their song and asked à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã…“for a solidà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬ .

Holy crap! Well, that might explain why Blake got to sing a Maroon 5 song and Ace didn’t.

And Sligh’s behind-the-scenes blog posts were an enjoyable read – yet it’s much more enjoyable seeing Nevada’s name on the blog today.

Thanks Nevada for the info. Such smart people here. I actually watched World Idol. It was so cheesy and Kelly Clarkson scowled/looked angry through the whole thing. I had alot of respect for her after that.

Did he have such great choices for two of his songs, they just picked one of his two choices?

All very intriguing, isn’t it? I’m thinking they knew he wanted to sing a Maroon 5 song all season and when he took the initiative to get it cleared, they chose it for him.

AI has already LOST ità ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s purpose ..They have given their favorite better treatment than the WINNER..

Maybe it’s time to boycott the show until they get it right…

The level of sophistication of this year’s potential winners surpases anything of past years. Yes, Taylor was slogging it in bars with his own band, but did he have friends in high places? Kat was a nobody as well. This year, Jordin had made the rounds of all the talent shows (Star Search, American Juniors, and America’s Got Talent) and she already has an album, not sure about Blake, but he seems to know people and was a full-time muscician.

Congrats to Jordin and Blake for getting their big breaks, but perhaps next year, we can go back to the little waitresses and construction workers making it big? Pu-lease?

AI has already LOST ità ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s purpose ..They have given their favorite better treatment than the WINNER..

Is this perception or is it reality?

And I’m pretty sure this road has been gone down so many times there is no blacktop left…

I had read last year that Bo was cancelling a performance that was already set to appear on the finale. He said he couldn’t pass up appearing before that large of an audience. He wasn’t on the finale that I recall or according to Nevada’s list. Wonder what happened?

I just donà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢t understand why the producers picked a song for Blake that they hadnà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢t cleared. Whatà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s up with that?

This is exactly what I have a problem with. WTF?

construction workers making it big? Pu-lease?

Blake was a construction worker. LOL. Last year Ace had toured with Brian McKnight. Nothing new here, really.

ETA: I believe Nadia Turner had been on Star Search, too.

This is exactly what I have a problem with. WTF?

Maybe they figured that since at least he was doing three new songs, why not?

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AI has already LOST ità ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s purpose ..They have given their favorite better treatment than the WINNER..

Is this perception or is it reality?

And Ià ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢m pretty sure this road has been gone down so many times there is no blacktop leftà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬ ¦

__________________

My reply was intended to be SNARK based on the below statement by Sexygirl.
And for the most part, I prefer.. The Road Less Travelled..

Sexygirl: When every fan feels their favorite it entitled to the same treatment as the winner the show really does start to lose ità ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s purpose.

Yes, Taylor was slogging it in bars with his own band, but did he have friends in high places?————

Depends on your definition of “high”. Taylor opened for many larger acts; when I saw him in Chicago & he brought Keb Mo up on stage, he introduced him to an old friend who had been a mentor to him for years. Musicians on circuits like that for years like Taylor do make connections. But connections don’t necessarily lead to contracts. I don’t see how Blake having musician friends makes him any more “sophisticated” than Taylor or Jordin entering every contest ever made makes her more “sophisticated” than Kat. They just all tried their own different paths to success, that’s all.

Blake was a construction worker. LOL. Last year Ace had toured with Brian McKnight. Nothing new here, really.

ETA: I believe Nadia Turner had been on Star Search, too.

Elliott’s cousin produced his album. Contrary to popular belief, he had some friends in high places too…

mj….. GOD?? (friends …. high places….*ahem* not all my jokes are funny!!!! I know what you guys are thinking…. DON”T SAY IT!!)

Lisa B May 18th, 2007 at 3:21 pm

I always knew that Sanjaya would have a great deal of offers.

Yes, but porn doesn’t count.

Yes, but porn doesnà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢t count.

:lol_tb:

What’s new, Pussy-Kat?
Last year’s “American Idol” runner-up is coming to town with a sexy new look and sound.

Last year’s “American Idol” finalists are working it harder than any of their predecessors. Taylor Hicks is headlining clubs and casinos. Kellie Pickler is opening for Brad Paisley. Chart-topping Chris Daughtry is gigging all over the place.
Now runner-up Katharine McPhee is hitting the radio-concert circuit

http://www.startribune.com/music/story/1190926.html
She talks about taylor in this one

This year, Jordin had made the rounds of all the talent shows (Star Search, American Juniors, and Americaà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s Got Talent) and she already has an album, not sure about Blake, but he seems to know people and was a full-time muscician.

Okay, something is wrong with this picture. When the comments that Sanjaya was 17 and inexperience there were responses of “so is Jordin.” Jordin has more stage experience than any normal 17 I know..

Also, after reading that post about Jordin, does marketability alone make a person record deal material and if so, why wasn’t Blake, with all his inside connection, or Jordin, with all her stage experience, get signed. I can understand Taylor and Elliott being turned down but we keep saying that Blake and Jordin are more marketable than Melinda, so why weren’t they not marketable before?

Well supposidly Chris R has connections to, it could be just you aren’t a sound the record company is looking for. Jordin is not your typical pop star look, but if you appear on AI you have an already built in fan base by the time your first record is out, instead of slugging it like you would have, had you not been on the show.

What’s new, Pussy-Kat?

“…..The Californian with the big, Broadway-ready voice gave herself a musical makeover, serving up a collection of dance pop, R&B and pop. Coupled with her new sex-kitten image, the sound suggests she’d be a strong candidate for the Pussycat Dolls’ reality show.

A I think the record industry is in a weird place right now. Considering that Taylor didn’t have anything on the radio, he’s done pretty well for himself. I have to say I’m very satisfied where I am right now. Coming off a show where everything happens so fast and you rise to the top so quickly, [it's good] being able to kind of be on the other side now and see how other artists have to start out. I can certainly say now that I’ve had to do things to try to work my way to the top; it wasn’t just all handed to me. I kind of appreciate this way my music is evolving. We have three more singles to go. As far as sales go, I don’t pay attention to the weekly reports nor do I want to know about them….”
http://www.startribune.com/music/story/1190926.html

Sy Smith, a back up singer for American Idol dishes the dirt on your favorite contestants while on Dr. Blogstein’s Radio Happy Hour.

Find out who she thinks were the best, worst and most attractive singers she’s sang behind.

For full interview, visit http://www.DrBlogstein.com

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

And for anyone who wants to hear Melinda flub her lyrics:
http://youtube.com/watch?v=SsvBZGUvp9g

rher, I’m with you. Let’s get back to true amateurs and nobodys and let the professionals make their own way.

Letà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s get back to true amateurs and nobodys and let the professionals make their own way.

Then we wouldn’t have..Kelly, or Carrie, or even Taylor. (I’m not sure about Fantasia or Ruben because I don’t follow their careers)

Yes, but porn doesnà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢t count.

Not so sure about that RSF, ex idols seem to be doing quite well in that ‘genre’.

I would wink but know you loathe smileys.

Is there such thing as a true amateur these days?

Would you discount all drama/stage school kids for instance?

‘Good Morning America’s’ Sam Champion to Report Live From Nashville, Giving Viewers a Preview of 2007 CMA Music Festival on Thursday, June 7
Artist Guests Include Bucky Covington and The Wreckers

http://hd.broadcastnewsroom.com/articles/viewarticle.jsp?id=141702

Shrek the third trailer. The funniest thing is when Snow White starts singing the Immigrant Song
http://youtube.com/watch?v=mu42N7i8Xx8

Sigh.

I should never rely on memory when discussing the Byzantine structure of the American Idol machine. From 2005:

As part of the deal, Fox also announced that it had reached a new five season agreement with Cowell that will keep him on Idol through at least American Idol 9. As part of the joint agreement, Cowell’s Sony BMG label will continue to be the designated record label for winning American Idol contestants — a right that Fox, not Sony, will pay 19 Entertainment $5 million a season for Sony BMG to maintain. In return, 19 Entertainment will begin receiving a larger percentage (a 4% royalty increase) of the recorded music sales revenue of future American Idol artists.

Thus:

(1) In 2005, although Sony BMG retained the music rights to Idol artists, it was FOX who paid or agreed to pay 19 $5 million per season for those rights on behalf of Sony BMG.

(2) 19 has indeed been getting a portion of record sales all along; and starting with AI5, negotiated a 4% royalty increase for future AI artists.

Boy, when I’m wrong, I am spectacularly wrong!

No one’s perfect Nevada. You very nearly are though.

Boy, when Ià ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢m wrong, I am spectacularly wrong!

Still love you, Nevada.

Just like Mary Poppins! “PRACTICALLY perfect in every way”!

(2) 19 has indeed been getting a portion of record sales all along; and starting with AI5, negotiated a 4% royalty increase for future AI artists.

Is that for everyone who releases a cd? Like if you look at Paris who isn’t working with Sony at all, compared to someone like Taylor who is under Sony BMG?

I also have to say that à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã…“When I Get You Aloneà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬  was sexay. And rhythmically very challengingà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬ ¦. not an easy song to sing at all. I doubt Jordin could have pulled it off.

Hi PJ,
I’ve been listenin’ to y’all, just not to Blake Not very invested in this season ’til now. Kinda like getting in on the World Series, Game 1. I loved Blake’s “When I Get You Alone” and give major props to the band ~ Ricky Minor freakin’ rocks! I read Blake’s a musician, what does he play?

I did really like Phil’s tone though, and was sorry to see him go. The image didn’t help matters….has a handsome face, just needs some hair

Ricky Minor is great, I loved his conducting on IGB.

… you are a plethora of intelligence

Plethora? *suppressing evil grin*

Jeez…a nearly overwhelming amount of Nevada-Love on the blog today. So much so that the only antidote may be a snark attack in chat.

How many lawyer jokes are there? Just two — all the rest are true.

radname
May 18th, 2007 at 6:07 pm
Is that for everyone who releases a cd? Like if you look at Paris who isnà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢t working with Sony at all, compared to someone like Taylor who is under Sony BMG?

Only for those signed to a Sony BMG label.

RightSaidFred
May 18th, 2007 at 7:01 pm
How many lawyer jokes are there? Just two à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬’  all the rest are true.

I dearly love lawyer jokes…

Only for those signed to a Sony BMG label.

What about Elliott? Perhaps it’s part of the deal he worked out with them.

radname May 18th, 2007 at 4:53 pm

Letà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s get back to true amateurs and nobodys and let the professionals make their own way.

Then we wouldnà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢t have..Kelly, or Carrie, or even Taylor. (Ià ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢m not sure about Fantasia or Ruben because I donà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢t follow their careers)

Kelly was a waitress
Carrie, Taylor and Ruben all were in bands
Fantasia was on welfare.

I read Blakeà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s a musician, what does he play?

Hi lg – I’m not pj but I can answer your question! He plays guitar, and I think maybe piano…here’s a video of Blake playing an original song called “Dumpty Humpty.”

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ydPkv8AiCtM

Kelly was a waitress
Carrie, Taylor and Ruben all were in bands
Fantasia was on welfare.

Kelly had previously been in Hollywood and was ready to sign a deal and record when a fire occured in her apartment and she gave up and went home.
Both Carrie and Taylor had recorded cds pre-AI, hardly amateurs and nobodys.

radname May 18th, 2007 at 8:05 pm

Kelly was a waitress
Carrie, Taylor and Ruben all were in bands
Fantasia was on welfare.

Kelly had previously been in Hollywood and was ready to sign a deal and record when a fire occured in her apartment and she gave up and went home.

and settled for being a waitress. She says she didn’t sign any deals because they wanted her to lose weight. She’s come full circle now.

undecided. Fantasia had made some gospel recordings with her family, for what recording firm I do not know.

and settled for being a waitress. She says she didnà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢t sign any deals because they wanted her to lose weight. Sheà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s come full circle now.

Still..hardly an amateur.

radname
May 18th, 2007 at 7:43 pm
Only for those signed to a Sony BMG label.

What about Elliott? Perhaps ità ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s part of the deal he worked out with them.

No, Elliott’s deal is with Sony/ATV, and although Sony/ATV is part of the Sony Entertainment group along with Sony BMG, each functions independently of the other.

19 is not getting royalties from Elliott, or Bucky, or Paris, or any other Idol finalist who signed with a record label other than those owned by Sony BMG.

Okay, thanks Nevada!

Thanks to chata79 there are some videos of Elliott’s Birchmere concert last night, on YouTube. I’m thinking they should call this
tour – E Unleashed.

A Song For You was his encore.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eJErjfo2-Fk

Thanks to chata79 there are some videos of Elliottà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s Birchmere concert last night, on YouTube.

Thank you!! :jittery_tb:

Very nice bailey. Thanks for the Elliott link. Very nice, indeed.

Just wanted to respond to something from last nights thread without it getting lost:

Kat in NY à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬’  I didnà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢t direct my post re: giving Jordin a break to anyonoe specific so please donà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢t think that I was going after you, cause I wasnà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢t !

No worries carolina! I was just responding to you, no offense meant or taken from either side I hope. :smile_wp:

Back to current programing: I was going back and forth on going to see Elliott. After watching that video, I seem to suddenly be 30 bucks poorer courtesy of ticketmaster.

New J-Hud song:
http://www.zshare.net/audio/special-kevipodmusic-blogspot-com-mp3.html

Pictures of Kat at Zootopia:
http://s69.photobucket.com/albums/i64/khm32584/Zootopia 07/
I’m sure Boulder Soul could conjure something up with the first picture.

Pictures of Kat at Zootopia:
http://s69.photobucket.com/albums/i64/khm32584/Zootopia 07/
Ià ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢m sure Boulder Soul could conjure something up with the first picture.

damn…can not open the link.

Yup, I can’t open it either BS….the link has something wrong with it…

radname, you must be a kat martyr or something ’cause –

Boulder, you could win a photochop award with those photo’s!

Copy and past the link — the “07/” isn’t being picked up by the link.

Kat in NY — we’re cool!

CARO:

Thanks for the help with the link. LMAO at the *** pictures….all I can say is OH MY!!! I sense a late night photochop session coming on.

Why is she getting her chest measured?

He plays guitar, and I think maybe pianoà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬ ¦hereà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s a video of Blake playing an original song called à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã…“Dumpty Humpty.à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬ 

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ydPkv8AiCtM

Thanks for that star! I look forward to checking out Blake.

Jay’s monologue tonight :

Jay: Well, Melinda Doolittle got booted from American Idol this week. People say she got booted because she wasn’t sexy enough. Well, they all can’t be sexy like Taylor Hicks” ( audience laughs and applauds).

“Because he looks like me you see” (more laughter and applause)

Why is she getting her chest measured?

She is shopping for bigger and better McTatas at the Wall of Boobs Boutique.

Clive was at the top 3 show last year but he didnt sit with the judges as usual, he sat behind them.

LOL BS…I …..I’m speechless!

Reposted due to photochop edit….

Why is she getting her chest measured?

She is shopping for bigger and better McTatas at the Wall of Boobs Boutique.

I was sorry to read that Baby V’s house caught fire. From the pics, it looked like a very nice home. We havent heard much from her since she was on idol and thats a shame. She is so beautiful and talented I thought sure she would do big things. I would think Broadway would be perfect for her.

gee thanks for posting the *** pictures. I just couldn’t help myself. pffffffffffftttttttttt.

http://thumbsnap.com/v/jxVf4pBG.jpg

lol BS! Thanks for answering my question!