Idol Headlines for 03/26/09

And finally, expectedly, we had another revelation from Adam Lambert. With his mall-rat mop slicked back and his cocky rock scream dialed down to a careful whisper, Lambert showed his overacting rivals what blue-eyed soul is at its best.

His version of “The Tracks of My Tears” was simultaneously restrained and painfully emotional, a description of the distance between yearning and fulfillment. Such intelligent readings are what nailing the repertoire is all about.

Powerful stuff. Thank you Ann Powers~

From the PopWatch (EW) Blog:

and that when all the contestants came out during the song clips to close the show, young Allison was swept off her feet by Kris Allen in the biggest DUDE YOU JUST ROCKED THAT hug I’ve ever seen.

That’s kind of adorable. I’m ashamed for allowing myself to be effected by the cuteness.

Alleged Stalker of Shawn Johnson Arrested Near DWTS Set

Exhibit “A” on why former AI contestants should not do Meet & Greets at their concerts or chat up fans by their buses.

Lolz at the TMZ clip of Paula. She’s a nutter.

Sorry Metromix.com, I cannot bring myself to read an article that attempts to paint Constantine in a positive light.

Off-topic, sorry mj, but is it just me or the pool is inaccessible?

Off-topic, sorry mj, but is it just me or the pool is inaccessible?

I just got in and made my picks…

^I could enter this morning amiroamor…click the link down the badge of the pool…

ETA.
Is driving me crazy… I think Michael is going home, but Scott & Megan are really close… argh… hate this… can the three of them go home at once…

and that when all the contestants came out during the song clips to close the show, young Allison was swept off her feet by Kris Allen in the biggest DUDE YOU JUST ROCKED THAT hug Ià ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢ve ever seen

This is the most adorable image :wub_tb: Those two are saving this season for me.

Speaking of adorable..DC at the Hurricanes hockey game last night. That one with the little girl is killing me.

I have something to tell you now that you will find SHOCKING and you may want to BRACE YOURSELF FOR: Remember that one time when, at the end of Kris’s song, Paula complimented him on said killer last note, because it was “a high A or something like that”? Yeah. I checked. It was more or less a high A. Zwa-huh? Dummy say what? DOES PAULA ABDUL HAVE PERFECT PITCH? I do not know. I am equal parts terrified and impressed by that woman’s sudden flirtation with lucidity.

I am loving me some Paula this season.

Gwendolyn, I’m loving Paula too. I don’t know if it’s because of that surgery she supposedly had that got rid of a lot of her pain, or because she feels threatened by Kara and she’s stepping it up. Either way, she’s doing a lot better.

Is Adam Lambert the only reason to watch à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã‹American Idolà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢?

Adam is my favorite, but to be fair, Kris, Matt, and Allison are all doing okay. I don’t think Adam is the only reason.

Paula on Stalker à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬’  My Chihuahua Helped Me Cope

:laugh_tb:

Off to read the Popwatch review… Oh, how I love EW!

So relieved to see DC looking relaxed and happy at the game last night. Hot, too! : )

Just finished watching last night’s show, and I am definitely rooting for Adam this season. I hated his performance on country week, but he redeemed himself (in my eyes) with that last performance. Although, I must say that I would have enjoyed it more had he dressed up as himself. His hair and old school suit were a bit distracting to me. LOL. And I don’t think he’d have much use of that outfit in the future. : )

Thanks mj and cruzceleste, still can’t access the pool, guess I need to restart my laptop. lol

And I donà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢t think heà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢d have much use of that outfit in the future. : )

Oh, I disagree, Adam knows how to mix and match items of clothing in such a way to give it a new look every time. I’m actually envious of his accessorizing and styling skillz. That suit will definitely be worn again in a totally different incarnation at some point (not on the show but in real life).

I have always loved Paula. This year however, she has stepped it up, raised the bar so high, that he critiques really are the best of the lot. Kara had a few moments last night, but Paula is the judge du jour.

I just finished watching Adam for the umpteenth time, someone make me stop!

For pj (hug)- a lamish joke

How many Idol Judges or hosts does it take to screw in a lightbulb?5 plus an intern .

Randy-will spout how his musical bands/contacts would put a lightbulb in..

Paula -spout out how beautiful the light bulb is.

Simon -will crtique the job done by the intern for not being up to par.

Kara-Will be in a quandry to which direction to go either Paula or Simons..

Rayan-will say some lame joke via cu-card about the bulb .

Regarding Paula, I agree that she’s been pretty good with her comments this season, but I was kinda hoping she answered Ryan’s question straight when asked about Scott and how he compared to Matt and Kris last night. I’ve noticed on previous occasions that when she’s put on the spot, whether by Ryan or Simon, she falters.

How many Idol Judges or hosts does it take to screw in a lightbulb?5 plus an intern. l

:lol_tb:

I was reading towleroad as it posted about Adam’s Tracks of My Tears and I had to laugh at one of the comments:

He and Danny Gokey would make a beautiful lesbian couple. :lol_tb:

I usually come here to get away from RL. But damn, there are two 2 stalker stories in MJ’s headlines. Nuts. Poor Shawn Johnson. Am glad they arrested the psycho. That is just insane.

Hm, wonder if Perez Hilton would have written a column about her had Shawn told fans that stalkery behavior is worthy condemning? Probably not, given that PH is such a d-bag. Hm, gives some context as it relates to DC’s blog and how many nutjobs have no sense of social or legal boundaries. Yeesh.

Adam is why I am watching Idol this year. This years crop is so boring. So many middle of the road singers. Adam stands out. I still can’t see myself buying a whole album of his music. His voice is just to high. I can take it in small doses.
But Allison is my girl. I will buy her CD…..if it’s good.

Say what you want about Constantine, he’s done pretty good for a 6th place finisher. That should give hope to others on Idol who don’t win. Seems like so many that were really good though the years just….. fade away.

DOES PAULA ABDUL HAVE PERFECT PITCH?

Paula is getting better scripts this year. Not perfect scripts, mind you, but they don’t have her reviewing the coming attractions like last year.

Ià ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢ve noticed on previous occasions that when sheà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s put on the spot, whether by Ryan or Simon, she falters.

Paula Abdul never, ever answers a direct question. That’s why Simon likes to taunt her with “just answer the question Paula”. I’m not sure why this is, but I’ve never seen her respond to such a question with anything other than stammering and meandering around followed by a bunch of words strung together that have nothing to do with the question at hand.

Maybe her meds slow her brain down? Maybe she can only talk about the subjects for which she has her intern’s dress rehearsal notes?

I just dont think she likes to just put them on a spot like that and just rank people.. I dont think she likes just coming out and saying dude you suck you should go home, you are low rank on the pole. She’d rather at least try to be positive and give them something that isnt outirght.. you suck. Im sure im not explaining myself well here.. haha
(aside from the fact she did during the critiques say some people were bad, I just dont think she likes to rank them and such on the spot)

Yay Whitney for the on the scene report! Just as I was there last week to hear the love for Matt, it was great to read about his standing ovation and all the people on their feet while he was singing. The people who say he doesn’t sing well live have not been there to hear him. He is quite the entertainer, whether on the piano or away from it, he has beeb under the radar with Adam and his more flamboyant style.

Hearing them live, I still say Adam, Matt and Allison are the top 3 for vocals, for entertainment and for engaging the audience.

Damn it, I can’t access the pool, neither from PC nor laptop. Can anyone please provide a working link, not to the main site but maybe to the log in screen?

In the meantime I will try to install Firefox, IE might be the problem…

DOES PAULA ABDUL HAVE PERFECT PITCH?

Paula is the best she’s ever been. Unlike the other three self-obsessed asswipes, Pauler actually gives some sort of constructive advice. She obviously has issues, but when she’s on, she’s spot on.

I’m pleased that Allison is getting good press. All the recaps are calling her out for her performance, and rightly so. She nailed that song and deserves some notice. Glad also that Matt’s leadoff “Let’s Get it On” was not lost on the press nor the public.

Speaking as a non-fantard (honestly), Adam’s performance was, for me, one of the best I’ve ever seen on Idol. I understand this isn’t a universal view, and that’s ok – I’m just expressing mine.

ETA: Paula is amazingly lucid and shockingly relevant this year. Whatever the reason, I’m happy for the change.

Paula is amazingly lucid and shockingly relevant this year. Whatever the reason, Ià ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢m happy for the change.

She appears to be invested, which is more than what I can say for the other three wastes-of-my-time.

This is kinda funny, its a Dinner Theatre in Murry Utah. THey are doing a spoof on american idol haha

http://www.heraldextra.com/content/view/304233/3/

Starting tonight and continuing until June 6

Desert Star, the dinner theater that specializes in parodies of popular films, TV shows and Broadway musicals, is opening “American Fork Idol,” the story of a young lady whose showbiz dreams become a hilarious reality. Archuleta, a memorable “American Idol” runner-up in 2008, won’t be on the premises. “As far as I know, he’s out on the road right now,” said Desert Star employee and cast member Justin Berry.

(Across town, actually — so to speak. Archuleta is all set to rock the E Center in West Valley City on Friday night.)

On the other hand, there is a character in “American Fork Idol” named “Dylan Ai-Chihuahua.” So Archuleta will be present in spirit, if not corporeally.
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Others to watch for include “Bo Biceps” and judges “Polly Medulla” and “Theodore Scowl.” Berry, who plays host Ryan Snoozefest, said the play is about a pure-hearted lass from American Fork, Tanya Trucker, who has the pipes, if not the song list, to go far.
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Berry said “American Fork Idol” doesn’t just parody the format and personalities of its real-life counterpart. As with all Desert Star shows, there’s a villain, in this case someone who has a behind-the-scenes agenda of attempting to bring down the competition. “Through a series of accidents, various contestants end up getting eliminated from the competition,” Berry said.

more at link

Paula dances around pointed questions calculated to try and make her do what she never will — that is, name the worst of the still-standing lot. Watch. To me, most times it’s clear that they have the worst one standing right there and they try to get Paula to tell him or her that he or she is the worst. They know she won’t do it and she doesn’t, but it’s a clear message to the audience, as though they actually need one.

It’s just another version of TPTB creating “tension” on the show by making someone, in this case Paula, visably (and audibly) uncomfortable. It’s stupid to do it, it’s not stupid of Paula to evade, imo.

Right weareallinnocent. THats basically what I was trying to get at haha

Damn it, I canà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢t access the pool, neither from PC nor laptop. Can anyone please provide a working link, not to the main site but maybe to the log in screen?

In the meantime I will try to install Firefox, IE might be the problemà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬ ¦

Same here, even after restarting my laptop, and I’m using Firefox. Arghhh..!

I don’t know why Kara is getting such bad press lately, her advice and comments are at least well thought out and constructive. Last night she made the point about artistry, ok, maybe a couple times, but it’s true. At this stage they are all good singers and to be critiqued for their vocal ability is secondary to their stage presence, their uniqueness, and the way they captivate a song – is the public going to buy their records and go to their concerts, or are they just quirky TV personalities like Taylor Hicks was and is now all but forgotten and obscure.

And it’s not hard to notice how dipsy Paula and impatient Simon really do not like Kara – when Kara is talking they are whispering and all but rolling their eyes, last night it was very noticeable with nearly every contestant. If Paula is jealous, get over it. If Simon is bored, get over it.

The link to the Idol pool is:

http://www.funofficepools.com/

Does anyone else think Paula and Simon have something going on this season with all of the teasing and playing going on?

I had to laugh last night when the judges were giving comments to Megan. My 18 year old son said, Paula always says someone is beautiful or goodlooking when they do a bad job.

I read that somewhere here in the last week (not sure whether it was an article, MJ, or a poster). He hit the nail on the head.

Adam really brought it last night… he gave the first true “watercooler moment” of this otherwise MEH season… and he seemed to really be genuine in his respect for the legacy of Motown in both his time w/Smokey Robinson, and in his paying homage to the era via his slick suit and slicked back hair – Motown was also known for having some of the most polished and well dressed performers around…. Knuckle rap to Danny for disregarding Smokey’s advice about the best way to sing “Get Ready”…. Dude… to paraphrase Spandau Ballet, “When Smokey Sings”, or gives you words of wisdom, best to take heed and listen. The man knows better than you what he’s talking about….

Paula Abdul never, ever answers a direct question. Thatà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s why Simon likes to taunt her with à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã…“just answer the question Paulaà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬ . Ià ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢m not sure why this is, but Ià ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢ve never seen her respond to such a question with anything other than stammering and meandering around followed by a bunch of words strung together that have nothing to do with the question at hand.

I think that the reason for this is that Ryan often asks Paula to point out, by name, the contestants who didn’t do well, or didn’t do as well as the others, or who is going home. As messed up and incoherent as she often is, I think that deep down she is a really nice lady and tries really hard not to say anything rude or mean to the contestants or make it appear that she is choosing one over another. That’s my take on it.

I agree that Paula is probably genuinely a nice person who wants to encourage instead of beat down.

But her contract is also up, I believe, and just like in baseball, you always perform your best the last year of your contract. And having Kara there has to be seen as a threat from a bargaining standpoint.

I can’t get to the office pool with that link either mj.

Who Are You and What Have You Done with Adam Lambert?

Thatà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s my take on it.

You are probably correct. I too believe Paula to be an inherently nice person. I just enjoy making fun of her, because she’s a little bit crazy.

Who Are You and What Have You Done with Adam Lambert?

Heh. That was good. Adam does make this way too much fun.

For the record I love Paula. Many times she gives a much needed ego boost to the contestants and she’s actually given some good commentary this season. She’s had less loopy moments but even her craziness is at least funny. She’s kind of a win-win.

“Speaking of adorable..DC at the Hurricanes hockey game last night. That one with the little girl is killing me.”

Why was Dave seated for a signing at a hockey game? I guess I missed hearing about this appearance? :unsure_tb:

Kimberann here’s a video clip and story with a bit more info

The RBC Center rocked to a packed house last night thanks not only to the Carolina Hurricanes win over the Ottawa Senators 2-1 but also thanks to the presence of reigning American Idol, David Cook, as he signed autographs and met fans prior to the game. This was part of 96Rock FM’s “Rock ‘N Roll” night promotion. Cook was available to visit with fans from 6pm-6:45pm, just 45 minutes. But, that didn’t stop his fans from running to get into line with even just 10 minutes left to spare.

If you belong to the Word Nerds board there’s some excellent details and additional photos in this thread.
http://wordnerds.omgforum.net/david-discussion-f4/david-at-the-canes-game-t9454.htm

Try the link without the www:

http://funofficepools.com/

Powerful stuff. Thank you Ann Powers~

Seriously, twas a beautifully written summary of Adam’s performance. I have a girl crush on Ann Powers. She also pegged A Daily AntheM as the best song on DCTR when she interviewed Cookie.

This was part of 96Rock FMà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã…“Rock à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã‹N Rollà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬  night promotion.

Yeah for a rock radio promo thingamajig!

Still can’t get into the pool.

Thanks Trina. And yes, I belong to WNH. :smile2_tb:

I just finished watching Adam for the umpteenth time, someone make me stop!

I know, I know. It ¨’s the first true moment of the season for me.

Ann Powers- what an incredibly spot on description of Adam’s performance.

I do not like that chick Witney who writes the on scene stuff- I prefer Adam (writer not singer). She is a piss poor writer and not remotely humerous.

Last week Adam was my favourite with his interesting version of Ring of Fire. But am I the only one to find his Tracks of My Tears this week just meh? I mean, I tried listening to that performance without watching him, and I just couldn’t get into his vocals. I found Matt G’s vocals, even Kris, to say nothing of Allison (who blew everyone away vocally), just pawned him. .

And usually I find Adam visually far and away the most interesting performer this season, but yesterday with that outfit / hair / makeup he reminded me immediately of……..KD Lang! Without the edgy hair, thick makeup and nail polish, suddenly I’m seeing a woman dressed up as a man (Aaaaargh, get outa my head! Get Adam back!). *Sigh* is his studio version worth buying?

MJ, this is the message I’m getting whole day entering the pool site: http://img141.imageshack.us/img141/9125/screen1n.jpg

Now I’m really pissed.

Kellys “I Do Not Hook Up” single cover

http://img244.imageshack.us/img244/6750/kellyclarksonidnhu.jpg

Paula on Stalker à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬’  My Chihuahua Helped Me Cope

this caused me to erupt into uncontrollable laughter and get kicked out of the library. i think it was more of the image i created in my head than anything else.

And for the first time in a long time on idol, im super glad to be obsessed with the favorite this season (i was a DA fan last year and hated reading bad stuff about the kid), life is wonderful.

Kellys à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã…“I Do Not Hook Upà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬  single cover

http://img244.imageshack.us/img244/6750/kellyclarksonidnhu.jpg

What’s with the feathers?? LOL.

heres a really good interview with DA from kzht I think this morning. Its about 14 minutes long but its good.

video
theres pics at their site too.

It’s the first true moment of the season for me.

Black Or White was the first “moment” for me. Then Ring of Fire comes along and blows me away as the most mesmerizing thing I’d ever heard on AI. So Tears was actually my third *moment* this year and I know it won’t be the last.

It’s annoying that the pool site isn’t working, but not mj’s fault! My 232nd place ranking is in serious jeopardy over here.

I’m interested to hear how the iTunes versions sound with the original Motown instrumentals. I’m thinking Scott’s and Megan’s will be beyond horrifying and Adam’s won’t be as interesting as the live performance.

I never said it’s mj’s fault, I can’t enter even main site not this paticular mj’s pool. I’m really angry because I tried almost everything and still nadda.

I just got in and updated my picks. I haven’t had a problem at all all day.

ETA: since I’ve updated my picks twice already today!

I’ve been trying for over 12 hours and still nothing. I’m not even seeing the add/link that is usually on the upper right side of this page. Anybody see that?

I do Nola, that’s how I got in. I’m on a Macbook using Firefox.

Ità ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s annoying that the pool site isnà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢t working, but not mjà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s fault! My 232nd place ranking is in serious jeopardy over here.

Talk to me when you’re 268 sister!

I was just in there and it worked fine for me, so I don’t know why so many people are having trouble. And yes, as promised I put all of my 20 points on Scott. Which I will do every week until he leaves – even if I sadly dip down to 368.

jersey, thx. I had a feeling it was there and I wasn’t seeing it.
I’m on a new laptop and haven’t had any probs before. Wonder
if Vista could be the prob?

LOL, spense. I keep going back and forth between 20 on Scott and 7,7,6 on Scott, Michael and Megan. I should just go for it since I’m tied for 80 with tons of others!

Has nothing to do with Vista. I tried from my other PC with XP and still get the same error msg…and still seeing “Google Adds” instead of our usual Idol Pool icon/link at top right of page.

Nola – did you try http://funofficepools.com ?

Or try this link:

http://www.funofficepools.com/joinpool.php?Passed_Pool_Key=2495cda4610

I’m not having any issues, either.

jersey, with that link I get:

Great Success !
Apache is working on your cPanel ® and WHMà ¢’ž ¢ Server
If you can see this page, then the people who manage this server have installed cPanel and WebHost Manager (WHM) which use the Apache Web server software and the Apache Interface to OpenSSL (mod_ssl) successfully. They now have to add content to this directory and replace this placeholder page, or else point the server at their real content.

ATTENTION!
If you are seeing this page instead of the site you expected, please contact the administrator of the site involved. (Try sending an email to .) Although this site is running cPanel, WebHost Manager, and Apache software it almost certainly has no other connection to cPanel Inc. or the Apache Group. Please do not send mail about this site or its contents to cPanel Inc. or the Apache Group.

About cPanel:
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About Apache HTTP Server:
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pj, with that link, I’m getting:

404 Not Found
The server can not find the requested page:

http://www.funofficepools.com/joinpool.php?Passed_Pool_Key=2495cda4610 (port 80)
Please forward this error screen to http://www.funofficepools.com‘s WebMaster.

——————————————————————————–

Apache/2.0.63 (Unix) mod_ssl/2.0.63 OpenSSL/0.9.8b mod_auth_passthrough/2.1 mod_bwlimited/1.4 FrontPage/5.0.2.2635 Server at http://www.funofficepools.com Port 80

Yikes!

http://www.funofficepools.com/contact.php

Here’s the contact form NOLA. Sorry you’re having trouble.

Got the SoundScan figures (I’ll post them in the sales thread, too):

1 CLARKSON*KELLY ALL I EVER WANTED 90,393 254,671 -65 345,624
15 UNDERWOOD*CARRIE CARNIVAL RIDE 19,165 12,051 59 2,702,984
54 COOK*DAVID DAVID COOK 8,553 9,839 -13 1,035,604
56 HUDSON*JENNIFER JENNIFER HUDSON 8,211 10,949 -25 676,041
87 HICKS*TAYLOR DISTANCE 5,972 8,990 -34 14,963
125 ARCHULETA*DAVID DAVID ARCHULETA 4,311 4,796 -10 668,901
144 DAUGHTRY DAUGHTRY 3,712 4,049 -8 4,404,546

^^^Thank you, Tony! I like tracking the actuals.

thx pj…that’s not working either.

I appreciate everyone’s help! Not understanding why some of us are not able to use the link while others can. LOL

1 CLARKSON*KELLY ALL I EVER WANTED 90,393 254,671 -65 345,624
15 UNDERWOOD*CARRIE CARNIVAL RIDE 19,165 12,051 59 2,702,984
54 COOK*DAVID DAVID COOK 8,553 9,839 -13 1,035,604
56 HUDSON*JENNIFER JENNIFER HUDSON 8,211 10,949 -25 676,041
87 HICKS*TAYLOR DISTANCE 5,972 8,990 -34 14,963
125 ARCHULETA*DAVID DAVID ARCHULETA 4,311 4,796 -10 668,901
144 DAUGHTRY DAUGHTRY 3,712 4,049 -8 4,404,546

I didn’t realize Carrie was about to go triple platinum with Carnival Ride. :clap_tb:

Jim Cantiello’s (MTV) performance night blogs are so much fun to read. Thanks for posting them.

Ring of Fire is still my favorite Idol moment this year. On yahoo entertainment page is this blog now about Adam being the first true rocker on Idol, and she thinks ROF is best Idol performance ever. http://new.music.yahoo.com/blogs/realityrocks/151902/why-adam-lambert-rocks-my-world/

Some thoughts. Everything Adam does shakes me up and I like that. It’s a complicated relationship, and I enjoy each piece. Allison should make the final. She’s alway been one of the best, and I’m so glad she is receiving her props. Danny is, well Danny. I thought vocally he was still the best of the soul guys last night and I still can’t figure out why he is being a little depimped in favor of Matt. Danny is really good. I have changed my mind about this season. As a whole it doesn’t come close to any other season. They are reaching for straws in picking people to pimp as a top 4 or 5. With exception of Danny, Adam and Allison, every one in the top 12 of last year is miles better than this group. I realize that a real honest part of Adam is theatrical. Is cabaret. Is soft and serious. Is flamboyant. Is dark. Is wild and fun. I don’t want to lose all the many parts of him just cause America seems to like one side. He should have had these numbers last week and I’m bummed I might lose the campy flamboyant alter ego that gives me such wicked pleasure.

With exception of Danny, Adam and Allison, every one in the top 12 of last year is miles better than this group.

Considering that last season’s top 12 included Ramielle, Kristy Lee Cook and David Hernandez, I will have to respectfully disagree.

comment moved to a later thread…

I kind of agree with the MTV guy. Maybe they seemed better because so many played instruments. It made the show seem less kareoke than this year.

So apparently some of us have issues with systems. I changed browsers, tried booth Vista and XP, tried windows update, cleared cookies, rebooted numerous times. Hell no idea what’s going on so asked my friend to do it from his computer, of course he doesn’t have any problems at all. :wallbash_tb:

Don’t see adds on the right, can’t enter the pool site, yesterday everything was allright. I’ll have to look into this again soon.

Sorry for being off-topic.

Vulture is awesome!!!!!

American Idol Embroiled in Lip-sync-Controversy Shocker

Have you ever watched American Idol and thought, “Gee, this terrible group medley would sound a heck of a lot better had they bothered to record it ahead of time instead of singing it live on air?” If so, well, we’ve got a pinch of bad news for you: They already do that! This stunning new detail came to light thanks to season-one Idol runner-up Justin Guarini, who boldly pronounced last week that he thought some of this year’s contestants appeared to be lip-syncing during the group numbers. Idol producers hoped that the allegation wouldn’t make a dent in the pop-culture consciousness à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬’  after all, Guarini’s show, Idol Wrap, does air on the TV Guide Channel à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬’  but after a wave of public outrage somehow began cresting, they were forced to issue a statement confirming the cover-up.

Ooh, burn! And although this revelation has no direct effect on the show’s outcome, it does confirm a suspicion we’ve had about Guarini ever since we first laid eyes on his mop top back in 2002: Maybe he is Idol’s version of Sideshow Bob, after all!

More on the link…

So, I don’t usually post links to fan videos, but this is about the sweetest, cutest one I’ve ever seen. A teenage boy wrote a song for Alison Iraheta (she’s so awesome!) So endearing!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AUbNdOKDI1w

People who are still having trouble with the pool should try this:

Go to Start > Run and then enter the following command:
cmd /k ipconfig /flushdns
Then restart the browser and try again.

Cook’s doing damage control!

WRAL radio interview

^^ Wow. That’s a shame that this has happened. Hopefully it will soon blow over. I do think it’s very cool that DA and DC will be performing together. Wish that could happen here in the USA! I definitely go see that!

I really loved Adam’s performance last night. Now THAT Adam I enjoy. ROF – blech… horrid. There is no question to me that this is Adam’s competition to lose. Eventhough he’s not my fave, I always look forward to what he’s going to do – good or bad – it’s definitely entertaining!

Cookà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s doing damage control!

That’s not a bad thing. It’s a shame it’s come to the point where he needs it, but if he does, it’s better to do it than to let it slide.

Besides, he’s on the Billie Bush show right now and they said they’re going to have him back next week to promote CBTM, and that makes me happy. Yay more radio promo.

I think that it’s good that he’s addressing it now, instead of just after the blog. I think he was emotional when he did the blog and now, he’s gained perspective on it. I still think that he needed to say something about the incident(s) but I don’t think he did it in the best way possible. So he’s addressing the blog itself. From what I could infer from the radio interview, he was thinking of limiting interaction (whether M&G or whatever) and the blog would be an explanation why he wouldn’t be going out to see fans much during the tour.

I think he and his management reviewed it over and has come to another course of action. I have a feeling that they will still allow M&Gs to go on except that they’ll go the Archie strategy* — hire even more or bigger bodyguards and state explicitly what the fans can or can not do during the interactions.

*as told by some posters here

reports have said that Cookie couldn’t finish Permanent in concert tonight and he didn’t go out after. I hope that this has nothing to do with Adam, though I’m a little worried.

That interviewer seemed rather pleased with herself when she told Cook that she voted for him five times during the final two. I know that every vote counts but … LOL.

Yeah Hyper.. I hope it doesnt have to do with his brother…