Idol Headlines For 03/27/09

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Jennifer Hudson Sets Wedding Date, Returns to Idol

Five months after the tragic murders of three of her family members, Jennifer Hudson is moving forward with planning her wedding to David Otunga à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬’  and returning to the American Idol stage.

After Idolà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s tribute to Motown Wednesday, Hudson à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬’  who finished in 7th place in season 3 à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬’  pre-taped a performance for a future episode of the show. Host Ryan Seacrest then chatted with Hudson and asked her if she had set a date for her wedding. à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã…“Yeah, but ità ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s a secret,à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬  she replied. à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã…“I canà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢t tell anybody.à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬ 

People

‘American Idol’: On the scene for Top 10 results night

Sometimes, when I am sitting in the audience for the taping of American Idol, I forget that I am holding a notebook in my lap. I forget that I go on TV and talk about American Idol from time to time, and that my name and place of employment are emblazoned under my head when I do. I forget that since both of these things amount to a giant blinky neon “REPORTER” sign hanging over my head, I should at least try to maintain the appearance of emotional separation from my subject matter. But sometimes, PopWatchers, I forget myself completely.

Entertainment Weekly

More Idol Headlines after the JUMP…

Live from the Idoldome: No more white bread

America has voted — and sent a ringing command: NO MORE WHITE BREAD.

That’s the quick 411 after seeing Michael Sarver, Scott MacIntyre and Matt Giraud land in the bottom three. The latter two hadn’t even been all bad the night before dutifully crooning Motown oldies — it’s just that the parade of well-scrubbed, comely young men singing earnestly are beginning to merge together into a gelatinous mass of unthreatening, unmemorable manhood.

Call it the Gokey-Allen-Desai-Giraud-MacIntyre pile-up.

LA Times

‘American Idol’ Recap: Oil’s Well That Ends Well

If I didn’t know better, I’d suspect someone snuck into my apartment while I was eating dinner tonight and slipped a mickey into my Blue Moon. The whole evening is something of a blur à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬’  hey now, don’t jump to conclusions; I only had one bottle! à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬’  but here’s the patchwork of memories floating around in my brain: Ruben Studdard singing ”Gonna Make You Sweat.” Megan (Joy and Pain) Corkrey reclining on the safety couches. Matt Giraud flirting with elimination. A possessed (and ravenous) Smokey Robinson repeatedly menacing a caterwauling Joss Stone. Paula Abdul’s cleavage being only a flimsy strap and decorative buckle away from escaping the Idol soundstage and going off to fulfill its destiny as part of the cast of season 9 of Dancing With the Stars. And Adam Lambert emerging from the midst of a horribly choreographed dance routine to clutch the mic stand and belt portions of ”Ain’t No Mountain High Enough.”

Entertainment Weekly

Phil Stacey Blog: Michael Sarver’s classy farewell

Despite his song choice, à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã…“Ainà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢t Too Proud to Beg,à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬  Michael Sarver accepted his fate in a very classy manner as the latest Idol cast off. The judges chose not to save the oil-rigger, and he will soon be reunited with his babies after a weeklong bicoastal media frenzy.

Now that the American Idols Live Tour roster has been set, this daddy is relieved he gets to go home to his family. Trust me, I know from personal experience.

LA Times

à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã‹Idolà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢ sends oil roughneck Michael Sarver home

The journey from the oil rig to Hollywood ended on Thursday for Michael Sarver, as he became the fourth of this seasonà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s 13 finalists voted off the show.

Sarver was the lowest vote-getter on Motown night, and though he sang well in his sing-for-your-life performance, having to get onstage right after Stevie Wonder didnà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢t help. The judges took every second they had to make a decision on whether or not to save him, before the great and powerful Simon Cowell unilaterally decided to send him home.

MSNBC

Judge Dread – Will American Idol’s new rules ruin the showà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬’ or save it?

Two weeks ago, I fell asleep during the Idol results show, and when I woke up, everything was different. While I was snoozing, Anoop Desai had become the first 13th finalist and the judges had claimed the right to rescue a contestant from elimination. It’s a twist whose significance has since been hotly debated online: Is it unfair? Is it un-American? Is it May 19 yet? What it is, in any case, is a very big deal, because the entire premise of American Idol has centered on the feeling of power (real or imagined) in the viewers’ hands. The new order shifts the balance more obviously toward the judges, whose ranks have swelled this season to include a second and less weepy female presence in Kara Dioguardi, and toward the producers, who are, literally, running the show. It’s a jarring reminder that Idol’s version of democracy, as I’ve noted here before, camouflages consumer choice as democratic voice. No matter how furiously you vote on your phone, your other phone, and your boyfriend’s phone (what? I only have two phones!), the industry is ultimately a marketplace, not a polling place.

Slate.com

Tiny Alexis Grace Has Big Musical Plans

MEMPHIS, Tenn. – She reached the top 11 on “American Idol” and made Memphis proud. Now the soulful Alexis Grace is back home. Though her departure was a shock, Grace said she’s ready to take what she learned and move forward with her musical career.

Mid-Southerners were sad to watch Alexis leave “American Idol,” but rest assured, Memphis and the world hasn’t seen the last of her.

In addition to returning to LA for a few “Idol” shows, Grace plans on making music and continuing her career and said “Idol” was the opportunity to help her do that.

My Fox

‘Idol’ Doc Keeps the Flu Away!

“Extra” Lifechanger and Ear, Nose and Throat specialist Dr. Shawn Nasseri knows how to stop the flu in its tracks — and helped the singers from “American Idol” go from sickness to stardom with his get-well tips!

Plus, were any of the “Idol” hopefuls Dr. Nasseri treated hypochondriacs?

Extra

‘Idol’ pursuits

While it remains to be seen if Clinton cast the deciding vote that ensured the Blue Springs, Mo., native’s eventual “American Idol” victory (Cook incidentally sang one of Clinton’s favorite songs, “The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face,” during the Top 3 week on Idol), Cook feels a little guilty about distracting the former first lady.

“Somebody made some joke about she was so busy voting for me that I probably cost her the election,” he said, but he said there was one advantage to having her as a fan. “If I get in any trouble, I could just call the Secretary of State.”

NJ.com

David Cook Was Uncomfortable With Kissing Scene In New Video

American Idol champ David Cook wasn’t very comfortable shooting the kissing scene in his new video for the song “Come Back To Me.” He tells Life & Style magazine, “You watch stuff growing up, and I always thought I couldn’t imagine how uncomfortable that would be. Now I know!” He adds that (Disturbia star Sarah Roemer) “knew what she was doing. I kept apologizing the whole time.” Cook also seems a little uneasy with other aspects of his new stardom. He recently asked overly-eager fans to keep their distance from him while he’s on tour. He was getting fed up with the calls and visits to his hotel rooms. But there are parts of fame that the 26-year-old singer does seem to enjoy. He says, “It’s been nuts. I’ve gotten to do some amazing things, like perform for the troops in the Middle East and throw out the first pitch at a Kansas City Royals baseball game.”

KBS Radio

American Idolà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s David Cook Visits Hurricanes Fans

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.

MY NC.com

‘Idol’ cooks at Campbell

Rock chameleon David Cook performed to a sold-out crowd at Campbell University on Thursday night as part of his first solo tour since winning the seventh season of à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã…“American Idol.à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬ 

The roughly 1,000 people in attendance included college students, families and even some cat-calling cougars. One and all, however, stood for Cookà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s entire 11-song set, which included an encore.

Cook was touring to support his first post-à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã…“Idolà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬  album, a self-titled affair that made its debut at No. 3 on the Billboard 200 chart and has sold more than 1 million copies in the United States.

Fay Observer

Home run: ‘American Idol’ runner-up headlining his own tour

A year ago today, David Archuleta was just one of the top nine finalists on “American Idol.”

Tonight, the 18-year-old from Murray brings his first headlining concert tour to a close, performing for local fans at the E Center. Next month, he’s off to the United Kingdom for his first British tour.

The homecoming marks the end of a tour that began Feb. 24 in Virginia Beach, Va., and continued along the East Coast, before cutting cross-country in March.

Deseret News

Archieà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s here

With his debut self-titled album in hand, post-Idol Archuleta completes his early 2009 tour in the United States today and will head over to Britain, supporting British band McFly on its upcoming à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã…“Up close … and this time ità ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s personalà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬  tour from April 21 through to May 10.

And in between? Well, youà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢ve probably already heard à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬’ if youà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢re a huge fan, that is à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬’ that the boy from Murray, Utah, is headed this way.

Yep, heà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s making Kuala Lumpur one of the stops for his Asian promo tour, and is confirmed to hit our shores from April 8 to 12 for a series of promotional activities, including a live performance.

Star-central.com

Jason Castro returns to Aggieland

“American Idol” contestant and Aggieland’s own Jason Castro will perform Saturday in conjunction with Big Event. “I am pumped to perform in Aggieland,” Castro said.

He said this will be his only concert for the next few months.

“I’m in writing mode, but I wanted to try some of my new stuff out that I’ve been working on,” he said. “It’s kind-of a special show, it’s a way of thanking my fans here.” His brother, Michael, who auditioned for the 2009 season of American Idol, is opening for him.

Castro said he wanted to be a part of The Big Event.

The Batt.com

‘Idol’ winner Studdard explains how he came to star in a musical

Ruben Studdard got married in June, turned 30 in September and hit the road starring in the Tony Award-winning musical “Ain’t Misbehavin’” in November.

Dubbed the “Velvet Teddy Bear,” the singer won the second season of the wildly popular “American Idol” TV show in 2003, and it changed his life forever. Since then, he’s released three albums and received a Grammy Award nomination in 2004 for Best Male R&B Vocal Performance for “Superstar.”

Gazette.com

Ruben Studdard Covers Michael Jackson, Bryan Adams On Love Is

It’s been almost three years since former “American Idol” winner Ruben Studdard has released an album. But the man they call the Velvet Teddy Bear has spent that time cooking up some new tunes and unique covers for his upcoming album, Love Is, which he thinks will lure back his longtime admirers.

“A lot of people will be pleasantly surprised. … The music is really good,” said the laid-back singer, who performed the silky first single “Together” on “Idol” Thursday night. After parting ways with his longtime label following the disappointing sales of 2006′s The Return, Studdard, 30, regrouped and hooked up with two of the most accomplished R&B producers in the business, Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis (Janet Jackson, Usher, Mariah Carey), who produced the majority of the new album.

MTV.com

John Mayer & Jordin Sparks Rock the Boat for Charity

ET was there as John Mayer teamed up with “American Idol” winner Jordin Sparks and other musicians to raise money for a good cause.

The One Splendid Evening event took place Thursday night aboard the spectacular (Carvinal) Splendor — the cruise company’s largest and most innovative ship to date — which was docked at the Port of Los Angeles. Other performers delighting the crowd were Gavin Rossdale, O.A.R., Sara Bareilles, Guster and Erin McCarley.

ET Online

Stars expected at Celebrity Fight Night

Thought you saw what’s-his-name at your favorite restaurant today? You may have. Saturday is Celebrity Fight Night, when celebrities fly in to support Muhammad Ali in his annual charity fundraiser. The private jets are already parked at Scottsdale Airport.

Country singer Reba McEntire returns as the evening’s emcee for the fourth year. Jon Bon Jovi is scheduled to perform during the evening and Jordin Sparks will perform at the after party. Previous year’s attendees have included Jim Carrey, Donald Trump, Tony Hawk, Faith Hill, Shaquille O’Neal, Diana Ross, Sharon Stone, Garth Brooks and Celine Dion.

AZ Central

‘Idol’ Season 6 Finalist To Appear At Store Opening

American Idol” finalist Chris Richardson (from Season 6) is scheduled to be at the grand opening celebration Saturday of a new AT&T store in Clearwater.

Chris Richardson, 25, was the fifth-place finalist on the same season that Jordin Sparks won the competition. He has remained pals with fellow finalists Phil Stacy and Blake Lewis.

Richardson, who has recorded an album, will sign autographs and pose for photos with fans from noon to 2 p.m.

TBO.com

Review: ‘Grease’ is still the word in musical theater

“Grease,” the Satchel Paige of American musical comedy, returned to San Francisco on Wednesday, still throwing high-energy heat.

It seems now, at least to those of us who have been around since near the beginning, that “Grease” has taken on a sort of pageant feel. It’s almost as if those involved know the story has to cover certain things, but aren’t quite sure exactly why.

The saving grace of “Grease,” though, is that the musical is just so much fun. The current production is a spirited retelling of the story with some terrific cast members, including Hicks, who turns his fairly small role of “Teen Angel” into a wonderfully inventive bit of comedy.

Inside Bay Area

‘Grease’ is no longer the word

A pop culture oil slick spilled into San Francisco’s Golden Gate Theatre on Wednesday night under the guise of a revival of “Grease.”

In a rare bright spot, the personable Hicks lives up to his reputation as a silver-haired Southern fox. As Teen Angel, the velvet-voiced crooner gives the musical a much needed jolt of charisma that points out the va-va-va-voom factor that the rest of the production is missing.

Mercury News

Rock of Ages Cast Launches Online Web Series

Cast members of Broadway’s Rock of Ages have created a new “mocumentary” web series that offers a backstage look at the 1980′s rock-fueled musical.

Created by cast members Mitch Jarvis (Fiddler on the Roof) and Lauren Molina (Sweeney Todd), the series à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬’  entitled “ROA Productions” à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬’  comprises improvised scenes that capture company members portraying exaggerated versions of their own personalities as they go about the daily life of performing your not-so-typical Broadway show.

The series, which captures the cast and crew of Rock of Ages Off-Broadway (including original cast member Will Swenson, now in Hair) and on Broadway, is available by visiting RockofAgesProd.

Playbill

Naperville Idol comes to St. Charles

Gina Glocksen loves being a part of the current “American Idol” tour except for one small issue — she’s a newlywed.

“It’s so awful,” she said of being separated from her husband of nearly four months, Neuqua Valley biology teacher Joe Ruzicka. “We’ll argue just because we miss each other so much. I didn’t even have a chance to be a newlywed. We’re going on a honeymoon in July so that’s something to look forward to.”

She’ll see him March 28 when “American Stars in Concert: Spring Break” tour stops at the Arcada Theatre in St. Charles. The tour features former “American Idol” finalists Melinda Doolittle (Season 6), Chikezie (Season 7), Glocksen (Season 6), and Phil Stacey (Season 6.)

Suburban Chicago

Get Ready For ‘Hannah Montana The Movie’

Supporting cast members Billy Ray Cyrus, Emily Osment, Margo Martindale, Melora Hardin and Vanessa Williams all come across so incredible, warm and engaging. And watch out for newcomer Lucas Till – this young man is going to set many teenage hearts aflutter when this movie comes out. And see if you can spot the cameo from former “American Idol” finalist Bucky Covington.

Access Hollywood

Lindsay Lohan’s “Labor Pains” Goes Straight To Cable

Los Angeles, CA (CNS) – Bad news for Lindsay Lohan. Her upcoming comedy film won’t be hitting theaters anymore; “Labor Pains” has been announced to be released on cable TV instead.

The comedy, which finished production in August 2008, will premiere on ABC Family in July this year, while its DVD will be released the following month, production house Nu Image/Millennium Films told Access Hollywood.

The film stars the 22-year-old actress as a publishing house employee who avoids being fired by pretending to be pregnant. It also stars Cheryl Hines, Chris Parnell, Luke Kirby, and Kevin Covais. Lara Shapiro directed the movie.

AHN

EXCLUSIVE: DWTS’ Holly Madison Injured But Expected to Return Monday

Holly Madison is the latest Dancing With the Stars competitor to get injured!

She was experiencing pain before performing on this week’s show, and while rehearsing for the tango on Thursday, the pain got significantly worse. She received medical attention and a broken rib was ruled out.

“While she is not suffering from a broken rib, she does continue to feel a great deal of discomfort and was prescribed pain medication,” Madison’s rep tells Usmagazine.com exclusively. “She is committed to the show and her partner, Dmitry and will rest when she can. She fully hopes and, at this time, expects to dance on Monday.”

US

Shawn Johnson Fan Charged With Stalking

Shawn Johnson’s fan Robert O’Ryan has been charged with one felony count of stalking and two misdemeanor counts of carrying a loaded firearm in a vehicle, the Los Angeles District Attorney’s Office announced Thursday.

O’Ryan, 34, of Florida, was arrested Tuesday after he jumped a fence at CBS Studios in Los Angeles where Dancing With the Stars was filming. Police later found two loaded guns in the man’s car, as well as duct tape and love letters to Johnson, 17.

US

Dancing’s Ty Murray Wants Two Kids for Him and Jewel

When leg injuries forced Jewel to drop out of this season’s Dancing With the Stars, she promised she would be back one day.

But from the sound of it, her husband, fellow DWTS competitor Ty Murray, would like to start a family first.

“We’ll see what the future holds, but it’ll be hard to do [DWTS] if her belly is out to here,” Murray says while stretching out his arms and hands to outline a big baby bump.

EOnline

The Wozà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s Dancing Fan Base Continues Growing

Steve Wozniak has somehow wormed his way into Americaà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s heart.

After receiving a drubbing from the judges à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬’  he scored a perfect 10à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬ ¦out of a possible 30 à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬’  after his samba performance (which featured a break-dance move, à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã…“the wormà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬ ) on Mondayà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s Dancing with the Stars, he landed in last place and was expected to face elimination.

Whether it was a judging backlash (the audience audibly booed the judges for their harsh comments, including Bruno Toniolià ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s exclamation, à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã…“on your knees and beg for forgiveness!à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬ ) or pro Woz sites like VoteWoz.com (and its similarly named Twitter account) that is keeping the Apple co-founder in the competition, one thing is certain: The Woz survived and lives to dance another week.

People

 
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  • kbr

    OK! had a quick article on Michael Johns where he talks about the June release of his album Hold Back My Heart: http://www.okmagazine.com/news/view/12866

    I guess slowly but surely Michael is starting to promote his album! Can’t wait to hear it.

  • http://www.myspace.com/gwendolyndiane GwendolynD

    Ruben Studdard singing à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬ Gonna Make You Sweat.à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬ 

    :laugh_tb:

  • dv

    heres some pictures of Kelly on set of her “I Do Not Hook Up” music video

    Oh LaLa Mag

  • KTINTN

    Taylor was on Regis & Kelly this AM, video should be up on their site later today.

  • http://myspace.com/arcadata arca

    From the EW article – While Steview Wonder was performing …

    ” Gokey would rather schmooze Ryan than listen. Anoop knows every single word to every single Stevie song and practically passed out on the couch when he started into “Overjoyed.” ”

    This is another reason why I like Anoop and I’m chanting along with the GO for Gokey crowd.

  • Valentin432

    There is also the review from USA today written by Chris Sligh here

    The most interesting quote for me is:

    Allison is safe. Of course. Top five material. And I usually don’t like the young ones. In my opinion, she’s better than any 16- or 17-year-old ever on Idol.

    Because he was a contestant in the same season that Jordin Sparks.

  • frogcooke

    lol at this..

    David Cook joins Adam Lambert on American Idol: Who’s better?

    David Cook returns to American Idol with Lady Gaga on the Wednesday, April 1st show — and a chance to show Adam Lambert fans what the real deal looks like.

    Until this week, I definitely felt Adam wasn’t as good as David was last year when it came to interesting, creative interpretations of songs that made you hear them in a new way.

    But now, I’m not so sure. Adam’s haunting take on Smokey Robinson’s “Tracks of My Tears” ranks right up there with David’s startling “Hello,” or his slowed-down “Billie Jean.”

    more at link

  • EmmaJK

    lol at this..

    David Cook joins Adam Lambert on American Idol: Whoà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s better?

    Ugh. When will articles like this ever end? Won’t even give it the courtesy of a hit, which I assume is what they’re going for.

  • BootStar

    Cook offered the crowd some parting words of advice.

    à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã…“If you can get into this gig, do it,à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬  he said. à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã…“Learn to play the guitar, fellas. I just shot a video where I got to make out with the chick from à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã‹Suburbia.à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢ à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬ 

    :lol_tb:

  • sma11ie

    Cook offered the crowd some parting words of advice.

    Bootstar, where’s that quote from? So funny that DC would get the name of the movie wrong (the chick was in Disturbia)

  • Trina

    I wonder if it was the reporter that got the name wrong. Suburbia and Disturbia sound almost alike so it would be easy to misunderstand. I love how his mentions about the video went from ‘I had to kiss a girl”, to “I had a kissing scene”..to “I got to make out with this chick” :lol_tb: Can we have this video already??

  • waffle

    Is it just me, or is DC looking a bit stocky/heavy in that clip of the CBTM video? Maybe it’s the camera angle?

  • golcook

    David Cook returns to American Idol with Lady Gaga on the Wednesday, April 1st show

    That’s good news ’cause she’s having lots of attention and this means more viewers to DC as well.

    She’s performing her new hit Poker Face, the article here:

    http://www.popcrunch.com/david-cook-lady-gaga-american-idol-performances-april-1/

  • primeminister

    Idol in 60 Seconds is up and it is awesome!

  • gingerly

    It must be the camera angle or maybe the jacket, waffle. His tour videos show no evidence of him gaining any weight at all.

  • SashaB

    I agree with, gingerly. I just saw David in AC last weekend. He looked fit, healthy, and rather trim. I think it’s also the cut of the blazer jacket.

  • weareallinnocent

    Thanks for the link, primeminister. LOL “Stop the clock…” That was good. Love the t-shirt. Idol in 60 Seconds, Idolatry, and Adam Lambert — AI8 Trifecta FTW! :-)

  • soundscene

    DA is MSN’s most searched-for star of the week again.

  • frogcooke

    Video interview with DA from his Habbo thingy.. lol

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

  • http://myspace.com/girlgeek mj

    David Cook returns to American Idol with Lady Gaga on the Wednesday, April 1st show à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬’  and a chance to show Adam Lambert fans what the real deal looks like.

    I saw that this morning and passed on posting it. Newsday should get a lot of action in their comments section today, which is the point, I suppose.

  • gingerly

    I saw that this morning and passed on posting it. Newsday should get a lot of action in their comments section today, which is the point, I suppose.

    Just one more thing in the growing list that I appreciate about you, MJ!

  • EmmaJK

    Just one more thing in the growing list that I appreciate about you, MJ!

    Agreed! I already put in an “ugh” on that article upthread, but appreciate that this wasn’t in the headlines. I was relieved when the new season started (although I’m not watching) because I thought the comparison articles would disappear for Season 7 and concentrate on AI8.

    I should make a video like that Britney guy. Leave David Cook alooooooneee!

  • dv

    Kelly has an ad on the front page on mediabase

    http://www.mediabase.com/WebLogon/WebLogon.asp

  • soundscene

    http://www.mediabase.com/WebLogon/WebLogon.asp

    Are they actually doing a play off of Perez Hilton?

  • gingerly

    sma11ie
    Mar 27th, 2009 at 12:17 pm
    Cook offered the crowd some parting words of advice.

    Bootstar, whereà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s that quote from? So funny that DC would get the name of the movie wrong (the chick was in Disturbia)

    David said it here http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YqlpCV5Ima4
    It sounds to me like he said Disturbia…

  • kimberann

    “David Cook returns to American Idol with Lady Gaga on the Wednesday, April 1st show à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬’  and a chance to show Adam Lambert fans what the real deal looks like.

    Until this week, I definitely felt Adam wasnà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢t as good as David was last year when it came to interesting, creative interpretations of songs that made you hear them in a new way.”

    I think David Cook is the best contestant in all 8 seasons. He’s going to rock that stage next week and show em how it’s done. :smile1_ee:

  • Layla

    Allison is safe. Of course. Top five material. And I usually donà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢t like the young ones. In my opinion, sheà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s better than any 16- or 17-year-old ever on Idol.

    In complete agreement here with Chris Sligh.

    Am sure this won ¨’t be the last “article” trying to stir up the fans with the DC/Adam comparison. Oh well.

  • Layla

    DC says “Disturbia”

  • folk

    david cook the best in all 8 seasons?

    lol somehow i think kelly and carrie have whooped his ass for sales and fame about a gazillion times over and then some.

    but hey…it is always good to dream.

  • Niall

    I partially agree with Sligh. I’ve always felt Diana was the most talented vocally of the young singers and she had really nice stage presence for a 16 year old but Allison has incredible vocals and has found her musical identity. Diana hadn’t found hers by 16.

    I’d put them neck and neck and they are also the only two kids on the show I never wanted to smack.

  • BootStar

    Bootstar, whereà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s that quote from? So funny that DC would get the name of the movie wrong (the chick was in Disturbia)

    It’s from the Fayette Observer article mj linked to, at the very end. Yeah, I think the reporter clearly misquoted DC, but I can’t blame him because I didn’t even notice, having not seen the movie.

    david cook the best in all 8 seasons?

    lol somehow i think kelly and carrie have whooped his ass for sales and fame about a gazillion times over and then some.

    but heyà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬ ¦it is always good to dream.

    David may never sell as many records as Kelly and Carrie (who have several years’ head start on DC, BTW), but so far he’s still the best for me too. I like Kelly and Carrie both very much, too, but David’s still my favorite. And I don’t care who’s “better” (David or Adam) because I flove both of them.

    I’m really digging the iTunes studio perfomances I bought this week (Matt’s, Adam’s, Anoop’s, Kris’s and Allison’s). At first I was kinda pissed that they’re just singing karaoke to the original tracks, but those originals were The Bomb, and the kids all sound great on them. Matt’s is absolutely amazing. He may have made a Believer out of me with that one!

  • Jolene

    david cook the best in all 8 seasons?

    lol somehow i think kelly and carrie have whooped his ass for sales and fame about a gazillion times over and then some.

    but heyà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬ ¦it is always good to dream.

    Heh, it’s called an opinion. Kimberann said “I think David Cook is the best contestant in all 8 seasons.” We’re all entitled to our opinions, and very often they aren’t based on who sold more or who has more fame. I agree with her, and I’m not much of a dreamer – In my opinion Cook was the best contestant.

    I expect the DC/Adam comparisons to continue, and I expect them to favor Adam – because he is a current contestant, because he has the hype right now, because Billie Jean and ABMB happened a year ago and his performances are happening now. I wouldn’t take it personally, I expected this to happen from the 1st minute Adam appeared on the screen. I like Adam, but I’m a DC fan, not an Idol fan, so I’m a fan for life, not for a season.

  • http://myspace.com/girlgeek mj

    At first I was kinda pissed that theyà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢re just singing karaoke to the original tracks, but those originals were The Bomb, and the kids all sound great on them. Mattà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s is absolutely amazing. He may have made a Believer out of me with that one!

    I’m still pissed. I grew up with those songs. They are etched into my brain with the original vocals. Me no likey!

    I don’t get the point of the karaoke except for Berry Gordy to make more money and the Idol band to get a break. It’s a gimmick. I’d rather have the kids’ own interpretations of those songs–particularly Adam and Kris’s individualized versions.

  • folk

    oh well, then in my opinion, the best CONTESTANT (ie, who plays the game the best) has to be Taylor..after all, he maneuvered thru all their crap to win to spite their blatant attempts to keep him from doing just that.

    judging as a show…objectively….the numbers support kelly and carrie.

  • May

    somehow i think kelly and carrie have whooped his ass for sales and fame about a gazillion times over and then some.

    I think there are a few holes in that argument… :ponder_tb:

  • Jolene

    oh well, then in my opinion, the best CONTESTANT (ie, who plays the game the best) has to be Taylor..after all, he maneuvered thru all their crap to win to spite their blatant attempts to keep him from doing just that.

    Valid opinion to have, and not a bad argument either.

    judging as a showà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬ ¦objectivelyà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬ ¦.the numbers support kelly and carrie.

    Opinions are never objective. That’s why they’re opinions, it they were objective they’d be facts.
    And what does “judging as a show” have to do with numbers? The numbers happened after the show, not during. What does that have to do with how good a contestant was while on the show?

  • tinawina

    “The best” is one of those things that’s hard to claim either way, because everyone’s definition of “the best” changes. Do you use sales? Voice? Performance ability? Personality? There is no such thing as an objective, largely agreed upon way to judge.

    I love Cook, Kelly, Fantasia, and Taylor the most of the winners, but it would be hard for me to call any the best. It would depend on what we are talking about I suppose.

    I would probably call any of them “One of the Best”. LOL.

  • BootStar

    Ià ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢m still pissed. I grew up with those songs. They are etched into my brain with the original vocals. Me no likey!

    I donà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢t get the point of the karaoke except for Berry Gordy to make more money and the Idol band to get a break. Ità ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s a gimmick. Ià ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢d rather have the kidsà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢ own interpretations of those songsà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬’particularly Adam and Krisà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s individualized versions.

    I hear ya, mj! I grew up on those songs, too, which is why I was pissed originally, but I was actually very pleasantly surprised at how great the kids sound, given that they had to fit within the constraints of the existing tracks and still, somehow, give them their own unique stamps. They far exceeded my expectations. I bought the videos for Adam, Kris and Allison too, though, because, yeah, I loved their live versions from the other night. It’s kind of nice having both (although I would have preferred longer live versions).

    But, yeah, they made a shitload of money off of me this week, so, Mission Accomplished, Berry!

  • frogcooke

    DA helps make Empanadas on Good Things Utah, this morning
    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A_TAGs1_QvI

    Sings You Can on GTU
    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tFSHSuCS3RM

  • sunchick

    Ià ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢m still pissed. I grew up with those songs. They are etched into my brain with the original vocals. Me no likey!

    Understandable. Shameless is their middle name. Hell, I’m surprised they didn’t have the Idols duet with hollograms of the original artists on the show. :smile1_ee: (From your picture, you don’t look old enough to have grown up with those songs MJ. For real, not kissing up.)

    Adam vs. Cook vs. Kelly/Carrie….Best Idol Evah! comparisons are always going to be subjective and inconclusive. In the small microcosm that is my iPod, Cook is kicking ass and taking names. He’s also the shizznit in my You Tube favorites folder. Speaking of, have you guys seen this new Permanent vid? :glurps_tb: Yeah, so, in my egocentric point of view, Cook wins at Idol and life \o/, Adam is hellaentertaining, Kelly’s aight, and Carrie who?

  • KathyH

    I’ve not paid much attention to Chris Sligh, really, but whenever I have, his opinion and mine have differed. Wish people could learn to say ‘this is my favorite under-18 year old singer in all seasons’ rather than ‘this is the best 16-17 year old singer in all seasons.’ A love for a song/performance or musician is subjective, same as preferences are for anything.

    The musicians of the world have to be glad about that, or billions would be out of a job as we all listen to that one ‘best.’

    Same goes with the Cook and Adam comparisons, or any comparison. But I guess that’s a part of the Idol game.

  • brie200

    According to that Jason article he’s doing an acoustic set tonight on some radio station down at A&M. Of what exactly, I don’t know. He has a concert at A&M tomorrow night, which I think they’ve been trying to set up since he was on the show. If he had made Top 3 he would have performed at A&M and since he obviously didn’t, the trip was scrapped.

  • yeahyeahsure

    http://www.tunelab.com/2009/03/27/daughtry-working-with-lifehouse-on-new-album/

    “Lifehouse announced today that they are about 50 percent done with their upcoming new album which they hope to release sometime this Summer. The band also revealed that Chris Daughtry has worked with them in the studio.”

  • BootStar

    Speaking of, have you guys seen this new Permanent vid?

    Jesus Christ, I don’t know how he goes out there and sings that all the time. He’s had a rough week. I officially love him more than ever. :wub_tb:

  • SpenserJ

    But, yeah, they made a shitload of money off of me this week, so, Mission Accomplished, Berry!

    Things are not what they used to be – Berry needs to make cash where he can find it!

    I love Cook, Kelly, Fantasia, and Taylor the most of the winners, but it would be hard for me to call any the best. It would depend on what we are talking about I suppose.

    Oh, can I play? Hmm, which winners are the best at what (all opinions, no facts):

    Kelly – Original Recipe Idol, the Brand Builder. Would AI have become the TV juggernaught it did if Guarini had won? I think not. I’d also call Kelly the international superstar of this group. While I know that so many of them have done concerts overseas, Kelly is the only one who has ever seemed to be able to sell copious amounts of cd’s to an international audience.

    Carrie – The Genre Buster. She ingratiated herself into the Country top tier (on top of selling millions of cd’s). I know nothing of Country music, but I understand that being nominated (especially for a woman) as a CMA Entertainer of the year is a huge thing. I believe it’s no small accomplishment that she obviously has the respect of the people in her industry.

    Fanty – The Moment Maker, Season Stealer. She created the Idol “moment” with Summertime, and that is also the very moment she won Season 3. Diana mounted a valiant effort, but there was no overcoming that. So many years later, it still stands as the big AI moment for a lot of people.

    Taylor – Damn good teevee. For me, Taylor was entertainment personified and he oozed charisma. Season 5 is still my favorite (not just because of Taylor – there was a lot of talent that year – and a lot of fun personalities). I loved watching for what Taylor was going to do next, and I still love his voice. To paraphrase Randy – Taylor is still my “phone book” guy. Yes, I listen to even the super-shitty songs on his post AI cd.

    that was fun :)

  • tinawina

    Heh, Spencer, that was good! I actually agree with your assessments.

  • cheese

    I knew the Idols were using the original backing tracks for the Motown songs, but I was not prepared for the eeriness of Anoop-Dawg and the Miracles. I think I was probably making all sorts of weird faces when I listened to it for the first time on the train this morning. Heh. I downloaded Adam’s too – I definitely prefer the live version, but the song still allowed him a little room to do his own thing with it near the end. It didn’t freak me out as much. Those were the only ones I bought so far. Like usual, if I don’t like the original enough to own it, there’s no reason for me to buy the Gokeinator’s version or Scott’s version of it.

    Speaking of Scott, I’m predicting he sings Magic Rainbow next week. How could he resist – it’s like the ultimate crappy AC song!

  • mac

    More info about the premeire of CBTM during next week’s Idol.

  • Trina

    In addition to previewing a 30-second clip of the video during an AMERICAN IDOL commercial break, immediately following the sneak peek airing, AT&T will offer exclusive 24-hour access to the entire video directly from customer’s mobile phones, online, or from their home television.

    :jittery_tb: is it Wednesday yet???

    somehow i think kelly and carrie have whooped his ass for sales and fame about a gazillion times over and then some.

    I think there are a few holes in that argumentà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬ ¦

    Yeah I’d say comparing anyone who’s had their album out for 5 months compared to the ones who have have multiple albums for 4-7 years isn’t the best comparison. But yep as far as best idol ever, it’s all a matter of personal opinions. Hell Clay fans still think he’s the bestest ever. LOL

  • lizland

    Was that Cook video of Permanent recent? I hope he hasn’t gotten bad news about Adam. That was rough viewing.

  • sunchick

    It’s from last night’s concert, lizland, but I just discovered it today. Yeah, I’m a bit worried myself, though I don’t want to read too much into one video. Regardless, BootStar is right…poor dude has definitely had a rough week. :sad_tb: (((sending out good vibes)))

    Speaking of Scott, Ià ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢m predicting he sings Magic Rainbow next week. How could he resist – ità ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s like the ultimate crappy AC song!

    You are a brave one, cheese. Not only are you refusing to respect the pink pants, you are inviting the wrath of the all powerful undead. You best hope Scotty Hardcore and Magic Rainbow don’t tag team your ass. :guns_tb: :grin2_ee:

  • Ashley19

    Speaking of, have you guys seen this new Permanent vid?

    It breaks my heart to watch it.. :glurps_tb:

  • AnoopFan

    Did yall notice that Anoop is in the “middle” of the top 9 pic? The place where Adam, Danny & Lil are usually at?

  • SpenserJ

    LOL Sunchick. Scotty Hardcore!!!!

    I’m curious about something – what is the significance of this Permanent song to David Cook’s brother? I’m just wondering why everyone seems to think that a less than stellar performance of this particular song would equal bad news about his brother? (I’ve not seen the video, and I don’t think I’ve ever heard the song, so I’m completely in the dark here). From the outside, it seems like a pretty big leap, but I’m assuming there’s a reason for it that I am just ignorant of.

  • http://www.myspace.com/gwendolyndiane GwendolynD

    Ià ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢m just wondering why everyone seems to think that a less than stellar performance of this particular song would equal bad news about his brother?

    I don’t think it’s so much a less-than-stellar performance as much as it is him walking away, seemingly in tears, unable to finish the song.

    Ià ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢m curious about something – what is the significance of this Permanent song to David Cookà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s brother?

    From Popeater:

    To that end, the ‘American Idol’ winner wrote a song called ‘Permanent’ — the “poignantly personal” second-to-last track on Cook’s forthcoming debut solo record — for his brother, Adam, who is currently fighting cancer.

    Even then, it’s still speculation that his slight breakdown had anything to do with Adam.

  • lizland

    SpenserJ – the song is written for his brother and is about David wanting to “take his place”. Really for anyone who has dealt with a sick or dying loved one. The performance isn’t bad, but he breaks down at the end and can’t finish it. The stage stays silent and dark for some time, then they just start a new song.

  • Trina

    Something was definitely wrong with him last night. Not just the way he couldn’t finish Permanent but people who saw him before the show said he was fine and he told them he would be out to sign autographs after the show, then after the show he was rushed to the bus and the tour manager said he needed some time alone, that it wasn’t Adam but something else he was dealing with.

    I wish I didn’t watch that video. Makes my heart hurt.

  • leome

    Ià ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢m curious about something – what is the significance of this Permanent song to David Cookà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s brother? Ià ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢m just wondering why everyone seems to think that a less than stellar performance of this particular song would equal bad news about his brother?

    The song is about his brother, and not only he couldn’t finish it (which is a first) he dedicated to anyone who has lost someone, and it’s also the first time he talked about losing someone. Plus, he was in good mood before the concert but not so much after it, he had his face covered when he went to the bus and his manager said he was dealing with something. There is a rumor his brother is doing worst. So, taking all that into account, people think it equals bad news about his brother. But it’s just speculation.
    He also did a PSA for the ACS yesterday, maybe he was just more sensitive to it.

  • SpenserJ

    Ah, thank you Gwendolyn and lizland for clearing that up. Now I get it. That cancer shit sucks and wreaks havoc in the lives of so many. There’s a chance though that it could always be just a routine emotional moment. And if not, hopefully whatever it is, is only a minor setback.

    ETA: Spens still can’t spell :)

    And thank you too leome.

  • AnoopFan

    Plus, he was in good mood before the concert but not so much after it, he had his face covered when he went to the bus and his manager said he was dealing with something. There is a rumor his brother is doing worst.

    OMG, I hope not

    I donà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢t think ità ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s so much a less-than-stellar performance as much as it is him walking away, seemingly in tears, unable to finish the song.

    MTE

    I think David Cook is the best contestant in all 8 seasons. Heà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s going to rock that stage next week and show em how ità ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s done.

    Yes! Amen, sista!

    But now, Ià ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢m not so sure. Adamà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s haunting take on Smokey Robinsonà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã…“Tracks of My Tearsà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬  ranks right up there with Davidà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s startling à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã…“Hello,à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬  or his slowed-down à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã…“Billie Jean.à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬ 

    NO NO NO NO

  • Michelle

    That vid of permanent breaks my heart. I hope he’s having a better day today.

  • Layla

    Oh shit. DC looks so upset in that video. That was just sad. The raw emotion while he sang was so evident. ..damn I have tears in my eyes-rough viewing indeed.

  • hypertwink

    he was rushed to the bus and the tour manager said he needed some time alone, that it wasnà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢t Adam but something else he was dealing with.

    This is a guy who never ever talks about his brother and the only news he ever truly spontaneously out of the blue gave out is when Adam got better. So if Adam got worse all of a sudden, I don’t think he’ll tell anyone about it, yet. Or most likely, you won’t hear it from him at all.

  • Jolene

    So if Adam got worse all of a sudden, I donà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢t think heà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢ll tell anyone about it, yet. Or most likely, you wonà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢t hear it from him at all.

    I totally agree.
    Wow, that video. Talk about raw emotion. That was almost painful to watch. Fingers crossed that everything is OK with DC and his loved ones.

  • frogcooke

    lol at this from the LA Times… hahaha
    Posting it cause I got a kick out of it… haha Cause of the archie/lady gaga vid from back at msg.

    ‘American Idol’: Paws off, Cook! Lady Gaga is Archie’s girl.

    Uh-oh, David Archuleta is going to be so jealous. First, David Cook stole Archie’s “American Idol” crown, and now, the elder David is stealing Archie’s crush: Lady Gaga. After all, who could forget this video of Archuleta becoming adorably choked up in the presence of Lady Gaga?

    But, it’s official. According to a Fox news release, Season 7 winner David Cook and pop diva Lady Gaga will both take to the “Idol” stage Wednesday.

    more at link

  • leome

    Well, Cook won’t be there, so I guess Archie doesn’t have to worry ;)

  • Victoria

    But, ità ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s official. According to a Fox news release, Season 7 winner David Cook and pop diva Lady Gaga will both take to the à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã…“Idolà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬  stage Wednesday.

    ZOMG! I love Lady GaGa! I literally just gasped out loud. I am too obsessed, haha.

    Review: à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã‹Greaseà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢ is still the word in musical theater

    à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã‹Greaseà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢ is no longer the word

    Lol. That was ironic.

    Aww, that Permanent video on the previous page of comments… :glurps_tb: I hope there’s no bad news about Adam.

  • May

    à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã‹American Idolà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢: Paws off, Cook! Lady Gaga is Archieà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s girl.

    LMAO Frog! I’m not sure that Cook could handle Lady Gaga either!!! I laughed when she offered to take Archie shopping. Bad bad idea (unless he’s fond of pink!).

  • dv

    Kelly Clarkson: Entertainer of the Month

    Her hit new album ”All I Ever Wanted,” her return to upbeat tunes, and incredible voice make the songstress our pick for March 2009

    Entertainment Weekly

  • http://www.facebook.com/home.php#/profile.php?id=587900002&ref=name cruzceleste

    Can you smell what Archie is cooking?

    Yes Archie You Can…

  • KTINTN

    Those interested;

    Taylor on ‘View From The Bay’ in SF -
    http://abclocal.go.com/kgo/video?section=view_from_the_bay

    Taylor on Reg & Kelly – (TY Boogie)
    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q3JfnhjezMk

  • Victoria

    Ià ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢m not sure that Cook could handle Lady Gaga either!!! I laughed when she offered to take Archie shopping. Bad bad idea (unless heà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s fond of pink!).

    Or unless he only wanted to buy shirts. GaGa is incapable of wearing pants.

    Can you smell what Archie is cooking?

    Adorable video!

  • poporange

    ADD this tto Kts video which I thank and BB.Here is Taylor doing “Seven Mile Breakdown”
    http://taylorhicksfanvideo.wordpress.com/2009/03/27/taylor-hicks-on-regis-kelly-march-3-2009/

  • frogcooke

    Here is a quick interview with DA before his concert tonight on Fox 13

  • frogcooke

    THe video interview from Good Things Utah is now up at Abc4.com

  • JOJOSIE

    Just watched the Regis and Kelly tape and they sure love Taylor. I think that’s a show he could appear on any time he wanted too. I, like Spencer, have even listened to Taylor’s first studio cd and even liked it. I think the second one is better. I love DC but to tell the truth I do not really like his album so I’m hoping the second one is better. Maybe it’s the kind of Rock it is, but there is only about 3 songs I like enough to listen too. I love AI Cook not so much first cd Cook. Adam now has stolen my music heart and maybe even my visual heart, cause I think he is gorgeous. He, like my previous AI sweeties, is multi- talented, orginal, camera loving, exciting, nice guy, hot looking, etc. and the reason to keep on watching.

  • yeahyeahsure

    Kellie Pickler’s new video/single with BFF Taylor Swift – “Best Days of Your Life”. Kellie looked so pretty! LOL them Country chicks are always mad at their boys. :guns_tb:

  • Lu

    Well as long as we’re traveling down memory lane with season 5, here’s something kind of funny…. Elliott is asked his most embarrassing naked moment at about 3:38 in this vid. It’s funny…. I sure hope PJ sees this. :)

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kdxb4KwepXc&feature=player_embedded

  • kimberann

    It makes me so sad that my soggy cookie keeps crying on stage. He’s got such a poetic soul. He’s our Mr.Sensitive. What other star cries so easily?

  • poporange

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  • soundscene

    News report from DA’s Salt Lake City show–his final stop of his first solo tour. I listened to a (halfway decent) cellcast and he sounded amazing. The crowd went NUTS. It was his largest audience–I think about 3500 or so (maybe more–they opened up more seats a couple days ago).

    DA’s at the Kids’ Choice Awards tomorrow.

  • frogcooke

    ^^ I’ll be watching the KCA tomorrow haha.

  • Jabkmc

    ^^^ FOD says 6,000 tickets.

  • soundscene

    FOD says 6,000 tickets.

    Seriously? Go David!

  • Jabkmc

    According to Serena just now on the FOD cellcast.

  • http://mjsbigblog.com/wp-admin/profile.php ercheers

    Thanks guys! Got to listen to David’s cell cast and it was epic. We was dancing around and had the best time. lol

    The screaming was so loud for David. It was sooooo much fun. :clap_tb:

    Will also tune in to the Kidsà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢ Choice Awards tomorrow. Thanks so much for posting that!

  • frogcooke

    desert news about his concert

    Archuleta wows his hometown fans

    WEST VALLEY CITY à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬’  That wasn’t a horror movie on Friday night at the E Center à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬’  those bloodcurdling screams you might have heard from miles away were fans at the David Archuleta concert.

    And it wasn’t just the teenage girls screaming their lungs out. In many cases, it was their mothers, too.

    “She wasn’t enormously embarrassing, just sort of,” said one teenage girl who was there with her mother.

    And they had good reason for their enthusiasm. Archuleta, the hometown boy made good, delivered a fantastic performance, complete with the high-powered vocals that made him a winner on “Star Search” and the runner-up last season on “American Idol.”

    “It feels so good to be home, you guys!” he yelled to the sell-out crowd. “This is amazing! This is awesome! I can’t believe how unbelievably crazy this is, my first hometown show.

    more at link

  • Jabkmc

    ^^^ There’s some great pictures at that link Frog.

  • frogcooke

    Yeah some awesome pics.

  • http://mjsbigblog.com/wp-admin/profile.php ercheers

    Thanks frogcooke,

    The 12 pics are so cool.

  • http://mjsbigblog.com/wp-admin/profile.php ercheers

    Another cool write up about David’s concert and ck out the photo gallery link:

    http://www.sltrib.com/entertainment/ci_12016672

  • Jabkmc

    ^^^ Wow. That’s a lot of people in that one picture!

    And they were using the big screens at the E-Center.

    An amazing version of Somebody Out There.

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7RGF7X9CS5Y

    Love….

  • KathyH

    That Somebody Out There was beautiful. My favorite performance of my favorite song by David. Oh, how I wish I could’ve flown to SLC to hear him sing for his hometown crowd.

    Someday…

  • frogcooke

    Stand Up 2 Cancer has a vid up, David Archuleta Fans Take a Stand

  • KathyH

    There’s also a little flash of David in the next video on the SU2C site, under the Z100 Jingle Jam or Ball or whatever. http://www.standup2cancer.org/sutv?sid=2&vid=3458

    But that first video was fantastic! Finally the Archuleta fans meet the ‘famous woman’ who started that team!

  • soundscene

    ^^ That’s awesome about SU2C–I think they were pretty impressed that DA’s fans banded together like they did and raised so much money (even after the SU2C show had aired).