Idol Headlines for 04/28/09

Holly shit! An article about you MJ!! :clap_tb:
Congrats!

Hee! MJ! Thanks for the Post article on Kris! Spread the word, baby!

Re: NY post article. Am I too snarky thinking that the iTunes leak was intentional on TPTB’s part? They may have done it to energize Kris’ fanbase who may otherwise be content with the Top 3 finish. Now there is a hard number showing that Kris can go further than the Top 3, they may vote harder and the finale will be what TPTB wants: Adam Vs. Kris.

(Of course being a true blue Anoop fan, I admint I thought TPTB did it to justify Anoop’s elimination and chill the conspiracy theorists—he was outsold by 5 people including Matt).

Oh I so want to hear Kris put his spin on magic rainbows and his moment in time and such.

But then again, hearing Adam sing a heck out of magic rainbows would be great fun also.

Congrats on the article mj!

I’m thinking Kris really could make it to the finals if he outlasts Danny, and maybe even win in a surprise squeaker. Its a longshot though.

I hear they are only singing 1 song tonight, and that Jamie Foxx was the mentor.

Re: NY post article. Am I too snarky thinking that the iTunes leak was intentional on TPTB’s part?

Hm. An AP reporter contacted me yesterday. When he contacted Apple, they claimed my post was a hoax.

So, no. They weren’t leaked on purpose.

The poor reporter, I flooded him with tons of info to prove that it was NOT a hoax. I’m waiting for the article to appear today….

First of all, kudos to MJ for bringing us a site that we all LOVE! After discovering this site, it has made my day…everyday! THANKS MJ!!!

Second, Kris is making some ground now. Other than loads of Adam headlines, Kris is making headlines as well. Even on online polls, Kris is gaining ground and a bigger fanbase. I’m ecstatic that my early favorite is getting the praise he deserves, which from the start was overlooked.

^^^ @mj. Aw, OK. Thanks for the info.

You can say Adam Lambert is the breakout star of American Idol this season, and youà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢d almost be right. But heà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s not. Heà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s too over-the-top most of the time (keep your tongue in your mouth!) and though heà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s come closest, he still hasnà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢t had that à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã…“momentà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬  Simon is waiting for.

Uh, really? “Mad World” wasn’t that moment Simon has been waiting for?

Hm. An AP reporter contacted me yesterday. When he contacted Apple, they claimed my post was a hoax.

You’d think they could come up with something better than that.

And MJ, a whole article on you! Congrats! :clap_tb:

I usually just lurk in here but I just had to post and congratulate MJ on her article and on the Boston.com story. Yay!

I’m in Australia and I always come here first for any Idol news, I check in every day. I sneak in on Wednesday lunch times (Aust time) quite often to see who’s done what on the show.. I can’t wait until Wed night!!

MJ, I just want to say thank you to you for all you do here. You do a fantastic job!! :clap_tb:

Congrats on the article mj!

I find it sad that for all Adam has done, that the NY Post is focused on Kris. So even when Adam has 6 in the top 7 (which was not mentioned although one could figure it out, but all of Kris; was detailed), and Adam has killed in other data realeased this week. But Kris gets another headline. I think it’s very disrespectful against Adam. The guy can’t win. Would have nice to let people know how well even Ring of Fire was doing, and that it isn’t just his ballads. Adam has done VERY VERY well in itunes. To have done this well and the headline be Kris was a HUGE slap in the face to Adam,

Add that with Slezak, who even says that Adam has been the only one to bring it each and every week but will still give the nod and headline to Kris, we see now that Adam is being thrown under the bus. Nothing new. Not a fan of Archie, but we did see the media tear him apart last year about this time.

I think if Adam’s persona were different, he would be getting the respect he deserves.

Regarding the no breakout performances, that’s such an understatement. On Adam’s side, you have Mad World, Tracks of My Tears and to an extent, If I Can’t Have you. On Kris’s side, you have Ain’t No Sunshine, To Make You Feel My Love, Falling Slowly and She Works Hard for the Money. So how can there be no breakout performance?

Cay, it’s a bit disrespectful to say that on the site of the author of that article, MJ. We all know that Adam is already a big focus on MOST articles on the net on idol. So much in fact that a few Kris articles is getting you all furious? For me, it’s not diminishing to Adam who we do know has the best vocals of the show but just recognizing that there are others like Kris who also need the recognition that he hasn’t received until lately.

I’m tickled pink that EW is rating Kris #1. I’m not a real Kris fan, even though he sung my suggested song of Falling Slowly, but because now that Kris is getting all the hype the pressure might recede a bit for Adam.

Don’t get me wrong, I WANT Adam to win but sometimes the unrealistic expectations of many when you are the front runner is more harmful than good. Now everyone will be critiquing Kris, the new #1, and will be over analyzing every note that comes out of his mouth. Adam can go back and just “sing” without having to prove that he can better himself every week.

OK I admit I became Kris’ fan even before the top 36 started (I thought he was cutee) and thought his Man in a Mirror was just OK. I screamed when Ryan told him he was through to the top 13.

Week by week, he’s proven that he’s not just a cute white guy who happens to sing, but he’s a true musician.

I’m very happy now that he’s getting recognitions from others and getting more and more headlines. I hope he will be in the finale, if not win the show (my overall pick is still Adam though, sad, but true lol)

ETA: Congrats mj on your article!

MJ, just really appreciate what you have been doing, so I’m adding your site to my exception list on Adblock Plus.

SHDDG: Smokin’ Hot Drop Dead Gorgeous, a.k.a. Adam’s inner and outer beauty.

WWAD: What Would Adam Do? Use this when you are about to post/ say something not so nice. Rethink it and ask yourself, “What would Adam do?”

You learn new acronyms every day.

we see now that Adam is being thrown under the bus. Nothing new. Not a fan of Archie, but we did see the media tear him apart last year about this time.

I think front runners have a shelf life on this show. You can only have momentum for so long before the backlash starts. See Carrie, Fantasia, Melinda, Taylor, Archie.. the list goes on and on. Sometimes they go on to win anyway, sometimes they don’t. It remains to be seen what happens this year.

And I totally agree that there HAVE been “moments” this season. And they’ve all come from Adam and Kris. I’m pulling for Allison’s tonight. :cool1_tb:

Thanks for the kudos, guys…

congrats on the article, mj. that’s pretty awesome! =)

Congratulations MJ, that is quite a coup! To have AP call you, and have Apple accuse you of making a hoax, that is the big leagues baby! Kudos to you.

Aw come on about Adam/Kris headlines, Adam is the assumed #1 and that is a compliment in itself. Kris needs the headlines to overcome the assumptions that Danny will be in the lead.

Why oh why do the judges think that Danny should be in the finale? I don’t get it. Is he paying them? Kris and Allison are both better singers imo.

Poor Melissa, not being able to dance last night. Wow last night’s extended group numbers were really fun to watch. Love those tangos. A smoking night last night. Jewel’s husband is probably the worst left. I hope Melissa doesn’t go home.

I find it sad that for all Adam has done, that the NY Post is focused on Kris. So even when Adam has 6 in the top 7 (which was not mentioned although one could figure it out, but all of Kris; was detailed), and Adam has killed in other data realeased this week. But Kris gets another headline.

Well, you might have noticed that the author of that article (tee hee) has already done a pretty in depth piece on Adam previously. Also, these posts crack me up in a metta way. I mean no disrespect at all Cay – just I’m amused when people read and comment on the Post articles, without noticing that the author of those articles is also the owner of this blog. For whatever reason, that’s funny to me.

Congrats on the Boston Globe piece MJ. You’re like totally famous now

How many days did you clean your apartment before that? I can only imagine if a newspaper was coming to do photographs inside my house, I’d be scrubbing the base boards for hours. That circumstance would totally make me paranoid LOL.

Re: iTunes glitch

The poor reporter, I flooded him with tons of info to prove that it was NOT a hoax. Ià ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢m waiting for the article to appear todayà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬ ¦.

LOL Nice job! “Hoax?” LOLOLOLOLOLOLOLOLOLOLOL Too funny! Hey, maybe they were speaking of themselves — iTunes put out a hoax. Yeah, that’s the ticket! It’s a no win for them, eh?

Great article in the Globe site MJ!! Makes a girl proud. We really do appreciate all that you do. You totally do appreciably advance the show and provide a legitimate and invaluable service, and dare I say, TPTB SOOOOO know it! You go, girl!!

Jason Hughes from TV Squad is a complete moron. No moments from this season? Did he not see the standing O from Simon and the other judges for Mad World? And Simon picked it as one of his favorite performances in all eight seasons! In the comments sections, Hughes admits that he just doesn’t like Adam, so I guess that justifies ignoring everything the guy has done and pretending it never happened. It’s obvious Hughes knows zip about music so perhaps he should go back to reviewing Mad Men or whatever and spare us his ignorant musings.

So even when Adam has 6 in the top 7 (which was not mentioned although one could figure it out, but all of Kris; was detailed), and Adam has killed in other data realeased this week. But Kris gets another headline.

His made me crack up for all the reasons mentioned ^ plus for the fact that Adam has had so many more articles than Kris over the course of the season. I happen to like both of them but haven’t voted for anybody this year but Alexis. I never thought she would win–just didn’t think it was her time to go yet but I obviously was overruled. It just shows me how our view of the world is flavored by our perception. Personally, I give kudos to MJ for one of the few articles highlighting Kris that I’ve seen (no, I don’t go looking anywhere but here).

Here’s a longer version of Simon’s TV Guide interview. Damn, he really hearts Adam! And he also pretty much admits the show is about the judges now, and he addresses what happened with all the behind-the-scenes mansion footage we were promised.

Congrats on the Boston Globe article, MJ! Great read!

I’m a little disappointed that you didn’t do a pointy pose for your Boston Globe photo, mj. Congrats on the article!

For me, the “moment” this year was “Tracks of My Tears.” I didn’t think last year had more than one moment, even though it was a very strong season. If America puts the Go in Gokey this week, that will be the moment of the season.

Re: NY post article. Am I too snarky thinking that the iTunes leak was intentional on TPTBà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s part?

Hm. An AP reporter contacted me yesterday. When he contacted Apple, they claimed my post was a hoax.

So, no. They werenà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢t leaked on purpose.

yf7184 not too snarky at all, imo.
MJ, I’m surprised you’re not more wary of Apple’s response. I thought it was a great/sly way to shift focus off of them & onto you. I still see it as a likely ploy by TPTB that are seeing Kris’s star rise & Danny’s fall. Simon has definitely noted it in his recent critiques & in the TV Guide interview. The iTunes timing was perfect, and the media is picking up on it.

I’ll be very interested in how it plays out tonight, what the judges say, and if Paula still goes with her “Danny in the finals” schtick (tho she doesn’t always align with TPTB).

And congrats on the Globe article, MJ.

Kudos on the article about you MJ.

I am not worried about the shift to Kris. He is a safe choice to focus on and if he’s ascent means the end of Danny, right on! At least it will be a fair fight. I for the record am not worried about Kris winning this thing, but at least the finale ceases to be a forgone conclusion as it never should have been in the first place.

I must admit, I don’t need people telling me I saw a MOMENTS, when I really haven’t. Kris has had some good moments with a small ‘m’, but he’s not had a jaw dropping, awe inspiring ABMB, Hallelujah, or Imagine yet.

So for Simon, AI8 is all about Adam. Hmm.

I’ve certainly seen “Moments” this season, and the first BIGGIE for me was Ring of Fire!! Tracks of My Tears, and then, Mad World too. All different types of “Moments” but “Moments” (for me) all the same…

Kris’ “moments” have been small “m” for me. But then he’s a small guy. LOL Seriously though, he has done well to arise from the murky nowheresnopimpville, and he definitely won me over a few weeks back. More than I would have expected, that’s for sure!

Mama MJ, you are famous and deservedly so. You have my respect, and from me that does not come easily, so it means alot.

LaurelG– you stated beautifully what I was going to say about Jason (no moments) Hughes. Great job!

Ià ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢ve certainly seen à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã…“Momentsà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬  this season,

I guess I should have clarified that, I should say I haven’t seen one from anyone but Ah-Dahm. Ring of Fire was a jaw dropping moment for me that is for certain, and the Tracks just made me join the choir. Now I am a bare-foot devotee, about ready to start chanting and ringing bells.

I find it sad that for all Adam has done, that the NY Post is focused on Kris.

Cay have you checked out the byline? . And I’m guessing you actually don’t read the NYPost, because if you did, you’d realize that NYP has been Adam central nearly all season. There was a HUGE front page article on Adam in their TV Pull out section.

I mean, really. The NYP does ONE article that’s NOT about Adam. I think that’s tolerable. LOL.

This is how it goes. Something’s got to come up to make this race more interesting as Adam marches to the finish line. Kris as the dark horse is an irresistible story. The NYP isn’t the only paper latching on to that.

So even when Adam has 6 in the top 7 (which was not mentioned although one could figure it out, but all of Kris; was detailed), and Adam has killed in other data realeased this week. But Kris gets another headline. I think ità ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s very disrespectful against Adam. The guy canà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢t win.

Adam has gotten his ASS KISSED by the press. He’s winning big time.

Would have nice to let people know how well even Ring of Fire was doing, and that it isnà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢t just his ballads. Adam has done VERY VERY well in itunes. To have done this well and the headline be Kris was a HUGE slap in the face to Adam,

Poor poor Adam. Such a victim. Such a poor poor kicked around soul. I feel so sorry for him.

NOT.

If America puts the Go in Gokey this week, that will be the moment of the season.

Word.

I am so glad you are being recognized MJ – Love ya and lol they even mentioned – THAT!!!

How many days did you clean your apartment before that? I can only imagine if a newspaper was coming to do photographs inside my house, Ià ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢d be scrubbing the base boards for hours. That circumstance would totally make me paranoid LOL.

I was in quite the panic… Tee hee.

Of course, now I have to stop myself from reading the comments over there. A little brutal.

Oh well, if I don’t like it, I should stop reading! .

Congratulations on the feature MJ!

On Simon’s TV Guide interview, am I understanding it correctly that he’s saying that Kris is going to be the third placer with Danny and Adam being the two finalists?

If America puts the Go in Gokey this week, that will be the moment of the season.

Word.

Word to the Word. But if Gokey goes, I think Kris will reap his votes, or most of them, and then it really becomes a horserace.

Adam has gotten his ASSED KISSED by the press. Heà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s winning big time.

Poor poor Adam. Such a victim. Such a poor poor kicked around soul. I feel so sorry for him.

Big honking WORD. My god I can’t understand for the life of me how Adam fans can complain now because suddenly Kris is getting some much deserved press. Contrary to what many, and Simon may want to believe this whole season doesn’t revolve around the almighty Adam

To have done this well and the headline be Kris was a HUGE slap in the face to Adam,

IMO Simon naming an Adam performance as the BEST in ALL of 8 seasons is a slap in the face to the tons of massively talented contestants who have given amazing, showstopping performances. Gosh I feel so awful for poor Adam.

Congratulations on you article MJ! the work youre doing here is awsome, your blog is the first one I check when I log on, its my favorite!
My favorite is Adam but I want Kriss to be in the finale with him.

Congrats, MJ! You’re like the Mel Kiper Jr. of the AI world.

IMO Simon naming an Adam performance as the BEST in ALL of 8 seasons is a slap in the face to the tons of massively talented contestants who have given amazing, showstopping performances. Gosh I feel so awful for poor Adam.

I chalk it up to Simon only wanting to pimp the current season. I mean how many times have we heard this is the BEST EVAH season? I don’t think this one is. I would have to say for overall talent it’s a tie between 5 and 7. Anyhow, I like Adam and think he deserves the ass kissing he’s gotten in the press. I’m also delighted to see Kris get a bit too. IMO Kris deserves more, but if he continues as he has, it will come in due time…anything to help put the GO in Gokey.

Adam excerpts from Simon’s new TV Guide article:

http://www.tvguidemagazine.com/feature/simon-saysa-lot-848.html

Apart from Adam [Lambert], who sets his own agenda, I donà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢t think thereà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s anything I can tell you about any of these people, even after seven weeks. Kris [Allen] is a good example. Heà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s a sweet kid, good-looking. I know heà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s married because he told us. Other than that, thereà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s not a single thing I could tell you about that boy. Nothing.

Theyà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢re singing to be saved rather than to be fantastic. The only person you genuinely feel is not doing that is Adam. Heà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s not going to compromise himself as a singer or an artist. Heà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s unpredictable and heà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s fun, and I love that.
Adam also seems completely unfazed by the stories circulating about his sexuality.

Do you think Americaà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s finally gotten beyond that?I think people only get bothered really when they know somebodyà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s hiding something. [Laughs] Weà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢ve had that in the past! Weà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢ve obviously never had an issue with it, and nor should anybody else. Ità ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s a huge step forward for the show. Ità ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s just, do you like him as a person, as a singer, full stop.

Heà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s taking a page from David Cookà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s playbook by making each song his own.
Adamà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s the only one whoà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s done it this year. Thatà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s why I was so frustrated with Danny [Gokey] when he did à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã…“Endless Loveà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬  with a harp. Come on! This song is 25, 30 years old, and a lotà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s happened in 30 years. At least pretend to do something different to it, rather than schmaltzing it up.

Heà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s taking a page from David Cookà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s playbook by making each song his own.
Adamà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s the only one whoà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s done it this year.

What about Kris?!

If America puts the Go in Gokey this week, that will be the moment of the season.

Totally! His bitchface would be absolutely priceless!

Oi, mj! Kudos on the article! (It’s nice to be able to say I kinda knew HER way back when. ;D)

MJ is a Superstah!

Of course, now I have to stop myself from reading the comments over there. A little brutal.

Aww, mj, ignore the haters!! Boooo!! Jealousy ain’t the new “green” we’re going for, lol. Hang over here with those who are wise enough to appreciate (not to mention, need) you!

Heà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s taking a page from David Cookà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s playbook by making each song his own.
Adamà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s the only one whoà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s done it this year.

What about Kris?!

Honestly, I think that’s Simon speaking his historical viewpoint from the time when Kris had yet to exist in his myopic world. LOL

Kudos on the article, MJ! Better load in another server to handle all the new traffic.

As a fan of Adam’s, I’m happy to see the spotlight shift a bit. He’s been carrying the show this season. The person who should be worried about all the Kris love is Gokey. Of course, all this Kris stuff will incite Gokey’s rabid fanbase.

I mean, really. The NYP does ONE article thatà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s NOT about Adam. I think thatà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s tolerable. LOL.

It would be far more tolerable if articles honestly reflected Kris’ success. Adam absolutely killed in the iTunes leak and it was made to be all about Kris.

I know people are latching on to an “irresistible story” but the story is, for the most part, being created rather than a true reflection of anything.

So strange, I was one of the 60,000 that couldn’t get on either, I was in a real panic lol! Congrats on your article MJ! :thumbup_tb: btw, this is my first post! :bye_tb:

It would be far more tolerable if articles honestly reflected Krisà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢ success. Adam absolutely killed in the iTunes leak and it was made to be all about Kris.

Um, did you read the Post article? I ask because she says that Adam “by far” is ahead of everyone with 6 of the top 10 Idol downloads this season. So, I’m not seeing the Adam slight at all.

It’s an article slanted toward the ground gained by Kris to catch (and pass?) Gokey. That’s the story. *shrugs*

Great article about you, MJ!

And, it’s nice to see Kris get some positive press because he’s certainly earned it. SWHFTM was an awesome arrangement.

Question: Were those rankings on the iTunes song chart based on cumulative numbers for the entire season, or were they just reflective of sales within the last 3 to 5 days (a rolling period)? I thought, based on what I had read on the various boards, it was the latter, but perhaps not.

Jewels, that’s just one article. It’s just one article that said that Adam is far out ahead in fact. I’m thinking it’s an absolutely true reflection of what the article actually said. It’s not going to hurt Adam in the least I don’t think. It will hopefully (but I don’t know for sure because nothing seems to do so) hurt Gokey.

The article was, indeed, about Kris. So what? To me it showed that it won’t be an Adam/Danny finale maybe but could be an Adam/Kris finale. As somebody with no car on this train, I think MJ did an exemplary job of being fair and telling it as it is. I still find it hilarious that people think Adam’s ass needs to be kissed more in the press.

LOL check out MJ with her very own feature! That’s so cool

My god I canà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢t understand for the life of me how Adam fans can complain now because suddenly Kris is getting some much deserved press. Contrary to what many, and Simon may want to believe this whole season doesnà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢t revolve around the almighty Adam

SERIOUSLY. I’ve seen online a lot of jealousy from some Adam fans just because some press is going to another contestant, and it’s very offputting. Adam is going to win, yadda yadda, everyone knows that now and it’s getting boring. You can’t blame the media for trying to find another angle on this craptacular season.

Thank you mj for this fabulous blog. I check it several times a day and constantly refresh on Tuesday/Wednesday. It was great to get to know a little background about you in the article. I was also one of the 60,000 freaking out when the blog was overloaded hehe.

Slightly off headlines topic – David Cook’s team in the Race for Hope is only a few hundred dollars away from raising $75,000 in the fight against brain cancer/tumors. Yay!

It would be far more tolerable if articles honestly reflected Krisà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢ success. Adam absolutely killed in the iTunes leak and it was made to be all about Kris.

Um, did you read the Post article? I ask because she says that Adam à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã…“by farà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬  is ahead of everyone with 6 of the top 10 Idol downloads this season. So, Ià ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢m not seeing the Adam slight at all.

Ità ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s an article slanted toward the ground gained by Kris to catch (and pass?) Gokey. Thatà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s the story. *shrugs*

Exactly! I think the article very accurately reflects Kris’s success.

edit: as a matter of fact, you are the third person to post this article.

Please at least glance through the headlines before you post something…I’d like to keep redundant posts to a minimum. thanks..

To Adam fans — Y’all may want to thank mj and others for focusing just a teeny, weeny bit on other contestants. Backlash is a bitch, and anything that detracts a bit from the meme about the Inevitability of Adam is only going to help ensure that the confetti falls on Mr. Lambert one fine evening in May. (But I have to say, he is in very good shape no matter what because AI saw fit to cast Mr. Gokey in the role of the “villain” and he is making a mighty fine shield for Mr. Lambert. Yes, yes, I do visit the Knoll.)

Since I am turning into a real internet junkie I must say that I have noticed a lack of much “Gokey”. For whatever reasons his “vast” fanbase have stayed relatively quiet (per what I can gather). There isn’t a tremendous amount of activity on Youtube, and there hasn’t been alot of Danny comments on the comment sections (I do not include the official AI site because I don’t go there out of principle) on the online media sites. My conclusion is that the shift at the top won’t incite the Gokey fans because there don’t seem to be alot of them online.

He has his very strong voting block and they have been consistent all along. IMHO I don’t think he is picking up any of the “casual” fans out there. Their votes are now spread amongst the other 4 contestants. Does his initial fanbase have enough power to keep him GOing? We’ll see.

Thanks MJ for the sobering words to me on another thread….I crossed the line, and I needed to be reeled back! Congrats on the article about you. It was well done….and aren’t comment sections grand? That is why I’m so faithful to this site, you make us act like the adults we should be. Kudos.

ETA: ^ The AI boards are filled with rampant Danny (and Adam) fans. At least the group on there is definately not casual. And, in true AI board fashion, they are completely rabid. I think quite a few of Danny’s fans are casual viewers, but he also has a strong not-so-casual core fanbase.

I’m an Adam fan, and I think it’s great that Kris finally got some credit in the press. He deserves it. Since when is it a rule that only the frontrunner and favorite of TPTB can get positive press? IMO it’s a great article. Good job, MJ!

Slightly off headlines topic – David Cookà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s team in the Race for Hope is only a few hundred dollars away from raising $75,000 in the fight against brain cancer/tumors. Yay!

That’s awesome! I haven’t been following it that closely, but I’m glad to hear it’s going well.

My god I canà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢t understand for the life of me how Adam fans can complain now because suddenly Kris is getting some much deserved press. Contrary to what many, and Simon may want to believe this whole season doesnà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢t revolve around the almighty Adam

Well, in fairness, complaints from a couple of posters certainly do not sum up the way the majority of Adam fans feel. I like Adam, but I also like Kris a lot too. I’m glad he’s being recognized for coming on as the little dark horse that could.

I know people are latching on to an à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã…“irresistible storyà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬  but the story is, for the most part, being created rather than a true reflection of anything.

Hmm, I get a totally different impression really. I think it was clearly stated who had the lead in iTunes sales. But, the interesting thing to point out was that although the Adam vs. Danny finale was expected, it might not come to pass. Kris’s come from behind momentum is interesting, and a nice little angle for a story, in my opinion.

This show has a lot of people on it. All of the articles cannot just focus on one guy.

Wow! An article ABOUT mj by the Boston Herald and another article WRITTEN BY mj in the NY Post!

Congratuations, mj!

My favorite thing about the TV Guide Simon article regarding Adam’s sexuality!

I’m sooooo glad he is on the same page as me!

Adam also seems completely unfazed by the stories circulating about his sexuality.

Do you think Americaà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s finally gotten beyond that?
I think people only get bothered really when they know somebodyà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s hiding something. [Laughs] Weà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢ve had that in the past! Weà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢ve obviously never had an issue with it, and nor should anybody else.

Ità ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s a huge step forward for the show. Ità ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s just, do you like him as a person, as a singer, full stop.

I’m not sure if it’s been metioned in the headlines but here’s another headline giving recognition to Kris:

Do all roads on ‘American Idol’ lead through Kris Allen?

Interesting read. And here’s my in-depth analysis on the top 5.

Enjoy!

My god I canà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢t understand for the life of me how Adam fans can complain now because suddenly Kris is getting some much deserved press. Contrary to what many, and Simon may want to believe this whole season doesnà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢t revolve around the almighty Adam

No kidding. I’m a huge fan of Adam’s (and Allison, for that matter) and frankly I’m thrilled there is a potential new storyline that pushes out Hokey Gokey. Kris came out of nowhere and earned his success without the help of the AI pimp machine.

This over the top stuff is why I avoid “fandom” like the plague. Half of the AIers I have a negative impression of I can trace to the batshit insane fans who lose all sense of perspective. Seeing people lose their shit over somebody they don’t know and never will, seeing them suck up to family members, seeing them deify a human being? No fun and quite squicky.

Newbie to posting here, so I hope I don’t mess it up. But I just wanted to just add about how cool I think it is that mj has a post written about her, well deserved. I come here for my one stop AI shopping and to see the wonderful videos and the cool comments. So brava. And an article by mj. It’s a twofer. :clap_tb:

And I am also an Adam fan who isn’t bothered at all by attention to Kris, I love it. Of course it helps that I also like Kris a lot and think he does the second best on the show. I also like Allison and the more love shown to both of them, when they deserve it, the better. I don’t think that the article was a diss to Adam, just talking about how Kris is a surprise dark horse and an up and comer. Which he is and is better for the show. Adam fans need to not become like Claymates. As mj says, one doesn’t want to reflect poorly on one’s fanbase.

And lastly, cool of Simon to be blase about Adam’s sexuality. About time. Of course I’ve heard that it doesn’t hurt that Nigel Lythgoe isn’t part of the show anymore, as supposedly he’s kind of not so cool with teh gayz. Oh and if this means less banter between Ryan and Simon about this from now on? All the better. I don’t think we’ve had any of that this season. hmmm.

lol dcmjlive, Danny Karaoke!

Seeing people lose their shit over somebody they totally donà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢t know and never will, seeing them suck up to family members, seeing them deify a human being? No fun and quite squicky.

Completely agree Niall. I am a huge Adam fan but I’ll admit to really looking forward to Kris and Allison’s performances. It is great to watch 3 entirely different singers strut their stuff. I haven’t even gotten mad at Michael Slezak this year…and that’s saying alot. I have also enjoyed the “change” in the media coverage as the season has progressed. Now we are talking (for the main part) about song choices and delivery and arrangements and genre instead of focusing on the intangibles that we are not privy to.

I try (and its hard) to judge a contestant on what I see and hear about a contestant through their interviews and their demeanor on the program itself. I’ll grab some contestant info from what their close acquaintances say about them but I try and weigh that with what I see and hear. Maybe these three are totally different from the impression that I have gotten but that is the only basis I can use to judge them. All three seem like really level headed, nice individuals who are really trying their best to perform their best with no excuses.

At this point in time none of them are the second coming, currently they are not the saviours of the recording industry, they are not going to save my life and make me a better human being. They are nice kids with great talent who entertain me and make me feel good for liking them.

Congrats on the article, MJ! Whenever someone has a question about anything Idol-related I send ‘em all over. I have so much Idol/Idol-related music in my CD collection and on my iPod because I’ve been able to find out about it here. And whew, I’ve been to some other sites… thanks for keeping this one under control. I think I’ll just stay riiiight here!

Congrats, mj, on getting some much-deserved recognition! We’d be lost without you. :mrgreen_wp:

Re the iTunes story, did the press or anybody ever follow up on Rickey’s reporting of sales figures last season? And did iTunes say all that information was a “hoax” too? Because anybody who saw those numbers had a pretty good reason to pick Cook to win it all.

And I’m really glad Kris is finally getting some much-deserved recognition himself. Adam is still my favorite, but I’ve really liked Kris since the semis. He’s shown real growth as an artist and a performer, and he has a nice “chill” vibe when he’s receiving criticism that speaks professionalism to me.

Of course Ià ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢ve heard that it doesnà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢t hurt that Nigel Lythgoe isnà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢t part of the show anymore, as supposedly heà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s kind of not so cool with teh gayz.

What? That’s the first I’ve heard of that! Nigel’s background is in dance. How in the hell could he have a problem with teh gayz? Where did you hear this? I find it really hard to believe because, well, how in the world did he last in the dance world so long with that attitude?

It would be far more tolerable if articles honestly reflected Krisà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢ success. Adam absolutely killed in the iTunes leak and it was made to be all about Kris.

It’s not news that Adam is killing on iTunes. Everyone expected that. Adam is the front runner. Old news. Boring news (to those who aren’t Adam’s fans). New, more exciting news (unless you’re Danny’s fans, in which case change exciting to anxious in the bad sense): Danny, his supposed co-finalist, isn’t killing right after him. Kris is exceeding all expectations of what the mainstream public once believed were the standings according to what the TPTB has force feeding them. That’s way more news worthy than hearing for the 50 millionth time that the finale will consist of one Adam and one Gokey.

Btw, I totally didn’t know that article was written by MJ until I got to the end. It was written so differently than the blog; in a very professional neutral reporterish way. Great job MJ!

Also, I loved the article on MJ herself as well! It’s awesome to see articles on online fan culture. I especially loved the part where it talked about how Rickey.org feeds fan emotion while MJ’s is pure info. As a frequenter of both blogs, I found that to be a very apt description.

Grats on both articles MJ! Woot!!

And lastly, cool of Simon to be blase about Adamà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s sexuality. About time. Of course Ià ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢ve heard that it doesnà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢t hurt that Nigel Lythgoe isnà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢t part of the show anymore, as supposedly heà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s kind of not so cool with teh gayz.

Nigel is not just a producer, he’s a dancer. Who produces a dance show. I’m sure he’s got no problemo with ‘teh gayz’.

Victoria Apr 28th, 2009 at 2:33 pm

And lastly, cool of Simon to be blase about Adamà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s sexuality. About time. Of course Ià ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢ve heard that it doesnà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢t hurt that Nigel Lythgoe isnà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢t part of the show anymore, as supposedly heà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s kind of not so cool with teh gayz.

Erm, Nigel is not just a producer, heà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s a dancer. Who produces a dance show. Ià ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢m sure heà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s got no problemo with à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã‹teh gayzà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢.

Au contraire….Nigel has gone on record that he doesn’t want to see male dancers looking, acting or dancing less than masculine in any way. Just ask Anthony Bryant. Brilliant dancer that Nigel chewed out publicly for being too swishy.

Nigel has never been down with any contestant being openly gay. He’d prefer they hide it as much as humanly possibly.

Do you think Americaà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s finally gotten beyond that?
I think people only get bothered really when they know somebodyà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s hiding something. [Laughs] Weà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢ve had that in the past! Weà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢ve obviously never had an issue with it, and nor should anybody else.

Ità ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s a huge step forward for the show. Ità ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s just, do you like him as a person, as a singer, full stop.

Oh shut up, Simon. Now that someone who’s gay is killing it in the competition as well as on iTunes, he has no problems with their sexuality. Simon is one of the first people who have ridiculed or stealth-insulted people who are not masculine enough. Bitch please.

Holy batshit MJ!!!!!!!

You made the big time. Yowzers…….

Of course Ià ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢ve heard that it doesnà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢t hurt that Nigel Lythgoe isnà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢t part of the show anymore, as supposedly heà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s kind of not so cool with teh gayz.

I always thought he was one of them…I mean the way he was getting off on Joshua’s tight pants last year (truth be told, I was too).

I actually think Nigel does have a problem with “teh gayz” based upon many comments he’s made on SYTYCD to certain dancers … comments along the lines of how great it is to see such “macho” (pronounced “match-o”) male dancers. Real men. Manly men. And the comments he’s made in reference to the stereotypically “less manly” male dancers in the dance world, and how they’ve made many young boys’ (his?) dads reluctant to allow their sons to dance, or at least very unenthusiastic about the prospect.

MJ, the only good news on your blog today, has been about you. The rest is the same old, same old stuff. It gets boring.

Congrats on the articles MJ…and i love your blog! Its very refreshing to bounce off ideas and share feedback with other viewers in an ADULT manner (EW/Idol boards scare me…a girl actually compared the kris vs adam ‘feud’ as serious as the one btw “the jews and islamic”…her words… i couldn’t make this up!! LOL)

Regarding the Adam vs Danny finale…I for one would love to see Kris sneak up and take over Gokey’s spot. Not only is Kris (IMO) a more interesting/current artist but it would be nice to show TPTB/judges that shoving a contestant down our throats isn’t appealing. It didn’t work with Lil Rounds and its not working with Danny. Yes, Danny has some talent, but he is not deserving of this OVER enthusiastic praise. The “see you in the finale” quip has to end…especially after each luckluster performance.

The à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã…“see you in the finaleà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬  quip has to end

To say nothing of the “you’re always pitch perfect” bit! Whaaaatttt????!!!

Thanks Perez. .

I think I need to read some Kradam slash now to get back to the loving

EW/Idol boards scare meà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬ ¦a girl actually compared the kris vs adam à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã‹feudà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢ as serious as the one btw à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã…“the jews and islamicà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬ Ãƒ ¢Ã¢â€š ¬ ¦her wordsà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬ ¦ i couldnà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢t make this up!

I read that and closed the page :lol_tb:..I’d had enough at that point! Eish, it’s just a tv show people…scary stuff @ EW today

Au contraireà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬ ¦.Nigel has gone on record that he doesnà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢t want to see male dancers looking, acting or dancing less than masculine in any way. Just ask Anthony Bryant. Brilliant dancer that Nigel chewed out publicly for being too swishy.

Nigel has never been down with any contestant being openly gay. Heà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢d prefer they hide it as much as humanly possibly.

It is true that Nigel is not fond of male dancers dancing in an effeminate way – but I don’t think it’s totally a gay/straight thing. I don’t think Nigel cares about anyone being openly gay in their personal lives. Mostly because I think being an openly gay man, isn’t the same as being a queeny gay man (as in, some people are neither, some people are both, or some are one or the other). He’s just very partial to masculinity on the dance floor, mostly I guess because they’re men. His problem is not with the being “gay”, it’s with the “swishy” part, I think.

Hmm, this is really hard to explain without sounding like a complete asshole LOL. I think what Nigel doesn’t like to see in a dance are any characteristics associated with the attributes that society sometimes stereotypes as gay.

And, it’s a feeling common amongst many dancers, both gay and straight. On the dance floor, you need to embody the character of the dance. No one should be able to tell from the way you dance, which way you swing.

Anyway, while he may have a limited viewpoint about male dancers, my point is, I don’t think it’s straight up homophobia. And, I’m not sure it defines at all how Nigel treats gay people off the dance floor. It’s just more complex than that, and it can’t be summed up with just “Nigel doesn’t like gay people”.

Chipmunk
Apr 28th, 2009 at 3:24 pm
EW/Idol boards scare meà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬ ¦a girl actually compared the kris vs adam à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã‹feudà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢ as serious as the one btw à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã…“the jews and islamicà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬ Ãƒ ¢Ã¢â€š ¬ ¦her wordsà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬ ¦ i couldnà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢t make this up!

I read that and closed the page ..Ià ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢d had enough at that point! Eish, ità ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s just a tv show peopleà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬ ¦scary stuff @ EW today

This would be exactly why I only read this blog. Sure we all go over the top occasionally, but this place reins us back into reality. Reality, I have to think, is a good thing.

This would be exactly why I only read this blog. Sure we all go over the top occasionally, but this place reins us back into reality. Reality, I have to think, is a good thing.

MJ’s is all the AI fix I need. The comments on those other sites border on frightening. And, the fan sites all at some point devolve into a scary group think cult (well, at least before they implode).

mj
Apr 28th, 2009 at 3:18 pm
Thanks Perez. .

That link goes to gmail. Is this it?

http://perezhilton.com/2009-04-28-oops-and-the-idol-frontrunners-are

And, the fan sites all at some point devolve into a scary group think cult (well, at least before they implode).

The cultist, zombiie-ish behaviour on the fan sites are the scariest thing of the entire show….Been there, done that, never again!!!! :flush_tb: :lol_tb:

The Perez link doesn’t work for me, MJ.

ETA: thanks, Gwen.

Very short for me…

YAY MJ! WOOHOO! How cool.

YAY David Cook’s team in the Race for Hope! I donated a small amount, since my David Cook $$$ were already allocated to going to SEE HIM ON TOUR! hee.

:clap_tb: :wub_tb:

Brava , mj, for your efforts to create a sense of balance and fairness.

And, ità ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s a feeling common amongst many dancers, both gay and straight. On the dance floor, you need to embody the character of the dance. No one should be able to tell from the way you dance, which way you swing.

Anyway, while he may have a limited viewpoint about male dancers, my point is, I donà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢t think ità ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s straight up homophobia. And, Ià ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢m not sure it defines at all how Nigel treats gay people off the dance floor. Ità ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s just more complex than that, and it canà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢t be summed up with just à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã…“Nigel doesnà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢t like gay peopleà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬ .

THIS. I don’t think Nigel is homophobic. It’s more about dancing than anything.

Thanks Perez. .

Your own NYP article, an article about you, and now Perez. A ton of people read his site. You’re moving up in the world, MJ!

Looks like People has picked up the story, too! Good job, MJ. Congrats!

Congrats on the Boston Globe article, MJ. And now you are outscooping Perez and People to boot. I didn’t know that you quit your day job but in light of all you do to keep the Idol obsessed informed 24/7, it makes perfect sense. To paraphrase a song sung by Kris Allen, “You Work Hard for No Money” :wink_wp:

I didn’t know that you quit your day job but in light of all you do to keep the Idol obsessed informed 24/7, it makes perfect sense.

I’d be too much of a scardy cat to quit. I got laid off in 2008…

If America puts the Go in Gokey this week, that will be the moment of the season.

Totally! His bitchface would be absolutely priceless!

^ ^ O.M.G., I would LOVE to see this !

MJ- Well deserved congratulations!!! I remember back in the day when you were working at your 9-5′er and you kinda freaked out when it was either your boss or boss’ boss found out you ran an AI blog!!! BWAHAHHAHAH. Look who’s laughing now.

Ahhhhh the good old days. Look how far you have come and just how incredibley successful your hobby has become.

BTW….remember to click the links posted at MJ’s so we can all do our small part to help out the Blogmistress to the STARS!!! If she makes more green we get more MJ and cool MJ stuff

I’m really proud of you MJ

I’ll second what Bax said.

(Sorry mj – I’m putting it here, then. :doh_tb:)

Big news for Jason Castro fans! I received the following email from Jason Castro Music:

Hello family and friends!

Join Atlantic recording artist Jason Castro and his guitar for an intimate conversation with a few thousand friends.

Visit JasonCastroMusic.com on Wednesday, April 29th @ 7 PM ET for a live webcast, complete with a musical performance and Q & A session.

Twitter your questions to Jason @ http://twitter.com/jasoncastro starting now, and he’ll select a few to answer during the webcast — or grill him live on Wednesday during the chat.

Be there or be. . . a parallelogram.

Yay! :clap_tb:

LOL at parallelogram.

60,000 fans? That’s great! Congrats mj!

DA has a new vlog.. decided to that instead of tryint write a short and to the point blog haha

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VRPbyX2ECe4

talks about mcfly, paul o grady, twitter, song writing… big ben lol

WAIT! yeah… bye.

MJ – I missed the writeup done on you yesterday. Luckily I saw a reference to it in today’s posts. Congratulations! I’ve been around since shortly after you started this blog and have been so impressed to watch what you have accomplished with it. I’m very glad you are now getting some of the recognition you deserve. Your blog is the best at what it does and I hope you feel justifiably proud. Brava!