Idol Headlines for 06/17/07

‘Morning, lisa. Thanks for the links.

Jordinà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s management team would not confirm the rumor.

Do we even know what management company Jordin is with – or is she actually being managed by her parents?? And unless I’ve been more oblivious than normal, why hasn’t there been an official deal announcement yet for either Jordin or Blake?? We’re headed into the third week of June and nothing yet…

à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬ ¦Sundance is close to signing a significant label deal with Universal. But 19 Management, which has a right of refusal deal with American Idol contestants, isnà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢t so quick to let him go even though he didnà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢t make the showà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s final 12.

This is fascinating – and I think I’m going to make a mess of this, so my advance apologies. So, all of this would mean that all top 24 contestants are signed to 19M at some point so that they have some type of representation during their time on the show, correct?? And if so, why were winners and co-winners – errr, I mean runners-up – released after the show’s end and allowed to sign with different management companies, whereas Sundance is still being held hostage to the whims of 19M long after his exit from the show? Is this to prevent lower tier contestants from releasing albums prior to any top 12 contestants releasing albums?? I thought that after last year, the idea of the winner releasing an album before any other contest was thrown out the window…

I’m confused. Sundance is close to signing a deal with Universal but 19M might not let him go? Can 19 M keep him in limbo like that?It seems totally unfair that Sundance would still be contractually obligated. Blog lawyers, somebody splain!

I’m surprised that they haven’t released Sundance yet. I don’t believe anybody in the top 10 have been released at this time. Chris Sligh said that he can’t sign with anyone else until Aug. 23rd which is 3 months after the finale although I thought that 19M/E would release them sooner if they didn’t want them. You’d think that they could sign earlier but just not put out a record for a certain lenght of time.

I think the reason there hasn’t been an announcement about Jordin and Blake is that they must still be negotiating with her parents.

Maybe not signing Elliott taught them to be a bit more cautious about not signing people!

So wait, who are the finalists for Britain’s Got Talent, and which contestant was kicked off for being a sex offender?

Lisa B, are you around?

From what I understand the top 24 are under contractual obligation to 19E until three months after the finale or the end of the tour. (I’ve seen both). So end of August or end of September before any of them can sign unless 19 chooses to release them early. It would not be to 19′s advantage to do that though so why should they?

The old rules used to be that no contestant could put out an album until 3 months after the winner’s album was released. The only exception used to be the runner up who was allowed to release usually within a few weeks of the runner up.

Last year everything changed.

Hi Longsong sorry been out since early am here.

You can see the finalists here:

http://talent.itv.com/page.asp?partid=1

TV talent contestant on U.K. offender list

A contestant on television`s ‘Britain`s Got Talent’ excused himself from the competition after it was revealed he is a registered sex offender……….

Monsters and Crtics

From the Boston Herald…

http://theedge.bostonherald.com/musicNews/view.bg?articleid=1006489

TAYLOR HICKS

Simon Cowell couldnà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢t stand him and now we know why: Hicks is just too earthy for the snarky Brit, who clearly doesnà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢t understand the value of old school. Now that heà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s passed the à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã…“Idolà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬  baton, Hicks can get on with his career. Get ready to be dazzled with a high-energy, horn-spiked night-at-the-Apollo feel that, in contrast to his goofy à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã…“Idolà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬  performances, puts Hicks in his own element. Tomorrow at South Shore Music Circus, Cohasset, 781-383-9850; Sunday at Cape Cod Melody Tent, Hyannis, 508-775-6630.

Last year everything changed.

Wow – That’s the understatement of the year!

New singles

…Taylor Hicks, “Heaven Knows,” Arista. On paper, the 2006 “American Idol” winner has a hit with this tune, which boasts production by Matt Serletic, A-level songwriters, a live jam band and a melody line from Marvin Gaye’s 1965 “Ain’t That Peculiar.” But Hicks’ Southern rock delivery could be a deterrent to contemporary radio.

Ventura County Star

Hey, peeps!

Awesome Taylor show last night, even better than Avalon! Taylor actually took time out to banter a little between songs.

I met him and did not make an ass out of myself!

We are leaving for a trip in an hour. Maybe I’ll do a recap when I get back.

(Oh, and there was a girlfriend sighting!)

Simon Cowell’s soup soak

Simon Cowell bathes in cherry tomatoes and sparkling water to stay looking young.

A source told the National Enquirer: “Simon orders Italian cherry tomatoes to be flown in from Europe and pulps them in a bucket…….

Monsters and Critics.com

Abily – I was thinking aboutyou last night! I want to hear all about that meet and greet!

Simon Cowell bathes in cherry tomatoes and sparkling water to stay looking young.

This explains a lot. Tomatoes are pretty acidic.

I met him and did not make an ass out of myself!

Congrats, Abily. :lol_tb:

Glad you had an awesome time.

From what I understand the top 24 are under contractual obligation to 19E until three months after the finale or the end of the tour.

You mean 19M, right?? (Too many 19 entities… *sigh*)

LOL, Lu. Glad you had fun Abily.

If any dads happen to pop in here today – Happy Father’s Day to you! I’m on my way to take my dad – the best dad in the whole entire world – to lunch. have a great day everyone!

That article about Jordin was not referring to 19E it was talk about her singing the National Anthem at the super bowl in January and what it’s saying is basically that it has not been confirmed.

As far as the signing of the contracts between the top 10, both Jordin and Blake have been doing phone interviews and tv interivews basically without a break once the finale was over on the 23rd. Blake made the statement in a radio interivew done at the end of May that it may be 2 months before everything is finalized.

Here is an article from BB about charts. At the end, there is a bit about Idol:

http://www.billboard.com/bbcom/chart_beat/bonus_display.jsp?vnu_content_id=1003599225

“AND THE HITS JUST KEEP ON COMING: You can’t take your eyes off the tote board for a moment, or the figures will change. The “American Idol” franchise racks up its 126th No. 1, thanks to a fifth season finalist.

Last week, “Idol” earned its 125th No. 1 when Daughtry’s “Home” rose to the top of the Adult Top 40 chart. It’s the second No. 1 for the band on this tally; “It’s Not Over” led the list for nine weeks earlier this year.

Chris Daughtry finished fourth in season five. The ninth-place finalist that year was a woman from Antioch, Tenn. named Mandisa. Her single “Only the World” (Sparrow) flies 2-1 on Hot Singles Sales. “Only the World” moves 13-11 on the Christian Songs chart and 15-12 on the Christian Adult Contemporary list.”

Go Mandisa!

Blake made the statement in a radio interivew done at the end of May that it may be 2 months before everything is finalized.

We should be hearing some announcements before then. By the June 7th, we’d heard that the winner/runner-up had been signed. Chris’s signing was announced in early July and Kellie announced on July 17th (all before 2 months was up).

The old rules used to be that no contestant could put out an album until 3 months after the winnerà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s album was released. The only exception used to be the runner up who was allowed to release usually within a few weeks of the runner up.

Why then, if no other finalist was allowed to release until 3 months after the winner did, was George Huff allowed to release a Christmas EP in December 2004, less than a month after Fantasia’s CD dropped?

Morning Peeps.

LISAB:
Thanks for yesterday’s postings on Britain’s Got Talent contestant Paul Potts. I also read somewhere that a few years back he had a benign tumor removed and that he fell out of the opera singing for a while to recover from injuries caused in an accident (motorcycle, if I recall correctly). Will try to track down the links for those articles later today.

I cannot wait until the bloody show results are posted…I keep checking the website for updates. **insert red-faced smiley here** As much as I think Potts truly deserves to win, methinks the little girl will be the victorà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬’ on cuteness factor alone. UGH. Apparently, Simon has already offered her a deal!

Edited to change salutation:
OK, so it isn’t morning for most of us….therefore, Good Afternoon peeps.

Abilymom…………I’m glad you had such a great time at the concert. From the recaps it sounds like a beautiful venue too. Can’t wait to hear how the M & G went. Re: GF She was at the NBA finals too.

Apparently, Simon has already offered her a deal!

That’s what the Times Online arcticle says:

“Connie Talbot, from Sutton Coldfield, discovered she could sing while cheering up her terminally ill grandmother with a selection of songs from The Wizard of Oz. Her mother bought her a karaoke machine because the family could not afford singing lessons. After her rendition of Over the Rainbow on Britainà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s Got Talent she was hailed as à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã…“the next Charlotte Churchà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬  and signed up to Cowellà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s record label Sony BMG.”

BTW I just re-read my previous post and it doesn’t scan at all. LOL. Sorry. I was talking about last year’s signings in case it wasn’t clear.

Boulder the final result will be in approx 2hours and 20 minutes.

Keep an eye on the digital spy link they’ll post it as it happens.

http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/forums/showthread.php?t=592106

I can’t tell count how many times I’ve watched those performances by Paul Potts. Thanks so much for posting them. I’m pulling for him!

Paul Potts has the pimp spot, he’s follwing the 6yr old Connie.

Keep an eye on the digital spy link theyà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢ll post it as it happens.

Link is now open in a tab of my browser. =)

How do they decide the winner? Judges select or is there a limited time audience voting post tonight’s performances?

Public vote Boulder.

Connie the favourite has just performed and Amanda the judge squeezed a tear or two on cue. Paul will be up in a moment and then the phone lines will open.

LOLOL…hasn’t Amanda cried with almost every performance? From my understanding, Simon typically does not care for young kids singing or their voices but seems to like Connie.

LISAB, if it doesn’t cost you anything, could you cast a vote or two for Paul for me? I’ll then owe you a couple votes for next AI season. =) LOL…I didn’t even vote for AI this year (except for Sanjaya one night, and Haley-only to help keep her on the show to tick off *** fans. Oh yeah, I threw in a couple votes for PJ, for Brandon)

Go Paul Potts!!!!

He performed Nessun Dorma perfectly, but the cute factor may win it for Connie and performing in memory of her late garandmother and wishing her father ‘happy father’s day’ from the stage. (I hate backstories!)

It’ll be a close call.

Simon calls for a Paul win.

Oh God, I’m in the phone conference from hell right now.

Luckily, I stumbled across this for optimum snark value:

http://www.popcrunch.com/a-drunk-katharine-mcphee-performs-at-vegas-magazine-4th-anniversary-party

It costs but I’ll do it for you Boulder and part of the money goes to the Royal Variety Charity, which is a good cause.

ETA: Lines are busy but I’ll keep trying!

LisaB:

Simon calling for a Paul win…does that hurt or help him? Not to generalize here but, do Brits, as a rule, think highly of Simon? Is there the same talk of Simon using reverse psychology in the UK as there is in the US?

YEAH!!!!!! Thanks for voting (or trying to vote)Lisa.

Word has it that Simon has already signed Connie, so he knows that Paul needs the public vote to help him have a big career.

Simon is thought highly of here by the average watcher of reality shows, deluded souls that they are.

Have got two votes through so far but my gut tells me that Connie will walk it even though imo she’s isn’t that good.

LISAB:

I have the sense that Connie will win too. I don’t care if she is “only 6″, where is Dingo’s bus when you need it? LOL.

ETA:
Before anyone gets their panties in a bunch remember, I pull wings off angels for sport.

ETA, part II:
Not to enter into the my so-and-so is better than your so-and-so, but Connie DID sing SOTR better than ***.

:lol_tb: Boulder

I’ve spent  £5 voting for you, I’m stopping now as I’d hate to fill Simon’s coffers with anymore cash!

I hope Paul does well but Connie does seem to be the front runner.

I’ll watch the finals and keep you updated.

THANKS LISAB. I owe you.

I am on the floor laughing at some of the comments on the digitalsky website.

My favorite so far: in response to a Connie over Paul win….

“Please if that happens then I’ll f*** off to Iran than live here. Honestly the British public are so dumb sometimes it’s unbelievable that we were once an Empire.”

This person really takes their TV talent shows seriously.

:lol_tb:

Result show just starting.

Result still too close to call lines open for a few more minutes.

Waiting…

Judges

Simon: between Damon, Connie and Paul.

Amanda: doesn’t know who will win

Piers: full of variety and talent.

Recap of an incredible week.

OK, I saw one video of the monkey guy and didn’t get him at all.

Proves I didn’t need to watch it all week the best and worst being shown with Land of Hope and Glory playing.

LisaB, LOL, you are a trooper.

The monkey dance was funny……..once but that was it, make a good act for the Royal Variety Show though.

Contestants doing their last minute pleas, ‘What would it mean to win the Competition’……….

Fill in the blanks

Ant and Dec loving Connie nearly forgot Paul.

Be back after the break to reveal the result …. cue adverts.

OMG. One of the commenters on the digitalsky page wrote:

I bet they are back stage hoping that a family member dies before they go on stage…..

Wonderful snark!

Typical cynical British humour. :lol_tb:

We’re back
Phone lines closed!

Recap of why they want to perform for the Queen.

The monkey dance was funnyà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬ ¦Ãƒ ¢Ã¢â€š ¬ ¦..once but that was it, make a good act for the Royal Variety Show though.

Yes, I agree that it would be good for a Variety Showà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬’ a one time viewing thing. Would the performance get a smile from the Queen?

She probably would stifle a smile, cute kids are ten a penny.

Time to welcome back the finalists.

2 million votes results in.

:laugh_tb:

For the Queen
:king_tb:

Only one of you can win and this is it!

The Winner is ……….. Paul Potts!!!

Yay Paul!

:clap_tb:

PAUL POTTS!!!!!

WAHOO

ETA:
Did Amanda cry?

Simon to Paul ‘next week you’ll be in a recording studio making your debut album’.

Judges delighted with winner.

Paul singing the show out.

Simon is teary eyed!!

So happy for him.

Simon is teary eyed? Did somebody mace him?

Hate opera. Love this operatic singer!!!!

LisaB:
Thanks for the play-by-play. Now I’ll have to check youtube for the new videos…and (if I may be so bold) you will have to keep the ear to the ground for news about his CD.

Yay! Paul Potts is terrific. The voters got it right.

Standing ovation.

Paul ‘There’s no easy way to describe it I’m just speechleess.’

Asking for next years auditioners, show’s finished.

Simon is teary eyed? Did somebody mace him?

he must have had a flashback to the finale of AI5. LMAO

No problem Boulder, I’ll buy it and send it to you as soon as it’s released.

Simon is teary eyed? Did somebody mace him?

:lol_tb:

Probably gutted that his new signing (the 6 year old) isn’t the ‘superstar’ that he had hoped.

Lisa B, thanks so much for the update. I am so excited for Paul Potts!!

And that is the end of my reporting, ’til next year folks!

MNSUE:

Hate opera. Love this operatic singer!!!!

I enjoy opera and especially love tenors. Frequently, on Sunday mornings while eating breakfast and reading the paper, I listen to aria recordings. A great way to spend a morning. For me, there is something really special about this man’s voice.

Thanks again LisaB.

‘Til next year. :drunk_tb:

Fascinating reading the comments about this Paul Potts. Hopefully I’ll get a chance to sit down and listen to some of his stuff tonight

OK I turned over.

Being interviewed on the aftershow.

He didn’t think he’d win, his wife is in shock, recap of his journey.

Wife has tears in her eyes, the atmosphere and the nerves asking about the recording career.

Simon has said he’ll sell a million albums this year.

He’s in shock and he’s going to get rid of a few debts.

Presenter says he can have himself as a ringtone.

He thinks performing for the Queen will be awesome, has not got a clue what he’ll say when he’s presented to her.

He feels as though he is dreaming.

Boulder – Special voice? Ya got that right. Powerful, yet unforced. Textured, but clear. My idea of a great Sunday morning is Mozart and a mimosa, or two. Maybe I’ll have to add Paul Potts to the mix.

MNSUE:

My idea of a great Sunday morning is Mozart and a mimosa, or two. Maybe Ià ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢ll have to add Paul Potts to the mix.

And I’ll have to add a mimosa or two.

((((con-nee)))

Paul Potts!!!!!!

Simon is teary eyed!!

I want a screen cap, dangit!!

And thanks for the play-by-play, Lisa and BS. Good for Paul Potts. The guys has an amazing voice.

Congratulations to Paul Potts! What a beautiful voice! Not usually my kind of music, but his voice captivates you.

First time that I’ve seen everybody agree about a contestant here. Paul has worked a miracle. :cheese1_ee:

Bobbi – A great vocal instrument transcends genres

Video of Paul Potts final performance and the announcement of the winner.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K_5W4t_CBzg

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

Thanks very much, Sammy. I just love humble winners.

Well, cool for Mr. Potts. A truly impressive voice!

Now he can get the teeth fixed, record, and go on tour.

Boulder my darling. I know you’re excited about Paul Potts but perhaps you skipped over Kat’s excellent post about ***. It’s a must see.

SAMMY:
Thanks for posting the videos of the Britain’s Got Talent win.

Hope all this Paul Potts love spreads to a broader audience for him. If not, LisaB will be accused of power buying his CD to inflate his sales numbers. LOL

Boulder my darling. I know youà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢re excited about Paul Potts but perhaps you skipped over Katà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s excellent post about ***. Ità ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s a must see.

DAMN, I missed a *** snark opportunity. **scrolling back to check it out**

There MUST be a reason drunk *** is on her knees. Maybe the long ago rumors about her and little d were right after all.

http://thumbsnap.com/v/16Sr3me4.jpg

LMAO Boulder. I love you.

There MUST be a reason drunk *** is on her knees. Maybe the long ago rumors about her and little d were right after all.

http://thumbsnap.com/v/16Sr3me4.jpg

*sputters* :lol_tb:

Boulder is my friend. LMAO.

Yay, Paul Potts! I hope they sell his cd here in the states.

As for *** and little d, man, I hope he remembered to remove his wallet chain….. :eek_wp:

For so many of you who seem to dislike Kat, you spend an awful lot of time digging up crap and gossip about her. You can’t wait to put anything negative on these boards. The competition was last year; get over it. I get tired of reading so much negatives about her. I notice nobody posts any of the positive things she has done or is doing. It gets really old.

goldenlpb:
not so, when *** and Britney Spears were the co-winners of the Beaverette of the Year-we applauded for her.
http://thumbsnap.com/v/iyHm6Idk.jpg

….I notice nobody posts any of the positive things she has done or is doing….

That is so not true! We always recognize her new magazine covers.

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

and when she shows up to support a fellow idol

http://thumbsnap.com/v/P9u8a8Ps.jpg

Scooter:

Have I told you this lately?

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

Boulder
LOL. right back attcha. I didn’t notice my name is showing up as scooter. that’s my alter ego. usually i’m weelassie. don’t know why scooter is showing up. maybe my son was playing in the preferences. LOL.

Boulder,
love how you got the pole and boots in there. you’re hot!!!

WEELASSIE (aka Scooter)

….maybe my son was playing in the preferences. LOL.

Ruh Roh, he is busted. LOL

…and a singer wins yet again. SURPRISE SURPRISE.

BTW, Paul Potts has professional training and experience. His sob story is a bunch of BS.

Actually yes he has experience but strictly amateur.

There were many acts who make a living at what they do, the rules don’t state you cannot be a professional.

Well I for one amd thrilled that Paul Potts won. He seems like a humble man who really needed an avenue to get that amazing voice heard. Mission accomplished Paul – and here’s hoping for a long, successful singing career for you!

goldenlpb
Jun 18th, 2007 at 12:32 am
It gets really old.

So does the finger wagging.

I get tired of reading so much negatives about her.

Then I suggest you probably find another place to check for your news.