Idol Headlines for 06/24/07

How much for a new splash of old Spice?

…Mr Fuller, the man behind the top-rated American Idol, is expected to cross-promote the group in the programme and create a behind-the-scenes television special around the tour.

Last yearà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s Take That reunion, which culminated in sell-out stadium concerts and a hit new album, is seen as a model for the tour, although the Spice Girls have a much stronger international name recognition…

Times Online

The Peopleà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s Tenor Pits the Sniffles Against the Sniffs

…But in some circles, Mr. Potts struck a chord. Video of the à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã…“Nessun dormaà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬  performance in a preliminary round of the reality television show, à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã…“Britainà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s Got Talent,à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬  was on the à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã…“most viewed,à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬  à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã…“top favoritesà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬  and à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã…“most discussedà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬  lists on YouTube last week. Whatever one thought of the singing, it was great theater. His victory brought a $200,000 prize, a chance to sing for the queen, an appearance in New York on NBCà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã…“Todayà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬  show and a record deal.

Mr. Potts, nervous and nerdy, took the stage before a seemingly dubious panel à   la à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã…“American Idol,à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬  including Simon Cowell. Launching into the soaring tones, he quickly had the audience on its feet cheering, tears in the eyes of some. Mr. Cowell cocked a brow, awakening from his habitual ennui…

NYTimes

OMG, Kellie Pickler and Jessica Simpson, BFF’s? Imagine those conversations! :lol_tb:

LaToya London was on one of the hottest seasons of à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã…“American Idol,à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬  where she finished just under Jennifer Hudson, Diana DeGarmo and winner, Fantasia Barrino…

Perhaps this should be in the Dumbest Rumor Evah thread, too…

Good morning.

I guess Taylor sounded great on his set but the Country fans didn’t appreciate his form of blues and soul.

http://www.navycompass.com/news/newsview.asp?c=217763

Sorry if this was posted. I thought it was a nice read.

If the Simpson/Pickler rumor is true, someone PLEASE get them their own show. Or at least a recurring segment on Leno. I have a feeling there’d be, oh, a few laughs there!

Kellie and Jessica Simpson friends?? Have they even met? I’m agreeing that some country fans didn’t get Taylor’s soul set. Elliott had a radio intereview yesterday and said he’s doing a song with Randy Jackson. Does anyone have any idea what this could be?? Do any of Randy’s productions ever get released? I’ve read about him producing other idols but nothing seems to get released.

Kellie Pickler and Jessica Simpson should have their own reality TV show together. I would definitely watch it.

Well, I’ll say this. I cannot wait to go see Taylor in two weeks but I wouldn’t be caught dead at a Country Fest!

I’m hoping one day Taylor and Elliott will do a couple of shows together. Something similiar to what they did with LMBO.

Taylor will win enough people over in time. One review is not the end of the world. Plus, I’m sure he won a few fans over. I’m sure the reviewer was speaking from her viewpoint not the entire ground…She is entitled to it. I’m sure others who attended will see it from a different perspective.

Taylor’s review wasn’t bad actually. It said he sounded great and played the heck out of the harmonica. It wasn’t that the performance was bad but that the Country fans were just not into it.

Ià ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢m hoping one day Taylor and Elliott will do a couple of shows together. Something similiar to what they did with LMBO.

Oh my… you and me both!

How about Taylor, Elliott, Chris, Bucky and oh throw in Pickler and Ace and …Oh wait, that was last year’s tour.

I’m not a big fan of country music, either. Not sure why they had him at that Country Fest.

Maybe next week they can have him perform at an Opera Fest (with Paul Potts!!).

I am definitely NOT looking forward to the Spice Girls reunion. Isn’t almost everybody married now with kids? I just can’t see tween girls following them like they used to (or teens/adults either). They have moved on the Hannah Montana’s of the world.

Morning everyone!

Awwwwwww, Squishy, cheer up. Chris wouldn’t do too well with a Country crowd either.

How is everyone this fine Sunday morning? I’m gonna make one more attempt to get into MJ’s Fort Knox chat tonight. I’ve missed ya’ll. Dang this new computer! *&^^%$#@!

Who knows if Chris would do well in front of a Country crowd but the article isn’t about Chris but about Taylor.

I didn’t like the Spice Girls the first time they were out, Squishy.

Interesting that Taylor doesn’t seem to introduce his band members. That’s the 2nd time I’ve read that. He’s doing that, cancelling and no-showing events, changing his Beatle song last minute for the finale ….. :blink_tb: I will say that having him at a country fest is strange. I imagine Daughtry would have had as hard a time or even worse, lol.

I just want to stick up for Kelly re: the discussion yesterday. She really has an incredible voice and it’s not just pop or rock. I’ve recently watched season 1 rewind and was so impressed when she was belting out those songs like It’s raining Men, Respect, etc.

Missgirl! I miss you in chat!

I’m listening to AT40 (w/Ryan Seacrest) right now. Kelly Clarkson is being interviewed. It’s a nice interview. She sounds unphased and confident despite all the uproar surrounding her new cd.

I know people joke about Ryan but I like him. He seems to recognize and appreciate talent and he’s a fun interviewer in my opinion. His interviews are light and funny but not disrespectful.

I like Ryan too, Lu. He doesn’t mind playing the fool or being the butt of jokes on the show and it does help lighten things up at times. My favorite this season was when he was trying to dance like Blake and sing “who’s your daddy” in that weak voice. :laugh_tb:

This review is by somebody that was at the Country Fest where Taylor performed Friday night:

“After Taylor started I looked around and most people were still in their seats and of the ones that left I saw many come back after he started. He got their interest and people started to applaud after the first few songs. His set was really good and he did an awesome job..in my opinion there is no way he didn’t gain fans last night.
My point is a lot of the people there were unfamiliar with his songs and stayed and listened but didn’t get up and scream..that doesn’t mean they weren’t impressed. They were impressed enough to stay and watch..and the majority of the crowd did stay and watch….and there were not boos or bad signs held up.”

Interesting that Taylor doesnà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢t seem to introduce his band members. Thatà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s the 2nd time Ià ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢ve read that. Heà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s doing that, cancelling and no-showing events, changing his Beatle song last minute for the finale

Jeez, bean, two or three shows have been cancelled because of scheduling conflicts out of many, many shows. Every time I’ve seen him he’s introduced the band, and many others have commented that he has as well and can’t understand why the reviewer said that. If he indeed forgot those two nights, it doesn’t mean he never introduces them.

I’m sorry squishy….was only making a joke.

Lu! Good to see you too!

This may have already been talked about, but I just read my new In Style magazine and there’s a Q&A article with *** about her beauty secrets. She says she might go blonde this summer. And, this was surprising, it seems Kellie Pickler introduced her to the pricey La Mer skin cream, but Nick says it reminds him of his mother.

Ià ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢m sorry squishyà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬ ¦.was only making a joke.

We do not joke about daughtry!!!! :tongue_wink_ee:

Chris wouldnà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢t do too well with a Country crowd either.

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The genre of music had nothing to do with the fact that he BOMBED BIG TIME here in Chattanooga at The Riverbend Festival…
Most artists that are honoured to appear on the Coca Cola stage usually perform for an hour or more..
Little d and his band ONLY played for about 30 minutes… Big disappointment to many festival goers considering Little d was listed as the main attraction for that evening.

Well howdy msgirl, and a good Sunday morn’ to you too.

Thanks for the sweet Elliott article Lu, sounds like it was a cathartic experience for him. I’ll always love E for introducing me to the music of Donny Hathaway. And put me on board for a few Taylor/Elliott shows

Taylor at Countryfest is akin to Trace Adkins gigging at Ozzfest. Just not his scene. What were they thinkin’?

Re Simon F. buying up property in Memphis, why does that scare me. I wonder just what his plans are…maybe at least it will help the local economy. When (not if) Stax records rises in power, he’ll prolly be found trying to cut a deal with them, too.

The Spice Girls reunion makes me cringe…and did Geri Halliwell always wear such ridiculous outfits? Get some drawers on, woman! :lol_ee:

I was at Country Fest (recap is on the b. board, if you’re interested). From my perspective, the country fans didn’t seem to know what to make of Taylor, but they were a polite if not enthusiastic audience. Typical for that event, the crowd increases as the performance goes on (after they’ve replenished whatever it is they’re drinking). By the time Taylor was finished, the crowd was a pretty good size, and I saw very few people leaving early. There was no “verbal dissatisfaction” expresssed.

Taylor didn’t change anything up in terms of set list or arrangements. I think his mind set may have been, “This is who I am. Hear my voice.” Of course, I could be wrong about that.

In my opinion, it was an odd gig for him, but it was exposure to a new group of music lovers. With that many people on the grounds, I would guess that at least a few of them took notice. One fan at a time….

I agree that it is odd. Bucky might have been a better choice for them. Wonder who’s idea it was.

Remember Jarrod Fowler? He was the auditioner from the Navy who won the Idol contest on his ship and decided to audition for American Idol? He auditioned in Minneapolis and was cut in the first round of Hollywood. Here is his audition.

Here is an article about him. He’s been up to a lot since then. He suffered a neck injury (was paralyzed for a while) and gotten engaged (to a woman who contacted him via MySpace after the audition…see! it does work). He will be doing a concert with the San Diego Symphony.

http://www.signonsandiego.com/news/features/20070624-9999-lz1a24fowler.html

It’s interesting how much your life can change from just being shown on Idol. Just goes to show that there are a lot of winners.

I love you, Em! :wub_tb:

We do not joke about daughtry!!!! :tongue_wink_ee:

Speak for yourself.

http://thumbsnap.com/v/O3GHnEqQ.jpg

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

http://thumbsnap.com/v/J48fvojM.jpg

LMAO

ETA:

http://thumbsnap.com/v/zflu5KxK.jpg

ETA, part II:

http://thumbsnap.com/v/90xxRfvJ.jpg

Jordin and Blake both have “placeholder” pages on amazon.com now. For what? Who knows…but they’re there!

Jordin

Blake

“In my opinion, it was an odd gig for him, but it was exposure to a new group of music lovers. With that many people on the grounds, I would guess that at least a few of them took notice. One fan at a timeà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬ ¦.”

Cool! Should see a major increase in his CD sales this week.

“”I know women who have cashed in 401(k)s to follow him,” Bristow said.

Bristow has friends coming in from Naples, Fla., Charlotte, N.C., and Nashville, Tenn. She knows women who have seen him more than 20 times.”

Funny stuff from the goupstate article.

I’ve got to say this is my personal favourite.

http://thumbsnap.com/v/O3GHnEqQ.jpg

Needs a touch of eyeliner though.

Ià ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢ve got to say this is my personal favourite.

LOL. I never noticed the little wallet chain before. It’s all in the details.

Back to the à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢60s and à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢70s Music!

…Though the music is the focus, Dexter, played by Stacy Mitchell attempts to steal the show. His character is a bumbling nerd with an intense desire for the spotlight. His antics help to keep kids entertained at this show. Mitchell is an alumnus of the University of Tennessee with a degree in a vocal performance and a minor is music education. He worked at Dollywood for several yearsi and is an accomplished vocalist, as demonstrated when Dexter finally à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã…“gets his chance.à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬  He was an American Idol contestant, eliminated in the pre-television early rounds…

Cleveland Banner.com

à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã…“à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬ I know women who have cashed in 401(k)s to follow him,à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬  Bristow said.

I really like Taylor but this is going way way way too far over the edge!!!! OMG

Hope nobody around here would do anything this crazy for their personal favorite idol. Who knows though?

LOL. I never noticed the little wallet chain before. Ità ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s all in the details.

Could work as Noddy or maybe even Big Ears??

http://thumbsnap.com/v/O3GHnEqQ.jpg

You wouldn’t need pesticides in the garden.

The Post thinks the Kelly spat with Clive may be fake. Time will tell. The truth will be revealed.

Little d and his band ONLY played for about 30 minutesà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬ ¦

Funny how their performance gets shorter and shorter each time this story is told. Give it another week and reports will them just driving by and waving. And as for bombing… not according to the review on Chattanoogan.com:
http://www.chattanoogan.com/articles/article_108652.asp

American Idol’s Hicks didn’t stand a chance with devout country music fans. The blues and jazz crooner, dressed in a black shirt and gray suit coat, warmed up the crowd with “Soul Thing.”

Umm…Taylor, it’s probably not a good idea to start with lyrics along the lines of “it’s not a county thing” when you’re at a Country Fest.

We do not joke about daughtry!!!!
Speak for yourself.

You could at least get some new material:
http://www.cosmogirl.com/entertainment/backstory/chris-daughtry-0607

I see Boulder’s trigger finger is in fine form — kudo’s on the artwork — I think Mad Magazine could use you!

And we have a new poster ! — welcome HMWD !!!

and, btw, any woman who has cashed in 401K’s to see *any* singer needs to be committed and a guardian assigned.

p.a.t.h.e.t.i.c.

Oh, Valley, from an artistic standpoint — Boulder is much more creative than the cosmogirl link!

I find HMWD’s postst to be very insightful. I’m really glad they started posting here!

HMWD Rocks!!!

:lol_tb:

WHY would new material for Daughtry be needed? I find the jokes about his penis size and height etc quite hilarious. And especially relevant in context of his MUSIC.

Boulder, where’s the picture of Ace with mini-D?

Welcome, HMWD!

Star, very interesting. I hope we get some press releases soon!

Laughter and humour are a leveller if you can laugh at yourself and things and people you are connected to you are well on the way to a happy contented life.

Angst is such a waste of energy and time.

I’m becoming a little suspicious too that the Kelly/Clive thing is a big publicity stunt. Think about it. Haven’t people here actually posted that they’re going to buy her cd just because she took a stand?

Mornin and thanks to LisaB…………I see we’re still about other season AI’s and there’s enough to go around now for sure. Who needs #6?

If I were Memphis people I would be alarmed too. The AI giant has its fingers in so many pies they will own the country pretty soon, or maybe they do already.

Taylor at a countryfest? Testing the waters? Going where he is booked? According to a fan who met him before a concert, they have little say in the fact that there are so many, or where they are. Taylor can do country if he chooses to though. I know that. Yesterday, he was in a beautiful Canadian town to do a gig he probably enjoyed very much, with his lady by his side, and probably all worth it. Gotta go do my Sunday duty.

Did anyone ever post anything about that Dan Akroyd/Taylor Hicks appearance?

No news reports as yet Lu.

Lu…..no reports on the performance even from Canadian fans but a nice writeup by a fan who “ran into” Taylor up there.

If I were Memphis people I would be alarmed too. The AI giant has its fingers in so many pies they will own the country pretty soon, or maybe they do already.

I hear there is currently an amendment before the US Congress to change the name of the country to 19C.

Wow, thank you all very much! You are all so friendly. I like it here!

And as for bombingà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬ ¦ not according to the review on Chattanoogan.com:
http://www.chattanoogan.com/articles/article_108652.asp

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One opinion…

Yesterday, he was in a beautiful Canadian town to do a gig he probably enjoyed very much, with his lady by his side, and probably all worth it.
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Are we talking about the girl in Hawaii?
Seriously, are they an item, or is that still rumor?

It’s really none of my business, but I have been completely out of the loop and would like to know…

emerald……………..you are out of the loop. LOL
It’s very much out in the open now. NBA finals, concerts and elsewhere.

Laughter and humour are a leveller if you can laugh at yourself and things and people you are connected to you are well on the way to a happy contented life.

Angst is such a waste of energy and time. (LisaB)

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LisaB, :clap_tb:

emeraldà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬ ¦Ãƒ ¢Ã¢â€š ¬ ¦Ãƒ ¢Ã¢â€š ¬ ¦Ãƒ ¢Ã¢â€š ¬ ¦Ãƒ ¢Ã¢â€š ¬ ¦..you are out of the loop. LOL
Ità ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s very much out in the open now. NBA finals, concerts and elsewhere

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mad, thanks…

[chris nazi]You people dare make fun of Chris?!??!? NO CHRIS FOR YOU ONE YEAR!![/chris nazi]

chant *HMWD* chant

The updated chris gnome:)
http://thumbsnap.com/v/EvLG1kUO.jpg

Perfect weelassie just perfect.

Would that be referred to as a gaynome ?

Just saw a tv ad for Kelly Clarkson’s new album, out tomorrow in the UK.

Who knows if Chris would do well in front of a Country crowd but the article isnà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢t about Chris but about Taylor.

Really? Could have fooled me!

They were impressed enough to stay and watch..and the majority of the crowd did stay and watchà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬ ¦.and there were not boos or bad signs held up.à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬ 

Were they smiling and LAUGHING? People do tend to stay and watch spectacles in action, kind-of like William Hung.

Were they smiling and LAUGHING? People do tend to stay and watch spectacles in action, kind-of like William Hung.

They were probably in shock at the onions being waved. :smile1_tb:

Reminder:

The answer to YOUR favorite idol being mocked is NOT mocking THEIR favorite idol.

Maybe the country crowd stayed because they were concerned for Tay Tay’s health. Who would BOO someone undergoing convulsions?

It is a nice article on Elliot on the navey ship but he never was the underdog had a good chance of winning.Why he had a good voice and reminded me of seasons two first and second place finishes and thier voices.

Some statments best left alone and not argued with but is nice to know U of T is out .

ShabbyChic,

Actually, by that time of the evening, so many in the Country Fest audience were, shall we say, slightly inebriated, that I’m not sure they were all that able to judge what they were hearing. Sorry, but there was none of that “spectacle” kind of behavior.

Oh by the way William Hung knows what he is doing and is making more than any idol in season five ecpet for chris D in a yearà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬ ¦Laughing all the way to the bankà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬ ¦..

Er…well, that was sort-of my point. People stay and watch William, but it’s not because he’s a great singer. :lol_wp:

Daughtry (Paperback)
by Daughtry (Author)

Amazon.com

Daughtry
by Kathy Tracy, Kathleen Tracy

Barnes & Noble

Wow LisaB…that second book is only for 9-10 year olds. How odd is that?

Stop the “my idol is better than your idol” direction this conversation is heading down NOW. It’s so, so tedious.

Change the subject. NOW.

Blue Banner Biographies

Written especially for young adults, Blue Banner Biographies feature the lives of contemporary people kids want to read about. Following on the heels of the popular Real Life Reader Biographies, Blue Banner Biographies incorporate the best of the Real-Life Readers, including the easy-to-read pull-quotes, but are designed in full-color.

http://www.mitchelllane.com/ml/bbb/bbb.php

And seriously? People who don’t normally hang here and have just shown up to defend their favorites? You can go back to wherever you came from now. There’s nothing to see here.

Yeah, but I’ve just never seen a book limited to a two year span of ages. Why just 9 & 10? How much different is an 11 year old from a 10 year old? It’s just weird, but maybe it’s a mistake. Oh well, what do I know? I have no children anyway, lol.

If you are talking to me, MJ, I read this blog everyday. My comments were strictly directed towards an article posted here about Taylor.

Wonder if Taylor’s book will be for ages 80 & up?

“Wow LisaBà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬ ¦that second book is only for 9-10 year olds. How odd is that?”

the only odd part is the cover does not feature a garden gnome

Sorry, if I offended, mj. I do “hang here”, mostly as a lurker though. I’ll go back to lurking.

Anybody who has a problem with my modding, send me an email. Do not bitch about it on the blog. Thank you.

BTW, Timing is everything.

mississippi, and in large print.

day-tripper, I think you just made Boulder an offer she can’t refuse.

And people, I warned you about joking about daughtry. He is no laughing matter. Daughtry, religion, and politics, in that order…

:sealed_tb:

Right Abily! lol

A Message From the Publisher

Got kids who won’t read? There are millions of them in our schools. I don’t mean kids who can’t readà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬’ I mean those who just plain won’t. “This book is too long. This book is too boring. I hate to read.” You’ve heard all the excuses. So have we. Now try some new titles from Mitchell Lane. The books don’t look too long. The books don’t look too difficult. Your kids will even pick them up and give them a try. That’s when we hook them. The easy, breezy narratives keep kids reading. And all the important information is in there! What good is a book if the kids won’t read them? How can they strengthen reading skills when they won’t even open the book?

http://www.mitchelllane.com/ml/contact/aboutus.php

Kelly Clarkson partners with NASCAR

Kelly Clarkson has just partnered with NASCAR. “Anyone who knows me knows I’m a race fan and love NASCAR,” the Grammy-winning singer said. Kelly will be integrated into all facets of NASCAR, including television spots, charitable events, and NASCAR’s awards. To see how Kelly got her musical start, check out: Kelly Clarkson, A Blue Banner Biography,

Carrie Underwood is a winner at the 2006 CMA Awards

Country music’s biggest night came alive at the 40th Annual Country Music Awards. Carrie Underwood received Female Vocalist of the Year and the Horizon Award. Do you have kids interested in music? Check out our Carrie Underwood book which is part of our Blue Banner Biography series.

http://www.mitchelllane.com/ml/whatsnew.php

Hmmm. To Kill A Mockingbird or Daughtry? Decisions, decisions.

:ponder_tb:

I will post more often. Sorry!

Yay.

This book company trying to reach kids got me to thinking…and I just had a long conversation with my brother today about this very thing. May I poll you mothers out there? Do your kids’ schools today require them to read true classics, like To Kill A Mockingbird? I ask because we realized that our school did not and I think it’s a shame.

My kids have read many of the classics for school over the years, Mississippigirl. I think my older one had TKAM in middle school.

Chris hath penned a tome?

The Bard

Thanks bean. I am just curious. And before anyone starts to think “well, maybe that’s what’s wrong with Mississippi..no reading required” lol…(yeah, I stepped right into that one!) we did read Steinbeck, Homer and a little Faulkner for good measure.

http://www.mitchelllane.com/ml/whatsnew.php

Oh my goodness. These look like those insta-books that always come out after a disaster/terrorist attack/sensational murder. I guess some kids might read them if they won’t read anything else.

Here is an example of the prose:

“Unlike the previous year, when Kelly Clarkson was the obvious pick of the talent litter going into the final, this time America – as well as the American Idol judges – seemed evenly split over whether the winner should be Birmingham, Alabama’s Ruben “The Velvet Teddy Bear” Studdard or the boy next door with the golden voice, Clay Aiken, the pride of Raleigh, North Carolina”.

Does Kathleen Tracy write them all? Is she a real person or is she like Carolyne Keene, Franklin W. Dixon and half the writers of pulp romance fiction? (not that our dear Carolyne or Franklin would ever write a pulp romance)

Anyway, Clay has a book too:
http://www.mitchelllane.com/ml/clay/clay_look.php

Paula Abdul (sorry, out of stock, but maybe can be had on Ebay)
http://www.mitchelllane.com/ml/real_life_reader/rlrmus.php#abdul

Paris Hilton has one too

à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã…“Unlike the previous year, when Kelly Clarkson was the obvious pick of the talent litter going into the final, this time America – as well as the American Idol judges – seemed evenlty split over whether the winner should be Birmingham, Alabamaà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s Ruben à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã…“The Velvet Teddy Bearà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬  Studdard or the boy next door with the golden voice, Clay Aiken, the pride of Raleigh, North Carolinaà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬ .

WOW, I minored in English in college. My red correcting pen is dying to get after that one sentence paragraph!

I would like to CONGRATULATE daughtry on his new Book and the recent movement of his bowels.

Daughtry has a book?! Who knew.

I bet it starts like this . . . . I was born a bald, short baby and shed only one tear. . . .

No one likes my chop? *pout* I worked like a whole two minutes on that thing!

missgirl — my kids had to read classics from 7th grade on . . .

LOL abily — It’s Fakesfeare!

edited to correct sp

I LOVE To Kill a Mockingbird!

My kids aren’t old enough yet so I can’t say, but I started reading the classics in high school.

WOW, I minored in English in college. My red correcting pen is dying to get after that one sentence paragraph!

One sentence paragraphs…now you’ve got me thinking about the Bulwer-Lytton Fiction contest (for the best first line in the tradition of “It was a dark and stormy night…”)

Here is a winner that at least mentions music so it’s kind of on topic:

A small assortment of astonishingly loud brass instruments raced each other lustily to the respective ends of their distinct musical choices as the gates flew open to release a torrent of tawny fur comprised of angry yapping bullets that nipped at Desdemona’s ankles, causing her to reflect once again (as blood filled her sneakers and she fought her way through the panicking crowd) that the annual Running of the Pomeranians in Liechtenstein was a stupid idea.

Sera Kirk, Vancouver, BC (2001 Winner)

http://www.bulwer-lytton.com/lyttony.htm

I liked it Abily!! Sorry, I was too busy trying to dig myself out of a hole to comment. Thanks to you, we now know what Chris would look like with 16th century hair.

Ok, kids in Mississippi do read classics!!!!! I just didn’t remember anyone having to read TKAM (TM bean)

A small assortment of astonishingly loud brass instruments raced each other lustily to the respective ends of their distinct musical choices as the gates flew open to release a torrent of tawny fur comprised of angry yapping bullets that nipped at Desdemonaà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s ankles, causing her to reflect once again (as blood filled her sneakers and she fought her way through the panicking crowd) that the annual Running of the Pomeranians in Liechtenstein was a stupid idea.

Hey, is that the Desdemona who posts here?

LOL Kirsten. Since I’m bored, I tried reading that in one breath. I’m feeling a little lightheaded at the moment. It could be all the Chris snark. Nah

Probably would go more like this:

“I also discuss what it was like when I realized Eminem has it right: when you only have one shot, youà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢d better lose yourself in the music.”

day-tripper… I’m CON-fused. Of what is this you speak?

Probably would go more like this:

We are talking about Kathleen Tracy here. She doesn’t write like that. Not flowery and breathless enough (although that was a pretty good platitude)

Here is what it will sound like:

Despite the stifling heat, the over 300 people who were packed in the CBS studio 4 were buzzing with anticipation. It was Wednesday, May 10, 2006, and the fourth person to be eliminated from the fifth season of American Idol was about to be announced. Certainty abounded, because this year’s contest seemed to have a clear winner. The only thing anyone knew was that Chris Daughtry was safe. Unlike in previous years when there was no obvious pick of the talent litter, this time America – as well as the American Idol judges – seemed certain on who the winner should be. Safe in this knowledge, little did they know the shocking announcement that Ryan was about to make. Something had gone terribly wrong. Much like the collapse of the dot-com boom, the explosion of the Hindenburg, the sinking of Titanic, the Fall of Rome and the end of the pet-rock fad, tragedy was about to strike.

Chris Daughtry would go home.

Shock shook the conestants – written on all of their faces was the knowledge that it should have been them – the judges – horrified that they would be stuck with one of the remaining three runts of the talent litter – the audience – knowing that they were witnessing history – and the nation itself – aware that a deep injustice had been done. Reporters dashed for the exits to be the first to report on this urgent news. The crowd, as one, reached for their confiscated cell-phones and blackberries to alert friends and family back home of the impending doom. Nigel Lythgoe weeped. There was nothing to be done. The voters had spoken. The journey of the greatest musical hero our nation has ever known had ended, not in a bang, but with a set of puffed cheeks.

Riveting work, Kirsten, a great summer read. Would there be a chance of another installment?

Haven’t been here all day but what’s up with all the Chris snark today? Did Chris sell another million CDs? Did he get nominated for a Grammy? Eeek.

LOL Kirsten!!!!

jpfan, here’s a theory…maybe because it’s funny?

Why does there have to be an alterior sinister motive? I don’t get it.

Kirsten made coco shed>>>>>>>>a single tear….actually more than a single…..but know this— every time daughtry sells a cd a wallet chain —somewhere—-clinks! congratulations to daughtry on another sell.

coco, careful. We’ve been reminded again that Chris gets carte blanche. I’ve joked a couple times today that kidding about Chris is off-limits, but I’m starting to believe that it truly is.

Some of the Chris snark is funny but to me most of it just seems like “my idol good, your idol sucks.” Why do the Chris snark? Where’s the Taylor snark. His book seems like a dumb cheese fest as well.

jpfan, have at it! I’m bored tonight!

I’ll wait…

I dcn’t care enough about Taylor at this point to snark about him. That’s the truth. Sorry. Maybe, somebody funnier than me can do it.

OK, but caring has nothing to do with it, IMO.

I agree the book will be a cheese-fest, though. All those kind of books are. I just hope it doesn’t get made into a Lifetime movie like Fantasia’s…shudder.

I’m sure Jordin will get a book deal as well. Possible title…”I Was Only Seventeen!!”

Seems as though Taylor is testing the waters out in a Country Festival atmosphere. Why would Taylor dress in a suit jacket and not a t-shirt and jeans. The Country Festivals are usually in the 90 degree range and full of beer drinkers and gool old boys, not a 9-5 banker type.

Some of the Chris snark is funny but to me most of it just seems like à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã…“my idol good, your idol sucks.à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬  Why do the Chris snark? Whereà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s the Taylor snark. His book seems like a dumb cheese fest as well.

Chris’s book is new news. Taylor’s book is old news. We’ve been snarking on that thing for the past year. Plus, Chris’s book has led us to a new treasure trove of snark…the “Blue Banner Biography” Books written about Idols and other notables (such as Brittany and Paris H) in the music industry. Those are the knock-off toys of the book biz and are always great fun to parody.

Just wait until we get our hands on the “Chicken Soup for the Idol Soul” coming out later this year!

I read To Kill A Mocking Bird in school, but IMO it’s not the schools job to teach your children about reading of the great classics. That’s your job, I started reading when I was 3 and haven’t stopped thanks to my parents.

jpfan, don’t take it so seriously, mainly because it’s not meant to be serious.

I heard Cheese-It’s wants to sign Taylor for a commercial.

Wow, I disagree. It is most certainly the job of schools to teach the classics. What else would you have them teach when they are teaching English? Taylor’s book and romance novels?

I agree that reading and a love of learning should be encouraged at home, but it doesn’t rest solely on the parents. Most parents don’t have a literature degree.

“Why would Taylor dress in a suit jacket and not a t-shirt and jeans.”

He is just way too classy for that. Plus the extra heat from the jacket gives him that trademark after-O glow that the 401K-dumpers cannot get enough of.

English is about grammar, spelling, Shakespere, reading and analyzing stuff like that. Not sitting a book infront of kids to read.

Been laughing since page 1 today!

Taylor’s “country” concert. Perhaps Taylor should have worn a tri-colored shirt with flames on it and a big black cowboy hat. It has been known to work for others.

Daughtrygnomes. I want the one with the guyliner. Are they available on Daughtryofficial.com? :happy_tb:

Kirsten. I am on the edge of my seat! I want to know what happens next!!!

radname, I’m really not understanding your point. No one here is saying that children should only read in school.

I’m sorry, but I’m an educated individual, but I’ll leave the teaching of Beowulf and the symbolism in a Tale of Two Cities to the professionals.

But that doesn’t mean that I don’t read to my kids, take them to the library, or have them read to me.

Taylor dresses to impress, meme.
Afterall, he IS a millionaire! :rolleyes_wp:

Thanks for posting, ShabbyChic!!

Radname, nobody said anything about parents not reading to their kids. My love of books today is a direct result of my mother. We lost ourselves in the pages of many books growing up and I’m thankful for it. But Abily answered better.

Shabby…glad you came back! I’ve wanted to ask you….are you in the shabby chic business? I’m looking for a particular old, primitive item. None of that new fake stuff though.

Taylor -scmaylor—-he is so on his way out and I am bored with him….I wanna talk about a real StaH!!!!!!!!…..HannaH……

Hey, for a few brief seconds Taylor actually did put on a cowboy hat that night. I wasn’t fast enough with my camera to get a photo though. Darn! (It looked rather incongruous….) Brian G. wore a cowboy hat throughout the show and Loren wore a bandana on his head.
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Reading should start in the home, but I agree with Abilymom; leave the analysis and discussion of literary devices to the professionals.

Taylor -scmaylorà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬’ -he is so on his way out and I am bored with himà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬ ¦.I wanna talk about a real StaH!!!!!!!!à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬ ¦..HannaHà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬ ¦Ãƒ ¢Ã¢â€š ¬ ¦

OOO, great!! Who are we gonna talk about?

Which was my whole point. An analysis and group discussion of a great book like To Kill A Mockingbird in every jr. high class could only serve to benefit the students.

cococococococo….does Hannah have a book coming out?

are you in the shabby chic business? Ià ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢m looking for a particular old, primitive item.

I have no Taylor paraphernalia, if that is what you are getting at. :wink_ee:

To answer your question, no I am not in the shabby chic design business. I just like shabby chic things!

LOLOL Shabby! Yeah, I was looking for a black & white pic of Taylor blowing his harmonica with his nose with all the blue-haired ladies hanging on the stage staring up at him. Damn! You don’t have that??? LOLOL.

See I knew if we talked long enough, we’d find something in common. :drunk_tb:

:kiss_ee:
Mississ
lol

Boulder, whereà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s the picture of Ace with mini-D?

How could I forget CHRACE? :doh_tb:

“To Kill a Mockingbird” is required reading for my 8th grade granddaughter. It is part of her summer reading assignment.

This is in Limestone County, AL.

WEELASSIE:

The updated chris gnome:)
http://thumbsnap.com/v/EvLG1kUO.jpg

Nice addition. LMAO.

BEAN99–so glad to hear you are watching Season 1 and Kelly. I watched every second and love her just as much as I do Taylor! For me, she has the “best voice” of anyone who has ever been on Idol! Ungodly powerful, a range most singers would kill for and every note perfection! She was just awesome! I love every note she sings..then and now…but I must admit.. I really miss what I pegged her “big notes”. Just when you thought she had given everything in the very beginning…you were always blind-sided by the “real” big notes! Enjoy the season…it really was great!

And Taylor is not a country singer…period!

party in chat everyone!

Gran-Ma….that is wonderful. It’s such a beautiful book and what a great age for your grand-daughter to read it. Hmmmm, Limestone county? Wonder if that’s close to Monroeville where Miss Lee is from….

Uh-oh. It’s baaaack.

They stab it with their steely knives, but they just can’t kill the beast…

The Daily Chat Thread that is.

Todayà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s Idol headlines after the jumpà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬ ¦

Beautiful day for a Bash

At the very top of the page, first headline! I guess it is! :innocent1_tb:

carolina
Jun 24th, 2007 at 6:57 pm
Daughtry has a book?! Who knew.

I bet it starts like this . . . . I was born a bald, short baby and shed only one tear. . . .

I had to come out of lurkdom for that one. Corolina you crack me up!! too funny!!

Abilymom
Jun 24th, 2007 at 8:47 pm
Wow, I disagree. It is most certainly the job of schools to teach the classics. What else would you have them teach when they are teaching English? Taylorà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s book and romance novels?

I agree that reading and a love of learning should be encouraged at home, but it doesnà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢t rest solely on the parents. Most parents donà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢t have a literature degree.

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I absolutely agree there Albilymom. My mother never graduated high school until getting her GED after I graduated college. I didn’t grow up having a mother who did a ton of reading to me. She never would have been able to help me with Great Expectations, etc. That is why we have English teachers-to teach us how to appreciate books that don’t appear to deserve appreciating on the surface. LMOAO. (i think i made that one up, laugh my own a$$ off!) But even without any prompting, I was a huge book reader. I swear I read The Lord of the Rings twenty times by the end of high school. I continue to be book lover. My son also loves to read. Did you know that on average, people read 4 books a year? That is so sad to me. But I never would have gotten through some of the challenging books in high school without a good English teacher. Not all parents can help their children to understand challenging works.