Idol Headlines for 07/01/07

American Idols on July 4th Blake Lewis, Jordan Sparks

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T1eBEdNU3kM

To live and die in L.A.: Are the Beckhams heading for a Hollywood meltdown?

It’s Hollywood or bust, as the Beckhams join the ever-growing army of British ex-pats seeking a new and better life in Los Angeles. But how can the golden couple keep their sheen in this dirty, disorienting, chew-you-up-and-spit-you-out kinda town? We offer a little hard-bitten local advice

Independent.co.uk

Jordin Sparks AIM Interview

http://music.aol.com/artists/aim-celebrity-interview/jordin-sparks

Blake Lewis AIM Interview

http://music.aol.com/artists/aim-celebrity-interview/blake-lewis

Ace Young performing at the New Haven Cutters Baseball

Wenn.com

For Lu

“Tap Dance Made Easy” DVD. Learn to do a proper ‘shuffle’

http://youtube.com/watch?v=0GQFYsxMP9Y

Good morning (afternoon) Lisa. LOL at the “Tap Dance Made Easy” dvd.

Hey LisaB, are you celebrating a birthday this month? Also, how are things going on your side of the world? I’ve been watching the news. Hope all is well.

And on a sidenote: What’s the vibe like for the Diana concert?

Yes I am.

Things are running as normal, it’s the press that are having a field day as usual.

I’m not going out of my way to watch it.

LisaB!!!! Thanks so much for the tap dancing video! I’m workin it girl! (My girls are running aroundthe house with their hands over their ears. :lol_wp:)

http://www.herald-mail.com/?module=displaystory&story_id=169102&format=html

Sunday July 1, 2007

Hicks’ loyal fan base expected to pack The Maryland Theatre

While Williamsport resident Geraldine Andrews said she hadn’t seen Hicks’ blog entries or YouTube videos, she said she checks the news at his Web site regularly.

“I love his music. … He just makes a lot of sense,” said Andrews, 53. “He’s just a down-to-earth all-American and that, to me, that’s what ‘American Idol’ should be.”

Hicks’ loyal fan following is one reason Brian Sullivan, executive director of The Maryland Theatre in downtown Hagerstown, is so happy to have Hicks performing in the historic 1,377-seat theater on Friday, July 6. As of Thursday, June 28, all but 120 tickets were sold.

“Everyone knows him. His music’s really very excellent. He has a huge following and having him at The Maryland Theatre opens up the doors to a lot more (artists) coming in,” Sullivan said.

Sullivan said he’s been aggressively marketing the theater to potential performers, including going after Hicks. He tries to lure artists who could stop by the theater on their way to other gigs. The access to Interstates 81 and 70, and fairly close proximity to Interstate 95 helps, he said.

Hicks is another name he can add to the list of well-known artists who have performed at the theater in its 93-year history, a list he rattles off when trying to book acts.

(CLICK ABOVE LINK FOR THE REST )

http://www.herald-mail.com/?module=displaystory&story_id=169103&format=html

‘Soul Patrol’ in Hagerstown
‘American Idol’ winner Taylor Hicks to take theater stage July 6

By JULIE E. GREENE

“American Idol” isn’t the only cultural phenomenon Taylor Hicks has been a part of.

His self-titled album, his first since winning “American Idol” in 2006, was released last December, reached as high as No. 2 on the Billboard 200 chart and went platinum (more than 1 million copies sold) in January.

Hicks’ first single – “Do I Make You Proud?” – hit No. 1 on Billboard’s Pop 100 Hot 100 charts. The song has raised more than $100,000 so far for the American Red Cross to help people prevent, prepare for and respond to emergencies, according to an e-mail from Julie Thurmond Whitmer, director of celebrity and entertainment outreach for the Red Cross. For every CD, digital download, ringtone and ring-back tones of the song, a portion of the proceeds goes to the Red Cross.

Hicks describes his stage show as “high-impact soul aerobics,” James Brown meets Richard Simmons.

Hicks’ popularity, along with his raspy voice, premature gray hair and “Soul Patrol” sign-out, likely led Weird Al Yankovic and “Saturday Night Live” writers to parody the blues and soul singer.

JibJab posted a music video of “Do I Creep You Out?” – a parody of Hicks’ “Do I Make You Proud?” – that shows the singer’s cartoon likeness singing the ballad and stalking a woman. The video can be seen at http://www.jibjab.com.

So what does Hicks think of these parodies?

To find out that and more read on …

Listening to AT 40. Ryan Seacrest says that Carrie Underwood was spotted somewhere (didn’t catch the name) trying on wedding dresses…

Posh and Co return but they REALLY, REALLY refuse to sing

They were as loud, proud and opinionated as ever.

…Earlier this week, the Mail revealed the group would – as many other pop acts do – use a computerised system which kicks in to correct out-of-tune live singing…

Daily Mail

STARS CELEBRATE JULY FOURTH

THE TV VERSION OF the Fourth of July offers old songs, old traditions and young “American Idol” singers.

The guy who came in third place last year on PBS, Channel 13. That’s Elliott Yamin…

http://www.app.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20070701/ENT/707010312/1031/ENT

Sir Elton launches Diana concert

The princes personally asked Sir Elton to play the song
Sir Elton John has opened an historic memorial concert for Diana, Princess of Wales at London’s Wembley Stadium with a rendition of Your Song.

… The six-hour show is being broadcast to 145 countries, with proceeds from ticket sales going to charitable causes favoured by the princess…

BBC.co.uk

I hope I am not double-posting here…

LESLIE HUNT’S MYSPACE BULLETIN

Date : Jun 29, 2007 2:36 PM

Subject: TV Appearance/Taste of Chicago

Body:

*WHO*
Leslie Hunt

*WHAT*
An interview, meet and greet, and a chance for an autograph and/or CD!!!

*WHEN*
July 3rd, 8-10pm
July 4th, 7-9pm (TV ONLY)

*WHERE*
LIVE – Fox MyNetwork Stage, between Buckingham Fountain and Butler Field, on the inner section of Lake Shore and Jackson.
TV – The special will air nationwide on My Network TV. In Chicago, this is also known as My 50.

*HOW*
As it turns out, I’m a little bit cool.

HOPE TO SEE YOU THERE, EITHER LIVE OR IN TV LAND!!! OR BOTH!!!

http://bulletins.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=bulletin.read&messageID=3832281967&MyToken=7022dccd-22c2-4275-9934-c379afc5013a

Hicks describes his stage show as à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã…“high-impact soul aerobics,à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬  James Brown meets Richard Simmons.

He’s so humble.

How is that not humble? It’s soul music that is active. He’s describing the style of the show. He didn’t say “the best music ever!” or “I put Ray Charles to shame”.

Maybe if he had said, “It sucks, don’t bother going” you’d be happier?

Heà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s so humble.

I would have said it was more along the lines of self-depreciation.

Hicks describes his stage show as à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã…“high-impact soul aerobics,à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬  James Brown meets Richard Simmons.

No photochop of Taylor’s head on Richard Simmons’ body?? The quote begs for a photochop…

I don’t have time to chop right now, but here’s the Simmons pic, if someone is so inclined:

Simmons

Heà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s so humble.

How is that not humble? Ità ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s soul music that is active. Heà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s describing the style of the show. He didnà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢t say à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã…“the best music ever!à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬  or à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã…“I put Ray Charles to shameà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬ .

Maybe if he had said, à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã…“It sucks, donà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢t bother goingà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬  youà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢d be happier?

Exactly. The man knows he’s good and he ain’t too ashamed to admit it or think of himself amongst great entertainers. If you don’t toot your own horn, nobody else will, especially in Taylor’s case. It was this determination, self-belief and confidence that got him from being an unknown in smallclubs to becoming an in-demand world-wide public figure. Read the book

BTW, this is the description of Taylor’s book in the NYC Public Library system, who incidently, ordered 104 copies for their city-wide branches. 104!! woot!

“…The 2006 winner of “American Idol” speaks movingly and insightfully about his years on the road and the powerful lessons he’s learned along the way in this inspirational memoir. Includes 24 full-color photos….”

Simon Cowell, Randy Jackson and Ryan Seacrest being interviewed in the BBC studios during the Diana concert.

LisaB……….I am glad that all is right in your corner of the world, and I think you are right about trying not to watch too much.
I would say that Taylor is right on about his show, especially if he was trying to describe it to a reporter who probably has never seen him perform.
Nice to see Ace performing and he looks happy and handsome as always.

Tom Jones is going to do an Arctic Monkeys track.

Hicks describes his stage show as à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã…“high-impact soul aerobics,à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬  James Brown meets Richard Simmons.

This explains why I’ve never liked Taylor since I can’t stand Richard Simmons or James Brown. :dry_tb:

Lu, that rumor about Carrie shopping for wedding dresses has been out for a while. I’m in the Dallas area so anything about Tony Romo is big. I kind of doubt the story is true since they’ve been so on again, off again and the football season is about to start up again.

Hicks describes his stage show as à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã…“high-impact soul aerobics,à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬  James Brown meets Richard Simmons.

No photochop of Taylorà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s head on Richard Simmonsà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢ body?? The quote begs for a photochopà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬ ¦

And if James could somehow be worked into the photochop, it would be a great Canada Day gift for me

Happy Canada Day Metta!

Thanks Lisa B

Have a great Sunday everyone.

Tom Jones is going to do an Arctic Monkeys track.

AWESOME. Tom Jones rules. Happy Canada Day!

I read the article about carrie and the wedding dress a few wks back. She was trying on her dress for one of the country award shows and tried on 2 wedding dresses also, said one of the dress shop employees.

Happy Canada Day!

We’re going back to Canada for a visit this month. We’ll be visiting family & friends in Ontario.

Happy Canada Day! My hubby was just in Montreal. He and three friends rode their bikes from Vermont to Montreal and back. 450 miles in four days. He should be back sometime tonight. They were impressed with Canada but not the roads of Montreal. Apparently, the roads aren’t cyclist friendly. LOL. He said they were happy to be back in the Land of the Free and the Home of the Paved – as in roads.

Fergie was on, thought of you Dave, she’s being interviewed at the moment.

This explains why Ià ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢ve never liked Taylor since I canà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢t stand Richard Simmons or James Brown.

Well, I don’t like James Brown or Richard Simmons either but I like Taylor, so it must be some other reason, bean.

The mystery continues…

Tom Jones is on now.

Joe Perry is getting around he’s playing with Tom.

I suppose AI can’t afford him, he’d be perfect for it.

Just did Kiss

now

“I Bet You Look Good on the Dancefloor”

followed by a duet with Joss stone

Gotta Love Tom Jones’ powder blue suit.

Classic Tom Jones performances… love this guy!

Early Tom:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XkMKRxn5x14

Later Tom:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QrwO8b9iq34&mode=related&search=

I could go on but this is supposed to be about the articles, Abilymom. :smile1_tb:

I liked reading the interview of Blake especially since the one interviewing him was obviously a fan. I wonder if she’s checked out Team Plaid. :laugh_tb:

The original Idol Will Young.

Is that who the guy in the white suit is, Lisa?

Yes Jersey. He’s put on some weight.

I could go on but this is supposed to be about the articles, Abilymom.

It was in reference to a quote from an article from today, bean. :smile1_tb:

BTW, Happy Canada Day to all our friends up yonder. Enjoy the Day, eh!

And my fave Tom Jones performance:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wuSOHHY_I88

‘Pop’ music for ‘pop’ princess at Diana concert

…”American Idol” stars Ryan Seacrest, Randy Jackson, and notorious Brit Simon Cowell (who faced a mix of cheers and boos) introduced Canadian Nelly Furtado and had the crowd on their feet. She kicked off her set with “Say it Right.”…

CTV

Trust Bryan Ferry to have catwalk models.

I don’t have a clue who Bryan Ferry is but he’s pretty good.

Never heard of Roxy Music Bean?

http://www.bryanferry.com/bf_site.html

Slave to Love sounded familiar but can’t say I remember Roxy Music, LisaB.

P. Diddy is so humble.

Sitting here watching vh1 tribute to Diana. I just got goosebumps listening to the Andrew Lloyd Weber tribute.Tom Jones has lost his “It” appeal and needs to retire his body to a Hollywood nursing home.**so sad** Waiting patiently for Sir Elton. :exclaim_ee:

The ALW tribute was good especially the Joseph part.

Tom Jones has lost his à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã…“Ità ¢Ã¢â€š ¬  appeal and needs to retire his body to a Hollywood nursing home

Maybe fans can start throwing Depends up on stage now instead of underwear.

Elton opened Meme, he’s closing it as well so you’ve got a bit of a wait.

Lisa, why aren’t you at the concert yourself?

Because I have more sense Sarah.

My favorite Roxy Music song (or is it just Bryan Ferry’s) is More Than This:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v3qURfP7bzg

LisaB, what was the range of price for the tickets to the Diana tribute?

Yea, Rod!

UNDER PRESSURE / JOSS STONE

Yes, The wonderful Joss Stone DID ask me to play “Under Pressure” with her, and initially I did say yes. But when I realised how very different the arrangement was from the original, I realised that I was not going to be able to do it justice. So we talked, and I apologised, and we agreed that we would get together and create something new instead, some time soon.

So, my apologies to all ! But something will happen. I feel it in my bones. And … Dear Joss … Rock ! I will be watching on TV !

http://www.queenonline.com/index2.php?section=1&article=1687967

My favourite Rod Stewart song “Maggie May”

Mine too, Lisa.

Touts target Diana concert seats

Proceeds will go to charities Diana supported
Touts have started to sell tickets for the Diana memorial concert at hugely inflated prices.

Offers of seats at more than five times the  £45 face value were on the internet before they were officially available….

http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/entertainment/6175075.stm

Rod couldn’t resist kicking a football at Wembley Stadium. :lol_tb:

This is for Lu what Taylor or Elliot will be singing after seeing your tap dancing routine..

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6tkAIcI7e1Y

I could not help myself..

Rod Stewart is wearing a wallet chain? Ugh.

He’s trying to be ‘hip’ RSF.

This is pretty novel we are all watching on different time zones.

RSF remember that only true rockers wear the wallet chains. :devil_tb:

I love this song. Elvis Costello.

For anyone who may have missed most of the Diana concert (like me) and would like to watch it, VH1 is supposedly making “the full concert” available online after they complete their live stream. It’s 6 hours long I thought, so I am surprised.

They probably cut out all the fill RSF.

I’m generally looking over the wife’s shoulder but decided to post one. I have been so inspired by the creativity of Boulder Soul that I decided to try a little artistry myself. :devil_tb:

Oompah Loompah

BWAHAHAHAHAHAHA! Boulder, ya better up your game.

That is seriously funny Snowbear!!

OMG I love Kanye West. The man is a freaking genius.

Can he see out of those glasses?

Great song though brings back memories.

Rod Stewart is wearing a wallet chain? Ugh.

WOW! I guess that must legitimize them then!

Is Katharine on after Kanye?

Is Katharine on after Kanye?

I was waiting for her to walk out when Andrea was on.

LMAO me too, Lisa.

I’m going nuts here flipping channels. I am watching tribute to Diana on vh1 and BonJovi Unplugged on CMT. It’s a good day in Meme’s world. :clap_tb:

Katharine McPhee is going to perform?

…Discotivity…the play, which sets the birth of Jesus to, of all things, disco tunes. Sort of like Saturday Night Fever…with the disciples.

LOL. How soon they forget – first there was Jesus Christ Superstar. Come to think of it, both ideas came out of the UK.

OMG it’s like the AI finale with that choir and the singer in white… *pounds head on wall*

It must be hard to interview someone wearing those glasses. You’re not really sure if they’re paying any attention to you or not.

This is for Lu what Taylor or Elliot will be singing after seeing your tap dancing routine..

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6tkAIcI7e1Y

I could not help myself..

Lu! Can’t wait to watch your show! :clap_tb:

You mean I missed Duran Duran?! I’ll have to check out VH1 online later.

Yes Jersey they were the second act.

Damn, I totally forgot about he concert. Sigh. I love Bryan Ferry/Roxy Music! I also missed Kanye. Sigh.

No “Candle in the Wind”?

Oh yeah… I forgot about this until they started running the “highlights”. Was it just me or did Seacrest’s shirt look more like the tablecloth he’d be likely to use on Wednesday than an actual shirt? :ponder_tb:

ETA: PJ, James Morrison was on too from what I understand. Early in the show, before I realized it was on, so I missed him. Thank God for VH1 and watching online…

Don’t know if this was posted but the Diana Concert is supposed to play on NBC at 8:00 est.

Joss Stone Rocks!

Nancy! LOL!!!! I actually love that song!

Ok, so for all who are interested, my “idol” news is that my baby girl finally arrived 9 days late!! Zoe was born June 19 at 5:15 am, 8 lbs 7.5 oz, 21 1/4 inches long! I’ll probably continue to be a stranger, but thought I’d let you know that all is well and she is here!

In other Idol News, Elliott’s single is going to be on NOW 25 according to his my space blog, which I am sure someone already posted, but I’m behind, so YEAH E!!!!

Congratulations, MrsT! Welcome to the world, Zoe! :clap_tb:

Congrats MrsTrep! Welcome Zoe!

Welcome Zoe!!!! Glad to hear your wonderful news MrsT!!!!!

I just finished watching the Diana concert and reading these posts of it. lol Funny how we all watch the same thing and get something diffrent from it. I didnt think Kenye was good and I was kinda bothered by Diddy. I felt he went overboard and to me it felt disengenious. I thought some of the veteran performers really got the crowd going good. It was fun to see Harry and William grooving to the songs.

fyi The Diana concert on at 8pm is only an hour long. Tomorrow evening at 7pm ET Vh1 will reair the whole thing.

Dag, I’m really bad. The highlight for me came from a guy who is no longer with us..Freddy Mercury….I LOVE that man..I wonder how come Queen was not invited…

Mrs. Trep! Congrats and welcome Zoe!

Mrs Trep — CONGRATS!!

Will anyone be around for chat tonight? I have a sick little person and I think I’m going to be burning the midnight oil…

I have been so inspired by the creativity of Boulder Soul that I decided to try a little artistry myself. :devil_tb:

Oompah Loompah

Snowbear, BRILLIANT………ROFLMAO

**opens Photoshop and starts a serious Google search for pictures of James Brown, Richard Simmons, and Taylor**

WELCOME TO THE WORLD ZOE TREP!!!!!

Shall we call her ZT for short?

Not sure anyone has been posted this info yet but Elliott Yamin will be performing with Tony Danza, Yolanda Adams, and Bebe Neuwirth during the “Capitol Fourth” celebration at the National Mall on July 4.

A cautionary tale and proof once again that what goes up, can — and often does — come down hard:

It used to be easy to be a fan of Lauryn Hill, back when she was making some of the most important and successful albums of the 1990s and winning record numbers of Grammy Awards. It’s gotten much more difficult in recent years, as the diva has hidden herself from the public, appearing just enough to give Courtney Love a run for the money in the wacko pop star race.

How bad was this concert? Well, calling it a fiasco would be an insult to fiascos everywhere. It was so bad that it sent 75 to 100 fans into the lobby only four songs into the set, all of them grumbling loudly and demanding refunds. Those were the smart ones – the rest of us remained in our seats and watched what amounted to a two-hour train wreck.

http://www.mercurynews.com/music/ci_6268813?nclick_check=1

Welcome Zoe!!!! Congrats Mr. & Mrs. T!!!!

Oh BS — you’re gonna have to up your art if you expect to outdo Snowbear!

Congrats, Mrs. Trep!!

Nevada, thanks for posting that article about Lauryn Hill. Wow, does that make me sad. I loved “Miseducation” and have a recording of her singing “His Eye Is on the Sparrow” that brings tears to my eyes every time. I’m very sad she seems to have sunk so low.

I just deleted a bunch of posts. Stop the bickering. The bickering, defensiveness and my idol is better than your idol crap is pretty much why I closed the daily.

Sorry, mj. My Idol isn’t better than anybody; but I love him.

WVIdolFan Jul 1st, 2007 at 6:22 pm
…The Diana concert…Tomorrow evening at 7pm ET Vh1 will reair the whole thing.

I don’t believe this is correct.

On July 4 at 7 p.m. EST and July 9 at 1 a.m. EST, VH1 will broadcast a 2 hour edit of the concert. That is according to VH1′s website schedule (and the Washington Post).

All concert performances are available as streaming video’s at the VH1 website.

Nevada Jul 1st, 2007 at 9:11 pm
A cautionary tale and proof once again that what goes up…

Heh. This San Francisco Chronicle article about the same Lauryn Hill concert caught my eye yesterday. She even went so far as to quote a Nina Simone song to the unhappy crowd. Apparantly she was was far from apologetic to the audience.

Mrs. Trep
http://thumbsnap.com/v/bhg72AR0.jpg

Boulder Soul
Jul 1st, 2007 at 8:21 pm
I have been so inspired by the creativity of Boulder Soul that I decided to try a little artistry myself.

Oompah Loompah

Snowbear, BRILLIANTà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬ ¦Ãƒ ¢Ã¢â€š ¬ ¦Ãƒ ¢Ã¢â€š ¬ ¦ROFLMAO

**opens Photoshop and starts a serious Google search for pictures of James Brown, Richard Simmons, and Taylor**

here’s my attempt…james brown meets richard simmons.

http://aycu11.webshots.com/image/18130/2000729603272213800_rs.jpg

Hicks describes his stage show as à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã…“high-impact soul aerobics,à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬  James Brown meets Richard Simmons.

No photochop of Taylorà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s head on Richard Simmonsà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢ body?? The quote begs for a photochopà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬ ¦

And if James could somehow be worked into the photochop, it would be a great Canada Day gift for me

HAPPY CANADA DAY

Her name was NOLA
She was a showgirl
With yellow feathers in her hair
And a dress cut down to there

Please return to chat, NOLA.

…With yellow feathers in her hair
And a dress cut down to there

Please return to chat, NOLA.

yeah, We need to check out that low cut dress and, of course, the tatas.

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