Idol Headlines for 07/13/09

Enough material for a 3-CD box set of Scott McIntyre? Anybody putting that on your Christmas lists? I wonder if it violates the Geneva Conventions?

Scott will be the new king of elevator music. Is there a medical term for fear of elevator music?

rockvixen–after much research—Scott-vatoridistphobia

Press Democrat (my hometown newspaper, yay!!!):

Crowd not-so-favorite? Well, they were polite probably to excess, but Megan Joy was obviously out of her league with this group. Song choice? Presentation? Connection with the crowd? I don’t know, maybe all three, but she would have been better walking around behind Adam if she wanted to hear genuine applause.

I’m actually beginning to feel really sorry for Megan. She clearly didn’t deserve to be a finalist or to have a place on this tour, but she has no choice now, and it’s going to be a loooong summer. Oh hell, what am I saying, she’s getting a nice chunk of change at the end. Never mind.

Here is a video with someone interviewing Scott, Danny, Matt, Megan, Lil and Kris yesterday before they did their show in San Jose.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=80-wcvZnBGs&feature=player_embedded

I plan to do more tours because I’ve probably got enough of my own music to put out three CDs. I’d also like to write a book.”

Wow…if he’s got enough for 3cds then Sarver should be ready to release a 10-disc DVD box set by the fall!

Adam’s pre-tour rehearsal from his myspace.

I’m actually beginning to feel really sorry for Megan. She clearly didn’t deserve to be a finalist or to have a place on this tour, but she has no choice now, and it’s going to be a loooong summer.

yeah i feel the same way..and this clearly shows how wrong the whole wild card theory worked….the fact that she wasn’t voted in and was clearly placed in the top 13 by the judges in the hope that her quirky self and wierdly nice voice will win her some votes…unfortunately it didn’t and she’s not even popular in the concerts. i personally feel that being in AI deflated her uniqueness. she should lose her new sexy look and probably come out with a very Lily Allenish album. let’s hope someone notices her before she becomes a forgetable wannabeish contestant on a cheesy show called AI

I fully admit I haven’t read many tour reviews so far, especially in that S8 wasn’t really my thing, but the Megan reaction reminds me of Ramiele in S7. Even same Idol placement. Ramiele pretty much got panned and there was lots of talk about how out of her league she looked up there. Even Kristy Lee Cook didn’t get that kind of reaction.

Re Megan:

I personally feel that being in AI deflated her uniqueness. she should lose her new sexy look and probably come out with a very Lily Allenish album.

When we first heard her sing, early on in the season, we had her down as a potential jazz singer – but she didn’t live up to the promise – or else AI people guided her in a different direction. There’s plenty of scope, the genre is really wide open for young jazz singers, but hardly any appear on Idol – or get past auditions. Wonder why?

The Boston review of the Daughtry CD sounds a bit schizophrenic. The reviewer tries to say something bad, but then goes all fanboy again.

Since this is the least glowing (can’t really call it bad) review of the new album, that I have seen yet, I am sure Daughtry isn’t crying about it.

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I’m actually beginning to feel really sorry for Megan. She clearly didn’t deserve to be a finalist or to have a place on this tour, but she has no choice now, and it’s going to be a loooong summer.

I’m sure that 6 figure tour salary is soothing her pain.

I’m actually beginning to feel really sorry for Megan. She clearly didn’t deserve to be a finalist or to have a place on this tour, but she has no choice now, and it’s going to be a loooong summer.

I think Megan belonged in the top ten, the problem is that she has zero confidence right now. And it doesn’t help that she has a lot of personal issues going on right now, and idiotic people are sending her messages saying that she’s selfish for leaving her son. I’ll admit that while I do feel sorry for Megan, she is shooting herself in the foot, by not putting on the best show that she can. I can’t begin to put myself in her place, but while she is obviously in a fragile mental state right now, hopefully she can pull it together before the tour ends.

@BeckyMD thanks girl you do your homework well!

regarding Megan .. I personally would have preferred Alexis on the tour instead.

Too bad on the Daughtry review, calling the album generic but you know the reality is it works for Nickelback , there is a large number of people who like what is referred to as corporate grunge rock, male and female and that’s what they like and that is what they get.

I doubt Chad Kroeger cries at night in his luxury house with the indoor pool because the critics think Nickelback is generic because they got a formula, combined with good videos that just works – one of the few artists that bother to make videos that are memorable and/or gut wrenching like the one with the firefighter and the girlfriend thinks he’s been killled and she gets a knock on the door and he is OK, gets me everytime. And they hit the right note with if Today was your last day, hit me because a friend had just died when that song came out and you do reevaluate stuff every time someone close to you dies. And in terms of crowds, I have never seen such an enthusiastic crowd, male and female, front row to way way back on the hill at Molson Amphitheatre so stoked for an artist [Daughty was opening which is the reason I went].

I guess when you get down to it, lyrically Nickelback has some creativity and the musicianship is clearly there as well, it is just everything seems to sounds the same to me. It might be interesting to see what they could do if they could really stretch themselves and go out on a limb – I think they’ve had enough success by now to risk it. But I won’t hold my breath.

Yes KLC was surprising, she did show a stage presence that we did not see on the show and I actually enjoyed her segment. Ramiele did seem out of her element and it did not help that Chikezie was a a very pleasant surprise – I always liked him on the show though, thought he left too early but he really started the Season 7 show out on a high note and then you got Michael Johns out next so she had it tough.

And it doesn’t help that she has a lot of personal issues going on right now, and idiotic people are sending her messages saying that she’s selfish for leaving her son.

Seriously, people are doing that. That is wrong, crazy and it isn’t anyone’s business or place to pass judgement on her about this. It must be hard enough on Megan and Lil both be away from their kids without getting flack from people whom it should not even matter too.

Crowd not-so-favorite? Well, they were polite probably to excess, but Megan Joy was obviously out of her league with this group. Song choice? Presentation? Connection with the crowd? I don’t know, maybe all three, but she would have been better walking around behind Adam if she wanted to hear genuine applause.

I have to admit I did find this line pretty hilarious. Every year has its weak contenders in the top 10. This year’s format definitely allowed more to squeak through than usual (Megan, Jasmine – only Anoop and Matt were really helped with the wild card decision).

IMO this is a singing competition, and a quirky voice and personality is one thing, but Megan was a TERRIBLE singer – sometimes it was passable, but most of the time it was weak, out of tune, barely enough breath support to control anything. Being a pretty face is not good enough imo. I remember being dismayed as soon as I learned in the early backstory moments that she had been rejected from her school choir, and had barely done anything associated with music before. I’m sorry, but there was a lot of talent in the Top 36 that deserved a spot over her.

Sorry, end of rant, but I just don’t have much love for Megan, sweet as she may be.

Congratulations to Adam Lambert on reaching over 100,000 in Twitter followers. Incidentally, Jordin Sparks is the leader of the Idol pack in terms of number of followers…

Jordin Sparks — 193,785
David Archuleta — 134,385
Adam Lambert — 101,243
Danny Gokey — 81,423
Kellie Pickler — 79,605
Carrie Underwood — 68,935
Jennifer Hudson — 57,147
Kris Allen — 55,018
Kelly Clarkson — 53,273
Chris Daughtry — 52,212
Matt Giraud — 38,517
Anoop Desai — 37,268
Allison Iraheta — 24,554
Brooke White — 16,900
Scott McIntyre — 16,024
Blake Lewis — 15,882
Jason Castro — 14,087
Michael Sarver — 11,791
Melinda Dolittle — 9128
Danny Noriega — 8547
Syesha Mercado — 6489
Michael Johns — 6303
Elliot Yamin — 6182
Ramiele Malubay — 6078
Mandisa — 5209
Chris Richardson — 4907
Carly Smithson — 4687
Katherine McPhee — 4367
Chris Sligh — 3836
Taylor Hicks — 3228
Justin Guarini — 2928
Josh Gracin — 2813
Phil Stacey — 2236
Casey Carlson — 2225
Kimberly Caldwell — 2126
Ruben Studdard — 1569
Chikezie Eze — 1398
Diana DeGarmo — 1390
Felicia Barton — 1235
Brandon Rogers — 1009
Kendall Beard — 914
Gina Glocksen — 797
George Huff — 761
LaKisha Jones — 739
Mikalah Gordon — 651
Kristy Lee Cook — 465
La Toya London — 458
Lil Rounds — 445
Kimberley Locke — 233
Carmen Rasmusen — 101
Kevin Covais — 28

Note: This is not an all-inclusive list, just ones that I could easily find a link to.

The reviews, twitters and AI fan comments consistently say Megan can’t sing.
And the video tapes confirm this. But some people really love her boots!

I suspect the more you twitter the more likely fans will respond but not necessarily, but Archie seems like a chatty fellow on the internet, and Jordin is just chatty naturally.

regarding Megan .. I personally would have prefered Alexis on the tour instead.

I would have preferred Normund myself! :clap_tb:

On a more serious note… I thought Alexis, Ricky, and Jesse were better than Megan, Michael, Jorge, Scott and Jasmine.

Congratulations to Adam Lambert on reaching over 100,000 in Twitter followers. Incidentally, Jordin Sparks is the leader of the Idol pack in terms of number of followers’ ¦

All the more amazing considering how little he tweets But when he does he tends to make them pretty interesting (like his “bored on the bus” stream-of-consciousness rambling about twits and twats – pretty funny).

I suspect the more you twitter the more likely fans will respond but not necessarily, but Archie seems like a chatty fellow on the internet, and Jordin is just chatty naturally.

Its probably a combo of overall popularity and how interesting your tweets are.

I sense another Idol fan battleground brewing. LOL. My Idol has more followers than your Idol!

“I would have preferred Normund myself!”

OMG this reminded me of the moment during a top 36 elimination when it came down to Adam and “Norm” (Nick Mitchell) I screamed at the tv (like anyone except my family heard me) NOOOOO I want them both!!!! LOL I voted for both the night b4.

Had Adam been eliminated that night instead of Nick, Id more than likely have left the show on just for background noise.

Not all of those twitters are real. Kelly Clarkson, for example, has said repeatedly in interviews that she does not have a twitter. FWIW, no AI fomer contestant can ever compete with David Archuleta for tweeting hilarity, IMO.

Re: Megan. It doesn’t matter what style of music Megan tries; the problem is that she CANNOT sing well live. Of course, neither can Katy Perry, so maybe she does have a future after all.

i have to agree with that review of daughtry (a bit..not a lot)…i had a lot of hopes for his second album but the tracks i’ve heard, its kinda similar sounding to the first one and very nickelbackish…he should have experimented more…

I guess when you get down to it, lyrically Nickelback has some creativity and the musicianship is clearly there as well, it is just everything seems to sounds the same to me

i have to agree with you lavender….most nickelback songs similar to me…but what i dont understand is how come i found daughtry’s first album mind-blowing wow-y and the second is just ok (though they sound the same). does this mean the novelty has worn off??? i hope not….

oh well, let me listen to Home and reflect on why i dont like No Surprises just as much….

Kelly Clarkson ‘” 53,273

I was duped at first too, but I’ve heard from several folks that Kelly doesn’t tweet, and that is a fake.

@ ozarka – cool list but you have to add the FUNNIEST EVER IDOL of season 8….Alex Wagner Trugs…his tweets are the funniest ever…hi found his tweet a couple of hours ago hilarious

what if viagra made you better at geometry? they could advertise it as something to cure your erectangle dysfunction.

:lol_tb:

Adam has a new video up on his website (adamofficial.com) featuring a behind-the-scenes look at tour rehearsals and more!

David Archuleta is so hilarious on twitter. I am not even a fan, but love reading his tweets. His “hush cats” one is ridiculously funny. Adam doesn’t tweet often (or twat, as he called it), but that’s cool. My fave AI-related twitter is still Nigel though.

I think part of Megan’s problem is she is a total amateur. I really liked her audition and think her voice is quite interesting. However, her musical instincts suck and her voice is on the edge of grating (so it grates on most people), so she really needs to be fantastic when it comes to understanding what works for her and what to do with her voice. I think that is where she is lacking. She was initially my favorite for her offbeat style, but she ended up being disappointing.

edit: we discussed this in yesterday’s headlines thread

I think this site should set up a contact link directory, with Twitters, MySpaces, etc. as well as websites, to find out who is real and who is fake.

I was duped at first too, but I’ve heard from several folks that Kelly doesn’t tweet, and that is a fake.

Kelly Clarkson, for example, has said repeatedly in interviews that she does not have a twitter.

Really?? Who would want to masquerade as Kelly Clarkson? What would be the point? For a fake, she sure has a lot of followers.

@ ozarka – cool list but you have to add the FUNNIEST EVER IDOL of season 8′ ¦.Alex Wagner Trugs’ ¦his tweets are the funniest ever’ ¦hi found his tweet a couple of hours ago hilarious

what if viagra made you better at geometry? they could advertise it as something to cure your erectangle dysfunction.

LOL.
Alex Wagner-Trugman — 4027 followers

Megan…

In way over her head! But she is a grown women with adult problems and has made very adult decisions in her life. She apparently wanted to move forward on Idol and now she is dealing with the consequences of her decisions.

Probably seven seasons ago Idol listeners would not have been nearly as hard on Megan and her talents (or lack thereof) because she was the perfect example of the “sing in the shower” contestants that so many viewers think of as the responsibility of AI to find and promote.

Now fandom has become more sophisticated and spoiled…and the untrained singer/performer isn’t exactly what we want to spend our money on to hear and see. Megan needs to just go out every night while on tour, smile and sing as best she can. She, more than anyone (except maybe Scott) needs to not read any reviews, follow any twitters, or get online. Once the show is over she needs to head back to Utah and pick up her life. She’ll probably get the occasional gig but musically she won’t have much of a career…but she might be able to turn name recognition into something. (Oh, but she picked a name already in use by a porn actress…oh well, poor planning).

Here are some short videos of Danny, Matt, Anoop, Michael, and Adam signing autographs. I think that this was after San Jose’s concert last night.

Danny:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NYD6kZyyB5o

Matt w/Anoop shown briefly:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VNIuPoEz1GY

Matt and Michael:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KMWvkVx1quU

Adam:

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

yeah i feel the same way..and this clearly shows how wrong the whole wild card theory worked’ ¦.the fact that she wasn’t voted in and was clearly placed in the top 13 by the judges in the hope that her quirky self and wierdly nice voice will win her some votes’ ¦

gotta disagree…..what ’bout Matt AND Anoop, both Wild Card entries as well? The general public voted in Sarver, Scott, Lil!, fk even Jorge…..so i think its a toss up btw who screwed up the most …..us vs the judges

(lets not forget, sometimes the WC gets it right….wasnt JHud a WC selection by Randy? )

I really dont like twitter.Its kinda useless.The followers is just a number and not how many fans someone has.For example I follow adam because he has loads of drama as well as danny and sarver.

Celebs are starting to “verify” their twitter accounts. You can see the “Verified Account” label on Daughtry’s and Jordin’s for example. Archie hasn’t verified his, and neither has the season 8 folks except Adam (not even Kris or Allison– interesting). Anyway, I think all celebs should do this so those without would be easily revealed as frauds. It bothers the hell out of me that the “@Real_DavidCook” account has over 20K followers, when it’s clearly written by someone in junior high or younger who cannot spell.

Though it may be true that Megan may never have a successful singing career or get a singing contract, I believe she will me mildly successful in the entertainment industry. (Think Kimberley Cauldwell) She has her appeal and good speaking voice. There a many AI alumni that because of their exposure on AI do have careers just not singing ones. It’s a platform baby.

I agree with the Democrat Press review (especially since I was at the Oakland concert hehe..). I feel bad for Megan though =(.

Alex Wagner-Trugman ‘” 4027 followers

Alex is hilarious, that’s why I follow him now!

I plan to do more tours because I’ve probably got enough of my own music to put out three CDs. I’d also like to write a book.’ 

Well, I think the MacIntyre clan has a moderately low standard for what level of music it’s good to release.

I listened to some of this and his family’s stuff over on cd baby. The family’s capella vocal 4 cd, for example — while they’re competent enough, they’re only that. Competent, but not nearly as good as various high-school a capella ensembles that I’ve heard and even been in way back in ancient history. None of them has a particularly pretty or interesting voice (his brother’s voice is just kind of a toneless dud, to me, for example) and they don’t have much going for them when it comes to expressiveness either, so while the music is quite accurate and they harmonize quite accurately together, it’s nothing at all to write home about. I certainly wouldn’t try to sell cds of it if I’d sung it.

I also listened to some of Scott’s recorded piano music, spurred by curiosity because I noticed he was selling recordings of a lot of music that I played when I was in junior high and high school. And, same here, competent, but nothing at all to write home about. Kind of mechanical, to my ear. And just exactly the same pieces that everybody’s piano teacher has been assigning them for fifty years or so.

I do think his Myspace song about preferring Tom is pretty funny, though.

The thing about having a whole lot of — too much — confidence is that, when it’s combined with competence, which he’s got, it can really take you places.

On Megan: “i personally feel that being in AI deflated her uniqueness. she should lose her new sexy look and probably come out with a very Lily Allenish album. let’s hope someone notices her before she becomes a forgetable wannabeish contestant on a cheesy show called AI”

While I think she probably has some vision of a quirky singer in her head that she would like to be, I don’t get the impression that she’s actually practiced, studied, or in any way seriously tried to become that quirky singer, when it comes down to, you know, actually *singing.*

And you have to do that. I think they had her go mainstream — if they did — because, once they finally got her on the show, they, and she, realized that she had never actually developed the musical chops to be anything but mainstream. Being the quirky singer actually requires a lot of thought, practice, and musical skill, and I don’t think she’s anywhere near having developed that.

To actually be a *jazz* singer, for example — well, you really really have to know music to do that, and I’ve seen nothing that suggests Megan knows much about music at all.

She has the voice, she has the personality, she has the looks. But a jazz singer or a quirky alt/indie type she doesn’t seem to be at all.

On jazz singers not getting past auditions… Well, could it be because jazz singers by and large don’t make any bucks? I don’t know why they’d want to put one through — there’s very little opportunity for money-making there. … I know that Simon used to want a boy crooner — hence John Stevens and a few others — but that was for the Buble or Groban beat, I think, rather than for actual jazz. And he seems to have kind of given up on that in recent years. Maybe none who’ve come through are good-looking enough to become big stars in the crooner genre?

Adam:

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

Adam’s bodyguard: oh, I’m not fabulous? I’m not fabulous? … Nah, it’s too late.

lol

Megan said from the beginning that she had only sung in glee club (or maybe karaoke bars) and didn’t even make any musicals in high school (if I recall the short interview correctly; it was Top 13, and before she sang the caw caw song ). It was the fans who voted her into the Top 10 (why she got in over Alexis I will never understand, b/c I do not think VFTW has *that* much sway). So she is what you saw on the show. She desperately needs vocal training, and if she doesn’t get it, well, she will probably stay pretty much where she is now; a pretty but mediocre singer. I do not want to know about the Idols’ personal problems, particularly Megan’s. She made the choice to sing on the tour, she is going to make a lot of money off it, and maybe it will help her take care of her adorable kid and then decide how she wants to carry on with her life. I am not sure reading reviews about herself will help (unless, again, she gets vocal training and performance assistance ASAP). I would think it would erode any confidence she might have left.

On a happier note, thanks for all of the links! I am looking forward to Scott’s three CD set. Let us know how they goes for you, Scott! Adam’s video on his official site didn’t say much we didn’t already know, except that he found his New York press junket sort of overwhelming. Interesting. Get ready for a lot more of those, Adam. And Matt, Scott, and Anoop tweet during the concerts, which is kind of funny, except that I wonder why they aren’t focusing more on the show itself. Because they go earlier in the program, plus they have intermission and have fewer songs but can’t exactly go anywhere, they really do get bored. Maybe they could catch up on their reading.

Adam:

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

Adam’s bodyguard is funny – and Adam is damn handsome…

It looks like there is a new competition for Idol fans to obsess over – who has the most twitter followers. IMO it doesn’t mean much – what matters is CD sales and tour stats. That is where the money is.

MJ – maybe you could start a weekly thread for Twitter follower updates so it’s all in one place. Kind of like airplay and sales.

Those Kelly and Carrie twitter accounts are fake — both have said that they don’t twitter.

And oh dear, some fan gets ZERO cool points from Kris, who tweeted last night:

#Thanks San Jose. Except for this one girl that asked me who was on my shirt and it was clearly Michael Jackson. She has no cool points#about 9 hours ago from TwitterFon

Here’s a picture of his shirt.

http://twitpic.com/a8l03

Though it may be true that Megan may never have a successful singing career or get a singing contract, I believe she will me mildly successful in the entertainment industry. (Think Kimberley Cauldwell) She has her appeal and good speaking voice. There a many AI alumni that because of their exposure on AI do have careers just not singing ones. It’s a platform baby.

I agree. In the great game of “what are this season’s idol contestants going to do with their lives”, I pegged both Megan and Anoop for potentially having good entertainment careers, but not singing ones. Both have charisma and charm and great looks. I think they could have a lot of success if they choose correctly in that vein.

I haven’t watched Megan’s tour vids (sorry, but Adam’s alone have pretty much taken up full rotation on my viewing schedule ) so don’t know how bad it really is, but imo she should use what publicity she can get from the tour by just being herself, quirky, fun – make jokes with the audience. Not worry about the technicalities of the singing, which is not her strength. And instead present more of a Kellie Pickler-esque fun set.

On a more serious note’ ¦ I thought Alexis, Ricky, and Jesse were better than Megan, Michael, Jorge, Scott and Jasmine.

Add Felicia Barton and Mishavonna Henson to that list (on the better than side) and I agree completely.

I really dont like twitter.Its kinda useless.The followers is just a number and not how many fans someone has.For example I follow adam because he has loads of drama as well as danny and sarver.

yeah thats true…and twitter is used by far lesser number of people than facebook and myspace so its not really representative… and the tweets are also pretty useless…sometimes the idol tweets i read are funny e.g. AlexWTrugs and Archie but most of the time, i use twitter to follow up breaking news

And oh dear, some fan gets ZERO cool points from Kris, who tweeted last night:

#Thanks San Jose. Except for this one girl that asked me who was on my shirt and it was clearly Michael Jackson. She has no cool points#about 9 hours ago from TwitterFon

Here’s a picture of his shirt.

http://twitpic.com/a8l03

LOL at the tweet cool t-shirt by the way

OMG this reminded me of the moment during a top 36 elimination when it came down to Adam and ‘Norm’  (Nick Mitchell) I screamed at the tv (like anyone except my family heard me) NOOOOO I want them both!!!! LOL I voted for both the night b4.

Did it really come down to Adam and Normund in the 2nd round of the top 36? LOL! I seem to vaguely recall that myself. Pretty funny in hindsight (sorry, but I’m not much of a Normund fan!)

David Cook and his band will perform “Declaration” tonight at the MLB Home Run Derby, tonight on ESPN at 8PM ET/7PM CT. It’s expected that David will perform at the beginning of the show. (another former idol will sing the national anthem, the guy whose father was a famous baseball player)

#Thanks San Jose. Except for this one girl that asked me who was on my shirt and it was clearly Michael Jackson. She has no cool points#about 9 hours ago from TwitterFon

Here’s a picture of his shirt.

http://twitpic.com/a8l03

LOL at the tweet cool t-shirt by the way

I feel bad – but I would not have necessarily known that was MJ. No cool points for me either, I guess

That youtube video of the pre-show interviews is funny! Everyone is so relaxed and the reporter — LOL! Especially with Matt and Danny…

Adam’s video on his official site didn’t say much we didn’t already know, except that he found his New York press junket sort of overwhelming.

I thought the video of Adam rehearsing all his “spontaneous” moves in Whole Lotta Love was interesting. Gives a good idea of how choreographed a good arena rock performance really is.

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OH MY GOD I have the same shirt! I feel strangely connected to Kris LOL

From Chris D.

CHRIS_DaughtryThose who would like to attend the Today Show performance tomorrow morning can register for free tickets @ todayshowconcerts@nbcuni.com

Just reserved my tix!

Did it really come down to Adam and Normund in the 2nd round of the top 36? LOL! I seem to vaguely recall that myself. Pretty funny in hindsight (sorry, but I’m not much of a Normund fan!)

As I recall, they ended two shows by pairing and early favorite with a “novelty” act:

Adam and Norman

Danny and Tatianna

I could be wrong about Danny but I’m pretty sure. Please correct me if I’m misremembering.

Megan made a lot better television than a lot of the others who didn’t make it (CAW CAW!), so that played into it. I think they really didn’t want to split the bad-girl quirky vote with Jesse and Megan, so they chose Megan. I would have preferred both there. As well as Tatiana. I so wanted her in the Top 13! haha

I don’t know, these tour reviews will end up meaning quite little in the long run for most of them, but I do think a lot of them really come across as summaries of what has been said throughout the season by a lot of critics, just more music-centric than television-oriented. So the reviews overall aren’t that surprising since it sort of fits with what has been said, in general. Maybe just less TV-centric, which makes sense.

As I recall, they ended two shows by pairing and early favorite with a ‘novelty’  act:

Adam and Norman

Danny and Tatianna

I could be wrong about Danny but I’m pretty sure. Please correct me if I’m misremembering.

Yes, I think you’re right. In general, they seemed to want to up the suspense in each of the groups of 12 – in each case the “pimp spot” person made it through (and probably quite easily, since Adam, Danny, and Lil were all pretty solid, with strong reviews, in their respective weeks).

I’m sure the pairings had to do with at least trying to squeeze some bit of suspense out of the thing. (Oh, no! What if Adam or Danny didn’t even get to the Top 12?! – Oh, but they did. And just imagining Tatiana or Norman in their place — shudder)

#Thanks San Jose. Except for this one girl that asked me who was on my shirt and it was clearly Michael Jackson. She has no cool points#about 9 hours ago from TwitterFon

Here’s a picture of his shirt.

http://twitpic.com/a8l03

I feel bad – but I would not have necessarily known that was MJ. No cool points for me either, I guess

I’m not sure that I would think of it — particurly is I was excited about seeing my fav Idol.

Since Kris tweet said “girl” I think that it was probably someone younger who deserves a break. Until his untimely death, MJ hasn’t really been that prominent as a performer for over 15 years. I think that the tweet is just a tad harsh and feel real sorry for the girl who is probably a Kris fan.

These guy should be more careful what they tweet. First Adam did the “twat” tweet. Then this. People really do read, RT and republish these things.

To be fair to Megan she really is completely untrained. I do think her voice will improve with some real coaching. She may never get a big record deal but she could certainly support herself with some nightclub/jazz club work with the right training. I know they have been working with with vocal coaches in preparation for this tour and I have watched her YouTube videos from the concerts. She is better than she was on the show – Portland was a little rocky but she has had a couple of strong nights since then.

In the early seasons of Idol there were a lot of untrained singers. Now, not so much. In fact at least 6 of this years top 10 had already been in a recording studio (Kris, Adam, Alison, Matt, Anoop, Scott).

Have you seen this? It is Kara giving Megan some coaching and in only 5 minutes it makes all the difference. She needs some work on her posture and confidence etc. as well but that is also coachable.

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

edit: please don’t try to dictate the discussion here. I’m not about puppies and rainbows here, sorry

I don’t know, these tour reviews will end up meaning quite little in the long run for most of them, but I do think a lot of them really come across as summaries of what has been said throughout the season by a lot of critics, just more music-centric than television-oriented.

I agree. There have been a few surprises, but for the most part, even the “better than you’d expect” reviews seem to be more in line with how they did on the show (Matt, for instance, definitely had some strong vocals and performances on the show, so it’s no surprise, now that he can just focus on his own pre-chosen songs, that he is able to shine a little more). Others like Scott and Michael have also gotten good reviews, but they, I think are more in line with the “wow, I expected that to be much worse!” train of thought.

Allison seems to be really shattering expectations, which is excellent for her. And Adam somehow seems to be mostly exceeding expectations, despite the higher than average ones already set up for him.

LOL at Adam’s bodyguard. Yes he is fabulous, too…absolutely!

edit: edited original post

Since Kris tweet said ‘girl’  I think that it was probably someone younger who deserves a break. Until his untimely death, MJ hasn’t really been that prominent as a performer for over 15 years. I think that the tweet is just a tad harsh and feel real sorry for the girl who is probably a Kris fan

nah….i dont think its as harsh as it sounds. its just a “twat” tweet (so basically “twat” = useless right?)..besides these guys will soon enough get someone else to tweet for them (like how ryan seacrest does it) so one small “twat” tweet doesn’t matter…

Allison seems to be really shattering expectations, which is excellent for her. And Adam somehow seems to be mostly exceeding expectations, despite the higher than average ones already set up for him.

It seems to me that Matt is gettting mixed reviews — a couple really glowing reviews and some not so good.

Danny and Anoop are also getting mostly good reviews — and surprising lots of people.

Alison has gotten all great reviews (except for that one “Ashley Simpson” comment — LALALALALA not listening to that one.)

And I agree, across the board Adam is getting great reviews and surprisingly exceeding high expectations. I somehow just doubt this can last for 45 more shows. At some point the expectations may just get too high. But who knows, he is getting better with each show and he has only done 5 arena concerts in his life.

It’s funny to think that it came down to Nick/Normund vs. Adam in that week. But that was Group 2 — which turned out to be the strongest bunch — 4 of the Top 5 (Kris, Adam, Allison, Matt) — ALL came out of Group 2

Gossip blurb

http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?f=/c/a/2009/07/13/DDA218K2F1.DTL

– At the Clift’s Redwood Room Thursday, “American Idol” runner-up Adam Lambert was so mobbed that security was needed. Lambert, a cast member in the L.A. production of “Wicked,” was visiting friends in the San Francisco production.

Q3(says of Megan)

But some people really love her boots!

Well, you got 4 of the 5 letters right!

I somehow just doubt this can last for 45 more shows. At some point the expectations may just get too high.

We, as internet junkies and AI tour fanatics need to remember that the reviewers and concert goers at most of the venues haven’t been watching and over analyzing every other concert. The frame of reference for upcoming venues will be just like the early venues….how are the Idols doing in relation to what was done on the TV show, or for more professional reviewers, how are the Idols doing in context to a future professional career.

The Idols know that every venue is a “first” for most of the audience and they need to keep their performance levels as high as possible. Just like established singers they have to treat each new City as though their total careers depend on being the BEST at that location. If the Idols want to do this as a career they can never fall back on yesterday’s show or ever relax because they got a good review the night before.

The Idols are going to be performing in front of more than 500,000 fans during this tour. If they can impress this audience they may have a chance of having a gold album. If they don’t they may not make it as a recording artist at all.

Kelly will be performing “Already Gone” on Letterman tonight.

It seems to me that Matt is gettting mixed reviews ‘” a couple really glowing reviews and some not so good.

Danny and Anoop are also getting mostly good reviews ‘” and surprising lots of people.

Alison has gotten all great reviews (except for that one ‘Ashley Simpson’  comment ‘” LALALALALA not listening to that one.)

And I agree, across the board Adam is getting great reviews and surprisingly exceeding high expectations. I somehow just doubt this can last for 45 more shows. At some point the expectations may just get too high. But who knows, he is getting better with each show and he has only done 5 arena concerts in his life.

With Matt and Danny there seems to be some common consensus regarding some songs in their sets (e.g. Hard to Handle is getting great reviews – You Found Me not so much). I wish they could change up the song order a little in response to some of the reviews.

That “Allison as Ashley Simpson wannabe” review has got to be the most ridiculous thing I’ve ever read. Maybe compare her to Pink, or Avril Lavigne (sorta) but AS is NOT AT ALL what Allison has ever been (and that is good for Allison!)

As for Adam, I keep hearing people say that they already had such high expectations of him, and he’s still smashing them (his voice live, for instance, is said to be even better than on the show). And the performance live is naturally going to be heightened when you’re not watching it on a tv. He is just such a natural performer – he changes things up, goes with the flow, responds to the crowd. I can only imagine him getting stronger.

Adam goes to all my favorite places. I always stay at the Cliff when I’m in SF. And since 1981, always Room 1305 (Mick Jagger stayed in that room a couple of times — when it was the Four Seasons Clift.)

It’s funny thinking about Security being needed in the Redwood Room — a lot of famous people go there an no one bats an eyelash.

If you aren’t familar with this hotel, it’s worth a visit when you’re in SF. This is an old early 20th century hotel that has recently been redone beautiiifully with an amazing contemporary, eclectic furniture collection. The lobby has real Eames chairs, a coffee table by Salvador Dali, a surreal stool by Renee Marguerite, and a sculpture custom made by William Sawaya. The centerpiece is a thirty-five-foot fireplace with a Bronze chimney sculpture by Gerard Garouste. It’s just a magical place. The perfect place for Adam.

Here’s a photo of the Redwood Room:

http://www.clifthotel.com/#/explore/?id=redwoodroom

And the restaurant Asia de Cuba

http://www.clifthotel.com/#/explore/?id=asiadecuba

Simon might leave American Idol . Source

Thanks so much to the link of Megan and Kara on Access Hollywood. There is also a video of her with Scott and he sounds fantastic. Why didn’t he sound like this on the show (and I guess on the tour as well)? These were more useful than pretty much anything that I’ve seen and I’ve read about…well…anything related to Kara and to preparing for the Idol Tour (especially Megan’s). I was hoping that we would get more of this on Idol, but it’s not possible in a 30-second sound bite.

So…what would be so amazing is if Kara could share this kind of information with us on, say, results night, which is 30 minutes too long at the present time. Obviously, Kara was chosen for her record industry knowledge, and yet she only had time to tell us how someone used artistry to interpret a song or how Adam confused her and so on. I hope Megan and the other Idols with less experience can get more useful critiques like this one.

Don’t forget that Kris is on Conan on Wednesday (the 15th)

Do we know when Adam’s Larry King Live interview has been rescheduled for?

#Thanks San Jose. Except for this one girl that asked me who was on my shirt and it was clearly Michael Jackson. She has no cool points#about 9 hours ago from TwitterFon

Here’s a picture of his shirt.

http://twitpic.com/a8l03

haha…..love it when pocket idol shows his (small) claws

Don’t forget that Kris is on Conan on Wednesday (the 15th)

Do we know when Adam’s Larry King Live interview has been rescheduled for?

Man, I really want to see Adam on Conan I know Kris gets to do it as the winner, but, either a Kradam joint appearance or just Adam would be great. Guess we’ll have to wait till fall with the album releases?

Well, you got 4 of the 5 letters right!

bwahhhhh!

No mediabase report today. I guess Kirsten’s not around?

Regarding Megan, when she walked into the AI audition, and started to perform in public, she implicitly agreed to be critiqued. That’s just part of the whole bargain.

Critiqued totally agree (don’t like her singing, don’t like her hair, Her tone is off, her style sucks) but being judgmental is another story ( she is a bad mother for being away from her kid, she’s dumb, she is slutty) Just my opinion.

Man, I really want to see Adam on Conan I know Kris gets to do it as the winner, but, either a Kradam joint appearance or just Adam would be great.

I think as the winner Kris deserves something on his own without Adam. Adam will be all over every show by November.

Critiqued totally agree (don’t like her singing, don’t like her hair, Her tone is off, her style sucks) but being judgmental is another story ( she is a bad mother for be away from her kid, she’s dumb, she is slutty) Just my opinion.

I agree 110%! but the critics have really been writing about her singing and here costumes/appearance. I think that is totally fair.

Simon might leave American Idol .

Yeah and they’re replacing him with me.

I hope Adam will be on Ellen soon. There is such a lovefest there. And Kradam on Conan would be HILARIOUS.

I went onto the LKL website and couldn’t find this week’s schedule. I heard that Adam’s appearance with Kathy Griffith (pre-taped) will air this Friday, however, since it was preempted by MJ coverage last Friday. In the meantime, here are some cute pics of the Idols during their appearance with Seacrest on LKL here:

http://www.cnn.com/2009/US/06/12/lkl.idol.2009/index.html

Man, I really want to see Adam on Conan I know Kris gets to do it as the winner, but, either a Kradam joint appearance or just Adam would be great.

I think as the winner Kris deserves something on his own without Adam. Adam will be all over every show by November.

I hope Adam is all over every show by November!

but being judgmental is another story

Not really. It’s all part of living in the public eye. She knew that going in.

and I really do have a problem with her leaving her child. I think that is/was a poor choice on her part.

And sorry–I *still* don’t know how to do quotes!!! There was the post, the response to the post, and then *my* response to the 2nd post.

Technology..

I hope Adam will be on Ellen soon. There is such a lovefest there. And Kradam on Conan would be HILARIOUS.

I’ll watch Kris on Conan, but, tbh, just to see if they talk about Adam I remember watching when Ryan was on, and Conan did a “faux Adam singing” impression that was hi-larious!

ETA: Love those bts LKL pics! Great Kradam shots!

and I really do have a problem with her leaving her child. I think that is/was a poor choice on her part.

I know I shouldn’t open up this can of worms, but I’m very curious right now! Do you feel this way about all the mothers who travel with AI tours, or just the ones with young children, or only the single ones… I would really like to hear your reasoning. I won’t get judgmental, I promise.

I think as the winner Kris deserves something on his own without Adam. Adam will be all over every show by November.

I agre that Kris should be on Conan by himself. But I would love to see Adam somewhere and I don’t want to wait until the Fall.

but being judgmental is another story

Not really. It’s all part of living in the public eye. She knew that going in.

and I really do have a problem with her leaving her child. I think that is a poor choice on her part.

Well that is not my opinion. I am not in her shoes and don’t know her situation, but I can say if I was given an opportunity to make a 6 figure salary for 3 months work which would provide a much better life for my child I would probably make the same choice. I guess all the parents that are truckers or sales people or have any jobs that takes them away from their families for periods of time so they can provide for them are bad parents too.

I’ve heard that Megan’s little boy was with her in Portland and will be with her on some of the tour dates. Same thing with Lil’s kids. I’m not sure why AI refuses to let the families ride on the tour buses — what’s up with that? Except for Allison’s mom, I guess (?) – since Alli’s a minor and maybe Scott’s brother?. I doubt the families can afford to pay hotel and other expenses following their kids around on tour for 3 months. That would get pretty expensive.

And why single out Megan? There are lots and lots and lots of musicians, famous and obscure, who have families. Do those kids travel with them? Probably not a lot, especially if they are school age. Doesn’t necessarily make any of these musicians bad parents, does it? Megan obviously loves her son very much — she’s said she tried out for AI to try and make a better life for them. It’s a shame that they are separated, but if someone travels a lot for their job, that’s going to be a fact of life.

and I really do have a problem with her leaving her child. I think that is/was a poor choice on her part.

Hmm, if I was a single mom, struggling to support my child and someone told me that I could make six figures for us in a fairly short amount of time, I’m not sure I could say no to that.

Lots of people in the entertainment world have to leave their families for extended periods of time. They make the best decisions they can. I’m sure Megan left her child with someone who would be an excellent caretaker.

I am curious to know why it’s a problem that Megan left her child, but not a problem that Lil left hers or Michael left his?

There have been parents in many previous seasons of AI who have left their kids at home to do the tour.

Half the guys in MLB, the NFL, the NHL, etc. are parents and they leave their kids for a lot longer than the AI tour. Are they bad parents too? Or is this a judgement reserved only for single mothers?

I know I shouldn’t open up this can pf worms, but I’m very curious right now! Do you feel this way about all the mothers who travel with AI, or just the ones with young children, or only the single ones’ ¦ I would really like to hear your reasoning. I won’t get judgmental, I promise.

I feel this way about all the single mothers of very young children on this show. My opinion is that if they have time to wait to audition until their children are older, they should. Lil’s husband seems quite capable of raising their children as is Michael’s wife. I have felt this way about every single parent of young children that has auditioned and gone on to the top 10 on all eight seasons of the show. Fantasia being one of the first.

I have felt this way about every single parent of young children that has auditioned and gone on to the top 10 on all eight seasons of the show. Fantasia being one of the first.

Well, mileage and all that I guess. If I were going to be singling someone out for criticism in this situation, it wouldn’t be the mothers who are doing their best to provide for their children. It would be the absent fathers who didn’t stick around in the first place.

Well that is not my opinion. I am not in her shoes and don’t know her situation, but I can say if I was given an opportunity to make a 6 figure salary for 3 months work which would provide a much better life for my child I would probably make the same choice. I guess all the parents that are truckers or sales people or have any jobs that takes them away from their families for periods of time so they can provide for them are bad parents too.

I agree that Megan should not be criticized by anyone for making a choice to build a better future for her son. Many moms make the decision that the best choice for their families causes them to be away for thier children more than they would choose. When my son was growing up, my husband and I worked in different cities 3 times and for a total of 4 years I worked over 1,000 miles away from my real hone andn my husband and son. And since my job required frequent travel it was not practical for my son to live with me. In fact since I have always traveled frequently for my job, he’s been able to travel with me several times — all over the world. He’s also traveled extensively on his own.

But ever with all that, our family is very close, my son is terrific, talented and doing really well in college, and my husband and son have a unique personal relationship that few boy have with their dads. I have no regrets at all.

Also, why isn’t there any criticism of Michael Sarver? He has little kids, too. The only questions I’ve seen are about Lil and Megan.

BTW Megan has been away from her son for much longer than the 3 month tour.

My opinion, which has nothing to do with her gender, is that if she could have waited until her very young son was a few years older (school age perhaps) this separation would have been easier on him. That’s all.

My husband is a truck driver and 1) he isn’t gone for months at a time and 2) I’m quite capable of raising our children in his brief absences.

I’m not sure why AI refuses to let the families ride on the tour buses ‘” what’s up with that?

Well, I can kind of see that. They are trying to relax during the downtime and having kids, who are sometimes noisy, would be disruptive. And the number of buses required would quickly multiply. The Idols are working so they don’t have much time to spend with their families either. I think it would change the entire dynamic.

If AI does anything with families, I say they allow each contestant the option of bringing up two family members to LA for each performance night on AI’s dime (say two nights in a hotel). AI makes hay showing the family members on TV and it adds to the show, but it’s a huge expense for the families if they aren’t from nearby. I sometimes wonder if they just show random people in the audience and label them So-and-so’s friends just so it looks like somebody likes them.

It would be the absent fathers who didn’t stick around in the first place.

You get no argument from me on this.

I feel this way about all the single mothers of very young children on this show. My opinion is that if they have time to wait to audition until their children are older, they should. Lil’s husband seems quite capable of raising their children as is Michael’s wife. I have felt this way about every single parent of young children that has auditioned and gone on to the top 10 on all eight seasons of the show. Fantasia being one of the first.

OK, I understand where you are coming from. I don’t agree, pretty much for all the same reasons that have been posted, but thank you for clarifying what you meant!

#Thanks San Jose. Except for this one girl that asked me who was on my shirt and it was clearly Michael Jackson. She has no cool points#about 9 hours ago from TwitterFon

Here’s a picture of his shirt.

http://twitpic.com/a8l03

The ‘no cool points’ is cute and the whole thing is just a silly joke

while others have had a husband/wife to take care of the children, Megan has her mother with whom she lives also. That’s perfectly allright in my opinion.

edit: don’t criticize or question motives of posters

I’m not sure why AI refuses to let the families ride on the tour buses ‘” what’s up with that?

Well, I can kind of see that. They are trying to relax during the downtime and having kids, who are sometimes noisy, would be disruptive. And the number of buses required would quickly multiply. The Idols are working so they don’t have much time to spend with their families either. I think it would change the entire dynamic.

All of that plus I think it would be an insurance nightmare for AI. Every person on the tour is insured no matter their contribution. Allison’s mother and Scott’s brother are insured, at a minimum, to cover accident or injury. It can get very costly.

and I really do have a problem with her leaving her child. I think that is/was a poor choice on her part.

I don’t know why I think this, but I’m remembering that her husband has custody or at least that they have joint custody? Seems to me I read that somewhere. If that’s true, then she’s a lot freer to go and try to get work for herself.

edited post you were replying to

I don’t know why I think this, but I’m remembering that her husband has custody or at least that they have joint custody? Seems to me I read that somewhere. If that’s true, then she’s a lot freer to go and try to get work for herself.

Well if so, then I spoke out of turn. Good for all of them if that’s the case.

I agree that Megan should not be criticized by anyone for making a choice to build a better future for her son.

amen. its hard enough being a parent…..let alone a single parent! (from what ive seen and heard). women always get beat w. criticism when it comes to parenting, yet men “seem” to get a free pass. its a bit ridiculous. plus, isn’t megan’s mom fully in the picture? isnt that the same as leaving the kids at home w. a hubby (if she was married)?

really, i hope being a young parent does not deter any singer from trying out on AI…..in the end, they are doing themselves and their family a favor

No mediabase report today. I guess Kirsten’s not around?

Sorry, I’ve been running late all day (and stopped to pontificate). It’s been one of those days. I’ll have it up in a jiffy.

#Thanks San Jose. Except for this one girl that asked me who was on my shirt and it was clearly Michael Jackson. She has no cool points#about 9 hours ago from TwitterFon

Here’s a picture of his shirt.

http://twitpic.com/a8l03

The ‘no cool points’ is cute and the whole thing is just a silly joke

Kris is so funny. I love his sense of humor, and that he doesn’t take anything too seriously. He and the others should be enjoying everything that they are going through right now, even Megan, who is living her dream, and raising money to make things better for her and her son.

Sorry, I’ve been running late all day

No worries! Didn’t mean to rush you. Just thought maybe you were on vacation or something. We appreciate your work!

I don’t know why I think this, but I’m remembering that her husband has custody or at least that they have joint custody? Seems to me I read that somewhere. If that’s true, then she’s a lot freer to go and try to get work for herself.

Well if so, then I spoke out of turn. Good for all of them if that’s the case.

Of course, it could be a complete hallucination on my part. But I could swear that I’d read this somewhere!

Megan is on Twitter now…

michaelsarver1Hey Megan fans. Her official Twitter is @Meganjoysings. Congrats to all her fans. Follow her and show some love.
about 1 hour ago from TwitterFon

Doesn’t Megan have an ex husband that is the father of her son? It’s his job, when she is unavailable, to watch the kid. Just because they are divorced, it doesn’t make her situation any different than Lil’s or anyone else with kids on the show. If he is a bum and not available, then I’m sure she has responsible people in charge. Working single moms have to deal with this all the time, and successfully do so.

edit: If you don’t plan to comment, then just DON’T COMMENT

edit: edited the rude post you were responding to

I think someone has hacked Adam’s Twitter account. Just another brick in the twitter (lack of)credibility wall I guess.

Hi These are My Good Friends Add Them, You Might Be Able To Talk to Me http://twitLink.us/1m & http://twitLink.us/1n
9 minutes ago from web

My opinion, which has nothing to do with her gender, is that if she could have waited until her very young son was a few years older (school age perhaps) this separation would have been easier on him. That’s all.

I think it would be harder on school aged children, personally. Younger kids are more malleable. I still would think it unwise to turn down that much money that could really help to make a better life for your child….pay for college, perhaps?

Does anybody know if there are any review on the San Jose concert?

Didn’t see this posted yet. From the New York Post (via HuffingtonPost):

KARA’S ‘IDOL’ SONG BOOTED

“No Boundaries,” co-written by new “Idol” judge Kara DioGuardi, was expressly written for the winner to sing this year on the show’s finale. In years’ past, specially written victory songs have gone on to become best-sellers. Kelly Clarkson’s first million seller was “A Moment Like This,” which was written for the final episode.

But “No Boundaries” was reportedly getting such a poor audience response during the concert that, without comment, Allen was told to find a new song to replace it.

I was just going to post about the Twitter hacking. Since the links are both to teenagers my space pages I’m guessing it came from myspace promoting his myspace on their front page.

Update on the David Cook thing tonight:

Sheryl Crow, David Cook, Ginuwine, Sara Evans and Nikko Smith to perform at 2009 All-Star Week in St. Louis
http://mlb.mlb.com/news/press_releases/press_release.jsp?ymd=20090709&co...

“On Monday, July 13, rock singer/songwriter and 2008 America Idol season winner David Cook will perform two songs with his band prior to the start of the State Farm ® Home Run Derby at Busch Stadium. [...] The State Farm ® Home Run Derby will be televised live on ESPN at 8:00 p.m. ET.”

(The Derby starts at 8, but there’s also a pre-show before that, and nobody is sure when (or if) the pre-game music will be shown.)

Story about Adam from a San Diego paper

http://www.sdnn.com/sandiego/2009-07-13/things-to-do/adam-lambert-speaks-about-life-love-american-idol

Allison’s home page is up.
http://www.allisoniraheta.com/us/home

For any allison fans that want to know.

Josie

I think someone has hacked Adam’s Twitter account.

Has to be a hack. My first thoughts upon seeing it. Came over here to see what the explanation was. It’s been up 2 hours. Aren’t his PR people monitoring his activity?

Update: Adamwashacked is a hashtag on Twitter now

Update 2: It was a hack. It’s gone now

Life is always full of surprises and people can’t really anticipate everything that is going to happen to them. Megan was convinced by her friends to try out for idol and she gave it a whirl. 10 in 100,000 chance of making it to tour. Oh my she got to Hollywood…does she turn it down when she has the opportunity of a life-time? Obviously she made decisions based on her son and his care and her own emotional struggles.

I would have done the same as Megan. Gets to Hollywood and her chances are now 10/180. Semi-finals 10/36. Oh my gosh she made it. Pay day and opportunities. Parents make these decisions everyday. And I am of the belief that happy Parents make happy Kids. And if Megan and Lil and Michael are loving what they are doing their kids will benefit from it both economically and emotionally.

It’s tough and not ideal…but I don’t think that anyone benefits when parents give up their lives and dreams for the kids. There are always good compromises and ways of handling the situation. So kudos to Megan and kudos to her friends and family who are helping her out and kudos to her young Son. He’ll tell everyone, when he is old enough, about what his Mom accomplished and he will be proud of her for pursuing her dreams.

I think someone has hacked Adam’s Twitter account. Just another brick in the twitter (lack of)credibility wall I guess.

Hi These are My Good Friends Add Them, You Might Be Able To Talk to Me http://twitLink.us/1m & http://twitLink.us/1n
9 minutes ago from web

It’s not a hack — it’s not a fake Adam tweet and some RT (retweets):

LamberGranny: adamlambertHi These are My GoodFriends Add Them, You Might Be Able To Talk to Me http://twitLink.us/1m & http://twitLink.us/1n Twitter info?
about 2 hours ago from web

madscientistLis: RT @adamlambert Hi These are My Good Friends Add Them, You Might Be Able To Talk to Me http://twitLink.us/1m & http://twitLink.us/1n cont…

The last tweet from Adam (based on his account) was before the San Jose show.

More about Adam the Diva from the National Enquirer!

Report about it from the National Ledger:

http://www.nationalledger.com/artman/publish/article_272626930.shtml

Of course the National Enquirer was the same reliable source that reported the Eye Tat story (denied by Adam on Twitter):

ADAM LAMBERT telling pals he wants to tattoo his signature black eyeliner on permanently!

The flamboyant singer’s sick and tired of applying and re-applying ‘“ sometimes several times a day ‘“ and even hates sitting in makeup chairs while it’s put on or touched up.

What’s making him hesitate, says an insider, is advice from his family, who point out that tattooed Miley eyeliner works great on stage, even on TV ‘“ but Adam wants to do movies, and big, black raccoon rings will look scary on giant screens.

But in terms of Idol, you never know – the show could be cancelled next year. You might be the musical flavour of the moment but you might not be in a year or two. There are age limits. Sometimes you gotta go when the muse takes you. He or she who hesitates….as long as you have a good plan in place for the care of your child.

A parent who at least tries to follow his or her dream will be a happier parent than one that doesn’t and either becomes resentful and bitter or worse a stage parent. See Joe Jackson, bwah.

More about Adam the Diva from the National Enquirer!

Report about it from the National Ledger:

http://www.nationalledger.com/artman/publish/article_272626930.shtml

Of course the National Enquirer was the same reliable source that reported the Eye Tat story (denied by Adam on Twitter):

Weren’t they behind the oh-so-true “Adam and Kris Are Feuding” story as well?

I just read the new story. They aren’t even claiming that he’s a diva this time, they are just saying that some nameless source insists he is. They even end the article with “Do you buy the claims from this insider to the Enquirer, most reports have dubbed Adam Lambert as quite accommodating to his peers and his fans“. Seems like a pointless story, but at least they call him “the sexy young singer”!

A lot of parents have to be away from their kids for very long periods of time.

There are now couples in the US military with children, who have been deployed at the same time.

You do what you gotta do to survive – in the old days the extended family was more present to give a hand in those cases and I imagine the extended family as in Megan’s case is still playing a role.

Here’s a podcast interview with DC he gave earlier today. He’s so excited about performing at the Derby tonight it’s adorable. Even if they don’t show it on TV this is such a huge honor for someone who is a huge baseball fanatic.

Yeah, the Enquirer was the one that wrote that Kris & Adam were feuding.

Here’s a creative gift someone gave Matt

http://twitpic.com/a95rx

Lil’s youngest is younger than Megan’s son and yes, Lil’s husband is caring for him. But Megan and her son were living with her mom and her mom (who btw is younger than I am) is caring for him. So his world has not changed that much. He is in the same house that he always has been being cared for by someone he has spent most of his life with. Megan talks to him everyday. My guess is it is harder on her. He is young enough that he won’t remember her being away.

Ahhh…Cook is so cute.

Adam featured on Rock Star Weekly a BC Canada heavy metal and hard rock website. They also produce a weekly radio show shown on 4 Canadian stations. Also photos of Alison and Kris.

Have to say they all look a little tame on the same homepage as Slayer!!

Here’s the link:

http://www.rockstarweekly.com/content/view/479/149/

I just read the new story. They aren’t even claiming that he’s a diva this time, they are just saying that some nameless source insists he is. They even end the article with ‘Do you buy the claims from this insider to the Enquirer, most reports have dubbed Adam Lambert as quite accommodating to his peers and his fans’. Seems like a pointless story, but at least they call him ‘the sexy young singer’ !

That’s because the like is to a report about the National Enquirer story. As far as I can tell, National Enquirer hasn’t put their story online yet.

Just saw Cook and the band on the Home Run Derby on ESPN!!!!! They were great!!!!!!!! They had fire…is that a first???

Word on DCO is that DC & the band also performed Heroes and it was aired on the MLB network.

Man, I’m glad I hurried in here and turned on the Home Run Derby – 8:00 on the nose and there was Cookie and band . With fire, no less, haha! YAY! And better yet my husband was outside so didn’t see my bouncing around the family room singing along (otherwise I’d have gotten the usual raised eyebrow and head shake). Go Cookie! Go Band With No Name!

Word on DCO is that DC & the band also performed Heroes and it was aired on the MLB network.

Oh pooh! I only saw “Declaration” on ESPN, which I might add, I struggled to find for the first time on my TV lineup. Heh. I’m not even sure I even have the MLB network, let alone where in the heck it would be. I sure hope someone recorded “Heroes,” for those of us who rarely — if ever — venture to sports networks.

David Cook performing Declaration at the MLB Home Run Derby.

I figure that the Brazilian Word Nerds will manage to dig up a high quality video of Heroes. Somehow, our Brazilian Cook fans manage to find everything.

aek Jul 13th, 2009 at 5:15 pm

My opinion, which has nothing to do with her gender, is that if she could have waited until her very young son was a few years older (school age perhaps) this separation would have been easier on him. That’s all.

I think it would be harder on school aged children, personally. Younger kids are more malleable. I still would think it unwise to turn down that much money that could really help to make a better life for your child’ ¦.pay for college, perhaps?

Megan will be 24 in August. Idol has a cut off age of 29, so any way you look at it her son will be at the most 6 years old when she is 29. Plus she would have had to go through the process of being selected when she had just made 28.

Laura Saltman is going to be interviewing the Top 10 prior to the Staples Center gig on Thursday. Evidently she is interviewing Kris and Adam as a tandem earlier in the day as well.

#Update Twitter peeps. Adam intv will be paired with Kris. on Thur. morning. if u got any q’s for Kris too send em.#about 5 hours ago from TweetDeck

#Also will get Adam, Kris and other top ten before the Staples Center show Thur night. So if you have q’s for Allison, Danny,Matt etc send em#about 5 hours ago from TweetDeck

So if anyone has any questions you want her to ask any of them, Laura says you can send them to her twitter, which is: twitter.com/dishofsalt

Yay for that link to Declaration; hope Heroes shows up on YouTube (I don’t have cable). I bet singing at that baseball event made Cookie happy. DC & all the guys looked great.

Re: Megan touring while leaving baby at home…

She’s trying to build a life for him. I can’t fault her for doing something that a) brings money in and b) could lead to something far greater for them as a family. Yeah, she could have waited for him to be older…but when opportunity comes, you take it. This is not only for her. This is for him too.

Michael Sarver is so happy with his new found Tweeter fame – it’s kind of cute.
He talking and responding back to as many people as he can, he’s doing some serious tweeting.

http://twitter.com/michaelsarver1

KrisAllen4Real I know I was supposed to do conan on wed, but there was a death in my family. But everyone watch @Allison4Realzzz on Wed. She is filling in.

Kris just tweeted some very sad news:

#I know I was supposed to do conan on wed, but there was a death in my family. But everyone watch @Allison4Realzzz on Wed. She is filling in.#11 minutes ago from TwitterFon

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I am just speculating here, but I remember him saying on one of those fan chats a few weeks ago hat his grandmother was dying.

Anyway, thoughts & prayers to Kris and his family…

Sad news from Kris, my heart goes out to him and his family. Very sweet of him to promote Alli appearing in his place on Conan:

and by filling in I mean @Allison4Realzzz is gonna rock Conan’s face off on Wednesday
22 minutes ago from TwitterFon

My heart goes out to Kris and his family right now. I think it’s amazing that he’s taking the time out to cheer on Allison, and ask people to support her. He’s an incredible person. His parents should be very proud of the job that they did in raising him.

Condolences to Kris and his family.

okay, it’s probably because I just saw him in concert, but I was about to cry (what is wrong with me?!) when I saw this. I read that it is his grandma that passed away (and according to that comcast interview thing), he knew she was sick so in my head I was just imagining that he came out to give autographs before and after the show even though he knew what was happening.

Alison to Kris:

@KrisAllen4Real love ya man .. Keep yo head up
about 1 hour ago from TwitterFon

I am just speculating here, but I remember him saying on one of those fan chats a few weeks ago hat his grandmother was dying.

Anyway, thoughts & prayers to Kris and his family’ ¦

Yes, you’re right. In his chat on June 18 he said his grandmother was in the hospital and that she was dying. There were reports she was in the hospital earlier.

My thoughts & prayers to Kris and his family ;-[

MJ – You probably are way ahead of me and already know it, but Brooke’s album is up on iTunes. With a nice big rotating banner ad.

This is sad, again my condolences to Kris and his family.

Allison filling in will be great for her because I don’t think she performed on a live national show since being eliminated. I am curious as to why this didn’t go to Danny, it would have been a great boost for him.

If Kris decides to perform tonight (the show is tonight right), I know the crowd will show him a lot of love and support.

I don’t know why the spot would have gone to Danny, he’s not signed by Jive or 19. It seems like the gig was set-up by Jive, so of course they replaced Kris with one of their other artists.

babybelle32
Jul 14th, 2009 at 8:34 am
I don’t know why the spot would have gone to Danny, he’s not signed by Jive or 19. It seems like the gig was set-up by Jive, so of course they replaced Kris with one of their other artists.

Yeah that does makes sense, I didn’t think of that connection.