Idol Headlines for 07/29/09

Charice Pempengco tweeted to David that she just finished recording on his Christmas album:

# Just done recording for @davidarchie xmas album. @davidarchie, i recorded somethin for you. You’re gonna laugh hard. LOL.
about 6 hours ago from TwitterFon

# @KaizerAllen yes. A duet
about 6 hours ago from TwitterFon in reply to KaizerAllen

# Gosh i’m so tired. Stop asking about the song! It’s gonna come out soon! Hahaha! @davidarchie thank you.. Such a pleasure to do this.
about 6 hours ago from TwitterFon

For those unfamiliar with Charice, here’s a little bio on her:

Charice Pempengco is a Filipino International Singing Sensation who rose to popularity through YouTube.

This discovery led to several television appearances including The Ellen DeGeneres Show, and then The Oprah Winfrey Show, stunning audiences and bringing both Ellen and Oprah to tears.

Oprah was so impressed by Charice that she called legendary music producer David Foster, who then, without hesitation, turned Charice into his newest protg. Since then Charice has appeared alongside many of today’s top stars such as Katharine McPhee, Andrea Bocelli, Michael Bubl, Josh Groban, Alicia Keys and Celine Dion.

read more about her HERE.

Comparing Adan to Kris”Look a text message” lol a way to to miss the stampede of overzealous fans that make the scene from the movie “Airplane” w/ the reporters seem lax..

Daivd Cook band member leaving is not a new thing and I am sure a new member would be chosen..Him being on the August 7th thing the label put money into him the current cd sales are losing some steam and a new one is on they way probably so why not have his name out their more on tv..I can can guess thier is a very high possibility that Dc will be on Ai next few years .

Jive maybe a good fit for Kris Allen they seem at least in some cases to be more into developement of artist then w/ Ai brand make money fast and now..(fast and now does give a new meaning to pimping though)

This video was linked in the MTV piece on Alexis Cohen. It’s not new, but I had never seen it before. They’ve updated it with a nice note at the beginning.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jHJzysAWSq4&feature=PlayList&p=AC939F52291675BD&index=0

From “Lambert wants to see where the music takes him”

Like most of the finalists, he looking ahead to the end of the tour and the release of his album, a mix of all styles of music.

“It will be a diverse collection of pop, rock, jazz, blues, ballads and everything,” he says.

First time jazz and blues were on his list of genres. Maybe that the Memphis influence.

Forget any talk about him becoming a Broadway star. He toured in “Wicked” and performed in other stage productions before “Idol.”

“Now I want to be me,” he says. “I don’t want to play a character. I want to see where the music takes me.”

This is the first time that I have seen Adam say that he just wants “to be me.” and not play a character. That is so nice to see vs. some of the prior comments about getting to wear costumes and dress up, and getting to act like a rock star.

Hopefully, by the end of the tour he will be completely comfortable being himself and not feel like he needs to play a “character” anymore.

I can’t wait to see Adam “rock star” Lambert. He has stated that he likes to dress up and act like a rock star. Now we’ll get to see how that turns out. Not that I mind seeing him in the Tour vids right now. I am beyond excited about his forthcoming album…

dreamy acoustic winner Kris Allen

Ok, the writer for Tampabay.com was half right. Kris is dreamy, but his set is not all acoustic. It is half electrified, which makes me wonder if she didn’t cut out early?

^^No, she probably just fell asleep, hence the “dreamy” part. LOL j/k

Writers choose shorthand catchy over comprehensive. Readers like that. Plus, sometimes just playing an acoustic guitar qualifies as “acoustic.” I’m not sure anyone denies that his acoustic Heartless cover won the competition for him, so there’s that too… Finally, I don’t know about most folks, but “acoustic” is what makes him “dreamy” to me — same goes for David Cook. Love me some acoustic Dave…

Ok, off to dream…

I have no idea who the kid is, but a 12 year old is opening for Leona Lewis? Seriously? Did she get any say in that? That just seems really weird. She needs to exert some control over her career.

That is so nice to see vs. some of the prior comments about getting to wear costumes and dress up, and getting to act like a rock star.

The costumes, losing himself in the “rock star persona”…that is Adam. It’s what comes naturally to him. He’s not acting during WLL, he’s definitely feeling it. Just because he’s a nice guy off-stage doesn’t make his on-stage persona any less real. Just a different side of him.

Simon Cowell picks Shaheen Jafargholi to support Leona Lewis

OK…the Mom in me is going Looney Tunes again. Here we have an apparently nice and sweet 12 year old who Simon is going to shove out into the “music” universe so that the kid will burn up like an overbright star tends to do.

A source said: “Simon is convinced Shaheen can be a global superstar.”

Leona’s tour is planned to include 14 months of concerts, with the choreographer of Jacko’s London O2 arena gigs also on board.

The stress of a world tour and 14 months of it is damn hard for anyone, but a 12 year old kid. But then, Simon sees a few more million flying into his pocket so damn the “harm” it may do and full speed ahead.

I’m not saying that this kid doesn’t deserve his chance to shine…but I think that nice and slow and “turtle-ish” would be much more appropriate than turning him into the rabbit trying to win the race.

Oops … MJ, shouldn’t this say Idol Headlines for 7/29/2009?

Shaheen! I love Shaheen, but I was glad when he lost BGT. I just think he’s far too young to be in such a sleazy business.

I hope Simon makes allowances for the boy, and spares him the turmoil of growing up too fast.

Shaheen didn’t impress me much when he sang at MJ memorial. I agree it is odd to have him touring with Leona Lewis.

Shaheen is a BGT runner-up. So it’s another Simon Cowell cross-promotion.

He’s not just any 12-year old kid. He was part of the Michael Jackson tour cast and sang at his Memorial. Here some more info about him:

http://www.mtv.co.uk/artists/shaheen-jafargholi/news/131840-shaheen-jafargholi-flooded-with-offers

I think Shaheen will be fine. He seems to thrive on the attention, doesn’t let stress get to him-he is like a mini Adam Lambert, and performing is what he seems to love to do. Even if he is no longer around in a few years, he will have had this tour and brief time in the sun. Go for it Shaheen!

Im assuming it takes adam awhile to get all dressed and makeuped for tour and some public appearances, isnt that playing a character. Anyone who wants to be a “rockstar” with outfits and make up is playing a character so his comment makes no sense. Its part of the gig, i dont see what he’s trying to say.

Im assuming it takes adam awhile to get all dressed and makeuped for tour and some public appearances, isnt that playing a character.

I put on makeup and dressed up every day for 30 years to go to work and I was always me.

Im assuming it takes adam awhile to get all dressed and makeuped for tour and some public appearances, isnt that playing a character. Anyone who wants to be a ‘rockstar’  with outfits and make up is playing a character so his comment makes no sense. Its part of the gig, i dont see what he’s trying to say.

Yes, playing a “rockstar” is role-playing to a certain extent. But it’s different than playing a role in a musical that someone else has written for you. He’s performing on his own terms without the filter of a written part.

“Im assuming it takes adam awhile to get all dressed and makeuped for tour and some public appearances, isnt that playing a character. Anyone who wants to be a ‘rockstar’  with outfits and make up is playing a character so his comment makes no sense. Its part of the gig, i dont see what he’s trying to say.”

Ok I get what Adam is saying. I just don’t get what you are saying. lol

I put on makeup and dressed up every day for 30 years to go to work and I was always me.

LOL. And back in the 80′s when Jon Bon Jovi and co. were spraying a bottle of Aqua Net into their hair each night and pulling on their leopard print spandex, they were still essentially being themselves. Even while being a fashion “don’t” in a ridiculous costume.

Okay, so I don’t actually care if Adam is or is not playing a part. I just like making fun of Hair Bands.

The 12-year Shaheen’s audition is here:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yVU4IkzMNIo

As Simon would say SO-RRY — I just personally hate the idea of taking a 12-year old out of school, away from his peers, and pushing him into a major tour. He’s a good singer, but he hasn’t even hit puberty!

And attention? Sure, all little hams love attention. But the buzz gets very, very intrusive very fast.

I may be in the minority here, but I feel like the road is littered with the warped and shattered dreams of many juvenile “stars” pushed by their overly ambitious parents into transient celebrityhood. Not always, but too often it ends badly for the children — who become the main breadwinner in the family, and who have a very hard time making the transition into adulthood once out of their kid years.

It doesn’t surprise me that Simon is happy to exploit the child star craze, any more than it surprises me that he’s happily exploited the psychologically ill-equipped Susan Boyle and her instant stardom. But it does make me gag… :tongue2_tb:

A source said: ‘Simon is convinced Shaheen can be a global superstar.’ 

This sounds familiar. Is Simon already recycling his scripts?

Maybe, like what Kelly did during her Breakaway period. But that’s very organic just like any process of superstardom. She’s not fresh out of a talent show.

LOL at the Tampa Bay.com review:

Best snooze button: Anoop Desai crooned soft R&B to a video of puffy clouds and gentle spring rain dropzzz. Then, he RUDELY JOLTED US AWAKE with My Prerogative, Bobby Brown’s lusty hip-thruster. We’re up! Where’s our toothbrush?

Yeah, puffy clouds and floating Anoop head

Buderschnookie

So you had a jacket made with spikes and got all giddy about it like a schoolgirl, cuz u were gonna look so cool at work?

The whole rocker thing is a character, im not saying its bad or anything he has to defend. It was just wrong wording by him, he shoulda said musicals/plays are stupid i dont want to do them i dont know why ppl even go to them. That woulda made more sense to me

I haven’t seen this posted. Nice article about Kris. It includes this:

Charlie Wood, Allen’s grandfather, was at a ceremony Friday morning to unveil the proposed ‘Welcome to Jacksonville’  sign on Hwy. 67/167, which will proclaim ‘Boyhood Home of Kris Allen.’ 

Note: That’s Jacksonville, AR not Florida.

Here the link to the article:

http://www.arkansasleader.com/2009/07/top-story-jacksonvilles-idol-comes-home.html

HoldMe
Jul 29th, 2009 at 12:22 pm

There is a big difference between playing a broadway character….someone else’s lines and a musical that doesn’t have anything to do with who a person is and “real life” where you get to “play” with your own persona.

Adam doesn’t want to be a character in Hair, or Wicked, or the 10 Commandments. He wants to dress up as Adam Lambert and entertain the crowds. Dressing up and being a “broadway character” don’t have anything to do with each other.

Best snooze button: Anoop Desai crooned soft R&B to a video of puffy clouds and gentle spring rain dropzzz. Then, he RUDELY JOLTED US AWAKE with My Prerogative, Bobby Brown’s lusty hip-thruster. We’re up! Where’s our toothbrush?

I would be more offended had it not been for the fact that I occasionally put Always on my Mind on repeat before bed to lull me to sleep.

so. Good review though.

It was just wrong wording by him, he shoulda said musicals/plays are stupid i dont want to do them i dont know why ppl even go to them. That woulda made more sense to me

No it would not make more sense, because that’s not how he feels! He hasn’t ruled out returning to the stage, it’s just not something he wants to do right now. He wants to explore a different direction, and the show has afforded him the opportunity to do that, so he’s taking advantage of it.

Most tender moment: Danny Gokey on Rascal Flatts’ What Hurts the Most. His wife died right before his turn on Idol, and the crowd remembered, singing every word. “Never knowing what could have been’ ¦”

awww…i liked this the best in the article…but then again, i’m a big softie

Here is an interview that accompanies the pepsi golf video of David Cook:
http://new.music.yahoo.com/programs/pepsi-music/blog/170/david-cooks-golfing-idyll/

will- No it would not make more sense, because that’s not how he feels! He hasn’t ruled out returning to the stage, it’s just not something he wants to do right now. He wants to explore a different direction, and the show has afforded him the opportunity to do that, so he’s taking advantage of it.

Exactly.

AI opened doors for him that could have been open if those who are trying to make money off him now had only believed in him then.

I hope his debut album is everything he hopes it to be. And for the record I love musicals so when Adam is ready to return I will be there to see him light up the theater stage as well.

Adam doesn’t want to be a character in Hair, or Wicked, or the 10 Commandments. He wants to dress up as Adam Lambert and entertain the crowds. Dressing up and being a ‘broadway character’  don’t have anything to do with each other.

What I liked so much about hearing him say ‘Now I want to be me,’  he says. ‘I don’t want to play a character. I want to see where the music takes me.’ 

It’s the first time he didn’t talk about getting to dress like a rock star, etc.

Also, the people he most admires from Elvis to Freddy Mercury to Madonna to Lady Gaga all dressed up. I sure would have like to have seen what he though of some of Elvis’ outfits at Graceland. They have a great collection including the famous white outfit.

Here is an interview that accompanies the pepsi golf video of David Cook

Thanks for that. The forced music/golf analogy was a little lame, but DC answered well as usual. I still can’t believe we never found a recording of the Alice Cooper interview. Really curious about that. Cool to see Chris Willman from EW went to Yahoo Music (or freelance?). My retention for all things DC amazes me. If only I could say the same for school…

Didn’t know where else to put this, but it’s a review of one of the concerts from a blogger. Fair warning- you will love it if you like Adam, but not if you like Danny or Kris:

http://blogs.creativeloafing.com/dailyloaf/2009/07/29/i-just-breathed-the-same-air-as-adam-lambert/

Isn’t it satire?

A reliable source in the UK has said that Shaheen opening for a Leona Lewis tour just isn’t true.

I know Will, i was expressing my feelings upon them.

Whos trying to make money off Adam now that knew he even existed then? besides some random demo recording dude.

spraying a bottle of Aqua Net

Ahhh, the memories: the smell of Aqua Net in the big aerosol can … before we knew pump was better … those were the days!

And for the record I love musicals so when Adam is ready to return I will be there to see him light up the theater stage as well.

THIS!!

This is the first time that I have seen Adam say that he just wants ‘to be me.’  and not play a character. That is so nice to see vs. some of the prior comments about getting to wear costumes and dress up, and getting to act like a rock star.

Actually, he said this many months ago. “To be me”, for Adam is dressing up. His mother said he loved wearing costumes when he was younger, and he still loves doing that.

Adam doesn’t have to act like a rock star. From this tour, he is a rock star, the fans are treating him like one, and the articles are calling him a rock star. Even the band calls Adam a rock star. Now all he needs is a hit single/album. It seems Adam, himself, is cautiously optimistic, but it seems many critics are pretty optimistic.

MJ don’t know if this has been posted or if this is where I post this but:

Found this interesting take about the Adam Lambert song in the 2012 movie. from Billy Masters of Windy City Times.

http://www.windycitymediagroup.com/gay/lesbian/news/ARTICLE.php?AID=21948

Sometimes intriguing casting happens behind the scenes. For instance, getting chosen to sing a song in a film can be quite a coup. And we can tell you exclusively that Adam Lambert has signed such a deal. Roland Emmerich has produced and directed such blockbusters as Independence Day and Godzilla. His latest project, 2012, is due out Nov. 13 and is one of those star-studded end-of-the-world flicks’”with a Mayan or two thrown in for good measure. Lambert just went into the studio to record a track for the flick’”and Emmerich was impressed enough to consider using it for the closing credits. Bravo!

This is the most detailed thing I found written on the matter besides the blog post from the drummer from Meatloaf.

If this is the wrong place please remove.

This is a Kris interview that I haven’t seen before. He talks about the tour..and also says that he wants Paula to stay on idol.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GmCZaUmQ-O8

Adam doesn’t have to act like a rock star. From this tour, he is a rock star, the fans are treating him like one, and the articles are calling him a rock star. Even the band calls Adam a rock star. Now all he needs is a hit single/album. It seems Adam, himself, is cautiously optimistic, but it seems many critics are pretty optimistic.

I think before the tour, Adam wasn’t a rock star, but he thought it would be cool to be a rock star. Now, after RS and EW covers, really working on his album and, most importantly, performing to crowds of 20,000 people on their feet, Adam is a rock star.

He just a come a really long way from when he said this in his 20/20 interview:

Everybody wants to be a rockstar. Who doesn’t? So I’m looking forward to the idea that I get to do that now. I get to dress up and be a rockstar ‘“ it’s fun.

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Sometimes intriguing casting happens behind the scenes. For instance, getting chosen to sing a song in a film can be quite a coup. And we can tell you exclusively that Adam Lambert has signed such a deal. Roland Emmerich has produced and directed such blockbusters as Independence Day and Godzilla. His latest project, 2012, is due out Nov. 13 and is one of those star-studded end-of-the-world flicks’”with a Mayan or two thrown in for good measure. Lambert just went into the studio to record a track for the flick’”and Emmerich was impressed enough to consider using it for the closing credits. Bravo!

Closing credits, impressive. I hope Adam’s track makes it. I wonder if that tune will be leaked before the movie comes out. It seems everything Adam seems to surface, one way or another. I also wonder if it is good, it can be released as a single.

Lambert just went into the studio to record a track for the flick’”and Emmerich was impressed enough to consider using it for the closing credits. Bravo!

dhunken thanks. This is the most formal report on this coup so far. I remember when we first found out the blog post from the drummer, someone in this blog said it wouldn’t take long until someone report it. He/She was def right.

Hope Adam’s track can be used even just for the closing credits (people usually are leaving during closing credits, right?).

From the David Cook Yahoo interview:

Now he plays a few times a month, largely depending on his tour routing.

So, does this explain his seemingly non-sensical tour route? He’s played Iowa, with a population of about 3 million, something like 6 times, but hasn’t ventured into northern New England or Upstate NY more than once (hasn’t even played Boston), has been all around Alabama, but not in it (population 4.6 millionish), has only 1 date scheduled for Arizona (pop 6 million)… Is he really using the tour as an excuse to try out new golf courses? :devil_tb:

Lambert just went into the studio to record a track for the flick’”and Emmerich was impressed enough to consider using it for the closing credits. Bravo!

Wow! I hope that this is true and that it ends up on the credits. I was wondering how Emmerich would use a song by Adam in a movie since he typically uses melodramatic classicial-electro fusion scores and no vocals in his films. Credits make a lot of sense.

My guess if it is good, it will be released as a single before his album release and before 2012 opens. And it looks like plan is to release Adam’s album in mid-November which ties in perfectly with 2012′s 11/13/09 worldwide release date.

Hope Adam’s track can be used even just for the closing credits (people usually are leaving during closing credits, right?)

Yeah but if the song is good I usually stick around a few seconds longer to hear it. Also with movies these day the credits usually have some extra’s in them – like Iron Man for example- that more people tend to stick around to see if something comes up.

Lambert just went into the studio to record a track for the flick’”and Emmerich was impressed enough to consider using it for the closing credits. Bravo!

Thanks dhunken! How reliable is this source? Does this mean that Adam’s song will maybe be used, likely be used, or certainly be used?

And it looks like plan is to release Adam’s album in mid-November which ties in perfectly with 2012′s 11/13/09 worldwide release date.

You know maybe if this all pans out the song will be an x-tra track on his album for Itune’s download. Good marketing ploy.

From today’s Arkansas Times:

This is part of a long article about “Bests” — Best Cake, Best Museum, Best authority among local judges on the Gunfight at the OK Corral, etc.

Best Kris Allen career move. ‘They kind of have some stipulations on what they’re supposed to do with these songs and so they have to write the words a certain way and it’s supposed to have this nice feeling. To have your first single be something that you weren’t a part of writing, it’s a little bit weird, but you can’t complain.’  That’s what Kris Allen had to say, soon after becoming ‘American Idol,’  about ‘No Boundaries,’  the so-called ‘coronation song’  on ‘Idol’  that he was obligated to record as his debut single. Of course, what he was really saying is, charged with writing an inspirational ballad, the ‘Idol’  songwriters pooped out tripe they tried to pass off as filet mignon, and woe is me, contractually speaking, if I complain. The song continues to haunt us on the radio, but mercifully, after audiences received the song unenthusiastically in the early dates on the Idols Live! Tour, ‘No Boundaries’  ‘climb mountains’  and ‘weather hurricanes’  no more. As we saw last Saturday (see review this issue), it’s been replaced by the infinitely better ‘All These Things I’ve Done,’  by the Killers. Now, if Kris can keep ‘No Boundaries’  off his debut album, fit in several triumphant anthems like ‘All These Things’  and stay out of the John Mayer/Jason Mraz ghetto of inoffensive pop, he’ll be on his way.

#

Thanks dhunken! How reliable is this source? Does this mean that Adam’s song will maybe be used, likely be used, or certainly be used?
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Well don’t know if anything is 100% reliable but Billy Masters is a respected columnist. You can go to Wikipedia and there is a whole section on him. So he is no slouch or Perez Hilton.

Quote from Wikipedia: “Masters’ style is more light hearted and comedic than most gossip columnists. However, he has broken a number of stories that have been picked up by mainstream publications.” “Masters is often quoted on Page Six of the New York Post, and is frequently featured in such publications as People, Entertainment Weekly, the Village Voice, US Magazine, Playbill, etc. He is a regular guest on radio and television talk shows.”

This will be nice for Adam’s international fans if his track makes the movie. Here is the worldwide release of the movie:

http://www.sonypictures.com/movies/2012/international/

BestAI Jul 29th, 2009 at 4:21 pm

This will be nice for Adam’s international fans if his track makes the movie. Here is the worldwide release of the movie:

http://www.sonypictures.com/movies/2012/international/

This could be an interesting way they could “test the waters” on Adam’s potential international appeal and success. But the song would have to be great and would have to be chosen. (but if I where 19/RCA I would do my best to make this happen, especially given that the producer is interested in the song on some level)

This is a cute interview with Kris, talking about how he accidentally” visited Oklahoma once before and how he handles the screaming girls…

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GmCZaUmQ-O8

BestAI
Jul 29th, 2009 at 4:21 pm
This will be nice for Adam’s international fans if his track makes the movie. Here is the worldwide release of the movie:

http://www.sonypictures.com/movies/2012/international/

Yay! Thanks for remembering us BestAI.

Thanks dhunken! How reliable is this source? Does this mean that Adam’s song will maybe be used, likely be used, or certainly be used?

I would think that Sony will make sure there is a tie-in. Even if only a piece of Adam’s song is used at the very end of the credits. IMO Adam’s theatrical style is really suitable for both an End of the World theme and Roland Emmerich, and the song might just fit really well.

I also wonder what Meatloaf has to do with all this. Since his band was at the recording session with Adam, perhaps Meatloaf wrote the song?

http://www.arktimes.com (Arkansas Times)

“Best Kris Allen career move. ‘They kind of have some stipulations on what they’re supposed to do with these songs and so they have to write the words a certain way and it’s supposed to have this nice feeling. To have your first single be something that you weren’t a part of writing, it’s a little bit weird, but you can’t complain.’  That’s what Kris Allen had to say, soon after becoming ‘American Idol,’  about ‘No Boundaries,’  the so-called ‘coronation song’  on ‘Idol’  that he was obligated to record as his debut single. Of course, what he was really saying is, charged with writing an inspirational ballad, the ‘Idol’  songwriters pooped out tripe they tried to pass off as filet mignon, and woe is me, contractually speaking, if I complain. The song continues to haunt us on the radio, but mercifully, after audiences received the song unenthusiastically in the early dates on the Idols Live! Tour, ‘No Boundaries’  ‘climb mountains’  and ‘weather hurricanes’  no more. As we saw last Saturday (see review this issue), it’s been replaced by the infinitely better ‘All These Things I’ve Done,’  by the Killers. Now, if Kris can keep ‘No Boundaries’  off his debut album, fit in several triumphant anthems like ‘All These Things’  and stay out of the John Mayer/Jason Mraz ghetto of inoffensive pop, he’ll be on his way.”

Yes, please! This ^^^^

If Adam’s song is chosen, and if it is good, and if it is original and plays for the first time during the movie, it can be considered for an Oscar. No credit would go to Adam…it would be the songwriting team but it would be impressive, nevertheless. Not counting my chickens just wishful thinking.

And oftentimes the “song” for the movie is inserted into the DVD release as a video done by the singer. So good things could happen. I can only hope.

I would think that Sony will make sure there is a tie-in. Even if only a piece of Adam’s song is used at the very end of the credits.

I sometimes sit through the whole credits to see if there is extra perk. Yah, there are usually more than one song for the credits. I think it’s still very impressive even if Adam’s song is just used at the very end. If the song is chosen, I won’t move my butt until I hear Adam’s voice coming from behind the big screen.

ETA given the budget and genre of the movie, I guess it’ll also be released on IMAX where the sound system will be great. Imagine embracing and bathing in Adam’s voice…

Sunn, Adam mentions his international fans quite a bit. People must have told him the interest is out there. This is why he talks about his album having a world-wide appeal, and at least one track is supposed to be for his international fans. I hope Adam has a good selling album, because he said he really wants to tour outside of the US (as well as touring in the US, that is).

If Adam’s song is chosen, and if it is good, and if it is original and plays for the first time during the movie, it can be considered for an Oscar. No credit would go to Adam’ ¦it would be the songwriting team but it would be impressive, nevertheless. Not counting my chickens just wishful thinking.

And oftentimes the ‘song’  for the movie is inserted into the DVD release as a video done by the singer. So good things could happen. I can only hope.

The song isn’t even in the movie, yet. — But….

If it gets nominated, Adam would get to perform it at the Oscars!

If it gets nominated, Adam would get to perform it at the Oscars!

We’re getting a little ahead of ourselves, but isn’t it fun to hope?

Sunn, Adam mentions his international fans quite a bit. Someone must have told him the interest is out there. This is why he talks about his album having a world-wide appeal, and at least one track is supposed to be for his international fans. I hope Adam has a good selling album, because he said he really wants to tour outside of the US (as well as touring in the US, that is).

He may not know it but “Mad World” is in heavy rotation on radio in the Phillipines. They are also playing Kris’ “No Boundaries”. Sorry Kris, but they like NoBo in the Phillipines!?!

CathyMK:

So, does this explain his seemingly non-sensical tour route? He’s played Iowa, with a population of about 3 million, something like 6 times, but hasn’t ventured into northern New England or Upstate NY more than once (hasn’t even played Boston), has been all around Alabama, but not in it (population 4.6 millionish), has only 1 date scheduled for Arizona (pop 6 million)’ ¦ Is he really using the tour as an excuse to try out new golf courses?

If so he’s doing a crappy job! Quick…someone forward him the link for the Robert Trent Jones Golf Trail!

If Adam’s song is chosen, and if it is good, and if it is original and plays for the first time during the movie, it can be considered for an Oscar. No credit would go to Adam’ ¦it would be the songwriting team but it would be impressive, nevertheless. Not counting my chickens just wishful thinking.

I should research this before posting, so with the caveat that I’m not sure about this, I believe that the Academy disqualifies a song that only plays over the end credits. So it wouldn’t be eligible for an Oscar, sadly. The rules about songs are always in flux, though. In fact, the scuttlebut is they may eliminate the Best Song category altogether.

He may not know if but ‘Mad World’  is in heavy rotation on radio in the Phillipines. They are also playing Kris’ ‘No Boundaries’ . Sorry Kris, but they like NoBo in the Phillipines!?!

You have to wonder how many vids has Mad World as their track. I saw a really beautiful video of a Gay Pride event where Mad World was the track.

Hey fellow posters I only posted the Billy Masters column to let people know that there is some credibility in the speculation of Adam having a song in the movie 2012. Talking about Oscars and performing at them is putting that proverbial horse so far out in front of the cart. I would be happy if the song Adam recorded is used in the movie.

Now, if Kris can keep ‘No Boundaries’  off his debut album, fit in several triumphant anthems like ‘All These Things’  and stay out of the John Mayer/Jason Mraz ghetto of inoffensive pop, he’ll be on his way.’ 

Mraz and Mayer are both respected, multi-platinum selling artists. Kris should consider himself lucky if he ends up in the same “pop ghetto” as them. I’m much more worried about him ending up in the bland “pop ghetto” that includes Nick Lachey, Britney Spears, and all of the other Jive sound-alikes. Seeing Cage the Elephant and Apocalyptica on the list of Jive artists does give me some hope though.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_current_Jive_Records_artists

I should research this before posting, so with the caveat that I’m not sure about this, I believe that the Academy disqualifies a song that only plays over the end credits. So it wouldn’t be eligible for an Oscar, sadly. The rules about songs are always in flux, though. In fact, the scuttlebut is they may eliminate the Best Song category altogether.

This years rules include a way to eliminate the category in a year with no good songs.

In a bold move, the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences recently decided to place more rigid qualifications for its Best Original Song category. Academy voters will now rank songs and only those that average an 8.25 out of a scale of 6-to-10 will make the cut. If no songs average that score, then the Academy will skip the category for the year.

Official Academy Rule:

“II. Original Song:
An original song consists of words and music, both of which are original and written specifically for the film. There must be a clearly audible, intelligible, substantive rendition (not necessarily visually presented) of both lyric and melody, used in the body of the film or as the first song in the end credits.”

Of course, right now, all we have is a song that was recorded that might be in 2012 and might be used over the end credits.

should research this before posting, so with the caveat that I’m not sure about this, I believe that the Academy disqualifies a song that only plays over the end credits. So it wouldn’t be eligible for an Oscar, sadly. The rules about songs are always in flux, though. In fact, the scuttlebut is they may eliminate the Best Song category altogether

One of the reasons I like to watch the Oscars is to see the songs performed live! I sure hope they don’t get rid of that category. I know this is all rainbows and puppies talking here, but it would be terrific if the 2012 song was nominated and Adam could perform it on the Oscars. I know, I know and the yes, tooth fairy does exist!

You have to wonder how many vids has Mad World as their track. I saw a really beautiful video of a Gay Pride event where Mad World was the track.

Was it this video, perhaps?

http://www.vimeo.com/4903469

Thanks for doing the research that I was too lazy to do, Q3!

I thought I had read that the reason Bruce Springsteen’s song from The Wrestler didn’t get nominated this year was because of a rule disqualifying songs that only play over the credits. But if what you posted is the current rule, that’s obviously not the case.

I don’t know if this is news but Anoop is supporting bringing back the MFB Show. From Twitter:

catch the fever #IWANTMYMFB
about 3 hours ago from web

You have to wonder how many vids has Mad World as their track. I saw a really beautiful video of a Gay Pride event where Mad World was the track.

My guess is about 1 million. It’s all over FaceBook and MySpace just for starters. And some “people” on Second Life have build Mad Worlds with the song playing in a loop. Very strange.

Will thanks for posting the video link. I hadn’t watched that since last May. It’s really very moving.

Can anyone explain this tweet about tonight’s concert from Kris?

I think Sunrise needs a little more. They seem ready for tonight.
11 minutes ago from TwitterFon

A little more what? Sun?

I thought I had read that the reason Bruce Springsteen’s song from The Wrestler didn’t get nominated this year was because of a rule disqualifying songs that only play over the credits. But if what you posted is the current rule, that’s obviously not the case.

Will the reason Bruce’s song did not make the Oscar’s is because it did not receive the 8.25 rating. There was big controversy because it did not make the cut especially since it won the Golden Globe. The rating thing lends to the Idea you could rate a song purposely low in order to make sure it does not make the cut if you feel that it would compete with you.

Giving studios with bigger pockets a possible up on this category.

Q3 Jul 29th, 2009 at 5:48 pm

Can anyone explain this tweet about tonight’s concert from Kris?

I think Sunrise needs a little more. They seem ready for tonight.
11 minutes ago from TwitterFon

A little more what? Sun?

@Q3 it has been raining buckets with thunder and lighting in Sunrise today.

a few more Billboard Boxscores from HERE

Wonder if this is true. Thats pretty cool if it is.

Today @ 4:35 pm Post#18590
One of the security guards we talked to before the show in Tampa last night said that 10 people got to meet with Adam prior to the show and actually eat dinner with him. I remember Adam mentioning in a recent interview that he wanted to do that with his fans. I’m glad he got his chance. Just sad we didn’t get our chance to meet him after the concert.

Ughhh. How can the Jonas Bros be so successful? Have you heard them sing? Same with Miley.

Yea Jobros are bad,were insanely awefule last yr on idol. Miley sings better then Taylor Swift who is huge and laughable spears. Music isnt about voice or good songs anymore, just crappy computerized nonsense-
i know ur all in denial but every description of adams album=crappy computerized club nonsense-tho he’s suppose to be a rock god from him singing 1 rock song

Adam sang a lot of rock songs/ put a rock edge on songs during his run on the show, but he’s indicated that he’s going to go more pop/dance on his album, which is a smart decision if he wants to succeed long term outside of the AI fanbase.

As for Taylor Swift–she has a terrible voice, but she shouldn’t be included in the same category as the JoBros, because she can really write. And that’s the only reason she made it– she slowly gathered attention and built a fanbase from her self written songs. Otherwise she wouldn’t have been given a chance in the industry. As for Britney… she was one hell of a performer. Still is–can’t dance as well as she used to, but has charisma in spades.

Thanks for posting the concert box scores. This set looks pretty good except to Utah. Also, I’m surprised that they didn’t do better in Tulsa since it’s so close to Arkansas and the only one Little Rock concert — sold out in 1 hour.

But considering the economy, they must be very happy with 85%.

23-Jul-09 Dallas, Texas 21 American Idols Live American Airlines Center 11,244 11,938 94% $701,339

16-Jul-09 Los Angeles, Calif. 27 American Idols Live Staples Center 11,327 13,238 86% $646,070

18-Jul-09 San Diego, Calif. 35 American Idols Live San Diego Sports Arena 9,358 10,237 91% $595,294

20-Jul-09 Glendale, Ariz. 37 American Idols Live Jobing.com Arena 8,832 10,710 82% $552,839

17-Jul-09 Ontario, Calif. 40 American Idols Live Citizens Business Bank Arena 8,053 8,240 98% $546,744

24-Jul-09 Tulsa, Okla. 44 American Idols Live BOK Center
8,431 10,581 80% $524,838

14-Jul-09 West Valley City, Utah 60 American Idols Live E Center 6,511 9,702 67% $419,540

Total: 63,756 74,646 85% $3,986,664

Adam meet n greet from today

The show should start in about half an hour. Any word about what happened to Adam last night? I wonder if Sarver was instructed to remain mum about the whole thing. I have a feeling they are going to sweep all this under the rug.

I thought M&G was right after the show, unless they are doing this before because of the weather. And wha’ the heck is that red thing Adam is wearing?

Looking at the tour schedule and ticket sales to date, I am really puzzled why there are so few concerts in the South. Looks to me like they could have put another show in the South. There are only two concerts east of the Mississippi River to North Carolina and south of Cincinnatti and Columbus, Ohio: Memphis (on the river) and Atlanta.

Atlanta is sold out.

Memphis had to be at least 85% sold out.

Since AI viewership is concentrated in the South, I really wonder what they were thinking. And why there isn’t a show in Alabama or New Orleans?

There are a couple of other odd omissions – Houston and Las Vegas.
But there was a show in Tulsa.

And wha’ the heck is that red thing Adam is wearing?

A bib.

Actually I think it’s part of his shirt.

‘II. Original Song:
An original song consists of words and music, both of which are original and written specifically for the film. There must be a clearly audible, intelligible, substantive rendition (not necessarily visually presented) of both lyric and melody, used in the body of the film or as the first song in the end credits.’ 

I remember there was an uproar about a song in Brokeback Mountain, that was deemed ineligible because it wasn’t loud enough in the scene it was in.

Since AI viewership is concentrated in the South, I really wonder what they were thinking. And why there isn’t a show in Alabama or New Orleans?

Maybe they are trying to expand their viewership. Isn’t Jordin the only idol winner not from the South?

I also wonder what Meatloaf has to do with all this. Since his band was at the recording session with Adam, perhaps Meatloaf wrote the song?

Meat Loaf probably doesn’t have anything to do with the song. He’s always at Rob Cavallo’s house (where Adam recorded the track) because Rob is producing his new album.

Maybe they are trying to expand their viewership. Isn’t Jordin the only idol winner not from the South?

I think so, and out of 16 top two, only five were not from the south: Kat, Jordin, Blake, Archie, Adam.

And why there isn’t a show in Alabama or New Orleans?

Because Alabama only shows up when they have an Idol?

S2: 12,384 : $485,838 : Ruben Studdard
S4: 11,004 : $493,458 : Bo Bice
S5: 13,041 : $616,183 : Taylor Hicks
S6: 3,775 : $243,397 (38.9% of tickets available were sold)

They only visited New Orleans once, when George Huff was on the show (it’s his hometown)

S3: New Orleans: 4,891 : $218,091

The did visit Bossier City, LA in S7.

That Tampa Bay review is pretty condescending(while trying too hard to be witty) in my opinion to a lot of the idols…I would have respected her opinion had I not come across a YT tube of the writer singing with her band (Super Secret Best Friends–what?!)….she could be on AI…as one of those horrible auditioners who think they’re all that.

I thought M&G was right after the show, unless they are doing this before because of the weather.

The idol’s days start early (somewhere between noon and 1pm I believe) with Press before the show (5 idols are selected in a rotation, but I believe they’ve had Adam do every one so far), M&G before the show, some idols also go outside to sign autographs. Then showtime. Then post show M&G and I think more press. Then outside to sign autographs. Then back to hotel or onto the next city. Plus, they try to fit in things like special visits for publicity (Graceland, Ford car bit). On top of that Kris, Adam and Allison are also trying to write and record their albums so they get even less sleep and usually don’t get days off when the others do.