Idol Headlines for 11/06/08

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Debut album in mind, ‘Idol’s’ David Archuleta exploring options

Since February, “American Idol” runner-up David Archuleta has spent only 16 days in his hometown of Murray.

But to show us where he comes from, in his forthcoming album’s liner notes he praises Utah and his Utah friends and even provides a phone number — with an 801 area code — for fans to leave messages for him .

Archuleta, who turns 18 in December, begins another chapter in his life Nov. 11. His first album, the self-titled “David Archuleta,” will be released by Jive Records, which has launched the music careers of Britney Spears, Will Smith, *NSYNC and the Backstreet Boys.

Salt Lake City Tribune

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Review: Surprise! David Archuleta’s self-titled debut album is not bad

Grade: B-

David Archuleta’s liner notes for his self-titled debut album add up to more than 3,500 words, with the majority reserved for thank yous.

Thanks are certainly in order for his management, record label and producers, as that team helped the 17-year-old Murray teenager record an album that plays to his strengths. This is an adult-contemporary album with ballads that will appeal to his young, female fans.

Most important, the album avoids Timbaland-lite dance numbers and flavor-of-the-month guests like T-Pain or Lil’ Wayne that would be as appropriate as the same accompanying the Mormon Tabernacle Choir.

St Louis Tribune

Music Review – David Archuleta (2008)

On American Idol’s seventh season, David Archuleta had some personality à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬’  something you’ll struggle to remember while taking in this bland, amnesia-inducing collection. Problems arise immediately with the single, ”Crush,” which declares youthful longings yet has him sounding several passionless decades past the point of teenage heat. But when the gloss gets stripped away and Archuleta slips in some sweet flourishes on the mostly solo-piano ”Running,” you glimpse hints of how his innate tenderness might triumph if he weren’t saddled with the most generic writing and production money can buy. C+

Entertainment Weekly

It’s David vs. David in ‘Idol’ Sales Election

(Nov. 5) – So ya think the election is over? Not so fast, voters. In the coming weeks you’ll be called to decide between two David’s in the race for the “American Idol” sales crown.
First, angel-faced “Idol” runner-up David Archuleta releases his self-titled debut on Nov. 11, then a week later fans will be met with David Cook’s hard rocking set, also self-titled. Which season seven star will rake in the most cash? Who had the best first single? Watch, decide, weigh in.

Popeater.com

Clay Aiken Hits Spring Awakening

Clay Aiken poses with the cast of Spring Awakening à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬’  including Weeds star Hunter Parrish à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬’  backstage at the Eugene Oà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢Neill Theatre in New York City on Monday.

The 29-year-old former American Idol finalist is currently back on Broadway reprising the role of Sir Robin in the Tony Award-winning Best Musical, Monty Pythonà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s Spamalot through January 4, 2009.

Just Jared

Reba and Kelly: A match not made in heaven

Even given “American Idol” vet Kelly Clarkson’s rocky 2007 à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬’  a much-publicized tug-of-war with her record label, poor sales for her third album and a canceled arena tour à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬’  few would have expected she’d spend 2008 recovering on a joint outing with country queen Reba McEntire.

The unusual pairing pulled more than 5,000 reverent fans into the Target Center on Friday night for a memorable show that, unfortunately, wasn’t memorable for the reasons the duo intended.

Twin Cities.com

CMT brings back ‘Gone Country’

CMT is bringing its singing competition series “Gone Country” back for a third season.

Celebrities competing for country music stardom this time around include musicians George Clinton and Sheila E., former Miss USA Tara Conner, singer Taylor Dayne, Monkees lead vocalist/drummer Micky Dolenz, actor Richard Grieco and “American Idol” first-season runner-up Justin Guarini.

The third season of the series, which is in production in Nashville, premieres in January, with John Rich returning as host.

Hollywood Reporter

Card For Lawler Tribute Changed; Reality Show Star To Appear

The card for the Jerry Lawler tribute show in Nashville, Tennessee on November 7th, 2008 has been changed. Here’s the new card:

Jerry Lawler vs. Sid Vicious (with Jimmy Hart) Brian Christopher & Doug Gilbert vs. The Moondogs Matt Boyce vs. Shawn Shultz Chase Stevens vs. Big Bully Douglas Idol Stevens vs. Steve Boz Lani Kealoha vs. Shane Williams Travis Sawyer & Justin O’Day vs. Alan Shepard & Ali Stevens

Plus, performances by country singer Kevin Sport & former American Idol contestant Diana DeGarmo.

PW Mania

‘Idol’ aftermath: A who’s who of hits and misses

Carrie Underwood sold more than 7 million copies of her debut album, Some Hearts.

And to think, she owes it all to American Idol.

Or does she?

In seven years, plenty of singers have ridden American Idol to the sort of household name appeal most touring bands will never know.

But only Underwood, whose tour hits Glendale on Friday night, and Kelly Clarkson have sold those kind of numbers.

Could it be they would have made it either way?

AZ Central

Pop Tarts: Carrie Underwood Reveals Her Crush, Says Dogs are Better Than Boys

Carrie Underwood revealed her affection for Keith Urban to the sold-out Nokia Theater in Los Angeles on Wednesday night during her “Carnival Ride” concert. Urban and Underwood kicked off her tour together in January and clearly his looks had a lasting impact.

“You guys might remember me and a man — something that rhymes with Meith Sherban,” Underwood said with a cheeky grin. “Okay it’s Keith Urban and yeah I think he’s really hot.”

Fox News

‘Idol’ news wrap 11/5/08:

AMERICAN IDOL STARS IN CONCERT FOR THE HOLIDAYS

Former “American Idol” finalists Chikezie (Season 7), Diana DeGarmo (Season 3), David Hernandez (Season 7) and Kimberley Locke (Season 2) will be entertaining the masses once again as they embark on a Holiday Tour, which launches Nov. 29 in Pittsburgh and will make stops in 15 U.S. cities.

The “American Stars in Concert for the Holidays” will feature a combination of four of the Top 10 finalists from Seasons 1 through 7, who will take to the stage for an exciting night of solo, duet and ensemble performances. This production will be a great way to see and hear the Idols in an intimate theatrical setting. Audiences will get a chance to relive their favorite former “Idol” moments as these talented artists perform an array of holiday favorites.

LA Times

à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã‹American Idolà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢ judge talks about diabetes

A diabetes diagnosis came as a surprise to an American Idol judge, even though he has a family history of it. He felt fine and thought it wouldnà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢t grab ahold of him.

That was until Randy Jackson developed flu-like symptoms, was often dehydrated and urinated more than usual.

à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã…“I was feeling more tired and like I was coming down with something. Maybe it was real bad cold, I thought. I was also going to the bathroom quite frequently. Actually too much,à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬  Jackson told the Defender during a recent trip to the Chicagoland area to help promote Type 2 diabetes awareness.

Chicago Defender

Exclusive: Simon Cowell Explains Surprise Split

LONDON à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬’  After six years of unwedded bliss, Terri Seymour broke up with American Idol judge Simon Cowell. Now in an exclusive interview, Cowell tells Foxnews.com why.

“She wants a different path in life, and I totally respect her for it,” Cowell explains. “We will be the best of mates, but I think in relationships, you have to be totally honest. I have always been and I know Terri knows that.”

Fox News

Julianne Hough: ‘Dancing with the Stars’ return “may be another week”

Dancing with the Stars professional Julianne Hough has reiterated her brother Derek Hough’s recent comments that she may not be back dancing with Hannah Montana star Cody Linley — assuming he manages to survive tonight’s results show broadcast — next week.

“I want to be back this [coming] week, but it may be another week just because we don’t want anything to rupture or the stitches to fly out,” Hough told E! News on Tuesday.

Hough also divulged that her surgery — which happening last Tuesday after she and Linley had performed on Dancing with the Stars’ Monday night performance show — ended up being more a bit more complicated than had been initially expected. In addition to removing her appendix and cysts from her left ovary, Hough told E! that additional cysts from her bladder and other areas in the pelvic region were also removed.

Reality TV

‘Dancing With the Stars’: Adieu, la Lucci

Finally! A Dancing With the Stars results show that kept me alert à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬’  and often beaming à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬’  throughout the entire hour. The deserving star, Susan Lucci, received the memo to ”Hit the Road, Jack” (harsh!), with plenty of time to make a sweet, amusingly Oscar-esque speech. Then there was the Maks Factor, obviously. We also had my favorite segment DanceCenter, an excellent (and fully clothed, for once) musical guest in Lionel Richie for not one but two pro exhibitions, and a bizarre but entertaining Stars of Dance number by Dave Scott. No ballroom kids, just one useless filler segment, and very minimal backstage BS with Samantha. ‘Twas a dream, dance masters.

EW.com

Lance Bass Talks ‘NSYNC Reunion, Britney Spears Comeback, Jonas Brothers Advice

That means several things for the boy-bander-turned-”Dancing With the Stars” contestant. For one thing, he would be more than happy to hit the road with his old bandmates in ‘NSYNC.

“There’s always a possibility for a tour or reunion. It’s something that we really haven’t discussed yet,” he told MTV News. “But it’s something I would love to talk about. I think it’s maybe needed in the next year or so, and I think our fans would love it, ’cause we never got to say goodbye. I want to do the Boyz II Men thing, where we just sit on the stools,” he joked.

MTV

‘Dancing With The Stars’ Hits The Road

Fans of ABC’s hit hoofing competition “Dancing with the Stars” needn’t despair if their favorite contestants from this year’s show have gotten the boot. They’ll soon be able to see them again live and in person.

Tickets go on sale Nov. 10 at DancingWithTheStarsOnTour.com.

The fourth outing of the trek features a new ensemble of the most popular competitors from seasons six and seven, including Lance Bass, Toni Braxton, Maurice Greene and Marlee Matlin.

Also along for the ride are the show’s pro dancers Maksim Chmerkovskiy, Mark Ballas, Derek Hough, Kym Johnson, Lacey Schwimmer, Edyta Sliwinska, Karina Smirnoff and Fabien Sanchez.

Pollstar.com

‘So You Think’ brings out the best, dancer says

Courtney Galiano, the fourth-place finalist in the Fox television series “So You Think You Can Dance,” has a philosophy about life: Always be a student, never stop learning, and be a sponge.

It’s a belief that served Galiano well during the intense fourth season of “So You Think You Can Dance,” a 10-week show that aired in the summer and is now on the road as a live stage show. The tour, featuring 13 dancers from the show, stops Saturday at the Petersen Events Center in Oakland.

“Whether it’s dancing or being a garbageman, you’d better be the best,” says Galiano, 20, of Long Island, N.Y. “What you do, put your mind to it. You can do it.”

Pittsburgh Live

 
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  • http://myspace.com/girlgeek mj

    ^^^ Is that a press release or information FOX sent to it’s affiliates?

    ETA: Duh, nevermind, I see who the email was addressed to! :) .

  • cruzceleste

    Cute video of David Archuleta in People.com

    awww chicken soup….

  • mac

    A couple more reviews of David A’s album:

    USMagazine

    Vulture

  • cruzceleste

    Vulture is Love!!!!

  • itsalleternal

    68 days to go…

  • Michelle

    LOL I can’t figure out sometimes if Vulture is being sincere. But perhaps I am just a hopeless cynic (what with being a grumpy angsty Cook fan and all ;)

  • dahirsh

    Is NyMag the publication that was so anti Cook the whole season? Can’t see why they needed to turn this review into a slam against David Cook.

  • LK08

    I appreciate the love Vulture has for David A, but I hate the trashing of Cook in every article. In fact, I am just plain tired of the media trying to tell us all what to think.

    I put no stock in what the Salt Lake Tribune article says. It is obvious that he has very little interest in David since he gets details wrong and he is still using AI show stereotypes. I wouldn’t buy that newspaper for a dog to use for potty training.

    Ok, I am grumpy today.

    ETA: Here is a nice David video from People magazine: http://www.people.com/people/videos/0,,20238444,00.html?xid=rss-topVideo

  • FolkFan

    Vulture is the one that is always sarcastic about DC. I think that they think that they’re being funny.

  • http://myspace.com/girlgeek mj

    LOL I canà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢t figure out sometimes if Vulture is being sincere.

    I’d venture a no. The writer is half-mocking Archuleta in that review. He’s found a hook (the wrong guy won) and he’s running with it. The snark blogs jump on the AI stuff because of a) the hits b) THE HITS and c) from their point of view, the posts write themselves. AI is a pretty easy target.

  • Michelle

    Huh, that’s some hardcore sarcasm then. Well the “mostly about hand holding” line did seem odd.

  • cruzceleste

    ^That could be said for lots of articles like the one in Us Magazine:

    Maybe America got it right after all. After finishing second to rocker David Cook on last seasonà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s American Idol, 17-year-old wunderkind David Archuleta has produced a debut disc that also falls short of winning.

    The truth if that the media is going to keep the competition going for a lot of time…

    I think Vulture like Archie, but as many of his fans (see snarkyarchies.com)they love sarcasm,and they really enjoy making fun of Cook…and I don ´t see anything wrong with that,after all,as much as Vulture is againts Cook, EW and Us Magazine were and are againts Archie…

  • cheese

    Not many music reviewers are going to have much “interest” in either David given that they’re newbies launched from a cheesy TV show. Why should they? Crappy to average reviews are pretty much par for the course for debut Idol CDs. A couple of reviewers will look beyond the TV show, a couple will go overboard with the hate, but the end result is usually somewhere in the “just OK” to “a little better than average” category that I’ve been seeing so far for Archie. I expect the same for Cook. I think they might even be harsher if they notice that he wrote his own songs.

    With the exception of Vulture, I haven’t seen any evidence that any one publication is for or against either David. Different reviewers for the same magazine are likely to have different opinions unless make their journalists attend a daily corporate groupthink session.

  • sma11ie

    I expect the same for Cook. Maybe even worse because of the novelty of getting to trash his own songwriting.

    I’m bracing myself… or maybe I just won’t read them =P.

  • FolkFan

    Vulture’s tone through the season, and beyond, was pretty OTT. Yes, at different publications, there are people who preferred one contestant over another—I suppose that makes sense, that people who talk about pop culture for a liviing would have opinions about the pop culture that they are discussing. But the Vulture stuff was and is so OTT that it definitely looks to me like it is just a bad attempt at snark.

  • Michelle

    I actually think Vulture is playing all of us — they see the hits EW gets whenever a David is even mentioned and they are jealous :) Unfortunately I think they’ve overplayed their hand, no one is gonna get worked up cause Cook fans have written them off as “not worth reading” and Archie fans have written them off as “securely in our corner”.

    I agree w/cheese, I sort of expect both Davids to get torn down. Entertainment writers seem to get all snooty when they are expected to cover something Idol, especially after the show is done. Cause what, they need to get back to their Pulitzer-potential story on Speidi’s political opinions? Reviews for Brit’s Womanizer?

  • http://myspace.com/girlgeek mj

    I think Vulture like Archie, but as many of his fans (see snarkyarchies.com)they love sarcasm,and they really enjoy making fun of Cook.

    They enjoy making fun of Cook? Why would they even care at this point? Forget it. It’s a rhetorical question. I understand that the competition never ends for some people.

    I just wonder if they would “love the sarcasm” if they were making fun of Archie. I’m guessing a big fat no. Vulture is all about the snark. At any moment, they could turn on their boy. It’s all fun and games until somebody loses an eye! lol.

    I think that writer could care less about AI, Cook or Archuleta in general. He’s just trying to be funny and cause a stir.

  • yaminacookie

    I wish some reviewer would give Archie enough respect to review his record solely on its own merits – without reference to Cook, Idol, daddy or some other snarky remark. He so deserves that.

    That being said, the holiday concert with Chekezie and friends actually sounds like one of the best groups they’ve put together for the Idol Stars touring. Might actually consider that one.

  • Jabkmc

    Unfortunately, it’s going to be a while before Archie OR Cookie will escape references to Idol, etal. Thankfully, they both are the types to just roll with the punches and not take things or themselves too seriously.

    Now if the fans can do the same….. haha!

  • Kirsten

    They enjoy making fun of Cook? Why would they even care at this point? Forget it. Ità ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s a rhetorical question. I understand that the competition never ends for some people.

    I just wonder if they would à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã…“love the sarcasmà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬  if they were making fun of Archie. Ià ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢m guessing a big fat no.

    I’m confused. Wasn’t the OP refering to Vulture with the phrase “and they really enjoy making fun of Cook.”? I think Vulture would be fine with Archie being trashed. Am I missing something? Or was the OP incorrectly modifying this snarkyarchie group (what is this group? Do they just snark about random things or do they spend their time trashing Cookie?) with that phrase? English. So vague.

  • Jabkmc

    Ack!

    http://archuletafanscene.com/2008/11/06/david-archuleta-performs-live-for-aol-sessions/

    David Archuleta performed live at the AOL Sessions in Beverly Hills yesterday. He did the five following songs:

    1.) My Hands,
    2.) ALTNOY
    3.) Touch My Hand
    4.) Crush
    5.) You Can

    Davidà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s AOL Session should be out about the same time as the CD release, around November 11th. This was the first time David has ever performed any of these songs other than Crush, which he only did once at Ford Day. David only had 5 rehearsals with the band before this AOL Session, and tonight he will be performing Crush with his band on The Tonight Show with Jay Leno.

  • cruzceleste

    I just wonder if they would à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã…“love the sarcasmà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬  if they were making fun of Archie.

    You canà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢t said that not all David Archuleta ´s fans donà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢t enjoy sarcasm, yes I know that you will tell me to read the comments at any EW article about the Davids, but this apply for both fan bases, Cook and Archies…

    In my case, during AI some of the best reviews I read were Slezak EW and the Idolatry videos were really funny no matter who were they making fun, even Archie…

    The truth is, as both David have come to understand, as public people that they are now, they are sure to be criticize and made fun … so I donà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢t take offence in EW or any article for that matter, I will disagree, but wont take it to a personal insulting level…

    Am I missing something? Or was the OP incorrectly modifying this snarkyarchie group (what is this group? Do they just snark about random things or do they spend their time trashing Cookie?) with that phrase?

    Snarkyarchies.com is a fan group of David Archuleta, as they have made clear they will made fun of him sometimes, Archie, because lets face it, he is funny….you just have to scam some of their post, are pretty funny…and I donà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢t even remember Cook being mentioned in any of their articlesà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬ ¦ so farà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬ ¦or I just donà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢t rememberà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬ ¦

    PS.
    Here is a new videoof David Archuleta in the Bus Radio…

    http://www.busradio.com/videos

  • Jabkmc

    Cruzceleste – Snarkyarchies.com’s “If David were President” piece was the funniest thing I’ve read it forever. haha!

    http://www.snarkyarchies.com/2008/11/if-david-were-president.html

  • cruzceleste

    ^Yeah Iknow,sometimes I wonder were they get those ideas, those girls are crazy funny…

    David Archuleta performed live at the AOL Sessions in Beverly Hills yesterday. He did the five following songs:

    1.) My Hands,
    2.) ALTNOY
    3.) Touch My Hand
    4.) Crush
    5.) You Can

    Thank you for posting,I can ´t wait to listen My Handas and ALTNOY live, those are my favorites songs from his album!!!!!!

    Do you think he will play guitar with ALTNOY… that will made my day…

  • http://myspace.com/girlgeek mj

    Snarkyarchies.com is a fan group of David Archuleta, as they have made clear they will made fun of him sometimes, Archie, because lets face it, he is funnyà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬ ¦.you just have to scam some of their post, are pretty funnyà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬ ¦and I donà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢t even remember Cook being mentioned in any of their articlesà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬ ¦ so farà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬ ¦or I just donà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢t rememberà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬ ¦

    Ok, I thought you were saying that snarky archies enjoyed making fun of cook. I was a little confused by your post. I would hope that folks aren’t spending too much time living in the past, if you know what I mean.

    I’m not personally offended by snark sites. I enjoy them as a matter of fact, even if they mock somebody I like. I even appreciate critics who dislike music that I enjoy. Even when I disagree with a reviewer, they often help me see things in a different light.

    Some of the trashing Slezak received from Archie fans was a little unfair, and OTT, imo. EW isn’t 100% anti-archie. I thought the article Shirley Halperin wrote about Archie’s liner notes was cute, not negative. And when she caught up with him later, I thought the report she wrote was fine. And Slezak wrote a very nice review of “Crush”.

  • abbysee

    Just to clear something up. I lurk at Snarkyarchies alot, they are not anti Cook, not even a little bit. In fact they edited the Vulture ‘review’ to rid the article of any anti-Cook references. They are like most sensible Archie fans cognizant of the special relationship the two David’s share. They are also write some of the funniest stuff I’ve read about Archie, they are campy snarky, not bitchy snarky.

  • Jabkmc

    No. Snarky’s doesn’t make fun of Cook. The occasional reference to him is done in fondness. They snark Archie…but with so much love. The 3 main gals that post are all 22-23 years old and they are wicked funny.

  • cruzceleste

    Some of the trashing Slezak received from Archie fans was a little unfair, and OTT, imo. EW isnà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢t 100% anti-archie. I thought the article Shirley Halperin wrote about Archieà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s liner notes was cute, not negative. And when she caught up with him later, I thought the report she wrote was fine. And Slezak wrote a very nice review of à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã…“Crushà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬ .

    Agree in that one, some members of the fan base canà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢t take jokes…but I want to believe these do not represent the fan base…

    The liner article can be both things… cute and sarcastic at the same time, I found it really funny… I donà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢t really care (as long as they don ´t attack him and his family)… it will be worst if they choose to ignore what David is doing right now, at least they keep giving him a lot of exposure

  • Trina

    Sounds like DC went to Carrie’s concert last night. Be still my fangirly heart!

  • sma11ie

    Some of the trashing Slezak received from Archie fans was a little unfair, and OTT, imo. EW isnà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢t 100% anti-archie. I thought the article Shirley Halperin wrote about Archieà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s liner notes was cute, not negative. And when she caught up with him later, I thought the report she wrote was fine. And Slezak wrote a very nice review of à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã…“Crushà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬ .

    I’m a total Slezak fangirl from his TV Watches and Idolatry videos, so I totally agree. He and his crew poke fun, but it’s never mean-spirited, IMO. The Brooke as Bambi, Syesha Wonderwoman, and KLC as Godzilla or whatever was hilarious, and I *love* Brooke. I was a fan of EW’s TV Watches back when I was a very casual viewer of AI, and Slezak and his crew always have their favorites, but that’s their job.

    I honestly don’t agree with Slezak often (his music tastes in particular, except for his eventual support of DC this season), but I always enjoyed his coverage, clips, and writing because they were smart, interesting and well-done. I’m a fan of NYMag, and snark in general, but I’ve never been into the Vulture because they’re just not that funny. (A much smarter version of that NY snark can be found on Gawker.) I wasn’t even aware of the Vulture’s Cook hate until after Idol when I lost my mind and started reading all DC news and coverage, haha.

    Anyways, I guess I say all this to get myself to the point where I will be able let the negative coverage/reviews on either David slide off and not get worked up ;) .

  • http://myspace.com/girlgeek mj

    Agree in that one, some members of the fan base canà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢t take jokesà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬ ¦but I want to believe these do not represent the fan baseà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬ ¦

    I don’t mean to pick on Archies. Every fan base has its extreme faction.

  • Michelle

    Sounds like DC went to Carrieà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s concert last night. Be still my fangirly heart!

    Aw, very cute :) I’m always sort of tickled when Idols from different seasons collide…like they have a secret club or something.

  • soundscene

    Archie fans came to dislike Slezak not because of the Idolotry videos, but because the only time he ever said a positive word about anything Archie ever did on Idol was when he sort of praised “Imagine.” And that’s it. He would bring up stuff about Archie’s dad, or he would make some sarcastic remark about how Archie managed shockingly to pick a good song this week–yet never commented on the actual performance. He barely ever commented on the actual performance. It would always be something sarcastic about Archie’s clothes, or his father, or how he licks his lips. Other contestants… actually most all of the contestants… got better treatment than that. In his Idol reviews he wasn’t trying to be funny, he was actually reviewing the show. That would annoy fans of Archie just as much as Vulture annoys fans of Cook.

    BTW, while I think Vulture is being snarky, they actually have written articles solely about Archie that weren’t over the top. They even made a montage youtube video after the finale about Archie that wasn’t snarky at all–it was well-put together and sentimental. Do they want the hits? Yeah. Are they playing Archie’s and Cook’s fans for all their worth? Of course. Do they actually like Archie’s album? I think so. They go on to list some of their favorite songs. They would simply make broad platitudes if the entire point of the post was to diss Cook.

    I never put stock in music reviews, though. Actually, I never really read them.

  • frogcooke

    Hey I love me a good snarky article.. lol

    New myspace blog for Archie. I posted up in his other thread instead of in here. lol

  • http://myspace.com/girlgeek mj

    I never put stock in music reviews, though. Actually, I never really read them.

    I really enjoy reading music reviews. I’m not looking to be told what to like, I just find reading other points of view interesting, and a good reviewer can be enlightening, even if I disagree with them. Reviewers often pick things out that I miss, and I can come away from a review ready to listen to a piece of music in a different way. Not that a review will change my mind about what I like, it just enhances the experience a bit. YMMV of course.

    ETA: I still think freaking out and trashing a critic just because he dislikes or snarks on your favorite Idol is OTT. Also, I would also hope that those fans who were so indignant over Slezak’s posts would find the Vulture posts offensive as well. And vice versa, of course.

  • sma11ie

    He would bring up stuff about Archieà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s dad, or he would make some sarcastic remark about how Archie managed shockingly to pick a good song this weekà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬’yet never commented on the actual performance. He barely ever commented on the actual performance. It would always be something sarcastic about Archieà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s clothes, or his father, or how he licks his lips.

    Hmm, point taken. I guess I never noticed that because I was pretty much all about Cook, Brooke, and Jason during the season, and I focused on what was said of my favorites :) . I honestly didn’t pay Archie much attention during the season because his song choices weren’t to my taste–until he won me over on the 2 finale nights and in the aftermath of my Cook-fever, haha, wherein I started catching up on all the BTS clips from AI.com, interviews, tour stories, etc. I do recall that Slezak was all kinds of indignant about producer manipulation this past season, and I’d guess that he (unfairly) loaded that frustration on Archie, because he was the early frontrunner. In hindsight, I do feel that Archies had it tough this season, and even DC’s said as much in interviews where he gave Archie props for shouldering the frontrunner burden with grace, while he had an easier time at first because he could get take his time and get his footing as long as he wasn’t last each week, etc. (paraphrasing horribly).

  • LK08

    Cheese, when I refered to the reviewer having no “interest” in David, it was because it is his hometown area. You would think they could come up with someone who knew something or cared about David from his hometown.

    BTW, I like snarky archies. They have level heads on their shoulders and seem to be genuinely looking out for David’s interests.

    Slezak redeemed himself in one of the best David Archuleta interviews to date. It was 3 parts. Two of my favorite parts were the look of shock and awe on Slezaks face as he met David and was really impressed with him; and David’s reference to how a rainbow would probably have appeared over his head if he had sung TOML. Funny.

  • jpfan

    According to Pulse, Touch My Hand will be Archie’s second single and they’re going for adds on 12/9. Crush has probably peaked on the Top 40 chart so it’s time for single #2.

  • Sarah

    I love New York Magazine for its great political and city stuff, and am a loyal subscriber, but I definitely recognize that the online Vulture blog, which definitely gets more hits and comments when Cook/Archuleta are mentioned, is a totally different animal from the magazine that spawned it. Most Vulture posts yield a handful of comments — unless Cook/Archuleta are the subject. Then the floodgates open, and NYMag can show its online advertisers how many eyeballs looked at the site. I have to admit that the Cook hate makes me boil, but I’ve learned to let it go. I didn’t even post a comment to this current Vulture review to point out that they placed DC’s hometown in Mississippi!
    I was truly surprised that Vulture didn’t do a post-SNL/Cook post. Maybe that’s because Vulture would have looked stupid and irrelevant by hating on what were pretty good performances??

  • cheese

    Cheese, when I refered to the reviewer having no à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã…“interestà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬  in David, it was because it is his hometown area. You would think they could come up with someone who knew something or cared about David from his hometown.

    Ah, got it. Still, the paper probably has a limited number of people who do album reviews and even in his hometown, not everyone is going to care or be a big fan. I got the impression that the guy did watch Archie on Idol and knew something about him.

    I don’t think the stuff he mentioned are necessarily AI stereotypes. Archie does giggle a lot, and his stage presence on AI was a little lacking for some viewers (the closed eyes and outstretched hand). I think David has grown tremendously as a performer since the show ended, but the reviewer probably skipped the pop tart tour. He gave major props to Archie’s voice.

  • LK08

    Cheese, I guess I would hope the hometown guy might know more and have interest enough to get the facts right and to not give the AI stereotypes of David. I am just disappointed. Maybe that is too much to ask.

  • LK08

    I like “Touch My Hands” and could see teens and young adults really liking it. I thought ALTNOY or Desperate would make a good next single, but mabye they are going to put out multiple singles. Do they normally put out several to see what sticks?

    When I first heard that song, I could imagine teens and young adults, since I have recently been to some dances with them, reaching out their hands and then jumping up and down once the band part comes in. That is what they did to several songs at a recent dance. This is when they need a light thing like Cooks thing for the second verse. I guess they could use their cell phones. I think they will love it.

  • Michelle

    Nice interview with Archie, dunno if it’s totally new but the article’s dated today:

    David Archuleta set to move beyond “American Idol”

    It says he actually cowrote 5 of the songs on his album!

  • cruzceleste

    I wanted ALTNOY or My Hands to be the next single…even Barries or YEDL… WTH JIVE?

    TMH is a song for his fan base, even Angels will be a better single….

  • LK08

    Even that guy in the Salt Lake Tribune likes Touch My Hands. I think Jive has been putting out feelers for a while since they released that song and have probably been watching since the album songs were released, so I am sure they have a good idea of what they are doing. They have done well for David and many other artists they handle so far, so I am going to trust them.

  • Kirsten

    According to Pulse, Touch My Hand will be Archieà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s second single and theyà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢re going for adds on 12/9.

    All Access confirms that it is going for adds on Pop on 12/9 (and I see Melinda is listed under Jan 20th. Go Mindy Doo!). Neither are listed on AC/HAC yet though. LOL. They have no songs adding at all in that format. Clear the decks for Christmas?

    If Jive is smart, they’ll have Archie singing Touch My Hand as at least his second song on that promo tour of his. I guess that starts tonight? That song was kind of meh for me. I like the one about the eyes. Who knew? I’ve always associated whistling in songs to my Mom’s old Roger Whitacker tapes, but this thing just kind of works. I like the bounce to that song. But, I can see how that wouldn’t be a good winter song. I think I need to cut down in the caffiene though. That lady suddenly appearing to say “Music on Demand” nearly made me jump out of my chair. When is Cookie streaming? I only like listening to the entire songs (after Archie, Pink’s album started streaming and I really liked one of her ballads on there. I would like a version without the “Music on Demand” chick though). Um…so new single. What say the Archies?

  • gerreb

    I like Touch My Hands a lot more than I did at first. I think it actually might be a good choice! I especially like the last minute or so of the song!

  • cruzceleste

    I don ´t want TMH to be the next single,BTW Kirsten the song you are talking about is Your Eyes Don ´t Lie and I will love that song as a single… ¬_ ¬ Right now I ´m mad at Jive…

    ETA.

    Cute article in USA Today… it has David Archuleta Ipod in it and you can see the artist that are in it… Cook ´sLight On and Carly ´s Black Bird is in it too…

    http://www.usatoday.com/life/music/news/2008-11-06-david-archuleta-debut_N.htm

    ETA2:
    He has Drops of Jupiterby Train (my all time favorite song) and Seven Nation Army by White Stripes… David Archuleta I couldn ´tlove more right now!!!!

  • wordnerdarchie

    So it looks like TMH is the next single? I actually had it in my top tier of songs on his CD. (*patting myself on my back*)

    I didn’t think this “old” gal new anything about pop music. Just watch, now that I praised myself it will be a different song and I’ll look stupid. :tongue_rolleye_ee:

  • FolkFan

    That was a cute USA Today article. His playlist had some interesting stuff on it, and he definitely gave plenty of love to former Idol contestants. Being a fan of the Cookuleta hijinks, I did love this quote:

    Archuleta’s more ardent fans recognize his youth, but in a more “respectful” way. When he performed on the Idols Live tour, “there wasn’t any underwear thrown on the stage, though that happened to some of the other kids.” At least not until the final show, when his former rival and buddy Cook lobbed panties at him, Archuleta says, giggling.

    haha

  • frogcooke

    LOL wna. I lurve TMH, and it seems a fair few non fans do too lol

  • frogcooke

    hahahaha yeah folkfan. That was funny and I still crack up over the video of that.

  • abbysee

    I say TMH is a good next single. I think that this cd is full of solid choices, so I think that this isn’t a bad choice. Not my favorite, but that’s okay. I am gonna have the entire cd in my hand in just a few days. Play it when I want……

  • carson

    Chris Daughtry will join Alicia Keys next week in New York City for her annual benefit, The Black Ball, which raises money for her charity Keep A Child Alive which works to help African children and families affected by HIV/AIDS. American Idol creator Simon Fuller is being honored at this year’s event because of all the money that Idol Gives Back raised for that particular cause. Also on the bill: Justin Timberlake and hot new British STAR Artist Adele.

    http://mattcollinsradio.blogspot.com/2008/11/november-5-2008.html

    Joni Mitchell and Jack White will also perform:

    http://keepachildaliveblog.blogspot.com/search/label/Black Ball

  • BigNLiddle
  • Grammie Kari

    That being said, the holiday concert with Chekezie and friends actually sounds like one of the best groups theyà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢ve put together for the Idol Stars touring. Might actually consider that one.

    I was thinking the same thing. David Hernandez (Season 7) will be featured in the tour. Good for him! I hope he does a terrific job!