Idol Headlines for 12/26/08

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Idols take the stage with a judge

It was billed as a one-night encore to a reality-based TV talent search that discovers singing stars expected to further showcase their talents in uncharted territory. As a bonus, the young à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã…“Idolsà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬  shared the stage with an à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã…“Idolà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬  judge who just celebrated his 20th year in show business.

The show featured Pinoy pop star Ogie Alcasid with à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã…“American Idolà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬  Season 7 finalist Ramiele Malubay, à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã…“Pinoy Idolà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬  grand champion Gretchen Espina and five other finalists. In the end, people could not help but remark that such an à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã…“Idolsà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬  night could have achieved moreà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬’ maybe even end up as something that, as Simon Cowell might say, à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã…“would surprise usà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬  or à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã…“leave us mesmerized.à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬ 

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More Idol Headlines after the JUMP…

Kellie Pickler is a Bahamas Babe

Kellie Pickler has taken to her MySpace to send holiday greetings to all of her fans in an entry called à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã…“LaZy RiVerà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬ . Hereà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s what the 22-year-old American Idol alum had to say:

Just Jared

Family-oriented concert on New Year’s Eve

David Archuleta, Rockapella, Osmonds 2nd Generation, Noteworthy and V-Factory will perform New Year’s Eve at the David O. McKay Events Center in Orem, Utah.

In addition, Ashley Tisdale will be on hand to introduce the talent during this family-oriented concert which starts at 7 p.m. and ends at 9 p.m.

Crown Marketing’s Keith Kuder, who organized the show, said Archuleta was a last-minute addition.

Mormon Times

‘American Idol’: The 10 Worst Performances Ever

Getting excited for ”American Idol”? Michael Slezak thinks back on trainwreck moments that, for better or worse, are burned in our memory forever. And, yes, Sanjaya’s in the house…

Entertainment Weekly

Simon Cowell: Christmas in Barbados

Skipping out on the whole notion of having a à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã…“white Christmas,à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬  Simon Cowell was spotted frolicking around the beach in Barbados yesterday (December 25).

The snide à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã…“American Idolà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬  judge looked to be having a marvelous time in paradise, hanging out with British billionaire Philip Green as well as spending some time on a wave runner.

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  • bean99

    I think I agree with the 10 worst Idol performances but think 8 Days a Week by KLC could have gone a little higher than 4. It wasn’t just the performance but that she destroyed a Beatles song. :wacko_tb:

  • elisad

    I really didn’t need to see half naked Simon Cowell on JustJared today.

  • ozarka

    Here’s a scan of a page in OK magazine. It’s the two Davids featured as breakout stars of 2008.
    They may not have been big names last year, but, boy, do we know them now!

    David Archuleta is on OMG!‘s list of Hot Teen Stars!
    17-year-old David Archuleta won over many teens — and their parents — on “American Idol.”

  • SashaB

    Oo, KLC’s “Eight Days a Week” made EW’s Top 10 Worst performances ever. Ouch. First time I saw it, that was bad.

    Elisad, OMG – I was going to click through but read your comments beforehand. Blech! You just spared me that sight so THANK YOU! hee.

  • ozarka

    A much better quality YouTube version of David Archuleta at the Disney Parade show…

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

  • http://www.myspace.com/gwendolyndiane GwendolynD

    à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã‹American Idolà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢: The 10 Worst Performances Ever

    Nice list.

    I don’t know how he narrowed Nikki McKibbin down to just one, though.

  • cookcricket

    Okay half of the videos have now been removed from the 10 worst list. Ouch! I guess EW hit a sore spot. ;)

    Poor John Stevens…awwww.

  • soundscene

    How did Kevin Covais’ “Part-Time Lover” only make #6? Maybe because of the sheer entertainment value.

  • http://www.youtube.com/user/iamthepurplewalrus purplesmile

    Aww…poor, poor Camile. I loved her, Goodbye Yellow Brick Road notwithstanding. :s

  • Jabkmc

    Teen.com interview with Archie. Very good interview.

    http://www.teen.com/channels/music/index.vm?vid=wXH4qy7_BZLay6xAVnHDZRcBxaGbhNDr

  • ozarka

    David Cook is #5 in the Top 5 Favorite Reality Competition Show Winners Of 2008. And David Archuleta gets an honorable mention.

    For me, David Cook winning American Idol almost made up for Chris Daughtryà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s early departure in his season. The David vs. David battle that closed out the season made this yearà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s Idol stand out among some of the other seasons. And for the first time since the seriesà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢ debut, the rocker actually made it to the end and thanks to Cookà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s amazing vocals, not to mention good looks and great presence on camera, America came through and voted him the winner.

    Honorable Mention: David Archuleta has to get credit too. The kid really held his own, proving that even if youà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢re a gawky teenager, you can still get up on stage and blow away more seasoned performers if youà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢ve got a good voice and that dopey-shy à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬’adorable thing going on.

  • ozarka

    David Archuleta is #20 in MuchMusic’s “20 Sexiest of 2008 Stars ’08″ countdown. As one would expect, in the video David begs to differ, saying that he sees himself as geeky. Haha!

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jUv2izNXt1o

  • http://www.youtube.com/user/iamthepurplewalrus purplesmile

    For those who have been wondering what Michael Castro’s voice sounds like…he has uploaded a cover of James Morrison’s This Boy on his myspace. Umm…

  • Grammie Kari

    There were other performances of much worse caliber than Josh’s ‘Jive Talkin’. He does not belong on that list. I would hope that someone like Kevin Covais could never make the Top 12 again. Whew, Camille got tortured.

    Thanks, purplesmile. I miss Jason.

  • Paula

    I think David A is cute — don’t see sexy at all!

  • cookcricket

    Purplesmile, thanks for the link for Jason’s brother Michael. I’m not familiar with James Morrison’s music, but I really like Michael’s voice and am impressed that this was recorded in a bedroom. The voice is more raspy than Jason’s. Love Jason, impressed with Michael. Thanks again!