Idol Headlines for 3/9/08

TMZ got in the Top 12à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s faces and didnà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢t hold back à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬’ 

That line just irritates me to no end. It just sounds aggressive and mean. I didn’t watch the clip so I don’t know if it was actually as bad as it sounded but dang, give these kids a break. They are already under enough pressure w/o people “being all up in their faces.”

…. or maybe I just woke up on the wrong side of the bed.

I watched the TMZ clips, but wish I hadn’t…those people are sleeeeezzy! They were baiting several of the kids, asking Brooke, for example, if she would skip over R-rated movies and go straight to X-rated movies. Just yucky, sleezy people. But, it was funny that when Amanda walked by, all they did was say “Hi, Amanda”. Think they’re afraid of her?

Well, that pap in general was pretty lame. All he could ask Michael was if he got his green card?? LMAO. And he only said hey to Ramiele too, I think. Didn’t ask her anything.

I did see Blake in there though, stopping to shake David A’s hand as they walked by each other.

“Hi, Amanda” LOL

Gah! When I try to access the TMZ video, it says I cannot view it from my country/location. Pffft.

Up-and-coming pop singer Colbie Caillat will headline the opening concert at this yearà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s Wichita River Festival.

This is a little off-topic, heh…but I’m excited to be seeing Colbie this Tuesday. Her shows are being sponsored by the same group that brought Elliott and Taylor (and Constantine) to Manila.

Just saw this myspace bulletin from Kat:

Also I was going to send a note tonight regarding Idol but since a lot of people know already I am sending a note out now. I will be on the results show this next week. I am performing with David Foster and really looking forward to it. Its going to be so surreal being back at the studio and stage again and I can hardly wait. Its really exciting. Also the Randy Jackson track comes out the day before so I’d say its going to be a great week. Randy was terrific to work with and I had a blast in the studio with him.

purplesmile, Colbie sounds really good live! You’ll enjoy her!

I sure hope so, star. I’m really loving the Ayala Malls (the sponsor). Heh. As early as now, I am already hoping and praying they would also be bringing Jason C. to Manila someday. Hee! ;D

I didn’t really expect it would happen, but I was nonetheless hoping Elliott would be appearing with Kat (to promote Real Love) on Wednesday’s show. Instead I/we get David Foster. Pffft! LOL I guess I’ll just have to wait for Idol Gives Back then. Oh, well… Good for Kat that she’s finally returning to AI, though.

I :wub_tb: Masterclass Lady!

What the hell is Kat going to sing with David Foster? Maybe a classical version of “Open Toes?” I mean, I *guess* she’s going to sing a Beatles song and make it a screechy melisma-fest, but who knows…

The TMZ video was lame and made me feel like a voyeur watching it. It must get old pretty fast for the idols. There were a lot of bodyguards around them which I found interesting.

Supposedly the next theme after Beatles night is Top 100 iTunes songs. So unless Paul McCartney is there Tuesday they won’t have a celebrity mentor for another two weeks at least.

It looks like elimination night will be “return to Idol” or “where are they now” with both Kat and Ruben there this week. It’s better than Akon.

I rarely ever go to certain websites. They are the commom bottom feeders and I would rather not give them any hits. I guess there is a place for all of that stuff, but for the most part I find it pretty much useless info or info I can get elsewhere without lame commentary.

What the hell is Kat going to sing with David Foster?

Maybe Foster is there to teach David A and Carly how to breath when they sing. One of them gasps between every phrase while the other pants after singing. Something is not right (as Miss Clavel would say)

Not that the last Idol a$$hat he tried to teach how to breath listened to him. Sure, one of the few pieces of useful, constructive advice a mentor ever offered on the show and it gets ignored. Other than that, Foster is an a$$hat himself. Should be fun….provided we get our damn group song and pointy pose. I’m going to get very annoyed if we don’t get a pointy pose at the end of a Beatles’ medley (“Help!” point).

I’m still mourning that we didn’t get a group number on 80s night. Just think of the cheese we missed out on! Just think of Amanda clomping around all pissed off while she flat-lines “Like a Virgin…touched for the very first time”. David A singing earnestly “I bless the rains down in Africa”. The irony of Carly belting out “I think they got the alias, That you’ve been living under” and everybody singing “It’s the Eye of the Tiger, It’s the thrill of the fight!” (“Tiger!” – point) Sob! Maybe we could have gotten the “Walk Like an Egyptian” pointy pose! Damn you Blake! Oh, “99 Luft Balloons”! “Walking on Sunshine”! “Everybody Wants to Rule the World” FOOTLOOSE! [Sob...Heaving Sob...David A gasp for breath...Sob].

I love a good Kirsten rant! Thanks I missed the group sing as well! Top 12 selection night shouldn’t have a guest!!

Foster is an a$$hat himself

Yes, totally. When he was mentoring Elliott on the show for A Song for You and Elliott sang part of the song as “emember, remember, remember”, Foster snaps back to not do that so when Elliott performed it, he didn’t. But I chuckled when I heard A Song for You on his cd…yep – “remember, remember, remember” was back. LOL

http://www.nypost.com/seven/03092008/tv/kid_rock_100993.htm

KID ROCK
HOW A 17-YEAR-OLD IS STEALING THE SHOW ON “IDOL”
By DEBORAH STARR SEIBEL
David Archuleta beams on stage with Ryan Seacrest.
March 9, 2008 — Simon Cowell has named David Arculeta as the singer against which all others will be measured this season on “American Idol.” Archuleta, 17, has his own cheering section on the show and sings with a poise and depth that’s remarkable for someone so young, whether it’s The Miracles Motown classic “Shop Around” or John Lennon’s iconic ballad “Imagine.” He may look like a kid giving his first grade-school recital, but this high school junior from Murray, Utah, has been singing since age 7 and won the junior category – and the $100,000 prize- on CBS’ “Star Search” at age 12…..

This goes on talking about someone thinks he isn’t using his voice properly and that he might be injuring himself. It also discusses him wanting to go on a mission for his church. Wonder how that will work if he wins?

btw, Purplesmile – I THINK it was you that provided that link to the father and son listening to Jason C’s Hallelujah. I wanted to say THANK YOU!!! That was absolutely PRICELESS.

I was halfway listening to my tv on TLC earlier. I saw that Blake is going to be on LAInk I think this Thursday. It showed him getting a new tatoo. Forgive me if I got the date incorrectly.

Bobbi, David doesn’t have to worry about going on a mission since he couldn’t go till he’s 19 per the article:

“He has intentions to go on a mission for the Church of Jesus Christ Latter Day Saints,” says Murray’s mayor, Daniel Snarr, referring to the Mormon mistradition of sending people to foreign countries to spread the Good Word. “But that would be after high school because you have to be 19.”

http://www.nypost.com/seven/03092008/tv/kid_rock_100993.htm

My career allows me to be heard,” Yamin said, “and I have been lucky enough to learn that I can use that to help not just me, but so many.” More than $400,000 was raised at the event, which included a silent auction and a live auction.

Wow! Over $400,000.00! Maybe they should have Elliott back next year. I read that he was great at the event and assisted with the auction.

As for David A and his mission work, it’s great that he wants to do good in the world. Some of the home-visiting people left material at my door yesterday. (I did not answer the knock. Shame on me. LOL)

David A said he had vocal paralysis a few years ago but never had the operation that may have helped or made it worse. That may be the reason for the way he breathes while singing. I never noticed any problem with him but others apparently do.

meme – I half saw that too – I THOUGHT that was him!

Just watched the Access Hollywood video. Hmm. Jason actually comes across as fairly confident and playful being interviewed. Carly’s comments on her failed record were interesting, to say the least. Kristy… a wee bit defensive.

Ooh, thanks for the link, pj!

I just watched Carly and Jason, two o’ my faves. I thought Carly’s explanation sounded reasonable. Having your record released the day after September 11 is just unfortunate timing.

I was glad to hear that Jason will NOT be cutting off his dreads, that would be a huge mistake, IMHO. Plus, I’m glad to hear that they smell good. Heh.

You’re welcome, longsong. Carly’s accent sounds so much more pronounced in that interview, doesn’t it? She looked great. I’m also glad Jason won’t be cutting the hair.

I thought Carly’s accent was stronger too. I wonder if she’s emphasizing it more? Before she sounded practically American!

Having your record released the day after September 11 is just unfortunate timing.

Not only unfortunate timing, but extremely unusual timing. Is that her new excuse for the album failing? I’ve seen that claim in a few places, not just here.

Albums in the US are always released on a Tuesday. It’s been that way for decades. Even DVDs get released on Tuesdays due to the tradition set by albums. The 9/11 terrorists selected a Tuesday for the attack because that is also traditionally the day that fewest people fly (less people to resist them taking over the planes).

If Carly released her album the day after 9/11, she released on a Wednesday, and that just doesn’t happen.

Based on that, I looked up her release date for her album Ultimate High (using Amazon) and it was released on Nov 13, 2001 (which was a Tuesday). So, not only wasn’t her CD released the day after 9/11, it wasn’t released until over 2 months later.

Not only does it seem a little weak to blame her CD’s failure on 9/11…it’s actually kind of disgusting.

I agree, Kirsten, it’s low to blame it on 9/11, especially when it’s not accurate.

I feel sorry for Carly, because she seems desperate, but I’m beginning to wonder about her….she’s full of excuses..

Not only does it seem a little weak to blame her CDà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s failure on 9/11à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬ ¦ità ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s actually kind of disgusting.

Wow. She should quit while she’s not ahead. Has VFTW picked up on this yet? I should point it out on the front page…

I’m not sure how the video was edited, but it sure sounds like that’s what she’s saying…

ETA: I also didn’t like how she said she wants it more than half the contestants and implies she’s been working harder.

Yes, MJ, VFTW is discussing it.

Not only does it seem a little weak to blame her CDà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s failure on 9/11à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬ ¦ità ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s actually kind of disgusting.

That makes me sick. Blaming 9/11 on your stupid cd flopping and then having it not even be close to true????????? I hope this gets out and I hope there’s a HUGE backlash.

ETA: I also didn’t like how she said she wants it more than half the contestants and implies she’s been working harder.

Yeah, there’s that. She backtracked right after she said it, but she couldn’t take it back.

Heh, do you think she was really trying to smother David A. in that picture with him in the caption thread? Hee.

I think she really wants to win.

I was wondering about the whole Tuesday thing, since of course I remember that Sep. 11th happened on a Tuesday.

Okay, now it’s official. Jason C. is my one and only number one (he kinda was anyway, but there were some number twos in there, Carly among them.) Actually, Michael Johns can still be my number two (yer welcome, Michael!), because I still think he has a blowout peformance in there somewhere.

That is all.

It amazes me that people still think they can “fudge” things – okay, LIE – when there’s that whole existence of the internet thing. What the heck was Carly thinking?!

Top 12 selection night shouldnà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢t have a guest!!

Well, it’s not like this year was the first year it’s happened. Last year, the “golden girl” of AI was a musical guest on the top 12 selection night.

Off to try to watch that video…

Good find, Kirsten. It’s bad enough to claim it, but if it’s not true… just seems stupid. Maybe it was released somewhere else on that date?? I don’t see why she would say that???

MJ, lol. I bet she is following him around all day, looking for an opportunity. She may be a vampire. Maybe they both are!

ETA: Sarah, your fave David Cook is in the vid, too. Sorry I neglected him.

And yeah, as much as I enjoy the group numbers and pointy poses, I’m glad we got “How Many Words.”

The one mildly refreshing thing about this, if you want to look at it that way, is that Carly really wants to win, whereas some people still think they’re just too cool.

I know Jason really wants to win too, so….

About Carly saying she had been working harder – has she been working hard at performing? Or being a waitress and bartender?

How do you know Jason wants to win, longsong?

I just went to VFTW to see if they were stewing over the Carly controversy and found this pre-singing drummer Jason video. He looks REALLY young (like 15 maybe) compared to his bandmates.

http://youtube.com/watch?v=gpJLdlZUL-Q

Best selling albums in Fall of 2001:
Nov 13, 2001 – Scarecrow – Garth Brooks – Total: 5 million
Nov 6, 2001 – Britney – Britney Spears – First week: 746K, 337K the week of Nov 13 – Total: 5 million
Oct 30, 2001 – Invincible – Michael Jackson – Total: 12 million
Oct 23, 2001 – Great Depression – DMX – First week: 439K – Total: 3 million
Oct 15, 2001 – God Bless America – Various Artists
October 2, 2001 – Pain Is Love – Ja Rule (2 weeks) – Total: 12.5 million
Sept 11, 2001 – The Blueprint – Jay Z (3 weeks)- First week: 426 K – Total: 2.3 million
Sept 4, 2001 – Toxicity – System of a Down – Total: 6.5 million

Just to demonstrate that albums did sell during that time period despite claims to the contrary.

LOL that’s okay pj. I read/heard that story yesterday about him going to auditions more as a support for his brother and then he made it through and his brother didn’t. Too funny.

In the video I watched yesterday, the brother was like “I’m going to go all Ashlee Simpson on him” if he makes it far. LOL. I think in MJ’s spoiler threads from way back, she has those videos linked. They were from an Omaha Fox affiliate, I think.

And yeah, starting with Carly’s pre-performance package on Wednesday night, her accent seemed a LOT stronger to me than it has been. I’d have to find some prior clips on youtube but I don’t remember it being that strong before.

I just listened to the Carly interview (why to I torture myself??). The more I hear her, the less I like her. She’s such a “victim” trying to get everyone’s sympathy. Wawawa. poor, poor Carly. No one has worked harder than Carly – boo, hoo. My visa didn’t come through so I couldn’t win S5. blah, blah, blah. Her excuses are just pathetic. Didn’t she say her cd failed in another interview because the record company went poof (whatever that means)?

She should just stop all this and say the cd failed, that’s life and here I am putting my best effort into this. To say she wants it more than half the people there was also disgusting. Way to build relationships, Carly! I’ve said before that she expects to win, but now it’s obvious that she thinks she deserves to win because of her “struggles”.

grrrrrrrrr. she is aggravating.

Oh, and by the way, Carly’s first single, “I’m Gonna Blow Your Mind”, was released in April 7, 2001. So you can’t blame that flop on 9/11 either. Her second single “Beautiful You” was released for sale on October 2, 2001 and Billboard reviewed it for radio release on October 29, 2001.

Look, I can see dates getting messed up in your head after 7 years, but she specifically says that it was released on her birthday, Sept 12. Most people remember their birth dates and any life altering events that occur on them.

Well, poo. I hope this hits the mainstream media.

Hey — I’m not trying to stick up for Carly — I like her and think she has the strongest voice of the women, but she’s not my favorite.

I’m thinking that her CD might have been released overseas (London) on September 11th (or close by) and release in America later. I have no idea, but if she was a new artist being released at around that time, I can imagine it would have been tough.

And yes, I agree that she probably does want it more than at least many of the girls. I’d say a good handful of the girls will think it’s good enough to go on the tour.

Buuuttttt, Carly appears to have ***itis, and can’t stop saying the right things in the wrong way.

And yeah, starting with Carlyà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s pre-performance package on Wednesday night, her accent seemed a LOT stronger to me than it has been. Ià ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢d have to find some prior clips on youtube but I donà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢t remember it being that strong before.

Her Mom is/was in town so she may just be reverting back to speaking with a heavier accent…it happens!!

Ià ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢m thinking that her CD might have been released overseas (London) on September 11th (or close by) and release in America later.

Her album was released in the UK on July 1, 2002 (Amazon, UK). It would be unusual for an American produced CD to be released first oversees. “Ultimate High” was definitely an American production and her parents actively sought an American contract.

ETA: I found an article on the MCA site listing the release date to be July 1, 2002 across Europe.

Maybe Carly has been in Pauler’s stash? Eh, she’s not going to win and blaming poor sales on 9/11 would be lame even if her CD was actually released on 9/12. I think she’ll be lucky to make the top 5.

Thanks for posting that video of Jason, pj. It made me feel a little pervy, I must say. He looked REALLY young. I don’t think any shirtless videos of Archuidol will surface. Heh. I think Jason is going to give little David a run for his money and then lose at the finale when he can’t belt out the puppies and rainbows song that’s probably already been written for David.

Speaking of Davids, here’s a page with 5 or 6 songs from David Cook’s 2006 solo album. This isn’t my usual genre of music, but I really love “Makeover” and “Silver” I would buy the CD if it were available. I think he’s a pretty talented songwriter. They’re adding a song a week.

http://www.davidcooktheamericanidol.com/music

Buuuttttt, Carly appears to have ***itis, and canà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢t stop saying the right things in the wrong way.

It’s never right to use any tragedy to promote yourself.

btw, Purplesmile – I THINK it was you that provided that link to the father and son listening to Jason Cà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s Hallelujah. I wanted to say THANK YOU!!! That was absolutely PRICELESS.

You’re welcome, longsong. That was “cool! cool!” wasn’t it? Adorable kid.

I am such a Jason fan…I just chatted with my niece based in Texas and asked her (well, told her is more like it, heh) to vote for Jason for me. She doesn’t watch the show but she promised she will now and vote for Jason, too. Hah!

Thanks for the link, Cheese. Not my genre either, but I listened to the first song. Will check out the ones you recommend tomorrow.

Purps, Jason is my fave so far, too.

Sorry to turn this into a Jason-lovefest, but here’s a video of Justin Guarini interviewing Jason (and Ramiele later):

TVGN Top 12

“Why did you have to bring it up? I was doing good!”

“It was…instrumental…”

LOL

I also like how Justin was a little surprised when Jason said singing was like a new thing to him.

I’m not a Carly fan but I’m not anti Carly either. She can sing. She has been disappointed by the music industry in the past and I do think she probably wants to win more than most because this is her second chance and she realizes there may not be a third. At fifteen they(the record company) probably promised her they’d make her a super star. At seventeen she found out that it wasn’t happening. Major disapointment. She still has a dream of a career in music. Really all I care about is their talent and how it connects with me. My favorite now, also is getting lots of flack as it’s David Hernandez. IMO he has the best voice of the guys. He’s got my finger voting this year.

Thanks for the David Cook link. I loved Makeover.

I really like Makeover too.

David Cook could win this whole thing! How about a Cook vs. Archuleta or a Cook vs. Castro finale? THAT would be exciting!

Ugh, I’m beginning to dislike Carly even more than ever before. So, she wants to win this more than half of the top 12? Gosh, just hand her the title now, because she has worked sooooooooo hard. Gag me! I like Jason C., and, David H. too. And, I really hope that David A. doesn’t win. He is starting to annoy me to the max. I guess I just don’t get all the hype about him. No way would I waste a dime to buy his album. David C. is great too.

Purps, Jason is my fave so far, too.

I really enjoy his voice, pj. Very refreshing, easy to listen to and it makes me smile. I hope he continues to choose songs, cheesy or not, that are suited to his voice. I also hope he stays long in the competition so that I can have more of his music. I already made a CD of his AI performances and some of his original songs, a couple of which I am so far liking, so I can listen to him wherever or whenever I need a little lifting of spirit. Of course, it doesn’t hurt, either, that Jason is a cutie. Heh.

I saw that David Cook music page yesterday and I also really liked Makeover and a couple of other songs. David has a really good voice…kinda like Chris D’s but maybe just a little better, less strained (to me, at least). However, just like in the case of listening to Daughtry’s, I could also listen to David’s music only in small doses at a time. ;p

Bobbi, David doesnà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢t have to worry about going on a mission since he couldnà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢t go till heà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s 19 per the article:

I understand that, but if he wins, he will be 19 just about a year later when he should be doing promo for his cd. It could very well have quite an impact.