Idol Headlines for 4/14/08

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Terre Haute’s Adam Cook travels to see brother compete on ‘American Idol’

It was a dream come true for a Terre Haute man as he and his wife left a cold and blustery Hulman Field on their way to California on Sunday.

Wearing a Valparaiso University Law sweatshirt and a navy baseball cap, and waving to friends and family, Adam Cook, with the help of a cane, boarded the Leer jet that would take him almost 2,000 miles to watch his brother, David Cook, attempt to become the next American Idol.

The trip nearly didnà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢t happen.

Adam Cook, 36, is undergoing chemotherapy for his second diagnosis of brain cancer, which has spread to his spine. A plan to travel to California to see his brother perform was grounded earlier in the week when Adamà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s doctors told him he could not fly commercially in his condition.

Tribstar.com

Stupid changes introduce problems for à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã‹Idolà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢

Considering its long-standing status as television’s 900-pound gorilla, you’d think that “American Idol” would have no problems just sitting on its laurels and cursing the need to purchase yet another bill counter to handle all the money pouring in. Add a well-timed writers strike putting the kibosh on its scripted competition and it seems like the show would be content to simply do what it’s always done just the way it’s always done it.

But the current season features the most substantial restructuring since “Idol” began. Despite the show’s longtime attitude of “If it ain’t broke, don’t fix it (and if it is broke, people will still watch, so don’t fix it then, either),” there have been countless changes to both the presentation and the competition itself.

msnbc

Carly Smithson – An Undiscovered Idol?

A tattooed Irish coleen with blue eyes, black hair and a voice to die for is causing a huge stir in the USA on hit show American Idol. Simon Cowell sure aint no fan of Carly Smithson, but we were back in 2003 when she won a Meteor Award. Undiscovered talent you say? Hmmmm…

Showbiz Ireland

‘Idol’ fave Johns isn’t the only one ‘shocked’

It’s American Idol clockwork: First the unexpected ouster, then the speculation.

Michael Johns’ elimination last week drew surprised reaction, from the Internet to the water cooler to the singer himself.

“I would be lying to say I wasn’t shocked,” Johns said in a conference call Friday. “I hadn’t been in the bottom three, and I thought the last two to three weeks have been my strongest. But we’re in the competition and stuff can happen.”

That “stuff” has stirred Idol buzz, drawing more attention to TV’s No. 1 show. (Thursday’s results show, on what is usually a non-Idol night, drew an uncharacteristic 20.1 million viewers, the lowest since a 2005 “worst auditions” special.)

USA Today

*Now* it’s a party: Marcia Brady, Whitney Houston’s ex & me

Also went to hear Carrie Underwood do her sound check for tomorrow night’s CMT Awards. Amazing fact about Carrie: She can walk and chew gum at the same time! In fact, she can walk, chew gum and sing her hit “All-American Girl” at the same time, too! She did it today. (A lot of artists chew gum to cut down on their saliva.) I like her pretty flatter hairstyle. If she were taking applications for people to comb her hair, I would totally apply!

My best new gal pal, Diana DeGarmo, was there, looking fabulous. She updated me on her meeting Dolly yesterday. She was all excited. She and I will chat more tomorrow. You and I will, too. Riight now, I’m pooped. You know I’ve got to be. After all, I can’t even muster the strength to go hang out with Bobby Brown.

Knoxnews.com

Underwood, Urban worth ticket price

Carrie Underwood screamed to a Bryce Jordan Center crowd Saturday night that there were more people present in the arena than living in her hometown.

She then launched into “I Ain’t in Checotah Anymore,” a song about her modest Oklahoma beginnings.

Although there were a few empty seats for Underwood and Keith Urban’s Love, Pain and the Whole Crazy Carnival Ride tour stop at the BJC, more than 10,000 people were in attendance, and it was hard to take one’s eyes off stage while the delightful duo served up excitement and enthusiasm during a nearly four-hour show.

The Daily Collegian

Business calendar

THURSDAY, APRIL 17

Minneapolis Urban League’s 82nd annual dinner. 5:30 to 7 p.m., Hilton Hotel, 1001 Marquette Av., Minneapolis. $80. Call Sylvia Loveless Amos, 612-302-3102. Donna Brazile, founder and managing director of Brazile and Associates, Washington, D.C., and chair of the Democratic National Committee’s Voting Rights Institute, is the keynote speaker. Former Minneapolis Mayor Sharon Sayles Belton will be mistress of ceremonies, and American Idol finalist Paris Bennett will provide entertainment.

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  • Caffiend

    Wow. It’s going to be an emotional week for David Cook. Hope he’s OK. So sad about his brother.

  • jersey

    Gosh that’s going to be hard for David Cook. I can’t even imagine getting through a performance. I think that David will rally for his brother and do a great job.

    I have to believe it’s going to be an emotional night for all of the idols considering how close they seem. Brooke might not be able to get through her song.

  • wfowfowfo

    *sniff*

    I didn’t realize he was that much older. It’s so great he’ll get to go.

    I so hope that David has an awesome night — but I’m not big on the songs choices.

  • http://www.myspace.com/swood1104 Sarah

    I’m so glad that Adam Cook will get to see David perform on stage. I’m sure David will be emotional, but at the same time, I’m sure he’s also gonna just be excited to have his brother there. Hopefully, he’ll be able to channel all those emotions into a fantastic performance.

    I know that *I* will be crying my eyes out here. I hope he goes early enough in the show so that I can compose myself enough to vote. Heh.

  • neonorange

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    Great news for you today… I am going to be hosting my very own radio show! Actually I have 2 shows. One is non-commercial music called “Clear Channel Detox.” The other show is talk, news, local events, and special guests called “The Eleventh Hour.”
    This is a long-time dream of mine coming true right before our ears!!
    Right now, only locals can tune in to the low power station KOWS 107.3 in Occidental. Very soon it will be on the web available for podcast- so hold tight for updates on that status.
    Also, if you haven’t seen it yet, I have a new video on youtube and my home page. It shows me performing a new song ‘The New Paradigm’ at the Durango Songwriters Expo. Check it out and feel free to let me know what you think. We are thinking of releasing the song as a single so input from dedicated fans is key here.

  • jersey

    LOL at “Clear Channel Detox”.

  • sciencefan

    That story about Adam Cook is AWESOME!!

  • bean99

    I agree with that article on the stupid changes. The band really does seem to overpower the singers a lot of the time and I think it’s because they’re up above.

  • gabygal

    http://www.tennessean.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20080414/COLUMNIST0501/804140370

    2008 CMT Music Awards’ lineup

    “Paula Abdul will be a presenter, as will American Idol alums Bucky Covington, Phil Stacey and Diana DeGarmo. Idol’s Ryan Seacrest will make a taped appearance. The buzz is that even Snoop Dogg will make an appearance on tonight’s show.”

  • 4got

    I raise my cup of coffee to Adam’s good health. I’m sure Cooks will do him proud on Mariah night.

    Carly looks so pretty in those pics. I wonder why she disfigured herself with all those tattoos. Each week there seems to be a new scandal breaking with the Irish singer accused of everything from being pregnant to being the 2nd gunman on the grassy knoll… :lol_tb:

  • erennick

    Just dried my eyes… Wow! I’m so happy that Adam and his wife will be there this week. I think David will do a great job this week with his brother actually in the building. I had no idea that his brother was that ill (needing the medic and the nurse), or that he (and his wife) had two young kids. I’ll be wishing them all the best.

  • http://stores.ebay.com/BookWomanBlues-Book-Nook Bobbi

    Another Idol to Broadway?

    http://www.nypost.com/seven/04142008/tv/idols_paris_goes_for_blonde_106438.htm

    ‘IDOL’S’ PARIS GOES FOR ‘BLONDE’
    By MELISSA JANE KRONFELD

    April 14, 2008 — PETITE Paris Bennett, who wowed fans in Season 5 of “American Idol” with a head- line-making audition, is trying to break into Broadway.
    The pint-sized powerhouse auditioned late last week in New York for a featured role in the musical “Legally Blonde,” The Post has learned.

    “I sang for ‘Pilar,’ ” the 20-year-old said over the weekend.

    The role as one of lead-character Elle Wood’s trusted sorority-sister friends includes featured parts in five of the show’s musical numbers.

    After a year on Broadway, the show is in the middle of a high-profile recasting – including an MTV competition series to determine who will replace Laura Bell Bundy as Elle.

    “You kind of get nervous when you’re there,” Bennet said, realizing that she’ll be expected to perform eight shows a week.

    “I mean these people do this every day,” she said.

    She should hear if she got the part sometime this week, she says.

    Paris is the granddaughter of famed R&B and gospel singer Ann Nesby.

    She was a top-five finalist in the year that Taylor Hicks won the “Idol” competition.

  • Steph

    What a bittersweet story. I had heard bits about DC’s brother’s cancer. It is so sad that he has such young children, and it sounds like he is seriously ill. It is wonderful that Adam’s community pulled together to make this happen. Very touching.

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  • GwendolynD

    Video of the Adam Cook news story here.

  • Chicago-sally
  • jpfan

    Very interesting recent David Foster interview where he talks about Micheal Johns, Daughtry, Taylor Hicks and the music biz in general. Worth a listen

    http://video.accesshollywood.com/player/?id=0

  • Steph

    ugh Sanjaya….at least it made me laugh.

    jpfan, thanks for the david foster video. what he says about the music biz helps explain why a talented recording artist (like DC who has recorded several albums – with bands and solo) often go unsigned.

  • Caffiend

    Don’t watch that Adam Cook video unless you’re prepared to cry.

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

    I feel for David. I am also very glad his brother will get to see him on the show. I think I’m going to cry some on this episode, too.

  • Michelle

    That’s wonderful how the town got together to send Adam to see David perform in LA.

  • GwendolynD

    Caffiend
    Apr 14th, 2008 at 12:51 pm
    Donà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢t watch that Adam Cook video unless youà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢re prepared to cry.

    Sorry. Should have warned y’all.

  • skylight1219

    Wow, David Foster came across almost human. He made some good points. I liked what he said about Taylor. At least he didn’t pan him. It’s true, Taylor does have charisma.

    Seems he met Michael Johns before, and, didn’t want to sign him. Interesting. After listening to Simon, Randy and now David, maybe Michael should listen and not try to be a rock star. He sounded great on Dolly’s song.

  • Steph

    He sounded great on Dollyà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s song

    So true. I thought that was his best week by a mile. That was the one week that I liked him more than Cookie (and I LOVE Cookie). He sounded wonderful doing the whole blues thing. I wish he would have listened to the judges more.

  • http://www.myspace.com/gundomom CarieB

    I know that *I* will be crying my eyes out here.

    I’m with you, Sarah. Must have a fresh box of kleenex nearby when I watch tomorrow night. I think DCook will do great, but have no idea which MC song to recommend (for him or anyone) since I know a total of 2 of her songs.

    Caffiend – are you going to rehearsal today? I wish I could go but I just got back from vacay and have to travel again tomorrow, so I’m swamped. Spoilers please?!

    Still shaking my head about the MJ elimination. I have listened to my recording of him doing the Dolly song and find it exquisite. Guess I’ll just have to be patient until the tour. Sigh.

  • sofia

    ARGHH! Where has the sheer joy of music gone?? I don’t care who’s the closest to breaking down, giving up, compromising, etc., etc., etc. Give me joy… or give me a unique point of view! Take a personal experience and make it universal… make me feel it my gut or make my get up on my feet… make me forget my surroundings for a minute, make me feel like you mean it!! After several seasons of AI… my short list: Kelly C., Chris D., Taylor H., Jason C.

  • skylight1219

    Don’t know if this is appropriate to post, so, if not, then MJ please delete. Here is a clip of Gladys on the Ellen Show. She is a hoot! Says she loves Jason, and, she calls him the guy with a possum on his head. It’s funny as heck.

    http://ellen.warnerbros.com/2008/04/hello_is_gladys_there.php

  • hapi

    RE comments we all make about the band overpowering, too loud etc. This came up year before last and I believe from having relatives in some realms of the biz, that it’s the “sound tech” that controls the levels of the mic’s..including the levels of the band sound comin’ at ya. There have been in the past numberous complaints about the sound guy/gal on idol. Also they can do in a performer by not having their vocal microphone’s up and make the singer sound weak. You also have two things going on…the sound in the theatre for the audience and the sound going into tv feed.

    It’s not the band, it’s the sound control person with all their buttons and switches. Have watched ‘em doing this on performances.

  • hapi

    Tried to edit..but, didn’t mean “I” ha ha personally watched this on Idol performances. Meant in other circumstances of course.

  • sciencefan

    Photo of Jason Castro Smoking!!
    I don’t think it’s pot.
    I think it’s a cigar.

  • skylight1219

    Assuming, of course, this picture isn’t doctored, it looks like cigar smoke. People love to destroy others.

  • http://myspace.com/saltwatercures pj

    That video really had me tearing up. I’m so happy for David and his brother. What a tremendous experience for both of them after having gone through so much.

    On a lighter note, Jason, honey, first the orphans and now this? :lol_ee: Idol is really bereft of scandal this year, isn’t it? Next we’ll find out he was also a male stripper. Oh, never mind. We’ve seen his dance moves.

    If you haven’t seen this week’s Idolatry vid from EW, it’s funny.

  • abbysee

    This doesn’t destroy anyone. It’s probably doctored and even if not, so what? And for the record, almost everyone I ever smoked weed with (in my wild days) was a Christian, so him being a christian doesn’t preclude him from sparking a doobie. Him smoking either a cigar or a joint doesn’t make him public enemy number 1.

  • skylight1219

    I’m not going to argue Christianity versus smoking “doobies”. But, from where I’m sitting, this isnt’ something a true Christian would do.
    And, for the record, not everyone who calls themselves a Christian, is one. But, I still think the picture may be doctored.

  • skylight1219

    I just saw Wynona (sp) Judd on the red carpet of the CMT show. She talked about David A. She made a comment about his stage dad, and, went, Whew. So, these stories must be true. She said she was a judge when he was on Star Search.

  • vagabond

    The story about David Cook’s brother Adam and his visit to the show is wonderful. I give huge kudo’s to David for not playing this story up to the hilt right from the get-go just to garner sympathy votes. David Cook is a class act in my opinion. And I hope that the producers of Idol do not make a fuss or focus on Adam if he chooses not to, it’s enough that he is there for his brother and if he wants privacy about it I hope they allow that.

  • 4got

    Thanks for the link, skylight. That was so funny.

    If that pic of Jason smoking pot was real, TMZ would’ve had it first.

  • star
  • http://www.myspace.com/swood1104 Sarah

    I thought Lacey and Hok were dating? Never mind, the article says they broke up.

    Maybe that’s why DCook and his girlfriend broke up. ;)

  • cheese

    OK, then, David, sing your new girlfriend a sexy love song tomorrow tonight!
    (Even if Michael Orland thinks you suck!)

    The timing is not ideal, to say the least, but I’m happy for him if it’s true.

  • http://www.myspace.com/swood1104 Sarah

    Hmmm. Interesting. I found this picture on DCook’s facebook fangroup.

    All I have to say is, get ya head in the game, boy! Don’t let a pretty girl distract you from the big prize!! :)

    (Even if I thought Lacey was obnoxious on SYTYCD, I can definitely admit that she’s gorgeous!)

  • http://www.xanga.com/hisaki_chan707 Hisaki

    Hmmm. Interesting. I found this picture on DCookà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s facebook fangroup.

    I saw that picture earlier when I was browsing the pictures on his FB group (thanks for the pointer a few days ago, by the way, Sarah — I literally died about 30 times just looking through those pictures! LOL). I couldn’t stand her either, but she, honestly speaking, is freaking gorgeous (unfortunately enough). I don’t think I could stand the thought of him dating her, though. Guh. *cringe*

    Anyway, I think it’s really great that Adam is going to be there to support Cookie this week. Both of them must really be psyched, and I’m becoming more excited for Cookie. I hope he does well tomorrow, dangit. Otherwise he might get slammed by the judges, and in front of his brother, too (hopefully they’ve got the heart to be a tad nicer if that happens).

  • cheese

    Hmm, the only thing that seems weird about the OK! article (well besides the fact that its a crappy tabloid), is the fact that TMZ didn’t have the story. I mean they have a story on Michael not tipping someone. I thought they were essentially glued to the idols this year. This will cause much havoc in Cooktardland and probably cost him some votes. Maybe it was leaked to counteract any “pity” votes he gets.

  • http://myspace.com/saltwatercures pj

    I think TMZ is in the pocket of Idol, but I don’t think if they print something, that means it’s true. They’re a tabloid, after all.

    I’m not concerned if they are dating or not, just as I’m not concerned if Jason has a “secret” girlfriend (it’s come up in my google alerts).

    If true, I hope Cook is focusing on the competition, though. Not a good time to get distracted.

    ETA: I doubt it will cost him votes, Cheese. It’s kinda good publicity, actually. Buzz is good.

  • Caffiend

    Idolatry was hilarious, as per usual. Slezak rules!

    I am going to try to go to rehearsal tomorrow. TMZ may beat us, but I can at least get the perf. order. If I get in.

  • baxter

    YEAH!!! Thanks Caffiend. Good Luck tomorrow. Fingers and toes are crossed.

  • http://www.xanga.com/hisaki_chan707 Hisaki

    Ah, thanks so much, Caffiend! Really looking forward to the song and (if possible) performance order spoilers. I think Carly might end up in the pimp slot. She’s always performed somewhere near the middle of the pack starting Top 16 week (if my brain isn’t failing me yet), and she’ll probably get a tonguebath since she took Simon’s song choice for her. This should be an interesting week for everyone.

  • http://www.myspace.com/swood1104 Sarah

    Yay, Caffiend! I hope you can get in! I always like “hearing” your thoughts. And of course, love to know the performance order too. :)

    PJ – I don’t see the gf “news” as a problem for DCook voting-wise either.

    I did see Lacey in the audience behind the judges on last Tuesday’s show, fwiw. Right before DCook’s pre-performance video package, at that. She was sitting somewhere behind Simon.

  • http://myspace.com/girlgeek mj

    I am going to try to go to rehearsal tomorrow. TMZ may beat us, but I can at least get the perf. order. If I get in.

    Thank you Caffiend! :) . I’ll be waiting to hear from you!

  • http://www.xanga.com/hisaki_chan707 Hisaki

    I did see Lacey in the audience behind the judges on last Tuesdayà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s show, fwiw. Right before DCookà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s pre-performance video package, at that. She was sitting somewhere behind Simon.

    You’re not kidding? Crap, I should re-watch last week’s Tuesday show later and look for that.

    I don’t think the whole Lacey thing is going to cost Cook any votes, either. If anything, it might probably gain him some from Lacey fans.

  • http://myspace.com/saltwatercures pj

    Yay, Caffiend! Good luck!

  • http://www.myspace.com/swood1104 Sarah

    Youà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢re not kidding? Crap, I should re-watch last weekà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s Tuesday show later and look for that.

    Nope, I know I saw her in the audience. Cause my thought was “hey, it’s Lacey!” And I’m pretty sure it was before DCook’s pre-performance video package.

  • cheese

    Good luck getting in, Caffiend! I’m really nervous about that dreaded #1 spot in the performance order, so it will be good to know in advance. I think Carly or Archie will be in the pimp spot this week and Jason HAS to go in the second half at least.

  • http://myspace.com/saltwatercures pj

    Yeah, I was just looking up Jason’s top 12 performance order and I think it’s time he’s in the bottom half. He won’t get a pimp spot, but second half is due.

    Top 12: 4
    Top 11: 8
    Top 10: 2
    Top 9: 4
    Top 8: 3

    To whomever was calling him a TCO, I gotta :laugh_tb:

  • http://www.xanga.com/hisaki_chan707 Hisaki

    Ià ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢m really nervous about that dreaded #1 spot in the performance order, so it will be good to know in advance. I think Carly or Archie will be in the pimp spot this week and Jason HAS to go in the second half at least.

    If I remember correctly, only the Davids and Jason haven’t been in the death slot. One of them are probably slated to fill it in — and considering TPTB seem to be pushing for a David/David finale, I’m quite afraid for Jason. If they stick him in the death slot, it’ll prove TPTB think of him as fodder (and they probably already do) and that they don’t plan on him sticking around for the Top 5.

    ETA: Oh, thanks, pj. In that case, I’m not too afraid for Jason anymore. As long as he doesn’t get le slot of death, I’m fine.

  • baxter

    Well if they keep the same pattern of boy girl for the performances and we are girl heavy, my guess is that Kristi may go first. I don’t think she has yet this top 12…damn where’s Kirsten when you need her???

    Kristi
    Little D
    Brooke
    David c
    Syesha
    Jason
    Carly

  • cheese

    I don’t think little D will go in the first half. He is better than Mariah!1. I think they should just put Kristy Lee in the death spot until she’s gone. Actually, I guess Brooke could go first after her pimp spot.

  • http://www.xanga.com/hisaki_chan707 Hisaki

    LOL, bax. About Kirsten. Haha.

    I agree with your order, though. Actually, the more I look at it, the more I’m convinced that that’s going to be the order…

    ETA: Nah, I don’t think they’ll stick Brooke in the death slot again so soon. She went first only 2 weeks ago during Dolly week. It’d almost make it seem as if they’re trying to get rid of her, opposite of how they were pimping Archie with the pimp slot performances on Top 20 and Top 12 nights.

  • http://myspace.com/saltwatercures pj

    If IRCC, Kirsten said two who haven’t had the pimp spot in the top 24 were Kristy and Jason.

    The only three who haven’t had the death slot are David, David and Jason.

    I can’t remember who’s had the pimp spot more than once. Archie, I think. Maybe Michael, who’s irrelevant now. I mean, to the competition, of course.

  • http://www.myspace.com/swood1104 Sarah

    Brooke was just first the week before last though. Kristy or David C will start off the show, I’m thinking. Unless Nigel temporarily loses his mind and puts David A as the opener.

    I too think that it will probably be Carly getting the pimp spot and Jason should be toward the end.

    Sometimes spots # 2 and 3 can be worse than the #1 spot. Not this year quite as much, but it has been in the past.

  • http://myspace.com/saltwatercures pj

    It almost seems this year that next to last is the new pimp spot. I haven’t been overly impressed with the pimp spot slots this year. It seems more of a saving tactic than a show-stopping one.

  • http://www.xanga.com/hisaki_chan707 Hisaki

    Mm, I think that was definitely true last week, pj. I highly doubt Brooke would have been safe had she not been given the pimp spot (and if Cookie hadn’t effed up so badly).

    The pimp slot performances since the Top 12 have been worth it about as much as they were saving acts. We had Cookie on Top 10 night and MJ on Top 9 night as our out-of-the-park pimp performances, and Ramiele in Top 11 and Brooke with just last week’s Top 8′s being more of saving acts than anything. I don’t know what Archie’s pimp slot perf during Top 12 week would count as — he definitely didn’t need any saving whatsoever, but it was by no means the best of the night. JMO, though.

  • erennick

    Hisaki-

    You can also throw in Syesha and Chikezie from the last round of the semi-finals as “saving them” versus best performance.

  • Kirsten

    Kristi
    Little D
    Brooke
    David c
    Syesha
    Jason
    Carly

    That seems like a plausible order. Carly hasn’t been last since final 16th, Kristy first since final 24 and with more girls than boys it would seem that girls would bookend the show (Nigel loves alternating girl/boy).

    I think that this might be the week that they make David A go first. He’s not going home tonight and they can get it out of the way (kill that criticism and focus it on the other two who have never gone first). Stick Jason last and they can have him go first next week and be done with him (rev up the truck.

    Something like this could happen if Nigel groups the girls together:

    David A
    Brooke
    Carly
    David C
    Kristy
    Syesha
    Jason C