Idol Headlines for 4/17/08

à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã…“Idolà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬  had its worst Tuesday rating since 2003.”

Last night’s elimination show felt like it had some of the “magic” of past idol shows. Maybe that will reverse the ratings slide. The problem is that the show is a little short on the Cinderellas and the big personalities this season. I wish there was a way to force them all to do something different/upbeat for a change. It just makes for a more entertaining show. You just know ALW night will be a third week of maudlin songs.

I always LMAO at the LA Times coverage of the show. I can never figure out if the over the top coverage is satire or for real.

can’t wait for the new Carrie Underwood video! definelty sounds like its going to be interesting

Man mj, you are really thorough. You even included an article about K-fest up here in Pk, NY.

Again, thanks and I love this site.

There’s an article at MSNBC.com about Season 9 million of the real world, one of the people was in the top 45 on S5. I couldn’t really see the picture, but didn’t know if anyone knew who it was….

http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/24144159/

LOL at the facebook group: david cook jason castro me = good times in bed.

Last Thursday, we had to endure Ryan Seacrest emotionally pistol-whipping all-around nice guy Michael Johns. And once again last night, the show’s producers worked overtime to psychologically torment the show’s seven remaining contestants à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬’  and by extension, the 30 million folks who’ve been cheering them on for the last nine weeks.

So true. I also agree with Chris Sligh on what he said about Michael leaving and David A (other than there was no way he’d be bottom 3).

That former top 45 contestant is Brianna Taylor (who hardly got mentioned at all on Idol, so she is easy to forget about).

Oh, and I agree with Chris Sligh’s take on Mariah week, and loved how he used words like pimped and TCO. Very well versed in Idol lingo, I must say.

So MJ got sacrificed to keep from splittng votes for DC and KLC got sacrificed to stop splitting votes from Carly…as neither had the lowest vote totals.

Fraud anyone?

Tell me who is voting for Syesha…..there’s hardly any buzz for her on any board…..

Mariah was spectacular….that’s how you be a star!

David’s Always Be My Baby is being played in the most popular Philippine radio station and is currently number 2 in the daily countdown. I heard it a while ago and the DJ was raving about it and saying he’s going to steal the station’s CD with that track and take it home with him. LOL

Casual voters are voting for Syesha. R&B fans. Even some people who post here are voting for Syesha, they are just not admitting it. I have thrown some votes her way for the last 4 weeks or so.

Going back to the casual voter, if you just watch the show casually you don’t know all of the folk lore and you just go on performance she has been one of the better singers week in week out, and frankly if you don’t like rock or folkie type music, she is the only one that seems mainstream. So while she is not your prototypical idol belter, and she isn’t going through a butterfly like metamorphosis that many viewers crave, she is basically just singing beautifully week after week. I also don’t think that this blog is really a true representation of voters as very few seem to enjoy R&B music. There is a large portion of the population that does.

Mariah’s mentoring was great. She was really sweet and helpful. The only great singer on that stage last night was Elliott. Her song if sung better had great sentiment, but you could barely hear the opening minute and a half. What was up with the Janet Jackson type whisper singing, it works for Jason, not so much for Mariah.

Davidà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s Always Be My Baby is being played in the most popular Philippine radio station and is currently number 2 in the daily countdown. I heard it a while ago and the DJ was raving about it and saying heà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s going to steal the stationà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s CD with that track and take it home with him. LOL

Aww, that makes me happy. purps. David is getting more and more “omg he sux he cant even S1ng!1″ comments on a lot of boards after his last two performances and it’s nice to hear some good news. I’ve played this song, er, several times today.

Chris Sligh’s review is interesting. Going first is now the new pimp spot? Jeez. Now on the other hand, big love to him for his comments about Syesha, cause that is what I am hearing in other places, not the why is she still here stuff. How is that for gleaning what you want out of a review. LOL!

Cheese, I’m thinking it will be number 1 by tomorrow, since my friends, who are big David fans, were just asking me via text messages how to vote on that station (I guess they thought I helped a bit in Elliott’s Wait For You getting Song of The Year honors on that station last year, lol). I’ll let you know if they are successful. (I may even request it tomorrow myself. ;D)

abbysee I agree with your analysis of Syesha’s voters. It’s weird, because I love R&B, and typically the R&B/Gospel like AI singers are the ones I love the most (Melinda, Fantasia, Rueben, Taylor, Paris, etc) but somehow Syesha does nothing for me. I don’t know what it is. To me she’s the equivalent of Vonzell, Trenyce, Kim Locke, etc – the good R&B girl singer they have every year – but with a much more marketable look. But she has zero charisma and no identity to speak of to me. It’s hard to get enthusiastic about her. I don’t hate her at all, but I’m just not interested.

That said, I really like this top 6 in terms of singing ability. I think they all have something different to offer. I wish they each would take a little more risk, because the fact that you know just what each of them is going to do is just a tad boring. But I’m not complaining. This is a good year.

Good seeing Elliott last night. I was a little surprised that he was back again this season.

Ità ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s hard to get enthusiastic about her. I donà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢t hate her at all, but Ià ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢m just not interested.

This is also how I feel about Syesha, unfortunately.

That said, I really like this top 6…

I still wish Michael Johns were in that group. Sigh.

Speaking of Michael, could someone please point me to where I could go to see the EW video with Michael that people were talking about yesterday? I’ve fallen behind and can’t find the link anymore…

Tinawina, by no means is Syesha in the same league as Ruben or Melinda, or Taylor, as they all could reduce me to a gooey puddle at times, but for those who enjoy an R&B flava, Syesha is it. I happen to enjoy her alot. He recordings are usually spectacular. If I were your woman was incredible. I said a few days ago she reminds me of a singer named Tamia. She is not the gospely type R&B singer. Her vocals are pretty and she has good range, not exactly soulful but nice. I like her and Syesha as well. Someone is going to sign her as this show has not produced an R&B glamour girl. I hope someone will give her a shot. She is perfect for the stuff Babyface writes and produces.

Purplesmile, I would trade Carly for Michael at this point, or Brooke too. I do think that he would upset the apple cart though. I miss him in a very naughty, fangirly way. Ascot and all. LOL!

I happen to enjoy her alot. He recordings are usually spectacular.

Hmm.. I never listened to her Itunes recordings. I will give her a try. She is kinda Tamia-like though. I absolutely agree that if she hooked up with a good producer, she could sell a lot of records. Last week (?) during the group sing, there was a moment where she came across as totally sexyHOT. I think she should go that way, she could pull it off. Maybe Deborah Cox-ish?

Purplesmile, I would trade Carly for Michael at this point, or Brooke too. I do think that he would upset the apple cart though. I miss him in a very naughty, fangirly way. Ascot and all. LOL!

LOL. Seriously, I miss his voice…especially his studio recording! Gah!

It is Syesha I would trade for him, though. Heck, I would trade Syesha for Chickezie, even. :tongue1_tb:

The studio version of ‘Got To Get You Into My Life’ is for me the best example of Syesha’s potential as a rhythm and blues artist…

way better than the live version on top12 night when Syesha opened the show. She was a little nervous because it was the first night on the big new stage, and it was the first song from the Lennon-McCartney songbook.

Simon bailed her out that night saying Syesha was much better than Randy gave her credit for, so there have been times when Simon’s been in her corner.

But I digress.

Hi all… I’ve lurked here for years, but decided to start actually weighing in with my thoughts. Love this site, btw!

As I see it, the 3 guys are the most popular and have the deepest fan bases. But, I think that David C and Jason share fans, while David A’s are pretty much in his corner alone. Due to that, the Top 2 will be the 2 Davids. I think that one of the girls will place at #3 ahead of Jason due to his fans vote-splitting with David C. And I will go out on a limb to say Syesha may sneak in there for that 3rd spot. She has been consistent for weeks, while Brooke and Carly can’t seem to get it together.

As I see it, the 3 guys are the most popular and have the deepest fan bases. But, I think that David C and Jason share fans, while David Aà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s are pretty much in his corner alone. Due to that, the Top 2 will be the 2 Davids. I think that one of the girls will place at #3 ahead of Jason due to his fans vote-splitting with David C.

That’s how I see it going down too. At this stage in the game, vote splitting can become a big issue even amongst those on the leader board. As contestants get the boot, some fans will stop voting while others will transfer their votes to other contestants.

Here are my calls on where the votes go (of course, it depends on which order people leave in):

Kristy-> I think Brooke might pick up the majority of her votes with Carly taking the rest. Both Kristy and Brooke are kind of light and pretty singers. Brooke was nice to Kristy. I don’t see the guys picking up too many of Kristy’s vote. Many will stop voting.

Brooke -> 75% to David A, 25% to Jason. Jason for having the coffee house vibe. Brooke and David A for sharing an earnest vibe.

Syesha -> David A and Carly. Her fans probably like the big songs, big voices and those that can follow a melody. Some will stop voting.

Jason -> David C all the way.

Carly-> Both Davids. Probably more for David A (big voice/big song). David C does have a big voice, but he tends to use it in a different way. He will pick up the harder side of Carly’s fan base (rockier?)

In the unlikely event that either David gets the boot before final 2:

David A: To whomever is left of Carly or Syesha. If it’s just Jason and David C, probably David C with lots of voter exodus.

David C: To whomever is left of Carly or Jason. David A would pick up some (but there will be some fan hatred of him just because he was The TCO Who Lived).

I would be truly surprised if at least one of the Davids does not make the final.

Kirsten,
You are so right about the importance of vote splitting right now. I have never really believed that the producers manipulate the votes and make the shocking boots happen. The other wild card are those who vote solely based on that night’s performance; not sure how many of them there are out there, but they can sway the vote totals when they are close.

David is getting more and more à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã…“omg he sux he cant even S1ng!1à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬ ³ comments on a lot of boards after his last two performances and ità ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s nice to hear some good news.

Wow, cheese! That really surprises me. I belong to a number of boards that aren’t AI boards, but do discuss it. He is universally loved on all of them – or at least those that don’t love him haven’t said anything. There hasn’t been one complaint other than the acknowledgement that Tuesday’s night performance was probably not his best. Everyone attributed that to the emotion of what else was going on.

Davidà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s Always Be My Baby is being played in the most popular Philippine radio station and is currently number 2 in the daily countdown. I heard it a while ago and the DJ was raving about it and saying heà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s going to steal the stationà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s CD with that track and take it home with him. LOL

Wow. Very cool! I’ve listened to it (err..) a couple times myself.

I don’t agree that Kristy Lee’s votes will go to Brooke. It seemed that she and Jason were tight. But, who knows? This is a crazy season.

For those interested, Kimberley Locke will guest star on “Don’t Forget The Lyrics” tonight, hosted by Wayne Brady.

Speaking of Michael, could someone please point me to where I could go to see the EW video with Michael that people were talking about yesterday? Ià ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢ve fallen behind and canà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢t find the link anymoreà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬ ¦

purplesmile here ya go

http://www.ew.com/ew/video/idolatry

If you want to see something remarkable – look at this:

http://zfmq.fimc.net/Article.asp?id=16693

That is the radio airplay chart nationally, and look at #39: that indeed is the same Sarah Burgess that was cut in Hollywood in season 6! That has to be a first for someone cut that soon…

I’m a little saddened after watching the elimination show last night. Not for the results, but, for a comment David A. made. He said something to the effect that being on the show was the most fun he’s had in his life. Can you imagine a 17 year old saying that? How sad! Didn’t he have family vacations? A trip to Disney World? Or has daddy dearest groomed him from the time he was born, and, could sit up to be a star?

I know people want him to win this competition, but, for reasons, some stated above – I do not!! Plus, he looks like a cute little troll doll. Put a Don King on his head,and, there ya go!

I don’t think it would be doing this kid any favors to slap the AI crown on his head, and, seriously wish they would raise the age to 18. If the rumors are true about his dad, then God help TPTB if this kid wins. Plus, his voice hasn’t changed completely.

I like what Dolly Parton said, if people read between the lines. She said he has the potential to BE great. I think some of her wording bordered on the fact that he hasn’t finished puberty yet.

Off my soapbox now!

Picture of the Top 7

Carly: Screw this, I’m not covering my tattoo anymore.

Does anyone know the significance of her tattoo? The woman’s face?

He said something to the effect that being on the show was the most fun heà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s had in his life. Can you imagine a 17 year old saying that?

Totally. I can believe it. He’s making TV commercials. He has people screaming at him like he’s the next Elvis. He’s getting to meet all sorts of musical bigwigs (from Mariah to Dolly to Miley…LOL). There is the wardrobe. The excitement. The TV cameras. The doing what you love to do.

It’s like an E ticket ride at Disneyland.

His comment doesn’t bug me. It would probably be pretty exciting just to sit in the audience. It’s a lot of work, but it’s a whirlwind, so he’s probably having fun.

If he has been groomed by a stage dad all his life, that’s sad. But, thinking being on Idol is fun is not something that bothers me. Personally.

Jordin was every much on the child pageant wheel that David is and she seems to be holding up okay to the weight of the crown. It’s tough for me to know what’s going on in other people’s heads. Some child stars crumble (Britney) while others blossom (Jodie Foster, Helen Hunt). Probably not a risk I would take, but I cannot say for others.

I donà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢t agree that Kristy Leeà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s votes will go to Brooke. It seemed that she and Jason were tight.

Could be. It’s all speculative and since I’m pretty vocally not a fan of Kristy, I’m probably the least likely person to properly guess which way her fans might vote next.

Picture of the Top 7

It looks like Brooke threw up sparkles all over David C’s shirt.

Does anyone know the significance of her tattoo? The womanà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s face?

Rumour is that it’s Clive in drag. Some people will do anything for a recording contract.

Carly reminds me a little of Kim Caldwell from season 2. Always hanging on to whoever she thought was the most popular, making sure her mug was in every picture with that person, etc. I love the one where Clay went out into the audience, after Kim’s elimination. He saw her, and, she turned and mugged for the camera. He made a face, then, did a hasty retreat back to the stage. Hilarious!

Maybe Carly is genuine, but, I have my doubts. After all, she’s the only one who has worked hard to get into this business.

I always see Syesha mugging for the cameras, not Carly.

According to Taylors Myspace, another golf outing for him.

Taylor Hicks
April, 25 2008 at XOXO Invitational at the Golf Club of the Wharf
520 Clubhouse Drive, Gulfshores, Alabama

Taylor will be teeing off for charity.

I’ve said in the past that Syesha could make it to third place. I still think that’s possible. It’s either going to be the Two Davids and Syesha or Carly. Brooke isn’t going to last much longer, imo.

Vote splitting will not allow an all male Top 3, imo.

Totally. I can believe it. Heà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s making TV commercials. He has people screaming at him like heà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s the next Elvis. Heà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s getting to meet all sorts of musical bigwigs (from Mariah to Dolly to Mileyà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬ ¦LOL). There is the wardrobe. The excitement. The TV cameras. The doing what you love to do.

There was something about the way he phrased it. He didn’t say it was the most fun or the best time he’s ever had in his life, but the happiest he’s ever been. Maybe I’m reading too much into it, but I felt a tinge of sadness in his remark, like things haven’t always been so swell for little David. Adolescence can really suck and the stories about his father make me wonder…

Cheese, if peeps are bashing David C, it’s because he’s considered a front runner. I’m sure it will get worse, unfortunately.

Some of Kristy’s votes will go to the new VFTW pick.
I wonder who it will be.

I can see this being the most fun for Archie ever because he’s not living with his dad! LOL!
I will not be suprised at all if Archie is the shocking 4th place boot this year. I kind of hope he is.

I think a big factor to consider in predicting the top 2 is (1) whether Clive & Co. definitely want to sign David Cook and (2) whether they want him front a band. I think if the answer to both questions is yes, he gets ushered out at 3 or 4 (assuming he manages to perform well these next few weeks). Probably at #3 because it’s easier to sabotage a contestant on top 3 night. They can pick something ridiculous for him to sing.

I think any combination of DA/DC, DA/Jason, DA/Carly is possible in the top 2.

Tonight FOX Reality channel (7pm )time will be saying goobye to KLC. For those interested Bo Bice will be interviewed and singing I’m Gone. :wink_ee:

David Cook and Jason share an awful lot of fans. It’s a worry on the vote splitting thing…….

I agree with Kirsten, this has to be fun for him. Remember this is the kid that sang to Kelly Clarkson and the top whatever in an airport in 2002. He is living a dream that is coming true. I think he will be just fine.

I think that last night’s choice was not fun for him, the puzzlement on his face was priceless, however. I don’t think Archie will be the one for the shocking 4th place boot. Just don’t think so. He will pick up a few residual votes from other fanbases along the way. If he steps out of his puppies and rainbows box, he may win a few as well.

I call Syesha for the last girl standing. I think she is very consistant, and therefore will never stink up the place. If she pulls all of her stuff together at the same time, it could get interesting.

Cheese, if peeps are bashing David C, ità ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s because heà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s considered a front runner. Ià ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢m sure it will get worse, unfortunately.

Exactly what David A’s fan have had to endure. Welcome to our world!

Why is Syesha being called R&B and Soul — just because she’s black? She’s even being called DIVA — and DIVAS come in all colors…..Celine and Barbra are divas. Can’t Syesha be pop or rock or even country? Stop categorizing people based on color and hair.

American Heritage Dictionary – An operatic prima donna.
A very successful singer of nonoperatic music: a jazz diva.

“distinguished woman singer,” 1883, from It. diva “goddess, fine lady,” from L. diva “goddess,” fem. of divus “divine (one).”

Just because there’s one or two black women standing in a competition, they’re automatically lumped into R&B and soul….people did that with Melinda….they didn’t know where to put her so they put her in R&B and soul…..that’s not fair.

skylight, I totally agree with you about DA.

I wonder if TPTB track the itunes sales. Ultimately, they want the contestant who will sell the most records. They try and manipulate the audience via the judges as to who they want to win. I know that ratings also play a big part so they would want an interesting final 2.

What a moment it would be if David Cook-nice guy, sad backstory, great singer/musician won over TCO, DA. Endless tears, ratings and lots of records sold!

I can see this being the most fun for Archie ever because heà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s not living with his dad! LOL!

But he is living with his dad. All underage idols have to have a chaperone and I think his dad is it.

Maybe Carly is genuine, but, I have my doubts. After all, sheà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s the only one who has worked hard to get into this business.

I don’t perceive Carly to be quite the famewhore as Kim Caldwell or as she was nicknamed on TWOP, “Kimberme”. Her over the top reaction to finding out that she wasn’t in the bottom three this week seemed to be quite genuine shock. I think she had somehow resigned herself that this was going to be her last week and “Without You” was her swan song. I have developed this sick fascination with her and want her to stick around till at least the final 4 as long as Jason is still in the running. Watching her try and win Simon’s love and approval week after week is much more interesting than watching Melinda Doolittle do the “Ah shucks” shoulder shrug. I really love the tone of her voice and I just wish she could drop the Celine mannerisms and just let that “wine dark” tone stand on its own like she did in “Here You Come Again” and “Blackbird”.

Some of Kristyà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s votes will go to the new VFTW pick.
I wonder who it will be.

Well, if the votes of the Worsters count, it will be Jason (he’s at about 50% in the poll they’re doing). Ultimately, I guess Dave will decide. I lurk there sometimes and a lot of the people on the site genuinely love Jason so I think they will be a little more enthusiastic in their voting compared to Kristy.

Wow. Slight shock that KLC was booted, but perhaps her ‘upswing’ was only perception. But after the SHOCK of the season with Johns getting booted so early, I’m not surprised that fans stuck largely with their most favorite. And when it came time for the casual vote, the boys probably lapped it up almost in its entirety. Archuleta was cute and sang well, Castro shockingly managed to survive and do well, and Cook…well…didn’t SING the best, but…BUT…sold it anyway. And it was a ‘moment’…between his dying brother, Cook’s heartfelt, albeit pitchy delivery, his tears at the end. This is what reality TV is about…the human interest story. I’m wouldn’t be surprised if Cook’s fanbase ballooned after Tuesday night.

That being said…I agree with MJ. I don’t think an all male final 3 is going to happen. The girls will likely get picked off one by one, but once there is only one left (hoping its Carly), voter concentration on her (because she’s a girl…or other reasons) will keep her around in the final 3. The final 4 is when the vote split will start to hurt. Archie isn’t splitting votes with anyone, really. Maybe Brooke, but he shouldn’t be too concerned with her. I agree that Castro/Cook could be splitting votes, but nowhere near as much as Cook/Johns were. If it came down to it…in the final four…where EVERYONE expects a major shock boot, I think Jason might bite the dust then, leaving Carly/Cook/Archuleta in the final 3. You see, the whole Chris Daughtry thing will actually help Cook then…proving that he doesn’t implode ala. ‘Innocent’. There are a whole lotta people that watched the show then that don’t want that sort of thing to happen again. And unlike Daughtry, the show has worked really hard and has succeeded in making Cook a whole lotta ‘likeable’…which makes me think that they will do all in their power minus actually screwing with the votes to get him there. Cook will then pick up the Jason voters that still want to vote (for the record, I think the further we go in the competition, the less the votes swing…think about it…you’ve just spent weeks and weeks of energy trying to keep your favorite in…now they’re gone. Most would just stop voting the further we get along). That would leave Cook/Archie/girl (preferably Carly) in the top 3.

If the unbelievable occurs and the girl manages to inch out one of the Davids…then she will get creamed in that final. A girl has absolutely NO CHANCE at winning this show…we can be sure of that. The only finale that has any sort of suspense is the Davids. But in order to get there, suspense needs to be created….help Jason along, bash the girls so that when one reaches the top 3, people will be surprised (then boot her because of her booting Jason)…etc. You get the picture.

I’m concerned about the vote splitting with David C. and Jason as well. Seems these 2 are most people’s top 2 choices, which leaves David A. with a fan base all his own.

Can Cookie duplicate the success of Daughtry, or surpass it? Personally, I like David and his sound, and, personality much more than Daughtry.

I’d love to see Jason in the finale with David C., but, as someone pointed out, they seem to share the same fans. Guess we won’t have another little bit country, little bit rock&roll?? I can’t remember what they did for the finale on season 6, except Blake had to sing, “She’s Just 17.” Gag!

Would they do, “Give Me A Head With Hair,” for Jason? :rolleyes_tb:

Kristen (and Mocha)–you said you thought many voters will switch to DavidA after their favorite is voted off, and over dinner tonight, I was talking about that with the kids, but we said just the opposite. We see Jason picking up Brooke’s voters. (I’m not in the US, so I don’t vote, but if I were, I’d be splitting between Brooke and Jason, and once Brooke goes, all my votes would go to Jason.)

I have a really hard time seeing DavidA picking up new votes. Most people I talk to here are extremely polarized about him, but not so much about anyone else. He just hasn’t done anything new or spectacular, so it seems that if you aren’t voting for him already, you’re not going to later.

I was one of the few that liked Kristy and I did vote for her, the last couple of weeks… but won’t be voting in the future…. there isn’t anyone else that is country enough for me… but I can see some of her votes going to Brooke or Jason from other people.

Endless tears, ratings and lots of records sold!

I guess nobody read (or cares) that Tuesday night’s Idol ratings were the lowest in years. They are well off the numbers from last year which was considered a meh season. There’s much more interest here but I’m not sure what the general level of interest is or how it will affect records sold.

I think most fans of Kristy will just not vote as nobody else really does the country thing. Maybe Brooke will get a few although she’s fading fast.

jpfan – I really think people are just watching less network TV, plus Idol is bound to have diminishing ratings after 7 years. It’s on for two more seasons no matter what, so I’m just going to enjoy it rather than fretting about ratings or forecasting doom for anyone involved in the show. If it sinks to Next Great American Band levels, I’ll be concerned.

As far as ratings affecting sales, I don’t see it having much impact. The number of viewers who actually buy the Idol CDs has always been a pretty small fraction. Having a good album in a genre where people tend to actually buy a whole album (Daughtry or Carrie) seems to be key to the sales. I think it’s all about attracting listeners outside the viewership. I think Jordin’s sales can be attributed to her only having two listenable songs on her CD.

I agree that the number of viewers who actually buy the Idol CDs is pretty small. It really does depend on the quality of their albums.

First week sales usually reflect the size of the Idol fan base. Jordin started pretty badly and has been gaining steam because of her two big hit singles. Other idols had good first weeks and dropped off the face of the earth so Jordin is gaining the new fans you need to make it.

calimari
Apr 17th, 2008 at 4:15 pm
I can see this being the most fun for Archie ever because heà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s not living with his dad! LOL!
I will not be suprised at all if Archie is the shocking 4th place boot this year. I kind of hope he is.

In years past I had heard contestants under the age had to have their parents there with them. I know MJ/DC/JC all shared a room which left David somewhere else in a room all his own. I am thinking he is rooming with his dad since his dad is always at the shows.

AS much money as this show takes in, I find it weird that 3 people have to share a room. Seems Kristy, Brooke, and, Syesha also shared one. Which left David A. with a room with his parents. Cheapskates!

Well, if the votes of the Worsters count, it will be Jason (heà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s at about 50% in the poll theyà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢re doing). Ultimately, I guess Dave will decide. I lurk there sometimes and a lot of the people on the site genuinely love Jason so I think they will be a little more enthusiastic in their voting compared to Kristy.

I still have the impression that a lot of the users there still don’t like Jason and only think of him as the stoned one with dreads (before you brick me, people, I’m a Jason fan — those were the words of the Worsters in a nutshell), but it probably will be Jason. Which I actually don’t mind right now, since if he’s the new pick, they’re (hopefully) going to help him advance further into the competition (although never enough to surpass the David’s, most likely). LOL.

And once again last night, the showà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s producers worked overtime to psychologically torment the showà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s seven remaining contestants à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬’  and by extension, the 30 million folks whoà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢ve been cheering them on for the last nine weeks.

They got that one right! The chatroom was a mess last night for at least half of the show because of that, LOL.

Slightly off-topic here, but does anyone else like the live mp3 of Cookie’s ABMB better than the studio recording? He “false’d” that glory note from the live and inserted a different glory note in the bridge. cheese — I see what you mean about the instrumental now, thanks. Egh. This is just the third time I’ve liked one of the live performances better than the studio recording this entire season. Don’t get me wrong, it’s still a damn good recording; I just liked the live better.

Does anyone know the significance of her tattoo? The womanà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s face?

Unfortunately, I do not remember where I either READ this or if I saw it on TV, but I heard that the tattoo is supposed to be Amy Winehouse, so I cannot post a link…

When I heard that, I have looked at Carly’s arm, and it DOES bear a rather STRIKING resemblance to Amy Winehouse, though on an incredible angle…

I apologize in advance for the lack of a link to prove what I heard/saw somewhere…

If it came down to ità ¢Ã¢â€š ¬ ¦in the final fourà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬ ¦where EVERYONE expects a major shock boot, I think Jason might bite the dust then, leaving Carly/Cook/Archuleta in the final 3. You see, the whole Chris Daughtry thing will actually help Cook thenà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬ ¦proving that he doesnà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢t implode ala. à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã‹Innocentà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢. There are a whole lotta people that watched the show then that donà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢t want that sort of thing to happen again. And unlike Daughtry, the show has worked really hard and has succeeded in making Cook a whole lotta à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã‹likeableà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢Ãƒ ¢Ã¢â€š ¬ ¦which makes me think that they will do all in their power minus actually screwing with the votes to get him there. Cook will then pick up the Jason voters that still want to vote (for the record, I think the further we go in the competition, the less the votes swingà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬ ¦think about ità ¢Ã¢â€š ¬ ¦youà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢ve just spent weeks and weeks of energy trying to keep your favorite inà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬ ¦now theyà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢re gone. Most would just stop voting the further we get along). That would leave Cook/Archie/girl (preferably Carly) in the top 3.

If the unbelievable occurs and the girl manages to inch out one of the Davidsà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬ ¦then she will get creamed in that final. A girl has absolutely NO CHANCE at winning this showà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬ ¦we can be sure of that. The only finale that has any sort of suspense is the Davids. But in order to get there, suspense needs to be createdà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬ ¦.help Jason along, bash the girls so that when one reaches the top 3, people will be surprised (then boot her because of her booting Jason)à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬ ¦etc. You get the picture.

I could actually see this happening too. Maybe like this?

1. David C.
2. David A.
3. Carly/Syesha
4. Jason
5. Syesha/Carly
6. Brooke

I’d prefer that VFTW just went away. I’m sure they are having fun, but, none of these contestants are the worst. They’re all good in their own way. Too much time on their hands I guess. In the past, their picks, with the exception of Taylor Hicks haven’t advanced past 6th place. They picked Kellie Pickler, and, she went out at 6th in season 5. They were behind Sanjaya, and, I think he went out at 7th last year. They chose Taylor because they knew TPTB didn’t want him to win. But, win he did!! Not sure if their votes helped that much or not. I wish they’d leave Jason alone.

I can see that order happening, pm, although I still think maybe the Davids need to be switched.

I think Brooke and Jason will have the hardest time next week, but Brooke is the only one in real trouble. Since they’re performing on the Phantom of the Opera stage in Vegas, either one of them might look a little lost sitting on a stool strumming a guitar. I wonder if all of them are going to be urged to actually use the stage, since they’re taking the trouble to move the show there for one night.

It should be interesting since most of them haven’t ventured beyond taking a few steps or doing some knee bends during their performances. It would be cool to see them get some stage performance advice.

Not into tat’s at all, but what I want to know is why on earth a female would cover their whole arm up with a tat of another female??? I could see a tat of her husband, or initials, things like that, is she just fangirly over Winehouse? Sorry that is just creepy to me.

Ià ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢d prefer that VFTW just went away. Ià ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢m sure they are having fun, but, none of these contestants are the worst. Theyà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢re all good in their own way. Too much time on their hands I guess. In the past, their picks, with the exception of Taylor Hicks havenà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢t advanced past 6th place. They picked Kellie Pickler, and, she went out at 6th in season 5. They were behind Sanjaya, and, I think he went out at 7th last year. They chose Taylor because they knew TPTB didnà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢t want him to win. But, win he did!! Not sure if their votes helped that much or not. I wish theyà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢d leave Jason alone.

I don’t think they actually help with the votes that much — the reason some of their picks have been on the show way overtime is more of huge fanbases than VFTW, the way I see it. Sanjaya had the Indian vote, Kellie had the country vote, Taylor had all of America behind him with his performance skills. I’ve always respected VFTW, not because of their purpose, but because they don’t take the show seriously and they have a laugh doing what they do. Really, though, I doubt that they could ever take someone with a really tiny fanbase and carry them through the competition. If VFTW could actually do something about the results, Amanda would have made it much farther than 11th place.

Hisaki, I generally like the live versions better, if only cause like someone said you have the “pictures in your head” and the energy’s better if it was a knockout performance. i like ABMB-live better too, but the studio version’s growing on me!

There’s some songs though where either the live perf wasn’t up to snuff or the song just works better as the long version…Innocent was like that for me, as well as (reaching back to last year!) Blake’s You Should Be Dancing.

jpfan, I wonder if the ratings take into consideration tivo/dvr use…i know I record the shows then start watching like half an hour into it just so I can skip commercials and filler.

I’m frustrated with David Cook. He is my 2nd favorite, but I fear he will end up hampering the progress of my favorite (Jason) since they seem to share so many fans. If David weren’t there, I’d feel better about Jason’s chances of making top 2. But I really enjoy his performances.

Darn you DC!!!

Krazeek, I too like both David Cook and Jason, and yes, as I posted earlier, the chance of both making the final 2 is not very great, due to the fact that there are many who like both of them, and that David A has a massive following. At this point, I think both DC and Jason will be signed and put out CDs, b/c you just can’t ignore their iTunes sales numbers. Personally, I think their CDs would outsell Archuletta’s easily.

Oooh, I hope VFTW does pick Jason. Votes are votes. Plus, I really enjoyed their caricature of Blake last year. I’m sure one of Jason would be hilarious. LOL. I just went over there and he’s winning in the poll, but a lot of people don’t want him as the choice. When does Dave usually make up his mind?

Cheese, are you sure the show is being broadcast in Vegas? I assumed they were just going to Vegas to rehearse with ALW and would actually do the show from their regular stage. Didn’t they do that at one point in season 5? Or maybe I’m thinking of when they went to Graceland. Idol historians?

I don’t know if people are vote splitting between Jason and Cookie anymore. I know I’m not. The one who survives has a good chance of beating Archie with the additional support from fans of the one booted. I think it will be Cookie, and I’m fine with that. I really like them both, but Cheese brought up a good point about them wanting him to front a band. Couldn’t they still do that if he wins?

Position 3-4 would be fantastic for Jason. He can have fun on tour without the pressure of recording. He’s been improving a lot and has lots of natural talent, but he is the least experienced. The tour should help him hone his performance skills. I’d like to see him take his time making an album. Maybe sign to an indie label. I see Cookie as more ready to go. I just hope they don’t sic Chad from Nickelback on him.

ETA: That being said, I’m going to vote to keep Jason on my teevee as long as possible.

I just rewatched last night’s elimination show. What I missed the first time was Carly shoving Ryan half way across the stage when she, Jason and Cook came over to Archie. That was the most classless and rude thing I’ve ever seen. Anyone else notice?

That’s exactly why I asked, Lisa. It just seems so odd to me. It is certainly prominently placed. I don’t get it.

ETA: skylight, I was completely turned off by Carly’s over-exuberant behavior last night when she found out she was safe. I also felt it was classless and rude – and showed her desperation even more clearly than usual.

I just read on yahoo that Leona Lewis will be singing “Bleeding Love” on the show next week. Yay. Simon finally gets to shove her down our throats.

Next week, the remaining six contestants will meet with prolific Broadway composer Andrew Lloyd Webber on the set of Phantomà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬’ The Las Vegas Spectacular, and Leona Lewis will perform her single “Bleeding Love.”

Has anyone seen this?

OK! Magazine is reporting that the Blue Springs, Missouri Idol, 25, is missing curfew and sneaking away during the day to see Lacey Schwimmer, 20, a former contestant on another FOX reality show.

myfoxkc
This makes my David-Cook-loving heart sick, sick, sick…

PJ, yeah they traveled to Graceland in season 5. I want to say that they went to Vegas when Barry Manilow mentored, too, but I could be wrong.

Yeah, Steph, I’ve seen that. There was another article on People the other day saying that they hit it off and have a “natural chemistry”, but after he got panned for “Innocent”, they’re taking it slow so he can focus on the competition. Um, good idea Cookie.

I’ll see if I can find the People article.

Skylight.

I saw that. I took it as her lightening (sp?) up a bit. I had all 20 points on her in the pool, so it’s not like she’s my fav. Actually I thought it was nice to see her being a little goofy.

I think it usually takes a few days for Dave to make a choice for the new VFTW pick. Many seem to be rooting for Jason as the pick, but Brooke seems to be a close second. They should have a new pick by the weekend.

…I make it sound like I’m enthusiastic for the new VFTW pick, lol.

@sky — Yeah, I noticed that when I re-watched the results show (I missed the moment when Cookie and Jason sat down with Archie, while Carly kind of smoothed her skirt down as she tried to figure out how to sit on stage while wearing that shapeless curtain). Carly was growing on me before this, but that did it. The shaking of Archie was just…weird, too.

ETA:

Yeah, Steph, Ià ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢ve seen that. There was another article on People the other day saying that they hit it off and have a à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã…“natural chemistryà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬ , but after he got panned for à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã…“Innocentà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬ , theyà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢re taking it slow so he can focus on the competition. Um, good idea Cookie.

…I REALLY HOPE YOU WEREN’T LYING WHEN YOU TOLD ME YOU WERE SINGLE LAST NIGHT, COOKIE DEAR. THAT MOMENT PROBABLY COMPLETED MY LIFE RIGHT THERE. *goes mental*

I know I’m probably in the minority here, but I think I will possibly explode if it’s confirmed that it’s true that he’s dating Lacey. Augh. I can’t stand her, honestly.

There was another article on People the other day saying that they hit it off and have a à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã…“natural chemistryà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬ , but after he got panned for à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã…“Innocentà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬ , theyà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢re taking it slow so he can focus on the competition. Um, good idea Cookie.

Is there a chance that this is completely untrue?? (please god) I am being a loopy fangirl here, but something about her makes me ill…

Cheese, are you sure the show is being broadcast in Vegas? I assumed they were just going to Vegas to rehearse with ALW and would actually do the show from their regular stage.

I guess I was wrong. The announcement on ALW’s website was just poorly written, and says: “Andrew will be guiding the contestants as they perform a selection of his songs from the set of à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã…“Phantom the Las Vegas Spectacularà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬  at the Venetian Hotel, Las Vegas.” I originally took this to mean that they would be performing in Las Vegas. Which, come to think of it, makes no sense. Pay no attention to me. : )

The Fox press release just says they will be “back on the Idol stage.”

It may be exaggerated, but I doubt it’s completely untrue. I’ve seen her in the audience, and she’s been speaking to the media about him.

Here’s the People article I was talking about.

No offense to Daughtry at all. He deserves his kudos, but I truly feel David C. will out sell him.

I have had so many people of all ages talk about how much they like his voice and what he does to a song. They watch AI, but don’t visit any boards or know any of the politics. Very few of them vote tho’. For some reason David is not as polarizing as Daughtry was around here. It was the ole Nickelback comparison.

Just saw this…Clive Davis Replaced…

did I do the link wrong? Here it is;

http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/24190237/

It may be exaggerated, but I doubt ità ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s completely untrue. Ià ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢ve seen her in the audience, and sheà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s been speaking to the media about him.

Hereà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s the People article I was talking about.

Someone please restrain me at the chatroom next week if Lacey turns up on my damn HD TV screen. Actually, it’s going to take more than one person at this rate — I’m going to go absolutely mental if this is true.

Someone please restrain me at the chatroom next week if Lacey turns up on my damn HD TV screen. Actually, ità ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s going to take more than one person at this rate à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬’  Ià ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢m going to go absolutely mental if this is true.

I’m glad I’m not the only one feeling nutty over this! Yuck, yuck, yuck!!

ETA: The news about Clive is interesting. I guess he is kind of a dinosaur.

Here is a cute vid of David as a kind: http://www.myfoxkc.com/myfox/pages/Home/Detail;jsessionid=3CAE85AD4840E304070DE4482FE7ECFF?contentId=6324918&version=3&locale=EN-US&layoutCode=VSTY&pageId=1.1.1&sflg=1

Maybe TPTB at idol decided to have a question about DC’s love life on the show in response to these rumors. No matter what you say, Sarah, I will still continue to refer to them as rumors

Wow prplDva what’s up with that??

LOL, more People TV Watch stuff. Here’s their “Behind the Scenes” report. I haven’t seen this tidbit in any of the other ones.

When David Archuleta found out he was safe, Ryan asked him to pick the group that he thought was not the bottom three. Just like the Price is Right, Simon, Randy and Paula could all be seen shouting and desperately pointing for him to choose Cook, Castro and Smithsonà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s side.

Way to make the other group feel GREAT, judges.

LOL Steph. Well I didn’t say that they were serious, just that I didn’t think the “rumors” were completely false. And if in fact they are NOT serious but only casually dating, then he IS single.

I’m not concerned about Cookie’s love life. Don’t despair, it won’t last, I betcha!

I’m not really too familiar with ALW. I guess I’m going to have to do some investigation. I feel more up for it than I did with Mariah.

Here is a cute vid of David as a kid:

Aww, that was absolutely precious and very non-pageanty. How refreshing to see an 11 year old kid sing something besides “I Am Telling You.” : )

I don’t think I’ll ever be able to rest until I can get confirmation that David and Lacey aren’t even casually dating — they’re just friends and that is it. Actually, I’d still be freaked even if they were just friends…

Damn it. Being a fantard is ruining my life and ability to concentrate. Screw you and your hotness, David Cook!

ETA: LOL, Steph! His accent made me laugh so hard. And I can’t help but giggle at his little solo and bowl cut. Hah.

There was another article on People the other day saying that they hit it off and have a à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã…“natural chemistryà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬ , but after he got panned for à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã…“Innocentà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬ , theyà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢re taking it slow so he can focus on the competition. Um, good idea Cookie.

I could care less who David Cook dates. But he should know that the competition should take precedence over anything else at this point. It’s an amazing, once in a lifetime opportunity. If he wants this as much as he claims to, the choice should be simple. Nobody at this point can afford to alienate any voters and the teenage female faction (who probably would DIE if DC did openly date anyone) should not be underestimated. To win American Idol is to win a game, a crazy, out of control chess-game. But if you play your cards right, the rewards can be enormous. BTW, I think the media has blown this whole thing out of proportion. I wouldn’t be surprised if they have her knocked up by next week.

No offense to Daughtry at all. He deserves his kudos, but I truly feel David C. will out sell him.

I am a HUGE DC fan. Huge. I went from not caring to picking him when he sang “Hello”. And then it just got better and better. That being said, I’m not willing to brand him as the ‘second coming’ as of yet. I’m still concerned that his voice, albeit absolutely brilliant when he’s on, isn’t incredibly unique. Granted, he writes wonderful, can-be-commercial songs, has stage presence for days, and is just self-depricating enough to handle the industry. But there are times I hear him sing and I think…Scott Stapp, Darius Rucker, or Chad Kroeger. That being said, he could outsing every single one of them on any given day.

He’s definitely edgier and more believable at times than Daughtry is and was. He can pull of real rock as opposed to Daughtry’s carefully disguised pop. But if he goes for more of an edge, he might have problems outselling Daughtry and his ‘made for the mainstream’ album. We’ll see. Bottom line…David Cook already has a record deal somewhere.

Nobody at this point can afford to alienate any voters and the teenage female faction (who probably would DIE if DC did openly date anyone) should not be underestimated.

Yeah, I totally agree with you on this one. DUMP HER!

No offense to Daughtry at all. He deserves his kudos, but I truly feel David C. will out sell him.

I’m not ready to make these predictions. Daughtry is really an anomoly, sales-wise. Even though I don’t see anything spectacular about him, his voice or his songs (all of which are merely solid to me) something is obviously working there. I think DC will sell enough CDs to be considered a success, eventually get some critical acclaim, and certainly make music that I want to listen to. That’s good enough for me.

Just saw thisà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬ ¦Clive Davis Replacedà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬ ¦

Iiiiiinteresting….Clive is staying as “creative director” though so I bet he’ll still have his grubby little fingers all over the signed Idols this year.

Michelle
Apr 17th, 2008 at 8:28 pm
Just saw thisà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬ ¦Clive Davis Replacedà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬ ¦

Iiiiiinterestingà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬ ¦.Clive is staying as à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã…“creative directorà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬  though so I bet heà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢ll still have his grubby little fingers all over the signed Idols this year.

I just hope he NEVER picks any songs for the top three…jes sayin’

That was cute of Cookie in elementary school. Aww. I saw a scan of a TV guide article the other day (can’t remember where) where Jason’s dad said his family all sang opera and that’s why Jason never sang in front of them until a couple of years ago. I do appreciate the non-groomed/pageanty ones.

I saw a scan of a TV guide article the other day (canà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢t remember where) where Jasonà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s dad said his family all sang opera and thatà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s why Jason never sang in front of them until a couple of years ago.

What the fork; opera?! Woah. Thank you, Jason, for NOT going down the family route. Jason singing opera is almost like Archie pulling a Cookie with song choice.

Castroà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s rendition not only kept him in the competition, it also spawned a 700% increase in sales and a huge jump (from No. 187 to No. 11) on Nielsen SoundScanà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s digital songs chart for the 1993 version recorded by the late Hawaiian giant Bruddah Iz, aka Israel Kamakawiwoà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢ole.

There is NO reason for ANY songwriter to decline a song appearance on AI. It is almost always a success and increase in sales for the artist or group. Thick they’re all getting this, finally?

Just saw thisà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬ ¦Clive Davis Replacedà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬ ¦

did I do the link wrong? Here it is;

http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/24190237/

A shocker! That’s what a shocker looks like….and I betcha it had to do with Whitney Houston….the truth will come out….Where does that leave the signing of the finalist? Do they still sign with Sony/BMG? Will Weiss be sitting in the audience instead of Clive? Was it age?

Oh my, I miss Clive already.

Awwwww!!! That video of David Cook’s 5th grade solo is the definition of adorable!! I remember those kinds of school plays all too well.

Watching KLo on “Don’t Forget the Lyrics” right now. She’s doing great!!

When David Archuleta found out he was safe, Ryan asked him to pick the group that he thought was not the bottom three. Just like the Price is Right, Simon, Randy and Paula could all be seen shouting and desperately pointing for him to choose Cook, Castro and Smithsonà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s side.

I think it was the judges trying to get Archie to finally do something that wasn’t safe. Melinda’s perfectness may have been part of reason why people saw her as an amazing talent, but not a superstar. My opinion, of course.

and OMG, forget DCook for the moment, JASON SAID ON IDOL EXTRA THAT HE HAS A GIRLFRIEND NOW!!!!!! Way to break my heart Jason. Sheesh.

I do appreciate the non-groomed/pageanty ones.

Amen sister! The pageant kids drive me crazy.

In regards to Idol sharing a room it’s really a two bedroom apartment. I remember that Chris and Ace shared one bedroom and Taylor and Elliott shared the other when they got to the final twelve in season 5. I don’t think they spend a lot of time there as they keep the contestants very busy. Katherine and Kellie shared a room also and became friends and Kellie was one of her bridesmaids. It’s a competition but I do think some make real friends.

Here’s a MySpace posting from Sway about being on Idol (singing backup.)

“It was a last minute thing and thought it would be a whole lot of fun to do some additional backgrounds for my good buddy. It brought back a lot memories minus the preasure! thank goodness! Plus you gotta remember i come from a background of being in singing groups and i tell you, what a treat and how good it feels to harmonize, especially with the talented beautiful ladies you see every week on the show. It was just great seeing and catching up a little with the staff and the judges. I also met the finalists this season and what a nice bunch! of course it was results day, so some of them were a little uneasy. I even joked with them and said “it’s ok, none of you have to go home this week. I went home once, I can do it again so all of you can stay” LOL!”

Wow, at the big news about Clive Davis. Expect more teen oriented music from now on.

So, now, I’m wondering if this shakeup has anything to do with Ruben and Taylor’s contracts. Sounds like they’re scrapping people, and, trying to rebuild. Very interesting news!

David didn’t lie about being single. He wasn’t asked if he was dating anyone, only if he is single. To that question, he answered truthfully. Jason, being Jason, answered truthfully.

I guess I don’t understand why fans get upset that these guys have girlfriends. It isn’t like any of us are going to date them anyway. Having said that, it usually doesn’t work out because of their busy schedules. Just ask Carrie Underwood. She has won almost every award known to country music, and, yet, her love life remains almost nil. Her career is her life at this point. Give Daughtry credit, he was married going into AI, and, it hasn’t hurt him at all. I do admire the fact, that to date, he has kept his marriage intact.

I think being married or having a known girlfriend is actually better for the Idol guys. It keeps the fans more connected with the artist and less with the “fantasy boyfriend.” When these guys show up with their inevitable gf there’s less of a backlash. Good for Jason for having one and being honest.

Michael Johns is married and that hasn’t hurt a bit in developing a female following.

I think being married or having a known girlfriend is actually better for the Idol guys. It keeps the fans more connected with the artist and less with the à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã…“fantasy boyfriend.à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬ 

I agree with that. I’m happy for Cookie if he’s found a girl to date. This must be a hard time to be alone. I also don’t find the girl in question objectionable at all, except for the fact that you’d have to spend holidays with her perpetually annoying brother.

Whoa! First time ever that Archuletta has appeared on the office pool vote tally.

Good points, JPfan. I agree that it might actually be a smart move to admit it.

I don’t have an opinion on David’s dancer, since I only saw the show a few times.

If my favorite leaves, I will vote for David Archuleta or not at all. I don’t like rock and I don’t enjoy female singers.

I did a quick search and didn’t see this posted, so forgive me if I missed it.

I was watching Fox & Friends early this morning and Simon was being interviewed from his home. He said he believes Archuleta and Cook will battle it out in the finale; but he also added: “Don’t count Jason Castro out.”

Analog Heart is now #1 on the Amazon mp3 downloads charts, beating Mariah’s E=mc2. heh.

I don’t think Jason has a chance in hell. Won’t stop my votes. LOL. Simon is just trying to create some drama about a contest that is really, really predictable.

Position 3-4 would be fantastic for Jason. He can have fun on tour without the pressure of recording. Heà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s been improving a lot and has lots of natural talent, but he is the least experienced. The tour should help him hone his performance skills. Ià ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢d like to see him take his time making an album. Maybe sign to an indie label. I see Cookie as more ready to go. I just hope they donà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢t sic Chad from Nickelback on him.

ETA: That being said, Ià ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢m going to vote to keep Jason on my teevee as long as possible.

I’m there with you, PJ. I just don’t want ANY girl squeezing Jason out of that #3 position, particularly Carly.

So much is going on tonight. I know Lacey is Mormon. Was she visiting David A. and Brooke or is this all a result of IGB? David Cook isn’t a Mormon, right? She wasn’t a favorite of mine, but the girl could dance!

More on Clive from Fox411:

Clive Will Survive à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬’  Will BMG?

Clive Davis got kicked upstairs yesterday at Sony BMG. Heà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s going to be emeritus. The 76 year old was replaced by 49 year old Barry Weiss, who ran Jive/Zomba Records, as head of the BMG side of the company. Clive, says BMG, will be called Chief Creative Officer.

To cinch Davisà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s power status change, BMG dumped Cliveà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s much liked lieutenant Charles Goldstuck, whoà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s worked diligently at the company for years plugging holes in the dykes.

Havenà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢t we been here before? Didnà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢t BMG try to offload Davis in 2000, only to have him start J Records and beat them at their own game?

Barry Weiss is a nice guy, and he comes from the biz thanks to late, beloved dad Hy Weiss, who produced a lot of cool pop singles in the early 60s.

Still, when you stack J/Arista Records against Zomba/Jive, the results are very 2008. The former has consisted of Alicia Keys, Santana, Gavin DeGraw, Leona Lewis, Rod Stewart, Dido, Sarah McLachlan, etc à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬’  all real musicians, no artifice. Even the American Idol winners à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬’ Fantasia, Carrie Underwood à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬’  can actually sing.

Zomba/Jive is a triumph of style over substance: Britney, Justin, NSync, whatà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s left of the Backstreet Boys, dancer Chris Brown, and a potpourri of indistinguishable hip hoppers.

I donà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢t know if Clive Davis wants to go another round with BMG, or if heà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢ll just be happy as the companyà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s standard bearer. I do know that the record business is just about over, and that with Clive removed from the picture on a daily basis, the end is one step nearer.

How will this effect the future Idol contracts? Clive was definitely into Idol because it was artist development. By the time they got to BMG, the artists had experience and the company didn’t have to put a lot of money into them. Plus they bring fans, the company doesn’t have to build up a fan base. Normally the rec. contract was for 3 albums, 3 years, but that may change. Look to see if Clive is in the audience at the finals.

Hmmm….I’m thinking that Whitney Houston long-delayed album had more to do with it….and I betcha the company cuts Whitney loose….Clive was her best friend in the record business and wanted her comeback to be huge, but it’s been 2 years already….

I don’t think Jason will make the finale- he may have some momentum, but I don’t think he’s experienced enough. I think if he, Brooke, and archie make the top 5 their lack of versatility will really come out. When they have to do 2 songs a week. JMO.

Also, the only time in AI history that we had an all the same gender top 3 was Season 3 when it was all girls- and that was one of the most uninteresting top 3′s.

I just can’t see an all boy top 3. One girl might sneak in there because she would be getting ALL the votes of the people who like female singers.

Blake had an advantage last year being the only boy in the top 4 and I think whatever girl is left this year may have that advantage too.

I think TPTB may try to keep Syesha around, but I am just not sure her fanbase is strong enough. She’s been a bottom feeder way too much.