Idol Headlines for 5/1/08

Repeating that MSNBC story about Brooke: Yep, she belongs in the children’s section of the music business. No way is that woman going to be a pop star, she cannot handle “emotion”.

If she doesn’t get a deal, it won’t be because of that. She wouldn’t be the first emotional singer. The sensitivity is part of her charm. And there’s money to be made.

BUT, the business is in a slump, an no one is handing out deals like water. There are no guarantees if the perception is she’s not marketable or something.

I’m glad Josh Gracin is getting into the media more. They sort of dissed him on Dolly Parton night. After all, he was the first one on American Idol to get a deal in country music.

Interesting article on DC’s chances of post-Idol success from VH1:

http://www.vh1.com/news/articles/1586557/20080430/daughtry__chris.jhtml

I found this video story link on Fox Kansas City. It is David Cook in a high school production of West Side Story. You will need to turn your volume way up.

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Josh looks great in that interview. To this day, I still say that Josh had the first “true professional” CD put out by an American Idol. Every song a winner, beautifully sung and no fluff. And that fact that he went gold with no help from American Idol made me very happy for him.

I like what I have heard of the second one — hope it sells really well.

I don’t remember the Josh diss on Dolly Parton night — was it just the fact that the AI PTB forgot he ever existed … again…

You know, each of the mentors had great things to say about Brooke and her performances. I have no doubt she’ll be able to handle a career because she will be able to mold it to fit her needs and desires. That’s what the music scene is moving to anyway – everyone is doing it their own way!

I think Brooke will actually thrive post idol. I just think that she and David Archuleta aren’t competitive, in the way that say Syesha and David Cook are. Jason is in that boat too. While I think that this was a solid top 12, it hasn’t made for the best teevee. While I think the studio recordings show what their possibilites could be, that isn’t how most of America is seeing or hearing it. I think that this year will see many being signed, simply because the record business is in a slump and this is the best forum for launching new musicians without needing a large promotional budget. Brooke has the look, and a decent sound, she won’t have to be a female Raffi, kids and adults will purchase her cds.

Oh, I wonder what this idol related thing is that Taylor is doing. This must be the season of the idol alumni. Will be glad to see him.

I have no doubt sheà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢ll be able to handle a career because she will be able to mold it to fit her needs and desires.

Well Bobbie, there is a “pop” star career and then there are other careers. I tend to agree with MSNBC, if she chose to be a children’s singer and songwriter then yes she will have great success. Or if she played in intimate settings, like a high-class NYC piano bar, yes, but to be on the big stage ala Carrie or Kelly, I just don’t see it. First she has to have songwriters who want to write for her.
If anybody recalls, Simon said the minute Leona won XFactor, they had songwriters wanting to write for her. That’s the key, getting the right production team to write for you.
Now granted, Carly Simon can write for Brooke, but I don’t see anybody else writing for her. At least, not anybody “big”, not a today “hitmaker” songwriter. Carrie & Kelly have that all sewed up.

But she’s part of the AI Alumni, so maybe one of the past ex-Idols like Ace will write for her.

Moz fans might recall an interview the singer gave to Entertainment Weekly a while back. Asked to expand on his theory that shitty popular music was made all the more shitty by shameless promotion of the talentless, he said: “Idol is an easy target as [the contestants] are really just very simple children who are manipulated by truly awful grown-up people.” Fair enough, but has he decided on a tact different from trash-talking from the sidelines? Could he be hoping to earn a spot as an American Idol mentor so as to destroy it from within? More important, will we in time be made to endure Jason Castro’s ukulele version of “How Soon Is Now?“

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I’ll settle for Jason, a geetar, his loverly falsetto, and “Heaven Knows I’m Miserable Now” next Tuesday night.

I bet Morrissey would lurv to mentor the contestants and I would lurv for Moz to give those “truly awful grown-up people” — Simon and Nigel, I presume — a smack upside their noggins, but I still can’t see Johnny Marr releasing their catalog to AI. But it never hurts to ask!

Well Bobbie, there is a à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã…“popà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬  star career and then there are other careers. I tend to agree with MSNBC, if she chose to be a childrenà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s singer and songwriter then yes she will have great success. Or if she played in intimate settings, like a high-class NYC piano bar, yes, but to be on the big stage ala Carrie or Kelly, I just donà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢t see it. First she has to have songwriters who want to write for her.
If anybody recalls, Simon said the minute Leona won XFactor, they had songwriters wanting to write for her. Thatà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s the key, getting the write production team to write for you.
Now granted, Carly Simon can write for Brooke, but I donà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢t see anybody else writing for her. At least, not anybody à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã…“bigà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬ , not a today à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã…“hitmakerà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬  songwriter. Carrie & Kelly have that all sewed up.

Well, it depends on your definition of “pop”. If you go by the past few years, maybe. But as of the last year or so, the Colbie Callaits, and Sara Barsielles (sp), Faust, etc- you get the idea – that style of music is hitting Top 40. That IS “pop” right now, and Brooke fits in pretty well there. To me she has the potential for the same audience as a Nora Jones, although their styles are different. Maybe not as big of a seller, but certainly enough to make it worth some label’s while. There is no reason for her to only do coffee bars. My opinion only of course.

Ooh, I’d love to hear Jason with his ukulele singing, “How Soon Is Now.” Sounds like it could be a hit.

Yes, they totally forgot about Josh Gracin. What a shame. He’s such a nice guy, and, seems to be doing very well with his career.

Oh, I wonder what this idol related thing is that Taylor is doing. This must be the season of the idol alumni. Will be glad to see him.

Some on the Boogie Board are speculating it might not be an appearance on AI (BOO!) but maybe something to do with postage stamp promo

I think Taylor could really liven up the show but that’s just me. There’s never been anyone with Taylor’s appeal on AI before or after (at least to me)

I believe Brooke will do well in a small, intimate, type of setting. She’s going to be fine, post Idol. Plus, the tour will help her confidence.

Oh, how we need Taylor to liven up that stage. It’s been dull for 2 years now. I like that line from Kellie Pickler’s RHH. “Betcha want me back now, doncha, doncha?”

Just an FYI, Phil Stacey’s CD is really beautiful. His big powerful voice is in full force and the songs support that.

About Brooke’s ouster — well, she’s been minimizing herself more and more each week. I think actually she will be much “bigger” outside of the competition.

I disagree with pretty much all of the news guys about Jason. Tuesday night was even more dreadful (no pun intended) than the second Beatles night and all of Season 3. I actually though Jason was best of the night (FIBJ was spot on and SM was O.K.) followed by Syesha (who at least had 1 O.K. song, but her second song was laughably bad) then the rest cobbled together at the bottom. Gasping-boy was forgettable, Cook was predictable and dull, and Brook had a meltdown.

Please don’t get me wrong, I’m not saying Jason was great — he was just the least-worst of a very sad night of AI.

Jason’s studio version is very nice. He has a great recording voice. Yes,Tuesday night was a nightmare on Idol stage. I say they have a do over, or not.

But, I thought that Randy said gasping boy was da bomb. (snark)

I must have missed it, where are people seeing a reference to Taylor on AI?

Well, it depends on your definition of à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã…“popà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬ . If you go by the past few years, maybe. But as of the last year or so, the Colbie Callaits, and Sara Barsielles (sp), Faust, etc- you get the idea – that style of music is hitting Top 40. That IS à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã…“popà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬  right now, and Brooke fits in pretty well there. To me she has the potential for the same audience as a Nora Jones, although their styles are different. Maybe not as big of a seller, but certainly enough to make it worth some labelà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s while. There is no reason for her to only do coffee bars. My opinion only of course.

My opinion as well. Brooke has been the best selling of the female contestants on iTunes. I look forward to what she puts out in the future, although it was her time to go.

I agree with the person who said her confidence will grow during the tour.

Repeating that MSNBC story about Brooke: Yep, she belongs in the childrenà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s section of the music business. No way is that woman going to be a pop star, she cannot handle à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã…“emotionà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬ .

I’m sorry but this just makes me laugh. Pop music is littered with tortured and damaged souls who still managed to have very successful recording careers. Case in point, Carly Simon whom Brooke is often compared to. She has battled terrible stage fright for over 40 years and yet has had a very successful recording career. Why would you assume that because she was unable to control her emotions on a TV reality show that she is only fit to serenade toddlers? The success of Colbie Cailet, Sara Bareilles, Feist proves that there is market for female singers of Brooke’s sensibilities. Brooke was a breath of fresh air in the midst of all the melisma driven glory note Celine and Whitney clones that Idol promotes year after year. My bold prediction is that she will have the most success post idol of any of the female contestants from Season 7.

Here’s an excerpt from an email that my brother sent me re: Brooke (who I mentioned lived with his family for 6 months in California while she was working on her music career). I think he’s right on with her:

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I agree about Brookeà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s style not really being suited for Idol. She reminds me of Carly Simon, who I understand was terrified of performing, but is definitely more the singer-songwriter type. I was thinking this experience would be good for her, and it is, but I think once she gets voted off and letà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s all the voices that are trying to get into her head fade away, sheà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢ll be able to settle down and get into her groove, but now with the benefit of millions of fans. The show pushes her to be something sheà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s not, but sheà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s handling it with as much class as I think a person can do being outside their element.

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And if I recall correctly, Carly Simon seems to have had a pretty successful career.

Brooke was a breath of fresh air in the midst of all the melisma driven glory note Celine and Whitney clones that Idol promotes year after year.

I heartily agree.

jersey

I must have missed it, where are people seeing a reference to Taylor on AI?

See above myfoxal quote from Talledaga

Sorry in mj’s headlines

beesims

I heartily agree with you re Brooke’s post Idol success She is different and distinct I think given the right songwriters she will shine.

Brooke was a breath of fresh air in the midst of all the melisma driven glory note Celine and Whitney clones that Idol promotes year after year.

I agree as well. There are *more* than enough divas in the world.

Chicago-sally
May 1st, 2008 at 10:50 am
I have no doubt sheà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢ll be able to handle a career because she will be able to mold it to fit her needs and desires.

Well Bobbie, there is a à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã…“popà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬  star career and then there are other careers. I tend to agree with MSNBC, if she chose to be a childrenà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s singer and songwriter then yes she will have great success. Or if she played in intimate settings, like a high-class NYC piano bar, yes, but to be on the big stage ala Carrie or Kelly, I just donà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢t see it. First she has to have songwriters who want to write for her.

I think it’s safe to say that Brooke will thrive post Idol, and I’ll even go so far as to say that her career will surpass Syesha’s, even though she is the last woman standing. I’ve said it twice, and third time’s a charm: Syesha=Vonzell, and where is that girl today?

Brooke is unique. The music industry is floundering, and they need something different. Sure, she’s more intimate-setting than sold-out stadium, but I don’t think that will hamper her success.

Brooke White’s simplistic air and her ability to sell raw performances is her ticket to a what I think will be a massive career.

I agree — I think Brooke White will be one of this year’s success stories. Her vibe is hot right now. I’m sure that’s why TPBT put her in the Top 24 in the first place.

Repeating that MSNBC story about Brooke: Yep, she belongs in the childrenà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s section of the music business. No way is that woman going to be a pop star, she cannot handle à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã…“emotionà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬ .

Well, again I think this is a ludicrous idea, thought up by some reporter who can only think in a linear fashion. Hmm, she was a nanny – I know – she should sing songs for kids! That’s like saying someone who was a waitress before they got their big break should concentrate on cornering the restaurant muzak market.

And, well, anything else I have to say about this was already better articulated by the rest of you above.

Which again is proof to me that Brooke’s voice has plenty of grown up appeal – since some of us grown ups appear to dig it.

And, I will happily buy a coffee house if Brooke & Jason will agree to come sing in it.

I just bought Brooke’s “You’re So Vain” and “I am…I Said”, and they’re phenominal! I will DEFINITELY be buying her album in the future.

mj
May 1st, 2008 at 12:26 pm
I agree à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬’  I think Brooke White will be one of this yearà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s success stories. Her vibe is hot right now. Ià ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢m sure thatà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s why TPBT put her in the Top 24 in the first place.

Makes me wish Tami Gosnell had gotten through last season. She reminds me of Brooke, in a way.

I think ità ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s safe to say that Brooke will thrive post Idol, and Ià ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢ll even go so far as to say that her career will surpass Syeshaà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s, even though she is the last woman standing. Ià ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢ve said it twice, and third timeà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s a charm: Syesha=Vonzell, and where is that girl today?

Brooke is unique. The music industry is floundering, and they need something different. Sure, sheà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s more intimate-setting than sold-out stadium, but I donà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢t think that will hamper her success.

Brooke Whiteà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s simplistic air and her ability to sell raw performances is her ticket to a what I think will be a massive career.

I also agree. Brooke and Cook are my picks for successful Idol-careers. Jason could do well if picked up by an indie label, but I don’t think he will be as much of a mainstream success as the other two. Archie will sell well, but I don’t think radio stations other than RadioDisney will warm up to him. KLC will also be signed and have a decent country career- her studio recordings are quite good. And, as the judges seem to repeat over and over again, Syesha will go the Broadway route.

Also Sheryl Crow sells out big stadiums and she isn’t a Celine type. What about Billy Joel?

I thought this was a nice sign from the MyFox Kansas article re DC’s hometown visit:

According to officials in Blue Springs, they were told this is the farthest out Idol producers have ever planned for a hometown event. That would suggest his vote totals are high enough each week that Idol officials think it’s very likely he’ll make it to the top three contestants.

DCFTW. Heh. :cool_wp:

hicksaholic
May 1st, 2008 at 12:45 pm
Also Sheryl Crow sells out big stadiums and she isnà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢t a Celine type. What about Billy Joel?

Brooke seems like such a natural nurturer, though. Hence, the warm, intimate feel of her songs. That doesn’t mean she can’t do the stadium thing, however.

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I read Bo Bice will be on the show next week. Yay!

Different topic. Hearing rumors on another board that Taylor may actually be on AI They are saying it could be taped No word if he will definitely be performing Supposedly he was asked about a month ago but can only be there for one day due to other commitments

I read a post at my local forum that on the Good Day Live show, Randy and Simon panned Jason again, saying he remains on the show only because of the popular vote and that Jillian (the host?) said it’s a joke that Jason is still there.

If Taylor and Bo are going to be on, maybe their doing another where are they now? clip. This time featuring Alabama idols.
ETA: nevermind, that doesn’t make sense since Bo was in the last video clip of Nashville idols.

Jason may be popular because people like his style of singing.

I read a post at my local forum that on the Good Day Live show, Randy and Simon panned Jason again, saying he remains on the show only because of the popular vote and that Jillian (the host?) said ità ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s a joke that Jason is still there

Too freaking bad. They signed a contract to be on a show that’s RULED by the popular vote, so they need to just suck it up. A lot of the viewers don’t have musical backgrounds. Maybe we don’t know anything about being pitchy or lower registers or key changes. But, we know what we like to hear, and that’s how we vote.

If they want only purely technical voices, judged by musical experts – perhaps they should work at Julliard – instead of on a freaking tv talent show.

SpenserJ – :clap_tb:

Simon and Randy are using that ole reverse psychology again – he forgot to use it with Carly and look what happened! They dont want to lose Jason so they are trying to go at it this way??

Well, I guess if Jason wasn’t popular, he would’ve been long gone by now.
Don’t they ever stop to think that many of us happen to love Jason’s style? I’m so over the Celine, Whitney types.

Hannah Montana, Miley Cyrus, is where she is today because of, oh how shall we say – popular. To me, that girl can’t sing, and, they let her do 2 songs on IGB. I was bored to tears with her, and, wanted her off my tv screen.

Awww, let’s all sing “Cry Me A River” for Randy and Simon.

Jason remains on the show because of the popular vote? Uh HELLO – isnt THAT what you want your recording stars to be you tards??? POPULAR????!!!

Simon and Randy are using that ole reverse psychology again – he forgot to use it with Carly and look what happened! They dont want to lose Jason so they are trying to go at it this way??

Nope, I don’t think they’re using reverse psychology, sumidol. Every season just need a villain, that’s all.

Thanks, purps, for that info.

They are planning Jason’s too. It doesn’t mean anything other than it’s normal routine. They had Daughtry’s all planned too, and, that fell through. Not saying it will for David, but, it did for Chris.

I know PM – If they prefer someone who is not so popular like Jason – You got Paula – leave the Idols alone and just keep on pushing her. You wont have to worry about anyone being too POPULAR – with her

Or it’s quite possible Simon and Randy really do think he doesn’t belong there anymore, they just fail to see the more they sabotage Jason it’s keeping him in longer. Frankly I’m voting for Syesha next week. I’m at the point where I’ll take her over him any day.

Or ità ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s quite possible Simon and Randy really do think he doesnà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢t belong there anymore, they just fail to see the more they sabotage Jason ità ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s keeping him in longer. Frankly Ià ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢m voting for Syesha next week. Ià ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢m at the point where Ià ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢ll take her over him any day.

I do agree that Jason has been avoiding elimination because the fans powervote in response to the judges and producers’ “sabotage.”

Jason will need good performances next week or he’ll leave the show better known as Season 7′s Sanjaya. The media won’t remember “Hallelujah” or “Over the Rainbow” because “Memory” and “September Morn” are more recent. Sad? yes. Unfair? Perhaps, but that’s just the way it works.

I just want to see Jason go out on 2 solid performances, hopefully, increasing the chances for him to secure a nice indie deal post-Idol.

I think there is an excellent chance DA was the second lowest vote getter. If it wasnà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢t him, then it was Jason. NEVER did Ry-Ry ever say à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã…“the two lowest vote getters,à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬  or even à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã…“bottom two.à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬ 

Syesha, unlike last week, did not seem all that worried/teary, so they either told her or she saw DialIdol numbers.

Well Paulgate worked for Fox – I have NEVER heard a word of chatter on Idol until today here at work and that is why I turned to you because no here was really interested. They wont shut up about it now.

I listened to a couple of Syesha’s song downloads.. Sorry,but, she just doesn’t have a good recording voice. Great for musical theatre, but, not as a solo artist on a record label.

While it’s fun to speculate, all of us are nothing more than Monday morning quarterbacks when we think we know what is or isn’t going to happen with anyone’s post Idol career.

Jason is no way like Sanjaya. While Sanjaya was entertaining, he couldn’t carry a tune. If you listen to Jason’s voice on his downloads, it’s quite lovely and pleasant.

But, everyone has a preference. That isn’t to say one is more talented, just that each likes what he/she likes.

Who can say which flower is the prettiest? The rose? Carnation? Tulip? Everyone has a preference, and, it’s like that in music. To say one is better than the other isn’t an absolute. It’s a matter of taste.

I think they just did away with the bottom 2 last night because of the fiasco. The kids had been put through the wringer, viewers were frenzied, the media was blazing hot, and, the debacle hasn’t died yet.

Of course, Ryan and the producers knew who was going home. And, whether or not Syesha was the bottom 2, it was far better to have her on stage with Brooke than one of the guys. They knew she was going to have a meltdown,and were handling the situation with kid gloves.

Paula is AI’s weapon of mass destruction. But, viewers will probably tune in now, hoping for some more drama.

Sure would be nice to see Taylor!!! I bet his postage stamps sell like crazy. The Soul Patrol will make sure he is not left out of the moment….no way they will let low sells of it be another reason for idol to stick it to him. Great job he did on the National Anthem at Nascar.

The HHS Support Committeeà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s big shindig, à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã…“Boots, Blues and Barbequeà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬  w/ Taylor Hicks, Saturday, May 10th .

http://home.hiwaay.net/~mlbuchan/news.htm

It should be noted that Ryan Seacrest never said Syesha or Brook was in the bottom 2. He brought the two girls out on stage and said, “one of you is safe, and the other is going home”.

Long time lurker, first time poster here.

I live in MO and am going to David’s homecoming next week, so there’d better be one or I’ll be crushed!

MJ, thank you so much for this blog; it’s great!

One thing Pauler was right about; Jason was singing with his VERRA nice lower register in FIBJ. He sounds GREAT.

Well, the website Zaba Search had Syesha going, Vote for Number 1 poll had Brooke and Syesha as the ones to go..so it was probably right. That Dial Idol site has been wrong more than right. Had Michael Johns safe, Amanda safe, Syesha safe last week…its not reliable at all. I bet they were the bottom 2. JMO!!

New posters:

Read my guidelines — lashing out at posters who criticize your favorite Idol will get your post deleted:

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Here is a hint. If you’ve been banned at TWOP, you may have trouble here too.

Long time lurker, first time poster here.

Hi dogncatmom, this post is not directed at you. . Welcome.

I think Zaba posts their numbers after the results show??? They’ve never been reliable either.

Isnt dialidol only phone votes not text votes so not really reliable???? vftw chose sanjaya right off the bat didnt they and they never did with Jason, until maybe now because they base on who they think AI does not want and Jason got to top 4 – Sanjaya only top 7. Just sayin

I’m not sure when they chose Sanjaya. You may be right. But,t hey chose Taylor during season 5, when it was down to 4,and, yes, they chose him because they knew tptb didn’t want him to win. Of course, they took big time credit for him winning. LOL I think Sanjaya did go home in 7th place, just like KLC. But, they chose Danny, and, Amanda before her.

Sumidol

I think you are right. VFTW chose Taylor toward the end but Pickler was before him and I think Kevin Covais was before her They have to keep adjusting based on who gets eliminated.

dogncatmom
May 1st, 2008 at 3:05 pm
Long time lurker, first time poster here.

I live in MO and am going to Davidà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s homecoming next week, so thereà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢d better be one or Ià ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢ll be crushed!

Welcome! And, dang you’re lucky

Jason is no way like Sanjaya. While Sanjaya was entertaining, he couldnà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢t carry a tune. If you listen to Jasonà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s voice on his downloads, ità ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s quite lovely and pleasant.

Yeah – I don’t think anyone is in any way like Sanjaya. That boy is on an island of his own. Personally, I think he’s the weakest and least talented contestant to ever break into the top ten. Plus, I think he’s just plain strange.

But, the good thing is – if Jason and Sanjaya become friends – then Jason can buy his weed from Sanjaya’s mama. (yes, I’m kidding – no I do not think Jason is a stoner – and if he is, I don’t care.)

As soon as somone speaks in that low key laid back manner, people assume they are a stoner. I blame Spiccoli.

Funny SpenserJ – I agree

This is going to cause some buzz.

http://hollywoodinsider.ew.com/2008/05/jason-castro-am.html

Jason on his performance this week:

I’ll sing and if people like it, they like it. And if they don’t, they don’t. I’m kind of ready to go home.”

I just want to see Jason go out on 2 solid performances, hopefully, increasing the chances for him to secure a nice indie deal post-Idol.

Me too. I’ve come to the conclusion that TPTB obviously don’t want him, so he’d be in a bad position to place 1st or 2nd. The backlash would be enormous. I’ll vote for him to make top 3 for a hometown visit, but then I’ll probably switch to Cookie.

I hope Jason can snag an indie deal. I really do, because I want a CD!

VFTW also chose Carrie in Season 4 and then took credit for her win, LOL.

Oh Jason. You just lost some scary board votes with that quote sweetie. I hope you mean it when you say you want to go home. I hope he tries this week so he can go out on a good note. I feel bad for him now.

Oh, I didn’t see that quote. Interesting, Jason.

ETA: I’m sure they are ALL ready to go home. Probably not the best thing to say to a reporter, though. He sure seemed happy to be safe.

Jason also kind of dissed his 150 balloons as “weird.” Oops! I really don’t think Jason expected to get this far and just never even considered what would be involved? Who knows. He looked pretty damn happy to have made it through last night, so he could have been having a moody day on Monday. I don’t really doubt the accuracy of a quote given to Entertainment Weekly. It’s not exactly a tabloid.

It will be fun to watch the scary board fans rationalize it and decide to vote even harder for him because heà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s sad. Maybe it would be less weird to send him a puppy or something?

It will be fun to watch the scary board fans rationalize it and decide to vote even harder for him because heà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s sad.

LOL. This is how it will be turned around. He’s not used to all that attention, so naturally he thought getting the balloons was a little weird and overwhelming. That doesn’t mean he didn’t appreciate each and every one of them!!111! He did say it was cool.

Jason wants to go home? Well for the love of God, grant him his wish! He should have been gone long ago.

Re Jason being ready to go home. Duh.

That’s actually the part that I think will cost him votes – the part about calling the balloon thing “weird”.

Violet Thu, May 1, 2008 at 03:38 PM EST

I call Bull___t on this article, because the Idols are not permitted to speak directly to the press while on the show. I think it’s made up. I thought EW had more integrity than this.

Marie Thu, May 1, 2008 at 03:39 PM EST

Judging from the relieved look and smiles on his face last night after being called to safety, I’m confident in saying that this article is a joke. Go Jason!!

Thu, May 1, 2008 at 03:40 PM EST

totally dont buy this at all. i am sure this was taken way out on content. we know for a fact that jason was over whelmed by the balloons he recieved last week and even took pictures of them for us to see. i am also sure his statement about going home referred to being homesick and missing his friends and family, not that he doesnt want to be on the show anymore. did you not see how happy he was last night to have gotten through? i dont understand why everyone is suddenly trying to make his fans turn on him. not gonna happen.

GetALife Thu, May 1, 2008 at 03:41 PM EST

Has Fox made some kind of deal with EW to run a smear campaign against Jason? Lately, it seems the media has been against Jason. I don’t really understand why they are so against him winning. Archie will be another Clay Aiken (nice voice..but people will get tired of him), David Cook (has a better chance, but he will blend in with all the other thousands of rockers in the music industry), Syesha (better off on Broadway). Jason would be the most profitable for them.

PENNY Thu, May 1, 2008 at 03:41 PM EST

JESSICA SHAW IS A DAVID A LOVER – LOOK HOW SCARED THEY MUST BE. TELLING STORIES LIKE THIS. DIDNT WORK – THE FANS DONT BELIEVE THIS AT ALL. JUST ANOTHER PLOT TO UNLOAD THE CONTESTANT THAT AI DOES NOT WANT AFTER WHAT PAULA DID TO HIM ON TUES

AND SEEING WHAT IS WRITTEN ABOVE I AM NOT ALONE IN THE OPINION THAT THIS IS NOT A TRUE STORY

This is a reputable source. Jasonites, you want it more than he does. I had a feeling he was just overwhelmed.

LOL maybe EW just wanted to up it’s hit count for the day.

This is the kindsa stuff lawsuits are made of if not true. So you can bet it is true here.

Entertainment Weekly is a reputable source. Poor Jason….

Sumidol…not to step on MJ’s toes, but as a long time poster here, I suggest you read the guidelines. Don’t overstep your bounds with a fellow poster.

flicker- It’s all good!!!

EW is quite reputable. Maybe on the day they interviewed him, he wanted to go home. Maybe he’ll feel differently next week and give some great performances. And he thinks getting 150 balloons is weird.

Wondering why any of this seems not believable or part of any “conspiracy.”

Well, you see quotes taken out of context all the time, even with reputable sources. And, this is Jason, who has kind of a que sera sera attitude anyway. It could just be his normal laid back way of talking, taken wrong.

Or not. I don’t know.

Its funny though that story on EW is going to get them more hits than they have had in a long time. Good job to the GM for asking them to write that story. Business is down a bit right now. I hope they dont start a Cook smear next week

I am sorry Flicker – that was copied down from a comment.

Oh, I see, sumidol. We are cool. I’m there with you,even on wanting David Cook to win. I’ve been trying to decide when to stop voting for Jason; I was going to stay with him til he was voted off.

Well, that’s two rehearsals that didn’t go well. ALW gave the impression that he was totally unpleased with his performance, when there are reports that everyone in the studio got “chills” when he recorded “Memory”. I think he’s just tired – like he’s at the end of his rope and doesn’t know what else to do.

Maybe this is why they aren’t supposed to talk to reporters….

With the exception of maybe Syesha, who is an actress, they all seem really exhausted, moreso than previous finalists have at this stage, I think. At this point, Papa Archuleta probably wants the Idol crown more than anyone.

I am disturbed by the sudden conspiracy theories.

Sorry for getting so “up in arms on this” Like I said earlier, no one at work EVER spoke of Idol before Paulas remarks and now I have a couple of co workers who are David A fans and we just dont see eye to eye, been defending DC/JC – ok back to earth – its just a tv show, it just a tv show

Follow my guidelines, or I delete your post. Also, bait your fellow posters? Buh bye.

If you are used to posting at IDF or the scary boards, my blog is a different ballgame. We act like adults here. I’ll ban people who repeatedly disregard my rules.

Take the Jason discussion to the new thread I started please.

I listened to ‘I am I said,’ and I really thought it was great. Brooke chose a rare ND song tthat had a little depth to the lyric.
Without the strings, horns and marching band behind it, “I Am I Said’ would be a real hit on alternative radio.

It sounds like sabotage to me!

I dont know what the scary boards are and I posted on Idolforum only one day – on 4/22 I think – other than that I have enjoyed my stay here with you since I found you thru a comment on youtube. Sorry if you are upset with me. I will stay off of here if you want me to

I dont know what the scary boards are and I posted on Idolforum only one day – on 4/22 I think – other than that I have enjoyed my stay here with you since I found you thru a comment on youtube. Sorry if you are upset with me. I will stay off of here if you want me to

The scary boards are the myidol boards over AI.com. They earned that name by over-analyzing everything freaking detail, typing in all CAPS, and accusing posters who don’t gush about their favorite of being trolls. I don’t wish to put words in mj’s mouth, but I see this blog as a place for posters to write mature, thoughtful comments, and not as a free forum to yell at the top of your lungs about how retarded the world is for seeing your favorite the way you do. (And by “you,” I do not mean YOU “you”…I’m speaking of the posters at the scaries).

Long time lurker, first time poster here.

I live in MO and am going to Davidà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s homecoming next week, so thereà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢d better be one or Ià ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢ll be crushed!

Welcome! And my gosh, you’re lucky. I live on the East Coast up here in the blinding lights of NYC. And the majority of Idol contestants who get through to the later rounds come from anywhere but here.

I listened to a couple of Syeshaà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s song downloads.. Sorry,but, she just doesnà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢t have a good recording voice. Great for musical theatre, but, not as a solo artist on a record label.

I agree up to a point; she’s not too bad recorded IMO, but I’d rather see her live than listen to a studio track. Although I actually only have “One Rock & Roll Too Many” from her (the one performance she’s given that I actually enjoyed); I can’t bring myself to download any of the others. I can just imagine how they sound, though.

Sorry if you are upset with me. I will stay off of here if you want me to

It’s OK Sumidol. Just remember to breathe. OK? .

Oops! Didn’t realize the discussion moved!

Mj, sorry for reacting badly.

Rickey’s iTunes Update

Daily à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã…“Morning Afterà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬  Top 5:
1. David Cook – à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã…“Ià ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢m Aliveà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬ 
2. Brooke White – à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã…“I Amà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬ ¦ I Saidà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬ 
3. Jason Castro – à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã…“Forever in Blue Jeansà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬ 
4. David Archuleta – à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã…“Sweet Carolineà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬ 
5. Syesha Mercado – à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã…“Hello Againà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬ 

Achuleta is #4, the Archies are freaking out. Some now doubt the accuracy of the charts.

Wow, Cocky’s still number one even after he recorded the shitty song? That’s definitely gotten me to realize I’ve been overreacting and overanalyzing this all a bit. I should stop worrying so much, lol.

Who usually gets Archie’s studios (demographic-wise)? I was reading one of the performance recaps on Foxes on Idol for his SC performance, and this made me crack up:

“Sweet Caroline” is up first. I love, love, love this song à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬’ and do not remotely love Davidà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s performance of it. It is a theme park performance. No, a theme park on a cruise ship, which I believe makes it one of those Disney cruises. Ità ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s way too bouncy and happy, without the tiniest bit of sex appeal. I didn’t like this at all.

I don’t know what the recapper Betsy was expecting out of him, then. Haha.

LOL pm. How about – people just aren’t interested? I mean, in the words of my old roommate on my myspace page – “‘Sweet Caroline’? Seriously?”

primeminister, I like the below part too! Way to Go DC!!!

Daily All-American Idol:
Cook has 9 songs out of the top 20, 5 of which are in the top 10 for the Daily All-American Idol.

Achuleta is #4, the Archies are freaking out. Some now doubt the accuracy of the charts.

Rickey’s got some serious Archie fans over there, doesn’t he?

From EW’s Elim-Night Recap:

Oh, and if the judges can’t hear properly during the taping of the Idol telecast, then how about investing in some decent ear monitors for ‘em, and maybe getting rid of the absolutely infuriating, frequently shrieking, rhythm-free sway-bots who are standing in between the performers and the panel?

Can I just give Slezak a little love for that one?? He cracks me up. When did they start letting the mosh pit sway again anyway? I thought they had put a stop to that a few weeks ago. Now all of a sudden its BBBBAAAAAAAAAACCCKKKK. I seriously hope they kill the mosh pit next year!

dogncatmom
May 1st, 2008 at 3:05 pm
Long time lurker, first time poster here.

I live in MO and am going to Davidà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s homecoming next week, so thereà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢d better be one or Ià ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢ll be crushed!

Yay, how much fun!!

Please come back and tell us EVERYTHING!

I seriously hope they kill the mosh pit next year!

I’m kind of hoping you mean that literally…man, I’m mean. Debbie (Debby? sp?) should scold and slap each and every single freaking person in the mosh pit when the show goes off-air. That would make me happy.

Please come back and tell us EVERYTHING!

Oh, please do!

A couple of new EW articles.

How the top 5 picked their songs

On the Scene, Results Show

Brooke’s exit interview

Weird. Parental Controls is blocking Popwatch, but it doesn’t block normal EW. Good thing I read the second article earlier already when I could. Natasha had to sing her song two and a quarter times? The song is nice on the first run. My head starts hurting on the second when the lyrics just all mash together.

He then methodically went through the Diamond song catalog à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬’  drawing a line through anything with inappropriate lyrics à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬’  before eventually settling on ”America” and ”Sweet Caroline.”

Hmm. I’m confused. I don’t blame Archie if he didn’t pick on SC’s lyrics, but shouldn’t his parents have gotten to it?

I kind of feel for him, though, since he got his first two choices taken. I doubt he’d have been any better than Brooke if he’d drawn “I’m A Believer”, though.

Thanks for those, Sarah! I love the first article (well, Cocky McSmugface’s part, anyway). He gave Syesha “Hello Again?” He acts out scenes from An American Tale? I flove him.

The bus is coming for Syesha just as much as Jason, methinks.

From USA Today:

The complete transcript of Brooke’s exit interview.

I love the first article (well, Cocky McSmugfaceà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s part, anyway). He gave Syesha à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã…“Hello Again?à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬  He acts out scenes from An American Tale? I flove him.

As I read somewhere (Popwatch?), it’s because he’s a mensch. LOL.

Brooke didn’t want to turn “I’m A Believer” into a “cheese-ball song”…and we all knew how that one turned out.

Interesting article on how the top 5 chose their songs this week, Sarah. That explains how the EW people got to talk to Jason. People were questioning whether he would have been able to talk to EW reporters eariler in the thread. EW is a reliable source.

This little raspy thing I have has taken me years to accept.

From Brooke’s exit interview. Bless her heart. No wonder confidence was such an issue for her. And being judged by millions of peole on something that she hasn’t always loved herself can’t have been easy.

From USA Today:

The complete transcript of Brookeà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s exit interview

Aw, thank you for that Sarah – I don’t visit that sight – so I wouldn’t have found it (until of course MJ posted it tomorrow morning – you guys are the best!)

Brooke was very gracious, and very honest about her insecurities. She’s a heck of a gal (much like you Sarah).

I’m glad she didn’t delve into Paula-gate. I want to be able to make fun of Paula unmercifully, and talk about what a narcissistic pain in the ass she is – but I don’t want the contestants to do it. I’m glad Brooke took the diplomatic route.

Even though I don’t have a favorite this year, I found myself getting a tad emotional over Brooke’s departure last night. Then I analyzed it and realized that since I’m the kind of person who cries at movies and during “sad” TV shows, it was just my normal reaction to an emotional situation. Given who is left, I guess Cook should win this year, but I’d never buy anything he puts out. I don’t like his style of music.

hicksaholic: To answer your question of a few days ago, yes, I’m a TH fan. And I agree that no one else has ever lit up the idol stage like he did. Also, someone mentioned that Taylor wasn’t successful because he isn’t a belter. I invite him/her to check out TH’s NA performance at Talladeega last Sunday. That “And the rocket’s red glarrrrrrrre” is definitely what I call belting! I could name so many other examples….

LMAO, I love this part from Brooke’s unabridged exit interview on USA Today.

LAST WEEK CARLY SAID THE VOTING MIGHT BE OFF BECAUSE THE GIRLS ARE VOTING FOR THE GUYS, DO YOU AGREE?

You know what, the boys are awfully popular this year, and I know that because their fan mail came in great humongous stacks and us girls got three a day. Ità ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s amazing. The boys are very talented and charming — oh, to be a boy this year would probably have been helpful. Theyà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢re great, but so are the girls. Ià ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢ve got to give them to all props. Everyoneà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s been so good.

Only about half of those letters to Cocky McSmugface are from me.

Just kidding, of course. I’m not that bad.

Brooke was very gracious, and very honest about her insecurities. Sheà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s a heck of a gal (much like you Sarah).

Awwww, thank you Spense!! Unfortunately, I fear that I am not quite as nice a person as Brooke is.

I loved reading that interview. She IS very gracious, not to mention smart and well-spoken. And seems to have a good head on her shoulders, too. I just went and bought two more of her iTunes tracks just because I love her voice, tone, and style.

And she seemed pretty stoked to have gotten to talk to Carly Simon, I think. Of course, I would have been too. I hope Carly continues to reach out to her and help her develop into an artist. Brooke has a TON of potential, as people were discussing earlier in this thread. I will definitely buy any album she puts out – children’s music or not. Hey, I DO have a 3 month old neice.

LOL, Sarah. I’ll watch the full interview later (I’ve procrastinated on homework enough by now), but that line about the fanmail made me laugh. Gawd, I bet you Archie can’t even read any of his because of all of the chatspeak, or something. Do 9-year-olds these days have e-mail?

Cook is doing the Eye-thing
Yep, Jason looks excited for Rock Week
For CC fans #1
For CC fans #2
For CC fans #3

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Thanks for the pics, pm!

Cook is doing the Eye-thing

What “eye-thing”? If you’re referring to KLC, then that comparison is way off. He looks so freaking HOT. Seriously, this is as good, if not better, than the ginormous scan purps posted a few days ago.

As for the other scans — LOL! Man, I’d really love to play Cocky sometime.

Thanks, Prime. Are they playing Guitar Hero? :lol_tb:

What à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã…“eye-thingà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬ ? If youà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢re referring to KLC, then that comparison is way off. He looks so freaking HOT. Seriously, this is as good, if not better, than the ginormous scan purps posted a few days ago.

lol, thing is code word for…
I knew you’d like the picture!

Cook is doing the Eye-thing

*gulp*

I. love. that. pic. Thanks for finding these, pm.

I want to play Rockband w/ CC so very badly. Also love the “eye thing” photo. You are my hero for the day, pm.

primeminister
May 1st, 2008 at 8:32 pm
Cook is doing the Eye-thing
Yep, Jason looks excited for Rock Week
For CC fans #1
For CC fans #2
For CC fans #3

Whew! Thanks! :wub_tb:

hicksaholic: To answer your question of a few days ago, yes, Ià ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢m a TH fan. And I agree that no one else has ever lit up the idol stage like he did. Also, someone mentioned that Taylor wasnà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢t successful because he isnà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢t a belter. I invite him/her to check out THà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s NA performance at Talladeega last Sunday. That à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã…“And the rocketà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s red glarrrrrrrreà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬  is definitely what I call belting! I could name so many other examplesà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬ ¦.

Chewsday you know he is supposed to be on not next week but the week after hopefully performing?

LOL at DC and JC playing guitar hero!

LOL at DC and JC playing guitar hero!

I love the concentration on their faces. LOL.

hicksaholic: Yes; I’ve been hearing about that. I have mixed feelings about it, but I trust the man to do what he feels is best. He’s outclassed them all along, so if they try to use it to diss him once again, he’ll rise above them. He always has.

But enough about Taylor. How about those Top 4?

Out for the evening!

I bet they’re good at guitar hero. They look like they’re really concentrating though!

Taylor is supposed to be on AI? Are you kidding?

I just saw this on a DC fansite. This is a bit OTT. DC’s childhood home is on the market in MO, and the realtor is using his name in the add. The article is here on KC Fox. I would be a little weirded out by this if I were Cookie. Wouldn’t you if your childhood home made the news when someone was selling it??

On a lighter note, it’s a cute house, and the price seems like a steal.

Achuleta is #4, the Archies are freaking out. Some now doubt the accuracy of the charts.

Poor Rickey!

Hang in there, my fellow AI Blogger! LOL

Taylor is supposed to be on AI? Are you kidding?

Yeah, they are going to have him be *The Phantom* (of the Opera) & instead of a half mask his will be a full mask. I can see it now, the stage is full of choking black smoke, Taylor dances his way across the stage not singing, and barely distinguishable from the mist.

Or maybe one of the regular ushers will be sick for that week and they need Taylor to fill in.

It could also be since it is his week for the stamp, that there is not really a stamp. Instead there will be a hole in the cardboard for Taylor to stick his head through.

Sorry, just still kinda angry about the way TPTB treat Taylor.

If this has been posted already, I apologize. Maroon 5 is performing on the May 7th results show. Yay. Love the song they’re doing too.

If this has been posted already, I apologize. Maroon 5 is performing on the May 7th results show. Yay. Love the song theyà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢re doing too.

I’ll bet this is left-over from IGB

You know what I was thinking after calming down and taking a look at all of these stories? In all the years before this – I have never watched or read EW or Idols on Fox or Zapzit or
Reutors or Radaron and these are really the only ones with the nastiest remarks. The sites I go to everyday (except mjs now) are MSN, MTV, MSNBC and that type and these were not so biased. Msnbc actually said they liked Jasons performance, MTV went on about Paulas lies before Jason and didnt say nasty things. I think Jason will be fine, the “big” rags are not really ragging on Jason as much as these smaller ones that I never heard of before or watched or read before. Of course now – Simon and Randy – thats a different can of worms

sumidol, you are correct, the vast majority of Idol viewers aren’t reading every internet article out there on the show. (They don’t know about mj’s great blog with all the links in one place!) I think the majority just watch the show and vote based on that.

I can’t wait to see Bo on results show next week!

MJ, Ellen is having Michael and Carly sing a duet on her show. It’s taping in Chicago tomorrow for Tuesday’s show.

”You know, I’m a big ‘American Idol’ fan, so we lined up [recent castoffs] Michael Johns and Carly Smithson to sing a duet.”

http://www.suntimes.com/entertainment/television/927751,CST-FTR-ellen02.article

This years gang didnt really have any entertainers on it, just singers. Fantasia, Bo, and Taylor all were good entertainers as well as good singers and that makes tv much more special. I miss the energy they brought to the stage when they performed. Of those left, I don’t really care who wins. MJ was my favorite, too bad it took him so long to get in the zone.