Idol Headlines for 5/11/08

Oh, look Nigel and Taylor at the same gala….could be interesting..

This is sure to be a star-studded event where the dress is à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã‹dressy western attireà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢. Cocktails will be flowing, live and silent auctions will take place, as well as a sit-down dinner with entertainment by Clint Holmes (voted best all-around entertainer in Las Vegas), 2007 Tony Award Winner Jay Johnson, American Idol Winner Taylor Hicks, and the fabulous dancing Share Ladies.

The Santa Monica Civic Auditorium has been filled with VIP surprise performers and guests, one of which will be Paris Hilton. Nigel Lythgoe, Executive Producer of à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã…“American Idolà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬ , will be presented and honored with à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã‹The Shining Spirit Awardà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢.

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I’m sure most of the discussion today will revolve around daddy A but I have a question about an article from yesterday I think. When Syesha broke down last week the way I remember it it happened when Randy started giving her a bad review not when Paula started complimemting her. The next night they made it sound like she became emotional when Paula praised her not when when Randy criticized her. What do y’all remember? I am not a fan of Syesha at all so perhaps that tempers my recollection.

I just rewatched Syesha and I think she was really disappointed with Randy’s comments and then when Paula started praising her she became emotional. So I guess I was looking thru the “can’t stand Syesha rose colored glasses”

My immediate reaction to these headlines is ‘not another day of Daddy Archuletta.”

But I think the whole Archuletta issue is the most important melodrama in this years Idol, in terms Idol policies and procedures and wider societal implcations.

And frankly how young David emerges out of this is more important than who wins this marathon or how many units are sold or who is swimming in the hotel pool. AI has allowed this situation to fester, and it is now their responsibility to act in DavidA’s the long term interests. Not likely that will ever happen.

In my book, when the tour starts and JeffA apporaches his son, he is met by nine Idol contestants who collectively tell him to back off Daddy, we are looking after DavidA now.

In referrence to the judges’ reaction of ‘Change Gonna Come,’ it all seems so blantantly manufactured now.

Randy responds with his typical, ‘well you shouldn’t have touched that classic’ line which seems so rehearsed now given his role in the recording of ‘Gonna Get It’ and his selection of the Alicia Keys song.
It is as if he went to the golf bag, got a ball and tee, teed it up for Paula who stepped into the tee box and belted a 300 drive.
It was Paula’s job to give Syesha her overdue ‘moment of recogntion’ complete with Carly standing over her shoulder.
And of course, it is up to Simon to declare Paula’s drive as being right down the middle. (Even though, aside from three glory notes that was not a very good vocal performance).

That being said, I do thnk Syesha’s reaction was genuine and even if it wasn’t it sure sucked me in.

In my book, when the tour starts and JeffA apporaches his son, he is met by nine Idol contestants who collectively tell him to back off Daddy, we are looking after DavidA now.

I dunno. Archie doesn’t turn 18 until Dec., so he’ll have a chaperone on the tour if they do it the way they have in the past. I feel bad for Chikeze, Castro, Cook and Johns if they’re stuck on the bus with Jeff A.

Well, Im sorry to hear Ryan is leaving Idol to do the Larry King show. I was hoping they would give that gig to Joy Behar. I dont think Ryan is well versed in politics to handle the CNN gig. Joy is very interested in politics, good humor, and knows the entertainment business too. I think Ryan is great on Idol. Not sure I want a pair of Brits to cohost. Didnt like the cohost format when Dunkleman and Ryan tried that. We already have nigel and cowell, do we need more brits? I would rather see Randy and his tired vocabulary replaced and Simon woke up from his deep sleep on the show. Paula can stay or go, dont care one way or another on that one. I would love to see Nigel get the boot, clear back to UK. All the fixes they try are just bandaids cuz they dont address the real concerns, voting system and show manipulations.

And frankly how young David emerges out of this is more important than who wins this marathon or how many units are sold or who is swimming in the hotel pool.

JSG, in the link above, Andrew Sullivan voiced your concern.

David looks to me like a Michael Jackson in the making: a brilliant talent sacrificed to the cult of celebrity and stardom at so young an age that his own emotional and spiritual development has been frozen. When he is asked to speak, he has nothing to say, except a Bambi-style mode of total humility, amazement and innocence.

http://andrewsullivan.theatlantic.com/the_daily_dish/2008/05/are-you-a-david.html

It saddens me, as I have not noticed this response/behavior in the other young people under 17 who have appeared on the show. Then Simon says they may one day lower the age limit to 13-14 years old. What does he know about children?

Maybe it’s time for Davey’s mom to become his chaperone and send Jeffy home! I’m pretty sure Sanjaya had his mom for a chaperone last year. Like pj said, having Jeff along on the tour would probably suck for the other guys!

In my book, when the tour starts and JeffA approaches his son, he is met by nine Idol contestants who collectively tell him to back off Daddy, we are looking after DavidA now.

I can’t see Jason or Ramiele stepping up, but I think Michael and Carly may be up for the task.

I keep wondering how it is that Jeff A. does not have to go to work and earn a living for his family. Someone must be funding him.

Yes, if Jeff is indeed a control freak, it could affect the other guys. I don’t know how involved David’s mother is in his life.

NOTE: In my post above, I meant UNDER 18.

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I feel bad for Chikeze, Castro, Cook and Johns if theyà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢re stuck on the bus with Jeff A.

So do I. I’m pretty sure Daddy A. won’t be laughing at Cookie’s pirate joke. lol

I would hate to see Ryan leave the show.

I feel bad for Chikeze, Castro, Cook and Johns if theyà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢re stuck on the bus with Jeff A.

I’ve never felt so bad for 4 people in my whole life. I know that those 4 are REALLY looking forward to touring…I hope Daddy A doesn’t put a damper on the experience for them.

I keep wondering how it is that Jeff A. does not have to go to work and earn a living for his family. Someone must be funding him.

Maybe that’s where Archie’s mom is – home earning a living to support the family, so Daddy can live his dream vicariously through their son.

Wait – Seacrest is leaving AI? I cannot even fathom that. To me, he’s the guy who keeps that train running. I can’t imagine anyone else doing a better job than him. I also have a hard time believing he’d want the Larry King show. The format of that show is snooze-inducing. Ryan has such a vibrant personality – it seems like a waste. There are very few hosts who can pull off live tv so effortlessly week after week. I can’t see letting the one guy who does it really well go to another show.

Of course, I can think of a million reasons why Ryan himself would want to leave – I just have a hard time seeing TPTB not fighting to keep him.

I hope that Archie can pull it together and do everything that he needs to do without his dad being in the rehearsal room. Dad will probably have him sing every song in their apartment and then give suggestions which Archie will take back to rehearsals.

It would be sad if Archie falls apart Tuesday night. He probably won’t.

It’s kind of scary watching Archie act so timid. I know that he’s young and Mormons are raised to respect their parents so it just may be that he has not found his personal strength yet because he has relied on his father to clear roadblocks for him. He just seems like a sweet kid doing what he loves but afraid that he will disappoint other people.

I don’t really care who wins but it would be a ashame if dad-gate lead to his elimination.

Question – Does anyone know if the person touring with the minors must stay on the same bus? Lisa Tucker’s big brother was on tour with her and I was wondering where he slept and hung out? I think it would have been awkward being on the girl’s bus so I wonder if he slept on the bus with Elliott, Taylor, Bucky, Chris and Ace.

If Simon has his way and they bring in British hosts and lower the age to 14, I won’t be watching anymore. I’m just not interested in watching young teens struggle to find themselves. They’ve burdened this show with so much garbage that they’ve killed it or at least put it on life support. Really a shame because it was unique and so much fun to watch.

I remember watching CNN about a year ago. Larry King was interviewed and was asked who he would like to take over his job. His reply? Ryan Seacrest. I’ll miss Ryan, but I can’t say I’m surprised by the news.

Between Jason Castro and David Archuleta, you see two ways of living in the world: one sacrificed to external recognition and one indifferent to it. We all have a bit of each in us in this tabloid, celebrified world. But Jason, to my mind, will probably live a much happier life. And he’ll know, at some level, why. There’s a lesson in there somewhere – even on a reality show.

Andrew Sullivan’s article deserves a HECK YES.

A St. Pete reporter even says something about this being a Syesha that people haven’t seen. Taken the wrong way, this could be a little harsh, but she nods and talks about struggling through weeks in the bottom two on “American Idol.”

“I felt like I was fighting,” she says. “I was taking it too seriously and it showed. I wasn’t having fun.”

She probably speaks for all the ex-contestants. they were taking it too seriously and too tense on camera. Now she can relax and have fun.

The duoà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s chance could come in the next two or three months when current show host Ryan Seacrest is expected to take over a top US talk show from veteran host Larry King, 74. à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã…“That will leave the coast clear for Ant and Dec,à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬  said our source.

So, Ryan Seacrest is “expected” to take over Larry King’s job? I agree with SpencerJ, I can’t imagine Idol without Ryan. Though I do think he is up for the task and would be fantastic in filling the role of LK, I do have to wonder just how much cred The Daily Star has.

Maybe ità ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s time for Daveyà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s mom to become his chaperone and send Jeffy home! Ià ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢m pretty sure Sanjaya had his mom for a chaperone last year.

Really? Does anyone know what the setup was then? Did she stay in the girls’ bus?

OT: Speaking of moms, happy Mothers Day to all the moms in here.

HAPPY MOTHERS DAY TO ALL YOU IDOL LOVING MOTHERS LIKE ME – HOPE YOU HAVE A WONDERFUL DAY – I WILL SPEND A BIT OF IT ON HERE WITH YOU!

Ià ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢m sure most of the discussion today will revolve around daddy A but I have a question about an article from yesterday I think. When Syesha broke down last week the way I remember it it happened when Randy started giving her a bad review not when Paula started complimemting her. The next night they made it sound like she became emotional when Paula praised her not when when Randy criticized her. What do yà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢all remember? I am not a fan of Syesha at all so perhaps that tempers my recollection.

She broke down when Paula stood and gave her a standing O after Randy’s tepid remarks. You gotta remember these kids are putting in long hours and fighting as hard as they can, and women are more emotional. (see Brooke) The men just stand there and cuss under their breath and through their teeth. Women just “lose it” because they’re just more emotional. I saw her reaction as genuine, but the critics were after her and the civil rights movement remarks….I just think she got her words tangled up…but those were real tears. She was genuinely happy that Paula — and Simon — liked her performance. Ironically, it was the opposite on Proud Mary: Randy & Paula liked it and Simon didn’t.
If you see Brooke’s Idolatry interview, she stated it was confusing the different ways the judges were coming. It seems you have to be strong, and kind of tune out the judges. Each one is seeing a different person by different eyes. Randy looks at them as a potential recording star (“Mariah Carey”), Paula as a novice who is growing over the weeks, and Simon? — who knows? He wants a Leona Lewis, someone he can make money off.

I’m pretty sure Sanjaya had his mom for a chaperone last year.

Sanjaya’s sister chaperoned him for much of the tour last year.

As far as Ryan taking over the Larry King Show, if that happens, I think he’ll find a way to keep his job on American Idol at the same time. Maybe they will feature guest hosts on Tuesday and Wednesday during the 14 weeks he has to do live shows.

Simon talks out of his ass. Just because he says something, doesn’t mean it’s going to happen. Case in point–lowering the audition age requirements to 14. I doubt that TPTB are even considering such a thing.

I love Ryan and the show won’t be the same without him. That said, Ant and Dec are hilarious and would be a great replacement.

Ant and Dec Prank Simon at Idol Auditions

I thought I read that DA’s Dad has his own IT related business. AND he started some kind of recording/label in Utah, ostensibly looking for new talent in the area. Who knows anything about his Mom, I haven’t read a word about her. I personally really like Ryan Seacrest, especially on Idol. I would hate for him to leave. Is he really leaving? I don’t know why people think David Cook is a “poser” or pretender or any kind of fake. We’re seeing him, the real David Cook. If he wants to be serious and try to show us what kind of music he would make if he gets the recording deal, well, isn’t that we’re supposed to be seeing? Well, not everyone is going to like everyone on Idol. Or anywhere else. For me, Cook is very real. The only other person whose music I would consider buying (contestant on AI this year) would be Michael Johns, another real person who should really still be there, talent-wise.

As far as Ryan taking over the Larry King Show, if that happens, I think heà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢ll find a way to keep his job on American Idol at the same time.

Well, Ryan does seem to be adept at holding down 5 jobs at a time, so you might be right.

And, I agree with you about some of the crap Simon says. He just blurts out random quotes – who even knows if he’s serious. Plus, it’s not actually Simon’s job to cast the show.

I agree with kathrynTX about David Cook. To me he is an amazingly talented musician who really does have the whole package.

If he comes off as a à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã…“poser or pretender or any kind of fake” I think it’s because he is just nervous. If you watch the recaps or read posts by people who attended the rehearsals he is much more at ease and playful during those performances, which is how he would be in real life – and to me that is what counts – what he will be in real life. Singing on the American Idol stage and being judged in front of millions is just not normal.

Watch David Cook singing in Kansas City and you will see how great he is:

BTW, he has written three albums of really great songs. His lyrics are poetry. This guy is the real deal!!!

God no, I can’t stand Ant & Dec. If they were ever to go near AI, I’d stop watching.

That being said, I also don’t think Ryan’s going anywhere. There’s been the rumour of the Larry King show for a little while and it’s not yet confirmed, only in talks, but even if he does take over, I agree I think Ryan would have no trouble balancing that on his plate of multi-tasking, maybe exiting E! instead. I think it’s the Daily Star jumping to conclusions as usual. Hope so, because I love Ryan on AI.

Ryan has guest-hosted LKL a few times. I thought that he did a good job each time that I saw him host it.

Watch David Cook singing in Kansas City and you will see how great he is:

These links have been posted several times in other threads. Please keep links on topic and current. Thanks you

I agree I think Ryan would have no trouble balancing that on his plate of multi-tasking, maybe exiting E! instead. I think it’s the Daily Star jumping to conclusions as usual. Hope so, because I love Ryan on AI.

He has producer credit on the E! show, so maybe not.

I bet the morning radio show will be the first to go.

Yea, having Daddy Archuletta on the tour bus would really drag down what would otherwise be a really cool group. Cook, Castro, Johns and Chikeze – almost as much fun as Season 5 guys tour. I agree, Mrs. Archuletta should chaperone her son this summer, or else the Archulettas need their own bus.

The Andrew Sullivan piece from The Atlantic is really insightful. His comparison of Jason and David A is spot on. One groomed for Idol for his entire life, the other just sort of stumbling into it. I don’t really agree with his depiction of Cook as a poseur, though. Interesting article, thanks for posting it!

Donà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢t know why people think David Cook is a à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã…“poserà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬  or pretender or any kind of fake. Weà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢re seeing him, the real David Cook. If he wants to be serious and try to show us what kind of music he would make if he gets the recording deal, well, isnà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢t that weà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢re supposed to be seeing? Well, not everyone is going to like everyone on Idol. Or anywhere else. For me, Cook is very real.

I also just don’t get people who assume this gracious guy is arrogant or a fake. What’s fake about a beautiful voice? And good showmanship? And having fun with your hairstyle, your wardrobe, etc. Isn’t that what performing is all about?

Should we call Mick Jagger or John Mayer or Madonna or other popular artists “poseurs” because they mix it up in terms of looks and musical styles?

As for dinging him for being “serious,” puh-leeze. Call me madcap, but a lot of the best singers are indeed serious about what they’re doing. (Check out a Bob Dylan, Neil Young, Van Morrison etc. concert, and you’ll see a serious dude.) And they sing serious songs, about serious topics.
But Cook has been playful too — much so IMO than Daughtry who cultivated a big scowl for every number he sang.

Silly, silly…….

That review of Clay Aikenà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s new album at Kansas.com makes me want a copy.

That review of Clay Aikenà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s new album at Kansas.com makes me want a copy.

I like it. It’s soooo much better than A Thousand Ways.

http://www.mediabistro.com/tvnewser/cnn/larry_king_and_cnn_agree_to_contract_extension_82855.asp

This puts to bed that rumor about Ryan

Maybe all those surverys AI came out with the past couple of weeks was to see how much of a presence Ryan is on the show. If Ryan scored high on not replacing him then it could be TPTB will approach him with a huge raise to try and keep him. If he scored low, maybe they will just let him go. That was the first thing that ran through my mind when I saw the news.

This puts to bed that rumor about Ryan

Although there’s also a number of sources saying something akin to the following (Couric is the other rumoured to replace in that 9pm hour):

“Of course, this goes against the recent news that King had signed a contract extension through 2011, but that contract doesn’t necessarily guarantee him the 9 pm slot, just that he’ll stick with CNN in general.

Actually, if King has his way, Seacrest would be the one who would take over for him when he steps down from the show. He’s said several times in the past that Seacrest would be his choice…”
From Ryan Seacrest in talks to replace Larry King

Lisa – I was thinking the same thing.

Gotta say, I wasn’t impressed with the Atlantic article. Does anyone else find it amusing when the press tries to hide their obvious AI likes & dislikes behind some “serious” journalistic facade – when they are clearly just glorified AI posts? If anyone sounds like they are “obviously straining for Seriousness” it’s the author of this article.

This was more a series of cliches: Reality television is full of different people (wow). Jason was “dreadlocked” and “mellow” (ya think?). “And then poor David Archuleta” – the gifted singer with the “over-bearing show-biz dad” (whodathunkit?!) And then, let’s earn that paycheck by comparing and contrasting the mellow dreadlocked dude with DA, the “sacrificed” victim of “external recognition.”

Well Jason may be mellow, but he is also ambitious – this isn’t his first reality TV show, and he didn’t wander into the hallowed AI halls by accident. And DA, well, no doubt his Dad’s a pill, but DA has wanted to win this since before he sang to Kelly Clarkson that first AI season. All the contestants are more complex than the press can cram into a 60-second sound bite or brief article, but the cliches rule.

As for DC being a “poseur” – well, I’d say DC’s Analog Heart CD (which he wrote, sang, played the music for, designed the cover & produced with his own money, and then tried to sell at numerous gigs playing for a handful of people) would sink that notion many fathoms deep. (As would, I’ve heard, the CDs of his previous band, Axium)

The author admits to being “smitten” with Jason, so it’s no surprise that Jason is the hero of the article, and no surprise that Jason fans will probably like the article, and some who see DA as a victim or DC as pretentious will like it, too. Like an AI post.

Yawn…..

Ryan’s leaving? Say it ain’t so!

I’m a little dubious when the article says it’s Simon’s call, as Simon isn’t really boss of anything for AI (or else he could start by getting rid of the obnoxious swaybots.)

The author admits to being “smitten” with Jason, so it’s no surprise that Jason is the hero of the article, and no surprise that Jason fans will probably like the article, and some who see DA as a victim or DC as pretentious will like it, too. Like an AI post.

Yawn…..

I would say the AI fans are “more complex than those 60 second soundbites” as well, yes? If it’s unfair to stereotype the contestants, it’s also unfair to stereotype their fans.

I seriously doubt if Larry King would leave before the 2008 November Election. This would be a good time for Ryan to get some background on Politics. Yes, Larry has indicated his preference for Ryan. Sometimes I hate the things AI make him say, but he is really a terrific host.

Here is Simon’s comments: In the era of teen hit-makers like Miley Cyrus, Simon Cowell apparently believes the minimum age for American Idol contestants will eventually have to be lowered to 14-years-old.

“All these shows, including Idol, in the future are going to have to go younger,” he told Extra. “We’re going to have to drop the age from 16 to 14 soon.”

This is looney.

I am curious. Is there a Mama Archuleta, lol? I am thinking David A was hatched or just dropped in from somewhere to land in Utah. We never hear a word about her.

If anyone sounds like they are à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã…“obviously straining for Seriousnessà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬  ità ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s the author of this article.

Andrew Sullivan and I agree on very very little so it’s comforting to me that he’s not a Cookie fan.

I am curious. Is there a Mama Archuleta, lol? I am thinking David A was hatched or just dropped in from somewhere to land in Utah. We never hear a word about her.

She is back in Utah taking care of their large family. She’s been in the AI audience once or twice.

i think there is a convergence of several factors. under the law, JA being annoying as hell is hard to overcome due to the chaperoning deal. however, weeks of annoyance can take its toll. JA yelling for instanceà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬ ¦well AI and no one esle can stop a parent from yelling legally. nowà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬ ¦.if he did purposefullu have his son sing a line that broke the lawà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬ ¦.yup, i can see AI finally having the hook they needed to get him out of the room. no one ever said there was not a replacement chaperone. it is not that AI is saying DA can have no chaperone, just not JA. it could be mom or any other personà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬ ¦see? But if JA helped break a ruleà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬ ¦excuse city to finally get his ass kicked to the curb.

second, DA needs to be able to show he can do this without someone else coloiring the picture and connecting the dots.

third, I doubt TPTB want him to win. His market potential stinks. He is a mini Groban, but without the real catch at his ageà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬ ¦and he is about to outgrow the disney potential. while i think we can all agree he is technically proficient, his market potential stinks to high heaven. his future is in elevator music.

so ask yourselfà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬ ¦why would AI want an idol to produce who has a limited market potential, cannot be a star in his twenties unless he is MR ELEVATOR MUSIC and comes with the baggage of what sounds like one of the most annoying stage dads of all time. I mean, seriously, he just is not good enough to deal with that that crap too.

this is a business after all people. business is business. and archieà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬’ he is bad business.

oh, and i think ryan could have a good career advancement moving to cnn. i mean, the guys does not have to stay on AI forever does he?

I would say the AI fans are à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã…“more complex than those 60 second soundbitesà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬  as well, yes? If ità ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s unfair to stereotype the contestants, ità ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s also unfair to stereotype their fans.

MJ – I agree – the post was so long I took out a paragraph where I said AI posters are usually (much) more insightful than most of the press, as are most bloggers (especially you). Sorry – should have kept it in!

My point, to clarify, was more that the article wasn’t an unbiased “news” article, but read more like a fan-based post, in the sense of having a preference and sifting the information through that filter.

I’ve just been amazed at how many erroneous and/or condescending articles are in the press. A recent article mentioned with blithe indifference that DC wore the initials “AC/DC” – when even many non- AI followers know it’s just the initials AC and know what it stands for and why DC wears them and know it’s not a topic to be blithely indifferent about. And sure enough, in the comments I was pleased to see a number of fans correcting the writer.

What I got for the little article on JA was that he could no longer be backstage. That would encompass the time practicing with the vocal coach and band. It never said to my knowledge that he could not still stay with DA in the apartments. JA can still coach DA in that apt, still help him arrange it before & after. JA’s hands will still be working his son on arranging no doubt about that one.

I think JA and DA will still live together there in the apt and practice in that apt. Then DA will go practice with the coach (Byrd I think?) and the band. After the day is done, he can go back to the apts. JA will be in the audience like he always is every week. Only difference I see to this whole thing is the coach/band time. Also he would not be hanging around the other contestants before the show.

folk

Have you posted in a while? Seems like the first I have noticed your posts since Season 5 If so great to see you If not sorry I am sorry I am so unobservent.

MJ – I agree – the post was so long I took out a paragraph where I said AI posters are usually (much) more insightful than most of the press, as are most bloggers (especially you). Sorry – should have kept it in!

Thanks for clarifying that.

MJ – actually, that’s why I felt compelled to respond to this article on your blog. I’ve been amazed how many times I’ve read an article on AI (from some quite well-respected news outlet), where the author is clearly clueless, and then I’ve come to your blog and you’ve written something clear and concise and spot on.

But I guess I’m not one to talk, as I’ve muddled up my point over 3 posts!

I bet the morning radio show will be the first to go.

ITA, mj.

then I’ve come to your blog and you’ve written something clear and concise and spot on.

…or your commentors have!

… okay, i’m going back to reading more and commenting less… much less…

à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬ ¦or your commentors have!

Great commenters here. yes.

à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬ ¦ okay, ià ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢m going back to reading more and commenting lessà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬ ¦ much lessà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬ ¦

I totally got the points you were making, except at the very end when you appeared to be generalizing about how AI fans were responding to the article. But then you explained that you shortened your post. That’s what I meant when I thanked you for clarifying.

So next time…you don’t need to edit. .

cnn needs Seacrest …..I can see him increasing their poor numbers.

He has producer credit on the E! show, so maybe not.

I bet the morning radio show will be the first to go.

Sorry, MJ, I missed your reply. Didn’t realize he’s a producer. Sounds very likely then if anything were to go, it could well be the radio show. Maybe the rumoured ‘talks’ really are about 2011. He and Anderson will be competing for the face of CNN. :mrgreen_wp:

I have to say, I’m happy for all of Ryan’s successes. It’s refreshing to see a nice guy in Hollywood working damn hard to get where they are, and being rewarded for an excellent job.

Seraphina, that work ethnic of Ryan’s is what Dick Clark and Larry King admire. Kind of reminds them of their younger days. Both have implied this with admiration for him. Depression, anorexia, and autism have been important talk show topics for LK. Ryan will be expanding his horizons.

MJ, it is so nice to visit your blog and read such intelligent posts! We do appreciate all you do!

Happy Mothers Day for the Moms. :clap_tb:

I was curious about what JA did for a living. This article from 2001 says he runs his own computer and technical equipment business from his home while his wife home schooled their five children. Sounds to me like he can make his own hours. If they will let him go on tour, I’ll bet he does.

http://www.aboutarch.com/wsj_mountain_of_tech_gear.htm

Mj or anyone who knows?
can the other contestants hire a person or bring in another person to pick their songs, arrange them, etc like david’s father or are the contestants supposed to do this themselves? would this hired/family member/whoever be allowed backstage to actually work with the band and vocal coach like JA does?