Idol Headlines for 5/15/08

This behind the scenes article is interesting. Not nice for David A’s dad to sit through Syesha’s performance.

Inside ‘American Idol’ Results Show: David Archuleta’s Dad Takes Control From The Crowd; Coin Toss Determines Finale Order

http://www.mtv.com/news/articles/1587515/20080515/id_0.jhtml

Before the broadcast began, the crowd (complete with a mosh pit of gussied-up local high-schoolers) went crazy for the mostly “Idol”-related celebs who made their way into the studio, including season-six finalist Chris Richardson and this year’s top 12. The night’s biggest preshow applause was reserved for the guy whose early elimination was this season’s biggest shocker: Michael Johns. While his fellow finalists were welcomed with a smattering of screams from the pit, the Aussie heartthrob’s entrance earned a standing ovation from the entire audience.

This behind the scenes article is interesting. Not nice for David Aà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s dad to sit through Syeshaà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s performance.

Maybe he remembered how Mama McPhee was highly criticized for standing and clapping when Elliott was sent home. Maybe he was sitting there on his hands chanting “Must not do anything. Must not do anything. Must not do anything”.

Or maybe he was exhausted from yelling at David A and the production staff all day.

Or maybe he is still in post-op recovery from Nigel cutting him off at the knees.

Or maybe he really, really hates Alicia Keyes.

Or maybe, he’s a stage parent from hell and there isn’t a damn thing Archie can do about it.

Realizing the hoopla this week should surround the Final 2 may I slip this in??

For Taylor Fans – From Governor Riley’s Annual Hannah Home Fundraiser
Taylor performs. Those lucky enough to attend were blessed with an intimate evening with Taylor. Some media from the event can be found here.
Enjoy !! (don’t miss the ON & ON vid )

http://taylorhicksfanvideo.wordpress.com/

Carry on….. David Cooke for the win !!!!

Check out #4! Heh.

Yer famous! Heck, I’ve know that for years MJ! You ROCK!

DCITNAI!

Jason is no longer worried about the pressure of learning songs and forgetting lyrics. His concern now?
à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã…“My biggest worry now is that Ià ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢ll say something stupid.à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬ 

Immensely enjoyed Slezakà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s 3rd installment of Jasonà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s interview!
Loved finding out about how he arranged the Mariah Carey song!

It really irritates me how Michael Johns fans have never seemed to realize that he always sang flat and only did karaoke imitations of the original recordings. I was glad of the fact that Simon and Randy FINALLY called him on it in his last week.

The nightà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s biggest preshow applause was reserved for the guy whose early elimination was this seasonà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s biggest shocker: Michael Johns. While his fellow finalists were welcomed with a smattering of screams from the pit, the Aussie heartthrobà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s entrance earned a standing ovation from the entire audience.

Awwwww. THat’s great for MJ.
I love the fact that people are still missing him….
I hope good things are already lined up for him.. Go Michael!

Ranking of sign-ups for new music notifications at Amazon:

1. David Cook
2. Jason Castro
3. Michael Johns
4. Carly Smithson
5. David Archuleta
6. Brooke White
7. Kristy Lee Cook
8. Syesha Mercado

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12. Ramiele Malubay
13. Chikezie

Amazon: First to Know

Why would we expect Jeff A. to act against type and be gracious and salute a contender who was voted off? This would be so against type. He is a stage Dad. He is pushy and rude. He is living out some little fantasy. It is interesting how he even got his son to tell a mistruth about Idol being his Inspiration to sing. Note his early website (yes he had a website at an early age and it mentions his Dad) http://web.archive.org/web/20050603011440/http://www.davidarchuleta.net/

Ha! From that website MrRJ sited:

From Wayne Newton in the 50s and 60s, Michael Jackson and Donny Osmond in the 70s, Tevin Campbell in the 90s and Billy Gillman in 2000, only a handful of young male entertainers have been able to achieve National recognition. Now to add to this elite list of pre-teen young male singers is David Archuleta, whose natural “soulful” voice has captivated America through his performances on Jenny Jones and most recently as the junior singer grand prize winner of Star Search 2.

Guess Taylor wasn’t so far off likening Archie to Wayne Newton!

How interesting that the MTV article mentioned that Syesha’s voice has a warmth that does not translate across TV. Since that’s the primary reason I don’t care much for her voice, I’m now very interested in hearing her sing something live.

The Popwatch behind the scenes from last night is up:

http://popwatch.ew.com/popwatch/2008/05/on-the-scene–1.html

Here’s the best part

Debbie called the Top 12 to the stage, and as the big reunion commenced à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬’  complete with a leaping chest-bump between D.Cook and Michael Johns

“And not only did David not get the pimp spot, he was forced to sing a Dan Fogelberg song so bad it almost made us think that Syesha had a chance of making the finale. Just kidding! God, could you imagine?”

Hahaha…too funny. Poor Syesha. shes getting nailed this morning.

And i’m super excited that viewers went back up.

I saw in the Nilsen ratings of the top 4 show week that Tues had 21 million viewers and Wed. had 22 million viewers…Does anybody know if that if the first time in AI history that a non-finale results show beat a performance night show?? i think it might be..

“First, the good news: each of the final three American Idol contestants are guaranteed record deals and a music career. The bad news? I have this awful feeling in my stomach, the way I sometimes feel after eating too many potato chips, that David Cook is going to win the whole thing. That would be a shame.

I know that there are a lot of Cook fans out there, but Ià ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢m wondering: have you noticed that he sings just like 88% of the bands you hear on the radio right now? I donà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢t want to call him a poseur, but Ià ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢m curious if he has that voice and style because thatà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s how other successful, current singers sing. Donà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢t we already have a Chris Daughtry?*”

Good point-

you could deff argue that thee has not been a contestant like archuleta and we have had cook before. that would be a good reason for producers wanting him to win.

cheese
May 15th, 2008 at 11:24 am
The Popwatch behind the scenes from last night is up:

http://popwatch.ew.com/popwatch/2008/05/on-the-sceneà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬’1.html

Hereà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s the best part

Debbie called the Top 12 to the stage, and as the big reunion commenced à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬’  complete with a leaping chest-bump between D.Cook and Michael Johns

WTF-I think they are lying.. A responsible journalist WOULD HAVE VIDEO!!!!!

Ahh Cheese and Prpl – I couldnt get either of those links to come up?

American Idol predictions: Who Will Win?

Check out #4! Heh

Aw, MJ – I loved your quote. A very eloquent response.

Good point-

you could deff argue that thee has not been a contestant like archuleta and we have had cook before. that would be a good reason for producers wanting him to win.

I disagree. I don’t think that David Cook is at all some subsequent version of a previous contestant. I find his voice to be distinctive, and I believe his individuality is precisely what makes him stand out from the crowd.

I also think referring to him as a “rocker” idol is a little too much of a pigeon hole. After all, there are many different styles and a ton of distinctive voices in the rock genre. I’m completely mystified by the comparisons to Daughtry as I just don’t see the similarities. And besides – David C. doesn’t even have a wallet chain.

sumidol – sorry, I can’t get the Popwatch link to the Behind the Scenes report to work for some reason. Just try:

http://popwatch.ew.com

David Cooke has shown much more versatility than
one trick pony D. Nothing against D, just not fair
to compare them !!

Check out #4! Heh.

Yeah, mj! ;D

you could deff argue that thee has not been a contestant like archuleta

Really?

How about Anthony Federov from Season 4?

Tweenage hearthrob. Check.
Known for ballads. Check.
Vocal issues backstory. Check. (Federov had a tracheotomy as a baby, IIRC)

ETA: Nice quote, MJ!

Let’s see Chris Daughtry sing Music of The Night. I too do not see any direct comparison beteeen David Cook and Chris Daughtry. Please note that despite being successful Chris Daughtry did not win Idol, he came in 4th.

Thanks pj…..!!

I tuned into Ryan’s radio show for a minute this morning and he announced “breaking news” that Idol has decided to make the results show 30 minutes instead of an hour next year. :biggrin_wp:

Then I switched to my regular station and heard that NGAB is cancelled – it won’t be coming back next year. :cry_wp:

Oh CarieB, I will miss NGAB. I will miss the judges and even the host. Mostly, I will miss the smoothness of the production which seems to be missing on Idol this year.

Its kind of telling that no one is mentioning fantasia on AI last night. She is my second fav idol ever, but I hated that hair and that song. I havent liked a single song shes had out on either album. Thats why I wish they would do away with themes. Had fantasia sang those kind of songs on idol, I would never had voted for her, same with ruben. I dont think we really get an idea of who the ai kids are at all musically with those themes.

The view discussed fantasias appearance. The two hosts that saw it liked her. They showed a clip of simons reaction while she was performing and he sat there with a kind of stunned look and his mouth hanging open. I did see the eye roll he gave randy after she finished.

Glad to hear MJ got a standing O. He was my fav.

I didn’t particularly care for Fantasia’s hair but I thought it was an improvement over the two-tone skunk style she had not too long ago. I hesitate to call her performance a song. Can anyone tell me what genre that was supposed to be? I’m not trying to be nasty but what category of pop does that fall into? It was horrid! I like her voice but not when she’s screaming.

I LOVED Fantasia’s energy – all over the place – last night. She is very entertaining

Debbie called the Top 12 to the stage, and as the big reunion commenced à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬’  complete with a leaping chest-bump between D.Cook and Michael Johns

Were all of the top 12 there? I know I did not see all of them. Maybe there were just 1 or 2 that they did not show.

SpenserJ
May 15th, 2008 at 12:06 pm
I disagree. I donà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢t think that David Cook is at all some subsequent version of a previous contestant. I find his voice to be distinctive, and I believe his individuality is precisely what makes him stand out from the crowd.

beachn
May 15th, 2008 at 12:13 pm
David Cooke has shown much more versatility than one trick pony D.

MrRJ
May 15th, 2008 at 12:30 pm
Letà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s see Chris Daughtry sing Music of The Night. I too do not see any direct comparison beteeen David Cook and Chris Daughtry.

Can I get an AMEN?

I have to turn off Daughtry, the second I hear it. Can’t stomach it at all.
(Or look at the wallet chain..)

Absolutely shocked Boney James ‘Gonna Get It’ was recorded with Syesha back in August 2006 because the subtle vocal nuances she brings to that recording stand in stark contrast to over her top audition of ‘Think’ and ‘Chain of Fools’ folowup during Hollywood week.
She is introduced to AI audiences as this out of control belter who screamed ‘raw talent.’
She was marketed as this talent that AI was grooming(witness the changing hair styles) until it was obvious she could never build a solid fanbase. While a David-Syesha showdown may be entertaining the outcome would never be in doubt. She was thrown under the bus as a result.
Syesha would have truly benefited from staying on Idol a while longer, but by leaving now she has left a lot of options open with no record contract hanging from her neck. Let’s face it, she’ll struggle to move 150,000 units.

But for me she made the show real interesting as this raw talent being honed for the marketplace, and you have to admit the run from ALW week through Sam Cooke was very impressive.
‘Hello Again’ is a wonderful vocal and sure ‘Proud Mary’ was terribly derivative but just how much reheasal time was required to learn those dance moves. On top of that, she never forgot a vocal.

Most perfect vocal for me was ‘If I Were Your Woman’ from top 10 week(the year you were born) and despite that perfection, Syesha still finished in the bottom two that week.
Her performances Tuesday night tell me she prefers to be a musical artist of subtle vocal nuances as opposed to the typical pop belter. So maybe Syesha’s not headed straight to Broadway after all.

Yet she’ll never reach her full potential as a recording artist, because she is ultimately a singer you have to watch to fully appreiciate which is why her ITune downloads never quite matched the stage performance.

So I have no idea where Syesha’s career takes her beyond Idol, but I’ll be one who will follow it appreciating the evolving talent she brought to the dance that was AI7.

Bobbi – it is likened to a screech owl but I don’t know what category of pop that would fall into.

Were all of the top 12 there? I know I did not see all of them. Maybe there were just 1 or 2 that they did not show.

They were all there but you barely saw Brooke and I didn’t see Jason at all. I heard that someone saw a glimpse of his dreads.

I want to see the chest bump.

Were all of the top 12 there? I know I did not see all of them. Maybe there were just 1 or 2 that they did not show.

I don’t remember seeing Amanda (who has probably called complete BS on her entire time on the show, haha), David H. or Chikezie and I know Jason was stuck in Chicago Tuesday night due to 3 flight delays out of NYC — yuck! He probably wasn’t up to attending the show last night, if he didn’t have prior commitments.

I’m pretty sure all twelve were there. I saw Chickezie and according to the EW backstage article (or maybe it was the OK one, I’m not sure) Jason slipped into his seat just before the show started.

They showed Amanda, Chikeze, and David H in a shot early on. I also read that Luke was there and also Chris Richardson but didn’t see them on camera.

Yeah MJ….you’re a STAH!!!! :clap_tb:

“I donà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢t remember seeing Amanda (who has probably called complete BS on her entire time on the show, haha), David H. or Chikezie”

We must have been watching a completely different show because those were the only 3 that i saw!

I am hoping that David A will be allowed, or will decide to, play the piano next week. I am not even a fan of little D, in fact he annoyed the heck out of me, but gosh-darn-it he was so endearing yesterday. His personality really came through, and I want him to do well. If he plays a piano, I won’t have to see the awkardness of closeups with closed eyes and raised-hand dancing. I really started to admire him yesterday, bad dad and all. It isn’t his fault his dad is nutso.

I don’t think all the idols think about how many units they are going to sell and whether they are going to be the next big star. It isn’t the worst thing in the world to play the fair circuit. Boy was Paula coherent yesterday when she told the idols standing on stage to be proud of what they had done so far. Really, I don’t even think that Taylor is losing sleep of not having the success of Carrie of Kelly. Face it, Syesha is never going to have the popularity of Carrie or Daughtry. We can see by the popularity of her Itunes sales that people aren’t racing to buy her songs. She must know that. But I don’t think she will be a failure by any stretch.

I LOVED Fantasiaà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s energy – all over the place – last night. She is very entertaining

I find Fantasia to be absolutely freaking fabulous. I don’t care how f*#ked up her hair might be, or how atrocious her outfit, she reaches out and grabs me every time. Talk about feeling the music – that girl embodies it. It’s like she feeds off of all of the energy in the room, then leaves her whole soul out on the stage. I don’t care if she screeches or goes off key, that girl effing moves me.

Her voice is loaded with character and she makes you feel every nuance of a song. Even with my back to the tv, I would know it was her. She’s distinctive and different and loud and proud and I absolutely love that about her. Fantasia sings because she couldn’t bear not to. Her love of music doesn’t come from wanting to be famous – it comes from way down deep in her soul and she wears it right out front. That’s what makes her special.

And the background dancers were…..very interesting ladies……whew!

Fantasia shows a fire and passion as red hot as her funky fake hair. Yes, she was a red hot mess of entertainment and I mean that in a good way.

Said it once and will say it again, I do not liken DC to Daughtry at all. I see DC as more of a male Kelly Clarkson. Not as much pop, but he has the ability to move in and out of music genres with ease. He’s a rock singer but has the ability to sing a pop hit with ease, yet turn on “theater boy” and sing a broadway show tune…something Daughtry could not do.

I give all the kudos to Chris Daughtry for his success, but I think comparing DC and CD is doing David Cook a diservice.

ETA….Chest Bumps…..SQUEEEEEEEE!!!

They showed Amanda, Chikeze, and David H in a shot early on.

Ohh, I must’ve missed that, I was fast forwarding through a bit of the filler.

We must have been watching a completely different show because those were the only 3 that i saw!

lol, maybe. I only remember seeing Carly, Michael, KLC, Ramiele, and Brooke. Regardless, I can’t wait for everyone to be back next Wednesday. And I’m really looking forward to the tour!

Fantasia was singing last night? You could’ve fooled me. I couldn’t understand one word she said, and, I think she looked like a rooster out there strutting around. Simon’s face summed up what I felt.

Has everyone forgotten Daughtry’s “What A Wonderful World,” and, “Have You Ever Loved A Woman?” Those were magnificent. I think his voice has a deeper, richer, sound that DC. And, I’m not even a Daughtry fan.

I don’t get all the hoopla over MJ either. I didn’t care for h is singing, it’s mediocre. But,that’s what happens when you’re an early shocking elimination.

http://thebiz.fancast.com/2008/05/exclusive_justin_guarini_on_id.html#more

Justin talks about how tiring the last weeks are and gives his critiques. Scroll down…

hmmm….bax wants a chest bump….

I heard Cook and MJ want to write songs together.

So much word to your post on Fantasia, Spense. Her prerformance last night was off the hook!

Loved Jason’s Idolotry vids and the Rolling Stone article. I hope he does do “Crazy” on tour. Wonder if Archie will fight him for it? Oh, and finally an interview where they don’t ask him about his hair or the vote-vote controversy. I sure hope he gets to work with some good producers.

à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã…“Theyà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢re letting us have more input,à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬  he says of the tour, adding each performer will get to sing three songs each. Castro says heà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s considering Gnarls Barkleyà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã…“Crazyà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬  (his audition song at home and during Hollywood week) and his ukulele rendition of à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã…“Over the Rainbow.à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬ 

What? So the 10th place finisher and the 4th place finisher will end up with the same number of songs?

Just announced on Taylor’s HQ….tune in for the TODAY show Friday for special announcement from Taylor Hicks on his plans for this summer!

MJ is famous again! http://television.aol.com/show/american-idol/65307/tv-show-features/idol-winner-predictions

Has everyone forgotten Daughtryà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã…“What A Wonderful World,à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬  and, à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã…“Have You Ever Loved A Woman?à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬  Those were magnificent. I think his voice has a deeper, richer, sound that DC. And, Ià ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢m not even a Daughtry fan.

Oh, I haven’t forgotten. I actually voted for Chris D. the night he did What a Wonderful World. It is one of my all time favorite songs – and my wedding song – and I thought he did a great job with it.

I’m not the biggest Daughtry fan in the world, but I wasn’t trying to say that one was better than the other – I just think Chris D & David C are very different. I just disagree with the notion that David C. is Daughtry 2.0 or Bo Bice 3.0 or whatever tag we put on the resident rockers these days.

This behind the scenes article is interesting. Not nice for David Aà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s dad to sit through Syeshaà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s performance.

That’s nothing new for him, he also did not stand for Cook. This was from EW’s popwatch Idol on the scene Final 3.

“Once again, I couldn’t help but think, “Thank God for David Cook” as soon as he hit the stage and, like a true rock star, threw his rose into a crowd of screeching fans. Shaking in place, he gestures over to Rickey Minor, recapping the cue which they’d apparently discussed earlier. One deep breath and he launches into “I Don’t Want to Miss a Thing” without, er, missing a thing. Still, the judges appear unsure of what to think, so they scan the crowd only to find a room full of Cook converts swaying hypnotically. If it’s reaction they’re looking for, they got it from a rousing cheer at the song’s end. The Archuletas, however, sat out the standing ovation.”

Anyone remember Elliott’s mother standing and cheering them ALL on? What a gracious lady!

papaArchuleta isnt even a contestant- so why do people care about him so much? I think its totally wrong if people hold it against Archie and dont want him to do well because of a father he has no control over

I don’t see anything in my above statement that was against Archie? Jeff yes, Archie no.

If anything I feel sorry for the kid. As to his performances, he does have a good voice but he is bland & boring so he puts me to sleep.

papaArchuleta isnt even a contestant- so why do people care about him so much? I think its totally wrong if people hold it against Archie and dont want him to do well because of a father he has no control over

I haven’t really seen anyone hold his father’s actions against him. If anything, I’ve seen a lot of sympathy for Archie having to deal with an overbearing parent. It’s hard not to talk about a guy who keeps coming up in news articles related to the very show we’re talking about every day. There’s also the basic fact that people love to make fun of an a$$hole, and this guy has given us a ton of material.

The Cook/Daughtry comparisons are like apples and oranges. It’s easy to see David as a Daughtry clone because they’re both rockers and from the same genre. Vocally and stage presence-wise, that’s where the similarity ends. Chris always gave this angry!pissed!ready to kill kind of performing that is great for rock fans but can be seen as toolish and pretentious. He has a great voice, but like many niche singers, there’s no versality or musical layers to it. He could sing other than rock, like What A Wonderful World, but it still sound one noted. David Cook on the other hand, gives a more seductive, sensuous tone to his voice and performances. He still has that intensity for rock, but it can crossover to other styles, like MOTN. He reminds me of Kelly Clarkson than Daughtry because they can sing anything with ease and have unbelievable range.

And the Daddygate issue, the only victim in this is obviously Archie. He’s just doing what he loves and can’t help it if his insane in the membrane Dad is ruining it for him. I hope he rebels and find out if he really loves what he does on his own merit.

I was so looking forward to Cook getting a Mustang, but then ran across this:

“The top two Idol finalists will both receive a Ford Escape Hybrid to promote Fordà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s ongoing green commitment.”

umm woohoo.

Lisa, they could have been Escorts…..
Should he so desire he can trade it on a Mustang…..or if the contract comes through, something better!

Duke and you wonder why we talk about Jeff? Here is another reason:

“Jeff’s other big moment came during the coin toss to determine the singing order for the finale. (SORTA-SPOILER ALERT!) In a clip that will air during next week’s performance show, Seacrest’s David/David coin landed Archuleta-side up, giving the teen the option to sing first or second. Any “AI” watcher knows singing last is a big advantage, making Jeff’s cupped-mouth wails from the crowd of “Second! Second!” all the more ridiculous. No matter how hard the “Idol” producers try, they won’t get this guy out of his son’s ear. ”

Did he really think Archie could not have figured that one out for himself??

I hope so MrRJ since David is currenly driving a high mileage Jeep SUV. I am sure David would be happy with any new car, he’s just that kind of guy! Still would have been nice to given both guys Mustangs.

Please note that despite being successful Chris Daughtry did not win Idol, he came in 4th.

Which makes his success even more impressive.

I am curious about the cars they receive. I know in the past the top 2 have been “given” a car on the show, but then given vouchers for X amount of dollars to go pick out their own cars at a local dealership. Not surprised with the Hybrids being choosen as the prize on the show. Gotta Go Green ya know.

Bax here is the story on the cars. The mention of what this year’s two finalists are getting is 5 paragraphs from the bottom.

http://media.ford.com/newsroom/release_display.cfm?release=27761

The top 3 ARE not guaranteed a recording contract. They normally only sign the winner and runnerup. They have never signed a 3rd place finisher. Most of them go indie.

I am curious about the cars they receive. I know in the past the top 2 have been à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã…“givenà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬  a car on the show, but then given vouchers for X amount of dollars to go pick out their own cars at a local dealership. Not surprised with the Hybrids being choosen as the prize on the show. Gotta Go Green ya know.

I read that in Season 5, Taylor gave the car to his dad, and Kat traded hers in for a BMW.

Taylor gave his Mustang to his brother. :smile_wp:

Fantasia is energy personified. I lurved that performance. I just love her because at least with Fanny you know you experienced something. I never forget a performance of hers. She just grabs you. I loved her joyful dance too.

There are similarities to David Cook and Daughtry. They are both versatile and have powerful voices. I think they are both more rock baladeers than pure rockers. TPTB are saying kaching, cause they just tied up two markets that they have coveted for some time.

One thing I’ll say about Cook. He has embraced the cheesiness of AI. He hasn’t acted like it was beneath him to do the group numbers, or whatever cheese they spread. I think that puts him head and shoulders about Daughtry, who acted like it was beneath his dignity to do those things.

David seems to just take what has been thrown at him, give it his all, and, other than sassing Simon in the early rounds, he has been a team player. So, why wouldn’t they want him to win? They won’t have daddy Archuleta to deal with, and, Cook does much better interviews. He’s a wordnerd for heaven’s sakes, and, can put 2 sentences together without saying, gosh, awesome or cool every other word.

So, yeah, I think Cook could and should win.

Does DavidA even have a driver’s licence?

Fantasia didn’t have a license. Still got the car. Car first, license later I guess.

Didn’t David A. drive a car in last night’s Ford video? They showed him getting in one anyway. His dad will probably end up with the car.

They have never signed a 3rd place finisher.

They signed Nikki to RCA but later dropped her.

As for the other third place finishers: Kim went to Curb (a major indie). Jasmine signed with Universal records which is one of the four Major labels. Vonzel created her own label. Elliott did some strange deal where they reserected some old label owned by Sony/BMG (Hickory) but it’s an indie that’s distributed by Sony. Melinda’s label is listed as MPCA and her recent single was distributed by Sony/BMG.

Does DavidA even have a driverà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s licence?

He does, but Jeff has had a special steering wheel in the family car so that he can still control the car from the back-seat.

LOL. Over at the Knoll on TWoP, some people are speculating that Jeff planted the names “Cookie” and “Cooktards” on the internet way back in the day in order to discredit David Cook. I do hope they are kidding.

I just read that MTV is going to interview our beloved MJ! Whoot, whoot! You go girl!

LOL. Over at the Knoll on TWoP, some people are speculating that Jeff planted the names à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã…“Cookieà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬  and à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã…“Cooktardsà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬  on the internet way back in the day in order to discredit David Cook. I do hope they are kidding.

Really? Wow – that’s some interesting speculation right there. The lunacy has begun! I hold Jeff personally responsible for Global Warming.

Interview with Syesha:
“ENTERTAINMENT WEEKLY: So, looking back at Tuesday night’s show, do you wish you’d chosen a song other than ”Fever”?

SYESHA MERCADO: No. Everything happens for a reason. There were a couple of songs I had my heart set on that were songs I felt from the heart. I felt if I had sung those songs I would have touched a lot of people and changed people’s opinions of what I could do. Unfortunately, I didn’t get the opportunity to do them.

ENTERTAINMENT WEEKLY: What songs were those?

SYESHA MERCADO:I’ve been told not to say. But the song I most enjoyed was ”If I Ain’t Got You.”

She can’t say what songs they wouldn’t let her do???

I just read that MTV is going to interview our beloved MJ! Whoot, whoot! You go girl!

That Rickey! Spilling the beans! Heh. I’m taking the train into Manhattan tomorrow to participate in a roundtable at the MTV studios with Jim Cantiello (MTV) Michael Slezak (EW) Maura Johnston (Idolator) and Michael Slezak (EW). I was absolutely flattered to be contacted to do this, and though I’m a tad nervous, did not want to miss it.

They’ll be filming the session. You’ll see it (and me) on MTV.com. I’m pretty excited to meet some of the people behind the articles I post here. I’ll keep you guys updated.

Hair and makeup call at 9:30! Hope they have a trowel available! I kid. Hope I make my 5:10 train… :huh_tb:

ETA: Rickey will be there too, of course!

Chris always gave this angry!pissed!ready to kill kind of performing that is great for rock fans but can be seen as toolish and pretentious. He has a great voice, but like many niche singers, thereà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s no versality or musical layers to it. He could sing other than rock, like What A Wonderful World, but it still sound one noted. David Cook on the other hand, gives a more seductive, sensuous tone to his voice and performances. He still has that intensity for rock, but it can crossover to other styles, like MOTN. He reminds me of Kelly Clarkson than Daughtry because they can sing anything with ease and have unbelievable range.

You said it better than I was going to.

In the interest of science, I watched Daughtry’s “Soundstage” this weekend. He has one facial expression, and two volumes, normal and ear-splitting. My DHunny, who tried to stay totally ignorant of all things Idol asked me what the chain was connected to.

People think that because Cook also does the ear-splitting, it’s the same thing. Cook not only has a volume knob with all the gradations, he’s a master of tone and phrasing. Then there’s that sly smile that kills.

I have been urging everyone to spend the $3.00 to download ‘Little Sparrow”, “Music of the Night” and “Always Be My Baby”, and then tell me if Daughtry could do any of those.

Jim Cantiello (MTV) Michael Slezak (EW) Maura Johnston (Idolator) and Michael Slezak (EW).

Wow. Who knew they cloned Michael?

LOL. Sounds great MJ! Hitting the big times.

Nigel, can I borrow your bus so that I can convert it into a jellus h*ter bus and run over MJ? j/k

Have fun!!!!! We will want details of course. Cheers!

You will be awesome MJ! What an honor! Hope you leave us with a cheering thread for you!

Go get them MJ !!! Just remember to breathe…

MTV –that sounds like fun. Very cool.

I agree that Daughtry couldn’t do ALW as well as Cook. So no Broadway for Chris, you naughty boy.
He’s good at writing those songs that become hits though.

Congratulations, MJ. I await the interview, and your recap of the day.
MTV knows who the right “go to” person is!

Heà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s good at writing those songs that become hits though.

Lol, that should at least be some consolation.

Good for you MJ! I can’t wait to see the interview – I know you’ll have a lot of good stuff to add to the discussion. It’s kind of bizarre to imagine you and Slezak in the same room. It’s like a combustion of idol dynamite.

That is awesome, mj! You will be fantastic. When will it be available to watch? Hope you get to the train on time!

MJ…..you little skamp! Congratulations and I can’t wait to finally see your pretty face!

PS try to sit between the Slezaks

OOH>>>> I love that Jennifer Hudson song for SATC, I want that song!!!!

Awwww right MJ! Way to go – just be yourself and have fun!

I have been urging everyone to spend the $3.00 to download à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã‹Little Sparrowà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬ , à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã…“Music of the Nightà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬  and à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã…“Always Be My Babyà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬ , and then tell me if Daughtry could do any of those.

Oh I think he could do them just fine. And Cook had his very own chain in the beginning not to mention a ridiculous long flowy scarf one of those weeks. I like Cook just fine but he is equally cheesy (combover! smug grin!) and one-note just as Daughtry (bald! tilted chin!) can be. YMMV, of course.

Wow, congrats MJ. So, you’re movin’ on up to the east side now? Finally gettin’ a piece of the pie? LOL

Yes Kirsten, I am familiar with who signed the 3rd place finishers. I was just saying that RCA, normally only signs the winner and runnerup. Nikki was in the first season, so, they were in a learning process at that time. By the way, what happened to Vonzell Solomon? Never hear a thing about her.

Congratulations, MJ! Glad you are getting this recognition and can’t wait to see it! :clap_tb:

Holy shit. Slezak and MJ in the same place at the same time? The world might explode from the concentrated awesome. I admit, I fangirl Slezak a little bit. The first step is admitting it.

Congrats, mj! :clap_tb: Will you be looking like your MySpace picture? I keed! Can’t wait to watch this, fo’ reals.

MJ! Congrats! I can’t wait to see the interview. Have an absolute blast. And please don’t be nervous – your blogs are witty and spot on. You’ll do great. Definitely send the love to Slezak, too.

Re: Daughtry. He is a one-trick pony, but that pony has sold a gabazillion trillion CD’s so what does it matter? A lot of people seem to like the one-trick pony.

In the interest of science, I watched Daughtryà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã…“Soundstageà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬  this weekend. He has one facial expression, and two volumes, normal and ear-splitting. My DHunny, who tried to stay totally ignorant of all things Idol asked me what the chain was connected to.

Daughtry is absolutely wonderful. Besides loving the way he sings, I love what he is about. A good Christian man & husband and father to two kids that wouldnt have had any. Ignorant of all things Idol? Blows off Idol? I thought the best part of Idol Gives Back was Daughtry in Africa with the children who were sitting there singing his song with him. That was extremely touching. Yes, he is so bad his album went platinum? His songs have been used in Idol last year and this, this statement just doesnt make much sense to me. I like both Cook and Daughtry.

Oh MJ I am totally geeked for you! How cool and awesome will that be? Can’t wait to see it.
This is my favorite place for AI info. Plus I think that the majority of posters here are intelligent and thoughtful, with some great insights. Very enjoyable! Have fun!!!!

mj, OMG!! I’m stoked for you! And you get to mingle with Slezak whom I also heart!

:clap_tb:

MJ!!! How totally exciting for you! I can’t wait to hear what you have to say!

What a totally unique opportunity! You definitely deserve it. I don’t know how I ever watched Idol without this place!

Accuse me of overdosing on ‘Tasia Kool-Aid all you want, but anyone who can terrify the Swaybots (TM) into stunned silence has got to be doing something right.

This is my favorite quote from any of the recaps I’ve read today. It is full of win. LMFAO. I adore Michael Slezak.

MJ – have a BLAST tomorrow!! You will be awesome. And I can’t wait to see the video.

MJ! Congratulations..
That’s awesome.. I hope you have an incredible time…
Wow, that’s something….

Maybe MJ will become the next star reporter for Entertainment Weekly or MTV.
That would be cool.

Have a blast!

Congratulations MJ!!! This is THE place to go for idol news, so I’m sure they recognized that and brought you into the mix for commentary!

WAY TO GO

You’ll be great! :clap_tb:

Kirsten posted this answer in response to the question – Does DavidA even have a driverà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s licence?

He does, but Jeff has had a special steering wheel in the family car so that he can still control the car from the back-seat.

I can’t believe no one commented on it till now. Kirsten, thanks! I nearly split my side laughing at that comment because I can totally picture it now!

MJ – congrats on that interview with MTV, when is it airing?

Two thumbs up, mj! Now go get some sleep, so, you don’t miss that train!

That’s so cool, MJ! Please tell Slezak to tell ew.com to start posting its comments in chron order, instead of reverse chron. It is so maddening that they do it that way! Slezak is da bomb, though.

mj May 15th, 2008 at 5:54 pm
…Ià ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢m taking the train into Manhattan tomorrow to participate in a roundtable at the MTV studios with Jim Cantiello (MTV) Michael Slezak (EW) Maura Johnston (Idolator) and Michael Slezak (EW). I was absolutely flattered to be contacted to do this, and though Ià ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢m a tad nervous, did not want to miss it.

Awesome! Good for you, mj! I’m happy for you.

Tell Jim Cantiello I absolutely LOVE his “Everything you need to know about American Idol in 60 seconds”!
They’re always excellent (except for Jason’s week).[/slightly biased]

Will the video be posted on EW, too, do you think?

Here I was going on about something so last year, I just read about MJ, that is awesome. I just recently discovered you and have loved coming here. I hope you dont forget about the little people here as you go on to bigger and NOT better things than this blog of yours.

Holy shit. Slezak and MJ in the same place at the same time? The world might explode from the concentrated awesome.

I know! MJ & Slezak are both made of awesome. Imagine that – I do believe this is the first idea MTV has had in 15 years that I agree with.

Good on’ya MJ. Hope you have a great time.
That is a testimony to the board you run and the people that post here.

I first checked out the AI boards, then went to GreyCharles and here for more adult discussion. This is a great place to kick back after the shows.

I really enjoy Slezak’s personable interview style. I think he puts the contestants at ease so they can relax and open up.

Jeff has had a special steering wheel in the family car so that he can still control the car from the back-seat.

LOL, I have teenage drivers too…where can I get one of those? :unsure_tb:

Could someone tell me what the cougar thing is about with DC?? I’m sooo outta touch with important details this season…

This blog makes me to see the rocker fans “ugly” side..

but accept it some of your rocker fans, David archuleta has been in the finale now .. what can you do now ?

it’s no need to praise your gold rocker man while your have to put down the other one. are you all feel happy to say those word?

To MJ, is those your name? why you not root for Machel John(i just kidding)? while you cann’t learn from Ricky. though he is root for archie, but he keep postive about the rocker man.

But in your site, so many negetive things . maybe you shoule to see that movie “Secret”. then maybe you will understand the important to keep postive and spread the love not the hate.

rockdead….SERIOUSLY????? Wow just…wow.

MJ- My girl….you are the best and I am beyond excited for you. I have a feeling that you are going to be a STAH!!! Hope that hair is fabo!!!

Love ya and Best Wishes….:)

MJ! Congrats! You deserve your day at MTV. I can’t wait until you share all the details with us. You are a Super STAH!

To MJ, is those your name? why you not root for Machel John(i just kidding)? while you cannà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢t learn from Ricky. though he is root for archie, but he keep postive about the rocker man.

Guess what? There’s a reason people like to hang here. We don’t need puppies and rainbows 24/7. MJ doesn’t tell us what to post, as long as we respect each other.

ETA: People’s behind the scene report:

http://tvwatch.people.com/2008/05/15/wednesdays-idol-what-you-didnt-see-9/

MJ- My girlà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬ ¦.you are the best and I am beyond excited for you. I have a feeling that you are going to be a STAH!!! Hope that hair is fabo!!!

Love ya and Best Wishesà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬ ¦.:)

I second that!

MJ- My girlà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬ ¦.you are the best and I am beyond excited for you. I have a feeling that you are going to be a STAH!!! Hope that hair is fabo!!!

Love ya and Best Wishesà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬ ¦.:)

Thirded! All the best, MJ!

Guess what? Thereà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s a reason people like to hang here. We donà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢t need puppies and rainbows 24/7. MJ doesnà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢t tell us what to post, as long as we respect each other.

This is so true PJ, I personally feel “safe” here. Now my opinions and my favorite Idol, thats another matter but how boring it would be if everyone agreed with everyone else. As long as you dont call ME a Bozo – I am getting a teensy bit better at hearing my fav called one from time to time.

Gosh…I don’t know why, but MJ going big time on TV is kinda like sending my little girl to kindergarten…I am very proud and…a little verklempt.

To MJ, is those your name? why you not root for Machel John(i just kidding)? while you cannà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢t learn from Ricky. though he is root for archie, but he keep postive about the rocker man.

But in your site, so many negetive things . maybe you shoule to see that movie à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã…“Secretà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬ . then maybe you will understand the important to keep postive and spread the love not the hate.

Why should I be like Rickey? There’s already a Rickey. He does his thing…the people who like it gravitate to it. I do mine…ditto. Something for everyone. Variety is the spice of life!

There is less what you call “hate” here, in my opinion, because I insist that people respect each other. I’ll never get why it’s not cool to dis a favorite Idol but totally cool to dis, criticize, name call, lecture, fingerwag etc. people who don’t agree with you.

I actually find your post extremely negative, and it violates nearly every one of my guidelines:

http://mjsbigblog.com/?page_id=1172

If you decide to keep posting here, I suggest you read them first.

Congrats MJ on your interview with all the heavy hitting AI commentators– you belong right in there with them! You are the one who got me hooked on the online discussion about this show. Can’t wait to hear your take on it all!!! You Go Girl!!!

Wow!! That is GREAT news, MJ.

Just read on cnn.com that Fox is cutting the results show back to 30 minutes next season. Disappointed with this season’s ratings, it said.

Other than David Cook in the finale the best decision so far by Fox is cutting the results show back to it’s original 30 minute time.

Very impressive, Mj. I’m probably most excited that you’ll meet Michael Slezak. :clap_tb:

Three cheers for MJ, one of the elite Idol Pundits! So excited for you about the MTV interview. You are in the big time now. It’s so cool that you get to meet Michael Slezak whom I have come to really love since he began posting those Idolotry videos. Get a good nights sleep so you don’t miss that train.

Well deserved recognition, MJ. Way to go. :clap_tb:

Rockdead – let us all know when it sinks in that the ArchieAngels ugly side hits you, cause believe me they have one.

I post rarely on Rickey’s site, I do lurk there and read. I like it most of the time. I like MJ’s better because it is definitely more adult oriented. While MJ may have her favorite I don’t see it being crammed down my throat 24/7 and she respects the differences in her posters and she respects that they disagree with her and with others. That is what is cool about this site. Yes we may all disagree with something someone says, and may even do some subtle name calling or whatever on occasion but there isn’t the backstabbing there is on other sites. Just my opinion.

I second Jovi.

The best news is that the results show being cut back to 30 min. like it was in the beginning. Stretching that show out to one hour is grating….whatever happened Wednesday could have been condensed down to 30 minutes.

Now I ask you — how much control does Nigel have over Idol compared to the bigwigs at Fox? Who do you think is calling the shots?

Alright, I was at Rickey and there’s something about Jeff A and claims that Nigel is sabotaging David A., — what is this all about? He’s saying that Nigel gives Cook more leeway to change songs instead of David A.

Wow! And to think that Idol wants to go lower with the age down to 14! Stage parent hell will break out if they allow the age limit to drop to 14. Bad idea Simon…bad idea.

The best news is that the results show being cut back to 30 min. like it was in the beginning. Stretching that show out to one hour is gratingà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬ ¦.whatever happened Wednesday could have been condensed down to 30 minutes.

I think they did it this year initially because of the writers strike. They had no idea how long it would last, and there was definitely time to fill.

I am pleased to hear about a 30 minute results show next season.

Sorry if this is duplicated but Bill Zwecker in the Chicago Sun-Times today is talking about how Simon wants to “blow up” the show. He thinks they need to re-think how they do everything. He also thinks the age for contestants needs to be reduced from age 16 to age 14. I don’t agree with that at all.

Also Simon thinks there should be a second female host to complement Ryan. Kinda like how Samantha Harris complements Tom Bergeron on DWTS.

Cooler than Cool news, MJ on the MTV interview. Nice to see you recognized for being the lady “in the know” on all the AI news, the scandals, the fan wars, conspiracy theories, the bus accidents, the TPTB and all their silly nonsense. I love this place and they will love you, MJ, You make this blog rock, and roll
and I adore that Michael Slezak, give him a big ole hug
for me (:

I wrote back a few days ago….Kim Caldwell for the auditions week and leave Ryan out until Hollywood week.

Actually, all this tweaking won’t guarantee they get more audience. They have to face facts: the TV audience is leaving ALL the shows – new and old, people don’t have time to sit through an hour show…they’re busy on their computers or vid games…or just in bed trying to catch some zzzsss. Also, consider the DVRs that people have. We don’t have to watch the show when THEY WANT US TO WATCH THE SHOW. We can watch it ANYTIME.

Just read on cnn.com that Fox is cutting the results show back to 30 minutes next season. Disappointed with this seasonà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s ratings, it said.

The results show generally gets higher ratings than the performance show (why, I’ll never understand. Just watch the last five minutes. I guess filler is more popular than I thought).

What 30 minute show with 22 million viewers does Fox plan to place there instead?

I suppose we should count our lucky stars that the performance night is also not cut down to 30 minutes.

I know, I know. A lot of people are complaining that the 1 hour shows are too long. They are not too long. They are just badly utilized.

When they go back to the 30 minute format, the first things to be jetisoned are the group numbers (and group numbers used to be fun. Fire the group number director this year!!!!!!!!) and sing outs. I hate it when we don’t get the sing outs. TPTB never seem to want to get rid of the recap (anybody interested in the performances watched them the previous night…maybe they do it because it gives them an extra pimping opportunity) or the guest singers or the STUPID judge/Ryan banter. Or the stupid recaps of “Simon said”

Here’s an idea. Next year, just have 30 minute group numbers. Ryan can flit between the Idols and tap each one on their shoulders to declare them safe (they will then sit down on the couch). He can fake us all out by deking one way and then the other. The last person standing gets a solo and the boot. Mentors can join the sing-a-long as needed. Paula can do her standing O dance. Simon can wear his What-The-Hell-Did-Fantasia-Just-Sing look for the entire show. And Randy can just sit there and be useless.

I’m way late to the party, but CONGRATS MJ!!!! I can’t wait to see you on MTV.com. Yay!

1 hour shows annoy me when they draw them out by bringing the contestants out from backstage one by one to tell them “couches” or “stools”.

As has been suggested here before – use some of the behind the scenes footage of Q&A’s from AI Extra! Producers, you want people to get invested in your contestants? Show that kind of stuff!!

NY Times

2006 American Idol winner Taylor Hicks will join the Broadway cast of GREASE as The Teen Angel, from June 6 – Sept. 7.

That’s interesting news about Taylor. If I remember, that’s a pretty small role with one song (I could be wrong.) I’m surprised he’ll want to tie up the whole summer for that. On the other hand, maybe the producers think he’ll be a big draw and offered him some serious $.

2006 American Idol winner Taylor Hicks will join the Broadway cast of GREASE as The Teen Angel, from June 6 – Sept. 7.

Woah. I did not expect that.

Here is the role.

Ià ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢m surprised heà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢ll want to tie up the whole summer for that.

It’s a small role. Maybe he’s recording in New York? Maybe he has a job parking cars in New York. Maybe he’s moved up to being a cabbie?

Here are notable people who have played the role:
Donny Most, Davy Jones, Chris Colfer, Eddie Mekka, Chubby Checker, John Farnham, Mary Bond Davis, Jennifer Holliday, Al Jarreau, Darlene Love, and Felix Healy.

Taylor in Grease? Is that the Frankie Avalon part in the movie, the guy in the white suit in the beauty shop? very campy as I recall, and it is a small part with a song and dancing hairdressers
Maybe he is recording a cd in NY and it fit his schedule?
It sounds like Taylor is interested in doing more broadway from the article, getting bigger parts.

http://www.al.com/entertainment/

Taylor Hicks said being in New York for three months will allow him to continue working on his next CD. He’s been writing songs and recording demos in Nashville, Hicks said, and hopes to release a new single in the fall. The Hoover native and former “American Idol” winner, 31, will perform in the musical through Sept. 7. Hicks plans to announce his Broadway run on television this morning, on NBC’s “The Today Show.”

“It’s a cool song,” Hicks said. “I can see myself being able to Taylorize it. Who knows? Maybe I’ll do the Elvis meets Aretha Franklin meets Joe Cocker version of ‘Beauty School Dropout.’ I don’t think anybody’s taken that approach yet. I’ll get with the producers and sink my teeth into the role.”

LOL. Has Taylor jumped the shark? I hope he’s getting big bucks for this.

MJ!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Rock on SISTA!!!!! You deserve this recognition. Good for you! I’m proud of you! I can say I knew her when…

The current Broadway production, which opened in August 2007, stars Max Crumm and Laura Osnes, who won their parts on the TV reality series “Grease: You’re the One That I Want.”

Hicks is likely to be the most recognizable name in the cast, despite his relatively small part. Teen Angel tends to be a flamboyant force in the show, typically wearing a large, fluffy set of wings.

Will Hicks continue that costume tradition? “I might,” he said. “I might be flying, too.”

Large fluffy wings? OMG.

Could someone tell me what the cougar thing is about with DC?? Ià ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢m sooo outta touch with important details this seasonà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬ ¦

A cougar is a sexual aggressive *ahem* mature woman with a taste for younger men. Think Samantha Jones.

Huge congrats, mj! That makes having to put up with all of us worth it…
well, sort of. lolol

Congrats MJ!!!!! ( but… if you think Daddy A is bad. . . .)

Rant:

I wanna know why that dimwit put Rickey #1 !!!! Did he pull a Syesha and cry? Did his fans bombard that poor reporters email? What?

Want OTT hysteria, gnashing of teeth, cyber death by association, fandom gone wild, winner chosen by fear of losing hits? Go to Rickey.org! Nothing real happenin’ there!

ok.

Rock MTV MJ!

ummm, rockdeadhead. Look in the mirror.

Congrats, MJ. Can’t wait to see you and the others on MTV.com. Michael and Jim are/were Jason fans. They had a bad week or so but I think they are back now. LOL.

Larry King said that he would have all 10 Idol finalist on his show starting next week.

That Rickey! Spilling the beans! Heh. Ià ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢m taking the train into Manhattan tomorrow to participate in a roundtable at the MTV studios with Jim Cantiello (MTV) Michael Slezak (EW) Maura Johnston (Idolator) and Michael Slezak (EW). I was absolutely flattered to be contacted to do this, and though Ià ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢m a tad nervous, did not want to miss it.

Wow! Congrats!

Hooray for MJ! Awesomeness!!!

Congratulations, MJ! This will be a great experience for you. We know all the work you do to keep this blog going. Others also appreciate you. Thank you!

Chris always gave this angry!pissed!ready to kill kind of performing that is great for rock fans but can be seen as toolish and pretentious. He has a great voice, but like many niche singers, thereà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s no versality or musical layers to it.

I think this had something to do with him leaving the show when he did. This does not mean he was a bad singer.

I think that David Cook is the best voice out of the top 24. In fact I would say the best voice ever in American Idol. The early voting off of Michael was not Robbed as many stated. Week after week he failed to capitalize on his early popularity and the only outstanding performances were Queen and Dolly Partin. I do not think he was Idol material at all. David Cook has imagination and can make any ordinary little song current and sell well. He records very well as shown by the way all his studio versions are ahead of all the others and 2nd on the general chart at the moment. In fact ABMY is still in the top 20 6 weeks after being recorded. He is being played on many stations overseas. There is a real buzz about him on most international sites. You do not realize how much so. I like DA but would never buy him. I dont like his recorded voice. Sayesha never appealed to me as she is no different from all the other divas. What you need in a female voice is an Amy Winehouse with no frills and no runs and character voice. That is what is lacking but as far as getting the right voice – definitely David Cook.