Idol Headlines for 6/20/08

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Insider: ‘Idol’ star stands behind ejected Morristown teen

Simon Cowell is still a little miffed that Morristown, Tenn., teen Josiah Leming didn’t go farther on this past season’s “American Idol.”

“We should have put him through,” Cowell said. “I was all for it. I wanted him in the competition.”

Leming made a splash on the hit Fox series earlier this year. He made the top 50, but was cut shortly before the top 24 was announced.

The judges were split on the decision. Randy Jackson was never a big supporter. Cowell wanted to see Leming in the top 24. Paula Abdul, as always, loved him, but eventually voted against Leming anyway.

Knox News

HICKS FINDS NICHE

‘AMERICAN Idol” winner Taylor Hicks has finally landed with a record label more in-tune with his personality.

Vanguard Records, the longtime purveyor of jazz, blues and folk, has agreed to distribute Hicks’ next album, which he plans to cut on his own label, Modern Whomp Records.

The disc is expected to be comprised mostly of Hicks’ pre-”Idol” tunes and is slated for release in August.

New York Post

American Saliva

Idol champ David Cook is warming up nicely to this whole celebrity thang. Davey partied with a bunch of pals, including new arm candy and ex-Idol ingenue Kimberly Caldwell, at Hà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢woodà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s nightclubbing douche epicenter, Les Deux. D.C. was celebrating his younger bro Andrew’s 21st in style at the chic spot, complete with bottle service in a posh private area, guarded by two body goons. Damn, how many security guards do ya think Taylor Hicks or Ruben Studdard are sporting nowadays? Give Cookie-hon another month and heà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢ll be as down-to-earth as John Mayer, driving all around town in the back of a limo.

EOnline

Billy Masters

à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã…“When she was on à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã‹American Idol,à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢ she came in seventh. This year, the winner came in her!à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬  à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬’ Billy Mastersà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢ perhaps less-than-gallant introduction of Kimberly Caldwell prior to her performance at L.A. Pride.

Gay Lesbian Times

School pooh-poohs rumors on Archuleta

Various news outlets have reported David Archuleta, Murray resident and “American Idol” runner-up, has not registered for his senior year at Murray High School.

The school year begins on Aug. 25, but Archuleta is slated to be on the “American Idol” tour, which runs through September.

A Murray High School administrator said the reports are inaccurate and surprising.

“We didn’t know those rumors were flying around,” she said. “Those reports are up in the night.”

Deseret News

Jordin Sparks growing into the music business

Sometimes, it’s easy to forget Jordin Sparks is only 18 years old.

She has the big, powerful voice and poise under pressure of singers twice _ maybe, three times _ her age. She has a natural ease at being onstage, at being in the spotlight.

But catch her behind the scenes _ like backstage at Nassau Coliseum last summer, when she was bouncing around with Sanjaya Malakar, giggling like, well, the schoolgirl she was _ or talk to her about real life, like wanting to go to her prom or struggling to keep her room clean, and the teenager comes out.

E College Times

J-HUD TALKS SEX, BOOBS AND ‘BEES’: Oscar winner discusses current film; upcoming projects and her big bosom.

*Jennifer Hudson is on a roll with her career à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬’ having just shot a video for her new single “Spotlight,” as well as preparing for the release of her debut album and enjoying attention from her turn in the current film “Sex and the City.”

“I guess God gives me the strength,” Hudson tells E! Online of her nonstop schedule since becoming the breakout star of “Dreamgirls” two years ago. “In this field you just sleep when you can.”

Eurweb.com

On The Set Of Jennifer Hudson’s New Music Video

You’ve seen her in ‘Sex and the City’ and ‘Dreamgirls,’ and now singer-turned-movie-star JENNIFER HUDSON is coming back with the first single from her upcoming album! Our KEVIN FRAZIER joined the bubbly singer on the set of “Spotlight,” a song about relationship insecurities.

Although the song was written and co-produced by hit-maker NE-YO, Jennifer says, “It definitely tells a story of me and my life. What I sing really happens to me.”

News4Jax

Carrie Underwood takes audience along on a ‘Ride’

The last three years of Carrie Underwood’s life have spun like a Tilt-A-Whirl, going from winning American Idol to joining the Grand Ole Opry. And Wednesday night, she brought that Carnival Ride to the Cajundome.

The crowd itself, which nearly filled the Cajundome, was as varied as the faces you’d see at a carnival. There were young girls, looking up to Carrie and hoping their dreams would come true like hers have. There were young women Carrie’s age, singing along with her in solidarity and complete understanding of her songs’ messages. There were older couples, donning their cowboy hats and boots, out to enjoy an evening of good country tunes.

The Advertiser

No idle time for former American Idol, Carrie Underwood

Simon Cowell knows talent when he see it.

The “American Idol” co-creator and judge predicted Carrie Underwood would win the competition and that she would outsell all of Idol’s previous winners. He was right on both counts.

Underwood brings her talent to American Bank Center Sunday for a stop on her “Carnival Ride” tour along with Billboard’s Top New Country Artist of 2007 Jason Michael Carroll.

Caller.com

Bucky Covington will à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã‹Walkà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢ into Indiana Theatre tonight

TERRE HAUTE à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬’  à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã…“American Idol 5à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬  finalist and Nashville recording artist Bucky Covington will perform his new single, à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã…“Ià ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢ll Walk,à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬  at an 8 p.m. concert today in the Indiana Theatre at Seventh and Ohio streets.

The eighth-place finalist in the 2006 season of à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã…“Idolà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬  will headline the show sponsored by Terre Haute radio station WTHI-HI99.

According to CMT.com, Covington and his twin brother, Rocky, from Rockingham, N.C., auditioned for à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã…“Idolà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬  and only Bucky was selected for the hit talent-search show. After elimination, Bucky connected with Sawyer Brownà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s management company and Sawyer Brownà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s lead singer, Mark Miller, produced Covingtonà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s studio sessions. Lyric Street Records then released his debut album in 2007.

Tribstar.com

Bo knows changes

When Bo Bice was disconsolate a decade ago as a fledgling musician in Huntsville, Ala., his grandparents tried but failed to cheer him up.

“They would say, “At least you have your health,’ ” Bice said. “I remember thinking, “I’m broke. What do I need my health for? I need money.’ ”

The cash finally arrived after Bice was the runner-up on “American Idol’s” fourth TV season in 2005. Bice signed a deal with RCA Records and finished his first major-label release, “The Real Thing.”

Asbury Park Press

Nikko Smith, kazoos rock the Landing for July 4 holiday

Rockinà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢ the Landing returns at noon July 4, with DJs taking up residence on several street corners, performances from Nikko Smith, Earl, and Well Hungarians, a live broadcast with Tom and Jeff from KPNT-FM (105.7 the Point), and an attempt to break the Guinness World Record Record for the largest kazoo ensemble.

St. Louis Today

So You Think You Can Beat Fox in the Ratings?

A two-hour installment of Foxà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s reality series à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã…“So You Think You Can Danceà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬  led the network to victory in the ratings on Wednesday as 8.8 million viewers tuned in to the show from 8 to 10 p.m., according to Nielsenà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s estimates.

NBC and CBS shared runner-up status for the night in total viewers, with NBC faring better among adults 18 to 49 thanks to a 90-minute edition of à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã…“Deal or No Dealà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬  at 8 p.m. (8.2 million) followed by à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã…“Celebrity Circusà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬  from 9:30 to 11 p.m. (5.7 million).

New York Times

What’s Wrong with “SYTYCD?”

Last week I complained that “So You Think You Can Dance” lacked a bit its usual magic and that the judges were being too nice with their comments. Well, it’s now week two and only one of those things has changed, and sadly, it’s the latter. The top 18 underwhelmed again, with only one couple really standing out for me — and for the judges: Katee and Joshua. Their Broadway routine was fast, fun and fabulous, and as Nigel Lythgoe remarked, “that’s what I’ve been waiting for all night.”

New York Post

‘So You Think You Can Dance’: The Incredible Hulk

So here’s the question: Was last night buck, as Lil’ C would say, or banoodles, as Mia Michaels cornily coined? I vote banoodles. (And thank you, Mia, for doing the work for us! Love the hair, BTW.) For each moment of inspired choreography, there was footwork that didn’t bear it out. For every dancer who beat expectations in a genre wildly out of his/her comfort zone, there was a performer who failed to excel in her/his own discipline. And those clothes? All 19 flavors of banoodles.

Entertainment Weekly

So You Think You Can Dance: An Elimination Like A Punch in The Gut

“You can lose tonight, two of you,” remarked Nigel, “but that doesnà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢t stop you being great dancers.” Nigel complimented Chris on his passion, and I was sure he was just softening the blow. I was wrong. After stopping time with his minute long dance routine, Marquis was sent home. And that’s when I did something I thought I’d never do. I led my first “boo.” In an instant, the whole studio had joined me. We booed loud and we booed long and we booed hard. We booed for the people at home, who could not be heard. And we booed for Marquis, who could not boo, but instead, was forced to take the high road. “Thank you,” he said. “It’s been a really awesome road, and I can’t wait to keep going on it.”

LA Times

Week 2 results on ‘So You Think You Can Dance’

We open with the group number which indeed is to “Elevator” by Flo Rida feat. Timbaland (with a touch of Michael Jackson’s “Smooth Criminal” in the mix). It was great…too bad the directing sucked. But Shane Sparks is still the man.

Our first three couples take the stage shortly after the introduction of the judges (Mia, Mary and Nigel). Joshua & Katee are the first couple safe. We see the recaps of the performances of both Kherington & Twitch and Chelsea T. & Thayne before finding out that Chelsea & Thayne are in the bottom. I’m mildly surprised, but it makes sense unfortunately.

Zap2it.com

Ousted ‘Nashville Star’ group Third Town bashes judge John Rich

John Rich “loved” Third Town’s Austin audition, according to the trio, which also characterized the Nashville Star sixth-season judge and mentor’s subsequent oncamera criticism of them as a ploy to boost viewership.

“I got to tell you I think it’s ratings,” Third Town member James “Little Tony” Kouns told reporters during a Tuesday conference call.

“We auditioned in Austin and he freaked out, asked me to sing the same note I did again and he goes, ‘My god, when Rascal Flatts hears you guys, they’re going to freak out. You are the best thing I’ve seen the entire audition process. You must come to Nashville now.’ That’s the direct quote. And then we got to Nashville week, he’s in front of the cameras and switches. And we’re like, ‘We get it.’”

As for what’s next, Third Town plans on returning to Vegas to cut a new album. But before that, they’ll be working with former American Idol sixth-season finalist Haley Scarnato.

“I know she’s cutting her CD and we’re going to be going in there and putting some backup vocals on it,” said Fairchild.

Reality TV World

It’s three weeks since they were on Britain’s Got Talent: So, are they living their dream?

Three weeks ago, the final of Britain’s Got Talent became the most watched entertainment show of the past four years with 14 million viewers.

Many of the stars, still reeling from their new-found fame, can no longer pop to the shops for a pint of milk without being accosted by fans.

All the finalists now have agents and with the offers rolling in, some of them are set to become very rich indeed.

Winner George Sampson, 14, has to have two bodyguards wherever he goes while choirboy Andrew Johnston, 13, has already signed to Simon Cowell’s record label.

Daily Mail

Idol Kevin Covais Talks Chicken Soup and College

Let ´s start by finding out more about you. How long have you been performing? What ´s life like at home? What do you like to do in your spare time?

You know, I haven ´t been performing as long as people might think. I know most of the time performers will say that were singing at 4 or 5, but I didn ´t discover my love for it until about age 10. Life back at home in New York is great, but I am actually spending most of my time out in Los Angeles right now. I use my spare time the same way any 19-year-old would really, except that I am not much of the party animal. I prefer just having a good time with friends and playing video games or something. Sorry, that was a pretty strange second answer on that last question!

What else is going on in your world? Where can Kevin Covais fans find you next?

Well Kevin Covais fans can find me in “College” in theaters nationwide on August 29th, 2008! Go check it out! I also just got a part alongside Lindsay Lohan in the new comedy “Labor Pains”, which is shooting in LA right now. So that should hit theaters at some point next year! As I mentioned earlier, I am also keeping up with my work with the ADA as a diabetic of 8 years now. So keep a look out for me!
American Chronical

 
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  • MrsTrep

    OMG on Kimberly Caldwell’s intro…. I didn’t read the article (can’t hit that website at work) but seriously?

  • http://www.myspace.com/gwendolyndiane GwendolynD

    Ewwwwww. TMI on the “American Saliva”, but great to see my boy’s havin’ fun!! A nice 21st for Andrew, no?

    à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã…“When she was on à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã‹American Idol,à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢ she came in seventh. This year, the winner came in her!à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬  à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬’ Billy Mastersà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢ perhaps less-than-gallant introduction of Kimberly Caldwell prior to her performance at L.A. Pride.

    Just…wow.

  • spritely

    “perhaps” less-than-gallant?? Ya think?!!

    Crudest and Rudest. Billy Masters FTW. OMG.

  • http://americanidollowdown.blogspot.com/ Sherry L

    I’m glad Taylor is getting some positive news coverage. But, I didn’t get the impression the pre-Idol stuff was going to be his “next album.”

    He keeps saying his next album be out in the fall, and that he has written a lot of new material for it.

    I think the re-issue news has gotten a little confusing.

  • SpenserJ

    à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã…“When she was on à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã‹American Idol,à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢ she came in seventh. This year, the winner came in her!à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬  à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬’ Billy Mastersà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢ perhaps less-than-gallant introduction of Kimberly Caldwell prior to her performance at L.A. Pride.

    That’s just foul and incredibly disrespectful. To call it “less than gallant” makes this guy almost as big of an asshole as the guy who said it.

    I think the re-issue news has gotten a little confusing.

    Well, we all know about the fact-checking of the news media don’t we? I’m thinking that we’ll need to wait a little for more specific, and accurate info.

  • http://absinthedreamers.blogspot.com/ Starrlight

    I shudder to think of the insipid threads that will start due to American Saliva on various forums. Ted Casablanca write for shock value and I loves him dearly but other boards are gonna be awful again.

  • Glamour

    Isn’t the NY Post kind of a gossip rag? I guess I’m not really sure if that’s “official” news. I think I’ll wait for something more official.

  • Glamour

    Why do I feel a little sorry for male AI winners? People and the media go a little nuts over them, don’t they?

  • AInoob

    à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã…“When she was on à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã‹American Idol,à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢ she came in seventh. This year, the winner came in her!à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬  à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬’ Billy Mastersà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢ perhaps less-than-gallant introduction of Kimberly Caldwell prior to her performance at L.A. Pride.

    OMFG! That is so incredibly disrespectful and rude. And embarrassing for her. Saying this schmuck’s less than gallant is like saying the Grand Canyon is a hole. Just a tad understated. I hope she flipped the announcer the bird…at the very least…as she made her way onstage.

  • gabygal

    guys that is nothing compared to the crap he will get if they continue to date, or if and when he dates someone new… its just part of being “mr big deal” now

    its like that with the derogitory crap carrie underwood gets whenever she is linked to a guy

    nasty little comments are pretty funny and just jokes if you are not completely fanboy/girl over someone

  • spritely

    KC does a good thing by appearing in the parade, and that’s how the m.c. introduces her? I’m not going to make any assumptions about how it made her feel–that could range from humiliated to amused/proud (ugh)–because I don’t know her. Maybe she has the world’s best, wildest, and most tolerant sense of humor. But jeez, just my own opinion is that it’s the kind of thing that’s hard for a girl to live down. :(

  • http://inkdbylilyanna.com carolina

    did y’all hear that noise?

    eonline crashed into gay and lesbian tmes. Boom!

  • wfowfowfo

    Wasn’t this KC’s introduction at the LA Gay Pride festivities?? Not the most conservative audience. It’s wasn’t a Lawrence Welk concert. I’m thinking you have to dig a little deep for shock value at this type of event, and well, kinda like Cathy Griffin on steriods.

    And, besides, did you see the outfit she wore? Hoochie Mama all the way. She and Billy were playing to their audience just like an entertainer should.

    LA Gay Pride. Fun, in a all kinds of bad and provocative ways. It was all in fun. I truly believe it.

    eta — just to clarify — I love me some gay pride stuff — the most fun I ever had was in Provincetown, Mass. sitting at a side-walk bar watching a group of cross-dressers on roller skates glide down the street. The prettiest was a big, huge African American dude in a wedding gown, veil and all. So fun.

  • IGetCranked

    nasty little comments are pretty funny and just jokes if you are not completely fanboy/girl over someone

    I don’t think this qualifies as just a joke. That was horrible.

  • gelfling

    Billy Masters is a syndicated gay gossip columnist and a total pig. His main website is called filth2go. That should give a clue as to how he makes a living. He was the first gossip to publish that he had decided that Clay was gay and proceeded to promote that image to his readers since very early in Clay’s AI season. He mocked and ridiculed Clay weekly in his columns and even published a picture of a naked guy from chest to thighs and insisted that it was Clay. He later retracted the assertion but he did it quietly on his blog in the comments section. He never did publish an apology.

    That is one guy you don’t want to get on the wrong side of. He is hugely connected in the gay community and he has a lot of influence and connections in the tabloid media and the gay porn industry.

  • Trina

    I’m a DC fan, and I have no feelings about Kim Caldwell one way or another. I don’t know David but he’s a big boy and can sleep with or date whoever he wants…but even I took offense to that comment. It struck me as crude and disrespectful to the both of them. Since Kim isn’t exactly an A-lister or high profile I’m sure there are much worst offensive titles out there than being the chick who’s screwing the American Idol, but it was the way he said what he did. JMO.

  • http://myspace.com/girlgeek mj

    Wasnà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢t this KCà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s introduction at the LA Gay Pride festivities?? Not the most conservative audience. Ità ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s wasnà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢t a Lawrence Welk concert. Ià ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢m thinking you have to dig a little deep for shock value at this type of event, and well, kinda like Cathy Griffin on steriods.

    Having some familiarity with these things…yeah what she said. Those events are usually pretty ribald. I’m betting KC wasn’t upset at all, considering the context.

  • http://inkdbylilyanna.com carolina

    The comment wouldn’t have been published if KC had declined the invitation.
    Lie down with dogs and you’ll get fleas.

    I’m curious how DC will handle this type of trash publicity.

  • http://myspace.com/girlgeek mj

    Ià ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢m curious how DC will handle this type of trash publicity.

    Well, it’s a gay publication. It’s not like it’s the front of the NY Post. Personally, I don’t think it’s a big deal

  • Virgii5

    How convenient of Simon to use retrospection as his only way to save his reputation. I just love how he constantly backtracks just to make sure the public knows that he is always right. He did it on AI finale results night, and now he’s doing it with Josiah? It’s lame, Simon!

  • AInoob

    I agree, I don’t think its a big deal. While I personally found it beyond disrespectful, as long as Kim was ok with it, then its all good. Different strokes for different folks, and all that.

    I had a LOL moment with the “American Saliva” article. Cookie is partying like a rockstar! :lol_tb: And if he gives us a rockstar caliber CD, I’ll be over the moon!

    Oh, and I’m glad he hooked Andrew up with a good celebration. Not only is 21 a big deal, but, well, frankly…he owes the guy! :cool1_tb:

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

    Simon wanted Josiah through to the Top 24? Weird, I always thought he’d been against that idea. Josiah would’ve been in some trouble with the themes, anyway, so I don’t think him making it through would’ve mattered much.

    Oh, and Ià ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢m glad he hooked Andrew up with a good celebration. Not only is 21 a big deal, but, well, franklyà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬ ¦he owes the guy!

    LOL, true.

  • tinawina

    Oh, raunchy humor is pretty common at gay pride events. I don’t think it was that big a deal. It probably wasn’t even the worst thing said that hour, let alone that day. LOL.

  • IGetCranked

    That is one guy you donà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢t want to get on the wrong side of. He is hugely connected in the gay community and he has a lot of influence and connections in the tabloid media and the gay porn industry.

    So he’s like the gay maffia? LOL

    I agree with MJ that in the big picture , it’s not a big deal. I just personally find it not funny and quite gross. I actually have a quirky sense of humour myself and in my own living room, would have laughed. It’s the difference in it being an “introduction.”

  • http://www.myspace.com/gwendolyndiane GwendolynD

    Hisaki
    Jun 20th, 2008 at 12:30 pm
    Josiah wouldà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢ve been in some trouble with the themes, anyway, so I donà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢t think him making it through wouldà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢ve mattered much.

    Yeah, I agree. In retrospect, I think he’s better off now.

  • IGetCranked

    Josiah wouldà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢ve been in some trouble with the themes, anyway, so I donà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢t think him making it through wouldà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢ve mattered much.

    I agree and I also don’t think he would have been able to deal with critisisms and some of the stress/pressures either. I’m glad he was able to get a good deal anyway because I was way impressed with him on Ellen. This worked out like it should have.

  • http://americanidollowdown.blogspot.com/ Sherry L

    As for the DC-KC issue — I’m sure both will ignore it.

    On Josiah — I was curious to see how he would do if he made it through to the top 24, but on the other hand I wasn’t sure if he was ready.

    He seemed to have a lot of trouble with the pressure and singing with the band.

    That takes some getting used to, and if he wasn’t able to get it, it could have been embarrassing for him.

  • SpenserJ

    Having some familiarity with these thingsà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬ ¦yeah what she said. Those events are usually pretty ribald. Ià ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢m betting KC wasnà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢t upset at all, considering the context.

    Obviously, I am very sheltered LOL. I had no idea there was a place where a comment like that fit into any context as a public introduction. It just makes my impolite meter go off the charts.

    He is hugely connected in the gay community and he has a lot of influence and connections in the tabloid media and the gay porn industry.

    Note to self: don’t attend any events where the MC is the gay porn king. Thank you all for the education.

  • http://profile.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=user.viewprofile&friendID=84731174 purplesmile

    I’m not sure if anyone else has posted about this, but, apparently, Luke Menard has been blogging, giving updates on his treatment and career.

    Friday, June 20, 2008

    update on my career

    After I was eliminated from Idol I temporarily moved to Los Angeles and was working with a manager in the acting industry. Shortly after I began meeting with Agents I began auditiong for soap operas. Shortly after my meetings and auditions I found out the diagnosis of Hodgkins Lymphoma. It immediately changed my perspective on life and also changed what was most important to me. All of a sudden a life and career away from my family in LA didn’t sound so appealing. The last thing I wanted was to go through chemo treatment In LA away from my home.

    I felt this was a clear sign from God that I should be closer to home and work with my other manager in Nashville, TN in the Christian music industry. To me, it was a clear sign that I needed to share my upcoming trials through Christian music…

    Read more here. He says he’s accepting extra gas gift cards for his trips from Indiana to Nashville (about an 11 hour drive roundtrip). Heh.

  • spritely

    Nah, I’m sticking with calling it appalling.

    I picture Cookie turning to a camera and making “that face” he made about the fan who said, “you don’t know what you do to me when I’m listening to your music when I’m by myself.”

    Yeah, that face. Me making that face, too, lol.

  • jpfan

    If you think that was rude you missed Kathy Griffin’s comment about what Clive Davis wants to do to Daughtry on her Bravo show. (Although, of course they weren’t there to hear it.) Kim Caldwell seems like someone who can take a joke like that with good humor.

  • AInoob

    LOL, I love Kathy’s snark. I’ve watched a few of her Bravo shows and I find her amusing but I’d hate to be on the receiving end of her comedy.

  • wfowfowfo

    If you’re going to be public property, you have to expect stuff and let it roll off, especially when you’re playing all sorts of events. Hopefully fans haven’t stuffed his email with protests — he’d just love that.

  • gelfling

    Kathy makes her living from hurting people. Famous or not, it isn’t anything they deserve. She can’t handle it when she is the target so she is a hypocrite. People that have any compassion at all don’t find her schtick funny.

  • http://profile.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=user.viewprofile&friendID=84731174 purplesmile

    I picture Cookie turning to a camera and making à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã…“that faceà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬  he made about the fan who said, à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã…“you donà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢t know what you do to me when Ià ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢m listening to your music when Ià ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢m by myself.à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬ 

    Yeah, that face. Me making that face, too, lol.

    Oh, you mean this face. ;)

    Having some familiarity with these thingsà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬ ¦yeah what she said. Those events are usually pretty ribald. Ià ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢m betting KC wasnà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢t upset at all, considering the context.

    My take, as well.

  • IGetCranked

    So what do you get when you cross Kathy Griffin with a gay porn king?
    …. eh, nevermind!!! *runs screaming*

  • gingerly

    It does not shock me one bit to hear that coming from where it did. It was actually pretty funny. Rude and crude, yes, but funny too. I guess having a lesbian sister who is in an 80 member gay/lesbian choir and having spent much time with them, I’m just immune. It’s not like Jay Leno said it…

  • spritely

    Oooo, Purplesmile, what a great screen cap! You made my day. See this? ::points to self:: That’s me, giving you my happy face.

  • http://profile.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=user.viewprofile&friendID=84731174 purplesmile

    Oooo, Purplesmile, what a great screen cap! You made my day. See this? ::points to self:: Thatà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s me, giving you my happy face.

    I like happy faces. Glad to be your (as well as Sarah’s) dealer, but the real credit goes to my friend from the local forum who either supplies me with her own cookie goodies, or points me to where they may be found, like here. ;)

  • Jenn_AI Fan

    I tend to think that that statement crossed the line, but here’s hoping that she understood the context and wasn’t too offended. Because, ugh.

    A couple of things on the birthday party: (1) Given that the press has indicated that any time DC goes anywhere, he gets stopped for autographs, I feel fine about using bodyguards to try to get some privacy for his brother’s birthday celebration. (2) Um, Cookie? Singing 80s tunes at the party? I was rather hoping that you were resting your voice whenever you weren’t recording, preparing for the tour, or performing at an event….

  • abbysee

    Eh it was crass, but Kim is an adult and she and Cookie started this relationship on one of the biggest stages besides the Superbowl, fair game. Frankly I think maybe they are both getting alot more mileage out of this and are loving it. Cook was a bartender, I am sure he has heard/said worse.

  • catdog

    Well, all we can say to DC is welcome to showbiz! It’s just starting. But IMO I think KC can handle this.

    I’m thrilled to see Taylor has signed with a label but I certainly hope they’re not going to release old material. I want to hear some hot, hard, blusey, soulful new stuff!

    Saying a prayer for Luke.

  • Jenn_AI Fan

    I also have my doubts as to how Josiah Leming would have handled AI. As happy as it made me to see Jason Castro and Brooke White—truly unique and relatively new performers—make the Top 12 and have some great performances there, I was equally sad when the AI pressure led to dropped lyrics, etc., toward the end of their runs on the show. I actually had to work to get past that and to recall some of their previous performances. (Fans of each, don’t throw anything at me! I list both as contestants I’d consider buying a record from.)

    Given JL’s semi-breakdown at Hollywood Week, I’ve gotta think that we’d have been at risk of a full-out collapse on the show. Which would not have been pretty.

  • cheese

    Here is an information-free interview with the Top 10 at a tour rehearsal:

    http://www.myfoxla.com/myfox/pages/Entertainment/Music?pageId=7.3

  • hickifino

    Prayers for Luke Menard. He’s really handsom, talented and has a solid faith.

    I understand that Taylor Hicks’ CD coming out August 12 is a compilation of his early works, thus the title “Early Works.” He published two indie CDs – one at age 19 and one at age 28. I’m guessing this Vangard distribution is those two combined. So the “new” is new to national publication and, to most people, never before heard. He performed lots of them in his concert tour.

    The all new material CD that he’s recording now is set for a Fall releaase.

    Eager to get my hot little hands on both!

  • soundscene

    How convenient of Simon to use retrospection as his only way to save his reputation. I just love how he constantly backtracks just to make sure the public knows that he is always right. He did it on AI finale results night, and now heà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s doing it with Josiah? Ità ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s lame, Simon!

    Simon would have turned on Josiah pretty quickly if he had let him through. That is if we are to believe he actually wanted him in the Top 24 to begin with (I have my doubts). I think Josiah would have had trouble adapting to the competition, the themes, and just the general stress of the whole thing. He’s hit or miss, really. And those misses would likely be big, ginormous misses, like his last performance that basically got him his walking papers.

    He’s much better off where he is. Frankly, I don’t think he could have emotionally handled the competition, anyway.

    Simon’s basically backtracking in case Josiah becomes successful.

  • sumidol

    Kim was probably proud to be the recipient of that remark. I bet a lot of David C’s fans would have liked to have been in her position and I am sure she knows it.

  • MN Sue

    Here is an information-free interview with the Top 10 at a tour rehearsal:

    http://www.myfoxla.com/myfox/pages/Entertainment/Music?pageId=7.3

    Manpris???!!? mkay

  • wfowfowfo

    Information free interview. I saw that — If anyone can pull off the pants, Jason can. He’s young, he’s a cutie pie. Loved how Carly tried to position herself next to the interviewer, but the interviewer kept moving on her. Shyesha too. (Sorry, not a fan) Cook kinda stayed behind Kristy and didn’t even care. Love that he’s not a camera hog.

    I wish we’d seen more of Michael Johns. His personality never had a chance to shine through. He and Cookie are definitely bff. Bromance much. Love it.

  • sumidol

    LOL wfowfowfo – If anyone can pull off the pants? Yay more Jason stuff, thanks MN Sue but awwww I cannot get it to open? darn it

  • IGetCranked

    Here’s a new David/David interview.

    http://www.etonline.com/news/2008/06/62812/index.html

  • bigmjfan

    I am not sure where to post this. If you want to hear clips of aces album all the songs clips are up at barnesandnoble.com

  • http://www.myspace.com/chachithegreat chachi

    This is probably just further proof that I am a terrible (and probably classless) person, but I thought the Billy Masters joke was hilarious. I actually find KC/DC kind of cute, but I LOL’ed nonethless.

  • IGetCranked

    Ooh it must be press day! Another article.. http://tvwatch.people.com/2008/06/20/david-archuletas-dad-will-join-him-on-idol-tour/

    MJ cracks me up!

  • Jenn_AI Fan

    I did like how, when the fox reporter was asking DC about dating KC, someone (Syesha, maybe?) yelled out, “We love her!”