Idol Headlines for 6/23/08

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No Idle Time for Cook & Caldwell

American Idol David Cook confirmed to E! News that he and fellow Idol alum Kimberly Caldwell are still an item, and even got the blessing of Fox’s president of entertainment, Kevin Reilly.

“It’s great, he’s a catch and so is she,” Reilly tells E!

Reilly and Cook were attending the Jonsson Cancer Center Foundation’s annual Taste for a Cure Benefit in Beverly Hills.

Eonline

OK! Interview: Syesha Mercado

Syesha Mercado made a spash on American Idol, finishing in third place, and now she’s continuing to make waves in the pages of OK!. Modeling some of the season’s hottest beach styles, the 21-year-old Florida native opens up to OK! about her bikini fashion, her Idol days, and why California is “awkward.”

OK Magazine

Monday Mouse Watch : Inside “The American Idol Experience”

Know this, though: If you dream of someday standing onstage at “The American Idol Experience” and belting out a tune … Make plans now to get to DHS as early as possible on the day that you want to audition. For Disney will only be selecting 120 candidates to possibly perform in that day’s shows. And once those slots are filled … That day’s auditions will be closed.

Level One of the “American Idol Experience” audition process will involve Guests entering one of four recording booths which will be located near the attraction’s entrance. Once they get inside this booth, a WDW cast member — via a two-way video hook-up — will ask this would-be performer to sing a brief solo (How brief? Try just 30 seconds worth of material).

If this WDW Guest is not selected to go on to the next round of auditions, a brief message will then scroll across the video screen in of that recording booth. With words to the effect of “Thanks for auditioning. Better luck next time.” If — on the other hand — this Guest does have the making of an “American Idol Experience” performer, a different message will pop up. “Please wait for additional instructions.”

Jim Hill Media

Bucky returns to the Buckeye State

NEW LEXINGTON – He may have been born and raised in the South, but “American Idol’s” Season 5 resident “country boy” Bucky Covington has a special place in his heart for the North, especially Ohio.
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“I’m always excited to come to Ohio,” Covington said in a phone interview with the Times Recorder. “Ohio’s always been very, very good to us with great crowds. My step-father’s from Ohio, and I went there three or four times growing up, usually to Columbus. It kind of feels like home.”

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Daughtry set to rock KL on July 26

PETALING JAYA: Rock band Daughtry is slated to perform in Kuala Lumpur on July 26.

The band is appearing in the region as part of the Sony Ericsson Traffic Jam street party tour, with stops in Jakarta and Singapore next month.

Formed and fronted by former American Idol finalist Chris Daughtry, 28, the hard rock band received a lot of attention with its American Music Award-winning accolades and four Grammy nominations.

The Star

Product Placements Get FCC Scrutiny

WASHINGTON — Federal regulators are beginning an effort to crack down on stealth advertising in television shows, a move aimed at letting consumers know when companies have paid to use their products as props.

This week the Federal Communications Commission is expected to open a formal proceeding about new rules requiring more disclosure of product placement, a technique that has become a critical tool for Madison Avenue.
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Some of the best-known deals include Coca-Cola Co.’s placement on Fox’s “American Idol,” where TV viewers frequently see Coke cups on the judges’ table and hear frequent mentions of the brand.

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Mulroney stands by Canadian Idol talent

Every season of Canadian Idol has its own signature. This year’s signature, Ben Mulroney insists, is talent. It’s of a higher calibre than it’s ever been before.

“In all honesty,” Mulroney says, “without a hint of hyperbole, I think that if our Top 24 live up to their potential this year, we have the possibility of discovering some true talent.

Canada.com

‘Canadian Idol’ filled with new surprises

TORONTO – After becoming the first in the North American “Idol” franchise to allow hopefuls to play instruments a year ago, “Canadian Idol” is getting innovative once again, implementing a multitude of changes this season, with more to come.

“There’s a rule at ‘Canadian Idol,’ and the rule is, there are no rules,” executive producer John Brunton said in an interview.

Jam.Canoe.com

Idol innovations

After becoming the first in the North American Idol franchise to allow hopefuls to play instruments a year ago, Canadian Idol is innovating once again, implementing a multitude of changes this season, with more to come.

“One of the aspects of the format is that the format has got to keep changing,” said executive producer John Brunton. “I don’t know if they feel that way in the States or anywhere else, but they certainly watch what we do and often copy what we do.”

Changes to the hit talent show began even before this sixth season started airing. For the first time, hopefuls could submit audition videos online.

The Star

 
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  • littlepark

    Re: Canadian Idol becoming the first in NA franchise to allow contestants to play instruments. There’s like … only TWO in NA. Oh big bloopy deal. Bwah.

  • hicksaholic

    I’m kind of surprised David C is so open about his relationship with Kim Caldwell. It seems like an open invitation for the crazies to come out.

  • awilliams

    Ià ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢m kind of surprised David C is so open about his relationship with Kim Caldwell. It seems like an open invitation for the crazies to come out.

    Very true. Guarding your heart and personal life takes some time when you go from obscurity to the national limelight.

    Y’know, I haven’t particularly cared for the persona displayed by Caldwell when she interviews but then again what you see is often not the real person when it comes to that, so I’m going to reserve passing judgement from my internet armchair. My daughter was a huge fan of Caldwell during season 2.

    It’s great that Cook, Archie, Castro and the the current AI team appear to be very natural and themselves but others are more awkward and appear to fall into playing a role. That’s how I view Caldwell.
    She certainly is very pretty and probably understands very well the pressures of what Cook is going through. She can help him navigate the Los Angeles scene.

  • Grammie Kari

    It is quite possible Kim is nicer in person then she appears on television?

    Changes to the hit talent show began even before this sixth season started airing. For the first time, hopefuls could submit audition videos online.

    That might help the long lines and staying outside with terrible weather conditions. It is something AI should consider.

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

    It is quite possible Kim is nicer in person then she appears on television?

    It is quite possible, I believe. Apparently, there’s more to her than meets the eye. The boy’s singing her praises, so she’s doing somethin’ right, no? I trust his judgment. After all, he saw the good in “Always Be My Baby” and made me like it. Soooo….yeah.

  • http://myspace.com/girlgeek mj

    KC wears a lot of makeup, she’s brassy and a little loud. Do these things make her a bad person? I don’t think so. They make her a little annoying to watch on my TV, but they don’t speak to who she is inside.

    I do know, people who have met her describe her as down-to-earth and nice. Many ex-idols know her and seem to really like her. I also know that she devotes a certain amount of her time to charity work. Sounds pretty good to me.

  • AInoob

    So there will be some “tweaks” to next year’s AI…good news. As is the fact that the results show will only be 30 minutes. No more filler! :biggrin_wp:

    I was watching a rerun of Reality Chat on the TV Guide network last night (must’ve been from Friday or something) and Matt Rogers was covering for KC, he said he was covering for “Kimberly Cook”. Its cute that even her friends seem to be teasing her about it, LOL. I’m a cooktard but I don’t much care who he’s dating as long as its not a trainwreck a la Amy Winehouse. I don’t really know anything about KC but what I saw on Season 2 and on her shows on TVG network. She seemed nice enough, if a bit loud and in your face. I just hope whoever he’s with helps keep him grounded and the same Cookie his fans have come to love.

    FYI, also on Reality Chat was Dan Karaty (I think one of you is his gf, right? :lol_wp:) chatting with Matt and Rosanna about this past week’s SYTYCD. He said he didn’t think Marquis should have gone and if he was on the panel this week he would’ve fought harder for him.

  • KrazeeK120

    I think one of you is his gf, right?

    That would be me. Ahem.

    I’m upset that I missed that…..hopefully they will re-run it!! Or if someone has a video that they would like to share (not likely, I know, but doesn’t hurt to try!), that would be fabulous as well.

    As far as KC goes…yeah she’s loud and sassy, but I’ve actually never found her particularly annoying. She seems to be friendly and certainly is pretty. Yes, she sang DC’s praises all season, but in the end, HE asked HER out. I’m willing to give her the benefit of the doubt.

  • AInoob

    KK, I looked for it on youtube but didn’t find anything. I think they’ll probably rerun it until the new episode airs on 6/27.

  • skylight1219

    KC is a Texas gal, so, I think she is pretty down to earth. She has always been portrayed as a first-class you know what on season 2, and, that wasn’t true at all. And, if DC’s crazies out there know he has a g/f, hopefully, they won’t be asking him out to dinner during the tour. He’s certainly old enough to choose the girl he wants in his life. And, she is very pretty. He seems happy with her, so, I wish them both the best.

    May have to catch Bucky in New Lexington. It’s about a 45 minute drive from me, so, I just might make the fair this year.

  • Layla

    Ià ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢m kind of surprised David C is so open about his relationship with Kim Caldwell. It seems like an open invitation for the crazies to come out.

    I, for one, really find her really off-putting and slightly tranny looking, but I firmly believe that he should date whom he pleases and not have to hide it. The femaile fans losing their shit out of jealousy should stop being so fucking delusional and accept it.

  • http://myspace.com/saltwatercures pj

    Ià ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢m kind of surprised David C is so open about his relationship with Kim Caldwell. It seems like an open invitation for the crazies to come out.

    I hate it when Idols feel the need to hide their love lives to appease fans. So, go Cookie, Jason, Elliott and all the others who aren’t afraid to admit they have girlfriends.

  • Colleen

    Michael Johns fansite just posted this hilarious you tube video with Michael Johns @ The Dan Band. Total Eclipse of the Heart Duet (Contains strong language).
    Totally cracks me up!
    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RVvRLqfKo6E

    The countdown is starting! 8 days until The American Idol tour comes to AZ.
    Any other AZ fans going to the show? I am so excited to see the tour and will be happy to report afterwards.

  • http://myspace.com/pm68 Pam

    I hate it when Idols feel the need to hide their love lives to appease fans. So, go Cookie, Jason, Elliott and all the others who arenà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢t afraid to admit they have girlfriends.

    I am right there with you pj. The music is what should be the most important. That’s why I loved Cookie to begin with. The good looks don’t hurt, they are only a bonus. :wink_wp:

  • Layla

    I saw the Micahel Johns thingie with The Dan Band at Rickeys and honestly it’s the first time that I really liked Johns. Really really funny.

  • wfowfowfo

    Layla

    The femaile fans losing their shit out of jealousy should stop being so fucking delusional and accept it.

    That’s telling it like it is and I totally agree. Funny shit. I’m just glad he’s probably getting him some — he’s bound to be more fun on the tour.

    Colleen – that YouTube with Johns is hysterically funny. Why do I love it so much when my favorite Idols use the “f” word? Hot as hell. Was that all improvised? I can’t imagine that they’d practiced it. And who was the friend he was with? Interesting, that!

    And, Colleen? I sure hope you’ll give us a long rundown on the show. I’m not going to get to go — so I do want to hear all about it.

    MJ — do we worry about spoilers for the set list for the tour? I hope you’ll provide somewhere for those of us who want to know!

    Love your Blog, MJ!

  • http://myspace.com/pm68 Pam

    Here is a cute article from MyFox KC:

    David Cook Makes Them Scream, But Why?

    David Cook. He makes women giddy. Forty-year-old women turn into high school girls. Teenagers topple over with glee at the mention of his name.

    But why?

    Ask him, and he’ll likely blush and come up with some humbly eloquent way of saying, “I don’t know.”

    He’s just another man, right? Another man who can sing. But like all rockers before him, he gets girls to scream – and act, well, silly.

    Could it be that 5 o’clock shadow? His dusky voice? His vocabulary?

  • SpenserJ

    The femaile fans losing their shit out of jealousy should stop being so fucking delusional and accept it.

    This cracked me up. So true.

    I hate it when Idols feel the need to hide their love lives to appease fans.

    I completely agree with you here PJ. I’m usually baffled by all of the concern shown to the dating lives of people we’ve only ever seen on tv. It’s one thing to think your best friend is dating a loser. It’s quite another to have strong opinions about a relationship between 2 people you’ve never even met.

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  • grrrr

    The femaile fans losing their shit out of jealousy should stop being so fucking delusional and accept it.

    :laugh_tb: From your fingers to every delusional crazy’s eyes.

    Totally cracks me up!
    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RVvRLqfKo6E

    Awesome, I really enjoyed him there. Too bad the tour is a “family show” ’cause I’d love to see DC and MJ bust out with that one. It would be priceless.

  • AZIdolFan

    I’m going to the AZ concert on July 1st!!!!! Section 101, no floor seats for me, too short won’t be able to see. I just got a blackberry and my sister has a blackjack II so hopefully we will be able to get some video and pictures. i’m going to try to write the set list for everyone. Maybe I’ll give MJ updates during the intermission. :) I’m also going to go to the buses, this is the first night they shouldn’t be tired and maybe will be signing autographs at the very least we might get some good pics.

    And I wanted to throw in my 2 cents on the DC/KC thing, I flipped when I found out they were dating. Not because I thought I could get DC but because I really disliked KC. It started when she was on season 2. And then it hit me the other day. That was 5 years ago. Maybe she did somethings then, but it doesn’t mean she is like that now. He seems to really really like her. So right now, I’m going to support DC and no longer say anything negative about KC. :)

  • http://myspace.com/girlgeek mj

    I’m going to the AZ concert on July 1st!!!!! Section 101, no floor seats for me, too short won’t be able to see. I just got a blackberry and my sister has a blackjack II so hopefully we will be able to get some video and pictures. i’m going to try to write the set list for everyone. Maybe I’ll give MJ updates during the intermission. :) .

    Well….

    Maybe I can meet you at intermission, because I’m going to be there. I’ll be texting updates via my phone to either Sarah or PJ. Haven’t worked the details out yet. But I will be live blogging the first show. Yes, I am crazy.

    I have an extra floor seat if anyone is interested….

  • Trina

    Cookie on Ryan’s radio show this morning
    Listening now..sounds like lots of pre-AI songs are being considered, he says something about 50 songs. LMAO at the girl in the studio who cant even stand up or look at him. These phone calls are hysterical.

  • Jolene

    Adding my 2 cents about KC/DC: If he’s with her and happy, there must be more to her than meets the eye, because DC is not stupid or blind.
    If there isn’t more to her than meets the eye, well than it just won’t last.
    In any case, it’s nothing worth fretting over. As long as he’s happy (with or without her), that’s what’s important. I do however wish the big deal about them will blow over already, because I want to hear David interviewd about David, not about Kimberly.

  • Layla

    DC on Ryan was great…nice to hear the callers going Ape over him. He really is so charming and seems to know the right thing to say to whomever he’s speaking….he has the lovliest speaking voice.

    And I nearly lost it when he said he has 50 songs being considered for the album, and a lot from his pre-idol days…this AH lover is a happy camper!

  • http://myspace.com/pm68 Pam

    What a great interview! Thanks for posting Jolene! I almost lost it when he said 50 songs too. That is just incredible!

  • Colleen

    “MJ,
    I have an extra floor seat if anyone is interestedà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬ ¦.”

    Where is the extra floor seat located?

    Originally, I bought a pair of tickets 5/14 before they went on sale. Row 110, Row 17. OK, but not great seats. I just got a little over-zealous and hit the buy button fast.

    Then I found a pair of floor seats, CCC row 34, a few days later and bought those also. Now, I discover they are in the back of section CCC and not as close as I hoped.
    I may just list the tickets I have on ebay and recoop what I can since the concert is not sold out yet.

    So, I am interested in your one floor seat if it is upclose, maybe the first 10 rows?
    Do you need my email address to send the details or is there a way I can send it to you?

    Yes, I will be happy to take notes and share this experience with everyone too. I feel like we had a hand in discovering and nuturing this talent. After logging 18 hours X 2 phones and buying the music and cheering for this group, I am very invested in their success and can’t wait to see the live performance.

    FYI, it is 105 degrees in Phoenix today. If you think this is hot, the concert inside is going to be sizzling HOT!!

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

    Trina
    Jun 23rd, 2008 at 1:49 pm
    Cookie on Ryanà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s radio show this morning
    Listening now..sounds like lots of pre-AI songs are being considered, he says something about 50 songs. LMAO at the girl in the studio who cant even stand up or look at him. These phone calls are hysterical.

    Great, great, great interview. My favorite call-in was the guy…that was too funny. Nice to know that their knocking out those stupid “cougar” rumors one-at-a-time!! And…Ryan Seacrest is a goober. I’d buy tickets to see him, DC, and MJ on a tour bus together. Really, I would.

  • AZIdolFan

    Oh my Gosh, that’s so cool that you are coming here. Remember: lots of sunscreen, a hat with a visor, sunglasses, and drink lots of water. A/C is your friend in AZ. It’s hot but not humid. It’s like oven hot. And driver’s in phoenix area think they are in CA. They drive FAST! (I’m from Tucson, 1 1/2 hrs south of Phx)

  • http://myspace.com/girlgeek mj

    So, I am interested in your one floor seat if it is upclose, maybe the first 10 rows?
    Do you need my email address to send the details or is there a way I can send it to you?

    I’ll shoot you an email via the address you registered with. Look for that! :) .

  • lefty

    not sure if this is the best place to post the link, but Archie’s newest Q&A is up:

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AZram7kK8mo

    he definitely seems to be getting more comfortable with the vlogs.

  • http://myspace.com/pm68 Pam

    Great, great, great interview. My favorite call-in was the guyà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬ ¦that was too funny. Nice to know that their knocking out those stupid à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã…“cougarà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬  rumors one-at-a-time!!

    That was hilarious! I certainly wouldn’t want to mess with him. With me being under 5′ tall, he’d squash me. :laugh_tb: I agree with you about the “cougar” rumors. It gets so old after a while. :wink_wp:

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

    “Archie” (he doesn’t mind being called that, heh) posted a new video blog…

    David Archuleta Answers Fan Questions Pt. 1

    ETA: Sorry…I see lefty was already posting the youtube link while I was also in the process of doing so. :p

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

    Date: Jun 23, 2008 11:02 AM
    I hope no one has posted this while I wasn’t looking, heh.

    Blake’s myspace bulletin:

    Date: Jun 23, 2008 7:02 PM
    Subject: canal room/New York/ new blog

    Body: hey everyone, I’m currently at an airport in conneticut waiting to head to NY.

    Tomorrow night I will be headlining a show at The Canal Room. I’m really excited to play my first solo show in the big Apple. Hope those that are in the area can make it out. Its just me, my guitar, piano and loop pedals.

    I’ll try and post a new blog tonight about what has been going on with me. Much has happened this week.

    Much love and hope to see you soon.

    Blake

  • lefty

    that’s quite all right, purplesmile. your link is much more stylin’ … I can only do the basics. :wink_wp:

  • Colleen

    MJ,
    I sent an email reply and would like to buy your ticket.
    Thank You for the offer.
    Looking forward to meeting you,
    Colleen

  • skylight1219

    Here’s a new interview with Taylor:

    http://www.broadway.com/gen/Buzz_St….aspx?ci=567615

  • http://stores.ebay.com/BookWomanBlues-Book-Nook Bobbi

    Skylight – I couldn’t get that link to work. Let’s see if this one does because it is a terrific interview!

    http://www.broadway.com/gen/Buzz_Story.aspx?ci=567615&pn=1

    ETA: Yup! That seems to do it! :)

  • wfowfowfo

    LOL at Blake’s blog. I’ve been on-line too long this afternoon and thought that he’d had a root canal or something….oh oh, Canal Room. Sheesh.

    And, why on earth did he need to take a plane from Connecticut to NY? He probably spent more time in the airport than he would have had he snagged a limo. Ah well. Best of luck to him at his show.

  • jan

    And, why on earth did he need to take a plane from Connecticut to NY? He probably spent more time in the airport than he would have had he snagged a limo. Ah well. Best of luck to him at his show.

    I’m thinking he took a plane to CT and then drove or trained it to NY. I don’t think there are any planes from CT to NY unless its a little private plane.

  • Little Boy Blue

    RE:

    New interview with Taylor:

    According to the Official Soul Patrol Site, Grease was up 11.7% in attendance over last week.

    According to BroadwayWorld.Com, the audience was at 98.8% capacity (last week it chimed in at only 87.1% capacity). Also, the show had the 6th largest increase in attendance amongst the 35 shows tracked on Broadway this week. It hasn’t been this full since March 23, 2008.

  • day-tripper

    “Ià ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢m kind of surprised David C is so open about his relationship with Kim Caldwell. It seems like an open invitation for the crazies to come out.”

    Actually, having a tryst with an alleged hooker in Hawaii has proven to be quite an effective way to draw the crazies out. For the last male AI winner, anyway :wink_wp:

  • hicksaholic

    Yes I would guess one would have to really stretch to find anything that rivaled that- it was surreal! I can’t believe there are people out there that believed it.

  • http://inkdbylilyanna.com carolina

    Blurb on headline news in Birmingham:

    A “famous American Idol from Birmingham” is getting married !

    More at 10:00.

  • jan

    I’m just now thinking the openness of the relationship with KC is actually really smart – then all the crazies won’t expect some sort of hook-up with him. I know about another single rocker who during a tour was constantly hit on by females – and having a girlfriend would have helped insulate against this – or provided a polite means of a turn down without hurting feelings.

  • jpfan

    Ruben
    IMHO being so open about KC is a great way for Cook to drive the crazies away. I hope she joins him on the tour and the relationship stays high profile. Maybe they’ll even get engaged :) The less available he is the better off his career will be. I think a gf from the start would have helped Taylor in the long run and being married hasn’t hurt Daughtry one bit.

  • SpenserJ

    I think a gf from the start would have helped Taylor in the long run

    Ya know what would have been even better than a girlfriend? A high profile mom. I think then many of his fans wouldn’t have felt that maternal feeling toward him. Sometimes, I believe that mother lion protecting her cub aspect is what sends people round the bend.

  • Margaux

    More on idols getting marriage licenses in B’ham:

    http://www.people.com/people/article/0,,20208431,00.html

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

    Idols Prep for Tour

    …The American Idols Live! Tour presented by Pop Tarts kicks off July 1 in Glendale, Ariz., wrapping up Sept. 13 in Tulsa, Okla.

    On stage fans can expect a mix of their favorite Idol performances with new song choices.

    à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã…“There are some songs from the show but we have our own groove going on,à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬  Kristy Lee Cook tells OK! à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã…“So ità ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s like we get to do what we really wanted to do on the show and we get to pick what we want for this concert.à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬ 

    Don’t worry à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬’  there will be some old favorites from the show itself.

    à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã…“Ià ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢m definitely doing à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã‹We Will Rock Youà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢ and à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã‹We Are The Champions,à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢Ãƒ ¢Ã¢â€š ¬  Michael Johns says. à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã…“For 10,000 people to come out to that drum beat à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬’ I couldnà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢t resist it….à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬ 

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

    Brandon Rogers myspace blog

    So ALOT has happened in the few days since the last time that we had our little chat here. Just the other night, “America’s Favorite Finalists” had our OPENING NIGHT! We were a little nervous at the outset but the show went off without a hitch, and we had the biggest attendance in all of Branson Friday night….The same could not be said about Saturday and Sunday. The shows did, indeed, go off without a hitch, but the attendance was abysmally low. We went from having 600 ppl there opening night, to less than 100 the other two. No matter. The low attendance had more to do with the terrible mid-west weather and flooding than the quality of the show – more on that weather later. Anyway, we’ve cut the Sunday matinee show from our schedule to use the Branson audiences more efficiently; why spread the audience over 6 days when we can get bigger crowds over 5? Speaking of those audiences, from their responses to the show, they LOVE what we’re doing. The local paper gave us possibly the best review I’ve ever seen for anything in any publication ever. I mean, it was like our parents wrote it! LOL Anyway, she said that we were definitely the “new show to see in Branson.” I’ll take that ;-) We should be able to build on these great first impressions that we’re making and really grow the show into a consistent huge draw…

  • http://inkdbylilyanna.com carolina

    Now, no matter how Brandon tries to color it, that’s just freakin’ sad purps. Weather or no weather. yikes.

    ick! We Will Rock You & We Are The Champions — That alone would cause me to hesitate buying a ticket. Bathroom break X’s 2.

    Ruben has gone to the country – Shelby County is the county SE of Birmingham. I suspect he finally got his mansion! Go Ruben!

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

    Thanks for that, IGC. :)

    A little more tidbit about the tour from MJ…

    Interview: A Conversation With American Idol’s Michael Johns

    “…We’ll be doing a lot of different things. I can’t believe over the last month seeing how we’ve put it together. I’m excited. We’re doing duets, we’re doing some group numbers. There’s gonna be something there for everyone. I don’t want to give too many details. Absolutely it’s gonna be pretty cool. It’s almost like mini-concerts – we all will do 3 or 4 numbers on our own. So if you’re a Jason Castro fan, or a Michael Johns fan, you’re going to see them sing on the stage by themselves with no one else on the stage…”

    I wonder who will be doing the duets. I hope Brooke and Jason get to do one.

  • SpenserJ

    I wonder who will be doing the duets. I hope Brooke and Jason get to do one.

    Oh how I hope that to be true Purps!

    Now, no matter how Brandon tries to color it, thatà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s just freakinà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢ sad purps. Weather or no weather. yikes.

    While those attendance figures do sound tragic, I’m not so sure he’s wrong about the weather thing. The flooding situation is downright scary right now. I guess we’d have to know if all of the other shows in Branson did poorly as well those nights.