Idol Headlines for 6/3/08

He is in Destin to spend time with Mandy before he goes into rehearsal June 6 in Los Angeles for the American Idol Live tour.

So does that mean the tour rehearsals don’t start until next week? I also heard something about David Archuleta doing a concert in Utah this friday.
The only reason I’m asking, is because if the tour rehearsals haven’t started yet, that means DC has a full week in LA to concentrate on his album. Which is not alot, but it’s better than nothing.

Oh, also – there’s a rumor he’s going to perform on Jay Leno June 12. I’m guessing TOML.

Rehearsals start this Friday, June 6th, according to Michael Johns, during the Larry King interview.

Mandy is doing a stateside mission with a church in the Southern Baptist Convention over in the Florida panhandle. Jason was spotted in a Fort Walton church on Sunday.

I think that is great that Jason is doing some down time with his GF. They all deserve a lot of happiness!

MJ, again thank you so much for all the hard work. I know you love this cheesy show like a lot of us but sometimes that love is daunting. Just hope that you don’t burn out on us. If you think of idol withdraw for most of us, it would be 10x worse for an MJ withdraw.

Take care of you, because if you don’t who will?

Questions for those of you with post-Idol experience–do TBTB usually dole out lots of tour photos, vids, etc? Can we expect regular doses of official Tour news? And unofficial gossip? Okay, let me get honest here. . .in every city they visit, can I look forward to headlines and inteviews with DC? If so, I will know where to find them, thank you very much mj.

(Jolene? I’m still laughing and nodding over something you said many threads ago, about how, “I’m never getting my life back, am I?”

She also voiced some worry about the packing requirements for the two-and-a-half month trek: à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã…“Now that the price of gas has skyrocketed, we have to pay for extra bags. Ià ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢m not going to laugh, ità ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s going to be a little tough on me,à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬  she admits.

I thought the Idols were touring on a tour bus; are they flying too?

So far, flaunting her ta-taà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s on the red carpet has been successful, but when Jennifer dares to bare on the street, ità ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s walk of shame chic!

I think Jen-hud is dressing appropriately whenever I saw her. What’s the big deal about the ta-ta’s? Everybody shows the ta-ta’s. Salma Hayek, America Ferrara, just to name a few. Unfair to pick on Jen-Hud.

As a celebrity, I guess JHud’s, er…accessories are fair game. She put ‘em out there. Some will like them. Some won’t.

spritely, from what I remember last summer we’ll be relying on fans to give updates from each tour stop. They’re really good about it though, lots of “meeting the Idols” stories and pics/vids from the shows should show up every day at the fansites.

TV Guide channel might give a few updates during the summer.

Otherwise, I think TPTB will be mainly focusing on promoting whatever singles and albums come out. Luckily for DC and DA fans we should be getting plenty of that once tour is over Oh, and DC did promise to keep us updated via MySpace.

Thanks, Michelle. That sounds like fun. I look at any headlines that aren’t about DC and resent them, lol. Must have Daily David.

Well, I now know that David Cook has made it! I was in spin class this morning, doing a seated climb and what do I hear? TOML! The instructor asked “did anyone watch American Idol?” This is my guy singing! LOL.

The high price of fame? Jason can’t have a quiet evening with Mandy without everyone crashing the party? Jason should cut off his dreads so he can go incognito.

For anyone who hasn’t heard Phil’s CD, it’s a very solid effort with his voice front and center. I’m really glad that it’s covering multiple formats and hope it helps him sell CD’s. Identity is beautiful song.

Clay goes postal on a TMZ reporter Sunday evening while in Washington DC:

http://www.celebrityblend.com/clay-aiken-angry-at-inquisitive-celeb-news-peeps/

I look at any headlines that arenà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢t about DC and resent them, lol.

I look at the headlines that are full of David and resent them. Well, not resent, really, but lately I have started skipping them. lol. Even my 11-year old nephew, who heard Cookie for the first time last night, suddenly became a Cookieboy, which I “resent” because it took him a year to finally like my fave Elliott, only to tell me last night, upon being introduced to Cookie, that he is no longer a Yamiboy. Waah!!!

Jason should cut off his dreads so he can go incognito.

Like this? lol (thanks to DDB.com)

We’re going to get overkill with Cook, same as we did with Carrie, & Daughtry. Too much of a good thing and people become numb.

I think fans should leave the idols alone, especially when they’re eating. That was all kinds of rude to bother Jason and his g/f while they were having dinner.

Doesn’t WalMart usually cart out the new American Idol for their annual shareholder’s meeting? Maybe since they’re turning it into more of a real concert open to the public (with a lot more acts), they won’t bother to bring DC in to perform a couple of songs.

“Questions for those of you with post-Idol experienceà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬’do TBTB usually dole out lots of tour photos, vids, etc?”

All I remember from TBTB are some Poptarts videos about the tour aimed at 12 year olds. I’m pretty sure Cook and Archie will be too busy recording to do any promo during the tour period. There are usually tons of fan videos and photos from the concerts, meet and greets, etc.

Cook might do more promo during June to promote his single though. Taylor had a Ford commercial that was shown about 1,000 times a day but I’m not sure Cook will get that. I don’t remember any winner but Taylor getting that gig.

Love it that Jason is in Destin — the Red Bar is tres hip.

I think that 85% of women in Alabama are named “tammy”.

My à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã‹American Idolà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢ experience

Hereà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s the thing. Ià ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢m a huge à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã…“American Idolà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬  fan. My brother Hans, however, is the à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã…“American Idolà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬  fan.

Their pics with and of the Idols are here:

http://www.flickr.com/photos/27015565@N08/

Questions for those of you with post-Idol experienceà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬’do TBTB usually dole out lots of tour photos, vids, etc? Can we expect regular doses of official Tour news?

Many local papers cover the tour. They often trot out a couple of Idols to chat with the local press (varies from town to town, but they will try to get the local Idol to come out). You often get reviews of the concerts (and be forewarned, most of them are not kind). Sometimes an Idol or two will pop up on a show (e.g. GMA concert series or The View or something). Then, there are the mid-concert tour boxoffice reports which are always fun to debate.

Doesnà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢t WalMart usually cart out the new American Idol for their annual shareholderà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s meeting?

I remember they had S4-S6 winners (Carrie, Taylor and Jordin) do that gig. Maybe they decided to do something different this year.

I found this about Jason in Florida. (very short)

http://ourcircle.wordpress.com/2008/06/01/news-flash-a-celebrity-is-in-our-midst/

Actually am listening to Z100 (huge Top 40 station in NYC) for the first time in ages and just heard Jordin’s third single, One Step At A Time. It may not be as big as No Air or Tattoo but it’ll be her third hit. It probably already is as Z100 only plays hits. I’m amazed and impressed at what Jive has done with her.

Good for Clay, smash that damn camera….but, he should know that’s coming once the news gets out….he’s gossip fodder.

I Wasnà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢t Going to Tell America à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã…“This is What I Went Throughà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬ 

Good for Syesha, a real trooper. It must not have been easy to continue with such tragedy happening around her…..but why didn’t Rollingstone (a musical mag) ask her about the Boney James CD? That would have been a good promo point.

Acccording to an announcemnt at Syesha’s MySpace site, she is scheduled to give two shows this week.

3 Jun 2008 19:30 Deco Drive Miami, Florida
4 Jun 2008 20:00 Franks Energy Beach Hallandale, Florida

My life is complete – my article made the AI headlines! Yay!

The Red Bar is a funky, fun, loud happening hot spot in Grayton Beach. It is a celebrity hangout; a place to be seen – not the place to have a private dinner. It is a beach party atmosphere with the best Italian food around. He seemed like he enjoyed the attention but was probably a little shocked at the response. It has been happening whereever he has gone here. JasonMania has hit the Panhandle! WoooHooo! :thumbup_tb:

http://www.theredbar.com/

I forgot to say thank you MJ!

The idols live in such a bubble during the show,t hat they aren’t prepared for the magnitude of the fan response once they leave. One thing for sure, their lives will never be the same. Well, for some of them, not all. Some go into obscurity, or rehab centers.

Some go into obscurity, or rehab centers.

So sad. So true.

I saw the photo of Jennifer Hudson at the MTV movie awards and my mother’s voice went through my head, saying, “You’re NOT going out like that with your underwear hanging out, are you?” Scary when Mom’s voice invades my thoughts!

I’m in Alabama. Consequently, I am not named Tammy. Go figure.

Weà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢re going to get overkill with Cook

I think we are well past that point.

Idolbeat, thanks for the article and the commentary. Glad that Jason is getting love wherever he goes.

As for Clay, I think his reaction to TMZ was slightly OTT, considering his circumstances. Not that I have any love for them, either.

Ià ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢m in Alabama. Consequently, I am not named Tammy. Go figure.

Caro lives in Alabama, too. She was just making a funny. Heck, I was born and raised there and I chuckled.

lol foxy
too funny!

pj Jun 3rd, 2008 at 6:44 pm

As for Clay, I think his reaction to TMZ was slightly OTT, considering his circumstances.

And what circumstances do you consider make it OK to treat him, Jaymes and his baby as a freak show? He was robbed of his privacy, his right to announce the impending birth and TMZ even stole their right to announce whether its a boy or girl.

I’m surprised that he showed as much restraint as he did. If this were Jason or one of your beloved Davids, I’m sure you’d be outraged.

And what circumstances do you consider make it OK to treat him, Jaymes and his baby as a freak show? He was robbed of his privacy, his right to announce the impending birth and TMZ even stole their right to announce whether its a boy or girl.

Ià ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢m surprised that he showed as much restraint as he did. If this were Jason or one of your beloved Davids, Ià ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢m sure youà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢d be outraged.

Whoa! I have nothing against Clay or his situation. More power to him. However, he put himself in the public eye and part of that includes the paparazzi. All Clay had to say was no comment. Or nothing at all. Oh, and Jason has been stalked by TMZ and handled it politely when asked why he abandoned the orphans in Honduras or whether David A’s Dad was an ass. I found it funny that was all they could come up with, so don’t project your outrage on me. Thanks.

From David Cook’s myspace page, there is a new link to his imeem page with a Thank You video to the fans.
http://www.imeem.com/davidcook
The link from davidcookofficial.com website was broken, but you can link this directly by cutting and pasting this site.

Hope you enjoy!

So, last night I got to go to the OneRepublic concert at the Orlando HOB. I LURVE 1R… found them last summer when the Blake fandom found out that he was going to be working with Ryan Tedder, and I’ve loved them ever since. So, going to the concert was AWESOME.

Anyway funny story… y’all may remember from the AI finale spoilers that 1R had to postpone a couple concerts because they’d been invited to perform on the finale. Well, the Orlando HOB concert was one of them. It was originally supposed to be on May 20, the day of the final performance show. Ryan made references to them having to postpone a couple of times during the concert, apologizing profusely and generally being adorable, hilarious, and charming. And, one part of the show in particular, where he told us a story about their AI finale experience, had pretty much the entire crowd HOWLING with laughter. Heh.

So, after they finished their song “Tyrant”, Ryan kinda pauses for a second, then goes “Ladies and Gentlemen… David Archuleta!” and the whole room just kinda gets all “wtf.” No one cheered, no one really did anything. There’s another short pause and then Ryan just chuckles. And then he launches into the story – that some of us probably knew that the reason they had to postpone this concert was because they were asked to appear on American Idol, etc…

So, the story goes… they were overseas (I think he said in London) and get the call – they were being asked to appear on the American Idol finale, literally 4 days in advance, he said. And he goes – “no offense to any of you American Idol fans out there, but we’ve been on the road for the past 8-9 months and haven’t been watching or keeping up with the show. Have no idea who the finalists are”, etc. But, when they were asked to appear, they of course said yes (I mean, who turns that down?) and they thought someone really cool must have cancelled for TPTB to be calling them, so they were like “sure, sounds great, we’ll get a chance to play our new single.” Well, TPTB came back and said, no, we’d like for you to play “Apologize.” So, the band was like “Ooookay. That’ll work.” SO, they start getting prepared for the appearance, and then 48 hours before showtime, TPTB come back again and say “Oh, btw, we’d like for David Archuleta to duet with you on the song.” And Ryan said they were all like “Who?” (again – they hadn’t been watching the show, didn’t know who EITHER finalist was), but said that was cool, thanked TPTB for the opportunity to play, etc, no big deal.

So, fast-forward to rehearsals. Ryan says that they’re all rehearsing – 1R, Archie, the house band, everyone… and the “director or something” (I’m guessing Debbie the stage manager) is there blocking and all that fun stuff. Well Ryan said at one point she stops them mid-song and says “okay, so at [some certain point in the song], I want you two [meaning Ryan and Archie] to lock eyes.” Ryan said he was like “Uh, what? Lady, I dunno who your demographic is, but…” But Debbie kept pushing it and pushing it. So Ryan just played nice, but said that later, he said something to Archie backstage about it. And I quote – “Dude, if you try to lock eyes with me during this performance, I promise I will come across this piano, gimp leg and all, and beat your ass.”

(Insert note about the “gimp leg” – A little over a month ago, right before one of their gigs, Ryan was out playing basketball and tore his Achilles tendon. The band had to postpone two weeks worth of shows, and Ryan had to have surgery to repair it. Still has his foot in a cast and can’t walk without crutches.)

And that is the rest of the story.

Anyway, by the end of it, I was laughing so hard I was crying. Dude had us all in stitches. So later, he throws out the “Ladies and gentlemen, David Archuleta!” thing again, and this time, everyone started dying out laughing again. Good stuff.

Anyway, it was a great concert. Seriously. Go see them if they come to your town and you have the chance.

Sarah…thank you for sharing. It was funny enough to de-lurk for a bit

I have to rewatch that duet and look for the non-glances. This *probably*will not help Archie to keep his eyes open

Thanks for the story, Sarah. I don’t know what’s funnier, the eye-locking or the fact that Nigel & Co. plan the Idol finale four days ahead of time.

I’m not sure how I would’ve reacted to TMZ either. They aren’t well liked. But, Ellen had no problem discussing her business with them. She stated that she and her lady friend are going to get married. But, I think she announced that on her show, so, they weren’t the ones to break the news. Some of the stars have actually bashed reporters with their own cameras. That’s just one of the prices you pay for fame, and, let’s not forget Princess Di.

I’m LMFAO, Sarah. That is hilarious.

Doesnà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢t WalMart usually cart out the new American Idol for their annual shareholderà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s meeting?

Post at TWoP from a local about the Wal-Mart thing

Obviously it’s not official, but it looks like he’ll be there.

Ià ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢m LMFAO, Sarah. That is hilarious.

Doesnà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢t WalMart usually cart out the new American Idol for their annual shareholderà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s meeting?

Post at TWoP from a local about the Wal-Mart thing

Obviously ità ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s not official, but it looks like heà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢ll be there.

The concerts in that article I posted are open to the public. It looks like the cookie deal is only for shareholders and associates, like the Idols who performed in past years.

That concert is usually live online at the Wal-mart site.

Sarah, thanks for sharing that story, It’s very funny. .

The Walmart concerts remind me of going up to Vermont for the Ben Jerry’s shareholders’ meetings, before they sold out about 10 years ago.

They would have an outdoor concert on the side of one of the ski hills like Stowe, saw musicians such as the Band, fill out political activist postcards in exchange for free ice cream, they had kids activities and stuff. I didn’t own stock, but the stockholder meeting would happen under a canopy in the morning by the side of the venue.

Sort of some people’s fantasy of what all America would be like after Woodstock.

Wow Sarah, that was an impressive story!!!

Sarah, thanks for posting the story here. Always fun to get some second hand inside info!!!!!

Ià ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢m surprised that he showed as much restraint as he did. If this were Jason or one of your beloved Davids, Ià ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢m sure youà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢d be outraged.

PJ is entitled to her opinion without you questioning her motives. READ THE GUIDELINES. Follow the rules, please.

Respect your fellow posters opinions, EVEN WHEN THEY CRITICIZE YOUR FAVORITES.

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

Sarah, thanks for posting the story here. Always fun to get some second hand inside info!!!!!

Yanno, it’s also kinda funny that I seem to have a lot of luck getting said info at concerts at the O-town HOB. Maybe I should ONLY go to shows there from now on.

Anyway, y’all are all welcome. I couldn’t not share. That was one of the funniest things I’ve heard all year.

Maybe that next show will be YOUR show Sarah?

News Flash!!!

Barracuda with Carly, David Cook and Jason has been pulled. The Dreadheads are furious! Also, Jason and Brooke will not get to do a duet, unless he gives up one of his solos. I thought “Barracuda” was going to be a huge draw for people to come to the show. TPTB said it would be an unfair advantage for the other idols.

Whatever!!

Yes, I just heard that too that Barracuda was pulled. I doubt it will hurt the show. I’m just going to see Cook. Last year each contestant got one solo and at least 1 or 2 duets.

TPTB said it would be an unfair advantage for the other idols.

I don’t understand what the unfair advantage is or what that means because they aren’t competing anymore. Maybe it has to do with money or something because I think last year it was something like $1,000 per solo per performance and if you do a duet/group you pro-rate that or something. Each of the top 8 are supposed to get the same per show and the runner up gets 3 solos and a duet/group and the winner gets 4 solos and a duet/group. Who knows.

The unfair advantage remark came from TPTB. This came through Castro family friends.

Nice for them to let Cookie and Jason say it’s happening while peeps are buying tickets and then pull the plug. IF it’s true. I’m disappointed.

I don’t see the advantage either, except that many peeps were looking forward to seeing Jason on drums. He’s pretty popular, like him or not.

Crap! I was really looking forward to that collaboration. Perhaps if fans deluge the AI tour head honchos with messages asking for such a performance, they might change their minds?

Wow, who’s giving Jason advice? The same idiots who told Archie to do a concert in Utah w/o permission? I’m amazed Jason allowed the details of the tour to make it to Idol boards. That’s just wrong and very ill advised. TPTB can set that tour up anyway they want it to be. If fans are unhappy with the sets they can not buy tickets and try to return the ones they have. For David A and Jason’s fans to create waves with 19 at this point is ridiculous. They are owned by 19 and could have their careers destroyed quite easily.

Really weird news today.

Dang, after I just plugged Barracuda in my article. I was thinking about them singing that tonight, I was really looking forward to the three of them jamming – it would bring the house down. I wonder if ticket sales spiked any after the announcement of the trio?

There seems to be a lot of emailing going on to try to change the situation. I’m not taking part in it, because I think it could hurt more than help. That’s show business!

jpfan, Cook said they would be doing Barracuda, not Jason. Castro mentioned he might play drums for Cook. i don’t take a lot of stock in the rumors the “Dreadheads” spread. They’ve been wrong many times (Jason working the stage, etc). That said, I’ll be annoyed if his drumming gets scrapped after both he and Cookie mentioned it.

So where is all this No Barracuda rumor coming from? Did Sooner leak something at the Jason fanboards? It seems back in Season 5 the Top 4 got a lot more singing time than the rest. I remember Daughtry having his own mini-concert and he was only 4th. So now the only ones who get to do anything extra are Archie and Cook? Maybe the problem was that Carly didn’t finish that high, so she didn’t deserve a special spotlight solo like that? And why would TPTB pass up the opportunity to have a lovely Jason/Brooke duet on the tour- two of the best selling iTunes Idols this season deserve some special treatment, non?

Sorry, I’m confused. I thought Castro “family friends” were the source of the tour rumors. Castro and Archie need some new “family friends” as the ones they have are not doing them any favors. Plus I just don’t see how a mass “Dreadhead” e-mailing will do anything positive for Jason’s career.

Castro “family friends” are the source debunking the tour rumors (i’m guessing). Castro and Cook started the tour rumors. Pretty simple.

Certainly, mass emails are silly.

I hardly see any career breaking moves here. Now if they start emaiing radio stations, that’s another story…

Unless I’m very confused ( which is possible), inside info about the tour – no Barricuda, no Jason/Brooke duet, reasons for these actions “unfairness to other idols”, etc. are being leaked by Castro family friends. Which is causing angry Dreadheads to e-mail TPTB. I guess I don’t see how that helps Jason although I’m probably overstating the seriousness.

I remember them keeping the tour info very quiet until they’re ready to release it.

It seems a few of Jason’s friends, while hopefully meaning well, may be a future source of problems for him if they can’t keep their mouths shut. Better to be quiet than to spread false or misleading information, especially when info-hungry fans and the media are latching onto anything out there. All the more reason for him to hook up with a professional management agency sometime soon if he plans to pursue that music career. As for the dreadheads, they had best lay off the emails to TPTB, they will only come across as obsessed star struck fangirlies.

Two of the ladies who post on DDB and IDF are close family friends, and, give inside information, as much as possible. I think Cook is the one who announced the “Barracuda” with him, Carly and Jason. Even Slezak was pumped over that.

Maybe someone’s terminology of “rock” the stage is different than others?

thanks for the info on who is providing this tour info, skylight. I still say they should just lay off the insider info. I am sure it is thrilling to know a “hot new” celebrity, but they could potentially get him in some trouble with Idol by leaking info and also putting words in his mouth. He belongs to Idol right now, and they could potentially help or hurt his future career prospects. Right now he is vacationing with his girlfriend, and may be oblivious to the mini-earthquake his friends have started. Personally, I wish they would go back to their own private lives and let Jason do this on his own without “help.”

At least there seems to be some reasonable people on this blog, who understand the dangers of trying to run full speed ahead with an email campaign. They own the idols, and, some don’t seem to understand this. I’m just hoping that Jason doesn’t get blacklisted because of some of this.

I have witnessed some of these “email campaigns” in the past. They get nowhere. TPTB know that there are fanatics out there that will bombard them with multiple emails, and they probably just hit delete. Time would be better spent calming down the masses and putting the energy into something worthwhile.

Right now he is vacationing with his girlfriend, and may be oblivious to the mini-earthquake his friends have started.

Maybe not. He was just busy blogging and briefly addressed the no drumming issue saying “it’s a sad day” that (it looks like) it won’t be happening. As a big Castro fan, I can only hope Jason knows what he is doing and that it all works out well for him.

He surely knows he isn’t drumming, but I doubt he wanted a rabid email campaign started on his behalf.