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  1. THIS YEAR’S ‘IDOL’ LACKED THE DRAMA OF SEASONS PAST

    The ratings are monstrous. The number of votes cast is gargantuan. The judges haven’t changed their patter since Moses was a baby.

    So “American Idol” is just great then, right ?

    No – not really.

    I’m not saying that there’s something wrong this season so much as there’s something missing this season: Drama and disgrace. My two favorites.

    http://www.nypost.com/seven/05212007/tv/bore_stories_tv_linda_stasi.htm

  2. weelassie, scroll down to the bottom. The AI poll is on the right side. It’s still up there.

    Who do you think should be the next American Idol?

    Jordin Sparks 63% 11471 votes

    Blake Lewis 37% 6821 votes

    Total: 18292 votes

    http://www.cnn.com/

  3. Good morning everyone. Is Lisa B on vacation or working? Hopefully she is not sick..

    Congratulations to Elliott and all his fans on that Fourth of July gig in Washington on the Capitol grounds…He’ll get tons of exposure that day.. How exciting…

  4. “I donà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢t know if anyoneà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s posted this earlier but Kat has been back to AI this season.”

    http://i83.photobucket.com/albums/j319/piratesdaughter/blake/cake_eyefuck.jpg

    I knew she had been back, she went backstage during the top 16 rounds I think and met all the contestants. She wrote about it on one of her fan blogs, or maybe it was a video blog, I can’t remember.

    And Kat if you get on here today, I went to that TWOP place and it’s amazing how far it goes back, I was reading things about Kat’s audition from 06, it was crazy…

  5. Letà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s face it, last yearà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s bumper crop was the coup de grace of annoying personalities duking it out for a recording contract, with Taylor Hicksà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬’ the bastard offspring of a bar band Michael McDonald and John Belushi-as-Joe Cockerà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬’ emerging the victor.

    _______________________________________

    She is so WRONG.. Everyone knows Leno has legitimized Taylor.

  6. Cowell says he can’t predict ‘American Idol’ winner

    …Cowell said he was amused by the long “Idol” run of Sanjaya Malakar, a contestant known for extreme hairstyles and mediocre singing.

    “The whole Sanjaya thing was hysterical,” said Cowell, who once threatened to quit if Malakar won. “I don’t think I’d be happy if he was in the final, but looking back I think it was quite amusing.”

    Cowell said it was “unfair” that contestant Melinda Doolittle was eliminated from the show this week.

    “When you allow the public to choose, you’ve got to live and die by the vote,” Cowell said.

    http://www.gulfnews.com/world/U.S.A/10126825.html

  7. Elliott is on Z100 performing WFY right now (in NYC). Nice little interview but the DJs were bitching about how bad idol is this year.
    This station was all idol last year and had Kat/Daughtry at their big radio concert. I totally agree with the NYPost article. I want my reality show drama back next year please. Wow they’re letting Elliott sing a second song so if you live in NYC…

  8. American Idol 6: The Pattern-Breaking Year

    by Tyler Sandersfeld — 05/21/2007

    Tyler was no less shocked by Melindaà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s American Idol elimination than everyone else. However, his surprise came more from three Top 3 patterns and one general trend getting shattered by her elimination. He really shouldnà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢t be too surprised, though, since this season has been full of broken patterns. Which patterns got broken? Did any remain intact? What other useless info does Tyler dole out?

    http://www.foxesonidol.com/cgi-bin/ae.pl?mode=1&article=article2119.art&page=1

  9. Morning, all.

    Wow, it’s so quiet around here – and it’s the week of the finale. So, I was wondering, who has big plans for the top 2 performance/finale? Going to any AI viewing parties?? Any odd pre-show rituals you’d be interested in sharing? Or are you going to stay at home and unplug your phone between the hours of 8 and 9 on Tuesday and 8 to 10 on Wednesday? I’m personally leaning towards the latter; all I know is that it will involve a sleeve of Oreo cookies.

    And I miss the morning a$$ kickings….

  10. db May 21st, 2007 at 9:50 am

    all I know is that it will involve a sleeve of Oreo cookies.

    just one sleeve of Oreos? If I have some realllly cold milk, it can get into two sleeves. Better not buy any at the store this week :laugh_tb:

    And I miss the morning a$$ kickingsà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬ ¦.

    Yeah, where are the a**kickers? They haven’t been here in awhile. Did MJ kick them off the blog? :smirk2_ee:

  11. Lu May 21st, 2007 at 5:13 am

    I thought some of the Elliott fans here might enjoy this – some concert vids. Have a great day!
    http://www.youtube.com/profile?user=Millie858

    Thanks for the vids, Lu!! I downloaded them, but can’t watch them at work. Isn’t great how well Taylor and Elliott are doing? Couldn’t have happened to nicer guys :wub_tb:

  12. db………. ice-cold Grey Goose… a spray of vermouth… olive brine and 3 olives !!! (dirty martini… xtra dirty) and then let the fun BEGIN… Tuestay.. and Wednestay… martini(s) do not mix well with oreos.. bleech!

  13. sarahinwv May 21st, 2007 at 10:05 am

    martini(s) do not mix well with oreos.. bleech!

    Well, duh!!! Is that what you girls in WV drink with your Oreos :ponder_tb:

  14. Monday Morning Mediabase Idol Airplay report. Artists/Songs in alphabetical Order. Formats by ranking. Numbers in brackets indication position on the chart the previous week while dashes indicate new to the chart.

    Ayla Brown:
    “Forward”: 41 AC (45)

    Bucky Covington
    “A Different World” : 15 Country (18)
    “Carolina Blue”: 358 Country (-)
    “Empty Handed”: 318 Country (-)
    “Hometown”: 357 Country (-)
    “I’m Good”: 316 Country (-)
    “It’s Good To Be Us”: 320 Country (-)
    “The Bible and the Belt”: 379 Country (141)

    Carmen Rasmusen:
    “Nothin’ Like the Sum…”: 84 Country (91)
    “Silly Me”: 388 Country (-)

    Carrie Underwood
    “Before He Cheats” : 7 HAC (8), 12 Pop (12), 15 AC (17), 403 Rhy (413)
    “I Ain’t In Checotah”: 67 Country (66)
    “I’ll Stand By You”: 45 Country (48), 61 AC (83), 73 HAC (78), 108 Pop (135)
    “Star Spangled Banner” : 129 Country (110)
    “Starts With Goodbye”: 277 Country (-)
    “Wasted” : 153 HAC (130)

    Clay Aiken:
    “A Thousand Days”: 291 AC (-)
    “Without You”: 380 AC (-)

    Daughtry
    “Crashed” : 350 Active (379)
    “Home”: 4 HAC (7), 8 Pop (11), 23 AC (26), 76 Alt (93), 129 AAA (253), 402 Rhy (414)
    “It’s Not Over”: 5 HAC (4), 14 Rock (10), 17 Pop (17), 19 AC (19), 36 Alt (29), 81 AAA (105), 146 Rhy (133)
    “Rocket Man”: 84 HAC (76), 465 AC (107)
    “There and Back Again”: 255 Alt (238), 755 Active (312)
    “What I Want”: 12 Rock (20), 14 Active (17), 66 Alt (64)

    Elliott Yamin
    “A Song For You”: 161 AC (170)
    “Find A Way”: 178 AC (-)
    “Movin’ On”: 92 Pop (122), 140 AC (-)
    “Wait For You”: 25 Pop (27), 39 AC (48), 52 HAC (55), 125 Rhy (128), 390 Urban (376), 690 UAC (-)

    Fantasia:
    “Hood Boy”: 247 UAC (280), 1125 Rhy (975)
    “I Feel Beautiful”:
    “I Nominate U”: 844 Urban (638)
    “Only One U”: 540 Urban (648)
    “Two Weeks Notice”: 181 UAC (171), 551 Urban (540)
    “When I see U”: 8 UAC (9), 8 Urban (11), 51 Rhy (57), 365 Pop (702)

    George Huff:
    “You Know Me”: 235 Gospel (221)

    Jennifer Hudson:
    “And I Am Telling You”: 18 UAC (18), 132 AC (171), 244 Rhy (194)
    “One Night Only”: 1153 Urban (-)

    Katharine Mcphee
    “Love Story”: 160 Pop (-)
    “Over It” : 53 HAC (53), 67 Pop (55), 411 Rhy (386)

    Kellie Pickler
    “I Wonder”: 19 Country (21)
    “Things That Never Cross”: 215 Country (307)

    Kelly Clarkson:
    “Never Again”: 13 HAC (14), 21 Pop (21), 114 AC (93), 714 Rhy (369)
    “Where is Your Heart”: 104 AC (108)

    Kimberley Locke:
    “Change”: 9 AC (9), 99 Pop (109), 109 HAC (103)

    Paris Bennett:
    “Ordinary Love”: 116 Urban (100)

    Ruben Studdard:
    “Change Me”: 225 AC (233), 686 Rhy (692)
    “If Only For One Night”: 309 UAC (417)
    “Make Ya Feel Beautiful”: 8 UAC (9), 64 Urban (65), 669 Rhy (633)
    “Rather Just Not Know”: 706 UAC (-)

    Taylor Hicks:
    “Just To Feel That Way”: 21 AC (20), 140 HAC (126)

    This Season (Just checked the HAC, AC and Pop):

    Blake Lewis:
    “Love Song”: 255 HAC
    “Roxanne”: 207 Pop, 258 HAC, 342 AC
    “This Love”: 236 AC, 250 Pop
    “Virtual Insanity”: 456 Pop
    “When I Get You Alone”: 208 Pop, 261 HAC
    “You Give Love a Bad Name”: 212 HAC, 332 Pop

    Jordin Sparks:
    “I Who Have Nothing”: 171 HAC, 244 AC
    “She Works Hard For The Money: 262 HAC, 293 Pop
    “To Love Somebody”: 202 HAC
    “Wishing On a Star”: 176 AC, 206 HAC, 291 Pop

    Melinda Doolittle:
    “I Believe In You and Me”: 196 HAC, 226 Pop, 237 AC
    “I’m A Woman”: 257 HAC, 290 Pop
    “Nutbush City Limits”: 172 HAC

  15. Boy, are the spoilers slow to come in for this year. Nigel must have put the Bat Bogey Curse on the leakers.

    The only new “news” I’ve been able to find this morning is that some people heard on their local Fox station that Kat will be on the finale. So, maybe all the angry calls and e-mails worked out for the McPhans (or you can’t even trust e-mails from her Mom anymore…LOL). Kelly will be doing a duet and a solo.

  16. I still don’t believe Katharine is performing on Idol. I think they would have announced it by now. Some people are saying she’s Blakes “duet” partner, but I think he’d be duetting with Doug E Fresh.

  17. I’m going through yesterday’s thread right now.

    *shaking head*

    There are going to be some big changes around here.

    First, the daily thread will likely be discontinued. It’s turned into total carp and a message board for Season 5, which I am not interested in running.

    If you want to chat, you will have to use the chat room.

    There will be more threads on the front page featuring different topics to discuss, but will have to be kept STRICTLY ON TOPIC.

  18. Man, I’m sorry , mj…. I already made a kinda big mistake already at work… and it’s only been 1 hr and 34 mins… and it’s Monday… LisaATL … moonshine just made oreos totally disintegrate…. aaaaaaanywayyyyy, What happens around here after AI ends?… Me being a “Johnny come lately” and all………

  19. First, the daily thread will likely be discontinued. Ità ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s turned into total carp and a message board for Season 5, which I am not interested in running.

    Can you make sure Lisa B still does her articles? I don’t know where else you’d put that besides the front page

  20. Hey MJ –

    Hope you had a good weekend! I’d love to hear what you thought about Elliott’s concert and Fantasia’s broadway performance.

  21. Can you make sure Lisa B still does her articles? I donà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢t know where else youà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢d put that besides the front page

    Make sure????? That was volunteer work on her part. Work that went pretty much thankless.

    I suspect LisaB is gone for good after yesterday.

    I’ll be taking over posting links if that is the case. But, I’ll be posting them on the front page. There will be fewer of them (Not much from seasons past, unless it’s big news) and those threads, again, will have to be kept strictly on topic.

  22. Thank you, MJ, for making the tough decisions…or maybe not so tough. :)

  23. Kirsten, a late thank you (err, maybe not?) for posting the link to Across the Universe done by what should be a bunch of embarrassed stars. That was awful!

    LisaB, if you are cruising past, thank you for all your links. The reason why I liked this place so much is that you could find out something about all the idols, past and present. I never got into any of the heated discussions of comparing idols, but some discussions were just plain fun. I’m not much of AI6 fan, though I do voice my opinion every once in a while about the pros and cons of the season. Thank you MJ for providing a sounding board, although not everyone played nice.

    Lu, thank you for the link. That makes up for the performance that I saw last week on Idol 6. Very good.

    And for something completely OT, my daughter had her dance recital this weekend. One of the older jazz groups had a hot routine to this old song. I haven’t heard it for ages, but it still kicks! Get out of your chair grandma and Dance Little Sister!

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6Xm3IxHdK5U

  24. I am a fan of the show and after reading your guidelines have decided I’d like to post. It has been tough this year going to the daily chat on your blog. I felt like I was in a time warp. I have been a fan of the show from the first season. I enjoyed the updates on what was going on with the different idol contestants, but got tired of the season 5 fan wars. I sure wish it could have been different. Maybe it will change now that you might get rid of the daily chat. I wish it could just stay around for those of us who may like to use it, but through this whole season it’s been nothing but season 5. :(

  25. OMG, I’ll have to read yesterday’s stuff … if it was bad enough to get rid of LisaB and make MJ discontinue the daily thread it must have been awful.

    Kirsten, have you uncovered any secret memos over the weekend? They were the highlight of my sad life last week!

    And I’m thinking a whole bottle of good red wine and maybe a homemade pizza on Tuesday, and a whole bottle of good red wine and a grilled steak with twice-baked potato on Wed!!

  26. WOW, I wasn’t around yesterday, guess I missed some fireworks. I, for one really appreciate Lisa for all the news-links–while my fave is from season 5, I like knowing what all idol contestans-past and present are up to. And this is the only place to find that information. I hope we can still get that here-although I can understand mjs decision. Seems like the same thing happened at Grays site-a few people ruin a good thing. I must say, I have been guilty of talking about and defending my fave-although I don’t really post much at all. Thanks MJ, Lisa and eveyone else here!

  27. I really like Jordin and Blake this year. I found Melinda to be boring. Great voice and personality, but boring.

    Talk around the watercooler at work was always about Blake, Jordin, and Phil. I wasn’t surprised to see Melinda eliminated.

  28. Sorry to hear about the “discontinue”. I looked forward to LisaB’s info. It has been a good place to find out about all the Idols. I post very little, but I’ll miss it here.

  29. Eek. What happened yesterday? Mea culpa. Season 5 still interests me more than 6.But I’m not alone. The headline of the NY Post article by Linda Stassi linked above is “Bore Stories.” It’s not just the Idol Obsessives here. On Z100 this a.m. they were talking about Kat, Chris and Elliott. NO ONE even mentioned Blake or Jordin on the day BEFORE the finale. And djs on the most popular NYC radio station talk about what currently interests people (which from the buzz seems to be Dancing With the Stars.) But this is chezMJ and I respect any choices she makes.

    Boo. And I wanted to post HDD numbers which so far has Chris, Elliott and Bucky with CDs in the top 20. Please LisaB come back. You did a fantastic job here. Thanks Kirsten for the numbers as well.

  30. Talk around the watercooler at work was always about Blake, Jordin, and Phil. I wasnà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢t surprised to see Melinda eliminated.

    Funny, I have had two senior colleagues – one, a guy – come in to my room, on two separate occasions, griping about Melinda’s elimination. From the reactions of the people I personally know, it would seem that Melinda is the clear favorite.

  31. Siruis Satellite Radio just talked about Katharine, Elliott and Taylor, they are all getting their own celebrity super shuffle on the super shuffle station, they didn’t give a whole lots of details about it yet though.

    I think every blog, every newspaper and every radio station are still talking about season 5, it’s certainly not just here.

  32. purplesmile,

    I guess maybe it is because I work with an age range from 20 – 50. I’m not sure. But not a single one of them wanted Melinda to win.

  33. Eek. What happened yesterday? Mea culpa. Season 5 still interests me more than 6.But I’m not alone. The headline of the NY Post article by Linda Stassi linked above is “Bore Stories.”

    I don’t really care what Linda Stasi or anyone else thinks. I designed this blog to be a running diary of the current Idol Season. Completely and totally created to exist in the PRESENT. And that is how it will continue.

  34. I didn’t like Phil until he sang Tobacco Road. I was totally against him til that point.

    I have two in college and they and their friends always wanted Blake and Jordin. I’ll be happy with either one winning. But I think I’ll vote more for Jordin. I don’t think it’s her fault that everyone thinks that AI wants her to win.

  35. With all due respect, mj, I think that what is happening with past idols currently is present. And, in all truthfulness, season 6 is a snoozefest for the most part. It is exciting to read about what is happening with all the idols’ careers. Now, can people just leave the fan wars in the past? Once again, we’ll have no place to post. I don’t think a few bad apples should be allowed to upset the apple cart. Just delete their posts, or suspend their posting privileges. JMO

  36. Love ya’ MJ. I’m glad you had a fun weekend. Love you too, Lisa B and thank you.

  37. Thanks for telling mj what to do with her own blog, skylight.

    It never ceases to amaze me the number of people who do not grasp the fact that a blog or a message board is the property of the blog owner. When you post, it is no different that having a conversation in someone’s living room.

    But I suppose some of you would go to someone’s home, pour your drink on the carpet and call the hostess stupid, while demanding a fresh drink and some caviar immediately.

    *twitch*

  38. With all due respect, mj, I think that what is happening with past idols currently is present. And, in all truthfulness, season 6 is a snoozefest for the most part.

    If you have no interest in Season 6, then you are more than likely posting at the wrong blog.

    I’ll continue to post items out front, including news articles regarding past Idols, but all the talk will HAVE to stay on topic to what I’ve posted.

  39. But I think Ià ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢ll vote more for Jordin. I donà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢t think ità ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s her fault that everyone thinks that AI wants her to win.

    I agree. I don’t like the manipulations that the producers/judges attempt, but it’s never the contestants fault. I try (although, I don’t always succeed), to look beyond that and decide who I like best. I may grumble about the producer’s tricks and snark at their more obvious pimping, but each of the contestants are really just trying to do their best.

    Good luck to both Jordin and Blake! May it be a close vote because you both knock our socks off.

  40. Will you still have a comments section for the things you post out front MJ? I can certainly understand your frustration – yesterday was nuts in here.

  41. I wasn’t trying to tell mj what to do with her blog. Just saying…….. I enjoy reading about all the idols, regardless of which season they appeared. There are a few from this season that I like, and it isn’t their fault that the producers didn’t ‘make the show as interesting as they normally have. We sure could’ve used some background information on them, so that we could’ve bonded a little more with them.

  42. I also thought that we could snark on the contestants, but, weren’t supposed to attack other posters? Am I off base on this?

  43. Go Blake!!!!!!

    I am really excited to see what Blake sings this week and hope he has some stellar performances like he has in the past. I will be voting as much as I can by landline.

    This will be some serious TV watching with final week of both DWTS and Idol. I love Apolo and though I haven’t voted yet on DWTS I will be this week. Go Apolo!!!!!!

    I really miss LisaB’s posts today! I haven’t read the daily thread the last few days but heard in chat that things were ugly. I am so sad as it used to be so much fun here and I loved reading about all the Idols from all seasons. So many fun posters are gone too!

    I appreciate all you do here MJ! I hope LisaB knows how much she was appreciated by most here – it was alot of work for her to post the links each day and they were always the first things I checked on the internet. I love Kirsten’s numbers and Nevada’s info and hope they can be included somewhere if they are still willing. And Kirsten’s Top 10 lists are the best!!

    We all need to laugh more! I have done alot of laughing here, especially in chat some nights. This is a great site!

  44. I think one of my favorite moments on AI6 was when Ryan tried to beatbox like Blake. I wish I would have kept that on my tivo!

  45. “Make sure????? That was volunteer work on her part. Work that went pretty much thankless”

    mj, I don’t understand this statement. I have seen Lisab thanked many, many times for all her volunteer work.

  46. I also thought that we could snark on the contestants, but, werenà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢t supposed to attack other posters? Am I off base on this?

    Ah….I see that, as per usual, the rules that mj has posted ARE important….when they suit you.

    *twitch*

  47. This is MJ’s blog and she’s mentioned repeatedly that we should be discussing current events, which includes season 6.

    I get that season 6 is unthrilling for a lot of people; what I don’t understand, though, is why people here go out of their way almost EVERY DAY to repeat the same opinion over and over again about how such and such random thing indicates that this season objectively sucks for everyone. It’s patently untrue because it’s totally subjective. Bringing season 5 into it constantly makes it worse. All it proves (the articles, the ratings, everything) is more people or different people preferred last season. It says nothing about the quality of this season because once again, completely subjective.

    A lot of people like and even love (yes, LOVE) this season. It doesn’t make them people who cannot appreciate “good” music (as if there was an objective standard for this) and it doesn’t make them dumb for being enthusiatic about something others aren’t enthusiastic about. Why ruin it for people, like MJ, who actually seem to like this season and enjoy it for what it’s worth? If you don’t like the season, state your opinion and move on. Why keep on harping on the same point? We get it!

    MJ and Lisa and anybody who posts interesting information, I appreciate the trouble you guys go to. I’m sorry if this post makes anything worse for you guys. I just couldn’t help myself. =(

  48. …I work with an age range from 20 – 50.

    LOL! So do I, taran. (They’re 38 and 32, respectively…) ;-)

    Ià ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢m not sure. But not a single one of them wanted Melinda to win.

    Well, I’m in a different continent altogether, taran. Maybe that would partially explain it. Or maybe not. Heh. ;-)

  49. It never ceases to amaze me the number of people who do not grasp the fact that a blog or a message board is the property of the blog owner

    *waiting for some idiot to break into a “freedom of speech” rant*

    Face it, folks- this blog has gone downhill this season, both in quality of discourse and number of posters. I believe the only solution is not re-structuring the blog but banning the bickering bitches who are ruining the blog for everyone else. We all know who they are.

  50. purple,

    I don’t know how to quote yet, lol

    Sometimes I FEEL like I’m on a different continent! :)

  51. Just to make sure that they know how much they are appreciated,

    LisaB
    Nevada
    Kristen
    and most of all
    MJ

    You guys are (inter)national treasures and I appreciate your information and insightful commentary (and delicious snark) more than I can possibly say.

  52. Someone posted the Linda Stassi article. Not me. I merely referred to it. But I get how putting down the actual subject of the blog could get tiresome. As I said this is chezMJ so…that’s it.

  53. Make sure????? That was volunteer work on her part. Work that went pretty much thankless.

    I actually meant what I said as, if she wishes to continue to do the work can you have a place for them. I appreciated her finding the articles and always being the first to post them and even putting up, for the most part, with some people reposting the articles continuously.
    I would also like to thank LisaB for the articles, Nevada for all the number crunching, and Kirsten for her top 10 and exclusive Clive content.
    And of course MJ for putting up with as all.

  54. taran, just highlight the text you want to quote, then right click on it and choose the “copy” option; afterwards, go to the text box, right click on it and choose “paste.” you’re good to go! ;-)

  55. I think one of my favorite moments on AI6 was when Ryan tried to beatbox like Blake. I wish I would have kept that on my tivo!

    For your viewing pleasure (I think this is the one you mean):

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

    (Warning: It is at the very end after Disco Lion talks and Blake performs “You Should Be Dancing”).

    PS Thanks for the kudos folks (aw, shucks). I too love so many posters at this site (and, of course, the blogmistress to end all blogmistresses, MJ herself).

  56. This doesn’t have to turn into a thank you fest. There are certainly people here who appreciate LisaB’s work, and made sure she knew it. There are others, however, who do not, and I’m just going to leave it at that.

    And as far as “the bickering bitches” and the fact that “we know who they are” makes me laugh, because I have no doubt everyone has a list. And each list has different names on it. Banning is not the solution.

    This thread has not degenerated into fan wars, so much as turf wars, and I’m sick of trying to keep it all in check. I’d rather write a blog.

    Lu- to answer your question–the threads out front will all have comments sections where everyone is free to comment. You will, however, have to stay on topic.

    If you want to chat, or bicker or troll, that’ll have to happen in the chat room. That’s what it’s here for.

  57. I also thought that we could snark on the contestants, but, werenà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢t supposed to attack other posters? Am I off base on this?

    No you’re not. But if you look at yesterday’s thread for instance, there are certain people who PREFER to get personal. This usually triggers off responses that MJ eventually has to delete.

  58. Leaving for the day but just in case this daily chat is gone when I come back: I’ve really enjoyed alot of the posters here: Nevada, Kat, Metta, JJ, Sexygirl, Dingo, many others have made it really fun. I’ve had a great time here and it’s the first blog/message board I’ve ever been involved with. Ciao.

  59. Okay, I’m not thanking anyone – you all suck. Kidding!! You know I love ya.

    But, can I make the bitch list? That sounds like a fun job. I think I can objectively place myself in an accurate position on the “nice” to “stone cold bitch” continuum. Come on guys just give me a chance.

    MJ – I’m glad you enjoyed your shows this weekend. Sorry about all the trouble in your absence – it seemed near impossible to stop that train once it started chugging along. And, I believe my dream duet of Blake beatboxing to Sir Paul singing Hey Jude may have gotten lost in the melee. So, AI interns – if you’re reading – can you pass that little request up the chain?

    Other than that – GO TEAM PLAID!

  60. I believe the only solution is not re-structuring the blog but banning the bickering bitches who are ruining the blog for everyone else. We all know who they are.

    MJ runs a very good blog and I imagine it can’t be an easy job with so many posters bickering about anything and everything.

    The only reason the blog has “gone downhill” (I personally still enjoy 90% of the posts) is a few people who can’t come off season 5. It seems to be that a few TOS (as they seem to be called) can’t accept the fact that even though Taylor Hicks was the most popoular favorite among MJ users in season 5, MJ’s site isn’t a Taylor Hicks fansite. I know MJ has said repeatedly that she doesn’t want her blog to be a Taylor Hicks fansite/season 5 site, and I think the fact that people don’t give a sh!t what MJ says and continue to post whatever they want….that’s the reason, if any, that “the blog has gone downhill.” (excuse the run-ons)

  61. Oh hell, I guess I am glad I was gone yesterday even though I try not to be a b*tch on here or anywhere. I have always been thankful for MJ’s, the people on it, and LisaB and others. I may have posted too much about Taylor :)

    I guess this vid says it all then:

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hMenB9Ywh2Q

  62. I know MJ has said repeatedly that she doesnà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢t want her blog to be a Taylor Hicks fansite/season 5 site, and I think the fact that people donà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢t give a sh!t

    There’s a very simple solution to this — If you don’t give a sh! about Taylor Hicks and someone happens to post info about him, IGNORE IT ! Don’t make such a big deal about it and it will naturally go away.

    I usually follow my own rule. If someone posts something about Daughtry for instance ( who I wish well but whose music I don’t care much for ), I usually scroll past it.

    That usually solves the problem.

  63. American Idol Judge Simon Cowell Says: Idol Winner Isà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬ ¦

    …So – is it Jordin Sparks or Blake Lewis? “I can’t call it at this stage,” Cowell told reporters on a conference call. “For Blake, he’s a brilliant entertainer, but the negative is he’s not a fantastic singer. The advantage for Jordin is she is a great singer and the negative is she hasn’t done one performance yet which I can remember as a ‘wow.'”

    http://www.nationalledger.com/artman/publish/article_272613502.shtml

  64. Interesting article:

    Voters not playing Simon says

    …And then came Melinda Doolittle’s shocking ouster. At the end of last week’s performance show and right before voting began, Simon offered his plea to America: “I want to see my girl Melinda in the finals.”

    America’s response: not going to happen.

    And that left a sour Simon, covering his face with his hands and simmering at the end of the results show.

    Maybe he realized he’s no longer the kingmaker.

    http://www.northjersey.com/page.php?qstr=eXJpcnk3ZjczN2Y3dnFlZUVFeXkxNjcmZmdiZWw3Zjd2cWVlRUV5eTcxMzYzMzcmeXJpcnk3ZjcxN2Y3dnFlZUVFeXk3

  65. Okay, Ià ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢m not thanking anyone – you all suck. Kidding!! You know I love ya.

    But, can I make the bitch list? That sounds like a fun job. I think I can objectively place myself in an accurate position on the à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã…“niceà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬  to à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã…“stone cold bitchà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬  continuum. Come on guys just give me a chance.

    Just one reason why I HEART Spenser. LOL…(**another reason, she has some kick ass Sangria recipes**).

  66. This post involves Taylor but also the TOP THREE. If you are registered at “tayloristheboogie site”, there is a subject titled Taylor Hicks Media. On it, there is a thread titled Jay Leno 5-14-07. There are some really great pics of Taylor and the top three with Jay Leno. There are some of Taylor going to hug Melinda and Jordin, then he shakes hands with Blake. They all have such great smiles on their faces and Melinda is too cute with her reaction. I don’t feel comfortable bringing it over or I would. Under the pic of all of them with Jay, there is a photobucket link that has more……submitted by blondi.

  67. I’ll be the first to admit I got personal, not so much on the blog, but I let loose in CHAT..
    Ya know, sometimes one can only take so much…

    I have never considered myself a TOS although I am a Taylor fan, but heh, maybe others do see it that way..
    I will admit I was excited to hear the news about him playing a gig with Earth Wind and Fire, but never dreamed it would bring about age, and “near death” remarks.

    Also, being told by a regular that the blog-mistress doesn’t like you tends to make one think that just perhaps they are not wanted here at all..
    May I add… she seemed extremely confident in her remark too, eventhough I am certain she broke confidence..

  68. Hi… um… sice Mr. Hicks will be on tomorrow…. d-d-oes…t-that make him c-c-current ? If so…. …” OK ” Weekly…pg.43 !!!!! May 28th issue… * sigh * :wub_tb:

  69. taran, just highlight the text you want to quote, then right click on it and choose the à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã…“copyà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬  option; afterwards, go to the text box, right click on it and choose à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã…“paste.à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬  youà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢re good to go! ;-)

    Thanks, purple!

    Kirsten
    May 21st, 2007 at 1:14 pm

    For your viewing pleasure (I think this is the one you mean):

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

    Yes that’s it! Thanks!

  70. Hià ¢Ã¢â€š ¬ ¦ umà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬ ¦ sice Mr. Hicks will be on tomorrowà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬ ¦. d-d-oesà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬ ¦t-that make him c-c-current ? If soà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬ ¦. à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬ ¦Ãƒ ¢Ã¢â€š ¬  OK à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬  Weeklyà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬ ¦pg.43 !!!!! May 28th issueà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬ ¦ * sigh *

    Ok spill it sarah – what’s on page 43? Something delicous, I hope? Will the hotness actually be on the show tomorrow? Massive inquiring minds WANT to know!

  71. about that “OK” article……………..NEVERMIND !! (It helps to frikkin read the stupid article instead of drooling over the picture!!..DOOH !!) :doh_tb:

  72. about that à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã…“OKà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬  articleà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬ ¦Ãƒ ¢Ã¢â€š ¬ ¦Ãƒ ¢Ã¢â€š ¬ ¦Ãƒ ¢Ã¢â€š ¬ ¦Ãƒ ¢Ã¢â€š ¬ ¦..NEVERMIND !! (It helps to frikkin read the stupid article instead of drooling over the picture!!..DOOH !!)

    Ok, that does it. I’m off to the store, then! Thanks for the tip, girl!

  73. I don’t post much but there are several reasons I check out MJ’s everyday:

    1)interesting discussions (most of the times)and easy to skip what you don’t want to read.

    2)Great news source for all thing AI and all seasons, thanks to LisaB. Posted early so I can read before I going to work. I have favorites in all seasons that I just don’t have time to follow, and this news source made it easy.

    3)Funny, and I mean very funny snarkers here. I love to read all your juicy snarks, especially on ***.

    4)Daily thread is a great place to catch up with the news of the day, at night. Sorry to hear that daily thread is going away. I gleam alot of good info on daily thread. I am really good at skipping silly fights.

    5)Great source of numbers from several regular posters.

    Bottomline, I appreciate you MJ! You run a great blog and I am sorry that it will not be continuing in its current form.

  74. IGNORE IT ! Donà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢t make such a big deal about it and it will naturally go away

    Trust me, I’ve ignored it. While control F works wonders, it hasn’t gone away (unfortunately).

    Phil has apparently gotten the Navyà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s OK to join the summer tour. Yay! :)

    That’s great! I must admit, though, a part of me wished he couldn’t and they would replace him with my homeskillet Brandon. They probably wouldn’t do that, anyway, so I’m happy we’ll get to see Phil. I started to like him towards the end.

  75. You know, I have to agree with many posters that many do return to Season 5 because this season is just such a dud! 5 was unbelieveably exciting and folks were extremely emotional/passionate about it! I AM interested in how all the past idols are doing now. But this is the first year the previous season fan wars did not die with the season.

    The fan wars of last year are agreeably silly now…especially at this point in the game. I have no interest in this year’s idol….but I do have an interest in being a part of this blog. What a quandary!

    I seem to just read for the most part…post very seldom. Here’s hope for next year being a great year again!!!

  76. It seems to be that a few TOS (as they seem to be called) canà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢t accept the fact that even though Taylor Hicks was the most popoular favorite among MJ users in season 5, MJà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s site isnà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢t a Taylor Hicks fansite.

    Actually, it’s comments like this that cause the blog to go downhill. Sorry, but the labeling will be taken personal regardless of whether it pertains to the individual or not. It’s a label and a stereotypical one at that.

    But, can I make the bitch list? That sounds like a fun job. I think I can objectively place myself in an accurate position on the à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã…“niceà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬  to à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã…“stone cold bitchà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬  continuum. Come on guys just give me a chance.

    This is why I like you. There are good bithces and bad ones. Depend on the day, you may get one or the other or both..LOL

    Anyway, back to this season. I still think who will win is very much up in the air. It’s going to be quite interesting to see the voting turn-out. I still think it will come close to Season Two’s margin of win. I will be surprised if it’s a run-away one way or the other.

  77. grizzzzzz… come back !! GRIZ !! Don’t waste your $$$ .. it’s a small picture of taylor with an article about his not-so-good fortunes as opposed to his achievements !!

  78. dudes !! 20mins have gone by since my post…omg…. I’m the killer of threads !! yikes !!!! run for your lives !!!! :bigsurprise_ee:

  79. LOL sarah – good thing I didn’t leave yet, you thread killer you :doh_tb:

  80. Man remember when MJ’s was all about the snark?

    Remember when *** was mocked all day every day? Remember when we used to call XO and B and Sunnyday and Dani delusional for liking ***? Remember all the nasty things we all said about McPhans? Remember laughing your asses off? Remember how much you loved certain posters when they were all about the *** snark?

    I wonder what the difference is now.

  81. personally, i’m glad that the format for the blog will change. from what i’ve read lately in the daily threads, it’s way beyond fixing. yesterday’s was incredible.

    glad to see mj will still post topical stuff out front. to be honest, i’m surprised mj still wants to put up with all this sh*t and hasn’t shut the whole thing down.

  82. Just offering my POV, that’s all. I realise banning is an extreme step, but honestly I don’t see how else people will learn. I’m a very casual poster and I can tell you EVERY SINGLE TIME I’m here over 50% of the posts are arguments concerning season 5 contestants. I doubt that’d change with restructuring.

    and with regards to the “bitch list”- it’s pretty simple. If people are told not to do something and still do it, say, 3 times- ban them on the 4th time they do it. Every adult can follow that, and 3 chances are more than fair.

  83. Never forget dingo and her bunny slippers and willingness to snark on………anyone! :)

  84. Feel sad about the daily chat thread being closed, because it’s always been a place (for me) to read, not only the news links LisaB provides, but to hear other opinions and things going on about any number of things however remotely associated with AI.

    I’ve never liked chat rooms, and don’t visit this one, so I guess I’ll miss seeing many of you that I’d grown to enjoy reading and ‘talking’ to. (emeralgem, fwiw, I don’t see you as a TO. Don’t know what went down in chat, but I heart you)

    I read yesterday’s blog, and I’m really not surprised, mj, at your decision. Just saddened.

  85. Okay, so are we going to discuss Season Six today or is it that bad that we would much prefer going on and on about yesterday. Man, that is really sad..

  86. The New York Post has a story on Constantine Maroulis ( Also known in these parts as “Constantine who ?”)

    See here :

    http://www.nypost.com/seven/05192007/tv/matinee_idol_tv_linda_stasi.htm

    MATINEE ‘IDOL’: CONSTANTINE IN A ‘BOLD’ LATHER

    By Linda Stasi

    IF ever a guy was born to be a soap star, it’s Constantine Maroulis, the heartthrob from the 2005 season of “American Idol.”

    Constantine made his debut yesterday on the soapiest of soaps that’s filled with the most surgically correct of humans – “The Bold and the Beautiful,” which airs on CBS (1:30 p.m. weekdays on Ch. 2).

    Constantine – who plays, well, “Constantine” on the show – has a long-term contract with “B&B.” So whether you like him or hate him, he’s going to be bold and beautiful for a while.

    Constantine made his debut alone yesterday – sequestered supposedly in his instrument-filled loft apartment….

    (CLICK ABOVE LINK FOR THE REST )

  87. Today’s daily thread will be the last.

    Tomorrow, you can find headlines out on the front page. LisaB has kindly volunteered to continue to post them. That post will HAVE TO STAY ON TOPIC. No personal chit chat in the Headlines thread, strictly talk about the headlines posted.

    The same rules will apply there as they do all over the blog.

  88. You guys…. I am just starting to nestle in here. Home away from home, so to speak. I think yuns are great !! So, that being said, here {{{{{ }}}}} and here : :kiss_ee: and here (((( )))) I gotta do some work for I am the only one in my office today so … :bye_tb:

  89. ‘Idol’ Vonzell’s home catches fire
    Her losses included pet in south Fort Myers

    http://www.news-press.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20070519/NEWS0117/705190445/1075

    Even national fame doesn’t make you immune to loss, as Vonzell “Baby V” Solomon learned late Thursday.

    The local celebrity, best-known for her melodic rise two years ago to third-place finalist on “American Idol,” lost a pet and $200,000 worth of belongings in a late-night blaze at her south Fort Myers home.

    Solomon discovered the fire at her home, but was not injured, said Christie Knudsen, spokeswoman for the South Trail Fire Department.

    “She evacuated the house, as well she should, went across the street to a neighbor’s home and called 911,” Knudsen said. “It’s unclear at this point how much of the home can be rebuilt.”

    Records show Solomon purchased the home at 6617 Canton St. in January last year for $405,000….

    (CLICK ABOVE LINK FOR THE REST)

  90. It’s been a real joy to come here to MJ’s and read about our Idols. Thanks for everything MJ& LisaB. Your articles are the best. :bye_tb:

  91. My favorite was the day of the fake wedding between Taylor and Kat……maybe we can imagine us a fake wedding between Blake and Jordin? With BFF Chris R as the best man…Melinda as “always the bridesmaid never the bride”…..Sanjaya as the wedding singer….Chris Sligh as the preacher with a lisp….

  92. An interesting article on Rufus Wainwright from the LA Times:

    http://www.calendarlive.com/music/cl-ca-wainwright20may20,0,7162970.story?coll=cl-music

    All this diversification might reflect some creative wanderlust, but it’s also a sign of a time when pop musicians who reside at a middle level of popularity, facing limited options for exposure, are seeking new outlets.

    “I’ve always wanted a bigger audience,” says Wainwright. “Due to the nature of my oeuvre, being that I have an eight-member band right now and I seem to want to hire French horn players all the time, you know, it takes a lot of money to keep this going.

    “And the more kind of famous you become, the more people attach themselves to the host, and you have to pay them. It’s just a reality. You have to spread your fan base.”

    And a particularly pithy (no, I don’t have a lisp) remark which crystallizes a problem facing all artists, including the Idols:

    “In the United States, they have this thing where if they shower you with praise at one point, then it’s almost like a weird Puritan ethic where you’ve had your quota and we’re not gonna do it anymore,” he says.

  93. http://www.nationalledger.com/artman/publish/article_272613519.shtml

    American Idol Runner Up Katharine McPhee Backing Blake Lewis

    Season 5 runner up Katharine McPhee is making her pick for this year’s champion. The contest is now down to the finals and it is Jordin Sparks, 17, versus Blake Lewis, 25, are the two finalists will be given one more chance to strut their stuff on Tuesday night. Simon Cowell won’t predict a winner. But Kat will say who she is pulling for.

    Blake Lewis has been dubbed as this year’s Katharine McPhee as many believe the only reason he is still around and Melinda Doolittle was voted off was because of his gender and the votes he got for being the last man standing. That was the argument for Kat last season as she stood stunned on the stage as both Chris Daughtry and Elliott Yamin were voted off in front of her.

    CLICK ON THE ABOVE LINK FOR A PICTURE OF THE McTATA’s

  94. MJ – so only personal chit chat in chat? Is that correct?

    Yeah !! We still get LisaB’s great articles!!!!

    Go Blake!

  95. This is the most coincidental news I’ve ever read …

    http://www.oregonnews.com/article/20070520/NEWS/70521016

    Two-vehicle crash injures man

    “…
    Taylor reported soreness at the scene. He was transported to Mercy Medical Center where he was treated and released.

    Hicks was cited with failure to obey a traffic signal.

    Taylor was also cited for not having a current driverà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s license.”

    CLICK ABOVE LINK FOR THE REST

  96. My favorite was the day of the fake wedding between Taylor and Katà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬ ¦Ãƒ ¢Ã¢â€š ¬ ¦maybe we can imagine us a fake wedding between Blake and Jordin? With BFF Chris R as the best manà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬ ¦Melinda as à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã…“always the bridesmaid never the brideà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬ Ãƒ ¢Ã¢â€š ¬ ¦..Sanjaya as the wedding singerà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬ ¦.Chris Sligh as the preacher with a lispà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬ ¦.

    I was thinking Sanjaya would be the flower girl. Blake would then sit on Lakisha’s shoulders so he could actually reach to kiss the bride. That’s of course after he says “I-I-I-I-I-I d-d-do”.

  97. http://www.sun-sentinel.com/features/columnists/sfl-tvtjidolm22may22,0,6886360.column?coll=sfla-features-col

    Beauty and the beat box
    Perky teen Jordin Sparks and hipster Blake Lewis make the perfect duo for the Idol finals.

    Blake Lewis is 25. Jordin Sparks is 17. That’s the proper range for an Idol. It’s how it was in the beginning, when contestants had to be between 16 and 26. It was expanded to 28 (at the time of the audition) to broaden the talent pool. If you’ve seen the early episodes, with tens of thousands of wannabes waiting to audition at every venue, you have to wonder why Idol felt this was necessary. It’s time for a rollback.

    It’s exciting to see a vibrant young performer like Jordin or the brash Blake explode onto the scene. Taylor Hicks was almost 30 and had gray hair when he became last season’s American Idol. His career appears to be headed toward playing to audiences older than he is. Melinda looks almost matronly and will probably take the same professional path. This isn’t to disparage either’s talent, but superficiality has always been a significant element of show business. They just don’t look Idol-ish.

    Fortuitously, Blake and Jordin do. No matter which one wins, both are destined for huge careers.

    CLICK ABOVE LINK FOR THE REST

  98. If today is the last daily thread, I’ll be bummed. I like this format as it’s easy to keep track of & peek at in between doing my work here at work. I do check out Taylor fan sites when I want Taylor news, but I enjoy the snark here, and Lisa B’s articles.

  99. LMAO. I wonder if any of the individuals daring to post complaints or passive-aggressive comments about mj’s decisions have ever used the PayPal/Donation button on the front page.

    “Turf Wars” describes things perfectly. I ain’t gonna miss that part.

  100. hezzer19
    May 21st, 2007 at 3:28 pm
    Man remember when MJà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s was all about the snark?

    I wonder what the difference is now.

    HEZZERRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRR!!!! Mom here. I could not agree with your comments!!! (What do you suppose we are missing???)

  101. Well shit Hezz…did it again! Could not agree with your comments more I meant to say! (Must be drinking again!! And still don’t know it!)

  102. From Hits Daily Double’s Rumor Mill:

    BROADCAST REVENUES SOUGHT: Several major organizations, including the RIAA, NARAS and the AFM, are turning to Congress to overturn the federal exemption for radio stations on paying performer and record labels for airplay. For years, stations have paid royalties to composers and publishers when they played their songs. The move could generate hundreds of millions of dollars annually in new royalties. With satellite and Internet radio forced to pay “public performance royalties,à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬  the record companies and musicians have a strong hand. Congress first granted composers and publishers of music copyright protection in 1909. With the recording and radio industries were in their infancy, the actual musical recordings were not covered. Congress extended limited copyright protection to musical performances in the 1970s to guard against an earlier form of piracy: the copying of records and tapes. But the broadcast lobby has successfully fought back several challenges over the years to Congress to repeal the legislation. (5/21a)

    The record labels are getting a little anxious, it seems, as CD sales continue their downward spiral…

  103. Taylor Hicks was almost 30 and had gray hair when he became last seasonà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s American Idol. His career appears to be headed toward playing to audiences older than he is. Melinda looks almost matronly and will probably take the same professional path. This isnà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢t to disparage eitherà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s talent, but superficiality has always been a significant element of show business. They just donà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢t look Idol-ish.

    There’s no denying Ruben Studdard, winner of Season 2 doesn’t *look* idolish either – or Clay Aiken – or Bo Bice (all winners and runner-ups), whatever the hell that means or even Fantasia, for that matter.

    This show has come down to looks over substance, apparently – with the boot of Melinda. REALLY SAD.

  104. I think the people that are anxious at record lables aren’t the artists, but the people who make the money off of the artists. A person can easily put their album online and cut out a lot of the middle men.

  105. I was going to start recruiting for Team Hands-Off, but perhaps this isn’t the thread to do that in…

    And the first in my “entertainment industry contract series” will have to wait for another day.

    Have fun!

  106. Sexygirl, you’ll be glad to know that I’m downloading Rihannas new cd now as we speak.

  107. Nevada (and Kirsten and Lisa B) – since this is the last daily thread, I just wanted to let you know that I love reading all of your posts. I hope that you all continue to contribute here with MJ’s new format.

  108. I assumed performers were already receiving royalty payments for AM/FM play of their product. If they haven’t been, well, then that is just wrong. I’m not so sure about the same for the record company though. I think maybe that should be a matter of negotiation between the label and the artist.

  109. Nevada (and anyone else so as not to discriminate) come chat for a minute.

    *blushes* RSF you come and play too.

  110. Sexygirl, youà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢ll be glad to know that Ià ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢m downloading Rihannas new cd now as we speak.

    I’m on my way over to I-tune. I want to sample the whole cd first..Thanks.

  111. radname
    May 21st, 2007 at 4:20 pm
    I think the people that are anxious at record lables arenà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢t the artists, but the people who make the money off of the artists. A person can easily put their album online and cut out a lot of the middle men.

    Mechanical royalties represent a bigger piece of the pie for artists — particularly those who are songwriters — than digital downloads do for performers, at least as the current industry revenues are paid out.

    An illustration, using little d à ¢’ž ¢:

    Mechanical songwriting royalties for “Daughtry” CD:
    2,475,983 x $0.265416 = $ 657,165.50

    Digital performance royalties for “Home” downloads:
    443,540 x $0.0405 = $ 17,963.37

    Which check do you think little d’s à ¢’ž ¢ manager is happier to get in the mail and take his 20% cut of?

  112. LBB….I had to read that article like 4 xs !!!!! Scared me !! That’s some news paper investigative reporting, huh ? :dunce_tb: :doh_tb: :eek_wp: :wacko_tb:

  113. So they get less money for a digital download of the same song, then if they bought the cd? (or lets say a hardcopy single)

  114. This show has come down to looks over substance, apparently – with the boot of Melinda. REALLY SAD.

    I guess they can say we need to be more careful about who we vote for next time because the people we voted who didn’t have the mainstream Image, Ruben, Fantasia, Taylor are doing to well with their cd. Yep, this was suppose to be all about singing. We might as well rename it “AI, where the next image is made a instant success.”

    Honestly, I personally feel they are trying to justify why Melinda was voted off instead of making the top two.. I guess if you come up with enough logical reasons one has to eventually stick..LOL

  115. AI isn’t the only one that has the mentality of the pretty one is the best one.
    As soon as I was a kid that’s what you get stuck with, Wizard of Oz, compare Glinda to The Wicked Witch of the West, compare the victims in Disney moves to the villians. Look at Nanny McPhee(not the poster, the movie) when she arrives she’s mean and ugly, when she’s nice and the kids love her she is pretty.

  116. radname
    May 21st, 2007 at 4:39 pm
    So they get less money for a digital download of the same song, then if they bought the cd? (or lets say a hardcopy single)

    In a word, yes.

  117. In a word, yes.

    Okay, thank you once again oh great and wise Nevada.

  118. The Clothes Off Our Backs auction started this morning. You might check out some of the many Idolsà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢ items for auction. There are things from all seasons and the judges too.

    Does Chris Richardson have any clothes left? Seems like he put them all up for auction.

  119. Yep, this was suppose to be all about singing. We might as well rename it à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã…“AI, where the next image is made a instant success.à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬ 

    WORD sexygirl – that’s exactly what those producers want – they want *revenue* for themselves. They are not interested in finding a variety of talent in all genres of music. They want a POP STAH who can imitate the current trend and put $$$ in their pocket. It’s all SO clear at this point.

    Perhaps they should converge the two shows – “America’s New Top Model, Who Can Sing Too” and stop trying to brainwash the American people.

  120. MJ,

    I’m saddened to see the Daily Thread end, but I respect your decision. I’m sorry if anything I did contributed to this final decision yesterday or at any time in the past. You’ve been a terrific, patient Hostess.

    LisaB, you are much appreciated by me and others here for the time you’ve put into sharing Idol news links.

    Nevada, thanks for crunching those numbers (so we don’t have to).

    Kirsten, thanks for sharing your insider’s knowledge of the mind of Clive, song lyrics and other bits of wit and wisdom.

    I look forward to seeing those of you who are so inclined, in the chatroom.

    On the subject of record sales, the labels are going to have to find a whole new paradigm, IMO. There is no way to put the Genie back in the bottle and CDs are fast becoming a smaller share of total sales.

  121. Kirsten, i have what might be a spoiler for you…
    Blake is supposidly Blonde again!

  122. sarahinwv,

    LBBà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬ ¦.I had to read that article like 4 xs !!!!! Scared me !!

    Which one were you refering to ? I posted several.

  123. radname
    May 21st, 2007 at 4:52 pm
    In a word, yes.

    Okay, thank you once again oh great and wise Nevada.

    You’re welcome, oh young and naive radname.

  124. Youà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢re welcome oh young and naive radname.

    P.S. i’m not snarking on you, everytime I have a question about something you seem to have a clear and logical answer.

  125. radname
    May 21st, 2007 at 5:03 pm
    Youà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢re welcome oh young and naive radname.

    P.S. ià ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢m not snarking on you, everytime I have a question about something you seem to have a clear and logical answer.

    I try, radname. And thanks for clarifying…

  126. Kirsten, i have what might be a spoiler for youà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬ ¦
    Blake is supposidly Blonde again!

    WooHoo! Thanks for the spoiler. I’m getting cranky at the lack of spoilers. Of course, when Prince came out last year I was all, “Oh, so he did show up”, so maybe it’s better if Nigel keeps us spoiler free.

  127. tripped while trying to miss her chihuahua, named Tulip

    LMAO, but I can’t blame her, I have a tiny cat that blends in with my carpet and trying to avoid her is quite the task.
    here’s hoping she shows up tuesday night with one of those nose braces lol.

  128. LBB……….in the Oregon article, since the second mans name was not Hicks, and only the street name was, not sure what your intent was. Put those names in search and you will come up with all kinds of “coincidences”.

    Constantine Maroulis was a guest on Fox L.A. this morning and when talking about all his gigs , including the one on the soap, he called himself a not so nice name, but it was in jest, and said he will do anything now to keep his career going. He has an album coming out in August. He sounded pretty good on the clip they played and showed.

  129. 2007 BMI Film/TV Awards

    BMI honored the composers and songwriters of the music from the past yearà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s top-grossing films, top-rated prime-time network television series and highest-ranking cable network programs at its annual Film & Television Awards. Held May 16 at the Regent Beverly Wilshire Hotel, the black-tie gala was hosted by BMI President & CEO Del Bryant and Film/TV Relations Vice President Doreen Ringer Ross, who handed out more than 80 BMI Crystals throughout the evening…

    BMI Television Awards (partial list):
    Chris Daughtry: American Idol

    Carim Clasmann (PRS): Greyà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s Anatomy
    Galia Durant (PRS): Greyà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s Anatomy
    Pete Townshend (PRS): CSI
    Danny Elfman: Desperate Housewives
    Steve Jablonsky: Desperate Housewives
    Robert Del Naja (PRS): House….

    http://www.bmi.com/news/entry/534992

  130. *sigh*

    I had a feeling I’d come home to this today. The closing of the daily thread saddens me. However, I respect MJ’s decision in this matter. She’s put up with too much crap as of late, and the crap gets in the way of the purpose of the blog.

    See you all in chat… :)

  131. Danny Elfman wrote the DH music? Interesting, I love his work (he does the simpsons music, and the nightmare before christmas)

  132. According to Ken Barnes –

    Taylor, Katharine, Elliott jockey for position
    Taylor, Katharine and Elliott will all serve as guest DJs on Sirius Radio Tuesday and Wednesday — but not together. Each will play an hour of favorite songs on Sirius channel 12’s Super Shuffle.

    Taylor’s on Tuesday at 7 a.m., repeating at 7 p.m. and Wednesday at midnight, 9 a.m. and 11 p.m. (all times ET). Katharine appears Tuesday at 1 p.m., repeating at 10 p.m. and Wednesday at 6 a.m., 3 p.m. and 9 p.m. Elliott is on Tuesday at 10 a.m., repeating at 4 p.m. and Wednesday at 3 a.m., noon and 6 p.m.

  133. Valley………what exactly was the award that Chris Daughtry got? It is only listed under Television. Do you have the partiulars? Was it for songwriting or one of his songs on a TV show? I am sure he will get many more.

    griz…….what the heck is this Sirius radio thing? I don’t have it anyway, so it won’t matter. It sounds like fun for the Idols I guess.

  134. grizà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬ ¦Ãƒ ¢Ã¢â€š ¬ ¦.what the heck is this Sirius radio thing? I donà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢t have it anyway, so it wonà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢t matter. It sounds like fun for the Idols I guess.

    It’s a paid subscription radio service. I don’t have it myself either, unfortunately.

  135. Apparently, Paula broke her nose. Now I’m really excited about the finale!

  136. According to People, those Sanjaya on the beach spoilers were not for AI. Sanjaya is filming a pilot for a new reality show created by the people behind AI:

    http://www.people.com/people/gallery/0,,20039479_6,00.html

    “Sanjaya Malakar takes on the UCLA cheerleading squad while filming a pilot for a new reality show (which is being produced by the creators of American Idol) in Venice Beach on Friday.”

  137. Season 5 Final 2 contestants, Jordin Sparks and Blake Lewis

    This is what it says on the front page of the blog, I guess we aren’t the only ones with season 5 on our minds. Just thought I’d bring that to your attention.

    Peace.

  138. I’m not surprised at all about MJ’s decision. I’ve been posting more on the front pages and once in a while in chat myself. I pretty much only want to talk about this season now but am glad that Lisa B will continue to post her links which I check out every day.

  139. griz……..I know what Sirius radio is, I just wondered if there was more info on why they are having them DJ?

  140. Valleyà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬ ¦Ãƒ ¢Ã¢â€š ¬ ¦Ãƒ ¢Ã¢â€š ¬ ¦what exactly was the award that Chris Daughtry got? It is only listed under Television. Do you have the partiulars? Was it for songwriting or one of his songs on a TV show?

    No particulars other than the listing. I’m assuming it’s a songwriter’s award for “Home” as used on AI.

  141. There is no way to put the Genie back in the bottle and CDs are fast becoming a smaller share of total sales.

    Okay here is a question for the infomation seekers on this Blog, has cds out last records? When did cds come on the market vs. records. It seems as if it was just yesterday that cds came on the market. I feel like I’m being left behind in the techno world.

  142. RightSaidFred
    May 21st, 2007 at 4:27 pm
    I assumed performers were already receiving royalty payments for AM/FM play of their product. If they havenà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢t been, well, then that is just wrong. Ià ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢m not so sure about the same for the record company though. I think maybe that should be a matter of negotiation between the label and the artist.

    RSF, the artists do not receive royalty payments for terrestrial radio airplay; the songwriters and music publishers do. The label can’t offer an artist a share of something they don’t have…

    The only way to change the way the airplay pie is sliced is through legislation.

  143. mj
    May 21st, 2007 at 3:51 pm
    Todayà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s daily thread will be the last.

    Tomorrow, you can find headlines out on the front page. LisaB has kindly volunteered to continue to post them. That post will HAVE TO STAY ON TOPIC. No personal chit chat in the Headlines thread, strictly talk about the headlines posted.

    The same rules will apply there as they do all over the blog.

    mj, I love you and this site. I respect, and fully agree,
    with your decision to close the daily thread (not that my
    61 year old-near death-decision means anything to anyone.)

  144. Wow – reading this has just brought one thought to mind:

    Did I miss the part where MJ asked any of you how the fuck you think this should be handled? I think the answer to that question is a BIG FAT NO.

    If you don’t like the way she has decided to handle things, the solution is easy – FIND ANOTHER BLOG.

    And I wonder why I stick to chat. At least the people in there make me laugh. (I love you, Boulder and Spenser!)

  145. Then I will post a farewell to the daily thread.

    I promise to stick to topic if I post out front or respond to Lisa B’s threads.

    This is a most excellent source of all things Idol and I applaud all the work MJ does to make it a friendly, fun place to visit and comment.

    On to American Idol Seven, then.

  146. …(I love you, Boulder and Spenser!)

    Back at you Miss Sarah…and some girl love to Spenser, too.

  147. maybe we can imagine us a fake wedding between Blake and Jordin?

    Nope, can’t happen. Did you forget, she’s ONLY 17!!!111!1!1!1!1!!!!

  148. I am so excited that Pauler broke her nose right before the finale! You know what this means – Pain meds!! Yay!

  149. radname May 21st, 2007 at 5:38 pm

    Danny Elfman wrote the DH music? Interesting, I love his work (he does the simpsons music, and the nightmare before christmas)

    And Beetlejuice, Batman, Spider Man and about a billion other movies, he has been prolific as a score writer.

    And before that he was the lead singer for the great band Oingo Boingo.

    A few songs by them.

    Dead Man’s Party
    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iypUpv9xelg

    Just Another Day (live)
    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_b6opMEu-zM

    We Close Our Eyes (live)
    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=11jY0v5t1WM&mode=related&search=

    Stay
    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S0TfEcSyJDE

  150. cheese………LOL on the Paula and pain meds! I wouldn’t have thought of that.

    I am posting this article here because I find it interesting. One never know what goes on behind the scenes and this is a story about a locksmith who plays saxaphone for all kinds of bands and artists. He is part of the AI band and played the sax on the version of DIMYP that was done on Leno right after AI5. His life is very unsual to say the least.

    http://media.sundial.csun.edu/media/storage/paper862/news/2007/05/21/Features/Music.Holds.The.Key.To.Locksmiths.Heart-2905403.shtml

  151. I am so excited that Pauler broke her nose right before the finale! You know what this means – Pain meds!! Yay!

    I love cheese. LOL.

    GO BLAKE! Save the Beatboxer, Save the World!

  152. HEZZER, my child:

    Do not worry about the Sarah love…..I love you. =)

  153. I will miss the daily chat thread so much. I visit the blog maybe ten times a day. I use to go back and forth between Grays and Mjs. This has been my way of staying in the know about all seasons of AI. It is safe to say I have only posted maybe less than five times. I enjoyed it all. I loved the snark and even the turf wars. I always had an opinion on the dominant poster which could change with each post. Most of all I loved the page one articles. I never posted it but thank you LisaB. No Greys or Mjs daily chat thread, what is a lurker to do? I joined a fan site for $25.00 and I hardly go there because Mjs is better. Thank you Mj for the past two years. It has been wonderful.

  154. I will miss the daily chat thread so much. I visit the blog maybe ten times a day. I use to go back and forth between Grays and Mjs. This has been my way of staying in the know about all seasons of AI. It is safe to say I have only posted maybe less than five times. I enjoyed it all. I loved the snark and even the turf wars. I always had an opinion on the dominant poster which could change with each post. Most of all I loved the page one articles. I never posted it but thank you LisaB. No Greys or Mjs daily chat thread, what is a lurker to do? I joined a fan site for $25.00 and I hardly go there because Mjs is better. Thank you Mj for the past two years. It has been wonderful.

  155. Some interesting tidbits:

    Zabasearch now says Blake Lewis is trending as the winner. What a difference a weekend of anti-Jordin sentiments across the internet will make. Haha!

    Secondly, rumored spoilers from the Kodak.

    Blake is reprising You Give Love a Bad Name.

    Jordin is reprising A Broken Wing.

    Michael Orland says the winners single is a beautiful ballad that Jordin loves. He said he has not talked to Blake about it yet.

  156. Well considering I have had to curtail my blogging habit over the last month or so :( I guess I will not miss MJ’s daily thread as much as I would have at the beginning of the year. I have already gone thru my withdrawals and there have been many times when I would think about it during the day and wished I could pop in and find out what’s happening with all you great people. However, as a final farewell to a fine institution —- bravo, MJ, for a marvelous year (since I first started about this time last year!) I applaud all your efforts and am sorry that you had troublesome times. I will continue to check out your front page whenever I can and will be sure to pop in with at least a hi. Thanks to you I became a informed AI viewer.

    Take care and enjoy your freedom. :)

  157. Blake is reprising You Give Love a Bad Name.

    Jordin is reprising A Broken Wing.

    Michael Orland says the winners single is a beautiful ballad that Jordin loves.

    Can we just crown Jordin already?

  158. Oh joy – “a beautiful ballad”. I can hardly wait. :sick_ee: So Blake and Jordin are having to sing the same song? :wallbash_tb:

    Definitely hoping that Blake doesn’t have to sing this beautiful ballad as his last song.

    Cheese, thanks for making me snort Diet Pepsi through my nose with the Paula on pain meds post.

    MJ, sorry about the daily thread, and Lisa B, thanks for agreeing to continuing posting the links.

  159. I don’t know how I feel about Blake reprising YGLABN so soon. I hope he’s changed it up some. Hmmm.

  160. I figured they would be singing the same song, as did Bo and Carrie. I might remind everyone, that Bo blew Carrie out of the
    water on the coronation song; but didn’t win.

  161. Our local Fox 6 reporter, Jeh Jeh Pruitt, who’s in Hwood just reported Blake is singing YGLABN, She Will Be Loved and the beautiful ballad.

    Jordin – Fighter (Christina Aguilera), Broken Wing and beautiful ballad.

  162. I heart lots of you guys. :)

    For old timeà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s sakeà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬ ¦.

    *** BLOWS CHUNKS

    [Blake]

    :lol_tb:

    And Cheese, you are SOOOO right about Pauler. Sweet!

    And NOLA, they can’t keep the Plaidster down even with a beautiful ballad.

    Okay, I’m off to make dinner.

  163. Jordin is reprising A Broken Wing.

    Great choice for her. She does a great job with that song, it was long enough ago that it will seem new again and she’s comfortable with it. It’s good to know you have a homerun in your back pocket.

    I do worry that YGLABN is too soon and won’t have the magic of the first time it was done (the surprise has worn off).

    Still, we don’t know what they third song will be.

    I hope they both do a great job.

  164. Zaba has been right all year and they are saying Blake will win so I think it really doesn’t matter how either of them sing- the winner is decided before the songs are even sung. The only question is how much Blake will win by.

  165. I got this in my Yahoo alerts under That Was the Week That Was. It has important entertainment news I guess betweem the years 1926 and 2006 (in their opinion) Kind of neat to look back, but notice there is an eight year gap between Charlie Sheen being admitted to a hospital for drug overdose in 1998…….and the season five win of Taylor over Kat. Surely something happened during those eight years. :)

    http://www.southcoasttoday.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20070519/LIFE/705190311

  166. It really saddens me to hear that this daily thread will be closed after today. This has been such a good place to come to read the latest articles and keep updated about all things idol, no matter the season, because there is no other place like this to do that. I have enjoyed all the posters here, except for a very few, and have really appreciated the news and the “snarky” fun. I have had so many good laughs and learned so much from the sharing of information here. I recognize and appreciate that this is mj’s blog to run as she wants, to decide what to do and how she wants to handle things, and I admire her for her hard work here in making this site what it is. I just wanted to say that I will be one who will truly miss things as they have been. No other spot has this unique feature to discuss all things idol. Chat, though fun, is just not the same. It’s so good to be able to come here and read whenever you have the time to catch up. In chat, you just can’t do that. I haven’t posted here because I didn’t think I could keep up with most of you, but I have loved being here eery day reading the posts. So sad about this and so sorry this open thread is ending here.

  167. Our local Fox 6 reporter, whoà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s in Hwood just reported Blake is singing YGLABN, She Will Be Loved and the beautiful ballad.

    Spoiler heaven. Thanks Rolltide. Another Maroon 5 song? They sure opened up the vault for Blake. Will people get confused and think that he’s sung the same song twice in a row?

    Here are the songs they haven’t sung before:

    She Will Be Loved: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9VWV6wTelLk

    Jordin Fighter (Christina Aguilera), Broken Wing and beautiful ballad.

    Fighter: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qk_JH7Y9uJo

  168. Awww, thanks for the love shout outs ladies :)

    Boulder, Sexy, Sarah – I heart all of you mucho too.

    For the professors: Kirsten & Nevada – thanks for making me smarter than I was yesterday.

    For PJ & Hez: Smooches, just cause you’re PJ & Hez.

    And, to the AI gods – Many thanks for Paula’s broken nose. I’m imagining a little Marcia Brady moment right now. And, as cheese said – all hail the pain meds on finale night!

    I shall miss you little daily thread. But I am quite sure that I will enjoy whatever restructuring our blog mistress decides upon – as I have loved all incarnations of MJ’s.

    With that said – bring on the finale! I want cheesy group sings, ridiculously pointless duets, pointy poses, Simon’s annoying scoring of the rounds, Randy’s failure to even make as much sense as Paula, some old fossils coming out of retirement to bring their legendary status to the stage. Yep – I want it all, in all of it’s velveeta goodness.

    GO TEAM PLAID!

  169. I donà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢t know how I feel about Blake reprising YGLABN so soon. I hope heà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s changed it up some. Hmmm.

    Still much better than Jordin singing “A Broken Wing” again. I am SO sick of that song!

  170. Bye daily thread – I sure will miss you… at least I won’t have this temptation at work anymore…

  171. Kirsten
    Will people get confused and think that heà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s sung the same song twice in a row?

    I don’t think so. The songs are totally different, so I hope not. I love that he’s doing M5 again. I thought he sounded great doing them last week.

    Thanks for posting the links to the songs. I wasn’t familiar with Fighter.

  172. I would rather Jordin did another song, one less…Christina-e.
    Actually I don’t like either of their choices and wish they’d each chose something more challenging and not so singing contest cliches.
    I really liked Chris Rs song choices during the competition, but I hate his voice. Actually that’s wrong, his Tony Bennett week song sounds really good and if he had actually song with out the nose/whine in his voice i might have liked him.

  173. So Michael Orland already declared Jordin the winner with the beautiful coronation ballad she loves. Oh well give the girl the crown already.

    Poor Blake, I hope his coronation song is not that crappy.
    I am still voting for him four hours, no matter what Michael says.

    GO Team Plaid!

  174. Michael said he hasn’t talked to Blake yet, so how would he know how Blake felt about it?

  175. maracaibo, our guy is going to be fine. Everyone will expect the coronation song to be a cheesefest, and he will rock the other 2. Can you imagine how hot he is going to be singing SWBL? :wub_tb:

  176. I donà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢t think so. The songs are totally different, so I hope not. I love that heà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s doing M5 again. I thought he sounded great doing them last week.

    I agree. “This Love” is much more up-tempo than “She Will Be Loved.”

    At least “Fighter” is up-tempo. I would have preferred her to do something from Christina’s current album if she had to do Christina. Maybe “Aint No Other Man.”

    Randy’s comments should be interesting. Will he blast Blake for doing another Maroon 5 after telling him that shoud be his vibe like he did with the beatboxing? Will he blast Jordin for daring to touch a Christina song?

  177. I love Christina A’s Back 2 Basics album. Her best one yet. IMO, that should be the direction that Jordin goes. I also think that Kat M should have gone in that direction as well. They could make it their own without sounding like another C.A

  178. pj:

    I don’t think Robot Randy will blast Jordin ever. He wants that Jordin win bad.
    I can just imagine Randy or Simon saying after her coronation song: Jordin: You just won American Idol.

    I am hoping he is nice with Blake, afterall he told him to stick with a M5 kind of vibe. Blake is pleasing him.
    Those guys from M5 seem to really like Blake. They said yes to two of their songs. How cool is that?

    Go Blake! I love She Will Be Loved.

  179. Go Blake! I love She Will Be Loved.

    The official Smallville/Lana Lang theme song? NOOOOO!

  180. I really like their choices, even if they have the potential to be problematic (but doesn’t everything?).

    In their personal choices, Blake’s singing something he says is his favorite song to sing; Jordin is singing an artist she loves and keeping it uptempo to prove that she can.

    In their reprises, Jordin is singing my second favorite performance by her (since she cannot do IWHN again) and Blake is singing my fave and taking a bit of a risk (which may or may not pay off, but that’s just quintessential Blake IMO).

    The ballad will work for Jordin completely; don’t know about Blake but I’m really whatever about the whole thing. I read that he can change it anyway he wants to so maybe he’s beatboxing the coronation song which will be awesome. LOL.

    Also – I read AGAIN (different source) that Jordin and Taylor are dueting and Kat and Blake are dueting on Wednesday. Interesting.

  181. The guys from Maroon 5 like Blake because he has a personal connection to them.

    I think based solely on song choices that Blake has a better chance of winning. Singing his best performance of the season plus another song by Maroon 5 which scored him major points with the judges well it will make him sound “current.”

    Broken Wing is definitely a good performance for Jordin to redo but I am not sure how she will sound on “Fighter.”

  182. Also – I read AGAIN (different source) that Jordin and Taylor are dueting and Kat and Blake are dueting on Friday. Interesting.

    Friday? Hmmm.. LoL

  183. I’m really sad about the daily thread closing. I rarely posted but read all things(particularly all things Taylor) and some of the rest too. I came here during season 5 and have never really connected with season 6. Although I go to other strictly Taylor sites MJ’s is so user friendly and there are so many Taylor fans I’m always entertained. I’ve never done chat- maybe I can learn. Thanks MJ for all you have done. I have thoroughly enjoyed your blog. I guess it would be too much to have a topic devoted to Taylor.

  184. My bad KTINTN – just noticed and changed it.

    Also just read that a fan spoke to Elliott on Saturday and he said he was rooting for Blake. I love them both so yay.

  185. Oh it’s ok LB2, I was wondering if they were going to drag this finale out that long. I would not be surprised. :lol_tb: – Not to drag this out, but surely the present winner will get a moment alone.

  186. I think it will be cool if Jordin and Blake sing with Taylor and Kat. They should make that traditional now, bringing back #1 and 2 to sing with the current #1-2. (I am serious about this)

    They have enough old Idols to refrain from bringing all of those oldies back even to mentor now.
    In fact, they have enough to do regular Idol extravaganzas and Christmas specials. :clap_tb: They won’t even need other artists after a couple of more years. Think how much more money Idol would make, and if they are going to start paying the final 12………more and more people will try out too. There are now 60 final 12 contestants and with this season, there will be 72.

  187. There are now 60 final 12 contestants and with this season, there will be 72.

    Hmm, AI1 only had a Top 10, so the count is currently 58, and will be 70 when the curtain falls on AI6.

  188. Ahhh… the end of the daily thread. Between losing it and GC, I’m definitely getting back on task with all things related to work and home. As well it should be, I suppose.

  189. If Blake does as I predict win I think we will have another diva stacked top 12 next year and they will push the girls even harder. It will be redux of the year of the girl!

    I think in order for a girl to win anymore they will have to be somewhat average looking with a good voice. The guys they go against will have to be very ordinary bland singers with no originality or unique gimmicks, abilities, etc.

    Because the way it’s looking “different” may end up winning every year and I can’t imagine that will fly TPTB.

  190. Also just read that a fan spoke to Elliott on Saturday and he said he was rooting for Blake. I love them both so yay.

    Elliott likes Blake, Chris Daughtry’s favorite is also Blake..
    I also heard Kat wants Blake to win. So hey, all Season 5 is rooting for Blake. How cool is that?

    Anyways, go Blake go.

  191. Where’s the comments saying it is fixed for Blake to win since so many past Idols are following the “script” and saying they are rooting for Blake? LOL

    When Kelly Clarkson came out and said she’s rooting for Jordin it was spread like wildfire that she had been put up to it by TPTB and was in on the fix.

    Got to love the craziness of AI fans.

    Actually, I think the media is setting up for a “surprise” winner. So many people think Jordin will win that if and I believe when Blake does AI will finally have their come from behind underdog (who was never really an underdog) that they’ve wanted for the last several seasons.

    I still don’t see either of these final 2 being wildly successful post Idol but what do I know?

  192. I havenà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢t heard about Taylor, although he probably doesnà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢t even care who wins. I think he was rooting for Jordin right?

    He said he liked Jordin toward the end of the competition. I agree, he probably really doesn’t care who wins.

  193. Having Blake win would be much more fun than Jordin for so many reasons. Does anyone know if the rumor that Clive is out of the picture is true??? Supposedly 19E or whatever is doing the records. I have no idea if its true or just internet nonsense.

  194. Whereà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s the comments saying it is fixed for Blake to win since so many past Idols are following the à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã…“scriptà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬  and saying they are rooting for Blake? LOL

    When Kelly Clarkson came out and said sheà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s rooting for Jordin it was spread like wildfire that she had been put up to it by TPTB and was in on the fix.

    Really, where was that said about Kelly? I never read that. Of course, I don’t get out of MJ’s and Team Plaid too much. I doubt TPTB tell them who to pick in interviews. That’s just crazy.

    I don’t care how much Blake sells. Of course, I’ll be pleased for him if he does sell well, but I don’t need that to validate my “fandom.” I just can’t wait for his CD. :)

  195. I would LOVE to hear Blake sing, “Do I Make You Plaid” for his coronation song. He would ROCK it!

  196. Thanks to MJ for the summer of 2006. I met so many terrific people here. I hope that everyone enjoys their summer and that it is filled with the music of your choosing.

    Here’s my favorite new “summer” band which I discovered over at the Fuel Friend Blogspot. They have a terrific band and backstory. Alex Dezen blogs frequently and eloquently about their travels at his myspace. Heather has a great catalogue of their songs and documentary at fuel friends. I play “Air Stereo” daily.

    http://fuelfriends.blogspot.com/search?q=the damnwells

    They’re touring with Ari Hest who is a singer songwriter that went from DYI to a major record deal. Sometimes you can catch the song “Strangers Again” which is vocally stunning at his myspace.

    http://www.myspace.com/arihest

    Big hugs to lg, mississippigirl (Springsteen with Jesse Mallen at fuel friends), pj, MM, and Dingo.

  197. I donà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢t care how much Blake sells. Of course, Ià ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢ll be pleased for him if he does sell well, but I donà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢t need that to validate my à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã…“fandom.à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬  I just canà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢t wait for his CD. :)

    Same here!! I’m not a numbers girl. As long as I can get a CD in my hot little hands, I’m happy. I like plenty of artists that aren’t huge commercial successes.

    à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã…“Do I Make You Plaidà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬ 

    LMAO!!!

  198. jpfan
    May 21st, 2007 at 9:31 pm
    Having Blake win would be much more fun than Jordin for so many reasons. Does anyone know if the rumor that Clive is out of the picture is true??? Supposedly 19E or whatever is doing the records. I have no idea if its true or just internet nonsense.

    Internet nonsense. When Simon renegotiated his contract with American Idol in 2005, the contract between 19 & Sony BMG was also extended for five seasons, though AI9.

    19 Recording licenses the music rights for signed Idols to Sony BMG. While both logos appear on the CDs, it is Sony BMG that actually does the work.

    Clive might have other fish to fry, but ultimately he’s still in charge.

  199. Thanks, all….just trying to read over yesterday’s thread and see if I can figure out what happened, being blonde and all and hoping against hope it wasn’t something I said…hmm….

    Go Team Plaid!

  200. I like Longsong’s Do I Make You Plaid but wanted to throw out my idea for a slight variation…
    Do I Blake You Plaid… Sang it Blake!

  201. I love both Longsong’s and Lu’s suggestions for Blake’s coronation songs. LOL.

    And count me among those who doesn’t care how many cd’s Blake sells as long as I have one in MY hands.

  202. I can honestly say that I am satisfied with either Jordin or Blake winning at this point, and was okay with Melinda leaving last week. Didn’t vote last few weeks at all and it felt GOOOD! I am debating whether to go to AI Live concert or not. Funny thing is I got email with early password and my hubby, knowing how disappointed I was that my Elliott concert was postponed actually used it to see what tickets were available. Since I had already said to him concerning my last year’s experience with concert seats at Civic center that unless it was within the front section it really wasn’t worth buying expensive tickets, he looked and saw worse seats available than I had suggested as being worthy — and decided not to buy. He also had planned to attend with me! (SHOCK of all shocks) Ah well —- if good (and I mean GOOOD seats) come up either near the concert time or by winning a contest, then I will attend and with him tagging along. He really likes both Jordin and Blake and agreed with me about the rest of the group – so it would be fun to go with a willing escort. Perhaps if Elliott’s Atlanta concert finally gets rescheduled he will choose to be my escort for that. No – wait – I need to see Elliott all by myself, standing alone in the front row drooling. I don’t need my husband there to remind me to remain sane. Sigh. But – perhaps we as a couple will attend the AI season 6 live concert and that will convince him that I can be a sensible fan without the drool. LOL

  203. Good plan, Pamster! Throw the dear, unsuspecting hubby off!

    I must say, Elliott was looking mighty fine the other night when he performed. While he was never my favorite as a performer, I always liked him as a person and it’s good to see him looking so damn happy.

    I’ll be interested to see what the feedback is from this summer’s AI tour. Will the set graduate from tin foil and maybe go mylar? Who will be the accident prone performer this year? Who will get the loudest cheers? (I’m guessing Blake)

  204. Oh Debs, I was shopping on Ebay for vintage draperies (lol) and came back to MJ’s to find you here. What a spectacular song…Bruce sounded just the way I like him…rough, hurting, melancholy vocals….that was just great..Thank you, my friend, thank you. Seems like old times. :)

    Give my love to the little J-bird.

  205. mississippigirl,

    J-bird was listening to this with me today, and we knew we had to get it to you. That’s how I came to hear the news of the daily thread.

    “The Angels Love You More…” It’s a very touching verse and video on several levels. Bruce’s “voice” keeps getting stronger to me. Love to you from both of us.

  206. I have been MIA the past few days, I have company in town. I hopped online to vote for Apolo and skimmed through a bit.
    Bummer about the daily…

    My late night chat buddies, I will see you all this weekend after my company leaves. Will try to stop in after the show tomorrow with Cecilia’s vote totals ;)

    I have missed chatting with you all :)

  207. Debs…since we only have a short time to be “off-topic”….I’m posting this again, for you. It’s my new favorite song that I play over and over and really the only one of hers I like. I love it for so many reasons. (this video starts after the very first line of the song, but you’ll get it…it’s a great vocal quality)

    Up To The Mountain

    http://youtube.com/watch?v=D_NuK75HV1A

  208. I voted for Joey. Goodnight all! dcd, good luck with your company, it’s always fun, but it’s (for me at least) always nice to get your home back.

    We’ll see how this thing goes. Cheers!

  209. AI7 Rocks! Oh wait, we still have to sit through tomorrow. I don’t care which one wins. Their fans will buy their music and all will be right with the world.

    I agree with not wanting to hear Broken Wing again. If you go to youtube, you can find a clip of Jordin singing that for America’s Got Talent when she was 14. Did you know that she was once 14?!? Whoa.

    I’m just hoping for a lot of cheese tomorrow and, you know, I’m kind of looking forward to Kat and Taylor too. That should be fun. The group number will probably be scarey. Lots of hats and shouty singing. Hooray for us!

  210. “Do I Blake You Plaid”

    :lol_tb: :lol_tb: :lol_tb:

    Too funny Longsong and Lu!

  211. mississippigirl,

    That song is glorious. It has a lot more meaning than you would imagine…or perhaps you have imagined? I’m logging off, but am so glad that I came here and heard this. Thank you again and it’s not goodbye.

    Thank you to all for some really great memories.

    Enjoy Margie!

  212. Some new spoilers about the finale from IDF:

    Blake will be singing a duet with Doug E Fresh, he is virtually taken to beatboxing school!
    Melinda will be singing “Hold Up the Light” with BeBe and CeCe and the vocal power is truly powerful and inspring.

    Smokey Robinson is a guest and he joins the Top 6 guys on a contemporary rendition of “Oooh Baby Baby” and other Smokey songs with interesting fun choreography.

    Gladys Knight will be joining the Top 6 girls on “Midnight Train to Georgia” and the girls sound outstanding, much better than they do on the show it was brilliant music making.

    Joe Perry also joins the group for a Beatles medley which is awesome, never before done on Idol.

  213. Debs, I’ve missed you! (((hugs))) Email me :)

    Missgirl, GREAT youtube link. Thanks again for all the Nashville info. I wish my friends were wanting to be a little less touristy, but that’s the way it goes, I’m afraid. :)

  214. Longsong said…”Weà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢ll see how this thing goes. Cheers!”

    Famous last words lol…kinda ominous quality, dontcha think? Oh well, where will I find peeps like you guys who’ve made me laugh so much the past year? The fun topics like the day Dingo tried to get us to answer 2 questions about ourselves (nobody could follow her directions) and she was then gonna tell us our fortunes, but ended up telling everybody they needed more AIR and GROUND, whatever that meant, lol. Then, she got fed up and Folk had to come in and take over to give us our birthchart readings. Good times, I tell you. Good times. Then I remember the day Carolina provided her expert opinon about our home design choices, lol. Who can forget Hezzer’s wasp nightmare that went on for days? lol And then the night I found Beth Hart. Wow. I’ll also never forget the day Dingo went out to buy Taylor’s cd and came back in throwing her purse and kicking the cat cause the damn thing was full price! Yeah, hardly any of these things were AI related really…..except for the bond we all made & nurtured here at this site. Sigh. I will miss days like that, when the unexpected happened and we all laughed. It really is just a cheesy show, but these relationships are anything but.

    I’ve loved you all. The good, the bad and the ugly. Remember that old saying…”even the dull and the ignorant, they too have a story”. Thanks MJ..you allowed all this motley crew to grab a seat and ride the bus along the way. The things we talked about on this long ride are what I will miss and what I’ll always remember about your great site. It’s been a blast.

  215. I log in just in time to see Debs and Msgirl :)

    Debs, it is so good to see you. The fuelfriends blog spot is great, with much diversity in posting of both new and old artists. I hope your summer is bright.

    msgirl, – listened to the Patty Griffin song at Amazon – two words…gospel chills :).

    This place has meant so much to me, I wouldn’t have known about it had it not been for GC. Then he closed, but I had MJ’s. Then he was back in biz, but I still found myself at MJ’s. This has been a great blog to learn about music (and so much more), and I have much valued the spirited community here over this last year.

    MJ, good luck with the new format, I think it sounds like a winnah :)

  216. Smokey Robinson is a guest and he joins the Top 6 guys on a contemporary rendition of à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã…“Oooh Baby Babyà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬ 

    Sadly, that Salt N Pepa song popped into my head when I read that. Although it was a funny thought to think of Push It on AI.

  217. mississippi……….thanks for the memories. There were some pretty awesome late night and weekend topics. I think everything in the world was discussed, especially the night dingo came on and told us her story and everyone started telling theirs. Saturdays when we would start naming favorite movies and books and bringing tons of videos over from youtube to show our favorite music. I learned how to do that here!!!!!!! I can’t forget all the TH pics…I wouldn’t have seen then otherwise. I was able to get 2 replacement videos of season five from Chris58 (now Chrissy) off this site………and she didn’t know me from Adam. Thanks Chris. Shared excitement about Taylor with tons of people, especially griz. Found out the latest Idol news from LisaB in the wee hours if I wanted to. Laughed so hard at Percocets Taylor adventures……..I will never forget those. Read through the daily ass kickings of JJ and Metta, who obviously really love each other. Oh yes, how I angsted with Ana about Taylor and the gel!!! Gel like hell Taylor! Many people had life crises and asked for prayers here. Most of them came out OK but some didn’t. I like to think the MJ community helped.
    MJ you have a great site and I understand your frustration and wanting to possibly get a little more time for yourself. Thanks for it all.

  218. Sadly, that Salt N Pepa song popped into my head when I read that. Although it was a funny thought to think of Push It on AI.

    Is it bad that I love Salt N Pepa? Heh.

    Anyhoo.

    Enough of the gloom and doom! The blog will be awesome when we are on topic! And the friendships can continue in chat or in email if they are meant to be. I think the discussion will be sooo much more interesting if it is focused.

    I’ll miss the old daily chat too.

    I like big butts. I cannot lie.

  219. So, it sounds like Jordin and Blake will both be singing a beautiful ballad. I can’t imagine Blake doing beautiful ballads, however, I did enjoy “Imagine.” Guess the judges didn’t like it so much. I still think Jordin will win. Will they both release the same single as Bo and Carrie had to do? That was interesting.

  220. I too will be sorry to see the daily thread gone. I didnt post a lot but really enjoyed reading all things idol. A hometown newspaper here ran an article on this season’s tour ticket sales here. Last years tour sold out in 30 minutes, this year’s tour still has plenty of tickets available for this arena. Something was just missing this year for me, and a lot of others.

  221. I also want to send out a Huge Thanks to Mj, LisaB, Nevada, Kirsten and all that have contributed info and news to this blog, MJ you ROCK!! I am so glad I discovered this site last year!!! I have made so many great friends here, and I am greatful for all of you, each and every one of you have added happiness to my life, and laughs and tears, that no one will ever be able to take away!!! THANK YOU!! I love ya all!!! I will definately keep lurkin and coming to chat to keep updated on my favorite blogger friends, and to keep you posted on my pregnancy status!!!
    Once again Thanks for the fun!!! and I will see ya in chat sometime!!!!

    Much Love to all!!!!
    AngC :)

  222. Taylor reported soreness at the scene. He was transported to Mercy Medical Center where he was treated and released.

    Hicks was cited with failure to obey a traffic signal.

    Taylor was also cited for not having a current driverà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s license.à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬ 

    CLICK ABOVE LINK FOR THE REST

    I dont get that. I read the article. One man involved had the last name Taylor and was in his 50s. The other man was in his 20s and named Murillo. The street was Hicks lol. I think the writer of this article got a little confused with the Taylor and Hicks connection. From the article, it was definitely not Taylor Hicks involved.

  223. Sigh. The Daily Chat was a lot of fun. Sure, there were days when it all went South, but other days, it was a pure delight. I learned a lot. I laughed a lot. I made virtual friends. I gave support. I got support. It is the end of an era. All good and bad things must end. Thank you MJ for all you do.

    Thanks for the Memories. Bob Hope singing:

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sCWplvRI32I

    Oh, and in case you need to laugh (and because I was actually looking for the Carol version of the song):

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9PTewIbT1Y4

  224. Hardly the end of an era, thingsà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬’ all thingsà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬’ evolve into something more sustainable.

    Now, my children, be kind, adapt to the changes, and enjoy MJ’s new and improved BIG BLOG or I’ll zap all your asses.

  225. Lisa B, glad you will still post articles here for us because I so appreciate it. Nevada, Kirsten, griz, and all of you who regularly post and share so much with us about the idols of this season and others, I hope that you will continue to share your info on some of the fan sites so that you can let us keep up with the idols from other seasons since we can’t do it here any longer. Thanks so much for all you’ve done here, and mj, thanks for letting us have this space for so long. I’m sure it was rough to handle at times, but you made Idol so much more fun.

  226. WVIdolFan………..it wasn’t the reporter on that story, it was the poster who tried to make it a coincidence.

  227. Last one to post loves MJ the most.

    LOL, couldn’t resist.

    [Blake]

  228. Mad – and we were there! Seems like a fitting end of this particular era, both here at MJ’s and the passing of the AI torch on Wednesday……

  229. Oh, this is getting so ‘effing depressing – but in a good way. :) It’s like a trip down memory lane…I’m going to miss waking up each morning and checking the daily thread. (Yes, I admit it; that was the first thing I did in the morning.)

  230. I do love the way people are trying to squeeze in as much season 5 talk as they possibly can into this thread now that it’s been declared the last. Kinda proves why it had to be cancelled in the first place. I guess some people just can’t follow the rules no matter how many times they’re told them.

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