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  1. The penultimate anticlimax
    Want to know how to make the American Idol season finale even less interesting? Kick the best singer off before it ever happens, that’s how

    By Dave White

    Even if you don’t watch the show, you’ve already heard that Melinda received the death blow this week. Even if you don’t care about who wins or loses, you realize that this is bullshit. It doesn’t even feel like a good VoteFortheWorst.com moment to me. That’s because the worst we have right now, Blake–and really, Blaker Girls and Blaker Gays, just get off my back, because your boy is as interesting as a pair of Gap khakis–is simply run-of-the-mill dull………

    http://advocate.com/exclusive_detail_ektid45339.asp

  2. Navy Lets Stacey Ship Out On Tour With ‘Idol’ Mates

    Petty Officer 3rd Class Phil Stacey has been given the aye-aye by the Navy to join his cast mates on this summer’s “American Idol” tour.

    “It is absolutely true,” Navy spokesman Bob Anderson told People magazine. “They’re working on the logistics right now: what he’ll be paid, wear, stuff like that.”….

    http://www.tbo.com/news/nationworld/MGBPRL5JV1F.html

  3. Idol Finalist Comes Clean About Wigs

    Simon thought she was the best of the group, but there was something fake about Melinda Doolittle.

    Turns out the “American Idol” finalist wore wigs on the show.

    The third place singer admitted on Thursday she’s been wearing wigs each week.

    She says the wig she wore on Wednesday’s elimination show is her favorite. It’s a hairy style she calls “Whitney”.

    http://www.fox28.com/News/index.php?ID=18678

  4. Idol winner a mystery to Cowell

    British music mogul Simon Cowell says he is not as smart or as mean as people think à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬’ he cannot predict who will win American Idol and he wants contestants on the show to be rude to him when he is offensive to them.

    The grumpy judge, whose acerbic comments draw boos each week on the top-rated televised singing contest, said today this year’s show has come down to a choice between a “brilliant entertainer” and a “great singer.”…

    http://www.thestar.com/artsentertainment/article/215651

  5. Eye on Idol: America made correct choice in selecting Jordin and Blake

    America said good-bye to Melinda Doolittle this week, just prior to the season finale of ”American Idol” After a few days of collective mourning for Melinda Doolittle, the Tennessee-born singer who did a lot for the artistic integrity of à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã…“American Idol,à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬  Idol fans can lick our wounds and move forward.

    Life without Melinda may seem tough, but ità ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s really not that bad…..

    http://www.hesperiastar.com/opinion/jordin_746___article.html/blake_melinda.html

  6. When Child-Star Egos Attack
    Where VH1 Reality-Show Personalities Fall on Our Fame/Dignity Continuum

    …In the first four episodes of the show’s fifth season, Diamond has been a tornado of negativity and immaturity. He threatens to quit the contest, storming off the set for optimum drama. And worse, he trashes a competitor, former “American Idol” contestant Kimberley Locke: “We’ve already established that Kim is a loser on another show,” he says. “And I think she’s going to have a problem losing weight because she is a big girl. And she will always be a big girl. She is a nobody.”…

    http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2007/05/18/AR2007051800355.html

  7. Simon Cowell sad Melinda Doolittle is out of “American Idol,” says finale pits “brilliant entertainer” vs. “great singer”

    Did you think Simon Cowell was blue after Wednesday’s results on “American Idol”? He says you read him right.

    “I was very down on the night. You should have your own personal favorites,” he says.

    His favorite was Melinda Doolittle. But she is out. Blake Lewis and Jordin Sparks will compete Tuesday; the sixth winner of “American Idol” will be announced Wednesday.

    As for Doolittle’s exit … “I felt it was unfair to her,” Cowell says. “She had delivered 10 weeks in a row.”…

    http://blogs.orlandosentinel.com/entertainment_tv_tvblog/2007/05/simon_cowell_is.html

  8. Maroon 5 Do Blake Lewis A Solid, Plus ‘Idol’ Tour, Simon Cowell, Amy Winehouse, 50 Cent, Cam’ron & More In For The Record
    Phil Stacey cleared for trek; Cowell can’t predict ‘Idol’ winner; Winehouse weds boyfriend.

    Blake Lewis has been getting a taste of fame over the past few months on “American Idol,” but he’s had some well-known friends for quite some time. The finalist is buddies with Ryan Dusick, the original drummer for Maroon 5, and he’s known the band for six years. “About two years ago, I had lost my cell phone à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬’  it was stolen à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬’  and I lost touch with them,” Lewis said. The “Idol” hopeful then ran into Dusick’s girlfriend and got reconnected with the guys about a month ago. On Tuesday’s show, the producers wanted Lewis to sing a Maroon 5 song, but the band had never cleared its music for the show. “I called them the night before we had to pick our songs, and they said I could sing anything I wanted to,” Lewis said. “It was really a solid from them.” …

    http://www.mtv.com/news/articles/1559986/20070518/maroon_5.jhtml

  9. AMERICAN IDOL 6 BETTING ODDS: BLAKE V JORDON

    American Idol 6 has one more week remaining, thankfully no doubt for many people who despite watching on a weekly basis probably could do with some restbite from Ryan Seachrest and his three cronies.

    One person this website certainly is looking forward to seeing the back of is Cat Deely who despite her delightful body doesn’t half speak some rubbish…….

    http://www.readabet.com/index.php/home/article/10581

  10. Elliott comes home, hits all the right notes
    At ease with fans at Innsbrook, he’s found himself as performer

    As his backstage posse slapped his hands and chanted “Go E, Go E,” Elliott Yamin adjusted his pageboy cap and hopped onstage to the biggest concert audience of his young career.

    Of course the guy could do no wrong with this crowd of 5,000, the typical faithful who weren’t going to let a little chilly air and drizzle keep them from the Snagajob.com Pavilion at Innsbrook last night….

    http://www.inrich.com/cva/ric/entertainment_living/more.apx.-content-articles-RTD-2007-05-19-0151.html

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

    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….

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

  12. Morning, lisa. Thank you for the articles. :)

    From the Hesperia Star:

    Yes, we may lament the end of Melindaà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s reign as singer supreme, but American got it right this time. Jordin and Blake are younger, fresher and have more à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã…“upside.à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬ 

    *sigh* “Upside?” Really? American got it right just because Jordin and Blake “younger” and “fresher?” So does that mean America would have got it wrong had Melinda won, because she is obviously older and not “cool?” In this regards, upsides are in the sight of the beholder. I’m completely ok with Melinda no longer being in competition, but really, a statement like this gives me the urge to start cracking completely unwarranted jokes about the lovely city of Hesperia and the audacity of its inhabitants.

    Very sorry to hear about “Baby V’s” loss. I may not have a clue who she is, but it sucks for anyone in that situation.

  13. Sligh just updated his blog. I’m enjoying this behind the scenes look at rehearsals and life in the AI bubble. Anyway, he posted this little gem of info:

    Obviously, the American Idol tour is going to be awesome, but right after that the 3 of us [Sligh, Chris R, and Phil] will be heading off to studios somewhere to work on our debut major label records (or at least it looks at this point like all 3 of us will be on major labels).

    This is the first we’ve heard of Phil and Chris R possibly signing with a major label, no?? If those three are confirmed, including Sundance and the top 2, AI6 may be set to out pace AI5 in terms of major label signings…

    And Steve-o, my apologies if I’m stealing your thunder by posting this. I’m just more of an insomniac than normal tonight. :)

  14. Well, I saw Elliott’s show last night. Wow – that’s all I can say!

    MJ – Have fun at the show tonight!

  15. *sigh* à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã…“Upside?à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬  Really? American got it right just because Jordin and Blake à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã…“youngerà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬  and à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã…“fresher?à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬ 

    a statement like this gives me the urge to start cracking completely unwarranted jokes about the lovely city of Hesperia and the audacity of its inhabitants.

    AMEN, db! I get so tired of comments like this. Grrr!!

  16. Leno spoke highly of his “son” hicks

    he commented that Malinda Doodlittle got voted off because she was not sexy enough…he went on to say everyone can’t be sexy like taylor hicks who happened to look like me lol

  17. Lu, please please please give us more on Elliott’s concert. I can’t wait to hear the details!!

  18. http://www.abcnews.go.com/Entertainment/story?id=3184365&page=1

    Elliott Yamin, the third place finalist on that same season, had his album debut at No. 3 on the Billboard 200 chart, selling 96,000 copies in its first week — the highest-ever debut for an independent artist in the history of Billboard magazine.

    So happy for Elliott. Seeing this on the ABC newsite just tickles me. (Lu, so happy for you, throw us a bone)…;) Hopin’ he makes it to Nashville soon.

    So sorry to hear about Vonzell’s loss. Thank goodness she’s OK, just wish she could’ve retrieved her pet :(

  19. LU, Glad you finally got to see your guy on stage last night.. I watched his performance of A Song For You that someone posted and really enjoyed it..
    CONGRATULATIONS to ALL of E’s fans who will finally see him in concert..I know its been a long time coming for ALL y’all..

    Good morning everyone, and thanks LisaB for the articles..

  20. à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã…“Upside?à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬  Really? American got it right just because Jordin and Blake à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã…“youngerà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬  and à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã…“fresher?à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬ 

    ___________________________

    LOL.. Guess I’ve just been lumped into the “DOWNSLIDE” group..

  21. This is the first weà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢ve heard of Phil and Chris R possibly signing with a major label, no?? If those three are confirmed, including Sundance and the top 2, AI6 may be set to out pace AI5 in terms of major label signingsà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬ ¦

    Don’t forget Mandisa..

  22. I’m guessing the major labels include major Christian music. Sorry, the only one I see with the potential to sell is Phil (maybe). But I wish them all well. Remember they need fans who will stick with them for months and well I don’t even think Sanjaya will have that.

  23. I’m thinking Sligh should stick to talking about what goin on with him and his career as far as record deals, and leave the others the opportunity to discuss what in the works for them..but thats just my opinion..

  24. emeralgem
    May 19th, 2007 at 8:56 am
    Ià ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢m thinking Sligh should stick to talking about what goin on with him and his career as far as record deals, and leave the others the opportunity to discuss what in the works for them..but thats just my opinion..

    I agree…he ‘quoted’ Sanjaya as being anti-VFTW & Howard Stern and Momjaya confirmed that wasn’t Sanjaya’s view. A bit cheeky since he was wooing VFTW. There’s something slimey about Sligh.

  25. I think I understand what that article was saying when they said America got it “right” with Jordin vs. Blake.

    With Melinda in the finale it would have been a given that she was the winner- and well it’s just not as exciting to watch when you already know that someone is supposed to win.

    Jordin vs. Blake has that air of the unknown and either of them have the potential to blow everyone away and win the whole thing.

  26. So Simon confirmed in the Orlando article that there will be only one “coronation” song and it will be a ballad (which he thinks Blake will have trouble with).

    Hey you guys! Who listened to the songs (brave souls). Which ballad do you think they picked?

    ETA: 4 Majors already!?!? Wow. This season will be one for the record books. I think most everyone will get a deal because of the relative success of the S5 crew. Before, people seemed skeptical that somebody who didn’t come in first/second doing well (Kim and Josh not withstanding), but people like Bucky have proven that it can be done even if you come in 8th. Of course, much that is talked about in the early tour turns out not to be true, but these guys aren’t talking about “2 labels” being interested. They say that they have a deal.

  27. For Lu and a few of the others here who liked Diana DeGarmo on Season 3- she did a Live Performance at Carnegie Hall of “Breaking Up is Hard to Do” recently and it’s up at her myspace:

    http://www.myspace.com/dianadegarmo

    Very, very solid performance! Girl can SANG!

  28. “Idol” runner-up Yamin takes debut album on the roadPosted by the Asbury Park Press on 05/19/07
    BY LARRY RODGERS
    GANNETT NEWS SERVICE

    Like several “American Idol” runners-up before him, soulful singer Elliott Yamin is trying to make the most of his experience and exposure on the blockbuster reality show.

    Yamin, who just released a self-titled debut CD and is launching a 25-city headlining tour this week, hopes to follow in the footsteps of Clay Aiken, Chris Daughtry, La Toya London, Kellie Pickler and Bo Bice, who all have parlayed finishes in at least the Top 6 into successful record deals.

    “The exposure that you get from the show ….

    http://www.app.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20070519/ENT/705190400/1031/OPINION

  29. Like I said good luck to everyone. AI and country go great together so Bucky has benefited. I will be very surprised if any one from AI6 but Jordin/Blake sell any CDs. If I remember, I’ll check the charts next winter but to be honest, I won’t be following anyone from AI6.

  30. I don’t know if Lisa has posted the link to the article yet but here’s a quote from Blake Lewis about the two he chose to be in the finale:

    “For Jordin, she and [ousted Idol 6 finalist Gina Glocksen] were my pick in the beginning to win this whole thing,” said Lewis. “I think [Sparks is] an amazing woman. She’s 17, and she’s already a woman. She performs, she’s good looking, she has a fantastic personality and it reads really well on camera. I love Jordin Sparks. Regardless of the finale, she already won it in my mind because she won it in the beginning. To me, she’s a record label’s dream.”

    Blake is a classy guy. I thought Gina would make it further too- although I didn’t think she would make it to the finals.

  31. So Simon confirmed in the Orlando article that there will be only one à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã…“coronationà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬  song and it will be a ballad (which he thinks Blake will have trouble with).
    _____________________________

    Kirsten, thats been my concern also… I am hoping that he can pull it off.
    We all know Melinda would have knocked whatever they gave her out of the park, and I’m assuming TPTB know that also.
    I’m still thinking that they want a Jordin WIN and that’s why things may have gone down as they did last week since it is rumoured that there was a lengthy debate as to who should be sent home…Blake or Melinda.

  32. Breaking News: Press Conference with American Idol finalist Blake Lewis

    May 18, 2007

    American Idol hosted a press conference earlier this morning with Blake Lewis, one of the two finalists on this season’s American Idol. During the call, Blake was down-to-earth, answering questions candidly and not giving the typical cliche, canned answers that we are all so used to. He had a few interesting tidbits about his musical past back in great Pacific Northwest, and his former friendship with the members of Maroon 5.

    Here are some of the highlights from the press conference.

    http://www.buddytv.com/articles/american-idol/breaking-news-press-conference-6635.aspx

  33. Paula dishes in OK! Magazine this week. Here’s a piece of what she says:

    Paula’s Predictions
    OK’s own Idol insider, Paula Abdul, dishes on a much-needed Melinda makeover and who she thinks should go head-to-head in the top two!

    Judge’s Choice
    This week, it’s judges choice, and I have to pick Blake’s song. It’s driving me crazy! We both wanted Maroon 5, but they’re not clearing it. That’s not cool because they’ll be performing on the show! It’s bad juju! Blake’s got to pick a song that’s well known, nothing too obscure. I did say to Blake, “Whatever you did last week, I don’t want you doing again– I’m not kidding! Seriously, you can’t blow everyone away and then go so opposite and be a letdown. There’s not middle ground there.”

    Two to go
    If they want to really make the finals where it’s going to be a competition of contemporary artists, it will be Blake and Jordin. But I think it’s going to be Jordin and Melidna, which I don’t think will be fair. I think it will be one of those weird competitions. But I really want Blake to be in the final with whomever!

    Sight Unseen
    During last week’s group performance, I was peeing my pants. I looked up at Blake, and he was just moving his mouth up and down. He didn’t remember a word! He’s nearsighted, and he didn’t wear his contacts, so he couldn’t see the teleprompter. It was the funniest thing I’ve ever seen.

  34. Hi, my name is Donna and I’m a Idol-holic. I didn’t want to do it, but couldn’t help myself. Some strange force led me to the computer at 9:55 to sign into my TicketMaster account and buy the “best available” ticket to the Idol show in Syracuse. Sixth row center. How did that happen?

  35. LOL foxy. Also LOL at Blake just moving his mouth up and down for the group number.

  36. Foxy: I love David Bloomberg’s articles up at the site about how the voting doesn’t need to be fixed, and how the show hasn’t jumped the shark. Very rational.

  37. Good job Donna. Just for fun I checked Manchester sales, the only pairs are in the nosebleed sections, you can still get a single on the floor.

    I’ll either win one on the radio, wait till the great seats drop the week of the show, or just go to the bar and check out the scene.

  38. They’re not selling very fast here, but I expect a sell-out because it’s the NY State Fair and Labor Day weekend. The Fair is a huge draw. I don’t care. Anytime I can see a show from that close up is cool with me!

  39. David is a very rational guy and has a real problem with conspiracy theories! His “Why so-and-so Lost” pieces are very helpful to the crazies who want to believe the show is fixed, etc., etc. He leaves the ranting and raving to the rest of us!

  40. Elliott just rescheduled the Norva show (5/20). I’m getting a little nervous about the Bowery show this Tuesday.He still has AI finale party on his calendar for this Wed. Mmmmm

  41. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8jsCvXtgs2c

    The above is for Lu mostly or anyone else…..I hope this puts a smile on your face and that your mom is doing better

    Just two guys who are friends that are having fun just jamming…(one is Elliot)
    ________________________________________

    Season six is comming to an end so fast and I can not wait for the final should be exciting …..

  42. Some interesting tidbits from TWOP:

    I keep hearing people say Blake should get extra points for not performing an old song, yet I seriouly doubt he didn’t already know that Thicke tune.

    I knew ahead of time what Melinda was singing and it was my understanding that it was HER understanding that she was to choose a song she’d already sung this season…that’s pretty close to exactly what I was told. I’m thinking that perhaps Melinda and Jordin simply didn’t think to ask if they could do something new while Blake did.

    What you all also didn’t know is that Blake didn’t perform the original choice from the producers. He complained so loudly about it that they changed it…to a song he already knew by a band whose drummer is his friend. Now…you really can’t tell me that he didn’t already know that song. So…who had the easiest week, really? It all comes out in the wash.

  43. Manchester just added a show for September 23, says my radio station.

    That kind of sucks for the people that were hoping to attend the last concert and bought tickets for the 22nd. The last concert is always a bit special.

  44. Interesting that both Blake and Jordin will sing the same coronation song this year. I think that last year having Kat and Taylor sing different coronation songs kind of flopped. Taylor very smartly chose the song he sang and he did an excellent job. Kat had to suffer through her crappy song which totally put her at a disadvantage.

    Although this season’s coronation song is a slow ballad which conventional wisdom puts Blake at a disadvantage, if he brings something new and fresh to the song (like has done many times this season), it may not be too bad and could be very enjoyable.

    I will be watching.

  45. What you all also didnà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢t know is that Blake didnà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢t perform the original choice from the producers. He complained so loudly about it that they changed ità ¢Ã¢â€š ¬ ¦to a song he already knew by a band whose drummer is his friend

    Intersting, if true. That would certainly explain the bizarro “cleared the producer’s song himself” story. Kind of trumps every story we’ve ever heard about contestants being difficult, though (I wonder how Clive would have reacted to this scenario? I feel a memo coming on). The producers/Clive/judges choices are supposed to see how you do when somebody else picks your songs (certainly, that seems to be what happens when you make your first CD). They aren’t supposed to let you pick your own song.

    But, it’s a competition, so do what you have to do to win. I wonder what song the producers original had picked for Blake. Maybe they will let him make exactly the CD he wants.

  46. Did anyone post the interview with the back up singer yesterday? She dishes on who her favorites from past seasons have been and who they have had to “support” the most. Interesting stuff.

    Also, the post from TWOP is a partial post from one in Melinda’s thread. It sounds like the person knows Melinda. I thought it was some good gossip.

  47. Interesting that both Blake and Jordin will sing the same coronation song this year. I think that last year having Kat and Taylor sing different coronation songs kind of flopped. Taylor very smartly chose the song he sang and he did an excellent job. Kat had to suffer through her crappy song which totally put her at a disadvantage

    It’s not like he got to pick a new song from the pantheon of great music. He just managed to convince them to let him sing the slightly less crappier song that they had assigned to Elliott. I suppose Kat could have lobbied to sing the same song. Maybe Kat did get a song change. Maybe “My Destiny” was Taylor’s song and her original song was even more dire than that. “My Destiny”…Taylor….things can always be worse.

    I don’t think you’ll find too many praises for any coronation song. Even Randy finally cracked on the show last year and openly trashed both of the songs (much to the annoyance of Simon whose record company had to sell those two pieces of carp).

    I’m hoping for another trainwreck of a coronation song. It’s fun, in an evil sort of way, to see these singers try to sell a song when you can see it in their eyes that this is a trial which must be endured.

    The problem with making the two singers sing the same wretched song is that you then have to try to sell two versions of the same wretched song at the same time. Oh well, these are just souveniers anyway.

    Doesn’t the “winner” of the Idol song concert get to be in the audience? I’m not sure I would want my identity known when all the angry fans realize what a terrible song you wrote for their favourites.

    Still, they are bound to get a good song one of these days, aren’t they? Even a stopped clock is right two times a day.

  48. First of all – the better have freaking not added a second date in Manchester! I want to go to the final show on Sept 22 dammit!!!

    Second of all – I love that Blake is “hard headed” enough to stand up to the producers and tell them what’s up. That makes the fangirl in me sit up and take note. Yowza.

    Also, If whoever that is at TWoP is going to try to play “spoiler” or “know-it-all”, they need to get their facts straight. Ryan Dusick is the FORMER drummer for Maroon 5. Sure, it’s a small detail, but I don’t care. If you’re trying to give “behind the scenes” info, those little facts matter.

  49. Has anyone heard anything about the finale? Guest stars? Anything? I can’t find any information at all. Best kept secret in the history of mankind! Last year we had spoilers at this point, but other than Taylor, this time around, there’s nothing. Thanks.

  50. Mags – Thanks!!! :) I lvoe watching Taylor and Elliott perform together!
    For my Elliott friends here – I’ll post a little blurb about the concert later. Beleive it or not it looks like Mom may be getting out of the hospital today!!! yay!

  51. Foxy – I think that Kelly has also said she’ll be there. Maybe we’ll have all former winners? Probably not though since Fantasia probably has a show that night on Broadway.

    Lu – that’s great news about your mom. I’m glad you had a good time last night.

  52. Foxy, I read on a mypace bulletin from Carrie’s camp yesterday that she will be on the May 23rd show. I’ll go find it and post it here in a few. I think Kelly Clarkson is also confirmed.

    But as far as non-Idol winners, I have not heard squat.

  53. First of all – the better have freaking not added a second date in Manchester! I want to go to the final show on Sept 22 dammit!!!

    Ticketmaster already has the concert for the 23rd listed. Sorry. The tickets are for sale now.

    ETA: “Beleive it or not it looks like Mom may be getting out of the hospital today!!! yay!”

    Yay! Go Lu’s Mom. Have a speedy recovery.

  54. Maybe they will have all the former idols, then. They could all do a song together. Although I would still hope that they let “What’s His Name” do a solo, given that he is the reigning winner.

  55. But as far as non-Idol winners, I have not heard squat.

    According to this MTV article Doug E Fresh is in talks with the show to appear on the finale.

    “Fresh said he’s been following the ascent of Lewis all season and he loves what he’s seen. So much, in fact, that he’s in talks to make an appearance on next week’s finale (though a spokesperson for the show would not confirm his appearance at press time). “I’ve seen the kid, and I love him,” Fresh said. “I’m really happy about it, and I think that including me in the show will really help shed light on where the art started and the history of beatbox.” “

  56. I already know that Kirsten. Taylor smartly got rid of the crappy original song he was suppose to sing and chose E’s song instead. Maybe Kat didn’t know that she could of lobbied for a different song. Who knows.

    I actually liked Kelly Clarkson’s and Fantasia’s coronation songs.

  57. I wonder what song the producers original had picked for Blake.

    “Jive Talkin”? ;)

    Interesting post from the insider on TWOP. I’m kind of not buying it. Nigel said in his interview on Wednesday that *they* suggested Maroon 5 to Blake, although they didn’t think they could get it cleared. That’s when Blake took the initiative to call M5 and see if he could make it happen.

    I got tickets to the Nashville AI concert this morning! Wheee!!

  58. ETA: This is the same press release as the one that is now on the AI site.

    Here’s Carrie’s myspace bulletin. It is about her being certified 6x platinum, but the little blurb about AI is at the bottom.

    Date: May 18, 2007 11:37 AM
    Subject Some Hearts Is Certified for Sales of Six Million Copies!
    Body: All the Country Loves Carrie, as Underwoodà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s Some Hearts Is Certified for Sales of Six Million Copies!

    ACM-Winning Album of the Year Becomes the First Female Country Debut to Hit the Six-Million Milestone Since 1999

    Nashville, TN à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬’ Sheà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s a two-time GRAMMY winner, reigning CMA Female Vocalist of the Year, and newly crowned ACM Top Female Vocalist, and the incredible success story of Carrie Underwood reaches still greater heights as her 19 Recordings/Arista Records/Arista Nashville debut album, Some Hearts, is now RIAA-certified Sextuple Platinum for sales of six million copies. One of only two female country debuts ever to reach this milestone, Some Hearts now ranks alongside Leann Rimesà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢ Blue as the best-selling debut by a country female in RIAA history.

    Released November 15, 2005, the discà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s unstoppable sales momentum has powered it to #1 for a remarkable 26 of its 78 chart weeks à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬’ holding the #1 position on Billboardà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s Top Country Albums chart across multiple weeks in 2005, 2006, and 2007.

    With a 29% sales jump to more than 56,700 copies sold this past week, Some Hearts reclaims the #1 position on Billboardà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s Top Country Albums and surges to #8 on the all-genre Billboard 200 chart. This sales leap preceded Carrieà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s performance and triple win on Tuesdayà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s 42nd Annual Academy of Country Music Awards, where she was awarded Video of the Year (à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã…“Before He Cheatsà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬ ) and two of the nightà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s top prizes: Top Female Vocalist and Album of the Year, for Some Hearts.

    à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã…“Wasted,à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬  the fourth #1 country airplay single from Some Hearts (following the success of à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã…“Jesus, Take the Wheel,à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬  à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã…“Donà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢t Forget to Remember Me,à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬  and à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã…“Before He Cheatsà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬ ), also becomes a #1 video this week on GACà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s viewer-voted Top 20 Country Countdown.

    Underwoodà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s massive cross-format appeal has also delivered Top 10 success at Hot AC and Mainstream Top 40 with à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã…“Before He Cheats,à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬  becoming a Top 5 favorite video on VH1à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s VSpot Top 20 Video Countdown as well as the first country video ever to air on MTVà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s TRL and the first country video added to MTV since 1999.

    With this weekà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s SoundScan sales numbers, à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã…“Before He Cheatsà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬  also breaks new ground on the digital frontier, as release-to-date total sales vault to 1,228,511 downloads, ranking à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã…“Before He Cheatsà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬  as the best-selling digital country song in chart history.

    Some Hearts remains the best-selling, single-disc country album by a solo artist (male or female) in the last six years (since Tim McGrawà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s Greatest Hits released in November of 2000) and the best-selling, single-disc country album by any artist since the release of the Dixie Chicksà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢ Home in August 2002.

    Fans can be watching for American Idolà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s Season Four champion as she returns to the Idol stage for a performance on the showà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s May 23 season finale.

  59. Very cool Kirsten. I did not know that about Doug E Fresh. Thanks for the article link!

    I am pissed about them adding a second show in Manchester. Grrr. I need to regroup! LOL.

  60. It is on the AI site that Carrie Underwood will be performing on 5/23. Thus since Taylor, Carrie, and Kelly will be performing on the Season Finale, maybe instead of other stars this season since they had them on Idol gives back, they will just have past AI winners performing.

    Should be a good show.

  61. For people who were wondering why Kat was getting her chest measured, you have obviously never bought a bra before.
    XOXO I did post the video about the backup singer discussing the idols, I thought it was interesting as well.

  62. OK Rad, XO…spill the beans. What did the back up singer say about Kat?

    As for the three songs this week, I’m sort of confused.

    One song is a past performance, and one is a coronation song, and they will each be doing the same coronation song. Is the coronation song a ballad chosen by Simon?

    Or is the third song a ballad chosen by Simon?

  63. Yes, one song is a past performance.

    The coronation song is a ballad that was chosen by viewers from entries submitted through the songwriting competition. You could vote online at the main AI site for it, for like a week. Simon thinks Blake will have trouble with it, since it’s a ballad, but Simon did not choose it.

    The 3rd song is a new song, of the contestant’s choice.

  64. Is the coronation song a ballad chosen by Simon?

    The coronation song is a ballad. It is supposed to be the song chosen by the voters for the Idol song concert.

  65. Oh for, heaven’s sake. Here is what she said (paraphrased, I’m not going to transcribe it):

    Q: Who was the Best singer you ever sang behind:
    A: Vonzell was very, very good. Carrie Underwood was really good. Anwar was also really good. And Phil Stacey from this season he’s really awesome. He’s really a great, great singer.

    Q: Who did you have to carry.
    A: I would rather call ourselves supporting vocalists. I would have to say Sanjaya. It wasn’t that he couldn’t carry it himself, he just needed more support in some areas.

    Q: Complains about the lack of personality this season

    Q: Do you think Taylor should have won?
    A: I think that Katharine probably had a chance at winning. But Taylor was really smart. As soon as he started that season, he branded himself with that whole Soul Patrol thing and started a movement. (then they talked about the movement and how everybody wants to be a part of the movement)

    Q: I kind of liked McPhee’s movements.
    A: She’s a pretty, pretty girl and she can sing her tail off.

    Q: Is she the prettiest singer you sang behind?
    A: Yes, she and Nadia.

    And a bit more where she says Sundance was really cute.

  66. Well, I don’t know about a song being crappy just because the person singing it cannot sell it. That is what has separated the winner from the second place finisher every year..except for Season Two. Whether it’s the same coronation song or not, the winner of each season manages to convince the American audience that the song was written for them. I’m sure this season will be no different.

  67. Kristen/Sarah

    thanks….

    If the coronation song is a ballad that Blake’s going to have trouble with then the solution simple….beatbox. Totally beatbox to the coronation song because most coronmation songs suck anyway.

  68. Dayum, look at Carrie go. Girl is unstoppable- I knew after she won she would be huge- but I never imagined this kind of success… it’s just unreal.

    And I honestly just thought that interview with the backups singer was interesting- regardless of what she said about Kat. I thought it was cool to hear what she as a professional singer thinks about those she has to back up every week.

  69. I hate when interviewers try to get “insiders” to diss contestants. All of those, who was the weakest, who was the ugliest, give me a break.

  70. I hate when interviewers try to get à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã…“insidersà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬  to diss contestants. All of those, who was the weakest, who was the ugliest, give me a break.

    I agree…The show seems to be taking on a cool vs not so cool attitude.

    The past two season’s finals felt like beauty vs the beast and those behind the scenes wanted the beautiful girls to win. I hope this season is not the same. Although I don’t care for either finalist this year, I do hope the one who executes their songs the best win.

  71. And Steve-o, my apologies if Ià ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢m stealing your thunder by posting this. Ià ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢m just more of an insomniac than normal tonight. :)

    Hehe..no worries, I woke up super late today and didn’t read it until later.

    Ià ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢m guessing the major labels include major Christian music. Sorry, the only one I see with the potential to sell is Phil (maybe). But I wish them all well. Remember they need fans who will stick with them for months and well I donà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢t even think Sanjaya will have that.

    Yeah I think some of the labels might be Christian labels. About fans sticking with them….Sligh’s been off Idol since late March and I still get people signing up for the fansite and the newsletter daily….his core fans are very dedicated :-)

    Ià ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢m thinking Sligh should stick to talking about what goin on with him and his career as far as record deals, and leave the others the opportunity to discuss what in the works for them..but thats just my opinion..

    I think his current blogs have been extremely positive…and I think that people who don’t like him will find fault with him no matter what he does ;-)

    I agreeà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬ ¦he à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã‹quotedà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢ Sanjaya as being anti-VFTW & Howard Stern and Momjaya confirmed that wasnà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢t Sanjayaà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s view. A bit cheeky since he was wooing VFTW. Thereà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s something slimey about Sligh.

    Well…..I don’t remember Sligh ever quoting that about Sanjaya….and as the fansite owner I read everything he writes….so…dunno what you are talking about there…..but, maybe I missed something. Either way….I’m not sure why it would make him “slimey”.

  72. With Carrie being on AI so often, that definitely helps her sales. Although I’m happy for her haveing a great career, I find her boring.

  73. I think his current blogs have been extremely positiveà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬ ¦and I think that people who donà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢t like him will find fault with him no matter what he does ;-)

    ______________________
    Steve-o I’ve never said I didn’t like him, I really don’t know him. I do like his voice. I just think he has a BIG mouth..

  74. How the HELL did I just score a 5th row left side floor seat at the Tacoma concert? I’m still wondering about that one.

    I will probably try to get even closer later, but I couldn’t pass this up!

    Next on the agenda – booking the flight.

  75. Interview: Simon Cowell – American Syco

    He’s behind the biggest TV hits on both sides of the Atlantic. His enormous wealth, influence and the sharpness of his tongue are world-renowned. So, asks Rob Shepherd, is Simon Cowell the most powerful man in broadcasting?….

    Broadcast Now

  76. MJ you should read the latest entry at the bloggers choice site. Someone said you were a old fat lady that sat front of the tv eating idol ice ceam, and that your blog was losing steam.

  77. There is a great video of Taylor doing “Lowdown” at the boogie board under media! It was provided by GC. Thank you Gray. I think I am in love! :wub_tb:

  78. Why would anyone want to read that?

    I’m sure MJ couldn’t give a damn.

  79. I Jordin and Mindy were too dumb to look at the entire history of the show and realize that on top three night you do a new song, not a reprise…well, all that shows is they are dumbasses who are not good competitors.

    And if Blake complained and got the song he wanted and was wise enough to know he could do a new one…well, that is what makes him a good competitor.

    Since when did this show become about lying down and being a doormat? Being a doormat just gets dirt on you, it does not get you through the door.

  80. Q: Is she the prettiest singer you sang behind?

    What the hell is this kind of question doing in a “serious” interview about singing? I mean really. :rolleyes_tb:

  81. Since when did this show become about lying down and being a doormat? Being a doormat just gets dirt on you, it does not get you through the door.

    I don’t think anybody is disagreeing with that. It’s a competition. Do what you have to do to win (short of taking a truncheon to one of the other contestant’s knees)

    It’s just interesting to find out what may be going on behind the scenes (and the clearing his own song story sounded odd without this possible explanation).

  82. …and that your blog was losing steam.

    Sounds like something some of the regular posters at the now defunct YAMINIONS would write. LMAO

    (actually the site was restructured and renamed, The Royal Misfits) more LMAO

  83. With carries song Before He Cheats charting so high and being a cross over song, I was surprised that George Strait got it for Single of the year and song of the year on the ACM awards. Of course, their peers voted in that. It was certainly not based on popularity of the song. His song Give It Away was cute, but not one of those “big important”songs and I only heard it once the whole year, and that was because he sang it on a previous award show. Makes you wonder overall about the legitimacy of these award shows.

  84. I’d like to point out that Fantasia also semi-performed a song she’d sung before on S3 Top Three night, singing her track (Chain of Fools) from the AI compilation album released two weeks earlier. There were the same complaints then as I hear now, and in the long run, it didn’t really matter at all.

  85. sounds like the person interviewing the backup singers was a serious Kat fan. Some of those questions were utterly dumb. If you have the chance to interview the back up singers – heck, i’m sure there are lots of interesting questions they could have asked.
    http://thumbsnap.com/v/jxVf4pBG.jpg

  86. being measured for a bra is a private matter. not one you do in front of a camera unless you WANT to be photographed. What won’t she do for publicity?

  87. So completely off topic… I just watched 3 hours and 15 minutes of shows I had on my tivo and I still have about 3 hours to go. I’m still catching up from when all my family was here from the bro’s wedding. Yikes.

    But I have to ask one thing – what the HELL is going on with Grey’s Anatomy?!

  88. Best Week ever American Idol edition is on right now on VH-1. I’m watching!

  89. Best Week ever American Idol edition is on right now on VH-1. Ià ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢m watching!

    I saw this already and it’s pretty funny. They were kinda mean about Blake’s dad, though. :dry_tb:

  90. What do ya’ll think of the possibility of Carrie, Kelly and Taylor doing a song together (3 winners). That would be kinda cool, imo.

  91. Well if Blake wants to get the cold shoulder treatment like last years winner has been getting from AI, go ahead and complain. Don’t blame him for that, but not real wise if he is going to be tied to them with a contract. Best to be more diplomatic and tell them where to stick it after you are no longer tied to them lol.

  92. being measured for a bra is a private matter. not one you do in front of a camera unless you WANT to be photographed. What wonà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢t she do for publicity?

    They’re probably backstage, and one of the free things is a bra and the girl was probably like “4 out of 5 women are wearing the wrong bra size yadda yadda” we have people like that at my mall all the time.

  93. Would love to see Carrie, Kelly, and Taylor sing together. Think it would be great.

  94. What do yaà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢ll think of the possibility of Carrie, Kelly and Taylor doing a song together (3 winners). Thatà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s would be kinda cool, imo.

    That would be interesting to say the least, and I personally wouldn’t object to it. Yet the mere thought of the bazillion “my-Idol-is-better-than-yours” comparisons that would pop up on every AI board on the Internet scares the crap out of me…

  95. That would be interesting to say the least, and I personally wouldnà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢t object to it. Yet the mere thought of the bazillion à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã…“my-Idol-is-better-than-yoursà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬  comparisons that would pop up on every AI board on the Internet scares the crap out of meà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬ ¦

    Don’t worry. That will happen anyway. The Idol Give’s Back thread on Pulse melted down over that very issue (and that was when they were singing charity singles). So, they can sing together or sing apart. There will be no difference.

  96. I’d love to see multiple idol winners on stage at once… I remember Kelly and Ruben with Fantasia and Diana singing “The Impossible Dream” was FANTASTIC back on the season three finale.

  97. What stinks is that Rueben and Fantasia won’t be there – to have all the idol winners on stage at the same time would be a stroke of genius on the AI Producer’s part – that said, it would make too much sense for it to actually happen. But man, it would be a GREAT idea, imo!

    What could they sing?

  98. griz, I’d love to see Taylor, Carrie and Kelly together at the finale. Can’t you just see it…first the girls kick it with some beautiful harmonies, then Taylor emerges, wailin’ on the harp and singing in that gutsy southern soul style as only he can. A nice soulful ballad to start, then an upbeat rocker. The song possibilities are endless, would have to think on that one.

    I watched the youtube of Blake’s “Dumpty-Humpty”. I liked the fast reggae vibe, and dug the standup bass played as a violin during the intro :) I must admit, this song was in a style that’s new to me. He really reminded me of Sting with the reggae stylings. I liked it. FWIW, my hubby really liked his voice last week. Believe me, that’s saying a lot :wink_wp:

  99. Donà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢t worry. That will happen anyway. The Idol Giveà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s Back thread on Pulse melted down over that very issue (and that was when they were singing charity singles). So, they can sing together or sing apart. There will be no difference.

    How encouraging. :wacko_tb: As you can tell, this will be my first time experiencing an AI finale “online.” I feel as if I’ll need to find a bomb shelter and hunker down until the worst of it is over…

    Speaking of all the AI winners being on stage at one time, I imagine that Fantasia is busy with her play, but what would prevent Reuben from showing up??

    ETA: Sammy… :lol_tb:

  100. Theyà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢re probably backstage, and one of the free things is a bra and the girl was probably like à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã…“4 out of 5 women are wearing the wrong bra size yadda yaddaà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬  we have people like that at my mall all the time.

    _____________________

    So why the camera?

  101. I feel as if Ià ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢ll need to find a bomb shelter and hunker down until the worst of it is overà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬ ¦

    It seems to never end and it starts early. I don’t know if anybody noticed, but I linked Jordin’s and Blake’s wiki pages yesterday (so people could remember what songs they have sung). Both pages have notices that editing by new or unregistered users has been disabled due to vandalism.

    ETA: Poor Rube. Though, excellent snark sammy.

  102. Hey MJ! Welcome to NJ (even though you’re not in the most beautiful part of the state – LOL)

  103. BREAKING NEWS!!

    This just in: Kylene will be in the FRONT ROW at the Connecticut AI show!!

    Blake is warned to beware of inappropriate actions, as Kylene does NOT accept responsibility for her behaviors.

    (If I have to sit through four months and an entire concert with nine of the others to get to him, I get a free pass – it’s only fair, right??)

    Ok, back to your regularly scheduled gossip….

  104. Boulder Soul
    May 19th, 2007 at 4:02 pm
    WEELASSIE:

    LOL at your thumbsnap of ***.

    You were much kinder and gentler than I would have been with that particular pose.

    ———————————————————–

    let’s collaborate:) My copyright stays though!!! ;)
    year of the beaver images is a keeper;)

  105. (If I have to sit through four months and an entire concert with nine of the others to get to him, I get a free pass – ità ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s only fair, right??)

    Yes, it is definitely only fair. I would not blame you at all. ;)

    On another note – The “results” episode of the AI1 top 2 just re-aired again here (which is fine, because I hadn’t gotten a chance to watch it yet), and seeing the Kodak Theater and that stage and knowing that Blake is going to be up there next week… Wow. It gave me chills and brought a tear to my eye. OMG, I can’t wait.

  106. Unless, of course, instead of being a double D, daughtry was going to prove he was indeed little d (TM)

    Pretty soon, he’ll be a triple d! :wink1_tb:

  107. So why the camera?

    Because it’s backstage?
    Chris can still be doing it jokingly. They had bras there so they probably measured you before they gave you one to give you the “proper size”

  108. Is this news or am I late to the party?

    Late to the party, but what counts is that you decided to show up. :)

    ETA: Now that I’m looking at it, the tourney’s roster is quite impressive. And Taylor’s shoelace is untied in the last photo below. :dunce_tb:

  109. Is this news or am I late to the party?

    American Idol Taylor Hicks to play celebrity golf tourney, July 10-15. May 4, 2007. Ità ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s the Super Bowl of celebrity sporting competitions: The American à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬ ¦

    That’s been out for a while (Tahoe and Taylor – egads that would be a great thing to attend!) – here’s a few pics from a few days ago at the Regions Pro/Am –

    http://i186.photobucket.com/albums/x2/DNET_2007/Regions Classic Golf Tourney/100_1727.jpg

    http://i186.photobucket.com/albums/x2/DNET_2007/Regions Classic Golf Tourney/100_1714.jpg

    http://i73.photobucket.com/albums/i240/Ariel5230/Taylor playing golf 5-17-07/2007_0518taylorgolf0017.jpg

  110. And Taylorà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s shoelace is untied in the last photo below.

    Taylor’s cuff-links were on backwards at his Yahoo Company BBQ appearance too. /me thinks this boy needs help in the clothing dept. ;)

  111. Thanks, Griz for posting the pictures. Been busy and haven’t gotten to read everything. I would certainly be in Tahoe if I could. The field for that Pro-AM is amazing. There are so many sports celebrities that anyone will be able to follow a favorite. Did you catch that Dan Quayle and Donald Trump are playing?

  112. I was interested in seeing the post from Twop about Blake complaining about his song and found it was actually from the AI board. It was from a big Melinda fan that attended the rehearsal. May be true or not.

    I wonder who will be on the show on Tues. It’s only an hour and they get 3 songs each plus I think Chris D will be there. Did I read here that Taylor said he’d be there both days?

  113. Griz, I received the message page NOT found on all the links.. Am I doing something wrong?

  114. emeralgem – just cut and paste the whole link into your browser instead of clicking on it – that should work. Dunno why the link looks like that.

    I wonder who will be on the show on Tues. Ità ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s only an hour and they get 3 songs each plus I think Chris D will be there. Did I read here that Taylor said heà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢d be there both days?

    He said that he’d be there on Tuesday and performing on Wednesday on the finale. I doubt he’ll perform on Tuesday, but you never know.

  115. Did I read here that Taylor said heà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢d be there both days?
    ________________
    I believe it was clarified that he would be there two days, but will ONLY be in the audience on Tuesday night… I may be wrong though…

  116. I couldn’t get the Taylor pix either. Tried cut/paste without luck.Bah! :mad_wp:

  117. They just showed a brief glimpse of Taylor on the Golf Channel saying he was the guy with the largest crowd (on Thursday)…Well, duh….

    Oh, and they also said he could play golf!

  118. Somewhat off topic, but Idol related. I just finished watching the AI1 finale on AI Rewind. Has anyone heard if the Idol machine is going to start up with AI2 next, or wait till this fall to start all over?
    What am I going to do without my weekly Idol fix? :down_tb:

  119. Relive your favorite IDOL moments or if you missed a performance, watch it here!
    Seasons 4, 5 & 6.

    http://wantidolmedia.com/index2.html

    Wow, that is a darn impressive site. I’d make use of it ASAP, because I see a nasty letter from Fox and 19 in its future.

  120. They just showed a brief glimpse of Taylor on the Golf Channel saying he was the guy with the largest crowd (on Thursday)à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬ ¦Well, duhà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬ ¦.

    Oh, and they also said he could play golf!

    Hell ya! Wouldn’t you love to see see him play a one-on-one with Simon? I think I’d give up my right arm to see that. yep!

  121. Has anyone heard if the Idol machine is going to start up with AI2 next, or wait till this fall to start all over?
    What am I going to do without my weekly Idol fix?

    I wondered the same thing, meme. I haven’t heard anything about whether it’s going to go straight to season 2 or take a hiatus. I hope they do keep going. It’s fun to watch, ESPECIALLY since I’m not getting invested in voting and such. LOL. :)

  122. Oh,mj,if you are getting videos, nobody has posted a video of “Alright”. I really like that one.

  123. This is totally OT, but I went outside and found a baby bird that had fallen out of its nest and was being attacked by ants. So, I got rid of the ants and scooped the baby bird up in a coffee filter. (*shrugs* It’s shaped somewhat like a nest.) So, any suggestions what to do now? I haven’t the foggiest clue…

    *runs off to google*

  124. I had a whole nest of babies that were in a tree that was planted by the city. Mother bird couldn’t find them, of course. I called my vet and he said to bring them there. He apparently had connections with a bird rescue group. They feed and take care of the babies until they can be on their own.

  125. db….feed it cat food….on your finger tip…wet cat food, like a fancy feast …not a chunky one or anything.

    chances are good this bird will die, sorry…but that is my suggestion.

  126. June 5th is when Canadian Idol starts here (I wonder if I’ll see Ricky) and then So You Think You Can Dnace starts so I definately don’t have a shortage of reality shows for me to waste brain cells on!

  127. Thank you for the suggestions, folk and sammy. Much appreciated.

    I’ve made the bird a makeshift nest and placed it as close to the nest as I possibly can in hopes that the mother bird finds it, per an Audubon Society website. It’s very close to my window, where quite a few birds tend to congregate, so I can keep an eye on it. If that doesn’t work, I’ll call my local vet tomorrow.

    Thanks again. :)

  128. Taylorà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s cuff-links were on backwards at his Yahoo Company BBQ appearance too. /me thinks this boy needs help in the clothing dept. ;)

    Leave it up to a SP to find something wrong with Taylor. I guess some are vying for the job of girlfriend or wife…LOL

    Griz the pictures do not open..

  129. More speculation as to who will be on the Idol finale….Perez Hilton is hearing buzz that Britney will be there. It’s Perez and even he says it’s a rumour, so who knows.

  130. Leave it up to a SP to find something wrong with Taylor. I guess some are vying for the job of girlfriend or wifeà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬ ¦LOL

    ________________________________________

    So far a red button that didn’t match the other buttons on his jacket, cuff links put on backwards, shoelaces untied..He does need HELP..
    I’m willing to bet that half the time his socks don’t match..Y’all think maybe he’s color blind? Alot of men are.

  131. Perez Hilton is hearing buzz that Britney will be there.

    Please. God. NOOOOOOOO! :thumbdown_tb: :annoyed_tb: :cry_tb:

  132. db.. Good luck with the baby bird.. I had three baby birds in my chimney several years ago, they fell out of the nest and landed in the fireplace…. It was the night before my youngest daughter got married.. We were up almost all night trying to rescue the birds and keep the cat away from them..It was terrible. I’ve since capped my chimney.

  133. Sarah
    May 19th, 2007 at 4:00 pm
    But I have to ask one thing – what the HELL is going on with Greyà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s Anatomy?!

    Sarah! :shock_tb: What *was* that? I just watched the last 2 episodes myself and I’m in shock at everything that happened. And they leave us hanging on all summer with that trainwreck? :down_tb:

  134. Griz’ pictures work for me, for some reason. I just did the cutting and pasting as suggested. Taylor’s shoelace is indeed untied, the handsome bastard.

    If little D is on Tuesday night, does that mean he’ll get to perform Wednesday night as well since he does the “You’re Dead” video theme song (Home)?

    Just wondering….

  135. Griz, did you see the “Lowdown” vid? Some of the video that gc took of Taylor while rehearsing . You will love it!

  136. If little D is on Tuesday night, does that mean heà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢ll get to perform Wednesday night as well since he does the à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã…“Youà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢re Deadà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬  video theme song (Home)?

    Well, it’s possible, but last year they only had Daniel Powter on to sing his song on Tuesday. They don’t actually do a “Bad Day” video for the runner-up. Last year, as Daniel sang (at the end of the show), they played clips of the season.

    Who knows what they will do this year?…but apparently, “the Chris Insider” has said that Daughtry will only be on the show on Tuesday. For what it’s worth.

    Here is Daniel singing “Bad Day” for those who want to see how the clips looked: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SgpCXJG854Y

  137. Thanks stev-o-meter for that youtube link. I still prefer Daniel’s version next to D’s Home exit.

  138. I must have missed it, Steve-O, or maybe you have Sligh on the brain. :wink1_tb:

    I’m looking forward to Tuesday’s show. My 2 favorite idol contestants ever on the same show. :wub_tb:

  139. Hi meme – Kirsten actually posted it, I just quoted her….hee

    bean – he’s always on my brain….lol…the look-alike is in there though! I swears it! :-D

  140. Heard Bucky’s song on XM satellite tonight:)

    There is a Heroes marathon running on Sci Fi channel right now. guess it has been going all day and will run to 5am central time.

  141. Taylor will be the *special guest* of Earth, Wind and Fire at the Bethel Center for the Arts (the same town as the original 1969 Woodstock festival was held) on Sept. 8!

    Tickets are $65.00, $45.00 reserved, $20.00 lawn

    Tickets go on sale Saturday, June 16 10:00AM

    Woooo weee! This has to be the highlight of Taylor’s touring career, thus far! Quite a gig for him, I say – the venue can accomodate up to 12,000 people.

    http://www.bethelwoodslive.org/Events/?299

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