Thursday May 17

Mindy Done
On ”American Idol,” the elimination of Melinda Doolittle, one of the best contestants ever, leaves us in shock

Okay, so either there was something really funky in the chicken-and-cheese quesadilla I had for dinner tonight, or I just watched Melinda Doolittle get the boot from American Idol. And since I’ve got a column to file sometime around midnight (which doesn’t really leave time for a trip to the ER to get my stomach pumped), I’m going to proceed under the latter theory…..

http://www.ew.com/ew/article/0,,20007164_20008533_20039130,00.html

Wednesday Night’s Idol: It’s Blake vs. Jordin!

PEOPLE critic Tom Gliatto is disappointed but not surprised that Melinda Doolittle is out.

“This. Is. The. Hard. Part,” Ryan Seacrest said just before he announced who’ll be missing out on next week’s finale. He called out Jordin Sparks’ name first, guaranteeing her return. Then, standing by Blake Lewis and Melinda Doolittle, he asked: “Will it be girl-girl? Guy-girl?” Blake, clearly giving way to nerves and trying to toss out a joke about his beat-boxing style, stammered a non-answer: “Girl, machine à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬’ machine…” ……

People.com

American Idol: The suck is almost over

Everyone should un-bunch their panties already. Yes, Melinda Doolittle is off of American Idol. Ità ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s not a shocker and ità ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s hardly the end of the world. The fact that Blake Lewis might be the next American Idol causes me grave concern.

Now I know there isnà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢t a God. Thatà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s because Melindaà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s much-ballyhooed trip back to her church couldnà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢t save the uber-skilled singer. If anything, Melindaà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s boot from AI6 proves either a) That sheà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s too good for Idol or b) That God got lazy this week and didnà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢t vote as much as he should have….

http://blogs.phillyburbs.com/blog.php?p=13793&cat=39#more-13793

Blake shakes his way into “Idol” finals

Most observers thought she was a lock to go on to the “American Idol” finale, but Melinda Doolittle was eliminated Wednesday night, leaving Bothell’s Blake Lewis in the top two….

http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/television/2003710370_idol17.html

Sparks to sing for title in ‘Idol’ finale

Just one more round and the girl from Glendale can win it all.

Portions of next Wednesday’s results show will air live from a giant viewing party at Jobing.com Arena, a Glendale spokeswoman said. A yet-to-be-identified celebrity will host the free party as Idol producers check in with Sparks’ hometown between performances……..

http://www.azcentral.com/news/articles/0517sparks0517.html

‘Idol’ Makes Last Cut Before Finale

Most observers thought she was a lock to go on to the “American Idol” finale, but Melinda Doolittle was eliminated Wednesday night….

Dateline Alabama

AMERICAN IDOL Shocker: MELINDA DOOLITTLE GETS THE BOOT
The most consistent and arguably talented of the remaining three contestants gets voted off.

LOCATION: à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã…“Seacrest Outà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬ 

THE SKINNY: In probably the biggest shock of the season on the master karaoke competition known as AMERICAN IDOL (well, except for Sanjaya Malakar lasting as long as he actually did) happened on Wednesday nightà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s results show as long-time favorite for the finals, Melinda Doolittle, was ceremoniously kicked to the curb by viewers. That leaves just Blake and Jordin Sparks to battle it out for the coveted title of Master Karaoker, er AMERICAN IDOL……

http://www.ifmagazine.com/new.asp?article=4468

Too little support for Melinda Doolittle
Viewers’ votes trump judges’ opinions

And then there were two. Melinda Doolittle was eliminated from American Idol last night. The 29-year-old from Brentwood, Tenn., was a clear favourite with all three judges who dubbed her the “resident pro.”….

http://www.canada.com/montrealgazette/news/arts/story.html?id=0a6e6efc-bb07-4529-af3b-aa6267c4a9b4

America votes off the best

TV/MUSIC REVIEW: Now the finale could go in either direction

Some of us have said for a while now that we didn’t really care who won this season’s American Idol.

It turns out, we did care. We just thought we didn’t have to worry, because the best singer pretty much had it wrapped up…..

http://www.dallasnews.com/sharedcontent/dws/ent/stories/DN-idol_0517gl.ART.State.Edition2.431601f.html

‘American Idol’ hopes end for dependable Doolittle

It’s going to be the battle of the beat-boxer and the bubbly teen. But the dependable backup singer is heading home.

Almost 60 million votes were cast this week….

http://www.freep.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20070517/ENT03/705170460/1038

LemonAID sales go to special kids

…As part of the LemonAID Stand Off, Jonathan is challenging kids to have their own lemonade stand between Saturday and June 9 to raise money for the foundation, which singer Clay Aiken of “American Idol” fame co-founded…

http://www.newsobserver.com/news/story/574912.html

Brisk ticket sales trumpet excitement about Macon Music opener

…The national anthem will be performed by former “American Idol” contestant Vanessa Olivarez, and the current Miss Georgia will throw out the ceremonial first pitch…

http://www.macon.com/198/story/43871.html

‘Idol’ alum Elliott Yamin takes breakthrough album on the road

…Despite his eagerness to break free of the “Idol” shadow, Yamin is thankful that he was pushed to polish his look during the show. He got a new hairstyle and wardrobe, and he credits his “Idol” fame to a free $50,000 dental makeover he received after being eliminated.

“That’s another reason I did ‘Idol’ – to use that platform to raise awareness about diabetes and be a good model for young people,” he says.

http://hub.lsj.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20070517/THINGS0201/705170316/1104/HUB

Ultra Abdul

Just think, there is probably a whole segment of the population who only know Paula Abdul as a judge on the laughable Star Search -on-steroids talent show American Idol. They may have little awareness of her stint as an actress (her work in 1978′s Junior High School is indescribable). What of her career as an LA Lakers cheerleader, and later, a choreographer for such smooth movers as Janet Jackson? …

http://www.ebar.com/arts/art_article.php?sec=music&article=338

Blake survives
Bothell ‘Idol’ goes on to final show

The nation’s heart keeps thump-thump-thumping for Blake Lewis.

Bothell’s beat-boxing dynamo survived as one of two finalists on Fox television’s “American Idol” on Wednesday night……

http://www.heraldnet.com/stories/07/05/17/100loc_a1blake001.cfm

NAMES

. . Elvis Costello was well-fed for his sold-out show at Avalon, having dined with Peter Wolf at the Bristol Lounge beforehand.

The original “Annie” Andrea McArdle and Broadway legend Ben Vereen joined “American Idol” finalist Ayla Brown and a slew of local theater types Tuesday night when the North Shore Music Theatre honored high school students at its Spotlight Awards.

Boston.com

Lindsay Lohan loads up on freebies
Plus: Sanjaya faced song censorship on à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã‹American Idolà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢

…
‘Idol’s’ product placement problem
One of Sanjaya Malakarà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s top song choices was nixed by the showà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s advertisers.

When asked what it was that he missed most about his Federal Way, Washington home, Malakar replied, à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã…“Being able to walk around the streets singing really, really loudly and not worrying about anyone one recognizing me or caring à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬’  or getting ripped on by Simon.à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬ 
…

http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/18537954/

Idol’s Final Two Is No Surprise

Next weekà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s vote is bound to be the most unpredictable in Idolà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s history. There is no real front-runner. It could actually come down to Tuesdayà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s performances instead of a built fan-base…

My Fox NY

American Idol 6: Week 13 Results

When all three finalists on American Idol are this good, can it be said that any elimination is shocking? In tonight’s case, maybe.

The episode is introduced by none other than Homer Simpson. All these clips of The Simpsons on American Idol will have to be compiled on a DVD some day….

http://www.the-trades.com/article.php?id=5558

American Idol: WTF!!!!!!!????

Now we freaking completely understand how someone like George W. Bush gets into the Oval Office: American voters are stupid. Tonight on American Idol, calling voters kicked off the best singer in this popularity contest national singing competition……

http://www.laist.com/2007/05/16/american_idol_w.php

Blake makes it to ‘Idol’ finals
He’ll face Sparks, also Seattle entry

In the season finale of “American Idol” next week: two contestants who auditioned in Seattle. Take that, Simon Cowell.

Not bad for a city Cowell and other judges maligned at the beginning of this season……….

http://seattlepi.nwsource.com/local/316030_idol17.html

Weak season gets weaker: à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã‹Idolà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢ boots Melinda

The nation has decided: à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã…“American Idolà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬  has jumped the shark.

Not only did Melinda Doolittle, the seasonà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s strongest and à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã…“most consistentà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬  contestant, not make it to next weekà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s finale, even judge Simon Cowell looked bored enough to slip into a deep sleep during last nightà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s results show…..

http://theedge.bostonherald.com/tvNews/view.bg?articleid=1001683&srvc=edge

American Idol: In a shocker, Melinda Doolittle eliminated; Blake Lewis, Jordin Sparks move on to finals

What tha à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬ ¦ ? Even though Ià ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢ve said that it might happen, I didnà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢t really think it could happen.

Melinda Doolittle eliminated from à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã…“American Idolà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬  before the finals!!! Repeat à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬ ¦ Melinda Doolittle eliminated from à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã…“American Idol.à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬ …..

Mercury News Blogs

ACM Awards Brings Fans One Show-Stopper After Another
Event offers up memorable musical moments

…We asked Carrie where she gets the cool confidence to always deliver the goods when she’s performing at pivotal events such as American Idol, the holiday performance at Texas Stadium, the ACM awards and so on.

She said, “I honestly I’m just very blessed and very lucky and I say a little prayer before I do anything. So, it’s just kind of centering yourself and trying to be calm about it and just go out and do it. Because you really do only get one shot…especially early on in your career you really use every single opportunity you have to impress. So you know that and you know what you gotta do and you go out and do it.” …

http://www.netmusiccountdown.com/inc/news_article.php?id=12687

Movie Reviews
Out-classed

You don’t go to a movie called Eating Out 2: Sloppy Seconds for a thoughtful examination of the queer zeitgeist. But there should be more wit and fun in this silly story about two sparring exes, their female friends à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬’ one’s a fag hag, the other’s a slut à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬’ and the cornpone stud who makes them all go gaga.

The cleverest sequences involve an ex-gay support group called Coming In, but this is warmed-over material from the superior But I’m A Cheerleader. The attractive actors (including former American Idol contestant Jim Verraros) are competent, but the film has a cynical, let’s-churn-it-out feel. I guess gay sequels are as formulaic as straight ones.

http://www.nowtoronto.com/issues/2007-05-17/movie_reviews2.php

WTF???!!! (Melinda voted off)
All I can say is à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬ ¦ WHAT THE F%@$!!!!!

Ià ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢m not usually like that in my manner of expression, but what were people smoking when they voted Melinda Doolittle, a SOLID and technically sound soulful singer, off while keeping beatboxing Blake???

…Someone get Sir Elton John on the phone! We need a protest on this one, folks!

http://blogs.phillyburbs.com/blog.php?p=13791&cat=10

Melinda’s out, Blake and Jordin vie for crown

…The truly regal Melinda Doolittle, this season’s best all-around talent, was sent home. Not a total surprise.

But her age, polish and looks probably worked against her with the show’s
young, core audience. She’s pushing 30, doesn’t look the part and probably
didn’t resonate with them the way the charming, edgy Blake and perky, accomplished Jordin did…..

mlive.com

Doolittle misses shot at being next “Idol”

Melinda Doolittle is not the next “American Idol.”

Yeah, and so is the lambada…….

Tulsa World

AI: Sometimes I hate this show.

I can’t say that I was surprised that there was a shocking shockeroo elimination as the American Idol top three was whittled to the top two. But I am surprised that the eliminee was Melinda Doolittle and not Jordin Sparks. It’s not that I don’t like Jordin – now I truly believe that my early prediction of her win is bound to come to fruition, and she’s always been talented…..

…So there you go. Here’s your final two. It’s the one you created. Deal with it.

Palm Beach Post Blog

Ultra Abdul

Just think, there is probably a whole segment of the population who only know Paula Abdul as a judge on the laughable Star Search -on-steroids talent show American Idol. They may have little awareness of her stint as an actress (her work in 1978à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s Junior High School is indescribable). What of her career as an LA Lakers cheerleader, and later, a choreographer for such smooth movers as Janet Jackson? à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬ ¦

http://www.ebar.com/arts/art_article.php?sec=music&article=338

Funny, this. I passed by a book sale stand at a mall the other week and the first thing I saw was this pink cheap-looking paperback with a woman with teased 80s hair smiling up at me. The title: The Magic of Paula Abdul: From Straight Up to Spell-Bound. Of course, I bought it. (It cost about 20 cents.) Heh!

Melinda sent home from ‘Idol’

In what is sure to be a black-mark in American Idol’s already spotted history, Melinda Doolittle was voted off the show last night.

With her amazing voice and exceptional stage presence, the 29-year-old former back-up singer was thought to be a shoe-in to win the competition from the start. Apparently American viewers, who are often more concerned with image than talent, had different plans for the powerhouse…

http://jam.canoe.ca/Television/TV_Shows/A/American_Idol/2007/05/16/4186532.html

American Idol: The final two is set…and viewers aren’t happy

…This result came about because of the vote split between Jordin and Melinda. They are far more similar to each other than either of them are to Blake (obviously). This creates a simple split if the vote. People who like contemporary guys who beat-box and arrange their own songs voted for Blake. People who like more classical, big-voiced females had to choose between Melinda and Jordin. So, in essence, Blake was likely a shoe-in for the finale, with the real competition being between Jordin and Melinda, which Melinda won…

http://www.buddytv.com/articles/american-idol/american-idol-the-final-two-is-6545.aspx

Best contestant doesn’t make it to à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã‹Idolà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢ finale
Was Melinda Doolittle too good for her own good?

…Both finalists looked surprised that Melinda was the one going home.

In a sense, Melinda proved to be too good for her own good.

http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/18709695/

Doolittle doesn’t make the ‘Idol’ final cut

D’oh! Homer Simpson kicked off the penultimate “American Idol” results show. However, thanks to his superior hair, host Ryan Seacrest will probably keep his job.

Last season’s third place contestant Elliott Yamin returned to the “Idol” stage. Either the producers were trying to make this year’s bronze medalist feel better or they couldn’t find an available top-two finalist from any of the previous five seasons…….

http://www.startribune.com/people/story/1188729.html

Semifinals: The official summary

Here’s the official write-up. I’m sure we’ll all have more to say by tomorrow.

That leaves Jordin Sparks, 17, to compete with Blake Lewis, 25, for the Idol title. Ità ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s the fourth finale in six seasons featuring a woman-vs.-man battle. Kelly Clarkson and Carrie Underwood won the first two such face-offs, but last year Taylor Hicks finally won one for the men.

http://blogs.usatoday.com/idolchatter/2007/05/semifinals_the__1.html

The great ‘American Idol’ cologne experiment

As I’ve said before, I don’t watch “American Idol.”

Even though fans of “American Idol” are violating at least one biblical commandment, I’ve decided to get off my high horse and join them as next week’s season finale approaches.
That doesn’t mean I intend to watch the show. Don’t be ridiculous. Here’s what I’ll do: Go about my usual routine this weekend, except slathered in “American Idol” cologne….

mlive.com

International consortium purchases Endemol, John de Mol to return

…The sudden talent exodus resulting from this seemingly-impulsive act of vengeance reputedly caused UK production house Pearson, the parent of American Idol producer FremantleMedia, to back out of an already-agreed upon deal to acquire Endemol from Telefonica. ..

Reality TV World

The resident pro … goes

…Indeed, that fact makes it strangely fitting that the performer on Wednesday’s show was none other than last season’s third-place finisher Elliott Yamin, a nice guy and excellent singer who was hampered by the lack of strong personality that also, I think, affected Melinda’s bid. (And Elliott continues to have that problem, judging from the vocally excellent but distraction-inducing, generic R&B slow jam he performed.) Throughout the season, it seemed that Melinda’s consistency and perfection worked against her in a way, as she hit her notes but wasn’t always able to deepen performances with more personality and emotion. (As I believe Kelly Clarkson herself mentioned in a recent interview, sometimes there’s more truth in an imperfect note.)…

http://idol-thoughts.blogspot.com/2007/05/resident-pro-goes.html

Good morning, Lisa.

For a while there, I really thought Melinda was going to win it all, after all…

Kelly in Control
As she readies for the release of ”My December,” her third, very personal CD, Kelly Clarkson invites EW over for an advance listen and opens up about her struggle to be taken seriously as a songwriter

The welcome mat at her front door should have been the tip-off. As you enter Kelly Clarkson’s Spanish-style villa two miles into the hills above L.A.’s Hollywood Boulevard, the first thing you notice à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬’  after the hot pink Ford Mustang convertible in the driveway à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬’  is the dark brown, rough-fiber doormat that greets guests with one word: LEAVE…..

http://www.ew.com/ew/article/0,,20038840_20038841_20038857,00.html

Ricky’s results from IDF:

“These are Ricky’s insider results taken from his source that I found on another board.

1.) Jordin Sparks 34.1%
2.) Blake Lewis 33.1%
3.) Melinda Doolittle 32.8%

He wrote the elimination was almost too close to call, and the producers contemplated all day whether to boot Blake or Melinda, some taking both sides. But, in the end they went with Melinda who actually did have the lowest number of votes. They are also thinking about having yet another additional phone line during the finale so people do not get busy signals.”

Hi Purps, not surprised with the result, I said yesterday the only shocker would be a Blake boot at this point. I think he has the fanbase to win it now.

Must dash, be back later.

I don’t think it is a foregone conclusion that Blake is going to win it now based upon his perceived big fan base. I suspect that a lot of Melinda voters are the more casual voters who vote for who they think is the best of the night or the best overall of the season.

It will come down to performance next week rather than fan base since Jordin’s and Blake’s fan base are about similar in size (especially after seeing the insider’s possible vote totals).

The “Melinda casual voters” will go towards who does the best next week and will tip the scale to the eventual winner.

Actually looking forward to next week’s Finals. Not only because DAUGHTRY will perform “Home” but there is NO real frontrunner now. It really could go either way.

I would love it if Blake beat boxed the coronation song with a Gospel choir in the background. I think that would be kinda hot!!!!

Lisa, it’s not so much that I was surprised as I was disappointed, I guess. And to think Melinda was not even my favorite. Oh, well…

See you later. Gotta head home myself.

Tweens rule. I think Jordin will win but good luck Blake. This is one final 2 I’ll be passing on. I’ll check to see when Chris is on and that’s it. I want to see Daughtry on the idol stage again. Idol gives Elliott a huge boost with 60,000 plus hits on his My Space, #1 Mover and Shaker on Amazon (Elliott up 536%) and goes from 95 to 20 on Top Albums on Itunes. Thanks AI.

There are many unhappy Melinda fans who are pledging to vote for Blake because of the supposed vote splitting Jordin caused and as a protest of the OTT pimping from TPTB.

Kelly in Control
As she readies for the release of à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬ My December,à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬  her third, very personal CD, Kelly Clarkson invites EW over for an advance listen and opens up about her struggle to be taken seriously as a songwriter

Just wow on this article. Kelly maybe needs to take a little break or something. Kelly is no Alanis on the writing front and if her single is an indicator, this album is no Jagged Pill (not even close). And basically she comes out and says that she should be able to make any album she wants even if it won’t sell.

Hmmm…I think Kelly has some pretty hard lessons coming up soon.

Anyone else disappointed that TWOP didn’t “Name the Performers” threads this season. That was always a highlight for me.

this just in… Blake’s Dad still crying :cry_tb:

So, there will finally be an AI winner who is not from the South. And the first spot on top 3 night is no longer the Death Spot. How so much changes so quickly – or this season is just one big fluke.

Morning, all. I honestly thought Melinda had a chance at winning the whole thing, but yeah, I was wrong.

Good morning and thank you so very much for ALL the links this morning LisaB

Well, last night did it for me… I have no intentions of watching next Tuesday or voting, and I’m certainly NOT going to tune in to watch little d praised and pimped to HIGH HEAVEN…AI’s pimpage of their favorites and their incessant manipulation has cured me…

GOOD LUCK Team Plaid hope everything turns out the way you would like for it to concerning your guy…I have enjoyed watching some of his performances this season..Just wish he would do something with those pointy sideburns, they make him look like an ELF…

Also, ya better hope the votes are not close, and are in his favor so they can’t manipulate the outcome just in case he is NOT their chosen one…

I don’t know if it was a foreshadow of this season or an oversight but I was reading this week’s In Touch Magazine and in the “don’t miss” section for next week’s tv shows there was no mentioning of AI finals. They had the DWTS finals and even gave attention to the show So You Think You Can Dance, which comes on the day after the AI finale, a mention but no AI.

I am not really surprised that Melinda got voted off because this has been a real WTH type of season. Sadly, I wonder how much buzz have this season really generated amongst the sometimes jaded celebrities. I did not notice a lot in the audience this year. There was a small write-up in the same In Touch magazine that I was read about the final three and what struck me was only Jordin had celebrities in her “biggest fan” section. By this time last year, all three contestants had celebrities as their biggest.. I don’t know if it a reflection of this season, but here’s hoping next year TPTB at AI return the human quality to the new crop of contestants.

Here’s one Melinda fan that will be voting for Blake non-stop.

There was a small write-up in the same In Touch magazine that I was read about the final three and what struck me was only Jordin had celebrities in her à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã…“biggest fanà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬  section. By this time last year, all three contestants had celebrities as their biggest.. I donà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢t know if it a reflection of this season, but hereà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s hoping next year TPTB at AI return the human quality to the new crop of contestants.

that’s interesting. I think celebrities, like the rest of ai’s viewers, probably lost interest in the show. i remember last season, talk show hosts would bring up AI with TONS of guests and the guests always had something to say and what always struck me the most was how passionate they actually seemed about the contestants they liked. I know Mandy Moore was a big fan of Taylor’s and Ray Ramono told that hilarious story about driving around Sherman Oaks looking for Katharine when he was on Ellen. There’s definitely considerably less “buzz” about the show this season. It’s reflected in the ratings as well.

Now that Melinda’s gone, I will join with Team Plaid.

And by join I mean kinda sorta hope he wins.

Well, wow. Just wow.

I don’t know what it is. There’s a shocking elimation almost every year, and I have certainly experienced not having my favorite win before. Despite all that, I was truly effected by Melinda’s boot. I actually cried. Then I got angry. It just felt so… WRONG. I mean, she was the most consistent, best singer, and a nice person to boot. How could she not make the finals? Nothing against the other 2, because I like them as well. I’m still in shock over it. I don’t even know what to say. I’m just confused, I guess. :cry_tb:

Anyone else disappointed that TWOP didnà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢t à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã…“Name the Performersà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬  threads this season. That was always a highlight for me.

Yeah, what’s up with that?? I guess they’re just going with this one –

Season 6: So Boring We Didn’t Bother With Thread Titles

Regis and Kelly talked about Idol this morning.She mentioned the Blake/Jordin finish. But the audience didn’t applaud/hoot until Kelly talked about the finals of America’s Next Top Model. They have an older audience but it was still weird.

Something interesting Chris Sligh posted on his blog a few days ago (watch out Taylor Hicks, Chubby will be (gasp) dancing !!):

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While things in my personal career are going incredibly better than I could’ve planned, it’s time to focus on what will happen between now and when I get to be on my own outside of American Idol again.

Will I do things that I normally wouldn’t do (i.e., choreography)? Yes. But I actually enjoyed the choreography (not much, but a little) on the show. The only reason I didn’t enjoy the choreography is simply because of time constraints. I’m chubby, so I’m not a natural dancer, so only have a couple of hours to work out a dance routine was a little scary for me. A lot of poeple thought I was hating on the dancing while I was on the show, but actually when I watch back the tapes I wasn’t angry or pissed about doing choreography, I was just thinking really hard of what came next…it’s hard to smile when you’re thinking hard about “dance moves”.

I knew Jaslene was going to win, her pictures were gorgeous, but I didn’t really like her very much, especially when she said if Natasha wins she was going to tear Natasha’s hair out.

Clazzy.

And how skinny was that Maroon 5 dude… and boy, was he lousy…….. el stinko’

Oh, and PJ, thank you so much for the email last night. I really appreciate it, despite the fact that it cast a shadow of “WTF! I can’t believe that happened!” over dinner. Seriously though, thank you.

and yessss, I did break down and watched the show last night… there was nuthin else on…..But , the countdown for the Grey Fox is winding down !!

funny, albeit incredibly snarky blog post about last night’s results over at Dlisted…

http://dlisted.com/node/10060

whoops

i mean Silver Fox….. geez………where’s my coffee? Oh, it’s still brewing. :sleep_tb:

Ià ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢ve never seen video except of Chris Daughtry singing à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã…“Wanted Dead or Aliveà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬  on last yearà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s tour.

Dude. It’s called YouTube. Check it out. Or GoFish. That KrunkGroovy is one HOT 100 year old.

Ià ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢m literally walking in with a blank slate for the tour. So, in my mind, this yearà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s tour will not be cheesy. Ità ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s all in the mindset.

Dude. There are going to be life-sized Pop-Tarts chasing people around the audience. It’s going to be cheesy.

Plus, I happen to know a little bit of how production will be. And ità ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s going to be really cool.

Dude. The set is going to be made out of tin-foil. The production values will not be cool. Use another word starting with “c”….The production values will be cheap.

Ah, Chris is like a new born baby to the AI tour world. He won’t even see the bedazzlers coming until it is too late.

Listening to Maroon 5, I just realized one thing — Blake could replace the lead singer and the song wouldn’t suffer anything at all.

That’s where Blake’s music is.

Kirsten LOL Yes c for cheap not c for cool. The AI tour had the worst production values of any show I’ve ever seen. I’ve seen h.s. plays that look like more $ went into them.

Although I was disappointed in seeing Melinda leave last night, I thought the show itself was great. Elliott was back! And, I’m a fan of Maroon 5. Also, I found the wait for the result very suspenseful. I felt immediate dissappointment when Jordin was the first one declared safe. I got very nervous for Team Plaid. Then, I was sad to see Melinda go. I enjoyed her sing out and she showed the world again what an amazing voice she has. She wasn’t my favorite contestant, but there’s no denying that she has a bucket full of talent.

In the end I was excited for Blake, yet sad for Melinda and completely annoyed with Jordin and America. But, the show had me engaged and interested and gave me a little roller coaster of feelings. So, to me that’s entertainment. I’m looking forward to the finale and seeing all of the Top 12 again and of course seeing Taylor Hicks and whoever else they have on.

Ià ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢m chubby, so Ià ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢m not a natural dancer.

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What? Being chubby does NOT mean that someone is not a natural dancer.I’ve know quite a few CHUBBY people that could really dance.
Also,I’ve seen plenty of people who were thin who couldn’t dance…
Maybe he just has two left feet and no rythmn..Kinda like Billy Ray and Clive the “SLIDE”

It was good to see Elliott, and he looks good, but I didn’t like that song. I’m wishing him the best of his tour though..

One thing people aren’t mentioning – the “curse” of the anywhere-but-South has been broken. Jordin’s from Arizona, and Blake’s from Washington.

I like Maroon 5 , also… but he just didn’t sound like himself… and , I, too, noticed that the entertainment bloggers and whatnots haven’t been saying which celebrity likes which AI finalist(s). When do the ratings come in? :mellow_tb:

Last night, I was reading my latest issue of More magazine, and they had an interview with Cecile Frot-Coutaz, who is CEO of Freemantlemedia and executive producer of American Idol. Here is a snippet of what the article said

In fact, the biggest myth about the nationwide search for a new pop idol “is that American Idol is a music show,” she notes wryly. “At least 50 percent of it has nothing to do with singing.” If it had, “Sanjaya wouldn’t have a spot,” she says of the teen who made it to the finals despite performances so flat that the judges were reduced to complimenting his hair. Another finalist sparked controversy because of provocative photographs circulated on the Internet. . . . Producing Idol has certainly enhanced her understanding of human nature. “It doesn’t take long for contestants to turn from very regular kids to divas,” she observes. “It’s something about the power of TV and the power of fame that does that to people, and I’m not judging anybody . . . It’s just happening quicker and quicker. Now it takes about 2 days.”

Melinda has been in the middle and near the bottom of dialidol several times, so I wasn’t surprised to see her go. It’s mostly younger people voting non-stop, so naturally the younger performers get those votes. I’m sure tweens didn’t vote for Melinda, because they’re not into her type of singing.

One thing people arenà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢t mentioning – the à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã…“curseà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬  of the anywhere-but-South has been broken. Jordinà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s from Arizona, and Blakeà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s from Washington.
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And that they both auditioned in Seattle.. Didn’t Simon say something to the fact that there was NO talent to be found there..
The worst audition city ever..

But the audience didnà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢t applaud/hoot until Kelly talked about the finals of Americaà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s Next Top Model. They have an older audience but it was still weird.

Ah man, I missed America’s Next Top Model.. But, your right. That was pretty much the attitude this morning on the news shows. I wanted to see if there was any excitment drummed up for next week on the Fox shows and it was business as usual. The most they did was mentioned that that someone was voted off on Fox News this morning.

It could be worse y’all….it could be Haley and Sanjaya as the final two.

It could be worse yà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢allà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬ ¦.it could be Haley and Sanjaya as the final two.
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And Sanjaya would win.

Kirsten
Plus, I happen to know a little bit of how production will be. And ità ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s going to be really cool.

Dude. The set is going to be made out of tin-foil. The production values will not be cool. Use another word starting with à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã…“cà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬ Ãƒ ¢Ã¢â€š ¬ ¦.The production values will be cheap.

I was just about to post asking if Chris had seen the tinfoil yet but you beat me to it Kirsten. Loved your whole post.

If it had, à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã…“Sanjaya wouldnà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢t have a spot,à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬  she says of the teen who made it to the finals despite performances so flat that the judges were reduced to complimenting his hair.

So they intentionally put Sanjaya through as a joke? What that person said could have been applied to all of this year’s guys except maybe a couple. Especially the part about the judges. It seem that the compliments on the the male vocals were far and few in between this year.

Kristen, any news from front the front office? Any secret memos about how TPTB felt about last nights show. Did Clive watch? How about next week’s finale..Any tibits of info to pass along..LOL

Lots to read this morning – thanks, LisaB. The headlines say it all: Melinda was supposed to win the whole thing or at least be a shoo-in for the finale. I know she will be fine, and hopefully will be able to pick and choose the direction her career goes after the tour.

I was very sad and disappointed and TICKED last night when she was the bottom of the three. This morning I am thinking, “WOW! NEXT Tuesday I am free!” I won’t be watching the show – there is nothing on Tuesday night that interests me in the least now. I do look forward to Wednesday’s finale and seeing Taylor performing again; hope he gets to do one by himself, but I guess I won’t be surprised if all he gets is to sing with Jordin and Blake.

We also get to see all the Top 12, and I actually look forward to that again.

Thank you for this blog, mj.

It could be worse yà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢allà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬ ¦.it could be Haley and Sanjaya as the final two.

It would make for better tv next week. I would tune in just to see what hair-style the stylist managed to fix on top of Sanjaya’s head and what what sexy outfit those behind the scenes choose to put on Haley. Since it’s not about the singing anymore. We might as well be visually entertained.

do look forward to Wednesdayà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s finale and seeing Taylor performing again; hope he gets to do one by himself, but I guess I wonà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢t be surprised if all he gets is to sing with Jordin and Blake.

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Des, that why I’ve decided against watching next Wednesday..
Heck, One can only take just so much abuse…I’ll catch him another time, another place..

Since ità ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s not about the singing anymore. We might as well be visually entertained.

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What can I say about last night. I was very disappointed last night. Very. I couldn’t even watch most of it. I mean, WTH was that! My son, who is a big fan, left the room. times like this, it is hard being a fan. I hope the Cavs do better on Friday.

oh yeh, Idol. I flipped back and forth to that too. Melinda was just lovely last night. sorry to see her go.

Since ità ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s not about the singing anymore. We might as well be visually entertained.

sexy & em ~

I agree! Only I’d prefer it to be Haley and PHIL – one to look at and one to listen to.

Plus, I happen to know a little bit of how production will be. And ità ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s going to be really cool.

Oh my, is THIS guy naive! You said it, Kirsten. Well, maybe they will shell out some extra $ and go get some of those long streamers at a party supply place, and, oh, a coupla fans to sorta blow them around and hang them in the background. That might up the production values a smidge.

I have always felt among the top 4/5/6 it was anyone’s game this year. Melinda was by far the best singer of the lot, but lacked in other areas.

The final two is just the capper on a less-than-stellar Idol year.

ETA: Pet peeve. Why do people call it “voted off” as if Melinda received 20 million or so votes to get rid of her, a la Survivor.

I may be wrong here, but did Melinda EVER beg for votes during the phone number rundown by Ryan…..you know, no shout-outs to the Soul Patrol, McPhans, fingering the numbers, heart shaped hand movemements, anything, anytime???

Bless her heart, she was TOO proffessional for AI.

Hey guys, I was watching tv this morning and they were talking about a website called “Star Style” that looks at clothes of people on tv and tells you where you can buy them.
They have this season of American Idol on there
http://www.starstyle.com/

emeralgem
May 17th, 2007 at 10:06 am
Ià ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢m chubby, so Ià ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢m not a natural dancer.

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What? Being chubby does NOT mean that someone is not a natural dancer.Ià ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢ve know quite a few CHUBBY people that could really dance.
Also,Ià ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢ve seen plenty of people who were thin who couldnà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢t danceà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬ ¦
Maybe he just has two left feet and no rythmn..Kinda like Billy Ray and Clive the à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã…“SLIDEà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬ 

What about Chubby Checker??
He could really dance.

My goodness. What a difference a few hours of sleep makes.

I’m still disappointed; but I’m also happy for Melinda. She
will not be under the microscope, now. She can put out her CD
and anything she sells will be lagniappe, unlike the final 2, whose
albums will be scrutinized and compared, not only with each other;
but against all the previous winners and runnersup. Yeah, I’m
happy that Melinda doesn’t have to play that game.

I can now see why the show is losing ratings. I was blinded by
the glare of the tinfoil before, I guess. I don’t see too many
more seasons for Idol. The show is a joke and people have better
things to do with their lives. It worked well for awhile; but it
got old real quickly.

Congrats to Jordin and Blake.

Des, that why Ià ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢ve decided against watching next Wednesday..
Heck, One can only take just so much abuseà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬ ¦Ià ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢ll catch him another time, another place..

Oh, em, you don’t want to miss him Wednesday night. I remember last year Kat started off with “I Made It Through the Rain” and when Taylor joined in with that big rich voice the audience just exploded. It was a moment. He electrified the AI stage; there’s no denying that.

I do want to say that the one thing that impresses me about Blake (not his singing) is that he is so sweet and gentlemanly towards the other contestants, and that’s a quality that Taylor had, too – I think both of them together will excite and ignite the audience. Don’t miss Wednesday night – you will probably be sorry if you do.

Wednesday Night’s Idol: What You Didn’t See

Melinda Doo-So-Much

…But Doolittle kept her cool throughout, gave another great performance and, without thinking of herself, managed to thank the most important people other than the Idols onstage à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬’ Ricky Minor and the band à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬’ rather than keep the beautiful bouquets given to her by finalists Jordin Sparks and Blake Lewis, she walked over and handed them to the wonderful backup singers…

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The Big Toss
After Wednesday night’s show, fans got to stick around to see BOLD “Ryan Seacrest”] flip the coin to see who will kick off next week’s finale. The coin had a picture of Jordin on one side and Blake on the other. He tossed it up and Lewis it was à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬’ but, when asked whether he wanted to go first or second, Blake said, “Let’s let the producers decide.” Then, turning to Jordin, the great sport said: “Do you want to go first?” It didn’t take Sparks long to decide à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬’ so it will be Blake Lewis who will sing the first song in the final performance show live at the Kodak Theatre next week.

People.com

On The Scene: ‘Idol’s most shocking results show ever

…Now, I know youà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢ve all seen Paula dancing during the guest performances, but until last night Ià ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢d never bothered to look over at band director Ricky Miner, and, I gotta say, for sheer entertainment value, the camera should really be on him. During Maroon 5à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s set, the guy, normally so cool and composed, started to flail his arms like a drunk uncle at a wedding. Perhaps heà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s always been like this; perhaps heà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s a huge Maroon 5 fan. All I know is without a band to lead, Ricky let his inner spaz shine through, and if anything I like the dude even more now. Essentially because Ià ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢m all spaz….

http://popwatch.ew.com/popwatch/2007/05/on_the_scene_id_3.html

He tossed it up and Lewis it was à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬’ but, when asked whether he wanted to go first or second, Blake said, à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã…“Letà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s let the producers decide.à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬  Then, turning to Jordin, the great sport said: à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã…“Do you want to go first?à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬  It didnà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢t take Sparks long to decide à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬’ so it will be Blake Lewis who will sing the first song in the final performance show live at the Kodak Theatre next week.

I love and hate Blake for that. I mean, yeah, great, you’re sweet and all, but COME ON. TAKE THE DAMN PIMP SPOT!!!

Of course, the one – yes, count ‘em, ONE – week he was in the pimp spot he landed in the bottom three (not counting top 4 week, cause who knows how things really stood that week), so maybe he considers it a curse. *shrugs*

Go TEAM PLAID!

jpfan
May 17th, 2007 at 8:16 am
………….. Idol gives Elliott a huge boost with 60,000 plus hits on his My Space, #1 Mover and Shaker on Amazon (Elliott up 536%) and goes from 95 to 20 on Top Albums on Itunes. Thanks AI.

Hip Hip! Good for Elliott!

Let’s remember folks, Jordin didn’t cause vote splitting. Both Melinda and Jordan were merely bystanders. And ya know, America deserves Blake – he’ll be partying with Lindsay Lohan before you can say pffffftttttt !

Oh, can’t wait for Dave White to chime in — this could get good — but have to scoot right now.

thanks lisab for all you do!

I wonder how Elliot felt when Paula teared-up as he sang…. funny stuff…oh, Desdemona

and when Taylor joined in with that big rich voice..

now, I gotta go and search for that !! That’s the only performance I couldn’t find/save !!

Blake you are smarter than that. You should have taken the pimp spot.

.à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬  Then, turning to Jordin, the great sport said: à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã…“Do you want to go first?à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬  It didnà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢t take Sparks long to decide à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬’ so it will be Blake Lewis who will sing the first song in the final performance show live at the Kodak Theatre next week.

Now, credit due – that was too cool of Blake.

Ah, Chris is like a new born baby to the AI tour world. He wonà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢t even see the bedazzlers coming until it is too late.

ROFL Kirsten!

You guys won’t believe what’s happened.

This morning, there was a knock at my door, I answered it and who was there but Dallas Lewis, Blake’s dad.
That’s right, he hasn’t slept a wink and is still kinda of weepy. Doing a door by door canvas of my neighbourhood to get everybody to vote for Blake next week.

I said I was a Blake supporter and when I mentioned the JustSomeGuy/Who’sUrDaddy thing it was like a licence for him to walk into my house and make himself comfortable.

Which he has and he’s now sitting in my living room going through my CD collection.
What do I do now cuz giving the way he’s acting, a cup of coffee is only going to make things worse? Herbal tea perhaps?

It’s the year of the broken curses, going first may be the way to go.

Now you’ve gone and done it WUDaddy — only thing you can do is to start crying — sob your heart out.

Who’sUrDaddy :lol_tb:

Slap him round the face and tell him to get out canvassing!!

I don’t think the pimp spot matters on final two night – for voting purposes. I do think there is probably a bit more nervousness for the person who sings first though.

wow. Blake is a stand up guy. i’m sure he knew that giving up the “pimp spot” could hurt him, but i honestly don’t think he really cares at this point. maybe i’m wrong though.

and when Taylor joined in with that big rich voice..

now, I gotta go and search for that !! Thatà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s the only performance I couldnà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢t find/save !!

sarahinwv, if you can’t find it, I’ll try to upload it somewhere and provide the link.

Blake you are smarter than that. You should have taken the pimp spot.

I think that Blake is smart enough to know that you don’t want to win this thing if you are not TCO.

Coming in second, Blake will get almost as much press as the winner. That’s good enough to launch a career and he will get a recording contract. The expectations will be far lower. Kat is called a huge success by the media despite selling less than half of what the winner sold who is called a loser. Plus, he may be able to avoid getting the dreaded Diane Warren song on his CD.

Blake is a very smart cookie. He understands strategy. Plus, he looks like a real gentleman now. A very good sport.

Although, I must say, most people would have politely accepted the offer to go first because they would know that it wasn’t really a question. Blake was probably just being polite. But Jordin realizes that sometimes winning trumps conventions of politeness.

now, I gotta go and search for that !! Thatà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s the only performance I couldnà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢t find/save !!

You don’t have to, it’s here :

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dG6wKIu9ol4

The only time I think Taylor and the rest of the cast wore ALL WHITE like angels in the outfield.

Blake isn’t stupid. He can see the writing on the wall.
Jordin is the next AI. How hard is that to understand?

You go, Blake! You’re a great kid!

Taylor said on Fox6AL in Birmingham this morning that he would be on Tuesday night to perform, then on finale.

In rethinking my initial reaction to this, I agree Kirsten. I didn’t think it through about the expectations of non-winners vs. those of the winner, but you’re absolutely right. I wouldn’t mind having another “Clay”. (As long as it doesn’t come with “Claymates” crying foul for the next four years, I’m fine with it.)

However, I did think that the fact that he’s been (if one can judge by the backstage videos and his actions during sing offs) quite a considerate guy through all of this just helps him. I mean, at least you can’t fault him for being polite.

Thanks for the YouTube of “I Made it Through The Rain”, LBB. I had saved it as an MP3 and was going to upload it to MediaMax for Sarah.

The applause is really strong for Taylor – and for Carrie. It was good when Kat started, but magnified when Taylor joined, as when Carrie did. After each did their “first” part, it was Kat’s turn again – audience quiet. Taylor starts his second solo part – again loud applause.

B
May 17th, 2007 at 11:49 am
wow. Blake is a stand up guy. ià ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢m sure he knew that giving up the à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã…“pimp spotà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬  could hurt him, but i honestly donà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢t think he really cares at this point. maybe ià ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢m wrong though.

Hey, I don’t think Blake cares that much either. So I am really looking forward to seeing what he does with the chessey coronation song he is handed.

But tell that to Dallas. Man is this guy ever intense. Got his game face on and the next show is like five days away.

Wait, Taylor said he’s performing on Tuesday and Wednesday? And Chris is on Tuesday? When are Jordin and Blake going to perform?

Gran-ma
May 17th, 2007 at 12:06 pm
Taylor said on Fox6AL in Birmingham this morning that he would be on Tuesday night to perform, then on finale.

changed my mind – no comment.

Maybe AI is trying to get as many season five idols on as possible on Tuesday so they can up that viewership for the final two episodes.

The applause is really strong for Taylor – and for Carrie. It was good when Kat started, but magnified when Taylor joined, as when Carrie did. After each did their à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã…“firstà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬  part, it was Katà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s turn again – audience quiet. Taylor starts his second solo part – again loud applause.

Funny. I didn’t notice any change in the applause.

without thinking of herself, managed to thank the most important people other than the Idols onstage à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬’ Ricky Minor and the band à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬’ rather than keep the beautiful bouquets given to her by finalists Jordin Sparks and Blake Lewis, she walked over and handed them to the wonderful backup singers

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Thanks for that tearjerker..

LBB and Desdemona… :kiss_ee: :kiss_tb: and :kiss_ee: thanks.. you guys are da bomb !!

“Meanwhile, a nation mourns. A sample post from the official Idol message boards: “America would have voted Barbra Streisand off. And we’d be kicking ourselves afterward.”

Thanks for this Lisa B, from the astute Dallas News blog you posted….

Funny. I didnà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢t notice any change in the applause.

Of course you didn’t. It’s there.

Of course you didnà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢t. Ità ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s there.

Not really. But then again, I don’t watch videos to see if my idol gets more applause then another, I watch it to hear her voice.

Triple Sigh…..

Anyway….Team Plaid reps…..does he wanna win it or doesn’t he? I was planning on voting my fingers to da bone…whatcha think? Should I continue that course of action?

I don’t want Blake to win. I would have been happy with him going third.

Db, you’re very welcome! Too bad the outcome wasn’t better.

Stevo-o, his best friend and Blaker Girl spokeswoman Kristi says he wants to win, so I’m going with that. He certainly performed this week like he is in it to win.

Plus, he is a product of TPTB whether he wins or not. Might as well win the million dollar recording contract.

However, I think he just has a very zen “what will be, will be” outlook on the whole thing. He seems to be happy with whatever happens.

Leaving out the who-got-more-applause last year — S 6 will have to go a long way to match that amazing S 5 finale. It was terrific, start to finish. Even the silly stuff.

I am looking forward to seeing what they can possibly do to top last year.

Good news about Taylor — two nights! Something to look forward to next week fer sure.

We are not going to have a week of rehashing the Season 5 final and finale are we?

I’m getting to the stage when Season 5 has the same effect on me as an extremely bad repetitive advert.

That’s what I thought PJ! I’ll vote mah little fingers off

Ladybug – I didn’t see last year’s finale’ so I’m extremely excited to see this one…..I really am looking forward to seeing Sligh again, for sure!

Wait, Taylor said heà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s performing on Tuesday and Wednesday? And Chris is on Tuesday? When are Jordin and Blake going to perform?

I find it easy to believe that Taylor doesn’t actually know what’s going on next week and/or misspoke. Unless they cut the finalists down to two songs, I don’t see how Chris and Taylor would both squeeze into the performance show, which shouldn’t be about them anyway.

Ignoring.

On a happy note, there was no market place filler last night!

Chris will be the final sing out song with the credits.

No need to ignore I’ll just go, no problem.

Whew, its over. Blake’s dad left. He’s now out canvassing the rest of the neighbourhood.

Got a little dicey there for a moment. When he saw I was on YouTube analyzing applause for the AI5 finale, he said to me, “You can’t be serious?” He was none too pleased.

I warmed up some milk, he drank it through a straw, I burped him and he left.

Interesting when he was going through my CD collection, all he could mutter was, “Neil Young, is that ALL you listen to.”

Well sort of, ‘cept he came across an old Traffic best of CD(1967 -1975). He put it on and we both agreed Blake matches up real well with Stevie Winwood.
‘Low Spark of High-Heeled Boys,’ anyone? Maybe Blake will update that under appreciated classic on his first album.

So it is all good.

I don’t get it…..don’t go Lisa :sad_tb:

So this season has broken a few curses, person who goes first top 3 gets eliminated, and the winner won’t be from the south.

Mornin all………..I made the wrong call last night even though it didn’t matter to me, but Melinda was my pick from the beginning. How sad also to see the entire article about her neck. (Melinda, call Taylor on how to ignore that crap).
If Taylor is on next Tuesday, it must be a surprise, and I am not happy about it. Just more chances for comparisons as far as I am concerned, and will he and Simon do a kiss and make up scene? Will he and Chris do a luvya man hug. (See, we are all one big happy Idol family) Ugh It’s all starting to gross me out.

LisaB – I wasn’t referring to you! Sorry – when a comment gets posted, there are sometimes several in between.

I don’t want Jordin to win.
I would have been happy is she had been booted instead of Sanjaya…
Sanjaya and Blake would have made for a very interesting and entertaining finale since this is really no longer a singing competition…
They put Sanjaya through for the fun of it… It would serve em right..
Right now, I’m just hoping that Blake can pull off one of those dreadful coronation songs and WIN so she won’t.

Go team plaid!

Kiki was my favorite, gone..I wanted to see a Blake/ Melinda finale..Melinda is gone..I feel like I should be for Jordin(ugh) just not to jinx Blake, so I will not say go B…., but will say GO TEAM PLAID!!

I loved the comment from Blake’s dad last night about not having parents and then obviously relishing his role as Blake’s dad, how damned touching was that? And ya gotta love a young man who isn’t too cool or too ashamed to call his papa daddy on national tv.

I saw a few of the comments about Taylor here yesterday(can’t post at work anymore, dang it) and I have to say, at the Warfield, 2 pairs of panties were thrown right together. Taylor stepped back, looked into the area where they had come from, waited for a third pair to plop down beside him, laughed and said “the third time’s a charm.” He then walked over right of them and started his next song. I thought it was very funny, though I am not the type to hurl my undies, I think if these ladies are having fun, let ‘em fling those undies up there.

We were sitting in the second loge, right behind the monitor that showed Taylor on the DVD as he was being taped. Hot,hot,hot..he looked incredible, although, I hope he doesn’t lose any more weight, he looks good with big thighs!

I am so ready to see Taylor on my tv again, whoo!

here is a link to an interview ryan did with melinda very early this morning.

http://ryan.kiisfm.com/cc-common/news/sections/special/americanidol.html

she is a classy, classy lady.

Does anyone have thoughts/insight on the coronation song process? I tried to listen to the choices, but never really paid attention the the rules. Will Blake and Jordin sing the same song? Or will they take their different styles into account?

I only got through like 3 of them before my ears started to bleed. Was it really a winner takes all contest? Or can TPTB decide that a particular one works better on either of the Idols and go with that instead?

Desdemona

My mistake, apologises.

I had this vision of you with your fingers in your ears singing lalala at the top of your voice. :lol_tb:

Shar, that was cute when he called him daddy.

By the way, this person has the best screencaps.

http://i158.photobucket.com/albums/t117/cowboyhd/MenOnTV/Cake/Top03R/AI6-Top03R-Blake-061.jpg

WUD, I’m glad you survived the Papa Lewis visit! I was worried for ya.

Thanks for the link, Bruno, I agree she’s a class act. I’m off to check it out.

I have yet to hear the choices for the coronation songs. Should I venture over there sometime today with some earplugs?

I must say that Melinda did not look that surprised last night, or else had prepared herself, in case, very well. She will probably not have to sing backup anymore and I am happy for her. Meanwhile, here is an interesting article from L.A. Times about Amazon selling tunes. This is kind of scary for the record industry I think. How do they combat it?

http://www.latimes.com/business/la-fi-amazon17may17,1,5699316.story?coll=la-headlines-business

Some news about Kats new single which goes for adds in 2 weeks:

Well following the same pattern as Over It Love Story got 2 US spins yesterday exactly 2 weeks before the official adds date.For the “record,” WSTW-FM in Wilmington DE and WERO-FM in Greenville NC were the first 2 stations to play Love Story.
In Canada Love Story continues to climb the charts. On Canadian HAC (Hot Adult Contemporary) Katharine has moved up to #169 with 13 spins this week. CIOO-FM In Halifax has 10 spins and a new station CHWV-FM in Saint John NB has 3. On radio station CIOO, Love Story is #44 and Over It #43.

On Canadian Top 40 Love Story is #388 with 5 spins and 4 stations playing Kat. CIHT-FM is the leader with 2 spins.
UPDATE: Kat’s at #238 on Pop with 4 spins and has an AI of 0.024 mil. She has been played by KHKS-FM (Dallas) and WIHB-FM (Charleston, SC).

Not really anything too exciting, but two weeks before the single is released and it’s getting some early spins.

I had this vision of you with your fingers in your ears singing lalala at the top of your voice.

LOL, LisaB! I enjoy your posts. I really do try to just avoid someone who is ‘always right’, and not continue responding. It’s pointless, and usually ends up with mj having to delete anyway.

Pj, that picture is so sweet, you can see the love in that man’s face. When Ryan mentioned Blake’s dad crying, Blake said “he has a big heart,” I am telling you that comment tugged at my heart strings.

Dallas and his wife have raised a fine young man, in my eyes anyway. They have good cause to be proud of him!

The power of Idol (post Elliott’s performance):

Amazon Ranking: #7
iTunes (song): #36
iTunes (album): #19

Good for Elliott! I thought he sounded good last night. Still not crazy about his look, I prefer his look at the end of AI but whatev.

Kiki was my favorite, gone..I wanted to see a Blake/ Melinda finale..Melinda is gone..I feel like I should be for Jordin(ugh) just not to jinx Blake, so I will not say go Bà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬ ¦., but will say GO TEAM PLAID!!
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Shar, I’m with you..
Didn’t vote until a couple of weeks ago trying to keep LaKisha from being booted off.. Then went to Melinda, now she’s gone..
No way I can vote for Jordin, but keep thinking hey maybe if I do, I can jinx her too…Like Taylor said, three times a charm…LOL

Really bummed about Melinda. There are very few singers who have been ALWAYS consistent week-in and week-out at the Idol competition. No, they may not be the most exciting, but they never sing badly or stumble or have an off night in any week.

The following always consistent contestants come to mind : Kelly Clarkson, Ruben Studdard, Latoya London and of course Melinda.

So, two questions about Melinda Doolittle :

1) Will she be signed by a label ?

2) If so, what kind of album should she make ( please, not the kind Kat and Paris have made ).

BOO CW cancelled Veronica Mars.

Holy shitzo,batman!

For Ace fans or people who just enjoy lookin’ at really hot guys, this is from Rickey’s site.

http://www.rickey.org/?cat=41

So, two questions about Melinda Doolittle :

1) Will she be signed by a label ?

2) If so, what kind of album should she make ( please, not the kind Kat and Paris have made ).

1. Definately.
2. She’ll make probably an old school R&B album which will be a big snooze, when she should go for the Tina Turner/Blues vibe.

I still cannot believe that craptacular Blake made it further than Melinda. I mean, what in the hell? Melinda at LEAST deserved the finale.

Blake cannot sing worth a damn.

shar, I dug into the link you provided and see that you can see Sherman Pore sing on June 2! (as well as others)

http://www.summerfestbrea.org/default.asp

Ace always looks so damn happy.

rher, I had forgotten about him. Remember when a lot of people were thinking he might be at the finale? I guess we will see next week.

It is kind of surprising as much as Ace seemed to be working radio connections etc. last year during the tour that he is one of the three in the top ten from season five that haven’t released a CD yet (and Mandisa’s drops before too long doesn’t it?). I imagine he will come out with one at some point here I am just a little surprised that I don’t even really remember hearing much about him working on one for quite a while.

We are not going to have a week of rehashing the Season 5 final and finale are we?

Never fear, LisaB. We are not. And stop with the applauso-meter crap. We are NOT re-hashing who got more applause on something that happened A YEAR AGO. And we are certainly not going to argue about it.

Any further posts on the subject will be deleted.

radname
May 17th, 2007 at 12:46 pm
So this season has broken a few curses, person who goes first top 3 gets eliminated, and the winner wonà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢t be from the south.

All the more reason to believe TPTB worked their magic last evening.

Sheà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢ll make probably an old school R&B album which will be a big snooze, when she should go for the Tina Turner/Blues vibe.

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Tina Turner/ blues vibe? I have never really considered Tina Turner as being a straight up BLUES singer.. Tina Turner is classifed as a R and B singer, Female Rock, Pop, and some Soul, but not straight up Blues singer.
So are you saying that if Melinda releases an R and B album, like Tina has in the past, that it would be snoozefest?

jersey… if I was a dude… and looked like ACE and got to look in the mirror every morning at myself… I’d be happy, too. :cool2_tb:

WOW! On Bold & Beautiful just now, Constantine was singing
“Everybody Loves, Everybody Cries” (not sure that’s the name of the song) and I LOVED it! I didn’t even like his voice on AI before!

Blake is such a sweetheart, giving his spot to Jordin.
Love his dad! What a great guy!

I also think Blake doesn’t want to release a crappy coronation song. I can totally understand that. He is smart, good for you Blake.
If ends second, he can just release two songs of his choice. That would be much better.
I really just want his recording career to start, can’t wait for his debut album. I have a feeling it will be HOT!

I know amazon #’s are pretty much meaningless, but Elliott’s up 1200% on the Movers and Shakers list at #1. Interesting side note, Taylor’s album is up 201% at #2 on the same list. Next week should be interesting!

Alson Taylor was on the Rick and Bubba Radio show this morning and said also he’d be on Tuesday and Wednesday’s show next week -

I hope Jordin wins. I just can’t see TPTB lettting Blake be Blake. Besides, now that they’ve gone on record stating who they want to win is there any doubt that she won’t be treated like the winner regardless? As it stands, Blake, Melinda and Chris Sligh each stand a good chance of producing the first Idol debut album that I actually love. I don’t want 19E messing with my mojo on this one.

We are not going to have a week of rehashing the Season 5 final and finale are we?

Well, I am! In my own mind, and you can’t stop me!! :wink_ee:

No, for real, I am. I won’t post about it here, though. But I can’t believe it’s been a year already!

Abilymom.. :clap_tb: :bye_tb: :laugh_tb:

I also think Blake doesnà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢t want to release a crappy coronation song. I can totally understand that. He is smart, good for you Blake.
If ends second, he can just release two songs of his choice. That would be much better.

Who knows what they are doing this year? With no compilation CD, there may also be no CD single.

But, in the past, coming in second didn’t mean no crappy coronation song. It meant you got to release your crappy coronation song after the winner did (except for Clay, he got to release it the same week as Ruben, but they had different coronation songs). Some years, it was even the same crappy coronation song (“Inside Your Heaven” was released by both Carrie and Bo).

But again, this season they are breaking molds all over the place.

I also think Blake doesnà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢t want to release a crappy coronation song. I can totally understand that. He is smart, good for you Blake.
If ends second, he can just release two songs of his choice. That would be much better.
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Trust me, He’ll get a crappy coronation song… Problem is, at this time, can he deliver one of those gems that range from high notes to low notes.. back to high notes…

They may each release a ‘coronation’ single, after all their viewers have entered the competition.

Bruno: thanks for sharing that link to ryan’s interview with melinda this morning. i have been down about her ouster, but the interview made me feel so much better. she is definitely one classy lady!

Ken Barnes had one more sales number for us this week:

Kimberley Locke: 2,300 Total: 7,300

I hope that she can get some traction.

LBB, Clive will sign Melinda. I’m sure it’s already in the
works. He will sign all 3 of these kids.

I would love to hear Melinda do a Rock & Soul album!!!!!
Nutbush would be an example. She is so fabulous and sure
does remind me of a young Irma Thomas, the Soul Queen of
New Orleans, and who just won a Grammy this year!

I am so excited for Melinda’s future!

Why was Elliott singing with his eyes closed for half the song? That’s REALLY a distraction and he’s gotta break that habit, imo. Anyone else notice that? Did he do that last year? Weird.

Melinda Doolittle on Leaving Idol: ‘I Was Relieved’

Learning that her journey on American Idol had ended Wednesday night was “the first time that I had taken a breath in a really long time,” Melinda Doolittle said Thursday….

http://www.people.com/people/package/americanidol2007/article/0,,20007868_20039190,00.html

Taylor said on Fox6AL in Birmingham this morning that he would be on Tuesday night to perform, then on finale.

I don’t think Taylor said he’d perform on Tuesday, but that he would be there. He said he’ll be performing on the finale. You can see two videos of him at myfoxal.com when this is mentioned.

Looked at Movers and shakers on Amazon and see Kat at #5. So Elliott’s appearance boosted sales for the entire top 3. That said, Taylor and Kat and still below 100 on the listings for whatever that’s worth. I am very interested in seeing if Taylor’s appearance(s) next week give him the big boost E got last night. Has Kat confirmed she’ll be back on idol? Pretty carpy if they don’t have her on (and I’m no fan). Kellie, E, Chris, Taylor and not Kat would be very odd indeed. I think the eyes closed thing was nerves. Keep you eyes open Elliott.

What do I do now cuz giving the way heà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s acting, a cup of coffee is only going to make things worse? Herbal tea perhaps?

You know Who’surdaddy, you got to stop picking up those strays.

Kristen, we keep forgetting about the runner-ups from season one-four. IMO, last year was what it was. I really don’t expect this year to be the same. It will be interesting to see how this season’s 1st and 2nd place finishers get treated due to a “oh hum” season. This season may just surprise us with something new. Last season did. Who would have thought that in less than a year the top six finishers of that season would have gone on to sell so many cds.

griz… Elliot gave his chest a rest though… he was always hitting it..

I donà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢t think Taylor said heà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢d perform on Tuesday, but that he would be there. He said heà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢ll be performing on the finale. You can see two videos of him at myfoxal.com when this is mentioned.

Do you have a link for that? Oh wow – there it is right in your post…. duh! haha – ok heading over there now….

I still cannot believe that craptacular Blake made it further than Melinda. I mean, what in the hell? Melinda at LEAST deserved the finale.

In a way, I would have to say that Melinda’s consistency became a two-edged sword. Consistency only takes you so far and then eventually you’re so good that you become forgettable and people who voted for you in the past begin to think you’re going to be safe anyway and fail to vote for you.

There really wasn’t a “Summertime” or “You Give Love a Bad Name” moment for Melinda, who was technically good in the same manner every week.

Also, I think Melinda’s votes might have split with Jordin’s since their styles are more similar.

In the end, it would probably be a blessing not to be the AI winner. You get to do the kind of album you like without too many cooks telling you that you should try this or that.

I donà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢t think Taylor said heà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢d perform on Tuesday, but that he would be there.

Of course he will. Those damn cars don’t park themselves.

Seriously, I think that the former Idol is often in the audience on Final 2 performance. No? I remember last year that people thought that Carrie was snubbing the show when she didn’t (but, she was at an awards ceremony where she won an award, so she wasn’t snubbing). And maybe Fantasia was sick.

This year, I hope that Sanjaya is waving Blake’s head on a stick. I love the heads-on-a-stick schtick.

Will David Foster be there to shoot dagger eyes at Blake? Will the choir members get new robes? Will the pyro guys finally manage to light somebody’s hair on fire when they start with the fireworks?

griz, the hairdo and the closed eyes were distractions to me. Was he scared to look at Simon? That’s the only thing I could rationalize for why his eyes were closed.

Can I say that while I’ll miss my fave Melinda terribly, I’m actually looking forward to next Tuesday’s performance show? While they’re not the best singers ever on AI, I have the feeling that Jordin and Blake can give us something to cheer about.

For Ace fans or people who just enjoy lookinà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢ at really hot guys, this is from Rickeyà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s site.

The situation with Ace puzzles the heck out of me. He is real example that it takes more than looks and a nice voice to make it in this business. Maybe he needs to hire Kat’s people…

So Taylor and Chris will be present next week. Damn, just when I was going to pass on the show next week Tuesday. Now I will be forced to switch back and forth between DWTS and AI. I wonder if TPTB at AI caught wind of how many tv sets would be turned off next week and is trying to salvage the finals. Even my neighbor said she’s done with this season and she just watches for the pleasure of it.

Watch this video of Constantine at the Bold and the Beautiful :

http://www.rickey.org/?p=3552

Apparently, he plays a famous record producer who also sings ( I’m not sure if he’s lying or just has his smarmy eye on the girl ). He says he runs his studio out of a loft in Hollywood. The funny thing ( at least for me ) is this — he is still named Constantine in the TV series !

The script is so deliciously bad, it’s good.

Will the pyro guys finally manage to light somebody’s hair on fire when they start with the fireworks?

Lol, Kirsten,last year I am sure I distinctly heard an extra loud whooo from Taylor when one of those sparks hit him.

Not funny in the least, astute marketing he’s debuting tracks from his album on the show.

Can I say that while Ià ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢ll miss my fave Melinda terribly, Ià ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢m actually looking forward to next Tuesdayà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s performance show? While theyà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢re not the best singers ever on AI, I have the feeling that Jordin and Blake can give us something to cheer about

Funny thing, we’ve been saying that all season about all the contestants this year. It has become a fimiliar theme. I guess it will end on Tuesday night.

Kirsten… you make me laugh, alot…so … I’ll let that slide by…… the “parking cars” line…I wuv Taylor… don’t make fun of him :cry_wp:

Taylor has been parking cars since the final, in between working the cloakroom and kitchen.

Everybody here knows I am not a McPhan; but I really feel sorry
for this girl. She deserves to be at the finale. She was runnerup,
afterall!

This show is really beginning to make me gag. I will be glad when
it goes off the air and thankful that we found a few great artists.

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I thought I saw him singing on the street corner near Grand Central Station hawking his CD.

Will David Foster be there to shoot dagger eyes at Blake?

Oh my! Can you even imagine what David Foster thinks of Blake?
That is too funny.

LBB – He was there…that’s where I bought my copy

“For what do we live, but to make sport for our neighbors, and laugh at them in our turn?”

My Motto: When things go bad, cheer up. At least you will have a good story to tell.

It is always helps to see the humour in a situation.

Remind me to tell you about the time my husband got mugged by an ape.

Re people wanting to protest by turning off their sets for the final…

It would be so cool if people didn’t tune in at all and instead,
download the torrent of the show that comes out within 3 hours
of airing!

The biggest question is: has The Hoff been booked?

Everybody here knows I am not a McPhan; but I really feel sorry
for this girl. She deserves to be at the finale. She was runnerup,
afterall!

This show is really beginning to make me gag. I will be glad when
it goes off the air and thankful that we found a few great artists.

I agree Nola – I really hate everything about Katharine, but for just principle, she SHOULD be on either the tuesday or wed finale, being that she was runner up. They could have easily put her on in the Maroon 5 spot last night, and anyone of the spots during the year – it would have been the correct thing to do. If I were her fan, I’d be pissed as hell actually. I wanted to see her choreography on “Open Toes” – dayum.

Taylor has been parking cars since the final, in between working the cloakroom and kitchen

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You forgot to mention the men’s restroom..

Maybe Katharine doesn’t want to appear.

There has been an underlying message in all her interviews that she’s ready to move on.

I doubt that AI are snubbing her, she’s their pin up queen.

Well, I can’t believe Kat wasn’t asked to perform. Either she will be on AI next week or she decided against it for some reason. It would be nice if she could perform in the finale.

Elliott did so well last night. I think this will really help his CD. I attributed the “closed eyes” as feeling the song. Most reviews that I’ve seen have been very good.

Surprised that Melinda got the boot. Being third may not be a bad thing for her. Winning just ain’t what it used to be. :wink_wp:

Thanks Em, I knew he had other duties it just went straight out of my head. :lol_tb:

Kirsten – I hope Clive has Taylor’s rota sorted, no skiving on the red carpet or there’ll be trouble.

NOLA.. I agree and if not to the finale at least to the Tuesday night performance..If both Elliott and Chris were invited she certainly should have been.
I can’t believe I’m saying this.. I think Melinda’s departure tugged at my heart strings..I’m feeling sorry for everyone that has been dissed and run over by the machine named AI…

Katharine isn’t snubbing AI, she says it’s always going to be a apart of her career and she’s fine with that. Her schedule around the finale is kinda tight, she has a concert on the next day and the previous day of the finale.
And emeralgem what I meant by the Tina Turner/Blues vibe is songs like I am Woman, and Nutbush City Limit, I was not saying that Tina Turner is blues. That’s where I think Melinda shines. Not the Whitney Houston kinda vibe.

Well, I canà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢t believe Kat wasnà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢t asked to perform. Either she will be on AI next week or she decided against it for some reason. It would be nice if she could perform in the finale.

Well I heard that she will indeed be on the finale. The segment will feature Haley and Kat in a showdown, where we will finally see who wears the shortest shorts. The question is…who will get to wear the extensions.

sammy, I agree. I’m glad Melinda went out in 3rd place.
It hurt last night; but she’ll do much better than having
that dumbassed coronation song hanging around her neck like
an Albatross. That is what I fear for Blake, as well.

Andrea Bocelli makes more eye contact with the audience than Elliot did last night.

I’m a singer, and eyes closed is a no no. But he did sound flawless.

The question isà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬ ¦who will get to wear the extensions.

They are both into girl-power so they have reached a compromise.

I hear that they are going to share the extensions. Right side of Kat’s head and left side of Haley’s head.

I’d much rather see the closed eyes than the dead-eye stare.

Melinda looked happy to be booted and sounds relieved in the interviews. Going out third will be great for her as winning opens you up to all kinds of criticism, expectations etc. I doubt Kat would say no to Idol if invited. She needs the album boost and they’d be real creeps if she wasn’t on the finale. ELLIOTT CUT YOUR HAIR. It looked like a mop dropped on his head.

sarahinwv: Elliot gave his chest a rest thoughà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬ ¦ he was always hitting it..

Haha! He was, wasn’t he? lol

That closing his eyes (too tightly) was indeed very distracting. Maybe he was nervous? Also, I agree his hair has grown too long. It makes him look dirty. I think I prefer this look on him…

http://thumbsnap.com/v/WhebFF1h.jpg

Incidentally, is that the same brown shirt he wore under the vest last night?

(Wait…Is this what you peeps refer to as hand wringing? Yaiks! LOL)

There has been an underlying message in all her interviews that sheà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s ready to move on.

Thats right…on the Today Show, for one, when asked about AI she commented, “over it.”

I hope she is not on.

ETA
The question isà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬ ¦who will get to wear the extensions.

Unless , of course, there is a real cat fight over the hair extensions.

Okay, how many times do I have to say it, Katharine has said her self she’d love to go back on AI if they’d invite her.

Top 10 hunk list from Hollywood.com:

1. Orlando Bloom
2. Brad Pitt
3. Scott Speedman
4. Tyrese Gibson
5. Josh Hartnett
6. Chris Evans
7. Aaron Eckhart
8. Josh Duhamel
9. Matt Damon
10. Zac Efron

ELLIOTT CUT YOUR HAIR. It looked like a mop dropped on his head.

It wasn’t a mop! On his way on stage, Dean threw the Kat/Haley hair extensions on Elliot’s head. Dean likes to get every moment’s use out of hair extensions he can.

I hear from the “Chris Insider” that there are intense back stage discussions about whether or not Dean will be allowed to anywhere near Chris with those extensions. Chris D is hoping for a restraining order.

radname
May 17th, 2007 at 3:04 pm
Top 10 hunk list from Hollywood.com:

1. Orlando Bloom
2. Brad Pitt
3. Scott Speedman
4. Tyrese Gibson
5. Josh Hartnett
6. Chris Evans
7. Aaron Eckhart
8. Josh Duhamel
9. Matt Damon
10. Zac Efron

I only recognize 3 of those on this list.
Guess Hollywood is out of touch with me.

I forgot to ask.. Did y’all see Nigel rocking out to Maroon 5 last night? The camera showed some guy from the back, and I think it was Nigel..
He was flat out movin with the groove..
Now, is he the one that said if it were him and he was voting he would be voting for Jordin stating he thinks she is the whole package?
I noticed that Blake was up there ROCKIN out too… Seems Blake would fit quite nicely into that mold. Now, if that song can make Nigel move like that, why wouldn’t he want Blake to win?

Goota run out for awhile.. BBL Y’all have fun

Kirsten – You are so funny!!!! E was reminding me of Jose Feliciano with the eyes closed but he did sound good. Will Taylor and Chris be doing a duet next Tuesday? Now I’m confused.

But em, Nigel rocked out to Taylor’s PTFMWB and we all know
how he felt about Taylor winning…

Just keepin’ it real

The segment will feature Haley and Kat in a showdown, where we will finally see who wears the shortest shorts. The question isà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬ ¦who will get to wear the extensions

Please, please let it be… ( pant, pant )
:jittery_tb:

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Kirsten, the thought of Chris with a few strands of long hair glued all over his head just made me spit coffee!

I would like Katherine to have performed again also. I thoroughly enjoyed seeing Elliot last night. I would so much rather see all the ex idols perform than the strange performances we have gotten on results nights. Those performances for me just seemed out of place and hoaky. I do listen to the top 40 too so I’m not out of touch but they made me wish I was.

Will Taylor and Chris be doing a duet next Tuesday?

Yes. According to the rumours, they are doing a duet to honour their fan groups and AI forums everywhere. They will be singing “Anything You Can Do, I Can do Better”.

Top 10 hunk list from Hollywood.com:

So, no Tom Cruise or George Clooney ? Apparently gray hairs are out this year.

*spits for real this time*
Kirsten, they should really hire you to write skits for the finale show!

Brad Pitt is starting to go grey, and Tom cruise doesn’t have grey hair, what he does have is a whole lotta crazy.

Kristen, please tell me that Dean will not be pulling out the grease-n-formula for Taylor on Tuesday nor Wednesday night. You know the back and forth Dean had with him about dying his hair.. Man, that guy realy does take his job seriously…

Man, I missed Elliott. Where are the Youtube and Gofish video clips from last night.

I also felt like Elliott was “feeling” the song. I loved how he gave a shoutout to the backup singer who wrote it. I like his hair long and curly. Maybe not THIS long, but long like the photo on his CD. He seems like such a nice guy. Good for him. :clap_tb:

I love having Brad Pitt living in my town!

radname…. are one of those boy’s the ” Young Superman”? He’s a cutie.. Didn’t one of you famous posters say that Elliot resembled Jim Croce ??? That’s soooooo friggin hilarious…. I have that album, and he does !!! :lol_wp:

Nope, the young Superman is named Brandon Routh. I don’t really find him that attractive but to each their own.

Kirsten said:

They will be singing à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã…“Anything You Can Do, I Can do Betterà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬ .

OMG! :lol_tb: I almost choked on my sandwich!

Elliott last night. I missed it myself (had plans etc.) and just caught the last 15 minutes of the show. And I can’t get my VCR to work (sad E fan)

http://youtube.com/watch?v=53JV_3QR8f4

sexygirl, here is the Elliott video:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=53JV_3QR8f4

Top 10 hunk list from Hollywood.com:

1. Orlando Bloom
2. Brad Pitt
3. Scott Speedman
4. Tyrese Gibson
5. Josh Hartnett
6. Chris Evans
7. Aaron Eckhart
8. Josh Duhamel
9. Matt Damon
10. Zac Efron

Hmmm….everyone of them gots hair, right?? Well, Tyrese sometimes and sometimes not.

And no JT? Whew! :eek_wp:

no, no, no…radname… not that guy… the TV Superman…oh… I’ll be right back !!!

Kelly Clarksons new cd cover, it’s a tad bit grainy but I think it’s kinda weird. I hate that they keep photoshopping her into oblivion, i think she’s super cute and doesn’t have to be a size 0 to be successful.
http://img501.imageshack.us/img501/945/kcmydecemberhu4yv3zg4.jpg

From hawking his CD’s at a street corner in Grand Central Station to selling Goosepond Homes, this guy is like Hiro Nakamura of Heroes — he can be everywhere at certain points in time and you won’t know where he’ll appear next. No wonder he doesn’t have a girlfriend ( she can’t catch up ) :

http://www.al.com/business/huntsvilletimes/index.ssf?/base/business/1179393669245110.xml&coll=1

‘American Idol’ winner will be in Scottsboro to meet potential buyers

Mmm Jordin may be a Yaminion. This is from EW today:

“Then Elliott Yamin performs à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬’  man, that kid is just a note hitting machine! à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬’  and Jordin, like several very vocal women in the audience, is so excited she can hardly contain herself. Melinda lives the performance with Elliott note for note, quietly celebrating every mastered high note, clearly pulling for him to succeed.”

Lisa B
May 17th, 2007 at 2:46 pm
Maybe Katharine doesnà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢t want to appear.

There has been an underlying message in all her interviews that sheà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s ready to move on.

She has said several times that she would love to be invited back to perform on idol.

no, no, noà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬ ¦radnameà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬ ¦ not that guyà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬ ¦ the TV Supermanà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬ ¦ohà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬ ¦ Ià ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢ll be right back !!!

Tom Welling? Now there is a good looking boy.

She has said several times that she would love to be invited back to perform on idol.

She’d hardly say anything else, doesn’t mean she wants to though.

Even Katharine would be hard pushed to be that crass.

I don’t care for Kelly’s CD cover. What is this, the year of the full skirt…aka, Norah and Kat?

This cover looks like it belongs on an Anne Rice book.
Very creepy!

yesssssssss !! the Smallville guy… he was also in “Cheaper By the Dozen”… cute !!!! Young…. but cute !!!

Wow! I just watched the Elliott video. I would not recognize him if Ryan didn’t tell me who it was!

I don’t really like the cover either, but I’m still buying the cd.

Here’s the video of Blake’s hometown visit from last night.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g0IS7FZyGuM

Warning: WUD might want to avoid this one.

sorry, jpfan. i wanted to edit because you beat me to it, but my time to do so had lapsed. you’re not on dial up, i bet. pffft.

Kelly Clarksons new cd cover, ità ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s a tad bit grainy but I think ità ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s kinda weird. I hate that they keep photoshopping her into oblivion, i think sheà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s super cute and doesnà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢t have to be a size 0 to be successful.
http://img501.imageshack.us/img501/945/kcmydecemberhu4yv3zg4.jpg

Beautiful picture. Pretty face, hair, dress. Nothing about that girl resembles Kelly. Not the pose, the dress, the hair, the ‘thinness’. It’s like they used another person’s body and put her face on it. Kelly is a cute girl, why not show her.

I’m sure Kat would not throw away the opportunity to be on AI so that millions could see her :smile_wp:. She’s probably on the finale singing with one of the Idols from this year.

Kelly Clarksons new cd cover

Interesting. It reminds me of an updated Gone with the Wind with the red dress, the sweeping staircase, and the scorned lover thing (Never Again is part of a story arc).

For fall, Fox turns
to reality and crime

Looking to break the cycle of recent years

…This fall Fox will roll out three new reality series, two of them spinoffs of sorts of successful current Fox programs, along with its three new scripted series, in hopes of curing its fall ills.

The new reality shows include the self-explanatory à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã…“American Idolà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬  spinoff à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã…“The Search for the Next Great American Band,à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬  airing Friday at 8 p.m…

http://www.medialifemagazine.com/artman/publish/article_12183.asp

It reminds me of an updated Gone with the Wind

It reminded me of Edward Scissorhands

Nick Saban, Other Celebs Tee Off

…Other celebrities also played in the pro-am Thursday, including American Idol winner Taylor Hicks, Auburn head football coach Tommy Tuberville, University of South Carolina head football coach Steve Spurrier, former Auburn star Bo Jackson, and former NBA star Charles Barkley….

My Fox AL

It reminded me of Edward Scissorhands

Yeah, very Tim Burtonesque

Katharine talking about making her video and her sessions at VH1
http://www.vh1.com/vspot/player.jhtml?id=1559534&launchedFrom=/artists/az/mcphee__katharine/artist.jhtml

Hmm, Kelly looks like she stepped out of a White Stripes video. I like it – creepy works for me

I had to laugh when they showed Paula with tears in her eyes after E performed last night. This year has been so crappy I think I saw a tear of wistful melancholy for last year in Simon’s eye as well.

Is it effing over yet? When I start pining for Daughtry to sing “Home” you KNOW its been a crappy season and I swear, if Taylor comes out and does JTFTW on finale night, I’ll run him over with a bus myself. In fact I cant think of one single song I would like him to sing off that tragic CD.

E looked great and sounded even better and whats this I hear that Katherine wont be in the finale?? Well why the hell NOT?

If they think that the ratings have been dismal for Idol wait till they get a load of the ratings now that Melinda is gone.

That little smurf toy is gonna get all the tweens texting like little banshees for him. Rock on and is it over yet???????

Taylor…..call me!

In fact I cant think of one single song I would like him to sing off that tragic CD.

I think Heaven Knows would be o.k. What do you think he should sing?

I think she would want him to sing The Maze!

*runs like h*ll from Dingo*

OK

Now you kids are jest bein’ mean.

He does Heaven Knows and Im double dosing on that drip.

He does The Maze and ahm gettin’ a real sharp razor out.

Maybe Kat’s got too much going on and can’t appear on the finale. I can’t imagine them not inviting her back. I’m not a fan, but I watched the video rad posted and it was pretty good. She deserves recognition from them.

But, Taylor Hicks is my number one cutie man :wub_tb:

GO TEAM PLAID

I think your hysterical – but I don’t speak “dingo”, what should he sing? You don’t like Heaven Knows? If I had to imagine whomp – this song is how I would imagine it. I love his earlier stuff though.

Former American Idol Finalist and Hickory Records Recording Artist Elliott Yamin Named National Spokesperson for the American Diabetes Association and Lends Strong Voice to Diabetes Issues Worldwide

In an effort to bring harmony within the diabetes community, Hickory Records Recording artist Elliott Yamin has recently signed on to be a three year National
Spokesperson for the American Diabetes Association (ADA)….

http://www.prnewswire.com/cgi-bin/stories.pl?ACCT=104&STORY=/www/story/05-17-2007/0004591129&EDATE=

I want Taylor to sing ‘Soul Thing’. I hated his version on his new CD but I loved it on the Leno show. I am also partial to his version on ‘Under the Radar’.

I swear everytime I try to move on….I see him perform live and I am back to being a fan again. He has me under his spell…..I tell you. I don’t know what it is….but it is just there.

On another note: Miranda Lambert’s new CD is freaking awesome. That girl can sing and write.

Andi, “whomp” is his first mistake. When you figure out what it is let me know. I want Rehearsals HN. I want Cant You See. I want some growling and I want the passion. You know what passion is. Its what you DONT hear in that CD of his. Forget the whomp and take me ta church!

Now if you’ll excuse me, ahm goin to the church of rehearsals.com where I can watch my boy do what he should be doing on HN.

Andi, ya gotta be half in the bag ta understand “dingoese”.

Melinda may be better off not winning Idol but its the principle of the thing. They must change the voting system.

I think Taylor should sing Heaven Knows or The Maze! :wub_tb:

Heh Dingo.

Jeffrey Dean Morgan is going to be in two movies which are set to be released this year. ‘P.S. I love you’ and ‘The Accidental Husband’. I don’t know the release date for the
last movie, but ‘P.S’ is slated for a late December release. What a Christmas present. :thumbup_tb:

One more thing, Dingo. Did you happen to see the video of Taylor performing DIMYP/Dancing Queen? It was so great. His smile at the beginning told he was up to no good.

http://i158.photobucket.com/albums/t117/cowboyhd/MenOnTV/Cake/Top03R/tn/t_AI6-Top03R-Extra-07.jpg

Tee hee.

Kygirl! Denny is gonna be on TV again!! OMG thanks a zillion for the heads up! You must be a Worster? I know I had a picture of him as an avatar a long long time ago.

Yes, I did see the video of Dancing Queen and yes Miranda Lambert is freaking awesome.

I think her video of “Kerosene” is ridiculous.

LOL pj!

Smurf and Superwoman. Loved the captions.

Kygirl, I just re read your post and it seems you said Morgan was gonna be in movies and not on TV. Either or thats fine with me. That boy is hot. A smile to die for.

Elliott’s closed eyes was strange for me, but man can he sing! I hope he wasn’t trying to block bad visions of himself being on that stage. :sad_tb:

Hi Dingo.

Yes, he is going to be in the movies. Man…..I may just die. I don’t know if I can handle seeing him on the big screen. He is way too beautiful for words! And, yes, that smile. There are honestly no words.

part of an exit interview for melinda.

Ousted à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã‹Idolà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢ finalist Melinda Doolittle à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã…“had an ideaà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬  sheà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢d be eliminated

à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã…“The biggest thing that I will take away is that I know that I was really scared to do this at the beginning, and the fact that I was able to step out and do it even in the midst of fear kind of just gave me an outlook on how strong God has helped me become and how much Ià ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢ve grown from it,à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬  she said. à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã…“I found my own voice as opposed to my own voice singing background and I couldnà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢t have asked for more from this experience.à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬ 

http://www.realitytvworld.com/news/ousted-idol-finalist-melinda-doolittle-had-an-idea-shed-be-eliminated-5191.php

Taylor has one more week of holding the crown. Can’t believe it’s been a year. :cry_tb:

Then it’s on to giggle-bug Jordan (unless Team Plaid pulls through)

Elliottà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s closed eyes was strange for me, but man can he sing! I hope he wasnà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢t trying to block bad visions of himself being on that stage

Dean went a little crazy with the hairspray last night when he tossed on the extensions.

Thus, when Elliott went to blink, his eyelashes were glued together. I think he recovered marvelously, don’t you?

Dean has become a menace. Phil wasn’t actually bald before the season started. On that first night, Dean accidently mixed together volumizer and de-frizzer and it was like anti-matter meeting matter…melted away all of Phil’s gorgeous mane. They went back and re-shot the audition scenes so it wouldn’t seem weird.

Here is a really cute pic of Jeffrey. Very casual, but still so hot!

http://jeffreydeanmorganfans.com/Gallery/accidental_husband3/ah_122006_01.jpg

I am really bummed about Melinda, but at the same time, I know she is better off losing. She was so great! Her voice knocked me out. She always gave my husband goosebumps whenever she sang.

Taylor has one more week of holding the crown. Canà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢t believe ità ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s been a year.

The year went by super fast, I agree! Taylor’s probably having a toast right about now (definitely next week when the crown is passed) – hopefully, the disconnect between AI and Taylor will become larger and larger and he can get on with having the kind of career he wants without the AI stigma/comparisons. As far as I’m concerned he handled his reign as AI champ with dignity and class and he did the show proud.

Dingo, I don’t know if you are a Supernatural fan, but I heard Jeffrey is going to be on the season finale tonight.

It is on CW, at 9:00 PM EST.

Bwah!! PJ, that picture is hilarious! Blake isn’t that short, but my goodness, his height (or lack thereof) really accentuates Jordin’s Amazonian features. If someone tries throwing Jordin under a bus, I think she might cause damage to the bus.

To those who posted the youtube link to Elliott’s performance last night, thank you. I sat here watching with a big grin on my face. He sang great, and was extremely gracious to the top 3. And two thumbs up for Elliott signing up to be a spokesperson for the National Diabetes Foundation. I just want to give him a hug right now. That being said, he does need a haircut imho.

It’s been less than 24 hours, but I’m now totally ok with Melinda leaving last night. She has a long career ahead of her, me thinks.

If Taylor sings JTFTW on the finale, I will kick a wall.

OMGSQUEE!!!1!!! It’s DINGO!!!

*Doin’ Snoopy dance of Joy*

*Ahem*

Hi Dingo. Here’s the thing with Taylor’s CD (yes I know how you feel about it)… Our boy’s got to sell as many as he can so he can make that “Takin’ Dingo ta Church” album.

In order for him to sell it, those peeps who don’t even know it’s out there need to hear it. That means he’s got to sing something off it. I’m thinking something uptempo – not JTFTW. Sounds like he’s moving on the Heaven Knows as a next possible single – but Soul Thing would be my dream because it’s *his*.

FINALE AT AI 6 : I wonder if Jordin and Blake can do a duet like this one at the Season 4 finale :

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mpYr6aSLMoU

I’m not sure if Blake is up to the task.

If not, any suggestions ?

Maybe this song would suit them :

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-wHcreKCTzA

Aw pj, you are tearing me up with your pictures today. I have liked Blake from the beginning, he was my pick behind Lakisha, but damn, after watching him all goofy back home just having fun and being so down to earth, and then those sweet,sweet segments with his dad, I am loving Blake Lewis.He really does look like he is holding back the tears on that one. Win or not, I think Blake will have a good run from the AI exposure and it couldn’t happen to a nicer guy.

Go Team Plaid. and I saw this one today..Jordin is fake, Go Team Blake.

Next week, I am dying to hear Taylor sing The Right Place. I love,love,love that song and I think the words would bring the year full circle back to “the right place” where it all began for him.

Even though it appears AI have been jackasses towards Tay, the song would symbolically give a nod to AI AND give proof positive that Taylor is a man of class and distinction.

Go Taylor and Go Team Plaid.I think it would be a hoot if he and Blake do something together, Tay on the mouth harp, Blake beat boxing. Now that would be entertaining as hell.

Don’t worry, Melinda. All the best singers finish third. Third is the new first. Love, Elliott

Ohhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh!!

MJ, after Idol can we make this a Denny Duquette blog? LMAO.

If Taylor sings JTFTW on the finale, I will kick a wall.

I’m hoping doing Heaven Knows on the Tonight Show indicates that they have abandoned the corpse of JTFTW as the single.

Dingo – I am sooooooooooooooooooooo glad to see you here again!!!!!

I finally got to see Taylor in concert last month and the songs on his CD sound better live and we got an acoustic “The Fall”.

Denny Duquette is hot, I do agree!

Go Team Plaid!! I still wish it was a Melinda/Blake finale but I am feeling better about Melinda today.

I got 5th row seats to a Taylor concert in August! It will be my first one. I’m so excited. I’m sick that Melinda went home. I haven’t voted at all this year, but she was the only reason I kept watching. Really nice and talented. It’s nice not to be so invested. If only I wasn’t so invested in DWTS……go Apolo!!!

delta – I haven’t voted on DWTS yet, but I love Apolo and think I will have to start next week. It is going to be tough as the final 3 are all so good!

Please excuse me for a moment…

MJ ELLIS PAUL IS PLAYING AT THE TUPELO MUSIC HALL IN LONDONDERRY, NH THE NIGHT BEFORE THE AI CONCERT IN MANCHESTER, NH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

JUST MEDICATE ME NOW, I’M LEAVING ON ANOTHER EFFING JET PLANE!!!!!!!

Want to come with FOLK and me?

PJ you have to go to Manchester. I’m giving you no choice.

I know this is reality, but it makes me sick.

Sexiness a must for today’s lady singers By NEKESA MUMBI MOODY, AP Music Writer
13 minutes ago

She was an “amazing talent,” a young singer with a wonderful voice who wrote beautiful songs. But she was no beauty, plus flat-chested and overweight to boot.

Gerson might feel even worse after Wednesday night’s exit of the matronly Melinda Doolittle from “American Idol.” In today’s music industry, Plain Janes need not apply. Sex appeal was once considered a bonus for a woman; now it’s practically a requirement.

http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20070517/ap_en_mu/music_sexy_singers&printer=1;_ylt=Al5ucmfUKwUxkjG4JZMMiMknHL8C

Hezz is flying again yay!!

This cover looks like it belongs on an Anne Rice book.
Very creepy!

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Anne Rice came to mind when I saw the cover too…Guess in our case you can take the girl out of New Orleans but you can’t take New Orleans out of the girl..

I also thought of “Midnight in the Garden of Goood and Evil.”
Indeed creepy..

Ohmigah, that pic of Kelly C. didn’t even look like her. She bears a strange resemblance to Katherine in that pic. She’s a spunky one and I don’t see cutting edge rocker chick in that pose, which to me is what she is.

I like Elliott’s longer ‘do. A little sloppy but very becoming, it gives him an edge. He is looking fine these days. I loved his confident performance last night….it had to be a validation for him of sorts. Great guy, he seemed so sincere in his advice to the final 3.

I voted for the first time Tuesday night for Melinda. I’m sad she’s out of the competition, but feel like it was for the best. She seems relieved. She has Nashville soul connections, so I don’t doubt her pulling together a great band and recording in a decent studio to get some terrific music out there. She is listed as a friend of Nashville acoustic soul artist Jason Eskridge.
http://www.myspace.com/jasoneskridge

On Blake, I have to say that his third song Tuesday night (can’t remember the name) impressed me the most. Excellent vocally and musically. It was even, dare I say, a little sexay. He also did a great job on Roxanne. I’d never noticed what a great tone of voice he has.

So, go Blake!

JUST MEDICATE ME NOW, Ià ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢M LEAVING ON ANOTHER EFFING JET PLANE!!!!!!!

…do you know if you’ll be back again??

(I’m sorry; if I can’t be cheesy on an AI blog, then where the heck *can* I be cheesy?)

Oh, btw, Bones fans, the show is moving to 9 PM on Wednesday come the Fall, and will be shifted to Fridays at 8 PM during the Spring. The AI produced The Search for the Next Great American Band is slated for Fridays at 8 PM during the Fall. And talk about a pimp spot, House is getting the post-Super Bowl slot. *fistpump*

Hmm, why do I have a Limp Bizkit song on my iPod??

Hezzer, that’s great! Props to Folkgirl for introducing me to Ellis Paul and Vance Gilbert.

Woo hoo Hezz. Count me IN. .

Our boyà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s got to sell as many as he can so he can make that à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã…“Takinà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢ Dingo ta Churchà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬  album.

Well shit Mary, why the hell didnt he just TELL me that.

Hi Dante. Id give my left kidney to see Taylor perform The Fall acoustically.

OK, gotta run. Smurf boy or Wonderwoman, just let this season be the hell over. I cant WAIT for next year!

JUST MEDICATE ME NOW, Ià ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢M LEAVING ON ANOTHER EFFING JET PLANE!!!!!!!

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Hezz, I see Dingos around so maybe she will share her drip with you for the occasion…LOL

Hi Hezzer

Hi Dingo..

I’ve missed y’all….

Kelly’s album cover is very cutting edge. I actually like the collage-y feel to it. There’s also a romantic feel but the songs behind that cover are all angry and about long gone wrong. ? (bipolar graphic artist?)

Does it look like her? Not much and the long dress hides what some reporter said — terminal thunder thighs.

Andi, à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã…“whompà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬  is his first mistake. When you figure out what it is let me know. I want Rehearsals HN. I want Cant You See. I want some growling and I want the passion. You know what passion is. Its what you DONT hear in that CD of his. Forget the whomp and take me ta church!

Dingo, you said it better than I could. The freshman effort was put together very quickly. Can’t wait til he’s had time to reflect and recharge and get a CD out that showcases the TH we all know and love. And hopefully with that band – dayum! I would like to hear a few more horn layers…didn’t hear much ‘brass with ass’ on the first CD.

How long is he under contract, anyway? Is it contingent on sales?

db
Oh, btw, Bones fans, the show is moving to 9 PM on Wednesday come the Fall, and will be shifted to Fridays at 8 PM during the Spring. The AI produced The Search for the Next Great American Band is slated for Fridays at 8 PM during the Fall. And talk about a pimp spot, House is getting the post-Super Bowl slot. *fistpump*

Thanks db, I love Bones. It sucks that they are moving it to Friday’s in the spring though. Friday’s don’t work for me. :cry_wp:

Re: Kelly’s album cover — on second glance –

Kat’s extensions are getting a real workout! Hope they’re polyester ~

like it or not taylor still has 1 single out and that’s JTFTW he might sing it..on leno taylor already sung JTFTW that’s why he sung something else..i love places i’ve been he never sung it and it’s a beautiful ballad and since they haven’t been kind to him they should let taylor sing what ever the heck he wants

i think jeffery dean morgan is so dreamy and he post to be in the season finale how??because he post to be dead..but he returns and kick butt..that’s what i read anyway

well i will be at the ellis concert. tupelo is a great music hall. byob place. there are some great seats available. if people are in we should get tixs soon.

if you are a newbie and not aware of who ellis paul is:

http://www.ellispaul.com

anyways….looks like a weekend in manchester,nh is in order. oh god. mj, maybe we can take hezzer to the mountains for some sightseeing:)

taylor made a eagle on the golf course today in alabama and he has the largest audience following him today they must’ve roared when taylor got that eagle woooooooooooo
not even a lot of golf pro’s who played for years would love to see a eagle shot woooooooooo and he made 15000 in charity money for his favorite charity

platinumgray, here’s a link for ya

http://www.myfoxal.com/myfox/pages/Home/Detail;jsessionid=DFD0DB16977B7F364D1D0B1DDD848BD0?contentId=3231515&version=3&locale=EN-US&layoutCode=VSTY&pageId=1.1.1

Sorry if I don’t jump on the JTFTW hate bandwagon, but I’ve never been the person to dislike something just because everyone else does. In saying that, after watching Taylor perform Soul Thing on Leno, I would much prefer him release a version similiar to that performance that Heaven Knows. I think as a song-writer, you always want your music heard. So I’m sure Taylor would not be disappointed if Heaven Knows was replaced with Soul Thing as his next release.

ETA: I like the color scheme on Kelly’s cd. It has that Evanessence (??)feel to it, IMO.

Apologies if this has already been posted…

RANDY JACKSON TO HOST NBC DANCE COMPETITION: Unscripted à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã…“World Movesà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬  searches for best hip hop dancers

http://www.eurweb.com/story/eur33580.cfm

Uh oh….Elliott mentioned Porsche on the Ford-sponsored American Idol.

I love Ryan’s face. lol

http://img91.imageshack.us/img91/3853/ryanandelliottum1.jpg

LOL, Tony. Ryan does look a little concerned.

taylor made a eagle on the golf course today in alabama and he has the largest audience following him today they mustà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢ve roared when taylor got that eagle woooooooooooo

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I would have loved to have been there for that shot… Whooooooooo is right..

Also, ROLLTIDE thanks for the link to the Fox video…
Since it has been rumoured that real men don’t eat Quiche’
I am relieved to know that our guy requested some good ole GRITS…LOL

I do not like Kelly’s album cover. It’s kind of got a very Goth very non-Kelly kind of hallowing look.

Just don’t like it.

Gerson might feel even worse after Wednesday nightà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s exit of the matronly Melinda Doolittle from à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã…“American Idol.à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬  In todayà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s music industry, Plain Janes need not apply. Sex appeal was once considered a bonus for a woman; now ità ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s practically a requirement.

I’ve already suspected that but Jordin will be no different. She is cute but how far will TPTB take her to sell cds. We already saw what mixed messages Kat’s image vs. her cd sent.

It’s a sad reality that beauty will always trump talent. Pussycat Dolls anyone..

sexygirl May 17th, 2007 at 8:35 pm

Sex appeal was once considered a bonus for a woman; now ità ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s practically a requirement.

Ità ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s a sad reality that beauty trumps talent. Pussycat Dolls anyone..

Then Kelly is screwed.

I love Ryanà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s face. lol

http://img91.imageshack.us/img91/3853/ryanandelliottum1.jpg

Haha! I love the panic!face he has going on…if MJ’s still used gravatars, I’d totally make that my gravatar.

Then Kelly is screwed.

Kellys already been getting a lot of flack for being “overweight”
FYI: Greys is awesome tonight.

Kelly has had some sexy moments actually. My husband who does not find Kelly sexy told me while watching the “Walk Away” video that Kelly was hot in the video.

I have seen Kelly skinnier looking pretty hot at a Saturday Night Live performance.

Chubbier Kelly ain’t so hot.

I wonder if TPTB will encourage Jordin to lose weight. The girl is beautiful and has the potential as she grows older to be drop dead gorgeous.

kelly is really beautiful and i can’t believe people are talking about her looks and her weight. i’ve seen her snl, with the blonde hair? and she doesn’t look so great so skinny.

I think Kelly looks better skinnier than how she looked on American Idol during “Idols gives back”.

I like her pic on the EW cover. I think they made her look skinnier.

She is cute but how far will TPTB take her to sell cds. We already saw what mixed messages Katà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s image vs. her cd sent.

Ità ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s a sad relaity that beauty trumps talent. Pussycat Dolls anyone..

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Jordin appears to me to be very immature even for a 17 year old.
Personally, I don’t think she’s ready for what may lie ahead for her..
And why they want her is a mystery to me… She belongs with Disney..

I have seen Kelly skinnier looking pretty hot at a Saturday Night Live performance.

Chubbier Kelly ainà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢t so hot.

*sigh* Kelly may have gained a bit of weight, but that doesn’t mean she isn’t “pretty” or “hot.”

squishy May 17th, 2007 at 9:00 pm

I like her pic on the EW cover. I think they made her look skinnier.

No doubt about it. All her promo pics are enhanced to the point where it isn’t even her anymore.

I think Kelly looks better skinnier than how she looked on American Idol during à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã…“Idols gives backà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬ .

You’re right, she did put back on some weight.

I remembered reading somewhere, don’t know how truthful it was, that when she first tried breaking into the industry, she pasted on a record deal because they wanted her to lose weight. Unfortunately, she is in a business where looks is just as important as, if not more than, talent..

Jordin appears to me to be very immature even for a 17 year old.

I have an 18-year old and a 21-year old grand daughter, and I don’t think Jordin appear immature at all. She’s still in high school.

I have never been a big Kellie Clarkson fan. I missed season one so I knew her only from some of the pop music my niece plays. I saw her on Idol gives back and was blown away by her voice. I honestly thought she looked adorable, kind of Janis Joplin vibes, that retro 60′s look. Obviously she is much prettier than Janis, but her voice was so freakin’ amazing to me she could have looked like Mama Cass for all I cared.Kind of like the first time I heard Taylor sing A Change is Gonna Come. The fact that he was a cutie only added to the appeal.

I think Kellie could play Janis Joplin in a movie and I would love to see it happen for her.I did hear somewhere that one is in the works.

I would love to see Beth Hart play Janis Joplin in a movie.

Jordin is still going through that awkward stage where a little girls becomes a young lady. I think it’s called pubity. Her looks are very beautiful but she hasn’t finishing grown into them as yet. Look at Diana Degarmo. She was the same way when she was on the show. She was a cute little girl who was still growing into her looks. Now she is beautiful young lady.

Anyone read the TWoP Idol recap? I “fell out on the floor” over the description of Elliott. Hilarious!

Kelly’s album cover is artfully done, dark and moodyà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬’ very atmospheric. I love it.

Jordin appears to me to be very immature even for a 17 year old.

I have an 18-year old and a 21-year old grand daughter, and I donà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢t think Jordin appear immature at all. Sheà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s still in high school.

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I’ve raised three daughters, and they have all been 17 and in high school at one time and IMO she acts more immature than they or their friends did at that age..Do I know her personally? No, I don’t..My perception comes from what I have seen of her on TV..

Sorry if I donà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢t jump on the JTFTW hate bandwagon, but Ià ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢ve never been the person to dislike something just because everyone else does.

I don’t hate JTFTW at all. I like the CD version a lot, and it’s been ok everytime I’ve seen it in person. But I haven’t liked it any time he’s done it on TV yet, I think it is a hard song to sing, and from what I’ve seen both in person and from TV performances, he doesn’t sing it well consistently. That’s the only reason I’d like to see him do something else for Idol next week.

Season 6: I just really honestly wish I cared lol. No snark intended. While I guess it’s a relief to not be invested in anyone this year really, I miss… looking forward to the show and really enjoying it for both the cheese and the good performances. I still watched because I kept waiting for a moment to suck me in, but now we’re at the finale and it never happened. I do think I want Blake to win, just because of the heavy handed Jordin pimpage. She seems ok mostly, though I think she came off a bit snotty a few times this week, but I just enjoy it when AI doesn’t get their pretty pink princess lol.

I honestly thought she looked adorable, kind of Janis Joplin vibes, that retro 60à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s look.

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I’m not that familiar with Kelly either, but her voice and her vibe reminded me of Joplin that night…
Also, she is built kinda like Mary Chapin Carpenter..It’s all in the hips and in the legs..

Boulder Soul
May 17th, 2007 at 9:28 pm
Kellyà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s album cover is artfully done, dark and moodyà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬’ very atmospheric. I love it.

Ditto!

platinumgray
May 17th, 2007 at 7:18 pm

like it or not taylor still has 1 single out and thatà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s JTFTW he might sing it..on leno taylor already sung JTFTW thatà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s why he sung something else..

Taylor never sang JTFTW on Leno…The last time he was on before Monday nite was Dec 1 and he did The Runaround…I believe that he’ll do Heaven Knows or Soul Thing on AI…one of these is his next single….

Many of us have daughters who are teens, 17! — .

I don’t think that our daughters have gone through what Jordin has — away from home for half a year, still trying to finish school plus be available 18 hours a day for AI and all that goes with it. You can’t have a bad day, be in a bad mood, take a day off, sleep in or eat out!

Give the girl a break.

On Blake, I have to say that his third song Tuesday night (canà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢t remember the name) impressed me the most. Excellent vocally and musically. It was even, dare I say, a little sexay. He also did a great job on Roxanne. Ià ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢d never noticed what a great tone of voice he has.

So, go Blake!

Aww, no one listens to me. I’ve been saying that he has a great tone for awhile now.

I also have to say that “When I Get You Alone” was sexay. And rhythmically very challenging…. not an easy song to sing at all. I doubt Jordin could have pulled it off.

I think it’s overlooked on AI that singers have different strengths. To say Jordin is better singer than Blake is short sighted.

I have nothing against her, though. I don’t even care that she’s been pimped. I’ll still be voting Blake all the way.

chewsday, what did TwoP say?

I love Kelly’s cd cover.
I hope this is a sign of a more mature sound.
Sorry you rocker babes but the girl has too many
sides to stay the teenage rock/pop she’s been so far.
It’s time to get serious.

shar
Kellie is kellie p
Kelly is kelly c
Thanks.

Many of us have daughters who are teens, 17! à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬’  .

I donà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢t think that our daughters have gone through what Jordin has à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬’  away from home for half a year, still trying to finish school plus be available 18 hours a day for AI and all that goes with it. You canà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢t have a bad day, be in a bad mood, take a day off, sleep in or eat out!

Give the girl a break.

I wasn’t really harshing on Jordin for being snippy this week. She’s human, not a just a product now matter how hard AI tries to turn her into one. I’m only 26, I haven’t forgotten in the slightest what I was like at 17, and I probably would have told Simon to shove it long ago. :innocent1_tb: I haven’t even voted this year, so it’s not like I was turned into a non-fan of Jordin because of anything she said this week. But the fact is millions of people are judging everything these kids say and do every week, and being snippy with the judges has gotten contestants into trouble in the past. Is it fair? Probably not. Did it hurt Jordin at all this week? Probably not, as she will get to sing about puppies and rainbows and all your dreams coming true this week. :smile_wp:

Caffiend:

Donà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢t worry, Melinda. All the best singers finish third. Third is the new first. Love, Elliott

That is so true. Love, Jasmine T.

Thought this was interesting going through some old IDF threads.

On April 21st someone asked Ricky who TPTB wanted as the final 3 and final 2:

Melinda, Jordin, Blake with it being Melinda vs Blake or Jordin Vs Blake, with Blake winning both ways.

I still say Blake will win in what appears to be an “underdog” win.

Also this:

“when chris richardson goes, Blake lewis will be #1 vote getter right till the end. straight up.”

Interesting….. I wonder if it’s true.

lol Xo, I thought you were “right” already with you KNOWING it was going to be Melinda and Blake at the finale?

I said I thought it would be Melinda vs. Blake in the finale- but I’ve been saying for awhile now that Blake will win.

He’s the obvious choice to sell records.

Besides that is what Ricky said above not what I said.

On April 21st someone asked Ricky who TPTB wanted as the final 3 and final 2:

Melinda, Jordin, Blake with it being Melinda vs Blake or Jordin Vs Blake, with Blake winning both ways.

That’s funny. Ricky said that this week, the vote was so close, they seriously considered bouncing Blake. But in the end, decided to go with the actual lowest vote getter, Melinda.

If Ricky is to be believed, I guess TPTB didn’t want Blake that badly after all.

ah okay, Sorry about that Xo, I thought it was you in chat the other night screaming I’m right, I’m right, I told you so and on and on about the show being rigged for Blake and Melinda.

And Ricky seems to know a bit I agree but many of his details seem pretty much guesses or flat out wrong.

I would have “rigged” Blake out WEEKS ago.

MJ: I think that post from Ricky about the vote being so close they almost sent blake home instead was proven to not be from Ricky. Ricky hasn’t posted at IDF or his blog for several weeks- it was someone else posting claiming they had seen Ricky post it at another board.

Sagie: From the looks of the final 3 performance show it was definitely set up to favor Blake and Melinda. And as for Blake being TCO- I’ll guess we’ll find out on Wednesday next week if I was right or not.

I honestly think Jordin has been the one being pimped left and right, she is the chosen one. I don’t think we can say that if Blake wins that he was chosen one. We look at the whole season and watch it week to week and then it becomes very obvious.

TPTNB want us to forgive every “pitchy” moment from Jordin because :gasp!: she is only 17!

XO, if you look at the pimp spots and performance orders this year, Blake is not TCO. He’s had the pimp spot once. Not just once in the top 12. Once over all.

Kirsten has been kind enough to provide detailed performance order stats, including kiss of death spot, pimp spot, first half, etc. Jordin has clearly been pimped, bless her heart.

If Blake wins, it doesn’t prove he’s TCO. It proves he had the most votes. That is all.

Do you think TCO always wins? *coughTaylorcough*

Explain this logic?

Plus, I personally don’t care if someone is TCO or not. I vote for the one who appeals to me.

It was rumored earlier in the season that TPTB wanted the winner this year to be a “dark horse” not someone who seemed to be leading all along. They wanted a Kelly Clarkson type story- if that is true. Blake would fit that profile.

PJ: I also don’t care about someone being TCO. I haven’t voted this season and I don’t really care who wins. I usually support the contestant who is NOT TCO. LOL

Oh, and I think Ricky said that stuff about Blake earlier on b/c he wanted Chris R to stay in the game. He had a source giving him song selections, but that even stalled towards the end. Vote totals and TPTB motives are NOT something most workers on AI have access to… so I hardly think that’s a valid point.

In ref. to Kelly C weight, she said on Ellen’s show that when shes on tour she typically loses 15 lbs and she starts touring in July.

I like the cd cover. It is kinda like Gone With the Wind, but actually reminds me more of a harlequin romance cover.

Kelly’s CD cover is creepy. I hate it. I hope that Kat is on next week’s finale. She was runnerup, and, deserves to be there. Although, I’m not a huge fan, I like Kat, and, think s he is one beautiful girl. Her voice is better than the crappy CD she made. I sure hope that Chris and Taylor aren’t on the AI the same night next week. The media will have a field day with it. They already have. And, for the record, success isn’t measured in numbers of CDs sold. Even though Kat’s numbers aren’t stellar, one can’t argue with her beautiful face adorning the mags. She is a success in t hat area. Elliott looked like he was auditioning for a remake of Teen Wolf with that hairdo last night. Goodness!!

Kat in NY — I didn’t direct my post re: giving Jordin a break to anyonoe specific so please don’t think that I was going after you, cause I wasn’t !

Getting snippy with the judges — Kat got snippy with the judges, Taylor got snippy with the judges albiet with a smirk on his face, but still…. Chris D rolled his eyes and tried to hide his snarl, Blake apaprently is seasoned enough to break the rules and get snippy when the camera’s are off. More power to him.

I just think that Jordin is getting a bad rap — it’s not her fault that the viewing public thinks she’s TCO but put the blame where it lies – on TPTB. What is happening is the viewing public are taking it out on Jordin and voting against her for that. Wrong!

Skylight, Kelly’s CD cover is very current, stylish, thought provoking and actually very tame compared to Kat’s Open Legs “come and get it” stance. All kat has for sale is herself and rather than chose to sell her talent, she’s selling her looks and it appears you’re ready to buy. Hope you have a platinum AMEX.

Even though Katà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s numbers arenà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢t stellar, one canà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢t argue with her beautiful face adorning the mags

So, like, uh, when she sings it comes outta her mouth and her mouth is attached to her, like, beautiful face and her beautiful face, like, is singing and by, like transference, her beautiful face makes her voice beautiful ? Kinda like the hip bone is connected to the ham bone?

ack.

Blake apaprently is seasoned enough to break the rules and get snippy when the cameraà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s are off. More power to him.

Blake is snippy when the camera’s are off? Do tell!

I know he breaks curfew and doesn’t care about that, but snippy? I wanna know.

Blake has a great machine going for him. He has great friends. I somehow doubt it’s his design. But if so, good for him.

mj, pj, and other interested parties, rickey over at his blog just put up video clips of JPL, constantine, and bo bice at american idol extra.

ità ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s not her fault that the viewing public thinks sheà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s TCO but put the blame where it lies – on TPTB. What is happening is the viewing public are taking it out on Jordin and voting against her for that. Wrong!

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Jordin being TCO is not what turned me off to her..However the little incident of her pretending to cry when she realized the cameras were on her, when before she was grinning from ear to ear like a cheshire cat, DID…

Fantasia is a hit on Broadway. I have read at least 4 reviews of her performance a Celie in the Color Purple and they have all been overwhelmingly great. If you get the NY POST yesterday, they not only gushed over her singing, but her acting as well. Her sophomore CD might not be making platinum, but so what ? She’s rakin’ in the big bucks on Broadway. Here is today’s review in the New York Newsday :

It’s no fantasy, Fantasia is the real thing
BY LINDA WINER

This is no casting gimmick. Fantasia Barrino – high-school dropout in ninth grade, single mother at 17, “American Idol” winner in 2004 – makes a phenomenal stage debut as Celie in “The Color Purple.”

“The Color Purple” is not merely Fantasia’s first musical. This is the first musical the self-described “little country girl” from North Carolina ever saw. She caught Broadway’s first big black-supported and black-attended hit after the producers (Oprah Winfrey, we assume) recently offered her the role without an audition.

CLICK HERE FOR THE REST OF THE REVIEW :

http://www.newsday.com/features/printedition/ny-etsecw5216120may18,0,6069802.story