Tuesday May 1

Blatant repost for those who might have missed it:

Idol GIves Back Nobody
By Dave White

…He sits on a Sensitivity Stool and mewls out the atheistic song, completely losing the evangelical Christian vote at least for one night-not counting the à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã…“Blaker Girlà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬  T-shirt-sporting Elisabeth Hasselbeck, of course-but gathering all the lovers of weak-ass singing close to his stylish young chest. His jacket collar is turned up against the frigid cold of this cruel world, the one that should begin living as one at his limp command. I’m imagining Haley, or better still, McPhee, giving that song the innovative and sluttish treatment it deserves, flashing thighs and winking as if to suggest, à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã…“Imagine nothing under my BLOUSE!à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬ …

http://advocate.com/exclusive_detail_ektid44921.asp

Making a ‘Bold’ choice

Former “American Idol” contestant Constantine Maroulis is joining the cast of CBS’ “The Bold and the Beautiful,” starting May 15.
According to CBS, “Maroulis will play music producer Constantine Parros, who becomes embroiled in the career and life of heiress Phoebe Forrester (Mackenzie Mauzy).”

And lest we worry that he might neglect his music: “He will perform a number of songs from his upcoming solo debut album over the next several months on the show.”

http://www.philly.com/dailynews/features/20070501_Making_a_Bold_choice.html

The 6 finalists still standing get some words of advice

…Here’s some advice for the would-be “Idols.” They’re listed in order from the most to least likely to win, along with a comment why…

http://www.venturacountystar.com/news/2007/may/01/the-6-finalists-still-standing-get-some-words-of/

Idol rolls out the headbangers, but it’ll always be about pop

…The week’s mentor is headbanger act Bon Jovi. That’s just so dope, as Randy Jackson might say — as in fact he did, last week, in laying on the praise for this year’s frontrunner Melinda Doolittle.

Trouble is, Idol is not a rock show. Rock Star: Supernova proved that once and for all last summer. The fact that Idol is about manufacturing a pop act and not a rock ‘n’ roll act will go unmentioned tonight. The fact, too, that hard rock is not exactly in LaKisha Jones or Jordin Sparks’ wheelhouse will also pass unnoticed…

http://www.canada.com/ottawacitizen/news/story.html?id=901fdbea-b3fd-4168-b093-f94424c3aafe

Blow Average
You, too, could be a star…but please don’t try

Sanjaya, gone from American Idol! Alas, I barely knew him. Our time together was but brief, comprised of stolen moments on YouTube and furtive glances at celebrity gossip blogs. And though now the Indian warbler is forever gone from the Idol ranks, he will always be in my heart. For he is the latest phenomenon to milk America’s love of unexceptional celebrity, raising high the dim torch of relentless mediocrity. Sanjaya could kinda-sorta sing, looked like a Madame Tussauds intern’s first go at styling a wax mannequin and had the stage presence to match. America loved him, even as we wondered at his success…

http://www.dallasobserver.com/2007-04-26/news/blow-average/

D’oh! ‘The Simpson’s’ Movie Secret Even to Fat Tony!

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LOCKE’D AND LOADED: “American Idol” and “Celebrity Fit Club” personality Kimberley Locke is in the midst of a whirlwind of activity as she launches her “Based on a True Story” album Tuesday —- and if she has her way, she’ll be at least as busy touring this summer. “I just got off the phone with my manager, and we’re working on it vigorously for me to go out on the road, but I don’t know how or when yet. In this industry, everything happens at the last minute. I’ve gotten used to that. I’ve stopped trying to figure things out,” she says. Still, in her perfect scenario, “I would go on tour in June or July for a couple of months. And then I have a Christmas album coming out, so I’d like to tour again the end of the year. It’s very traditional, a throwback. I’m very happy with it,” says Locke, who scored a hit with her new rendition of “Jingle Bells” last year.
…

http://www.dailynews.com/entertainment/ci_5786477

$60 million raised, but not one contestant sunk’Idol’ rips us off on creepy do-gooder week

…All in all, the money raised was impressive – $60 million, $100,000 from Ellen DeGeneres alone. The suffering, massive. Camera crews in Africa were unable to save a child they found wandering far from help with his mother, but were able to capture the death itself. Another woman died despite Ryan and Simon’s horror.

Bring us back to our core mission by sending somebody home. It would have been OK. We can compartmentalize…

http://www.philly.com/inquirer/magazine/20070501__60_million_raised__but_not_one_contestant_sunk.html

‘Idol’ moves not too hard to figure

…Last week’s “shocking” decision not to send anyone home on “Idol Gives Back” night?

You only have to listen to Simon Cowell or to see where producers put Jordin’s “You’ll Never Walk Alone” for “Idol Gives Back” – in the final slot reserved for show-stoppers – to know how they think she’s doing…

http://www.philly.com/dailynews/features/20070501_Ellen_Gray___Idol_moves_not_too_hard_to_figure.html

Idol Chat: Have Good Intentions Tainted this Year’s Outcome?

Did American Idol’s inarguably charitable act à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬’  not sending home a contestant at the conclusion of “Idol Gives Back” week à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬’  put a small dent in the voting system’s integrity? Was Elvis served well by his cameo? And who stands poised to rock Bon Jovi week? We asked Kimberly Caldwell and Rosanna Tavarez, the hosts of TV Guide Channel’s Idol Chat, Idol Tonight and Reality Chat, for their takes on these topics and more…

TV GUIDE

County Roundup

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Musicians Daughtry, Chris Botti and Jars of Clay will join veteran singer-songwriter Bob Dylan at this yearà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s California Mid-State Fair.

Daughtry, led by à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã…“American Idolà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬  veteran Chris Daughtry, has become a mainstay on cable music channel VH1 with its single à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã…“Ità ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s Not Over.à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬  The band will perform July 28 in the Main Grandstand Arena at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $36, $26 and $20.
…

http://www.sanluisobispo.com/183/story/30216.html

Sanjaya, specials aside, it’s time to get serious

Sanjaya is long gone. The self-important, overly self-congratulatory American Idol Gives Back is history. The dress Paula almost fell out of last week presumably has been closeted. Maybe Ryan Seacrest will be able to open the show without having to do a second take. Hopefully, Jordin Sparks has gotten over the vicious head games played with her last week. It’s time to get down to the serious business of crowning the next American Idol…

…Supposedly the 70 million votes cast last week will be blended with this week’s tally to determine who goes home. This should put one-time co-favorite LaKisha Jones and perceived ranking male Blake Lewis at a disadvantage, since neither had particularly strong showings last Tuesday…

http://www.southflorida.com/movies/sfl-tvtjidolpre-may1may01,0,2400924.column?coll=sfe-tv-headlines

Happy 90th birthday to ‘first lady of song’
Tribute to the late Ella Fitzgerald at the Galen Center features stars, young singers, even the jazz great herself.

…Soul singer Ledisi and “American Idol” finalist Kimberley Locke added contemporary spice. Tenor saxophonist James Moody, trumpeter Jon Faddis, pianist George Duke and drummer Gregg Field swingingly recalled Fitzgerald’s jazz roots in “Lady Be Good.” Smooth jazz surfaced in the sprightly form of saxophonist Dave Koz…

http://www.calendarlive.com/music/jazz/cl-et-ella1may01,0,1583108.story

Jones’ fans are hopefully devoted to vote

Debbie Davidson of Glen Burnie voted so many times for American Idol contestant Lakisha Jones last week that she jokes that she’s in danger of getting carpal tunnel syndrome.

Halfway across the country, in Flint, Mich., where Jones grew up, Dollie Twigg voted nonstop for four straight hours – on two phone lines. Twigg’s land-line phone was in her right hand, her cell in her left…

http://www.baltimoresun.com/features/lifestyle/bal-to.idol01may01,0,3080445.story?coll=bal-artslife-today

A case of mistaken identity, she says
Jessica Sierra tells the victim of her cocktail glass toss that she thought he was someone else.

Wisam M. Hadad didn’t expect drama when he stopped by Hyde Park Cafe early Sunday to pick up a friend.

Hadad said Sierra mistook him for someone else and apologized before she was handcuffed and taken away in a squad car. He said he doesn’t watch American Idol and found the whole situation bizarre…..

http://www.sptimes.com/2007/05/01/Tampabay/A_case_of_mistaken_id.shtml

9-Minute Sneak Peak for Ratatouille To Kick Off May

With CG-animated films not the surefire guarantee that they once were, Pixar/Disney faced a dilemma at the beginning of 2007 when they couldn’t decide on how to market Ratatouille. A story about a rat in a kitchen doesn’t necessarily have the largest target market.

… In an innovative cross-media promotion intended to make sure that audiences wonà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢t miss this special online debut, Disney will launch a day long television advertising campaign on Tuesday, which will be highlighted by a :90-second commercial during à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã…“American Idol,à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬  all of which is designed specifically to drive audiences to Disney.com and view the exclusive footage…

http://www.canmag.com/nw/7543-ratatouille-sneak-peak-tomorrow

Commentary: If Enjoying à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã‹American Idolà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢ is Uncool, Then Thatà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s a Label Some of Us are Proud to Bear

My buddy told me that I was rapidly losing cool points. I was updating him on the latest happenings on the television program “American Idol” when he broke the news: Apparently, being a fan of “American Idol” — or, more specifically, being a big enough fan that you actually know the names of the contestants — is desperately uncool….

http://www.blackamericaweb.com/site.aspx/sayitloud/phillips501

Bloggers question Idol’s donations

Given the price of commercials on American Idol (which Forbes magazine recently pegged at an average of $745,000 for 30 seconds), the News Corp. was donating the equivalent of less than five minutes of advertising time even as it implored viewers to give generously in its “Idol Gives Back” fundraiser for U.S. and African charities….

http://www.chron.com/disp/story.mpl/headline/entertainment/4761810.html

Chesapeake couple will be at ”American Idol” finale

IT’S GUARANTEED that someone from Chesapeake will be in Hollywood at the May 23 finale of “American Idol.”

Richardson is in the final six, but his road to the finals is much more iffy….

http://content.hamptonroads.com/story.cfm?story=123782&ran=26823

The 6 finalists still standing get some words of advice

à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬ ¦Hereà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s some advice for the would-be à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã…“Idols.à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬  Theyà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢re listed in order from the most to least likely to win, along with a comment whyà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬ ¦

http://www.venturacountystar.com/news/2007/may/01/the-6-finalists-still-standing-get-some-words-of/

This should make Team Plaid happy.

Good morning, Lisa B, everyone.

Sounds of summer: Warmer temperatures raise Wilco’s spirits, Clarkson’s angst in season’s new albums

She’s come a long way from “A Moment Like This.”

Almost five years after her performance as the winner on the first season of “American Idol,” Kelly Clarkson is set to release her third album, “My December,” this summer. And from the sound of her first single, “Never Again,” the reality show winner wants to continue to distance herself from her mainstream pop beginnings…..

Daily Orange

Diana Ross proves she has survived

…Sure, Ross could endure 23 years without a major hit single in America; the DUI arrest five years ago; singing out of tune before 30 million viewers in a show of solidarity with Sanjaya on Idol. But Miss Ross will not be denied her stature as a consummate show business entertainer…

…So can Ross still sing, Idol notwithstanding? The answer is yes, as well as ever on a tender and lovely God Bless the Child, dedicated to ”Mother Kendrick” in the audience. Unfortunately, Ross followed that classy one with the disposable Why Do Fools Fall in Love, wasting her voice on meaningless fluff. Where is Ross’ manager?…

http://www.miamiherald.com/416/story/92158.html

Photo Flash: Anthony Fedorov in The Fantasticks

The Fantasticks, the world’s longest running musical, welcomed “American Idol” Top-Four Finalist Anthony Fedorov into the role of “Matt” on Tuesday, May 1, 2007.

Scroll down for some nice photos. See if you can notice how the first one was “touched up.”

http://www.broadwayworld.com/viewcolumn.cfm?colid=17937

IMS Announces Recording Artists to Perform During May

A star-studded lineup of popular recording artists will perform throughout the Month of May leading up to the 91st Indianapolis 500 at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway, making IMS the place to be to hear great music.

Rock sensation and 19/RCA recording artist Daughtry will perform on the Coca-Cola Stage at noon on Race Day, May 27 à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬’ one hour before the start of the 91st Indianapolis 500…

http://www.insideindianabusiness.com/ad.asp?AdPositionID=5&List=

American Idol Ratings Continue to Dip: Latest Elimination Odds

American Idol had its worst ratings in two years this past week. With only 6 Idols left, AI is probably already looking towards next season and what can be done to produce a more interesting group of talent that mimics last season’s group.

And ratings have been down despite some notable enticements to watch the show (Annabella Barba’s scandalous Internet photos and the whole Sanjaya Malakar hoopla)…

http://www.gambling911.com/American-Idol-Ratings-Eliminations-050107.html

Nickelback on the Hill

Charlottetown has Aerosmith, Moncton has Tim McGraw and Faith Hill à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬’  and now Halifax has Nickelback. As The Daily News reported last week, the Alberta-rockers will perform a Canada Day concert on Citadel Hill.

Organizers are hoping to sell around 27,000 tickets for the concert, which is scheduled to take place à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬’  rain or shine (or snow). Gates to the site open at noon, with the show starting at 2 p.m. and lasting into the evening.

http://www.hfxnews.ca/index.cfm?sid=26386&sc=89

Take Jon Bon Jovi, Richie home forever

Jon Bon Jovi and Richie Sambora action figures will be released in August.So if you don’t get enough of Jon Bon Jovi on American Idol this week, considering buying at least two of the band members.
Jon Bon Jovi and Richie Sambora join a short list of musicians that have been made into figures by McFarlane Toys. This list includes the groups KISS, Metallica, and Motley Crue. Single figures have included Elvis Presley, Jimi Hendrix, Ozzy Osbourne, and Janis Joplin.

http://blog.mlive.com/idolchatter/2007/04/take_jon_bon_jovi_richie_home_forever.html

New heroes lead herd of nerds

…The power of todayà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s lovable nerds and apple-pie dorks is their ability to transcend dorkdomà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s darker side. Todayà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s nerds are good-natured, sweet, some even cute. Look no further than Sanjaya Malakar, the misfit warbler of à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã…“American Idol,à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬  to understand the cultural shift that has made Thompsonà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã…“nouveau nerdà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬  possible…

http://www.kcchronicle.com/articles/2007/04/30/lifestyle/news/doc46366c76ae6bf728974298.txt

Simon Cowell Reflects On ‘Idol Gives Back’

Access caught up with Simon Cowell this weekend fresh off the star-studded “Idol Gives Back” special, and he opened up his sensitive side for once.

“I did make a very significant, very significant six-figure sum,” he said. “But I didn’t feel comfortable saying that on the show.”
…

http://www.accesshollywood.com/news/ah5103.shtml

Behind The Curtain of The Fantasticks: Anthony’s VBlog #1

Check out Anthony’s first video blog entry as part of BroadwayWorld.com’s special exclusive feature of Behind the Curtain of The Fantasticks!

http://www.broadwayworld.com/viewcolumn.cfm?colid=17598

Bon Jovi headlines à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã‹Idolà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢
To play single after contestants pay salute

…à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã…“Different people, different reasons,à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬  he says. à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã…“Ità ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s all a big soup. Everybody adds a little ingredient, and thatà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s what makes the next generation go on. You canà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢t be a rip-off of one guy. You donà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢t find an influence; you find your influenceà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s influence. You take a little piece of that and a little piece of this and a little piece of the other thing, and then thatà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s what makes you and how you get to be here for 25 years.à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬ …

http://www.fortwayne.com/mld/journalgazette/living/17161058.htm

The Paula Abdul School of Judging

If you are one of the 30-40 million who tune in to American Idol to watch aspiring stars twisting in the wind. If you enjoy the voyeuristic appeal of watching young people struggling to hit the right key, then you just might have been entertained in a sadistic way, by the spectacle of Brady Quinn squirming under the glare of TV lights and millions of Draft Day viewers.
Where was Paula Abdul when Brady Quinn needed her? For that matter where was she when Matt Leinart needed her?….

Femme Fan

Does à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã‹Idolà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢ teach lessons of any value?

Kids may confuse talent with simply being à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã‹fabulousà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢

I have a friend named Alexis. Sheà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s intelligent and attractive à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬’  adorable, actually. Sheà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s also breathtakingly self-assured and has high hopes for her future.

…Hereà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s another unsettling observation: Already, at 7, Alexis gravitates toward the pretty, thin contestants and tends to diminish the singing abilities of the heavier women. When the scantily clad Haley Scarnato was voted off the show April 11, Alexis was nearly in tears. Her mom tries to stress that ità ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s performance and talent that matter most, not looks and tank tops. Ità ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s largely a losing battle…

http://www.telegram.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20070501/COLUMN01/705010366/1008/NEWS02

Jordin’s star now shines in mall

Shoppers can soon walk over a piece of Jordin Sparks’ fame at Westcor’s Arrowhead Towne Center mall in Glendale. This morning, mall staff rolled in a 30- by 24-inch rectangular tile modeled after the pink-and-black tile Hollywood Walk of Fame stars outside Grauman’s Chinese Theatre.

The Westcor tile bears Sparks name…….

http://www.azcentral.com/community/glendale/articles/0430gl-sparksstar0430-ON.html

Good Morning Lisa B. Thanks for all of the articles! There’s a lot of news this morning. LOL at them having to name Constantine’s character, “Constantine”. Were they afraid he would forget to answer to another name?

And since when is Bon Jovi “hard rock” and a “headbanger”?

Taylor Hicks proves a man of few words
Last year’s ‘Idol’ champ wowed viewers but is less exuberant one-on-one.

We expected to be charmed by Taylor Hicks.

But would it kill him to try?

http://www.ocregister.com/ocregister/entertainment/abox/article_1675630.php

Idol Hicks’ voice soars as show falls short

…The nimble, acoustic-led number “The Deal” proved Hicks can write songs, too, and showcased his instrumental dexterity. Smoking harmonica solos during songs like “My Friend” also put to rest any doubts of his musicianship.

Like the oversized Ray Charles bobblehead doll that sat atop a bass amp, the night was agreeable but ultimately a little plastic.

http://www.denverpost.com/entertainment/ci_5782286

40 SONGS THAT CHANGED THE WORLD

http://www.rollingstoneextras.com/patron40songs/

Rolling Stoneà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s Top 25 Underappreciated Artists

http://www.rollingstone.com/rockdaily/index.php/2007/04/30/rolling-stones-top-25-underappreciated-artists/

That Denver review was actually pretty good, despite the title and the last sentence. He liked Taylor’s voice, musicianship and his originals. He didn’t like “Just to Feel That Way” and numbers like that. I bet Taylor agrees.

HOW DID THEY DO THAT?
Elvis lives, sings and seeks donations

American Idol officials weren’t saying much the morning after Wednesday night’s hyped-up duet between Celine Dion and a surprisingly lively looking Elvis Presley on the “Idol Gives Back” fundraising special.

Presley’s performance of W. Earl Brown’s If I Can Dream came from his 1968 TV comeback special. With Photoshop-like technology, the 39-year-old Presley footage was morphed with recently taped shots featuring 39-year-old Dion, as though it were taking place at the same time as the rest of Wednesday’s show. An Idol spokesman said only that an Elvis impersonator was used “at one point.”

http://www.jacksonville.com/tu-online/stories/050107/lif_166718972.shtml

He didnà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢t like à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã…“Just to Feel That Wayà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬  and numbers like that. I bet Taylor agrees.

I am about as confident in this statement as I am in my ability to kick Metta’s ass.

on the tube

“Ellen DeGeneres,” 11 a.m., NBC: “American Idol” host Ryan Seacrest; 75-year-old Barbara Hillary shares why she decided to visit the North Pole; 6-year-old rapper Bentley Green performs.

http://www.theolympian.com/105/story/94242.html

American Idol Odds: Jones and Richardson favorite to be voted out

American Idol fans, Dialidol.com and odds makers all seem to agree on the upcoming elimination round which sees LaKisha Jones and Chris Richardson favorite to be voted out.

The negative forecast triggered the immediate reaction of LaKisha Jones’ supporters and fans. Almost all residents of Jones’ hometown Flint are getting ready to vote for LaKisha…

http://www.theonlinewire.com/articleView.aspx?ID=2678

Best Bets for May

Thursday, MAY 10

Wilmington Flower Market Carnival rides, plants for sale, food. WSTW-sponsored entertainment includes former “American Idol” contestant Elliott Yamin, Cute Is What We Air For and The Click Five. 10 a.m.-7 p.m. May 10-12. Rockford Park, Tower Road near 19th Street, Wilmington. Free. http://www.wilmingtonflowermarket.org or http://www.wstw.com.

http://www.delawareonline.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20070501/LIFE/705010396/1005/LIFE

Album giveaway could ignite music revolution
 · Indie band breaks new ground on internet
 · Experiment to be watched closely by record labels

An acclaimed indie band will next month leap into the unknown by becoming the first established act to give away an entire album for nothing in a move which could spark a music industry revolution.

By giving away the album in its entirety on May 13, the band hope to widen their fanbase and ultimately make more money from touring, merchandising and licensing deals than they would from sales of the album.
Despite selling a respectable 35,000 copies of their debut album, Tragedy Rocks, and making the top 40 with the single Lottery Winners On Acid, the band were last year dropped by their record label, Warner Music……

http://business.guardian.co.uk/story/0,,2068618,00.html

Courtney Love Flogs Off Kurt Cobainà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s Old Crap

…Since her first solo album sold roughly three copies worldwide in 2004, Courtney Love has tried variously to be an American Idol judge, the mother of Alan Partridge’s baby and a movie star, but all have failed – the latter mainly because all her plastic surgery have made Courtney Love look like a confused Toby Jug made of wax that’s been left out in the sun too long. But now that Mel Gibson has got Courtney Love clean and her court problems are over, Courtney can start to rebuild her life. And that begins with her bank balance.

Around a year ago, Kurt Cobain became the richest dead celebrity around after Courtney Love sold off a 25% share in his song catalogue, earning Courtney $50 million in the process. And now Courtney Love wants to add to that by staging a giant auction of most of Kurt Cobain’s stuff. E! Online reports:

http://www.hecklerspray.com/courtney-love-flogs-off-kurt-cobains-old-crap/20068145.php

He didnà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢t like à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã…“Just to Feel That Wayà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬  and numbers like that. I bet Taylor agrees.

I am about as confident in this statement as I am in my ability to kick Mettaà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s ass.

Meaning you’re extremely insecure about it. But you shouldn’t be. I’m sure Taylor prefers his own compositions to carp like Dream Myself Awake.

Someone explain tour colors to me…..I put up a poll asking fans what Sligh’s tour color should be…..but I don’t really understand it, and…what if some other group wants the same color that our poll votes for? I’m so confuddled!

Q: How’s the tour going so far?

Q: What’s the response like at the shows so far?

Q: Is there any sense of competition with the rest of your “American Idol” class, especially, say, Daughtry, whose album looks to be the big hit so far out of everyone?

Q: Have you been keeping up with “Idol” this season? What do you think of the whole Sanjaya and vote-for-the-worst deal?

lmao at that ocregister guy. He asked these generic, stale questions of Taylor and was surprised that he got rote answers. Way to expect the subject to do all the heavy lifting for you!

Hey, Lisa B – Forgot to mention that the post office said it should take 7 to 10 days. Be on the lookout

lmao at that ocregister guy. He asked these generic, stale questions of Taylor and was surprised that he got rote answers. Way to expect the subject to do all the heavy lifting for you!

For real! I wanna know boxer or briefs….intimate details of how he lost his virginity…the diameter of his thighs! W T F??

hee

Cheers Metta.

Meaning youà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢re extremely insecure about it. But you shouldnà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢t be. Ià ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢m sure Taylor prefers his own compositions to carp like Dream Myself Awake.

Since I’ve already easily kicked your ass, of course I am confident in it.

Since Ià ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢ve already easily kicked your ass, of course I am confident in it.

Can’t the physician assigned to your case find a painkiller that doesn’t induce flights of fancy?

Canà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢t the physician assigned to your case find a painkiller that doesnà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢t induce flights of fancy?

I will admit, I am impressed by how well you type with the use of only 1 hand.

I will admit, I am impressed by how well you type with the use of only 1 hand.

The other one is tied behind my back–like it was when I kicked your a$$.

The other one is tied behind my backà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬’like it was when I kicked your a$$.

I hope you don’t lie like this in front of your son, what a bad example you would be setting.

Don’t make me come over there & sit on you two…

I hope you donà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢t lie like this in front of your son, what a bad example you would be setting.

Parenting tips from a woman who gleefully auctioned off her James Brown tix on ebay in order to capitalize on his death? Do you even have an alibi for the night James took a turn for the worse?

Parenting tips from a woman who gleefully auctioned off her James Brown tix on ebay in order to capitalize on his death?

I’m trying to come up with the correlation between parenting tips and James Brown. This of course coming from the worlds greatest Taylor stalker.

Donà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢t make me come over there & sit on you twoà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬ ¦

I wouldn’t try, just in case one of my powerful punches misses Metta and hits you.

I thought this was a public American Idol blog, no? I’ve got things I’d like to say and contribute but recently I feel like I’m barging in on a personal conversation between a select few.

Edited to add . . . .

So then, too many hints that Jordin has performed a Bon Jovi song previously but no answers. Does anyone know the song?

I thought this was a public American Idol blog, no?

This is a public American Idol blog, yes!

As long as your contributions follow MJ’s guidelines you can say whatever you wish..

I mostly just sit back and enjoy the show..lol

I thought this was a public American Idol blog, no? Ià ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢ve got things Ià ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢d like to say and contribute but recently I feel like Ià ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢m barging in on a personal conversation between a select few.

The blog need not come to a grinding halt for anyone to post anything they like. There is a lot of banter here–especially in the morning, when it’s a bit slower. You’ll find that your contributions are welcome. The finger-wagging? Not so much.

To Soul Patrol and Interested parties…

There’s a report that Taylor Hicks and Bo Bice will both appear at a Summer concert series on June 1 at an Alabama Amusement park ( ALABAMA ADVENTURE ).

See here : http://myidol.americanidol.com/boards/topic.aspx?topic_id=738871

LoveRollercoaster,

There are guidelines to what you can post. Just read it and follow it and if it is Idol related, you’re welcome.

Of course if it doesn’t interest anyone, you won’t get a response. That is why I always preface my posts about Taylor Hicks with …. To Soul Patrol and Interested Parties… simply because not everyone is interested in news about Taylor.

So then, too many hints that Jordin has performed a Bon Jovi song previously but no answers. Does anyone know the song?

Not I….but, you may want to see if there is an official or good fansite for Jordin….they probably know

Other than the sites that cropped up for Chris S. – are there in fact any “official” or “good” fansites for any of the current crop? If you were looking for backstory (oddly missing this year) where would you go?

Forgot to add “Team Plaid” obviously

Jordin Sparks

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jordin_Sparks

the diameter of his thighs! W T F??

Now there’s a question I would like to have asked. His is thighs are one of his best assests..lol

Hey, I like just to feel that way. I am also happy that Taylor’s songs are being recoginized but that does not mean he has to snob the stuff written by other people. Here’s hoping he excepts his praises with some humility.

I also hope that the other idol finalists gets just nice labels as Daughtry and not the usual AI “loser” label

What does the following signify–besides the fact that I have too much time on my hands? Results found for ebay searches of the remaining season 6 contestants (and Sanjaya):

17 Blake Lewis
15 Jordin Sparks
11 Melinda Doolittle
10 Chris Richardson
6 Phil Stacey
5 LaKisha Jones

100 Sanjaya

Other than the sites that cropped up for Chris S. – are there in fact any à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã…“officialà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬  or à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã…“goodà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬  fansites for any of the current crop? If you were looking for backstory (oddly missing this year) where would you go?

heehee…that’s my site you’re talking about….I run the official Chris Sligh site..lol, that’s awesome.

I really don’t know where to find Jordin info…I’m sorry!!

sexygirl May 1st, 2007 at 10:05 am

Now thereà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s a question I would like to have asked. His is thighs are one of his best assests..lol

I’d rank them 3rd out of his top 5 assets :wub_tb:

Jordin Sparks Fansite.

http://myspace.com/jordinsparks

http://www.jordinsparksfansite.com/e107_plugins/forum/forum.php

http://www.jordin-fan.net/

http://www.officialjordinsparks.com/

http://www.jordin-sparks.org/

http://tv.groups.yahoo.com/group/Jordin_Sparks/

Ià ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢d rank them 3rd out of his top 5 assets :wub_tb:

And his voice would be on the top of that list, right?? :wink_ee:

Good morning, all.

db May 1st, 2007 at 10:33 am

And his voice would be on the top of that list, right?? :wink_ee:

I refuse to answer on the grounds it might incriminate me :devil_tb:

Of course now I have to rank them 4th…

Coaches’ rock school: Don drills the Idols

Don Waller is well-suited to advising the Idols on how to comport themselves rock-wise, having learned some of those lessons during his own experience as a rock singer. Here’s his take:

Having endured evenings devoted to standards, country, Latin, Diana Ross, an extremely loose interpretation of the à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã…“British Invasion,à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬  songs that inspired Gwen Stefani, and just plain à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã…“songs that inspire,à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬  the six remaining AI contestants -à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬’ and the at-home audience -à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬’ will be subjected to a à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã…“rockà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬  night, which, at least in the febrile minds of the AI producers, likely means selections from à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬ ¦ the Jon Bon Jovi catalog…

http://sitelife.usatoday.com/ver1.0/Direct/Process

Thanks guys, now I’m thinking about Taylor’s thighs !! Ah, geez !!! help :blush_tb:

This American (almost-Idol) life

Two years after the couch critics booted him off everyoneà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s favorite TV talent contest, Anthony Fedorov is trying hard not to be the next American idle.

Over the last year the former Lower Southampton resident has appeared on FOX shows, performed live in Vegas and had a memorable appearance as a contestant on another popular reality show, à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã…“Celebrity Fear Factor.à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬ ……..

http://www.phillyburbs.com/pb-dyn/news/81-05012007-1339361.html

lmao at that ocregister guy. He asked these generic, stale questions of Taylor and was surprised that he got rote answers. Way to expect the subject to do all the heavy lifting for you!

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I was thinking the same.. Taylor answered the questions.. What the HELL else did the interviewer want?

“Taylor Hicks and Bo Bice will both appear at a Summer concert series on June 1 at an Alabama Amusement park ( ALABAMA ADVENTURE ).”

:lol_tb:

For real! I wanna know boxer or briefsà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬ ¦.intimate details of how he lost his virginityà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬ ¦the diameter of his thighs! W T F??

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Not me, I just want to know if he was influenced in any way by Paul Butterfield.
Someday, hopefully I’ll get an answer.

For emeralgem:

http://youtube.com/watch?v=Kn90uvj9Pgw&mode=related&search=

My thought about the OCRegister interviewer comes straight out of one of my favorite movies, Working Girl when Alec Baldwin asked Melanie Griffith to marry him…paraphrasing…”want a different answer, ask a different question”. (Something like that, anyway) Brilliant, huh?

For emeralgem:

http://youtube.com/watch?v=Kn90uvj9Pgw&mode=related&search=
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Ahhh…. Thank you JJ.. That man sure knew how to make a harmonica talk..
Love him..

Ahhhà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬ ¦. Thank you JJ.. That man sure knew how to make a harmonica talk..
Love him..

I love that video because the influence is obvious, IMHO.

unfortunately i dont think Taylor & Bo will be appearing “together” at the alabama thing…but wish they would.

LisaB thank you for all the links you provide.

I read the article about DAUGHTRY at the Indy 500 and I am puzzled. For anyone that doesn’t know, the Indy 500 is the worlds largest single day attended sporting event, 275K in an enclosed track, 2 1/2 miles around with celebrities galore. The puzzleing question it why Daughtry would want to perform on a stage INSIDE the track, there are very few ground seats and none near where the stage is, 1 hour before the flag drops to start the race. All prerace festivities start ON THE TRACK exactly 1 hour before the race. Getting from the infield stage to your seats on the outside of the track takes forever. If he were scheduled 2 hours before the race starts I could understand, but this is just strange. You can’t hear or see the stage from the seats in the stands. After paying big bucks for tickets to the race, why would you miss the one the most exciting parts of the race…the start…to watch a band in the infield????

I am in no way saying this is a bad gig for the band just and odd choice of timing for them.

Spoiler alert (thanks to Star), a poster named Raina (who has connections to Chris R) has confirmed that he is singing “Wanted Dead Dead or Alive.”

well i’m ordering a new computer tonight because mine is crapping out.
Some Chris Richardson fans are saying he’s doing Wanted Dead Or Alive.

I’m waaaEEEaaaEEEaaaEEaaaEaEEaaeAAAEeated DeaaaaeeEEaad or AliiEEiiiEiieeeieeeeEEve

Spoiler alert (thanks to Star), a poster named Raina (who has connections to Chris R) has confirmed that he is singing à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã…“Wanted Dead Dead or Alive.à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬ 

Then what the hell will Lakisha sing?

JJ, Lakisha will still sing Wanted Dead or Alive…..

possible spoiler

ETA:twopers are now saying Blake is singing Living On A Prayer

Chris R) has confirmed that he is singing à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã…“Wanted Dead Dead or Alive.à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬ 

ETA:twopers are now saying Blake is singing Living On A Prayer

Wooohoooo, I see a snarkfest acomin’!!!!!!

Hey, I called “Livin On A Prayer” for Blake yesterday! Acoustic version please (although I’ve also heard he’s bringing back beatboxing, so it probably won’t be the acoustic version)

Hmmmm, are these front-page postable spoilers do you think?

Go for it, MJ. You can always change it later. LOL. And I still think Chris R should do “Bounce”.

heà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s bringing back beatboxing,

OMG, he is beatboxing to Livin’ on a Prayer!!!!!!!! I’m going to do situps so my side dosen’t hurt from laughing so much.

The only thing I want to see is Phil do Blazes of Glory. I think he really can do it.

Other than that, I predict a snarkfest tonight.

Hey JJ! Leave Blake alone! Go Team Plaid!

I used to love jersey.

Go Team Indifference!!!!!

Come on, Phil can do this:

http://youtube.com/watch?v=upenR6n7xWY

I just had to post this link. I’ve never seen it before, but damn, Bono and Bruce doing Stand By Me. It don’t get much better than that:

http://youtube.com/watch?v=lTiFKnLifCU&mode=related&search=

So, I hope Blake really is doing Living on a Prayer, because I love that song. And, I don’t think it matters what Chris Richardson sings tonight – I believe he’s on his way out the door no matter what happens.

And, I too am curious to know what Jordin’s pick was. I find the fact that she has a go-to Bon Jovi song interesting. Well, whatever it is, you know Randy will think it’s the best idol performance evah.

JJ – Thanks for posting that Bono/Bruce link. It was great! I’ve never seen it before either. I assume it was at Giants Stadium since Bono mentioned Bruce being a local boy.

I read the article about DAUGHTRY at the Indy 500 and I am puzzled. For anyone that doesnà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢t know, the Indy 500 is the worlds largest single day attended sporting event, 275K in an enclosed track, 2 1/2 miles around with celebrities galore. The puzzleing question it why Daughtry would want to perform on a stage INSIDE the track, there are very few ground seats and none near where the stage is, 1 hour before the flag drops to start the race. All prerace festivities start ON THE TRACK exactly 1 hour before the race. Getting from the infield stage to your seats on the outside of the track takes forever.

baxter — Is that the Coca-Cola stage? Supposedly, that’s where he’s performing.

Chris R singing Wanted Dead or Alive – hope his bags are packed. Chris D knocked that one out of the park last year… bad idea Chris R.

If Lakisha sings “Wanted Dead or Alive” that loud laughter you hear will be coming all the way from Texas.

If Chris R sings WDOA. That sound you hear will be the last nail driven into his coffin.

“Livin’ on a Prayer” might be kind of fun from the Plaidster. Or not. We shall see.

Thanks for the spoiler! Chris D isn’t the only idol that sang WDOA; check out Constantine rocking it out!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lEvs1hM_PYg

I like Chris R, but jeepers, I can’t see him doing anything good with this song. Perhaps he read Ricky’s blog and realizes that his number is up anyway.

the Plaidster – LOL

I’m a little late to the news, but Constantine Maroulis apparently got casted in the TV series THE BOLD AND THE BEAUTIFUL where he plays Constantine Parros, who becomes embroiled in the career and life of heiress Phoebe Forrester (Mackenzie Mauzy). He will perform a number of songs from his upcoming solo debut album over the next several months on the show.

He appears May 15.

What the heck is this show anyway ?

LBB – it’s a soap opera on CBS.

Come on, Phil can do this:

http://youtube.com/watch?v=upenR6n7xWY

Oh my! I loved this video back in the day! JBJ was so hawt! And this was before he was peeling all the hair off of his body! :lol_tb:

I can’t check out Constantine singing anything… he creeps me out.

Hee. Thanks for the Constantine video. Much more entertaining to watch compared to Chris d.

Constantine > daughtry > Bon Jovi >>>>>>>>> Chris R. I find it interesting that neither Constantine, Chris or Jon Bon Jovi chose to sing the song in the “nasally” style. I wonder what kind of artistic choice Chris R. will make?

I will vote for Blake if and only if he officially changes his name to The Plaidster. LMAO

cheese May 1st, 2007 at 12:45 pm

I will vote for Blake if and only if he officially changes his name to The Plaidster. LMAO

Plaid Boy works for me

So where did the Plaidster’s song choice spoiler originate?

I can’t wait!

The Bold and The Beautiful is the BEST SOAP EVAH. It’s fantastically cheesy and it’s only on for 1/2 hour a day (20 mins sans commercials). I can’t wait for Constantine’s appearance. May 15 is my birthday, too.

I find it interesting that neither Constantine, Chris or Jon Bon Jovi chose to sing the song in the à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã…“nasallyà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬  style. I wonder what kind of artistic choice Chris R. will make?

I’m just guessing here…just throwing it out there.

I think

Now….don’t quote me on this, BUT

I think….

He’ll choose the nasally style.

I didn’t see this mentioned yet but the last few years wasn’t the #2 singer in the top 5 the bootee.. Last year it was Paris…not sure about other years…Anyhow, with them keeping 6 idols this week I guess that streak will be broken..

I’m up to 200 pushups, getting ready for the side-splitting laughter tonight. God, I hope they do a Led Zeppelin night next year. Or maybe a The Who night, and they can bring DAUGHTRY back.

If Yahoo! searches are any indication, “American Idol” Blake Lewis could be the next Sanjaya Malakar. Blake tops Yahoo!’s buzz list after a 26 percent surge in searches over the last month. Chris Richardson follows at #2 after a 41 percent increase (thanks, in part, to talk that he’d been seen with Lauren Conrad of “The Hills”). And Jordin Sparks comes in at #3 with the biggest bump of all à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬’  her searches are up 85 percent in the last month. …

http://www.mtv.com/news/articles/1558433/20070501/big_boi.jhtml

Does anyone really know what the idols are singing tonight….any spoilers out there yet? :rolleyes_wp:

That Denver review was actually pretty good, despite the title and the last sentence. He liked Taylorà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s voice, musicianship and his originals. He didnà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢t like à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã…“Just to Feel That Wayà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬  and numbers like that. I bet Taylor agrees.

Actually, something weird musically did happen when Taylor was singing JTFTW at the Paramount. Both Loren Gold and the bass guitarist started really smiling and laughing about midway through the song. Taylor actually gave a bit of a grin too. Both MaryR and I picked up on that “something weird” but, after the fact, neither of us could really identify what it was.

I thought the Denver Post review was mediocreà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬’ even with the Taylor accolades. He called the band out on its “shrillness”. THAT band, shrill? Methinks, not.

Some things to ponder about tonight. What kind of hat will Phil wear? Cowboy? Will Blake pronounce the Ps, or will it be Living on a Brayer? Who will put on the tight rock trousers? Will Randy openly weep after Jordin sings? Will we be able to piece together Paula’s babble to uncover the meaning?

I canà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢t check out Constantine singing anythingà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬ ¦ he creeps me out.

How about this tribute to album Freddie Mercury :

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L1G1cs9DjvI

Queen actually invited him to sing the lead for this album tribute to Freddie. I think Constantine is definitely the best non-Freddie performer of this piece. Nothing nasal about Constantine at all.

And for those who may have missed it late last night….

dAUGHTRYBACK

WHO?

Who will put on the tight rock trousers?

I vote for Lakisha.

Plaid Boy works for me

How about KID PLAID? lolol

Come on JJ, you know Lakisha will wear a dress.

As long as Jon Bon Jovi rocks the tight rocker pants tomorrow night, none of the others need to. (or should, for that matter)

I think Constantine is definitely the best non-Freddie performer of this piece.

No offense mj, but Constantine is no Freddy, no one is.

Come on JJ, you know Lakisha will wear a dress.

A dress with no back and no sleeves, but she would look so damn good in leopard print tights.

I love Boulder. :wub_tb:

Is this a private conversation among a chosen few or can I join in?

All snarking aside, I bet Bon Jovi is a good coach. The show’s track record for coaches this season is excellent. Most of them appear to have taken a real interest in the contestants and have provided constructive advice.

Taylor doesn’t interview well when he isn’t talking about music. I wouldn’t criticize the writer for the questions. They’re the same dopey ones most people reading the newspaper want to hear the answers to. That’s part of the promo deal. Plus the disconnect between AI Taylor and the “real” Taylor is pretty big.

Chris R singing “Wanted Dead or Alive” Good bye Chris.

Some things to ponder about tonight. What kind of hat will Phil wear? Cowboy? Will Blake pronounce the Ps, or will it be Living on a Brayer? Who will put on the tight rock trousers? Will Randy openly weep after Jordin sings? Will we be able to piece together Paulaà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s babble to uncover the meaning?

RHER:

Good questions, but just seeing the wordsà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬’ Ãƒ ¢Ã¢â€š ¬’ tight rocker trousers and Randyà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬’ Ãƒ ¢Ã¢â€š ¬’ in such close proximity, makes me openly weep. LOL

Taylor Hicks To Buy A Lake Property at The Oaks

We’re anticipating a lot of fun at our Grand Opening Event on May 19th!

Why?
Well, for starters, we’re welcoming The Oaks’ newest property owner, Taylor Hicks, and he’ll be here to welcome fellow property owners and appointment holders.

http://www.theoaks-gpi.com/home/

The sound you hear is the stampede of SPers rushing to buy lakefront property. lmao!

Who do you guys think TPTB want in the finale–from a ratings perspective? Which combo would provide the most suspenseful/interesting final two show?

Is this a private conversation among a chosen few or can I join in?

You’re never invited, but you keep butting in anyway. Why stop now?

Well, for starters, weà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢re welcoming The Oaksà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢ newest property owner, Taylor Hicks, and heà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢ll be here to welcome fellow property owners and appointment holders.

Its also the sound of current owners putting their for sale signs up. Is this place stupid or what?????

Especially since the property is affordable.

Wow, Taylor, think twice about broadcasting your home’s location. You have stalkers galore.

ETA: When the hell did Taylor have time to house hunt?

Metta, I think TPTB want a Jordin/Blake finale. It wouldn’t really matter who wins. Both are marketable.

uh oh, you can call a number to attend the event. The former owners there aren’t going to be happy

Jersey – I agree that they want Jordin and Blake for the finale. I don’t know how marketable Blake will be post-Idol, though. What is his gendre (tm Bo)?

Re. Tay’s property, it’s doubtful he’d do public promo for some place he’ll actual live at. It’s probably just an investment.

Taylor’s probably getting the property FOR FREE and they’re using him for promotion. Still a weird thing to do for a guy who wants to keep his private life private. I think they want Jordin/Melinda but I don’t think of the any of the match ups will generate any spike in the ratings.

I hope Taylor’s property is a gated community for his and other homeowners’ sake.

Well, for starters, weà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢re welcoming The Oaksà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢ newest property owner, Taylor Hicks, and heà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢ll be here to welcome fellow property owners and appointment holders.

Goodness gracious, land is CHEAP in Alabama. I think that I need to buy some lake front property there and commute. It would be cheaper than trying to buy some around here (then, I would just have to figure out how to get rid of that annoying neighbour who plays his darn harmonica all night long)

I wonder how much they knocked off the price to get Taylor to do promo for them?

My hopes and dreams are shattered. I am moving on to Team Plaid.

http://www.news2wkrn.com/mctv/?p=1231

You might be right on the investment thing. Although he did say at one point he wanted a place over looking a lake.

Metta May 1st, 2007 at 1:26 pm

All snarking aside, I bet Bon Jovi is a good coach. The showà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s track record for coaches this season is excellent. Most of them appear to have taken a real interest in the contestants and have provided constructive advice.

I wasn’t too impressed when Jon Bon Jovi said in an interview last season that he saw AI artists as lounge singers and that he wished they would sing their own songs instead of wrecking the songs of real artists.

I wasnà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢t too impressed when Jon Bon Jovi said in an interview last season that he saw AI artists as lounge singers and that he wished they would sing their own songs instead of wrecking the songs of real artists.

90% of the mentors say and feel the same way…atleast until they have a new cd to promote

Using Taylor to sell property seems odd. Are they hoping his deluded stalkers will pay any price to get near him? This feel weird and wrong somehow. Do other famous people do this?

Do other famous people do this?

A lot of “celebrities” don’t reveal their home location because of paparazzi, stalking etc

My hopes and dreams are shattered. I am moving on to Team Plaid.

Too late, beesims. Word on the street is that Plaid Boy has found his Plaid Girl. I think Chris R. is still on the market. And there is always Ryan.

Taylor, meet your new neighbors!

http://landolove.com/random/cletus.jpg

Not a smart move, Taylor, advertising, that is. I hope he bought a large plot and builds a fence.

And there is always Ryan.

lol!

about the oaks

The Oaks is your gateway to spectacular Lake Guntersville, a 70,000-acre recreational paradise which boasts over 950 miles of shoreline and a reputation as the top largemouth bass fishing lake in the country.

…..At our New Phase Release on Saturday, May 19th, properties will be shown by appointment only on a first-come, first-served basis. Plus, The Oaks’ newest property owner Taylor Hicks, of American Idol fame, will be on hand to greet fellow property owners and appointment holders!

http://www.theoaks-gpi.com/about_the_oaks/

On the actual press release they are selling parcels of land with no time requirement for building.

http://www.theoaks-gpi.com/docs/20070430_pr.pdf

And there is always Ryan.

I think Taylor has a better shot at Ryan.

beesims May 1st, 2007 at 1:44 pm

My hopes and dreams are shattered. I am moving on to Team Plaid.

Oh, Bee, I’m so sorry. but they have only been together 6 weeks – maybe you still have a chance

(((((((beesims)))))) lol!

My hopes and dreams are shattered. I am moving on to Team Plaid.

http://www.news2wkrn.com/mctv/?p=1231

Whadyamean, beesims?!! Get in there and start bar tending! (And then there is always Rocky. :wink_wp: )

Using Taylor to sell property seems odd. Are they hoping his deluded stalkers will pay any price to get near him?

I think it’s just the cachet of having anybody famous living there. “Oh, yes, Buffy and I just purchased a lake shore property where one of those American Idol people lives. It’s a pain in the a$$, but I guess they have to let reality show millionares live somewhere”. That’s also why famous hotels will comp rooms to famous people (“Oh, I stayed at the same hotel as Madonna did when she was in Vail” “Er…no..she was there 5 years before me”).

So, these sorts of things aren’t done just for the fans. They are done for namedroppers everywhere. I’ve even seen hotels with pictures of all the heads of state that have stayed there posted outside the conference room.

Houses in LA are even said to be worth more if a movie star used to live there.

Taylor will be on hand to greet appointment holders?? Maybe he is one of the investors in the Real Estate company doing the deal. That would make some sense.

I bet their appointment book fills up quickly.

Taylor will be on hand to greet appointment holders?? Maybe he is one of the investors in the Real Estate company doing the deal. That would make some sense.

Me thinks jpfan has hit the nail on the head.

Taylor will be on hand to greet appointment holders??

Better than that! I hear that Taylor will be parking their cars and serving drinks. Dude has to get out of recoupment somehow (word on the street is that Clive is the developer). If one of the appointment holders buys a unit, Taylor will gut and clean their fish free for a year.

Better than that! I hear that Taylor will be parking their cars and serving drinks. Dude has to get out of recoupment somehow (word on the street is that Clive is the developer). If one of the appointment holders buys a unit, Taylor will gut and clean their fish free for a year.

I hear Taylor is personally building the house Clive bought for DAUGHTRY. One bedroom for each band member.

Go Kirsten!

Looks like Taylor is staying put in Alabama after all the hoopla has died down.

You wouldn’t be able to buy property this good at that price they advertise anywhere in Southern California ( well at least not within 50 miles of Hollywood ).

Maybe he is one of the investors in the Real Estate company doing the deal. That would make some sense

I read from Gray’s website last year that Taylor’s dad actually wanted him to get into real estate if his musical career didn’t pan out. Looks like he might be able to do both.

After all, Jimmy Buffet could do it.

Plus, The Oaksà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢ newest property owner Taylor Hicks, of American Idol fame, will be on hand to greet fellow property owners and appointment holders!

hmm…I guess he got a discount by doing this….

I think Taylor has a better shot at Ryan.

Speaking of property….

I read that Ryan bought an $11.5 M house last year that was owned by Kevin Costner.

See here :

http://www.tv.com/tracking/viewer.html?tid=91690&ref_id=69959&ref_type=104

Kevin Costner’s loss is Ryan Seacrest’s gain. The American Idol host and E! News anchor, 31, has bought the Rumor Has It star’s Hollywood Hills spread for $11.5 million, the Los Angeles Times reports.

Costner has owned the Spanish-style 10,000-sq.-ft. gated residence à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬’ which has five bedrooms, a media room, billiards room, tennis court, gym, pool, spa and staff quarters à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬’ since 1995, but has been too busy making movies lately to enjoy it, according to the Times.

After all, Jimmy Buffet could do it.

Jimmy buffett is a marketing and financial genius, unfair comparison.

Paula- To answer your question from page 3, yes DAUGHTRY is playing the Coca Cola stage that is in the infield beyond the Main tower above the infield suites/bleachers. Kid Rock is headlining the Carb Day concert the Friday before the race, FYI.

ETA- Hey JJ…my favorite mj poster EVAH!!!

Anyone interested in bidding on front row tickets at The Greek Theater to see Clay? The current bid is $1,180.00 each.

http://www.ticketmaster.com/auction/09003E8DF122D445/1/?tm_link=edp_auction

JJ May 1st, 2007 at 2:12 pm

Jimmy buffett is a marketing and financial genius, unfair comparison.

I doubt Jimmy started out like that. He probably learned it. And our BEHM has a great head on those shoulders :wub_tb:

I think TCO is Jordin. I have no idea who they want in the finale with her. I wonder if they are monitoring the sales of the downoads?

RE; Guntersville Lake. I almost backed my Dad’s old car into it when I was five or six. Mom never allowed me to go fishing with him again.

ETA- Hey JJà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬ ¦my favorite mj poster EVAH!!!

*smacks you* (tm Dingo)

SMOOCHES BAXTER!!!!! :wub_tb:

Anyone interested in bidding on front row tickets at The Greek Theater to see Clay? The current bid is $1,180.00 each.

No

I doubt Jimmy started out like that. He probably learned it. And our BEHM has a great head on those shoulders

You can’t learn to be smart. However, I will agree that Taylor does appear to have a good head on his shoulders, or he is good at listening to his fathers advice.

“BEHM”?

Metta- Ohhhhh somebody’s not a happy camper today???? Not feeling well…the bruises still paining you from the a$$ kicking JJ gave you. So Sorry!!

# JJ May 1st, 2007 at 2:25 pm

However, I will agree that Taylor does appear to have a good head on his shoulders, or he is good at listening to his fathers advice.

that’s what I meant. He doesn’t strike me as someone who will buy a $687K home before his CD come out.

# 173 Metta May 1st, 2007 at 2:26 pm

à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã…“BEHMà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬ ?

Metta, I’m disappointed. Brown-eyed Handsome Man.

Bax – I see JJ’s been sharing her drugs with you.

Metta, Ià ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢m disappointed. Brown-eyed Handsome Man.

:dunce_tb:

Metta, Ià ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢m disappointed. Brown-eyed Handsome Man.

Shit, I hate to back the bitch up, but I didn’t get it either.

The smartest person I know, is Baxter. SMOOCHES HONEY!!!!

à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã…“BEHMà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬ ?

Bountifully Endowed Humping Machine? (what?)

Anyone interested in bidding on front row tickets at The Greek Theater to see Clay? The current bid is $1,180.00 each.

:blink_tb: I would pay $11.80 if someone threw in the plane tickets and a nice dinner, and LOTS of alcohol

JJ May 1st, 2007 at 2:32 pm

Metta, Ià ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢m disappointed. Brown-eyed Handsome Man.
Shit, I hate to back the bitch up, but I didnà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢t get it either.

I don’t believe this. I’m smarter than the a**kickers. :thumbup_tb:

JJ- Back attcha sista!!!
*psst…I just refer to Metta now as “Coo Coo for CoCo Puffs”

Where is Loverollercoaster when you need her?

cheese May 1st, 2007 at 2:34 pm

Bountifully Endowed Humping Machine? (what?)

Okay, cheese. Have you got pictures of Taylor that you haven’t shared with us? Or is it just your overactive imagination?

I donà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢t believe this. Ià ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢m smarter than the a**kickers

uMMM, being the only one to know an acronym that you made up does not make you smarter than me. I know you are smarter than Metta, my goldfish is.

à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã…“Coo Coo for CoCo Puffsà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬ 

:lol_tb:

Oh, I’m so sure Boulder could do wonders with this!!!!

cheese May 1st, 2007 at 2:34 pm

Anyone interested in bidding on front row tickets at The Greek Theater to see Clay? The current bid is $1,180.00 each.

:blink_tb:

What? Too rich for ya? The Pala is only $1,010.00 is that better?

JJ May 1st, 2007 at 2:38 pm

uMMM, being the only one to know an acronym that you made up does not make you smarter than me.

You are right. Smarter wasn’t the right word. More creative is better :thumbup_tb:

à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã…“Coo Coo for CoCo Puffsà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬ 

I fancy Cap’n Crunch, actually.

New Paris songs at Rickey.org
http://www.rickey.org/?p=3317
INCLUDING the paris/kevin duet

Metta May 1st, 2007 at 2:40 pm

I fancy Capà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢n Crunch, actually.

Me too, but only the original.

Me too, but only the original.

High five!

Paris is playing a small outdoor venue right near my house. I won’t be going. However, I will be going to see Earth, Wind and Fire at the same venue. Its lawn seats, everyone picnics. Its a fun place.

High five!

So now the ass kickee and a person who makes up her own acronyms are friends.

Metta May 1st, 2007 at 2:44 pm

High five!

Back at ya!

More samples here:
http://www.msparisbennett.com/princessp/

Paris’ new cd = waste of talent

JJ May 1st, 2007 at 2:47 pm

So now the ass kickee and a person who makes up her own acronyms are friends.

Hey, someone has to make them up. I think it a good one myself. :clap_tb:

23 days til Taylor’s on AI !!!!! :clap_tb: I know, I know….. I need a life … like I haven’t heard THAT before !!

I love these smileys !! I was smiley-denied before this nice blog.

Kim Locke’s new cd was released today. Has anyone heard any of the songs? Is it any good?

ETA – I just listened to the first single, Change, at her site. It’s kinda bland. Wonder if it’s representative of the whole cd.

I just listened to Change at her site

I heard it on the radio the other day, it makes JTFTW sound exciting.

RE : Taylor Hicks’ lakefront property…

Something just occured to me — The site has his name PROMINENTLY DISPLAYED as one of their “newest property owners”.

Think of yourself as Taylor Hicks ( put yourself in his shoes ). Would you really want to openly advertise your purchase to the world and the fact that you are planning to build a house there to live in and have some crazy fan break into your house to ask for your autograph even as you are not in one of your most decent attire ?

I know I wouldn’t.

Therefore, my feeling is he’s doing this for investment purposes only.

I’m sneakin in to see what’s being talked about. RE: Bucky. Dang, that guy works fast and he and his wife are just separated aren’t they? Not divorced yet?
Re: Taylor property. Gramma Hicks is in Real Estate so I’ll bet there is a connection. Land is a good investment and at that price, I could afford two lots! The highest price wouldn’t even make a down payment on a condo here.
Someone posted a very nice Meet and Greet between Taylor and a young boy. It was that same day as that O.C. interview.
SoCal concerts start tomorrow. The KOST people are looking forward to them.
Season six: I thought I knew who would go home, but now not so sure, since there are two. On Wednesday my attention will be elsewhere though.

Kim Lockeà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s new cd was released today. Has anyone heard any of the songs? Is it any good?

Well, here’s her latest charting single — CHANGE. Not much buzz about it even as it nips the edges of the AC Top 10 ( currently ranked #11 ).

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g-Lq5xssr0M

Kim Locke is one of the least promoted, least pimped contestants in AI but perhaps one of the most talented.

I’ve said this before and I’ll say this again — Jordin Sparks is the second coming of Kimberly Locke ( heck they even look similar and have similar built ).

Did you say Brown Eyed Handsome Man?

and actually, I’m just jealous because no one has offered to kick my *ss.

hmmà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬ ¦I guess he got a discount by doing thisà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬ ¦.

Most definitely so and probably a deep, deep discount. Celebrity endorsements of new development projects are nothing new and not really all that uncommon. You will see an increase in these types of strageties the longer we stay in what can be interrupted as a buyer’s market.

Typically, what happens is the celebrity gets their lot for next to nothing. If the celebrity actually builds anything on the lot (a big if), they may use it sparingly as a vaction residence. The smart celeb holds onto it for five years or more, until the project is completely built out and their property has reached a much higher value, then sells.

Rarely, if ever, will a celebrity endorse a project that they plan on living in full time. And, all descriptions of Taylor’s hoped for future indicate he doesn’t plan on living anywhere full time for a very long time. So, if there are rush of SPer’s who buy lots in the hope of fishing on Sunday’s down by the dock with Mr. Hicks, sadly I believe they will be disappointed.

Also, typically before you can get an appointment, the developer will require proof that you can actually buy what they’re offering. So, this won’t be an easy way to get your IYT cd signed either.

On a side note: I won’t be home tonight to watch the show, I’ll have to catch it later on the DVR. So I’ll miss chatting with the mjer’s

Ià ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢ve said this before and Ià ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢ll say this again à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬’  Jordin Sparks is the second coming of Kimberly Locke ( heck they even look similar and have similar built ).

Me thinks Miss Sparks is not even in Kimberly’s league. For me, although I think Jordin is talented, she’s had several performances that I would definitely call less than stellar. Even though the judges would have you believe otherwise.

And, for all of you Kim Locke fans – you should check out Celebrity Fit Club this week since it appears that Kimberly lays the verbal smack down on Screech. I have no idea when this show actually airs, but VH-1 replays it about 30 times a week, so you should be able to catch it.

You can listen to Kim’s full CD.

http://music.aol.com/songs/new_releases_full_cds

Ià ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢ve said this before and Ià ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢ll say this again à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬’  Jordin Sparks is the second coming of Kimberly Locke ( heck they even look similar and have similar built ).

I would really hope that Jordin would aspire to be more than the second coming of Kim Locke.

Did you say Brown Eyed Handsome Man?

and actually, Ià ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢m just jealous because no one has offered to kick my *ss.

Actually we were in dire need of your services earlier. JJ and Baxter were being all cliquey and $hit. lol. And just to show that there are no hard feelings, I’ll gladly kick your a$$.

Chris is singing “Wanted Dead or Alive”? What a dumbass.

I’m almost tempted to watch tonight.

and actually, Ià ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢m just jealous because no one has offered to kick my *ss.

I would be happy to kick your ass.

JJ and Baxter were being all cliquey and $hit. lol.

I only want to talk to Baxter, get over it.

If I were to type “Mcphee’s Posterior” would it be ***’s *ss or ***’s a**?

If I were to type à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã…“Mcpheeà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s Posteriorà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬  would it be ***à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s *ss or ***à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s a**?

Neither: ***’s a$$.

pj, tonight (actually, tomorrow night) you will get your wish!!!!!!
I can’t wait!

Y’All Magazine for Southern People.

http://img236.imageshack.us/img236/2420/2007yallsouthernidolcd9.jpg

No Daughtry?

RE: Kimberly Locke

For those who want to reminisce or weren’t there to wintess it — Hers is one most unique Hollywood Group auditions ever.

She and Frenchie Davis clearly outsang all the other contestants that when it came to choose groupmates for the group auditions, NO ONE WANTED TO PARTNER WITH KIM or FRENCHIE for fear of being outsang.

The result was a duet between Kim and Frenchie — BAND OF GOLD — one of the best Hollywood group auditions ( or duets ) ever in American Idol history.

Reminisce about it here : http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3CuSiEeHmr0

Rickey at rickey.org reports that Kim is doing well financially too.

She also co-owns a restaurant called Croton Creek in NY State ( see here : http://www.crotoncreek.com/home.htm ),
blogs about losing weight with Jenny Craig; and can currently be seen on Celebrity Fit Club on VH1 ( see here :http://www.vh1.com/shows/dyn/celebrity_fit_club_5/series.jhtml ).

undecided
May 1st, 2007 at 3:33 pm
Yà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢All Magazine for Southern People.
http://img236.imageshack.us/img236/2420/2007yallsouthernidolcd9.jpg

I love it!!!

Some people go for that fame connection. My dad has millions, which is easily spent by my stepmother. She’s always saying how their place is Florida is right across the street from “Brian Gumbo.” Guess she doesn’t know who Bryant Gumbel is…

I think we are starting to learn what LBB’s taste is.

Yà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢All Magazine for Southern People.

http://img236.imageshack.us/img236/2420/2007yallsouthernidolcd9.jpg

No Daughtry?

No E-Dub, either.

Sheà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s always saying how their place is Florida is right across the street from à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã…“Brian Gumbo.à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬ 

Why am I hungry all of a sudden?

McPhee’s Posterior: Katastrophe

Hi all!

I was going to post a bit yesterday about the Taylor Hicks Denver concert, but hanging out with Boulder Soul brings out my self-indulgent side. Yesterday I was sporting a hangover from too many vodkas downed on Sunday night. Problem with vodka is that they don’t do much for me when I drink them, but I always feel terrible the next day! Couple that with a 2nd grade science project to cajole (momspeak for force) my daughter to do….

Boulder is the most fun person to attend a concert with. We danced practically the whole concert (I felt guilty about the folks behind us and sat down through two numbers, then said to heck with it and was on my feet the rest of the time).

Question: Why buy expensive (5th row) seats if you are going to sit there like a bump on a log and not even crack a smile?

The Denver Post review wasn’t really how I would characterize the concert. “Plastic” is a weird word. Of course, this is Denver, which fancies itself as a super cool place (too bad those who believe this are sadly mistaken).

I thought the band was tight and the show was really tight. The bass player was funky great and the guitar player was really good too.

Taylor was in great voice. I was surprised he could sing, dance and play at altitude, uninterrupted, for about 90 minutes and never seem winded. He is one spectacular performer.

I thought the pacing of the show was really good. By the end, the crowd was whipped up and we were all having fun (save the two folks next to me). My favorites of the evening were the Pink Floyd “Another Brick in the Wall” tag, “Heaven Knows”, and Elton John’s “Take Me to the Pilot”. Also, they did a great arrangement of “Give Me Tonight” which was far less disco and much more driving.

You know you are having a great night when you feel like you could listen (and dance) for another 2 hours. That’s the way I felt. The evening went far too fast and I had far too much fun.

PS: Did I mention how great the band was? Hope next time Taylor comes through town, he has the same band, because I would pay twice as much to see that group again!

undecided
May 1st, 2007 at 3:33 pm
Yà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢All Magazine for Southern People.

http://img236.imageshack.us/img236/2420/2007yallsouthernidolcd9.jpg

No Daughtry?

Oh, this is too cute! Fantasia, Taylor, Reuben, Bo, Kellie & Clay are easy to identify, but I’m not sure I would be able to name the 3 on the very left side without the “southern” hint – is the brunette Kelly Clarkson (from Texas) and Carrie the blonde next to her? (Oklahoma) Who is that guy with the stubble? RYAN?

I’d like to publicly thank Dave White for making me late to work this morning. I couldn’t quit reading his column, even though it was time to go when I started reading it. That guy is hysterical.

NOLA is funny and MaryR has good taste in music.

calimari
May 1st, 2007 at 3:36 pm
Some people go for that fame connection. My dad has millions, which is easily spent by my stepmother. Sheà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s always saying how their place is Florida is right across the street from à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã…“Brian Gumbo.à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬  Guess she doesnà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢t know who Bryant Gumbel isà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬ ¦

She is right. Bryant Gumbel is from here, New Orleans, and that’s
what he’s called by the locals…Bryant Gumbo, besides asshole.

Okay, I may cave in and watch the remaining episodes of Dancing With The Stars. Who’s left in the competition and who are people rooting for?

For some reason, I have the feeling the earlier spoilers http://idolforums.com/index.php?showtopic=497879&st=0 had the wrong song titles; but the correct order and the correct comments.

Desdemona May 1st, 2007 at 3:47 pm

Oh, this is too cute! Fantasia, Taylor, Reuben, Bo, Kellie & Clay are easy to identify, but Ià ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢m not sure I would be able to name the 3 on the very left side without the à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã…“southernà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬  hint – is the brunette Kelly Clarkson (from Texas) and Carrie the blonde next to her? (Oklahoma) Who is that guy with the stubble? RYAN?

Thank you! I could NOT figure out who that brunette was. She is so generic. I think that guy on the left is supposed to be Ryan, but why put him in there with the Idols? He’s no Idol.

I thought it was Bucky without the locks.

Okay, I may cave in and watch the remaining episodes of Dancing With The Stars. Whoà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s left in the competition and who are people rooting for?

Oh, you simply must start watching! Left are: Cliff from Cheers, Achy Breaky hanna Montana’s dad, Ian Zeiring, Joey Fatone, Apolo Anton Ono (or however the heck you spell that) & Laila Ali. Did I miss anybody?

I’m hoping for a Laila, Apolo, Ian final 3. But, the judges love Joey, so Ian doesn’t have a prayer. Laila & her partner Maks are my absolute faves – I’m 99% sure they’re the two hottest people on the planet. Both of their dances last night were superb.

Apolo is also adorable – and I’d be happy to see him win too. Plus, he’s really good.

Okay, I may cave in and watch the remaining episodes of Dancing With The Stars. Whoà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s left in the competition and who are people rooting for?

APOLO, APOLO, APOLO, APOLO, APOLO, APOLO!!!!!!!!!

Apolo all the way!

Laila Ali is really beautiful. Man, but that voice !!! WOW.. I don’t like Billy Ray’s partner.. she’s alittle crabby. I course, I would be too if I haven’t eaten in a week, either. Everyone having a good day????

Hi sarahinwv! It’s a great day; but will be an even greater night!

Laila Ali is really beautiful. Man, but that voice !!! WOW.. I donà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢t like Billy Rayà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s partner.. sheà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s alittle crabby. I course, I would be too if I havenà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢t eaten in a week, either.

The thing I love about Laila is that she could bitch slap any of those men into submission and she knows it and she owns it, yet she is also kind, and feminine and sometimes giggly at the same time. She’s a strong, powerful, gorgeous woman. And, although her career choice may seem a bit odd to most women, I’d rather have my daughter look up to someone like her than say the Lindsey Lohans and Paris Hiltons of the world. Okay, I think my girl crush has gotten completely out of hand at this point.

I’m not sure that Billy Ray’s partner is crabby. I think she might just be a grade A biatch. She’s a fabulous dancer with an incredible body, but the bitchface that is attached to it makes me a little afraid of her.

Apolo all the way!

Ditto.

Spenser – I am with you on that girl crush. I’m having t-shirts made! :mrgreen_wp:

Although I’ve missed DWTS the last two weeks, I’m all about Ian Zierling. And might Billy Ray’s partner be crabby because she’s paired with Billy Ray? (Although he does try – usually)

Spenser – I am with you on that girl crush. Ià ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢m having t-shirts made!

Cool. Are they bedazzled? Because if so, I’ll take two.

Cool. Are they bedazzled? Because if so, Ià ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢ll take two.

They are totally custom. You can even have one with, one without.

Billy Ray’s partner is Karina, who was Mario Lopez’s partner last year. I think he’ll be gone tonight.

I thought this was cool, R. Kelly, yeah I know, wrote a song for the VA Tech victims which will be released soon and all profits will go to the memorial fund.

R. Kelly Writes New Song for Va. Tech

http://music.msn.com/music/article.aspx?news=260764&GT1=7702

Karina definitely comes off as a bitch. I remember her being very, very visibily annoyed when she and Mario (who’s a total tool) didn’t win last season. Billy Ray is such a sweetheart…and Karina has no qualms about showing how unhappy she is to be paired with a less than able “dancer”…it kills me.

I love Joey and Apollo, but Joey’s definitely my favorite. I admit that it’s kind of unfair to the others because he has so much dance experience, but whatever…he’s jus so entertaining when he dances!!

I love Apolo and Joey.

Another interesting article from HDD:

http://www.hitsdailydouble.com/news/newsPage.cgi

The folks from NPD still insist people like music, though they canà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢t tell us why theyà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢re not buying more of it.

At this yearà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s NARM session, NPD’s Russ Crupnick ran through a truckload of pie charts with some surprising and not-so-surprising results. First off, in surveying 13-65 year-olds, there appears to be no shortage of enthusiasm for music, the continuing downtrend in music sales notwithstanding.

The thing I love about Laila is that she could bitch slap any of those men into submission

Where do I sign up?

And in response to the perception that too many artists release their albums late in the year:

http://www.hitsdailydouble.com/news/newsPage.cgi?news06636m01

When asked about the Q4 glut, Quinn defended the labelsà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢ position saying that many artists drive the agendaà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬ ¦ both as marketing tools in front of spring tours as well as ego-related needs to see a big burst of sales. Katz reiterated that most of the top sellers are released outside the holiday window and exhorted he industry to keep a more even flow throughout the year on any given artist to give fans more opportunities to buy product on the same act. To that end, he said we should be releasing more music on any given artist in many configurations, including physical singles.

The topic turned to in-store appearances and whether or not tours could slow down a bit to make artists more available for promotional purposes. Quinn noted that it takes about $10k a week to keep a tour on the road and slowing down could bankrupt them.

I’m enjoying all the DWTS contestants this year, and Apolo has been awesome from the beginning, but man! last night Joey owned the place! I love Billy Ray’s sweet personality and he’s got a lot of fans, so though he’ll probably be in the bottom 2 tonight, I’m thinking John (Cliff) will be the one to go.

Laila is STUNNING! Her quickstep last night was just about perfection and in that white dress she was absolutely gorgeous! Wish she didn’t have such a man-voice, and I didn’t care for her Samba moves, or the costume.
Oh, and Max is also gorgeous! He’s the best of the professional male dancers, IMO! Love to watch him move.

I think Ian’s partner, Cheryl, is the best of the professional female dancers, but it’s time for one of the other girls to ‘win’ this year! Besides, Ian’s not as good as Joey & Apolo – OR Laila!

Karina needs to lighten up! The other dancers take the criticism so much better than she does!

Maybe Mario Lopez isn’t giving her the good lovin’!!! TMZ has them going out on the town almost every night – they have finally come out and said they are an item

Nevada – Thanks for the posts. Very interesting. Why do YOU think music sales are down if interest in music remains high?

Also, why do some tours make money (Taylor seems to think it’s how he’ll make his living) and others end up in the red?

à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬ ¦..At our New Phase Release on Saturday, May 19th, properties will be shown by appointment only on a first-come, first-served basis. Plus, The Oaksà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢ newest property owner Taylor Hicks, of American Idol fame, will be on hand to greet fellow property owners and appointment holders!
________________

Interesting..An hour and a half away..Just might have to take me a little trip down that way to look at some property…LOL

Damn, is Bucky even divorced yet…And If he is the ink isn’t even dry on those papers..
Boy, better slow down…. He’s movin way too FAST..

I was going to post a bit yesterday about the Taylor Hicks Denver concert, but hanging out with Boulder Soul brings out my self-indulgent side. Yesterday I was sporting a hangover from too many vodkas downed on Sunday night. Problem with vodka is that they donà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢t do much for me when I drink them, but I always feel terrible the next day!

LOL…That is why I posted my mini-recap when I got home at 2:00 AM, after the concert

Boulder is the most fun person to attend a concert with. …

Don’t let her kid you, MaryR is pretty fun and exceedingly entertaining all on her own. Even more so after a few vodka infusions.

Question: Why buy expensive (5th row) seats if you are going to sit there like a bump on a log and not even crack a smile?

I equated the two stone-faced women to people at their dentist’s office having root canals. LOL

Where do I sign up?

My long lost friend, DAVE, is hot.

I would be more than happy to bitch slap dave.

Final HDD numbers are in early today:

5 Daughtry 48,162 -9%
8 Carrie Underwood 43,860 -3%
24 Bucky Covington 23,322 -62%

Blake hair spoiler from TWOP (someone got a text from someone attending rehersals): dyed black!

Oh no! Blake is trying to steal Sanjaya’s thunder!

Blake hair spoiler from TWOP (someone got a text from someone attending rehersals): dyed black!

Is it in a ponyhawk??

I’m thinking Blake may want to borrow Sanjaya’s RED bandana.

Black hair for Blake? Extra pastyness, for sure.

Blake hair spoiler from TWOP (someone got a text from someone attending rehersals): dyed black!

LMFAO!!!!! If you can’t sing well, sing loud. If you can’t sing well or sing loud, steal someone else’s gimmick.

GAH!!!! Black hair on a fish belly white body. He truly will look like a flounder.

LOL. Blake pulls a Sanjaya and Chris pulls a Lakisha.

I’ve seen pics of him with black hair before.

ETA: Hopefully he will pull out all the stops and rock some guyliner.

OMG pj! That would be hysterical! Yet fitting for Bon Jovi week.

LMFAO!!!!! If you canà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢t sing well, sing loud. If you canà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢t sing well or sing loud, steal someone elseà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s gimmick.

I don’t know. Stealing a gimmick from somebody who is widely touted as the “joke of the year” seems like a bit of a gamble. Can contestants jump the shark?

LOL. I love these Tuesday afternoon spoilers. Who knows which are true and which are false. Some of them are very amusing.

(and yes, in a season where one person has used their hair as a major gimmick, major hair changes will probably be seen as a gimmick. In fact, I think jarring hair changes may forever be associated with Sanjaya on this show. Them’s the breaks)

Really, it doesn’t matter if it’s black, green, red, or purple, the most important thing will be…is it GELLED?

He’s in BIG trouble for sure with one fan around here, if it’s NOT GELLED.

Hopefully he will pull out all the stops and rock some guyliner.

That would be where I changed channels.

Hopefully he will pull out all the stops and rock some guyliner.

Well, if he’s going to do that, he needs to complete the look with a wallet chain.

ETA: Hopefully he will pull out all the stops and rock some guyliner.

If he does that, I will be rolling on the floor in laughter (must go do more situps in preparation)

Hopefully he will pull out all the stops and rock some guyliner.

That would be where I changed channels.

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Keep that remote handy…

Blake should dye his hair in a pattern of Plaid. I’m so excited for the return of the beatboxing. Its truly inspiring. :grin1_ee:

LOL Dave. I agree with Kirsten. I love Tuesday afternoon spoilers. Right or wrong, they definitely help build anticipation for the show.

Sanjaya wasn’t even unique in his hair designs.
Nadia was his mentor.

Re Blake and his beat boxing……..

Ever wonder what his song lyrics would look like?

Ià ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢m so excited for the return of the beatboxing. Its truly inspiring.

But, but, but its not just beatboxing, its beatboxing to Livin’ on a Prayer!!!!!

I haven’t been this excited since I saw MOnday Night Football when Joe Namath was drunk. For those of you who have not seen this truly inspiring television:

http://youtube.com/watch?v=og2Nj6hFGF4

This can truly be a hilarious night.

How hot does Kelly Clarkson look in her new video? Damn! I’m totally lovin it. I like all the little characters she plays. And the hot guy in the video doesn’t hurt either.
The video actually made me like the song a lot more. When I first heard it I was quite iffy, but now after seeing the video and hearing it a couple more times I’m totally diggin it. If only for that like “i hope when you’re in bed with her, you think of me…” HOT!
anyone, i’m not about to go hunting through the thread to see if this has already been posted so if it has, sorry, I’m an ass.
here you go
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gqf-TXDt6Dc&eurl=

Sanjaya wasnà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢t even unique in his hair designs.
Nadia was his mentor.

True, but the student has eclipsed the teacher (IMO)

jpfan May 1st, 2007 at 1:46 pm
Using Taylor to sell property seems odd. Are they hoping his deluded stalkers will pay any price to get near him? This feel weird and wrong somehow. Do other famous people do this?

This could be the biggest bait and switch EVAH!

But, but, but its not just beatboxing, its beatboxing to Livinà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢ on a Prayer!!!!!

As long as you include that bitch slap my night will be complete.

Spoilers from TWOP a little different than what some of you are saying:

Jordin — Livin’ on a Prayer
Phil — Blaze of Glory
Lakisha — This Ain’t a Love Song

I havenà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢t been this excited since I saw MOnday Night Football when Joe Namath was drunk.

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Was Joe Namath really drunk on national television? I must have missed that one..

As long as you include that bitch slap my night will be complete.

Anything for hot dave.

Phil is doing Blaze of Glory

Excuse me, I called this a week ago. Please bow down to my greatness.

Jordin à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬’  Livinà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢ on a Prayer

Bonus if we get two people singing the same song on the same night. This hasn’t happened since Season 2 when Josh and Clay same the same song, has it? (not counting coronation songs).

WooHoo! Let’s hope both spoilers are true. I’m popping the popcorn already!

Tuesday afternoon fake spoilers are becoming an art form.

Was Joe Namath really drunk on national television? I must have missed that one..

It was real, he was really drunk and I saw it live!!! It was my second greatest TV moment, second only to the Howard Stern prank phone call at the OJ chase, which I also saw live.

Carrie and Anthony sang the same song and he nailed it, she didn’t.

I don’t quite understand, how is dying his hair anything like what sanjaya did? Blake has rocked a few hairstyles this season, the difference is his look nice.

It was my second greatest TV moment, second only to the Howard Stern prank phone call at the OJ chase, which I also saw live.

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The chase and the prank call I remember.. Joe Namath drunk on TV, I can’t recall…

The chase and the prank call I remember.. Joe Namath drunk on TV, I canà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢t recallà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬ ¦

Scroll up, I linked to it.

the difference is his look nice.

Your opinion, not mine, nor everyones. I liked Sanjayas hair.

I donà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢t quite understand, how is dying his hair anything like what sanjaya did? Blake has rocked a few hairstyles this season,

Sameness is in the eye of the beholder. Getting a new “do” is just getting a new “do”. Radically changing something about your hair is “pulling a Sanjaya”. LOL. We are all entitled to our opinions.

If Blake is dying his hair black, I hope he does his eyebrows too. I always think it’s a little creepy when they do one and forget the other. Like Miss Clavell, I can’t help but think “Something is not right!”

If Taylor bought on Lake Guntersville it’s only to throw off the stalkers! I doubt he’ll live there.

Although if it’s in Scottsboro it’s the northern edge which is close to nothing.

Alabama does have some cheap lake property in comparison to the north but “dual waterfront lots with boating access” could mean the end of a creek where there’s water 4 months of the year.

I suspect he’ll sneak down to Lake Martin when no one is looking and buy a nice getaway (not far from Auburn).

Excuse me, I called this a week ago. Please bow down to my greatness.

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JJ.. I can’t even genuflect correctly anymore , please don’t ask me to BOW DOWN.

But Jordin has also had different hair styles (infact i think she’s had more than sanjaya) and I don’t really see dying your hair as radical, especially after Blake said he was growing out his hair to be “beatle-like”

I donà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢t quite understand, how is dying his hair anything like what sanjaya did? Blake has rocked a few hairstyles this season, the difference is his look nice.

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Sanjaya has great hair…and it always looked nice. IMO..

But Jordin has also had different hair styles (infact i think sheà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s had more than sanjaya) and I donà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢t really see dying your hair as radical, especially after Blake said he was growing out his hair to be à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã…“beatle-likeà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬ 

When your skin is the color of the underbelly of a flounder, dying your hair black is very radical.

If Blake is dying his hair black, I hope he does his eyebrows too. I always think ità ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s a little creepy when they do one and forget the other. Like Miss Clavell, I canà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢t help but think à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã…“Something is not right!à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬ 
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I’m thinking this is a joke..Cannot imagine him doing anything that drastic at this stage of the game…

I don’t think so, Katharines pale and she has dark hair?

Gina’s trying to help Chris out:

http://www.nationalledger.com/artman/publish/article_272613058.shtml

American Idol finalist Chris Richardson certainly has the support of the ladies. Will it be enough to get him through this week where American idol will allegedly dump two contestants after last week’s reprieve kept all six alive on the show? He’s getting some extra help from one of the Idol ladies that has already been dumped, a report claims…..

and I donà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢t really see dying your hair as radical,
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Trust me, going from frosted blonde high lites to dying your hair black is a radical change…

Blake’s inspiration?

http://thumbsnap.com/v/vLXSG5vH.gif

I think the best part about watching American Idol Rewind is Ryan Seacrests hair

But Jordin has also had different hair styles (infact i think sheà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s had more than sanjaya) and I donà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢t really see dying your hair as radical, especially after Blake said he was growing out his hair to be à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã…“beatle-likeà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬ 

Fair enough. This is MJs and we are all entitled to our opions.

I disagree, but such is life. The press has made a HUGE deal about Sanjaya’s hair and I cannot recall a mention of Jordin’s, but we all have our own impression on things.

Let us just agree to disagree! Peace! Sanjaya is LOVE!!!!

Oh, those summer days when MJ served Mai Tais and we sat on our lawn chairs watching the train wrecks. La! I feel tonight is a night for Mai Tais and lawn chairs.

Gina got dumped? sorry but LOL poor girl.

I’ll be taking drink orders at the bar…

I feel tonight is a night for Mai Tais and lawn chairs.

Oh, I couldn’t agree more, I am so excited about tonight!

Watching Bon Jovi songs calls for beer, I think. Maybe Corona’s with lime. Very summery.

I’m excited about Blake’s hair. :cool_wp: Open up any music magazine and you’ll see lots of dudes with black hair and pale skin. Blake has mentioned he likes to dye his hair and it’s been black in the past, so no biggie. At least to me. I’m having fun reading the snark, though. If Blake finally provides some season six snark, I’m happy.

Wow, I can really feel the love for Blake in HERE today!

#1 – Chris is not the ONLY one who wore guyliner on AI last year, nor is he the first guy ever in the history of the world to wear it.

#2 – Blake dying his hair black (if indeed that is true), is not the same as “stealing someone’s gimmick”… he has his own thankyouverymuch.

#3 – Truly doubt he’s singing Living on a Prayer since Jordin’s singing it.

And since it’s not said NEARLY enough – GO BLAKE! GO TEAM PLAID! GO BLAKER GIRLS!

SAVE THE BEATBOXER. SAVE THE WORLD.

Bring. It. ON.

If Blake finally provides some season six snark, Ià ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢m happy.

More than you can say for any of the other remaining contestants, eh?

Watching Bon Jovi songs calls for beer, I think. Maybe Coronaà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s with lime. Very summery.
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Since the temp went up to 91 today, guess I’ll just have to settle for Lipton Citrus Green Tea on the rocks since anything with alcohol is a NO NO for me…

Excellent, revealing interview with Taylor:

I AM FUEL, YOU ARE FRIENDS blogspot

I went to see Ray LaMontagne right when that Trouble album came out, about two years ago. I like him. I like his recorded music better. Heà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s obviously, it seems to me, a performer that doesnà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢t really like being there.

More at link:

http://fuelfriends.blogspot.com/2007/05/post-in-which-heather-becomes-moms.html

Metta – thanks for that link. That was a very good interview. And I particularly enjoyed the comment post from our old friend Dingo! Dingo, are you there?

I went to see Ray LaMontagne right when that Trouble album came out, about two years ago. I like him. I like his recorded music better. Heà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s obviously, it seems to me, a performer that doesnà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢t really like being there.

I had tickets to see Ray, but had to give them to my friend. She said exactly what is said above. He was not comfortable performing at all.

You know, I thought it was OK to snark on ALL idols here?? So, good luck to the black haired gimmick boy and, because this just isn’t said enough: GO TEAM INDIFFERNCE!!!

get over yourself Taylor, he’s so lame.

get over yourself Taylor, heà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s so lame.

Hmmm, there is alot of people I can say that about.

JJ, not telling you not to snark. Not one bit. Bring it on sistah.

Blake’s gonna kick ass tonight and that’s ALL that fucking matters. Spoilers are in and he is back and with a vengeance.

You know, I thought it was OK to snark on ALL idols here?? So, good luck to the black haired gimmick boy and, because this just isnà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢t said enough: GO TEAM INDIFFERNCE!!!

It is

The Plaidster is doing “You Give Love a Bad Name” with only drums. I can hardly contain my excitement! No one can claim he doesn’t take risks. :clap_tb:

Metta – thanks for that link. That was a very good interview. And I particularly enjoyed the comment post from our old friend Dingo! Dingo, are you there?

Gray Charles also commented on the interview. It was nice to see an interview with some substance.

Gotta go take a shower before the show. I’ll see y’all in chat.

No one can claim he doesnà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢t take risks.

Oh I’m sure they can.

Hey, didn’t 311 or Jamiroquai sing it that way once?? Surely one of his fave artists did… after all, he has no originality and is just a gimmick, yanno!

Ià ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢ll be taking drink orders at the barà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬ ¦

I’ll take a virgin pina colada, please. I’ve also gotten into Shirley Temples lately–just go easy on the grenadine

Taylor does come across a bit self entitled to me at times.

Hey…………just got home and going over the posts. Man, you guys have been entertaining today. Can’t wait to read tomorrow after the boots.
AFan………… Taylor’s damned if he doesn’t say anything and damned if he does. He’s damned if he moves around and damned if he doesn’t. My advice Try not to read anything about him.
If Blake dyes his hair black, I am sure they will up the makeup with a rosy tone. Otherwise he will glow.

Blakeà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s gonna kick ass tonight

The only ass gimmick boy can kick is Metta’s and I will be rooting for that one.

The Plaidster is doing à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã…“You Give Love a Bad Nameà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬  with only drums. I can hardly contain my excitement!

Me neither, but for probably totally different reasons than you.

Metta
May 1st, 2007 at 5:23 pm
Nevada – Thanks for the posts. Very interesting. Why do YOU think music sales are down if interest in music remains high?

Also, why do some tours make money (Taylor seems to think ità ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s how heà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢ll make his living) and others end up in the red?

I suspect that CD sales are down because there are too many albums out there with 3 or 4 good songs (if that; I’m being generous) — and all too often, no GREAT songs — surrounded by or buried under so much mediocre filler.

Why pay for 12 tracks when you only like a couple of songs? For that matter, why pay for any music if the songs you do like are in heavy rotation on the radio, far beyond the point of saturation?

The cynical view is, of course, that it’s easy to express “interest” in music as long as it doesn’t cost you any money. I’m kind of interested in a yacht….

As for touring, it can be a double-edged sword. While there are mega-acts who can fill stadiums, those shows tend to be extremely expensive to produce. I was just reading about a Britney Spears concert tour a few years back that brought in nearly $24 million in ticket sales but was so costly that her net after expenses was only about 8% (say $1.9 million) before assorted management fees and taxes.

There’s definitely money to be made on tour, including through merchandising, but the trick is to control costs so that expenses don’t consume every dime AND to develop a fanbase that will come out to see you when you’re in town.

Taylor did reasonably well first time out, based on what I’ve seen on Boxscore.

Nevada – Thanks for your response. I always enjoy reading your observations on these things.

Hmmm, there is alot of people I can say that about.

There sure are.

AFanà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬ ¦Ãƒ ¢Ã¢â€š ¬ ¦Ãƒ ¢Ã¢â€š ¬ ¦Ãƒ ¢Ã¢â€š ¬ ¦ Taylorà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s damned if he doesnà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢t say anything and damned if he does. Heà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s damned if he moves around and damned if he doesnà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢t. My advice Try not to read anything about him.

He didn’t say anything that bad. He just needs to get over himself with his damn artistry talk. Hes not gods gift to music and hes not as talented as he thinks he is. My opinion of course.

Hes not gods gift to music and hes not as talented as he thinks he is. My opinion of course.

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My opinion is… HE IS….

He didnà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢t say anything that bad. He just needs to get over himself with his damn artistry talk. Hes not gods gift to music and hes not as talented as he thinks he is. My opinion of course.

Yep, your right. Doesn’t he know that he should only be talking that artistic stuff when his cd sales are over 2 million.. Shame on him..

Speaking of entitlement, Radname, what is new on the Kat front? When is she going on tour?

Jordin has red streaks in her hair. Is she gimmick girl?

I don’t know about a gimmick girl, but she is a hot mess singing.

Metta thank you for the link. That is a great site.

I have to say that I like Ray L live more than his studio CDs. His voice unleashes very nicely live.(whatever the fuck that means). Most of the time I listen to Ray’s live recordings instead of his studio CDs.

Its been said Taylor was drunk and singing Sam Cooke songs to Ray.

Maybe that is what made Ray uncomfortable.

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I hate to say it but I liked Phil tonight. WTF is happening to me?!?!?

He is now Philtastic instead of AwPhil.

Phil was totally and completely awesome. This was the performance that I have been waiting for from him.

I guess Paula and Randy didn’t get the cue card that says “Please remember, we put Phil first for a reason….his votes are too high so please take Simon’s cue and diss Phil without merit.”

Of course Taylor comes off as a bit full of himself at times. To slog it out for ten years in bars, making almost no money, to continually promote yourself to people…you HAVE to believe you have talent. Most artists and entertainers do. I don’t have a problem with any of the Idols being full of themselves, really, and yes, Taylor’s “I’m an ARTISTE” talk is snarkworthy, but I don’t think it’s like a reflection on his character or anything like that..

Phil was awesome tonight. Guess it just lends more credence to the pre-scripted credits theory.

Seems rad is busy, so let me share what I know:

No Kat news for today. She is doing a bunch of radio concerts, but no real “tour” has been announced yet.

However. Kat will be Montreal on May 5th to make a radio appearance, and to attend (but not perform) what seems like a fairly posh “Denim and Diamonds” fundraiser:

http://www.denimdiamonds.ca/
http://www.matin.qc.ca/articles/20070419112407/katharine_mcphee_damerican_idol_montreal_pour_une_bonne_cause.html

Before that, in a radio station promo, one lucky Quebecois (?) will get the opportunity to SHOP with Kat:

http://www.themix.com/mcphee

“Over It” actually hit Top 10 in Canada airplay-wise, so she is pretty popular there.

For my Elliott friends.

http://www.napster.com/view/album/index.html?id=12481737

Lu – lmao! How many diff versions of Elliott Yamin cds are out there in the world?

à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã…“Over Ità ¢Ã¢â€š ¬  actually hit Top 10 in Canada airplay-wise, so she is pretty popular there.

Is nowhere safe?

Metta – lol – This is only 4 songs performed live. One is a new one – Easy Lover (Phil Collins). Elliott has kept me hopping. It’s like being on a never ending song scavenger hunt!

“and yes, Taylorà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã…“Ià ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢m an ARTISTEà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬  talk is snarkworthy, but I donà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢t think ità ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s like a reflection on his character or anything like that..”

It only makes him SEEM like a ginormous tool
:wink_wp:

I thought Lakisha and Blake were the best tonight. I enjoyed Jordin’s song and didnt think she was nearly as bad as the judges said. Phil was good but just doesnt connect with me. Melinda was good but didnt impress me like she did the judges. I thought Chris was very nasally and the worst. This is the first time a contestant got to me enough this year for me to vote. I voted nonstop for lakisha for 45 min. with hardly any busy signals. Not a good thing. Looks like shes in trouble this week. I love Bon Jovi music and Jon doesnt seem to age but just gets better looking.

Me neither, but for probably totally different reasons than you.

JJ, he exceeded my expectations!!! Hope it was just as good for you! :smile_wp:

Taylor on Ray LaMontangne:
All he said was that Ray didn’t seem like he enjoyed performing live. How is this ‘diva’ talk by Taylor?
Jaysus. When he offers one-syllable answers to the same set of twenty questions, he gets beat up. When he offers a real opinion, he’s slammed for being “full of himself”. It’s a wonder the guy ever opens his mouth beyond “boxers or briefs”.

Loved Blake tonight…look and song. Dialidol has Jordin in first place and Lakisha and Chris last. Phil did okay, I guess, but there is just something about him that annoys me so much that I can’t listen objectively. I’ll take your word for it that he did well.

I’ve looked everywhere for the Save the BeatBoxer, Save the World post but can’t find it.
To whoever posted that today, thanks, made me smile:)

Tour Dates have been announced (they are running it until Sept 22nd….why do they always learn the wrong lessons?):

http://www.americanidol.com/news/view/?pid=776

Lisa B, sorry. I thought you had gone, but, apparently, my screen just froze. I’m glad to hear your son’s doing ok. Happy belated birthday to him. See you later.

No prob Purps.