Wednesday Apr 4

Beyond à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã‹Idolà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢ limits, Hicksà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢ shtick clicks with well-picked covers

Taylor Hicks is finally in his own element. Ità ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s all about context.

The proof lies in the difference between last nightà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s fantastic à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã…“Showtime at the Apolloà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬ -style shakedown and the way he came across last summer during the Idols Live tour. Against the à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã…“Idolà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬  backdrop, he looked a little silly and his stage shenanigans reeked of Vegas contrivance…

http://theedge.bostonherald.com/musicNews/view.bg?articleid=192748

Tony Winners
On ”American Idol,” guest coach Tony Bennett and an assortment of classic American songs inspire some surprising performances that might shake up the standings

…If I’m right that Chris and Blake are appealing to some of the same voters, LaKisha and Melinda are likely in a two-way battle of their own as well. And while the judges were more effusive tonight in their praise of Mindy Doo’s ”I Got Rhythm,” I actually preferred Kiki’s ”Stormy Weather.” Mind you, I’m not saying Melinda hit a single bad note during her performance (or at any point this season), but as the judges lauded Melinda for teaching another vocal master class, it hit me: I don’t want to feel like I’m at school, with Miss Doolittle giving a PowerPoint presentation on various details of pitch, phrasing, and rhythm. I want an Idol whose performances are throbbing with joy and pain and life experience, who’s not afraid to get ugly, who makes me believe that she’s got rhythm, music, and her man à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬’  and that she could not ask for anything more. The crazy thing is, Melinda proved capable of exactly that with her semifinal takes on ”My Funny Valentine” and ”I’m a Woman,” but her shtick has become too push-button, too bloodless these last few weeks…

http://www.ew.com/ew/article/0,,20033614,00.html

Send In the Clowns. Don’t Bother, Sanjaya’s Here.

…Oh yeah, eight other Idolettes performed classics from when Tony Bennett was the king of swing.

Bennett told Blake Lewis to slow down his performance of “Mack the Knife” and pay attention to the song’s story, about a “pretty sharp gangster.” Lewis ignored him and rushed through the song while stroking himself and spinning in circles, which the judges have come to call his “style.” Randy complimented him on his “whole cool jazz vibe”; Paula called him “a hip cat” and Simon even gave him “7 out of 10.” Blake confided to Ryan he didn’t get the lyrics. No kidding…

http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2007/04/03/AR2007040301696.html

Sanjaya again hijacks à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã…“American Idolà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬  à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬’  this time with charm and confidence

There were some decent performances tonight on à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã…“American Idol,à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬  but there was only one that was à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬’  in Simon Cowellà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s words à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬’  à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã…“incredible.à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬ 

Yes, weà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢re talking about Sanjaya Malakar à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬’  with his slicked back hair and pimpinà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢ white suit. Singing à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã…“Cheek to Cheek,à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬  Sanjaya was charming, confident and entertaining. And he was workinà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢ Paula Abdul like the spineless jellyfish she is…

http://blogs.mercurynews.com/aei/2007/04/sanjaya_again_hijacks_american_idol_–_this_time_with_charm_and_confidence.html

Exec: Sanjaya won’t win ‘Idol’

The impact of the Internet and radio hype about keeping Sanjaya Malakar alive on “American Idol” is overblown, according to the show’s executive producer, Ken Warwick, who doesn’t expect Malakar to be around when the show ends next month.

Since the show launched, Malakar has been a flash point for media coverage – and what may or may not be keeping him on the show…..

http://www.nydailynews.com/entertainment/tv/2007/04/04/2007-04-04_exec_sanjaya_wont_win_idol.html

Simon turns other ‘Cheek’ to Sanjaya

Most of the Great American Songbook survived a session with “American Idol” last night, though Irving Berlin’s “Cheek to Cheek” might need some mouth-to-mouth resuscitation after it got knocked around by Sanjaya Malakar…..

http://www.nydailynews.com/entertainment/tv/2007/04/04/2007-04-04_simon_turns_other_cheek_to_sanjaya-1.html

Rolling Stones, The Who deny signing on for Live Earth concerts

…Artists who have already been announced to play the Wembley show are Bon Jovi, Sheryl Crow, Foo Fighters, Melissa Etheridge, Duran Duran, John Mayer, American Idol winner Kelly Clarkson, rapper Snoop Dogg, R&B singers Corinne Bailey Rae and John Legend, and country stars Faith Hill and Tim McGraw…

http://www.therockradio.com/2007/04/rolling-stones-who-deny-signing-on-for.html

‘Idol”s Final Nine Sing Tony Bennett

American icon TONY BENNETT was this week’s coach for the nine remaining “American Idol” contestants, none of whom were even a glimmer in their daddy’s eye when the “King of Swing” began his career.

“This is a rare group. They are all very competent,” the 80-year-old crooner commented after working with the “Idol” hopefuls on standards from the American Songbook…

http://www.etonline.com/tv/spotlight/47657/

LaKisha ignores advice but wins praise

Tony Bennett classed up the joint on “American Idol” on Tuesday night and shared his wisdom about singing American standards with the kids.

LaKisha, that was a living legend talking! It doesn’t look good to disrespect the Tonester…

http://www.freep.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20070404/ENT03/704040422

Idol Boss Talks of “Quitters,” Vote Tampering and Sanjaya

Did one of this season’s American Idol wannabes almost call it quits? Are those seeking to rock the vote succeeding? And Is Sanjaya’s “success” a good or a bad thing for the popular singing competition? Idol executive producer Ken Warwick addressed those topics and more in a Tuesday conference call with reporters……

http://www.tvguide.com/News-Views/Interviews-Features/Article/default.aspx?posting=%7B914207CD-77A5-4FD7-BD2F-40A9890FFA58%7D

Glendale throws support to ‘Idol’ hopeful

At some point, “American Idol” producers must have shaken their heads, wondering how they passed over Jordin Sparks, whose soulful singing and girl-next-door likability have gained fans week after week.
Last summer, the Glendale native tried out for the show in Los Angeles and didn’t make it past the first round…

http://www.tucsoncitizen.com/daily/local/47066.php

“Idol” contestant Sanjaya Malakar on the show, his image and music

Long before he became America’s latest obsession à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬’  back before he curled and teased and sprayed those wildly famous locks à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬’  Federal Way’s Sanjaya Malakar came across about as conventional as they come.

Here are excerpts from his telephone interview with The Seattle Times in February à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬’  the first and, until now, only time “American Idol” has allowed contestants to speak to their hometown press….

http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/artsentertainment/2003649678_sanjayatalks.html

‘Idol’ on top despite ratings dip

Viewership was down for both of last week’s “American Idol” broadcasts on Fox compared with a year ago, but they were still the two most-watched programs of the week, according to figures released Tuesday by Nielsen Media Research.

The figures show that even television’s most-watched series was not immune to the ratings decline most programs have experienced since the switch to daylight-savings time…

http://www.calendarlive.com/tv/cl-et-tvratingstextapr04,0,4289788.story?coll=cl-tv-features

Richardson puts his Duke up
Chesapeake’s Chris Richardson hangs tough, impressing “Idol” judges with his interpretation of an Ellington classic.

If Chris Richardson gets voted off “American Idol” this week, it won’t because he gave a flat or flavorless performance.

Singing a peppy rendition of Duke Ellington’s “Don’t Get Around Much Anymore,” he seemed confident, at ease and suspiciously like he was having fun…

http://www.dailypress.com/news/local/dp-98521sy0apr04,0,2164787.story?coll=dp-news-local-final

‘American Idol’ croons with Tony Bennett

Tony Bennett is an American institution and was a kinder, gentler coach with the remaining American Idol contestants. He was gracious to them all.

Let’s discuss:

http://smallscreen.monstersandcritics.com/news/article_1286807.php/American_Idol_croons_with_Tony_Bennett

LaKisha sings up a storm on ‘Idol’

LaKisha Jones closed Tuesday night’s “American Idol” but her performance was far from last place.

The Flint native brought down the house with a soulful rendition of “Stormy Weather” complete with an improvised bar of “Ain’t No Sunshine” at song’s end…

http://www.detnews.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20070404/ENT02/704040415/1032/ENT

Reality Check: The Sanjaya Sensation Sweeps ‘American Idol’

It’s official: Sanjaya Malakar is his own biggest fan…

…The rest of the ‘Idol’ hopefuls were sartorially sharp tonight, especially Blake, who brought a classic element to his contemporary shtick on “Mack the Knife.” Gina, who I think may be hanging on by a thread after her version of Charlie Chaplin’s “Smile” as well as her less-than-stellar attitude after Simon’s critique of it, looked great, too. And LaKisha was downright sexy despite the fact each of her breasts are roughly the size of Ryan’s head…

http://www.foxnews.com/story/0,2933,263841,00.html

Lopez finds perfect match in husband Marc Anthony

…Lopez will perform “Que Hiciste (What Did You Do),” the first single from “Como Ama,” when she appears April 11 on News Corp.’s Fox network talent competition, “American Idol.”

http://deseretnews.com/dn/view/0,1249,660208752,00.html

Fans of other ‘Idol’ sing his praises
Bothell’s Blake Lewis is more than a one-note wonder

Beatboxing — not big hair — may be the reason Seattle stays in the “American Idol” spotlight.

While Fanjaya fever has made millions go Sanjaya Malakar-azy, another hometown boy — Blake Lewis, the other Seattle guy — has quietly and consistently continued to make the cut…

http://seattlepi.nwsource.com/local/310249_blake04.html

What Envelopers think of the ‘American Idol’ perfs

Since producers of “American Idol” are producing the primetime Emmys this year, plus the fact that it’s a perennial Emmy nominee (always clobbered by “Amazing Race”), let’s check in with our forum posters to discover what they think of how contestants did tonight. Below are some choice comments…

http://goldderby.latimes.com/awards_goldderby/2007/04/what_envelopers.html

American Idol: The Sanjaya Show Continues

Tonight on American Idol, octogenarian crooner Tony Bennett coached the remaining nine contestants. While we were semi-excited to hear the Idols take on the standards, LAist was really anticipating what form Sanjayaà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s shape-shifting hair would take on this week? Maybe a salt and pepper gray in honor of Mr. Bennet? No such luck. This week, Sanjaya wore a à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢do that was much tamer than the faux-hawk: just the simple slicked-back crooner look. But we think that Sanjaya might have cut his hairà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬ ¦hasnà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢t he heard the story of Sampson and Delilah??…

http://www.laist.com/archives/2007/04/03/american_idol_the_sanjaya_show_continues.php

What did you think of Chris’ performance?

Chris Richardson, the Chesapeake native who’s advancing on “American Idol,” smoked a version of Duke Ellington’s “Don’t Get Around Much Anymore” Tuesday night.

His performance all but guaranteed he’s in for another week – but, as the cult of contestant Sanjaya Malakar proves, nothing’s certain. While we wait for the results, we asked Howard Bender a one-time tenor with the Metropolitan Opera who directs the TodiMusicFest in Portsmouth, his thoughts…

http://content.hamptonroads.com/story.cfm?story=122262&ran=67047

Idol chop: Which weighs the most on ‘Idol,’ voice or looks?

The judges keep saying it’s a singing competition. But pretty boy Sanjaya Malakar’s ability to survive the cut week in and week out suggests “American Idol” is about more than vocal chops.

Yet he has outlasted superior singers such as Sabrina Sloan, Stephanie Edwards and last week’s castoff, Chris Sligh, to make it into the Top 9, and could outlast even better singers like Gina Glocksen or Flint native LaKisha Jones…

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

Martina McBride’s New Album In Stores
“Waking Up Laughing” 1st all-new studio album in 4 years

…CATCH MARTINA PROMOTING the album TODAY on NBC’s Today show, with an appearance on the network’s Late Night With Conan O’Brien TONIGHT. She’ll be on MSNBC’s Imus in the Morning and the Food Network’s Emeril Live on Wednesday…on Tuesday, April 10 she performs on ABC’s The View…and the week after that will find her popping up on the CMT Music Awards and FOX’s American Idol

http://www.netmusiccountdown.com/inc/news_article.php?id=12396

This has absolutely nothing to do with idol, but it is wrong on so many levels.

http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2007/04/04/AR2007040400339.html

Slick-Jaya

Oh who cares about the singing? What was his hair like this week? In sum, Sanjaya Malakar took the wet look to complete saturation. His hair was so overloaded with product, I’m surprised he could lift his head.

But no matter: The boy from Seattle managed to elicit sincere compliments from guest coach Tony Bennett for having the courage to be different on Tuesday’s “American Idol.” Decked out in a white suit and matching shoes, Sanjaya offered Irving Berlin’s “Cheek to Cheek,” and shuffled all over the stage like, well, not Fred Astaire, exactly, but not Fred Flintstone either. It wasn’t vocally terrible and, overall, he was kind of charming…

http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/blogs/sfgate/detail?blogid=3&entry_id=15021

JJ, it’s just a publicity stunt (probably never happened), gets everyone talking and sells concert tickets.

DSTV highlights – April 4, 2007

The Ellen DeGeneres Show, M-Net Series, 6pm: American Idol host Ryan Seacrest joins Ellen tonight to tell all. At 7pm, the Top 10 American Idol girls perform, hoping to win enough votes to stay in the competition.

http://www.thestar.co.za/index.php?fArticleId=3764517

Week 4: The official summary

And now for the official summary judgment:

Theyà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢re challenging to sing, but standards tend to bring out the best in American Idol contestants à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬’  maybe because the singers are forced to rein in their most annoying excesses to handle the sophisticated lyrics and melodies…

http://blogs.usatoday.com/idolchatter/2007/04/week_4_the_offi.html

American Idol: Take the pop quiz

The top 9 performances on American Idol raised many questions: Why is Randy Jacksonà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s shirt so sparkly? Why is Paula Abdul leaning so close to the microphone? Why is Simon Cowell showing off his chest hair?

Before I address the contestantsà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢ performances this week (see below for a special pop quiz), letà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s take a moment to reflect on this seasonà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s Idol…

http://blogs.phillyburbs.com/blog.php?p=12189&cat=39

JJ, ità ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s just a publicity stunt (probably never happened), gets everyone talking and sells concert tickets.

Probably, but its still fun to talk about.

My thoughts on idol last night:

1. Bobby Darin rolled over in his grave;
2. Does Tony Bennetts mouth actually move?;
3. I love Sanjaya;
4. Love her or hate her, the judges, all of them, were incredibly rude to Haley

‘Idol’ hopefuls try a touch of Tony

Tony Bennett coached the “American Idol” contestants as they tackled American classics. Here’s a glimpse at how the top nine wannabe crooners hit (or missed) the high notes and some observations from judge Simon Cowell…

http://www.startribune.com/217/story/1098973.html

American Idol: Finally, A Cure For Insomnia!

Having trouble sleeping? No problem! Just pop in a tape of Tony Bennett talking to nine American Idol contestants. Trust me, you’ll be out like a light!

There was, however, one wonderful moment…

http://blog.meevee.com/my_weblog/2007/04/american_idolti.html

Classic edition of American Idol not so memorable – panel

How to sum up Tuesday’s “American Classics” edition of “American Idol”?

Not so classic.

There were a few standout performances. Very few…

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

Tony Bennett inspires the à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã‹Idolà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢ finalists
Legendary singer has nothing but kind words, even for Sanjaya

It was easy to see why Tony Bennett is so beloved in the recording industry after seeing him serve as the designated à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã…“American Idolà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬  mentor on Tuesday. Not only is he a singing legend, he acted like everyoneà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s grandfather when he coached the nine remaining finalists. From Melinda to Sanjaya and everyone in between, Bennett had a kind word or a benign compliment for all of them…

http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/17936881/

AI: Tony Bennett’s Not Playing With You

One of the best things about this season of “American Idol” is how much the celebrity spokesguests are taking their jobs as mentors and teachers seriously. And they’re not worried about seeming nice or sweet – they’re here to make these children sound better, and since they’re gonna still be rich whether or not Sanjaya acts afool, they might as well whip some singerlings into shape.

Tony Bennett, more than anyone else this season (or any season), has proven himself to be an expert in vocal delivery, style and performance, so the kiddies would be ridiculous to defy him. And tonight, he managed to convey the horror and/or good wishes of a grateful nation without coming off crazy, haughty or jealous. All hail the Tony and heed his words. For real…

http://www.palmbeachpost.com/blogs/content/shared-blogs/palmbeach/streeter/entries/2007/04/ai_tony_bennett.html

1. Bobby Darin rolled over in his grave;
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My thoughts exactly.. Immediately after Blake performed his rendition I posted the link to the Legendary Bobby Darrin’s version..

Good morning to everyone…

My prediciton… Haley or Phil will be leaving tonight.

Radcliffe, Bonham Carter to appear on ‘American Idol’ April 25

…Then, on Wednesday, April 25, the results show will feature a myriad of stars and special performances, including appearances by Helena Bonham Carter (Bellatrix Lestrange) and Daniel Radcliffe (Harry Potter) from Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix…

http://www.harrypotterfanzone.com/fusion/fullnews.php?id=1649

Phil just didn’t deliver

Yikes. Phil. Phil. Phil. Not a stellar night for our hometown dude (OK, former hometown dude.) After last week’s kickin’ rendition of The Police’s “Every Breath You Take,” Phil Stacey dressed the part but didn’t deliver on Cole Porter’s immortal “Night and Day.” Can we just agree now that Paula was way way generous in describing him as a “young Frank Sinatra?” Would that be a still-in-the-womb Frank Sinatra? Randy and Simon called it correctly when they said Phil showed no joy, no warmth. I think, and I hope, that he’s safe for another week, because there were worse performances, but chalk this up as a tough week for Mr. Phil.

Here is my take on the best-to-worst performances of the night, ending with my pick for who should go home this week. (And I fear that Phil will be among the bottom three.):

http://www.kansas.com/172/story/35947.html

Sailor once again panned on à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã‹Idolà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢

à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã…“American Idolà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬  voters will decide: Is Phil Stacey a young Frank Sinatra, or a so-so singer in need of more à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã…“warmthà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬ ?

But if comments from the showà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s celebrity judges are a barometer, Staceyà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s favorite week will be his last…

http://www.navytimes.com/news/2007/04/navy_idol_stacey_070403/

American Idol: American Standards

This week they wheeled out Tony Bennett to mentor the kids about songs most of them will never record — standards. It’s funny that this is a theme night, since most of the contestants that consider this genre to be a specialty get viciously kicked to the curb early in the competition.
However, without this night, Seacrest couldn’t use the phrase “80-years-young.” Most of these songs are usually a cakewalk for contestants. Some fared better than others…

http://www.tvfodder.com/american_idol/archives/2007/04/american_idol_american_standar.shtml

My predicitonà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬ ¦ Haley will be leaving tonight.

I’m going with Lakisha

In honor of emeralgem, its worth another look:

http://youtube.com/watch?v=CBTITHA8twI

I couldn’t find Mack the Knife, but here is someone who didn’t make Bobby Darin roll over in his grave, Kevin Spacey who can actually sing:

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

Sanjaya’s last week on American Idol?

This has to be the week that American Idol voters finally come to their senses and vote off Sanjaya Malakar. He has no talent, and this week he didn’t show up with a funky hair style, wearing a dress or even singing well. The poor kid has no entertainment value what-so-ever. It’s time to go home…

http://gaysocialites.com/2007/04/post_12.html

Good morning! thanks for the links

At 7pm, the Top 10 American Idol girls perform, hoping to win enough votes to stay in the competition.

Is this an african paper? their episodes are far behinid us.

LaKisha Jones closes American Idol

LaKisha Jones got all stormy on Tuesday’s “Idol” (See video)
But it wasn’t her temper. She tackled “Stormy Weather” on “American
classics” night with guest coach Tony Bennett…

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

Voting Rights Drive à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã‹Idol,à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢ Not the Abuse or the Hair

There are viewers who complain that there is something un-American about à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã…“American Idolà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬  this season, and they may have a point.

The most interesting thing about this seasonà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s ado is not Mr. Malakar or Mr. Stern or even Simon Cowell; ità ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s the current obsession with voting on television shows and Internet sites like YouTube…

http://www.nytimes.com/2007/04/04/arts/television/04watc.html?_r=1&8dpc&oref=slogin

Has Sanjaya Malakar ruined the “American Idol” judges?
Sanjaya Malakar so baffles the “American Idol” judges that they don’t know what to say. Simon Cowell decided on a different approach Tuesday night. “Incredible,” Simon’s lips said. But his eyes said anything but incredible.

Some thoughtful commentary would be nice. But I’ll settle for mean. Mean is better than cryptic … please let us know what you’re thinking. That’s why you’re there…

http://blogs.orlandosentinel.com/entertainment_tv_tvblog/2007/04/has_sanjaya_mal.html

The proof lies in the difference between last nightà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s fantastic à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã…“Showtime at the Apolloà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬ -style shakedown and the way he came across last summer during the Idols Live tour. Against the à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã…“Idolà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬  backdrop, he looked a little silly and his stage shenanigans reeked of Vegas contrivanceà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬ ¦

http://theedge.bostonherald.com/musicNews/view.bg?articleid=192748

WOW! Talk about vindication! Turns out Mr. Treacy CAN be Taylorized!
Thanks for the post, Lisa B

Sour grapes for Nigel Lythgoe

à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã‹NASTYà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢ Nigel Lythgoeà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s wine show Corkscrewed has been axed by Sky One because of falling ratings.

Sky Oneà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s average audience for its key 9pm slot is normally 295,000.

http://www.thesun.co.uk/article/0,,2001320029-2007150353,00.html

Sanjaya’s Hair on Ebay? Or American Idol Hoax?

Sanjaya is a nice lad. I always feel I have to say something nice before I start cutting. He’s a nice lad, but he can’t sing for beans and has some of the weirdest hairstyles I have ever seen (which I am convinced is a plot by American Idol producers to keep him in headlines.) Now you can own your own piece of American Idol’s most prized contestant, or so the auction claims. Hey, it totally looks like his hair! I think I actually recognize that curl pattern…

http://www.buddytv.com/articles/american-idol/sanjayas-hair-on-ebay-or-ameri-5563.aspx

In honor of emeralgem, its worth another look:

http://youtube.com/watch?v=CBTITHA8twI

I couldnà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢t find Mack the Knife, but here is someone who didnà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢t make Bobby Darin roll over in his grave, Kevin Spacey who can actually sing:

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

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Thanks JJ, and please forgive me for NOT spelling Darin correctly..
Loved Bobby Darin, only wish there was a video of him singing Dream Lover out there somewhere..
Kevin Spacey playing Bobby Darin was the perfect choice for the movie; he did a fantastic job in Beyond the Sea.

Opening Day is finally here

…American Idol contestant Joelle James, a Redlands native, will sing the National Anthem. James made it to the “Hollywood” portion of the popular Fox program before being voted off in mid-February. She has performed the anthem for the Quakes before, and has also performed the anthem for the Los Angeles Dodgers, Los Angeles Angels, Anaheim Ducks, and Los Angeles Kings…

http://www.oursportscentral.com/services/releases/?id=3445905

Top 9 croon to the songs of Tony Bennett

The master of longevity came to mentor the remain 9 Idols. At 80 years young, Tony Bennett gave his input and showed this young group of hopefuls how ità ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s done. They learned well, as each came out and entertained à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬’ some better than others. It seems the weeks that the theme has been older songs, the show has been better and the sing top-notch and there was no deviation from that trend this week. While the search is on for a pop idol, the classics served us well this week…

http://www.citizen-times.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=200770403109

Nielsens ratings for March 26- April 1

http://www.usatoday.com/life/television/news/nielsens-charts.htm

American Idolà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s Sanjaya Malakar Safe For Another Week

…In fact, Sanjaya would have had to have come out on stage and punched a cripple, strangled a box of playful kittens and thrown rotten eggs at confused Alzheimer patients in order to get himself voted off this week…

http://glosslip.com/2007/04/03/american-idols-sanjaya-malakar-safe-for-another-week/

American Idol: Is VoteForTheWorst single-handedly keeping Sanjaya alive?

Ià ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢ve been reticent to give VoteForTheWorst.com credit for keeping Sanjaya Malakar on American Idol, just because they seem like such an easy scapegoat. However, given Sanjayaà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s recent rise in popularity (and his absence from the bottom three last week) weà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢re running out of culprits who deserve blame for Sanjaya remaining on the show. We have to begin looking for what is sparking this Sanjaya phenomenon. VoteForTheWorst can no longer be ignored.

These days, VoteForTheWorst is averaging around 6 million visitors a day, which is a ludicrous amount. If only half of those daily visitors vote for Sanjaya every Tuesday, thatà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s still three million votes, a significant number…

http://www.buddytv.com/articles/american-idol/american-idol-is-voteforthewor-5562.aspx

emeralgem, because I love you, its not him in the video, but its him singing.

http://youtube.com/watch?v=IVhag4Ee0gA

Ted Casablanca

I haven’t even watched American Idol this season, but I’m still hearing all about this Sanjaya Malakar character with the less than stellar voice and over-the-top coif who’s somehow managed to stay on said show.

I say, you never know…America sure seems to like him. (Either that or sabotaging the show and pissing off Simon, who knows?)

http://www.eonline.com/gossip/awful/?uuid=1ecdc587-f3af-4e40-aebf-a95d051d1126

JJ, Thank you..Just love hearing him sing that song… Heh, there were some steamy scenes in that video… Too early in the mornin for me to be seeing such..LOL… Again, thank you

Daughtry flies high

…Such accomplishments are only the tip of the iceberg when it comes to gauging the impact of Daughtryà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s indelible lock on virtually every platform of the music scene à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬’  the band and album are pulling in superstar-brand page view numbers in the digital domain and drawing over one million views per week on their site http://www.daughtryoffical.com..

http://www.nst.com.my/Current_News/NST/Wednesday/Features/20070403170356/Article/index_html

Sanjaya Dominates American Idol Internet Buzz

Despite the hunger strike launched by a MySpace user known only as “J,” who promised not to eat until Sanjaya was voted off (the hunger strike has ended by doctors orders) Sanjaya continues to dominate contestant searches heading into Tuesday night’s show. As of Sunday, Sanjaya searches outnumbered the nearest contestant, Blake Lewis by more than 2-1…

http://www.dmwmedia.com/news/2007/04/03/sanjaya-dominates-american-idol-internet-buzz

The Sanjaya Paradox – An ‘Idol’ Insider’s View

Attention America: No matter how you feel about “American Idol” contestant Sanjaya Malakar, it must be admitted that he (and his ever-changing hairdo’s) make for great TV. At least that’s how ‘Idol’ executive producer Ken Warwick sees it…

http://www.accesshollywood.com/news/ah4733.shtml

Former MVHS graduate was an ‘American Idol’ contestant

After watching Fox’s “American Idol” for the past five years people told her she should audition.

Sloan was cut from the show when it was narrowed down to 12 contestants. With plans to make a debut album, this is what she had to say about her experience…

http://www.ocregister.com/ocregister/homepage/abox/article_1634224.php

Stay Gold, Pony Boy
Dalton shares his notes from an ”American Idol” taping. Plus: big props for ”The Shield,” five favorite ”Sopranos” characters, and reader mail

…I went to Los Angeles last week to meet with some people (sorry, no one exciting). Upon mentioning my upcoming trip to Fox publicist extraordinaire Jill Hudson, she insisted I attend Tuesday’s American Idol show (Gwen Stefani night!). I said thanks but no thanks, believing myself to be incapable of sitting through a two-hour cheesefest without my beloved Milwaukee’s Best to keep me company. But then Hudson informed me that we were finally down to one-hour performance shows, so I agreed to attend. Here are some mental notes I recorded from the event (because I was way too lazy to take actual, you know, written-down notes)…

http://www.ew.com/ew/article/0,,20033558,00.html

‘MOP TOP’ CHILD IDOL
SANJAYA PLAYS RAGGEDY ANDY

Here is hair-raisingly bad “American Idol” singer Sanjaya Malakar in an adorable turn (pictured) in a Raggedy Andy costume way back when.

Malakar (pictured, today) is in the center of an exclusive OK! magazine spread, on newsstands today, which features childhood photos of “Idol” contestants…

http://www.nypost.com/seven/04042007/news/nationalnews/mop_top_child_idol_nationalnews_marianne_garvey.htm

Vote bank

Seventeen-year-old Indian American Sanjaya Malakar, with his very dated Mohawk hairstyle and rather tuneless voice, is all set to topple the American Idol. Dave Della Terza, a teacher from Chicago, is trying to make sure he does by campaigning on his hugely popular anti-Idol site…

http://cities.expressindia.com/fullstory.php?newsid=229996

Will Glocksen be hometown hero?

“American Idol” stars not only shine brightly in Hollywood, but also bring a little light back to their old stomping grounds.

Often those places of residence share a few seconds in the spotlight and might choose to “give back” in a sense by proclaiming a citywide day in honor of the singer…

http://www.suburbanchicagonews.com/heraldnews/news/325726,4_1_JO04_IDOL_S1.article

‘Idol’ runner-up Clay Aiken to sing with SSO

Clay Aiken, an “American Idol” runner-up in 2003, will close the Syracuse Symphony Orchestra’s season when he performs with the orchestra at 8 p.m. July 18. Ã’ ¢7AikenÃ’ ¢ The 28-year-old pop singer, who appeared at first as geeky on “American Idol,” released his 2003 debut single “This Is the Night,” which sold more than 392,000 copies during its first week, breaking the previous record set by Elton John’s “Candle in the Wind 1997.” His debut album, “Measure of a Man,” hit No. 1 on the Billboard chart and went triple platinum…

http://www.syracuse.com/articles/entertainment/index.ssf?/base/entertainment-1/1175677711234360.xml&coll=1

OK, so apparently I dont HAVE a fucking life so I can spend a minute or so here today while my guests sleep (thank God). And here I thought I was gonna tip toe through the fucking tulips cause fucking Spring was upon us. HA! The temperature is dropping and it will be in the low 30′s in a few hours. BUT, I wanted to say that last night I was sooooooo wrong about my boy Sanj. Whilst I was listening to my man Taylor on the cellcert, I was also watching Sanjaya and I said that he was awful and that even I couldnt save him this week.

I rewatched the video several times now over at Ricky’s and he was magnificent in that cheesy kind of way. He was spectacular, in that cheesy kind of way that only Sanj can pull off and if Warwick doesnt think this boy will win his beloved TV show? Pfffttttttt, he is so out of the loop it aint funny. Ken!! I got a shiload of Valium, ya might think about a little investment.

Cheek to Cheek was brilliant, in that cheesy kind of way.

Lisa! I read the Boston review and it was glowing. As usual, Taylor gets the last laugh.

Good morning everyone! Dingo, I’m glad the cellcert workded out for you last night.

Hitting and missing beats on ‘American Idol’

The pop music critics’ take on “American Idol”:

Does it mean a thing if an Idol can’t swing? Not likely. Tonight’s Great American Songbook edition of “AI” proved that the guys couldn’t swing if they were in a tire dangling from a tree, although I confess to being charmed by Sanjaya Malakar’s cheeky and dapper everyguy take on “Cheek to Cheek.”…

http://www.latimes.com/entertainment/news/la-et-webidol4apr04,1,771825.story?coll=la-headlines-entnews

The dialidol scores are unreal this morning. Looks like Lakisha may be in the bottom three.

Sounds like you had a good night Dingo.

That would make great tv Jersey, if true.

Yes it would. She is among the bottom three on both the dialidol prediction page and on the busy percentages page. Phil is near the top on both (boo).

Lisa!! I had a FABULOUS night!! My company was gone (shit I was glad to give them my car and get them the hell out of the house) and both my boy and my man rocked last night.

Jersey, as far as lakisha being in the bottom IF dialidol is even remotely right? Im not shocked and I think many of us predicted she would go early. Oh gawd to see the look on their faces if she is in the bottom 3 let alone if she gets the boot as Sanjaya sits his skinny charming ass back down for another week. LMAO.

LOL dingo. I actually said last night I thought she might be in the bottom three. She sounded fine but it was more of the same. People get bored easily. I don’t think she has the same number of committed fans as Melinda does.

Good morning. Dingo, off topic but important. I posted last night, but don’t know if you saw it. There is a new recall of “Dingo” pet treats. They make them for cats, dogs and ferrets and they are contaminated with salmonella. If you’ve never seen them, they do exist (saw them at a store last weekend).

They also added more canned pet foods and pet treats to the list yesterday. Anyone with pets, check the websites. My Shadow has been eating home cooked meals since this thing started. Not hard to do and so worth doing for our four legged loved ones.

Back to your regularly scheduled Idol talk.

Oh gawd to see the look on their faces if she is in the bottom 3 let alone if she gets the boot as Sanjaya sits his skinny charming ass back down for another week. LMAO.

Television gold, it would even top the Chris Daughtry exit.

Sanjaya sits his skinny charming ass back down for another week. LMAO.

Sanjaya is pretty much the only one with any charm this year. God, I hate Melinda. Can anyone be more boring. On British invasion week, she chose a song from Oliver.

FYI, I give Gina kudos for picking the best song of the bunch.

Actually Lakisha getting the boot this week, could make Melinda change it up and become interesting.

Yes I know she’s perfect, but perfectly boring for me.

Debbi!! I only read about the Dingo food recently, they dont sell it here as far as I know BUT!! I had NO idea that other foods had been added to the list!!! I need to check!

Pet lovers, here are the websites that were in my paper this morning.

Chinese wheat gluten stuff:
Hillspet.com
delmonte.com
menufoods.com
purina.com

Salmonella stuff:
eightinonepet.com

Since they keep adding stuff, I really don’t trust anything right now.

The Show Formerly Known As American Idol – Welcome To The Universe Of Sanjaya

Yes, ità ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s time for American Idol producers Nigel Lythgoe and Ken Warwick to throw in the towel and rename American Idol. No longer is their little television show about the search for the best undiscovered pop singer in America, but it has officially become a show about Sanjaya Malakar…

http://www.realitytvmagazine.com/blog/2007/04/the_show_former.html

This year’s contestants are just strange. I can’t think of a better
word to describe them.
Lakisha seems totally uninterested (where am I?).
Melinda is a singing robot.
Haley is a playboy centerfold.
Gina is a pop wannabe rocker chic (get rid of the stud)
Chris is JT on (I can’t say it here),
Phil is from outer space.
Jordin is a 45 year old who had her birth certificate
changed so she could qualify for AI.
Blake was born in a time capsule.
Sanjaya has his pulse on America and will have the last laugh.

Maybe AI will create a sitcom for them after this season ends.

Chris is JT on (I canà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢t say it here)

Bet you could. :lol_tb:

My dog only eats dry dog food. So far, none of that has been affected.

LaKisha being in the bottom three doesn’t surprise me either..
I was NOT impressed with her rendition of Stormy Weather… To be perfectly honest, I wasn’t too impressed by any of the performances last night…

I did love Sanjaya’s response to Simon’s remark about his performance being INCREDIBLE though… I believe Sanjaya said, “Welcome to the universe of Sanjaya”.. I thought that was hilarious… That boy is definitely getting “BALSY”…Is that a word?
Well, at least I didn’t ask, What’s a BALSY?

Yes I know sheà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s perfect, but perfectly boring for me.

One more reason why I love LisaB.

Have I mentioned that I hate Melinda.

Have I mentioned that I love Sanjaya.

Hey!!! Just remember that I was on the Sanjaya train from the first but it was his You Really Got Me that cemented my loyalty.

Oh shit, my sister’s giving me that “what are you doing look and who are you talking to. Just ignore her, she’ll go away.

Wont she?

hey jersey. Delmonte has recalled some pet treats and Hills has recalled dry cat food. Don’t know if your dog gets treats, but check it out.

Lakeisha being booted a bigger shock than Daughtry? Doubt it. If that happens, it’ll be Lakeisha who in 2 weeks. When Daughtry got the boot, there were a few million pissed off people ready to buy his CD. Lakeisha -zzzz. I can’t belive creepy Phil gets so many votes. Must be the military coming through. Sanjaya is the ONLY one of the bunch with even an ounce of personality or human interest.He might make it to final 4. I can see him outlasting Blake and even Jordin.

What to watch
Today on TV

JIMMY KIMMEL LIVE // Actor Kurt Russell; Elliott Yamin performs. (12:06 a.m., WMAR-2)

http://www.baltimoresun.com/features/lifestyle/bal-to.toptv04apr04,0,6365363.column?coll=bal-artslife-today

Oh shit, my sisterà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s giving me that à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã…“what are you doing look and who are you talking to. Just ignore her, sheà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢ll go away.

Wont she?

She’s your sister, she knows you too well I’m sure.

When Daughtry got the boot, there were a few million pissed off people ready to buy his CD.
____________________________________

Too bad the few million didn’t VOTE that night…

Wont she?

Hopefully.

My picture of Phil:

http://thumbsnap.com/index2.php

Thanks, Little Deb. I did check and we’re still good.

Boston review for Taylor – THAT’S what I’m talkin’ about!

Idol last night – They sang, overall, better than they have all year, but with this group of boring contestants, that is faint praise indeed. It absolutely would not surprise me if Lakisha went home. I think she ruined, for the first time, a really great song.

That said, Idol/the Judges clearly want Haley and Phil gone. I think those two over Sanjaya, who keeps the buzz mill running for the show. They are all on the tour, so order of going home is meaningless. And, of course, who ultimately wins is also meaningless.

While Melinda can overdo the who-little-ol-me bit, she is such a joy to hear sing. Her phrasing, said many times before, is impeccable.

Daughtry is an enigma.
Has anything like this happened in the past?
How can he be outselling Kelly and Carrie??
Who are these fans and what woodwork did they
come out of??
I scratch my head over this and say hmmmmm.
Makes me think he will be a one cd wonder.

MJ had said last night that the Herald review would be key, and I couldn’t be happier with that review! It was spot on.

There’s no two ways about it, the show last night was awesome!

Abily! Did you have a blast?

Hi everyone!

Ok, enough with the boob exposure, already! I mean, geesh, Lakisha, tuck ‘em in, girl! Same for Haley. I’m tired of the over-exposure. And I am on board the “Melinda is boring” train. I struggle to see how they could possibly market her for anything other than Broadway.

I really liked Blake, Gina and Jordan last night.

Sanjaya continues to entertain.

So, my prediction for bottom three: Phil, Sanjaya, Haley. Haley gets the boot. Maybe this is just wishful thinking.

If they go for shock value, then Lakisha or Sanjaya get the boot.

JJ
Apr 4th, 2007 at 8:39 am

One more reason why I love LisaB.

*ahem* I AM in the room.

hezzer! All the Boston peeps checkin’ in.

jersey, yes, it was amazing! I had only seen him before on the Poptart tour, which was absolutely nothing compared to this. It was electric.

Hey, hezz! Did you all meet up for breakfast?

Looking forward to MJ’s recaps of Chicago and Boston.
What a way to spend a vacation. Happy for her !!!!!

Chris is selling because rock is making a comeback and his kind is especially popular. He came along at the right time. Yes his sales are incredible. Rehashing why he got booted.”Yawn” who cares. I don’t think any boots this year will be as shocking as when he and Constantine left. That was fun. Honestly, if Melinda go the boot tonight and Sanjaya won the whole thing,I wouldn’t be shocked.It’s a weird season. Yeah for Elliott being on Jimmy Kimmel tonight. I had forgotten about that.

LaKisha being in the bottom three doesnà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢t surprise me either..
I was NOT impressed with her rendition of Stormy Weatherà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬ ¦

I was very annoyed that she decided to completely ignore Tony’s advice on how to end the song. If TPTB want us to like her, they are going to have to stop showing us her ignoring the coaches’ sage advice because I know it biases my opinion of her performances. Perhaps that is part of the reason people didn’t pick up the phone for her (plus, I did not like her phrasing).

And Tony was right about the ending, IMO.

I disagree with Sanjaya being the only one with personality. It is like being at a restaurant and wanting desert. The cake is so-so but the atmosphere is fantastic. You go home saying the food was great. Take it out of context and it wasn’t. I am seeing nothing more than smoke and mirrors with Sanjaya. Who is going to buy his album? Please don’t tell me the tweens will. Show me a tween that will! I know a bunch of them, and they aren’t buying his personality or his voice. All I hear is EWWW!

LisaB, wasn’t there a story about how PopIdol was canned in favor of X-Factor because the judges and producers felt the voting public were hijacking the show. I’m not saying the voting public has it all wrong. For one, the judges put Sanjaya there (and the rest of them). Everyone likes train-wreck TV at least a little bit, and I have a feeling that most people that vote for Sanjaya enjoy a bit of the trainwreck. But after it is over, the producers will slice him, dice him, and serve him out, but he will get stale fast. I’m wondering again, who is going to buy his record?

okay, enough with the food analogies. I’m going to finish my breakfast.

It must be very cool to see someone you adore in concert right in your own hometown. No hassles, no running for a plane or tight schedule to keep and you can go home to your comfy bed when the fun is over.

Taylor!! Come to Rochester!

*ahem* I AM in the room

Get in line. :lol_tb:

So mjers how was your evening?

“rock is making a comeback”

I grew up in the sixties.
This is not my rock and roll.

There is some truth in that Rher.

The second season winner of Pop Idol was a disaster, but she was backed by Simon.

Her appeal imo was because she was extremely overweight, rather than a great singer. Saying that the overall talent wasn’t that brilliant.

X Factor has also suffered from the anti Simon vote,(although the judges can pick from the bottom two, which is rather unfair imo). I wonder if that’s why they changing up a bit for next seasons show.

Ultimately TPTB have no one but themselves to blame, they put these people on our screens and ask us to vote.

*ahem* I AM in the room.

Ahem, you know I love you. :wub_tb:

I was very annoyed that she decided to completely ignore Tonyà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s advice on how to end the song

I’m starting to think we share brain cells. I was also annoyed. She does this every week. I do admire that she knows what she wants to do, however, these people have been in the business for years and she should at least consider their advice.

I thought Melinda was fantastic last night, easily the best of the evening. The last few weeks for her have been a little dissapointing just because her song choices have been a little blah. She has still wrung great performances out of them though. This time, she picked a great song and tore it up.

I never thought Lakisha was going to go the distance and would probably go out somwhere around 7-5 Her being in the bottom three this early while getting the pimp spot would be somewhat surprising though.

Really kind of surprised by Phil’s standings in DialIdol (although the numbers are close enough that I am not sure how accurate it really is currently, other than Melinda being safe). I thought he was really boring last night which coupled with going early often means you are going home.

Idol download numbers for the week:
13 Daughtry “It’s Not Over” 44432 (-15%) 1030087 – Now Platinum
22 Katharine McPhee “Over It” 36381 (-9%) 243756
25 Carrie Underwood “Before He Cheats” 35846 (10%) 918491
29 Daughtry “Home” 29002 (-4%) 184612
50 Carrie Underwood “Wasted” 19820 (-11%) 157755

Song featured on Idol:
1 Gwen Stevani “Sweet Escape” 140242 (67%) 1115788 – Now Platinum

I think it is amazing that ignoring the advice given by the pros seems to be pretty standard this year. Phil ignored his advice last night, as did Blake and Lakisha. Thank goodness Haley listened since Tony was right – she entirely missed the point of the song.

We all know that Lakisha and others have also ignored advice in previous weeks. I wonder why this is so prevalent? Do they honestly think they know better?

Lakisha ended on a bad note….I was like, um, did the song end? and what was with the look on her face when she stopped singing?

I thought last night was booooooooooooring! But I’m biased.

Even Sanjie was meh.

Really kind of surprised by Philà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s standings in DialIdol (although the numbers are close enough that I am not sure how accurate it really is currently, other than Melinda being safe). I thought he was really boring last night which coupled with going early often means you are going home.

I think that he’s getting a boost from being in the bottom 3 last week (scared his voting block), the judges were a bit over the top in the criticism of him (won him some pity votes) and the answer he gave to Ryan about his wife (won him some votes for being sweet).

Placements on any given AI are a complex calculation of a lot of factors (how well you sang, how the judges re-acted, performance slot, whether you were better or worse than usual, if you gimmick is getting old, placement the previous week, interactions with Ryan, solid voting fan-block, how you looked, how obscure was the song choice,etc).

If Haley survives this week, it will be because the judges were so completely rude to her. You may not like her or think she should be in the competition, but by goodness, show her a little respect by doing your freakin’ job. It’s not that hard people.

If Haley survives this week, it will be because the judges were so completely rude to her. You may not like her or think she should be in the competition, but by goodness, show her a little respect by doing your freakinà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢ job. Ità ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s not that hard people.

We definately do share brain cells. They were so completely rude to her. They just should have said you suck it was karaoke. All she got was green is your color and you have great legs.

beachn Apr 4th, 2007 at 9:10 am

I grew up in the sixties.
This is not my rock and roll.

Me too. This is a pale imitation. :thumbdown_tb:

RE: BOSTON HERALD

Ità ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s never been clearer than during his sold-out Boston debut at Avalon last night: Taylor Hicks had no business being on à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã…“Idolà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬  to begin with. Ità ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s just not his aesthetic. And thatà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s not necessarily a bad thing.

Well, if he never went to Idol, we’d have never heard of him. Also, the above review from the Herald just shows that Taylor has his own “kind” of music that appeals to people. He has to stick with it instead of allowing people to re-define him the way they see fit in today’s pop market.

Judging from the crazy response to his two songs, HIS NEXT ALBUM *HAS TO* include — SOMEHOW and THE FALL. He’d be foolish not to do it. These are two of his best compositions and define who he truly is.

RE: Phil just didnà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢t deliver

The ironic thing in this competition is this — the more the fans realize you’re in danger of going, the more determined they will be to keep you there. He ranks second to Melinda at DialIdol.

What p–sses me off is Jordin Spark’s low standing ( below SANJAYA !! ).

And we just might have the surprise exit of the night — Lakisha Jones, who is just hanging by a thread above Haley.

Hey everyone! Checking in.

Last nite was the best I’ve ever seen Taylor. Then, hung out at the hotel lounge with MJ, Folk and Hezz. Met Abily and her awesome husband briefly after the show. They are very coool people. Wish we had more time.

This morning Hezz and Folk and I had breakfast. I am still on a high after last nite. There aren’t enough adjectives to describe how terrrifc the concert was. I decided to do the early line up thing and was 6th place. It was fun bonding with the others in line. Front row and dead center cannot be beat. My new favorite song is “Compared To What” since during that, Tay looked right at me twice and smiled. But it’s all in vain, Tay, because I am in love with your opening act, Toby Lightman. She has a fantastic bluesy voice, great songs, and a very endearing personality.

A tres cool experience all around.

If Haley survives this week, it will be because the judges were so completely rude to her.

Note though, Simon has now gone from being completely negative on Sanjaya to actually “praising” him to see if the tactic will work.

I never thought the words “incredible” can be used to describe Sanjaya’s performance — but there it is, straight from the mouth of Simon himself.

The man is desperate to try anything to get the kid off the show including using words normally ascribed to great performances. Unfortunately, it ain’t gonna work tonight.

My guess is we’ll be missing some pretty legs next week after tonight’s show.

Tay looked right at me twice and smiled

He smiled because he knows you will be getting your ass kicked at the Beacon.

I just woke up. I have to caffienate and watch the show from last night.

Another great show at Avalon last night. I like the Avalon so much better than the HOB. Maybe because I’ve already been there so many times for other shows. But, I never feel all squished and claustaphobic. And it’s easy to get a spot where you can see.

Great show last night! I’ll have more later..

Chris Sligh back in upstate after ‘Idol’ competition

After being voted off “American Idol” last week, Chris Sligh made his way back to the upstate Tuesday night.

Sligh’s band, “Half Past Forever,” recently released an album called “Take A Chance On Something Beautiful.” The band has moved into first place in the rock category in Music Nation’s competition. The winner receives a record deal with Epic, a record company.

http://www.fox21.com/Global/story.asp?S=6323884&nav=menu149_2

If it weren’t for Sanjaya, I’m sure the ratings would be much lower.

LBB – You can’t go by dialidol — they haven’t be completely right at all this year. Don’t forget thousands of people text vote which throws dial’s number off.

JJ all I have to say is that if you even try to kick my Metta’s ass I will brave a flight to defend her to the death. From this moment on all Metta has to do is James Taylor me and I will be there. Winter, spring, summer or fall.

And just in case it has not already been made clear…I HATE FLYING.

Oh and Baxter? Metta is now mine. I’m calling it.

Chart Topper and American Idol Finalist Elliott Yamin Debuts Exclusive Performances on rehearsals.com on April 4

Named à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã…“potentially the best male vocalist in the history of American Idolà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬  by none other than the showà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s usually unimpressed judge Simon Cowell, powerhouse vocalist Elliott Yamin has already graduated from his success on the smash TV program to embark on a solo career. Now the talented singer is taking it to the next level with the support of http://www.rehearsals.com, CenterStagingà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s online digital portal powered by MLB.com. Starting on April 4th, fans can stream exclusive, behind-the-scenes footage of Yamin as he performs “Movin’ On” and “Find A Way” from his self-titled debut album on Sony/ATV Music Publishingà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s Hickory Records and RED Distribution…

http://home.businesswire.com/portal/site/google/index.jsp?ndmViewId=news_view&newsId=20070404005290&newsLang=en

Hey all! So glad that so many people had a gret time last night.

Exciting day here on campus — Justice Scalia is coming to talk to us. He’s not my favorite justice (though he’s not my LEAST favorite), but I’ve seen him speak on television and he’s very charismatic. Hopefully it’ll be a great presentation and maybe he’ll even take questions

THE MORNING AFTER: Keith Richards denies snorting his dad, MIss USA stumbles and John Travolta lands hard.

…Did you ever think you would be surprised at anything Keith Richards put up his nose? Coke, heroin, paprika, ground glass? But old Keefe retains the ability to surprise. How about snorting your father’s ashes (with a coke chaser)? Now he’s saying it’s not true. He’s never been the same since falling out of that coconut tree.

If Sanjaya survives tonight on “American Idol,” then it’s time for the nation to admit that it is helpless before his infinitely versatile hair, his smile and his fey, yet beguiling manner. If you missed last night’s performances, here they are:
Whatever the outcome, read Andrea Simakis’ take on it immediately after tonight’s show…

http://blog.cleveland.com/entertainment/2007/04/the_morning_after_24.html

http://www.newsday.com/features/printedition/ny-p2two5157626apr05,0,514144.story

An à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬’Idolà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬’ still out on soul patrol
Proving that gray matters, Hicks dances his way to Westbury
BY DANIEL BUBBEO

…Don’t let the gray hair fool you: If you look at Taylor Hicks’ roots, they have more than a tinge of Elvis. Not only was the King one of the inspirations for Hicks’ singing but also for that fancy footwork that gets his Soul Patrol fans on their feet.

SNIP SNIP SNIP

Hicks also doesn’t seem fazed that his self-named disc, which debuted at No. 2 in December on the album charts, was nowhere to be found on Billboard’s Top 100 this week, while fourth-place finisher Chris Daughtry’s album, which spent several weeks at No. 1, is still in the No. 4 spot after 18 weeks. “I think the record-buying public and the TV audience might be a little different,” he says. “My job isn’t to compare numbers. My job is to go out and play the best music to my fans.”

Lovers of Gray Charles, as Hicks’ fans affectionately call him, can expect him to perform about 18 songs Saturday night, including his latest single, “Just to Feel That Way.” As he does after every show, Hicks will be on hand to meet and greet his fans. “I’m very grateful to the Soul Patrol. It’s a big demographic, a variety of people of all ages, which is cool. You want that as an artist,” he said.

Exciting day here on campus à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬’  Justice Scalia is coming to talk to us.

I like the guy. He’s got courage. Which campus is that ?

The idols see the mentor on Sunday am I right? When they most likely have recorded, or atleast rehersed it that way a few times, that’s why they don’t change it.

Jennifer Lopez and Latin music theme next week.

Oh and Baxter? Metta is now mine. Ià ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢m calling it.

Baxter dumped Metta for me, ages ago.

Which campus is that ?

Sorry–gotta maintain SOME degree of anonymity here. If you do Google it to find out, I’d appreciate you not posting it here. Thanks.

The idols see the mentor on Sunday am I right?

It’s Sat. or Sun., I believe.

I think Saturday is when they film the commerical

It’s appropriate that everyone is fighting over me. *grins wickedly to self*

I don’t think the judges were rude at all to Haley, the whole preinterview she was saying how she only cared about simons advice, so when it came time to judging that’s what paula and randy gave her, and simon said it was pagenty and she had great legs, pretty much sums up the performance? When she was dancing infront of those guys in the front row i thought i was at a strip club, they looked like they wanted to shove some dollar bills down her dress.
Oh and Gina, once again, looks like hot topic threw up on her, girl you can dress nice and abandon the “rocker” thing sometimes! it’d probably make you look less lumpy

It’s fun to compare idol performances.

Here’s Clay Aiekn’s version of MACK THE KNIFE :

http://youtube.com/watch?v=cNXJ54ynYC8

Now, compare that with BLAKE LEWIS :

http://youtube.com/watch?v=8CGBYIR6_6w

For me, It’s clear that Clay has the better vocals, however, I think Blake might give Clay a run for the money in terms of performance.

Your opinion ?

Bobbi: “We all know that Lakisha and others have also ignored advice in previous weeks. I wonder why this is so prevalent? Do they honestly think they know better?”

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Obviously they do. After all, they were bank tellers, waitresses, students, etc before they won a spot on the show. Being able to sing karaoke rather well makes you a highly trained musician and know it all, not needing the advice of those who have been doing it for decades.

i don’t think they have the time to make a new arrangement. They’ve already practiced with the band and in my guess, recorded the song by then so you can’t really change the performance from the recording. If you see the mentor on Sunday, you have Monday, that’s it. then Tuesday you’re in rehersals all day/ live show at night.

I donà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢t think the judges were rude at all to Haley, the whole preinterview she was saying how she only cared about simons advice, so when it came time to judging thatà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s what paula and randy gave her, and simon said it was pagenty and she had great legs, pretty much sums up the performance? When she was dancing infront of those guys in the front row i thought i was at a strip club, they looked like they wanted to shove some dollar bills down her dress.
Oh and Gina, once again, looks like hot topic threw up on her, girl you can dress nice and abandon the à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã…“rockerà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬  thing sometimes! ità ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢d probably make you look less lumpy

rad you are cracking me up this morning! No good! I’m in tax class!

I do think the judges were rude to Haley, but she kind of deserved it. I mean, when you dress like that, especially considering the criticism she constantly gets from the judges and from the press and the fact that she’s consistently a low vote-getter…by dressing like that, she’s basically telling America “please ignore my boring singing and bland personality and vote for my T&A.” If that’s what she’s asking AMERICA to do, what’s so wrong when the JUDGES do it?

Oh puleeeeeeeze!

Clay Aiken KICKED on Mack The Knife!!! Blake was nothing more than a cheap imitation. All IMHO but there is absolutely NO comparison.

I think my two “guests” (and I use the word loosely cause I was ready ta kick them both to the curb about 4 hours into the visit) are calling our local mental health chapter to make an appointment for me.

Well shit!!! if Summer would ever GET here I could HAVE a life!

the only thing i can think of is rude is that they called out her plan, she obviously is sexing it up to get votes, i mean adding the “and you, and you and you”s but not really understanding that they don’t fit with the lyrics? and then singing the whole song all flirty like, when its supposed to be sung to one person. and the shaking of the ass and titties. with the little kicks at the end, i laughed out loud at her face in the second one because it was more deranged then cute.
i’m expect this to be her face tomorrow , with a little of this when she realizes she’s in the bottom 2 again :…( (her face gets longer when she cries.)

eyin
Apr 4th, 2007 at 10:29 am

http://mjsbigblog.com/?p=2002&cp=1#comment-58242

also is lakisha ever going to wear anything besides a dress? i know she has her boobs out as much as haley but she’s not using them to get votes. i don’t know if they just keep putting her in dresses to make her bottom half look smaller or what?

Can’t change an arrangement three days prior to the show? Haven’t they often changed songs on singers 2 days before the show? In real life, arrangements are changed on the day of a show.

Many things being asked of these singers have more to do with interpretation rather than arrangement. Singing “Mack the Knife” in a more menacing manner, with more grit, requires no musical change, only a change of attitude. Discarding a tag doesn’t change the musical arrangement of the band drastically. Speeding up the tempo does not change the arrangement.

Why the charade of a coach if it makes no difference?

Why the charade of a coach if it makes no difference?

To sell their new albums?

But if they’ve already recorded the song they can’t change it.

Because a recording must be exactly like a live performance??

Obviously Clay has a better voice than Blake but that was then. Why in the world would you want to compare them? Their styles are completely different. I like Blake because of the overall package and not just on his voice. I think he is the best at performing this season which is the comparison that counts.

and speeding up the tempo does change the arrangement, it makes it faster.

No, an arrangement is how the piece is put together, not how fast or slow it goes.

Exciting day here on campus à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬’  Justice Scalia is coming to talk to us. ….Hopefully ità ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢ll be a great presentation and maybe heà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢ll even take questions

Please, ask him what he thinks about Sanjaya.

ETA: I don’t care for Scalia one bit.

Because a recording must be exactly like a live performance??
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That’s what they’re selling them as, they’re not saying oh go online and buy the recording blake would have done two days ago until he met tony bennet and changed it! because if people liked what they saw on the stage better then the recording they’d be angry that they only get a shoddy version of it. In real life recordings don’t have to be like live perfomances, on idol they do because thats what they’re selling. When they say “buy a full length mp3 of last nights performances” they’re not saying (may or may not be the actual performance you heard last night)

No, an arrangement is how the piece is put together, not how fast or slow it goes
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which ALSO includes the tempo. If you want to make the song faster, you are changing the arrangement of it because sometimes it might change from 4/4 to 2/4 time or vice versa

Sirius Loves Sanjaya
Can Sanjaya save satellite radio?

…Most people feel that Stern is saving Sanjaya. I see it differently. Sanjaya is saving Stern. Think about it. Now that Stern is playing to smaller paying audiences at Sirius, when was the last time he made headlines the way he is now?

The non-Sirius subscriber is now starting to read about what Stern is saying on his show. Curiosity is starting to kick in, just as it did when Stern went on a media blitz over the 2005 holiday season, as he bid terrestrial radio goodbye…

http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/17947374/

Taking a song two or three clicks up or down in tempo does not by definition change the arrangement.

LaKisha gets praise from ‘Idol’ producer

Flint’s LaKisha Jones and her big, booming voice are doing “extremely well” on this year’s “American Idol,” says Ken Warwick, one of the Fox television show’s creators and executive producers.

He wouldn’t say how she or the other contestants are doing in the overall voting…

http://www.mlive.com/news/fljournal/index.ssf?/base/news-42/1175696402299830.xml&coll=5

I agree Mary R.

which ALSO includes the tempo. If you want to make the song faster, you are changing the arrangement of it because sometimes it might change from 4/4 to 2/4 time or vice versa
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No, changing tempos does not change the time signature in the score.

I think the reason the singers don’t always listen to the coaches is that they have to take into consideration their voices & style where the coach hears them for probably 5 mins. tops. I’ve given Lakisha a bad rap for not listening but now that I know when they get the advice, it would be far to late to completely change her song (like Lulu advised). As for making Mack the Knife more menacing, I’ve never seen it sung that way.

also is lakisha ever going to wear anything besides a dress? i know she has her boobs out as much as haley but sheà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s not using them to get votes. i donà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢t know if they just keep putting her in dresses to make her bottom half look smaller or what?

I though Lakisha’s boobs were going to fall out last night when she bent over!

Dingo, get those bunny slippers ready….

TAYLOR NY DATES GC’s tour thread

He is coming to Big Flats NY on 061507
Niagra Falls on 062307

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CBTITHA8twI

Bobby Darin doing the original. I think people were looking for a link of him actually singing it earlier today.

ETA: just saw that JJ already posted the link above. Sorry.

…from “Beyond à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã‹Idolà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢ limits, Hicksà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢ shtick clicks with well-picked covers”

Hicks strutted in his jeans and suit jacket, joyously buckling over in nonstop animation. And he wasnà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢t the least bit awkward or goofy. Rather, he seemed just as he should – like an enthused performer delivering the goods to his devotees.

As I keep saying…he is NOT the Dancing Monkey when he performs!

No, changing tempos does not change the time signature in the score.
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yes it can, if i was re-writing a peice of music to be performed on AI would i not have the tempo in mind when i wrote it? Changing the song in anyway is changing the arrangement of the song. You’re changing how it was originally performed. 2/4 is known as “half-time” which is playing the song twice as fast

Jordin was good but still has ways to go ( but then she’s only 17 ).

Here’s La Streisand doing the song ON A CLEAR DAY YOU CAN SEE FOREVER :

http://youtube.com/watch?v=3rSA0Va-xTQ

…and from Metta: My new favorite song is à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã…“Compared To Whatà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬ .

You don’t know how happy that statement makes me! I think this song is my very favorite (at this point in time) from Taylor’s concert. I still can’t get over how awesome the band is…especially on this number.

So THRILLED you loved it Metta!

radname, you do not know what you are talking about. At all. Time signatures and tempos are completely different things. Tempos are things like largo, allegro, grave and andante. Tempos can easily be adjusted. The conductor/band leader sets the tempo and everbody follows along
Here, read up about it:

Tempo
Time Signature

No radname. 2/4 is not “half time” (2/2 is cut time). If I write a piece of music in 4/4 with a tempo of quarter note = 60 (60 quarter notes in one minute) changing the tempo means that you change how many quarter notes fit in one minute. Take your hand and beat 60 beats in one minute. Do it a bit faster to, say, 70 beats in one minute and you have changed the tempo. The music would still be notated in 4/4 with a tempo of a quarter note = 70. You do not notate the music any differently, you just change how fast the beat of the quarter note occurs.

Or in layman’s terms, to change the tempo you tap your foot faster or slower than you did before.

Tell me I’m not dreaming! Taylor will be coming to the South Shore Music Circus in Cohasset, and the Cape Cod Meolody Tent in Hyannis! Stick a fork in me. I’m ready. After last night I was willing to follow him anywhere, but if I can stay in Masschusetts, my family might be happier!

Hey Dingo! It was great hearing your voice. Being able to show you in such a small way, that I appreciate your “cyber friendship”, quick wit, and wisdom, made last night even more special!

saying the tempo has no affect on an arrangement is like saying playing a note staccato has no affect on the arrangement

Tell me Ià ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢m not dreaming! Taylor will be coming to the South Shore Music Circus in Cohasset, and the Cape Cod Meolody Tent in Hyannis!

where oh where did you hear this? please tell me it’s legit!

radname: saying the tempo has no affect on an arrangement is like saying playing a note staccato has no affect on the arrangement

Actually, I would agree with that because each is such a simple modification that no professional musician would think twice about incorporating at the last second. Playing a note staccato is dead simple. Heck, an elementry school band would have been able to accept both changes at the last second.

It doesn’t radname. An arrangement is how the piece is put together. It includes harmonies and rhythms. Your argument makes no sense. Let’s say I sing Beethoven’s 9th “Ode to Joy”. One day the conductor has had a lot of caffeine and we sing it at a quarter equalling 75. The next day the conductor is a bit tired and we sing it at a quarter equalling 65. We have hardly changed the arrangment of Beethoven’s 9th.

if you were playing the song up to monday night as full notes, then you were going okay its tuesday lets play them all staccato today! you don’t think that changes anything about the song? usually when the tempo is picked up things are played faster, slurring occurs in clarinets and trumpets because there isn’t enough time for them to do individual notes

and how the peice is put together ALSO includes the tempo of the song.

and MaryR if you have a conductor doing that, then they are an awful conductor. I don’t know how many of you have actually played an instrument before, but elementry students wouldn’t be able to play staccato unless they had atleast been playing for a year, the way you form the staccato in your mouth (if you are using a trumpet, since i played that instrument for three years) is not that easy, since you have to move your lips and shove your tongue out at the same time (yeah i know that sounds slightly sexual but its not supposed to be)

? usually when the tempo is picked up things are played faster, slurring occurs in clarinets and trumpets because there isnà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢t enough time for them to do individual notes

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Maybe in high school, but not with pros. And tempo, unless started with a metronome is always slightly different with each performance.

radname – I am a professional musician, with a Master’s degree in music. By the time you are a professional you have practiced thousands of hours and know how to make the required articulations at many different tempi.

slurring occurs in the pros as well, sometimes it is added as an affect. Tempo is always going to be different with each performance, which changes the performance does it not?

And, radname, conductors are humans, not metronomes. Tempi vary every performance.

Chris Sligh has degree in music and look how well he can stay on beat!

stryker -
I’m sorry I didn’t give details! It at GC’s – summer dates in the touristas (tour talk). I guess they’re not saying 100% confirmed yet, but it looks good!

Chris Sligh has degree in music and look how well he can stay on beat!

And what is your degree in????

to be a good conductor you have to have an internalized metronome, same with being an excellent musician

So maybe we should just have an American Robot show, no humans should audition or apply.

radname – was that an insult to me? It wasn’t very good.

Hellow guyss… Just dropping by to say hi and can’t wait for the Boston show reviews… I hope a audio/video of “Somehow” would surface! One of my most favorite TH original… I have to have it! If he does “In Your Time” in the future with this fantastic band, I’ll be satisfied. :happy_tb:

Too bad that jazz album news was a fake. I’ve always thought Taylor and his music is kinda jazzy. Like “In Your Time” and the music he does in this solo tour. I downloaded a cellcert recording of one his shows, I was surprised when I opened it… I thought it was a recording of one of the performances I recorded during a int’l jazz festival in my city recently. It’ fits right in — amost very jazz fusion. Someone mentioned that Taylor’s music isn’t soul… Nope, it’s a blend of soul, blues, funk, jazz, pop, and southern rock presented in a jam band manner with a lot of soul. Improvisation, call-and-response, funky and jazzy walking bass line, bluesy rootsy guitar licks, jazzy saxophone (wish Jeff was there), pop keyboard, organ, hard-core drums, r&b backing vocals, soul-blues-southern rock lead vocal…It’s all there. Someone said the band is more like an ensemble… I agree. Very musical…

Pam, I’m with you on that T-E jazz album. Hehe. :mrgreen_wp: Speaking of E, I hope there would be downloadable version of that rehearsals.com performances. Just downloaded his Ellen performance of “Movin’ On”… Man that was HAWT! Awesome.

Metta, I LOVE “Compared to What” too. Have only listened to snippets but I can tell it’s fantastic.

Season 6:
Great – Melinda
Very Good – Lakisha, Jordin
Good – Chris
Ok – Blake (Go Team Plaid!), Phil (he actually has a very very good voice), Gina (boring), Haley, Sanjaya (he’s not that bad… kinda charming)

Who I want gone: Haley!! She reminds me of Moulin Rouge… Voulez vous coucher avec moi (sp??)… Go hooooomeeee…

purpleeee… Have you listened to Maliq?

So many things to say in one post. Heh. Gotta go sleep… Look forward to the reviews…

I don’t have a degree, i’m still in university, but it will be in biology

Phil starts songs awful, its like a freight train coming at you with his voice and then he settles into the song

So maybe we should just have an American Robot show, no humans should audition or apply.

LaKisha would probably still make it through.

Listen to the mp3, Phil’s vocal was very good.

True db, but would it be flawless enough for Radname? :rolleyes_tb:

no it wouldn’t LisaB, i doubt a robot could miss kicking a microphone over twice.
Chris Richardson and Lindsay Lohan?
http://www.nationalledger.com/artman/publish/article_272612502.shtml

Tempo is always going to be different with each performance, which changes the performance does it not?

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radname – thus you have made my point. Your original argument was that asking Phil to sing faster causes lots of trouble, by requiring music to be rewritten. No it does not. But, yes, it can change how the music sounds. That is why Mr. Bennett asked Phil to sing the song FASTER.

Listen to the mp3, Philà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s vocal was very good.
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The vocal was good, but there is nothing else in his package.. He’s NOT the only one lacking though in the delivery of the songs.

Ià ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢m sorry I didnà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢t give details! It at GCà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s – summer dates in the touristas (tour talk). I guess theyà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢re not saying 100% confirmed yet, but it looks good!

Thanks KLP! I just saw it. Not on the Melody Tent site yet but I’m ready. I’m dragging my two kids (27 and 31) to Hampton Beach tomorrow for my FIRST live Taylor concert and can now look forward to another one only a mile from my house…oh my

Phil always does creepy stalker songs, i’m going to make you love me, every breath you take?

Naturally, I have done a quick check of the Upstate NY Taylor dates being bandied about. The Niagara event is actually being held at Niagara-on-the-Lake in Ontario (Canada), not NY. It looks like a pricey fundraiser hosted by Dan Akroyd. Here’s a link – http://www.niagarawineauction.com/event_details.html

I’m betting that the Big Flats event is at Summer Stage at Tags, an outdoor music venue. That’s the only place it could be, really. Here’s a link:

http://www.tagstickets.com/index.asp

Less than 100 miles from me too.

I donà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢t have a degree, ià ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢m still in university, but it will be in biology

exactly

Taylor, The Pre-Show Show – and what a show it was

Arrived in Boston @ 4 and ambled down to the Avalon to check out the venue. Holey shit, Batman, there was a line of about 15-20 people already. I scrunched down and talked to the first three girls, laying against the building, who looked to be about 21 and they said they had been sitting there since ten am. Why, I asked. To get front row seats, I mean stands. Aint’ you never heard of shoving, I asked, and they said it couldn’t be done. I said bet I could do it and went into my old lady voice. Move aside sonny. Cane thwack, cane thwack. Alls I needed was the cane. They laughed. Asked them if they had eaten and they said guys from Taylor’s bus had been bringing them pizza all day. They were also invited inside for a tour of the bus. Said I ain’t doin’ this and took off for Kenmore Square and the pub down the street. Got some eats and a drink, then back to the venue.

The line was slowly growing and I hung out on some steps smoking (Ahm gonna feel lousy tomorrow) watching the press people. Wished I had brought my camera, but it’s a big mother. This stuff could be great photojournalism.

Took off for the pub again and kept checking the time, which was in slow mo. Antsy, back to the line after a drink. Now the Taylor girls were springing out of cabs. I knew they were Taylor girls because they were all attired in too-tight Taylor tee shirts over other shirts. No bedazzles, just an army of tee shirts. They looked silly, but I can’t say too much because I was wearing bright blue reflective sun glasses on a day the clouds were an arms length away. (Ah, but I’m supposed to, opthamologist decree. Excuses, Excuses)

The camera folks decided this was the time to get it rocking. There were interviews with peeps from far away places – like Montreal – nice couple in back of me, who, as it turned out, did not know Taylor was in Maine last year. Oops. Then the cable news camera guy asked a group of shirts to, well, yell, sing, whatever, and they happily obliged.

I went over to him and ever so politely suggested he was creating the news. Yah, but this is only entertainment, he said. But you’re creating an image for the performer, I persisted. That ain’t right – about a hundred or more perfectly tame liner-uppers and guess who gets the pimp spot on Channel 8? Well, ya’ know it’s gonna happen. Go with the flow.

As the line grew, I spent my time talking with the Fox cameraman/reporter. Nice guy. And less aggressive than cable news. We discussed journalism. He had just lost his print job at the Trib. I assumed that was the Chicago Trib. Talked about creating the story. Mentioned I had been in antiwar events where press instructed everyone to chant or yell something and they did. Looked spontaneous on the news. Heh. Heh. And we discussed his interview with Taylor earlier, the state of journalism yada yada.

I took off again, and woke up another news guy in his car. Yo, rise and shine. Didn’t have the foresight to close the window. Okay, he weren’t really asleep, just spacing. He were pleasant, said he had three hours to kill. Don’t everyone, I queried – and wished I had parked where he did.

To pub for coffee and conversation with another concert goer beside me at the bar. She informed me the concert was at 7:30. Uh, uh, I says. Seven. She showed me her ticket. Godammit. My eyes popped ARGGGGG behind my shades.

Back to the line in twenty minutes, not even six thirty, but the damned thing had quadrupled (at least) and they were about to let people in early. To the end of the snake and onward to the show.

I got cahded; I wuz a happy woman.

double post. sorry.

griz and SoCal peeps………….Taylor is being interviewed on KOST by Mark and Kim tomorrow morning, (via phone or already done I am sure) didn’t say a time, but that is big news. So they are starting the promos. Yay!!

Listen to the mp3, Philà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s vocal was very good.

It really was, Lisa B. I would say he’s the best male vocalist of season 6 now. He can do better. I really like his voice this week. My mom said exactly what Paula said during the performance… He sounded like Sinatra. I”m still with Team Plaid though. :mrgreen_wp:

Btw, wanna share some awesome musicians I saw at the jazz festival I mentioned before…

Tony Monaco – a fantastic jazz/blues Hammond 3B organ player! Great techniques and he played the organ with such intensity, with such feeling, even though there were only about 20 people watching that night — sweat, constipation face and everything! He performed a blues tune with the trio (Harvey Mason on drums) for the last song and I felt the venue turned into some kinda smokey dark bar. Very cool.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dbwqs0yqIz0
“Jimmy Smith Tribute” – Tony Monaco Trio

Last post, promise.

griz and SoCal peepsà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬ ¦Ãƒ ¢Ã¢â€š ¬ ¦Ãƒ ¢Ã¢â€š ¬ ¦Ãƒ ¢Ã¢â€š ¬ ¦.Taylor is being interviewed on KOST by Mark and Kim tomorrow morning, (via phone or already done I am sure) didnà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢t say a time, but that is big news. So they are starting the promos. Yay!!

Mad – Great!! I hope someone records that! What time does the Mark and Kim show air? I hope the station comes in good then – being down south, sometimes the reception sucks… but I’ll be listening! Thanks for the heads up!!

http://www.accesshollywood.com/news/ah4741.shtml

Tony Bennett Pulls Out Of ‘Idol’ Appearance
LOS ANGELES (April 4, 2007) — The show won’t be going on for Tony Bennett on tonight’s “American Idol.”

The legendary crooner, who turned eighty a few months ago, is not well enough to put his golden pipes on the air.

According to a spokesperson for the star, he has a cold.
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Aww, poor Tony. I hope he’s ok. Does this mean we’re going to get treated to a last minute craptacular group number?

ETA: I like Michael, but more snarkaliscious fun could be had with a group number.

griz……….Not sure but I think Mark and Kim start around 5 A.M. and I know they go till 10 when Mike S. starts. Anyway, they have podcasts so you can look at their website tomorrow. Have you tried streaming their station on your computer? I have cable internet so can run the station on my computer all day. I won’t be getting up at 5 even for Taylor!!!! But I will find it somewhere later I am sure.

JulieR: Tony Bennett Pulls Out Of à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã‹Idolà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢ Appearance

Oh, that’s too bad. I was hoping to see a real pro show them how it is done. Tony is great (uninentional, but now I have visions of a cartoon tiger). Hopefully, he is feeling better soon.

jersey: Does this mean weà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢re going to get treated to a last minute craptacular group number?

I hope so! The only thing better than a cheesy, pointy-pose group number is a cheesy, pointy-pose group number thrown together at the very last minute.

I would far rather have a group number than have Ryan run out the clock repeating what the judges said last night (thanks, Ryan, I watched that show already) while the poor contestants nervously try to figure out what expression they should have pasted on their face.

Maybe Akon could bark “It Had to Be You”.

mad – ya I have had KOST running on line (and I listen in the car). I didn’t know about the pod-casts, so that’s a relief – I’m not getting up at 5am either!

Tony Bennett Pulls Out Of à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã‹Idolà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢ Appearance
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According to a spokesperson for the star, he has a cold.

Well, never mind then; I won’t bother watching tonight. *sigh* I was really looking forward to his performance too.

I know MJ hasn’t posted ratings news for the week – because obviously, the week isn’t over yet – but this trend just fascinates me. Per the Programming Insider, AI pulled in 25.7 million viewers last night, compared to 28.8 million for the Top 9 last year. Aside from this year’s Top 24 results at 24.4 million, this is lowest rated performance episode in the past two seasons for which we have readily available charts. Discuss…

(And since I’m not a designated numbers person, if I’ve made any mistakes, please feel free to correct me.)

ETA:

Could be heà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s ticked that the advice he gave was totally ignored, for the most part, and he just said to HELL with ALL this..

Hey there, emeralgem. *waves* Is it nice up there on that grassy knoll? Mind if I join you – ’cause that’s the exact same thing I thought. However, Tony does strike me as the type to rise above that crap, but I’m not too familiar with Tony Bennett in any respect other than his music.

The legendary crooner, who turned eighty a few months ago, is not well enough to put his golden pipes on the air.

According to a spokesperson for the star, he has a cold.
[à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬ ¦]

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I’m really hoping he is ok too.
Could be he’s ticked that the advice he gave was totally ignored, for the most part, and he just said to HELL with ALL this..

db: AI pulled in 25.7 million viewers last night, compared to 28.8 million for the Top 9 last year.

That’s an 11% drop in viewers from the previous year and they cannot blame day light savings time anymore. Top 9 was the first week of DST last year.

Nigel and Ken will need to find a new excuse.

stryker – Two dates in your area:

06/16 Music Circus Cohasset, MA
06/17 Melody Tent Hyannis, MA

We’re going to MA the end of June for my high school reunion. Darn it — I wish it was earlier in the month.

Well, if they have extra time, maybe they’ll have all of the bottom three contestants do a sing out. They did that once last year, didn’t they? Or the year before? I know they’ve done it in the past. Plus, this 3-3-3 set up they have is the one they like to use to play games of putting them in groups and then making the poor kids choose which group they think they belong in, then totally faking them out and being like, “BUZZ! WRONG-O!! You’re actually in the BOTTOM three, over there!!”

Thatà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s an 11% drop in viewers from the previous year and they cannot blame day light savings time anymore. Top 9 was the first week of DST last year.

Maybe I will watch tonight’s result show, if only to find out what the vote totals were for last night. These numbers are more interesting than some of the current contestants.

Nigel and Ken will need to find a new excuse.

Sanjaya overkill?? (Don’t mind me; I just like blaming everything on Sanjaya at this point…)

ETA: Just a thought, but the final Nielson numbers may be more favorable than the preliminary numbers, as they were last week.

No Tony Bennett tonight… I hope a pointy pose gets put together. That would be fun.. a rushed pointy pose.

ok. i am home now. it was a fun evening all around. excellent to meet hezzer and carie and metta and abilymom and her super witty hubby (who just might post, and we would be all the better for it….)and of course, mj again. the concert was great. have to agree with metta, toby lightman rocked. not to mention, she can tear the cover off a cd to do an autograph faster than anyone i have ever seen!

thanks for the breakfast metta and hezz!

Hey Masshole. That was hysterical. Can’t wait for the rest of your recap. Did he sing any Barry Manilow?

I hope a pointy pose gets put together. That would be fun.. a rushed pointy pose.
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Chalk it up to me just being OLD, but what do you mean by pointy pose gets put together? I’m totally clueless concerning that phrase..

Get your pencils and staff paper ready…..dust off those puppies and rainbows….find the guitar in the back of the closet…the contest is ON:

You Write the Song on Idol

“Idol is launching its first songwriting competition today. The winner’s song will be performed by the two finalists and become the new Idol’s first single.”

http://www.usatoday.com/life/television/news/2007-04-04-idol-contest_N.htm

Chalk it up to me just being OLD, but what do you mean by pointy pose gets put together? Ià ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢m totally clueless concerning that phrase..

Frequently, the group numbers on AI end with everybody posing at the end, pointing towards the sky. Thus, the group numbers have become known as the pointy-pose number. The ending pointy-pose just adds to the cheesiness.

That event in Niagra, NY sounds like something fun to me. It says that they are bringing together the “who’s who” of…entertainment. What a compliment. Wonder if we’ll see a little of Dan and Taylor playing harp together? Can you say the newest Blues Brother…or more like Son of the Blues Brothers. I envy you guys that will be able to go.

One more thing that I thought of…Dan Ackroyd was one of the original financers of The House of Blues. If he still has ownership, he probably loves Taylor as all of this HOB concerts have been sold out!

Get your pencils and staff paper readyà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬ ¦..dust off those puppies and rainbowsà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬ ¦.find the guitar in the back of the closetà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬ ¦the contest is ON:

*nudges Kirsten* All we need now is to find someone to write you some music.

Get your pencils and staff paper ready

OK, Kirsten, I’m ready. I have the melody for SEasons in the Sun in my head and I’m getting Diane Warren on the phone. What time should we get our heads together??

he probably loves Taylor as all of this HOB concerts have been sold out!

He would love the Wiggles if they sold out.

Thanks Kirsten, I get it…NOW.

Seems this Old Gray Mare just ain’t what she used to be…LOL

It says that they are bringing together the à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã…“whoà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s whoà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬  ofà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬ ¦entertainment. What a compliment.

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That statement makes my heart :smile2_ee:

One more thing that I thought ofà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬ ¦Dan Ackroyd was one of the original financers of The House of Blues. If he still has ownership, he probably loves Taylor as all of this HOB concerts have been sold out!

True, is looks like Ackroyd was one of the original investors, but to be fair, if he likes Taylor only for selling out a few of the HoB venues, then he must also equally like Killswitch Engage, et al (eta: or The Wiggles).

beachn
Apr 4th, 2007 at 8:54 am
Daughtry is an enigma.
Has anything like this happened in the past?
How can he be outselling Kelly and Carrie??
Who are these fans and what woodwork did they
come out of??
I scratch my head over this and say hmmmmm.
Makes me think he will be a one cd wonder.

He’s not even close to outselling Carrie.

After 18 weeks, Carrie’s “Some Hearts” had sold 2,456,660 albums.

After 18 weeks, Chris’s “Daughtry” had sold 2,039,337 albums.

Something else I noticed about the Niagra, NY event is that one of the “Stakeholders” is the Mike Weir Estate Winery. Taylor played golf with Mike at the Bob Hope Classic. Don’t know if there is a connection but I thought it interesting.

Did he sing any Barry Manilow? Little Deb
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Little DEb, have I told you that I love you? But of course he did lots of Manilow hits. :tongue1_tb: I, er, might have been on the way to the bar for them though.

JustTheFacts……….it is all about networking and showcasing. That is why you saw THREE artists on Dancing With the Stars last night. Josh Groban, Ciara (horrible) and Survivor, whose voice is definitely going. The music business is in trouble. It may not look like it, but it is.
Taylor is just trying to ensure that he might have a decent career for as long as possible.

Speaking of percentage drops, Elliott’s drop is not good..It really shouldn’t be more than 50% the week after!

3 31 ELLIOTT YAMIN HICKORY RECORDS 27,023 -72%

But of course he did lots of Manilow hits.

Please, this isn’t even funny. I really don’t want to throw Taylor under a bus.

Just poppin in to say Elliott will be up on rehearsals.com shortly!!!

Hey JJ. He told an insider that he would be singing “Can’t Smile Without You” at the Beacon and he is dedicating it to you.

Oh, and at the 18 week mark, Clay’s debut album, “Measure of a Man,” had sold 2,334,976 copies.

It is true that Kelly’s “Thankful” had only sold 1,430,551 copies at the 18 week mark, while “Breakaway” did slightly better with 1,817,567 copies.

He told an insider that he would be singing à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã…“Canà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢t Smile Without Youà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬  at the Beacon and he is dedicating it to you.

But that is appropriate, so I will forgive him.

The SS numbers are in for Elliott. The Independent charts are reporting that he’s still the number one independent album.

YAMIN*ELLIOTT ELLIOTT YAMIN 29,550 120,061

That puts his drop at more like 67% (rather than the 72% HDD has reported).

db and JJ, I’m thinking of rhymes for butterflies right now! We just need a melody with lots of significant key changes and glory notes (JJ, ask Diane to toss us a few to mull over). Must review Kevin Spacey’s SNL sketch from last year for pointers on what makes a great Idol song.

Biting nails for Elliott and I don’t even bite my nails! That’s good though – #1 indie album.

Must review Kevin Spaceyà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s SNL sketch from last year for pointers on what makes a great Idol song.

Extra liquor for Paula??

db and JJ, Ià ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢m thinking of rhymes for butterflies right now! We just need a melody with lots of significant key changes and glory notes (JJ, ask Diane to toss us a few to mull over). Must review Kevin Spaceyà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s SNL sketch from last year for pointers on what makes a great Idol song.

Do the butterflies make us proud while they are inside our heaven?

Some melody choices:

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

http://youtube.com/watch?v=DbgoC–jMOU

http://youtube.com/watch?v=qDq_xJlF0TE

http://youtube.com/watch?v=E66N1BTSIio

Whatever the craptastic song is that ends up as the single for the winner, it must be called “Sanjaya’s Wonderland.”

People Magazine online LOVED Blake’s performance!

yaay!
Check it out:

http://www.people.com/people/package/americanidol2007/article/0,,20007868_20033559,00.html

Exciting day here on campus à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬’  Justice Scalia is coming to talk to us. à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬ ¦.Hopefully ità ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢ll be a great presentation and maybe heà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢ll even take questions

Please, ask him what he thinks about Sanjaya.

You know, I WANTED to…but when he actually DID call on me, fear consumed me and I ran with a question about rational basis review of laws burdening the free exercise of religion instead. Guess I need to grow a pair. Also…he’s a lot like Chris Sligh. His humor translates well in person, but not in print at all.

Hope Mr. Benedetto is okay!

heà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s a lot like Chris Sligh

He has an afro?

kat, personally, when i went to see scalia speak at my school, i was consumed with a burning desire to yell at the man. if they had let me near a microphone to question him it would have been a disaster.

I guess I’ll watch AI tonight for one reason –
From Buble My Space:

Wednesday, April 04, 2007

Michael Performs on American Idol Tonight!

Michael makes a surprise guest appearance on Amercian Idol tonight!

Michael will be making a last minute appearance on tonight’s American Idol Results Show! Michael will perform ‘Call Me Irresponsible’, the title song of his upcoming CD being released May 1st. Check local listings for air times. Michael will also perform on the American Idol Charity Show, Idol Gives Back on April 25th. As well, Michael is scheduled to perform on NBC’s Today Show that airs live from New York City on May 1st.

BOTTOM 3:

AOL Poll:

#9 Haley #8 Phil #7 Gina
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DialIdol (Score Screen):

#9 Haley #8 LaKisha #7 Gina
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DialIdol (Busy Screen):

#9 Gina #8 LaKisha #7 Jordin

Looks like Haley and Gina are in trouble.

I remember my Torts professor using “Justice Scalia” as an example of an oxymoron. Hee. I loved him.

So this is weird having really no idea who is leaving tonight, not that I really care. I want Sanjaya to stay and I want Blake to stay for Team Plaid, anyone else, eh….
Has Nigel’s post-show audio interview with that annoying obsequious guy popped up yet? Are we in for any faux-shockers?

kat, personally, when i went to see scalia speak at my school, i was consumed with a burning desire to yell at the man. if they had let me near a microphone to question him it would have been a disaster.

Hee. He’s not my favorite but eh. Anyway, naturally, he didn’t really answer my question. Someone asked him whether or not he thought that the theory of original intent hampered civil rights, and he got really pissy. Which I didn’t mind because the kid who asked the question has been asking for it for a while now, and who better to lay the smackdown than a Supreme Court justice?

Regarding Michael Buble…this is an excerpt from an article yesterday in the Vancouver Sun digital.

“On this record, I said I wanted to be emotionally honest and the only way I know how to do that is to sing it live. Let me sing it three or four times, then take the best one of those four and the difference for me is it’s harder for me to listen to myself in this record because I can hear the flaws, but emotionally, finally it’s honest.

For Buble, it was a revelation and an understanding of what his fans meant when told him they preferred his shows to his CDs.

“Now I understand what it was about,” Buble said. “It was about emotion. With this music, lyrically, it’s so important to be emotionally truthful.”

Sounds like he took a page from Mr. Taylor Hicks.

ealbino
Apr 4th, 2007 at 2:37 pm
Speaking of percentage drops, Elliottà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s drop is not good..It really shouldnà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢t be more than 50% the week after!

3 31 ELLIOTT YAMIN HICKORY RECORDS 27,023 -72%

More than 50 percent doesn’t seem to be that uncommon from what I have seen. Here are what I have heard a few other people’s 2nd week drops to be (I think these are for their latest CDs, not 100 percent sure though)…

Kelly Clarkson – 57%
Clay Aiken – 61%
Christina Aguilera – 62%
Justin Timberlake – 67%
Beyonce – 72%

Wouldn’t it be great if Carrie Underwood also came into the picture.

Here’s a rare even where Tony Bennett, Michael Buble, Carrie Underwood and Josh Groban performed together :

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y4ZNTWwMBZw&mode=related&search=

Thanks for posting that LBB. I have raved over that performance. It was a pleasure to see it again. They were fabu. I remember watching the expressions of the guys…I think they were blown away by how well Carrie did.

cochem
Apr 4th, 2007 at 11:15 am

Dingo, get those bunny slippers readyà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬ ¦.

TAYLOR NY DATES GCà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s tour thread

He is coming to Big Flats NY on 061507
Niagra Falls on 062307

HOLY FUCK!!! Niagara Fallssssssss!!!

Whooooooooooooooooo!!

HOLY FUCK!!! Niagara Fallssssssss!!!

Whooooooooooooooooo!!

I am sooooo happy for DINGO!!! I almost want to fly there and attend the concert just so I can watch YOU! :thumbup_tb:

Just wanted to mention two things about Season 6:

1. Here’s an account of someone who was in the audience and said the performances looked different live. He mentions Gina, Blake, Jordin and Melinda specifically.

http://popwatch.ew.com/popwatch/2007/04/on_the_scene_id.html

2. Gina’s betting odds fell into the negatives overnight; much like Brandon, Steph and Chris’s did on the Wednesdays they were eliminated (on Tuesday, they were in the positives). Plus she is/was at number 9 on the aol poll a little while ago. Curtains for Gina, tonight?

Cateye, ahm the type who tends ta get all excited about the THOUGHT of doing something but the actual event tends to bore me. Its the lead up to the orgasm (I mean excitement) that gets me going. If its Niagara on the lake its about an hour and 15 minutes tops from me. In the month of June its a cakewalk.

I will have ta see. I got no friends who will go, they have had it with me lmao. I will see if I can blackmail one of them.

Yey Dingo. I still have a funny feeling TH was searching the crowd last night for a crazy lady with bunny slippers.

Dingo,

Before you get all worked up….see foxydonnas comment
I am not sure if this is available to us peons…

foxydonna
Apr 4th, 2007 at 12:25 pm
Naturally, I have done a quick check of the Upstate NY Taylor dates being bandied about. The Niagara event is actually being held at Niagara-on-the-Lake in Ontario (Canada), not NY. It looks like a pricey fundraiser hosted by Dan Akroyd. Hereà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s a link – http://www.niagarawineauction.com/event_details.html

Gosh, I think that everyone needs to take a second listen/look at Phil Stacey. Im actually not a fan of anyone this season, other than some I think sing or entertain well…no one gets me excited. But with that said one of those I think sings good “is” Phil. It seems most don’t like his looks or singing or both. I wonder how much of that is the persona the “look” gives, and that influences how one hears him, as he is one of those that doesnt look good at all with a shaved head…and it makes his other features which are actually very very good looking. Beautiful eyes and smile. Try to picture him with some nice hair…photoshop him and see. I’m having a hard time understanding why y’all seem to dislike him. I thought last night vocally he was one of the better ones. oh well….

The Niagara event is actually being held at Niagara-on-the-Lake in Ontario (Canada), not NY. It looks like a pricey fundraiser hosted by Dan Akroyd.

Hangs head. Well what the fuck is wrong with Rochester anyways??

Dont answer that..it was rhetorical.

edited, cause I just realized I am at gc’s not mj’s, my bad!

Dingo get your sister up for a visit.

Dingo, I think anyone can go, but it looks as though tickets are $1000 for the weekend. A bit steep, I must say! Big Flats might be more realistic (why do I want to say “Howdy, ya’ll” whenever I write Big Flats). It’s about 100 miles from me down near Corning.

foxydonna
Apr 4th, 2007 at 4:37 pm

Dingo, I think anyone can go, but it looks as though tickets are $1000 for the weekend.

Smacks you…in a loving way of course.

A THOUSAND dollars??? Then not ANY ONE can go cause I aint Jay Rockefeller dammit.

Anyone with a thousand dollars, I should have said… Now down there at Big Flats tickets would probably be a whole lot cheaper!!!

day-tripper
Apr 4th, 2007 at 4:33 pm

edited, cause I just realized I am at gcà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s not mjà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s, my bad!

LOLOLOL!!! You dont know how many times I have done that in the past.

Bwahahahahahaha!!

My sister is “napping”. Ya think it was the 3 Valiums I slipped in her coffee? My friend went on to torture another friend and then she will go home.

Billboard Concert Boxscore is up at Pulse:

http://pulsemusic.proboards48.com/index.cgi?board=news&action=display&thread=1175717728

It’s great to see Taylor listed!

foxydonna
Apr 4th, 2007 at 4:41 pm

Anyone with a thousand dollars, I should have saidà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬ ¦ Now down there at Big Flats tickets would probably be a whole lot cheaper!!!

Corning is about an hour and a half from me. Funny cause my best friend (they’re all my best friends) lives there and she just left a frantic message. Something about Taylor. She doesnt really love him but she knows I do and of course, like everyone else, she just wants ta be close to me lmao.

A THOUSAND dollars??? Then not ANY ONE can go cause I aint Jay Rockefeller dammit.
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OK Dingo… I got a PLAN…. Forge Taylor’s signature on those DAMN
cheap BUNNY SLIPPERS… Sell them on E-Bay for a price that will pay for the ticket…Go out and buy some more DAMN CHEAP BUNNY SLIPPERS and get him to sign those..You’re in BUSINESS…

OK Dingoà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬ ¦ I got a PLANà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬ ¦. Forge Taylorà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s signature on those DAMN
cheap BUNNY SLIPPERSà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬ ¦ Sell them on E-Bay for a price that will pay for the ticketà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬ ¦Go out and buy some more DAMN CHEAP BUNNY SLIPPERS and get him to sign those..Youà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢re in BUSINESSà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬ ¦

LOL, thats some plan Emeralgem! Whose gonna raise bail money for fraud??

Ya know what? Ahm gettin a little tired of taylor hicks dammit. He knows where I live. He wants ta take a walk on the wild side? He can just come get me.

More than 50 percent doesnà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢t seem to be that uncommon from what I have seen. Here are what I have heard a few other peopleà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s 2nd week drops to be (I think these are for their latest CDs, not 100 percent sure though)à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬ ¦

Kelly Clarkson – 57%
Clay Aiken – 61%
Christina Aguilera – 62%
Justin Timberlake – 67%
Beyonce – 72%

Thanks for that info ALLEN. I feel better now about my Elliott

Although it doesn’t look good on paper..

Elliott takes a plunge
As I feared, Elliott Yamin’s sales took a sizable hit in the album’s second week, according to Nielsen SoundScan. He drops from No. 3 to No. 28 on the chart, selling 30,000 — one-third of his first week’s sales. That brings his total to 120,000, but at this pace it will be a fairly long, hard slog to top a quarter million.

Other Idols on the album chart (and a few who have fallen off):

> Daughtry is once again king of the charting Idols, but he drops 4-6, selling 66,000 — 13% off the previous week’s total. Grand total is 2.11 million.

> Carrie falls 15-16, only because there are 10 debuts ahead of her. Her sales were up 4% to 39,000, and her total is 5.16 million.

> Katharine drops 74-93, falling 12% in sales down to 9,900 for a total of 279,000.

> Kellie falls 131-150, selling 6,100, 9% off the previous week, for a total of 484,000. Should still be three weeks to the 500,000 mark, though.

> Fantasia’s down 139-152 on the chart, selling 6,000 copies, down just 3%. Total: 336,000

> Off the chart, Taylor sold 2,900, down from 3,400 the previous week. Total: 664,000. Ruben sold 1,300, down from 1,500, for a total of 218,000. Clay sold 700, down from 800, to bring his total to 507,000. And Kelly Clarkson sold 4,300, down a bit from 4,400, for a total of 5.7 million.

Gwen Stefani’s Sweet Escape jumps to No. 1 on the digital songs chart, selling 140,000 in the week she performed on Idol.

http://blogs.usatoday.com/idolchatter/

I managed to get a few votes in for Sanjaya on the other line last night while listening to Taylor. My neighbors are furious with me! Last year they all wanted tatoo man to win and I kicked their ass and this year they all want Blake to win and ahm votin’ for Sanjaya!! OMG they are freaking out! LOLOL.

Who knew this would be such fun.

LOL, thats some plan Emeralgem! Whose gonna raise bail money for fraud??

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Well, if I remember corectly, someone from here, can’t remember who, was saving BAIL MONEY for Boston.. Or was that New York?
Anyway from whats been posted so far, looks like no one landed in jail.. Perhaps, they’ll be kind enough to lend you their BAIL MONEY…

American Idol – Week 12

If Melinda Doolittle does not win “American Idol” she will be next year’s Chris Daughtry: As much as she steps up to the plate in every genre chosen, she possesses the interpretive ability to knock a song out of the park time and time again. That’s why “Daughtry” is outselling Katharine McPhee and Taylor Hicks on the album charts; Doolittle distances herself weekly from the competition with personality and vocal chops, especially when the program fits her like a glove as it did this week with standards……..

http://www.variety.com/review/VE1117933276.html?categoryid=32&cs=1

Well, if I remember corectly, someone from here, canà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢t remember who, was saving BAIL MONEY for Boston..

That was likely ME cause ahm always savin’ bail money for something or someone lol.

Face It American Idol Rejects, the Audience Just Wasn’t Into You

I swear! Not only do some folks not know when they have it good, they donà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢t know it when they have it bad. It might only be me. (Ià ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢ve got issues, Ià ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢ll admit it.) But frankly, I am getting very tired of seeing recent American Idol rejects making the talk-show circuit complaining about their terrible lot in life…

http://blogcritics.org/archives/2007/04/04/164348.php

American Idol: Bubles are in, Bennetts are out for tonight

Crooner Tony Bennett has pulled out of a performance on tonight’s American Idol results show, citing a bad cold.

Instead, pal Michael Buble will stand in for him, according to reports, after accepting a last-minute offer to replace his own American idol.

http://www.eog.com/news/full-article.aspx?id=20684

no it wouldnà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢t LisaB, i doubt a robot could miss kicking a microphone over twice.
Chris Richardson and Lindsay Lohan?
http://www.nationalledger.com/artman/publish/article_272612502.shtml

omg, you know you’ve hit rock bottom when an American Idol contestant won’t even fuck you. poor Lindsay.

On another note, there’s a little video on x17online.com of Sanjaya “breaking the rules” and going to dinner with his family at the beverly center. they show him awkwardly watching his performance and looking very disapointed afterwards. he also bitches a little but about the people hating on him. someones gonna get a spanking from nigel.

on Haley… omg, if this whore doesn’t go home tonight i’ll be pissed. she’s a third rate disney performer. what in the world were the producers thinking when they put people like her and sanjaya through to semi finals. remember that really good girl melissa? remember all the other amazing people? remember leslie sloan? even sundance would have been more entertaining. i hate America. I’m moving to australia.

As much as she steps up to the plate in every genre chosen, she possesses the interpretive ability to knock a song out of the park time and time again. Thatà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s why à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã…“Daughtryà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬  is outselling Katharine McPhee and Taylor Hicks on the album charts

And Taylor doesn’t? It’s always hard for me to comprehend the things people say sometimes. He’s the master of song interpretation – he’s been doing it throughout his concert tour = masterfully. Shame that some people have their head up their a$$.

Ià ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢m moving to australia.

When’s the going away party?

My sister is à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã…“nappingà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬ . Ya think it was the 3 Valiums I slipped in her coffee? Dingodoper
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:lol_tb: :lol_tb: Oh God, that would be a starter set for my sister.

Melinda Doolittle does not win à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã…“American Idolà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬  she will be next yearà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s Chris Daughtry: As much as she steps up to the plate in every genre chosen, she possesses the interpretive ability to knock a song out of the park time and time again.

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I like Melinda, but this is just garbage. She steps up to the plate every week in every genre chosen by singing a Standard (except Donna Summer) that vaguely fits into the genre. I wonder if she’ll sing “America” from West Side Story for Latin week.

And Taylor doesnà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢t? Ità ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s always hard for me to comprehend the things people say sometimes. Heà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s the master of song interpretation – heà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s been doing it throughout his concert tour = masterfully. Shame that some people have their head up their a$$.

The master, indeed. He made the others look like rank amateurs.

But, we’re dealing with people who actually believe Sanjaya is anything but a complete joke. So enything goes around here.

Katharine drops 74-93, falling 12% in sales down to 9,900 for a total of 279,000.

From reading some comments on this blog recently I was beginning to believe she was doing well. Maybe the people that downloaded her single realized it sucked and stopped there.

like Melinda, but this is just garbage. She steps up to the plate every week in every genre chosen by singing a Standard (except Donna Summer) that vaguely fits into the genre. I wonder if sheà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢ll sing à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã…“Americaà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬  from West Side Story for Latin week.

Couldn’t agree more. I mean don’t get me wrong, Melinda is super talented but even if she wins I don’t think she will be topping the contemporary charts any time soon. And I don’t
think she will sell that much records either… She was born to sing old school stuff and nowadays that material doesn’t sell very well.

I like Melinda,

I hate Melinda. It was freakin’ british invasion week and she chose a song from Oliver. Seriously, what kind of CD would she make, the best of Andrew Lloyd Webber?

dave is hot

Oh God, that would be a starter set for my sister.

LOL Mass, well my family are all lightweights.

Seriously, what kind of CD would she make, the best of Andrew Lloyd Webber?

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Memories……

And Taylor doesnà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢t? Ità ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s always hard for me to comprehend the things people say sometimes. Heà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s the master of song interpretation – heà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s been doing it throughout his concert tour = masterfully. Shame that some people have their head up their a$$.

You know, lots of people disagree about a lot of things. It’s the way society is. I think the one thing everyone can agree on is that music and art are subjective. Everyone is going to have different tastes. I completely disagree with you when you say Taylor is the “master of song interpretation.” I completely disagree when you say anything he does is “masterful.” Even if someone thinks Sanjaya is the most amazing singer, it does not mean they have their head up their ass. If people walked around thinking that their opinions are the only right ones, it would be disasterous. Thank god not everyone is like that.

Katharine drops 74-93, falling 12% in sales down to 9,900 for a total of 279,000.

From reading some comments on this blog recently I was beginning to believe she was doing well.

Dude, she’s on magazine covers and hosting parties for people more famous than she is. I also hear she shills Gillette razors in her spare time. She’s a HUGE star!

Sheà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s a HUGE star!

She better be, she paid $3K each to be huge.

…Ià ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢m moving to australia.

AFan, why not move to Toronto instead? You would already h know peeps there .

She better be, she paid $3K each to be huge.

Hmmmm….I heard she paid $5K per tata to be HUGE.

OMG, Larry the Cable Guy is sold out every performance listed on pulse! Almost 7,500 in OK City. Wow!

Kat, Sanjaya is on magazine covers.
Guess that makes him a HUGE STAR as well.

AFan: à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬ ¦Ià ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢m moving to australia.

Are you having a Terrible, Horrible, No Good Very Bad Day?

I’d be willling to bet that *** will not be on any magazine covers in exactly 6 months. If all you got going is your pretty face and your huge tata’s with no real talent, then you’re tredding on thin ice – until the next flavor of the month comes along – *** longevity in the public eye is temporary – and heaven help her – her CD sales are worse than awful, she’s not a touring artist and she can’t act.

Yep, she’s a HUGE STAH alright!

JustTheFacts
Apr 4th, 2007 at 6:19 pm
OMG, Larry the Cable Guy is sold out every performance listed on pulse! Almost 7,500 in OK City. Wow!

lol, there ya have it!

Actually, griz, Kat has quite a nice voice. And actually, her CD sales are pretty good. Jennifer Lopez only sold about 60k in her first week and she IS a huge star. Her album is still charting. If you consider her sales “poor” than you must only listen to Daughtry, Carrie Underwood, Beyonce, the Pussycat Dolls and other “hot sellers” at the moment. It’s interesting that you find mainstream success so crucial to someone’s singing career. By the way, nobody is calling her a huge star except her neurotic fans.
ETA: glad you bolded the “no real talent” part. i take back everything i said. :rolleyes_wp:

Actually, griz, Kat has quite a nice voice. And actually, her CD sales are pretty good.

AFan – Kat’s CD sales are awful, come on, be honest here. Bo Bice, another runner-up has sold 3x as much as her, and he was dropped by the label (so I’ve heard) – and Kat has had FAR more publicity that he ever had.

RCA is not happy, I can guarantee you.

I’m not getting into any season 5 discussions anymore. :innocent1_tb:

I’m heard rumors that Gina’s leaving, Phil’s leaving, and even a rumor that Nigel may have said on Ryan’s show that it’s a big shocker tonight so some think it means Lakisha going. Of those I’d rather see Phil leave but I’m still holding out hope that Haley will go instead.

Double post!

Ià ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢m heard rumors that Ginaà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s leaving, Philà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s leaving, and even a rumor that Nigel may have said on Ryanà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s show that ità ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s a big shocker tonight so some think it means Lakisha going.

Doesn’t Nigel usually give a pre-show online interview? What did he say tonight?

Re: Kat’s sales. So she sells 300K. Do I care? No. Do her fans care? No. They shouldn’t. If they love her that’s enough. I’m more curious to see what happens in the next couple of years, when Kat’s teenage fans–I believe they constitute the vast majority of her fanbase–grow up and out of “your eyes/I’m over it”-style lyrics. I want to see if she settles into a more timeless style, if she tries to constantly adapt a la Timberlake, or if she gives up music completely for an “acting” career (either a legitimate one, or one that consists mainly of hosting C-list reality shows).

Doesnà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢t Nigel usually give a pre-show online interview? What did he say tonight?

Pssssst…check the main page of the blog.

Pssssstà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬ ¦check the main page of the blog.

Thanks…I’m in class so I just keep hitting “refresh” so as not to appear TOO obvious that I’m surfing the ‘net. Thank God I can type w/o having to look at the screen.

Ità ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s interesting that you find mainstream success so crucial to someoneà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s singing career.

Actually AFan, I never said that. In fact, I agree with you. Many brilliant singers and artists are not mainstream successes (on Top 40 radio). Kat, however, is not one of them.

AFan – Katà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s CD sales are awful, come on, be honest here.

uhh, i dont think they’re awful at all. you have no idea if rca is happy with her or not. baseless assumptions. i could bring someone else into the picture when talking about who rca is upset with but i won’t because i hate those discussions. even though i really want to.
Kat – I agree. I think she made this record particularly to get into the top 40 market. I personally think she has too much potential to just completely disappear. I’m also interested to see what she turns into.

i could bring someone else into the picture when talking about who rca is upset with but i wonà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢t because i hate those discussions. even though i really want to.

If RCA needs to be upset with someone, they should be upset with the marketers, not Taylor and/or Katharine personally. Both of them had enough popular momentum to get into the final two of Idol, yet none of them met popular expectations in sales. Maybe RCA needs to re-examine how it treats American Idol contestants (the “commerce vs. art” dichotomy), and maybe both Kat and Taylor’s management firms need to reevaulate some of their methods as well.

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Producers discuss episodes of the Fox program “American Idol,” with TelevisionWeek’s Editorial Director Chuck Ross.

http://www.tvweek.com/page.cms?pageId=89

http://www.gofish.com/player.gfp?gfid=30-1095310

Taylor singing his own original song “Somehow” live for the first time in Boston!

Afan – just watched the Sanjaya video at http://www.x17online.com/ . I think the kid’s right about people “hating” him.

griz, thanks for putting up the link to Somehow. That was fast wasn’t it? I still like the full acoustic version but both are beautiful.

I do to mad – I’m just hoping that it makes it’s way onto the next album – it’s a quality original from Taylor!

http://www.gofish.com/player.gfp?gfid=30-1095310

Taylor singing his own original song à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã…“Somehowà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬  live for the first time in Boston!

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Thanks Griz, Those that saw him in concert last night were some lucky peeps…Would have love to have seen Toby Lightman too.

when Katà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s teenage fansà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬’I believe they constitute the vast majority of her fanbase

Hey there, I’m 29 and a huge Katharine fan, I don’t think she’s a HUGE star and I don’t worship her because she’s a pretty, pretty princess either as someone stated yesterday, I just like her, that’s it, no strings attached, I’m happy with every single thing she has done and unlike others, I don’t expect her to just go away, she has far to much potential and I’m sorry you can’t see that, but you have an opinion and you know what they say about opinions, they are like assholes, everybody has one.

P.S. Most of the Kat Fan Family that I talk and chat with are 25 and older, not little teeny boppers.

I don’t know why I keep responding to all this Kat hate, I guess there is something inside me that just finds it hard to see it written. Anyway have a lovely night.

she has far to much potential and Ià ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢m sorry you canà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢t see that

No need to feel sorry for me. My life is perfectly full and vibrant without Katharine in it.

I’m sure all the Idols have diverse fanbases, but there’s no arguing that a lot of Kat’s fans are teens (just look at IDF, for cryin’ out loud), just like there’s not a whole lot of debate as to whether Taylor has a lot of middle-aged female fans. Sure, they have other fans (I’m a Taylor fan and I’m 24), but these blocs make up a big demographic.

I donà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢t worship her because sheà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s a pretty, pretty princess either as someone stated yesterday, I just like her,

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Personally, I don’t have a problem with anyone liking her..Tto each his own..
In reference to the pretty, pretty princess remark, I don’t view her as a pretty, pretty princess, I’ve seen pictures of her w/o all the makeup, and she is just a regular looking girl..There are millions of young women in this world that are as pretty or prettier than she is…

I think the pretty pretty princess comment was from me. And yeah, when I browse a place like IDF and constantly see thread titles consisting of no more than “omg kat in glasses shes so pretty!!!1111eleven!!1″, I do see that as evidence of pretty pretty princess syndrome.

People are going to like or dislike her persona. Some will see an adorable, goofy, slightly insecure girl, while others will see a passive-aggressive beeyotch. I see the latter, but, y’know, I don’t know Kat personally, so who knows?

Hey MJ’ers…if you want to hear a funny song about Sanjaya click on this link and choose the first song listed. The song is a parody of the Oak Ridge Boys “Elvira” A couple of local dj’s in Indy had this on this morning. The singer of the song is none other than Hunter “The Punter” Smith, the Punter for the Indianapolis Colts.

http://www.971hankfm.com/wankandobrien/parody_songs.aspx

Hah! Joe Scarborough just said that AI will be tracking who is voting for JAYA (TM Coco), and they will not allow him to win……

What the frack kind of teaser is that?

*sitting here waiting for the story*

:wallbash_tb:

PS: I know many of you are on chat, but I wanna be surprised in who gets the boot tonight (pls let it be Gina/Phil/Chris R) LMAO!

Whoa, how fitting were the first lines of her song? I wasn’t a fan but I got a little choked up. I do hope she can afford more than a potato sack to wear during the tour.

Hmmmm, Carmen Rasmussen on Scarborough Country said she “definitely knows that the AI producers manipulate the vote to get the results they want”…..

True? False?

Nigel is an ass. He needs to do his homework. Taylor was the Vote for the Worst candidate after Kellie left. They picked up Taylor because he was good and Simon kept being mean to him. NOT BECAUSE HE WAS THE WORST!! They certainly weren’t going to chose the PIMPED ones! That is a fact boys and girls with my hand up.
I think Simon messed Gina up by encouraging her to be a rocker chick.

Are you having a Terrible, Horrible, No Good Very Bad Day?

I love this little book, have read it to my girls many times.

Carrie Underwood was also VFTW nominee

Absolutely right, WhatIdSay! Taylor was the Worsters’ choice because they knew he’d be a marketing nightmare for TPTB…..they did like the guy! Just another way to screw with AI — choose someone they DON’T want…….

Of course with Sanjaya, it IS more of a “worst” choice because he may be marketable to the tweeners…..

Whoa, how fitting were the first lines of her song? I wasnà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢t a fan but I got a little choked up. I do hope she can afford more than a potato sack to wear during the tour.
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I wasn’t a fan, but her singing that song did me in.. I cried..

kats digital sales are staying fairly stable and i’m sure RCA is thrilled with that. Not everyone, once hearing a song they like goes out and buys the cd, they usually end up just buying the song, and as more singles are released they end up buying the album.
AI is really trying to get rid of Haley, they’ve pinned her against the bottom person both times these past few weeks with pretty big fan bases, if she was pitted against phil and he left i don’t think it’d be such a bad thing.
I’m glad shes gone so i don’t have to listen to her go up into her “power” notes, or watch her parade in hot topic clothing singing celine dion and being PUNK RAWWWWWWK!!!!

ià ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢m sure RCA is thrilled with that.

Got an inside line to RCA, do you? Seriously, no one here can be “sure” of anything. I “think” that RCA is probably disappointed that a lot of money was dumped into her. Her digital downloads (99 cents a pop) may be stable, but her total album sales numbers are kind of low. In the end it doesn’t matter, and I agree that her fans shouldn’t care…or try to spin things so they look better than they really are.

as more singles are released they end up buying the album.

Nope, sorry, not true. In fact, iTunes just this past week started prorating CDs in an effort to get people to complete their downloads. CD sales are in the toilet all around. If people like songs, they buy songs.

I’m in the midst of a total disaster move so I have not read all the posts but wanted to know “did Dingo go to Boston?”

Nope, sorry, not true.
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lol not true? okay then why do i do it, and a few other people have mentioned they do the same? i’m not trying to spin anything to look better, i’m saying what it is, i’m not saying things like OMG RCA IS GOING TO DROP HER!! SHE IS DOING HORRIBLE!! RCA is happy with her, and they will continue to promote her, she has a lot of potential in so many areas that will result in CD sales, you can say oh well she’s not selling any now is she!! But i’ve always viewed Kat as a grower, i never saw her coming out of the gate and being everywhere, i feel she’s slowly getting there and i think its the right course to take with her career at this point in time

H-E-L-P!!! Where is MJ’s recap of the two concerts she attended? Did I miss them? sob, sob, sob

RCA is happy with her

Rad, why do you say things like that when you actually have no freakin idea what is going through the heads of the people at RCA? I have no idea. Maybe they are joyous over her sales. Maybe they’re kind of pissed. But I’m not going to make myself look like an idiot by stating things that I obviously don’t know. RCA also said they were thrilled with Bo Bice, and then they dropped him. No one knows.

lol not true? okay then why do i do it, and a few other people have mentioned they do the same?

lol then why do I NOT do it, and none of my friends do either? And now we’re even!

I don’t know what your personal record-buying habits are, but I know that CD sales are down by double-percentage digits and that companies like Apple/iTunes are working with record companies to find new ways to boost record sales. In fact, I just read several articles in the news about this. And I’m more inclined to beleive those articles and their raw numbers than to view the experiences of you and a handful of your friends as dispositive of the state of the music industry.

Regarding the RESULTS shoe..

Totally unfair.. Phil and Haley have been in the bottom three every week, and they keep saving themselves and now Gina is gone ?

WHAT THE CLUCK!?!??!

I really hope either Haley, Sanjaya and Phil are gone soon.

What is wrong with America?
BLEEP w/ not only Blake not being in the top group but Sanjaya,Phil and Haley leaving before GINA.

She was one of my favs I can’t even be happy for Blake now.. But don’t worry I really am! Blake is my only hope in this competition!

Please, everyone use this is as a wake up call and get up off you lazy butts and vote for BLAKE

Regarding the RESULTS shoe..

Totally unfair.. Phil and Haley have been in the bottom three every week, and they keep saving themselves and now Gina is gone ?

WHAT THE CLUCK!?!??!

I really hope either Haley, Sanjaya and Phil are gone soon.

What is wrong with America?
BLEEP w/ not only Blake not being in the top group but Sanjaya,Phil and Haley leaving before GINA.

She was one of my favs I can’t even be happy for Blake now.. But don’t worry I really am! Blake is my only hope in this competition!

Please, everyone use this is as a wake up call and get up off you lazy butts and vote for BLAKE

GO TEAM PLAID!

Results shoe?

Oh, SHOW!

Sorry, it’s late and I’m kinda tired and hella sunburnt.

I”m not gonna miss Gina, but I feel bad for her because I feel like out of all the contestants there, she wanted it the most.

How is Kelly Clarkson still selling cd other then people liked what they heard on the radio so they bought it? It’s not like two years later they’re going “oh yeah, i forgot to buy her cd the first week it came out..” RCA is happy with her because they continue to support her. If they’re not happy with her, they’d stop promoting her and basically give up on her

Kelly Clarkson is still selling her last CD, sure, but not exactly at a rate of 80K per week.

RCA is happy with her because they continue to support her. If theyà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢re not happy with her, theyà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢d stop promoting her and basically give up on her

I think the one thing that can be stated about Katharine is that RCA will continue to milk her for all she is worth. She is gorgeous and looks wonderful on magazine covers, and they’d be fools not to play that out. But we’ll just have to wait and see if her popularity proves to be long-lasting, or if she’s forgotten by this time next year. I make no predictions, because I’m not a fortune-teller.

But I do want to thank you, rad, for explaining to me exactly how the recording industry works, based only on your own buying patterns. Wow, you know the ins and outs of the music biz, and Kat took Clive Davis by the balls and refused to allow him to release her album before January because she knew better than he did. It’s amazing that more multi-billion dollar industries aren’t run by 22-year-old girls!

Did i say anything about how the record industry works?…nope…i think kat will be around this time next year, she has atleast two singles left which will take her to the end of the year, and she’ll be working on a new cd

They blitz promoted her the first week because..she’s not selling well even though they wouldn’t know how much she’s selling? that makes a lot of sense. I guess we’ll see come May what Open Toes can do since it’s rumoured to come out then for a summer song

I can’t wait to hear what “soul” (adult pop) music taylor puts on his next record! but if its anything like his last one i probably won’t even give it a listen. i have yet to actually sit through his current one

I thought “my idol is better than your idol” is off-limits…?

I guess weà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢ll see come May what Open Toes can do since ità ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s rumoured to come out then for a summer song

I thought that was an April Fools’ joke. So sad.

my comment about taylor is nothing worse then your comments about kat?
but mj i will stop talking about season 5, i have better things to do tonight then argue with someone who thinks kat is a massive failure despite the proof staring them in the face

rad, in all friendliness, the thing was that we were just talking about Kat and no one else. I could be wrong, but I don’t think mj minds us discussing the past idols, but what she doesn’t want–I *think*–is me saying something nasty about kat and you going, “well, nyah nyah, your idol sucks too.”

It’s okay, I think Taylor’s new CD pretty much sucks too. But you’ve said you like his previous albums and that you thought they were very soulful (or something like that), which was awesome. Too bad Kat doesn’t have any similar previous music that I could hear.

i didn’t think taylors previous cds were at all soul music, but i like some of his previous stuff compared to whats on his cd but i don’t really enjoy it all that much to be honest. there’s no song on there that makes me want to listen to it again as soon as its over (which to me makes a great song).
has anyone heard the downloads yet? supposidly haleys isn’t up yet, i’m listening to blakes and i love it (although he sounds english when he sings all the time?) his voice sounds great for this genre

STOP IT.

Well, it’s all just a matter of taste. I could listen to Taylor’s old stuff over and over and over again. And I have.

Ginas arrangement is old fashion, she didn’t really change anything that way (except the tempo :tongue1_tb:)I feel bad for Haley, a lot of Gina fans are going to blame her instead of realizing the only reason Gina isn’t on the show is because not enough votes were cast for her as for the other contestants

Chris’ is less whiney. i wish he would stop doing the runs (wow two exact same runs two lines apart) this was actually one of his better songs

Jordin amazes me everytime she opens her mouth, her range and control over her voice for such a young age is phenominal. I could easily see me buying her cd. The trumpet playing in this song is excellent. She holds the last note on the recording a lot higher up and softer then she did live, and it was 6 seconds long

Lakisha has a lot of control over her voice, i know a lot of people think shes really loud, but i don’t hear that from her in a lot of her top 12 performances, she has the voice to go out there and yell every performance and still sounds great, but she always makes it soft and appropriate. She has a weird way of pronouncing words, and her whole voice changes at some parts that kinda freaks me out a little to be honest lol. The band probably loved this week as they really got a chance to shine in everyone of the idols songs, and you really get to perform, not just play chords but actual notes and melodys

Melinda time! Simons right, you can’t really criticize her too much, her phrasing is beautiful, her control is awesome. this song always reminds me of mr.hollands opus when they’re testing out singers. Does anyone know who the idol drummer is? he’s awesome and always looks like he’s having so much fun on stage. Melinda blues-is up the ending of this song. I have no idea what kind of cd she’ll put out after idol though

AFan,

Hey buddy, if you’re on here – sorry about Gina. I know you really thought she rocked. Life isn’t always fair is it.

aka – Gigit

Paul Stacey, not really looking forward to listening to this one because of his performance on tv bored me to tears, he’s not a bad singer at all he just..isn’t anything special? Simon was right when he said it felt like he’d heard him a million times before. He doesn’t seem to have any life or joy in his voice when he sings this song, it does seem dreary at times.zzzzzzzz over a minute left and i feel like i’ve been listening to this song for hours
I’m guessing Phil, Haley will be in the bottom next week, it’ll be interesting to see who gets that last spot

oh yes! Sanjaya, his voice on recording sounds a lot better live, but his singing voice is exactly like his speaking voice. His vocals are always flat lined, they’re all ——- there’s really no peaks or valleys in his voice, he pretty much stays within an octave always and never really goes for anything (unless its the last 3 seconds of the song) i’d like him to actually do something during the rest of the song. Picturing Sanjaya dancing cheek to cheek with a female makes me laugh

rad, are you talking to yourself?

I must have missed something. Who is Paul Stacey?

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There is no Paul Stacey.

Here are a couple of videos from Cleveland HOB! Enjoy, I did

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SC4F-txn9Ro

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AVdX0hz8oXs (great harp)

I must say that I saw Hits Daily Double predictions for album sales for this week- and man do sales suck. Even Hilary Duff is only expected to sell 125k in her debut week.

I bet the record industry is sweating bullets.

They are obviously going to have to reinvent the wheel becuase they are losing millions upon millions of dollars in CD sales.