Lynn: American Idol discovered Adam Lambert just like this
Thursday he spent a good portion of his early morning hours on a ladder directing crowd shots during AI’s rehearsals for Season 10 at AT&T Park. And he thought back to two years ago when he was doing the same thing at the Cow Palace across town.
“Literally, all Idols start in this crowd, ” Lynn said. “Adam Lambert was one of these guys, ” he said as he waved his hand over the throng. “We recognized him around the end of this first day.
“You know Adam is really tall and we had heard there was some guy who had done Broadway stuff and he was pretty good. Of course, when it came to the second round we were told to keep an eye out for him.
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Ryan Seacrest: Sometimes their parents lied
So, what changes, either forward or backward, does Lythgoe foresee?
“I really would like to see somebody who can sing and move. I’m so sick of watching people who are just wondering around. All of the stars of the show move. The next Michael Jackson must be out there somewhere.”
Maybe he’s right, maybe not.
The last three winners – David Cook, Kris Allen, Lee DeWyze – didn’t move, they sang. And AI has always been a singing competition, not a multi-talent show.
But Seacrest, seemed to buy into Lythgoe’s vision.
“If you look at some of the more popular acts. Look at Gaga for example. Most of the more popular acts are young and are spectacles on stage, ” Seacrest said.
“Younger contestents are more poised than the older people. And I think that is because of the internet and them performing on YouTube. They are just more comfortable.”
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X Factor: Simon Cowell blasts Cheryl Cole for being a “spoilt brat” during string of bust ups
Simon Cowell kicked off the new series of X Factor by branding Cheryl Cole a spoilt brat during a string of bust-ups.
The acid-tongued judge tore into the star as they clashed over an act on the show, which starts tomorrow. He also accused her of making catty remarks about a band. A source said: “It’ll be war.”
Looks like the claws are out on X Factor as Simon Cowell places a saucer of milk down for Cheryl Cole after accusing her of making catty remarks.
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Dannii Minogue is axed
Simon Cowell has decided to axe Dannii Minogue from the next series of The X Factor, a report has claimed.
Sources told a tabloid newspaper that Dannii’s determination to return to the show despite missing out on the early stages during maternity leave apparently angered some X Factor bosses.
An insider told The Sun that show bosses wanted one of the stand-in judges to complete the entire series.
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Steven Tyler wacks Joe Perry in the Head with a Microphone Stand
Joe throws down his guitar and walks off the stage. via VFTW
