Allison Iraheta: Idolatry Interview
Michael Slezak interviews his favorite Season 8 contestant, Allison Iraheta. They discuss: Talking back to Simon, staying true to herself, getting song selection help from Kris Allen and Adam Lambert and more:
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If you have been reading the recaps of the show by other EW writers would see that Kris has always been great to Allison. The 1st time she was in the bottom 3 the next week Allison blew it out of the water and Kris ran over to her, hugged her and picked her and was truly joyous about Allison’s performance that saved her.
Early on Paula and Kara said that Kris also has helped the other contestants practice their songs and accompanied them, which Simon was not pleased with.
I guess people have short memories.
I think a lot of the contestants helped each other out in various ways. It’s cool of Allison to give props when they are due, though.
Like Star, I also liked when she talked about her duet with Adam because that was a highlight for me, too. They had great chemistry together. I loved it when she came out all fierce. Then, he did, too, but he glanced over at her and a big grin crossed his face.
I also didn’t care for Simon’s comments after the duet, but that’s neither here or there now. Going at 4th is great. She gets the benefit of the press saying she got robbed and also a full press tour. The third place finisher gets some press, but the buzz is all about the top 2. I would have loved an Allison/Adam finale, but I think Kris really proved himself last week. It’s all good.
I love Allison, I would have loved an Allison v. Adam final, but I am glad she has the chance to show her awesomeness now before the idol finale and all of the hooplah. She’s a genuine talent.
Allison is so appealing. I’m looking forward to youtubes of her from the tour (since I won’t be going this year). Also, the rumors have her duet-ing with Cyndi Lauper on the finale! that would great, I think.
Go Allison! have a great career!
FIrst, kudos to Slezak for having THE BEST exit interviews of any of the reporters. His questions are always interesting, well thought out, and different. He also treats all the idols with respect and is honest about what he has said about them in the past.
I loved this interview with Allison. She’s articulate, self-aware, honest, and fun. She also gives credit to others – it’s not all ME ME ME. Slezak even managed to suppress some of his fan-girly feelings toward her – some
THe girl is a huge talent and we will definitely be hearing from her. I wanted her to be Top 3 and would have been totally ok with her winning. There was only a slim chance of that with the show’s agenda this year. I was very irritated with the ’she’s only 16′ throughout the show. To me it was a subliminal to not vote for her.
Regarding Kris getting the Motown week song for her, this backs up what I had heard before. I forget if it was Rickey Minor or Michael Orland who had said that Kris has extensive musical knowledge and helped many of them with song choice and arrangements. THis was particularly evident Michael Jackson week.
What a great interview! I’m impressed that she was doing new songs (to her) so much of the time — I think it was Matt Giraud who said he only picked songs he knew because it’s too risky to do something he wasn’t familiar with. But Allison went for it and had some lovely moments. She knows how to interpret a song and has that incredible voice. Adam-Allison duet = one of the most fun idol performances ever!
19~ has an option. I am almost positive (or afraid) 19 will exercise the option. She is the hottest new female entertainer in the USA (IMHO). AND, if 19~ exercises their option she, practically, will become their property.
IF the excerpts (Google) that I have seen are actual terms in the AI contract, she would be in bondage forever. At 17 (a minor), she has an extremely good chance of voiding the contract. I don’t believe any lawyer would let her sign such an instrument. The purported terms are so extreme that the contract, or parts, are, possibly, not enforceable. BUT, BIG money to attack such when an adult (didn’t K Clarkson go thru that recently).
If the contract were rescinded, she could negotiate better terms with 19. The value of 19’s contribution would possibly would be awarded, but I think that a court probably would not because of the abusive terms. Another label would probably be the better choice.
I understand 19~ exercises it’s options in short order, and possibly releases contestants that will not be picked up quickly. We will see. It’s pretty obvious that I would get her out of the contract (if terms are as I THINK).
She is only 17. She needs the best advice before binding. I’m positive 19 has considered the problem with minors, and it has taken every possible avenue to get around the problem. They may just take a chance that the issue won’t be brought up.
Eh, I’m fine if she signs with them as long as she gets good material and promotion.