Adam Lambert will win tonight. Book it. Inside info!2 minutes ago from web

From this guy:

http://twitter.com/garybryanshow

From LA based DJ

Nice “inside info”.

from the red carpet, short vid of paula and DA(he sings lol)

Paula Abdul Sells, David Archuleta Sings On ‘Idol’ Finale Red Carpet
Plus: ‘American Idol’ alumni Jason Castro and Diana DeGarmo talk about working with new judge Kara DioGuardi.

reporting by Jim Cantiello

(celeste youll love this!)

Lavender1960 – re: Canadian Idol coronation songs. I’ve watched every season of Canadian Idol (and for the record, I have been much more impressed, in general, with the Canadian talent than that which has appeared on A.I., but that is neither here nor there), and I have actually liked the winners’ songs – particularly Kalan Porter’s. Incidentally, Kalan’s coronation song debuted at No.1 on the Cdn. charts and stayed there for 8 weeks; became the biggest-selling debut single by a Canadian artist in the history of the Canadian charts. Maybe us Canadians are easier to please or just really like large doses of fromage (which is quite possible, considering how many Canadians love Celine Dion), but I think there’s a lesson in there somewhere, for A.I.

TKat
Finally, I canà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢t believe that they only had the song for about 36 hours before the show. Ità ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s a song with no hook and ità ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s jammed with tough lyrics.

I know, ridiculous!! In light of that fact, I’d say they both did a pretty frikkin’ admirable job of remembering *any* of those damn lyrics! Still doesn’t make it (the song) right, LOL. Kara Kara Kara (and the two other writers)…
:doh_tb: :guns_tb:

spring2009
The producers didnà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢t à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã…“giveà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬  Adam anything – he asked. The others could have asked as well. They did not. That is where Adamà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s theatre experience has paid offà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬ ¦

Exactly! Perhaps the contestants were not specifically told that they *could* ask, but that should not stop any of them from at least giving it a try, since the worst TPTB would do is say no. Adam’s theatre background has given him lots of ideas, why should he not use them if he can? He ought not to be blamed if the others weren’t able to come up with anything comparable. Gokey’s harp, anyone?

I just had an epiphany. Took my dog outside, standing on a hill, overlooking the bay, sun shining, wind blowing fierce, acres of cherry trees in bloomà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬ ¦

I am absolutely positive that Adam will be the Amercian Idol.

he hasnt yet jlc

Hmmm…so he interviewed with the other guy…wonder if that means anything?

David
I think you guys are missing the obvious – Ià ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢m guessing Adam is going to sing with Velvet Revolver. What could be more perfect – they are without a lead singer, and Slash has made comments that he likes Adam. I guess weà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢ll find out.

I like this idea. A lot. I saw V.R. in concert last year and it was really amazing (and this, coming from someone who has never been a giant G’n'R or STP fan). Adam on stage with that band might cause me to faint.

TKat
I will buy everything Adam records EXCEPT that G*d aweful à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã…“Karaà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s Songà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬ .
I am tired of hearing that Adam is à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã…“too theatricalà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬ . Frankly, when I pay $60 to see a concert, I want some theater.

DITTO!! …Except that most concerts here in Vancouver cost at least $70, lol. Bring on spectacular theatrical *entertainment*!

oddobserver
I dunno, could be just me, but really, having a song with so much lyrical meaning behind ought to have a simple melody to back it up. No Melody is like masking a excellent fish with too much sauce, you taste only the sauce (the vocal acrobatics) and canà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢t appreciate the fish.

YES!! You hit the nail on the head. If people struggle to understand or hear even one single line in a song, it doesn’t matter HOW ‘meaningful’ the song as a whole is, no one is going to figure out what that meaning IS.

The only thought I’m left with after hearing that song (aside from “OMG WTF is that crap?!? I think I just had an aneurism…”) is “Hurricanes, okay – but what about the tornados, earthquakes & tsunamis? What about Global Thermonuclear War?” Somehow I don’t think that was the intention.

or did he already & I missed it?

I am absolutely positive that Adam will be the Amercian Idol.

Really, who wants to see Michael Jackson?

Me dammit, me! I am not ashamed to admit it. I love Michael.

You know what would be really nice. If the winner was announced at the beginning of the show. Just bring out Adam and Kris and name the AI winner. Then have a 2 hour party.

That’s a novel idea, but how many would stay for the party? I would, but them I am a freaking idol geek.

Pulling for Adam tonight, but I won’t be disappointed. Loved little David last year, and if Adam gets the opportunities Archie has gotten I see a pretty good future for him. And if he doesn’t have to do that damn song…….somehow I think the greedy producers are going to make him do it win or lose. Kris is somewhere praying that he doesn’t have to go it alone, lol.

lavender1960
Or it could be KISS and Adam doing my all time KISS fave, Lick It Up. tongue porn.

BAHAHAhahaaaaa!!! Oh dear lord. That theatre would implode.
Or how about “Love Gun”, “Down On Your Knees”, “Dance All Over Your Face”, “Rock Hard”…

Kudos to everyone of these kids who gave something of themselves so that I could enjoy the last few months. And I wish them smooth sailing and I really hope that they will reap some reward for all the fantastic crap that they have had to endure.

Hear, hear! Well said Tess~

I guess I was expecting more of a slower schmaltzy song like Kelly’s Moment Life This (which I think was the best song out all 8 seasons), so I couldn’t connect to Kara’s song at all.

Maybe if the back up singers weren’t so loud in the beginning and they slowed it down a little, it would sound better. The background singers left Kris alone – why do they have to ruin Adam’s songs?

I can’t imagine either of the guys having a “moment” while singing this after winning. Well, I guess we don’t have a choice, damn it, and neither did they!

I hope Adam wins and sings the heck out of it tonight!

Starrlight
Taking bets on them shit canning that song in place of another one. I can dream, right? I love Adam and Kris both too much to want to see them saddled with that crap. Uncle Nigel called it.

Maybe if we ALL dream hard enough, it will happen? I’ll cross all my fingers and all my toes and braid my hair too, if it will help. :help_tb:
Hey, if laughter could save Tinkerbell, wishes across the world might work for this!

One of Ryans radio staff producers just posted this tweet:

pattyrodriguez: KISS backstageà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬’ those shoes are super tall!!! Gene Simmons, he is a PIMP!

Yikes! I guess the Adam duet is with KISS afterall! Is Adam going to wear his Zodiac platform boots too? I guess it would be a hoot to see that on the Idol stage!

http://www.accesshollywood.com/american-idol/dish-of-salt-season-eight-idol-finale-backstage-may-19-2009_videotab_1107894

And check out the access Dish of Salt video that twinkle posted. It’s a must see for Kradam fans. They are just too cute and funny together! I love how they crack each other up.

And donà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢t come back at me about getting olderà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬ ¦lots of guys get older and still look good.

You could barely see his face during the performance…besides the horrible lighting, he also had (big) sunglasses on. I’ve seen him since, and he looks fine…although his teeth always have scared me…sorta looks like a werewolf.

I think he sounds awesome…esp. considering the cold…and the song is amazing. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xZXE8Fohj8M

If the Anoop/Megan duet rumor is trueà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬ ¦that should be interesting. I really want him to have a duet/solo.

This could be a treat for the viewing audience. I am looking forward to this. Again, I pray that the sound system is working properly. If some “over-the-hill” performer can bring it on, more power to them. I love the celebrities that have been listed. Bravo to those who can appreciate their music!

Tatiana is a good singer. Just curious what her role will be.

Still no clue as to who Adam will duet with. I’d really like to see him win. He has been consistently good/great all season long.