Michael Johns was back home in Australia for a media tour. I have some video here, courtesy of Michael Johns Online
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Michael Johns Australian Tour - VIDEO
Published by May 8th, 2008 in American Idol, Video, Season 7, Jason Castro, Michael Johns and S7 Top 12. 4 CommentsMichael Johns and Carly Smithson on The Ellen Degeneres Show — VIDEO
Published by May 6th, 2008 in American Idol, Video, Michael Johns and Carly Smithson. 57 Comments
Michael Johns and Carly Smithson help Ellen DeGeneres celebrate her anniversary. They duet on the classic U2 song “One” with Ricky Minor and the band. They rock it!
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ETA: “Hold On I’m Coming” added
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Michael Johns Attends the White House Correspondents Dinner
Published by April 27th, 2008 in American Idol and Michael Johns. 36 Comments
Here’s Michael Johns at the Bloomberg after party following last night White House Correspondents Dinner in Washington, DC. He was a guest of sports talk show host, Tony Kornheiser.
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Michael Johns Will Be Attending the White House Correspondents Dinner this Weekend - Post-Boot AI Extra Interview - VIDEO
Published by April 24th, 2008 in American Idol, Video, American Idol Extra and Michael Johns. 12 Comments
- Michael is going to be ESPN’s guest at the White House Correspondents Dinner this weekend.
- He thinks Paula’s comments have been right on the money this year. He wouldn’t say that for every year he’s watched the show.
- He was going to perform “Gesthemane” from Jesus Christ Superstar this week. For Neil Diamond week he would have like to sing “Sweet Caroline” or “Coming to America”.
Michael Johns Interview after the Jump….
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Michael Johns on the Ellen Degeneres Show
Published by April 18th, 2008 in American Idol, Video, Season 7 and Michael Johns. 14 Comments
Michael performs “It’s All Wrong, But It’s Alright” and shows off his Ellen undies!
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Michael Johns Interview: Ryan Seacrest blames his Cruel Elimination Trick on Nigel Lythgoe
Published by April 14th, 2008 in American Idol and Michael Johns. 26 Comments
You can listen to the Ryan Seacrest here interview here.
- Ryan mentions that Michael was way taller than him on stage. Hm.
- He apologized to Michael about leading him to believe he might be safe right before he cut him. Ryan says, “Nigel, he concocts all these scenes…the note was ‘refer back to last year, get them thinking they may be staying another week, and then let them know they are gone’.”
- Ryan was surprised and bummed that Michael was leaving, because they’d chat off stage.
- Ryan says that Simon and Randy both liked Michael personally. They were all really excited to put him through when he auditioned. Ryan promises to play his first single on KISS when it’s released.
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Michael Johns on the Tonight Show with Jay Leno - VIDEO
Published by April 12th, 2008 in American Idol, Video and Michael Johns. 7 Comments
Is this MJ overload? No I don’t mean me!
Yes, that’s Gene Simmons standing there with Michael. Not quite as annoying as Chikezie’s bit, but still pretty lame. Michael is a good sport…
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Michael Johns Exit Interviews
Published by April 12th, 2008 in American Idol, Season 7, Michael Johns and S7 Top 12. 14 Comments 
Read highlights of Michael John’s satellite press interviews after the jump. Next week, he was planning on performing a blues/soul version of “Vision of Love” for the Mariah Carey theme. Dang. Still, he doesn’t regret a thing.
Sources: MTV, Entertainment Weekly, USA Today
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Michael Johns AI Extra Interview - VIDEO
Published by April 11th, 2008 in American Idol, Video, American Idol Extra, Season 7, Michael Johns, AI7 Top 12 and S7 Top 12. 20 Comments
- David Cook and Carly Smithson were both in tears
- He used to work as a Rugby mascot–a kangaroo with boxing gloves
- He talks about his fellow Idols. He was the oldest and was like a dad or big brother
- He classifies himself as a rock/soul singer. He sang the music he’d like to record after Idol. He felt like he stayed true to himself
- He comes from a musical family
- He has watched all six seasons of Idol. He considers himself a fan.
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Michael Johns interview on Fox 5 New York - VIDEO
Published by April 11th, 2008 in American Idol, Video, Season 7, Michael Johns and S7 Top 12. 23 Comments
Michael defends his song choice. He says he wouldn’t change a thing. Next week, he was going to sing another soul song. Yes, he was surprised by his elimination.
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More on Michael Johns Elimination - Video and Some Stats That May Surprise You
Published by April 11th, 2008 in American Idol, Video, Michael Johns, S7 Top 12 and S7 Idol Gives Back. 14 Comments
Today did a piece this morning on Michael Johns elimination. Mandisa has a little cameo. The report states that Michael was considered a front runner from the beginning, which isn’t exactly true, but it is a good retrospective of Michael’s run and what possibly went wrong. They compare his ouster to Chris Daughtry’s sudden ejection at 4th place in Season 5. In the end, they give Michael’s elimination a positive spin–that like Chris, not winning Idol might work in his favor. Hey, Bucky Covington isn’t complaining!
I just posted my thoughts in last night’s recap.
And, check out Kirsten’s stats regarding performance order from today’s headlines thread comments section. 80% of this season’s bootees performed in the first half. A whopping 40% started first. Very interesting stuff.
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Caption This! Results Edition
Published by March 29th, 2008 in American Idol, Season 7, David Cook, David Archuleta, Jason Castro, Brooke White, Syesha Mercado, Michael Johns, Ramiele Malubay, Carly Smithson, Chikezie and Caption This. 21 CommentsOK. You guys know the drill. You replace my lame-ass captions with something funny! Or just make general comments about the pictures. Have fun!
1. Don’t fret, I’ll kick your Dad’s ass…
David Archuleta and Ryan Seacrest. Jason Castro, Carly Smithson, Michael Johns, Brooke White, Ramiele Malubay and more after the jump…
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Season 7 Top 10 - Results Recap
Published by March 26th, 2008 in American Idol, Season 7, S7 Show Recaps, David Cook, David Archuleta, Jason Castro, Brooke White, Syesha Mercado, Michael Johns, Ramiele Malubay, Carly Smithson, Kristy Lee Cook, Chikezie and S7 Top 12. 109 Comments
Chikezie is Eliminated Tonight…
In the Bottom 3
- Chikezie
- Syesha Mercado
- Jason Castro
VIDEOS:
- Group Song - “Right Back Where We Started From” (tonight’s performance, extry CHEESY!)
- Carly Smithson says “I’m not pregnant”
- Caller wants Ryan’s job
- Kimberley Locke performs
- Chikezie eliminated
thanks lawrence, for the videos…
I have to hand it to Chikezie, he clawed his way into the Top 12 and fought to stick around til the Top 10. But, he was living on borrowed time. The crazy upbeat deal wasn’t going keep him in the game week after week, and as we saw tonight, ballads are deadly to poor Chikezie. Ballads are boring, indeed.
The Top 10 elimination–not a night of surprises.
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Season 7 Top 10 - Performance Recap
Published by March 25th, 2008 in American Idol, Season 7, S7 Show Recaps, David Cook, David Archuleta, Jason Castro, Brooke White, Syesha Mercado, Michael Johns, Ramiele Malubay, Carly Smithson, Kristy Lee Cook and Chikezie. 204 Comments
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- Ramiele Malubay - 1987’s “Alone” by Heart
- Jason Castro - 1987’s “Fragile” by Sting
- Syesha Mercado - 1987’s “If I Were Your Woman” by Stephanie Mills
- Chikezie - 1985’s “If Only For One Night” by Luther Vandross
- Brooke White - 1983’s “Every Breath You Take” by The Police
- Michael Johns - 1978’s “We Are the Champions” by Queen
- Carly Smithson - 1983’s “Total Eclipse of the Heart” by Bonnie Tyler
- David Archuleta - 1990’s “You’re the Voice” by David Foster interview
- Kristy Lee Cook - 1984’s “God Bless the USA” by Lee Greenwood
- David Cook - 1983’s “Billie Jean” by Michael Jackson
thanks lawrence for the video
Season 7 Top 10 is a total rock-fest, with Michael Johns and David Cook turning in energetic, passionate performances. Clearly the best of the night. Michael puts himself back in the game, at last, and David truly turns into the Dark Horse who could possibly sneak up past ‘lil David Archuleta to take it all.
The Idols sing songs from the year they were born. Y’all ready for another 80’s night? Eight of the remaining contestants were born in the 80’s (with Michael Johns and David Archuleta bookending the crew on the cusp, 1979 and 1990 respectively). The pool of songs looks similar to 80’s week from Top 20. At least it’s not the Beatles, again. Thank Jeebus.
Tonight’s pre-performance video packages feature the kids when they really were kids. Awww. So cute.
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Season 7 Top 10 Spoilers!
Published by March 25th, 2008 in American Idol, Spoilers, S7 Spoilers, Season 7, David Cook, David Archuleta, Jason Castro, Brooke White, Syesha Mercado, Michael Johns, Ramiele Malubay, Carly Smithson, Kristy Lee Cook and Chikezie. 103 CommentsETA: SONG ORDER!!!!
Just talked to the fabuloso Caffiened and Carie B. I got your song order here!!! They said that everyone sounded really good tonight. Thanks Caffiend and Carie B.!
- Ramiele Malubay - 1987’s “Alone” by Heart - Artist iTunes
- Jason Castro - 1987’s “Fragile” by Sting - Artist iTunes - Played guitar
- Syesha Mercado - 1987’s “If I Were Your Woman” by Stephanie Mills - Artist iTunes - Pretty good.
- Chikezie - 1985’s “If Only For One Night” by Luther Vandross - Artist iTunes
- Brooke White - 1983’s “Every Breath You Take” by The Police - Artist iTunes - She played piano on this. Ha dto do it twice in rehearsal cause of band mess up.
- Michael Johns - 1978’s “We Are the Champions” by Queen - Artist iTunes At least from the audience,it appeared he may have his breakthrough. High Engergy, really good.
- Carly Smithson - 1983’s “Total Eclipse of the Heart” by Bonnie Tyler - Artist iTunes - Very good
- David Archuleta - 1990’s “You’re the Voice” by David Foster with Jeff
Pescetto - Artist iTunes - Pretty song - Kristy Lee Cook - 1984’s “God Bless the USA” by Lee Greenwood = Artist iTunes - Vocals were ok, but shedoesn’t connect with the audience
- David Cook - 1983’s “Billie Jean” by Michael Jackson - Artist iTune Chris Cornell Version - PIMP SPOT FOR DAVID! He did the Chris Cornell version of the song, and it was awesome.
Tonight’s song list from TMZ
Thanks to Liz for the Tip!
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Idols in the Mags
Published by March 21st, 2008 in American Idol, Season 7, David Cook, David Archuleta, Jason Castro, Brooke White, Syesha Mercado, Michael Johns, Ramiele Malubay, Carly Smithson, Amanda Overmyer, Kristy Lee Cook and Chikezie. 28 Comments 
David Cook and Kristy Lee Cook - Photo from the March 24 TV Guide
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Top 11 Results - Recap
Published by March 19th, 2008 in American Idol, Season 7, S7 Show Recaps, David Cook, David Archuleta, Jason Castro, Brooke White, Syesha Mercado, Michael Johns, Ramiele Malubay, Carly Smithson, Amanda Overmyer, Kristy Lee Cook, Chikezie and S7 Top 12. 171 CommentsAmanda Overmyer is eliminated
Bottom 3
- Carly Smithson
- Kristy Lee Cook
- Amanda Overmyer
Video
- Beatles Medley
- Phone Questions
- Kellie Pickler performs “Red High Heels”
- Amanda Overmyer is eliminated
Thanks, Lawrence, for the video!
Amanda Overmyer–Eliminated tonight. Damn. I think she did herself no favors when she declared Tuesday night that “Ballads are boring” and seemed to be sneering at Simon’s advice. Appearing early in the show, with a middling performance didn’t help her either. I think Amanda was somebody you either loved or hated. Her tough biker-chick persona is not for everyone. But, that’s exactly why I liked her. The white chicks on Idol tend to be these pretty little pony princess types. Amanda is certainly not that. Although she’s not as versatile as some of her castmates–her vocal ability was limited to blues rock–I think she would have added something different to the tour.
I admired Amanda’s aloof, don’t-mess-with-me attitude, but I can see how that might not be the best strategy for encouraging viewers’ votes.
Here’s the recap:
Hey, the results are in and someone’s number is up! But not before Ryan reveals the “mentors” for this season. There are only 4. I was kinda hoping for 0, especially after hearing the list: Dolly Parton, Mariah Carey, Andrew Lloyd Webber and Neil Diamond.
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Top 11 - Performance Recap
Published by March 18th, 2008 in American Idol, Season 7, S7 Show Recaps, David Cook, David Archuleta, Jason Castro, Brooke White, Syesha Mercado, Michael Johns, Ramiele Malubay, Carly Smithson, Amanda Overmyer, Kristy Lee Cook, Chikezie and S7 Top 12. 160 CommentsVideos! Click the song links! (thanks Lawrence, for the video!)
- Amanda Overmyer - “Back in the USSR”
- Kristy Lee Cook - “You’ve Got To Hide Your Love Away”
- David Archuleta - “Long and Winding Road”
- Michael Johns - “A Day in the Life”
- Brooke White - “Here Comes the Sun”
- David Cook - “Day Tripper”
- Carly Smithson - “Blackbird”
- Jason Castro - “Michelle”
- Syesha Mercado - “Yesterday”
- Chikezie - “I’ve Just Seen A Face”
- Ramiele Malubay - “I Should Have Known Better”
Ryan Seacrest opens the show, standing in one of the space-age balcony thingies, high atop the set, “Tonight, by popular demand, the #1 show in the country, celebrates the #1 band of all time…”
*eyes roll*
Seriously, the Beatles two weeks in a row? What’s the point? The kids did a really good job last week with the Lennon/McCartney songbook, why push it? And push it, indeed they did. I’m hearing the kids were working on another theme (birth year) when TPTB in their infinite wisdom, decided to change themes. The kids had to scramble to pick new songs. That bit of chaos shows in tonight’s performances.
It kind of sucks that the kids were forced on a mad dash Top 11 week. This week’s performances are important. The contestants who make the cut make the summer tour where they finally have the opportunity to make some real money. It’s not only the money, but the additional exposure they can add to their resume. The heat is definitely on.
Randy Jackson takes as many opportunities as he can to pimp his record with Paula Abdul, “Dance Like There’s no Tomorrow”. Paula expands her vocabulary! She says the kids who had “gumption” will continue to take risks. And, who pissed in Simon Cowell’s cornflakes? Just a question. You’d think he would have perked up after Kristy Lee Cook offered him a blow job. But, noooo. Seriously, There’s some very interesting back-talk to the judges this week.
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Top 11 Spoilers!
Published by March 18th, 2008 in American Idol, S7 Spoilers, Season 7, David Cook, David Archuleta, Jason Castro, Brooke White, Syesha Mercado, Michael Johns, Ramiele Malubay, Carly Smithson, Amanda Overmyer and Kristy Lee Cook. 28 CommentsSuper-duper-awesome gal on the scene, Caffiend, attended the Top 11 Performance rehersal tonight! She got us some song spoilers!
This is the order, more or less. There might be a few I’ll need to switch in the middle. She says the show was “fabulous” tonight. Everyone was really good. Syesha was the weakest. If she goes this week, we’ll have a fantastic Top 10, she says.
Thanks for the scoop, Caffiend!
- Amanda Overmyer - “Back in the Ussr”
- Kristy Lee Cook - “You’ve Got To Hide Your Love Away” - Surprisingly good.
- David Archuleta - “Long and Winding Road” - Mocked himself a little in his video.
- Michael Johns - “A Day in the Life” - Fabulous, changed it up a bit.
- David Cook - “Day Tripper” - Peter Frampton style with Vox box
- Brooke White - “Here Comes the Sun” No piano or guitar - Danced a little. Really good.
- Carly Smithson - “Blackbird” - “Blew me away.” Nailed it–tears.
- Jason Castro - “Michelle” - Beautiful. No guitar. Great audience interaction.
- Syesha Mercado - “Yesterday” - Overdid it.
- Chikezie - “I’ve Just Seen A Face” - Changed it up again. Pulled out a harmonica.
- Ramiele Malubay - “I Should Have Known Better”
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A little More About What Simon Said on Oprah Winfrey
Published by March 18th, 2008 in American Idol, David Cook, David Archuleta, Jason Castro, Brooke White, Michael Johns and Carly Smithson. 26 CommentsDuring yesterday’s appearance on the Oprah Winfrey Show, when asked who he thought the front-runners in the competition currently were, Simon Cowell said that while he believes David Archuleta is the front-runner, don’t rule out Brooke White, David Cook and Jason Castro. He thinks any one of these contestants could win.
Astute peeps in comments pointed to the fact that those very contestants occupy the top spots on iTunes. There is no official ranking. TPTB and iTunes are withholding sales information during the competition. However, if you do a search on American Idol Performance and then sort them by Popularity, you can see how the Idols roughly stack up against each other. Do a search on American Idol, and pick out the relevant items. Carly Smithson and Michael Johns, early favorites, appear to have fallen closer to the middle of the pack. So much for plants.
ETA: Thanks for setting me straight, comments peeps! Tricksey, TPTB!!! Here is a crudely put together look at the Top 10:
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