Today’s Idol headlines after the jump…
Abdul tape on internet
….The AP was attempting Friday to reach a publicist for Abdul.
In a statement posted Thursday on TMZ, the singer-dancer said she was “deeply hurt and extremely disappointed” that the call went public.
“This is not only illegal but also highly unethical,” Abdul said. “While I don’t feel a need to justify or explain my conversation, even as a public figure I do feel my privacy has been violated and find this action to be unacceptable.”…
Pop idol Si snaps up Elvis rights
POP Idol creator Simon Fuller yesterday agreed a £657million deal to take control of the image rights to music’s ultimate icon — Elvis Presley.
The 47-year-old headmaster’s son is to buy US firm CKX, which also owns rights to boxing legend Muhammad Ali and manages Hollywood stars like Billy Crystal, Robin Williams and Woody Allen.
Mr Fuller, who manages David and Victoria Beckham and has a £450million fortune, sold his management company 19 to CKX two years ago.
CKX owns the rights to the Pop Idol and American Idol formats created by Mr Fuller — and manages the stars he nurtured, including supermodel Claudia Schiffer and the Spice Girls….
40 ago today:The Beatles’ ‘SGT. PEPPER’S LONELY HEARTS CLUB BAND’
…37. It took awhile to become definitive. The recording sessions lasted 129 days, or about four months, or about the length of the American Idol season. Which leads to … 38. A bad segue! But last week, American Idols past and present gave tribute to the album on the show’s sixth season finale, which was sweet and slightly horrific all at the same time…
5,812 votes for Jordin
Our family has been following Jordin Sparks since we first saw her perform during a Friday night kids’ talent show at Mr. Lucky’s, alongside my own grandchildren. Jordin was a cheerful, vivacious 12-year-old who was kind enough to give this great-grandma a debut CD.
We all just knew she would be famous! Her voice was amazing and she had a great personality. During these last few months on American Idol, I am proud to say that I voted 5,812 times. Yes, I kept count!
Amid all the negativity that our young people see day in and day out, Jordin brings a breath of fresh air to old and young alike. We are all proud of you, Jordin, and we hope The Republic will continue bringing us coverage on our idol!
Jordin’s oldest fan (80-year-old great-great grandma)…
Wal-Mart Slows Expansion Plans
If Ryan Seacrest asked each year’s American Idol winner the first thing they would do after winning the contest, the answer would be “I’m going to Bentonville, Ark., to sing at Wal-Mart’s annual shareholder meeting!”
Following in the steps of previous winners, recently crowned Idol Jordin Sparks (who said she shops at Wal-Mart) gave her first performance since winning before a cheering crowd of thousands of Wal-Mart employees and shareholders gathered at the Bud Walton arena at the University of Arkansas in Fayetteville….
Punch LaRussa for World’s Sexiest Vegetarian
…But where there is darkness, my friends, you shall soon find light. PETA currently has LaRussa on its ballot for….World’s Sexiest Vegetarian Celebrity!
Among the more than 200 sizzling celebs who are vying for this year’s titles: country music sensation Carrie Underwood; ravishing redhead Bryce Dallas Howard; sexy starlet Alicia Silverstone; King Kong leading lady Naomi Watts; Live Free or Die Hard hottie Maggie Q; House beauty Lisa Edelstein; Walk the Line’s dashing “Johnny Cash,” Joaquin Phoenix; Hollywood heartthrob Casey Affleck; hero for animals Milo Ventimiglia; American Idol crooner Ruben Studdard; actor and 30 Seconds to Mars vocalist Jared Leto; Good Charlotte hottie Benji Madden; and dapper emcee Common.
I don’t know about you, but if LaRussa finishes behind Ruben Studdard or Benji Madden, I’m going to have to demand a recount.
Elvis Has Left the Stock Market
CKX Inc., which has licensing rights to the King’s Graceland estate and American Idol, goes private in a $1.3 billion deal
Capitalizing on the great success of the hit TV show American Idol and its music sales, as well as enjoying the rights to Elvis Presley’s Graceland estate, CKX Inc. (CKXE) said it would be taken private by its CEO in a $1.33 billion buyout. The shares jumped 35% to $14.40 during trading on the Nasdaq June 1 on the news……..
Classic Clip: CANNIBAL CORPSE Hits German Version Of ‘American Idol’
A video clip of a death metal fan auditioning for the German “American Idol”-style singing contest TV show “Deutschland sucht den Superstar” (”DSDS”) with a unique rendition of the CANNIBAL CORPSE classic “I Will Kill You” is available for viewing at YouTube.
As previously reported, a hilarious video clip of a black metal fan performing the NAGLFAR track “The Brimstone Gate” on the Austrian TV show “Starmania” can be found at this location. The lyrics to the song are as follows:
…I have seen the most beautiful light
Since my birth it’s been possessing my mind
I’ve lashed myself, I have opened my veins
Cursed my blood in grief
As a shadow of death, the reaper from the tales of past
I’ve been lurking in the shades of Thy creation…
‘Sgt. Pepper’s lasting power
…”I don’t think there is any historical parallel,” said Tim Riley, author of Tell Me Why, a song-by-song take on the band. “When the Beatles were out there, I don’t think there was anything like it. The things that come closest only illustrate that. Star Wars sort of hinted at it. Today, what’s going on with American Idol is similar. It’s like everyone knows, everyone’s in on this story. . . . But it doesn’t even come close to what was going on with the Beatles.”
The music was central, of course. But the excitement went beyond the songs…
Paris Bennett loves her queens
For such a tiny person, Paris Bennett has plenty of spunk, voice and charisma — and she also has plenty of love for her LGBT fans….
Atwood Stadium to host LaKisha on June 9
LaKisha Jones has been to Atwood Stadium before, but doesn’t remember it much.
“I went there years ago. One time. I don’t even remember it,” the “American Idol” star said Friday.
Bet she’ll remember her next visit there.
The 27-year-old Flint native will be the guest of honor at a homecoming rally at 5 p.m. June 9 at the historic stadium at 701 W. Third Ave. in Flint’s Carriage Town district.
The event will be free to the public and will include speeches and performances by various entertainers, including Jones, who says she’ll sing “one or two selections from the show.”…
Michigan’s ‘Idol’ star will be honored in Lansing, Flint
LaKisha Jones may not be America’s idol, but many still consider her one of Michigan’s brightest stars.
The Flint native will be honored June 11 at the state Capitol in Lansing. The noon celebration will feature remarks from Gov. Jennifer Granholm and performances by Jones and the youth choir from her Mount Zion Missionary Baptist Church.
“Everyone in Flint and the entire state of Michigan is extremely proud of LaKisha for her hard work and her tremendous talent,” said state Rep. Brenda Clack, a Flint Democrat who is hosting the event……..
Report: Clive Davis/Kelly Clarkson dispute causing internal RCA strife
The nastiness caused by RCA chairman Clive Davis and original American Idol winner Kelly Clarkson’s feud over the musical content of her upcoming third album “My December” has apparently begun to spill out from within Sony BMG, RCA’s parent company……
ABDUL ‘NOT SUFFERING’ FROM ADDISON’S
LATEST: American Idol judge PAULA ABDUL has denied she is suffering from Addison’s, despite discussing the adrenal disease on a leaked conference call with her management……
June Music Preview - What To Get Excited About
…Kelly Clarkson, My December, June 26 – The most legit thing to come out of American Idol (don’t know if that’s good or bad) is back with an album on which she wrote or co-wrote every song. In related news, Justin Guarini is bussing tables at a Denny’s in the Valley…
Abdul Upset Over “Unethical” Press Leak
…The conversation, which was first leaked to the New York Post and later posted on YouTube, involved Abdul breaking down while discussing her health problems and allegedly nasty treatment by an ex-publicist. Among other issues, Abdul mentioned her exhaustion and discontent after the ex-publicist in question had referred to her as a “whining bitch” that was “too old” for the cover of OK! magazine.
“I’ve been going through tremendous amounts of a difficult time,” Abdul had said in the conversation.
However, Abdul appeared optimistic at an event in New York Thursday night, claiming, “I’m doing fine. I’m a fighter.”
Young crowd reveres ‘Idol’
Imagine, if you will, a combination of elements from “Bye, Bye Birdie,” “A Chorus Line,” “Fame,” “The Breakfast Club” and “High School Musical” - with a higher quotient of sexual humor.
Further imagine such elements mixing in a story on the social effects of Clay Aiken and you pretty much have a fix on “Idol: The Musical.”
The work, with music and lyrics by Jon Balcourt and book and lyrics by Bill Boland, from a concept by producer Todd Ellis, had a first performance Friday before a highly reactive and appreciative crowd.
“Idol” is about an improbable group of high school seniors, evidently bound together by their worshipful devotion to “American Idol” second season second-placer Clay Aiken….
Blake Lewis: ‘Idol’ Runner-Up
…”I’m so completely satisfied coming in second on this show,” he admits. “I would have been completely satisfied coming in fourth, or fifth, or sixth. I always felt that my art wasn’t as mainstream as most people. My coming out of Seattle, being more of an eclectic artist, and into, definitely, more independent and underground music … so just coming on this show, I just gave it my all, and I wound up at two. And that’s huge.”…
Hicks show packs in energy, hometown appeal
The star: Taylor Hicks, Hoover native, 2006 “American Idol” winner and gray-haired soul singer.
The backing group: The Little Memphis Blues Orchestra, Hicks’ Birmingham bandmates. It included Brian Less on keyboards, Mitch Jones on bass, Zippy Dieterich on drums and Jeff Lopez on saxophone. A guest guitarist stood in for an absent Sam Gunderson.
The place: Alabama Adventure in Bessemer…
…The Kodak moment: Hicks, who’d been sweating profusely throughout the show, changed his shirt backstage before the encore. He bounded out to sing a huge crowd-pleaser, “Sweet Home Alabama,” with the buttons done up crooked. Fans received a teasing glimpse of Hicks’ chest as he redid the buttons, tucked the microphone under his chin and kept on singing.
Jordin Sparks Visits PEOPLE!
The brand new American Idol still seemed a little stunned by all that’s happened since she won the biggest reality competition on the planet. But the bubbly 17-year-old, as charming in person as she was on Idol, was delighted to answer questions at the PEOPLE offices in New York. What will her album be like? Has she adjusted to fame? And did she get to keep the Badgley Mischka dresses she wore in the finale? Watch the clip and find out!
Paula Abdul Opens Up About Her Health
Paula Abdul, who said Thursday she is “deeply hurt” that a phone call with her reps was leaked to the press, opened up to PEOPLE about how she’s doing…….
It’s not over…yet
“American Idol” finalist Chris Daughtry at Headliners, Tuesday
Looking at the line of eager and faithful Daughtry fans snake through the Headliners parking lot and down Gervais Street two hours prior to Tuesday’s scheduled door opening, I had this thought: “Where were all of you people and your cell phones the night Chris Daughtry was voted off ‘American Idol?’
As the night wore on, however, it became clear to me that despite what happened on that fateful night in season 5, and perhaps because of it, this crowd was determined to show up in force….
Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation Names 2006 American Idol Finalist and Recording Artist Elliott Yamin As Role Model and Advocate to Help Move Research To Reality
…At Children’s Congress, Yamin’s first official advocacy work with JDRF, he will join 150 child and teenage delegates from all over the U.S. - all diagnosed with type 1 diabetes - in a song performance on the Capitol Lawn on June 18. The “Promise to Remember Me” song and the year-long “Promise to Remember Me” campaign which follows shortly after Children’s Congress, is a plea for Congressional Members to provide increased National Institutes of Health (NIH) funding for diabetes research….
Local teen will learn how to be an ‘Idol’
…Being accepted was a stroke of last-minute luck for Dylan. Desperately wanting to apply, he mentioned it to his mom, Ronda. She was a bit hesitant at first, especially because the tuition was almost $3,000. But after watching interviews with accepted campers on “The Today Show,” Ronda agreed to let her eager son fill out the necessary entry forms online and submit a video…
…He said he hopes to use this to his advantage, as a way to prepare himself for a desired encounter with the television show.
“It’ll be a great experience,” he said. “It’s always been a dream since ‘Idol’ started to be on ‘American Idol.’ Now at ‘American Idol’ camp, hopefully I’ll learn what to expect when I try out for the show when I’m 16. I’m a big fan of the show and I never miss it. I’ve always wanted to be on there.”
Not only will Dylan learn tips and tricks from experts in the industry, he’ll come face to face with former ‘Idol’ finalists such as Ace Young, Bucky Covington and Kimberley Locke. “I look forward to meeting past contestants,” he said. “They’ll probably talk to us, and it will be exciting to see what they had to say about there experience on the show.”….
Oregon State Fair unveils lineup
Chris Daughtry and All American Rejects to perform
Nine big-name concerts will headline the Oregon State Fair in Salem this summer, including Heart, “American Idol” contestant Chris Daughtry and The All-American Rejects.
The evening concert series for all ages, held at the outdoor L.B. Day Amphitheatre and the indoor Pavilion, kicks off with rock ‘n’ roll band Heart on Aug. 24 and ends with country singer Craig Morgan on Sept. 2.
Concert tickets, which range from $20 to $35, for Heart, The All-American Rejects (Aug. 27), pop singer Jesse McCartney (Aug. 29), country singers Josh Turner and Keith Anderson (Aug. 31), and Daughtry (Sept. 1) will be for sale starting June 16….
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I’m having a hard time understanding what is so wrong with these pictures. Katharine looks gorgeous in them, and Vegas magazine asked her to be their cover girl. What is the big deal?
And I still don’t quite know what is so wrong about Maxim magazine, Kat could be on the cover of that magazine in a second if she wanted to, almost every female celebrity has, it’s a mag about sexy women, and much more, why would this be such a bad thing if she were in it?
I just don’t get what the big deal is.
The problem is and was she was targeting the pre teen.
Absolutely hilarious!!
Firstly, it’s snark. Kat lends herself to such snarky comments very, very easily.
Secondly, I personally do not find Maxim covers or Kat’s Vegas pictures sexy - my definition of “sexy” does not include provocative and trashy.
My point was merely to differentiate between Jordin and Kat’s idea of being an inspiration to young girls - and to snark on Kat. ;). Plus, I don’t believe that being on the cover of Maxim is a healthy aspiration for young girls. In this regard, I hope such photos don’t inspire a young girl somewhere to follow in Kat’s footsteps.
ETA:
The point isn’t being scarred, it’s the potential for emulation that bothers me most, especially if you’ve set yourself up an an inspiration for young girls.
Kat has legions of fans, young and old. Everyone has an opinion and that’s fine, I just don’t see any problem with her pictures, not all of them are seductive. I don’t think her pre-teen fans are going to be scarred by these pictures.
Anyway there is no way for me to make a point here, but I love all of these pictures, and I hope she keeps on with the modeling, she really looks fabulous.
I don’t think Kat is “targeting” anyone in particular either, she’s just trying to sing and make people happy.
You should watch her new video blog she made for her fans, it’s really sweet.
This is sorta old, but I think it’s worth posting - Kat picks her nose, DAUGHTRY’s forehead is blindingly shiny, and Adam Levine calls Blake a hustler. It’s pretty awesome.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FrFSncwTue4
You may not but their parents may think so, children grow up far too soon as it is without copying the provocative poses and manners that Katharine displays at photo opportunities.
Well I am not a mother, so maybe that’s why I don’t get what the problem is. I would hope young girls wouldn’t be looking at Vegas magazine anyway, but if so I honestly don’t think they would be like, “Oh look it’s Katharine, I want to look like that and pose like that.” I mean it’s a picture, I don’t think kids these days are that stupid. But then again I’m a very liberal person, and probably just don’t think the way that you all do.
I do however strongly disagree that her pictures are trashy, she might look provocative in them, but she does not look trashy at all. She looks amazing. I realize a lot of this is Kat snark, and I’m used to that and I’m sure it’s great fun, but I don’t think you are giving kids enough credit in this situation. I think they are smarter than looking at a magazine cover and saying oh I want to be like that. It’s just pictures, not real life.
If kids are going to be turned by a simple photograph on a magazine that’s only featured in vegas, i hate to see what happens when they turn on the television and are subjected to rap videos, the pussycat dolls, haleys legs, csi and they’re “every woman wears a low cut top when wearing” objective.
Katharine is not the only one wearing “suggestive” attire, or posing “provactively”. Judging by some of the comments here you’d think ever other entertainer is Jesus and Katharine is poor poor Mary Magdalene.
yep either Jordin or Blake will have their debut album out Thanksgiving weekend.
Plus I hate hate HATE the double standard, look at people drooling over Aces shirtless picture, then condeming Katharine for her pictures where she is wearing more clothes.
Are young boys looking at these pictures and going oh no I have to look like that!!! And going out and working out 24/7?
WORD.
I see NOTHING wrong with Kat’s pic. Kat is hot no doubt about it and so is Ace.
Actually Ace has been very careful to be considered child friendly ever since he started his journey on AI.
I believe that pic is pre Idol.
Yeah..he’s never worn clothes that ever show off his body.
I never said there was anything wrong with Katharine’s pictures it all depends on the market she’s trying to sell herself to.
I think this started out as will Jordin be a good role model. Jordin is very cute but not”sexy.” Her Christian background and committment to virginity will keep her from any racy photo shoots.I just can’t see them “sexing” her up. Kat is very beautiful and I’m assuming will keep the glamorous photo shoots going. To be honest, that’s about the only reason the media is still interested in her.
I wouldn’t know.
Star, thanks for that video. I hadn’t seen it before. The Maroon 5 bit was funny. I wonder if it was a similar situation with Blake and them as Taylor and Ray L.
My problem with Katharine is that she suffered from an eating disorder caused by poor body image and now she is projecting an image that is difficult for most girls to ever obtain. What kind of message is that? And yes, she’s being marketed to those girls.
What does that have to do with Ace?
I don’t think this is true at all. She is about to release her album in Europe and Australia, she’s singing at the White House and the Special Olympics, all things that she was asked to do, she has more radio concerts, she has a new video coming out and the Good Morning America concert series, anyway I could go on and on, but I won’t.
The media is not just interested in her glamorous photo shoots. IMO.
PJ so much word.
Don’t turn this into a fan war. The answer to someone snarking on or criticizing your Idol is NOT pointing out other Idols.
ETA: Nevermind, I have to re-think that…
ABDUL ACTS LOOPY AT THE FIFI’S
At Thursday night’s Fragrance Foundation 2007 FiFi Awards, held at the Winter Garden, the upbeat “American Idol” judge was slotted to open the evening - but she arrived 30 minutes late, and a spy told Page Six she “was so completely out of it” when she finally showed.
“They had to delay the show for her to get there, and it was almost impossible to understand her . . . her eyes were half open,” the source said. “She had to have two guys help her to her seat after she left the stage.” ……
http://www.nypost.com/seven/06022007/gossip/pagesix/pagesix.htm
Nothing. Radname was just pointing out a double standard, when it comes to being provocative. I don’t think she meant any harm, and this is not a fan war at all. I just don’t think there is anything wrong with Kat’s pictures that’s all. Katharine had an eating disorder, she doesn’t anymore, I for one think that makes her a positive role model.
To each his/her own though, this is a battle that is useless for me to even fight. Considering everyone already has their minds made up about this whole thing.
So I’m done.
Peace Everyone.
With my posts i’m not trying to turn it into a fan war, i’m trying to explain that Katharine is not the only person in the whole world, or to come from Idol that has dressed up sexy, or shown off her body. I don’t think what she is doing, or what Ace does is wrong at all.
Except she talks about her disorder and explains why she had it and what she did to get better. Having a better relationship with food, being happy with who she is etc.
It’s not a matter of age. I’m not a mother either; I’m actually only a few months older than Kat, and I’m still of the opinion that she looks provocative and trashy in those pics. We’ll have to agree to disagree on this one. :)
That’s not really the point. I’m of the belief that just because the majority of people are doing something does not make that something right. It’s a fallacy to assume that.
I’m 99% sure that the picture is pre-AI. As Lisa succinctly noted, the issue at hand is behavior post-AI.
I heart PJ.
ETA: Just to be clear, I’m not trying to rehash or perpetuate the discussion. I came back from brunch and missed all the action, which is why my response is a bit ill-timed now that things have died down. My apologies.
Yes, since you can be “cured” from eating disorders, or any other disorder for that matter. 99% of the time eating disorders are caused by not thinking you are skinny enough or pretty enough or whatever, and you’re ALWAYS going to have that problem with self-image. You cannot be cured from that.
ETA:
Adam Levine calls Blake a hustler.
Sounds like a ringing endorsement from Mr. Levine! LOL.
Looks like we’re back at one, so I give you Anthony Callea, the runnerup from Australian Idol 2, who may be the winner in the glory note competition, starting at about the two minute mark:
http://youtube.com/watch?v=Ei2DfeqlfAg
And yes, before the speculation starts, Anthony is gay.
In light of the very hot picture Lisa posted, here are a couple of very nice pictures of Ace from the Idol tour ;-) :
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/1003/djtino224/Men/Other Men/7e97af25.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/1003/djtino224/Men/Other Men/54ef1d74.jpg
I just have to say this about Ace. When we were at that ice cream party, he sang Father Figure but made a point of saying that he would change it up a little since there some “young fans” there. I can’t tell you how much I appreciated and admired him for that since I was there with my 9 and 6 year old who, incidentally, now adore Ace - just like their mom. He is tops in my book. I don’t care if his cd sounds like a cat in heat (not that I think it would) - I’m still buying it to support him. He’s a beautiful person - outside but, most importantly, inside too.
Hi everyone!
I don’t see anything wrong per se with Kat’s latest pictues. But I do agree with those who note the discrepancy between her battle against bulimia and the fact that her marketing is at least 50% “look how hot she is!” And no, she may not be the only one sending a poor message to young girls, but the “everyone else is doing it” argument doesn’t make it right. And yes, Katharine may have fans of all ages, but I don’t think there’s really a question that her current image is marketed toward younger girls, the VERY youngest of whom may be getting the mistaken impression that you can become bulimic to lose weight and then stop, because hey, Katharine got “cured!” So much emphasis was put on her “…and now I’m totally healthy!” instead of the struggle that she very probably really went through, that it probably did come across as though she started puking to lose pounds, and stopped when she looked in the mirror and saw a bombshell. That’s not what really happened, of course, and I just hope that these girls have parents who are able to help them separate fantasy from reality. That doesn’t mean Kat should stop posing for sexy pictures, but it is something she should consider.
For me, the snarkworthy thing is that a year ago, she very emphatically stated that she’d NEVER do Maxim or FHM…unless her career was going downhill. Although I’m sure she meant that last part as a joke, it’s still amusing to me that in every picture I see of her, her hemline is just a little bit shorter, her legs are just a little more exposed, her breasts just a little more prominent, but it’s all being done in a “classy” way. To me, there’s absolutely no difference between the legs-in-the-air pose and a Maxim cover shoot, but hey, that’s me. She should do what she wants, but I hope she doesn’t start trying to draw false distinctions by playing the “classy” card.
Speaking of Ace, he’s performing this weekend at the Brea Summerfest. Last night there was apparently some beatboxing during one of his songs. Not sure if it was him or someone else. LOL.
Anyway, Andreas Carlsson posted this comment to Ace’s myspace.
I’m started to get exited about his album after all this waiting!
Nevada- thanks for the Anthony-
speaking of Australian Idol……
http://youtube.com/watch?v=1W2tByqHEbE
this one’s titled, “How to win Australian Idol”
roflmao
I just read the Elliott article from Us. I loved the picture of him and Ace in the weinermobile! Embrace the cheese!!
NO talking about the blog on the blog. Read the guidelines.
Eh, never mind. :)
I heart Ace and I can’t wait for his album!
Please don’t post photos here unless you have permission from the owner. I just deleted a post because I got a complaint.
Okay. This probably isn’t the right place but why didn’t TWOP give the Season 6 contestants the funny titles. You know like Chris- the song remains the same. :(
Oops - not about the headlines; I’ll take it to chat later on.
Very clever and perhaps too close for comfort as far as American Idol contestants as well…
Couldn’t watch the German death metal vids but not regretting that at all. The day I like that shi*t, I will certifiably crazy. However, some metal is actually good and I do think metal has become more mainstream. Maybe an idea for an AI theme. Hey, it does take a mighty powerful vocalist to deliver those songs. And nothing beats a power chord
I hope Paula Abdul nails the scoundrel who leaked the convo to the NYP. Is nothing sacred?
Happy for Lakisha, wished I lived nearer to Flint, the June 9th date should be a blast.
Ace
His hair looks shorter and it suits him very well. Johnny Depp, move over. (Thanks db/lisab)
Btw, for Depp fans, he’s on the current cover of the Rolling Stone with Keith Richards :) and looking mighty fine. Keith, bless his heart, but love the dude.
ETA: Hope Ace realizes some decent sales. Anxious to hear his stuff. The way things have been going, he’ll prolly outsell Taylor :)
But, I heart Taylor Hicks. The first CD sucked large (IMO) but next time around, a different producer, some more “brass with ass” in the soul tunes, more rock & blues, maybe a ‘lil country thrown in…yeeeahhh. Hope Al “Boogie” Carty remains as the bassist.
I got very excited when I read Andreas Carlsson’s comment, too, PJ. I can’t wait for the album.
Speaking of the Brea Summerfest, Ace even performed a minute of Pink Floyd’s Another Brick In the Wall. The man never ceases to amaze me. He can sing R&B and he can sing the classic rock songs very well.
That’s hysterical! :) And sadly, true. :)
I can’t entirely blame Kat for wanting to play up her sultry side, but I think there is a difference between her pics and Ace’s pecs, I mean pic. Ace is great-looking, but I always say that his demeanor is anti-sex. Even when he poses shirtless, I don’t get the “hey baby” vibe from him so much as the “Hi! I’m Ace! In this picture I have no shirt on! Wanna get some ice cream later?” vibe.
Hey Schmanda - I wanna get some ice cream! How ’bout you?