Today’s Idol headlines after the jump…
‘American Idol Rewind’ Returns in National Syndication on Saturday, September 29th
Series Will Highlight Season 2 with Over 30 Exclusive Contestant Interviews & Never-Before-Seen Footage
American Idol Rewind is back, and this time the popular syndicated series will highlight Season 2, the year that put American Idol on the map with legendary talent and unprecedented ratings. Premiering Saturday, September 29th in most syndicated markets nationwide, American Idol Rewind will feature an introduction from Season 2 winner Ruben Studdard, narration by runner-up Clay Aiken and the best never-before-seen clips and interviews to-date….
Idol mind • Idol mind • Idol mind
Perhaps one of the telltale signs “American Idol” finalist Elliot Yamin has reached celebrity status is you’re only allowed 15 minutes to be in a room with him.
And Super grabbed those 15 minutes when the 29-year-old artist visited the country recently…….
Flora-Bama Lounge is on the border
…Football and famous people
The Flora-Bama is well-known for its mullet toss, but it also has been known to host a few famous faces. Big & Rich stopped by just last week. Jimmy Buffett still drops by once in a while. Buffett recently put out a Flora-Bama song called Bama Breeze, a tribute to the bar.
“He grew up around this area and he kind of cut his teeth at the Flora-Bama a little bit, along with Taylor Hicks and some other people who have come along in this place,” McClellan said. “Taylor Hicks keeps a picture of the Flora-Bama right next to him at his bedside. That’s where he got his start.”
This weekend, if there are any Alabama and Florida fans in the area who aren’t at the game, McClellan hopes they’ll be at the Flora-Bama.
“Hopefully it’ll be an enjoyable weekend,” he said. “The main thing is we’re here for people’s enjoyment and relaxation and to take some of the cares of the world out of their minds maybe and get them to enjoy life for a while.”
And cheer for their favorite team.
More fantasy, less reality behind ‘High School Musical’ popularity
….”Maybe it’s just that it’s good clean fun,” says Benjamin. “And the singing and dancing — it’s a little bit of the ‘American Idol’ phenomenon. We make a bowl of popcorn, and we watch. It kind of harkens back to the Sunday night movie that everyone watched together.”….
Blake Lewis Has An Audio Day Dream
Season 6 runner-up Blake Lewis will release his debut album Audio Day Dream through 19 Recordings/Arista Records on November 27, 2007. The beat boxing American Idol alumnus from Bothell, Washington is currently in the studio working on A.D.D.
In line with his unique performances from this past season, Blake will be working with a diversity of producers on the album, including Sam Hollander & Sluggo (Gym Class Heroes, Boys Against Girls), JR Rotem (50 Cent, Rihanna, Britney Spears, Sean Kingston), Ryan Tedder (V. CENTRAL TO THE PROJECT), David Hodges (Evanescence), BT, Sean Hurley (Robin Thicke), and Mike Elizondo (Maroon 5, Eminem).
Before the release of Audio Day Dream, you can relive all the top moments from this years finale between Blake and Jordin in our photos section!
The Fix Factor: Just how real is Simon Cowell’s hit show?
Secret coaching for potential winners. Sad no-hopers picked so the judges can mock them. And gullible families goaded into rows with Simon Cowell. Just how ‘real’ is ITV’s hit reality show?……
…”The producers said before we went on the show that if we were told by the judges that we were not good enough, we should not accept the decision. Basically, they told us to beg, so I did,” she told the Mail. “We have been set up to look like a bunch of fools. The whole thing is fake.” …
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Leslie Hunt posted a myspace blog. She titled it “Hindsight” and she talks a bit about how she feels about her AI experience.
It’s interesting to see her put into words the questions that go through her mind about why she didn’t make it. I had those same questions about her situation. She was really good. I really liked her, and I really wanted her to make top 12.
Very interesting reading, Sarah. She is one I would have loved to have seen progress too. I’m really sorry she feels haunted, but I think her point about not really getting any feedback from the judges is a good one. They don’t really help the singers when they don’t give valid criticism. I understand they’re playing to the cameras but I wish they’d concentrate a little more on the person in front of them.
This is the first time I’ve heard that he’s going to be working with David Hodges and Sean Hurley. Those could be some great collaborations.
And, dude who wrote the article: it’s Boys Like Girls, not Boys Against Girls. Typo or freudian slip? Hee!
Ryan Tedder is V. CENTRAL TO THE PROJECT? Yay!!!!!!
Hasn’t David Hodges done some work with Kelly Clarkson? So far all the names we’ve heard that are working with Blake seem to match up with his sound very well, but David Hodges is different…
Dave Hodges was the reason Kelly wrote Never Again LOL I think he did some production work on Breakway
Mike Elizondo is quite a coup. Blake is friends with Maroon 5 right? Wonder if they had something to do with that hookup.
Yes, David Hodges and Ben Moody co-wrote and produced with Kelly on “Because of You” and “Addicted” from “Breakaway.” And yes, the rumor is that “Never Again” is about David Hodges. :)
I can’t wait to hear the stuff Mike Elizondo produced for him. I hope it’s more than just one song.
ETA: David Hodges and Ben Moody also have a song on Daughtry’s album (”What About Now”). And I want to say they helped witha song or two on Bo’s as well, but I can’t remember for sure.
LOL. Well as long as Blake doesn’t sleep with Hodges I don’t think there will be a problem.
Besides, Clive probably has his minions on the case this time. He’s not going to risk delivery of another angsty 13 track confessional. Just Pop please. Catchy, hook-filled hip-hop-pop.
David Hodges and Kelly Clarkson, and the inspiration provided to most of ‘My December’ is not a “rumor.” Their personal relationship has been acknowledged publicly — directly and unambiguosly by Hodges and (songwriting aside) less directly but still evident by Clarkson.
As for Hodges and little d? Definitely some chemistry potential there.
I like the fact that Springsteen gave his kids straightforward normal names.
Nothing beats Fifi Trixibelle, Peaches, Pixie and Heavenly Hiranni Tiger Lilly.
PEACHES GELDOF CALLS FOR END TO SILLY NAMES
Ok, Lisa, my Dad gave me this name so it really doesn’t seem sooooo silly….although, being a 57 year old woman having this name seems a little odd! Oh well…..I LOVE it! Pix
Putting it with her sisters names it’s the most normal of the lot Pixie.
THANKS LISA…..I do love him!!!!!….enough to suffer through Matt Lauer on the Today Show Friday morning to see Bruce and the E Street Band perform. Awesome.
I can’t wait until Tuesday’s release!!!! and have been listening to Bruce’s music pretty much nonstop since last weekend—my CDs are about worn out, so I have logged on to NAPSTER so I could listen to the music I don’t own there. Of course, there have been a few spins of Paul Potts from time to time, too.
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Pix, at least your parents didn’t name you Boulder Soul.
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Will someone please snark on SUNDANCE so that I can say, in my most angst-filled voice, LEAVE SUNDANCE ALONE? Thanks in advance.
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Ben Stiller’s imitation of Bruce Springsteen. Hillarious.
Elliott’s final song for the Filipinos…
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zh9X2p_A6lg
He might be back here next year. :D
From last night’s thread:
I would love it if Dolly is a guest mentor next year. She’s hilarious.
I’m so glad both Blake and Jordin have titles for their CDs. I don’t think artists should self-title a CD until they have established themselves.
ETA: Too funny, Boulder!
ATTENTION BRUCE SPRINGSTEEN FANS AND OTHER INTERESTED PARTIES
Listen to his new CD, Magic, here
Even between listening to Bruce Springsteen pretty much all day, American Idol reared its [ugly] head a couple of times:
1) On my way to the market this afternoon, I drive by this homeless man—a regular—standing in the median of the road. I was at the stoplight, had my window down, and the guy was grooving out to some unknown song on his portable CD player. I smiled at him, asked how he was doing, and handed him a bottled water. As he thanked me, I, on a total whim, reached under the driver’s seat of my car, pulled out my copy of Clay Aiken’s CD, and handed it to him. He appeared pleased and once again thanked me as I drove off. Well, on my way back home, passing through the same intersection, I noticed something absolutely hysterical. He was no longer there, but, propped up against a rock, was Clay’s CD. I about peed my pants laughing. I’ll have to do a drive-by again in the morning, to see if the CD is still there. LMAO.
2) Tonight, I was going through one of my old, but still styling, briefcases and found two unmarked video cassettes. Not knowing the content of either tape, I of course, played them. The first was a copy of the second Harry Potter movie. The second was a recording of the top 3 from season 4—Vonzell, Bo, and Carrie. With nothing compelling on the TV, I decided to watch the AI tape. A couple of observations—Ryan looks very young, Clive is an evil dickhead (i.e., after Bo sung “Within a Dream,” a cappella, he said something like “I have a feeling you and I are going to record a very special album together in the near future…,” and Simon still has the same freakin’ black t-shirt.
I had forgotten how gorgeous and photogenic Vonzell is, what a good voice Carrie has, BUT how effing wooden she is as a performer (even singing “Man, I Feel Like a Woman”), and just how terrific Bo is, both as a singer and performer. Am eager for Bo’s new CD.
Thank you very much, Purplesmile, for the link to Elliott’s song on YouTube. That was amazing. I was sitting here smiling and crying at the same time. He sang beautifully and hearing the reception that he got from fans half way around the world just filled my heart with joy.
I’m glad that everything worked out so wonderfully well for Elliott and for his fans in the Philippines. I Hope that you had a great time. Of course you did.
Indeed, I did, gabam. Thanks. He must have enjoyed himself, too, since he says he will definitely be back. :)