Today’s Idol headlines after the jump…
Fox won’t mess with good thing
Network’s ratings still up with ‘Idol’ on the way
One of the clear winners in a strike-saddled season figures to be Fox, whose already dominant “American Idol” will burst onto the scene in mid-January — around the time most scripted series from fall run out of episodes.
The net last week detailed its midseason sked, with “Idol” returning to its traditional pattern of a performance show on Tuesday and a results show the next night.
And that’s a bit surprising…………
ONEIDA BINGO IDOL
Also, MEET CONSTANTINE MAROULIS on Friday, Dec. 28!
Former American Idol Contestant and The Bold & The Beautiful Soap Star, Constantine Maroulis, is coming to Oneida Bingo! Everyone 18 and older is welcome to attend this free event.
Josh Hoge goes rogue, following an indie path that pays off
….Today, Hoge, 26, is without a major label contract — unceremoniously dropped by Epic, which never released his album, and a casualty of the atmosphere of turmoil at major record labels.
And while he’s hopeful of becoming the next big thing, Hoge epitomizes something else in the music industry.
He’s among a crop of young artists — including Elliot Yamin, for whom Hoge will open Monday at Crocodile Rock Cafe — choosing indie labels over major corporations as a path to success….
(VIDEO) Saturday Softy: Kellie Pickler’s Memorable CMA Night
I saw this clip when it aired live this week. The sound is simplistic and corny. Her look is soooo NOT Metropolitan New York City.
But then there’s the part of this that grabs you by the throat and chokes you with a grip that won’t let go.
Kellie was part of the by far MOST talented class of American Idol ever: Taylor Hicks, Katharine McPhee, Chris Daughtry, Elliot Yamin, Kellie Pickler, and Brooke Barrettsmith all landed major recording gigs - and of course only Hicks took home the trophy.
But Pickler’s story is a moving one because you could tell she had endured a hard life growing up in the reality that her mother had walked out on she and her baby brother when they were just little kids. They were raised in their Grandmother’s home and Pickler’s breakthrough on Idol was what set her on a course to the top…….
Underwood takes listeners on a ‘Carnival Ride’
….The album’s title originates in this song through the metaphor, “God put us here on this carnival ride. We close our eyes, never knowing where it will take us next.”
The most pleasing thing about Carrie Underwood’s latest release is its consistency with the country genre. She has stayed true to her roots on “Carnival Ride” and has absolutely blossomed in this musical context. Fans should definitely expect more wonderful, inspiring musical from Carrie Underwood for years to come.
‘Dawg’ of a cook: She mixes her Idol fever into Chicken Soup
Rachael Ray or Paula Deen, Dena Harris is not.
Harris’ dishes aren’t what one might deem delectable. But once every two years or so — fueled by the shiny pots and pans she sees in unintended visits to Williams-Sonoma — Harris renews her attempts to be a gourmet chef.
One of those attempts coincided with the first season of the popular reality TV show, “American Idol.” It was an experience Harris found so humorous that she wrote about it. The story can be read in the newly released, “Chicken Soup for the American Idol Soul.”
The short story, “Under Dawg,” gives a brief glimpse of Harris’ efforts to cook for her husband Blair in the first season of “American Idol.”
“I tried. It was not successful,” said, Harris, 37, of Madison.
The story’s title is both a reference to Harris’ cooking skills and the slang commonly used on the show by “American Idol” judge Randy Jackson. Jackson happens to be her husband’s favorite on the show.
Harris’ story focuses on one night when she served her ginger-baked chicken and instant mashed potatoes with a wild rice and berry side dish to her husband.
He took a bite and complimented her in Randy Jackson fashion:
Abdul’s young ‘Idols’ make her so proud
After she helped announce the nominations for the People’s Choice Awards on Thursday night, I had a little chat with Paula Abdul about the upcoming season of “American Idol,” which has launched the careers of such superstars as Carrie Underwood, Kelly Clarkson and Chris Daughtry.
When the new season of the monster hit debuts in January, Paula thinks yet another star will emerge.
“I think we can expect the best season so far; I honestly feel that. I’m not just saying that - I didn’t say that last season,” Paula insisted. “But I do believe that we have an amazing season coming up, very interesting contestants coming up, great back stories, really great singers, and adorable! Really, really cute.” …..
Blake Lewis is awesome.
…..The question when Lewis was on “American Idol” was how his beatboxing shtick and propensity for liking 311 was going to translate to record. We now have the answers: The beatboxing fits in well with his urban pop edge, and there’s no traces of 311 anywhere. Phew!
Lewis’ debut album “A.D.D.: Audio DayDream,” is due Dec. 4, two weeks after “Idol” winner Jordin Sparks’ album hits stores.
My prediction: Lewis will blow Sparks out of the water, if not in first week sales then in three months’ time. Any takers?
Sparks to play Cooper’s show
Glendale’s own American Idol winner, Jordin Sparks, will appear at this year’s installment of Alice Cooper’s Christmas Pudding on Dec. 15 at Phoenix’s Dodge Theatre.
Joining Sparks and Cooper onstage will be country’s Whiskey Falls, Flo & Eddie of the Turtles, comic Mike “Blackjack” Wilson and the Destiny Dancers, a troupe founded by Cooper’s wife, Sheryl………
Muggs bounced from band search
The Detroit-based blues band the Muggs had a great run on Fox’s “The Next Great American Band.” Their luck ran out on Friday’s episode, however, when it was revealed the band didn’t rack up enough votes to continue on the show. Both the Muggs and all-girl band Rocket were eliminated………..
Daughter Of Guam Makes Waves On The Next Great American Band
A daughter of Guam could make it as a superstar. Rose Ana Laguana, a former resident of Guam, is the lead guitarist in the band DOT DOT DOT. The group is part of a televised battle of the bands. Laguana is already a star on the next hottest reality show since American Idol - The Next Great American Band. Guam’s FOX 6 airs the program on Saturday at 8:00 p.m.
Laguana is the daughter of Guam musician Carlos Laguana. In an interview with “ClubLine,” in Chicago, Rose Laguana credited her father for getting her started as a musician. She said her dad’s side of the family is filled with musicians. Rose Laguana also spoke about the stereotypes of women playing lead guitar and not rhythm. According to fans of Rose Laguana, Chamoru clubs across America are watching the action and are voting for DOT DOT DOT…..
Q & A: Talking with Johnny Rzeznik
The Goo Goo Dolls’ front man is a judge on the new Fox reality show The Next Great American Band. The Goos’ new album, Greatest Hits, Vol. 1, is out on Nov. 13.
How big an accomplishment is the Greatest Hits CD for you and the band?
It’s a shocking thing for us because we didn’t realize we had 12 Top 10 hits. We sort of looked up a few months ago and thought, Wow, it’s been 12 years. We’ve done pretty well for ourselves.
What inspires your writing?
I have this morbid fascination with being completely alienated from everybody, and a lot of the time I really do feel that way.
Why did you decide to participate in The Next Great American Band?
They told me that I could give my honest opinion, and it’s real bands who get to play original music, which is really important. It’s nice to see bands you could see at a bar finally get a chance……….
Metro calendar
…TREE LIGHTING: Lighting of The Great Tree, 5-8 p.m., St. Johns Town Center, 4663 River City Drive. Includes live entertainment by former American Idol finalist George Huff, Santa’s arrival, carolers, strolling entertainment, giveaways, balloon artists and fireworks….
Will they cancel Oscars because of the strike?
….Then comes the march of the reality shows.
Remember, reality TV writers aren’t covered by the WGA, so they can continue to feed inane lines to Heidi and L.C. in perpetuity.
One truly terrifying possibility: Even more American Idol than we already get every season.
“I wouldn’t be surprised if the network tried to stretch it out to five nights a week,” suggests Jeffery Stepakoff, a voting member of the WGA and a writing professor at Kennesaw State University. “That’s just speculation, of course.”
Too late. I just threw up my own stomach and a portion of my small intestine. Answer B!tch out.
Daughtry show is like rodeo air
….While it would be entirely accurate to say that the rodeo-animal smell at the AAC perfectly epitomized how unfair it is that Chris Daughtry was even on the stage, what would be the point? You’re the ones who put him there in the first place.
As expected, the show relied heavily on all the usual rock-star cliches. There were the menacing, serious-artist facial expressions from Daughtry; the scaling, descending, formulaic melodies of songs like Crashed; the band member with a mohawk. The only thing that seemed to be missing was pyro. Maybe next tour.
This might have been slightly tolerable if Daughtry had even a moderately interesting voice. But he’s more about presentation than actual talent — making a big splash but not a lasting impression.
Just can’t wait to see what AI churns out next year. Bated breath, bated breath.
Texas Stampede Pro Rodeo performances
7:30 p.m. today: Josh Turner
2 p.m. Sunday: Kellie Pickler
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Just poppin’ in to wish my fav guy at mj’s a very Happy Birthday!
Make it a great one, Fred!!!!
Looks like I’m late to the party as usual, but Happy Birthday to RSF, the classiest guy on the blog…nobody does it better, my friend.
Pickler’s story is sad indeed and certainly, the girl has some serious issues surrounding all of this. What I don’t understand, though, is how did the little brother come to be? Mom had to be around at least once to give him back to Gramps. What, she just pop in, get pregnant, take off and return to dump another kid? Maybe she was around a little more than Kellie lets on. Who knows. Somewhere in the middle, lies the truth.
We came in fourth? Are you kidding me?
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r6×4rPIX0qA
Sad, sad story, indeed. I know Kellie has been hurt; but she is an adult now. She can live for the rest of her life holding this against her mom, or she can forgive her and allow her back into her life. Life is too short, Kellie.
Hola RSF, Feliz Cumpleaños!!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4KZg0RbRHEs
I’m late to the game, but I can’t help but put out my Top 10 Suggestions of things for Idol fans to do during the writer’s strike:
1. Go hang out around a certain theatre in Hollywood and get us the early scoop on who the top 24 are.
2. Get a second job so that you can afford to buy 623 copies of your favourite Idol’s CD.
3. Start a war between fans of long forgotten 24th place finishers. (Amy Krebs was WAY better than Sarah Mathers)
4. Two words: Fan Fiction (send them to hezzer, she loves to read them)
5. Raise a colony of fire ants.
6. Get an early start on making Clive Davis voodoo dolls (if a miracle occurs and he treats your favourite fairly (hey, it happened for the Carrie fans) you can always sell them on eBay).
7. Spam internet chat rooms with all the glorious facts about your favourite Idol. Behave like a bot.
8. Learn how to craft mobiles out of CDs. Extra bonus points if you can turn the CDs into chandeliers.
9. Stalk DJs. If a station won’t play your favourite Idol’s songs on the radio and they ignore your hourly requests, I’m sure visiting one of their DJs at 4 am to extol the virtues of your favourite Idol (and why he/she will change the face of music) will no doubt be a successful stragegy.
10. Write a book about crazy internet fans.
LOL
Funny chit, Kirsten!
Ok, peeps, I’m off to the LSU tailgaitin’ party!
Geaux Tigers!!!!!!
The story of Kellie’s mom concerning a pattern of abusive relationships is, unfortunately, somewhat typical of battered women. This other profile was brutally sad.
http://www.newsobserver.com/689/story/645520.html
I’m sure Kellie’s grandparents gave her a somewhat slanted viewpoint of her mother, their daughter-in-law. Kellie says she wants nothing to do with her mother but she clearly has some unresolved issues — even if her tearful performance during the CMAs was exaggerated as some have claimed. Whatever the “truth” is, I don’t imagine we’ll see “healing” for this family any time soon.
Foxydonna, could Kellie’s little brother be the son of her dad, not her mom. Or, during the time of the brief reconciliation, when Kelly was about ten it seems, mom could have lost her mind and hooked up with abusing dad again. I guess….. Anyway abandonment by mom is the biggest hurt of all. She will get over it and they will reconcile but it seems that mom doesn’t get how much she hurt her daughter, and telling the story of little Kellie’s suicide attempt was a little tacky, seems like she was trying to make excuses for her failures. The fact is she left her daughter twice before she was a teenager, and that just sucks.
On the bright side…..
we beat out counting Emeril Lagasse’s BAMs and watching Jeopardy reruns on the Game Show Network.
I did read that Kellies mom had come back for a while then left again, thus the little brother? I know kellies older sister lives in Ky and was in kellies Red High Heel video.
What I really want to know is who the heck is Brook Barrettsmith from Kellies season that got a major record contract, according to the above article?
Read the thread to find out..
http://mjsbigblog.com/?p=3258&cp=1#comment-92442
Kellie Pickler is hurt becase her mom abandoned her and her mother was abusedand had to leave making the extremely hard desecision of leaving the child behind. Yes the mother is hurt greatly for Kellie not seeing her and the grandparents probably slanted the story towards her father. So both are hurting inside for diferent reasons. Thier both victems in way of how the real ugly one the abusercan tear a family apart and leave scars with all that are involved..
It is not a simple situation and quite a trajic one to say the least.I hope down the road they can reconsile but do not blame the victems.
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News from puretonemusic.com (the a&r peeps who represent Blake, Daughtry and Taylor).
Happy Bday, RSF!
Kirsten:
LMAO
A fun twist on this one….join a fansite of an Idol you don’t like. Pretend to be a fan and post really over-the-top kittens and rainbow comments. But, in these comments embed subtle but clever snark on that Idol. The entertainment is to see how long it takes you to get banned.
ETA:
It took me 2 days….4 posts.
ETA, psrt II:
My fourth post consisted of this:
WHOA GROUCHO! Don’t get the McPanties in a bunch.
I love Katharine so much. She is so pretty, talented and all that. I was just pointing out the power of ProTools. Most all producers and artists use them.
Check out this youtube video: How to make a Sexy Pop Star
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=irk3_p15RJY