‘American Idol’ Power List: The Top 5
Brooke or Syesha: Who will be the last woman standing? See where Michael Slezak ranks the remaining finalists, then vote for your favorite
Jordin Sparks Exclusive: Singer Tells MTV News Her Voice Is ‘Almost All The Way Healed’; She’ll Be Back On Tour Soon
“I’m feeling good,” she wrote. “I’m supposed to be on full vocal rest, which means no talking, laughing, giggling, and singing. Can I tell you how hard that is!? I want to tell my fans: Thank you for all the prayers and your concern. You guys are what keep me going, honestly. But not to worry! I’ll be better in no time!”
“I laughed when I saw [those reports]. They were saying I would never sing again, and I knew I could because, well, it’s my throat,” she wrote. “My career COULD HAVE BEEN in jeopardy if I hadn’t done anything about it. But I knew something was wrong and that I needed to get it checked out.
“[The reports about the hemorrhage] were actually true,” she wrote. “My left vocal cord was bleeding, and I knew I had to get it checked and take care of it. I got back from the doctor yesterday and it’s almost all the way healed. I’m gonna take a couple more days just to be safe. I should be back on tour in a few more days!! I’ll be alive and kicking … and who knows, maybe my voice will be better than it was before!”
More Idol Headlines After the Jump…
Can American Idol Switch Emmy Categories to Win?
Ever since the Emmy Award for best reality-competition program was created, “The Amazing Race” has zoomed past all rivals, including two of the tube’s most popular: “American Idol” and “Dancing with the Stars.”
So our forums moderator Andrew Pickett poses a fascinating question: Can these shows just side-step “Race” by joining a different race altogether? After all, “Moonlighting” and “Gilmore Girls” switched between comedy and drama categories when they didn’t like early results.
“The Emmys invented the reality/competition program category for the 2002/03 season when ‘Idol’ debuted, and it has been nominated all 5 years, but unfortunately for its producers and fans, the Emmy has gone to ‘The Amazing Race’ every time,” notes Andrew.
Top 5 Power Rankings: Will Anyone Challenge the Davids?
With Carly removed from the running, Brooke inarguably on borrowed time (and/or the “benefactor/involuntary that she doesn’t really offset him.puppet of a, ahem, questionable website), and Syesha yet again mired in last place, it’s pretty safe to say that your next American Idol is going to be… a guy. According to the latest TVGuide.com Power Rankings, David C. now has 56.2 percent of our readers’ votes, again topping the tally. Meanwhile, at a time when wannabes want their piece of the pie to be increasing, David A. took his biggest hit in over a month, dropping 3.5 percent week-to-week. As for Jason… he has pretty eyes.
‘Idol’ coaches panel: The finalists mine Neil Diamond
How will Neil Diamond’s songs, which have been covered by Johnny Cash, The Monkees and Barbra Streisand, suit the final five?
Rona: Low-hanging gems
Every Neil Diamond song is a jewel: beautifully crafted, honed, designed to deliver a knockout emotional punch while you sing along.
David Archuleta is the only one left standing who could even go near I’m a Believer, with its youthful exuberance and enthusiasm. And if Jason Castro doesn’t do Red Red Wine, what can he do?
American Idol Gambling Down To Final Five Contestants
The gambling odds, which have been missing, have now re-emerged. Two people have an opportunity to win, according to odds makers, David Archuleta and David Cook.
The pair of male vocalists have been nearly flawless for the better part of the competition. They have been rewarded, or cursed, depending on how you look at it, by sports books.
Archuleta is the favorite, and gamblers actually have to lay money to get money back. His odds are -150 at the current time. Cook, is +100, meaning he is virtually a co-favorite.
The other three contestants are considered long shots by bookmakers. Jason Castro is the third choice, but his odds are still 15-1. Brooke White has slipped to 20-1 after being a favorite early in the competition.
Syesha Mercado has been dealing with being an underdog for the whole season so far, yet she has survived every elimination. The odds makers feel her time will soon be up. She is also 20-1.
Seacrest’s ‘Idol’ future may not be so secure
An online market research survey was issued last week and, while the suits behind the show probe every aspect of the broadcast, there is a noticeable focus on “Idol” host Ryan Seacrest.
While all of the main players were included in the question, “How important are each of the following people to your overall enjoyment of ‘American Idol’?” the survey asks participants to weigh in on two extra statements: “I like the interaction between Ryan and the contestants” and “I like the interaction between the judges and Ryan.”
The extra focus has some wondering whether a hosting change might be exactly what the show needs. “Ryan is so busy turning himself in a diverse brand, one that has longevity, it wouldn’t come as a surprise to think that he isn’t worried about his job security with ‘Idol,’” said a source close to Seacrest.
American Idol: In the year 2013
Since I don’t feel qualified to make Neil Diamond selections for the five remaining singers, am still mourning the loss of Carly, and have been watching a lot of the Season 2 “Idol Rewind,” I’ve decided to take out my not-so-trusty crystal ball and see where Season 7’s contestants will be in five years (assuming the Cubs don’t win the World Series and cause a whole, you know, apocalypse thingy).
David Hernandez is now acting as Deputy Mayor of Miami and is on the fast track towards becoming America’s next top governor of Florida. By 2040 he will be running for President with his Vice Presidential candidate, the kid from “Two and a Half Men.”
Amanda Overmyer, finally out of the AI spotlight, has removed her temporary tattoos, gotten her hair back to its rightful color, sold her Harleys for a new Town & Country, and settled down in Lafayette with her corn engineer boyfriend and her stack of Barry Manilow CDs.
Sam the Goose and Jason Castro have something in common
Did Sam the Crossing Guard Goose help Jason Castro cross the road to Annie Keeley Elementary School in Rowlett years ago? Not really; they missed each other by a few years. But what other school can claim that it has a nationally known goose that conscientiously helps escort kids across a busy intersection and a top-five American Idol contestant as an alum? Is Sam proud of Jason? Ask Sam how motorists should support Jason, and he’ll reply: “Honk!”
From outhouse to White House
In a bizarre moment for the Perth-born singer, Johns was invited to the White House correspondents dinner over the weekend, where he was mobbed by Rice, Rob Lowe and the press corp gushing about his talent.
“Condoleezza Rice came up and hugged me, asked to take a picture and have an autograph,” Johns told Confidential yesterday. “Rob Lowe demanded a recount, everyone thinks I was robbed.”
With friends in high places, Johns might not need the show’s title to prove a winner.
After the Correspondents’ Dinner, Rain Didn’t Dampen All the Fun
A gaggle of models in blond wigs and porn-stewardess costumes floated by Goldman Sachs Vice Chairman Bob Hormats talking Iraqi economic development with Lt. Gen. Bill Caldwell, shadowed by an aide in full uniform carrying a briefcase. Also: Will.I.Am, Mexico’s “Brad Pitt” Eduardo Verastequi (adorable) and “American Idol” voted-off contestant Michael Johns (also adorable), who said Condi Rice told him: “You’re a great singer. You got robbed.” Heidi Montag and Spencer Pratt of “The Hills” wandered past, adding another chapter to their reality-life existence; frenemy Lauren Conrad (awesome bangs, by the way) was somewhere in the crowd but no catfight. Darn.
Another ‘Idol’ top 10’er making name for himself
It’s pretty weird for an enlisted man in the Navy to have commanding officers asking him for his autograph. Add that to the fringe benefits of being a finalist on “American Idol.”
“I’ve got commanding officers, admirals and captains and all these people — ‘Oh, can I get an autograph for my kid?’ ” Phil Stacey told TODAY’s Ann Curry and Natalie Morales on Monday.
One year ago, Stacey was eliminated from Season 6 of “Idol” after making it to the final six contestants. He was a musician third class at the time in the Navy, and when he went back to his day job playing for a Navy rock band, he remembers it as being an experience unlike any other.
6 questions with Clay Aiken
During its six previous seasons, TV juggernaut “American Idol” has launched countless music careers - but the caveat is maintaining staying power. Season-two runner-up Clay Aiken continues to trump the odds. His third RCA album, “On My Way Here,” due May 6, follows his 2003 double-platinum debut, “Measure of a Man”; 2004’s platinum “Merry Christmas With Love”; and 2006 gold covers album “A Thousand Different Ways.” In May, he’ll wrap a five-month Broadway stint in the Tony Award-lauded musical comedy “Spamalot.”
On the new album, his first of original material since “Measure,” Aiken worked with Grammy Award-winning producer Kipper (Sting, Chris Botti). The singer talks about the road ahead and his journey to this point.
Does Carrie Underwood Have a Serious Body Image Problem?
VW: Check out the opening of this interview: “It’s 5:30pm and Carrie Underwood hasn’t eaten all day…[T]here’s a platter nearby piled with sandwiches. But Underwood sips a diet soda and nibbles on a Weight Watchers bar instead. ‘Everything shows up immediately right here,’ she says, pointing to her tummy.”
KS: Are you serious? So depressing.
VW: Right? And it gets worse: “Some days I step out of the shower, put my lotion on, and I’ll be like ‘Ugh, ew, ew.’” I’m getting the impression that she hates her body.
KS: That’s so horrible. [looks at the pictures] She’s so skinny! Oh great, am I fat? [nervous laughter]
VW: I know!
KS: It’s a little disturbing.
VW: And completely irresponsible.
Dates and Venues Announced for Studdard and Davis Ain’t Misbehavin’ Tour
Over 25 venues have been announced for the upcoming national tour of Ain’t Misbehavin’, which will co-star “American Idol” winner Ruben Studdard and former Rent star Frenchie Davis.
As previously announced, Big League Productions — the company that books Broadway musicals for touring shows throughout the world — will present the 30th anniversary tour of the Tony-winning revue.
Richard Maltby, Jr., who wrote and staged the original 1978 production of the Fats Waller revue, will direct the tour, which is scheduled to kick off Nov. 17 at the Fox Theatre in Atlanta, GA, before playing venues in Pennsylvania, Ohio, Michigan, Florida, Virginia, Texas, Ohio and New York, among others.
Return of an idol
He made his entrance singing, as if any other way would have been more appropriate. “Happy Birthday” would have worked, since Lenape Middle School turned 50 at the start of the school year. Instead, he entered to a song he sang when he was a student at Lenape in the early 1990s.
Shortly after Lenape’s choir began singing, “Sometimes, I feel like a motherless child,” Justin Guarini peeled back the red curtain on the stage inside the school auditorium and joined in.
Guarini, who rose to fame during the debut season of “American Idol” in 2002 and has lived in Hollywood, Calif., for the last six years, attended Lenape in the early 1990s and was one of hundreds of alumni and former faculty members invited back for Sunday’s 50th anniversary celebration. Alecia Moore, also known as two-time Grammy winner Pink, was on the invite list, since she too attended Lenape and even sang in the same choir with Guarini back then, but Moore never showed.
‘Chicken Soup for the Idol Soul’: Kevin Covais edition
Dalton Ross is back with the seventh installment in his series of dramatic readings of passages from the recently published Chicken Soup for the American Idol Soul. This week, we pay homage to the literary genius that is Kevin “Chicken Little” Covais. For previous clips — including Sanjaya Malakar, Scott Savol, and Haley Scarnato — click here.
Little Big Town Rides For A Cure
Platinum artists Little Big Town will take to the streets at the second annual Ride For A Cure motorcycle ride on Sunday, June 8, 2008 benefiting the T.J. Martell Foundation. The ride will kick off at the Harley-Davidson of Cool Springs and end at the future location of Harley-Davidson of Columbia for a field party where Applebee’s will provide a post-ride barbecue lunch followed by a special jam session with Little Big Town and friends.
Celebrities and special guests participating in the ride include Darryl Worley, Lonestar, Gary Chapman, GAC’s Storme Warren, Heidi Newfield, Bo Bice, Jennifer Hansen, Mark Nestler, Trent Tomlinson, Ira Dean, Keith Anderson, Chuck Wicks, Jeff Allen, Charles Kelly of Lady Antebellum, James Otto and Christian Kane, to name a few.
ATLANTA, April 28 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ — AARP, the world’s largest advocacy organization for the 50+ community, today announced it will bring a star studded, two-hour musical event entitled, “Songs of Soul and
Inspiration” to the Philips Arena in Atlanta, GA on June 21, 2008. Tickets will be available for the general public on April 21st.
The mega-event — directed by Golden Globe, Emmy and Tony award-winning producer and choreographer Debbie Allen — is part of AARP’s 50th anniversary celebration and features a once-in-a-lifetime line-up of female
vocalists, including Yolanda Adams, Patti Austin, Shirley Caesar, Chaka Khan, Jamia, Queen Latifah, Dionne Warwick, CeCe Winans, the Fire Choir and Ann Nesby appearing with Paris Bennett.
On ‘American Idol,’ Abdul whips up nice
For “American Idol” judge Paula Abdul, kindness is a much-needed virtue.
“There’s a great strength in being kind,” says Abdul, who is sometimes criticized by fans for being too lenient on contestants.
Rarely does she say an unkind word to contestants, even when they’re having an off night. Fans are well aware of how fellow judge Simon Cowell teases her - and sometimes openly mocks her - about her judging technique.
“Paula Abdul has always been known as ‘the good judge’ on ‘American Idol’,” writes David Bloomberg on the Web site foxesonidol.com.
“She is supposedly there to offset ‘Mr. Nasty’ himself, Simon Cowell. But throughout the entire competition, it has struck me and many others that she doesn’t really offset him.
Should American Idol’s Paula Abdul Join Dancing with the Stars?
It’s no secret that American Idol judge Paula Abdul seems to be on a mission to become a contestant on ABC’s Dancing with the Stars next season. Although DWTS judge Bruno Tonioli thinks it’s a great idea (”She’d win,” he predicts), his colleague, Carrie Ann Inaba, is wary.
“She’s [emotionally] fragile. And she’s had physical issues [a neck injury]. She won’t even realize how much pressure is on her until she’s already signed up and can’t get out,” Inaba tells TV Guide magazine (May 5 issue; hits newsstands Thursday, May 1). “I would hate to see her get hurt by something she loves.”
Culture Vulture: There’s no way around it: I am an ‘Idol’ junkie
Is it just me, or are Utahns taking over reality TV? Todd Herzog, of Pleasant Grove, won last year’s “Survivor: China,” Provo hoofer Julianne Hough is a two-time champ on “Dancing with the Stars” and Murray’s David Archuleta seems destined to be crowned the new “American Idol” next month.
“American Idol” is one of my guilty pleasures. I can’t explain why. The music is bland, the contestants oversing, the weekly Ford “music video” is embarrassing, and during every ballad the studio audience does that annoying slow-arm-wave thing. Plus the guest mentors, like Mariah Carey, are too safe and predictable. Why not bring in Snoop Dogg and make David Cook sing “Gin and Juice?”
Phil’s Pages: The final chapter
Following is Phil’s last diary entry in his 14-installment series. But first, I’d like to extend my thanks to Phil. He wrote most of these entries late at night after frantic weeks jam-packed with the non-stop set-up rituals that accompany an album launch, and I think he’s done a terrific job in peeling back the veils concealing both the day-to-day Idol grind and life as a recording artist. And we’ve been privileged to get to know Phil in the process — and for me, his name and the term “class act” will always be linked.
OK, one more time, here’s Phil:
Hey there, everyone. Well, it’s finally arrived. The day has come. The album Phil Stacey hits stores tomorrow. You will see my face in stores across the nation with a sign that says, “Yes! He is the Phil Stacey you saw on national television!” I am truly excited, honored, nervous, and anxious.
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From that MSNBC article about TPTB considering getting rid of Ryan as a way to get ratings back, I think that would be a HUGE mistake. Ryan’s a pro and often makes saves on live shows that others would not be able to. JMO.
I hear Dunkelmann’s done with “Celebrity Fit Club”…
The Phillyburbs what the Idol’s are doing in 2013 LMAO!!!!!!!
I don’t think I’d watch if Ryan wasn’t hosting. Seriously.
I think the article is making a real leap in their assumptions about what those questions mean.
I think the questions have more to do about the banter between Ryan and the judges than it does Ryan. The producers will tweak the show more next year, but they won’t make a huge change, like getting rid of Ryan or one of the judges. The show is still successful, I can’t see any major changes in the near future.
The creepiest thing you’ll ever see
Dang! My prediction of Slezak’s power list was pretty much…wrong. I think Syesha’s a goner this week.
BLEAH!! GwenD, why didn’t you warn me?!!
*ahem!* I’m ready for spoilers! I’ve actually been looking forward to Neil Diamond week for a looooong time. My dialing fingers are ready!
*goes back to “patiently” waiting…..*
I read the article this morning on MSNBC.com about TPTB ditching Ryan and thought it was a hysterical leap! Sprinkles and the judges are the glue on the show, they are the only constant. You can’t take the main characters out of the number 1 rated television show in America, even if the ratings are slipping a little. SERIOUSLY!! Just shows how the media can twist things to make drama. ITA with MJ, the media is twisting teh questions into a story that people will want to read. Heh, I did :)
Speaking of taking things out of context or twisting them, the MTV article on Carrie Underwood, someone says in the comments below the MTV article about the Vanity Fair article, that they took it out of context :)
I’m not that fond of Ryan but getting rid of him isn’t what the show needs. What it needs is to look for talent instead of trying to cast the show with a few good singers and a lot of cannon fodder.
Every year they have the same cast. A fat one, a nerd, a black girl, a diva, a country singer, a rocker etc. The singing seems to be less of a consideration. I say they should load the show with the best singers they can find and quit trying to manipulate the outcome. Let America decide for a change.
Getting rid of Randy would be a step up too. He’s completely useless. At least Paula is a buffer for Simon’s nastiness. What does Randy add? Yo Yo Dawg?
OH GAWD, that was hysterical Gwen!!! Yep, DA is all that and a bag of stale chips. Come to think of it, that’s what this season is lacking - some good ole photoshop magic. I still remember the season 5 top 5 faces on the Lil Rascals bodies. Priceless! (Where’s BS when I need her?)
I agree with you, mj, though, I don’t know, Dawg, just for me personally? I think Randy is the only one I wouldn’t miss.
Though he would certainly have to be replaced with another musician… someone with a good ear.
The Ryan banter with judges seems so terribly scripted that it has no edge. I like Ryans connection with the contestants this year, the producers are not focusing enough on that. Maybe Nigel has to be less hands on……
Lastly, biggest problem I have and a problem noticed by many people is the inconsistancy of the judges. Either screwing up lyrics is really bad or ir isn’t….they jump on people and give passes on a whim. They salute a creative arrangement and then bash one when it “fools with a classic…….”
The article with the predictions of them 5 yrs from now was hilarious.
I love seeing Michael in the headlines since I won’t be able to see him on the show for a while. I’ve become quite detached from the season since he left. I find myself not caring what they sing or who goes home. I thought maybe I’d get into it again but it hasn’t happened. I do prefer DC to the rest and may vote for him a little here and there.
Gwen–that picture is creepy, weird and funny. I love it.
And I think it’s very possible that Syesha is a goner this week as well. It seems like if she gets the pimp spot and nails it, she might stand a chance. But I think that her hitting the bottom 3 for so many weeks, even after last week when she did a great job, proves that she doesn’t have a strong enough fan base to hold on.
But at this point, who knows? I was surprised that mj thinks Syesha will make it to 3rd place, and I respect mj’s viewpoint. I guess we’ll find out tomorrow night, eh? (Well, all of you will find out tomorrow night. I, however, will find out Thursday morning. Blast living in Europe and having to wait for AI!!!)
@MrRJ Concerning the lyrics: The judges can’t be expected to know every lyric of every song. I think they are more bothered by whether a contestant calls attention to their own flub.
Concerning arrangemets: The judges carry their own perception of what kind of artist each contestant should be. If they agree with the style portrayed in the arrangement they will praise it. If they disagree its easier for them to blame the performance on a poor arrangement.
Condoleezza Rice going up to Michael hugging him and wanting his autograph & a pic with him is making me giggle.
Syesha may surprise people and McKibbin her way into the Top 3. I can see her managing at least another week if she pulls out another good performance and Brooke continues to fall apart. Isn’t she due for the pimp spot?
I’m not a Syesha fan but she’s no McKibbin, Trina. At least Syesha has a decent voice most of the time and very good one others. I can’t say the same for Nikki.
Trina–I was thinking the same thing LAST week–that Carly should have the pimp spot, and Syesha the second to last.
Seems like, if all was fair in Idol and war, that DavidC should go FIRST this week, and Syesha LAST.
But since I’m hoping she goes home this week, I want her somewhere in the middle, and Brooke to go last.
I assume the judges don’t just walk in 10 minutes before the show and leave 10 minutes after. I would think they would do some work to earn their millions. It is hardly fair to call out one contestant and not enother. On the next great american band, the judges knew the lyrics invariably.
As far as arrangements, they are wildly inconsistant. Sligh last year had this cool arrangement with no flubs…very Coldplayish, and they ripped him for it for messing with a classic. It is very frustrating for viewers.
In the end, its really up to the voter whether a modified lyric trumps a good performance. Ask any Taylor fan.
Syesha = Vonzell, only the talent is miles better this season than season 4. So….3rd is a possibility, a great one.
I’m thinking Cookie might be due that #1 spot this week.
The lowest they’ll take him is maybe #2, but that would mean someone else gets #1, which is totally unfair, since he had next-to-last and last in the past two weeks. If he gets anywhere near the pimp spot this week, there will be an outcry for sure.
COOKIE FOR THE PIMP SPOT…AGAIN!!!
About Ryan: I can see a sidekick (Kim Caldwell? Justin Guarini?) during the auditions segment.
I’ve been predicting that Syesha will be the last woman standing.
At this point really, what does it matter? The prize is a recording contract and that’s so yesterday. That the top 10 get to tour and that agents get to see them, that’s what matters.
However, if anybody remembers from last season, only two have “major” recording contracts and one of them is doing so-so. Where are the others? Back where they came from….and unfortunately, only about 3 or 4 from this group will be in that same boat.
The whole point of AI (besides TV ratings) is to give unknowns a shot at fame. and what I liked about Carly’s interview is that she learned so so much from being on the show. When she was first recorded they didn’t put a lot of A&D into her. This time she knows what it’s all about.
As far as reality shows go, I think so many of the hosts are awful and wooden and most of them are on pretaped shows for crying out loud. I’m not sure there’s another host in the business as good as Ryan is on his feet. I think he keeps the show (especially the live shows) running like a well oiled machine. They’d be crazy to let him go.
But, I’ll happily start the petition to get rid of yo dawg asshat.
In my own personal list of who’s left, the expendable ones to me are Syesha and David A. They’re the two I really don’t need to see for another week. So, if either of them went, I’d be very happy. But alas, I don’t think it’s meant to be. I’m mentally preparing to lose one of my favorites.
I hope Syesha goes tonight… that will guarantee that I wont have to see that frightening baby crying imitation again.
Lu, that’s the creepiest thing I’ve EVER seen/heard in my LIFE. I do want her gone.
I think we have a winner. This…is (your) American Idol! LMAO
By the way, that link is not working anymore… :s
Ryan and the crew said they were signed to two more years on the show (after this season). I highly doubt any of them will be replaced before then. They just want to fine tune and reverse the ratings slide.
In terms of sales, Jordin’s album is showing real strength powered off of No Air.
She may sell more albums than Daughtry and Carrie this week. I’d say in two weeks, she’ll have sold more albums than Taylor and could go platinum if she has a third major hit. So she’s doing better than people realize.
Here’s a new radio interview with Carly. She talks a lot about Jason.
http://star94.com/shows/mm_index.cfm?show=mm
Also, I found an old article online, and, in it, they said she has a child???
http://apollozerojukebox.multiply.com/?&preview=&item_id=127&page_start=220
Actually, 3 of them have major recording contracts. One has an indie contract.
Phil Stacey, who is with Lyric street records just dropped his album today. It’s a little early to be calling him a failure. Chris Sligh is on a small label, but he’s releasing to the CMM market. His single is doing very well on the Christian charts. His album will be released on May 6th. Wouldn’t call him a failure either.
Lyric records seems to be a good label for some of the contestants. Josh Gracin, Bucky Covington, and, Phil. Any I missed?
Sky- Great find on Carly. WOW they threw everything but the kitchen sink at that album and it still went no where.
I think the MSNBC article is making a lot of leaps too. Ryan does a good job of running the show and that is not an easy job. It’s like doing play by play of a football game. You think “Oh, I could do this”, but it’s actually very difficult.
I love that Cook is leading these polls. He could make my fantasy of a rocker winning this thing come true. Also, in my opinion, he deserves to win. He’s been consistently great with only one fumble.
Thanks! So Jason has never smoked a joint in his life eh?
I felt a tad bad for her. They spent most of the interview talking about Jason.
I don’t think that picture of him was a joint. The smoke was way too thick. Can’t remember what they said it was, so, someone will have to fill me in on this.
I still think TPTB didn’t feel too bad about cutting Carly loose. They know the history of her album, and, sure, anyone can make a comeback, and, if she can’t after being on AI, then she needs to pursue another career.
Jason was in a hotel elevator in his bathrobe? ROTFLMAO!! That is so Jason. Dude, I can’t find my room…..
This is pretty funny:
American Idol Neil Diamond Night I Choose: Not My Idol But My Choice
1. David Archuleta will finally skeeve off vast members of his rabid and until now unyielding fan base by singing “Girl, You’ll Be a Woman Soon” in painted on red leather paints and a vest cut down to there (revealing the first of his three tattoos: the tiny unicorn).
2. Brooke White will remember all her lyrics tonight, but will somehow manage to forget to wear clothes.
3. David Cook and Syesha Mercado will have a bit of a Freaky Friday moment where David Cook performs a Neil Diamond song as a big ol’ diva ballad and Syesha turns that mutha out like she’s from Stone Temple Pilots.
4. Jason Castro will admit during his pre-performance video package that, before meeting him, he actually thought Neil Diamond was made of diamonds.
Continued reading….
I didn’t read where Carly had a child; where is it mentioned that she has a child? And wouldn’t they have said that in the bios?
As for Carly and that album deal — that’s sop….it happens all the time. Kellis is another artist that doesn’t have a label….she had a major hit with Milkshake and after that she was just a “name.” Can you imagine the money thrown at Britney for that last CD? And it bombed big time.
I think we need to cut Carly some slack. After reading that story, this is her second time at fame and this time I believe she’s got a good chance of doing something, even if it’s Broadway. She loves singing — she’s just NOT the best singer. There are dozens of girls who can sing like her — but she now has AI behind her for a little while. This time she knows how it all works.
Plus, did anyone realize that a lot of CDs and movies are being premiered overseas FIRST and not in the States because of the huge overseas market? Carly could easily go to Europe and be big there.
This is a must read for recaps of the previous week’s shows. This one is a little late, but, fun reading just the same:
http://boredmorons.com/modules.php?name=News&file=article&sid=320
In keeping with my Gregg Alexander/Danielle Briseboise posting here is a major failure from Carly Hennessy. The album is great if you like that New Radicals songwriting/production sound. This was mostly Danielle Briseboise’s demos for her next album that never came to light..and Carly is just imitating Danielle’s vocal style that its like Ms. Brisebois is ghost singing!
Make sure you read the article below, its fascinating how much money is spent to make a pop album a success and it turns out not to be. By the way, Carly is now married and has a child and lives in LA.. probably still in debt up to her ears.. but hey, that’s rock ‘n roll!
I added a b-side and 2 radio mixes.. the only klunker on this album is the song from the first recording sessions..”All Kinds of People” not produced by Gregg or Danielle.
From the Apollo article, Sept. 28, 2007.
I still don’t understand about Carly’s child….where is that written? Why didn’t they say so in the audition bios? You mean for weeks we’ve been watching the show and the child was never mentioned? Something smells.
From HDD final:
Jordin is the top selling Idol name on this week’s Chart and Daughtry hits 4xplat.
21 18 JORDIN SPARKS 19/JIVE/ZLG 20,379 7%
JORDIN SPARKS
15 23 DAUGHTRY RCA/RMG 17,676 -22%
DAUGHTRY
30 28 CARRIE UNDERWOOD ARISTA/RMG 15,685 -9%
CARNIVAL RIDE
I think you need to stop lecturing people. Please.