Devo Sues Mcdonald’s Over Happy Meal ‘american Idol’ Figure
New wave group Devo has filed a lawsuit against McDonald’s over a Happy Meal toy. According to the Associated Press, Devo says the fast-food joint didn’t ask permission to use its likeness in an American Idol-themed toy representing different music genres McDonald’s had issued “New Wave Nigel,” a toy figure sporting a red cap that looks like an inverted flowerpot, similar to what Devo had dubbed “energy domes” in the 1980s and wore in their “Whip It” video.
Devo bassist Gerald Casale said, “This New Wave Nigel doll that they’ve created is just a complete Devo rip-off, and the red hat is exactly the red hat that I designed, and it’s copyrighted and trademarked.
Finalist says ‘Idol’ left a mark
In “American Idol,” you showed viewers your rock side, with performances such as “Come Together” and “Total Eclipse of the Heart,” and a softer pop side through such songs as “Here You Come Again” and “Blackbird.” What type of album are you planning?
I want to stick to the pop rock vibe. I can’t put a label on what I’m going to make, but it will probably be a power pop rock record. I’m very influenced by Heart, and I definitely like Skid Row and Lynyrd Skynyrd – cool bands that have also influenced me. I love interesting lyrics. And I want my record to be very vocally challenging.
Be Archuleta’s First Kiss!
David Archuleta is the Josie Grossie of “American Idol.” What I mean is that the 17-year-old has never been kissed. Both “Archie” and David Cook were asked the same 17 questions for Seventeen Magazine and their answers only prove how different they are.
Jason Castro, Colombian Idol
Jason Castro is the first Colombian finalist of the television show American Idol on the Fox network. He is 21 years old and has won over the American public with his talent, originality and smile. In addition to singing, he plays guitar and drums. He was born in Dallas, Texas, but he is the first member of his family to be born outside of Colombia. Jason’s version of the song “Hallelujah” which he performed on American Idol, combined with favorable comments from the judges, led the song to reach number one on the list of songs for the virtual store iTunes. Also during the show he sang the song ‘Fragile’ (‘Fragilidad’) in both English and Spanish.
Ruben Studdard prepares for weekend wedding
Former “American Idol” Ruben Studdard is getting ready for a weekend wedding in his home state of Alabama.
Studdard, nicknamed the “Velvet Teddy Bear” on “Idol” for his big frame and sonorous voice, will marry Surata Zuri McCants, his girlfriend of two years, at the Canterbury United Methodist Church in Mountain Brook on Saturday.
‘Spotlight’ on Jennifer Hudson
OK, so the eagerly-anticipated Jennifer Hudson single isn’t a knockout. But once you get over the fact that it never really goes anywhere, ‘Spotlight’ is actually pretty decent - a thoroughly pleasant midtempo R&B number that suits Jennifer’s voice and personality.
It’s a Ne-Yo/Stargate production… wait, come back! They’ve actually tried a different sound for this assignment, crafting something smooth, a little bit classy and reminiscent of Toni Braxton in her prime. The lyrics are better than average too, with Jennifer getting to shame a possessive boyfriend on lines like “Are you a guard in a prison? Maximum security?”
Warren Haynes XMAS DVD
Warren Haynes Presents: The Benefit Concert Vol. 8 DVD is now available for purchase here.
As always, all the proceeds from the DVD and concert go to benefit Habitat For Humanity, an international non-profit organization dedicated to building housing for those in need of shelter. Enjoy over three hours of beautiful music from the 2006 Xmas Jam, and help build homes for people in need in the Asheville area and beyond.
As if that wasn’t enough talent for one stage, other special guests include Randall Bramblett, Taylor Hicks, Branford Marsalis, Mike Barnes, Mickey Raphael, Brendan Bayliss, Kevn Kinney, Robert Kearns and Dave Schools.
Sanjaya Malakar: America’s Long National Nightmare Finally Ends
I had to put an American Idol post somewhere in here. Every time I wrote about that show, I got tons and tons of traffic from people who, judging by the comments, may have never read any form of music criticism before. This made me very, very happy.
Country Sings Disney Features Faith Hill, Tim McGraw
A new compilation, Country Sings Disney, will feature Faith Hill, Tim McGraw and Trisha Yearwood and will be released on July 8. The collection features country artists singing songs from films like Bambi II (Alison Krauss, Martina McBride) and Cars (Brad Paisley, Rascal Flatts). Other artists include Bucky Covington, Josh Gracin, Little Big Town, Bonnie Raitt, SHeDAISY and Phil Stacey, as well as the Billy Ray Cyrus-Miley Cyrus duet, “Ready, Set, Don’t Go.”
‘American Idol’ finalist performs in Lake Forest
When Paris Bennett auditioned for American Idol, she made a deal with her two-time Grammy-winning grandmother, Ann Nesby.
If she made the cut, she’d pursue music as a career. If she didn’t, she’d go to college.
In 2006, Bennett, then 17, not only made the cut but beat out 150,000 other hopefuls and became a finalist, placing fifth in what is billed as television’s number one show.
Turning the Page on The Disposable Book
I worked on a book by Panamanian dictator Manuel Noriega because we thought he might be able to provide an illuminating perspective on how the United States wields power in Latin America. And, in an effort to bolster the company’s bottom line, I acquired and edited an inspirational autobiography by the pop singer Clay Aiken, written and published in about four months. (For the record, Noriega was a lot more pleasant to deal with than Aiken.)
‘Nashville Star’ update: Families flown in to spend week with Gilbert, Hewitt
After more than a month of having no contact with their families, the nine remaining “Nashville Star” contestants, including northwest Minnesota natives Ashlee Hewitt and Alyson Gilbert, were surprised to see them after Monday night’s live show. The show had brought them in to spend the week together, which is the theme of the next show.
“This week is going to be a really good show,” said Hewitt in a phone conversation this morning. “It’s about hanging out with our family.”
SYTYCD: Four Ladies We Love
Since I’m dying of anticipation ahead of tonight’s So You Think You Can Dance results show—I’m told girl genius Mia Michaels is choreographing the group dance—I just wanted to bring you some more video of four of my fave girl dancers who weren’t featured in our first look at the SYTYCD Top 20. Makes the wait a little less unbearable, you know?
Press play above for a closer look at Katee Shean, Kherington Payne, Jessica King and Comfort Fedoke.
‘So You Think You Can Dance’: Chelsea Mourning
Well, that was certainly unexpected. I don’t mean the results, exactly. I know I should be shocked that Chelsea was sent home, and grateful that Chris was finally sent packing, during last night’s So You Think You Can Dance results show. What’s unexpected, dear readers, is that I’m not. I can’t muster the outrage or the relief. The more I mull over the judges’ decisions — and mull is all any of us can do, since Nigel, apparently pressed for time, neglected to give any rationale for cutting Chelsea and Chris — the more the cold calculus of those decisions seems pretty plain, and the best I can do is shrug and mutter, ”Yeah, I guess that makes sense,” at the TV.
So You Think You Can Dance: Top 14 Revealed
It’s time to find out who our top fourteen dancers are. I think after Wednesday night’s performances, everyone knew who would be in the bottom three couples. But, it’s all about the solos. Let’s find out how they did.
So You Think You Can Dance: Can’t They All Just Stay?
Cory the warm-up guy kicked off the show with guns blazing Friday night. By the time I got to my seat at the “So You Think You Can Dance” studio, he was already orchestrating an elaborate singles game, involving four bachelors and one bachelorette. Cory’s microphone was about three times louder than usual, and he was sporting not one, but two wallet chains with his bright striped T-shirt.
No regrets for eliminated competitors
Lindsay Barr, Shaun Francisco, Tetiana Ostapowych and Lindsay Robins are the first Canadian Idol competitors in the Top 24 to be sent home. While all of them would’ve liked to continue on in the competition, they are leaving with no regrets.
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Devo and American Idol in the same article?!?! O.K. — there’s something very wrong about that! It might be a sign of the apocalypse.
Well, I hope Devo wins their lawsuit, but I’d be happier if they were suing Nigel’s ass, too.
Makes you wonder, doesn’t it?
So does this:
“Although this means you won’t be getting any more free books from me,” the e-mail read, “there now exists the possibility that you will be invited to a glamorous screening with Ben, Matt, Gwyneth or Billy Bob.” One film executive in New York described the e-mail as “indicting and so humiliating and … so fucking embarrassing.” According to sources familiar with the situation, during the long vacation that Mr. Karp took before starting his new job, the e-mail was forwarded to Mr. Rudin, who was apparently not amused by Mr. Karp’s assessment of the glitzy component of his new job.
Before starting his new job, Mr. Karp got blond highlights in his brown hair, which was perceived by many as a way of ditching his old Bennett Cerf life for something a tad more, well, Val Kilmer.
What happened in the month after Mr. Karp started remains largely a mystery–though it’s no mystery that Mr. Karp was almost immediately unsure about his new job. According to one source, the other employees at Scott Rudin Productions guessed that he wouldn’t last two weeks.
excerpt from: Hollywood’s Second-Oldest Story: Jon Karp Signs With Rudin, Flees at this site:
http://www.observer.com/node/43954
LOL. Sorry, MJ.
I don’t have to wonder. I’ve heard the stories. And my sources are impeccable.
The lady who wrote the article on Jason, posts on DDB. She’s been actively promoting Jason’s Hispanic roots.
Clay Aiken difficult to deal with? Say it ain’t so. I suppose if I’d had some of the crap he’s had to deal with, I’d become difficult too. But, maybe he’s gone diva on us.
My kids got a couple of the AI toys from McD’s. I couldn’t figure out how they represented AI. They were very strange looking to me.
I love Carley’s interview! I could just “hear” that sweet irish accent all the way through. I hope she does well for herself. I’m glad she’s finding confidence in who she is too!
Her “advice” to Simon was great!
So is it written somewhere that everyone that appears on A.I. makes an album? Carly’s album, Kristies? All the losers from past years? So winning the title give you what exactly? Even that nincompoop Joshua Lemming got a record deal. He just happend to be featured a lot in the early competition tapes. What about him made him worth of a deal? Living in car? Not completing what he starts? Angst?
I guess I’m rambling. It’s just that with everyone getting a record deal, the title of American Idol is diminished.
It’s like those goofy soccer awards where everyone gets a trophy. Kids might have their little feeling hurt if they actually don’t get rewarded for what they didn’t achieve.
Ugh.
So we should ban all non-winners from the opportunity of making music? I don’t think so. Most go on the show with the hopes of having a career making music. All winning proves is that you got the most votes from the fickle American public. If anything, AI should sweeten the reward for getting the most votes, but not prevent the “losers” from realizing their dreams.
For an extreme case of non-winners cashing in, I found out that Colbie Caillat auditioned in season 5 (I believe), and didn’t get to Hollywood (in fact, she might have not even made it past the first round). Look where she is now!
Even though a lot of the non winners go on to make albums, that doesn’t mean that they sell very well.
In six seasons of AI, exactly two winners, Kelly and Carrie, are deemed really successful. Clay, Jennifer, Daughtry are all losers who outshined their winners. The title of American Idol has already been diminished.
For the title of AI not being diminished, not only the losers are not allowed for making an album, hitman should be hired, too. Otherwise how do you deal with someone like Jennifer who goes into acting and got an Oscar?
Furthermore, what about those winners, who won but didn’t become superstars? Aren’t they the ones to blame for diminishing AI title, than those losers who outshine them?
AT least if you win NS, you get to sing at the Olympics in China. LOL
This is what they said about Clay and his book.
The editor wasn’t happy when Clay insisted that in the next print run that a part that paints an inaccurate picture of the mother of the child he taught be corrected. For this guy to now make Clay seem difficult without saying that it was his editing that created the problem is dirty. Clay fought for Diane to be represented as the good mother she is. Yea, what a diva.
http://www.charlotte.com/145
Got a link? If not its just gossip.
I like DC’s stance on the whole AI thing. “I went in with no expectations and I’ m leaving with no expectations.” This may not be the direct quote, but he’s in reality about what winning AI means.
That said, I personally believe we can have high expectations of his success! I can’t say the same for the rest, but only hope for the best for them all. IMHO this season showcased a lot of talent.
Told to me personally. By people who would know.
Just as I thought. Gossip. Like many celebrities he has detractors. Gossip is prevalent among many factions including his fans. Fake insiders, people posing as friends, lovers, employees and baby mammas. People who actually know him and have worked with him like him. People who don’t know him all seem to have opinions based on hearsay.
Aw MJ, I wish you would dish — but understand if you keep it to yourself. The reputation of the fans involved would be enough to keep me quiet, and I’ve been known to profess to be one (on a totally casual level).
I’ve heard both sides of working with Clay,and, if he had some strict opinions on things printed in HIS story, then, yeah, he could get a little testy. I could say that the person who made the comment in the above mentioned article was gossip too, and, her opinion. And,f or the record, I don’t understand why she had to include Clay in the article to begin with. It had nothing to do with Clay Aiken, IMO.
I would also tend to think that people’s opinions of working with others are based on their like or dislike of a particular individual.
So true.
When you don’t like someone, whether it is deserved or not, the gossip about them is all true, but when you like someone the gossip is dismissed as just rumors.
Well see, here is the thing. I don’t need the artists I like to be perfect. I can accept negative gossip about them without becoming defensive. So, no, actually I don’t personally roll that way.
Well see, here is the thing. I don’t need the artists I like to be perfect. I can accept negative gossip about them without becoming defensive. So, no, actually I don’t personally roll that way.
But, not everyone is as fair minded as you seem to be MJ. Sure, you have your opinions, but, for the most part you run an equal opportunity blog.
Looks like AI is getting sued right and left these days. Step up, who’s next? Get your piece of the pie.
They are indeed fortunate.
No one is perfect. Some people hide their faults better than others. Does that make them inherently better? I’d say not. Plus, we aren’t going to admire all the same qualities. So, yeah, I don’t much care if some reporter calls Clay difficult and I’m sure as hell not gonna waste any energy trying to discredit said reporter (isn’t that kinda like the pot calling the kettle black?). I may not be a fan of Clay’s music, but I wouldn’t do it for Ace, Blake or Jason, either.
In other news, if you like Michael Jackson and hip hop that doesn’t glamourize dope and ho’s, check out Rhymefest’s Mark Ronson-produced Man In the Mirror dedication. It’s free and awesome. The skits where he mashes up his comments with MJ’s interviews are hilarious. He and Lupe have the best hip hop albums out this year, IMO. Oh, and Rhymefest has a Grammy for co-writing “Jesus Walks” with Kanye. I lurve my Chicago peeps.
Sorry that I got off topic. Where is Debs? I miss her.
It wasn’t some reporter. It was the Random House editor, Jonathan Karp, that wrote that piece in the Washington Post. The article I posted has his own words from 2004 and he was very positive and impressed with Clay. A few years later he is telling a different version even though he has had no more contact with Clay. It has become a national sport to bash Clay. I’m disappointed that this guy has so little backbone that he would follow the crowd.
Reporter/editor. Whatever. Besides, people have the right to change their mind. Maybe he was sugar coating before and now feels comfortable telling the truth? If you don’t want peeps projecting on your idol, is it fair to project on the editor of Random House? Just saying….
Oh I see, so he goes from being impressed and liking Clay to 4 years later comparing him to Noriega, but I’m the one projecting? So you’re suggesting that he was lying before but is now telling the truth. Once a liar always a liar.
Everyone that bullies and abuses people seems to get a pass, but don’t anyone dare to try to get the truth out there because that’s just wrong. What a screwed up world we live in.
PJ, thanks to the link to that Michael mixtape! I’m really enjoying it. :).
I guess it’s open season on Clay bashing. Personally, I don’t care if he is or isn’t difficult to work with. I’ll never have the opportunity to find out one way or the other. “Hearsay,” never stands up in a court of law. But, anyone can be discredited by calling in a few witnesses of opposite opinions. Just saying………..
Lol. I didn’t suggest anything. You’re the one that pointed it out that he had a financial interest in promoting Clay (Random House) 4 years ago. That incentive has been removed. I hardly think an off-hand comment about Clay in an article that isn’t about him is a witch hunt (it’s not like he sold the story to the Star), but obviously, we disagree. So, I’ll bow out of this now.
Yay! I’m glad you liked it. I love it. :-)
Clay hasn’t made much news lately. Well, besides the baby thing. lol. But when he does get a mention here, he is fair game to criticism and gossip, just like all the other Idols.
Clay hasn’t made much news lately. Well, besides the baby thing. lol. But when he does get a mention here, he is fair game to criticism and gossip, just like all the other Idols.
Yep, but, I think there was some news about his work with UNICEF and Somalia the past few days. I wasn’t saying you were bashing, just that there is so much of it other places. You merely stated that people have told you things, but, you didn’t repeat those things. I should’ve been more specific.
Love the Carly interview. Her album will be the only automatic season 7 purchase for me.
It’s heartwarming to read about Ruben’s glad tidings. I hope he enjoys a successful run in the upcoming touring production of “Ain’t Misbehavin.”
Appreciated the context and balance you brought to the responses today, gelfling and skylight1219.
Here’s my favorite Clay Aiken story.
A few years back, Clay Aiken and Kelly Clarkson performed at Jobbing.com Arena in Glendale, AZ. Same venue as the American Idol Live Tour opens next Tuesday.
(Had to plug it, sorry. I am so blasted excited to see this show, I can’t see straight!!!)
Back to Clay. Kelly opens the show and I can’t remember anything specific about what she sang. Having missed Season 1 of AI, I wasn’t a big Kelly fan yet. After hearing her, “Breakaway” CD, I became a huge fan and love her voice now.
Kelly leaves the stage and there is that long pregnant pause between acts, while we are anxiously awaiting Clay to appear. The curtain remains closed and then out of nowhere you hear him begin to sing. No big entrance, no screaming fans, just his beautiful voice singing a song that sounds vaguely familiar.
His single Acapello voice fills the room, but he is nowhere to be seen.
He is singing a slowed down version of Prince’s, “When Doves Cry.”
(”Dig if u will the picture, Of you and I engaged in a kiss……………”)
For a minute, no one could find him, like he was hiding. Looking around, we finally spot him at the very back of the arena, walking down the aisle towards us.
Surrounded by body guards, he slowly makes his way down the OUR Lucky aisle, moving closer to the stage singing this glorious cover.
It was awesome. My friend and I were sitting in Section 101, Row 1.
It was so close you could reach out and touch him. And My friend did just that…..She reached out and lightly touch Clay on the sleeve as he walked by, just for bragging rights.
I fumbled with my cell phone to take a picture and by the time I snap the shot, he had passed by. I got a picture of the back of his head. Sadly, that cell phone drowned in my purse after it met a leaking water bottle in an unfortunate accident.
For me, I love Clay’s voice and will always fondly remember the chills I got from hearing his concert and that one particular moment.
Whatever else happens in the media, I still count myself a fan and will buy his music and go to his concerts.
Now the BIG question: Can the American Idol Live tour give me the same kind of chills? After watching Season 7 every single week, replaying the episodes and following this wonderful blog for the past few month, I have found something I like in each and every one of the 10 AI performers. They are now all special to me.
Can’t wait to see them all!!
I’m looking forward to meeting all of you planning to attend. If anyone comes up with a good plan to meet before the concert, Please let me know!!
So, what’s the message here? If you are traveling to AZ to see this concert, the temperature is due to hit 111 degrees on Tuesday. Plan to drink lots of water. Just remember to close the lid on that water bottle before you put it in your bag!
Peas,
Colleen
Well judging from the reaction to the relatively little that was said, I’m glad she didn’t get into specifics. LOL. I’m about Clay’d out right now myself. Hee.
Anyway, Carly was funny in that interview. I am kinda curious about her album now, should she actually get to make one.
It would be an injustice if Carly doesn’t get to record a cd. I don’t care if she does it in her basement, I want to see what she can do outside of idol. She has one of the best voices to ever come out of the competition, and I really grew quite fond of her. My favorite song from one of the girls is her Here You Come Again. It’s haunting and beautiful and makes me get into the song more than I ever had. Even more than Dolly and for me that is saying something. I also felt her about Simon, who I think was the death of her on that show. That is my main rap about the judges. Give some constructive criticism up front, and not after an elimination. Carly is super talented and I hope she gets a shot at a career. She’s got it all. I must ask, why she looks so much better now, than she did on the show. Whoever dressed her then, cannot be dressing her now.
That tattoo was a geisha? And here we all were, thinking it was Amy freaking Winehouse since January…
Anyway, I’m looking forward to Carly’s album. I loved her doing the rock stuff, so I’m excited to see what her album will hold.
Colleen - thanks for that recap. I think that is the first time anyone on this board has ever capped one of Clay’s entrances at his concerts so vividly or capped it at all! You are very cute! LOL
Here’s my two cents worth, adjusted for inflation, on Clay Aiken.
My husband and I have been Clay fans since his audition clip first aired. In 2003, one of the most difficult years of my life, Clay’s very public metamorphosis was a welcome escape for us. Elevating raw, truly undiscovered talent such as Clay’s — and Elliott Yamin’s and Jason Castro’s — is what I think American Idol does best.
More than two years ago, after the “Clay is gay” scandal, I wrote a blog post titled “What I Know about Clay Aiken” that James Shepherd of the now defunct Beavers on Idol site kindly published. I tried to present a case for accepting Clay, warts and all, without forcing him to remain a prisoner of the pristine pedestal where his career is held captive.
Poor James Shepherd got torched. Several Claymates even accused me of lying about my health and family crises. They hunted me down at my blog and sent me vicious emails.
I would like to believe that these obsessive fans, most of whom seem to be adult women, are exceptions to the rank and file. But I see the seeds of Claymania on every message board in every season of AI, including those so zealously devoted to my AI7 favorite, Jason Castro. AI not only encourages but depends upon such rabid idol worship.
The sad fact is that, five years after AI made Clay a star, it is still impossible to have a reasonable conversation about him even here at MJ’s, where everyone and his crazy fans are welcome.
Terrie, I actually remember the article which James Shepard published. I wasn’t aware that Beavers on Idol no longer exists. What a shame! I think your article was well written. I’m a Clay fan, but, not rabid. How sad that some of his OTT fans torched James and you. But, rest assured, I’m not one of them. I post on this blog,and, a couple of message boards, but, mostly I lurk. I’m also a fan of Jason Castros, and, Taylor Hicks, Bo Bice,and, on and on and on. But, I’m not rabid about any of them. I don’t like to read lies printed about them, nor do I like it about anyone I personally know. However, on this blog you have to have tough skin, as the snark is alive and well. MJ doesn’t allow the fangirly stuff,nor the fan wars, and, that’s why I love it here. On a rare occasion she will allow a little fangirly posting, but, it is kept in check.
I guess I don’t understand that there hasn’t been a reasonable discussion about Clay here. We comment on headlines,and, offer opinions. Some agree, some disagree, but, it is what it is.
Terrie I too remember your blog. I am sorry that you were treated so poorly. I am a big Clay fan and try to defend him when lies are being printed but I am not his mother, just a fan who loves his music, his voice and the man he is. Some people do go overboard. But I guess that happens to a lot of other celebrities. Sometimes I find that some people on some boards get a bit nasty in their remarks but I try to ignore because that’s what happens on all boards. It used to really bother me but now I just let it roll.
Sky, I make no assumptions about Clay — or any other public figure, for that matter — based on gossip or hearsay. I know he earned a reputation for being “difficult” while making “Measure of a Man,” strictly because he wanted songs with family-friendly lyrics. Many creative artists throughout history have been considered “difficult” for not compromising their convictions. But I cannot assume that’s the sort of difficulty to which Jonathan Karp referred because I do not know the facts.
I hope that someday soon we can get beyond the parsing of every critical word spoken or written about Clay. I’m not talking about tabloid accusations but legitimate news reports or firsthand accounts.
Ok, enough about Clay Aiken. This blog posts headlines, good or bad, and, we comment.
Really? I think MJ is pretty quick to moderate excesses here.
Isn’t that the truth! … especially in this era of the Internet, blogs, and unceasing coverage of anything remotely sensationalistic.
Yes, we do.
Gosh, I may be a little touched in the head, but, never thought I was crazy.
catdog,
Thank You for the kind words and compliment. I love hearing Clay’s clear voice and his sincerity. It resonates with my soul and just gets to me.
I am immediately transported away on a beautiful ride.
I got the same chills when I first heard David Archuleta sing, “Imagine” and Catherine Mc Phee sing, “Somewhere Over the Rainbow.” Then David Cook came along and caught me totally off guard with, “Hello” and just kept right on thrilling me every single week.
Thank Goodness we all have similar and different tastes! I appreciate the differences. It would be boring if we all liked the same song and artist only.
More than anything else during Season 7 of AI, I have rediscovered my love of music. Also, because of the finalists choices and websites, I have been introduced to some amazing new artists as well.
Viva la Music!
Terrie, I share this belief with you. May I add Anthony Fedorov to that wonderful list? It is my hope that more undiscovered talent will reach the TOP 12 in Season 8.
I agree, Colleen about all of us having similar and different tastes, and appreciate that MJ allows me (us) to express it in a polite format.