Comments on: Simon Cowell: Sticks up for Producers, Wants Britney Spears to Mentor http://mjsbigblog.com/simon-cowell-speaks-to-the-press.htm American Idol - I Love This Cheesy Show Thu, 18 Mar 2010 17:27:44 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.1 hourly 1 By: hypertwink http://mjsbigblog.com/simon-cowell-speaks-to-the-press.htm/comment-page-3#comment-174589 hypertwink Fri, 19 Dec 2008 06:10:32 +0000 http://mjsbigblog.com/simon-cowell-speaks-to-the-press.htm#comment-174589 If it's Xtina, props to anyone who reaaranges Dirrty as a ballad, Genie in a Bottle as a grunge power ballad and two thumbs up to any guy who sings Ain't No Other Man. If it’s Xtina, props to anyone who reaaranges Dirrty as a ballad, Genie in a Bottle as a grunge power ballad and two thumbs up to any guy who sings Ain’t No Other Man.

]]> By: geekygirl http://mjsbigblog.com/simon-cowell-speaks-to-the-press.htm/comment-page-3#comment-174534 geekygirl Thu, 18 Dec 2008 21:22:43 +0000 http://mjsbigblog.com/simon-cowell-speaks-to-the-press.htm#comment-174534 Don' t know if someone has mentioned it but Brittney was on Xfactor in the UK, they did her songs for the theme and it was a train wreck. Rumour has it she was a diva on the set, she lip synced her performance, and it got a lot of bad press. She didn't do any mentoring, just showed up and left again. Whether she could lighten up for an episode of AI would be interesting to watch. Don’ t know if someone has mentioned it but Brittney was on Xfactor in the UK, they did her songs for the theme and it was a train wreck. Rumour has it she was a diva on the set, she lip synced her performance, and it got a lot of bad press. She didn’t do any mentoring, just showed up and left again. Whether she could lighten up for an episode of AI would be interesting to watch.

]]> By: tinydcfan http://mjsbigblog.com/simon-cowell-speaks-to-the-press.htm/comment-page-3#comment-174486 tinydcfan Thu, 18 Dec 2008 18:51:49 +0000 http://mjsbigblog.com/simon-cowell-speaks-to-the-press.htm#comment-174486 Heh, <strong>Folkfan</strong>, so true! :laugh_tb: Heh, Folkfan, so true! :laugh_tb:

]]> By: SashaB http://mjsbigblog.com/simon-cowell-speaks-to-the-press.htm/comment-page-3#comment-174481 SashaB Thu, 18 Dec 2008 18:44:35 +0000 http://mjsbigblog.com/simon-cowell-speaks-to-the-press.htm#comment-174481 Hee! Hyperwink and Folkfan, from your lips. I think DC's versions would be amazing. Yup, Archie doing "Sometimes" would be awesome. Christina would make a better vocal mentor, true. Hee! Hyperwink and Folkfan, from your lips. I think DC’s versions would be amazing. Yup, Archie doing “Sometimes” would be awesome.

Christina would make a better vocal mentor, true.

]]> By: hypertwink http://mjsbigblog.com/simon-cowell-speaks-to-the-press.htm/comment-page-3#comment-174478 hypertwink Thu, 18 Dec 2008 18:24:14 +0000 http://mjsbigblog.com/simon-cowell-speaks-to-the-press.htm#comment-174478 Actually, I'm partial to hearing DC's take on "Gimme More" or better yet, "I'm Not a Girl, Not yet a Woman." Or Archie tackling "(I'm a) Slave 4 U." LOL Actually, I’m partial to hearing DC’s take on “Gimme More” or better yet, “I’m Not a Girl, Not yet a Woman.” Or Archie tackling “(I’m a) Slave 4 U.” LOL

]]> By: FolkFan http://mjsbigblog.com/simon-cowell-speaks-to-the-press.htm/comment-page-3#comment-174450 FolkFan Thu, 18 Dec 2008 16:34:00 +0000 http://mjsbigblog.com/simon-cowell-speaks-to-the-press.htm#comment-174450 I would think that a Britney mentoring session would be kind of like when Gwen Stefani mentored and the theme was something like, "Gwen Stefani songs and songs from CDs in Gwen Stefani's collection." I'm almost wishing that Britney was a mentor last year. Who wouldn't have wanted to see and hear DC's anguished, emotionally raw take on "Oops, I Did It Again"? Heh. I would think that a Britney mentoring session would be kind of like when Gwen Stefani mentored and the theme was something like, “Gwen Stefani songs and songs from CDs in Gwen Stefani’s collection.”

I’m almost wishing that Britney was a mentor last year. Who wouldn’t have wanted to see and hear DC’s anguished, emotionally raw take on “Oops, I Did It Again”? Heh.

]]> By: terps http://mjsbigblog.com/simon-cowell-speaks-to-the-press.htm/comment-page-3#comment-174444 terps Thu, 18 Dec 2008 16:14:45 +0000 http://mjsbigblog.com/simon-cowell-speaks-to-the-press.htm#comment-174444 <blockquote>Minor nit-pick. Britneyà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã…“Blackoutà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬  neither debuted at number 1 nor sold 500K in week one. It was number 2 and sold 290K ità ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s first week. Granted, BB did change the charting rules that week and she was undergoing a massive meltdown at the time. She does have a very impressive sales numbers record, even if she can neither sing or lip synch accurately live. My bad, but still she is the only act to have 4 of her albums debut and 1 with over 500,000 sales in week one. Brit probably won't, but this she should talk about keeping yourself grounded and the downside they will face when the become famous,</blockquote>

Minor nit-pick. Britneyà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã…“Blackoutà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬  neither debuted at number 1 nor sold 500K in week one. It was number 2 and sold 290K ità ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s first week. Granted, BB did change the charting rules that week and she was undergoing a massive meltdown at the time. She does have a very impressive sales numbers record, even if she can neither sing or lip synch accurately live.

My bad, but still she is the only act to have 4 of her albums debut and 1 with over 500,000 sales in week one.

Brit probably won’t, but this she should talk about keeping yourself grounded and the downside they will face when the become famous,

]]> By: IdolFanatic http://mjsbigblog.com/simon-cowell-speaks-to-the-press.htm/comment-page-3#comment-174442 IdolFanatic Thu, 18 Dec 2008 16:12:25 +0000 http://mjsbigblog.com/simon-cowell-speaks-to-the-press.htm#comment-174442 Actually I think Christina would be a better choice. Actually I think Christina would be a better choice.

]]> By: SashaB http://mjsbigblog.com/simon-cowell-speaks-to-the-press.htm/comment-page-3#comment-174431 SashaB Thu, 18 Dec 2008 15:32:30 +0000 http://mjsbigblog.com/simon-cowell-speaks-to-the-press.htm#comment-174431 Britney has the "X" Factor - that is undeniable. Since Cowell is all about X Factor tied with Vocal Chops, I can understand why he'd suggest her to be an AI Mentor. Are there better vocalists? Sure, look at XTina or Mandy Moore, when they all launched on the scene around the same time. Why Brit over XTina? Both have looks, charisma, and moves - but how did she become the Global Phenom. Mentor can mean a lot of different things. Sure, normally one would assume vocal mentor, but it could also be mentor for AI contestants on how to handle fame, press, and what not do do or say. She could be seen as a pop star's who reached her zenith in terms of fame, accolades and music chart domination. And then her life turned upside down and we all witness her breakdown, but, she's rising up from the ashes. Britney has the “X” Factor – that is undeniable. Since Cowell is all about X Factor tied with Vocal Chops, I can understand why he’d suggest her to be an AI Mentor. Are there better vocalists? Sure, look at XTina or Mandy Moore, when they all launched on the scene around the same time. Why Brit over XTina? Both have looks, charisma, and moves – but how did she become the Global Phenom. Mentor can mean a lot of different things. Sure, normally one would assume vocal mentor, but it could also be mentor for AI contestants on how to handle fame, press, and what not do do or say. She could be seen as a pop star’s who reached her zenith in terms of fame, accolades and music chart domination. And then her life turned upside down and we all witness her breakdown, but, she’s rising up from the ashes.

]]> By: cheese http://mjsbigblog.com/simon-cowell-speaks-to-the-press.htm/comment-page-3#comment-174428 cheese Thu, 18 Dec 2008 15:01:52 +0000 http://mjsbigblog.com/simon-cowell-speaks-to-the-press.htm#comment-174428 I don't mind if they have Britney as a mentor, as long as they don't have to sing her songs. They definitely need to get some younger mentors (although I would prefer an actual singer) I don’t mind if they have Britney as a mentor, as long as they don’t have to sing her songs. They definitely need to get some younger mentors (although I would prefer an actual singer)

]]> By: houstonrufus http://mjsbigblog.com/simon-cowell-speaks-to-the-press.htm/comment-page-3#comment-174427 houstonrufus Thu, 18 Dec 2008 14:49:47 +0000 http://mjsbigblog.com/simon-cowell-speaks-to-the-press.htm#comment-174427 Agreed, Krazee. I'm not a Britney fan, but I fully concur that having her on the show would be a smart move for business. She is undeniably one of the biggest celebs on the planet. And she does appeal to the youth market. I'm not interested, but I know ratings would be huge. Agreed, Krazee. I’m not a Britney fan, but I fully concur that having her on the show would be a smart move for business. She is undeniably one of the biggest celebs on the planet. And she does appeal to the youth market. I’m not interested, but I know ratings would be huge.

]]> By: KrazeeK120 http://mjsbigblog.com/simon-cowell-speaks-to-the-press.htm/comment-page-3#comment-174416 KrazeeK120 Thu, 18 Dec 2008 13:37:53 +0000 http://mjsbigblog.com/simon-cowell-speaks-to-the-press.htm#comment-174416 I will agree that Simon is greedy, however, I always thought the underlying goal of the show was to aid in the launch of a successful music career for the winner (and maybe some of the others). Britney's talent is debatable, however, her success is not. She (and her management) have found a way to keep people interested in her for so many years. She obviously has something that is appealing to LOTS of people, even 10 years after her debut album dropped. So it's a win/win - good mentor for the contestants, good way to get young people to watch the show. I will agree that Simon is greedy, however, I always thought the underlying goal of the show was to aid in the launch of a successful music career for the winner (and maybe some of the others). Britney’s talent is debatable, however, her success is not. She (and her management) have found a way to keep people interested in her for so many years. She obviously has something that is appealing to LOTS of people, even 10 years after her debut album dropped. So it’s a win/win – good mentor for the contestants, good way to get young people to watch the show.

]]> By: IdolFanatic http://mjsbigblog.com/simon-cowell-speaks-to-the-press.htm/comment-page-3#comment-174414 IdolFanatic Thu, 18 Dec 2008 13:27:02 +0000 http://mjsbigblog.com/simon-cowell-speaks-to-the-press.htm#comment-174414 <blockquote>Who gave Simon the nice pills? He was actually talking nice about both Davids? Wow! The only thing I donà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢t agree with is that I really think they could have gotten a deal without the show</blockquote> Agreed. Idol was their platform, but I think eventually a break would've happened for them both.

Who gave Simon the nice pills? He was actually talking nice about both Davids? Wow! The only thing I donà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢t agree with is that I really think they could have gotten a deal without the show

Agreed. Idol was their platform, but I think eventually a break would’ve happened for them both.

]]> By: Kirsten http://mjsbigblog.com/simon-cowell-speaks-to-the-press.htm/comment-page-3#comment-174412 Kirsten Thu, 18 Dec 2008 13:11:14 +0000 http://mjsbigblog.com/simon-cowell-speaks-to-the-press.htm#comment-174412 <blockquote>Britney is a GREAT mentor. Like her or hate her she is one of the best in POP,. The only female artist to have all of her albums debut 1 and have over 500,000 in sales in week one.</blockquote> Minor nit-pick. Britney's "Blackout" neither debuted at number 1 nor sold 500K in week one. It was number 2 and sold 290K it's first week. Granted, BB did change the charting rules that week and she was undergoing a massive meltdown at the time. She does have a very impressive sales numbers record, even if she can neither sing or lip synch accurately live.

Britney is a GREAT mentor. Like her or hate her she is one of the best in POP,. The only female artist to have all of her albums debut 1 and have over 500,000 in sales in week one.

Minor nit-pick. Britney’s “Blackout” neither debuted at number 1 nor sold 500K in week one. It was number 2 and sold 290K it’s first week. Granted, BB did change the charting rules that week and she was undergoing a massive meltdown at the time. She does have a very impressive sales numbers record, even if she can neither sing or lip synch accurately live.

]]> By: IGetCranked http://mjsbigblog.com/simon-cowell-speaks-to-the-press.htm/comment-page-3#comment-174379 IGetCranked Thu, 18 Dec 2008 05:58:01 +0000 http://mjsbigblog.com/simon-cowell-speaks-to-the-press.htm#comment-174379 Who gave Simon the nice pills? He was actually talking nice about both Davids? Wow! The only thing I don't agree with is that I really think they could have gotten a deal without the show. Who gave Simon the nice pills? He was actually talking nice about both Davids? Wow! The only thing I don’t agree with is that I really think they could have gotten a deal without the show.

]]> By: houstonrufus http://mjsbigblog.com/simon-cowell-speaks-to-the-press.htm/comment-page-3#comment-174374 houstonrufus Thu, 18 Dec 2008 05:40:07 +0000 http://mjsbigblog.com/simon-cowell-speaks-to-the-press.htm#comment-174374 oceana, I absolutely agree with you. But your and my hopes for the show are very different from the people actually making money off it. I think some of the mentors from this last season DID have a lot to offer. I'd much rather hear what Dolly has to say than Britney, any day. But the reality is Idol is aiming to increase or maintain viewership in a demographic younger and very different than mine. I think Britney is one of the most overrated pop stars in recent memory. At least most would agree that Mariah at least can carry a tune or Diamond wrote a good song or two or Dolly is a charming personality. Maybe Britney has something to mentor regarding stage performance and riding the waves of fame, though her handling of these is highly debatable in my book as well. But Simon's mention of her just tells me, again, what the show and he is ultimately about: sell, sell, sell. Britney is back in vogue. Cash in now. oceana, I absolutely agree with you. But your and my hopes for the show are very different from the people actually making money off it. I think some of the mentors from this last season DID have a lot to offer. I’d much rather hear what Dolly has to say than Britney, any day. But the reality is Idol is aiming to increase or maintain viewership in a demographic younger and very different than mine.

I think Britney is one of the most overrated pop stars in recent memory. At least most would agree that Mariah at least can carry a tune or Diamond wrote a good song or two or Dolly is a charming personality. Maybe Britney has something to mentor regarding stage performance and riding the waves of fame, though her handling of these is highly debatable in my book as well. But Simon’s mention of her just tells me, again, what the show and he is ultimately about: sell, sell, sell. Britney is back in vogue. Cash in now.

]]> By: elisad http://mjsbigblog.com/simon-cowell-speaks-to-the-press.htm/comment-page-3#comment-174367 elisad Thu, 18 Dec 2008 05:10:33 +0000 http://mjsbigblog.com/simon-cowell-speaks-to-the-press.htm#comment-174367 Britney? Mentor? Blech. Britney? Mentor? Blech.

]]> By: IdolFanatic http://mjsbigblog.com/simon-cowell-speaks-to-the-press.htm/comment-page-3#comment-174360 IdolFanatic Thu, 18 Dec 2008 04:39:05 +0000 http://mjsbigblog.com/simon-cowell-speaks-to-the-press.htm#comment-174360 <blockquote>But Brooke usually interrupted their comments and she even made him apologize to that violin player, but he never got mad at Brooke.</blockquote> Oh man, I totally forgot about that! THAT, I have to admit was pretty hilarious! LOL! And Oceana, while I think Taylor's live voice is pretty pathetic, she is at least talented in some regards. She could use voice lessons though to strengthen her live vocal performances. But yes, Britney, totally manufactured. She doesn't sound human.

But Brooke usually interrupted their comments and she even made him apologize to that violin player, but he never got mad at Brooke.

Oh man, I totally forgot about that! THAT, I have to admit was pretty hilarious! LOL!

And Oceana, while I think Taylor’s live voice is pretty pathetic, she is at least talented in some regards. She could use voice lessons though to strengthen her live vocal performances. But yes, Britney, totally manufactured. She doesn’t sound human.

]]> By: IdolFanatic http://mjsbigblog.com/simon-cowell-speaks-to-the-press.htm/comment-page-3#comment-174358 IdolFanatic Thu, 18 Dec 2008 04:34:17 +0000 http://mjsbigblog.com/simon-cowell-speaks-to-the-press.htm#comment-174358 <blockquote>I kind see where Simon is coming from when heà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s talking about personality. I think Simon is talking about personality when it comes to performing, having a good voice and is entertaining on stage. I maybe alone in thinking this, but most of these contestants last year were very bland and boring performers. I want to see someone whose fun to watch on stage and has a good voice and most people who arenà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢t AI fans will agree with me.</blockquote> Not sure how you can be so sure of that without taking an official poll. Bland and boring performers...really? That explains why the tour was so popular then and why the Davids are gaining new fans every day and have gold albums.

I kind see where Simon is coming from when heà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s talking about personality. I think Simon is talking about personality when it comes to performing, having a good voice and is entertaining on stage. I maybe alone in thinking this, but most of these contestants last year were very bland and boring performers. I want to see someone whose fun to watch on stage and has a good voice and most people who arenà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢t AI fans will agree with me.

Not sure how you can be so sure of that without taking an official poll. Bland and boring performers…really? That explains why the tour was so popular then and why the Davids are gaining new fans every day and have gold albums.

]]> By: IdolFanatic http://mjsbigblog.com/simon-cowell-speaks-to-the-press.htm/comment-page-3#comment-174356 IdolFanatic Thu, 18 Dec 2008 04:31:11 +0000 http://mjsbigblog.com/simon-cowell-speaks-to-the-press.htm#comment-174356 <blockquote>Jason had TV experience. He was on an MTV reality show called à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã…“Cheyenneà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬ . I canà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢t remember exactly, but he played her boyfriend, or somebody the lead girl dated, or something like that.</blockquote> Woah! Did not know that! I guess I have followed him to a lesser extent than the Davids. <blockquote>I didnà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢t go to any concert, but by all accounts I think the top 10 was very outgoing during the tour this year, I didnà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢t get much of an idea that they were distracted. Although I donà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢t see much the relation between that and answering questions. And honestly I think Cook gave many fast, short and good replies to Ryan when asked on-the-stop, which probably helped his popularity making him look a bit smarter. Brooke was also quite entertaining in her own way. I donà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢t blame the contestants, but it is true that it doesnà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢t make great television, so we need more of them, that is not just those moments with Ryan.</blockquote> Well my experience in the autograph lines were that Jason and Archie were the easiest to talk to and most accomodating without seeming overwhelmed. I know that doesn't seem relevant to answering questions, but to me, I expected them to way more shy and introverted in person as that is the persona I got of them from Idol. Yes Cook can be quite articulate, but even he didn't really impress me with his interview skills until after Idol. His answers always came off as canned and boring to me. And Brooke as much as I love her got so annoying with her non-stop, nonsensical babbling. Again, love them both, but they all kinda sucked at those on-the-spot interviews in my eyes. Most people do....I know I would. That is why though that I agree with you on the point that those instances are simply not enough to gain insight into who they are.

Jason had TV experience. He was on an MTV reality show called à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã…“Cheyenneà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬ . I canà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢t remember exactly, but he played her boyfriend, or somebody the lead girl dated, or something like that.

Woah! Did not know that! I guess I have followed him to a lesser extent than the Davids.

I didnà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢t go to any concert, but by all accounts I think the top 10 was very outgoing during the tour this year, I didnà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢t get much of an idea that they were distracted. Although I donà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢t see much the relation between that and answering questions.
And honestly I think Cook gave many fast, short and good replies to Ryan when asked on-the-stop, which probably helped his popularity making him look a bit smarter. Brooke was also quite entertaining in her own way.
I donà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢t blame the contestants, but it is true that it doesnà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢t make great television, so we need more of them, that is not just those moments with Ryan.

Well my experience in the autograph lines were that Jason and Archie were the easiest to talk to and most accomodating without seeming overwhelmed. I know that doesn’t seem relevant to answering questions, but to me, I expected them to way more shy and introverted in person as that is the persona I got of them from Idol.

Yes Cook can be quite articulate, but even he didn’t really impress me with his interview skills until after Idol. His answers always came off as canned and boring to me. And Brooke as much as I love her got so annoying with her non-stop, nonsensical babbling. Again, love them both, but they all kinda sucked at those on-the-spot interviews in my eyes. Most people do….I know I would. That is why though that I agree with you on the point that those instances are simply not enough to gain insight into who they are.

]]> By: oceana http://mjsbigblog.com/simon-cowell-speaks-to-the-press.htm/comment-page-2#comment-174353 oceana Thu, 18 Dec 2008 04:22:08 +0000 http://mjsbigblog.com/simon-cowell-speaks-to-the-press.htm#comment-174353 Sales is not everything. It doesn't necessarily equate to talent. p.s. Hardkandy, I agree that Britney has stage presence and knows how to work the stage. She's a performer. But not a singer. AI is a show to find singers, not dancers or performers, that's why it bothers me. Sales is not everything. It doesn’t necessarily equate to talent.

p.s. Hardkandy, I agree that Britney has stage presence and knows how to work the stage. She’s a performer. But not a singer. AI is a show to find singers, not dancers or performers, that’s why it bothers me.

]]> By: terps http://mjsbigblog.com/simon-cowell-speaks-to-the-press.htm/comment-page-2#comment-174351 terps Thu, 18 Dec 2008 04:20:11 +0000 http://mjsbigblog.com/simon-cowell-speaks-to-the-press.htm#comment-174351 Britney is a GREAT mentor. Like her or hate her she is one of the best in POP,. The only female artist to have all of her albums debut 1 and have over 500,000 in sales in week one. Britney is a GREAT mentor. Like her or hate her she is one of the best in POP,. The only female artist to have all of her albums debut 1 and have over 500,000 in sales in week one.

]]> By: itsalleternal http://mjsbigblog.com/simon-cowell-speaks-to-the-press.htm/comment-page-2#comment-174350 itsalleternal Thu, 18 Dec 2008 04:16:33 +0000 http://mjsbigblog.com/simon-cowell-speaks-to-the-press.htm#comment-174350 oceana, I agree. Even the worst contestants that appear on AI at that stage beats Britney. Heck I am sure you - and almost everyone else here - is much better than her. oceana, I agree. Even the worst contestants that appear on AI at that stage beats Britney. Heck I am sure you – and almost everyone else here – is much better than her.

]]> By: bigjr6633 http://mjsbigblog.com/simon-cowell-speaks-to-the-press.htm/comment-page-2#comment-174349 bigjr6633 Thu, 18 Dec 2008 04:04:39 +0000 http://mjsbigblog.com/simon-cowell-speaks-to-the-press.htm#comment-174349 I kind see where Simon is coming from when he's talking about personality. I think Simon is talking about personality when it comes to performing, having a good voice and is entertaining on stage. I maybe alone in thinking this, but most of these contestants last year were very bland and boring performers. I want to see someone whose fun to watch on stage and has a good voice and most people who aren't AI fans will agree with me. I kind see where Simon is coming from when he’s talking about personality. I think Simon is talking about personality when it comes to performing, having a good voice and is entertaining on stage. I maybe alone in thinking this, but most of these contestants last year were very bland and boring performers. I want to see someone whose fun to watch on stage and has a good voice and most people who aren’t AI fans will agree with me.

]]> By: hardkandy http://mjsbigblog.com/simon-cowell-speaks-to-the-press.htm/comment-page-2#comment-174348 hardkandy Thu, 18 Dec 2008 03:57:04 +0000 http://mjsbigblog.com/simon-cowell-speaks-to-the-press.htm#comment-174348 <blockquote>Taylor is a talent. She writes songs, plays guitar, does her own singing without major studio help, and while she might not have the widest vocal range or most powerful voice, she has a unique way of phrasing that I and many others seem to find intriguing.</blockquote> Yes, thank you! Taylor gets a lot of flack for her singing talent, or lack thereof. but it's really not what she's selling. The girl has mad talent for her age and I for one am a very big fan. I also like Britney too though, she has oodles and oodles of stage presence that would be hard to find in anybody else. Britney does know how to work that stage. However, I don't think she'd be a very good mentor. Her performances work only for her and her alone. I don't think it'd be very wise to advise the contestants to strip, dance around with a boa, or kiss a person of the same gender on stage. While those performances work for her, it would never fly on American Idol.

Taylor is a talent. She writes songs, plays guitar, does her own singing without major studio help, and while she might not have the widest vocal range or most powerful voice, she has a unique way of phrasing that I and many others seem to find intriguing.

Yes, thank you! Taylor gets a lot of flack for her singing talent, or lack thereof. but it’s really not what she’s selling. The girl has mad talent for her age and I for one am a very big fan.

I also like Britney too though, she has oodles and oodles of stage presence that would be hard to find in anybody else. Britney does know how to work that stage. However, I don’t think she’d be a very good mentor. Her performances work only for her and her alone. I don’t think it’d be very wise to advise the contestants to strip, dance around with a boa, or kiss a person of the same gender on stage. While those performances work for her, it would never fly on American Idol.

]]> By: oceana http://mjsbigblog.com/simon-cowell-speaks-to-the-press.htm/comment-page-2#comment-174345 oceana Thu, 18 Dec 2008 03:48:27 +0000 http://mjsbigblog.com/simon-cowell-speaks-to-the-press.htm#comment-174345 <blockquote>It doesnà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢t matter if anyone thinks Britney can sing or not. The thing Britney has going for her is she can sell it. And selling it means lots of money for her label. The same can be said for Taylor Swift. I personally donà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢t think Taylor can sing well but again, she can sell it. Say what you want about Britney but sheà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s a megastar making megabucks for herself and her label.</blockquote> I see major differences between Taylor and Britney. Taylor is a talent. She writes songs, plays guitar, does her own singing without major studio help, and while she might not have the widest vocal range or most powerful voice, she has a unique way of phrasing that I and many others seem to find intriguing. Bob Dylan, for instance, isn't a "great singer" but he's a great singer nonetheless. Not that I'm comparing Taylor to him, not at all. Just making a point. She has talent and she has something fresh and original to offer. Britney is totally manufactured. Her singing doesn't even sound human, it's totally studio-created. I doubt she could write a song or play an instrument to save her life. Her claim to fame is using her sexuality, afaic. There's no artistry there. If that's the kind of music the show's going to cater to, they're going to lose credibility that they can't afford to lose. Last season they had some decent mentors who actually know about music. Mariah, Dolly, Andrew Lloyd Webber. But Britney? She has nothing to offer those contestants, who are trying to be actual singers, not lip-syncers. I cheer inwardly each time Paul McCartney says no. I will cry if he ever gives in. He has integrity and I love him for it. I'd love to see Simon ask John Lennon, if he was still alive. John would laugh in his face (I think). Simon is all about money and I don't think he really knows much about music. <blockquote></blockquote>

It doesnà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢t matter if anyone thinks Britney can sing or not. The thing Britney has going for her is she can sell it. And selling it means lots of money for her label. The same can be said for Taylor Swift. I personally donà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢t think Taylor can sing well but again, she can sell it. Say what you want about Britney but sheà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s a megastar making megabucks for herself and her label.

I see major differences between Taylor and Britney. Taylor is a talent. She writes songs, plays guitar, does her own singing without major studio help, and while she might not have the widest vocal range or most powerful voice, she has a unique way of phrasing that I and many others seem to find intriguing. Bob Dylan, for instance, isn’t a “great singer” but he’s a great singer nonetheless. Not that I’m comparing Taylor to him, not at all. Just making a point. She has talent and she has something fresh and original to offer.

Britney is totally manufactured. Her singing doesn’t even sound human, it’s totally studio-created. I doubt she could write a song or play an instrument to save her life. Her claim to fame is using her sexuality, afaic. There’s no artistry there.

If that’s the kind of music the show’s going to cater to, they’re going to lose credibility that they can’t afford to lose. Last season they had some decent mentors who actually know about music. Mariah, Dolly, Andrew Lloyd Webber. But Britney? She has nothing to offer those contestants, who are trying to be actual singers, not lip-syncers.

I cheer inwardly each time Paul McCartney says no. I will cry if he ever gives in. He has integrity and I love him for it. I’d love to see Simon ask John Lennon, if he was still alive. John would laugh in his face (I think).

Simon is all about money and I don’t think he really knows much about music.

]]> By: hardkandy http://mjsbigblog.com/simon-cowell-speaks-to-the-press.htm/comment-page-2#comment-174341 hardkandy Thu, 18 Dec 2008 03:14:46 +0000 http://mjsbigblog.com/simon-cowell-speaks-to-the-press.htm#comment-174341 I think Simon liked it when the contestant talks back to him but only a certain way. He hated it when Cook talked back to him in the semis... and Carly too when she tried to make that quip about blaming him for her angry TSMGO performance. But Brooke usually interrupted their comments and she even made him apologize to that violin player, but he never got mad at Brooke. And if I remember correctly... in a CNN interview he said that he liked Brooke because she spoke her mind without thinking too much about it. It may be hard to find a line that you don't cross with Simon though, so I wouldn't advise the next contestants to interrupt him very often... it all depends on the contestant and how Simon perceives their personality, methinks. That said, I think there were only two blondes in the top 12, so that whole too many blondes thing doesn't fly. And Brooke is the only blonde that mattered this year anyway. I think Simon liked it when the contestant talks back to him but only a certain way. He hated it when Cook talked back to him in the semis… and Carly too when she tried to make that quip about blaming him for her angry TSMGO performance. But Brooke usually interrupted their comments and she even made him apologize to that violin player, but he never got mad at Brooke. And if I remember correctly… in a CNN interview he said that he liked Brooke because she spoke her mind without thinking too much about it. It may be hard to find a line that you don’t cross with Simon though, so I wouldn’t advise the next contestants to interrupt him very often… it all depends on the contestant and how Simon perceives their personality, methinks.

That said, I think there were only two blondes in the top 12, so that whole too many blondes thing doesn’t fly. And Brooke is the only blonde that mattered this year anyway.

]]> By: FolkFan http://mjsbigblog.com/simon-cowell-speaks-to-the-press.htm/comment-page-2#comment-174339 FolkFan Thu, 18 Dec 2008 02:56:57 +0000 http://mjsbigblog.com/simon-cowell-speaks-to-the-press.htm#comment-174339 Dear Season 8 Contestants, If any of you are reading this blog, hello! In case any of you have heard or seen Simon's comments about how he's hoping that you talk back to him, don't, don't, don't believe him. You will regret it on so very many levels. Simon will rip you a new one, and so will much of the blogsphere. Voters will be less likely to vote for you. Etc., etc., etc. And stop reading Idol stuff on the internet once the season starts. You'll love what some people have to say, but hate what others have to say. Hugs & kisses, FolkFan Dear Season 8 Contestants,

If any of you are reading this blog, hello! In case any of you have heard or seen Simon’s comments about how he’s hoping that you talk back to him, don’t, don’t, don’t believe him. You will regret it on so very many levels. Simon will rip you a new one, and so will much of the blogsphere. Voters will be less likely to vote for you. Etc., etc., etc.

And stop reading Idol stuff on the internet once the season starts. You’ll love what some people have to say, but hate what others have to say.

Hugs & kisses, FolkFan

]]> By: leome http://mjsbigblog.com/simon-cowell-speaks-to-the-press.htm/comment-page-2#comment-174338 leome Thu, 18 Dec 2008 02:46:09 +0000 http://mjsbigblog.com/simon-cowell-speaks-to-the-press.htm#comment-174338 <blockquote>Whatà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s ironic is that Jason and Archie while difficult to interview on the show were the most outgoing on the tour when it came to interacting with fans. The others seemed overwhelmed and distracted. It just goes to show you that what you see on TV is not always a true representation of reality. Actually, I donà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢t think any of them had particularly stunning interview skills when being asked on-the-spot questions by Ryan.</blockquote> I didn't go to any concert, but by all accounts I think the top 10 was very outgoing during the tour this year, I didn't get much of an idea that they were distracted. Although I don't see much the relation between that and answering questions. And honestly I think Cook gave many fast, short and good replies to Ryan when asked on-the-stop, which probably helped his popularity making him look a bit smarter. Brooke was also quite entertaining in her own way. I don't blame the contestants, but it is true that it doesn't make great television, so we need more of them, that is not just those moments with Ryan.

Whatà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s ironic is that Jason and Archie while difficult to interview on the show were the most outgoing on the tour when it came to interacting with fans. The others seemed overwhelmed and distracted. It just goes to show you that what you see on TV is not always a true representation of reality. Actually, I donà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢t think any of them had particularly stunning interview skills when being asked on-the-spot questions by Ryan.

I didn’t go to any concert, but by all accounts I think the top 10 was very outgoing during the tour this year, I didn’t get much of an idea that they were distracted. Although I don’t see much the relation between that and answering questions.
And honestly I think Cook gave many fast, short and good replies to Ryan when asked on-the-stop, which probably helped his popularity making him look a bit smarter. Brooke was also quite entertaining in her own way.
I don’t blame the contestants, but it is true that it doesn’t make great television, so we need more of them, that is not just those moments with Ryan.

]]> By: Jolene http://mjsbigblog.com/simon-cowell-speaks-to-the-press.htm/comment-page-2#comment-174334 Jolene Thu, 18 Dec 2008 02:29:07 +0000 http://mjsbigblog.com/simon-cowell-speaks-to-the-press.htm#comment-174334 <blockquote>Jason had absolutely zero TV experience and mentioned his lack of experience several times.</blockquote> Huh? Wasn't Jason on an MTV show prior to Idol? ETA: MJ answered my question. Thanks.

Jason had absolutely zero TV experience and mentioned his lack of experience several times.

Huh? Wasn’t Jason on an MTV show prior to Idol?

ETA: MJ answered my question. Thanks.

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