American Idol

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1. 351 Carla D Apr 19th, 2007 at 9:39 pm

   I just read the post about Taylor fans voting for Kat’s video and I just have to laugh. Daughtry held the top spot on VH1 for 8 weeks with the rest of the time spent at #2. Why would Taylor fans suddenly care whether Daughtry is #1 again? I seriously doubt Taylor fans give a crap about a VH1 poll or any other poll that doesn’t affect Taylor. Kat fans are the absolute best at voting in online polls, etc. so it’s not surprising that her video is #1 again. Congrats to her! I mean, come on, Daughtry fans like myself are clueless when it comes to voting via the telephone, so just imagine how difficult it is for us to vote online. LOL Fortunately Daughtry fans do know how to buy CDs and download singles.

   As for Season 6 - I’m already a member of Team Plaid. Can I be a member of Team Humble too? Melinda and Blake are my favorites (with Jordin a close third). Phil impressed me this week. The rest were just BLEH. I really enjoyed Martina (that girl can SANG) and surprisingly Fergie wasn’t awful (and she didn’t pee her pants on stage - yippee!).

   And yes, Dave is still HOT.

2. 352 Kirsten Apr 19th, 2007 at 9:48 pm

   There’s a private fan site that it was mentioned.

   Let me get this straight….a private fan site that no Taylor fan on this board has ever heard about….sure…

   If this theoretical fan site is so super secret that nobody has heard of it, how many votes can it be generating? VFTW with 3 million hits a week can’t even keep Sanjaya in the game. And don’t you think that those theoretical “crazed, stop at nothing Taylor fans” would have better things to do like send nasty e-mails to critics, harass DJs and throw eggs at Simon’s car? What could they possibly gain by getting Katharine to top a voting poll? Prove that yet another Idol is doing better than their’s? Why not vote for some third party like Avril?

   Isn’t it possible that Kat fans are voting for her video? And the viewing audience? Why can’t she have fans too? It’s doing fairly well on the airplay charts? Or are all the DJs “crazed, stop at nothing Taylor fans” so they play her song? I think not. Her and her songs have fans. Good for her. Let us congratulate her for her success.

   This half-baked conspiracy theory doesn’t even pass the sniff test.

   And this on a day when MJ has asked us not to spread sketchy rumours about Idol fan bases…

3. 353 jadore Apr 19th, 2007 at 9:56 pm

   Access Hollywood behind the scenes of Kelly C’s Never Again video shoot:
   http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_YLZOIvpuB0

4. 354 Paula Apr 19th, 2007 at 9:58 pm

   I don’t think this has been posted yet — Sanjaya will be on Regis & Kelly on Monday, April 23rd.

5. 355 coco Apr 19th, 2007 at 10:06 pm

   As a Taylor Fan I do not even vote for him in polls—-and I certainly would not waste my precious time voting for kat….my time is better spent in CHAT talking to important people(and they all know who they are)….I believe many of us know who started this STUPID rumor and I will give you a hint>>>> she knows INSIDERs…

6. 356 shar Apr 19th, 2007 at 10:06 pm

   I just got off the phone with my son. We were chatting about who will be the two “biggest” stars next week. We both agreed that Bono is the guy. Then he said he thinks the female will be Madonna. Apparently, she is in Africa right now and has been on the French version of Idol as a celebrity judge.

   I think he is right, Madonna AND Bono, how awesome would that be? I really think it is going to be one hell of a program that night.I haven’t voted all year, but for this charitable event, for the kind and gentle way that Blake wiped away Lakish’a tears and for the fact that I really like Lakisha, she and Blake will be etting some love from me next week.

   I would love to hear Lakisha sing Amazing Grace accapella next week,I think that would be a show stopper.

7. 357 radname Apr 19th, 2007 at 10:09 pm

   I’ve seen that video before of Elvis and it really tugs at the heart strings, the song really suits Elvis to a T even though its a Sinatra song. But even in his final days the man could still sing, and when he showed you those eyes and smiled, you almost forgot that he’ twice the size he was 5 years ago and full of drugs.

8. 358 longsong Apr 19th, 2007 at 10:11 pm

   Lakisha could DEFINITELY use a show stopper.

   All are welcome to “Team Humble”! Our chosen outfit is sackcloth and ashes.

9. 359 radname Apr 19th, 2007 at 10:14 pm

   I wouldn’t mind of Elvis was on Idol again, i have absolutely no problem with watching that man on HD. I just recently bought Elvis’ Ed Sullivan episode DVDs and on one of them, they’re introducing a new comic by the name of Carol Brunett! (whom i love)

10. 360 MaryS-NJ Apr 19th, 2007 at 10:15 pm

    It’s Martians. Marvin the Martian has McPheever and it gives his dirty thoughts machine a work out and he aims his, er, space modulator to manipulate the voting to keep ***’s video at #1.

    The private Taylor fansite is only a front. But there’s a real estate office in the back and Marvin has a nice bridge for sale - with a great view of lower Manhattan.

11. 361 coco Apr 19th, 2007 at 10:21 pm

    after viewing kat’s video for the 1st time just a few minutes ago …I must say the 1st word that comes to my mind is QUALITY….and the 2nd word is AWE……kat has become my Inspiration…what more can I say but GOkatGO.

12. 362 jadore Apr 19th, 2007 at 10:24 pm

    space modulator

13. 363 shar Apr 19th, 2007 at 10:27 pm

    Lakisha could DEFINITELY use a show stopper.

    Longsong, couldn’t we all?

14. 364 emeralgem Apr 19th, 2007 at 10:39 pm

    I’ve seen that video before of Elvis and it really tugs at the heart strings, the song really suits Elvis to a T even though its a Sinatra song. But even in his final days the man could still sing, and when he showed you those eyes and smiled, you almost forgot that he’ twice the size he was 5 years ago and full of drugs.
    _______________________

    I remember watching that concert on television, and although he no longer looked as he once had, never did I suspect when I heard him sing the lyrics ..And Now The Time Is Near, and so I face my final curtain that within a very short time he would be gone..

15. 365 Desdemona Apr 19th, 2007 at 10:45 pm

    emeralgem……

    “….and did it My Way.”

    I like Elvis singing it so much better than Sinatra.

16. 366 Abilymom Apr 19th, 2007 at 10:55 pm

    Off topic, but I just came across a beautiful video on YouTube that moved me to tears:

    It’s Rufus Wainwright singing “O Holy Night”, my fave Christmas hymn, in French. It’s really wonderful.

    It’s funny, but I don’t think I could think of an artist more of a polar opposite to Taylor, but I just love Rufus, too. Rufus’ new album is coming out in a couple of weeks, for those interested.

    eta: I can see the link when I edit but not when I post. Weird.

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XJiNjboLpHE

17. 367 skylight1219 Apr 19th, 2007 at 10:57 pm

    Simon was just interviewed on my local Fox station. He said he wasn’t as happy as he thought he’d be when Sanjaya got voted off last night. There is definitely going to be a void on the show without him there. Everyone knows he wasn’t a great singer, and, country night was just awful, but, he added some excitement to this year’s celebrity showcase, which goes under the guise of American Idol.

18. 368 jpfan Apr 19th, 2007 at 11:12 pm

    I googled Neilsen ratings, idol and 4/17. The rating was 11.4/32.2. I couldn’t believe the size of the audience but then noticed that was for 2006. This week’s prelim rating for Tues was 15.1/24. If I read that right they got a bigger share of the audience but lost around 8 million viewers from last year. I’m sure MJ will post the actual numbers. That’s a heck of a drop if I’m right. No wonder Simon has mixed feelings about Sanjaya leaving. The charity thing should be fine but after that…

19. 369 WVFan Apr 19th, 2007 at 11:15 pm

    Taylor’s fake out last year was staged by Nigel. One of the entertainment reporters from the tv show Access Hollywood wrote in her article that she was there when it happened. That when Ryan went to break, before Taylor had to actually choose but after he was standing with Ryan midstage, that Nigel ran up to Taylor and whispered something to him and ran back to his seat before the break was over.

20. 370 madaboutu Apr 19th, 2007 at 11:54 pm

    I know that the Idols are under restrictions, but how long do these last? If one of them wrote some things previously unknown, in a book, would there be legal consequences? I know that several have written books and now Taylor has one coming out, in which he says there will be some Idol surprises. I doubt it will be anything monumental though. Whaddya think, o wise ones?

21. 371 Lisa B Apr 20th, 2007 at 1:39 am

    They sign a confidentially agreement, I doubt there’s a time limit on it.

    Maybe when the show goes off air?

22. 372 steve-o-meter Apr 20th, 2007 at 1:53 am

    I kinda took one day to search the internet to try and understand the confidentiality agreement and the contracts.

    What I found out….and I have NO BASIS to believe it is fact, but….I read that there is a 5 million dollar fine for breaking the contract/agreement….so…there ya go

23. 373 madaboutu Apr 20th, 2007 at 2:20 am

    Thanks steve-o………..

24. 374 purplesmile Apr 20th, 2007 at 2:25 am

    I love Marvin the Martian, but I never really noticed his, er, space modulator before… lol

    What’s Team Humble and who’s on it?

25. 375 purplesmile Apr 20th, 2007 at 2:40 am

    I cannot edit my post! :-(

    I see now I am on Team Humble. lol

26. 376 weelassie Apr 20th, 2007 at 3:26 am

    I haven’t yet voted this season but have finely decided that I am a on the Team Humble Plaid:)

27. 377 Botay Apr 20th, 2007 at 3:48 am

    I didnt read all the comments but about the critic article..I am sorry if this bugs anyone.. but I think if you dont want to hear comments about what you write then dont have a comment section..and if you are a professional writer getting paid..put your big boy or girl panties on and grow some thick skin and get that everyone is not going to like what you write and ignore them. Just as professional singers like Taylor ignore the critics or they would stop singing for the most part!! And how do we know that all fanbases dont do this but he was affected by the Taylor piece so that is what he wrote about!! Just sayin… sometimes in professions like critic and singing..you have to take the good the bad and the ugly!!
    Ok..no one will even see this probably ..but I am done! : )

28. 378 steve-o-meter Apr 20th, 2007 at 5:21 am

    I saw it Botay! BUSTED!

    

29. 379 Botay Apr 20th, 2007 at 5:36 am

    Oops Steve O!! Not sure I made this clear.. I dont think people should bombard a reviewer with negative comments.. I would not do that…and dont think Taylor would want you to do that but you cant control everything and to get in snit and take it out on the artist or singer is silly to me. If they dont want comments or discussion they wouldnt have a comment section … all comments could be done with class in a perfect world but we know that we dont have that SOOO…
    It is obviously a problem with a lot of fans.. I say just ignore the reviwer is the best thing..take the high road like Taylor would! But I do not like whiny critics either! lol

30. 380 Lisa B Apr 20th, 2007 at 5:45 am

    Got loads to do so I’ll leave some new links here.

    Sanjaya waxes philosophical
    Booted off ‘Idol,’ teen sees bright future in performing

    …Given the public’s divided reaction to him, was he considering hiring a bodyguard as he emerges from the isolated “bubble” of “American Idol”? He’s already looking into it, he said…

    http://www.dailynews.com/news/ci_5709295

31. 381 Lisa B Apr 20th, 2007 at 5:46 am

    State Fair bringing a wide range of musicians

    Peter Frampton, Weird Al Yankovic, Ted Nugent and the All-American Rejects probably don’t get the chance to perform together often.

    Then again, the Colorado State Fair happens only once a year. Now in its 135th incarnation, the state’s premier celebration of agriculture will feature motocross, rodeo, tractor pulls and a bizarrely diverse music schedule when it runs Aug. 24-Sept. 3 in Pueblo.

    “American Idol” rocker Daughtry will round out the Events Center entertainment series schedule. Los Lonely Boys and the Doobie Brothers will also play the Budweiser Rodeo Arena on Sept. 2…..

    http://www.denverpost.com/headlines/ci_5699283

32. 382 Lisa B Apr 20th, 2007 at 5:47 am

    Jennifer Hudson’s spring wedding

    Jennifer Hudson is reportedly set to marry this spring.

    The Oscar-winning ‘Dreamgirls’ actress - who is about to start recording her first album - pledged to marry maintenance engineer James Peyton when she made it big, and now James is taking her up on her promise…

    http://people.monstersandcritics.com/news/article_1293979.php/Jennifer_Hudsons_spring_wedding

33. 383 Lisa B Apr 20th, 2007 at 5:48 am

    Is Hicks’ ‘Idol’ fame fleeting?

    A record number of viewers watched Taylor Hicks grab the “American Idol” crown in May. His CD zoomed to No. 2 in December. But since then, the silver-haired singer’s profile has faded faster than a Just for Men shampoo dye job.
    He’s appearing Saturday at Penn’s Peak in Jim Thorpe, Pa., and according to the Peak’s Web site, the show is not sold out…

    http://blog.pennlive.com/lvbreakingnews/2007/04/is_hicks_idol_fame_fleeting.html

34. 384 Lisa B Apr 20th, 2007 at 5:49 am

    Something To Talk About
    In his ”Idol” exit Q&A, Sanjaya tells us why he’s ‘’so sad to leave these people”(yes, even Simon), his reaction to crying girl and other new fans, his own ”great hair,” and his future in music

    It’s hard to know whether to jump for joy or be bummed out that Sanjaya Malakar, one of the most beloved and reviled contestants in American Idol history, finally got kicked off. Sure, it’s a singing competition and the guy didn’t exactly excel at things vocal. But on the other hand, he was charming and endearing in his own work-the-camera-in-a-ponytailed-mohawk kind of way. Sanjaya called EW after getting the boot and gave us something to talk about. How about his psychic abilities, for starters?….

    http://www.ew.com/ew/article/0,,20007164_20008533_20035902,00.html

35. 385 Lisa B Apr 20th, 2007 at 5:52 am

    Sanjaya ends his ‘Idol’ run, but charmed viewers

    In his improbable run on “American Idol,” Sanjaya Malakar was the one to watch.

    The stringbean teen with the megawatt smile worked his strange magic on the show’s stage week after week, captivating millions and horrifying Simon Cowell, his loudest critic.

    Did the boy from Federal Way lack talent? For sure. Was he boring? Not by a long shot….

    http://www.heraldnet.com/stories/07/04/20/100wir_a2idol001.cfm

36. 386 Lisa B Apr 20th, 2007 at 5:53 am

    Sanjaya Malakar exits ‘American Idol’ and Indians seem happy to see him go

    Good riddance, Sanjaya.

    Sanjaya Malakar, whose father hails from India, exited the “American Idol” stage after a long and unlikely run, and Indians seemed relieved to see him go.

    While Malakar’s goofy hairstyles and lackluster singing captivated millions of Americans, his quirky appeal never resonated among Indians. Though the end of his run was front-page news, his exit was not mourned…….

    http://www.hindu.com/thehindu/holnus/009200704201410.htm

37. 387 Lisa B Apr 20th, 2007 at 5:55 am

    Sanjaya credits fans - not foes

    “American Idol” ejectee Sanjaya Malakar said yesterday his run on the show lasted as long as it did because of his fans.

    After Malakar reached the top 10 finalists, he became a flashpoint for media figures and viewers who questioned his singing ability….

    http://www.nydailynews.com/entertainment/tv/2007/04/20/2007-04-20_sanjaya_credits_fans__not_foes.html

38. 388 Lisa B Apr 20th, 2007 at 5:56 am

    Sharon Osbourne to judge US talent show

    Simon Cowell has signed up Sharon Osbourne as a judge on his US talent series America’s Got Talent.

    The X Factor judge replaces singer Brandy on the second season of the NBC show, which ranked as the top-rated new series in the US last summer. She will continue to work on X Factor alongside her new role.

    Other judges include sacked Daily Mirror editor Piers Morgan and Baywatch star David Hasselhoff, while Jerry Springer serves as host……..

    http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/ustv/a45481/sharon-osbourne-to-judge-us-talent-show.html

39. 389 Lisa B Apr 20th, 2007 at 5:58 am

    Grammy-Winning Soul Diva Macy Gray Steps Back Into the Spotlight with Debut of rehearsals.com Performances on April 19

    …Macy Gray joins a prestigious line-up of talent currently showcasing live footage on rehearsals.com including Tom Petty, Norah Jones, John Mellencamp, American Idol’s Taylor Hicks and Elliott Yamin, the cast of High School Musical, Hinder, Blessid Union of Souls, Ozomatli and James Taylor. In addition, the site showcases “e-merging” artists such as Dark New Day, Sick Puppies, Jack’s Mannequin and Tremolo. rehearsals.com also features insightful interviews and private clinics with legendary sidemen and studio greats who have logged time with Paul McCartney, Eric Clapton, Stevie Wonder, Dr. Dre and Fiona Apple…

    http://home.businesswire.com/portal/site/google/index.jsp?ndmViewId=news_view&newsId=20070419006063&newsLang=en

40. 390 Lisa B Apr 20th, 2007 at 6:04 am

    Few more in Fridays thread:

    http://mjsbigblog.com/friday-apr-20.htm#comment-63504

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