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alohabear

January 17th, 2007, 05:48 AM

I for one am glad this show is back. With all the wannabe talent shows on the tube, this one with the great Simon Cowell is a breath of fresh air. Last night's show was so entertaining. You would think that after 5 seasons, people would know how the AI format goes, yet they still put on the nut jobs for Simon to trash. I said it before and I'll say it again, this show would fail without Simon.

Americans like to see Simon ruining dreams and IMO, he's the REAL American Idol.:eek:

BTW... AI should come back to Hawaii for auditions. The year they came here, 4 of the 12 finalists came from that one audition. I guess Hawaii's voting really made a difference when Jasmine and Camille made it and they want to avoid that kind of homeSTAE support.

speedtek

January 17th, 2007, 09:57 AM

I had to go to Oceanic and get the DVR box so I could replay AI6 when I have time. It was so funny. Some people are so dillusional. I have seen this when I was in the music business. I think there is less than 1% of people with real talent out there. Unless people are just out there for thier 1 minute of fameless fame.

Pua'i Mana'o

January 17th, 2007, 10:48 AM

I enjoyed AI and never thought it outdone until I watched Rockstar Supernova. The integration of singing/songwriting/live band is so much more up my alley. It is the difference of belting out a radio tune vs performing at a concert for which I'd pay money.

LikaNui

January 17th, 2007, 12:45 PM

News agencies are reporting that last night's premier got over 35 million viewers, a new record.
But they're also reporting that various AI message boards are full of complaints about the emphasis on bad singers, and many say they won't watch tonight for that reason.
Personally, I don't like the audition episodes, so I easily chose NCIS last night over AI, and likely won't watch AI tonight either. Once the real AI starts, though, I'll watch. I got lucky the last couple of seasons and predicted Carrie Underwood and Taylor Hicks early on (and got lucky and picked Lukas on Rockstar Supernova too), so I've gotta see if I stay lucky.
Once they narrow the list down, we should start a poll here...

Vanguard

January 18th, 2007, 04:53 AM

I actually like to watch the rejects, and I know it's bad because during the auditions, AI feeds into these rejects' delusions of grandeur. They get insulted on national tv, we watch the trainwreck, ratings go way up. I feel bad to participate in such a scene, but I have to admit it's quite entertaining :P

I hope the brother in that Indian American brother sister tag team makes it past the hotel semi finals.

alohabear

January 18th, 2007, 10:26 AM

This year they must be pickey about the singers, because Seattle only had 14 singers go on to Hollywood and Minnasota (sp.)only had 17.

Pua'i Mana'o

January 18th, 2007, 11:00 AM

I watched last night's episode. I was deeply bothered by the setting up of the two boys (the meercat and the slower, large boy who sang "God Bless America"). The meercat was ready to get protective/defensive, but the big boy just tugged on every protective maternal fiber I have. Thankfully, the judges were keen to this and were more polite than I had expected (or at least it was edited that way), but still, when that boy said "people would vote for me if you put me through" in that earnest-yet-humble manner, I thought "I WOULD VOTE FOR YOU, BEBE!!!!"

buzz1941

January 18th, 2007, 11:55 AM

The beginning rounds are always a freak show of the hopelessly self-deluded. It's always refreshing to see Simon unflinchingly hit the nail on the head and to see Paula give a warm word of support even to the most hapless of contenders. Love that girl.

pzarquon

January 19th, 2007, 08:57 AM

The trainwrecks are certainly key to the draw of the show's early weeks, but I too have heard tsk-tsking that they were reveling a bit too much in the negative. They just let some of those disasters go on, and on, and on...

And apparently, the show hasn't made many friends in Seattle and a couple of other cities where the judges' harsh comments went beyond the poor performance in front of them and essentially declared their host cities hopeless and lacking in talent. If they end up on the blacklist of enough towns, they might actually be back in Hawaii before 2032. :)

speedtek

January 19th, 2007, 01:14 PM

I can't believe people are saying the judges are mean. They sound the same to me and everyone I know is just waiting to hear the comments. Everywhere I have worked in the past their has been the same thing happen as soon as a customer leaves someone in the work group has to voice thier "stink" comments. I think it is human nature to do so. I have never heard of a nicey nice group.

Maybe I am wrong maybe a lot of people think they are normal and can sing.

achow

January 19th, 2007, 01:27 PM

Lei K

January 19th, 2007, 01:31 PM

Vanguard

January 19th, 2007, 05:36 PM

I don't think that the judges are mean. It seems that some people who auditioned can't take the comments that the judges are saying. If you can't take the comments that the judges are saying, Why did you auditioned in the first place?:confused:

I would agree with this statement 100% if Simon wouldn't occasionally inject statements about the contestants' appearance -- something they can't help. For example; saying that the guy in Seattle looked like a "bush baby" (I later googled "bush baby", and I was like wow, Simon's right! but still).

joshuatree

January 19th, 2007, 06:55 PM

After 5 seasons people should be pretty darng aware how it goes. Especially the ones who swear they watch the show constantly. Then for sure you know what can happen to you, for all the world to see. Not to say I don't get a bit sad for the ones they so obviously set up.

I think you hit a good point. It's not that there's anything unexpected with the harsh words from Simon. But it seems this season, they are unusually cruel by setting up the "losers". Extended time footage on a bad singer and the continuing gag with the stupid locked, left door. It is those little nuances that I find annoying. It's one thing to critique and tell it straight to someone that you don't have the talent or the looks. It's another to just set them up to look 100 times more idiotic just to boost ratings. Pathetic.....

Pua'i Mana'o

January 20th, 2007, 11:03 AM

I read o/l that the parents of the boy who blinked a lot, and whose audition clip is viral on the internet, were interviewed on a radio station saying how pissed off they are. That son is mildly autistic. It is obvious that some of those contestants aren't balanced, but learning that has me rethinking if I will continue to watch the show.

buzz1941

January 20th, 2007, 09:21 PM

I'm always surprised that these contestants are surprised by the way they're handled.

oceanpacific

January 20th, 2007, 11:29 PM

I anxiously await the discovery of the next WILLIAM HUNG, who has already released THREE CDs since his 2004 debut on AI! He is the reincarnation of the mid-'60's ELVA MILLER (MRS. MILLER, for all you trivia buffs).

tutusue

January 21st, 2007, 10:48 AM

[...]That son is mildly autistic. It is obvious that some of those contestants aren't balanced, but learning that has me rethinking if I will continue to watch the show.
"Challenged" contestants should be allowed to audition and, if they're singing skills are really lacking, they should not be put thru to the judges. Just by nature of being challenged there is no hope of winning the competition. Under no circumstances should they be put thru in the name of "good tv" and that damn almighty dollar. :mad: If my special needs nephew was the appropriate age and had a dream to audition for AI I'd encourage him to pursue that dream, regardless of his abilities...IF the show had a policy in place to honor such contestants for their desire and cut them with dignity. Shame on AI for doing anything less. The show's in a good position to help bring some joy and encouragement to these contestants, possibly with a sub-category that features it's own non-televised competition...along the lines of the Olympics and the Special Olympics. AI is making enough money to do that.

Now that I think about it, a televised 'Special AI' (just a show or 3, not a full season) if done correctly, could also bring better understanding to special needs people and how they have hopes and dreams just like the rest of 'us'. It would be a real tear jerker...just like the Special Olympics.

Vanguard

January 21st, 2007, 11:22 AM

I'm always surprised that these contestants are surprised by the way they're handled.

They're deluded because before Simon, Paula, and Randy get to hear a contestant, they go through 1-2 lower level judges (these auditions are never televised). They only accept the very good and the very bad. Although the very bad who pass have a 50/50 chance of being bad or good, a lot of people will hang on to that 50% chance of being really good for dear life.

akrauth

January 21st, 2007, 12:47 PM

I've watched every season ever since Season 2 with Ruben and Clay. I like everything about Idol, even the bad auditions. They make me laugh.

Question: Do you think that all the bad contestants have truly gone on there because they think they're good singers, or do you think it's because they want to show off on TV? I think it could maybe be a bit of both.

Vanguard

January 21st, 2007, 12:56 PM

Question: Do you think that all the bad contestants have truly gone on there because they think they're good singers, or do you think it's because they want to show off on TV? I think it could maybe be a bit of both.

I think Simon is a good gauge of this, and has called a contestant on it on at least one occasion. Last year or the year before, someone was acting very goofy (I think it was 2005, someone trying feebly to be the next William Hung) and Simon was all like "You're here just because you want to be on TV, you're wasting our time" blah blah.

oceanpacific

January 21st, 2007, 06:18 PM

The two "bad" contestants were:

1) the alleged vocal teacher;
2) the "Wizard of Oz" impressionist with those weird sounds trying to emulate the "Cowardly Lion," among others.

They seemed to be genuinely confident of their "talent." :eek:

Then, there are those who swear at Simon. It takes a majority of the judges to decide who stays and who goes.

speedtek

February 14th, 2007, 10:54 PM

I haven't seen any outstanding contestants this season. It seems like last season had a big talent pool. All the people I was keeping an eye on messed up on group day. The Britnam twins from last season were the best for the drama dept. They tried to make some drama with the 2 girls who are best friends, I thought it was weak.

In the auditions no one sang any Stevie Wonder songs, how strange.

Vanguard

February 15th, 2007, 03:08 AM

What happened to that Rachel girl from NYC? She didn't make the hotel auditions? I missed a few AI episodes.

alohabear

February 16th, 2007, 08:47 AM

These are the 24 finalists (http://www.americanidol.com/contestants/season6/)(take notice, no blonds this time).I'm hoping Sundance Head and Chris Sligh get in , we need a regular guy to win.

Lei Liko

February 16th, 2007, 10:30 AM

I really really enjoyed the final Hollywood week competition. "Have You Ever Really Loved a Woman" and "Until You Come Back To Me" are some of my favorites.

IMHO, the guys are definitely stronger this year. I'm surprised that Antonella girl got in, considering she couldn't even remember her song lyrics -- I really felt bad for Marisa Rhodes. Oh well, maybe Simon loves guidettes, I don't know.

I really like the fact that the majority of them are older and more seasoned performers. I like how two of them are former background singers who are finally getting their time to shine. I haven't really seen any that just flat out sucked early on as I've seen in previous seasons.

I think a guy's going to win again this year.

speedtek

March 7th, 2007, 01:26 PM

I think they should just send all the guys home, they all sucked. What would really happen if no one voted???

tutusue

March 7th, 2007, 02:41 PM

Well, speedtek, personally I think there is a potential star among the guys who, I agree, stunk it up last night...for the most part.

First of all I'll admit to being a percussion slut! :D I love Blake Lewis' beatboxing (outside the hip hop genre) and scatting. And when he incorporates both into a jazz groove...he knocks this tutu's socks off and I don't even wear any! I loved last weeks "Virtual Insanity" (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yA5cpGKWqmk&mode=related&search=). Last night's "All Mixed Up" (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8vdZJaEz-BI) was a mediocre performance but a great, albeit unknown, song choice, I think. The kid's got the look, the beat, the voice and the moves. He has a bunch of YouTube videos, 3 of which I downloaded to my iPod! I don't think the performances are adaptable to AI but they do show his talent.

Here's a concert (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y2cj8XXzRC8&mode=related&search=) and a beatbox freestyle video (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ex4p2bnTqcM&mode=related&search=).

This music ignorant tutu thinks this kid is highly marketable in a Justin Timberlake-ish kinda way! ;)

speedtek

March 7th, 2007, 07:37 PM

There are definitely some male stars who will be successful but in this competition I think the girls outdo the guys 10 to 1.

alohabear

March 7th, 2007, 08:06 PM

If Antonella is not gone this week, the show is rigged:rolleyes:

tutusue

March 7th, 2007, 09:38 PM

There are definitely some male stars who will be successful but in this competition I think the girls outdo the guys 10 to 1.
I missed tonight but, yes, the gals are stronger. For me, it's more a 2 to 1...Melinda and LaKisha vs Blake! Hopefully I'll see my 2 favorite gals on YouTube tomorrow! It'll be hard for anyone to top last week's "My Funny Valentine" sung by Melinda. Ouch! That was so good it was painful!

Adri

March 7th, 2007, 10:19 PM

If Antonella is not gone this week, the show is rigged:rolleyes:

heh, or it could be that group of people who are supposedly voting for the singers they consider the worst just to skew the show.

Vanguard

March 8th, 2007, 03:08 AM

I hope Sanjaya Malakar becomes the next American Idol :P

Pomai

March 8th, 2007, 08:37 AM

I hope Sanjaya Malakar becomes the next American Idol :PWell, if he doesn't win, he can try out for Merrie Monarch's Miss Aloha Hula title next year. :D Did you see him "attempt" to hula? :eek:

Melinda Doolittle IS the next American Idol, IMHO. Runner-up being Lakisha.

Melinda reminds me of Dinah Washington, mixed with a hint of Anita Baker. Jazzy, sassy and sultry. Arguably the best Idol contestant to ever grace their stage in its 6 season history.

speedtek

March 8th, 2007, 10:45 AM

If Antonella is not gone this week, the show is rigged:rolleyes:

I used the auto dialer at dialidol.com, It says I got in 1252 votes for Antonella. She should have been gone long ago. She can't Sing or dance, what can she do?? :eek: hmmmm...

Check out votefortheworst.com

I hear the show is going to get cancelled by Rosie O'donnell, she claims it is racist and weightist.....whatever that means.

Vanguard

March 8th, 2007, 11:25 AM

I checked the websites, and all I can say is -- wow! I read a year ago about how they supposedly only let the very best and very worst through to the three judges, but I didn't realize how crazy and random it was. I'm so glad I never tried out for American Idol :)

Lei Liko

March 8th, 2007, 12:00 PM

Well, if he doesn't win, he can try out for Merrie Monarch's Miss Aloha Hula title next year. :D Did you see him "attempt" to hula? :eek:

OMG BATMAN, YOU WIN AT THE INTERNETS FOR THIS POST ALONE.

Sign me up for VP of the Blake fan club. Tutusue gets to be President. I'm such a big fan...it's like I can't wait for him to get on that stage every week because I wanna know what song he's going to do!

Choosing between Melinda and Lakisha is difficult. So far Melinda's on a roll, but I wouldn't put it past Lakisha to totally blow everyone away in the coming weeks.

I can't believe I'm getting sucked into AI again. I was doing so well for the past two season! :mad:

LikaNui

March 8th, 2007, 12:52 PM

I hear the show is going to get cancelled by Rosie O'donnell, she claims it is racist and weightist. I assume you mean Rosie says it's going to get cancelled, since she has zero authority to cancel it herself.
And clearly, Rosie has never seen Ruben Studdard or Jennifer Hudson, or Rosie would've never made such a (typically) stupid remark.
Didn't Rosie's "15 minutes of fame" expire a helluva long time ago? :rolleyes:

tutusue

March 8th, 2007, 02:52 PM

[...]Melinda Doolittle IS the next American Idol, IMHO. Runner-up being Lakisha.[...]
[...]Choosing between Melinda and Lakisha is difficult. So far Melinda's on a roll, but I wouldn't put it past Lakisha to totally blow everyone away in the coming weeks.[...]
To my untrained ears, Melinda is the best singer of all the AI seasons and she really should be the next AI. Win or lose...she'll get a contract out of it so she really can't lose. LaKisha is plain, ol' terrific but Melinda rates a bit higher in the likeability factor, I feel.

I still think Blake is the most immediately marketable (in terms of making money for a record company) regardless of who's president of his HT fan club! :D I think Melinda, tho', has the endurance factor and, like Dinah, Sarah, Ella and, yes, even Anita, will be around for a long time. I just watched both her last night's performance and LaKisha's on YouTube and...WOW!

I'm really looking forward to watching how these 3 contestants handle genres outside their comfort zones...especially Blake.

Lei Liko

March 8th, 2007, 03:15 PM

To my untrained ears, Melinda is the best singer of all the AI seasons and she really should be the next AI. Win or lose...she'll get a contract out of it so she really can't lose. LaKisha is plain, ol' terrific but Melinda rates a bit higher in the likeability factor, I feel.

I don't know why, but I'm getting flashbacks of Season 3's Jennifer Hudson and LaToya London. LaKisha is the more "Here I am in your face" just like Jennifer and Melinda reminds me of the likeable LaToya.

I'm having a hard time keeping away from the AI Results live threads going on on different MBs.

ETA: So I peeked. And I know who goes home.

And wow...JUST WOW. :eek: ;)

Vanguard

March 8th, 2007, 04:12 PM

I hope Sanjaya Malakar becomes the next American Idol :P

Wow, Simon and even Paula's comments were stinging to Sanjaya once he made it to the top 12 :P

speedtek

March 8th, 2007, 07:41 PM

If only Antonella sang her exit song the way she did, she would be up there.

I can't believe Haley is still in. Sabrina was 1000 times better!

alohabear

March 9th, 2007, 06:18 AM

I hope Sanjaya Malakar becomes the next American Idol :PHe should have went home last night. Sundance Head was a way better singer(reminds me of Smash Mouth) and deserved to make top 12.

Antonella is gone....AI is still RESPECTABLE!

Vanguard

March 9th, 2007, 06:38 AM

He should have went home last night. Sundance Head was a way better singer(reminds me of Smash Mouth) and deserved to make top 12.

Antonella is gone....AI is still RESPECTABLE!

Phil was the biggest travesty, IMO. They should have kept Sundance but kicked out Phil. Maybe I like Sanjaya to stay because it seems to annoy Simon so much :P

Lei Liko

March 9th, 2007, 11:21 AM

Needless to say, those at Vote for the Worst (http://votefortheworst.com/taxonomy/term/8) are bummed that their Worsters are gone. :(

tutusue

March 14th, 2007, 12:58 AM

[...]I'm really looking forward to watching how these 3 contestants handle genres outside their comfort zones...especially Blake.
The Motown sound tonight was definitely not Blake's genre. He put his own twist on it but, well, it just didn't work. I still like the guy, tho'! Over all, the guys were just plain, ol' weak. Poor Sanjaya...he's taking such a beating.

LaKisha nailed a Billie Holliday song, "God Bless the Child" and learned the lyrics for the show. It sounded to me like she was unaware of that song prior to this past week. But, WOW, it was the best performance of the night.

Melinda and Jordin tied LaKisha for first place! :D Those 3 ladies did Motown proud.

alohabear

March 14th, 2007, 07:59 AM

In the REAL world Sanjaya Malakar should go home tonight, however......

He actually(IMO) made Camille Velasco look like the American Idol.

Vanguard

March 14th, 2007, 08:15 AM

Click if you don't think dialidol predictions are spoilers (or if 3/14/07 results show has already passed):

It seems Lakisha and Melinda are safe, followed by Sanjaya in third, according to dialidol.com . I suppose some will be a bit bummed, but I haven't considered this a "singing competition" since this unattractive obese woman with a great voice was turned down at the auditions, because Simon specifically told her that looks are very important for AI. I think that was sometime in season 5, I wish I remembered the exact city that this happened. Now I just consider AI to be mindless entertainment and I personally wouldn't feel at all bad if Sanjaya Malakar won season 6.

tutusue

March 20th, 2007, 08:10 PM

It's British pop night and AI is just starting in our time zone. Wow! Peter Noone and Lulu look great! Keith Richards should seek out the same plastic surgeon! :D

tutusue

March 20th, 2007, 08:41 PM

Blake just finished his song. I need to go take a cold shower...:o

Lei K

March 20th, 2007, 08:50 PM

Blake just finished his song. I need to go take a cold shower...:o

I felt EXACTLY the same.

tutusue

March 20th, 2007, 10:16 PM

Lei Liko

March 20th, 2007, 11:38 PM

That was one, long shower! I needed that! Hrmmmph...no one's put Blake's performance on YouTube yet. Daaaayam!

Hey, Lei Liko. Between you, me and LeiKaina it looks like we have a fan club going! :rolleyes:

Tutu, YOU KNOW THIS.

When I first heard of what he was going to sing, I thought, "Uh oh...how is he gonna pull this off?"

I shoulda known better than to question that. He's definitely making this season worthwhile and he, Lakisha, and Doolittle are who I look forward to the most.

Loved LaKisha as well, despite what the judges said. When she first started, BF was "Why does it sound like it's a 007 song?"

Because it IS, you dork!

Blake. *drool*

Mike_Lowery

March 20th, 2007, 11:58 PM

Blake, Schmake.

[Rocks a Christina Christian t-shirt and curls up under Katherine McPhee sheets]

tutusue

March 21st, 2007, 12:18 AM

[...][Rocks a Christina Christian t-shirt and curls up under Katherine McPhee sheets]
So...on alternate nights do you don a pair of Cheryl Burke boxers? :D

Are you watching AI Rewind on Saturday nights? I think last week-end was the first airing. Anyway...they featured Christina quite a bit. She's just so gorgeous. I'm watching to, hopefully, catch glimpses of Jordan Segundo.

Mike_Lowery

March 21st, 2007, 12:40 AM

So...on alternate nights do you don a pair of Cheryl Burke boxers? :D

Are you watching AI Rewind on Saturday nights? I think last week-end was the first airing. Anyway...they featured Christina quite a bit. She's just so gorgeous. I'm watching to, hopefully, catch glimpses of Jordan Segundo.
Naw...I'm playing video games every saturday night [lowers head in shame]

What was up with the crying kid on tonight's AI?

tutusue

March 21st, 2007, 12:42 AM

[...]When I first heard of what he was going to sing, I thought, "Uh oh...how is he gonna pull this off?"

I shoulda known better than to question that. He's definitely making this season worthwhile and he, Lakisha, and Doolittle are who I look forward to the most.

Loved LaKisha as well, despite what the judges said.[...]
Those are my 3 favorites, too, and this is my favorite AI season because of them. LaKisha gave me chicken skin. She sounded and looked great...in spite of the $1M worth of jewelry she was wearing! Melinda...what can I say? She could walk off the show right now and probably end up in Clive Davis' office in the morning.

But...that Blake! He's just so unique. I, like you, questioned his ability in the 60s British pop genre but he managed to knock that song right out of the ballpark. Loved it. Loved it. Loved it!!!

tutusue

March 21st, 2007, 12:48 AM

[...]What was up with the crying kid on tonight's AI?
Cute but I wonder what the back story is to her? I initially thought she was just a love-struck Sanjaya fan. But, no matter who was singing, when the camera was on her, she was crying! She couldn't have been more than 9 or 10 years old!

Mike_Lowery

March 21st, 2007, 12:52 AM

Cute but I wonder what the back story is to her? I initially thought she was just a love-struck Sanjaya fan. But, no matter who was singing, when the camera was on her, she was crying! She couldn't have been more than 9 or 10 years old!

I thought the same, then it seemed like that she's mentally handicapped. Then again, she might've been crying because she knows that Sanjaya's leaving tomorrow. :D

tutusue

March 21st, 2007, 10:00 AM

She seemed to have a seat close to the stage. Maybe she was something like a Make-A-Wish kid who'd dreamed of seeing an AI show live? Who knows, but she was certainly overcome with emotion.

Unfortunately, I think Sanjaya will make it thru...again. :eek: Isn't Howard Stern promoting voting Sanjaya thru on his show? Can't remember if I read that in this thread or elsewhere...probably here!!! :D I'll give him credit for changing his game and putting some energy into his performance.

Vanguard

March 21st, 2007, 01:41 PM

She seemed to have a seat close to the stage. Maybe she was something like a Make-A-Wish kid who'd dreamed of seeing an AI show live? Who knows, but she was certainly overcome with emotion.

Apparently, she's just an eager young fan.

http://www.insideedition.com/ourstories/inside_stories/story.aspx?storyid=677

Unfortunately, I think Sanjaya will make it thru...again. :eek: Isn't Howard Stern promoting voting Sanjaya thru on his show? Can't remember if I read that in this thread or elsewhere...probably here!!! :D I'll give him credit for changing his game and putting some energy into his performance.

Granted, I don't think he's a genius, but I think he adds more to the show than guys like Chris Sligh who try to hang on the coat tails of previous successes and copy them. I mean, "FRO PATROL"? Get a life :P

tutusue

March 21st, 2007, 04:30 PM

Apparently, she's just an eager young fan.[...]Granted, I don't think he's a genius, but I think he adds more to the show than guys like Chris Sligh who try to hang on the coat tails of previous successes and copy them. I mean, "FRO PATROL"? Get a life :P
Oh wow...she's 13! She didn't look it on tv but that better explains her emotions...at least to a mom with 2 daughters who were once 13!!!

I can't remember if last season had a 'scapegoat'. But season 3 or 4 had that cute, baby-face, red-headed teen crooner who kept getting voted thru!

Lei Liko

March 21st, 2007, 06:09 PM

HO-LY [insert expletive here].

I cannot believe it.

scrivener

March 21st, 2007, 06:16 PM

I hate this show, but something Perry and Price said this morning made me do a YouTube search for Haley. Holy Cow. Those are some serious...legs. And some very nice other parts, too.

Lei Liko

March 21st, 2007, 06:40 PM

I hate this show, but something Perry and Price said this morning made me do a YouTube search for Haley. Holy Cow. Those are some serious...legs. And some very nice other parts, too.

My BF said it best:

"You can mute Haley Scarnato and still enjoy her performance. (If she keeps on dressing like that, heellllllllllllooooooooo top 5.)"

LikaNui

March 21st, 2007, 07:23 PM

I hate this show, but something Perry and Price said this morning made me do a YouTube search for Haley. Holy Cow. Those are some serious...legs. And some very nice other parts, too. I've missed most of the episodes this season, but you made me curious so I went to the AI website. If you go to this link (http://www.americanidol.com/photos/top24/view/?set=33), Scriv, there's a slide show of 81 photos of her. I only looked at the first five or so to see who she was, but sounds like you and Lei Liko's boyfriend will enjoy it.
:p

Mike_Lowery

March 21st, 2007, 09:22 PM

tutusue

March 21st, 2007, 10:55 PM

[...]But...that Blake! He's just so unique. I, like you, questioned his ability in the 60s British pop genre but he managed to knock that song right out of the ballpark. Loved it. Loved it. Loved it!!!
...enough to download the video and an MP3 from YouTube to my iPod. And, just in time, too, 'cuz several of the higher quality vids have already been pulled for violation. Here's the short version (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q57L7ZEKo1g) (just the song) and the long version (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6Ymns_NiWGc) (w/clips and judges comments). Unfortunately the latter is a video of the tv screen!

Once again I'm off to take a cold shower! :o For real...my shower needs fixing!

Adri

March 22nd, 2007, 12:38 AM

Ack! How did that happen??? Yeah, I know, "America voted". But still...

Lei Liko

March 22nd, 2007, 12:26 PM

I've had "What's your name? Who's your daddy?" on repeat since Tuesday night. I finally downloaded Blake into the iPod now he and that song are with me wherever I go!

nikki

March 22nd, 2007, 08:30 PM

I heard on another forum that on Ryan Seacrest's radio show he was talking to the people who were elminated and each one of them said there is a guy who is still in the competition who thinks he's the guaranteed winner this year and no one can stand him because of his ego. They said that everyone else gets along but no one likes this guy at all. I wonder who it is?

alohacandy

March 22nd, 2007, 09:32 PM

oceanpacific

March 22nd, 2007, 09:56 PM

I've had "What's your name? Who's your daddy?" on repeat since Tuesday night. I finally downloaded Blake into the iPod now he and that song are with me wherever I go!

Time of the Season - Zombies

tutusue

March 22nd, 2007, 10:18 PM

I'm going to guess that it's Chris Sligh (or however you spell it.)
Simon's accused Blake Lewis of thinking he's better than he is..."I think you think you're better than you are.". I can see the possibility of an ego trip and really hope I'm wrong!

scrivener

March 22nd, 2007, 10:20 PM

Don't you think most of them think they're better than they are? That's the whole point of a talent contest, isn't it?

tutusue

March 22nd, 2007, 10:23 PM

Don't you think most of them think they're better than they are? That's the whole point of a talent contest, isn't it?
Maybe yes...maybe no. Melinda Doolittle's a good example of no.

Lei Liko

March 23rd, 2007, 12:20 AM

Time of the Season - Zombies

I'm very well aware of the Title and Artist...however, the only part of the song that's on repeat was what I posted above. :P

Mike_Lowery

March 23rd, 2007, 01:03 AM

What's next week's theme?

Edit: checked the AI boards; Next week's theme is "The Nineties"

I hope Haley whatshername sings something uptempo like Kriss Kross' "Jump Around" or somethin :D

Mike_Lowery

March 27th, 2007, 09:01 PM

Let us pray to the "America Voted" gods and goddesses so that Sanjaya can finally leave.

Paganism is good for me once in a while--well, when I benefit from it.

tutusue

March 27th, 2007, 09:37 PM

I kinda thought it was a boring night and Sanjaya added some comic relief!

I didn't even recognize the toned down Gwen Stefani. I kept looking at her trying to pinpoint who she reminded me of. There was just something about her almost complete lack of upper body movement and lack of expression when she spoke. The blond hair. Some of her features. Then it hit me. While channel surfing once I stumbled on...and watched!...The Girls Next Door. That's the "reality" show featuring Hugh Hefner's 3 live-in girlfriends. Gwen reminded me of Holly...Hefner's main squeeze and now fiance!

So...Gwen, if you read HT...I apologize for drawing a comparison 'cuz I'm a big fan of yours but the momentary similarities were just too much to ignore! :D

tutusue

March 28th, 2007, 10:07 PM

The highlight of tonight's results show was Seacrest's fauxhawk! :eek:

Lei Liko

March 28th, 2007, 10:15 PM

I didn't even recognize the toned down Gwen Stefani. I kept looking at her trying to pinpoint who she reminded me of. There was just something about her almost complete lack of upper body movement and lack of expression when she spoke...

I absolutely adore Gwen Stefani.

I think she's incredible when she's prancing about with her Harajuku girls. Those abs! I wish I had em!

Loved the subdued look last night. It's just proof that she can rock any old look she wants!

I kinda had a feeling the results were going to be that way.

Mike_Lowery

March 28th, 2007, 11:31 PM

Sanjaya's prolonged stay is losing some AI viewers. The highlight of my night was Costco roast chicken and meat jun from home.

Vanguard

March 29th, 2007, 04:13 AM

Hm, no more Chris Sligh to act arrogant and self important like JPL, and sour puss face like Scott Savol.

nikki

April 3rd, 2007, 09:22 PM

I'm bored. I'm looking forward to them doing kick-ass rock songs.

tutusue

April 3rd, 2007, 09:37 PM

I, too, was bored for most of it and it's even my era of music. But I loved Blake, Melinda and LaKisha. I really didn't think Blake would be able to pull it off but...DANG...he did! The other 2 were sure shots for this genre. Can't wait to see what all 3 of them do with Country night...whenever that is.

My daughter told me last night that she has tickets to the finale. She just had to rub it in! :rolleyes:

Mike_Lowery

April 3rd, 2007, 10:10 PM

Jordin has a voice and she's gorgeous. But then I heard how old she is. http://i9.photobucket.com/albums/a90/thealmightymiranda/smileys/thumbsdown.gif

pzarquon

April 3rd, 2007, 10:14 PM

I've not watched a single episode. I don't know any of the contestants... except Sanjaya. I know people hate him (it is a him, right?), that Simon says he'll quit if he wins, that Howard Stern is rallying people to vote for him because it would be hilarious, and that's enough information for me to declare myself a fan. Go Sanjaya!

nikki

April 4th, 2007, 07:53 AM

I think Phil should worry tonight. Hayley can't sing as well as the others, so she's playing up her 'assets'... hey, whatever works, right? Gina sang well, but she did nothing for me. Sanjaya... I could go on and on about how he bugs me, but I won't bother. Heh.

Lei K

April 4th, 2007, 08:00 AM

My kane swears that when Simon said to Sanjaya, "How about I try a different tactic, etc.,..." that Sanjaya said to Simon (it was so loud you couldn't quite hear what he was saying), "Welcome to the universe of Sanjaya." :eek: I hope he was just seeing things or else me thinketh Sanjaya is becoming quite the diva.

Hayley is drop dead gorgeous, but is too pop tarty/cutesy when it comes to singing. But there's at least two that should go before her. She is indeed playing up her sex appeal more and more each week.

I agree that Phil should worry and if this was a perfect world Sanjaya should worry. :rolleyes:

Jordin is quick becoming a favorite for me. Of course Blake has me sighing every week.

Melinda and Lakisha are fantastic and probably both too good for this competiton.

Chris is okay, but there are at least three people that should leave before him.

Gina sounded her most beautiful last night but Simon is right, the other girls out sing her, big time.

nikki

April 4th, 2007, 09:43 PM

Interesting that they divided them into three groups. I could have predicted the top, middle and bottom groups. But, I never would have guessed that Gina would go before Phil. Oh well... I wonder which of the 3 divas has the highest votes?

tutusue

April 4th, 2007, 10:17 PM

Yep! Was pretty easy to distinguish top, middle and bottom!

LikaNui

April 10th, 2007, 09:09 PM

If tonight's episode had been "The Apprentice" then every single one of the final 8 would've been fired. Not a single performance was anything more than karaoke-level singing. Pfffbbbttt.

:(

nikki

April 10th, 2007, 09:14 PM

If tonight's episode had been "The Apprentice" then every single one of the final 8 would've been fired. Not a single performance was anything more than karaoke-level singing. Pfffbbbttt.

:(

Boy, what a disappointment... and I was so looking forward to Latin week with J.Lo. They were all so boring, even Sanjaya looked good.

tutusue

April 10th, 2007, 09:43 PM

Oooooh maaaan...I forgot to carry over my iCal alarm for AI to this week. I completely forgot. Poop...:o

Even Melinda didn't pull it off? Did the judges like anyone?

LikaNui

April 10th, 2007, 10:48 PM

Did the judges like anyone? Yes. Simon liked Haley's legs. A lot.
And I concur.
Her legs were the highlight of tonight's show, by a mile.

:p

nikki

April 11th, 2007, 07:39 AM

Did the judges like anyone?

All the judges liked Blake... but I've already forgotten what he sang.

Lei K

April 11th, 2007, 07:48 AM

All the judges liked Blake... but I've already forgotten what he sang.

Marc Anthony - I Need to Know

I thought it was the best performance of the night. Sexxxxxxy.

tvguy

April 11th, 2007, 10:12 AM

scrivener

April 11th, 2007, 10:22 AM

I didn't watch it, so I had to see what people were saying about Haley. And...I didn't, because I got distracted by this picture.

http://chalkdust.mitchellkdwyer.net/images/haley1.JPG

Vanguard

April 11th, 2007, 11:18 AM

tutusue

April 11th, 2007, 11:28 AM

Roast me for this, but I actually thought Sanjaya's PERFORMANCE was the best. Definitely still not the best vocally, but homeboy has learned the art of working the camera. Every time the camera went up close and into his face, he knew how to make the kind of faces at it that make young girls swoon. No wonder all the teenyboppers are going ga-ga over him. I thought it was rather funny because he worked it well.
I saw a partial replay of Sanjaya's performance on The Today Show this morning and thought exactly the same thing. For 17, that kid really knows how to work the camera.

Who was it a couple of seasons ago who easily made love to the camera...Constantine? Bo? The former, I think.

LikaNui

April 11th, 2007, 11:33 AM

I didn't watch it, so I had to see what people were saying about Haley. And...I didn't, because I got distracted by this picture.

http://chalkdust.mitchellkdwyer.net/images/haley1.JPG Better watch the results show tonight. They'll show footage of last night's performances, and you'll see that what Haley was wearing was about a foot shorter than that green mini-dress! :)
And, um, I think she sang, too. Or tried to. Or something.

:D

nikki

April 11th, 2007, 10:13 PM

Awww... Hayley's gone. Even tho she was a weak singer, I kinda liked her... she was cute and different from the divas. I would've preferred Phil to go home, but I think his time is almost up anyway.

Mike_Lowery

April 11th, 2007, 10:38 PM

Will this be the last season of AI for a lot of viewers?

tutusue

April 11th, 2007, 10:47 PM

Will this be the last season of AI for a lot of viewers?
I think a whole lotta viewers say that every season. I've said it twice since January! Then we get the 7 (or so) months break, the hype starts all over again and we get sucked in. Well, I do, anyway! :D

Vanguard

April 12th, 2007, 02:45 AM

Will this be the last season of AI for a lot of viewers?

I am bored with season 6 for the most part, and IMO, for the most part, the "talent" for this season is dismal. I think Sanjaya has been unfairly maligned, but of course I don't think he's a superstar by any means. Still, I'll admit that I've watched the show this season thinking 'what will Sanjaya do next?'

Perhaps the real talent in America has read up on the American Idol audition process and decided that they'd rather take their chances getting noticed the old fashioned way.

alohabear

April 12th, 2007, 06:52 AM

I didn't watch it, so I had to see what people were saying about Haley. And...I didn't, because I got distracted by this picture.No more eye-candy , so now I must actually listen to the music :p

nikki

April 12th, 2007, 06:53 AM

I thought the best part of last night's results show was the African girl's drawring of Simon. And Ryan's joke after... see, even people in other countries think you should wear a bra. :D

LikaNui

April 12th, 2007, 04:18 PM

I didn't watch it, so I had to see what people were saying about Haley. And...I didn't, because I got distracted by this picture. Well, Scriv, I thought of you when I saw the healine on the Advertiser's website: " 'Idol' axes leggy contestant ". :p
And I assume you found the slideshow of Haley on the AI website. The photo below is from the performance Tuesday night and it's at this link (http://www.americanidol.com/photos/top24/view/?set=33&seq=18) in her slideshow. Happy viewing!

:D

tutusue

April 12th, 2007, 05:02 PM

Better watch the results show tonight. They'll show footage of last night's performances, and you'll see that what Haley was wearing was about a foot shorter than that green mini-dress! :)
And, um, I think she sang, too. Or tried to. Or something.

:D
Ummm...Haley was wearing <whisper>shorts</whisper>! Shhh...don't tell anyone, 'kay?! Black shorts, plain 'n simple. We see 'em everyday, 365 days a year in Hawaii! Shorter shorts than Haley's, even! During the early to mid 70s they were called "hot pants" when they were worn in a setting more formal than the grocery store or the beach! Is there a slight possibility you guys are ga-ga'ing over the high heels or, possibly, the look of the legs that are accentuated by wearing heels with...shorts?! :D

Haley's got it. She might as well flaunt it. Oh wait...she did! <g>

Ms_Aloha_Nui

April 12th, 2007, 05:14 PM

and that's probably why she got booted! ha ha ha!

speedtek

April 12th, 2007, 07:35 PM

I think the contestants are really turning up the heat!

I am not a Sanjaya fan but he is really trying hard. (I like seeing his sister on TV!)

they should have just dropped the bottom 3 last night!

lavagal

April 12th, 2007, 08:16 PM

Better watch the results show tonight. They'll show footage of last night's performances, and you'll see that what Haley was wearing was about a foot shorter than that green mini-dress! :)
And, um, I think she sang, too. Or tried to. Or something.

:D

I love her dress. I would love to have a dress like that. I guess I'll be mocked for that, but I think I could pull it off.

tutusue

April 12th, 2007, 08:20 PM

I love her dress. I would love to have a dress like that. I guess I'll be mocked for that, but I think I could pull it off.
Yep! That's a great dress and it looks great on her! Go for it, LG! ;)

LikaNui

April 12th, 2007, 08:20 PM

Ummm...Haley was wearing <whisper> shorts </whisper>! Surprisingly, I actually knew that, which is why I didn't say she was wearing a mini-skirt again when I told Scriv this: "They'll show footage of last night's performances, and you'll see that what Haley was wearing was about a foot shorter than that green mini-dress!"
Personally, I didn't think she was all that cute, and she was merely an average singer. I'm surprised she lasted as long as she did.

tutusue

April 12th, 2007, 08:34 PM

[...]I'm surprised she lasted as long as she did.
Simon liked her legs! I actually thought Sanjaya would be a goner this week after Simon paid him a 'compliment'!!!

scrivener

April 12th, 2007, 09:10 PM

I love her dress. I would love to have a dress like that. I guess I'll be mocked for that, but I think I could pull it off.
There goes the G rating.

lavagal

April 12th, 2007, 09:18 PM

There goes the G rating.

No! I'd leave it on! Semantics. Getcha every time!

nikki

April 13th, 2007, 10:16 PM

Sanjaya kinda reminds me of that kid that impregnated teacher Mary Kay LeTourneau.

Keanu

April 13th, 2007, 10:18 PM

I'd like to strike that Sanjaya kid in the face with my slippah.

nikki

April 18th, 2007, 10:16 PM

Yipppeeeee!!! He's gone! Finally!!

That Martina McBride is awesome.

I wish they would go back to 30 minute result shows... one hour is just way too long.

Pua'i Mana'o

April 18th, 2007, 10:28 PM

Sanjaya kinda reminds me of that kid that impregnated teacher Mary Kay LeTourneau.

*blink blink*

Sanjaya reminds you of Vili? He grew up to be quite a handsome man, imo. Sanjaya is going to grow up to be quite the lovely boi. How do I know? I can feel it. That kid has no moxie, no mojo, no Elvis. I knew it when I watched him uh, hula.

Lei Liko

April 18th, 2007, 10:33 PM

*sigh*

Every week I want to make out with Blake Lewis' voice.

Not Blake Lewis.

Just his voice.

Mike_Lowery

April 19th, 2007, 01:13 AM

*sigh*

Every week I want to make out with Blake Lewis' voice.

Not Blake Lewis.

Just his voice.
I felt the same way about Christina Christian's hair.

Vanguard

April 19th, 2007, 03:02 AM

The show will be boring to me now. I really don't see a lot of charisma in any of these contestants. Jordin seems to have this Corinne Bailey Rae vibe to her, but like Sanjaya, she is simply too young and too undeveloped musically, so we're not going to see anywhere near her full potential during this competition.

It would have been nice of Jordin had sang Put Your Records On, instead of Antonella, who I believe butchered the song.

Pomai

April 19th, 2007, 08:53 AM

If you haven't seen this yet, check out the "Sanjaya Anthem" by Eric Schwartz" (http://vids.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=vids.individual&videoid=2017941587) (video clip) :D :D :D

Then there's the SNL spoof "Sanjaya sings to the crying audience" (http://vids.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=vids.individual&videoid=2018281867) (video clip)

On a side note, that new? song that Fergie performed last night sounded great. She's amazingly versatile. Yet even though it had a country ballad feel to it, some of her dance moves still had that sassy hip-hop style. Kinda' funny.

tutusue

April 19th, 2007, 11:28 AM

*sigh*

Every week I want to make out with Blake Lewis' voice.

Not Blake Lewis.

Just his voice.
Ok, Lei...if YOU insist...I'll make out with everything BUT Blake's voice. That's already on my iPod. Bring on the Blakeman!!! :D

nikki

April 24th, 2007, 09:08 PM

Simon was in a good mood... probably because Sanjaya is gone.

My bottom three: I didn't like Phil, no matter what the judges said. I was disappointed with Blake. Didn't care for Lakisha either.

tutusue

April 24th, 2007, 09:25 PM

I thought all of them shined tonight but Melinda and Jordin came off as shining stars. Wow!

Lei K

April 24th, 2007, 09:26 PM

I love Jordin, LOVE! Her voice is so beautiful.

Lei K

April 25th, 2007, 05:50 PM

Did I hear right last night, is Bono going to be on tonight?

*cartoon hearts floating over head*

Lei Liko

April 25th, 2007, 05:52 PM

I read the spoilers for tonight's show.

Interesting twist, indeed. ;)

Lei K

April 25th, 2007, 05:54 PM

I read the spoilers for tonight's show.

Interesting twist, indeed. ;)

Ooooh I'm trying my hardest not to read em. Are people getting snarky over on the AI forum? Those are the most fun posts to read. :p

Lei Liko

April 25th, 2007, 05:59 PM

Ooooh I'm trying my hardest not to read em. Are people getting snarky over on the AI forum? Those are the most fun posts to read. :p

Not your usual snark. It's more of a, "uhhh...wtf just happened?"

I admit I'm entertained by it as well, mainly because most of them are teenyboppers with KEYBOARD COURAGE.

Lei K

April 25th, 2007, 06:02 PM

I admit I'm entertained by it as well, mainly because most of them are teenyboppers with KEYBOARD COURAGE.

Full of, "Oh yeah well how do YOU look?" or "If you don't like her then you are just a ugly, jealous, fat woman" and etc. :D

And crap, if it's that big of a wtf, then I'm nervous! eek.

Mike_Lowery

April 25th, 2007, 07:01 PM

Booooooo

*throws tomatoes at tonight's show*

tutusue

April 25th, 2007, 07:33 PM

Lei Liko

April 25th, 2007, 07:51 PM

My daughter just got home from the taping of tonight's show and...
She never even hinted at the outcome nor did she ask me if I wanted to know. She just said to be sure to watch it! :D
...I, too, can't get the spoiler tags to work! :o

Oops...it does work but not in preview mode!!!

I normally don't check AI spoilers but I did today bc I knew I wouldn't be homebin time. currently stuck in mtg for work. spoiler tags aren't working on this phone. :(

but ditto what mike said. my sentiments exactly.

tutusue

April 25th, 2007, 09:53 PM

Contrary to a previous post, I have no idea who gets booted off but it's down to the last 2. WOW! Just. Plain. Ol'. WOW! :eek:

tutusue

April 25th, 2007, 10:06 PM

[...]Interesting twist, indeed. ;)

Booooooo

*throws tomatoes at tonight's show*
Now. Now. Be charitable! :rolleyes:

A very interesting twist and one I in no way saw coming. Fitting for this week, I feel.

So, I've voted, donated and downloaded and there isn't a single tear left in my body. I'm a mess!! My daughter wants to adopt the African brother and sister who live alone! I will shed a tear every day for Ruth. And, that adorable choir with Josh Grobin drained tears outta me I didn't even know I had left!

Dang...that was such a well produced, well edited show. It got to me...big time!

nikki

April 25th, 2007, 10:17 PM

Glad no one got the boot. I knew it was coming, when it was down to Chris and Jordin. No way was she going home. Poor girl, what they put her through!!

Wasn't the Celine and Elvis duet awesome? Wow, he was such a gorgeous man in his younger years.

Josh Groban and the choir was very moving, too.

Lei Liko

April 27th, 2007, 11:17 AM

Josh Groban and the choir was very moving, too.

I finally got the chance to catch up on AI thanks to the DVR and just finished watching the Josh Groban segment.

Yep, my usual hardass self was moved to tears.

Yep.

I want to go to Africa and volunteer now.

alohabear

April 27th, 2007, 11:40 AM

Is this the first season of Idol that a Top 10 CD wasn't released? I wonder if it's because no one buys those things....do they?

Lei Liko

April 27th, 2007, 11:47 AM

Is this the first season of Idol that a Top 10 CD wasn't released? I wonder if it's because no one buys those things....do they?

I bought the CDs from the first three seasons.

I'm sure people do buy them. They'll probably just get em off from iTunes anyway.

Leo Lakio

April 27th, 2007, 11:51 AM

I love how this thread has nearly three times the responses as the one on the presidential elections; speaks volumes, don'cha think?:rolleyes:

Vanguard

April 27th, 2007, 12:45 PM

I love how this thread has nearly three times the responses as the one on the presidential elections; speaks volumes, don'cha think?:rolleyes:

Step 1: Lobby to abolish age requirement to run for President.

Step 2: Sanjaya for President!

Step 3: ???

alohabear

April 27th, 2007, 01:36 PM

Step 1: Lobby to abolish age requirement to run for President.

Step 2: Sanjaya for President!

Step 3: ???
Step 3: Wait for HELL to freeze:)

tutusue

April 27th, 2007, 04:41 PM

I finally got the chance to catch up on AI thanks to the DVR and just finished watching the Josh Groban segment.[...]
Coming up on Ellen's show...REAL QUICK!!!

alohabear

April 28th, 2007, 10:34 AM

Mililani

April 28th, 2007, 01:06 PM

I'm still trying to figure out how they did the Elvis and Celine Dion bit.
Did the audience see what we saw or were they looking at a screen?
Which would be similar to Nat King Cole and Natalie Cole's duet.

OR

Did the audience get to see something like we did when we watched
Star Wars years ago with R2D2 showing Luke Skywalker a message
from Princess Leia through a beam of light??

OR

Mirrors?

Ugh, I don't know, but it was so cool to see!

Lei Liko

April 28th, 2007, 01:31 PM

I found the AI gives back show a BIG disappointment . Why didn't they just make it a BIG AI all-star event? Where were Jasmine, Reuben, Clay, Taylor, Fantasia,Jennifer and all the other favorites and winners? Were they even asked to appear or did they refuse? It could have been a BIG success not only for the charity part, but for AI itself. That IMO, would have been a show that the viewers would have like to see and it would have really shown that AI gives back.

To the stars of past AI, if they were asked and said NO, shame on you.

Ok, now this is just plain ridiculous.

You say 'shame on you,' but how do you know that they weren't already on tour? How do you know they didn't already have prior commitments? They shouldn't be obligated to drop everything for one night...especially if they're no longer under contract with 19E. A lot of them have careers now and have moved on. Some don't even want to be associated with AI anymore.

Personally, I'm glad if I never hear Goat Girl and Fantasia and Jasmine (and several others) sing again. AI couldn't have raised however many millions if it were just an AI reunion show. It was nice to see AI give back to charity, but I don't quite understand why the hell they'd have to give back to themselves by having an all star show like you say they should have.

People aren't gonna donate crap if it were a 2 hour show filled with AI nobodies. :rolleyes:

Finally, while I did dig the concept of the AI telethon, I really did feel sorry for the Final 6 on Wednesday because 90% of the show was AI telethon and these poor six people played such an insignificant role. Keep the results show a results show. They should have done the telethon another night.

tutusue

April 28th, 2007, 02:28 PM

Ok, now this is just plain ridiculous.
You took the words right outta my fingers!
People aren't gonna donate crap if it were a 2 hour show filled with AI nobodies. :rolleyes:[...]They should have done the telethon another night.
Yep! Star power is needed to help part the viewers from their cash. Unlike you, Lei, I was fine with the results show/telethon concept...esp. since no one got booted off. For me, it added suspense to an otherwise tear filled evening.

I'd love to know how much money the audience members in both theaters donated. My daughter said that being there, in person, was incredibly emotional and she couldn't wait to get home to donate. I forgot to ask her if there were donation booths set up outside each theater.

alohabear

April 28th, 2007, 03:52 PM

You took the words right outta my fingers!

Yep! Star power is needed to help part the viewers from their cash. Unlike you, Lei, I was fine with the results show/telethon concept...esp. since no one got booted off. For me, it added suspense to an otherwise tear filled evening.

I'd love to know how much money the audience members in both theaters donated. My daughter said that being there, in person, was incredibly emotional and she couldn't wait to get home to donate. I forgot to ask her if there were donation booths set up outside each theater.
A lot of them are not nobodys ,Like it or not they owe their success to idol, without Idol we would have never heard of them. It would have fit the theme
"Idols Give Back" Some don't even want to be associated with AI anymore.
This sounds like biting the hand that fed you, but it would have been good PR for any artist who was a part of AI, even to boost their own CD sales. Believe me a lot of former AI contestants have STAR POWER (http://astore.amazon.com/foxesonidol-20) too! I guess I would have like to see how my faves had grown since their time on the BIG stage.

LikaNui

April 28th, 2007, 04:00 PM

All the second-guessing over how it could or should have been done is pretty meaningless, considering that the concept they used, you know, WORKED. I hear they raised over $60 MILLION. Guess they did something right.

:p

Lei Liko

April 28th, 2007, 04:48 PM

A lot of them are not nobodys ,Like it or not they owe their success to idol, without Idol we would have never heard of them. It would have fit the theme "Idols Give Back"

Oh please. Not nobodies? Have fun listening to your Justin Guarini and Kimberly Locke and Bucky Covington and Diana DeGarmo CDs, then. American Idol Extra on the Fox Reality Channel might also be of interest to you.

So have an AI-reunion show and call it "Idols Give Back." Last Wednesday was "Idol (no s) Gives Back." As LikaNui said, AI must have done something right since they did raise all that money.

This sounds like biting the hand that fed you, but it would have been good PR for any artist who was a part of AI, even to boost their own CD sales. Believe me a lot of former AI contestants have STAR POWER (http://astore.amazon.com/foxesonidol-20) too! I guess I would have like to see how my faves had grown since their time on the BIG stage.

Good PR my ass! I liked Tamyra when she was competing, but each time she's come back to perform one of her "fabulous original songs" I can't help but get irritated because it takes away from real AI time.

Kelly Clarkson won't admit it, but it really did seem like her first album outside 19E's clutches contained lyrics that totally slammed the fine folks who run AI. So sure...the hand feeds, but it also has carte blanche to treat AI contestants like crap.

nikki

April 28th, 2007, 06:19 PM

I also thought it was a little awkward, having the results show on the same night as Idol Gives Back. I think Idol Gives Back could have stood on its own.

As for not seeing Clay, Rueben, and the other former idols, we will probably see them in later shows, or maybe the finale. I really didn't miss them. I heard they went over the time limit and had to bump Pink and some other performers.

nikki

April 28th, 2007, 06:25 PM

alohabear

April 29th, 2007, 11:32 AM

The Good Morning America website explains how they did it:
http://abcnews.go.com/GMA/story?id=3094801Don't you find it strange how much ABC news pimp's Fox's American Idol? They always report on AI every Thursday and I've never seen FOX promote an ABC show.

tutusue

May 1st, 2007, 08:44 PM

The contest is over as far as I'm concerned. Blake absolutely blew his Bon Jovi song outta the ballpark. U N B E L I E V A B L E !!!!! Can't wait to find it on YouTube! WowWowWow!!!

nikki

May 1st, 2007, 09:14 PM

Yea, they could release Blake's version as a CD... absolutely!

Wow, Jordin was really out of her element! It will be interesting to see who leaves tomorrow...

buzz1941

May 1st, 2007, 09:24 PM

Blake rules.

tutusue

May 1st, 2007, 09:30 PM

They were all really good tonight but there were definitely standouts. Melinda, who is out of her element in the rock genre, was terrific...imnsho! Phil was great and so likeable but just not idol material. Jordin? I loved her and, yes, not her best performance but still a contender nonetheless. I started out early on favoring Lakisha but, now, there are others I like better. Still, Lakisha is wonderful. Chris was terrific but, for my taste, not original enough.

Knowing that most of the current 6 will end up furthering their careers...my money is still on Blake! Oh wait...Melinda, too! Blake? Melinda? Hot dang. I dunno. What do I care...they'll both end up with contracts. ;)

Mike_Lowery

May 1st, 2007, 09:41 PM

Suddenly, AI is not so enjoyable without a Sanjaya to hate.

Lei Liko

May 1st, 2007, 11:49 PM

I was having dinner with the ex tonight while AI was on and halfway through it, I got an urgent text message from the BFF saying, "OMG! BLAKE DYED HIS HAIR! OMG! HE ROCKED!"

I just got home and I was :eek: because he was definitely taking a huge risk. Glad to see that the judges dug it too. I think I've watched his performance 5 times already.

AI's enjoyable again...and I have Blake to thank for that. WOW.

Adri

May 2nd, 2007, 01:01 AM

I wonder if Blake dyed his hair (at least in part) to distinguish his looks from Chris'?

Jon Bon Jovi seems like a genuinely nice guy. I mean all of the musical guests have been nice but he seems like he'd be nice whether he's rich and famous or not.

I didn't hate Sanjaya but I don't miss him being in the competition.

acousticlady

May 2nd, 2007, 03:59 AM

My money is on Blake as the final winner. Maybe Jordin....... Melinda will have an awesome career even without AI. (I think she was already well on the road to that) Regardless, I think they ALL did a great job. It's hard to pick any of them over the others. Notice how they are all starting to fit in certain genres?

nikki

May 2nd, 2007, 06:33 AM

I think Chris and Lakisha are going home.

alohabear

May 2nd, 2007, 07:13 AM

The contest is over as far as I'm concerned. Blake absolutely blew his Bon Jovi song outta the ballpark. U N B E L I E V A B L E !!!!! Can't wait to find it on YouTube! WowWowWow!!!Like Simon said, some will like it, some will hate it.....16 measures w/out singing in a singing competition? I didn't like it.

nikki

May 3rd, 2007, 06:35 AM

Next week is Abba??? It should be interesting to see how they do!

Vanguard

May 3rd, 2007, 06:53 AM

Next week is Abba??? It should be interesting to see how they do!

I wonder who will try to sing Fernando? Maybe they'll all do it as a group thing :p

alohabear

May 3rd, 2007, 07:20 AM

I wonder who will try to sing Fernando? Maybe they'll all do it as a group thing :pThat song would be perfect for Jordan. With a ABBA theme someone should sing Happy Hawaii :)

Pomai

May 3rd, 2007, 10:02 AM

Next week is Abba??? It should be interesting to see how they do!Oh man, that's just gotta' make Blake cringe. Why don't they just make the following week's theme The Village People. lol

With Blake's beat boxing talent, he's just gotta' do Abba's Take a Chance (sampling style).

Jordan Sparks' voice would probably best match Dancing Queen. If they give that song to Blake, it will be the AI comedy of the year. :D

nikki

May 3rd, 2007, 05:59 PM

Oops, I just heard next week is Barry Gibb, not Abba...

tutusue

May 3rd, 2007, 07:25 PM

Oops, I just heard next week is Barry Gibb, not Abba...
Oh, thank gawd! Then, again, that won't make the Barry Gibb detractors very happy! :D

tutusue

May 8th, 2007, 09:17 PM

WOW! I expected so much more tonight! All the performances ranked fairly low on my chickenskin scale. Blake got more of my chickenskin than the 3 ladies but still not a whole lot more. A somewhat interesting hour but not interesting enough to interrupt my packing and keep me glued to the tube. :(

Lei Liko

May 8th, 2007, 09:41 PM

Dear Jordin,

If you want to convince people that you're a "Woman in Love," try not to look and sound like you gotta go #2.

That is all.

nikki

May 9th, 2007, 06:35 AM

I did not care for Bee Gee night at all. The only standout for me was Jordin's first number. The rest were a yawn, especially Blake.

nikki

May 10th, 2007, 06:33 AM

I wish they'd go back to 30 minute result shows... one hour shows are such a drag.

I think this season had too many guest coaches. It was rather limiting to have them sing only Bee Gee songs... they could have expanded it to all songs from that era. I liked previous seasons, where they would do songs from the 80s, 90s, etc.

tutusue

May 10th, 2007, 10:09 AM

Nikki...shows like AI get pretty stale if the concept stays the same from season to season. So, new formats are tried to cheers and jeers and everything in between. AI already has longevity by TV standards but to keep it going and fresh they'll need to vary the concept. I look forward to seeing what else they come up with. I agree, tho', that limiting song choices to one artist or group is just that...too limiting. We'll see what next season brings!

Lei Liko

May 10th, 2007, 10:34 AM

Poor Blake last night. You could barely hear him sing because Destiny's Child was drowning him out.

I've been reading several AI discussions on various MBs and I just don't get the Jordin hype. Sure, the girl can sing...but simply singing well won't make you win AI these days, IMO. I'm sure the teenyboppers of America (including tutusue and me) will fight to keep him in the competition! ;)

Also...while I've faithfully watched AI this season (as opposed to the last 3 or 4 where I didn't really care), AI's turned into just one big commercial. First it was for Coca-Cola and Ford...and now they use it to market upcoming movies? :mad:

Mike_Lowery

May 10th, 2007, 10:43 AM

Lei Liko

May 10th, 2007, 10:46 AM

word. jessica alba was a beautiful distraction tho. :o

How the hell did I know you were going to make a Jessica Alba comment? HOW DID I KNOW? :D

Mike_Lowery

May 10th, 2007, 11:05 AM

How the hell did I know you were going to make a Jessica Alba comment? HOW DID I KNOW? :D

LOL. I'm the resident HT ogler. and maybe ogre.

nikki

May 10th, 2007, 08:06 PM

tutusue

May 10th, 2007, 09:15 PM

Poor Blake last night. You could barely hear him sing because Destiny's Child was drowning him out.
Destiny's Child? Wha...ooooh...now I get it. Bwahahaha!!! Did Blake sing last night?! :D
I've been reading several AI discussions on various MBs and I just don't get the Jordin hype. Sure, the girl can sing...but simply singing well won't make you win AI these days, IMO.
I completely agree with you. Jordin's really good but, except for being 17, there's nothing overly unique about her. A great set of vocal chops and a great smile are expected.
I'm sure the teenyboppers of America (including tutusue and me) will fight to keep him in the competition! ;)
Heh! Tutu the teenybopper! Teenyblooper is more like it! And, yes, Blake's getting my vote. So is Melinda! That's what I find so interesting about this season. Blake's and Melinda's styles are diametrically opposed but I like them equally.
Also...while I've faithfully watched AI this season (as opposed to the last 3 or 4 where I didn't really care), AI's turned into just one big commercial. First it was for Coca-Cola and Ford...and now they use it to market upcoming movies? :mad:
I guess being on the fringe of the advertising industry I have a natural affinity for watching how advertising evolves. It's so interesting to me to see how AI manages to work advertising into the show. Personally, I think it's brilliant...from product placement to stars in the audience...but I do understand that it can bug people.

Lei Liko

May 16th, 2007, 06:02 PM

Of course I'm the loser who reads the play by play on AI message boards as the show's being broadcast to our friends in the EDT!

I'm not going to be home tonight while the show's on, but DO NOT CLICK IF YOU DO NOT WANT TO BE SPOILED:

Maroon 5 performs and more footage of their homecomings are featured.

JORDIN AND BLAKE ARE IN THE FINAL 2.

MELINDA was sent home.

I wanted a MELINDA AND BLAKE final 2, but I'm sure those in the music biz are already making her phone ring off the hook.

tutusue

May 16th, 2007, 10:00 PM

OOOOOOOOOOH
MYYYYYYYYYYYY
GAAAAAAAAAWD

I'm absolutely stunned. Even as VP of the Blakettes...I'm stunned! :eek:

Mike_Lowery

May 17th, 2007, 12:57 AM

Dear Jordin,

If you want to convince people that you're a "Woman in Love," try not to look and sound like you gotta go #2.

That is all.

I did not see this reply. I did not appreciate this reply :mad: :D .

Lei Liko

May 17th, 2007, 10:47 AM

I did not see this reply. I did not appreciate this reply :mad: :D .

O/T, but I just realized that # shows up as 'does not equal to' when included in a quote. Is it because # can't be italicized? Hmmmm

As for Jordin, there's no doubt she's a great singer, but I just don't understand how America can be so in love with her and all that nose flaring. I know this is a horrible thing to say, but her "I Who Have Nothing" reprise made me want to slit my wrists.

Brad White

May 18th, 2007, 01:15 PM

tutusue

May 18th, 2007, 02:45 PM

Our season ended when Melinda got voted off. I didn't think she could win, her looks and age probably put her outside of the younger voters... but as a musician I thought she was outstanding. I just don't have enough interest in the remaining two for the finals. Though I like Blake's creativity and risk taking.
That's exactly what I like about Blake, too. He thinks and sings outside the (beat) box! :o He's unique...unlike Jordin. And while I like Jordin a lot, I don't think she's the best this season. Melinda really isn't the AI "type" and, imo, is too good for AI. She'll do fine career-wise, I'm sure.

This is the first AI season I've really enjoyed...well...after the Hawaii season! :D

Brad White

May 18th, 2007, 03:24 PM

An excellent CNN story by some industry insiders..

Female singer? You better be sexy (http://www.cnn.com/2007/SHOWBIZ/Music/05/18/music.sexysingers.ap/index.html)

tutusue

May 18th, 2007, 07:25 PM

An excellent CNN story by some industry insiders..

Female singer? You better be sexy (http://www.cnn.com/2007/SHOWBIZ/Music/05/18/music.sexysingers.ap/index.html)
Interesting story. Sad, but interesting. I'd absolutely hate to think that Melinda wouldn't get a contract because of her looks. While I, personally, would prefer to see her stay true to herself, a "makeover" is an option. I mean...think how Anna Mae Bullock used to look (http://www.deadlyroads.com/children/tinaturner.jpg). And look at Anna Mae, aka Tina Turner, now (http://img207.imageshack.us/img207/4546/tinaturnergk9.jpg)!!! Dayam...that woman is now 67 and looking better than ever! She's my Age Idol! :D

Even Elliot Yemin has started the makeover process! :rolleyes:

Brad White

May 19th, 2007, 06:07 AM

Tina looks incredible now... surgery, do you think?

I am sure there are exceptions, but in the young market you have to look model perfect for your videos.

I'd listen to Melinda no matter what she looked like... but I am not 17.

Speaking of perfect looks, yesterday we were eating and when finished I just happened to tune to Discovery HD, and on was the exact footage from The Hawaiian Tropic's contest that I played for... beautiful girls... and there I was playing music in the corner. Funny. It was amazing that I happened to see it, it was just a small segment in some show called "Battle of the Beach". I thought it would be about WWll :)

Brad's Girls (http://panflute.net/HAW_TROPIC/index-flash.html)

tutusue

May 19th, 2007, 04:33 PM

Tina looks incredible now... surgery, do you think?
I have absolutely no idea but being pretty durn close to that age myself I cannot, for the life of me, understand how anyone can look that good at that age...naturally! ;) And...those LEGS! I wonder if they're insured!!!
[...]I'd listen to Melinda no matter what she looked like... but I am not 17.[...]
Ditto for me...to both! I'd also go see her in concert, depending on the venue! She won me over with "My Funny Valentine". I sent the YouTube link to her performance to a long time family friend who doesn't follow AI. I remembered, when I was a kid, that was Robert's favorite song. After viewing the link he replied with 3 words..."Oh my God"!!!

Maybe Melinda can garner major recognition in the jazz world. Granted, that's not the same as being a pop star but, hey, Ella, Sarah, Dinah (to name a few) certainly did extremely well and had great longevity! "Looks" didn't appear to be an issue...in that day and age, anyway. And, jazz audiences are known for being, ummm, shall we say, errrr, a bit, hmmm, classier and not as into the shallowness of looks!

'Scuse me...it's time to find my asbestos suit! :o

nikki

May 19th, 2007, 08:07 PM

She won me over with "My Funny Valentine".

Me too. I wish she sang that song last week instead of I'm a Woman, but I guess she wanted to kick it up a bit.

Blake has been growing on me. I didn't care for him at first, and don't care for him every week, he put together three great performances last week. I was really impressed. Blake and Jordin are so different, and they both have their own fans. It's a toss up as to who will win, but I'd like to see Blake take it.

tutusue

May 20th, 2007, 12:04 PM

Me too. I wish she sang that song last week instead of I'm a Woman, but I guess she wanted to kick it up a bit.
Are contestants allowed to sing the same song twice during the competition?
Blake has been growing on me. I didn't care for him at first, and don't care for him every week, he put together three great performances last week. I was really impressed. Blake and Jordin are so different, and they both have their own fans. It's a toss up as to who will win, but I'd like to see Blake take it.
Hey, Lei Liko! We have another fan!

IMO, Blake is different from any other contestant I've seen on AI. I think he's the first beat boxer and he certainly has been willing to take some major risks. My concern for him is his longevity in the business. Is he a strong enough vocalist to change with the tides...

Does anyone know who arranges the songs for the top 10? Is it the musical director? The contestant? A team effort? Some of this season's arrangements have just blown me away...esp. Melinda's and Blake's.

nikki

May 20th, 2007, 01:25 PM

Are contestants allowed to sing the same song twice during the competition?

Yes, Melinda's 'I'm A Woman' was a repeat, and I think Jordin's pick was a repeat as well. They usually do pick a favorite song they've already performed, so that they don't have to learn a new number. I think Blake's was new, tho, but not sure.

Lei Liko

May 20th, 2007, 11:29 PM

Yes, Melinda's 'I'm A Woman' was a repeat, and I think Jordin's pick was a repeat as well. They usually do pick a favorite song they've already performed, so that they don't have to learn a new number. I think Blake's was new, tho, but not sure.

I've watched every week and Blake's cover of the Robin Thicke song was new. (Shameless plug for "The Evolution of Robin Thicke"...it's great). I know Ryan said that they got to pick a song of their choice, but he didn't say whether or not it had to be something they had already done.

Randy also pointed out that "Robin Thicke's gonna be happy you chose his song" during the judges' critique.

Lastly, I don't know if this is true, but according to gossip mongers, Blake Lewis and Antonella Barba are engaged in some kind of love affair (http://www.theonlinewire.com/articleView.aspx?ID=2694). I was just watching VH1's Best Week Ever (quality TV, I tell you!), and they pointed out how Blake blew a kiss to her, and she reciprocated the gesture.

Kinda threw me off because everybody's been talking about getting gay vibes. His sexual orientation is of no matter to me.

I'd still like to make out with his voice. CHEEEEEE!

Mike_Lowery

May 20th, 2007, 11:43 PM

Who was worse in AI history--Willy Hung or Sanjaya?

Vanguard

May 21st, 2007, 03:31 AM

nikki

May 21st, 2007, 06:39 AM

Lastly, I don't know if this is true, but according to gossip mongers, Blake Lewis and Antonella Barba are engaged in some kind of love affair (http://www.theonlinewire.com/articleView.aspx?ID=2694). I was just watching VH1's Best Week Ever (quality TV, I tell you!), and they pointed out how Blake blew a kiss to her, and she reciprocated the gesture.

Yeah, I heard about that. Bad move to reveal his affection for her, especially at this point... but, oh well. People say she's hot and cute and all that, but I just don't see it, IMHO.

Vanguard

May 21st, 2007, 07:48 AM

Who was worse in AI history--Willy Hung or Sanjaya?

In my opinion; Sanjaya is talented, but he is young, inexperienced, lacking sufficient confidence, and at an awkward teen stage of his life. He's had a father in a suffocating religious movement, and a mother continuing to rebel against that movement, despite being away from said movement for years.

I know I'll be completely outspoken here, but I think much of Simon's hostility against Sanjaya is just the last vestige anti-Indian sediment in the entertainment industry -- which singers with Indian ancestory such as Freddie Mercury and Engelbert Humperdink went through great lengths to avoid. This is not to say that I think he should have won AI this season, like I said, this kid is young and could stand to improve, I just don't believe a lot of the hostility against him was warranted.

William Hung, on the other hand, had no musical talent, and was simply funny for fulfilling some antiquated Asian stereotype.

I think that once Sanjaya can get away from his parents at age 18 and study music, he will use his potential to outshine his rivals from this rather mediocre 6th season of American Idol.

nikki

May 22nd, 2007, 09:17 PM

OK, looks like Jordin's got it in the bag.

I loved Blake's first and second performances (inspite of what Simon said). The last song had Jordin written all over it... really wasn't Blake's style at all... no fair! Oh well, I think Blake knows he's in second place and doesn't really care.

Wasn't it sweet of Blake to let Jordin go first?

1stwahine

May 22nd, 2007, 09:19 PM

K-den. I waited for tonight and watched.heheheh

Jordin wins! Her last song sealed it.

She knows it too.

America knows it!

Congratulations Jordin!:D

Auntie Lynn

Vanguard

May 23rd, 2007, 09:54 AM

From what I've heard, Blake did quite poorly. Perhaps he "threw" the competition, so could get a better recording deal than he would with 19E (The agency used by AI's winners).

LikaNui

May 23rd, 2007, 10:09 AM

I don't think either one of them are worthy of the AI title.
But I found it amusing to see the poll that CNN.com is running right now at this link ( http://www.cnn.com/POLLSERVER/results/32043.exclude.html) (which doesn't prove much except being a statement about CNN's audience):

Are you voting in the "American Idol" finale?

Yes 8% 7,685 votes

No 92% 93,213 votes

Total: 100,898 votes

:p

tutusue

May 23rd, 2007, 10:30 AM

[...]Wasn't it sweet of Blake to let Jordin go first?
Actually, Blake won the flip of the "coin" and when asked if he wanted to go first or 2nd he offered Jordin the choice...and she chose 2nd! Yes, very chivalrous!
[...]Jordin wins! Her last song sealed it.[...]
She absolutely nailed her last song which just happened to be the perfect type of song for her. It wasn't for Blake.
From what I've heard, Blake did quite poorly. Perhaps he "threw" the competition, so could get a better recording deal than he would with 19E (The agency used by AI's winners).
I disagree that Blake did poorly. His last song was not his best, for sure, but otherwise I thought he did quite well! I, for a change, agreed with Simon! Blake won for performance and Jordin won for vocals. AI is, after all, a singing competition but one does need to be able to perform. ;)

I tried voting last night but was never able to get thru. :(

Lei K

May 23rd, 2007, 10:39 AM

Blake really got screwed with that last song. I'm sure he had to perform it as is, without changing it to suit him. That said, I think Blake did a decent job with the song, it wasn't horrible. It was a total Jordin song. I gotta say I was thinking the whole time how fabulous Melinda would have been singing it as well. :D Last season's Chris Daughtry would have been screwed too had he gone to the finale and had to sing a song like that.

I love Blake. I'd like to see him win still. Either way they both will get deals, no doubt. And this isn't to say I dislike Jordin, she's got a voice, that's for damn sure.

Lei Liko

May 23rd, 2007, 10:56 AM

...I tried voting last night but was never able to get thru. :(

I had the same problem as well from about 8-10pm. I'd say that I probably got through about 6 times. I hope that bodes well for him. After 10 I was able to get through no problem.

My mom voted for Jordin and had no problems getting through.

Blake really got screwed with that last song....

I love Blake. I'd like to see him win still. Either way they both will get deals, no doubt. And this isn't to say I dislike Jordin, she's got a voice, that's for damn sure.

Hoofreakingray for the songwriting contest winners, but I really wish they'd stop doing cheesy pop songs for the finale. I remember Tamyra Gray's song from Season 3 (Fantasia's "I Believe") and even then I thought that they need to stop it with the cheesy final song.

Either that or have two different songs so that it'll at least be an even playing field.

Still cheering for Blake all the way! I hope he sells more records than all American Idol contestants combined!

Lei K

May 23rd, 2007, 11:20 AM

Hoofreakingray for the songwriting contest winners, but I really wish they'd stop doing cheesy pop songs for the finale. I remember Tamyra Gray's song from Season 3 (Fantasia's "I Believe") and even then I thought that they need to stop it with the cheesy final song.

Either that or have two different songs so that it'll at least be an even playing field.

Still cheering for Blake all the way! I hope he sells more records than all American Idol contestants combined!

Hoofreakingray is right. *does Paula clap for them* They should all just sing "A Moment Like This" and get it over with. I don't think it's a "Who can sing the pop ballad finale song the best contest."

Been on the Idol boards last night/today? I haven't yet. Lots of bashing going on, I'm sure. I'm tempted to cheat to see the results early since Lost is on tonight. In the end me thinks I will tivo AI and watch it later, without knowing the result. Oh the choices!

LikaNui

May 23rd, 2007, 11:44 AM

Still cheering for Blake all the way! I hope he sells more records than all American Idol contestants combined! I assume you mean all the current season's contestants, because nobody (in all the AI seasons so far) will be able to get anywhere near Carrie Underwood's sales (not to mention her winning almost every award possible).

*does Paula clap for them* Bwaahahaha! Can't go to Sea Life Park and see the seals flapping their flippers together without thinking of Paula's clap.

:D

By the way, I didn't see last night's show, but did see the news item yesterday about how she fell and broke her nose. Any sign of that last night?

Lei Liko

May 23rd, 2007, 11:53 AM

By the way, I didn't see last night's show, but did see the news item yesterday about how she fell and broke her nose. Any sign of that last night?

Maybe what REALLY happened was that she tripped over the wagon and not her dog? That's some good make up she had on because I couldn't tell.

[cue "OH MY NOSE!" a la Marcia Brady here]

According to TMZ.com (quality journalism, I tell you ;) ) -- all AI winners except Mantasia (http://www.tmz.com/2007/05/23/idol-finale-who-will-and-wont-perform/) will perform on tonight's finale. Mantasia couldn't get away from "The Color Purple" on Broadway.

alohabear

May 23rd, 2007, 01:25 PM

"Jordin's got it in the bag" I can remember they were saying the same thing after Clay Aiken nailed Bridge Over Troubled Water.

tutusue

May 23rd, 2007, 03:42 PM

[...]I love Blake. I'd like to see him win still. Either way they both will get deals, no doubt. And this isn't to say I dislike Jordin, she's got a voice, that's for damn sure.
I'm a Blakette! The Blakers are younger! :D Personally I feel Blake would be the most immediate money maker for a label but I question his longevity. Still, I hope he wins.
[...]Either that or have two different songs so that it'll at least be an even playing field.[...]
I think there should be a variety of songs to choose from...or...both finalists have to write their own songs! :eek:
[...]I'm tempted to cheat to see the results early[...]
My daughter has VIP tickets for tonight and is hoping to smuggle her cell phone in. If she's able to do that without getting thrown out of the theater, she'll call me (dial me from her purse but not talk to me) so that I can hear the decision live! That call will, hopefully, come in about an hour. I'm hoping that works but not really counting on it!
Maybe what REALLY happened was that she tripped over the wagon and not her dog?[...]
That "tripped over the dog" story is akin to high school days and "the dog upchucked on my homework"!!! :D And, the make up hid everything!

Vanguard

May 23rd, 2007, 03:55 PM

Maybe what REALLY happened was that she tripped over the wagon and not her dog? That's some good make up she had on because I couldn't tell.

I'm watching the finale now.

They showed Paula on the red carpet. She seemed to be positively stoned. I hope it's just required pain meds.

Lei K

May 23rd, 2007, 03:57 PM

How come I don't see anything when I click your spoiler? I wanna read it. :D Yes, I decided to be bad tonight.

Vanguard

May 23rd, 2007, 04:00 PM

How come I don't see anything when I click your spoiler? I wanna read it. :D Yes, I decided to be bad tonight.

I'm not sure why it doesn't work. I'm sure the tags are where they're supposed to be. I suppose what I have to say isn't such a spoiler. I saw Paula on the red carpet, and she seems positively stoned. I'm just hoping it's pain medication that she actually needs.

Lei Liko

May 23rd, 2007, 04:05 PM

Clicking on the spoiler didn't work for me, either...but I got to read it by clicking on the quote button.

The boss is gone for the afternoon so everybody here's reading various live threads on MBs.

I can't believe I get paid to do this!

tutusue

May 23rd, 2007, 05:02 PM

[...]That call will, hopefully, come in about an hour. I'm hoping that works but not really counting on it![...]
Well...POOP! My kid either had to check her phone in at security or she's in the pokey waiting to make bail! :D

Lei K

May 23rd, 2007, 05:04 PM

Found out the result on the AI boards. Not saying my reaction because it would be a spoiler.

Now that AI is done, bring on LOST!

1stwahine

May 23rd, 2007, 10:26 PM

Very touching and Dramatic.

I always cry when Winners thank their parents!:D

Auntie Lynn

Mike_Lowery

May 23rd, 2007, 11:16 PM

I can't wait for her first music video :D

nikki

May 24th, 2007, 06:37 AM

Misc. thoughts about the finale...

Chris Daughtry... love him, but he wears more eye liner than I do.

Blake and Jordin should never do a duet together, LOL

Was Bette Midler's mic off?

I thought the fake awards were really lame-- not funny nor interesting. Last season, they gave an award to a Clay wannabee, and Clay walked on stage while the guy was singing... that was priceless!

Great performances: Melinda with Bebe, WOW! Tony Bennett. Beat boxing duet with Blake. Gladys Knight, she's still got it.

Lei Liko

May 24th, 2007, 10:36 AM

I saw this on another MB's AI discussion and thought it was an interesting theory:

I am almost positive Blake purposely threw the competition Tues night because he didn't want to get stuck with the contract. At least that's my theory, but I didn't think he sounded as good as he normally did or picked the best song choices. What do y'all want to bet that Jordin is now going to record the songs that Kelly Clarkson refused to record when Clive Davis tried to scrap her album this month and get her to record different stuff?

I never thought about that, but I certainly don't blame him if he did.

Of course, we'll never know -- but at least he can take comfort in knowing that he won't be in as bad of a 19E contract hell!