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Ellen DeGeneres as new judge

ron_morales — Fri, 11 Sep 2009 06:15:22 GMT

I think it's cool. She'll be great comic relief. Sure, she's too nice to ever be really critical, but that's no change from Paula. And sure, she has no professional music experience, but A. neither does 99% of the people who vote on AI and buy albums, and B. it's not like anyone other than Kara is actually providing professional critiques -Randy says little more than "Yo dog, I don't know - I didn't get that", Paula said little more than "You're beautiful" or "You're a star", and though Simon is brutally honest, it's not like he ever provides detailed musical critiques.

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Aiken Disses Lambert in His Blog

kathleen — Sat, 23 May 2009 15:04:49 GMT

I didn't watch his season. Is this sour grapes or what?

http://new.music.yahoo.com/blogs/realityrocks/215180/aikens-lambert-rant-claymate-turns-to-clayhate/

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Forget Clay...

Wed, 27 May 2009 06:20:30 GMT

dissing Adam, this is even juicier

"LOS ANGELES — AT&T, one of the biggest corporate sponsors of “American Idol,” might have influenced the outcome of this year’s competition by providing phones for free text-messaging services and lessons in casting blocks of votes at parties organized by fans of Kris Allen, the Arkansas singer who was the winner of the show last week. "
http://www.nytimes.com/2009/05/27/business/media/27idol.html?_r=2&partner=rss&emc=rss

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Final Show

belisama — Wed, 20 May 2009 17:20:02 GMT

I think they both did well, and both had their weak points. I think Kris did better with the "idol" song, even though the song sucked. They must not have given them any reign on the arrangement, cuz it was apparent that the version that each sang was not how they would've chosen to do it. Too bad. I hope whoever wins gets to have some creative input on the actual recorded version.

What I don't understand is why Simon gave Kris such a hard time for singing "What's Going On?", when it wasn't his choice to sing it. And why the heck didn't Simon Fuller pick "Heartless"???

IMO, at this point it is either's competition to win.

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Finale schedule?

dustynipples — Wed, 20 May 2009 12:41:45 GMT

When is the final showdown? and when will the winner be announced?

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Final Two

jenga — Wed, 13 May 2009 17:21:35 GMT

Will it be Kris and Adam? Or Danny and Adam?

KRIS ALL THE WAY!

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Yippity Skippity Do!! (FINALE SPOILER ALERT)

crookshanks — Thu, 14 May 2009 03:57:11 GMT

So excited about the results....Adam and Kris. America got it right imho. Looking forward to an awesome finale. Danny is a nice guy, and I genuinely feel for him about his wife, but Adam and Kris are the more deserving contestants based on merit imo. So yeah!

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5/6

dustynipples — Thu, 07 May 2009 02:38:47 GMT

What was America thinking?

Dang. I'm bummed.

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Damn it.

dustynipples — Wed, 06 May 2009 00:48:48 GMT

I missed Adam and Allison! I got in late and kept thinking AI started at 9pm, not 8. Damn it, why can't they just have it at the same time both nights? I'm so easily confused!

And why is it so hard for people to put the entire live performance including the judges comments on YouTube?

And and... why can't they just air it live on a web broadcast so I don't have to go into my bedroom to watch because it's the only TV in my house that gets digital and my local Fox channel is only digital now?

And and and... why can't I find some hot awesome stud to shower me with gifts and satisfy all my womanly needs and fix my car? Oh, sorry, wrong tribe. Nevermind.

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4/28

DaMom — Wed, 29 Apr 2009 00:50:48 GMT

Ok, Looks lile Matt will go home unless Adam really screws up big time.

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4/22 - Whose going home?

jenga — Wed, 22 Apr 2009 16:05:38 GMT

Ok .. so will it be Matt and Lil' or Lil and Anoop?!?!

Thoughts?

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Top 4

belisama — Wed, 22 Apr 2009 17:16:39 GMT

Adam... is... Adam... :)

Alison and Danny are just amazing.

Kris has, by far, grown and improved more than any of the other competitors.

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any one else

Lisa — Tue, 21 Apr 2009 23:23:53 GMT

Dreading disco night??????

Who do you think will sing "I will Survive"?

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Taylor Hicks

ron_morales — Sun, 19 Apr 2009 06:38:31 GMT

I saw him listed in the cast of Grease advertised to appear at a local Orange County venue. He was cast to play "Teen Angel" after he was dumped by his record company for lousy record sales. Oh how the mighty have fallen.

http://www.popcrunch.com/taylor-hicks-broadway-taylor-hicks-grease-broadway-teen-angel/

Anyone think that Hicks would have made it to even the top five this season?

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4/15 (spoilier alert)

kathleen — Thu, 16 Apr 2009 14:28:29 GMT

Interesting. The bottom three had exactly who I'd have picked, yet they use the save on Matt? Is that because they want to use it before the end and are pretty sure their favorites won't need it? Simon asked Matt how many times he'd been in the bottom and told him he had no chance of winning, but they save him anyway. They must be pretty sure both he and Lil are going home next week.

So, next week being disco, will Lil pick a Donna Summer song?

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4/14

DaMom — Wed, 15 Apr 2009 11:48:36 GMT

I think Lil will be going home tonight.

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Predictions 4/7?

kathleen — Tue, 07 Apr 2009 23:46:15 GMT

At this point, I thing Adam, Kris and Danny in front. The rest could go at any time with a bad performance, so they better pull out the stops. I think this week, it'll be either Scott or Anoop, unless someone else really messes up.

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3/31 show... who's going home?

dustynipples — Wed, 01 Apr 2009 04:33:18 GMT

I'm so over Anoop... not that I was ever under Anoop, mind you.

I hope Megan stays... don't know why I like her but I do. I think she just needs to find her niche... at least she's interesting.

Adam can do anything. I heart Adam, even though he's so totally gay :-)

I like Allison. Not so much tonite, but I want to see more of her. And not in a girl on girl kinda way... though she is a cutie patootie.

Matt... I must be missing something.

Lil - um, would someone please tell her Celine Dion is about as far away from current as I am from Pam Anderson? Thank you.

Chris and Danny... yeah, okay.

Scott - maybe we're supposed to give him extra points because of his 'challenge' but I think he's boring. BTW, did you see the poor kids smile just drop when Paula referred to his 'challenge' instead of just focusing on his performance? Okay, maybe he should stick around, at least until Paula gets a clue.

So I guess my 'go home' vote goes to Anoop or Matt.

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No comments on the new season?

ron_morales — Sat, 28 Feb 2009 05:16:10 GMT

How do people like the newcomers?

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4th judge on Idol

crookshanks — Mon, 25 Aug 2008 17:55:37 GMT

http://www.cnn.com/2008/SHOWBIZ/TV/08/25/american.idol.ap/index.html

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Adam, Allison and Danny on top

ron_morales — Thu, 26 Mar 2009 07:24:55 GMT

Scott, Megan and Michael on the bottom.

http://www.dialidol.com/asp/predictions/predictions.asp

In think that's pretty much the proper order

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Charice?

Shawn — Mon, 08 Dec 2008 22:54:07 GMT

So what do you think? Does Charice lay waste to all AI contestants? Which ones do you think could compete?
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GMzeaL48RZ4
(she's 16)

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Chicken McLovin'

lordjeffrey — Fri, 29 Aug 2008 04:34:39 GMT

I'm guessing McLovin' didn't want to get typecast so the role of McLovin' will be played by our own Chicken Little.. Kevin Covais!!! You loved him, you hated him... but one thing we could all agree on... he had a HUGE F'N HEAD! See him now in the soon to be classic "College"!!!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YNw-YBywSbk

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The Davids

Donna — Wed, 21 May 2008 13:06:21 GMT

I thought they both did pretty well last night, but I agree with Simon that David A. had the edge. I know many of you expressed you don't like his soft style, but I guess that's just going to be his niche, like country for Carrie Underwood or rock edge for Bo Bice , David C & Chris Daughtry.

BTW.......I found it interesting that the flashback intro included non-winner Chris Daughtry while Ryan was speaking about the contestants having to be there very best to move on to "stardom".

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Idol Improvements?

Donna — Wed, 21 May 2008 15:47:42 GMT

http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/24712164/

In reference to the last suggestion: "Stop Running them ragged". I recently saw an episode of Celebrity Fit Club (yeah, I know) in which Brian Dunkleman was on. And he just wanted to set the record straight that he wasn't fired from AI, he chose to leave because in his words "the way the show treats those kids is deplorable". He didn't elaborate..........

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Taylor Hicks- What have you been up to lately??

DaMom — Fri, 16 May 2008 14:08:53 GMT

http://www.optimum.net/Entertainment/AP/Article?articleId=418419&categoryId=46

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Final 3

crookshanks — Wed, 14 May 2008 15:35:11 GMT

I always enjoy seeing what the judges and producers pick for the contestants, but some of the selections are just damn odd, particularly the producers for both Syesha and David A. Of all the songs in the universe, they pick a Dan Fogelberg song for Archie when one of the perpetual criticisms of him is that he hasn't shown he is contemporary and hip and they pick the song from Happy Feet for Syesha...what the hell is up with that? They gave Cook a great song tho so it makes me think the producers want Cook to advance. I know there is producer manipulation in this show but these producer song choices make it pretty obvious....and I like Cook the best so I am glad its him they favored, still, I hate to see what I perceive as blatant producer manipulation.

Dial Idol suggests Cook crushed both Syesha and Archie last night and that Syesha goes home. And even though I think she was the victim of a bad song choice by the producers, she didn't do herself any favors with her song choice and at the end of the day, hasn't been as consistent, artistic or naturally as talented or unique as both Davids so I think she should go tonight. I'd like to see the long predicted (awaited) all David finale with David A winning, not b/c I prefer him, but b/c I think David C will do better if he is not the AI puppet. I assume if he comes in 2nd, he can select his own record company, one that won't meddle with his creativity/artistic process.

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all you vote for the worst fearmongers

tribeisprettygay — Fri, 09 May 2008 23:31:35 GMT

are gonna get your panties in a bunch because david archuleta is now their new candidate.

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Jason, Jason, Jason......

ZyAnn — Wed, 07 May 2008 01:23:20 GMT

what can I say...I'm embarrassed for you! Poor baby he really sucked, but he seems to have a good attitude and I'm hoping it won't affect him too badly. If they don't vote him off, if I were him I'd decline the final three position. I think he wants to be gone, I believe he realizes hes out of his element......

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Syesha Upset?

jenga — Wed, 07 May 2008 12:10:58 GMT

So where's a question for everyone to ponder this week .... let's say Jason goes tonight .. what are the changes of Syesha pulling an upset and ending up in the final 2?!?! One of the David's will win but .. ya never know with Syesha.

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David Archuleta

xtinemac — Sun, 20 Apr 2008 23:27:38 GMT

I totally don't get it. What is the big deal with this guy? I find him really annoying. He's got that Mariah lisp and his voice sounds really unpolished. Somebody help me here. And why on earth do the girls go crazy over him? ..........all that yelling and screaming when he gets on stage.

What do you think? Do you all love him?

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Late Show Top Ten about Paula

liztokos — Sun, 04 May 2008 19:43:03 GMT

http://tv.popcrunch.com/david-lettermans-top-10-signs-paula-abdul-needs-a-vacation-april-30-video/

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Paula going nowhere, but Idol Gives Back may

crookshanks — Fri, 02 May 2008 15:52:41 GMT

http://www.cnn.com/2008/SHOWBIZ/TV/05/02/tv.americanidol.ap/index.html

For starters, Paula Abdul isn't going anywhere.

"Why would we get rid of Paula?" asks "Idol" exec Cecile Frot-Coutaz. She's "great for the show."

"Why would we get rid of Paula?" wonders Cecile Frot-Coutaz matter-of-factly, when questioned about possibly nixing the wacky "American Idol" judge now infamous for -- among other things -- critiquing both of Jason Castro's songs after he'd sung only one.

All the chatter about Abdul's slip-up during Tuesday's "Idol" performance show doesn't faze the FremantleMedia North America CEO and "Idol" executive producer. Nor did the subsequent speculation about the singing competition's authenticity.

And really, why should it?

"I love that everyone was talking about it," she told The Associated Press over lunch in her office two days after the show. "It was so unexpected. It was something that took up 2 seconds of airtime. You'd think there was no other news on television." Watch Abdul's befuddlement »

To Abdul's credit, the incident happened following an on-the-fly format switch.

"We thought it would be a good opportunity for the judges to give the contestants a good kick in the butt and tell them they were going to have to kick it up a notch for the second song," said Frot-Coutaz. "That decision happened during the live broadcast. It was at the very last minute, so Paula wasn't planning on doing any judging."

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Paula Abdul gets confused on 'Idol'
In the moment, Abdul claimed she skipped ahead to her notes on another contestant. It was later revealed the gaffe happened because she had scrawled some impressions on Castro when -- gasp! -- she saw his dress rehearsal.

This practice, revealed many times over in seasons past but not scrutinized until now, is hardly grounds for termination. To Frot-Coutaz, it's not even cause for blame.

"It's not her fault," she said.

Frot-Coutaz -- who oversees development, production and business operations of "Idol" and several other U.S. series, including NBC's "America's Got Talent" and the CW's "Farmer Wants a Wife" -- said Abdul is "great for the show" and called her a "great team player."

It's just the latest in the long line of "Idol" follies that have popped up since the show debuted on Fox in 2002 and went on to become the most-watched show on TV. Frot-Coutaz brushes off presumptions that "Idol" is manipulated.

Instead, she points to the fact that the show is very big -- and very live -- as the cause for all brouhaha.

While controversy isn't new for the franchise, slipping ratings have been. Viewership for the Tuesday performance show featuring Abdul's blunder were the lowest for "Idol" in five years. On Wednesday, over 22 million viewers tuned in to watch Brooke White eliminated from the competition, according to Nielsen Media Research.

"Nobody's alarmed by the ratings dip," said Frot-Coutaz. "We're still 7 million viewers ahead of the second-biggest show. And let's face it. TV has taken a huge decline this year. All the networks are down by quite a bit. I think the writers strike really hurt. A lot of viewers haven't come back. You can't just look at an isolation in the environment."

Addressing rumors about potential changes for season eight, Frot-Coutaz said adjustments may be made to evolve the show, but insisted there are no plans to rework or remove the audition episodes that have started each season. And -- besides Abdul -- there's also no plan to replace Randy Jackson, Simon Cowell or Ryan Seacrest.

"They're a great cast," said Frot-Coutaz. "They work very well together. If it's working, don't fix it."

One thing Frot-Coutaz is considering reworking: "Idol Gives Back." She was uncertain about how much the second "Idol" charity event would raise "when a lot of people can't afford to pay their mortgages," although she was "very pleased and surprised" with the $67 million in donations.

Despite that generous figure, she's not sure the segue will return next year.

"I would like to take a break, personally," said Frot-Coutaz. "In the U.K., they do 'Comic Relief' every two years. I think that's the right amount of time. I don't think you should go back to the country and ask them to donate every single year. I think it's too much. Every two years to me feels right."

Not so for "Idol" itself. Frot-Coutaz doesn't see an end in sight. She points to the longevity of another FremantleMedia-owned show.

"If we're smart about it, there's no reason why 'Idol' wouldn't keep going," said Frot-Coutaz. "Just look at 'Price is Right.' It's been on for over 35 years." E-mail to a friend

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Oh Paula...

pjef — Wed, 30 Apr 2008 15:06:43 GMT

In case you missed it...
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2008/04/30/american-idol-trainwreck_n_99348.html
Now that is some quality television right there!
Time to tweak the meds honey.
HA!
-p-
I say it's either Brook or Jason out the door tonight....but Im usually wrong so who knows?!

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4/23 Who's goin home tonite?

dustynipples — Wed, 23 Apr 2008 21:23:13 GMT

Who's gonna be in the bottom 3?

Will Simon say 'America got it right'?

Who's going home?

Will Paula tell the loser they have a bright career ahead of them no matter what?

And will she be wrong, as usual?

Will Randy speak only in Randy-catchphrases and call someone 'pitchy'?

These are the things that keep me awake at night.

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She is no Trained. She only Gifted. It Make Her Crazy, when she Go Into Bush.

dq — Thu, 24 Apr 2008 21:14:11 GMT

If you Leave it, You Will No. Have. Your Own Future.

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4/15 Whadya think?

dustynipples — Wed, 16 Apr 2008 12:55:55 GMT

Ya know, I've been a Brooke fan all along but last night it occurred to me... she can't sing! I guess I was distracted by her 'cool chick at the piano' persona.

Maybe it's time for her to fly.

Who do you think blew it?

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Carrie Underwood Gives Back

Thu, 10 Apr 2008 17:17:26 GMT

Carrie slayed me last night! She made every one of this years contestants appear mediocre at best. Granted she's got more experience by now than the rest, but damn! She even outdid George Michaels original. Of course, 'Praying for Time' was the perfect song to sing on a telethon that bombards you with the imagery of the suffering. I get choked up just reading the lyrics:

These are the days of the open hand
They might just be the last
Look around now
These are the days of the beggars and the choosers

This is the year of the hungry man
Whose place is in the past
Hand in hand with ignorance
And legitimate excuses

The rich declare themselves poor
And most of us are not sure
If we have too much
But we'll take our chances
'Cause God's stopped keeping score
I guess somewhere along the way
He must have let us all out to play
Turned his back and all God's children
Crept out the back door

And it's hard to love
There's so much to hate
Hanging on to hope
When there is no hope to speak of
And the wounded skies above
Say it's much too much too late
Well maybe we should all be praying for time

These are the days of the empty hand
Oh you hold on to what you can
And charity is a coat you wear twice a year

This is the year of the guilty man
Your television takes a stand
And you find that what was over there is over here

So you scream from behind your door
Say what's mine is mine and not yours
I may have too much but I'll take my chances
'Cause God's stopped keeping score
And you cling to the things they sold you
Did you cover your eyes when they told you
That he can't come back
'Cause he has no children to come back for

It's hard to love there's so much to hate
Hanging on to hope when there is no hope to speak of
And the wounded skies above say it's much too late
So maybe we should all be praying for time

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wuv5ZT0r1jA&feature=related

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Poor Carly

jenga — Wed, 09 Apr 2008 13:42:51 GMT

I have to say, I really like Carly's voice but I just don't think she's going to survive this week. Meanwhile, can someone please put Kristy Lee out of all our miseries?

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Bummer. Another rocker chick bites the dust.

dustynipples — Thu, 20 Mar 2008 04:33:43 GMT

I realize Amanda wasn't going to win, but I would liked to have seen her given more stage time. Maybe she didn't have the greatest voice, but she was a good performer. It seems like every year there's a cool rocker chick with a decent voice who gets voted off, and some boring vanilla prom queen gets to stick around for a few more rounds only to end up in the 'who is she?' pile a week or so later anyway. I don't get it.

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David Cook~!

ZyAnn — Wed, 26 Mar 2008 02:12:52 GMT

Rocked, OMG----that was awesome, I didn't even notice his hair! *L*

He may not win, but I betcha he's going to be the most successful recording artist out of the bunch~!

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Ramiele...Gone YEAH

tauras95 — Fri, 04 Apr 2008 19:48:15 GMT

Ramiele is gone. THANK GOD! I can not stand her. So I'm super happy
she is gone.

So who is going to be the big winner?

I really like Brook, Carly and Micheal John. What is up with David Archeltta <spelling>?
What is his appeal? Maybe it's because I'm "old" but I don't understand his
draw.

Ok, off to read more of the messages, I have not checked them for too long.

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Intervention on A&E Addicts

Tue, 01 Apr 2008 23:45:28 GMT

http://tribes.tribe.net/interventiontv

Are you drawn like a moth to a flame or Catholic Priest to an underage penis to the sheer genius that is A&E Intervention?

This Tribe is for you.

I personally can't enough of the middle aged midwestern female hard core alcoholics and the church going meth addicts.

On the flip side; This show can often be inspiring and greatly moving. All around a reason to own a television and bother with a pesky cable bill... the one thats always rising.

Come Discuss your favorite episodes and addicts.... You love or hate for the interventionist.

http://tribes.tribe.net/interventiontv

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Top Ten!

Wed, 26 Mar 2008 20:10:53 GMT

What'd y'all think of this year's top ten idols?

1. Ramiele: A consistent underperformer at this point. Its especially frustrating because it really seems like she could do better - but doesnt, so I think shes likely going home.

2. Jason Castro: He ditched the Mr. Rogers sweater & went back to what works for him: the stool, the bare feet, & the guitar. His fans will love the Spanish lyrics he threw in. Im a fan too, just not like these screaming preteen girls. He does seem too relaxed when he plays, but I guess thats better than trying to sing with a stick shoved up your ass. During the talk with Ryan afterward, it was like a little light went on, his expression became temporarily alert & he remembered to pander to his niche by busting out the peace sign.

3. Syesha Mercado: We knew she could sing like this already but it was still a nice surprise to see her knock it out the park. If she can manage to do this every time she will be a force to be reckoned with.

4. Chikezie: A very dull off night. Hes sang Luther a while back I think & sounded good, but this time it was just bland. It just might be bland enough to get him sweating next to Ramiele tonight.

5. Brooke White: I didnt like the mix, & the performance lacked a certain spark. A case of right track but wrong train. She might hit the bottom three but shes not going anywhere still.

6. Michael Johns: Another Queen song for him, but this time it was the right mix. His brightest moment by far, as his star seems to be on the slow but steady rise. He seems to be improving as the show progresses.

7. Carly Smithson: I suppose it was inevitable that she sing this song. It was either this or Paradise By the Dashboard Light. More of that 'theatrical drama rock' I mentioned before. She's still solid, but I think her luster is wearing off the fans.

8. David Archuleta: I did not like the song. He only did a decent job with the vocal, but it was sooooo Disney. He should have been surrounded by muppets & care bears for better effect.

9. Kristy Lee Cook: I just spotted her image in the dictionary next to the word 'pander'. I gotta give it to her, it was one of the most cunning song choices Ive ever seen on the show. Plus she actually did a good job of it. She knew she was on borrowed time. Now, if you dont vote for her, youre a terrorist. Brilliant!

10. David Cook: he really seems to know how to work this competition better than just about any other contestant to hit that stage. He sang Chris Cornell singing Michael Jackson, but I suspect that Cook's version will instantly eclipse Cornell's to the point where most folks will accept it as Cook's mix. At this rate he'll be going platinum before the competition ends!

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Miss American Pie

pjef — Wed, 26 Mar 2008 15:41:10 GMT

made me wanna vomit with that horrible rendition of that horrible song.
i guess if you can't sing, pander.
please let that be the last time we have to see that shit.
what's she gonna sing next?
Dixie?
she better get the boot.

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Kathy does Paula

pjef — Thu, 20 Mar 2008 23:14:31 GMT

Just in case you haven't seen this Kathy Griffin clip about Paula...funny shit.
http://youtube.com/watch?v=caLTKuPJIqA

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Simon

Donna — Thu, 20 Mar 2008 15:32:25 GMT

Was on Oprah Monday (3/17) to introduce Leona Lewis, who won The X Factor (Britian's version of AI).......I've posted her video from VH1.
He said he believes she has one of the best voices he's ever heard. (doesn't hurt that she's amazingly pretty as well).

http://www.vh1.com/video/play.jhtml?id=1583421&vid=206058

He also said that he believes 2 years ago when Taylor Hicks won is when the show turned from a talent competition to a popularity contest and the best singer that year was a fellow named Chris Daughtry :)

I always liked Chris on the show and having recently seen him open for and perform with Bon Jovi, I like him even more. I'm glad his career is going well, meanwhile where is Taylor Hicks????!!!

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BEATLES NIGHT II

tribeisprettygay — Tue, 18 Mar 2008 20:36:10 GMT

I really hope they do some later stuff. Like Rubber Soul and beyond.

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Beatles Night

jenga — Wed, 12 Mar 2008 14:47:38 GMT

LOVED IT .. but who do YOU think is going home?

Kristy Lee?
David Hernandez?

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hernandez gone

Thu, 13 Mar 2008 16:46:33 GMT

he was utterly forgettable and boring... america didn't care if he was a gay stripper as long as he was good... but a mediocre gay stripper - nope, just not good enough...

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Randy Jackson

Donna — Wed, 05 Mar 2008 21:47:38 GMT

ok, this is probably petty....... but if I have to hear the word "pitchy" one more time, I think my head will explode. Maybe we should have an over/under each week on the word just to keep it interesting, and less annoying.

Also, (again being nitpicky-but since Randy likes to be such a name dropper of the music biz)........."Don't You Forget About Me" is a Simple Minds song.....not Inxs, whom I assume he meant because he referenced Michael Hutchence. And 2 weeks ago when one of the girls sang "Where the Boys Are", he said it was a tough job to cover Patsy Cline..... Dude, that song was done by Connie Francis.

Ok, I'm done now...........just had to get that off my chest ;0)

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Keeping Track

dustynipples — Thu, 06 Mar 2008 16:58:30 GMT

Am I the only one who has a hard time keeping track of who's been voted off and who's still in the competition? I missed the guys last night, so I don't know who's still there. And there are too many blonde girls... they all look alike to me! The AI website doesn't update the Top 24 page so you can't tell who's still in just by looking.

So, I put a picture in the photo gallery to keep track of who's still in the game.

http://americanidol.tribe.net/photos/d72264b5-eb25-4332-b833-a260b6a684e4

I think I missed three girls who went home, and a guy. Was it... Amy, Kristy, Syesha and Danny?

I'll update it with whoever goes home tonite and re-post tomorrow.

You like?

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Randy's on crack, Paula is mentally challenged...

dustynipples — Thu, 06 Mar 2008 03:13:42 GMT

and Simon is always right.

The girl who sang 'Love is a Battlefield' tonite was simply awesome.

I also love the rocker chick with the white streaks in her hair, but the gal who covered Pat Benetar is the one to beat. All the others don't hold a candle.

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Week 3 Girls

Thu, 06 Mar 2008 20:53:51 GMT

1 - Asia’h Epperson: Look out, its a Whitney song!!! And no, a second-rate Whitney is NOT good enough when you can be a first-rate YOU. My biggest problem with her is that she slurs too many words. She’ll be lucky to make it through.

2 - Kady Malloy: Interesting song choice, the love theme from Highlander. Too bad it didnt sound good. First in line for the chopping block.

3 - Amanda Overmeyer: One of the best songs she could have possibly chosen to sing. It was her style to a tee. The judges loved it. I was left feeling lukewarm however - I found her performance lacking, like she just wasnt putting as much into it as she could have. She seemed a bit nervous & self-conscious, & she didnt sound like she was able to keep her breath thru most of it. She later confirmed what I already suspected when she had to say that she was happy; thats when I knew for sure that, for whatever reason(s), she was in fact not.

4 - Carly Smithson: I disagreed with Simon, I thought it was a great song choice, which she did a great job with. Its that whole ‘theatrical drama rock’ style that fits her so well. She kinda reminds me of Laura Brannigan. One of the few consistent singers in the competition.

5 - Kristy Lee Cook: Just ok, that somewhat forced country twang did not help her gain any more ground than last week. She may be on the outs tonight.

6 - Ramiele Mulabay: How stoked is Ryan to finally have someone else’s height to mock? Her voice reminded me of an overtuned racecar spinning out in first gear. Her ‘big ol’ voice’ as Randy would say, seemed like it was idling far too high. The opposite of a few of the other girls, she actually had too much breath as she sang the stanzas. On the choruses she was able to breathe out the notes longer, but she never reached the heights her voice could have taken her because she started out so ‘revved up’.

7 - Brooke White: Another consistently good performer. She utilized one of the best ways to score points in this competition, which is to take a song a different direction instead of trying to mimick the original. Outstanding.

8 - Syesha Mercado: More Whitney!!! To my absolute surprise, she actually pulled it off! Ultimately, it was STILL a mimickry of the original, albeit a very good one. By far a better vocal than say, the likes of Brooke, but she still takes the back seat for lack of originality.

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Week 3 Guys

Wed, 05 Mar 2008 20:58:47 GMT

1 - Luke Menard: I thought the song choice fit his style right, its just that his style wont take him any further than tomorrows elimination.

2 - David Archuleta: Another great job, but a notch below last week. While hes still ahead of the pack, the spread has been narrowed. Everything about the way he does his thing perfectly embodies Emo, and since this style is all the rage right now its probably his race to lose.

3 - Danny Noriega: I still like his personality but his performances are becoming a parody. I suspect he’ll get the boot behind Luke.

4 - David Hernandez: Nowhere near as good as last week, but decent for such a cheesy song choice. Its his style after all, which he owns with authority.

5 - Michael Johns: Most of the others can outsing him but he IS becoming interesting, albeit not fast enough. He still looks like he’s mimicking Morrison, but last night his vocals reminded me of a little known 80s singer named Tim Capello, who did a song for the Lost Boys soundtrack called “I Still Believe”.

6 - David Cook: A very odd song choice that worked almost TOO well. Hard rock meets lite rock. Basically, more Emo-style stuff. And because of it, he gets best performance of the night. He just went from second to last place among the guys to second place among them all.

7 - Jason Castro: I dont know if Id call it ‘brilliant’, but it certainly was nicely done. Whatever points he lost missing a few of the notes he made back in spades for pure emoting. NOT EMO, but EMOTING. He really looks like he gets lost in his performance, and that translates well. He comes off like a doof & an airhead, but also very gentle & sweet. Naieve & oblivious, though well-intentioned.

8 - Chikese: I thought he kicked ass, again. Granted, I think he chose another song that he was already comfortable singing. I definitely thought he did better than any of the judges said; and Simon ruling him out just because Whitney happened to have sung the same song at one point was just plain stupid. No one is allowed to sing ANYTHING that Whitney ever sang once, unless they can blow her outta the water? Whatever - Id like to see WHITNEY even try to sing her own songs now.

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Hernandez has been holding back on us!

crookshanks — Tue, 04 Mar 2008 13:57:58 GMT

http://www.cnn.com/2008/SHOWBIZ/TV/03/04/idol.stripper.ap/index.html

So should AI give him the boot like Frenchie or is this somehow different?

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Week 2 Girls

Thu, 28 Feb 2008 21:22:12 GMT

Well, this ones gonna be quick, because I feel the same about nearly every girl who performed last night.

Syesha, Rameile, Amanda, Alaina, Alexandria, Kady & Asia'h: The biggest problem for all 7 of these girls was that they each chose a song that was absolutely WRONG for their vocal style.

Kristy Lee Cook - Sort of a surprise, she went from kinda sucky to slightly above average. The good news is she kicked it up a notch; the bad news is that she was down by three.

Carly Hennessy - The good news is she sounded pretty good; the bad news is that it was only by comparison to the rest of the girls' performances.

Brooke White - Great job, best of the night. What a kwinkiedink that the girl who sounds like Carly Simon sounds good singing a Carly Simon song. I just wonder what the judges might have thought of Amanda had she chosen a Janis song.

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Week 2 Guys

Wed, 27 Feb 2008 21:43:53 GMT

Top Ten Guys:

1 - Michael Johns: Continuing this year’s tradition of a weak opening.

2 - Jason Castro: Very reminiscent of another prettyboy from a few years back named Ace. The camera loves him but he’s outmatched vocally. But I doubt he’s going anywhere for a little while yet.

3 - Luke Menard: Proving once again that taking a song with a signature style and trying to mimick it will get you nowhere.

4 - Robbie Carrico: Decent on the stanzas, but he drops out in the chorus. He’s got a good sound but his biggist issue is projection.

5 - Danny Noriega: He continues to slowly grow on me, tho his performance seemed very self-conscious. He sings better than he dances.

6 - David Hernandez: When the tune sticks in my head the next day, I call it a resounding success. Such is the case with Hernandez’s version of Papa Was A Rolling Stone. He commanded attention & sounded great throughout. Awesome ending. My fave performance of the night.

7 - Jason Yaeger: Whatever his problem was, song choice was NOT it. There is no reason he could not have sung it with passion, but he didnt. Bad ending. I think he's on his way out.

8 - Chikeze: He stepped it up & kicked some ass! I must have helped being able to sing a song he already knew how to perform comfortably. The third best act - tho I wonder how he will handle music that he is unfamiliar with.

9 - David Cook: He sounds ok, but Im trying to place who he sounds almost exactly like. He can play & sing, which is good, but ultimately I think he’d be better off as part of a rock band instead of a solo Idol.

10 - David Archuleta: Thats some balls doing Imagine, but he put even more emotion into the song than it already had & ruled it! He’s not my fave guy but he’s definitely the most gifted. Nearly effortless & the one to beat!

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I know this is really gay

urbaneezer — Wed, 27 Feb 2008 13:15:21 GMT

BUT...I teared up a little on David Archuletta's rendition of Imagine last night.

That kid is phenomenal.

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Week 1 Guys

Wed, 20 Feb 2008 22:30:24 GMT

What are your impressions from the first round of guys?

1. David Hernandez: He can sing, just not last night. He started out like he intended to kick some ass, then saw all those bright lights & eyes staring back & his nerves ate through him like Alien blood. First song, first night, first bomb.

2. Chikeze: I liked him more than the judges did. A very smooth performance. Unfortunately, too smooth.

3. David Cook: Apparently the judges heard it the way it SHOULD have been sung. He added about 15% punk inflection to the song when it should have been pushed to 100% - then & only then would such a sickly sweet song have enough sardonic flavor to be labeled ‘current’.

4. Jason Yeager: More crappy song choices, & a forgettable performance. Am I wrong to have an innate distrust for people who have that little patch of discolored hair?

5. RobbieCarrico: Above average vocal. He sounds just like Triumph. Its a good thing.

6. David Archuleta: The judges loved him but Im lukewarm at best. He can sing, but he doesnt inflect. Songs heavy on the lyrics like last night do him an injustice - less words equal better performance for him. His mannerisms after the song reminded me of the shy little vulture from Looney Tunes. “Im bringing home a baby bumblebee...”

7. Danny Noriega: ANOTHER crappy song for the singer. How are you supposed to make Jailhouse Rock current? Terrible performance, but I actually like him more afterward. Waiting to hear these kids sing other songs...

8. Luke Menard: A boring song, but I think he hit his target for that kind of music. Which Paula nailed - he sounds just like Kenny Loggins (singing Jim Croche). The judges were slightly harder than I wouldve been, but still it wasnt a great performance.

9. Colton Berry: Crappy song, crappy performance. Id put him in last at this point.

10. Garrett Haley: Lief Garretts lovechild - hes got a great voice for the RIGHT SONG, which wasnt. Agreed, he didnt do anything with the song. I still like him & am eager to hear him sing something else. Can anyone tell me WTF is with so many of these kids adopting faint English accents??? Hes from IDAHO for frikks sake!

11. Jason Castro: Ladies & gentlemen, we have a ringer! First time weve heard him, & I thought he outdid everyone else by a mile. A great smile, & an easy effortless way about his performance. It mightve been the lights, but I swear I saw rainbows shooting out of his ass. He sounded great at least until he stopped singing, when every three seconds an expression came over him like he’s thinking “Whoa. Wow. This is... cool. Trippy!”

12. Michael Johns: I did not like him as much as the judges. The first half of the song was basically a shameless Morrison imitation. Voice, mannerisms, the way he held the mike. Toward the end he finally changed to his own voice, which is much more along the lines of Foreigner than Doors, & it sounded decent. By then it was too late.

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Danny Noriega on VFTW

Glanzone — Wed, 20 Feb 2008 14:20:39 GMT

Vote For The Worst.com has Danny Noriega. LOL He is the only one the I can't stand of the 24.

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Week 1 Girls

Thu, 21 Feb 2008 22:13:57 GMT

What are your impressions from the first round of girls?

1. Kristy Lee Cook: As vanilla as it gets, only with less flavor.

2. Joanne Borgella: I like her, but she bombed pretty hard.

3. Alaina Whitaker: No complaints, no wows.

4. Amanda Overmyer: Rockers should never attempt scat. She’s not the most talented but may have the most personality. She would likely sound good singing any form of blues-rock.

5. Amy Davis: She made Joanne sound good.

6. Brooke White: I dont mind her sunny disposition & I like her vocals. She’s safe for now but she’s going to need a LITTLE angst put into her style to match the passion coming from a few of the others.

7. Alexandra Lushington: A decent singer & a better performer. She reminds me of a strange mix of Kim Wayans, Gwen Stefani, & Caroll Burnett.

8. Kady Malloy: A decent job. She seems like she’d be better with a different song choice.

9. Asia’h Epperson: Good job. Lots of passion & attitude added to another lame song.

10. Ramiele Malubay: “Little Big Voice.” I think she’s my fave girl at this point. Pound for pound, she’s got more bang in her buck.

11. Syesha Mercado: Another good singer tackling a crappy song. I think she did the best she could with it.

12. Carly Smithson: Yes, I like her, yes she’s talented, but no, it was not the best vocal. But I would certainly put it within the top three. Maybe four.

All in all, a big test for all 24 contestants to take these crappy-assed songs & try to make them ‘current’. Something in which I think is only possible with a FEW of the songs we’ve heard, and even then only with the right singer. So any standouts this early on will likely make it pretty far in the competition.

Paula was certainly on the ‘ups’. I think she was hiding a doumbek under her desk. It was like she was doing her critiques beatnick-style.

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Still an amateur show?

crookshanks — Thu, 21 Feb 2008 19:59:25 GMT

Any opinions on the prior professional status of some of this year's top 24?

http://abcnews.go.com/GMA/WinterConcert/story?id=4315159

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Hollywood Week

jenga — Wed, 13 Feb 2008 17:58:44 GMT

Am I the only person who thought last night's show was SO good?!?! My favorite so far ... Josias. He's got such an amazing voice even though he messed up his final audition with the judges

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the 16 year old archuleto

tribeisprettygay — Fri, 15 Feb 2008 18:07:26 GMT

Kid is pretty thankful and modest for someone who won Star Search and has already sang for American Idol winners in the past.

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Auditions Finale

Thu, 07 Feb 2008 20:35:12 GMT

Come on people, are y'all so distracted by the "real world" to talk about this year's Idol?

What'd everyone think of the auditions? Anyone got an early frontrunner prediction?

I liked the Luther Vandross-style guy, & the chick that sounded like Janis, who sounded much better when she wasnt singing a Janis song.

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Idol Auditions-Philly 1/15

Donna — Wed, 16 Jan 2008 15:06:57 GMT

Being in the Philly area.........I watched with special interest.

The fat guy in the Belly dancer outfit.........please!!!! ,....he was obviously there just for his 15 minutes of fame, if the producers of the show wouldn't add fuel to the fire by actually putting these people on t.v, perhaps less of them would show up and leave room for the actual singers.
When they showed the winners at the end, there were several that we never saw, because the time was filled with the goofiness, such as "sparkly girl" from Allentown and Milo, the 39 year old.

And the guy in the mustard suit who was the tour guide and said his co-workers encouraged him to go..............well, I can only say, his co-workers must not like him very much. It was obvious he couldn't sing.

The overweight the 16 year old (i thought she was older)........did anyone notice the look on Simon's face when the judges walked her out? Paula and Randy, I think were sincere.........but Simon looked annoyed that he was being asked to be sympathetic.

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Stalker Guy

lordjeffrey — Thu, 17 Jan 2008 04:04:05 GMT

I found this clip on youtube that appears to be pre-idol... or I guess it could have been after the audition but before the airing. Dude goes by paully nipple & the hairy areolas... you get to hear what he DIDN'T sing to Paula. ;)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eM7pjOfmv6w

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It's almost time!

xtinemac — Sun, 13 Jan 2008 00:02:25 GMT

I'm so excited!!!!

Wonder what song will be sung the most in the auditions? Wasn't it "Don't cha think your girlfriends hot like me" last year?

I can't wait! Whoo hoo!

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Are you ready for American Band??

Fri, 17 Aug 2007 02:08:51 GMT

Just when I decided that I probably won't watch Idol next year, I've been bombarded with promotion for American Band this fall. Yeah, like I want to watch a bunch of b-grade cover bands on TV (assuming that like Idol the bands will just perform covers all season)....

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Ooo girl!!

Fri, 22 Jun 2007 20:23:09 GMT

Apparently Blake didn't want to perform finale night because the producers wouldn't let him alter or personalize his single and he was very unhappy with the song that was given to him. He also was going to wear a "VOTE FOR JORDIN" t-shirt but the producers made him take it off.

Jordin auditioned in LA and didn't even make it, which is why she went to Seattle to audition again. Fortunately she made it through in Seattle.

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Idol gives back special

Brad — Thu, 07 Jun 2007 16:59:56 GMT

Does anyone know where I can watch this episode on the internet?

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Tivo'd last night

urbaneezer — Wed, 23 May 2007 19:16:48 GMT

A friend invited us over for pasta and adult beverages last night, so we tivo'd the finale.

We got home at around 10:30 and started watching it. After the first round of performances I turned to Red and said that I just couldn't watch it anymore.

I am disgusted that Mindy Doo isn't up there. And all of Jordin's blatant begging was making me wanna hurl.

I won't be watching tonight either. I'll just read about it on the internets tomorrow.

The most anti-climactic (sp?) season of AI thusfar. Shame, shame, shame on the voters.

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FINAL TWO PREDICTIONS

tribeisprettygay — Thu, 05 Apr 2007 22:10:19 GMT

JORDIN VS BLAKE

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Finale Tonight

crookshanks — Tue, 22 May 2007 17:34:55 GMT

Who is gonna win? And has anyone here listened to and voted for the song submissions? I haven't. I'll be interested to hear what they came up with tonight.

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Paula breaks nose...

crookshanks — Tue, 22 May 2007 17:33:55 GMT

to avoiding stepping on her dog. Query: was she loaded?

http://www.cnn.com/2007/SHOWBIZ/TV/05/22/people.paulaabdul.ap/index.html

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Babaloo Baby

dq — Tue, 22 May 2007 17:57:48 GMT

maybe he will be around next season to weigh in

I've missed his regular updates :(

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Corey Clark sighting

Thu, 17 May 2007 22:55:18 GMT

Does anyone know if Corey Clark is in NYC? I swear to Tori Spelling that he was sitting across from me on the 1 train today when I was going down to Home Depot. He looked bad, like whorrible. He kept nodding off. He had the diamond studs in his ears, and a really expensive looking watch, but that's where the pretty ended. His hair was like this http://www.mtv.com/shared/media/news/images/c/Clark_Corey/sq_color_promo_amer_idol.jpg except it was in a rounded semi-afro. It wasn't even retro-afro cool, it just looked like that Soul Glow guy from Coming to America took off his hair, wrang out a bit of the juice, and plopped it onto Corey's head. He was pretty tall and skinny, and he was wearing this hideous matching knee-length shorts and button-down shirt combo outfit. Kind of like something you would see on Heavy D. FIFTEEN YEARS AGO. I was tempted to cough *hack*Corey*coughcough* to see if he would look over so I could confirm for certain, but I didn't work up the nerve. I just kept staring at his face while he was nodding off and trying to memorize details so when I got home I could google Corey Clark and see if the pictures matched this guy. They're separated-at-birth twins if that wasn't really Corey.

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THIS IS BULLSHIT!

SHOCKA — Thu, 17 May 2007 01:59:25 GMT

"iDOL' IS RIGGED. I'm done.

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Final 3

SHOCKA — Wed, 16 May 2007 01:05:31 GMT

All three were good tonight, though Jordin kinda punked out with the third song -- one she's already performed. Hate to say it, but ditto (somewhat) Melinda's "Woman." Maybe now, though, I can download it.

Cowell bottom-lined it: The award for most consistent performer all season goes to Melinda.

The "Nutbush" choice for Melinda was some serious Clive Davis-style sabotage by the producers. They've run that lazy, lame-assed comparison to Tina Turner into the ground.

I don't care who goes home, so long as it's not Melinda. If she goes, it's definitely rigged. Then I'll be done with "Idol."

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Band Search

crookshanks — Thu, 10 May 2007 21:07:38 GMT

This tribe has been surprisingly quiet post-Lakisha elimination. Are we in mourning? But seriously, so now AI is promoting a show that is looking for unknown bands. What will it be called, American Band? I wonder how that will go over. I am sure I will check it out.

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Who Are Your Top 2

jenga — Wed, 09 May 2007 15:00:15 GMT

Well I've survived to the Final 4 in my Idol Pool and tonights vote is critical for me to continue on ...

I think Kiki is going to go so tonight I have to vote for who will come in Third there by leaving my top 2 to go to the finals. I feel sick inside thinking about. right now I want to say Jordin and Melinda are my top 2 .. but maybe folks are getting tired of her and Jordin and Blake willbe in the finals.

hmmmmm .. what do YOU think?

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I had a bizarre dream last night...

dustynipples — Fri, 11 May 2007 15:19:05 GMT

I dreamed I was a contestant on American Idol. I made it though the first few rounds even though I really didn't want to compete. I can't sing worth a lick, so I was terrified that I kept having to come back and perform when I knew I sucked. It was competition night and I hadn't submitted a song or practiced at all. I thought I could just not show up and they'd let me drop out. But in my dream found myself backstage and they called my name. I was freaked out that I had to go on without even knowing the words to the song.

So I went out on stage and spun poi instead.

Of course, in my dreams I'm a much better spinner than I am in real life. I had a blast.

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3/8 results

SHOCKA — Thu, 10 May 2007 02:07:20 GMT

Probably a surprise to no one. No shocker. Still hate to see her go.

Actually enjoyed the declaration "Stayin' Alive" much better tonight. Didn't seem corny at all.

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3/8: Rough Night

SHOCKA — Wed, 09 May 2007 01:11:08 GMT

On those two rare occasions when Melinda's gotten negative criticism, it was the same: She wasn't great -- in the judges' opinions. As usual, the performances were flawless, just not great. I liked both her songs tonight. "How Can You Mend...?" was better.

Really wish LaKisha hadn't done "Stayin' Alive." Wasn't as corny as I was afraid it would be, just wish she'd done somethin' else. "Run To Me' was better.

Guess Jordin redeemed herself from Bon Jovi night.

Blake wasn't at his best, but I'm afraid Kiki will go before he does.

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5/2 - Who's goin down in a blaze of glory?

dustynipples — Wed, 02 May 2007 02:39:44 GMT

Jordin didn't do so well tonite, but I don't think she's goin home.

I think Chris and Phil are done.

Whaddya think?

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Jon Bon Jovi

Donna — Tue, 01 May 2007 21:13:39 GMT

as the mentor tonite...............I'm psyched, as I am a fan. Hopefully the band will sing tomorrow.

It would have been more fitting that Bon Jovi be on last season while Chris Daughtry was still a contestant.

I'm guessing tonite's them is rock?

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Oh Jess, where did Idol fail you?

crookshanks — Mon, 30 Apr 2007 15:55:03 GMT

Jessica was arrested for battery and cocaine possession in Florida.

http://www.cnn.com/2007/SHOWBIZ/TV/04/30/idol.jessica.sierra.ap/index.html

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Idol Gives Back...4/25 spoilers included

crookshanks — Thu, 26 Apr 2007 03:16:25 GMT

Great, classy show tonight. I was really impressed. However, the twist at the end did not surprise me. About half-way through I said to my husband, "I bet they aren't going to eliminate anyone tonight - its not consistent with the spirit of the evening." Score one! Didn't foresee the double elim for next week though. That is pretty crazy!

I think a ton of people must be donating online as I type b/c I can't even get the www.idolaid.com website to load. I hope so - the situation in Africa is intolerable and, while the poverty in the US is generally a bit less extreme, there are so many needy people - especially in my college town of New Orleans.

Now, on to more pressing concerns, like wardrobe :) Was it just me or was Paula's half-cup bustier just too much (or more appropiately, too little?) And has Kelly Clarkson put on all the weight she lost plus 15 more pounds or was that just an extremely unflattering dress?

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4/24 - What did you think?

dustynipples — Wed, 25 Apr 2007 02:36:20 GMT

I watched, sort of. Frankly, none of them really caught my undivided attention.

So what's your opinion?

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Where's the firestorm?

urbaneezer — Wed, 18 Apr 2007 12:09:17 GMT

Didn't anyone here notice Simon rolling his eyes when Chris made his comments about the Va Tech tragedy? Immediately after the next commercial break Simon made his remarks about the judges' condolences.

I'd imagine that the show's producers told him rather quickly to do some damage control.

I know why he did it...because he was thinking Chris was just going for some sympathy points...but it was a major screw-up on Simon's part.

I'm figuring this is going to gain steam and drag on into next week. And it wouldn't surprise me to hear an on-air apology from Cowell.

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Sweet Mother of God... (4/18 SPOILER!)

Christy — Thu, 19 Apr 2007 06:07:16 GMT

Sigh...Sayonara Sanjaya.

My faith hath been restored...

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The one to beat?

SHOCKA — Wed, 18 Apr 2007 02:31:50 GMT

My dream Final 3 still is Melinda, LaKesha and Jordin. But I get the sick feeling it'll look more like Melinda, Jordin and Blake.

Last.fm is a British music site whose listeners "scrobble" their tracks. To date, Idol finalists stack up with these number of plays scrobbled on Last.fm .

Phil Stacey -- 2,461
LaKisha Jones -- 2,895
Sanjaya Malakar -- 4,069
Melinda Doolittle -- 4,663
Jordin Sparks -- 8,257
Chris Richardson -- 12,746
Blake Lewis -- 27,310

I'm not particularly concerned about Chris, Sanjaya or Phil. But Blake's in it for the long haul, I'm sure.

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Y'all GOT TO SEE THIS!

urbaneezer — Thu, 19 Apr 2007 13:13:51 GMT

I pissed myself!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c7ax7b8GsFg

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I say Sanjaya lasts another week..

ThePurpleOysterofDoom — Wed, 28 Mar 2007 01:45:15 GMT

I have decided he is like Bambi and every one wants him to meet Godzilla. http://youtube.com/watch?v=tAVYYe87b9w

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Has it become so boring, there's nothing to say?

ZyAnn — Wed, 11 Apr 2007 14:29:12 GMT

Is anyone else out there feeling like I do--it's OK to watch, but ~REALLY~ I don't
give a flying fig who wins. Yes Melinda is good, as is Kiki--and damn if Sanjaya
didn't pull it off---I mean I actually enjoyed the performance [kinda, sorta, maybe]
where as otherwise it's like finger nails screeching across the black-board, until it's done~!

Auuoooum I must do more meditation, WHATEVER.

I like the fact, I didn't dislike SM.....because call me ~Paula~, I don't enjoy it when people get on my nerves,
although that's a state I find me in often. So yay, last night I didn't want to
slap Sanjaya silly~!

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American Idol Pool Help

jenga — Wed, 11 Apr 2007 19:22:15 GMT

Saying this season is boring is a given, but I'm in a "survivor pool" and I have a financial investment in the show ;-)

OK, so the way the pool works is that each week you have to pick someone who is NOT going to be voted out BUT once you pick that person once you can not pick them until until we get to the Final 4. So with that being said, there are four weeks left and I have 4 people I can still choose .. Melinda, Jordin, Blake and Lakesha.

Who do I pick this week?

I think Melinda and Blake will go to the top 2, that leaves me with Lakesha or Jordin to pick this week. I love jordin and think she connects iwth the crowd .. Lakesha hasn't warmed to me yet although she can sing.

So who would you vote for?

I"ve got a 6 pm eastern deadline ;-)

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Let me be the first to say it

urbaneezer — Thu, 05 Apr 2007 21:57:15 GMT

Every week that Sanjaya remains I become more and more disgusted with AI.

I know that is what the VFTW folks want...and it is working (with me at least).

Gina, while probably not a better singer than Melinda, Lakisha, or Jordin, was nonetheless a fantastic singer/performer.

The fact that talentless Sanjaya remains week after week...coupled with the fact that he's made the tour...really hurts the credibility of AI.

I'm sure he's a perfectly nice boy. I'm sure he honestly believes he deserves to remain in the running.

But it seems that he is taking the stage with the knowledge that he can put any old crap out there and it won't matter...there are enough Stern/VFTW/India voters putting him thru each week that he can do whatever the hell he wants.

Its almost as if he's not even trying...and that makes it a shame that folks like Gina are being shown the door while his smarmy little ass is safe each and every week.

I sure as shit hope that Randy, Paula, and Simon learn something from this.

And I'm assuming that putting Sanjaya as a finalist was not intentional.

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GO HOME DORK

tribeisprettygay — Thu, 05 Apr 2007 16:20:24 GMT

YAAAAAAAAAAAAAAY
WHO DID I LIKE EVEN LESS THAN DAD
THE GIRL WITH THE HAIR AND THE
UNPOPULAR FACE?
I HOPE IT DOESN'T MAKE YOU MAD
BUT THAT IS QUITE THE
UNPOPULAR FACE
UNPOPULAR FACE
UNPOPULAR FACE
GODDAMN THAT GINA
HAD AN UNPOPULAR FACE

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GO HOME DAD

tribeisprettygay — Wed, 04 Apr 2007 20:12:41 GMT

GO HOME TO YOUR KID
HE NEEDS YOU MORE THAN WE NEED YOU
TO SING FOR US
YOU HAVE TO GO BEFORE THOSE CATERPILLARS ON YOUR FOREHEAD TURN INTO BEAUTIFUL BUTTERFLIES
AND LAKISHA EATS THEM
AND HALEY PUTS THEM IN HER HAIR
AND BLAKE SINGS THAT HORRIBLE SONG BY CRAZY TOWN
COME MY LADY
COME COME MY LADY
BUTTERFLY
SUGAR BABY

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