Idol" production company FremantleMedia and trading card publisher Upper Deck are launching a new line of trading cards featuring images of past and current contestants as well as the judges and host of the Fox singing competition. The 138-card line is set to debut April 21.
Say it ain't so!!!!!
This means one more thing I am going to have to start collecting which will just clutter up my house more.
....but I gotta have em.
http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20090317/ap_on_en_tv/tv_american_idol_trading_cards
THIS is AMERICAN IDOL!
IDOL IS BACK!!!
Tuesday, March 17, 2009
Jorge and Jasmine set the record straight
Entertainment Weekly has posted a couple of video interviews. Both Jasmine and Jorge, last week's departing contestants, spilled their Idol guts to the folks at EW. Click the link to check out the vids.
Friday, March 13, 2009
Interesting EW Article on Idol
Check out this article about the gayness of Idol from EW. Knowing how Rupert Murdoch and Fox feel about the issue, I don't foresee Idol coming out of the closet very soon, even though the Idol closet is pretty crowded! What do you think?
Wednesday, March 11, 2009
Quick Picks for the Plot Twist and the Elimination
Hey Y'all!
Here are some quick thoughts and quick picks for tonight's broadcast.
First up, I predict Kelly Clarkson will be FANFREAKINGTASTIC!
Now that my talk of Ms. Clarkson is out of the way. . . Here are my predictions . . .
My Bottom 3: Jasmine, Jorge, and Anoop
My Picks for America's Bottom 3: Jasmine, Jorge, and Allison
My Pick for the Big Twist: The judges will make the Idols sing for their supper and will pick the two departing contestants themselves.
My Pick for who will leave: Jorge and Jasmine.
I think tonight's pick is tough. Based on last night's performances, Anoop should really go home. However, this boy has got a cult following, and he ain't going anywhere for a hot minute. I don't think Allison deserves to be in the bottom 3 . . . However, she is the person in the middle of the pack who I think will find herself surprisingly in the Bottom 3.
What do y'all think?
Here are some quick thoughts and quick picks for tonight's broadcast.
First up, I predict Kelly Clarkson will be FANFREAKINGTASTIC!
Now that my talk of Ms. Clarkson is out of the way. . . Here are my predictions . . .
My Bottom 3: Jasmine, Jorge, and Anoop
My Picks for America's Bottom 3: Jasmine, Jorge, and Allison
My Pick for the Big Twist: The judges will make the Idols sing for their supper and will pick the two departing contestants themselves.
My Pick for who will leave: Jorge and Jasmine.
I think tonight's pick is tough. Based on last night's performances, Anoop should really go home. However, this boy has got a cult following, and he ain't going anywhere for a hot minute. I don't think Allison deserves to be in the bottom 3 . . . However, she is the person in the middle of the pack who I think will find herself surprisingly in the Bottom 3.
What do y'all think?
Quick Picks from L & K
Sorry this is so rushed, y'all, but we have been so busy I only have time to make a quick post.
L and I thought some people showed they were in it to win it last night, and some made bizarre song choices that could spell doom for them - although what's the deal with the new twist? More Sing Yourself Out Of Jail cards?
Rankings from last night:
Adam (by miles)
Gokey
Lil
Scott
Alexis
Matt
Megan
Michael
Jasmine
Kris
Jorge
Allison
Anoop
Who should go home: Anoop and Allison (though I don't think they will)
Who will go home: who knows? If it's up to America, maybe Jorge & Allison?
If they do a sing-off, do they do the same songs?
This show seems to be as much about personality as singing ability, sometimes more, so even though Anoop sucked last night he may survive.
I thought Kris looked about as professional as a frat boy singing at a Spring Break luau but people seem to like him, too.
Was it me or did Megan's performance of Rockin' Robin seem almost weirdly surreal?
What an odd night. Adam blew the roof off the place, though, that much is clear.
-- K
L and I thought some people showed they were in it to win it last night, and some made bizarre song choices that could spell doom for them - although what's the deal with the new twist? More Sing Yourself Out Of Jail cards?
Rankings from last night:
Adam (by miles)
Gokey
Lil
Scott
Alexis
Matt
Megan
Michael
Jasmine
Kris
Jorge
Allison
Anoop
Who should go home: Anoop and Allison (though I don't think they will)
Who will go home: who knows? If it's up to America, maybe Jorge & Allison?
If they do a sing-off, do they do the same songs?
This show seems to be as much about personality as singing ability, sometimes more, so even though Anoop sucked last night he may survive.
I thought Kris looked about as professional as a frat boy singing at a Spring Break luau but people seem to like him, too.
Was it me or did Megan's performance of Rockin' Robin seem almost weirdly surreal?
What an odd night. Adam blew the roof off the place, though, that much is clear.
-- K
Tuesday, March 10, 2009
An EXXXciting first round
1. Lil Rounds - "The day you let go of your dreams is the day you let go of your life".
She could be a top 40 star today - her take on the song made it sound like her hit, not Michael's.
2. Scott - OK...when he came out with his brother guiding him...it was a little strange. Just keeping it real but it seemed almost ventriloguist-like. Don't get me wrong...I love the fact that his brother is there for him and such a support and I love the fact that he's giving it his best shot. It just seemed a little bit weird. Performance was decent. He's better when he keeps it in his mid range. The high notes were a little off.
3. Danny - Very good vocal performance. Stage presence was very awkward though. He was trying way too hard. (Simon agrees)
4. Michael Sarver - Wow...AI is really pushing the Oil Rigger storyline. He picked a good song to show off his voice, but I found his performance incredibly "Vegas Cheesy" (Simon Disagrees). (Maybe he will perform well on Engelbert Humperdink night).
5. Jasmine -OK...Jasmine's sister is super HOT! Wow...Jasmine hit this one out of the park. Great song choice for her...a young performer doing a young MJ song.
(I'm suprised how underwhelmed the judges are towards her...very lukewarm).
6. Kris Allen -He's a cute guy and the stylist did well with his look tonight. Vocal performance is very flat though. Song choice I think did him in here, it did nothing to showcase the qualities of his voice. Not very good. (Simon says he should have hidden the wife for a couple of weeks - I thought it was great advice...Kris' wife looked extremely annoyed).
7. Allison Iraheta - Stylist has given her a little more of a hard look than I would have at this point in the competition. Performance was a little dark which may have worked a few weeks in, but I think this is extremely risky for week 1.
8. Anoop - What is with the member's only jacket? I'm not sure I like what the stylists did with him here. "Beat it"....ooooo...big risk, not sure I would have taken this challenge. Comes across very karaoke. Sorry. I like Anoop, but I think this was a HUGE mistake. (You know its bad when Paula disses you).
9. Jorge -arrangement of song was strange..had some latin beat to it, but it should have had a little more latin rythm to it. His "swaying" is strange too. Mixed performance...when it was good it was very good, but some parts weren't very good.
10. Megan - Looks extremely hot tonight. Stylists did a GREAT job with her.
Strange song choice. I understand WHY she chose it, but I'm not sure it worked. It worked enough to move her further on...but verged on talent show "cute".
...My Idol - Gordon Ramsey is in the crowd.
11. Adam Lambert- In a league of his own. Completely a pro on stage with a vocal range that is probably the best in any season of Idol. The only thing is, he may be too polished and too much of a pro for Idol. This could go to his head and bite him eventually. The best of the night by far. Paula predicts a Gokey/Lambert finale.
12. Matt - Dueling Pianos...Matt. V. Scott. Matt won the battle...but I think will lose the war. Falsetto at the end was painful.
13. AleXXXis - Gets the lucky 13 slut...er...slot. sorry....the AI 866 screw---er mess-up has my mind unfckused..unfocused. Stylists did a good job with her. She's got an edge to it, but not over the top like Alison. Excellent performance with "Dirty" Diana...anyone...everyone catch the irony here?
Will she get screwed by the change in the number?
What is the big change in the rules of the show? We'll find out tomorrow....
Top 3 of the night: Adam Lambert, Gokey and Alexis
Bottom 3: Anoop, Sarver, Alison
Who should go home: Anoop and Sarver
Who will go home: This one is tough. I'm going to say Jasmine and Matt. (I was going to say Jorge, but I think there may be enough latin voters push him through).
This is definitely an interesting round.
Rubbertoe....out!
She could be a top 40 star today - her take on the song made it sound like her hit, not Michael's.
2. Scott - OK...when he came out with his brother guiding him...it was a little strange. Just keeping it real but it seemed almost ventriloguist-like. Don't get me wrong...I love the fact that his brother is there for him and such a support and I love the fact that he's giving it his best shot. It just seemed a little bit weird. Performance was decent. He's better when he keeps it in his mid range. The high notes were a little off.
3. Danny - Very good vocal performance. Stage presence was very awkward though. He was trying way too hard. (Simon agrees)
4. Michael Sarver - Wow...AI is really pushing the Oil Rigger storyline. He picked a good song to show off his voice, but I found his performance incredibly "Vegas Cheesy" (Simon Disagrees). (Maybe he will perform well on Engelbert Humperdink night).
5. Jasmine -OK...Jasmine's sister is super HOT! Wow...Jasmine hit this one out of the park. Great song choice for her...a young performer doing a young MJ song.
(I'm suprised how underwhelmed the judges are towards her...very lukewarm).
6. Kris Allen -He's a cute guy and the stylist did well with his look tonight. Vocal performance is very flat though. Song choice I think did him in here, it did nothing to showcase the qualities of his voice. Not very good. (Simon says he should have hidden the wife for a couple of weeks - I thought it was great advice...Kris' wife looked extremely annoyed).
7. Allison Iraheta - Stylist has given her a little more of a hard look than I would have at this point in the competition. Performance was a little dark which may have worked a few weeks in, but I think this is extremely risky for week 1.
8. Anoop - What is with the member's only jacket? I'm not sure I like what the stylists did with him here. "Beat it"....ooooo...big risk, not sure I would have taken this challenge. Comes across very karaoke. Sorry. I like Anoop, but I think this was a HUGE mistake. (You know its bad when Paula disses you).
9. Jorge -arrangement of song was strange..had some latin beat to it, but it should have had a little more latin rythm to it. His "swaying" is strange too. Mixed performance...when it was good it was very good, but some parts weren't very good.
10. Megan - Looks extremely hot tonight. Stylists did a GREAT job with her.
Strange song choice. I understand WHY she chose it, but I'm not sure it worked. It worked enough to move her further on...but verged on talent show "cute".
...My Idol - Gordon Ramsey is in the crowd.
11. Adam Lambert- In a league of his own. Completely a pro on stage with a vocal range that is probably the best in any season of Idol. The only thing is, he may be too polished and too much of a pro for Idol. This could go to his head and bite him eventually. The best of the night by far. Paula predicts a Gokey/Lambert finale.
12. Matt - Dueling Pianos...Matt. V. Scott. Matt won the battle...but I think will lose the war. Falsetto at the end was painful.
13. AleXXXis - Gets the lucky 13 slut...er...slot. sorry....the AI 866 screw---er mess-up has my mind unfckused..unfocused. Stylists did a good job with her. She's got an edge to it, but not over the top like Alison. Excellent performance with "Dirty" Diana...anyone...everyone catch the irony here?
Will she get screwed by the change in the number?
What is the big change in the rules of the show? We'll find out tomorrow....
Top 3 of the night: Adam Lambert, Gokey and Alexis
Bottom 3: Anoop, Sarver, Alison
Who should go home: Anoop and Sarver
Who will go home: This one is tough. I'm going to say Jasmine and Matt. (I was going to say Jorge, but I think there may be enough latin voters push him through).
This is definitely an interesting round.
Rubbertoe....out!
Top 13 Perform Michael Jackson: It's not as BAD as you thought . . . A couple of PYT's (Pretty Yikes Things)
Its a HUGE stage!
It's a HUGE entry for the judges!
It's a HUGE entry for Ryan Seacrest!
THIS is AMERICAN IDOL!
Early on we find out that two of our Idols will be going home tomorrow night. Tonight, they are singing the songbook of Michael Jackson . . . this could be disasterous.
Here we go . . .
First up is LIL ROUNDS! She should flow right through this one . . . She's singing "The Way You Make Me Feel" . . . should be a good choice for her. I'm not really clear on what she has growing out of her left shoulder . . . She's got good presence with the camera. Oh, and they've got a little run way thing up to the judges . . . I like it. She's definitely got soul. She's definitely nervous. Probably won't be her best performance, but it was rock solid. Good start.
Randy: Put a whole new spin on it and made it new . . . baby
Kara: Everyone should be saying "Uh-Oh"
Paula: Gives props to the "glam squad" and thinks she is a force to be reckoned with
Simon: Good, but disappointed in the song choice, and hates what she is wearing.
Second, SCOTT MCINTYRE . . . He's singing "Keep the Faith" . . . I"m not familiar with this song. BUT HE"S AT THE KEYBOARD!!!! He's already sounding a thousand percent better. He's lacking a bit of umph at times, and he's bordering on boring. Oh no, the falsetto . . . The ending is much better. Not a great vocal performance, but he is MUCH better with the piano.
Kara: Thought he was great behind the piano
Paula: Thinks it is magical seeing his instrument and his fingertips . . . er . . . um . . .
Simon: He hated it because nobody knows it.
Randy: Thought it was good and very safe. He wants more sparks.
Third, Danny Goeke . . . He's singing "PYT" . . he better be good because this could be oh so cheesetastic! LOVE THE OPENING! He looks good, and he's pullin out the soul. He needs to watch some of the screaming but otherwise he sounds great. I'm placing him just a teeeny tiny bit above Lil Rounds in my rankings. Brillz!
Paula: Got a little teary eyed and predicted that he was on his way to the finals
Simon: Thought the vocals were brilliant, but thought the dancing was hideous
Randy: Thought it was all good and passionate
Kara: Thinks he has joy when he steps on the stage.
The Seacrest just tweeted on the Twitter that Elizabeth Hasselback is in the audience . . . ugh.
Fourth, Michael Sarver. . . He's singing "You're not alone" . . . he better be good to follow Goeke. Uh-oh . . . he better pick this shizz up . . . He's reminding me of Josh Gracin from Season 2. . . Oh, this is not great . . . not bad, but not great . . . He has no idea what to do on that stage. If he stays there going to have to work on that. Good ending note, and last half of the performance. He's fourth so far for me.
Simon: Doesn't think he's the best vocalist . . . but thinks he made up for it with heart.
Randy: Thinks he's one of the best tonight . . . um . . .
Kara: Thinks that tonight showed her that he really can sing, and brought his game.
Paula: Thinks the song was instinctually perfect, and thought he sounded lovely.
Fifth, Jasmine Murray. . . She's singing "I'll Be There" . . . oooh, she's redoing Michael and Mariah . . . she better be DAMN GOOD. What is she wearing? Did we have pastel day with the glam squad? She's sticking to the melody which the judges always like on these types of songs . . . she's going between really good and really boring. Good ending to the song. She's gonna have some trouble because she was in the middle of the pack . . . just aight for me.
Randy: Thinks she did a pretty good job.
Kara: Thinks she has great stage presence, but maybe she should have gone a half key down
Paula: Thinks she has tremendous composure and poise, but had some bum moments.
Simon: Thinks it was nice, but a little bit robotic.
Sixth, Kris Howell, He's singing "Remember the Time" . . . and he's got his guitar. I like this boy. His voice sounds good, and the guitar is a nice touch. He has a surprising amount of soul. Very bum note in the middle of the song . . . he's going to suffer because the song is not terribly dynamic, but I thought his vocals were spot on.
Kara: The girls love him . . .er, um . . . she loves the guitar, a few bum notes, but likes him
Paula: Thinks he's engaging, adorable, and sexy kind of . . .
Simon: Thinks it was interesting, a bit clumsy, ok vocals, should have kept the wife hidden.
Randy: Thinks it was interesting with the guitar and the vocals. He liked it.
Seventh, Allison Iraheta. . . she's singing "Give into Me" . . . I'm not familiar with this song . . . She is reminding me hardcore of Gina from Season 6! I have high hopes for her. I'm kind of loving this interpretation of this song. It's a little awkward at times and screechy, but I'm kind of digging it . . . first half better than the second half.
Paula: Thinks she's a rockstar and doin it since she was 2.
Simon: Thought she was great
Randy: Thinks she's one to watch in the whole thang
Kara: Thinks she is ridiculous . . . in a good way.
Eighth, Anoop Dogg . . . He's singing "Beat It" . . . This has the potential to be absolutely, positively HORRIBLE . . . unless he reworks it . . . I have a bad feeling about this. He would have done better off to have picked a different song . . . His vocals are ok. He's workin the stage pretty well. It's not nearly as bad as I thought it would be . . . still very karoke. A little Yikes for me.
Paula: She thinks he shouldn't have done the song . . . karoke
Simon: Thought it was horrible
Randy: Did not think it worked for him.
Kara: Didn't see him do any variation on the original, and was disconnected to him.
Ninth, Jorge . . . He's singing, "Never Can Say Goodbye". Again, I'm not that familiar with this song. My initial reaction is that he better pick it up or he's in trouble. He's gonna have to work on his stage presence. Big stage. . . no movement. His vocals are pretty good, but I would say that the song is about a half step high for him . . . he's straining to hit some of these notes.
Randy: Has mad love, but thinks it was old fashioned.
Kara: Thinks that he was not connected to the song.
Paula: Has mad love for him, but thinks he deserves to be on the stage.
Simon: Thinks it was corny, and he was out of his depth.
Tenth, Megan Joy . . . She's doin "Rockin Robin" . . . I'm not sure what to think . . . It's kind of cheesetastic . . . It's kind of corny, but I kind of dig the edge she's bringing to it. Her voice sounds great. Very weird song choice, but I thought she made the most of it.
Kara: Thinks she has a way of putting her signature on everything she sings.
Paula: Likes the quirky and unique tone to her voice, but felt disconnected.
Simon: Thought it was a stupid song choice, and thought the whole performance was clumsy
Randy: Thought the song choice did not allow her to really be Megan
And for some reason they asked Gordon Ramsey who didn't have a mic.
Eleventh, Here comes Adam Lambert . . . and his guyliner . . . He's singing "Black and White" . . . I think this is a GREAT SONG CHOICE for him. He's got a great stage presence. He has so added his own Adam touches to this song . . . he does border on the scream sometimes, but he is BRILLZ!
Paula: Thinks that Never in the history of AI have we ever seen someone so seasoned . . . He's crying . . . I HEART HIM . . and would do very evil things to him. . . .sorry about that.
Simon: Thought it was in a totally different league from everything else.
Randy: Thinks he is the most current . . . the most right now . . .
Kara: Hopes Michael Jackson is watching tonight.
Twelfth, Matt Giraud . . . He's got a cryin dad like Kat McPhee . . . He's singing, "Human Nature" . . . this should be good. He's at the piano which will serve him well. I think this will keep him in for another week. He's been doing very well . . . until he hit those horrible falsettos . . . ugh
Randy: Thought it was a good performance with a couple of pitch spots
Kara: Thinks he's talented
Paula: Was blown away
Simon: Thought it was very good.
Thirteenth, Alexis . . . I have high hopes for this girl . . . so many contestants with children this year . . . She's singin "Dirty Diana" . . . should be a good performance . . . SHE IS ROCKIN . . . more so than I thought she could . . . I have the feeling that she might be the best with a band and not as a solo artist . . . just a thought . . . She was awesome!
Kara: You're a naughty girl and I liked it.
Paula: Wants her to watch her oversinging
Randy: Thought it was good but not great
Simon: Doesn't think it was as good as she thinks it was . . .
I worry for her with the change in numbers.
Tomorrow night, a change in the rules that could alter the competition.
I think they are going to do an X Factor thing and have the bottom 3 sing for their survival.
I thought this was a GREAT show . . . much better than I thought it would be considering the theme.
Rankings soon!
It's a HUGE entry for the judges!
It's a HUGE entry for Ryan Seacrest!
THIS is AMERICAN IDOL!
Early on we find out that two of our Idols will be going home tomorrow night. Tonight, they are singing the songbook of Michael Jackson . . . this could be disasterous.
Here we go . . .
First up is LIL ROUNDS! She should flow right through this one . . . She's singing "The Way You Make Me Feel" . . . should be a good choice for her. I'm not really clear on what she has growing out of her left shoulder . . . She's got good presence with the camera. Oh, and they've got a little run way thing up to the judges . . . I like it. She's definitely got soul. She's definitely nervous. Probably won't be her best performance, but it was rock solid. Good start.
Randy: Put a whole new spin on it and made it new . . . baby
Kara: Everyone should be saying "Uh-Oh"
Paula: Gives props to the "glam squad" and thinks she is a force to be reckoned with
Simon: Good, but disappointed in the song choice, and hates what she is wearing.
Second, SCOTT MCINTYRE . . . He's singing "Keep the Faith" . . . I"m not familiar with this song. BUT HE"S AT THE KEYBOARD!!!! He's already sounding a thousand percent better. He's lacking a bit of umph at times, and he's bordering on boring. Oh no, the falsetto . . . The ending is much better. Not a great vocal performance, but he is MUCH better with the piano.
Kara: Thought he was great behind the piano
Paula: Thinks it is magical seeing his instrument and his fingertips . . . er . . . um . . .
Simon: He hated it because nobody knows it.
Randy: Thought it was good and very safe. He wants more sparks.
Third, Danny Goeke . . . He's singing "PYT" . . he better be good because this could be oh so cheesetastic! LOVE THE OPENING! He looks good, and he's pullin out the soul. He needs to watch some of the screaming but otherwise he sounds great. I'm placing him just a teeeny tiny bit above Lil Rounds in my rankings. Brillz!
Paula: Got a little teary eyed and predicted that he was on his way to the finals
Simon: Thought the vocals were brilliant, but thought the dancing was hideous
Randy: Thought it was all good and passionate
Kara: Thinks he has joy when he steps on the stage.
The Seacrest just tweeted on the Twitter that Elizabeth Hasselback is in the audience . . . ugh.
Fourth, Michael Sarver. . . He's singing "You're not alone" . . . he better be good to follow Goeke. Uh-oh . . . he better pick this shizz up . . . He's reminding me of Josh Gracin from Season 2. . . Oh, this is not great . . . not bad, but not great . . . He has no idea what to do on that stage. If he stays there going to have to work on that. Good ending note, and last half of the performance. He's fourth so far for me.
Simon: Doesn't think he's the best vocalist . . . but thinks he made up for it with heart.
Randy: Thinks he's one of the best tonight . . . um . . .
Kara: Thinks that tonight showed her that he really can sing, and brought his game.
Paula: Thinks the song was instinctually perfect, and thought he sounded lovely.
Fifth, Jasmine Murray. . . She's singing "I'll Be There" . . . oooh, she's redoing Michael and Mariah . . . she better be DAMN GOOD. What is she wearing? Did we have pastel day with the glam squad? She's sticking to the melody which the judges always like on these types of songs . . . she's going between really good and really boring. Good ending to the song. She's gonna have some trouble because she was in the middle of the pack . . . just aight for me.
Randy: Thinks she did a pretty good job.
Kara: Thinks she has great stage presence, but maybe she should have gone a half key down
Paula: Thinks she has tremendous composure and poise, but had some bum moments.
Simon: Thinks it was nice, but a little bit robotic.
Sixth, Kris Howell, He's singing "Remember the Time" . . . and he's got his guitar. I like this boy. His voice sounds good, and the guitar is a nice touch. He has a surprising amount of soul. Very bum note in the middle of the song . . . he's going to suffer because the song is not terribly dynamic, but I thought his vocals were spot on.
Kara: The girls love him . . .er, um . . . she loves the guitar, a few bum notes, but likes him
Paula: Thinks he's engaging, adorable, and sexy kind of . . .
Simon: Thinks it was interesting, a bit clumsy, ok vocals, should have kept the wife hidden.
Randy: Thinks it was interesting with the guitar and the vocals. He liked it.
Seventh, Allison Iraheta. . . she's singing "Give into Me" . . . I'm not familiar with this song . . . She is reminding me hardcore of Gina from Season 6! I have high hopes for her. I'm kind of loving this interpretation of this song. It's a little awkward at times and screechy, but I'm kind of digging it . . . first half better than the second half.
Paula: Thinks she's a rockstar and doin it since she was 2.
Simon: Thought she was great
Randy: Thinks she's one to watch in the whole thang
Kara: Thinks she is ridiculous . . . in a good way.
Eighth, Anoop Dogg . . . He's singing "Beat It" . . . This has the potential to be absolutely, positively HORRIBLE . . . unless he reworks it . . . I have a bad feeling about this. He would have done better off to have picked a different song . . . His vocals are ok. He's workin the stage pretty well. It's not nearly as bad as I thought it would be . . . still very karoke. A little Yikes for me.
Paula: She thinks he shouldn't have done the song . . . karoke
Simon: Thought it was horrible
Randy: Did not think it worked for him.
Kara: Didn't see him do any variation on the original, and was disconnected to him.
Ninth, Jorge . . . He's singing, "Never Can Say Goodbye". Again, I'm not that familiar with this song. My initial reaction is that he better pick it up or he's in trouble. He's gonna have to work on his stage presence. Big stage. . . no movement. His vocals are pretty good, but I would say that the song is about a half step high for him . . . he's straining to hit some of these notes.
Randy: Has mad love, but thinks it was old fashioned.
Kara: Thinks that he was not connected to the song.
Paula: Has mad love for him, but thinks he deserves to be on the stage.
Simon: Thinks it was corny, and he was out of his depth.
Tenth, Megan Joy . . . She's doin "Rockin Robin" . . . I'm not sure what to think . . . It's kind of cheesetastic . . . It's kind of corny, but I kind of dig the edge she's bringing to it. Her voice sounds great. Very weird song choice, but I thought she made the most of it.
Kara: Thinks she has a way of putting her signature on everything she sings.
Paula: Likes the quirky and unique tone to her voice, but felt disconnected.
Simon: Thought it was a stupid song choice, and thought the whole performance was clumsy
Randy: Thought the song choice did not allow her to really be Megan
And for some reason they asked Gordon Ramsey who didn't have a mic.
Eleventh, Here comes Adam Lambert . . . and his guyliner . . . He's singing "Black and White" . . . I think this is a GREAT SONG CHOICE for him. He's got a great stage presence. He has so added his own Adam touches to this song . . . he does border on the scream sometimes, but he is BRILLZ!
Paula: Thinks that Never in the history of AI have we ever seen someone so seasoned . . . He's crying . . . I HEART HIM . . and would do very evil things to him. . . .sorry about that.
Simon: Thought it was in a totally different league from everything else.
Randy: Thinks he is the most current . . . the most right now . . .
Kara: Hopes Michael Jackson is watching tonight.
Twelfth, Matt Giraud . . . He's got a cryin dad like Kat McPhee . . . He's singing, "Human Nature" . . . this should be good. He's at the piano which will serve him well. I think this will keep him in for another week. He's been doing very well . . . until he hit those horrible falsettos . . . ugh
Randy: Thought it was a good performance with a couple of pitch spots
Kara: Thinks he's talented
Paula: Was blown away
Simon: Thought it was very good.
Thirteenth, Alexis . . . I have high hopes for this girl . . . so many contestants with children this year . . . She's singin "Dirty Diana" . . . should be a good performance . . . SHE IS ROCKIN . . . more so than I thought she could . . . I have the feeling that she might be the best with a band and not as a solo artist . . . just a thought . . . She was awesome!
Kara: You're a naughty girl and I liked it.
Paula: Wants her to watch her oversinging
Randy: Thought it was good but not great
Simon: Doesn't think it was as good as she thinks it was . . .
I worry for her with the change in numbers.
Tomorrow night, a change in the rules that could alter the competition.
I think they are going to do an X Factor thing and have the bottom 3 sing for their survival.
I thought this was a GREAT show . . . much better than I thought it would be considering the theme.
Rankings soon!
Quick Early Picks
Quickly . . . here are my rushed pre-picks
13. Matt
12. Jorge
11. Jasmine
10. Megan
9. Michael
8. Anoop
7. Allison
6. Adam
5. Alexis
4. Scott
3. Kris
2. Danny G
1. Lil Rounds
13. Matt
12. Jorge
11. Jasmine
10. Megan
9. Michael
8. Anoop
7. Allison
6. Adam
5. Alexis
4. Scott
3. Kris
2. Danny G
1. Lil Rounds
Monday, March 9, 2009
13 contestestants is x-rated unlucky for AI
This week American Idol will have 13 contestants singing for your vote. The problem is that American Idol doesn’t own the phone number 1-866-436-5713 (1-866-idols-13). According to mjsbigblog the phone number if called isn’t G rated.
So what does this mean? Could this have something to do with the “Big Twist” that we have all heard and speculated about or will American Idol find a way to buy the number from the Hot and Horny girls before Tuesday nights voting window opens? Leave your thoughts and let’s speculate some more on this.
So what does this mean? Could this have something to do with the “Big Twist” that we have all heard and speculated about or will American Idol find a way to buy the number from the Hot and Horny girls before Tuesday nights voting window opens? Leave your thoughts and let’s speculate some more on this.
Idol Stars- where are they now? TV Guidge Channel
So...I was flipping channels the other night and ran across this program. It was actually quite good and fun to watch. Hosted by Chickese.
Its worth a view. Link provides the listing
http://www.tvguide.com/tvshows/idol-tonight/199034
And....Wh-hoo. My second favorite TV show returns to the air on Wednesday.
Idol Tonight - Hosted by Justin Guarini and Kimberly Caldwell.
http://www.tvguide.com/tvshows/idol-stars/tv-listings/292755
Its worth a view. Link provides the listing
http://www.tvguide.com/tvshows/idol-tonight/199034
And....Wh-hoo. My second favorite TV show returns to the air on Wednesday.
Idol Tonight - Hosted by Justin Guarini and Kimberly Caldwell.
http://www.tvguide.com/tvshows/idol-stars/tv-listings/292755
Friday, March 6, 2009
Ranking the top 13
So I guess its time to go out on a limb and predict the order of the finish of the top 12....er.....13:
13. Chris Allen (He could go further because he is a cute guy. May get the young girl vote)
12. Jasmine Murray ( I like Jasmine. She's a cute girl. But ultimately the competition is too strong for her to go very far in the competition).
11. Alexis Grace (She's an unknown for me. She could become a dark horse)
10. Jorge Nunez (Ultimately the male competition is going to do Jorge in. His charming personality is only going to get him so far)
9. Matt Giraud (Look for an early exit for this Dueling Piano guy. He could even go sooner than #9)
8. Anoop Desai (Anoop is interesting on many levels, however there are too many better male performers and he lacks the charisma of the stronger performers)
7. Michael Sarver (Michael should be eliminated much soon, however, he is going to be this years Phil Stacy/Josh Gracin - someone who goes further than his talent deserves but has a voting base that votes solely based on their "Story")
6 Allison Iraheta (Could go further, however, I'm not sure how strong she is. She was great in the top 36 round, but I'm not sure that she has the support to go much further than midway)
5. Scott McIntyre (What can I say without sounding completely politically wrong. Scott is a decent guy, but certainly not talented enough to even get to the top 5. I would put him around #10 except for the Forrest Gump/Taylor Hicks vote. I'm afraid he might even go higher over some more qualified performers)
4. Megan Joy (Another tough one. She could get as high as #4 but also could get voted off a lot sooner. I'm not sure how strong she is. I think she will be in the top 5 based on her look, if not her voice. She's easily the best looking female in the crowd)
3. Danny Gokey (Any of the top 3 could win this thing. Danny is going to get a lot of sympathy votes, a lot of votes based on his voice and a little bit of backlash that could hurt him. Danny's worst fear is it coming down to him and Scott McIntyre)
2. Adam Lambert (its unknown how hurt Adam will be by the whole gay thing. He may also be a little too Broadway for this competition. Adam's worst nightmare is a Gokey/Lambert finale)
1. Lil Rounds (Looked incredibly strong during the top 36. She has the voice and the charisma to win it all. Lil is helped by the fact that there hasn't been a true Black Diva that has won it all. However, she could be hurt by being too polished and too talented as some in years past. Lil Rounds greatest fear is a McIntyre or Gokey finale).
13. Chris Allen (He could go further because he is a cute guy. May get the young girl vote)
12. Jasmine Murray ( I like Jasmine. She's a cute girl. But ultimately the competition is too strong for her to go very far in the competition).
11. Alexis Grace (She's an unknown for me. She could become a dark horse)
10. Jorge Nunez (Ultimately the male competition is going to do Jorge in. His charming personality is only going to get him so far)
9. Matt Giraud (Look for an early exit for this Dueling Piano guy. He could even go sooner than #9)
8. Anoop Desai (Anoop is interesting on many levels, however there are too many better male performers and he lacks the charisma of the stronger performers)
7. Michael Sarver (Michael should be eliminated much soon, however, he is going to be this years Phil Stacy/Josh Gracin - someone who goes further than his talent deserves but has a voting base that votes solely based on their "Story")
6 Allison Iraheta (Could go further, however, I'm not sure how strong she is. She was great in the top 36 round, but I'm not sure that she has the support to go much further than midway)
5. Scott McIntyre (What can I say without sounding completely politically wrong. Scott is a decent guy, but certainly not talented enough to even get to the top 5. I would put him around #10 except for the Forrest Gump/Taylor Hicks vote. I'm afraid he might even go higher over some more qualified performers)
4. Megan Joy (Another tough one. She could get as high as #4 but also could get voted off a lot sooner. I'm not sure how strong she is. I think she will be in the top 5 based on her look, if not her voice. She's easily the best looking female in the crowd)
3. Danny Gokey (Any of the top 3 could win this thing. Danny is going to get a lot of sympathy votes, a lot of votes based on his voice and a little bit of backlash that could hurt him. Danny's worst fear is it coming down to him and Scott McIntyre)
2. Adam Lambert (its unknown how hurt Adam will be by the whole gay thing. He may also be a little too Broadway for this competition. Adam's worst nightmare is a Gokey/Lambert finale)
1. Lil Rounds (Looked incredibly strong during the top 36. She has the voice and the charisma to win it all. Lil is helped by the fact that there hasn't been a true Black Diva that has won it all. However, she could be hurt by being too polished and too talented as some in years past. Lil Rounds greatest fear is a McIntyre or Gokey finale).
Thursday, March 5, 2009
I'm going to rank them in the order I think they did:
Megan - Doing the Cherry Tree song that McPhee did back in Season 5. She looks incredible and does a great performance. But someone has to work with her on her strange coregoraphy.
Anoop Dogg - My perogative. Weak in spots but overall he showed off the qualities of his voice.
Braddy - Not the best song choice for him and a little over the top, but this guy has one of the best voices in the competition.
Tatiana - Man...I hate her...but if you are basing it soley on the performances tonight, she was one of the better ones. But as the judges pointed out, she has sung this song before.
Jasmine - a little low for her range, but overall the song really showcased her voice.
Matt Giraud - Its all about song choice...and this was a good one for Matt
(although he's doing some Taylor Hicks moves which frighten me)...funny....Again Simon says what I am thinking...we must be in some cosmic zone.
Von Smith - Doing his best "Malcolm in the middle" look. Start of the song was weak and too high for his range, but he brought it on at the end. Not enough, though, to get him through.
Jessie - Picked a song out of her lower range and sounded flat at least half of the song.
So who should go through: Megan, Braddy and Anoop
Who is going to go through: Megan, Anoop and Jasmine
Is Rubbertoe right?
First one through - Jasmine
Second through - Megan
Third -Matt
and theny they pull a shocker and put Anoop through as well....that was shocking.
...but sad to say they eliminated probably the best or second best voice in the competition, proving that AI is not just a competition about the best singer....but we all knew that...and we love AI anyway....!
Megan - Doing the Cherry Tree song that McPhee did back in Season 5. She looks incredible and does a great performance. But someone has to work with her on her strange coregoraphy.
Anoop Dogg - My perogative. Weak in spots but overall he showed off the qualities of his voice.
Braddy - Not the best song choice for him and a little over the top, but this guy has one of the best voices in the competition.
Tatiana - Man...I hate her...but if you are basing it soley on the performances tonight, she was one of the better ones. But as the judges pointed out, she has sung this song before.
Jasmine - a little low for her range, but overall the song really showcased her voice.
Matt Giraud - Its all about song choice...and this was a good one for Matt
(although he's doing some Taylor Hicks moves which frighten me)...funny....Again Simon says what I am thinking...we must be in some cosmic zone.
Von Smith - Doing his best "Malcolm in the middle" look. Start of the song was weak and too high for his range, but he brought it on at the end. Not enough, though, to get him through.
Jessie - Picked a song out of her lower range and sounded flat at least half of the song.
So who should go through: Megan, Braddy and Anoop
Who is going to go through: Megan, Anoop and Jasmine
Is Rubbertoe right?
First one through - Jasmine
Second through - Megan
Third -Matt
and theny they pull a shocker and put Anoop through as well....that was shocking.
...but sad to say they eliminated probably the best or second best voice in the competition, proving that AI is not just a competition about the best singer....but we all knew that...and we love AI anyway....!
Wild, Wild Predictions for the Wild Card Round
So, tonight we get a wild card show. Last night we found out that 8 of our ditched Idols will get a second chance at fame and glory. Each of the judges presented two people who will perform tonight. The following were our lucky idols: 1) Von, 2) Jasmine, 3) Ricky, 4) Megan, 5) Tatianna, 6) Matt, 7) Jessie, and 8) Anoop Dogg.
I agree with Rubbertoe that the judges WILL, if at all possible, put through at least 2 girls. These were some interesting choices. I think that Ju'not and Felecia from week 3 were noticeably absent. It's difficult to pick these before hearing the performances because all we have to go on is the judges previous comments. That being said, I'm going to give you my picks and then talk about who I think could pull an upset.
Based on their prior performances AND the judges previous comments, I think the judges will pick: 1) Megan, 2) Jasmine, and 3) Anoop.
Now, I think a few of our wildcard idols could pull upsets. I believe that Von, screaming not withstanding, has one of the cleanest clearest voices on this year's Idol stage. If he reigns himself in and picks the right song, he just might find himself in the Top 12.
Next, I think we shouldn't count out Jessie with the Bette Davis eyes. Jessie has that smokey, jazzy voice that these judges seem to be leaning towards this season. That being said, I think that if Jessie goes through that Megan will not. They have very simialr sounds and I think that it will be one or the other.
Finally, I think that Matt G. could stumble into the Top 12. He chose to sing Viva La Vida in Week 2. . . and really should have chosen differently. That being said, he has a very
distinctive voice and the judges seem to very much like him.
I have not mentioned Tatianna or Ricky. To be honest, I don't remember anything that Ricky has done, and I just don't think that Simon will allow Tatianna's drama to be injected into the Top 12.
However, this is Idol, and the unexpected sometimes happens. Check back later for more predictions, and a review of tonight's show. Let us know what you think!
Top 36 Round 3: The Not So Shocking Results
Thisgroup is finding out which 3 will make the TOP 12!
Paula thinks that this final group is AMAZING! Paula appears to be a teeny tiny bit loopy tonight.
And now a “how they got here” montage.
Here comes the group number . . . I’ve missed what they are singing . . . Oh yeah, it’s Katie Perry’s “Hot and Cold”. I do love this song, but wow, could this be more, er, um, Kids Incorporated. I REALLY hope Paula is not choreographing these routines. However, as y’all know, I do love a good group number.
Here comes the group number . . . I’ve missed what they are singing . . . Oh yeah, it’s Katie Perry’s “Hot and Cold”. I do love this song, but wow, could this be more, er, um, Kids Incorporated. I REALLY hope Paula is not choreographing these routines. However, as y’all know, I do love a good group number.
And let’s take a look back at last night. . .
Nathaniel has no headband tonight. Jorge is overwhelmed by his chance. Felecia looks cute. Ju’not had an asthma attack. And good luck to all of you.
Here comes decision time . . .
Lil Rounds stands up and is THROUGH TO THE TOP 12!
Lil Rounds stands up and is THROUGH TO THE TOP 12!
And back to results . . . Arianna, Taylor, Alex, Kendall, and Scott stand up . . . one of them, duh, is through to the TOP 12! And we’re back . . . Arianna’s NOT in the Top 12. Taylor’s up . . . and she’s NOT in the Top 12. Alex is up, and he is NOT in the Top 12. It is now between Kendall and Scott . . . hmmmm, I wonder . . . after the vote . . . Scott is THROUGH TO THE TOP 12!
Is it just me or is the sound off on the program tonight? Just a question.
Is it just me or is the sound off on the program tonight? Just a question.
So, they’ve put through the two obvious choices . . . and now we’re down to the third position. Who will it be?
Nathaniel and Kristin are up next . . . and clearly they are OUT!
Felecia and Von are standing up . . . without Jorge . . . what does that mean? America voted and they are OUT!
We are down to Jorge and Ju’not . . . one is THROUGH and one is OUT . . . and JORGE IS THROUGH TO THE TOP 12!
And now to the WILD CARD SHOW! NEXT!
There are THREE spaces left . . . who will go through to the Wild Card Round . . . 8 will come back.
There are THREE spaces left . . . who will go through to the Wild Card Round . . . 8 will come back.
Randy’s up first . . . and he’s gonna pick . . . Von Smith! Hooray! Kara’s up next with . . . Jasmine Murray glad she’s back! Paula’s up next with someone from the first round . . . Ricky Braddy! I’m glad they picked him! Simon is up next with a favorite from the audition round . . . Megan! Yay!
So far we have: 1. Von, 2. Jasmine, 3. Ricky, and 4. Megan.
Here comes Randy with our next choice . . . HOLY SHIT! Tatianna. ARE YOU FRACKIN KIDDING ME?!?!?!?!?! ZOMG! Kara’s up next with a bluesy, soulful, Matt! I HEART MATT! Paula’s up next with a last minute change . . . JESSIE and her Bette Davis Eyes! Finally, Cowell’s gonna give the last spot to ANOOP DOGG! HOLLA!
The final list is : 1) Von, 2) Jasmine, 3) Ricky, 4) Megan, 5) Tatianna, 6) Matt, 7) Jessie, and 8) Anoop Dogg
So, we’ve got our Top 9 and our eight wild cards to fill the final three . . . tomorrow our TOP 12 will be complete.
So far we have: 1. Von, 2. Jasmine, 3. Ricky, and 4. Megan.
Here comes Randy with our next choice . . . HOLY SHIT! Tatianna. ARE YOU FRACKIN KIDDING ME?!?!?!?!?! ZOMG! Kara’s up next with a bluesy, soulful, Matt! I HEART MATT! Paula’s up next with a last minute change . . . JESSIE and her Bette Davis Eyes! Finally, Cowell’s gonna give the last spot to ANOOP DOGG! HOLLA!
The final list is : 1) Von, 2) Jasmine, 3) Ricky, 4) Megan, 5) Tatianna, 6) Matt, 7) Jessie, and 8) Anoop Dogg
So, we’ve got our Top 9 and our eight wild cards to fill the final three . . . tomorrow our TOP 12 will be complete.
Wednesday, March 4, 2009
Breaking down the wildcard statistics
So surprisingly, but not so surprisingly, the most wildcards came from Round 2.
I remember thinking it was a strong group when I saw the line-up but I thought that Round 1 overall had better performances.
From Round 1 (3): Braddy, Anoop and Tatiana
From Round 2 (4): Jasmine, Matt, Megan, Jessie
From Round 3 (1): Von Smith
Before hearing them sing I am thinking its going to come down to 5.
I'm going to rule out Jessie, Tatiana and Von Smith. I think they are the weakest of the 8.
I think Braddy and Anoop are the two strongest...the third is a toss-up between Matt, Megan and Jasmine. I'm going to rule out Matt because they aren't going to pick 3 guys. That leaves Megan and Jasmine. Close call, but I am going to give the edge to Megan based on comments from the judges that they felt that Jasmine's time is not now.
So prior to singing my predictions: Braddy, Anoop and Megan.
OK some more stats and I'm rethinking my predictions.
The 9 seated finalists: Six men (Scott, Jorge, Adam, Michael, Chris and Danny) Three women (Lil Rounds, Alexis and Allison).
There is no way AI is going to give 2 of the final 3 spots to men and have it 8 men, 4 women.
2 of the final three slots are going to go to women, making it 7-5.
That said I am going to say: Jasmine, Megan and Braddy.
I remember thinking it was a strong group when I saw the line-up but I thought that Round 1 overall had better performances.
From Round 1 (3): Braddy, Anoop and Tatiana
From Round 2 (4): Jasmine, Matt, Megan, Jessie
From Round 3 (1): Von Smith
Before hearing them sing I am thinking its going to come down to 5.
I'm going to rule out Jessie, Tatiana and Von Smith. I think they are the weakest of the 8.
I think Braddy and Anoop are the two strongest...the third is a toss-up between Matt, Megan and Jasmine. I'm going to rule out Matt because they aren't going to pick 3 guys. That leaves Megan and Jasmine. Close call, but I am going to give the edge to Megan based on comments from the judges that they felt that Jasmine's time is not now.
So prior to singing my predictions: Braddy, Anoop and Megan.
OK some more stats and I'm rethinking my predictions.
The 9 seated finalists: Six men (Scott, Jorge, Adam, Michael, Chris and Danny) Three women (Lil Rounds, Alexis and Allison).
There is no way AI is going to give 2 of the final 3 spots to men and have it 8 men, 4 women.
2 of the final three slots are going to go to women, making it 7-5.
That said I am going to say: Jasmine, Megan and Braddy.
We're down to the wildcards
So...."Creative" coreography so as to not single out Scott...but when he gets in the top 12...they can only do that for so long. Probably the worst group number I've seen. What was that song?
Down the the nitty gritty...Lil Rounds is the first one through....duh!
Next up...five contestants including Scott....who goes through?....another duh...after the break. AI isn't even trying for drama tonight. Its as if they just want to get the 3 up there and then announce the wildcards.
Scott goes through...and I'm sorry...it may not be the most politically correct thing to say, but I see a Forrest Gump/Taylor Hicks syndrome beginning here.
Even those who like Scott have to admit that he is not one of the best singers in the competition. Its nice that he's in the top 12, but if he lasts longer than 7 or 8...it won't be because of talent.
Ju'not and Jorge are the down for the final seat before wildcard...if its Jorge...I'm 3 for 3 tonight. Good...fake out by Ryan...not after the break...but now...its Jorge.
Wildcards:
8 people:
Randy's pick: Von Smith (looking like a butch lesbian tongiht)
Kara: Jasmine - looking beautiful (YEAH!!!!)
Paula: Braddy - looking HOT (WH-HOOOO!!!!!!)
Simon: Megan (Simon said first show....wasn't she the second round?)
Anoop? After the Break? He's coming back for sure....
Back to Randy: Tatiana (I thought it was going to be Nick/Normound. The one we love to hate.
Kara: Matt Giraud
Paula: Jessie
Simon: Anoop (I was having doubts)
I think the judges got it right...I'm going to give it a little more analysis...but my initial reaction is they got it right.
Down the the nitty gritty...Lil Rounds is the first one through....duh!
Next up...five contestants including Scott....who goes through?....another duh...after the break. AI isn't even trying for drama tonight. Its as if they just want to get the 3 up there and then announce the wildcards.
Scott goes through...and I'm sorry...it may not be the most politically correct thing to say, but I see a Forrest Gump/Taylor Hicks syndrome beginning here.
Even those who like Scott have to admit that he is not one of the best singers in the competition. Its nice that he's in the top 12, but if he lasts longer than 7 or 8...it won't be because of talent.
Ju'not and Jorge are the down for the final seat before wildcard...if its Jorge...I'm 3 for 3 tonight. Good...fake out by Ryan...not after the break...but now...its Jorge.
Wildcards:
8 people:
Randy's pick: Von Smith (looking like a butch lesbian tongiht)
Kara: Jasmine - looking beautiful (YEAH!!!!)
Paula: Braddy - looking HOT (WH-HOOOO!!!!!!)
Simon: Megan (Simon said first show....wasn't she the second round?)
Anoop? After the Break? He's coming back for sure....
Back to Randy: Tatiana (I thought it was going to be Nick/Normound. The one we love to hate.
Kara: Matt Giraud
Paula: Jessie
Simon: Anoop (I was having doubts)
I think the judges got it right...I'm going to give it a little more analysis...but my initial reaction is they got it right.
Top 36 Week 3: Predictions
Alright, so it's time for predictions. I'm torn in all kinds of directions. My Top 3 will not be America's Top 3 for sure. I think the one thing we can all agree on is Lil Rounds. She was far and away the best of the evening. She didn't really need the pimp spot they gave her.
Scott McIntyre is clearly going to get the top male vote . . . no doubt. However, he was not my top male vocalist . . . I think both Jorge and Von have better voices than he does. However, I think once he gets behind a keyboard he is going to be golden.
That leaves the third spot. This is a battle royale of mediocre to good contestants. I think that Felecia, Jorge, Von, and Ju'not all have a legitimate shot. However, due to placement in the line up, I think that this comes down to Jorge and Felecia. I'm giving the edge to Jorge because they pimped him out sooooooo much last night.
My personal Top 3: Lil Rounds, Felecia, Von/Ju'not
Who America will put through: Lil Rounds, Scott, and Jorge
Scott McIntyre is clearly going to get the top male vote . . . no doubt. However, he was not my top male vocalist . . . I think both Jorge and Von have better voices than he does. However, I think once he gets behind a keyboard he is going to be golden.
That leaves the third spot. This is a battle royale of mediocre to good contestants. I think that Felecia, Jorge, Von, and Ju'not all have a legitimate shot. However, due to placement in the line up, I think that this comes down to Jorge and Felecia. I'm giving the edge to Jorge because they pimped him out sooooooo much last night.
My personal Top 3: Lil Rounds, Felecia, Von/Ju'not
Who America will put through: Lil Rounds, Scott, and Jorge
Predicting the Predictable
Seriously, how did Idol come up with the lineups for the last three weeks?
It got easier each time to see who they (TPTB) did/didn't want to go through: you get The Boot either by Doom Spot (1st or 2nd, though people get lost in the middle as well) or by back-handed compliments (calling Alex Clay? Wha--?);
or you get the Idol Halo either by Pimp Spot (Lil Rounds is gonna "Melinda Doolittle" her way to #3 or #4 this year, wait and see) or outright pimpage from Simon (Blind contestant Scott was thusly anointed last night).
So all that remains is, who is going to get the #3 spot, and who will come back as Wild Cards.
So here are L & K's predictions for results:
America's Top 3:
Lil (except a couple places) Rounds
Scott (I can see the Top 12 clearly)
Ju'not (Ju Not going to have a top 12 without an african-american male!)
Our Top 3:
Lil
Jorge
Ju'Not
Special note for producer plant (and former Nashville Star contestant - wait, didn't they mention that?) Kristen MacNamara. When she played off her "Nikki McKibbin-esque" purple streaks as a hairdresser mistake: man, I hate it when that happens! You go in, ask for a "Carrie Underwood" interchangeable blonde 'do, and they give you faux rocker streaks! I hope she got a refund. If she makes it another round it's proof the show is rigged.
It got easier each time to see who they (TPTB) did/didn't want to go through: you get The Boot either by Doom Spot (1st or 2nd, though people get lost in the middle as well) or by back-handed compliments (calling Alex Clay? Wha--?);
or you get the Idol Halo either by Pimp Spot (Lil Rounds is gonna "Melinda Doolittle" her way to #3 or #4 this year, wait and see) or outright pimpage from Simon (Blind contestant Scott was thusly anointed last night).
So all that remains is, who is going to get the #3 spot, and who will come back as Wild Cards.
So here are L & K's predictions for results:
America's Top 3:
Lil (except a couple places) Rounds
Scott (I can see the Top 12 clearly)
Ju'not (Ju Not going to have a top 12 without an african-american male!)
Our Top 3:
Lil
Jorge
Ju'Not
Special note for producer plant (and former Nashville Star contestant - wait, didn't they mention that?) Kristen MacNamara. When she played off her "Nikki McKibbin-esque" purple streaks as a hairdresser mistake: man, I hate it when that happens! You go in, ask for a "Carrie Underwood" interchangeable blonde 'do, and they give you faux rocker streaks! I hope she got a refund. If she makes it another round it's proof the show is rigged.
Tuesday, March 3, 2009
First up Von Smith singing Marvin Gaye. He looks great but song starts off out of his lower range...all I keep thinking is how I would rather hear Clay Aiken do this song. It was just aiight for me...funny...Simon makes the comparison to Clay as well...and the judges loved it more than I did.
Taylor Vaifuana - from Hurricane Utah (Beautiful Red Rock Southern Utah Country)
"If I got you" - good once it got to the chorus...but the first part of the song was majorly weak. Not an Idol winning performance...decent enough but not great.
Alex Wagner Trugman - says he's a bit dorky...he is a little. Sings Elton John -Wow...I thought he would have done much better. Performance verged on painful. I think he is trying in parts to sound like Elton John.
Arianna -The winner takes it all. Runs are really really bad...and way too many. She's got a voice, which she shows on the long notes, its just too bad that she tried to "fancy it up" too much.
Ju'not Joyner - He has a nice quality to his voice, but the performance was just blaise'(is that how you spell it?).
Kristen - Karoke Host - She looks kinda freakishly pornstar tonight. "give me one rason" She did better with this Traci Chapman song than I expected...she's got a good bluesly tone to her voice and hit the high note on top of it. I don't think this performance is going to get her through...but hey she didn't embarass herself here.
Nathaniel Marshall - Facepierce Boy/Drama Queen singing Meatloaf. I have to say that his personality has grown on me. I actually enjoyed his performance, but didn't find it the vocals all that great.
What's with the Nathaniel Push? He definitely got the air time tonight.
Felicia Barton - got cut in Hollywood but took Pacitti's spot. Says she's going to prove she deserves to be here. Love her look and attitude. Some of the runs are off, but I would say vocal is the best so far this evening. I think she showed that she deserves to be here.
Scott MacIntyre - Mandolin Rain. Parts were really good...other parts were a little off. The Judges all talk as if he is already through. (I'm still waiting to see how they are going to use him in the group number tomorrow....).
Kendall Beard - "This one's for the girls" -She looks like a Country Singer. But she is no Martina McBride. Pretty girl but voice is just not there.
Jorge Nunez - "Don't let the sun go down on me". I'm not really sure what I think...when it was good it was really good....but there were times where is just seemed a little strange. Loved the emotion though...I have to vote for him just because he is so adorable.
Up last....Lil Rounds - "Be without you" - She's grogeous. Looks completely at ease. Vocals are great. I'm calling this one right now...Lil Rounds in the Top 5 for sure.
Overall the show was not a great one again....Group 1 was by far better than groups 2 and 3
Best of the night: Lil Rounds by FAR (Best performance of the 36)
Best of the rest: Felicia Barton and Jorge
Who Will Go through: Scott MacIntyre, Lil Rounds, and I'm torn between Felicia and Jorge. I'm going to say Jorge but if he doesn't make it through he's back as a wild card.
Other Wild Cards - Nathaniel and maybe Von Smith
Taylor Vaifuana - from Hurricane Utah (Beautiful Red Rock Southern Utah Country)
"If I got you" - good once it got to the chorus...but the first part of the song was majorly weak. Not an Idol winning performance...decent enough but not great.
Alex Wagner Trugman - says he's a bit dorky...he is a little. Sings Elton John -Wow...I thought he would have done much better. Performance verged on painful. I think he is trying in parts to sound like Elton John.
Arianna -The winner takes it all. Runs are really really bad...and way too many. She's got a voice, which she shows on the long notes, its just too bad that she tried to "fancy it up" too much.
Ju'not Joyner - He has a nice quality to his voice, but the performance was just blaise'(is that how you spell it?).
Kristen - Karoke Host - She looks kinda freakishly pornstar tonight. "give me one rason" She did better with this Traci Chapman song than I expected...she's got a good bluesly tone to her voice and hit the high note on top of it. I don't think this performance is going to get her through...but hey she didn't embarass herself here.
Nathaniel Marshall - Facepierce Boy/Drama Queen singing Meatloaf. I have to say that his personality has grown on me. I actually enjoyed his performance, but didn't find it the vocals all that great.
What's with the Nathaniel Push? He definitely got the air time tonight.
Felicia Barton - got cut in Hollywood but took Pacitti's spot. Says she's going to prove she deserves to be here. Love her look and attitude. Some of the runs are off, but I would say vocal is the best so far this evening. I think she showed that she deserves to be here.
Scott MacIntyre - Mandolin Rain. Parts were really good...other parts were a little off. The Judges all talk as if he is already through. (I'm still waiting to see how they are going to use him in the group number tomorrow....).
Kendall Beard - "This one's for the girls" -She looks like a Country Singer. But she is no Martina McBride. Pretty girl but voice is just not there.
Jorge Nunez - "Don't let the sun go down on me". I'm not really sure what I think...when it was good it was really good....but there were times where is just seemed a little strange. Loved the emotion though...I have to vote for him just because he is so adorable.
Up last....Lil Rounds - "Be without you" - She's grogeous. Looks completely at ease. Vocals are great. I'm calling this one right now...Lil Rounds in the Top 5 for sure.
Overall the show was not a great one again....Group 1 was by far better than groups 2 and 3
Best of the night: Lil Rounds by FAR (Best performance of the 36)
Best of the rest: Felicia Barton and Jorge
Who Will Go through: Scott MacIntyre, Lil Rounds, and I'm torn between Felicia and Jorge. I'm going to say Jorge but if he doesn't make it through he's back as a wild card.
Other Wild Cards - Nathaniel and maybe Von Smith
Top 36 Round 3: Lil Rounds gonna go on for round and round and round.
THIS is American Idol.
Here come the peeps, and it looks like Lil Rounds is in the pimp spot.
1. Von Smith – He’s the screamer from the early rounds. He’s singing “You’re All I Need” by Marvin Gaye. . . Some of you may recall that Kelly Clarkson knocked this one out of the park in Season One. . . Let’s see . . . The screamer is showing some nice restraint in this song, but it comes off a little soul-less . . . the ending was very, very good. . . all that being said, he has a lovely voice, and has got a shot at the Wild Card round. All the judges loved him, and Simon thinks he reminds him of Clay Aiken.
2. Taylor V. – Young Taylor is singing, “If I Aint Got You” by Alicia Keys . . . this is risky . . . Ms. Alicia has such a distinctive voice. She has a lovely voice, but for some reason, its just not striking the right chord with me. I’m not sure why. She was a little awkward on stage, and is showing her age. I don’t think she’s going through. Ahhhh, I had forgotten that she sang this song in Hollywood. Kara thought she was good but it left her cold. Paula felt the same way. Simon thought she was not memorable. Randy thought it was boring.
3. Alex Wagner-Trugman – He’s the dorky one from the early rounds. He’s singing, “Well I Guess That’s Why They Call It The Blues” by Elton John. He’s starting off a little awkwardly and SHOULD NOT DANCE. This is not good. It’s not horrible, but it is definitely not good. No. No. No. Here come the judges. Paula thinks he gave us our money’s worth, and she had fun watching him. Simon thinks he is like a little hamster trying to be a tiger. Randy thinks it was crazy in a buckwild sort of way. Kara thinks he does him . . . he’s Alex. He’s also going home . . . so he can do him.
4. Arianna Afsar – She’s about to sing “Winner Takes All” by Abba. It’s the first Abba song ever performed live on Idol. Hmmmm . . . I’m not really sure about this one. Her voice is good and she’s got some nice runs, but it sounds kind of awkward. . . . until she hits the high notes . . . except the last one. Simon thinks it was horrible. Randy thinks she tried to do more with it vocally than was there. Kara thought she was too dark and went against her personality. Paula thinks that sometimes its better to stick to the melody. She’s NOT going through, but I have a feeling that she’ll be back for the Wild Card round.
5. Ju Not Joyner – He’s singing the Plain White T’s “Hey There, Delilah” . . . I think he did this in Hollywood . . . I hope I’m wrong. He shouldn’t do the same song again. I like his rendition of this song . . . Randy thought it was good restraint, Kara thinks he has ridiculous pipes, Paula reminds us that he sang the same song in Hollywood, but she liked it. Simon thought it was better than he thought it was going to be. He’s got a shot . . . depends on the competition . . . better shot at the Wild Card.
6. Kristen McNamara – She was a part of the quartet of drama in Hollywood. She’s singing, “Gimme One Reason” by Tracy Chapman . . . She’s definitely got a strong voice. She needs some fashion advice . . . she looks a lot older than she is. Again, she’s got a great voice. Kara thinks she looks better . . . er . . . and thinks she has a great voice, but questioned the song choice. Paula thought the Kelly Clarkson she picked in Hollywood showed off her voice better. Simon complained about her fashion, but thinks she has a good voice. Randy agrees with Simon and isn’t sure who she is. I’m not sure who she is. I am sure that she won’t make the Top 12.
7. Nathaniel Marshall – He called himself the drama queen. Tonight, he is singing, “I Would Do Anything For Love” by Meat Loaf . . . better work it, girl. Early on, he’s workin a wheel of cheese. I think his voice is solid, but this song should be bigger and over the top, and he’s toned it down waaaaaaaaaaay too much. Simon thought it was slightly excruciating, but people will remember him. Randy likes him, but questions the song choice. Kara thinks he has a voice, but thinks he’s got to change some things to be taken seriously. Paula loves him and remembers that he did an acoustic version of Disturbia during Hollywood, but thinks he needs to be wiser with his song choice. I’m not sure . . . I strangely think there’s a shot he could get through.
8. Felecia Barton – She didn’t make it at first, and then someone got kicked out, and now she’s back. She’s singing, “No one” by Alicia Keys. Let’s see what she does with her second chance. One bum note notwithstanding, she was perfect. Brillz! Brillz! Brillz! Paula thinks that everything happens for a reason, and that she has a great gift. Simon thought was the first half was better than the second half, and is not as enthusiastic as Paula. Randy thought it was hot. Kara thinks she was a wee bit pitchy, but really noticed her tonight.
9. Scott – the unforgettable blind guy. I worry about him without the piano, but I think barring a disaster, he’s going through. He’s singing, “Mandolin Rain” by Bruce Hornsby . . . I don’t really know this song. Oh yeah, I remember. I didn’t think it was spectacular, but the Idol Machine has pimped him enough for that performance to get him through. Randy thinks there were some problems, but that the good parts were GREAT. Kara thinks that he moves mountains when he sings. Paula thinks that he is a genius at the piano, and one of Idol’s finest. Simon wasn’t crazy about the song, but he’s growing on Simon because he’s starting to believe in himself. In a sea of forgettable people, he’s going to remember him.
10. Kendall Beard – She’s singing “This One’s For The Girls” by Martina McBride. Maybe her dad will do the alligator dance if she gets through. The low range is a little rough. . . but the high notes are much better. I’ll give her this, it was uplifting and fun. It was a solid performance, but she’s out of her league tonight. Kara thinks she’s got a big personality and picked the right song, but thinks she was pitchy. Paula gives her the prize for the best outfit, but hopes she enjoyED it. Simon thinks she did the right thing tonight, but couldn’t wait for it to end. Randy liked the song choice, but didn’t think it was her best vocal performance. She’s out of her league in this group.
11. Jorge Nunez – He’s singing “Don’t Let The Sun Go Down On Me” by Elton John . . . Um, did he see the finale last year . . . could be risky . . . very, very risky. Absolutely beautiful voice. I thought he was great. There is something quite awkward about his accent with the song, but his voice was absolutely wonderful. Paula is SO proud of him, and wants to squeeze him. Simon thinks he has a good voice, and should be who he is. Randy thinks that it was really, really good . . . dude. Kara thinks he was born to sing. I think, at this point, he and Felecia are fighting for third . . . because . . . look who’s coming next.
12. Lil Rounds - Oh Lord, Lil is singin, “Be Without You” by Mary J. Blige. Girl looks FIERCE! She has got a great stage presence. A-MAZ-ING! Simon says BRILLIANT. Randy agrees with Cowell, and thinks she kept her swagger on. Kara thinks she is a powerhouse . . . girl. Paula thinks she is first class, and thinks we’ll see her for many more . . . er, um . . . lil rounds. Girl is through to the next round . . . no doubt.
And we’re through another round of the Top 36. I think that Lil Rounds and Scott are definitely through, and I think that Jorge, Felecia, and possibly Von are fighting for the third spot. I’ll be back soon with the rankings.
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