American Idol

[Avaj]

Does anyone watch the good, bad and the ugly? It starts tonight. No Paula this year instead Ellen Degeneres. This is Simon last year doing American Idol too as he announced it yesterday.

[TheCount]

I can't wait for that show to go away. Thank goodness Simon is leaving. I can't wait to see what washed up has-been they bring in in a last ditch attempt to replace him.

[Kangaroo]

Does anyone watch the good, bad and the ugly? It starts tonight. No Paula this year instead Ellen Degeneres. This is Simon last year doing American Idol too as he announced it yesterday.

Hoe is Ellen an upgrade at least Paula you try to gauge how drunk she was on a 1-10 scale

[kmp77]

I'll watch a few episodes until it gets on my nerves. Tonight's favorite moment was that girl who couldn't sing, but looked good. And when she left Randy's mouth dropped when he looked at her booty. And Beckham did the round booty hand motion. Then Randy was like, "...on second thought."

[CliffnMesquite]

Oh. I thought this thread was about the jobless rate.;)

[Romo 2 Austin]

That show sucks.

[Joe Rod]

I like American Idol. We usually watch it with just the parents while they are auditioning and with the kids once they get to Hollywood. My kids love it and it is much more entertaining that Dora the Explorer and Wow Wow Wubbzy.

I really liked Paula though. Getting to see her weekly babbling sessions is what made the show entertaining for me.

Not many stand out performances last night, but the Hispanic gal (forget her name), the guy that looked like a seventies drug addict and the the guy that beat cancer were all pretty good.

[theogt]

It's a good show for anyone that likes music. They place too much emphasis on the bad singers early on, though. I know lots of people get a kick out of that, but its just annoying.

[BraveHeartFan]

I watch the first few shows every year, usually, to see who gets to Hollywood and what kind of crop of talent they get going there. Then I never get around to watching anymore of it.

[Yeagermeister]

I didn't even bother watching it last night.....just not interested this year.

[Cajuncowboy]

My daughter is into it and I watch it with her, especially the early auditions because some of the stuff people do is just crazy.

I don't pay much attention to it if I can get away with it but my daughter wants me to watch it with her so I do.

[SultanOfSix]

It's a good show for anyone that likes music. They place too much emphasis on the bad singers early on, though. I know lots of people get a kick out of that, but its just annoying.

This.

I typically only watch it when they start to limit the contestants to the ones who can actually sing, like the ending stages of Hollywood week and after.

[ethiostar]

It's a good show for anyone that likes music. They place too much emphasis on the bad singers early on, though. I know lots of people get a kick out of that, but its just annoying.

My wife like the show so i watch it every now and then but the early stages are definitely my favorite part of the show. It's just funny to me.

[kristie]

i watched it last night & tonight. i have a feeling that this season is going to be better then last season. i also think that simon just might change his mind & end up staying. i know that it might take one heck of a deal to get him to stay.

[kristie]

I like American Idol. We usually watch it with just the parents while they are auditioning and with the kids once they get to Hollywood. My kids love it and it is much more entertaining that Dora the Explorer and Wow Wow Wubbzy.

I really liked Paula though. Getting to see her weekly babbling sessions is what made the show entertaining for me.

Not many stand out performances last night, but the Hispanic gal (forget her name), the guy that looked like a seventies drug addict and the the guy that beat cancer were all pretty good.

i think her name was ashley if that's who you're refering to.

[Hoofbite]

I can't wait for that show to go away. Thank goodness Simon is leaving. I can't wait to see what washed up has-been they bring in in a last ditch attempt to replace him.

Amen.

Who can even name half the winners of this show?

This show is disgusting.

R.I.P American Idol.

[Hoofbite]

It's a good show for anyone that likes music. They place too much emphasis on the bad singers early on, though. I know lots of people get a kick out of that, but its just annoying.

Are you serious?

The **** that comes from this show is anything but music.

[SaltwaterServr]

I can proudly say I've seen 0 episodes. Plan on keeping it that way too. Just more reality TV garbage, Deadliest Catch excepted of course.

[Hoofbite]

I can proudly say I've seen 0 episodes. Plan on keeping it that way too. Just more reality TV garbage, Deadliest Catch excepted of course.

Damn straight.......crab fishing ain't nothing to play with!

[TheCount]

It's a good show for anyone that likes music. They place too much emphasis on the bad singers early on, though. I know lots of people get a kick out of that, but its just annoying.

I respectfully disagree. It's a terrible show for people who actually like music, and even worse for people that love music. Every now and then you'll get a unique talent like Fantasia, but that's obviously very very rare.

[BrAinPaiNt]

It's a good show for anyone that likes music. They place too much emphasis on the bad singers early on, though. I know lots of people get a kick out of that, but its just annoying.

If by music you mean corporate prepackaged bubble gum music for the tennie boppers with little to no originality...you are right.:laugh2:

It is not about the music for the people who run the show and who will sign these kids, it is about ratings, commercialization in the music business and the almighty dollar.

[Avaj]

I think Carrie Underwood is the real deal.

[Sam I Am]

This show needs to die. :)

[kristie]

I think Carrie Underwood is the real deal.

she sure is. her success speaks for itself.

[theogt]

If by music you mean corporate prepackaged bubble gum music for the tennie boppers with little to no originality...you are right.:laugh2:

It is not about the music for the people who run the show and who will sign these kids, it is about ratings, commercialization in the music business and the almighty dollar.No, not at all. If you like music, you'll like the show. Finding those rare talents that can sing and have an ear for music is fun to watch. The best parts are those when the truly artistic contestants take a song and re-compose it or even just add small touches that show real talent for music.

Anyone who likes music, particularly those that have actually written music before, will appreciate that in a variety of themes, whether it's pop or whatever.

The people that don't obviously won't like the show. Most people think they "like" music. But they don't really know much about it. Not enough to actually break it down and understand it. They only listen to music casually and will thus only care to listen to a small sample of their particular taste. That's not at all what I mean by "liking music."

[TheCount]

No, not at all. If you like music, you'll like the show.

Wrong. I like music, have written it and work with plenty of musicians and don't like the show, so your theory is already proven false. ;)

[theogt]

Wrong. I like music, have written it and work with plenty of musicians and don't like the show, so your theory is already proven false. ;)Obviously I'm speaking in a generality. Some people may not have the patience for the show, regardless of their love for music. It's also wrong then to say that it's a terrible show for people that "love music." I know that it's rare to find a unique talent on the show, but that's why it's rewarding. There's usually only one or two every year and it's fun to listen to and root for those individuals every year.

I know most music people get turned off by the large hordes that root for talentless jokes like Taylor Hicks and Sanjaya, but there's not another show on television with such a focus on musical talent, and you just have to deal with the "rough edges" that are necessary to bring in the massive audiences.

[CowboyWay]

This.

I typically only watch it when they start to limit the contestants to the ones who can actually sing, like the ending stages of Hollywood week and after.

Funny. Almost everyone I know loses interest in it once they weed out the really bad singers. Including myself.

I guess thats why the show is so successful. Its got something for everyone.

[Bob Sacamano]

AI is very effeminent

[theogt]

AI is very effeminentIt's very manly to misspell words.

[Bob Sacamano]

It's very manly to misspell words.
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[daschoo]

is the reason cowell's leaving not just so he can start the x factor over there? its basically the same show except they divide it up into categories (boys, girls, over 25s and groups) and each category is mentored by a judge.

still just about bearable early on when they have the folk who clearly cant sing which is sometimes good for a cheap laugh and then horrendous viewing once they get beyond that.

[kristie]

is the reason cowell's leaving not just so he can start the x factor over there? its basically the same show except they divide it up into categories (boys, girls, over 25s and groups) and each category is mentored by a judge.

still just about bearable early on when they have the folk who clearly cant sing which is sometimes good for a cheap laugh and then horrendous viewing once they get beyond that.


i've heard that's the reason, but i highly doubt that it will work here in the states. besides the only major star to emerge from "the x-factor" is leona lewis, the woman who sings the song "bleeding love"(click link to see the video):

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vzo-EL_62fQ

[TheCount]

i've heard that's the reason, but i highly doubt that it will work here in the states. besides the only major star to emerge from "the x-factor" is leona lewis, the woman who sings the song "bleeding love"(click link to see the video):

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vzo-EL_62fQ

She also pulls a Celine Deion and sings the Love Will Co On type song at the end of Avatar.

[DallasCowpoke]

the woman who sings the song "bleeding love"

I thought this was the working title of Elin Nordegren-Woods' autobiography?

[BrAinPaiNt]

I thought this was the working title of Elin Nordegren-Woods' autobiography?

I can see how you could confuse it with her book, but her book is DRIVING love not bleeding love.

[Joe Rod]

Chicago stunk it up last night. Hope they get some better talent in Orlando.

[DallasCowpoke]

I can see how you could confuse it with her book, but her book is DRIVING love not bleeding love.

Aghh, thks for clearing that up. ;)

I heard that the original title was "Fore Years Of Hell." :p:

[Avaj]

I liked John Park last night.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bZfpFRXuvxc&feature=youtube_gdata

[Yeagermeister]

I found out last night tha AI and HDTV aren't a real good mix lol

[kristie]

She also pulls a Celine Deion and sings the Love Will Co On type song at the end of Avatar.


that song is called "i see you". it's pretty good. i downloaded it recently.

[kristie]

I liked John Park last night.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bZfpFRXuvxc&feature=youtube_gdata

he's good. i liked him too.

[kristie]

Aghh, thks for clearing that up. ;)

I heard that the original title was "Fore Years Of Hell." :p:


:lmao2:

[kristie]

http://img194.imageshack.us/img194/1489/tigerwoodspd.jpg

:laugh2:

[kristie]

if anyone her watched last night's los angeles audition episode, discuss!! did any of you like the contestants or the two guest judges, avril lavigne & katy perry?

the dallas audition episode is tonight. ;)

[Beast_from_East]

if anyone her watched last night's los angeles audition episode, discuss!! did any of you like the contestants or the two guest judges, avril lavigne & katy perry?

the dallas audition episode is tonight. ;)

Last nights show sucked, Avril Lavigne was wearing some sort of devil costume with horns on her head and Katy Perry was just awful.

The contestants all sucked as well, one of the worst episodes so far of the season. I swear, American Idol gets worse year after year and this crap is barely even watchable now.

[Joe Rod]

Last nights show sucked, Avril Lavigne was wearing some sort of devil costume with horns on her head and Katy Perry was just awful.

The contestants all sucked as well, one of the worst episodes so far of the season. I swear, American Idol gets worse year after year and this crap is barely even watchable now.

Avril Lavigne was much more critical than I thought was necessary. Her telling that one guy no because he had a family was ridiculous. She's supposed to judge the talent, not tell someone what they should do with their life.

Katie Perry seems to have the personality of a tree stump. A grumpy tree stump at that. One of the most agonizing people I've ever had to watch on TV. Hope neither of them are asked to judge anything again that I am even remotely involved in watching.

[DallasCowpoke]

or the two guest judges, avril lavigne & katy perry?


If Katy Perry likes kissing girls so much, PLEASE, take me to Goodwill and dress me in petticoats grandma!!

[kristie]

If Katy Perry likes kissing girls so much, PLEASE, take me to Goodwill and dress me in petticoats grandma!!


:lmao2:

[kmp77]

Man, I bet it'd be hard to maintain eye contact with her during a conversation...

http://image.thehothits.com/300x400/Katy_Perry_promo_red_strapless_dress_300x400_16070 8.jpg

[Kangaroo]

Man, I bet it'd be hard to maintain eye contact with her during a conversation...

http://image.thehothits.com/300x400/Katy_Perry_promo_red_strapless_dress_300x400_16070 8.jpg

Women have eyes ?

[Bob Sacamano]

whoa, nice rack, but **** that mullet

[the kid 05]

a girl i work with went on American Idol, her name is Alannah Halbert. she didn't do so well

[kmp77]

a girl i work with went on American Idol, her name is Alannah Halbert. she didn't do so well

Was she one of the crazy ones or just not a good enough singer? Did she think she could sing?

[jimmy40]

never seen it.

[DallasCowpoke]

never seen it.
who asked ya?

[kristie]

a girl i work with went on American Idol, her name is Alannah Halbert. she didn't do so well

:(


does she plan to try out for next season?

[CowboyMcCoy]

The only thing good that has come from that show is General Larry Platt's social statement, "Pants on the Ground". I hope that song starts a fashion revolution so I don't have to look at nitwits running around town with their pants on the ground. It's about time someone put something like that out there. It has a catchy hook too.

[the kid 05]

Was she one of the crazy ones or just not a good enough singer? Did she think she could sing?

:(


does she plan to try out for next season?

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shes a super cool person, shes made a joke about it

[jimmy40]

who asked ya?offended?

[BrAinPaiNt]

offended?

Could you be offended that he might be offended by you?

People around the world join a love train...Love Train.

[Yeagermeister]

Could you be offended that he might be offended by you?

People around the world join a love train...Love Train.

Stay away from me you perv :laugh1:

[DallasCowpoke]

offended?

No, Methodist.

[Chief]

No, Methodist.

Hey, congrats on Jeffcoat.

:bang2:

[Joe Rod]

Neil Patrick Harris was an awesome judge the other night.

[kristie]

Neil Patrick Harris was an awesome judge the other night.

he was. i thought he was great. :)

[kristie]

let's talk denver auditions, shall we? victoria beckham was the guest judge again, & i say she's way too skinny. somebody get that woman an extra large pizza with loads of toppings!!

[Cajuncowboy]

American Idol has Jumped the Shark with Bikini Boy. I didn't think a reality show could do that but they did. AI will only be on for one maybe two more seasons.

[Joe Rod]

let's talk denver auditions, shall we? victoria beckham was the guest judge again, & i say she's way too skinny. somebody get that woman an extra large pizza with loads of toppings!!

Yes, I'm with you on that. Having her hair "put up" in that weird way only accentuated her overly skinny neck and made her look even worse. She really needs to gain some weight.

American Idol has Jumped the Shark with Bikini Boy. I didn't think a reality show could do that but they did. AI will only be on for one maybe two more seasons.

Sad to say that I agree with you on this. Bikini boy was a little too ridiculous for words. It has been great because it is one of those shows that I can watch with my kids, but there is always Spongebob I suppose.

[Cajuncowboy]

Yes, I'm with you on that. Having her hair "put up" in that weird way only accentuated her overly skinny neck and made her look even worse. She really needs to gain some weight.



Sad to say that I agree with you on this. Bikini boy was a little too ridiculous for words. It has been great because it is one of those shows that I can watch with my kids, but there is always Spongebob I suppose.

Yep, that's the main reason I watch it, because it's something my daughter enjoys. Though I really irritate her because When they talk to the people before they sing I can tell if they will be a good singer or not. I am about 95% right and it makes her mad. :laugh2:

[kmp77]

Man this girl was so beautiful....so many hot chicks this year.

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[Bob Sacamano]

Man this girl was so beautiful....so many hot chicks this year.

8KgmpvdUrtM

she even sounds poor

[kmp77]

she even sounds poor

I'd feed her and put 20 bucks in her pocket......

[kristie]

Man this girl was so beautiful....so many hot chicks this year.

8KgmpvdUrtM


i like her voice. so pretty. :D

[kristie]

i know that i'm looking forward to ellen degeneres making her debut on idol on tuesday. anyone else?



;)

[Hostile]

i know that i'm looking forward to ellen degeneres making her debut on idol on tuesday. anyone else?



;)Absolutely not. I could not stand Paula and her incessant have to be nice, but at least she knows music. I don't know that Ellen can give these kids any valuable advice. I think she is there just to make the show a comic act and a circus. She's funny, but funny was not needed on this show. Musical advice is. Even when it comes from someone as annoying as Paula Abdul.

[theogt]

Absolutely not. I could not stand Paula and her incessant have to be nice, but at least she knows music. I don't know that Ellen can give these kids any valuable advice. I think she is there just to make the show a comic act and a circus. She's funny, but funny was not needed on this show. Musical advice is. Even when it comes from someone as annoying as Paula Abdul.Yeah, I saw a rumor that Howard Stern may replace Cowell. Why? These people don't know any more about music than your average person. Simon, I think, brings credibility to the show, because he's legitimately trying to find someone that will be a big success -- and he's proven he can do that.

[kristie]

Yeah, I saw a rumor that Howard Stern may replace Cowell. Why? These people don't know any more about music than your average person. Simon, I think, brings credibility to the show, because he's legitimately trying to find someone that will be a big success -- and he's proven he can do that.


that rumor is just that: a rumor.


not going to happen. the thought of that piece of you-know-what on idol makes me want to throw up.

[Avaj]

How can someone miss the birth of their first child?? Sorry I don't get it Big Mike.

[ethiostar]

How can someone miss the birth of their first child?? Sorry I don't get it Big Mike.

I take it someone was trying out for the show while their first child was being born?

Yep, i don't get it either.

[Gemini Dolly]

The girls seem stronger than the guys this year.

I dont know their names yet, but I really liked the waitress girl. From the boys, Andrew stood out.

[trickblue]

How can someone miss the birth of their first child?? Sorry I don't get it Big Mike.

I take it someone was trying out for the show while their first child was being born?

Yep, i don't get it either.

I worked with a gentleman that was the sole breadwinner in his family...

His income was based solely on the accounts he sold and serviced...

He had three daughters... and I worked with him during the birth of two of them.

He really struggled with not being there, but his working allowed them the financing for his wife to stay at home with his daughters and provide a pretty cush life with a stay-at-home mom... and that was something they agreed on...

It certainly sounds callous, but some families have longer term motives...

I can't say if it is right or wrong, but they did it for a reason...

[ethiostar]

I worked with a gentleman that was the sole breadwinner in his family...

His income was based solely on the accounts he sold and serviced...

He had three daughters... and I worked with him during the birth of two of them.

He really struggled with not being there, but his working allowed them the financing for his wife to stay at home with his daughters and provide a pretty cush life with a stay-at-home mom... and that was something they agreed on...

It certainly sounds callous, but some families have longer term motives...

I can't say if it is right or wrong, but they did it for a reason...

I understand people have to do what they have to do. Maybe by the time he found out she was in labor he wasn't going to make it in time any way. We certainly don't have all the facts.

All i can say is that I hope this person has a real shot at making it in the industry.

[trickblue]

I understand people have to do what they have to do. Maybe by the time he found out she was in labor he wasn't going to make it in time any way. We certainly don't have all the facts.

All i can say is that I hope this person has a real shot at making it in the industry.

Exactly...

I can't say if it's right or wrong... but it's obviously is a long term decision...

Careers can be made or broken in a spit second...

I'm not sure if I could do it, but working with someone that did, with the utmost of best intentions for his kids, I can understand...

[kristie]

group performances are coming up & there is going to be drama. lots of drama.

[kmp77]

All I know is that the guy that did the Pauala Abdul cover was awesome. To take that goofy pop song and make it into something soulful was brilliant.

[kristie]

All I know is that the guy that did the Pauala Abdul cover was awesome. To take that goofy pop song and make it into something soulful was brilliant.

i know that i enjoyed it. :)

[jackrussell]

Absolutely not. I could not stand Paula and her incessant have to be nice, but at least she knows music. I don't know that Ellen can give these kids any valuable advice. I think she is there just to make the show a comic act and a circus. She's funny, but funny was not needed on this show. Musical advice is. Even when it comes from someone as annoying as Paula Abdul.

Kind of felt this way myself, but she did seem to give some good show business advice.

[Joe Rod]

Originally Posted by Hostile
Absolutely not. I could not stand Paula and her incessant have to be nice, but at least she knows music. I don't know that Ellen can give these kids any valuable advice. I think she is there just to make the show a comic act and a circus. She's funny, but funny was not needed on this show. Musical advice is. Even when it comes from someone as annoying as Paula Abdul.

Some friends of mine made a drinking game to Paula once they got to the final twelve. Every time Paula made a comment that made little to no sense, they would drink (kind of like playing James Bond). I never played it because I don't really drink that much, but they were really bummed out when Paula left the show.

[Yeagermeister]

Some friends of mine made a drinking game to Paula once they got to the final twelve. Every time Paula made a comment that made little to no sense, they would drink (kind of like playing James Bond). I never played it because I don't really drink that much, but they were really bummed out when Paula left the show.

They must have been smashed by the first commercial. :laugh2:

[BrAinPaiNt]

I liked the girl that sang the fitzgerald song, although she song a fitzgerald song she reminded me more of Billie Holiday (sp?). I just liked her voice and style as it was not cookie cutter like most of them.

[searchlights]

Yeah, I saw a rumor that Howard Stern may replace Cowell. Why? These people don't know any more about music than your average person. Simon, I think, brings credibility to the show, because he's legitimately trying to find someone that will be a big success -- and he's proven he can do that.

Howard Stern's just trying to draw attention to himself. He's not being seriously considered according to this article (http://www.thedailybeast.com/blogs-and-stories/2010-02-09/no-idol-for-stern/). The AI crew is probably OK with him talking about the possibility because it keeps their brand in the news but Stern actually being on the show won't happen.

Ellen seemed to do pretty well in last night's episode, I tuned in out of curiosity. She may not be able to discuss music technical but she seems tuned into what makes people connect to singers.

I don't miss Paula's incoherence nor will I miss the stupid "fights" she had with Simon. Kara's the most musically knowledgeable on the panel but it's on her to actually show it. Randy's musically knowledgeable too but I'm past the point of expecting him to graduate past "dawg".

Seems like some pretty good talent this year. I liked Andrew, Crystal, Didi (Gemini, that's your waitress), Michael (the new daddy), Janell, and Casey and a few others whose names aren't coming to me right now.

[theogt]

All I know is that the guy that did the Pauala Abdul cover was awesome. To take that goofy pop song and make it into something soulful was brilliant.He's honestly the only one I care to listen to again. Hopefully there are more talented people that weren't shown.

[kristie]

He's honestly the only one I care to listen to again. Hopefully there are more talented people that weren't shown.

there probably were. they might get more attention next week.

[kristie]

what did any of you guys think of ellen degeneres on idol? i thought she did great.

[kmp77]

what did any of you guys think of ellen degeneres on idol? i thought she did great.

Yeah, she was good. 100x times better than Paula...who actually was worthless on the show. She was funny and not afraid to be honest...but without being too mean.

[kristie]

Yeah, she was good. 100x times better than Paula...who actually was worthless on the show. She was funny and not afraid to be honest...but without being too mean.

i think that's what i liked the most. funny, honest, but not mean.

[Avaj]

Wow they are cutting them to 24 tonight. Man time is flying by fast. Should be an interesting night.

[kristie]

Wow they are cutting them to 24 tonight. Man time is flying by fast. Should be an interesting night.

oh yes.

[Romo 2 Austin]

pants on the ground started because of this idiotic show.

[Joe Rod]

Can they please cut this week down to just one show. I couldn't even watch last night because it was horribly BORING! I told my family that I'm just going to have to pick it back up next week when they decide to let the talent drive the show instead of fabricating drama to get more shows on the air.

[Yeagermeister]

Can they please cut this week down to just one show. I couldn't even watch last night because it was horribly BORING! I told my family that I'm just going to have to pick it back up next week when they decide to let the talent drive the show instead of fabricating drama to get more shows on the air.

No kidding....the results show should be during a commercial break. All it takes is 10 seconds to say "The contestant that is going home this week is" then back to regular programming.

[zrinkill]

I hate all these reality shows.

My wife loves them.

grrrrrr

[trickblue]

I hate all these reality shows.

My wife loves them.

grrrrrr

Hey give her a break Z...

It's her mental escape from living with her husband... she deserves an alternate reality to that one... :D

[kristie]

Hey give her a break Z...

It's her mental escape from living with her husband... she deserves an alternate reality to that one... :D

:laugh2:

[proline]

All I know is that the guy that did the Pauala Abdul cover was awesome. To take that goofy pop song and make it into something soulful was brilliant.

I agree. He took "Straight up now, tell me" and gave it a Santana-esque style. It was really good! His last name is Garcia.

[Joe Rod]

Wow, this guy got hosed over pretty good.....


Feb 19, 2010
.Chris Golightly Disqualified, Tim Urban In For American Idol Top 24
Written under: Entertainment, Music

American Idol 2010 Top 24 Chris Golightly from the Los Angeles auditions has been disqualified from the contest and is being replaced by Tim Urban.

According to a statement from FOX, “It has been determined that Chris Golightly is ineligible to continue in the competition”. Now speculations are floating why Golightly was disqualified.


However, the most acceptable reason for the disqualification is Golightly’s existing old contract with a boy band that expired in June 2009 – to which he could not produce release papers for to prove its expiration.

Unfortunately, the old manager was able to email the contract release but Idol execs have already made their decision. Now, Chris Golightly has to wait for two years to be able to try again for American Idol because he made it to the top 46 this year.

[kristie]

Wow, this guy got hosed over pretty good.....

yeah. ouch.

[theogt]

I agree. He took "Straight up now, tell me" and gave it a Santana-esque style. It was really good! His last name is Garcia.Yup, that guy is the type of talent that makes the show worthwhile.

[kristie]

I agree. He took "Straight up now, tell me" and gave it a Santana-esque style. It was really good! His last name is Garcia.

i hope he records it & releases it as a single. i would buy it right away if he did that.:)

[Avaj]

Man the girls are struggling tonight. A lot of them sounded better doing Hollywood week. I don't know what is going on. :( They say the girls are better then the guys. :eek:

[kmp77]

None of the girls really knocked it out of the park :/ Some were just bad. Not looking good.

[CowboyMcCoy]

I have a crush on Siobhan Magnus.

[kristie]

when paige myles started singing "all right now" by free, all i was thinking was "oh god, no," because it was bad, & david cook had sung that song during season 7 & did a heck of a lot better.

[CowboyMcCoy]

Hey give her a break Z...

It's her mental escape from living with her husband... she deserves an alternate reality to that one... :D
:bow:

[CowboyMcCoy]

when paige myles started singing "all right now" by free, all i was thinking was "oh god, no," because it was bad, & david cook had sung that song during season 7 & did a heck of a lot better.

The 4th one was good, too. Her name is Lilly, I think. She's a true artist, imo. Living out of your car isn't an easy choice to make in life.

[kristie]

The 4th one was good, too. Her name is Lilly, I think. She's a true artist, imo. Living out of your car isn't an easy choice to make in life.

i like lilly too. i think she's cool, & i like her hair as well. as for her living out of her car, that's got to be a hard decision to make if someone like her really wants to make it in music. :D

[Aikmaniac]

I didn't think any of the girls did well. I'll chalk it up to being nervous this week. I know I would be.

[Avaj]

Wow the boys wasn't much better then the girls.

Man I don't know who is going home tomorrow. Really disappointing season so far. Right now they all can go home and regroup...geez.

[Chief]

I haven't been following this thread, but I'll say this.

Ellen is a terrible, weak judge and this show is going to suffer when Simon leaves.

[Joe Rod]

I haven't been following this thread, but I'll say this.

Ellen is a terrible, weak judge and this show is going to suffer when Simon leaves.

My wife and I were saying the exact same thing. Not very good. Any what the heck was Kara wearing last night???

[kristie]

I haven't been following this thread, but I'll say this.

Ellen is a terrible, weak judge and this show is going to suffer when Simon leaves.

ellen was probably very nervous being that it was her first live show. maybe as the season progresses, she'll get more comfortable.

[kmp77]

After seeing the two groups....this definitely should be Idol's last year. Sheesh! I thought there may be some talent this year but the first two nights weren't too great.

[kristie]

After seeing the two groups....this definitely should be Idol's last year. Sheesh! I thought there may be some talent this year but the first two nights weren't too great.

maybe the next two weeks will be better.

[theogt]

After seeing the two groups....this definitely should be Idol's last year. Sheesh! I thought there may be some talent this year but the first two nights weren't too great.I tend to agree, but you have to remember the mixing was absolutely terrible on television (i.e., vocals way too loud), while the music was apparently loud in studio. That's a terrible combination.

[Hostile]

ellen was probably very nervous being that it was her first live show. maybe as the season progresses, she'll get more comfortable.

maybe the next two weeks will be better.
You sound like you are trying to convince yourself of something you don't even believe.

[Gemini Dolly]

I usually dont pay attention till the Top 12 are set.

But of the little Ive seen, the only two that interest me are Katelyn Epperly and Lily Scott.

Nobody from the boys has got my attention. ZzZzZzZzzZ

[kristie]

You sound like you are trying to convince yourself of something you don't even believe.

i don't think i am. why?

[Hostile]

i don't think i am. why?The use of the word "maybe" in two ending sentences about hope.

[Bob Sacamano]

So the girl's group is stronger than the boy's? That hasn't happened in a few years.

[kmp77]

So the girl's group is stronger than the boy's? That hasn't happened in a few years.

They actually seem about equal. Neither standing out. I thought they both had strong people but no one really did anything great. Maybe just the first week jitters.

[kristie]

They actually seem about equal. Neither standing out. I thought they both had strong people but no one really did anything great. Maybe just the first week jitters.

that's what i thought.

[Joe Rod]

Idol has really stunk it up in a few spots the last few seasons. Extending the "Hollywood week" cut-down shows into a long, drawn out anti-climactic goo and extending the dial in eliminations to a round of 24. It lets in those fringe singers who have no business being there in the first place and then we have to deal with garbage like what we had last week.

When the ship inevitably sinks, they will have no one to blame but themselves.

[kristie]

the remaining 20 perform on tuesday(girls) & wednesday(guys). all of them really need to step it up. they shouldn't feel any nerves now that they know what the drill is. i'm just hoping that they all pick better songs because i did question their choices last week. some, like lilly scott for example, picked a good song. others, like tim urban, did not.

[Avaj]

Wow Crystal!!! If it wasn't for her, I wouldn't watch the show. Talking about keeping it real. She is the real deal. I hope she goes far.

[kristie]

Wow Crystal!!! If it wasn't for her, I wouldn't watch the show. Talking about keeping it real. She is the real deal. I hope she goes far.

me too. crystal's performance was awesome, & i was happy that she was feeling better after having to go to the hospital on i think it was tuesday.

[CowboyMcCoy]

This guy sucks. He's an ex-American Idol contestant. Two thumbs down for Danny Gollie. Who was that guy? I can't remember.

[CowboyMcCoy]

Siobhan Magnus is a wiener, imo.

[Cajuncowboy]

This guy sucks. He's an ex-American Idol contestant. Two thumbs down for Danny Gollie. Who was that guy? I can't remember.

What were you listening to?

He was terrific.

[Hostile]

This show is dying. As soon as Simon is gone, it is dead.

[Aikmaniac]

This show is dying. As soon as Simon is gone, it is dead.

This is the first season I remember since I began watching about 3 or 4 seasons ago that there is no one I'm really looking forward to hearing and watching them perform.

No charisma from anyone yet.

I agree...Simon jumping ship at the right time.

[CowboyMcCoy]

This show is dying. As soon as Simon is gone, it is dead.

They need a show with bands, who do all originals. I think that'd be a better way to go because there is so much more these kinds of talents can to when they work with their own band.

[AmarilloCowboyFan]

Wow Crystal!!! If it wasn't for her, I wouldn't watch the show. Talking about keeping it real. She is the real deal. I hope she goes far.

Her and Lilly both are pretty damn good.

[Cowboysfan22]

I usually enjoy American Idol but there are no good singers this year at all!!!

[Bob Sacamano]

This show is dying. As soon as Simon is gone, it is dead.

Show's been dead for quite awhile. Just took awhile for the euphoria and the novelty of it to wear off. Like Ultimate Survivor.

[kristie]

What were you listening to?

He was terrific.

he sure was. i know that i loved it. :)

[kristie]

the ladies performed last night, & here's who i thought did really well:

siobhan magus-sang "house of the rising sun" & sang it well. i think she's a contender, & she's so adorable too.

crystal bowersox-sang "give me one reason" & played electric guitar on it, which i thought was cool. sang great. i could definately see myself enjoying her music on the radio.

lilly scott-sang one of my favorite patsy cline songs "i fall to pieces" & did a great job singing it. also played mandolin on it, which i thought was cool. defiantely a contender along with the other two mentioned here.

[AmarilloCowboyFan]

the ladies performed last night, & here's who i thought did really well:

siobhan magus-sang "house of the rising sun" & sang it well. i think she's a contender, & she's so adorable too.

crystal bowersox-sang "give me one reason" & played electric guitar on it, which i thought was cool. sang great. i could definately see myself enjoying her music on the radio.

lilly scott-sang one of my favorite patsy cline songs "i fall to pieces" & did a great job singing it. also played mandolin on it, which i thought was cool. defiantely a contender along with the other two mentioned here.

Yep, I thought Didi did well also. Crystal and Lily are my favorites of the girls.

[Hostile]

I got to watch for the first time in weeks. Big Mike Lynche knocked it out of the park. My wife and daughter were in tears and so was one of the judges. That was incredible.

[kristie]

Yep, I thought Didi did well also. Crystal and Lily are my favorites of the girls.

my husband thought didi did well too, which is amazing because he had stopped watching idol after season 4.

[Gemini Dolly]

The boys are such snoozers this year. A girl will definately win it. I think it will come down to Lilly and Crystal. Lilly is my favorite, along with Katelyn. Im starting to like Siobahn and Lacey too.

[kmp77]

So easy on the eyes.........

http://jacksonville.com/files/u106/didibenami031010.jpg

[Bob Sacamano]

Taylor Swift wannabe.

[kristie]

Taylor Swift wannabe.

at least didi sings way better then taylor swift.

[Hostile]

at least didi sings way better then taylor swift.You're out of your mind.

[kristie]

You're out of your mind.

no i'm not. :D

[Hostile]

no i'm not. :DYou honestly think that girl is gonna win Grammys and other awards? More than Taylor Swift has? Seriously?

Yeah, you're out of your ever loving mind if you think some girl who won't win American Idol, and probably won't be in the top 5 is "way better than Taylor Swift." I am sorry to be so blunt, but yeah you are. Completely.

[AmarilloCowboyFan]

You honestly think that girl is gonna win Grammys and other awards? More than Taylor Swift has? Seriously?

Yeah, you're out of your ever loving mind if you think some girl who won't win American Idol, and probably won't be in the top 5 is "way better than Taylor Swift." I am sorry to be so blunt, but yeah you are. Completely.

I think she was probably referring more to the fact that Taylor kinda butchered Rhiannon on TV a few weeks ago (I personally didn't think it was that bad) but Didi did a pretty good job on it. But ya, Taylor is the whole package, sings, writes and is pretty damn cute. No way Didi matches her.

[SultanOfSix]

I can't believe Alex got voted off.

He has such a clean, soft sound, and has the most unique voice of the guys.

[AmarilloCowboyFan]

I can't believe Alex got voted off.

He has such a clean, soft sound, and has the most unique voice of the guys.

I can't believe Lily is going home but Paige and Katie are still in it.

[Viper]

I can't believe Lily is going home but Paige and Katie are still in it.

This shocked me as well. I actually liked Lily, she was the second most talented female.

[SultanOfSix]

Lilly could sing too. I thought she was sure bet for top 10. I couldn't believe it either.

Alex had the most distinguished voice for the guys. Yeah, he was a little inexperienced, but take it from someone who sings himself, if America could judge talent, there is no way he would have been going home today.

Twitter has been literally littered every minute for the past two hours with W T F messages concerning Alex's dismissal.

[Bob Sacamano]

Lilly could sing too. I thought she was sure bet for top 10. I couldn't believe it either.

Alex had the most distinguished voice for the guys. Yeah, he was a little inexperienced, but take it from someone who sings himself, if America could judge talent, there is no way he would have been going home today.

Twitter has been literally littered every minute for the past two hours with W T F messages concerning Alex's dismissal.

Sanjaya??

[SultanOfSix]

Sanjaya??

LOL. No.

[kmp77]

at least didi sings way better then taylor swift.

I'll second this. Taylor actually can't sing..she just talks in rhythem. Her live performances can be brutal.

[Gemini Dolly]

Im so dissapointed in Lilly going home. I thought her uniqueness would last. I dont think Paige deserved a Top 12 spot, ditto Tim. I think Katelyn Epperly also deserved more opportunity than Katie.

I will puke if Katie ends up winning the whole thing.

This season sucks so hard. A3 A6 A9 are the worst seasons evah. See a pattern?

[Viper]

Lilly could sing too. I thought she was sure bet for top 10. I couldn't believe it either.

Alex had the most distinguished voice for the guys. Yeah, he was a little inexperienced, but take it from someone who sings himself, if America could judge talent, there is no way he would have been going home today.

Twitter has been literally littered every minute for the past two hours with W T F messages concerning Alex's dismissal.

What I like most about Idol is watching these kids develop along the way. I would have enjoyed watching Alex, his voice was unique.

[kristie]

You honestly think that girl is gonna win Grammys and other awards? More than Taylor Swift has? Seriously?

Yeah, you're out of your ever loving mind if you think some girl who won't win American Idol, and probably won't be in the top 5 is "way better than Taylor Swift." I am sorry to be so blunt, but yeah you are. Completely.

i only based what i said on didi's voice nothing else. taylor swift's voice is OK but not great. i'm not going to deny the girl's talent as a songwriter. she's great & all, but in terms of singing i think didi is better.

[kristie]

Im so dissapointed in Lilly going home. I thought her uniqueness would last. I dont think Paige deserved a Top 12 spot, ditto Tim. I think Katelyn Epperly also deserved more opportunity than Katie.

I will puke if Katie ends up winning the whole thing.

This season sucks so hard. A3 A6 A9 are the worst seasons evah. See a pattern?

well don't puke yet because i don't think that will happen.

[Hostile]

i only based what i said on didi's voice nothing else. taylor swift's voice is OK but not great. i'm not going to deny the girl's talent as a songwriter. she's great & all, but in terms of singing i think didi is better.Like I said, out of your mind.

[Wimbo]

So, the top 12 are set.
The obvious top 2 for me are Big Mike from the guys and Crystal from the girls.
My dark horse picks are Siobahn Magnus and Andrew Garcia.

Crystal is obviously the most complete contestant right now, but I think she has peaked. She is great, but I don't see her revealing much more in the upcoming weeks. I wouldn't be surprised to see Siobahn or Andrew build momentum over the next few weeks & mount a challenge.

[SultanOfSix]

What I like most about Idol is watching these kids develop along the way. I would have enjoyed watching Alex, his voice was unique.

So true. I believe Alex had the most potential that could have been realized in such a situation. I was hoping for him. All he had to do was gain a little bit of confidence and put some more emotion into his singing and he could have been the front runner for the guys.

[Joe Rod]

So true. I believe Alex had the most potential that could have been realized in such a situation. I was hoping for him. All he had to do was gain a little bit of confidence and put some more emotion into his singing and he could have been the front runner for the guys.

He was in trouble for a while. He was getting by on talent alone while alienating the mullet wearing men of America by only going half mullet. Never halfway grow out your mullett. You either go for broke like Jared Allen or just trim that darn thing right off.

[jackrussell]

So, the top 12 are set.
The obvious top 2 for me are Big Mike from the guys and Crystal from the girls.
My dark horse picks are Siobahn Magnus and Andrew Garcia.

:clap2:

[Gemini Dolly]

Like I said, out of your mind.

Why is she out of her mind? Are you saying Taylor is a better vocalist than Didi? Thats insanity.

[kristie]

Like I said, out of your mind.

at least i didn't say she was going to win. there are people in the top 12 that have a better chance at doing that then she does. *braces self for anything*

[kristie]

So, the top 12 are set.
The obvious top 2 for me are Big Mike from the guys and Crystal from the girls.
My dark horse picks are Siobahn Magnus and Andrew Garcia.

Crystal is obviously the most complete contestant right now, but I think she has peaked. She is great, but I don't see her revealing much more in the upcoming weeks. I wouldn't be surprised to see Siobahn or Andrew build momentum over the next few weeks & mount a challenge.


:bow:

[kristie]

ok, folks, here's the deal. the theme for the top 12 this week is music from the rolling stones, one of the greatest bands of all time. if you had to pick any song from that catalog for these people to sing, what would it be?

http://i220.photobucket.com/albums/dd58/cardsdude24/Rolling-stones-logo.jpg

[kristie]

did anyone watch? all i have to say is that lacey brown deserved to get booted off. her version of "ruby tuesday" wasn't good at all.

[SDogo]

Like I said, out of your mind.


Wow, seriously? I have never heard her sing. She talks and whines a lot but I would never call what she does singing.

[Joe Rod]

did anyone watch? all i have to say is that lacey brown deserved to get booted off. her version of "ruby tuesday" wasn't good at all.

I watched. Siobhan Magnus was amazing. I was just flat out in awe of her voice. Now that the lesser singers are getting phased out, it is becoming obvious that there are four or five of these folks that are really talented.

[justbob]

I watched. Siobhan Magnus was amazing. I was just flat out in awe of her voice. Now that the lesser singers are getting phased out, it is becoming obvious that there are four or five of these folks that are really talented.

Not sure any of them are in her class (voice wise)

[Doomsday101]

I refuse to watch that show since they stole my nickname "American Idol" :laugh2:

[Joe Rod]

I refuse to watch that show since they stole my nickname "American Idol" :laugh2:

I think they spelled it "American Idle" with you though. ;)

[AmarilloCowboyFan]

Not sure any of them are in her class (voice wise)


Wow, I thought Siobhan was horrendous this week. I really thought last week was bad for her too. The only one I really liked from her was the Aretha song.

[theogt]

Wow, I thought Siobhan was horrendous this week. I really thought last week was bad for her too. The only one I really liked from her was the Aretha song.Seriously? Horrendous in what way? The singing was incredible. The interesting-factor was through the roof. She's by and away my favorite on the show (probably from all seasons) because shes just weird. It's a genuine, all-natural weirdness that makes her interesting. They tried to compare her to Adam Lambert, but that was a serious disservice because she doesn't try to be odd, she just is.

[Gemini Dolly]

I think Andrew deserved to go before Lacey. Everyone is just so mediocre. I wanted to vote for David Cook.

[dcdallaschick]

I thought Siobhan's torch-song intro/off-key scream arrangement was awful--and not sung all that well. Her voice is OK, but that just didn't work at all, and didn't do the song any justice. Actually, the whole night was a big bucket of FAIL. I hope it's the last time they try to shoehorn the Stones catalog into the show.

I keep watching to see if any of them can impress, but so far, not good. Bowersox and the big trainer dude know how to perform on a stage, but even they're just average in this format. I guess Simon's getting out at the right time...or maybe a year too late.

[Gemini Dolly]

I thought Siobhan's torch-song intro/off-key scream arrangement was awful--and not sung all that well. Her voice is OK, but that just didn't work at all, and didn't do the song any justice. Actually, the whole night was a big bucket of FAIL. I hope it's the last time they try to shoehorn the Stones catalog into the show.

I keep watching to see if any of them can impress, but so far, not good. Bowersox and the big trainer dude know how to perform on a stage, but even they're just average in this format. I guess Simon's getting out at the right time...or maybe a year too late.

Right, except for me the whole season has been FAIL. The way they are hyping up Siobahn like shes the season's Adam Lambert is hilarious. Looks like TBTB want a Siobahn vs Crystal showdown.

[theogt]

I thought Siobhan's torch-song intro/off-key scream arrangement was awful--and not sung all that well. Her voice is OK, but that just didn't work at all, and didn't do the song any justice. Actually, the whole night was a big bucket of FAIL. I hope it's the last time they try to shoehorn the Stones catalog into the show.

I keep watching to see if any of them can impress, but so far, not good. Bowersox and the big trainer dude know how to perform on a stage, but even they're just average in this format. I guess Simon's getting out at the right time...or maybe a year too late.The intro and the "scream" were the best parts.

Right, except for me the whole season has been FAIL. The way they are hyping up Siobahn like shes the season's Adam Lambert is hilarious. Looks like TBTB want a Siobahn vs Crystal showdown.She's infinitely better and more interesting than Lambert.

[Hostile]

I didn't get to see it. So I just watched it on youtube.

I have no idea what some of you were listening to if you thought that was a poor performance. That girl (whom I have not heard until now) hit a grand slam with that.

[Gemini Dolly]

The intro and the "scream" were the best parts.

She's infinitely better and more interesting than Lambert.

In the words of Ke$ha....stop talk, talk, talking that blah blah blah.

[theogt]

I didn't get to see it. So I just watched it on youtube.

I have no idea what some of you were listening to if you thought that was a poor performance. That girl (whom I have not heard until now) hit a grand slam with that.Did you see her sing "Wicked Game?"

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cOO5hpVkCJw

Chick is legit.

[Joe Rod]

Right, except for me the whole season has been FAIL. The way they are hyping up Siobahn like shes the season's Adam Lambert is hilarious. Looks like TBTB want a Siobahn vs Crystal showdown.

I thought Siobhan's torch-song intro/off-key scream arrangement was awful--and not sung all that well. Her voice is OK, but that just didn't work at all, and didn't do the song any justice. Actually, the whole night was a big bucket of FAIL. I hope it's the last time they try to shoehorn the Stones catalog into the show.

I keep watching to see if any of them can impress, but so far, not good. Bowersox and the big trainer dude know how to perform on a stage, but even they're just average in this format. I guess Simon's getting out at the right time...or maybe a year too late.

That's what I like about this Zone. I like hearing other people's opinions on all of these various topics, even when they differ from my own (and appear induced by crystal meth (I kid, I kid! ;) )!

[Hostile]

Did you see her sing "Wicked Game?"

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cOO5hpVkCJw

Chick is legit.No. I hadn't seen her until I watched the performance of "Paint it Black." She sounds pretty good to me.

[kristie]

Did you see her sing "Wicked Game?"

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cOO5hpVkCJw

Chick is legit.

she sure is. she's amazing.

[kristie]

I think Andrew deserved to go before Lacey. Everyone is just so mediocre. I wanted to vote for David Cook.

so did i. he showed those people how it's really done on that stage.:D

[theogt]

Really? I fast forwarded through Cook after about 20 seconds. I thought it was boring.

[Wimbo]

No. I hadn't seen her until I watched the performance of "Paint it Black." She sounds pretty good to me.

Hos, you should check out the rest of her work on the show. She is amazing. Go to this link, then scroll right across the bottom until you get to each of her songs.
http://www.americanidol.com/videos/season_9/performances/?ref=ai9_videos_rc_nav_itunes_perf (http://www.americanidol.com/videos/season_9/performances/?ref=ai9_videos_rc_nav_itunes_perf)

Her version of House of the Rising Sun was spectacular - it shows that she is not just a big voice... Her tone is ethereal.

[theogt]

Hos, you should check out the rest of her work on the show. She is amazing. Go to this link, then scroll right across the bottom until you get to each of her songs.
http://www.americanidol.com/videos/season_9/performances/?ref=ai9_videos_rc_nav_itunes_perf (http://www.americanidol.com/videos/season_9/performances/?ref=ai9_videos_rc_nav_itunes_perf)

Her version of House of the Rising Sun was spectacular - it shows that she is not just a big voice... Her tone is ethereal.In particular, watch the last 20 seconds or so of her Think performance.

Probably only a matter of time until she sings Sinead O'Connor's Nothing Compares 2 U.

[kristie]

In particular, watch the last 20 seconds or so of her Think performance.

Probably only a matter of time until she sings Sinead O'Connor's Nothing Compares 2 U.


siobhan can't sing that even if she wanted to because prince wrote that song, & i've heard that he won't let any of his music be performed on idol.

[kristie]

Really? I fast forwarded through Cook after about 20 seconds. I thought it was boring.

i didn't think it was boring. i thought it was hot, but then again i'm probably being biased.;)

[kristie]

tonight's theme was #1 hits from the billboard charts & i have to say that not everyone did well except for crystal, who sang "me & bobby mcgee", & siobhan, who sang "superstition". also having miley cyrus as the top 11's mentor was, to me, extremely dumb despite the fact that she has been successful. i think they should've gone with someone else as a mentor. any thoughts?

[Joe Rod]

tonight's theme was #1 hits from the billboard charts & i have to say that not everyone did well except for crystal, who sang "me & bobby mcgee", & siobhan, who sang "superstition". also having miley cyrus as the top 11's mentor was, to me, extremely dumb despite the fact that she has been successful. i think they should've gone with someone else as a mentor. any thoughts?

Aside from the two you mentioned, it was a pretty blah night overall, but I did like the guy (I can't remember his name, just a character flaw of mine :D ) that sang "The Power of Love". He is very talented with the guitar as well as his singing ability.

Miley Cyrus as the mentor was a huge bomb.

[AmarilloCowboyFan]

tonight's theme was #1 hits from the billboard charts & i have to say that not everyone did well except for crystal, who sang "me & bobby mcgee", & siobhan, who sang "superstition". also having miley cyrus as the top 11's mentor was, to me, extremely dumb despite the fact that she has been successful. i think they should've gone with someone else as a mentor. any thoughts?

I thought Crystal was great and Siobhan was so-so, but better than the last few weeks. Her screaming at the end of each song is getting annoying, especially when it is a bad scream like last week. The competition looks to me like it will come down to Crystal, Siobhan, and Big Mike.

Miley being a mentor was ridiculous.

[Gemini Dolly]

Crystal was good, the rest ZzzZzzZzzZ, although Siobahn's scream awoke me.

Andrew goes home tonight. I hope. I cant stand that man. Paige and Tim will round out the bottom 3.

[theogt]

Crystal was good, the rest ZzzZzzZzzZ, although Siobahn's scream awoke me.

Andrew goes home tonight. I hope. I cant stand that man. Paige and Tim will round out the bottom 3.Good is an understatement. That was one of the best performances on AI that I've ever seen.

[Gemini Dolly]

WHO IS VOTING FOR ANDREW GARCIA?? SHOW THY SELF!
UGHHHHHH

Paige did have to go though. She has sucked it for a while.

[theogt]

WHO IS VOTING FOR ANDREW GARCIA?? SHOW THY SELF!
UGHHHHHH

Paige did have to go though. She has sucked it for a while.Garcia just needs to get back to things like this where he takes something familiar and makes it fresh and original and interesting.

Tu5N6CSGh4Q

[kristie]

Aside from the two you mentioned, it was a pretty blah night overall, but I did like the guy (I can't remember his name, just a character flaw of mine :D ) that sang "The Power of Love". He is very talented with the guitar as well as his singing ability.

Miley Cyrus as the mentor was a huge bomb.



casey james sang that one.:)

[Gemini Dolly]

Casey James looks so stiff, especially when he plays guitar. He needs to loosen up on that stage. His singing is okay and hes a pretty guy. heh.

[kristie]

Casey James looks so stiff, especially when he plays guitar. He needs to loosen up on that stage. His singing is okay and hes a pretty guy. heh.

he is cute, i'll admit that, & i think kara dioguardi is in love with him.:laugh1:

it makes me sick to be honest.:laugh1:

[kristie]

WHO IS VOTING FOR ANDREW GARCIA?? SHOW THY SELF!
UGHHHHHH

Paige did have to go though. She has sucked it for a while.

i think the next to go will be tim urban. he seriously annoys me.

[Joe Rod]

How the heck is Tim Urban hanging on??? He went from not originally being in the top 24 to now going on tour with the top ten!

[kmp77]

How the heck is Tim Urban hanging on??? He went from not originally being in the top 24 to now going on tour with the top ten!

http://www.votefortheworst.com/

But the two worst were in the bottom two though. So Urban will go home next week.

[kristie]

http://www.votefortheworst.com/

But the two worst were in the bottom two though. So Urban will go home next week.

i hope so because that website is such a joke. it's run by a bunch of losers who claim that because of them, sanjaya stuck around longer then he should have.

[Gemini Dolly]

Tonight was R&B night and Usher mentored. I love me some Usher. :D

LEE was the best of the night for me. He has a very radio friendly voice, but what he lacks has always been confidence. Tonight he showed his stuff and he was brilliant.

Crystal changed it up, wore a dress and played piano, it was aight. I prefer her playing the guitar and not dolled up. But I understand her changing it up.

Siobahn was 1st up to go and she sucked it hard. It was all over the place vocally and the screaming was off pitch. She knew it and looked devastated even before the judges critiqued her.

Andrew, I highly dislike him, but his rendition of Chris Brown's Forever was good. However, I agree with Simon that his personality is boring.

Didi Tim and Katie are my predictions for B3 w/ Tim going home.

[Cajuncowboy]

Well, I watched it again tonight against my better judgement but my daughter wanted me to so I did.

The show stinks. While Randy kara and Simon may have some skins on the wall, they have lost their musical ear trying to be whatever it is they are trying to be on this show.

And if Ellen could ever get one complete coherent sentence out of her mouth it would be a miracle of God.

With that said, the best left in this competition is That Casey guy.

The young kid at the end is very good as well. Don't think he will win but he is good.

[Bob Sacamano]

Casey James looks so stiff, especially when he plays guitar. He needs to loosen up on that stage. His singing is okay and hes a pretty guy. heh.

he is cute, i'll admit that, & i think kara dioguardi is in love with him.:laugh1:

it makes me sick to be honest.:laugh1:

LOL at the grunge look. It's freakin' 2010.

[kristie]

what did everyone think of big mike's performance? i thought it was fantastic.

[DallasCowpoke]

Last night was the first time this season that I've watched all the way through.

IMO, Crystal Bowersox and Casey James will be the last two standing, w/ Bowersox winning out.

Bowersox has a pure sound, and she reminds me of an amalgamation of Janis Joplin, Carol King and Joss Stone.

[Aikmaniac]

I've watched this show pretty much since season 2 and I have to say that it is simply terrible this year.

None of the contestants have any charisma at all....

[Hostile]

I appreciate Simon for his honesty. I can't help but wonder what he thinks of some of the acts they book to perform. His honest opinion. For instance, last year that thing Lady Gaga performed. The stage show was interesting. Her singing sucked.

Tonight Usher performed. The stage show was fun and the choreography was fascinating. His singing sucked.

Diddy performed just now. One hell of a visual show. His singing sucked.

You can't tell me that if any of the contestants did these exact performances and sang that badly that Simon doesn't mock the hell out of them. Yet because these stars are already established they get a free pass and aren't judged.

I wonder if he is a hypocrite and loves these vocals? I can't help it.

The girl who allegedly sings better than Taylor Swift goes home. Shocking.

[Jon88]

I appreciate Simon for his honesty. I can't help but wonder what he thinks of some of the acts they book to perform. His honest opinion. For instance, last year that thing Lady Gaga performed. The stage show was interesting. Her singing sucked.

Tonight Usher performed. The stage show was fun and the choreography was fascinating. His singing sucked.

Diddy performed just now. One hell of a visual show. His singing sucked.

You can't tell me that if any of the contestants did these exact performances and sang that badly that Simon doesn't mock the hell out of them. Yet because these stars are already established they get a free pass and aren't judged.

I wonder if he is a hypocrite and loves these vocals? I can't help it.

The girl who allegedly sings better than Taylor Swift goes home. Shocking.

I don't even watch it anymore. They really berated this really nice girl who was probably in highschool. They had a good laugh about it.

[kristie]

I appreciate Simon for his honesty. I can't help but wonder what he thinks of some of the acts they book to perform. His honest opinion. For instance, last year that thing Lady Gaga performed. The stage show was interesting. Her singing sucked.

Tonight Usher performed. The stage show was fun and the choreography was fascinating. His singing sucked.

Diddy performed just now. One hell of a visual show. His singing sucked.

You can't tell me that if any of the contestants did these exact performances and sang that badly that Simon doesn't mock the hell out of them. Yet because these stars are already established they get a free pass and aren't judged.

I wonder if he is a hypocrite and loves these vocals? I can't help it.

The girl who allegedly sings better than Taylor Swift goes home. Shocking.


i sometimes wonder to myself if the vocals even matter anymore. i mean, usher is supposed to be a really good singer yet his singing was terrible tonight. do these artists even care anymore about how well they sound?

as for didi, i had her going home next week. tim urban was the one i thought would be going home tonight. his version of sweet love was so awful, i had to hit the mute button on my remote control.

[Hostile]

Oh look, it isn't just me who thought those guy's singing sucked.

*****

'American Idol' Top 10 Results: What Becomes Of The Brokenhearted Didi

Posted Wed Mar 31, 2010 7:44pm PDT by Lyndsey Parker in [/URL]

On Wednesday night's "Clash of the Titans" infomercial--oops, I mean Wednesday night's "American Idol" results show--in between blatant plugs for the CGI flick, there was a whole lot of clashing of another sort. For instance, Ryan Seacrest and Simon Cowell engaged in a clash of the titanic egos. ("You are really getting on my nerves," Simon barked at Ryan at one point.) Also, Michael Lynche clipped a clashing pink ponytail hair extension to his bald head in some sort of odd display of allegiance to at-risk contestant Siobhan Magnus. And then there were apparently a few clashing opinions behind the judging table, as the panelists went through the miming motions, pretending to argue over whether to grant the all-important Judges' Save to troubled contestant Didi Benami.

See, while Siobhan was safe despite her shaky performance this week--and she sobbed with relief upon hearing the good news--in the end it was Didi who was sobbing (as usual), when she learned she was in the bottom three with usual suspects Tim Urban and Katie Stevens. And the thin-skinned, heart-sleeved songstress became even more emotional once she found out she in fact had received the fewest votes of the week.

Didi was probably the first eliminated Season 9 contestant who had a real shot at earning the Judges' Save. (Earlier in the season, the judges absolutely adored her--especially Kara DioGuardi, who co-penned Didi's Hollywood Week audition song "Terrified.") So Didi took her challenge seriously and wisely avoided reprising Tuesday's disastrous "What Becomes of the Brokenhearted" performance; instead, she crooned Fleetwood Mac's "Rhiannon," her best song of this season. And she gave it her all. Simon rightfully told her it was "a million times better than what you did last night," but his kind words were quickly accompanied by his trademark eyeroll and the cut-to-the-chase quip, "Didi, it's bad news, sweetheart. We're not going to save you."
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Then poor Didi exited the show exactly the same way she came in: crying buckets upon buckets of tears. The girl made Brooke White look stoic. It was a bummer end to a somewhat bummer week in an overall bummer season, but it wasn't exactly a surprise, since Didi had been floundering ever since Season 9's live shows began.

As for the other 57 minutes of filler Wednesday evening, there was no opening AutoTuned singalong number this week. (Don't worry, there was still plenty of group cheese in the form of the weekly Ford music video, this time soundtracked by "Kung Fu Fighting" and featuring the top 10 in unflattering Chinese-restaurant-waitstaff uniforms.) But Season 2 champ Ruben Studdard was back, reminding all of the top 10 just where their careers might be headed in seven or so years. After Roooooben sang some song from his (not-released by-BMG-Records) latest album, he met his doppelganger and natural successor Michael Lynche, at which point Ryan awkwardly solicited diet and fitness tips from Michael (a personal trainer) for the portly Velvet Teddy Bear. (Ruben has, granted, lost a lot of weight, but he still has a ways to go.) No, that wasn't awkward at all.
Then Ruben announced he's hitting the road this summer with his former rival, Clay Aiken, on what will somewhat misleadingly be titled The Timeless Tour. Gulp. Yes, that trek will probably be more entertaining than the Idols Live Tour at this rate, but still.
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Big Mike, consider this your warning: This could be your future. You could very well be touring with Casey James in 2017. Or Didi, you may be teaming with Katie Stevens on a tour of what will tactfully be described as "midsize venues." Enjoy your "Idol" ride while it lasts, kids. Showbiz is tough.
Anyway, then Usher performed his non-hit "OMG" with will.i.am, and Diddy performed with his new group Dirty Money, and both sadly revealed that their non-AutoTuned live voices ain't much better than, say, Haeley Vaughn's. Which begs the question...when is "American Idol" just going to have the theme AutoTune Night, already? T-Pain could be the mentor and everyone, even Tim Urban, would sound amazing talkboxing their way through robot-pop songs like "Believe" by Cher and "One More Time" by Daft Punk. After all, "American Idol" is already employing AutoTune to hilarious effect on all those group songs, so why shouldn't the producers really go for it?
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Actually, it turns out next week's theme will be tunes from the Lennon/McCartney songbook--which strikes fear deep into my heart, since I am still waking up in nightsweats after witnessing Kristy Lee Cook's mangling of "Eight Days a Week" two seasons ago. It's too bad Didi didn't stick around another week; she's one of the contestants this year who I think could have done a fab job with a Fab Four song like "Blackbird" or "Norwegian Wood." Oh well.

Parker out.

[SultanOfSix]

his version of sweet love was so awful, i had to hit the mute button on my remote control.

Like Randy said, and to give credit to him, his singing was no pitch. The problem is he's boring, and he seems so artificial, and his facial expressions when given good (rare) or bad comments is a reflection of this.

He must have the lives of a cat, because I think he should have "died" long ago, while Alex Lambert should have been at least in the top ten. Inexperienced, lacking confidence, but good potential.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qynr0zJiICY

Crystal, so far, is definitely the best out of the bunch. Lee is good, and so is Casey. Garcia finally lived up to his ability.

IMO, this week definitely had some of the best performances for the group as a whole.

By the way, the judges often times give the most contradictory advice. At least Paula had the excuse of being under the influence of something.

[AmarilloCowboyFan]

Man I can't believe Tim Urban is still in it. I agree that Didi was bad last week but she has ten times the potential that Tim has. He has got to go next week, then Katie the week after.

Lee was just kind of in the background and hadn't stood out but this week he was pretty good. IMO Crystal is still the best but Lee jumped there with her and Mike. Siobhan is just annoying, I'm sick of hearing her screech.

[Bob Sacamano]

I'm looking at pics of the contestants right now and I ask you guys why should anyone cares who wins this thing? It's probably the lamest looking group I've come across. AI is dead.

[Joe Rod]

I'm looking at pics of the contestants right now and I ask you guys why should anyone cares who wins this thing? It's probably the lamest looking group I've come across. AI is dead.

I told my wife and kids that this would be my last hurrah. I would say that Bowersocks is a very real talent, though. Still not sure what to make of Siobahn, but if she can ever reign in that voice she might be pretty good herself.

[Bob Sacamano]

I blame Cindy Lauper for Siobahn's appearance.

[kristie]

I blame Cindy Lauper for Siobahn's appearance.

blame the show's stylists. they probably told her to wear those horrible clothes. if i were a stylist, i would dress siobhan better then that.

[Bob Sacamano]

blame the show's stylists. they probably told her to wear those horrible clothes. if i were a stylist, i would dress siobhan better then that.

naw, I bet she likes dressing like that. You see weird chicks all the time looking like that.

[kristie]

naw, I bet she likes dressing like that. You see weird chicks all the time looking like that.

i do see weird chicks like that a lot where i live. you'd be surprised. ;)

[kristie]

ok, everyone, what did you all think of tonight's show? the remaining 9 all sang songs written by john lennon & paul mccarthy.

[dcdallaschick]

ok, everyone, what did you all think of tonight's show? the remaining 9 all sang songs written by john lennon & paul mccarthy.

As usual, I was interested to see Michael, Crystal, and Casey sing--and I pretty much liked all three, although I wasn't blown away. The rest I can do without, along with the rest of the show filler. I managed to make my way through the whole thing in about 30 minutes on the DVR.

[AmarilloCowboyFan]

I haven't been that big of a Casey fan but he was great last night. Another solid performance from Crystal. I don't know what the judges were listening too but I though that Tim was once again terrible. I hope it's Tim's week to leave.

[bbgun]

Behold the Moe Howard of Taiwan. Pretty good voice for a kid.

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[kristie]

I haven't been that big of a Casey fan but he was great last night. Another solid performance from Crystal. I don't know what the judges were listening too but I though that Tim was once again terrible. I hope it's Tim's week to leave.


me too. he is seriously getting on my nerves.

[Hostile]

I have no idea who the gal in the tight black outfit was, but she has a great body and a very pretty face. I hated the song though.

These stage shows are elaborate as anything you will ever see, but it isn't about music any more. That's why I am not a fan.

[kristie]

I have no idea who the gal in the tight black outfit was, but she has a great body and a very pretty face. I hated the song though.

These stage shows are elaborate as anything you will ever see, but it isn't about music any more. That's why I am not a fan.

i think that was rihanna you're refering to.

http://i818.photobucket.com/albums/zz109/zillionaire_2009/779/01/02/03/rihanna-2000x0655x912.jpg

[AmarilloCowboyFan]

I have no idea who the gal in the tight black outfit was, but she has a great body and a very pretty face. I hated the song though.

These stage shows are elaborate as anything you will ever see, but it isn't about music any more. That's why I am not a fan.

Ya, I thought the song was terrible and the performance was extremely boring.

I can't believe that Mike was the loser. Wow, Tim definitely needs to go and he wasn't even in the bottom 3.

[Joe Rod]

Ya, I thought the song was terrible and the performance was extremely boring.

I can't believe that Mike was the loser. Wow, Tim definitely needs to go and he wasn't even in the bottom 3.

Thanks to the power of TiVo, I cut that show down to ten minutes of viewing time and did not watch the Rihanna performance at all. Fast Forward rocks! Didn't see Big Mike getting the bottom vote at all.

[kristie]

big mike's not going anywhere for now. take a look at the video i uploaded from last night(click link please):

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IhMDAeg09SE

[kristie]

ok, i got a question for everyone.


what do all you think of adam lambert(season 8 runner-up)being a mentor to this season's contestants this week? me personally, i think it's dumb because the guy hasn't been around for a long period of time & his album isn't doing great despite one single getting a fair amount of radio airplay.

[Audiman]

I know most music people get turned off by the large hordes that root for talentless jokes like Taylor Hicks and Sanjaya, but there's not another show on television with such a focus on musical talent, and you just have to deal with the "rough edges" that are necessary to bring in the massive audiences.

I'm sorry, but you're completely wrong. American Idol doesn't focus on musical talent. they focus on potential vocal ability and image. do you really think the winners get to write their own songs? REALLY!?! NO!!!

with that said, the best thing to happen to Chris Daughtry is to not win American Idol. some other label picked him up and he got to write most of his own songs. who remembers who beat Daughtry? nobody. why? because Daughtry's career has been MUCH better.

I've written a ton of music, I can sing, I can play drums, I can play guitar...and I still think American Idol is terrible...

[Joe Rod]

I'm sorry, but you're completely wrong. American Idol doesn't focus on musical talent. they focus on potential vocal ability and image. do you really think the winners get to write their own songs? REALLY!?! NO!!!

with that said, the best thing to happen to Chris Daughtry is to not win American Idol. some other label picked him up and he got to write most of his own songs. who remembers who beat Daughtry? nobody. why? because Daughtry's career has been MUCH better.

I've written a ton of music, I can sing, I can play drums, I can play guitar...and I still think American Idol is terrible...

What round did you get voted off?

[Audiman]

What round did you get voted off?

I've never wanted to try out.

a record deal shouldn't be won in a contest.

[kristie]

any thoughts on tonight's show?

[Joe Rod]

any thoughts on tonight's show?

Andrew has GOT to go home. He was horrible. Aaron is probably not too far behind. Siobahn has been ruined by the judges ever since they told her to lay off of the high notes, so she might be in danger as well.

Sooner or later, either Casey James or Lee Dewyze will be voted out because they are almost the same style of singer. It might be Casey considering Lee has been much better the last few weeks.

Crystal is mucho talented. I thought the others did enough to most likely pass through.