The X-Factor

[kristie]

this show debuts tonight on FOX. simon cowell & paula abdul reunite for this as judges along with nicole from the pussycat dolls & l.a. reid, who's a big-time record executive. the prize is a $5 million record deal. solo singers & groups can audition for this show. as for me, i'm not sure if i'm going to watch it. i'm very undecided.

[VietCowboy]

this show debuts tonight on FOX. simon cowell & paula abdul reunite for this as judges along with nicole from the pussycat dolls & l.a. reid, who's a big-time record executive. the prize is a $5 million record deal. solo singers & groups can audition for this show. as for me, i'm not sure if i'm going to watch it. i'm very undecided.

I'll record it and see if there's anyone worth following

[MarionBarberThe4th]

What a fresh idea for a show

[Risen Star]

I'll watch it. If the talent is good, I'll watch the whole season.

[CowboyMcCoy]

My wife's sister-in-law is in this. Her sister-in-law's brother (also her brother-in-law) is married to my wife's sister. But he's really the only guy I really like in the family and is by far a great person, but it's his sister. So I'll be tuned in to this.

She can't say anything about anything.

How's it going, Kristie?

[peplaw06]

My wife's sister-in-law is in this. Her sister-in-law's brother (also her brother-in-law) is married to my wife's sister. But he's really the only guy I really like in the family and is by far a great person, but it's his sister. So I'll be tuned in to this.

She can't say anything about anything.
http://cdn.head-fi.org/d/dc/dc0a6a6f_lol-wut-dog.jpg

[CowboyMcCoy]

http://cdn.head-fi.org/d/dc/dc0a6a6f_lol-wut-dog.jpg

My wife's sister's husband is competing in this. And she can't say anything about it so information can't be leaked to media outlets, et cetera, Peppy.

I regret the confusion.

[CowboyMcCoy]

Edit: My wife's sister's husband's sister. :)

[MonsterD]

That guy pulling his pants off had to be a hoax, no way they let him keep going like that. They never cut the music , and there has to be kids in the audience. I think they had a thing on his junk to make it look like he was flashing.

[CowboyMike]

My wife's sister-in-law is in this. Her sister-in-law's brother (also her brother-in-law) is married to my wife's sister. But he's really the only guy I really like in the family and is by far a great person, but it's his sister. So I'll be tuned in to this.

She can't say anything about anything.

How's it going, Kristie?

My wife's sister's husband is competing in this. And she can't say anything about it so information can't be leaked to media outlets, et cetera, Peppy.

I regret the confusion.

Edit: My wife's sister's husband's sister. :)

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[CowboyMcCoy]

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:laugh1:

[kristie]

My wife's sister-in-law is in this. Her sister-in-law's brother (also her brother-in-law) is married to my wife's sister. But he's really the only guy I really like in the family and is by far a great person, but it's his sister. So I'll be tuned in to this.

She can't say anything about anything.

How's it going, Kristie?

going good so far. there was a 42-year-old woman who sang aretha franklin's natural woman. she was so good, she almost made me cry.

[Muhast]

going good so far. there was a 42-year-old woman who sang aretha franklin's natural woman. she was so good, she almost made me cry.

I really like the last guy. The one Simon called a star. The guy who sang that song called little homie

[chip_gilkey]

How's it going, Kristie?

Looking for lovin' on the CZ? A novel attempt.

[chip_gilkey]

I'll record it and see if there's anyone worth following

How you doin', VietCowboy? ;)

[kristie]

Looking for lovin' on the CZ? A novel attempt.

:laugh1: :laugh1:

[kristie]

auditions featured in tonight's episode are miami & dallas. who stood out to you?

[kristie]

i know that i shouldn't bring threads like back from the dead(i am very sorry for that), but i figured that since the show is about to enter another stage, maybe it should be talked about. here's one of the girls who made it:

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here's one of the groups who made it:

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also the judges become mentors at this stage. here's who's mentoring who:

girls (ages 12-30): simon cowell
boys (ages 12-30): l.a. reid
groups: paula abdul
singers over age 30: nicole scherzinger(she was a member of the pussycat dolls)

your thoughts?

[cbguy]

The X Factor is on your local Fox station (news) and it's on Wednesday and Thursday nights.

[kristie]

The X Factor is on your local Fox station (news) and it's on Wednesday and Thursday nights.

:laugh2: :laugh2: :laugh2:

[kristie]

here's another group. these four originally auditioned as solo artists, but the show decided that these four were better as a group:

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[kristie]

the top 17:

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[kristie]

here's another group. these four originally auditioned as solo artists, but the show decided that these four were better as a group:

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fixed it so you guys can watch this.

[kristie]

here's one of the guys who made it. i would describe him "funky" in terms of his sound. :D

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[kristie]

check this out:

http://www.people.com/people/article/0,,20540072,00.html

[kristie]

this is very cool:

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:)

[Muhast]

I could care less if he wins or not but I would love for chris rene to record "little homie" and make it a big hit

[kristie]

I could care less if he wins or not but I would love for chris rene to record "little homie" and make it a big hit

me too. i really enjoyed that song. :D

[kristie]

talk about taking a bad song & making it great:

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[kristie]

read this:

http://new.music.yahoo.com/blogs/realityrocks/422807/why-all-the-hate-for-stacy-francis


any thoughts?

[kristie]

got another one here:

http://www.washingtonpost.com/entertainment/tv/ex-x-factor-singer-haygood-says-he-cut-deal-to-exit-producers-wouldnt-let-him-be-a-rocker/2011/11/01/gIQAzaY9dM_story.html

[kristie]

http://insidetv.ew.com/2011/11/02/x-factor-renewed/

[kristie]

here's the host:

http://i63.photobucket.com/albums/h141/cozykristie/lots%20of%20stuff/loads%20of%20stuff/steve-jones-awi-7.jpg


:D :D :D :D

[kristie]

one of the performances from tonight:


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[Kilyin]

talk about taking a bad song & making it great:


You mean a #1 hit in multiple countries in the 80s?

[Muhast]

I like Chris Rene but I have a feeling he was on drugs again last night.

[Heisenberg]

You mean a #1 hit in multiple countries in the 80s?

I prefer the original as well. Although, I think my favorite is the Save Ferris version. I miss when ska got popular for a while. :D

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[kristie]

I like Chris Rene but I have a feeling he was on drugs again last night.

why? he didn't seem out of it when i watched him last night.

[Risen Star]

Stacey, Melanie, Dru and Josh.

I think they're the top talents this season.

[kristie]

Stacey, Melanie, Dru and Josh.

I think they're the top talents this season.

i don't doubt that, but i fear for stacy the most out of the four you mentioned.

[Faerluna]

I haven't been watching the show, but I've been keeping up with Josh Krajcik on the web.

[Kilyin]

Most of these no talent hacks on all these 'talent shows' couldn't hold a candle to the bands they're covering, and god forbid they come up with something original and innovative all by their lonesome. Part of the reason the modern music/entertainment industry is watered down and less than mediocre.

[kristie]

I haven't been watching the show, but I've been keeping up with Josh Krajcik on the web.

he's been doing great. i just wish his mentor nicole picked better songs for him to sing because i feel that he has more to give vocally.

[Faerluna]

he's been doing great. i just wish his mentor nicole picked better songs for him to sing because i feel that he has more to give vocally.

Yea, I wasn't thrilled with A Little Help From My Friends. While Joe Cocker is certainly a unique talent, Josh can pull off songs by Etta James. Don't corner the man by making him emulate someone.

[Risen Star]

Nicole made a comment tonight before she voted that she believed in female empowerment, so she was picking the female group.

Could you imagine if that situation was reversed and a man picked by gender?

[Muhast]

Stacey, Melanie, Dru and Josh.

I think they're the top talents this season.

I'm with you on mel drew and josh but not stacey.she was terrible yesterday

[kristie]

Nicole made a comment tonight before she voted that she believed in female empowerment, so she was picking the female group.

Could you imagine if that situation was reversed and a man picked by gender?

i don't want to right now.

[kristie]

http://i63.photobucket.com/albums/h141/cozykristie/lots%20of%20stuff/loads%20of%20stuff/lakodarayne.jpg

[justbob]

http://i63.photobucket.com/albums/h141/cozykristie/lots%20of%20stuff/loads%20of%20stuff/lakodarayne.jpg

I believe in girl power too:D

[kristie]

I believe in girl power too:D

:D :D :D :D

[kristie]

http://www.digitalspy.com/tv/s141/the-x-factor-us/news/a350513/x-factor-steve-jones-i-was-upset-that-paula-abdul-had-to-choose.html

[kristie]

http://www.wetpaint.com/the-x-factor/articles/the-x-factor-usa-is-lakoda-rayne-doomed


i just hope this group does well enough that they stay on the show because i really do like them.

[gambit187]

I think X-factor was set up so that Simon could walk away with 4-5 acts for his new record label.....smart thinking

[kristie]

I think X-factor was set up so that Simon could walk away with 4-5 acts for his new record label.....smart thinking

i definitely think so. with american idol he wasn't able to do that. now he can.

[Muhast]

so I gotta say that little kid astro is extremely talented. he may win it all. he is making his performance a ton harder than everyone else by choosing to write his own lyrics every single week.

[kristie]

right now, i'm thinking that leroy bell(the 60-year-old) is in trouble. the song he sang was so wrong for him. i just feel so bad for him because i do think he's a great singer. :(

[kristie]

the show tonight was pretty disappointing. rock week? seriously?

:facepalm:

[justbob]

the show tonight was pretty disappointing. rock week? seriously?

:facepalm:

Agreed K --really weak show-----tired of most of it--Drew is the same --but Chris and Astro get a pass for their same old stuff---Francis is a drama queen--


Judges are boring and predictable---only a couple that maketheir talent heard over all the loud background junk

and I still don't like turkey:)

[kristie]

Agreed K --really weak show-----tired of most of it--Drew is the same --but Chris and Astro get a pass for their same old stuff---Francis is a drama queen--


Judges are boring and predictable---only a couple that maketheir talent heard over all the loud background junk

and I still don't like turkey:)

:laugh2: :laugh2: :laugh2: :laugh2:

[kristie]

http://www.people.com/people/article/0,,20546214,00.html

[TheCount]

I love Astro. He probably won't win, but he's the only one writing his own lyrics, which he has to do since he doesn't sing.

Even if he doesn't win the show, I think he'll find success. Kid is way more mature than I was at his age, that's for sure.

Personally, I'm not much of a Lakoda Rayne fan and I actually didn't think Josh Krajcik did the Foo Fighters justice at all (in fact, I thought he was awful and the sound guys didn't help him out one bit), but the judges seemed to love it so what do I know.

I also only started watching 3 weeks ago, so maybe I missed some great stuff from Josh and Lakoda.

[kristie]

I love Astro. He probably won't win, but he's the only one writing his own lyrics, which he has to do since he doesn't sing.

Even if he doesn't win the show, I think he'll find success. Kid is way more mature than I was at his age, that's for sure.

Personally, I'm not much of a Lakoda Rayne fan and I actually didn't think Josh Krajcik did the Foo Fighters justice at all (in fact, I thought he was awful and the sound guys didn't help him out one bit), but the judges seemed to love it so what do I know.

I also only started watching 3 weeks ago, so maybe I missed some great stuff from Josh and Lakoda.

i wouldn't be surprised if jay-z signed astro to his label, roc nation. that would probably be a dream come true for the kid because jay-z is one of his idols.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Roc_Nation

[kristie]

another lakoda rayne picture:

http://i63.photobucket.com/albums/h141/cozykristie/lots%20of%20stuff/loads%20of%20stuff/0000083185_20111020095953.jpg


:D :D :D

[Risen Star]

Is it me or does the girl on the right look like Hilary Duff?

[Risen Star]

I love Astro. He probably won't win, but he's the only one writing his own lyrics, which he has to do since he doesn't sing.

Even if he doesn't win the show, I think he'll find success. Kid is way more mature than I was at his age, that's for sure.

Personally, I'm not much of a Lakoda Rayne fan and I actually didn't think Josh Krajcik did the Foo Fighters justice at all (in fact, I thought he was awful and the sound guys didn't help him out one bit), but the judges seemed to love it so what do I know.

I also only started watching 3 weeks ago, so maybe I missed some great stuff from Josh and Lakoda.

Hey, that's great that the young kid has confidence and everything. I'm sure he'll do well. But his performances are bathroom breaks for me. I just can't tolerate the music.

[Risen Star]

I think Drew, or however you spell her name, is a brilliant singer. I don't care about versatility. That's overrated to me. What she does, she does awesome.

It's between her and that Josh dude for me.

Maybe Melanie too. Forgot about her.

[kristie]

Is it me or does the girl on the right look like Hilary Duff?

are you refering to the one standing next to the brunette?

[Risen Star]

And Astro proves to be a disrespectful brat tonight.

Let's just say I don't see what everybody else sees with this kid. He should have been sent home tonight.

[kristie]

just watched who got eliminated, & right now i want to slap astro because he was being such a brat. i can't believe he's staying. :mad: :mad:

[Risen Star]

are you refering to the one standing next to the brunette?

Yeah. The girl on the far right. Reminds of Hilary when she was a little younger.

[kristie]

Yeah. The girl on the far right. Reminds of Hilary when she was a little younger.

her name is dani, & i admit she does look a little like hilary duff.

[TheCount]

Is it me or does the girl on the right look like Hilary Duff?

I was thinking the same thing, actually. She looks just like her.

I haven't watcheed any of the elimination shows, what'd Astro do?

[justbob]

just watched who got eliminated, & right now i want to slap astro because he was being such a brat. i can't believe he's staying. :mad: :mad:

I didn't like Stacy --but hated the attitude of Astro --send him home

[kristie]

I was thinking the same thing, actually. She looks just like her.

I haven't watcheed any of the elimination shows, what'd Astro do?

he was in the bottom 2, rapped for his chance to stay on the show while copping a bad attitude, which simon called him out on, & made it to next week while stacy was eliminated. astro is such a brat. if he was my kid, i wouldn't let him get away with that. :mad:

[kristie]

I didn't like Stacy --but hated the attitude of Astro --send him home

definitely. that attitude of his will bite him in the rear at some point because i don't think simon will let him forget about it.

[Muhast]

he was in the bottom 2, rapped for his chance to stay on the show while copping a bad attitude, which simon called him out on, & made it to next week while stacy was eliminated. astro is such a brat. if he was my kid, i wouldn't let him get away with that. :mad:

Stacy had no chance to make it big. She also reportedly lied about her musical past and apparently the allegations of her being in an abusive relationship aren't true either.

Astro was a brat but remember he is a little kid looking at his dream about to pass him by. I have seen much worse I think people are judging him to hard. He is only 14 or 15, give him a break

[pjtoadie]

I like the show a lot and missed tonight's episode because I was driving back from out of town and I can't believe that Astro did that! I personally like Drew and Josh!

[kristie]

I like the show a lot and missed tonight's episode because I was driving back from out of town and I can't believe that Astro did that! I personally like Drew and Josh!

i like drew as well. i also like lakoda rayne.

[TheCount]

he was in the bottom 2, rapped for his chance to stay on the show while copping a bad attitude, which simon called him out on, & made it to next week while stacy was eliminated. astro is such a brat. if he was my kid, i wouldn't let him get away with that. :mad:

Well Stacy definitely should have gone home, she is so unlikeable, she must have knocked some early stuff out of the park to make it this far. I'm not surprised Astro was in the bottom since he's hip-hop but so much for the whole maturity thing I brought up about him. Astro's probably next up for elimination in that case, but I still think he's one of the more talented members of the group. I don't mind the attitude in relation to his kind of music, but being a brat is another thing entirely, especially on national television, people won't like that at all.

[justbob]

Well Stacy definitely should have gone home, she is so unlikeable, she must have knocked some early stuff out of the park to make it this far. I'm not surprised Astro was in the bottom since he's hip-hop but so much for the whole maturity thing I brought up about him. Astro's probably next up for elimination in that case, but I still think he's one of the more talented members of the group. I don't mind the attitude in relation to his kind of music, but being a brat is another thing entirely, especially on national television, people won't like that at all.

I agree Count ----you can be upset --but acting like he did will get him voted off-- He's 15 years old --that is plenty old enough to know how act -

[Muhast]

I agree Count ----you can be upset --but acting like he did will get him voted off-- He's 15 years old --that is plenty old enough to know how act -

as soon as he started to pout the crowd started to boo him. I imagine having milliona of people judging ur every move and hundreds live booing him would be hard for any young person. How many times have you seen a young person get booed live on stage? The kid started to cry. I felt annoyed at first but by the end I felt bad for him, it was quite clear he was just putting on a front to hide his emotions which ultimately came out. Would have loved to hear what the host whispered to him when simon was talking

[Risen Star]

he was in the bottom 2, rapped for his chance to stay on the show while copping a bad attitude, which simon called him out on, & made it to next week while stacy was eliminated. astro is such a brat. if he was my kid, i wouldn't let him get away with that. :mad:

He also came right out and said he didn't think he should have to perform again for people who don't want him.

He's a punk kid. I feel bad that Stacey was the one to go.

[Muhast]

He also came right out and said he didn't think he should have to perform again for people who don't want him.

He's a punk kid. I feel bad that Stacey was the one to go.


Stacy cheated on her first husband so he left her. Then she claims he abused her and abandoned their children. Although the truth came out and she didn't even have children with him, that was another man. So she used a sympathy card that wasn't even true. And then she claims she never had a chance to do her music, but several websites report she has been in several broadway musicals, and even sang with Prince and a bunch of other stars, so she played the "I'm older and this is my only chance" card, which was also a bunch of crap.

She had a style of singing that won't be on the radio or sell many cds, so she had zero chance of being the next big star. I don't understand how people can sympathize with her regardless of how immature you think Astro was.

[Risen Star]

A kid like Astro … he's got a lot of talent, but it sounds like he still has a lot of growing up to do. After he pulled some major tude last night when he fell into the bottom two, we got sent a story about his blatant disregard for the rules of the show and how the producers are NOT happy with him.

A source reports to PerezHilton.com EXCLUSIVELY that Astro consciously ignored the show's people when they told him he couldn't wear a pair of Dr Dre's Beats headphones around his neck during his performance this week. For whatever the reason - licensing, no affiliation wit Dr. Dre, etc. - the producers warned him not to disobey them, that it would cost them a lot of time and money if he did.

Yet he did it anyways!

As you can see in the video (above), because they didn't have the rights to the headphones, they had to blurred out. However, they were only able to do that AFTER the fact, since the show went up live. Who knows the repercussions they face from Dre. and his brand people now.

Show insiders add he's been VERY difficult to deal with the last couple of weeks, showing a lack of respect for staff and the rules.

http://perezhilton.com/2011-11-18-astro-x-factor-headphones-exclusive-dr-dre-ignored-producers

[Risen Star]

That kid should be kicked off the show.

[Risen Star]

I remember back during the auditions he refused to take part in the dancing. He didn't come here to dance.

He's basically made it this far because he's a kid. An adult gets kicked out a long time ago with that attitude.

[TheCount]

I remember back during the auditions he refused to take part in the dancing. He didn't come here to dance.

He's basically made it this far because he's a kid. An adult gets kicked out a long time ago with that attitude.

lol, you're getting desperate. You don't like him or his music, that's fine.

As a hip-hop artist, he'd be crucified if he followed all these silly little game show rules.

Wearing the headphones didn't cost the show a dime, they'd just like Monster to break them off some money rather than advertise for free.

[kristie]

That kid should be kicked off the show.

yes!!:bang2:

[justbob]

Stacy cheated on her first husband so he left her. Then she claims he abused her and abandoned their children. Although the truth came out and she didn't even have children with him, that was another man. So she used a sympathy card that wasn't even true. And then she claims she never had a chance to do her music, but several websites report she has been in several broadway musicals, and even sang with Prince and a bunch of other stars, so she played the "I'm older and this is my only chance" card, which was also a bunch of crap.

She had a style of singing that won't be on the radio or sell many cds, so she had zero chance of being the next big star. I don't understand how people can sympathize with her regardless of how immature you think Astro was.

Trust me I didn't like her or her attitude and was glad to see her gone ----it was just a hard choice her or the kid acting like a punk( and to me he had the tude from the start---should have sent both home.......

[kristie]

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:D :D

[kristie]

http://www.eonline.com/news/live_x_factor_stacy_francis_confused_by/275834

[kristie]

http://i63.photobucket.com/albums/h141/cozykristie/lots%20of%20stuff/loads%20of%20stuff/Lakoda-Rayne-1151.jpg

[TheCount]

http://i63.photobucket.com/albums/h141/cozykristie/lots%20of%20stuff/loads%20of%20stuff/Lakoda-Rayne-1151.jpg

What is going on with the eyes of the girl on the right? They are so baggy it looks like she's wearing glasses... they need to give the girls some rest. :laugh2:

[kristie]

What is going on with the eyes of the girl on the right? They are so baggy it looks like she's wearing glasses... they need to give the girls some rest. :laugh2:

i know. the show works them too much.

[Risen Star]

God, I hate this kid.

:) :mad:

[Muhast]

God, I hate this kid.

:) :mad:
So you hate him when he is a brat and then hate him when he man's up and apologizes?

Hater much? You sound like a miserable person lol

[justbob]

[QUOTE=Muhast;4263803]So you hate him when he is a brat and then hate him when he man's up and apologizes?

Hater much? You sound like a miserable person lol[/QUO


Not a hater of the kid ---but don't like the music,attitude and the offhanded way of apologizing...Only did it because he had to. And everyone LA,step dad and Mom just enabled it... You don't see that attitude from Marcus and he didn't have a great childhood...The young man should have checked his song and attitude at the door... And if he really read everything except the tweets or what ever that came to him He would have seen a majority of people thought he should have gone home. And I hope he does next

Not hating --just calling it the way I see it . And no way did he "man up"

[kristie]

God, I hate this kid.

:) :mad:

me too.

[kristie]

my favorite parts of tonight's show were lakoda rayne's performance & marcus canty hugging his mom.:D

[Muhast]

my favorite parts of tonight's show were lakoda rayne's performance & marcus canty hugging his mom.:D
Lol kristie you are obsessed with lakoda!!!

Overall I thought it was the worst night so far. I liked josh krajic the best

[Risen Star]

So you hate him when he is a brat and then hate him when he man's up and apologizes?

Hater much? You sound like a miserable person lol

Or I just hate that kid.

It's one or the other.

[Risen Star]

Not a hater of the kid ---but don't like the music,attitude and the offhanded way of apologizing...Only did it because he had to. And everyone LA,step dad and Mom just enabled it... You don't see that attitude from Marcus and he didn't have a great childhood...The young man should have checked his song and attitude at the door... And if he really read everything except the tweets or what ever that came to him He would have seen a majority of people thought he should have gone home. And I hope he does next

Not hating --just calling it the way I see it . And no way did he "man up"

Yeah, I love how the show made it seem like all the internet buzz was in support of him.

If he wanted any chance of advancing to the next round he had to apologize.

[Risen Star]

Kristie, I think your girls are going home tonight.

And not because I don't think they're any good. I'm impressed. Especially with just forming weeks ago. I just don't think voters support these group contestants like they do the individuals.

They're also eliminating two acts tonight. I think they're in trouble.

[kristie]

Kristie, I think your girls are going home tonight.

And not because I don't think they're any good. I'm impressed. Especially with just forming weeks ago. I just don't think voters support these group contestants like they do the individuals.

They're also eliminating two acts tonight. I think they're in trouble.

i watched it tonight. they were eliminated along with leroy. i'm bummed out about it. still, i hope that lakoda rayne gets signed.

[TheCount]

So you hate him when he is a brat and then hate him when he man's up and apologizes?

Hater much? You sound like a miserable person lol

It's mostly because of his music, I'm surprised a hip hop artist made it this far period. The fact that he has gotten this far shows that the judges and america recognizes talent, and newsflash, entertainment is full of talented people that aren't sunshine and bubblegum 24/7.

Whether he wins the show or not, I think he'll have more success than anyone else currently on the show other than perhaps Lakoda since America loves them some female country groups.

[kristie]

It's mostly because of his music, I'm surprised a hip hop artist made it this far period. The fact that he has gotten this far shows that the judges and america recognizes talent, and newsflash, entertainment is full of talented people that aren't sunshine and bubblegum 24/7.

Whether he wins the show or not, I think he'll have more success than anyone else currently on the show other than perhaps Lakoda since America loves them some female country groups.

very true.

[kristie]

here's a lakoda rayne video someone made on another site:

ZJHrX5_dB-o


i'm going to miss these girls performing on the show on wednesday.:(

[Risen Star]

This Drew girl is just outstanding.

[Muhast]

This Drew girl is just outstanding.


Yep, she was great.

Melanie and Drew were by far the best.


My boy Chris Rene was terrible tonight.
I really disliked Rachel Crow tonight and wouldn't be shocked if her time is running out on the show. She was off-key a lot in the song.
I liked Marcus but he just isn't a great singer. Fun to watch, but I can't hear him on the radio.
Josh really had a tougher night as well b/c it didn't fit him.

Melanie and Drew are no brainers,safe easily.

Astro is most likely safe.

Chris Rene and either Marcus or Rachel are going home.

[kristie]

This Drew girl is just outstanding.

she is. her voice just blows me away. just hard to believe that she's just 14.

[Risen Star]

Yep, she was great.

Melanie and Drew were by far the best.


My boy Chris Rene was terrible tonight.
I really disliked Rachel Crow tonight and wouldn't be shocked if her time is running out on the show. She was off-key a lot in the song.
I liked Marcus but he just isn't a great singer. Fun to watch, but I can't hear him on the radio.
Josh really had a tougher night as well b/c it didn't fit him.

Melanie and Drew are no brainers,safe easily.

Astro is most likely safe.

Chris Rene and either Marcus or Rachel are going home.

I haven't liked Chris Rene the entire competition but I actually thought he did a good job tonight.

I thought Simon was right about Josh. His vocals got swallowed up in the music.

Real tough theme this week. And with MJ's family in attendance too. That had to be hard to do.

On a side note, I heard that Nicole may not return after this season. Apparently the tension between her and Simon is very real.

[kristie]

I haven't liked Chris Rene the entire competition but I actually thought he did a good job tonight.

I thought Simon was right about Josh. His vocals got swallowed up in the music.

Real tough theme this week. And with MJ's family in attendance too. That had to be hard to do.

On a side note, I heard that Nicole may not return after this season. Apparently the tension between her and Simon is very real.

i heard that too. i also heard her rumored replacement may be none other then kelly rowland from destiny's child who's currently a judge on the x-factor in the UK.

[Risen Star]

i heard that too. i also heard her rumored replacement may be none other then kelly rowland from destiny's child who's currently a judge on the x-factor in the UK.

Yeah, I heard that too. I don't know why they got rid of Cheryl Cole. They say it was because of her thick accent. That they were worried people wouldn't understand her. But if that's the case, how do you explain the host of the show?

[kristie]

Yeah, I heard that too. I don't know why they got rid of Cheryl Cole. They say it was because of her thick accent. That they were worried people wouldn't understand her. But if that's the case, how do you explain the host of the show?

i can't.

[pjtoadie]

This Drew girl is just outstanding.

This ^........I loved her rendition of Billie Jean! Her and Melanie were by far the two best of the night! I think it'll be Chris Renee and either Rachel Crow or Marcus Canty.

[pjtoadie]

Wow.....just wow!

[Risen Star]

With football on I missed the elimination show. I see Drew was eliminated.

America, you're on drugs.

[Risen Star]

Wait, the judges picked that Marcus guy over Drew?

W....T.....Bleep.

Honestly, that's so bad that it doesn't even make sense.

[Muhast]

Wait, the judges picked that Marcus guy over Drew?

W....T.....Bleep.

Honestly, that's so bad that it doesn't even make sense.


I was at work. So Drew went home? You've gotta be kidding me! Who else?

[pjtoadie]

With football on I missed the elimination show. I see Drew was eliminated.

America, you're on drugs.

Actually it's Paula and Nicole that are on drugs! Astro was the bottom vote-getter so it was Marcus and Drew up for the judges decision. They both had good save me songs and of course LA picked Drew to go home and Simon picked Marcus to go home. Simon pleaded to Paula and Nicole to save Drew and took full responsibility for Drew's performance last night. Well they didn't seem to care as they both voted for Drew to go home. Simon was PISSED and went to the stage immediately and consoled Drew and the host(forgot his name) asked Simon what he would say to the judges and Simon said "nothing" with a pissed off look. I'm sorry but I truly believe that Nicole and Paula voted Drew off just to spite Simon! I thought Drew was one of the 2-3 best contestants and no way should have gone home tonight! My biggest head scratcher is why is Chris Renee still on the show?! The dude can't sing and yes he can rap but doesn't deserve to be in the top 5 imo.

[Muhast]

NVM saw it was Astro after a google search.

I personally believe if a person falls into the bottom two more then once, they have to be the one sent home. Obviously America doesn't like them as much or they wouldn't be there twice in a row.

So Marcus should have left.

Marcus Canty and Rachel will likely go next leaving Chris/Josh/Melanie. Melanie or Josh wins the show.

I think Chris has a cool style, but he is extremely likable so people fall for him because of his story and vote. Josh and Melanie are much more talented, so therefore I think one of those two wins.

[kristie]

astro deserved to go. drew did not. i am so mad right now. :bang2: :bang2: :bang2:

[kristie]

http://www.usmagazine.com/entertainment/news/drew-ryniewicz-eliminated-in-x-factor-shocker-2011212

[pjtoadie]

http://www.usmagazine.com/entertainment/news/drew-ryniewicz-eliminated-in-x-factor-shocker-2011212

Thanks for posting that! What a joke it was for Drew to be sent home! Like I posted already I truly believe that Paula and Nicole did this to spite Simon! The thing is Marcus will almost certainly be gone next week whereas Drew could have won or at least have been in the top 3 and they knew that :bang2:

[kristie]

Thanks for posting that! What a joke it was for Drew to be sent home! Like I posted already I truly believe that Paula and Nicole did this to spite Simon! The thing is Marcus will almost certainly be gone next week whereas Drew could have won or at least have been in the top 3 and they knew that :bang2:

yet they decided to not let her get to that point. that's what pisses me off more then anything. she has what it takes, & yet she was denied.:mad: :mad:

[kristie]

a video about this:


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[justbob]

Took me this long to cool off ---She will sell more records then all the rest combined

[Muhast]

Took me this long to cool off ---She will sell more records then all the rest combined


She could, but I think Chris Rene,Astro, Josh,Melanie all will have pretty decent careers in their own genres.

[Risen Star]

She could, but I think Chris Rene,Astro, Josh,Melanie all will have pretty decent careers in their own genres.

If the history of these reality shows is any indication, you'll be lucky if 1 or 2 of these contestants carve out a decent career as a recording artist.

[kristie]

If the history of these reality shows is any indication, you'll be lucky if 1 or 2 of these contestants carve out a decent career as a recording artist.

examples: kelly clarkson & carrie underwood. both are big stars, & both came from american idol.

[Kangaroo]

gerr wrong thread haha

[Risen Star]

examples: kelly clarkson & carrie underwood. both are big stars, & both came from american idol.

I'm talking about in the same season.

I see 5 or 6 names being mentioned to go on to have success as a recording artist. I don't think that's ever happened on one of these shows. You'll be lucky to have 1.

[kristie]

this is nuts!!

http://www.tmz.com/2011/12/04/paula-abdul-nicole-scherzinger-x-factor-death-threats/#.Ttv_grIk631

[kristie]

I'm talking about in the same season.

I see 5 or 6 names being mentioned to go on to have success as a recording artist. I don't think that's ever happened on one of these shows. You'll be lucky to have 1.

i thought you were refering to overall.

[Risen Star]

this is nuts!!

http://www.tmz.com/2011/12/04/paula-abdul-nicole-scherzinger-x-factor-death-threats/#.Ttv_grIk631

People are a little too emotional.

I like Paula. I can't stand Nicole ever since she chose a female group over a male group strictly because of gender. She should have been fired from the show immediately after making that comment.

[kristie]

People are a little too emotional.

I like Paula. I can't stand Nicole ever since she chose a female group over a male group strictly because of gender. She should have been fired from the show immediately after making that comment.

most definitely.

[Risen Star]

What's scary is you have to take nonsense like that seriously. There are a lot of sick twisted individuals out there.

[kristie]

What's scary is you have to take nonsense like that seriously. There are a lot of sick twisted individuals out there.

i know. it's just very scary. if you happen to be a celebrity like paula and nicole are, it's probably even scarier for them.

[Risen Star]

i know. it's just very scary. if you happen to be a celebrity like paula and nicole are, it's probably even scarier for them.

I don't know that I'd even do the social networking if I was a celebrity.

[kristie]

I don't know that I'd even do the social networking if I was a celebrity.

same here.

[kristie]

http://www.wetpaint.com/the-x-factor/articles/the-x-factor-usa-final-prize-could-be-larger-than-5-million

[kristie]

romance rumors:

http://www.wetpaint.com/the-x-factor/articles/melanie-amaro-dating-trace-kennedy-of-the-stereo-hogzz

[kristie]

http://www.eonline.com/news/watch_with_kristin/x_factors_top_five_sound_off_on_paula/278811

[Muhast]

If the history of these reality shows is any indication, you'll be lucky if 1 or 2 of these contestants carve out a decent career as a recording artist.


Kelly Clarkston
Carrie Underwood
Jennifer Hudson
Chris Doughtry
Adam Lambert
Fantasia Barraro
Kelly Pickler

All went on to have careers after the show.

[Risen Star]

Kelly Clarkston
Carrie Underwood
Jennifer Hudson
Chris Doughtry
Adam Lambert
Fantasia Barraro
Kelly Pickler

All went on to have careers after the show.

Again, I'm taking about in the same season.

[kristie]

http://www.cbsnews.com/8301-31749_162-57338365-10391698/x-factor-host-tells-fans-to-chill-out-following-death-threats/

[Muhast]

I think Chris Rene is definitely safe again this week,his new song was awesome. Seeing as how artists rarely perform their own songs on these shows, I think Chris has a legitimate shot of having a good career. He sounds really good doing his own songs, not so great doing other artists songs. Most of the time it's the other way around b/c the artists can sing but not write their own music.

I hope the young girl or Marcus Canty go.

Chris Rene, Josh and Melanie as the top 3.

[kristie]

I think Chris Rene is definitely safe again this week,his new song was awesome. Seeing as how artists rarely perform their own songs on these shows, I think Chris has a legitimate shot of having a good career. He sounds really good doing his own songs, not so great doing other artists songs. Most of the time it's the other way around b/c the artists can sing but not write their own music.

I hope the young girl or Marcus Canty go.

Chris Rene, Josh and Melanie as the top 3.

i'm hoping that happens. then again i've been wrong in the past.

[Risen Star]

Marcus is like a case of herpes.

[Muhast]

Marcus is like a case of herpes.

Nicole is worthless. At this point i think marcus will never leave

[kristie]

i just feel so terrible for rachel. :( :( :(

[kristie]

:( :( :( :( :(


http://www.people.com/people/article/0,,20552381,00.html

[kristie]

more on the rachel elimination:

http://www.eonline.com/news/x_factors_rachel_crow_talks_shocking/279634#comments

[kristie]

http://www.usmagazine.com/entertainment/news/x-factors-rachel-crow-how-i-consoled-nicole-scherzinger-20111212

[Muhast]

I gotta admit I thought it was slightly humorous that Rachel says"It's okay Nicole, I'm fine with whatever happens" and then the second they eliminate her she balls her eyes out and screams.

You can tell she completely thought there was no chance she'd go home.

[kristie]

I gotta admit I thought it was slightly humorous that Rachel says"It's okay Nicole, I'm fine with whatever happens" and then the second they eliminate her she balls her eyes out and screams.

You can tell she completely thought there was no chance she'd go home

yeah. it's still sad though.

[kristie]

oh lord..:rolleyes:

http://www.tmz.com/2011/12/12/nicole-scherzinger-paula-abdul-rachel-crow-audio/

[kristie]

http://www.eonline.com/news/watch_with_kristin/x_factors_final_four_sound_off_on/280475

[kristie]

any thoughts on tonight's show?

[Muhast]

I think its pretty obvious which 3 belong in the final. Josh melanie and Chris

[kristie]

I think its pretty obvious which 3 belong in the final. Josh melanie and Chris

i agree because marcus' two performances were not good. melanie was a star tonight especially on her second song.

[justbob]

First time I thought Josh was really good ---didn't like his version on the second song ---but he was good---have to give Marcus the boot

[kristie]

First time I thought Josh was really good ---didn't like his version on the second song ---but he was good---have to give Marcus the boot

at least marcus handled his elimination well. classy guy.:)

[justbob]

[QUOTE=kristie;4315615]at least marcus handled his elimination well. classy guy.:)[/


I agree --hope he makes it

[kristie]

[QUOTE=kristie;4315615]at least marcus handled his elimination well. classy guy.:)[/


I agree --hope he makes it

absolutely. :D

[kristie]

http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/x-factor-drew-ryniewicz-justin-bieber-finale-274652

i'm happy for drew. :)

[kristie]

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/tvshowbiz/article-2076881/X-Factor-USA-The-gloves-finalists-prepare-5m-fight-night-grand-finale.html?ito=feeds-newsxml

[kristie]

tonight is the last performance show before the winner is announced tomorrow. who do you think will win & who do you want to win?

[Risen Star]

tonight is the last performance show before the winner is announced tomorrow. who do you think will win & who do you want to win?

I want Josh to win. As long as it's him or Melanie, then I think it's deserving. The other guy shouldn't have made it this far.

[pjtoadie]

I want Josh to win. As long as it's him or Melanie, then I think it's deserving. The other guy shouldn't have made it this far.

Agree 100%

[pjtoadie]

http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/x-factor-drew-ryniewicz-justin-bieber-finale-274652

i'm happy for drew. :)

Not really a Justin fan but I'm a HUGE Stevie Wonder fan and I really like Drew!

[kristie]

I want Josh to win. As long as it's him or Melanie, then I think it's deserving. The other guy shouldn't have made it this far.

ditto even though i want melanie to win. if josh wins, i'll be happy for him too.

[Faerluna]

Team Josh!

[justbob]

Melanie

[pjtoadie]

Melanie

Yeah Melanie gets my vote as well but if Josh wins I'd be happy!

[Muhast]

I guess I'm alone but I like Chris Rene. I understand he isn't the best singer but he sounds good singing his own music. The fact that he writes and performs his own songs as well gives him the nod for me as an overall artist. That is also why I like Josh more than Melanie as well. Josh has been performing music for a long time. Melanie(as far as we know) doesn't write any of her own music, and I dislike that.

Chris Rene's "Where do we go from here?" song from a few weeks ago was great. He has a nice story, and sounds good singing his own songs.

I really disliked the first song from each being shared with another artist. It's one of their last chances to prove themselves and yet they have to share the song with someone else, and all three looked like they were overwhelmed.

I'd guess it goes:

Melanie
Josh
Chris.

Another note: I actually enjoyed Josh's song the most out of the final songs, and prefer his rendition to the original. Anyone else?

But like I said, I actually enjoy all three, and would be fine with any of them winning. They all seem like very likable people with good hearts and a lot of desire to win. I won't be mad regardless of who the winner is. :)

[justbob]

I guess I'm alone but I like Chris Rene. I understand he isn't the best singer but he sounds good singing his own music. The fact that he writes and performs his own songs as well gives him the nod for me as an overall artist. That is also why I like Josh more than Melanie as well. Josh has been performing music for a long time. Melanie(as far as we know) doesn't write any of her own music, and I dislike that.

Chris Rene's "Where do we go from here?" song from a few weeks ago was great. He has a nice story, and sounds good singing his own songs.

I really disliked the first song from each being shared with another artist. It's one of their last chances to prove themselves and yet they have to share the song with someone else, and all three looked like they were overwhelmed.

I'd guess it goes:

Melanie
Josh
Chris.

Another note: I actually enjoyed Josh's song the most out of the final songs, and prefer his rendition to the original. Anyone else?

But like I said, I actually enjoy all three, and would be fine with any of them winning. They all seem like very likable people with good hearts and a lot of desire to win. I won't be mad regardless of who the winner is. :)

Like all three too and wouldn't mind if Chris wins ---just think M is by far the best Singer

[kristie]

all i know is that i'll be happy with whoever wins.

[kristie]

for the melanie fans here, i think you'll like this:

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

[justbob]

for the melanie fans here, i think you'll like this:

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

Looked it up last night and again this morning --stayed about the same-

[kristie]

here is your winner:

http://i63.photobucket.com/albums/h141/cozykristie/lots%20of%20stuff/loads%20of%20stuff/10-18-11_NM_MELANIE_056.jpg


congrats!!! :D


sorry if i spoiled it for anyone. :o:

[pjtoadie]

here is your winner:

http://i63.photobucket.com/albums/h141/cozykristie/lots%20of%20stuff/loads%20of%20stuff/10-18-11_NM_MELANIE_056.jpg


congrats!!! :D


sorry if i spoiled it for anyone. :o:

Was glad she won! She truly deserved it :D

[kristie]

Was glad she won! She truly deserved it :D

she sure did. i'm happy for her. :D

[kristie]

here's melanie's winning moment in case anyone missed it:

ROFWndpfRkY

[justbob]

I'm happy

[kristie]

I'm happy

me too. :D

[kristie]

what melanie plans to do with her winnings:

http://www.people.com/people/article/0,,20556626,00.html

[Muhast]

Simon Cowell says that Sony will sign: Chris Rene, Josh Kradjik and Astro, in addition to Melanie getting a big deal.

And the rumor is the studio version of "Little homie" is supposed to be put out for radio play in January.

So it looks like this year will have 4 artists pumping out music.