American Idol 7 - Page 10

RBL · #1 03-20-2008, 08:53 AM

I'm actually sad to see Amanda go.. but the anticipation of seeing Mariah coach the kids on Idol will make up for that. I cant wait to see what theme she is coaching (I hope it wont be a MiMi week... I couldnt take all that butchering)

LeslieAGD · #2 03-20-2008, 11:57 AM

So glad the Beetles weeks are over! Some suggested theme weeks I would love to see: R&B/Hip Hop, Motown, and Disney.
Does anyone know if the week Andrew Lloyd Weber is going to be on will be a general Broadway week, or just his songs?

PeppyGPhiB · #3 03-20-2008, 03:28 PM

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So glad the Beetles weeks are over! Some suggested theme weeks I would love to see: R&B/Hip Hop, Motown, and Disney.
Does anyone know if the week Andrew Lloyd Weber is going to be on will be a general Broadway week, or just his songs?

God, I really hope it's not just his songs. I don't really like AL Webber's music when it's performed WELL, let alone if a bunch of amateurs were to sing them.

Thetagirl218 · #4 03-20-2008, 04:12 PM

In other news, they are doing Idol Gives back again!

I am super excited, it was a very touching event last year!

American Idol Gives back!

Leslie Anne · #5 03-20-2008, 12:43 PM

Mariah might be interesting. Maybe even Dolly too? (at least she has experience) Personally, I can't stand Andrew Lloyd Webber.

nittanyalum · #6 03-25-2008, 10:45 PM

I'm officially on board with David Cook now. His interpretation of Billie Jean tonight was amazing. My husband was even blown away, he couldn't believe what he was hearing. I'm such a dork I just went and downloaded the version of "Hello" he did on a past show and pre-ordered his version of what he did tonight.

Oh, and I liked Michael Johns, Syesha, David A. and Chikezie tonight too. But David Cook is the man right now as far as I'm concerned.

Thetagirl218 · #7 03-25-2008, 10:55 PM

I loved Micheal Johns!!!!!!!

Of course I love Queen so this might have something to do with it!

PeppyGPhiB · #8 03-26-2008, 02:44 AM

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I loved Micheal Johns!!!!!!!

Of course I love Queen so this might have something to do with it!

Me too!

#9 03-26-2008, 03:04 AM

I can't say I loved tonight's show, but at least Michael Johns made it worthwhile.

Everytime I heard their dates of birth, I couldn't help but cringe. These people are just kids! Except for Michael Johns, of course -- he's a year older than I am...the rest were born when I was already in grade school.

ComradesTrue · #10 03-26-2008, 12:30 PM

Okay, so I missed the first half of the show because I opted to go out to dinner. Based on the highlights they show at the end, I decided there wasn't much that I missed on the first 5 contestants. But I do want to say that I am completely tired of Ramiele's act. Done. With. Her.

So, for me, the show started with Michael Johns. I was so worried when I heard the opening bars of his song... oh no, not Queen. No one does Freddie Mercury justice on this wannabe show. No one, until now! Holy Moly! That was tremendous! I am still singing the song this morning... Michael's version.

Then, on to Carly. Poor Carly. She does have good vocals, but I fear that last's week bottom dweller may find herself there again soon. It is not that she isn't good... it is just that she doesn't connect on TV, and that is compounded by the fact that the people who would go hear her in concert don't watch this show. And I think her husband may have scared the small children....

Little David Cupcake... (blondie puts her arm around Cupcake, and proceeds to give advice)... Cupcake, I was in high school the year you were born. Take it from me... it was not a bastion of quality music.... hmm, Pump Up the Jam, Me So Horny, and I'm Too Sexy, come to mind right off the bat. So, it is understandable why you had to resort to some obscure Australian song that we didn't know for your performance. But you need to be careful. Your fan base has the potential to go beyond the teen-set, but performances like Imagine are becoming further and further from our memory. If you don't stop the cheesy performances, you will lose all fan base over the age of 18. You *could* overcome teen heartthrob status a la Justin Timberlake. But, play your cards wrong and you might wind up as Richard Marx. (blondie gives Cupcake a hug, and sends him skipping on his merry way. Cupcake immediately goes to go google Richard Marx, since he has no idea who that is....)

Kristy Lee- Hmm, God Bless the USA, huh? Perhaps the most oversung, overused and tired songs around. I turned to my husband and stated that "she is trying to play to the Red States." He then reminded me that we *are* a Red State. Oh, yeah. Well... since we now reside in the perhaps the reddest portion of a red state, I guess I have to be honest... I really liked it! Yea for you Kristy! Sadly, I don't know if it was enough to keep you around until next week... but you certainly weren't the worst performer of the evening.

Which brings us to David Rocker. What fun baby pictures! Clearly my favorite performer this year, with emphasis on performer and not just singer (ahem, Carly..). I am so excited to tune in every week to see not just his performances, but his arrangements. What talent. Hopefully Daughtry is in touch with him, offering advise on how to get out from a hokey AI contract and cheeseball tour so that he can do his own thing.

Prediction: an all female bottom three.... Carly, Ramiele, and Kristy, though I do hope for Kristy's sake that she can enjoy one week on the couch.

nittanyalum · #11 03-26-2008, 01:57 PM

LOLOLOL. Holy crap, Blondie, we were separated at birth. During David A's (lol @ cupcake, I love it) performance, I told my husband he reminded me of a young Richard Marx-type!

Co-sign co-sign co-sign on your summary. However, I would slightly change the bottom 3 in my utopia. It would be Jason the face contortion king, the Carly Simon wannabe (the blonde whose real name I can never remember) and the Carly Simon namesake, Carly Smithson, who is incapable of taking criticism. Did you see her face last night? If she lands in the bottom 3 again this week (or, dare I dream, gets eliminated), I think her head will explode. She got way too used to being fawned over by the judges early on.

ComradesTrue · #12 03-26-2008, 03:09 PM

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However, I would slightly change the bottom 3 in my utopia. It would be Jason the face contortion king, the Carly Simon wannabe (the blonde whose real name I can never remember) and the Carly Simon namesake, Carly Smithson, who is incapable of taking criticism. Did you see her face last night? If she lands in the bottom 3 again this week (or, dare I dream, gets eliminated), I think her head will explode. She got way too used to being fawned over by the judges early on.

Oh, if we are talking utopia, then give me Contortion Face Guy as well. I was so excited to miss both his and Ramiele's performance last night. It was like winning the lottery.

For more on Carly's bottom dwelling status last week, http://popwatch.ew.com/popwatch/2008...-scene-id.html.

It is an article written by my favorite entertainment columnist, Whitney Pastorek, who was in the audience for the results show. Scroll down towards the end to read about the "buckets" that Carly was apparantly crying during commericials.

nittanyalum · #13 03-26-2008, 03:30 PM

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Oh, if we are talking utopia, then give me Contortion Face Guy as well. I was so excited to miss both his and Ramiele's performance last night. It was like winning the lottery.

For more on Carly's bottom dwelling status last week, http://popwatch.ew.com/popwatch/2008...-scene-id.html.

It is an article written by my favorite entertainment columnist, Whitney Pastorek, who was in the audience for the results show. Scroll down towards the end to read about the "buckets" that Carly was apparantly crying during commericials.

LOL at the article, that was awesome. My only bone to pick with her is that she seems to support Carly and ugh, it sounds like they were babying the crap out of her when she was on the 'bottom 3' stool. Otherwise, it was hilarious. And that's very interesting about the Access Hollywood viewing parties and the contestants they throw them for suffering because their family and friends are too busy enjoying the party instead of voting for their loved one!

Fawn Liebowitz · #14 03-26-2008, 03:52 PM

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Little David Cupcake... (blondie puts her arm around Cupcake, and proceeds to give advice)... Cupcake, I was in high school the year you were born. Take it from me... it was not a bastion of quality music.... hmm, Pump Up the Jam, Me So Horny, and I'm Too Sexy, come to mind right off the bat. So, it is understandable why you had to resort to some obscure Australian song that we didn't know for your erformance.

Somehow, I got a mental image of "Cupcake" singing Me So Horny, and now...me so nauseous.

nittanyalum · #15 03-26-2008, 09:06 PM

I always feel for these poor kids learning these horrible routines with the clunky choreography. I'm surprised people actually pay to see the tour because by the end of the season, it feels like we've already seen the show.

And just one thing about Michael Johns. He's adorable, I love his accent, he can definitely sing. But that boy has NO RHYTHM!!!! BAHhahahahahaha. Oh god love him, watching him try to step to the beat in that song was PAINFUL.