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• Who should replace Paula? Who should replace Paula?

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    If you don't know the deal, read below and then comment on whether Paula should be replaced and Idol continue with a four judge panel. Or do you think they should just let Kara be the token female? Personally, I think they should have scrapped Kara and found someone who viewers may actually care to hear from. But, such is life.

    MYFOX NATIONAL reports that after months of speculation, "American Idol" judge Paula Abdul has announced she will not be returning to the wildly popular talent show.

    In a posting on her Twitter account Tuesday evening, Abdul wrote:

    "With sadness in my heart, I’ve decided not to return to #IDOL. I’ll miss nurturing all the new talent, but most of all being a part of a show that I helped from day1become an international phenomenon. What I want to say most, is how much I appreciate the undying support and enormous love that you have showered upon me . . . It truly has been breathtaking, especially over the past month . . . I do without any doubt have the BEST fans in the entire world and I love you all."

    FOX confirmed the departure stating that Abdul was an important part of the show and said it was saddened by her decision to leave. Kara DioGuardi will return for a second season.

    LATimes.com reported that Abdul's current annual salary was around $4 million, but that people close to the show say she wanted to be higher on the food chain than Ryan Seacrest and initially asked for as much as $20 million before reducing that demand to $12 million.

     

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• SO YOU THINK YOU CAN DANCE! SO YOU THINK YOU CAN DANCE!

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    Nigel Lythgoe was on FOX 5 Atlanta this morning talking about auditions for season 6(which premieres this fall). So You Think You Can Dance auditions are going on in Atlanta right NOW with Nigel, Mary Murphy and Lil C. Nigel says there is a lot of good hip hop and street dancing in ATL. Duh. He also gives us some where are they now updates on Joshua, Twitch, Carrington, Neil and more. GOOD DAY AUSTIN anchor Suchita Vadlamani also asked about Nigel's Tweet where he referred to one of the current season's audition moments as "brokeback ballroom."

    Check out the full interview:

    Sadly, So You Think You Can Dance will not be holding auditions in Austin, however, American Idol will audition contestants in Dallas this summer, most likely in late July. Keep checking the contest page at myFOXaustin.com if you'd like to compete in FOX 7's Austin Idol competition.

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• AMERICAN IDOL FINALE DETAILS AMERICAN IDOL FINALE DETAILS

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    Here's a bunch of rumors/ facts I have heard regarding tonight's American Idol finale:

    There will be performances from Rod Stewart, Steve Martin, Cyndi Lauper, Queen Latifah, Black Eyed Peas, Lionel Richie, Carlos Santana, David Cook, Jason Mraz and Keith Urban.

    On this morning's Idol Chat, I was the only one that even knew Steve Martin plays and instrument and sings. KING TUT! "How'd you get so funky? Did you do the monkey?"
    

    Idol duets will feature Allison Iraheta with Cyndi Lauper, Kris Allen with Keith Urban, Danny Gokey with Lionel Richie and Carlos Santana will perform with the Top 13.  Rumor has it, Adam Lambert will perform with a rock band - though I can't find details on which one. But I am guessing KISS due to all the references to his tongue screams.

    Santana’s “Smooth” and Pink’s “So What” will also be featured.

    David Cook is set to perform the heart-wrenching “Permanent” as a tribute to his late brother Adam.  Sales from the single will fund David’s cancer charity.

    Obviously, the top 13 will be performing and, Paula Abdul says Tatiana Del Toro will appear. According to her Twitter page, Austin's Kendall Beard is there - though I am guessing she is just one of many audience members.
    

    Here's my favorite bit of Idol news today:

    Nigel Lythgoe is NOT a fan of “No Boundaries”: “I didn”t like the final song that both guys had to sing. In truth their first songs were their best “Mad World” and ‘Ain’t No Sunshine.’” and “There are going to be some great guests tonight and I think it’s a close competition. The only downside is hearing the winner’s song again.”  As a side note, he says next year, SYTYCD will be moving to the fall permanently…MJ's Big Blog apparently got this tid bit from Twitter.

    And, on a side note, did ya'll hear about Terri Seymour's attack.
    

     

    Former Simon Cowell squeeze and Extra correspondent Terri Seymour was attacked outside the Nokia Theatre last night, apparently targeted because of her association with the Idol judge, police tell E! News.

    According to a spokesman for the Los Angeles Police Department, officers on hand for crowd control witnessed the incident, which took place around 7 p.m. As Seymour was leaving the venue, she was approached by 33-year-old Janice Thibodeaux, who asked if Seymour was Simon's ex.

    After Seymour answered in the affirmative, police say Thibodeaux attacked Seymour, grabbing her neck and attempting to choke her.

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• FINAL 2 REVIEW FINAL 2 REVIEW

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    American Idol Review

    5/19/09

     

    Final Showdown

     

    The show begins with a montage of Kris and Adam's journey – complete with useless critiques/ comment from WOS(translation = Waste of Space).

     

    Ryan says it all comes down to the guy next door versus the guy liner

     

    The judges are introduced and Randy is wearing a look straight out of 1978. Kara is still there. Paula is glowing in flourescent green while Simon is wearing his typical finale attire: white button down shirt and jacket.

     

    Kris and Ryan prance down the giant staircase – which was apparently built for the judges to utilize – though the addition of the 4^th put the kibash. Past Idol contestants are featured in the crowd – surely cheering for Adam. Totally.

     

    Kris won the toin coss(am I dislexic?) and he chooses to go second. I think Adam will blow him away anyway.

     

    Tonight, they sing three songs - their fave, Simon Fuller's pick and the winning single CO-written by Lame-o Dioguardi.

     

    Adam is first up with his fave, “Mad World.”

     

    He floats onto a dark stage with a blue back light wearing what appears to be a black trench coat. I feel a bit like I'm watching a re-run of Angel. Ooh, David Boreanaz. Yum. There is blue smoke on the floor. Who's smoking a smurf? Wow, this is theatrical. I kind of feel like I'm at a Meatloaf concert. Ooh, Meatloaf. So not yum. I rarely enjoy a performance as much the second time around b/c I know what to expect, but his voice is stellar, as usual.

     

    RJ loves that he's showing his sensitive side to start this duel. He loved the long coat and the fog. He gives him an A+.

     

    Useless is so happy he sang this song. Blah, blah, blah.

     

    Paula says, “Hey,” and Adam replies, “Hey beautiful.” Well, well, well. Is Paula the next Cher? Hmmmmm...not quite the same. But who knows? Perhaps this new generation knows nothing about talent. We shall find out tomorrow night. P is unbelievably proud of him and thinks he did a brilliant job.

     

    Simon always thought this was his best performance of the season but he found it a bit over theatrical. It reminded him of Phantom(which is funny b/c I almost made that comparison as well but I thought Angel was more accurate). Randy argues that is was Twilight. So, I guess Angel was more appropriate.

     

    Kris is sings his fave, “Ain't no Sunshine.”

     

    My fave is still the song from Once, btw.

     

    He's on the piano. OMG, I want to punch his John Mayer face. He's good though I still feel like he has to try harder. But he's just as good as most of the punks on that darn top 40 station called 96.7 Kiss FM. Love ya, Cruz!

     

    Randy says the funny thing about Kris is that he can tell exactly what kind of an artist he is. Me too...as explained above. He thinks that was one of his best performances ever on the stage.

     

    K Douche agrees with Randy.

     

    PA says Kris awakens the spirit in all of us. There is a joke to be made here but it is escaping me.

     

    Simon is being honest – he wasn't sure America had made the right choice with Kris, but he takes that back after this performance. He calls round one in Kris' favor.

     

    Round two begins with Adam singing “Change is Gonna Come.”

     

    I dig his look. Very updated Rat Pack in a shiny gray suit with white cuffs and baby blue tie. There are a lot of runs and riffs in this tune and it is well suitted for his voice. Good job Simon Fuller. I guess that's why he's the man.

     

    Randy says Adam showed the real reason he is here is that he can sing his face off. That was unbelievable, he says.

     

    Kara DioGagMe says that this may have been his best performance.

     

    Miss P thinks that was the best we have ever heard him. Plus, she says, he looks like a superstar and that, no matter what happens, he will be iconic. From what I hear, Paula has never been wrong with her predictions.

     

    Simon sez that Adam is 100 % back in the game.

     

    OMG. Katie Holmes is there. Crazy!

     

    Kris is back singing “What's Going on.”

     

    He's on guitar this time. He does have an advantage since he can play instruments – not just one instrument. I'll give him definite props for that. My critique of this performance is the same as the one for the previous.

     

    Randy says we got ourselves a real live duel going on. He thought it was a little light for this point in the competition. But, to be fair, Kris didn't choose this song.

     

    KD Still Gag Me loves that he has been true to himself since day one and she likes that Simon Fuller picked a socially conscience song for him b/c he can deliver that kind of message. She says he can make people think, feel and change.

     

    Miss P knows what is going on. She says he tore that song up and made Marvin Gay proud.

     

    Simon loved the song, but, if he's being honest to Kris, it was like three friends strumming along in their bedroom to MG. He believes Kris did not grab hold of the song and make it his own. It was too laid back for a night like this. I just realized that Kris is rocking the half stache. Can't believe it took me this long to notice.

     

    Simon sez round two went a million percent to Adam.

     

    And now, it is the one hit wonder judge's penned song(one hit wonder as a judge, not necessarily a song writer), “No Boundaries.”

     

    Adam is up first wearing stonewashed jeans? B/c the song is unknown, I must hear the entire song and both performances before I comment.

     

    Before Randy speaks, the camera features a glowing KD. Puke.

     

    R says, “Yo.” He said it before, he'll say it again...Adam can sing the phone book but this was not one of his fave Adam performances. For what I believe is the first time this season, he calls it “pitchy.”

     

    On behalf of her co-writers, K Dumba** says it is amazing when someone of his talent level sings their songs.

     

    Paula is in awe. She will be a fan forever.

     

    Simon makes fun of the lyrics. He says Adam is one of he best, most original contestants they have ever had. He calls Adam a worldwide star.

     

    Kris is up now singing the same crap song. Oh, wait. I said I would wait to hear them both sing before I commented on the song or the performances.

     

    Randy says he should be proud of himself in this comp but points out that the key was a little high for him. He thinks the song fits his voice better than Adam's.

     

    Kara does not want his voice to be judged on that crap song - I mean, that song. She hopes people vote based on the season.

     

    PA-dog says he has done an amazing job to get where he is and he deserves it.

     

    The voice of reason says that Kris' highlight tonight was the first song. He says Kris thoroughly deserves to be standing on this stage tonight.

     

    I think the judges are with me tonight. The finale song sucked. Kris sang it best. But all around, Adam is a better singer, a better performer and a superstar.

     

    Adam Lambert is your American Idol!

     

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• WHO WILL WIN AMERICAN IDOL? WHO WILL WIN AMERICAN IDOL?

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    Go behind the scenes with The FOX 7 gang as they blog on about who will win American Idol.

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• IDOL REVIEW 5.12.09 IDOL REVIEW 5.12.09

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    American Idol Review

    5.12.09

     

    Top 3

     

    The show begins and not only is Adam Lambert in the spotlight, but Danny and Kris are as well. Will Katherine hate it quite as much if they all get to do it?

     

    As the opening credits roll, I must tell you that I got a new laptop. It's teeny tiny and I love it.

     

    OK. On to the show. The chick from Lie to Me is in the audience. You'd think they'd have someone from Fringe there to focus on since the finale is tonight. What do I know? I only work in promotion.

     

    Ryan tells us we are down to the three amigos and then intros the judges, who are, unfortunately, not able to be called the three amigos due to that extra baggage seated between Randy and Paula. Boo.

     

    The top three hit the stage and Kris Allen looks awkward and out of place between the other two heavy weights. He seriously looks as if he believes he doesn't belong there. I believe he is right. Allison was robbed!

     

    First up, we head to Danny Gokey's hometown of Milwaukee and learn that Danny is singing Paula's song choice, “Dance Little Sister” by Terrence Trent Darby.

     

    He looks like he's constipated - I mean, concentrating. This is a terrible song choice for him. This is so not good. AND, this is the first time that I will admit Danny MAYBE should have gone home last week. Allison was robbed!

     

    Randy says, “Let the games begin.” He then refers to this as the way to jump it off tonight and calls the performance “dope.”

     

    Dead weight likes that Paula picked this song b/c it keeps Danny in his “money spot.” She did not like the gyrating dancing though and she isn't sure she will remember the performance tomorrow. What's HER name again?

     

    Paula is a choreographer and she thinks he did really good...fantastic even.

     

    Simon thinks the dancing was a bit desperate but his biggest problem was the toy sax solo in the middle. He apparently liked it – though he didn't say so in so many words. He does, however, think it was the wrong song choice.

     

    Next, we head to Arkansas to learn that Kris' first song was chosen by Randy(they list Kara's name as well, but let's be honest, she just parrots whatever Randy says). He is singing “Apologize” by One Republic.

     

    Kris is on piano tonight and his face is in full force Mayer mode. He is sliding to the notes and it's killing my ears. His tone is inconsistent. This is karaoke for me...very amateur. I am so not loving tonight so far. Alison was robbed!

     

    Randy rambles and doesn't give much of a critique.

     

    The bane of my existence says it was a really confident performance but she thinks Kris didn't hit it out of the park. She says he should take more chances by doing something like playing accoustic guitar. 'Cause nothing says “guts” like something you've done before. God, I hate her.

     

    Princess P heard a loud bum note but she is so proud of Kris. She says all three of them are worthy of the top two spots. Based on that non-critique, I'd say Paula is fibbing.

     

    Simon calls what Kara said a “cop out.” He tells her that she can't choose a song for someone and then blame them for doing the song. Note to Simon: Randy chose the song. He says it was a competent version of the original but not quite as good.

     

    Argument between Simon and Kara/Randy ensues b/c Simon says they should have worked out the arrangement for Kris. Randy claims he didn't know they were allowed. C'mon guys, we all know the show is steered by the judges and producers. Don't act like the contestants make the decisions themselves.

     

    Seacrest asks Kris how Simon's criticism has affected him. Kris responds that he is always going to say who he is. Really? I don't remember Kris saying much the entire season.

     

    Kara is covering Simon's mouth. Ewww. Cooties.

     

    The Kardashians are there. I wonder why? Oh, yeah. Ryan produces their trainwreck of a “reality” show.

     

    San Diego native Adam is singing Simon's choice, “One” by U2. Simon brags about how he got permission from Bono himself to use this song. Simon and Bono sitting in a tree...

     

    Dark stage. Uh oh. KK is cringing and possibly screaming at the screen. Adam is starting out very soft and understated. He sounds great, of course. Paula apparently has ants in her pants that make her want to dance b/c she is bouncing on her booty. Adam is picking it up now. He's a little screechy... I ain't gonna lie. He's doing a different twist/ arrangement with the song. I guess that was Simon's idea.

     

    I didn't love it, but at least it wasn't boring.

     

    Randy says, “Yo. Dude.” He then says Adam is definitely still in the zone and calls him one of the hottest three in this competition. That was such a stupid Kara thing the say. There are three contestants. Of course he's one of the three hottest. The Dawg doesn't know if he loved it. Simon boos. But, he calls Adam “really, really talented.”

     

    What's her name calls him “an amazing strategist.” She calls the arrangement original and unbelievable and then says, “See what I mean Simon?” Of course he does. Simon already insinuated that he chose the arrangement. She is an idiot.

     

    Paula says sitting next to a gloating Simon is miserable. “It was one brilliant song, one superb performance and one American Idol that I am staring at right now,” she says.

     

    The bloater – I mean, gloater, thought it was a BRILLIANT song choice and brilliant, brilliant performance. He says that if Adam is not in the finals it will be one of the greatest upsets.

     

    Gokey is up again. This time he is singing “You are So Beautiful” by Joe Cocker. $100 says he's singing it for his wife.

     

    It's a very soft arrangement and feels like typical Gokey. He is on pitch, on key but he's off the radar.

    I'm so fricking bored. Alison was robbed!

     

    Randy says, “Yo. Check it out.” He calls the song amazing and he loved that DG showed he can really X 3 sing. “Mad vocals,” he says.

     

    WOS(waste of space) calls it “stunning,” She says there is nothing else to say...and then adds an “amazing.” Idiot.

     

    PA says that by changing the chord structure and infusing the gospel and R&B into it, he nailed it.

     

    Simon would not have done that arrangement but he would call that a “vocal masterclass.” What's the difference between a “vocal masterclass” and a “vocal masterpiece?” Oh, I know. One is the absolutely wrong term. Guess which one.

     

    Kris Allen is up next singing “Heartless” by Kanye West. MAN, he must have a genius idea about an original idea for this song b/c if not, this is pure suicide.

     

    He's on accoustic guitar – which is funny since judge #4 suggested that “original” concept last time around. Why must the top three always include a contestant who is so completely average? He is 120 percent lame. Alison was robbed!

     

    Randy thinks this is going to be one of the toughest voting nights of the whole year. He liked this version better that the Fray's and Kanye's version. Randy is off his rocker. And, btw, he better stay out of dark alleys. Kanye is going to murder him.

     

    Her Obnoxiousness gives him kudos, calls it perfect and asks why he didn't do that with “Apologize?” Ummmmm, because he was planning to do it with “Heartless?”

     

    Paula calls him the bravest artist for singing a song about Scowell. She commends him and says, “bravo.”

     

    Simon sez that after that first lame song choice he had written Kris off. But that all changed after this performance.

     

    I am so not on board with the judges tonight. I think they must act like all three are superb to validate that the show is on par. But I'm not so sure it is.

     

    Finally, Adam Lambert sings “Cryin” by Aerosmith.

     

    I already know Cruz thinks this is garbage b/c he text me. And, I must say, I agree. This may well be Adam's worst performance of the season. He's yelling. He's screeching. He is not wowing me at all.

     

    Randy thinks he is one of the best they have ever had on the stage. He loved this even more than “One.” I am so hating Randy tonight.

     

    Speaking of garbage, Kara thought it was amazing and she says, “We'll see you at the finals.”
    

    Paula claims that if Steven Tyler were a mentor, he would not have anything to say. She mentions something about flying high -and as we all know, nobody knows more about flying high than Paula. Though she has never had a drink in her life. Uh, huh.

     

    SC is not going to suck up as much as the other three b/c, he says, it's very easy to assume Adam is going to sail through to the finals. Instead, he says, the show is about finding a star who has earned the right to be in the final and he thinks Adam deserves it.

     

    Well, I thought tonight sucked. That's no secret is it? I also think it's no secret who I think needs to go. And finally, it is no secret that many, many of you will disagree with me...so go for it.

    Watch Idol Chat tomorrow at 8:45 AM on Good Day Austin where Cruz and I will be joined by the 76-year-old winner of our Idol finale contest!

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• SCREAM ON! SCREAM ON!

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    Even though I think Danny is receiving a bit more criticism than deserved, this video made me LOL!

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• IDOL REVIEW 5.5.09 IDOL REVIEW 5.5.09

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    I wasn't able to post an Idol review b/c my computer decided that school's out...forever!

    So, instead of a review, you MUSt watch this week's Idol Chat. FOX 7's Lauren Petrowski and I were so not on the same page. I smell a cat fight.

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• IDOL REVIEW 4.28.09 IDOL REVIEW 4.28.09

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    IDOL TOP 5 4.28.09

    Seacrest intros the show by saying the contestants are taking on some of the most classic American songs of all time. “Who will set the standard,” he asks. And down the stairs he comes. Who will guide them through tonight’s theme? It’s Jamie Foxx. What the heck is he doing on American Idol? Maybe the net just likes him because his last name is FOX(x). As I’ve said time and time again, it’s all about the marketing.

    First up…

    Kris Allen

    23-year-old from No Where, Arkansas

    Sings “The Way You Look Tonight”

    Jamie says we are going to be blown away. I can tell you what I am not blown away by. His half stache. Why does it keep crawling back? That stache is what wrinkles my nose. He does not blow me away, but he sounds aight.

    Randy says, “Yo. Check it out.” He is looking to see who is in it to win it and, dude, he thinks this was Kris’ best performance. I gotta say, I still like the song from “Once.”

    Kara says that tonight Kris set the technical standard so incredibly high. His diction…his rhythm…his timing. “He is truly a dark horse in this competition,” she says.

    Paula thinks he made the transition from adorable boy next door to sophisticated gentleman. He is a contemporary crooner and his performance was near impeccable, she says.

    Simon is not quite as enthusiastic. He calls the performance a bit wet. He says Kris is like taking a well trained spaniel for a walk. He calls it safe and quite nice…but not incredible. He did not get the sense that Kris can win the comp.

    Ryan asks what “wet” means. “Not dry,” Simon replies.

    Allison Iraheta

    16-year-old from LA, CA – the youngest finalist – and he only chick left in the competition.

    Sings “Someone to Watch Over Me”

    She is definitely looking her best – but will she sound her best? So far, so good. Her voice sounds quite spectacular with this style of song. This may very well be my fave performance of hers. You know how they keep comparing her to Kelly? Well, this is the most Kelly she has sounded to me thus far.

    Randy says, “Yo. Yo. Yo.” He thought this genre would trip her up, but then says she sings like Pink with 9000 more octaves. “That was the bomb,” says the Dawg.

    Kara says she ain’t nervous for Al anymore. “That was a gut wrenching, deep, emotional, way beyond your years rendition,” she says. If that doesn’t land her in the finals, Kara doesn’t know what will.

    Paula has been waiting so long to hear how Allison would approach a ballad. She calls her alluring and tender and she be proud of her.

    Simon asks if she thinks she can win. Alison thinks she can. She thinks all of them can. C’mon, girl. Own it.

    Simon still doesn’t have that belief in her and he has a horrible feeling she could be in trouble tonight.

    Kara loves Simon but, she says, “You. Are. Crazy.”

    Matt Giraud

    The 23-year-old dueling piano player from Kalamazoo, MI

    Sings "My Funny Valentine”

    He’s very Buble looking tonight. And a bit Buble feeling as well. But he looks nervous. Like Kris, he sounds aight. He hits a few pitchy notes in the middle though. I think his nerves are getting the best of him. Jamie predicted he may be #1. I am not so sure.

    Randy says, “Yo.” He says that was probably one of the toughest songs “ever” and says the performance was a bit pitchy. He says Matt tried a bunch of things and some landed right but some didn’t. He’d give it a 6 out of 10.

    Kara calls the competition “so stiff” tonight. She says you gotta be the leader of the pack…and she didn’t feel Matt was emotionally connected.

    Paula loves what he did with the song. She felt the emotional connection. “It was pure, simple and really impressive,” she says.

    Simon disagrees with Randy. He thought it was the only believable authentic song he has heard tonight. He can tell he loves the music and thought Matt was absolutely brilliant.

    Danny Gokey

    28-year-old from Milwaukee – the oldest contestant

    Sings “Come Rain or Come Shine.”

    As usual, Danny can’t sing a bad note. This is his style. There is nothing out of the ordinary about this performance. It’s just pure. Beautiful. Not sure if it is “sexy” as Paula labeled his voice last week. But the boy can sing. He finishes super strong.

    Randy says, “Yo. Check this out.” Once again, it all sounds ballads and it seems kind of safe, but D is the only one he has heard tonight that could actually have an album of songs like that. Agreed. But do people want to but an album of songs like that? He reminds everyone that this is a singing competition and Danny can sing.

    Kara gets that rat pack swagger from him. She says the end was unbelievable. She is starting to think he should do standards.

    Paula is going to keep this short. Stellar, stellar, stellar, she says. The best thing about him is that she can tell he can see the finish line.

    Simon says Kara is 100 percent right. WOW. You know this is a good night when words like that can come out of Simon’s mouth. “What Jamie brought out in him was incredible,” Simon says. “That was outstanding.”

    Adam Lambert

    27-year-old from Hollywood

    Sings “Feeling Good”

    Ooh, Adam gets to walk the Ryan Seacrest steps. That’s big time. God this is a great song. Uh, oh. He’s in the dark. Katherine isn’t going to like this. OK. The spot lights are on. This is a bit shouty for me – but damn that long note was good. I am still feeling good.

    Randy says, “Yo.” Did anyone not get a “yo” tonight? Randy has been saying it every week…Adam is in the zone consistently. It was a bit theatrical but, he says, it was another good performance.

    Kara says her mouth drops open every time he performs. I am going to stop right there.

    Queen P says words can not describe…he makes her feel better than good. “It’s like watching the Olympics and you are Michael Phelps,” she says .

    Cowell tells Randy that referencing Adam’s theatrical nature is like complaining that a cow moos. That is what Adam is, he says. What Simon loves about the comp is that most of them really want to win. He says Adam had the best entrance that they have had and then instructs Ryan to no longer use the stairs.

    Man, it was hard to be snarky tonight. They were all good. I think this is going to challenge season 2 as the best finale ever. I can’t wait to hear Danny and Adam duet.

    But first, who’s going home this week?

    Find out my picks tomorrow morning during Idol Chat on Good Day Austin, 7-9am on FOX 7.

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• IDOL REVIEW 4.20.09 IDOL REVIEW 4.20.09

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    IDOL TOP 7  - Take 2

    4.20.09

    It’s disco night and before we even begin, I must say, this cannot be good.

    Seacrest bounds down the steps, welcomes us and reminds us that last week, the judges’ save was “invoked.” What is this? “The Craft?” Let’s hope some of this gang can invoke the spirit tonight and actually give a good disco performance. I also hope Kara can invoke a decent critique. Not likely.

    The judges are introduced and Kara attempts to invoke a personality by blowing multiple kisses to the audience. Can someone please inform her they are only clapping because the applause signs are on?

    The top seven hit the stage and the night begins with…

     

    Lil Rounds

    24-year-old from Memphis

    Sings “I’m Every Woman” by Chaka Khan

    
    

    They cut the annoying intro bits. I guess this means they will fit the show into its slotted time period tonight. If you were a fan of the intro tape and disappointed they’ve been cut, please direct your comments to Kara Dioguardi.

    Lil is looking more at ease on stage than she has in weeks. I am not sure about her voice, though, as she seems to be spending more time shouting to the crowd than actually singing. I am so ready for fat bottomed girl to go home.

    Randy says, “Yo.” He thinks she got the party started but sounded “so wild.” She still didn’t show us what she can do, according to The Dog.

    Kara thinks all of America has been waiting for her to sing Chaka Khan(or an artist like that). Shut up, Kara. That’s what America has really been waiting for.

    In Lil’s defense, Paula points out that yesterday, Lil had no voice. She applauds her vocal recovery but doesn’t think Lil tapped into her inner goddess like Chaka Khan.

    SCowell thinks this is the last week we’ll see Lil. Agreed.

     

    Kris Allen

    23-year-old from No Where, Arkansas

    Sings “She Works Hard for the Money” by Donna Summer

    
    

    He picked this song b/c it had something to say. “It’s actually about a woman,” he says. Deep thoughts.

    The arrangement is totally original with Kris on guitar and the band including bongos and some slap board. Anybody know what that board is actually called? Anyway, I applaud his originality, but this is kinda lame. Isn’t disco supposed to be fun? His voice sounds good though.

    OOH. Fear obviously crossed his face as he finished that last note. What will Simon say?

    First, we hear from sKara who thinks he took a real risk with that arrangement. “It paid off big time, “she says. Enough said. But, of course, she continues to ramble on. OMG. She is SO annoying. This seriously is the reason they run over every week -  she continues to say the same sentence in a different form over, and over, and over…

    Paula thinks it had a classy Santana feeling and then talks about how not a lot of men would shop in the women’s department. As usual, she’s trying way too hard with her analogy.

    Simon needs a translator to explain Paula’s comments, he says. He had no idea what she meant. He thinks the performance was original, well thought out and a complete opposite to Lil’s “karaoke” performance. Whether or not Kris buys ladies’ underwear, he thought it was fantastic.

    Randy doesn’t care what Kris buys, he thinks he is ready for the big time.

     

    Danny Gokey

    28-year-old from Milwaukee – the oldest contestant

    Sings “September” by Earth, Wind and Fire

    
    

    Thank goodness he isn’t singing some sappy love song for his wife. He is trying his best to rock the stage…and he’s doing a decent job. But he’s no Adam Lambert. He sounds a bit shouty tonight. I think Danny still needs to work on his range – not vocally but style wise. He’s stellar with certain styles – but it’s a struggle to do the upbeat, funky, pop style stuff. And let’s be honest, pop is what most 19 artists are about.

    Check it. Randy was worried about him but thinks he turned this song into something that really worked for him.

    Kara was worried about him too. Shocker! She calls it another solid performance.

    Paula loves his voice b/c he always takes it one step higher. As a woman, she thinks he has one of the sexiest voices. Watch it, Paula. He’s still wearing the ring.

    Simon pretty much agreed with what everyone said. He can’t fault the vocals, but as a performance, he didn’t really get any star power from it. He found it a bit awkward and clumsy. I love Simon.

     

    Allison Iraheta

    16-year-old from LA, CA – the youngest finalist

    Sings “Hot Stuff” by Donna Summer

    
    

    The stage doors slide open to reveal Allison draped on the steps like a Puma. Or in Paula’s case, a Cougar. She sexily rasps the opening lyrics, then saunters to center stage, looking totally awkward in her lycra pants and extremely high heels. Seriously. Who is styling this child? She sounds a bit shouty/ screechy tonight as well. But then again, disco isn’t the most melodic nor best sounding stuff now is it?

    Randy says, “Yo.” He’s got two things – he thought the arrangement was a little over indulgent. But, hang on, he thinks she is one of the best singers in this competition.

    Guess what Kara says? She agrees with Randy.

    Cougar lady says Allison doesn’t compromise, talks about authenticity…and says some other shite as well. I’m with Simon, who looks completely amused by yet another random rant.

    Simon thinks Al is the underdog but that this was a brilliant performance.

    
    

    Adam Lambert

    27-year-old from Hollywood

    Sings “If I Can’t Have You” by the Bee Gees

    
    

    Unlike everyone else tonight, Adam(who some could say is usually pretty screechy) is quite understated and not at all manic. OK, there was a little over the top moment in the middle, there. But he still sounds great. This is yet another original arrangement/performance from the front runner. And one that brought Paula to tears.

    Randy says he is ready right now! Adam has it “majorly going on” and “is a hot one tonight, America!”

    Kara says he is brilliant. She doesn’t know what else to say. Yet she continues to say more things.

    Paula has never questioned her “visceral” response when she sees Adam perform. She thinks he is awesome, brilliant, fascinating and “will be in the finals.”  You want to know what’s really funny? One of the definitions of visceral is “not intellectual.” Yeah, that sums her up.

    Simon loved that it was original and, most importantly, memorable.

     

    Matt Giraud

    The 23-year-old dueling piano player from Kalamazoo, MI

    Sings "Staying Alive”

    
    

    Matt is definitely not staying alive. All this originality tonight, and then we are forced to watch this knock off Jason Mraz/ Blake Lewis/ JT wannabe? Get ready to use your walk…because you are headed home.

    Randy says, “Yo.” Check it out, dog. He didn’t love the song choice or the arrangement. He thinks Matt can really sing though.  

    Paula thinks Matt picks songs like she bowls. Sometimes you get gutter balls and sometimes you get strikes. This, she says, was a strike.

    Simon is sorry to put a damper on things but he did not like the performance. He says Matt needs to get out of Idol land and step into the real world. He didn’t think the vocals were great and heard no originality. And, I still love Simon.

    Did I forget Kara? That’s b/c I don’t care.

     

    Anoop Desai

    23-year-old from Chapel Hill, NC

    Sings “Dim the Lights”

    
    

    EWWWW. Anoop the Poop is sporting the half stache. Icky. I don’t like the way he looks, but I do like his voice. He definitely still needs to work on his style – both performance and personal. YIKES. That was one AWFUL sounding note near the end there – and Anoop knows it. He reacts like he shot a total air ball…or, in Paula’s analogy riddled world, a gutter ball.

    Randy says, “Yo” He points out the rough note and says he didn’t like the song choice but still thought it was “nice, baby, nice.”

    Kara (GASP) disagrees with Randy. She thought it was a great song choice.

    Paula thinks his look and his “growth(as in facial)” are fantastic. Not surprising that a Cougar would dig the half stache. She believes he did a good job.

    Simon completely disagrees with the gang and calls it “mediocre at best.” In his opinion, this was Anoop’s worst performance by a mile.

     

    SO, two people are on the outs. Who’s it going to be?

    Find out my picks tomorrow morning during Idol Chat on Good Day Austin, 7-9am on FOX 7.

     

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    IDOL TOP 7

    4.14.09

     

    The show starts in typical fashion with Ryan Seacrest parading past the contestants – who all look like perfect characterizations of themselves tonight. Ryan intros movie night by calling Quentin Tarantino a legend. Really, a legend? He also allows the legend to deliver the line, “This is American Idol.” That may very well be the first time anyone has uttered that “infamous” line other than Seacrest – and the defunct Dunkleman, of course.

     

    Much to the judges’ dismay, their grand entrance has not returned and Ryan is the only one to prance his petite feet down the ginormous staircase. The judges do, however, get special intros.

     

    Randy is called “vibrant and congenial.” He throws up the peace sign and then points to the heavens. Did I miss something? Did he win some hip hop award – or better yet, score an NFL touchdown?

     

    Kara is labeled as “provocative” and then reacts with a dismayed and absolutely hideous facial expression. Note to self, don’t look like that on TV tomorrow. At least Kara is good for something.

     

    Paula confuses Ryan with her bejeweled neckpiece and then requests to be called “hot.”

     

    Simon is referred to as “legendary” and then called “your highness,” “his majesty” and “sir.” They’re pretty loose with the term legendary tonight, wouldn’t you say?

     

    Reference is made to last week’s episode when most of America missed Adam’s performance. Simon explains that it was the totally the girls’ fault and, because of this mishap, each contestant will only receive feedback from two judges tonight.

     

    The top 7 hit the stage and Steve Van Zandt is shown applauding the gang. What’s he plugging?

     

    A trailer style reel on Quentin follows and it utilizes a voice other than that of the “legendary” Don La Fontaine, which makes me sad.

     

    First up is…

     

    Allison Iraheta

    16-year-old from LA, CA – the youngest finalist

    Sings “I Don’t Want to Miss a Thing” from Armageddon

     

    This may be the most overplayed movie song of all time. Besides that damn Titanic song, that is. I do NOT like this track for her voice. She sounds terribly weak. She hit a couple of good notes, but, all in all it was pretty lame.

     

    Katie Couric dug it though. So did Steve Van Zandt.

     

    Paula noticed tonight, more than ever, that she possesses the same “special sauce” as Adam. She calls her authentic and remarkably talented.

     

    Simon thinks it was BBQ sauce Paula was referring to, hot and spicy. He calls her the girls’ only hope in this competition and says he’s never heard a girl sing this song so well.

     

    Anoop Desai

    23-year-old from Chapel Hill, NC

    Sings “Everything I do, I do it for You” from Robin Hood

     

    What is with the letterman style jacket? He’s not giving up on that preppy frat boy look, is he? His style may suck, but his voice sounds great. 100 % solid.

     

    Randy says, “Yo!” He feared it would be rough but says Anoop has found his zone and was rocking the house.

     

    KD says he has definitely found his place with pop songs he can add soul to. She calls this one of his best.

     

    Adam Lambert

    27-year-old from Hollywood

    Sings “Born to be Wild” from Easy Rider

     

    He skips across the stage. LOL. Nothing says rock star more than skipping. He sounds awesome, of course. He rocks with the band, works the stage and plays to the girls in the crowd. Yeah, I said girls. His vocal prowess is absolutely stellar. As is his style. He is the one to beat. No doubt.

     

    Paula says he dares to dance in the path of greatness and points out that fortune rewards the brave and he is one of the bravest contestants she was ever witnessed.

     

    Simon jokes that he needs to learn to express himself. He says that vocally it was incredible but the downside is that the performance was a bit too Rocky Horror Picture Show. He doesn’t think this performance will be as popular as last week’s. But at least I got to see this one.

     

    Matt Giraud

    The 23-year-old dueling piano player from Kalamazoo, MI

    Sings "Have You Ever Really Loved a Woman” from Don Jaun Demarco

     

    He’s at the piano and he’s not bad but I can’t help but think of him as a JT knock-off. OK, I take that last statement back. He is bad. The second half of the song was really rough. He’s in trouble.

     

    Yikes. His fam isn’t even standing.

     

    Randy calls that performance interesting and says it started OK but got rocky once he hit the bridge. He thought he did too much with the song and fell down more places than he won. It wasn’t one of his best, according to R Dog.

     

    Kara says he tends to take two steps forward and, I assume, she’s implying he then takes two steps back. During the break, Paula plans to call her lawyer and request he draw up copyright infringement papers. KD babbles some more but simply just reiterates what Randy said.

     

    Danny Gokey

    28-year-old from Milwaukee – the oldest contestant

    Sings “Endless Love”

     

    OOH! I think he actually hit a bad note. I wasn’t sure it was possible. This song is so much better as a duet. Honestly, this is my least favorite performance from him. That doesn’t mean he sucks…but it does mean he’s not selling it like he should.

     

    From the opening of the performance, Paula was worried about the key…but the magic is in the tambor of his voice. Seriously. That’s what she said. It’s that magical place that defines who he is, Paula says.

     

    Simon can’t fault how he sang the song but he’s disappointed in the traditional version of the song. He congratulates him, though, for his emotion.

     

    Kris Allen

    23-year-old from No Where, Arkansas

    Sings “Falling Slowly” from Once

     

    He’s still sporting that half stache. Either commit or quit, dude! This is a very soft, sweet song and he is delivering it quite well. The falsetto note was superb…gave me chills. I’m back on the Kris train. I LOVED IT! Must. Watch. Again.

     

    This was one of my faves from the entire season. And it came from boy bander/ half stacher Kris. Who would’ve thunk?

     

    WOW! It never quite caught on for Randy. He says it was pitchy from note one. I’m thinking that the studio sound came off different than the over the air sound. Or else I’m coming down with a cold. I don’t know. You tell me.

     

    Kara thought it was one of his best. DOUBLE WOW! First, I dig Kris. Second, I agree with Kara? What is this world coming to?

     

    Lil Rounds

    24-year-old from Memphis

    Sings “The Rose”

     

    This is an interesting look to rock while delivering this tune.  She sounds good but I am waiting for the power. She is definitely back to being Lil. Kudos for that. She is singing for her life…and she’s somewhat succeeding. I just don’t think she can compete with the big boys.

     

    Paula paraphrases the song lyrics and says the road is long but it’s one worth taking.

     

    Simon rolls his eyes.

     

    Simon still thinks she’s getting it completely wrong. He calls the song too soft, too middle of the road and says she is not the artist we met 7 or 8 weeks ago.

     

    Lil responds and says she put her own bit to this song; that she’s into R&B, soul and gospel. The crowd screams, Simon interrupts and the Tivo cuts off once again.

     

    On that bad note, I say the bottom three are Matt, Lil and Allison.

     

    Who do I think is going home? You’ll have to watch Idol Chat on GOOD DAY AUSTIN tomorrow morning with Katherine Kisiel and 96.7 Kiss FM’s Cruz to find out.

     

    Click HERE to see all the Idol Chat segments.

     

    AND, tell us why the woman you think of as mom deserves to go to the American Idol finale and you could win the BEST MOTHER'S DAY PRESENT EVER! Click HERE for contest details.

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    Since this week's Idol theme is songs from hit movies, I started thinking about what some of the choices could be.

    Here are some that came to mind:

    Ghost- Unchained Melody

    Waynes World- Bohemian Rhapsody

    Pretty Woman- Pretty Woman

    Body Guard- I will always love you

    Armageddon - I Don't Want to Miss a Thing

    Titanic- My heart will go on

    Beaches- Wind Beneath my Wings

    Rocky- Eye of the Tiger(which would have been a perfect choice for Scott)

    Robing Hood- Everything I d, I do it for you

    Lion King - Circle of Life

    The Blues Brothers - I'm a Soul Man

    Footloose - Footloose

    Flashdance - What a Feeling

    Top Gun - Take my Breath Away

    I could go on...but I won't.

    You tell me...

    What are the obvious song choices I've missed?

     

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    IDOL TOP 8

    4.7.09

     

    Tonight’s blog is a cliff’s notes version because 1 – I don’t feel well(read angry). 2 – FOX didn’t program the show correctly and both my Time Warner DVR and my Tivo cut off after Matt Giraud(that’s right, I record American Idol on two TVs). 3 – I’m not sure anyone really reads/ cares about these reviews anyway(and if you do, you need to comment and tell me so). This is where I would stick my tongue out at you if I could.

     

    And off we go…

     

    No big judge intro this week? Thank goodness they lost that dead weight. Is Kara next to go? One can only wish.

     

    We start with baby pics of the judges. Randy = cute. Kara = not so cute. Paula = looks the same(insert cute or not so cute here depending on your opinion of Paula). Simon = bad ass.  Ryan = so not cute(good thing he improved with age…and orthodontics).

     

    Danny Gokey

    28-year-old from Milwaukee – the oldest contestant

    Sings “Stand by Me” from 1980

     

    His goatee kind of makes him look like a marionette. I don’t dig this arrangement, but it’s Gokey so of course his vocal sounds good. He kicks it up a notch half way through. Paula is out of her seat doing the clap. He he. The clap.

     

    Randy didn’t dig the arrangement but thinks he’s got talent.

     

    Kara agrees with Randy and says he “killed it” and “turned it on its head.”

     

    Paula says, “All I can say is WOW.” But then continues to talk. She mixes metaphors as usual and talks about setting the bar and running to catch up. She then mentions “chord substitution.” Is that a real term? I’m guessing not since Simon is cracking up.

     

    Simon thought the beginning was good, the middle lazy and the end terrific.

     

    Kris Allen

    23-year-old from No Where, Arkansas

    Sings “All She Wants to do is Dance” from 1985

     

    This set up is doing nothing for his credibility. He is surrounded by screaming girls and looks more like a boy band buddy than ever. His mouth/facial expressions still bug the crap out of me. I am not in love with this song nor performance. The honeymoon is over. I’m back to not digging on Kris.

     

    Kara is a huge fan but this performance felt like jazz funk homework.

     

    Paula thought he changed it up and he is one of the most likeable contestants ever.

     

    Simon agrees that he is likable but says this was indulgent, boring, forgettable and stupid.

     

    Randy agrees with Simon.

     

    Lil Rounds

    24-year-old from Memphis

    Sings “What’s Love Got to do With it” from 1984

     

    She’s attempting to emulate Tina. Bad idea. She seems confused. She’s trying to look and sound like Tina…but keeps adding in these random riffs to make it her own. Another bad idea. She has a decent voice but completely lacks originality. Another bad idea? That cheap wig. Ugh.

     

    Paula thinks she looks hot and then babbles on endlessly. I’m thinking she didn’t like it but the way she is continuously contradicting herself leaves me confused.

     

    Simon tries to clear up what Paula was babbling about(thank you, Simon) by saying we are not looking for a second or third rate version of Tina. He calls it a ghastly copycat performance and says we have lost Lil.

     

    Paula says, “That is what I said.”

     

    Simon says, “But I make more sense, Paula.”

     

    She disagrees. I, however, fully agree.

     

    Randy thinks Lil is mad, mad talented but he didn’t dig. He says it’s not clicking.

     

    Kara tells her she’s struggling to make the leap from singer to artist.

     

    Anoop Desai

    23-year-old from Chapel Hill, NC

    Sings “True Colors” from 1986

     

    Remember when Kodak used this in all their commercial campaigns? Am I the only one who remembers that? I love me some vintage adverts. You should see how happy I am in the commercial viewing room at the Coca Cola museum. I’m giddy just thinking about it.

     

    Regarding Anoop’s attire, Zap2itBrill wrote this on Twitter: If Anoop's cardigan was Fruit Stripe gum (which it may very well be) it would be lime flavor. (BTW – if you have a Twitter account, click HERE to follow the FOX 7 Idol Edge.)

     

    Regarding Anoop’s performance, it’s fine…but a bit boring. That’s all I can say really.

     

    Randy congratulates the Tarheels saying they are a hot team. He then says Anoop was hot tonight too.

     

    Kara says he controlled the song and did not let it control him. “That is what it’s all about,” according to Kara.

     

    Paula thought the choice of song was flawless, his phrasing was beautiful and where it “sat in his voice” was truly magical. He showed us his true colors, just like a rainbow. Puke.

     

    Simon calls him a “singing yoyo” saying one minute he’s down, the next minute he’s up. He thought it was very good – but not fantastic, btw.

     

    Scott MacIntyre

    23-year-old from Scottsdale, AZ

    Sings “The Search is Over” from 1985

     

    Wow, no piano this week. He is holding an axe though. Not sure if he’s going to play it or just wear it like Allison did last week. Here he goes – strumming one chord over and over. Impressive. OK – it is just not right that he’s singing about looking in your eyes and realizing the search is over. Are there no songs that avoid eye contact? Seriously. I am jolted out of my blinding rant by Scott shouting “good LUCK!” This is awful. I wish I was deaf. Temporarily, of course.

     

    Kara commends him for trying something different. She says there were parts she liked and parts she didn't like. Kara is a genius.

     

    Paula gives him credit for stepping away from the piano and recommends an acoustic guitar rather than an electric one. Scott says this was his punk side coming out. It all makes perfect sense now. Thanks for clearing that up. Now, can you clear up Paula’s incessant nonsense?

     

    Simon suggests that he go back to the piano next week. He calls the song “atrocious” and thinks the performance was “weird.”

     

    Randy says it was just OK and didn't show him off as a star.

     

    Allison Iraheta

    16-year-old from LA, CA – the youngest finalist

    Sings “I Can't Make You Love” from 1992

     

    I am still amazed by how mature her voice is. This is a good song choice vocally. I would enjoy this a lot more if this song wasn’t so freaking played out. She was good though.

     

    Paula seal claps and then says Allison’s voice is a gift you can’t put a price tag on. She loves the tenderness she added to the song – which made it her own. Really? The original has no tenderness? Take another listen, crazy pants.

     

    Simon thought it was very good but says she needs to become a bit more likeable.

     

    It reminded Randy of Kelly Clarkson. DAMN. I am so sick of the comparisons. Especially since they are constantly telling these kids to be themselves and then turning around and instructing them on which artist they should study/ sing and which artist they are just like. Mr. Walking Contradiction says Kelly can sing her face off and so can Allison.

     

    Kara believes she made an adult song young and current. She ends with, “Let’s go make a record, man.”

     

    Matt Giraud

    The 23-year-old dueling piano player from Kalamazoo, MI

    Sings "Part-Time Lover" from 1985

     

    This is a great song choice and a great performance. Matt is my new Kris. I dig it.

     

    The judges keep their comments short b/c we are running out of time. Oh, wait, no we aren’t. The show can just run past the scheduled time. No worries.

     

    A-holes.

     

    Randy says that it was vocally one of the best of the night.

     

    Kara says it was amazing on every level. “Unbelievable,” she remarks.

     

    Paula has two words for him, “Standing O!” So that’s her O face. I didn’t need to see that. Her standing O is accompanied by a cheerleading power pump. I didn’t need to see that either.

     

    Simon says it was a million times better than last week.

     

    Adam Lambert

    27-year-old from Hollywood

    Sings “Mad World” from 1982

     

    Since my recording ended prematurely, I will post a few comments I found online regarding Adam’s performance:

     

    It's a pulled-back, haunting performance — which I prefer to his crazy Steven Tyler schtick. – TV Guide

     

    The judges ran out of time, so Simon was the only one to say anything about the performance AND HE GAVE A STANDING OVATION! Holy cow, it was great. – a commenter on fafarazzi.com

     

    If tonight was any indication, Adam Lambert will win season 8 of "American Idol."  - The Los Angeles Times

     

    SO who’s going home? Watch FOX 7’s Idol Chat tomorrow on GOOD DAY AUSTIN around 8:45am.

     

    If you want to watch past Idol Chat segments, click HERE. And if you want to know how you cold win a trip the American Idol final performance in LA, check out our contest page.

     

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    This week's Idol Chat includes your regular panelists, FOX 7's Katherine Kisiel and Danielle Dudek, 96.7 KISS FM's CRUZ, as well as a special guest!

    FOX 7's Lauren Petrowski also sat down with the gang to discuss who shined, show flopped and who's likely to go home.

    Looks like Lauren, Katherine and Cruz knew what  they were talking about while Danielle was blinded by her dislike for Scott.

    Click HERE to watch this week's installment of Idol Chat!

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    IDOL TOP 9

    3.31.09

     

    Ryan intros the show by weaving through the contestants while attempting to bring back the tie clip. Is that Kelly Osbourne? Oh, it’s Alison. My bad. Maybe they planned that look to remind us that The Osbournes Reloaded is on later tonight. It’s all about the marketing, you know.

     

    Following the opening credits, the judges once again hit the stage through those giant sliding doors. I know Aly is happy.

     

    As usual, Ryan prances down the stairs. He welcomes us as the judges get seated and then interviews the judges, asking Paula if she has any props under the table. Just her usual vodka and percocet cocktail, I suppose.

     

    The top nine enter next. What the hell is Alison wearing? Seriously. I don’t even have words. And you thought only a blow to the head while snowboarding could make me speechless.

     

    A cross promotional plug for American Top 40 is next. Like I said…it’s all about marketing. Sorry, it’s actually AT40 now. I just aged myself, didn’t I?

     

    First up…

     

    Anoop Desai

    23-year-old from Chapel Hill, NC

    Sings “Caught up”   by Usher

     

    His look creeps me out a bit tonight. Is he taking style tips from Adam? Bad idea. I am an Anoop fan but I don’t dig this. His voice is OK but this is awkward and just plain stupid. Ugh.

     

    Randy calls him dude and says he definitely picked up his swagger. The vocals were good but this was not the right song for him. He’s torn.

     

    Kara says that when you pick Usher you have to go up in your range and do riffs. Yeah. Range and riffs totally make me think Usher. She says he played it safe and thought it seemed like a bunch of frat boys dared him to do this.

     

    Paula wasn’t sure at first but loves that he returned to his playful side. His vocals sounded really good but he still needs to work on stage presence.

     

    Simon thought it was a complete and utter mess. Agreed. He really didn’t like that he came over as a wannabe and agreed with Kara. Go figure.  It gave him a headache.

     

    Ryan gives Anoop a chance to respond and he seems a bit miffed and attitudey. He points out that it was R&B and that’s the kind of artist he wants to be. Good luck with that. I think he just lost major votes…and the judge’s stamp of approval.

     

    Megan Joy Corkrey

    23-year-old single mom from somewhere in UT

    Sings “Turn Your Life Down Low” by Bob Marley

     

    She thinks the judges are going to feel her this time. I think she needs to be more concerned with American feeling her. She looks beautiful as always and I love her vocal as always. Not sure this was the best song choice…as always. I really think she needs a strong song to win America over and this ain’t it. At least she toned down the MJ shimmy. Actually, I kind of need the shimmy right now. I’m bored.

     

    Kara really likes her but she thinks she’s in trouble. She says it just wasn’t the right song choice. A heckler yells, “Broken record.” Simon LOLs and so do I. She calls her irritating and the audience boos. Kara retorts, “You get up here and do it then.” Paula jumps in to, thankfully, take attention away from Ms. Unnecessary. Honestly, I never thought I’d be so thankful for Paula until I met Kara.

     

    P thinks Megan needs to take us by surprise, dig deep and sing a sensitive, vulnerable ballad at this stage in the comp.

     

    The problem was, according to Simon, that the song was boring, indulgent, monotonous and all the things they liked about her are disappearing. He agrees with Kara…again. He says it was so boring.

     

    “Yeah. It was like watching paint dry,” Randy says. 

     

    Meg thinks her fans were feeling it. Her fans? As in the VFTW crew? Oh, yeah. They were feeling it.

     

    Danny Gokey

    28-year-old from Milwaukee

    Sings “What Hurts the Most” by Rascal Flats

     

    I hate that I never have anything bad to say about this kid. Sorry to disappoint. I think he could have picked a more moving song but this was another stellar performance. Gokey Folkys will be happy. Cruz will be happy.

     

    Paula says this is where Danny thrives from the first note to the cadence. Apparently Miss P is back together with Mr. Webster. She says, "This is a performance I would definitely hit repeat in my car." She may want to get a bit familiar with a grammatical guide as well as a dictionary. And while we’re at it, ship some thesauruses to all of ‘em.

     

    If he’s being honest, Simon thought it was his best performance of the whole competition.

     

    The dog says he feels like tonight’s show starts right here. He mentions swagger for the second time tonight(thesaurus, please) and tells Danny to “keep it moving.”

     

    Kara thinks what he did tonight was move everyone emotionally. She had goose bumps.

     

    Allison Iraheta

    16-year-old from LA, CA

    Sings “Don’t Speak” by No Doubt

     

    She’s busting out the guitar for the first time. Could she bust out another outfit while she’s at it? I am so distracted by this horrifying look she is rocking. Must. Look. Away. Is she playing that guitar or just wearing it as an accessory to her Kelly Osbourne inspired Hot Topic freshman dance in the projects cake topper style punk party dress? Yeah. My ability to speak is back. Unfortunately, I lost my ability to hear. Was it good? I have no idea.

     

    Randy says she can sing but she was rushing and nervous. “Dude. What are you wearing,” he asks. He did not get the ensemble.

     

    Kara says the rock in her comes out no matter what she is wearing so she doesn’t need to dress the part. It was a little distracting. A little?

     

    PA is glad she brought her “axe” out with her. She says Allison’s intonation and delivery is masterful and effortless. She thinks Al is skating by and going right to the finish line.

     

    Simon sez we can’t ignore the outfit and calls it something out of the Addams Family. It was like a slightly precocious daughter trying to dress and sound like a rock star, he says.

     

    Scott MacIntyre

    23-year-old from Scottsdale, AZ

    Sings “Just the Way you Are” by Billy Joel

     

    He hopes to turn things around this week. I don’t see it coming. Neither does he. OH, dude. That was bad. They can not find a decent look for this guy. The poufy brushed back pompadour isn’t any better than the Art Garfunkle. His vocal is fine. This performance is fine. I just happen to be over Scott.

     

    Kara thinks he made very smart decisions tonight. She calls the performance moving and honest. She loves the new look.

     

    Paula is most proud of Scott and it has nothing to do with his challenge and everything to do with the fact that he makes her forget his challenge. So what you’re saying is that it’s about the challenge. She says he took a risk by not including the orchestra. Really? It’s a song by the “piano man.” Is it really a RISK to perform the piano man’s song with a piano? She then says something about libido. I mean, legato. That means the musical notes were played and sung smoothly, by the way. Yeah. I looked it up.

     

    Simon thought it was his best performance by a “country mile” and compares Scotty’s hair to that of Seacrest.

     

    Randy calls it one of the best of the night.

     

    Matt Giraud

    The 23-year-old dueling piano player from Kalamazoo, MI

    Sings “You Found Me” by The Fray

     

    Matt’s rocking some hair that’s way more Seacrest-esque. The song starts rocky. He’s standing at a keyboard and looks uncomfortable. This is not his best. He hits some strong notes but overall it was average for me. If I’m being honest.

     

    Paula appreciates that he went contemporary but that he aborted the things they love about him. It was a sound-a-like and not a great performance.

     

    Simon says Matt should be happy that they don’t like him this week – referencing the fact that they liked him last week and then he landed in the bottom three. He thought it was uncomfortable and didn’t get it at all.

     

    Randy says it was a bad song choice and he needs to “let all that flavor out.”

     

    Kara babbles on uselessly and ends by saying he doesn’t deserve to go home.

      

    Lil Rounds

    24-year-old from Memphis

    Sings “I Surrender” by Celine

     

    Her intro is all about making the wrong song choice. She is hoping tonight’s will be right. OMG! Do they really need to do the 30 camera shots of Lil? DANG! She puts Kelly Clarkson’s booty to shame. Or maybe it’s the other way around. Either way, you can stack your books on that shelf. I mean, that dress doesn’t do her any favors. Not to mention her wig/makeup that’s straight outta “The Bodyguard.” What is up with the stylists tonight? Anyway, back to what we’re here for. She sounds rough. Rougher. Roughest. This is painful. I can only hope it sounds better in studio than it does over the air.

     

    Randy says this would not be his song choice b/c he wants her to have more swagger. DUDE! Hang out in the hood and learn some more lingo. Please. He was afraid this was going to be rough but she showed she has some unbelievable vocal skills. I’m afraid that it WAS rough.

     

    Kara says her range is effortless and she thinks we got a glimpse of a singer who can let it out and wow us. We need to see more of that. I would like to have seen that tonight. She then says, “Lil, you back in the round.” Leave the snappy play on words to Seacrest, please.   

     

    Paula wants to see the joy she brought to us when we first saw her and she knows it’s there. Is that a compliment? Is that a critique? Is that someone copping out b/c she doesn’t want to say anything bad?

     

    Simon found it quite similar to a wedding performance. He says all her personality is being sucked out of her and it needs to stop.

     

    A sweet moment with Lil’s little ones follows. Looks like the producers don’t want to do Lil any harm either.

     

    Adam Lambert

    27-year-old from Hollywood

    Sings “Play that Funky Music” by Wild Cherry

     

    I take back my comment calling Scott’s hair a pompadour. THIS is a Todd Zabek pompadour. Sorry. You don’t know who Todd is…but my parents do(and they are laughing as they read this). Todd and I grew up together and the only reason I know the term pompadour is because of my dad talking about his do. There is no denying that Adam has MAD vocal skills – but his over the top drama/drag queen stage presence is too much. He freaks me out.

     

    Paula says true genius does not fulfill expectations, it shatters it. She compares him to Mick Jagger and Steven Tyler.

     

    Simon calls this performance brave and original. He says it will not make him as popular as last week but that doesn’t matter.

     

    Randy expected it to be corny but Adam worked it out and is definitely in the star zone.

     

    Kara says. “it was like Studio 57 up in here.” Now who’s aging themselves?

     

    Kris Allen

    23-year-old from No Where, Arkansas

    Sings “Ain’t no Sunshine”

     

    What’s with the half stache? You either want a mustache or you don’t. Make up your mind! This week he is tickling the ivory. I am not usually a Kris Allen fan but this is good. He even toned down his boy band style and John Mayer funky faces. Did he read my reviews and change things up? I think so. This is definitely his best – as well as the best of the night.

     

    Randy says, “Yo, dude.” He calls it slammin’ and so in the zone. He’s loving him.

     

    Kara has three words. Uh, oh. “That is artistry.” Good job with the mathematics, K Dog.

     

    “That could be the first cut from your album,” Paula says. “That was your best performance to date.”

     

    Simon thought he brought confidence and that the arrangement was clever and cool. He agrees that it was his best performance.

     

    OMG. Is Kris shorter that Seacrest? Tough luck, dude.

     

    WHEW! I lived up to my reputation as a meanie tonight, didn’t I? I wasn’t here last week so I had a lot of pent up snark to deal with.

     

    I did like two people though. My votes go to Danny and, for the first time, Kris.

     

    As for who’s going home? You’ll have to watch FOX 7’s IDOL CHAT to find out.

     

    See you then.

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    This week, the Top 9 pick songs from the Top 100 Itunes.

    Who do you think should sing what?

    Poker Face - Lady GaGa
    Right Round - Flo Rida
    Kiss Me Thru the Phone - Soulja Boy Tell 'Em
    Love Sex Magic - Ciara
    Gives You Hell - The All-American Rejects
    Blame It - Jamie Foxx
    I Love College - Asher Roth
    Sugar (feat. Wynter) - Flo Rida
    My Life Would Suck Without You - Kelly Clarkson
    Just Dance - Lady GaGa & Colby O'Donis
    Dead and Gone (feat. Justin Timberlake) - T.I.
    The Climb - Miley Cyrus
    Crack a Bottle - Eminem, Dr. Dre & 50 Cent
    How Do You Sleep? - Jesse McCartney
    If U Seek Amy - Britney Spears
    Heartless - Kanye West
    Don't Forget - Demi Lovato
    Halo - Beyoncé
    Hot Revolver - Lil Wayne
    Beautiful - Akon, Colby O'Donis & Kardinal Offishall
    You Found Me - The Fray
    Don't Trust Me - 3OH!3
    Hoedown Throwdown - Miley Cyrus
    Love Who You Love - Rascal Flatts
    Love Story - Taylor Swift
    Let's Get Crazy - Hannah Montana
    I Told You So - Carrie Underwood
    Let It Rock - Kevin Rudolf & Lil Wayne
    I'm Yours - Jason Mraz
    1, 2, 3, 4 - Plain White T's
    Crazier - Taylor Swift
    Mad - Ne-Yo
    I'm On a Boat (feat. T-Pain) - The Lonely Island
    Circus - Britney Spears
    Second Chance - Shinedown
    I Know You Want Me (Calle Ocho) [More English Extended Mix] - Pitbull
    All the Above (feat. T-Pain) - Maino
    Then - Brad Paisley
    Here Comes Goodbye - Rascal Flatts
    I Hate This Part - The Pussycat Dolls
    Knock You Down - Keri Hilson, Kanye West & Ne-Yo
    Single Ladies (Put a Ring On It) - Beyoncé
    Jai Ho! (You Are My Destiny) [feat. Nicole Scherzinger] - A. R. Rahman & The Pussycat Dolls
    Lucky (feat. Colbie Caillat) - Jason Mraz
    Sober - P!nk
    Thinking of You - Katy Perry
    That's Not My Name - The Ting Tings
    Dead and Gone (feat. Justin Timberlake) - T.I.
    White Horse - Taylor Swift
    Turn My Swag On - Soulja Boy Tell 'Em
    Careless Whisper - Seether
    Turnin Me On - Keri Hilson & Lil Wayne
    Come On Get Higher - Matt Nathanson
    Candle (Sick and Tired) - The White Tie Affair
    Hot N Cold - Katy Perry
    Use Somebody - Kings of Leon
    Home Sweet Home - Carrie Underwood
    Only You Can Love Me This Way - Keith Urban
    Gotta Be Somebody - Nickelback
    Chasing Pavements - ADELE
    Viva la Vida - Coldplay
    She's Country - Jason Aldean
    Prom Queen - Lil Wayne
    Diva - Beyoncé
    Untouched - The Veronicas
    Decode - Paramore
    Move (If You Wanna) - Mims
    Sex On Fire - Kings of Leon
    Lifeline - Papa Roach
    Ain't I (feat. Young Dro & T.I.) - Yung L.A.
    You Can Get It All - Bow Wow
    Stanky Legg - GS Boyz
    Always Strapped (feat. Lil Wayne) - Birdman
    Bad Girlfriend - Theory of a Deadman
    Kids - MGMT
    Chicken Fried - Zac Brown Band
    Forever - Rascal Flatts
    So What - P!nk
    Rockin' That Thang - The-Dream
    Disturbia - Rihanna
    Womanizer - Britney Spears
    Don't Stop Believin' - Journey
    LoveGame - Lady GaGa
    Whatever It Is - Zac Brown Band
    Live Your Life (feat. Rihanna) - T.I.
    Sweet Thing - Keith Urban
    Love Lockdown - Kanye West
    Starstruck - Lady GaGa, Space Cowboy & Flo Rida
    I'm So Paid - Akon, Lil Wayne & Young Jeezy
    The Tracks of My Tears - Smokey Robinson & The Miracles
    Right Now (Na Na Na) - Akon
    Day 'n' Nite - Kid Cudi
    I Don't Care - Apocalyptica
    Lollipop (Bonus Track) - Framing Hanley
    It Won't Be Like This for Long - Darius Rucker
    Starstrukk - 3OH!3
    Manhattan from the Sky - Kate Voegele
    Let's Do This - Hannah Montana
    Supermassive Black Hole - Muse
    Blame It (feat. T-Pain) - Jamie Foxx

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    Hello American Idol fans – my name is Aly and I'll be your guest blogger today.  Since Dani was traveling last night, I volunteered to fill in for her with last night’s Idol review.  I have some pretty big shoes to fill, so I hope I don’t let her (or you!) down.

     

    The night starts off with the big introduction of the judges as they come out from behind the big doors.  I’m a little confused why they keep making this such a big deal – I mean, do we really need such a fancy intro?  And what is up with Paula’s dress tonight?  All she needs is a swan head to complete her Bjork look.  And here comes Ryan Seacrest – down the stairs.  I wonder why he gets to come down the stairs and not from behind the closed doors?  Ryan tells us it’s Motown night!

     

    Once the judges settle in their chairs, Ryan asks them about Alexis going home last week and if it was uncomfortable for them.  They each take turns saying yes, and when he gets to Paula, they start complementing each other and saying how good they look.  It turns into some weird flirting, and now I’m feeling uncomfortable.

     

    Next we get a nice package on Motown and its beginnings - I’m guessing this is a way to fill the time gap left by Alexis’ departure last week.  The idols all get to go Detroit to Motown Records, and get a tour by Berry Gordy, founder, and Smokey Robinson, who I must say is aging really, really well.  The kids all head back to LA and the Idol mansion, along with Smokey, and we are treated to them all standing around the piano singing “Ain’t No Mountain High Enough.”  Seriously?  How many times have we heard THAT on this show??

     

    We’re back in the studio now, we learn that Smokey has written over 4000 songs (VERY impressive), and it’s time to start the competition.

     

    Matt Giraud

    The 23-year-old dueling piano player from Kalamazoo, MI

    Sings “Let’s Get It On” by Marvin Gaye

     

    Matt starts off at the piano – doing his thing – and it’s clear how comfortable he is.  He’s hitting all the notes – even the high ones – and sounds great.  The band comes in on the song and he gets up and starts working the crowd.  Very smooth.  He looks great, sounds great, and has been growing on me over the last couple weeks – I think he’s having a good night.  He seems just as comfortable not being behind his piano and the crowd loves him – which is clear by their standing ovation when he’s done.

     

    Randy goes first and say that he set the tone for the night, that he’s come up so far and is challenging for the top spot.

     

    Kara says she thinks there are a lot of girls out there saying “yeah, let’s get it on.”  She thinks he’s coming out of his shell and likes it, and that he had a solid performance.

     

    Paula thinks he has a sexy, cool vibe, and that it was tasteful, classy, spot-on – it’s like wearing a great pair of worn-in jeans.   I’m not sure that's a great comparison, but hey, it’s Paula.

     

    Simon says it was a brilliant choice, except the “corny middle part” – I’m guessing that’s when he was trying to work the crowd and judges.  He also says that Matt is doing exactly what he should be doing and is a front-runner now.

     

    Kris Allen

    23-year-old from Conway, Arkansas

    Sings “How Sweet It Is” by Marvin Gaye

     

    Kris is back with his guitar – and seems to be making fewer “John Mayer” faces – the ones Dani loves so much.  ;)  He gives a decent performance – not overwhelming, but good.  Not much to say here – he pretty much does his thing with his guitar.  Paula is up and dancing (big surprise). 

     

    Kara says that she loves that he didn’t do James Taylor or Marvin Gaye, that he did Kris and that he made his mark on it.  She thinks he did everything right and that this is the Kris from Hollywood that they all loved.

     

    Paula thinks he picked the right song, and that the note he hit at the end “technically speaking was a high A or something like that.”  (something like that??  Really?  Does anyone care?)  She says he’s brilliant and that he’s growing every week.

     

    Simon tells him he’s having a good competition and that it was smart to do his own version.  But he needs to start believing in himself, that he doesn’t have the swagger that some of the others have.  He points out that the way he is standing on stage, he could be at a bus stop.  (hmmm….I never knew there was a specific way one should stand while waiting for the bus.  Good to know)

     

    Randy says he was consistent and that he hit his stride.  “It’s all good, baby.”

     

    Scott MacIntyre

    23-year-old from Scottsdale, AZ

    Sings “Can’t Hurry Love” by The Supremes.

     

    OMG – he’s wearing pink pants.  Seriously?  Are his stylists punking him?  I’m already worried for him.  He starts out slow….but then moves into a weird honky-tonk piano thing.  The three back-up singers are standing around the piano.  Another so-so performance.  It’s not much different than any of his other performances.  His vocals are just ok – not great.  I’m pretty much over him – I find him boring – I can’t even imagine sitting through an entire concert of his. 

     

    Paula says that he pleased her and Simon by bringing something different with the singers surrounding him at the piano (in my book, that doesn’t really equal “different”, but we all know Paula’s not quite right).  She thinks he brought a whole new life to the performance.

     

    Simon starts with “Oh dear.”  He points out that there’s a line in the song that says “how much more can we take”….I’m with Simon on this one.  I can’t take much more either.  He says it wasn’t a great performance, didn’t like the the honkey tonk piano (hey – didn’t I already say that?).  Simon says it was completely the wrong song and was cheap and that he’s choosing the wrong song every week.  I agree – and I think Scott’s headed for the bottom 3 this week.

     

    Randy agrees with Simon and thinks it sounded like a hotel performance.  He says he’s a better singer than that and it was very average.

     

    Kara disagrees and thinks he brought “tempo” tonight (huh??), but that he took liberties with the melody and he should have nailed it.  He had good ideas but the execution was not perfect.

     

    After the critiques, Scott tells us he had a different song picked (“Reach Out and Touch), but then changed at the last minute.  Simon said that was a much better choice.  Then we have an awkward moment (like that never happens during Idol) where Paula reaches under the desk and pulls out crayons and coloring books for Simon and calls him a 6-year-old.  Really?  He’s the 6-year-old?

     

    Scott wraps it up by telling us we should at least vote for the pink pants.  I don’t even know how to respond to that.

     

    Megan Joy Corkrey

    23-year-old single mom from Sandy, UT

    Sings “For Once in My Life” by Stevie Wonder

     

    She comes out in a tiny little party dress – I think it’s kind of a weird look – it’s almost as if someone shrunk a prom dress.  And she’s wearing flats.  But hey, maybe it’s what all the kids are wearing these days.

     

    She starts in and already has flat notes.  She’s still doing her weird little dance that she does, and this is turning into a not very good performance. She’s trying to work it and gets closer to the crowd.  But she’s all over the place – can’t hit the notes or get the pitch right.  I think we have our next contestant to be hitting the bottom 3.

     

    Randy says he has mad love for her and loves the outfit, but the song was a trainwreck for him.  It was bizarre and too fast and didn’t fit with her jazzy thing.  He didn’t feel it.

     

    Kara agrees with Randy, thinks she was all over the place and that she didn’t dominate the song, but the song dominated her.  She had bad notes and rhythms.

     

    Paula says her stunning beauty takes her breath away and the camera loves her (you know you are in trouble when she starts out with that!).  But she agrees the song wasn’t right, it was too low in the beginning and too high at the end, and was confusing (actually, I think Paula is the confusing one, but whatever).

     

    Simon starts with “oh dear” again.  That’s definitely a bad sign.  He says the good news is she looks good, the bad news is the song was horrible and that whoever is advising her needs to be fired.  She’s getting terrible advice, it was an atrocious song, horrible arrangement, vocals were all over the place, and he thinks she’s in trouble.  Ouch!  But I totally agree.

     

    Anoop Desai

    23-year-old from Chapel Hill, NC

    Sings “Ooh Baby Baby” by Smokey Robinson and the Miracles

     

    He comes out and looks a little more dressed up than usual – and by that I mean he’s wearing a tie.  It’s a decent vocal, but really boring to watch.  I know the fans seem to love Anoop, and he does have a good voice, but this song makes me want to go to sleep.  He had some flat notes at the end, but mostly sounded ok.  There’s nothing about this that is making me want to pick up the phone and vote for him.

     

    Kara says it’s one of the most beautiful songs written, but one of the hardest to sing.  She thinks that overall he did a pretty good job and that he can sing, and that we’ve seen in the last two weeks what he can do.

     

    Paula says it must be tough to sing in front of legends.  She thinks he has a new-found confidence, but that he needs more confidence.  His phrasing, delivery, falsetto were spot-on and sweet and tender. 

     

    Simon thinks he had a great vocal but that he looked like he was half-asleep (wait – doesn’t he mean the audience was half-asleep?) and sounded like someone singing in a musical.  But he’s had 2 good weeks in a row now.

     

    Randy says that this week is “serious Anoop-dog”, but that he wants him to turn it up next week.  He thought it was nice to hear him croon and swoon, but thought it was a little pitchy hear and there.

     

    Michael Sarver

    27-year-old from Jasper, TX

    Sings “Ain’t Too Proud to Beg” by the Temptations

     

    In his opening bit with Smokey, Michael says he picked this song because he wants to “take it to church” and have fun with it.  He comes out and does his thing – he looks good, but he’s having some pitch problems.  He tries for a high note and misses.  This is just another “ok” performance for me but he’s not blowing me away.  And I definitely don’t feel like I’m at church.

     

    Paula thinks it was a tough performance and that it felt old Las Vegas and loungy the way he was working the microphone.  He needs to be dominating the song, but he didn’t reach all the notes.

     

    Simon says he couldn’t wait for it to end and that he has no chance of winning with that.  It wasn’t good enough.

     

    Randy says the song is unbelievable, but it was too big for him and that he’s not an R&B guy.  He made it a little too corny and tried to do too much.

     

    Kara thinks it’s not about singing at this point in the competition (it’s not?  isn’t this a singing competition?)  but about artistry – they are looking for an artist.  She wants to know who he is as an artist, what can he do that’s different that makes them think “that’s hot.”

     

    Lil Rounds

    24-year-old from Memphis

    Sings “Heat Wave” by Martha Reeves and the Vandellas

     

    Wow – Lil got some hair!!  She looks great – completely different look for her, but completely appropriate for Motown week.  I’m digging her dress too.  She does her typical great performance, although I don’t think it’s her best performance.  It seems a little too close to the original.  I wish she would have done something a little different.  But she can sing, so she’s not going anywhere for a while.

     

    Randy says she has mad crazy vocals, but didn’t think it was the right song and it sounded rushed.  I think the judges are sounding rushed – they must have spent too much time on the other contestants and are having to cut comments short to end the show on time.

     

    Kara says she looks great, and that this should have been her week, but it wasn’t the right song.  It needed more, and she felt she was actually screaming in parts.

     

    Paula disagrees completely (of course she does) and thinks she looks like a throwback to classic Motown mixed with couture chic.  It felt fresh and she owned it.  Sorry Paula – I don’t agree.  Nothing fresh about the same as the original sound.

     

    Simon says it was an authentic tribute but would not have chosen it.  He thinks the song didn’t give her a “moment”.  He says she is one of the best singers and that he’s dying for her to blow everyone away.

     

    Adam Lambert

    27-year-old from Hollywood, CA

    Sings “Track of My Tears” by Smokey Robinson

     

    Wait….where is he?  Is that a young Bobby Darin?  Elvis?  Nope – it’s a very cleaned up Adam looking very “matinee idolish”.  He’s totally changed his look for this week, in a suit with slicked back hair, doing the song sitting with a small band around him.  He starts out great, as usual, and the camera loves him.  His falsetto is beautiful and he completely nails the song.  I love me some Adam!

     

    Kara gives him a standing ovation and calls it one of the best performances of the night.

     

    Paula says he’s completely in his own league and has an element of surprise.  It’s an extension of who he is as an artist.

     

    Simon disagrees with Kara and says it is the BEST performance of the night and that he has emerged as a star.

     

    Randy says that from day 1 he knew Adam had a range and that can do anything – he isn’t just an indie rocker.  He can straighten up and that was unbelievably hot.

     

    Danny Gokey

    28-year-old from Milwaukee, Wisconsin (yay Wisconsin!)

    Sings “Get Ready” by the Temptations

     

    I can tell it’s already going to be better than last week.  I think this is a good song choice for him – great fit for his voice.  And, just as I was wishing he would work the stage a little more, he did a little dancing with the back-up singers.  While I don’t think it’s an awesome performance, I think it’s strong and that he’s got nothing to be worried about.

     

    Paula tries out her rhyming skills and calls him “undeniable, identifiable, and always reliable” (has she been drinking again?) and that he gives a first class performance every week.

     

    Simon says we know you are a good singer but that was clumsy and amateurish.

     

    Randy says it reminds him of the great Levi Stubbs.  He (Danny) has a dope voice and that it wasn’t his best, but he loved the energy and the feeling.

     

    Kara says she loves his personality tonight, that it was good, not great, but she is still a huge Danny fan.

     

    Allison Iraheta

    16-year-old from LA

    Sings “Papa was a Rolling Stone” by The Undisputed Truth

     

    I’m not loving her outfit, but at least it’s young.  Her vocal is outstanding – great, great, great song choice for her.  I know she loves doing the rock stuff, but I think this genre is made for her with her sultry voice.  Wow – I can’t believe she is only 16 – she is working the stage like a pro.  Big note at the end, and she nails it!   I think it’s the best performance of the night.

     

    Randy says she’s one of the “dopest” (is that even a word?) singers, and that she may only be 16 but that was blazing hot.

     

    Kara says “Oh my god – you’re 16 years old and in the bottom 3 last week?”  She thinks she was amazing and sings like she’s been singing for 400 years.  That’s a long time to be singing.  I’d think she’d look a lot more tired if that were true.

     

    Paula and Simon have been goofing off and somehow she’s ended up with a pen moustache drawn on her.  Wow – very professional.  It’s really hard to take her seriously.  Her and Simon have some more staged fun/bickering.  They are getting even more weird, if that’s possible.

     

    Paula says (while hiding her pen moustache) she looks fantastic and kept her rocker edge.  Thinks it was amazing.

     

    Simon says she is a survivor – she picked a terrible song last week, a difficult song this week, and it was one of her best performances.

     

    And that’s it.  All in all, I thought it was a pretty boring night, with just a couple stand-out performances by Allison (my favorite) and Adam.  I liked Matt quite a bit, but everyone else seemed a little boring to me.  My prediction for the bottom three is Megan, Scott, and Michael.  While I think Megan should be the one to go home, I think it’s Michael’s week to go as he doesn’t seem to have much of a following.

     

     

     

     

     

     

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    Since the President screwed up the American Idol airtimes this week and I am travelling tonight, I will not be able to recap/review American Idol. I have, however, arranged for a back up. This week's entry will be ghost written by FOX 7's Live Music Guru. Go easy on her.

    On second thought...don't. 

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    Elliott Yamin was on the Bobby Bones Show this morning.

    Click HERE for a photo and more info.

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    I made two mistakes on Idol Chat this morning. TWO! And here I thought I was flawless.

    1 - Katherine asked me about Danny's attire and I answered about Adam's attire. OOPS.

    2 - I said the blog name was FOX 7 IDOL CHAT instead of FOX 7 IDOL EDGE

    Some may argue that I made another mistake when I said country music is easy to sing.

    Bring it.

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