American Idol

[GardenStateGirlie]

I totally agree...and am I the only one who thinks it's unfair that the only family they showed backstage was Fantasia's? And then brought her daughter out on the stage? I just didn't think that was right... :shrug:

Carol

No, you're not the only one. I said the same exact same thing. It's not necessary. If her daughter was on one of the clips they showed before she sang, that would be a different story. America needs to vote based on talent, not because Fantasia is 19 and has a baby and they think that's cute. JMO.

[Hawkeye]

I really thought Fantasia e best this week and for me personally I finnally had someone pull away as my favorite. Homegirl has some powerhouse vocals. Her yeah yeaiiahs at the end were very Stevie. Go Fantasia.

[darklinensuit]

Diana - Better than she has been in three weeks. I figured out whom she reminds me of: Leeanne Rimes when she was that age - Smiling and belting everything without much restraint or nuance. Like Leeanne, Diana will mature in her style.

Jennifer - My favorite since the auditions, and she wowed this week. I'm especially impressed with how savvy she's becoming in things like responding to Simon's tacky comment about the divas not getting along (loved the look on her face) and when he asked her to rate herself.

George - He's slipping. This guy can sing, but you'd never guess it from this week's performance. Really forced and strained.

Jasmine - She continues to sound rough around the edges (like on the last note) but this was better than she has been in awhile. I can do without Simon's tacky comment about the flower. She said in the beginning that she wears it as a point of cultural pride. Who is he to knock it?
Also, I love Dionne's version of this song, and I think Jennifer would have been AMAZING doing it. I wish they had switched songs.

LaToya - Better than she has been in some time. This week she did not bore me with her voice like she usually does, but watching her is a yawner. Also, I don't know if anybody else sees this, but I think she has the eyes of a woman twice her age (NOT that I'm knocking older women at all - I love Stevie, remember? ). She seems much older than she should.

John - Stupid song choice - why go with one that people will compare to a famous, successful vocal, especially when you can't sing it well? Good night, JohnBoy. :wavey:

Fantasia - Not bad vocally (in fact the beginning sounded original and stylish) but the yeah yeahs are awful and these songs are too short for her long finishes, IMO.

Anybody else catch that bad guy singer in the audience, the one the judges could only compliment on his looks and presence?

BTW, I think we need to send Elmer Fudd to this show with his rifle. It's wabbit hunting season. NO, it's swan hunting season. :distress:

- Jake

[GardenStateGirlie]

BTW, I think we need to send Elmer Fudd to this show with his rifle. It's wabbit hunting season. NO, it's swan hunting season. :distress:

WHY do people watch that show, I ask :distress:

[darklinensuit]

WHY do people watch that show, I ask :distress:

I keep hoping to see you. ;)

- Jake

[darklinensuit]

BTW, any word on next week's theme? With all respect to the deceased, I'm thinking Songs of Falco. John Stevens doing Rock Me Amadeus. :eek:

- Jake

[GardenStateGirlie]

I keep hoping to see you. ;)

- Jake

You know, for 2.4 seconds I said, "oh, that's so sweet" until I realized you weren't talking about American Idol...

:shocked: It's more likely you'd end up on a viagra commercial before i'd end up one The Swan :distress:

[darklinensuit]

You know, for 2.4 seconds I said, "oh, that's so sweet" until I realized you weren't talking about American Idol...

:shocked: It's more likely you'd end up on a viagra commercial before i'd end up one The Swan :distress:

Why would I need Viagara? I'm not YOUR husband.:wavey:

- Jake

[skcin]

BTW, any word on next week's theme? With all respect to the deceased, I'm thinking Songs of Falco. John Stevens doing Rock Me Amadeus. :eek:

- Jake


LMAO!

I actually thought this was John's best week in a few weeks (although I had a hard time stomaching the song Mandy - ugh!) Very disappointed in George, this was clearly his worst performance, I'm surprised the judges weren't harder on him. Jasmine - ehhh, she's blah. This was also the first week I didn't like Fantasia. Jennifer was best, IMO, Latoya second. I just realized Diana reminds me of a Cabbage Patch Doll, so that's all I can think of when she's on.

Anyone else notice how egotistical Barry was? With every performance, he had some comment "well, when I arranged this one..." "I wrote this song, and was a huge hit for so&so..." "Of course, with my catalog of songs, you need great range..." "I have so many songs, it's hard to pick one to sing..."

WTF? OK, we get it, you wrote a lot of songs. Congrats.

Pauila

[Violet]

[QUOTE=darklinensuit
John - Stupid song choice - why go with one that people will compare to a famous, successful vocal, especially when you can't sing it well? Good night, JohnBoy. :wavey:

[/QUOTE]

Every time I hear this song, it reminds me of the Will & Grace episode with Barry Manilow where Grace sang "Oh, Mommy" instead of Mandy and Karen introducing Jack: "This is Jack. He's a fagilow!" Cracks me up!!! :laugh: I love that show!

Carol

[darklinensuit]

LMAO!

I actually thought this was John's best week in a few weeks (although I had a hard time stomaching the song Mandy - ugh!) Very disappointed in George, this was clearly his worst performance, I'm surprised the judges weren't harder on him. Jasmine - ehhh, she's blah. This was also the first week I didn't like Fantasia. Jennifer was best, IMO, Latoya second. I just realized Diana reminds me of a Cabbage Patch Doll, so that's all I can think of when she's on.

Anyone else notice how egotistical Barry was? With every performance, he had some comment "well, when I arranged this one..." "I wrote this song, and was a huge hit for so&so..." "Of course, with my catalog of songs, you need great range..." "I have so many songs, it's hard to pick one to sing..."

WTF? OK, we get it, you wrote a lot of songs. Congrats.

Pauila

I couldn't tell what was with Barry's eyes. Makeup or surgery? He looked like the love child of Rod Stewart and Joan Rivers.

- Jake

[GardenStateGirlie]

Why would I need Viagara? I'm not YOUR husband.:wavey:

- Jake

LOL!

And why would you need to worry about how I look? I'm not YOUR wife :wavey:

[GardenStateGirlie]

Every time I hear this song, it reminds me of the Will & Grace episode with Barry Manilow where Grace sang "Oh, Mommy" instead of Mandy and Karen introducing Jack: "This is Jack. He's a fagilow!" Cracks me up!!! :laugh: I love that show!

Carol

Carol, I LOVE that episode with whats her name from Roseanne as the head of the Fanilows saying that if Will moves, she gets his spot. :laugh:

[darklinensuit]

LOL!

And why would you need to worry about how I look? I'm not YOUR wife :wavey:

Yeah, but I can still speak up when my eyes bleed. ;) :wavey:

- Jake

[DeeGeMe]

I couldn't tell what was with Barry's eyes. Makeup or surgery? He looked like the love child of Rod Stewart and Joan Rivers.

- Jake

The sad thing is that no amount of plastic surgery is going to make
Barry Manilow look good!

I really continue to like Fantasia--she's my girl. The growl in her voice & her riffs remind me a little of Miss Stevie. Jennifer was excellent this week. LaToya was good, but for some reason, I just don't feel a connection with her. I used to like George but he's wearing on my nerves now. John needs to say bye-bye. So does Diane or whatever the heck her name is. I thought she was terrible--I don't care what the judges say.

[Hawkeye]

I really continue to like Fantasia--she's my girl. The growl in her voice & her riffs remind me a little of Miss Stevie.

SOMEONE agrees with me.

[Hawkeye]

OMG they just sang Holiday Road :shocked: :thumbsup:

[WelshWitchPMD]

I know it. I just posted on the Rumours board. :wavey:

[WelshWitchPMD]

Diana, Jasime and JOHN are all safe?? Are they kidding??

[Hawkeye]

OMG I'm NOT looking at this bottom 3. I'm NOT. I CAN'T BE. This PISSES me off and I just might boycott the danmed show if Fantasia leaves.

[GypsySorcerer]

What????!!!!??? The three best singers where in the bottom three?!! I am so pissed.....What the hell is wrong with America?

[GardenStateGirlie]

W H A T T H E H E L L.

Okay. John and George should have been the bottom three. I have to say that out of the three girls, Jennifer SHOULD NOT have been the one to go AT ALL. This says to me that America is evidently still lying around on the floor smoking dope WHICH CLEARLY IMPAIRS THEIR JUDGEMENT TO VOTE FOR THE NEXT AMERICAN IDOL. IT also says to me that America is not a fan of a soulful voice and there are a few in this competition. I'm glad Ryan made a plea to America....vote on talent...too bad no one will listen.

Oh, and am I the only one that was incredibly excited they sang Holiday Road. I actually *SQUEEE!!*'d.

[Sorceress]

It's clear that for the sake of all good sense, we all have to vote for Fantasia next week. We have to overtake the teenyboppers who have no taste and nothing better to do than hit redial 85 million times for two hours straight.
It's true--there would be no point in watching the competition if Fantasia goes too! The results of tonight's show are just disgusting.

[GardenStateGirlie]

Yeah, but I can still speak up when my eyes bleed. ;) :wavey:

- Jake

Oh, because i'm SO downright hideous....

Wellll...you don't have to look now do you? ;)

[Patti]

Fantasia's ok...but LaToya is where it's at.

Patti

[golden braid]

I'm really surprised by the bottom three. I think Fantasia, LaToya and Jennifer should be the top three. I think maybe they're the bottom three because they're all kind of similar. The people who normally would vote for all of them have to choose just one of them to vote for so their votes get split up. :shrug:

[wondergirl9847]

OMG, I laughed so hard, I think my lung was on the floor. :lol:

I'm sorry folks, but that was hysterical! The three divas just got a reality check that the world has enough screaming mee-mees.

John Stevens for the win, I betcha.

[darklinensuit]

I missed it and as you can expect I'm disgusted to read now about the results. Would somebody please give a detailed summary of Wednesday's show, including the audience's, judges', and contestants' reactions?


- Jake

[GardenStateGirlie]

I missed it and as you can expect I'm disgusted to read now about the results. Would somebody please give a detailed summary of Wednesday's show, including the audience's, judges', and contestants' reactions?


- Jake

Oh, because i'm sweet...what the hell.... ;)

This is how it happened....

They seperated everyone into two groups...the A group (Jennifer, LaToya, Fantasia) and the B group (Diana, John, Jasmine) and then George was left sitting on the couch. It was at this point in the show in which Ryan told George he was safe (he was cheering and overwhelmed) and to go ahead and stand with the top group. He got up with a confused look on his face..looked at both groups and went and stood with the three girls. At that point, Ryan said, "no, the top group...Diana, Jasmine, John and George you are safe this week. Fantasia, LaToya and Jennifer...you are the bottom three." EVERYONE looked absolutely confused and shocked in both groups and I'm fairly certain I heard the audience boo. LaToya was then pronounced safe and Jennifer and Fantasia continued to stand awaiting their fate. When Jennifer was announced, Fantasia i'm sure was happy inside but hugged and kissed Jennifer and wouldn't let her go. Diana had tears in her eyes and George and John were upset as well. At the end of the show, the judges and Ryan sort of made a plea with America to vote based on talent and how this isn't a popularity contest...they're looking for the best singer and they just let a huge talent slip by.

I had been watching Extra before I left work and they mentioned that there was going to be a huge dissapointment with the idol vote tonight. Apparently the judges and a lot of other people knew and were all very shocked by the way America had voted. I'm still pissed.

[darklinensuit]

Thanks, M. This board is dead quiet tonight so I got the scoop elsewhere already. I think the show will be swamped with calls that what they did to George is disgusting. You don't do that to somebody. Ryan should be ashamed.
BTW, I am no longer watching this show.

- Jake

[GardenStateGirlie]

Thanks, M. This board is dead quiet tonight so I got the scoop elsewhere already. I think the show will be swamped with calls that what they did to George is disgusting. You don't do that to somebody. Ryan should be ashamed.
BTW, I am no longer watching this show.

- Jake

You're welcome, J. I agree but by the same token, America voted...this was their decision. I didn't put those girls in the bottom three but someone voted and did. I still think what it comes down to is the voting process needs to change. You should only be able to text once and vote from each telephone line once. These unlimited calls into the show are simply not cutting the mustard and I bet next season if this show is still around, things will have changed.

I really don't want to watch either. Tonight was really stupid.

[Gypsy-Rhiannon]

I don't get to see it until Friday. I have to say I cannot believe John is still there. He is pants

Pip

[cliffdweller]

OMG, I laughed so hard, I think my lung was on the floor. :lol:


John Stevens for the win, I betcha.

It's utter bull****.
If he wins, I'm never watching this show again. I CANNOT believe Jennifer was voted off. It just proves that people are voting for their favorite personalities and not the best singers. I was hoping beyond hope that Fantasia was going to be the one to go, I thought her performance last week was exhausting and uninteresting. Plus the fact that I can't stand her doesn't help either, but there I go, letting personalities get in the way... :laugh:

And btw, Jasmine and Diana in the top four? Give me a break, all Diana does is yell into a microphone, and Jasmine is annoying with her cutsey, wootsey flower in my hair/pocket routine. Blech! I'm sick of this show!! Ryan Seacrest is a tool! :laugh:

[skcin]

Thanks, M. This board is dead quiet tonight so I got the scoop elsewhere already. I think the show will be swamped with calls that what they did to George is disgusting. You don't do that to somebody. Ryan should be ashamed.
BTW, I am no longer watching this show.

- Jake

I am seriously considering not watching either. I was out last night, I just heard about the results this morning - ridiculous! Let's just hope Jennifer will get offers/contracts as a result of the exposure she received on the show, she's great.

As for Diana, John & Jasmine, I hope they realizie how LUCKY they are to be staying week after week NOT based on their talent, but mostly sue to their high school buddies & hometown friends phoning in votes for them for 2 hours straight every week - very sad!

Paula

[darklinensuit]

You're welcome, J. I agree but by the same token, America voted...this was their decision. I didn't put those girls in the bottom three but someone voted and did.

I don't buy that completely. The producers and judges set the tone for crappy quality and rudeness with the Lisa Leuschner No-Getting-To-Sing debacle. For weeks they criticized Jennifer more than they criticized Camille and John.

I feel bad for John. He is just a teenager with a big dream and limited talent. This must be embarrassing to him. What's he supposed to do, call his high school and tell everyone to stop voting?

- Jake

[Sorceress]

I fell bad for John. He is just a teenager with a big dream and limited talent. This must be ambarrassing to him. What's he supposed to do, call his high school and tell everyone to stop voting?

- Jake

I actually feel bad for him too. He literally looks like he is in pain up there every time they make him dance, sing, or find out that he has to do this for another week! Poor thing must know he really doesn't have the kind of talent it takes to be at this place in the competition. It kind of reminds me of Nikki in the first season. She struggled and struggled through her performances and was practically begging to be put out of her misery and sent home, but for some reason people thought they were doing something GOOD for her by keeping her around. Now she sings in kareoke bars.

I think it's shameful what they did to George too. His face went through so many expressions--relief, confusion, embarrassment, and finally he looked really pissed off!

~Amy

[darklinensuit]

Diana, Jasime and JOHN are all safe?? Are they kidding??

They're safe, but the show is not.

- Jake

[Patti]

It surely seemed group A was the "safe" group. What a shocker to see the least talented group get "approval." It made for good drama, but clearly the three at the bottom of the heap don't have the home crowd behind them, and that's a shame. Can't blame the judges for that. The judges made their intentions clear.

Patti

[wondergirl9847]

This show has already chosen their final two. It's OBVIOUS. It's EXACTLY what they wanted on Season One....the two divas...head to head. And no matter WHAT anyone says, Justin IS talented and deserved to be in the final two.

How evil to make George choose which group to go to. That kind of crap is what you used to do in middle and high school. Choose teams.

I only watched the last few minutes of the show last night. I had more important things to watch, like the Flameworthy Awards with Keith Urban performing. :D

[sodascouts]

I feel bad for John. He is just a teenager with a big dream and limited talent. This must be embarrassing to him. What's he supposed to do, call his high school and tell everyone to stop voting?

- Jake

I'd never seen the show before, but even I felt sorry for the guy after watching the clip of Simon telling him he wasn't talented enough. In fact, I woudn't be surprised if people voted for him out of pity. "Screw you Simon" might have also been a factor for people not voting for those he clearly indicated where the ones he wanted to stay.

It's also kind of a shame that these people aren't being allowed to celebrate their win, since it is viewed as "undeserved." Taints the whole thing.

[wondergirl9847]

This is what I've heard....

Next week's theme is:

Salsa.

Next week's judge is:

Gloria Estefan

[darklinensuit]

This is what I've heard....

Next week's theme is:

Salsa.

Next week's judge is:

Gloria Estefan

Glad I'm no longer watching.
John Stevens performing THAT?

- Jake

[GardenStateGirlie]

Glad I'm no longer watching.
John Stevens performing THAT?

- Jake

Yea, i'm totally not watching...not that...no way...no how...

I still say that Simon Cowell needs to STOP criticizing John Stevens. It almost seems like the more he does, the more votes he gets. I'd be interested in seeing out of everyone last week, who ended up having the most votes.

[darklinensuit]

Yea, i'm totally not watching...not that...no way...no how...

I still say that Simon Cowell needs to STOP criticizing John Stevens. It almost seems like the more he does, the more votes he gets. I'd be interested in seeing out of everyone last week, who ended up having the most votes.

Don't they usually announce that? Or is that only the case when it's Fantasia. (I like her, but if their noses were any further up her @ss, they'd blow her lungs when they sneeze.)

- Jake

[GardenStateGirlie]

Don't they usually announce that? Or is that only the case when it's Fantasia. (I like her, but if their noses were any further up her @ss, they'd blow her lungs when they sneeze.)

- Jake

You know, I honestly don't remember if they've been announcing who had the most votes. They certainly didn't do that last week. And you're right about them being totally over the moon for her. I can't find where Simon and the judges begin or where Fantasia ends...

If that is indeed what they're doing next week then I sincerely hope the guest judge brings a box of tissues because a few people are about to butcher the hell out of her songs.

[darklinensuit]

Interesting.

- Jake


'Idol' Upset Breeds Conspiracy Theories
(Thursday, April 22 04:50 PM)
By Daniel Fienberg


LOS ANGELES (Zap2it.com) - The story goes that in 1960, Crime Boss Sam Giancana (with the assistance of Chicago's Mayor Daley) helped sway the Illinois vote to give the presidential election to John F. Kennedy. On that election night, Chicago's dead allegedly rose from the grave and helped cast the deciding votes that led to Richard Nixon's narrow defeat.
It seems that even the dead would have had some difficulty voting for their "American Idol" favorites on Tuesday night (April 20), as a power outage left 15,000 Chicago residents without power. If the buzz is to be believed, those poor, disenfranchised souls could do nothing to prevent the departure of native daughter Jennifer Hudson.

On Thursday morning (April 22), "American Idol" viewers were still buzzing over the baffling turn of events that left Hudson, considered one of the contest's strongest performers, observing all future "Idol" proceedings from the outside.

If there's anything "American Idol" fans love more than a slightly pitchy Whitney Houston cover, it's an elaborate conspiracy theory. Since the first season, when previous odds-on favorite Tamyra Gray made a shocking premature exit, nearly every Wednesday results episode has been greeted with skepticism. If the show's passionate fan base is to be trusted, the Masons, Teamsters and Stonecutters have decided that rigging "American Idol" voting is the quickest route to world domination.
Sometimes the conspiracies are nationwide. At the end of last season, Clay Aiken fans swarmed Internet message boards complaining that they were prevented from voting by terminal busy signals that never seemed to plague Ruben Studdard supporters.

Sometimes, though, tiny local hiccups are sufficient to sway an entire vote. When Amy Adams was eliminated earlier this season, the suggestion was posited that a Prince concert in Adams' hometown of Bakersfield, California detained her biggest admirers. The pink-haired singer has a legion of fans who insist that she still deserves to be around.

Given that "Idol" host Ryan Seacrest called the voting in the Bottom Three the show's tightest ever, the Chicago power outage theory may have some weight. Of course, some entertainment newsmagazines like "Extra" are reporting on the story as if all 15,000 of those residents were sitting in their living rooms cursing the fates that they were unable to vote for Hudson. Presumably some of those people weren't actually "American Idol" fans at all. And of the percentage with fanatical dedication to the FOX talent show, some may have preferred to vote for much-maligned crooner John Stevens or Fantasia Barrino, who received the second fewest votes following Tuesday night's Barry Manilow Night.

Holding more weight (with some fans at least) than the power outage explanation is a more troubling discussion of whether race played any role in Tuesday night's voting. One night after influential judge Simon Cowell told Hudson that the show was on its way to becoming a Battle of the Divas with Barrino and LaToya London, the three young women, all African-American, were in the Bottom Three.

Meanwhile, 16-year-old Stevens, victim of weeks of harsh criticisms from the "Idol" judges, has only made a single appearance in the group suffering from voter anemia. Depending on which camp you listen to, Stevens' unlikely run has been buoyed by the fact that he's white, the fact that he's appealing to teenage girls and the fact that he's a safe alternative for older voters who respect his vocal devotion to the likes of Frank Sinatra and Dean Martin (if not the actual execution of that devotion).

Those who disagree with the notion that "American Idol" voting is somehow fueled by race refer back to Studdard's triumph over Aiken last year and to the fact that Hudson was the first African-American contestant to leave the show this season, leaving Barrino, London and George Huff with a chance to win.

The "Idol" voting process is quite secretive, with Seacrest's weekly announcements carrying the same mystery as a plume of white smoke rising from the Vatican. Thus, viewers will never know if the entire state of Hawaii is joining forces to vote for Jasmine Trias or if every bar in Buffalo is filled with viewers eating wings and text messaging for Stevens. The lack of actual statistics is no impediment to rumor and scandal.

One thing that's for sure is that the show's fans are displeased. The volume of posts to the Zap2it.com message boards has soared in the past 24 hours and while many fans have eschewed the need to justify the recent vote, scarcely anybody seems pleased. More than a few posters argue that the show should end entirely after this season, while the more devious suggest that allowing Stevens to win the title would be fitting punishment for his fans and for the show's producers.

Amidst a slew of declarations from fans swearing that they'll never watch "Idol" again are more than a few suggestions that the voting system needs to be entirely revamped. The idea that fans should be voting against people rather than for them is gaining particular momentum,

People involved with the show are obviously concerned as well. As the Wednesday installment ended, Seacrest made a plea for viewers to remember to vote for their favorites. Judge Randy Jackson managed to politicize the decision.

"This is definitely not a popularity contest," Jackson announced with disdain as he looked over the Bottom Three. "This is the greatest talent show ever in American history. As a proud American, I hope that America's out there looking and watching. Listen, we want to be proud of whoever wins this."

It seems absurd that there should be any worries about a show that continually occupies two spots in the weekly ratings Top 10. However, there's little doubt that "Idol" viewers watch for personalities as much as the format itself. Last year, Aiken and Studdard were always bound for the finals, but that impending show-down caused viewership to increase each week.

This season, though, the "Idol" audience started huge, but in recent weeks apathy has slowly begun to set in. The audience dip has coincided with widespread complaints that this group of "Idol" Finalists is a step down from last year's pack. This week's Tuesday episode drew 22.75 million viewers. The week before that, 23.1 million viewers tuned in. The April 6 show drew 23.46 million and that was down from the 25.9 million who watched on March 30. The Wednesday episodes have experienced a similar decline. While Seacrest continues to make near-weekly references to the show's 30 million viewers, the audience hasn't actually been that large for months.

Given that the show is in its third season, a point at which even the most venerable of reality franchises have generally begun to show their age, this level of viewer attrition is to be expected. FOX is unlikely to need to lower its ad rates for the program any time soon. It will be interesting, though, to see if this week's viewer frustration leads to season-low ratings again next week.

[cliffdweller]

Or is that only the case when it's Fantasia. (I like her, but if their noses were any further up her @ss, they'd blow her lungs when they sneeze.)

- Jake

I don't like her. I was hoping that she was going to be the one voted off not Jennifer.

[darklinensuit]

I don't like her. I was hoping that she was going to be the one voted off not Jennifer.

I do like her - she has personality and talent and stage presence - but Jennifer is my favorite, and I resent that the judges have accused Jennifer of over-singing (a fair enough criticism) but have never pointed out that Fantasia ends 95% of her songs the same way and throws Yeah-yeah-yeahs into every single song.

- Jake

[GardenStateGirlie]

That article was an interesting read. What it comes down to is like we've been saying, they need to change the method of voting. Only one vote per phone line. I know they have a deal with AT&T but get rid of the text votes. Much like cliffdweller, I would have rather seen Fantasia go. I think since a lot of people are bitching, you might see Jennifer come back and they'll extend the contest by another show. If they were smart, that's what they'd do.

[darklinensuit]

That article was an interesting read. What it comes down to is like we've been saying, they need to change the method of voting. Only one vote per phone line. I know they have a deal with AT&T but get rid of the text votes. Much like cliffdweller, I would have rather seen Fantasia go. I think since a lot of people are bitching, you might see Jennifer come back and they'll extend the contest by another show. If they were smart, that's what they'd do.

They'll never do that. However, I do think Jen will be in the audience this season & she'll be back to promote an album next season, and they'll be kissing her @ss on both occasions.
I don't agree about the phone thing. Some households have more than one voter sharing the line & they might have different picks. I think they need to put a minimum contestant age in place, and it should be nineteen. They have a maximum age in place calready. The teenybopper voters are titling the results in favor of the teenybopper contestants. JMO.

- Jake

[GardenStateGirlie]

They'll never do that. However, I do think Jen will be in the audience this season & she'll be back to promote an album next season, and they'll be kissing her @ss on both occasions. I don't agree about the phone thing. Some households have more than one voter sharing the line & they might have different picks. I think they need to put a minimum contestant age in place, and it should be nineteen. They have a maximum age in place calready. The teenybopper voters are titling the results in favor of the teenybopper contestants. JMO.

- Jake

She'll definately be back next season to promote her album...I have no doubts about that. Actually, getting voted off the show might be the best thing that could have happened to her. Look how Kelly and Ruben have dissapeared off the face of the Earth. Kimberly Lock and Clay Aiken are the two that are doing incredibly well now and even Tamyra Gray..not with singing but with acting. American Idol gives you a platform to introduce your talent but it does not make a star, IMO. American Idol winners seem to be a flash-in-the-pan. She'll do well on her own. I do agree with you when you say there should be a minimum contestant age. 16 is too young...you're voice isn't fully developed yet. As far as the voting thing goes, If I remember correctly, the first season of the show you could only vote once. I could be wrong. This multiple-votes thing is something that was started this season.

[Gypsy-Rhiannon]

Well they just aired the episode here in the UK. It sucks Jennifer went out. George and John were bad tonight... I cringed when John sang Mandy. Ugh. He has a fabulous crooner voice but some songs it just doesn't work with. I thought Jasmine did better than usual but I prefered Jennifer over Fantasia. It does urk me tho that these gilrs all seem to want to deafen you... surely there is more to singing belting it out at the top of your voice.

Fantasia certainly seemed upset at the outcome and both Geaorge and John looked shocked that they had remained.

Pip

[Hawkeye]

they definitely need to change the voting style.

[cliffdweller]

I resent that the judges have accused Jennifer of over-singing (a fair enough criticism) but have never pointed out that Fantasia ends 95% of her songs the same way and throws Yeah-yeah-yeahs into every single song.

- Jake

:nod:

please, "stop making sense." :laugh:

[darklinensuit]

:nod:

please, "stop making sense." :laugh:

Catch me on a Monday morning. :wavey:

- Jake

[darklinensuit]

Interesting interview below.
I think the line that Jennifer couldn't handle a Manilow song is pure crap. Who are they kidding?
The comments from her about divas and George make me wonder if there was any backstage friction between the three ladies.

- Jake


TV News
Hudson Talks Frankly About 'Idol' Dismissal
(Friday, April 23 03:18 PM)
By Daniel Fienberg


LOS ANGELES (Zap2it.com) - "I feel like I won the show since I lost the show," Jennifer Hudson says.
You may have heard that Hudson was sent home on Wednesday (April 21) night's "American Idol." You may also have heard that the situation surrounding that departure was, let's just say "contentious."

Two days after Hudson left the "Idol" stage surrounded by her weeping fellow finalists, the 22-year-old Chicago native is facing her future with optimism, but while she denies disappointment, it's clear that a bitter taste remains in her mouth.

The official "American Idol" web site dismisses any kind of controversy, declaring, somewhat misleadingly, "In the round of seven, Jennifer wasn't able to handle the music of Barry Manilow." Hudson disagrees, joining her vocal legion of fans in maintaining that her exit was premature.
"I don't think it was based on talent," she declares. "If we're gonna base it on talent, I know I was robbed. I don't think ... I don't know exactly what it was based on, but I don't think it was talent at all."

Although she quickly skips over suggestions that race may have played a role ("Talent has no color," she explains) she knows for a fact that she lost votes because of storms that caused power outages in Chicago. It wasn't until after Wednesday night's show that Hudson's mother confessed that she had been unable to vote on Tuesday night and that several of her siblings had also experienced a lack of cell phone reception.

"That storm was a sign from God that it's time to remove you from this place," says the religious Hudson. "I feel like He spoke and when He's got something to say, I ain't got nothing to say about it."

One person she refuses to blame is 16-year-old John Stevens, the carrot-top crooner who has been at the center of debate for weeks due to the popularly held perception that he isn't good for this level of competition. Hudson confirms that the past few Wednesdays, Stevens has been heard saying that he should have been going home.

"We all feel he deserves to be there. We all deserve to be there," Hudson declares. "I don't think he should feel that way. He has fans, just like we do, and obviously they're voting."

Hudson's frustration isn't that John Stevens' fans flood the phone with their votes every Tuesday, but that other contestants' fans are slower to show their support. Then again, Hudson is of the opinion that she wasn't getting enough love throughout the competition.

"I never really received any of my props or accolades from any of the judges and they always gave me a hard time, so it wasn't really an easy role for me at all," she says, reasoning that perhaps it was just time for her to move on.

Calling herself "The Good Diva," Hudson insists that she doesn't have "a bad attitude and a lot of demands and all that crap." The problem may just be that Hudson is a singer for a different time. As much as she enjoyed receiving her smattering of compliments from the "Idol" judges, she puts more stock in raves from the likes of guest judges Elton John and Barry Manilow.

"They come from the real era of music, when it was real singing, back when music was music," Hudson say. "I felt like if I was born in the time of Aretha Franklin then... it would be 'Aretha Franklin and Jennifer Hudson.' I'd rather be praised by somebody like them versus the people of today, because the people of today have no clue what real music is."

Hudson says she'll be rooting for close friend George Huff for the rest of the competition and refuses to feel bad either about her performance on the show or the way her run ended.

"I'm just telling the truth because -- as far as the show goes -- I really don't have anything to lose, because it's over for me," she says. "I feel overall, I can't complain, because I experienced everything I wanted to experience."

[Hawkeye]

Catch me on a Monday morning. :wavey:

- Jake.
.
Catch me on any morning and I won't make sense

[wondergirl9847]

Elton John Blasts "Idol" As Racist

April 27, 2004
Grammy Award winner ELTON JOHN let loose on "American Idol" voters on Monday calling their decisions racist. John admits he hasn't had time to watch the show lately, but has some definitive thoughts on last week's voting in which the three divas -- FANTASIA BARRINO, LA TOYA LONDON and JENNIFER HUDSON were in the bottom three, and then Jennifer was sent home.

"The three girls would have the talent to be members of the Royal Academy or Julliard," he comments. "They have great voices. The fact that they're constantly in the bottom three, and I don't want to set myself up here, but I find it incredibly racist."

As "American Idol" fans know Tuesday, April 6 was Elton John night on the pop idol wannabe series, and the music icon had worked briefly with each of the finalists to select one of his songs for that night's show. Although John was in Las Vegas the night the Idols actually performed, he became very aware of each and every one of their talents from the time he spent with them.

John is heading out on the road again and made the comments during a press conference announcing a new series of concerts.

In other "American Idol" news, ET's Insider has the latest from this week's rehearsals which have a Latin theme as the idols will be backed by the MIAMI SOUND MACHINE and the guest judge is GLORIA ESTEFAN.

Maybe it's a result of being in the bottom three last week, or maybe she just wants to shake things up, but this week La Toya casts aside her normal ballads and performs the "Rhythm Is Gonna Get You."

Fellow diva, the fab Fantasia, struck an instant rapport with Gloria when she walked into rehearsals, kicked off her high heels and told the Grammy Award winner, "Girrrrrl, I want you to teach me to salsa!" Fantasia chose "Get On Your Feet," and it goes without saying will add her own gospel flair.

GEORGE HUFF is having a tough week. The New Orleans native is not feeling well, so his voice is not ringing true. Sources say this could be his last week in the competition, despite earlier speculation he would make it to the Top 4. George has selected "Live For Loving You."

DIANA DeGARMO, who also was ill during two weeks worth of performances, has fully recovered and will sing "Turn The Beat Around," and the Aloha girl JASMINE TRIAS will give viewers her rendition of "Here We Are."

And last, JOHN STEVENS sings "Music of My Heart," the duet Gloria performed with *NSYNC. This is not the type of song John does best, and hopes are not high for his performance, but John found support from his mother, who watched proudly as he rehearsed.

According to the Insider, Diana, La Toya and Fantasia delivered the strongest rehearsals, with Jasmine starting a little shaky but building her confidence as she goes. The two weakest performances are John Stevens, who only does "okay, not hitting the notes," and as mentioned earlier, if George can't get it together because of his illness, he could be out if he doesn't turn the beat around

[GardenStateGirlie]

:rolleyes:

I don't find it racist. It's based on who watches the show and what their musical taste is. Evidently, those that vote are, as we established, 12 year old girls with raging hormones who are evidently head over heals for John Stevens and have no taste. I don't like Fantasia and at first, I didn't like Jennifer. I don't like George at all but that doesn't make me racist...I don't think George can sing very well and I don't like Fantasia's style of singing AT ALL.

They tell you at the end of the show to vote for who you'd want to save because you don't want to see them go. The girls were hyped up by the judges as "that Divas" and I think people may have though well, I don't need to vote for "the Divas" because they'll be safe no matter what and look, worked against them.

Jennifer SHOULD NOT have gone home but it happened. I think it makes the situation worse to throw race out there. I don't think that's the case at all. So Elton, if there had been three white people in the bottom group (which there has been before) then what would you have to say? So stupid...

[dissention]

Jennifer SHOULD NOT have gone home but it happened. I think it makes the situation worse to throw race out there. I don't think that's the case at all. So Elton, if there had been three white people in the bottom group (which there has been before) then what would you have to say? So stupid...

It was on the news that many, many, many of the posts on the AI board contain sentimnents like "I don't want to see a top three of all black divas." Race is factor, we just don't know how big. :)

[darklinensuit]

I find it arrogant of Elton to say that when he himself hasn't been watchingg the show or voting. Who is he to make such an assessment? I'm angry about the results and I suspect race is a factor (who knows how big), but far be it from me to turn my suspicion into a public accusation, and I did watch.

- Jake

[skcin]

Anyone else bored to tears last night? The only one who impressed me at all was Latoya. And Simon was right, Diana's dress was AWEFUL!

Paula

[Violet]

Anyone else bored to tears last night? The only one who impressed me at all was Latoya. And Simon was right, Diana's dress was AWEFUL!

Paula

Yes, I was bored, too! I'm so over Fantasia. Her voice just does nothing for me, and something about her irks me, but I'm not sure what. However, I love LaToya's voice, and she's so poised. Bravo to Simon for his comments to John, even though I don't remember exactly what he said. :] I just know I thought it was nice of him to say! And Diana's dress reminded me of the chamois things that hang down at automatic carwashes to scrub your car.

Carol

[Sorceress]

Diana's dress reminded me of the chamois things that hang down at automatic carwashes to scrub your car.

Carol

Ha! You're right about the car wash, but I think Diana's dress was fun and appropriate for the salsa theme.

I have to admit that Diana was the best last night, even though I'm not her biggest fan. LaToya was not bad either. And though Fantasia is still my girl, I think the people who did the worst last night were: John--the WORST, George--really bad, and Fantasia--NOT feeling it.

I am surprised too at Elton's comment about racism, but dissention is right--there's lots of race talk over on the Idol boards.

~Amy

[darklinensuit]

Anyone else bored to tears last night? The only one who impressed me at all was Latoya. And Simon was right, Diana's dress was AWEFUL!

Paula

I watched to see what was said about Jennifer. The show was terrible, not just boring. LaToya & Diana were the best, followed by Fantasia & Jasmine. George was horrible, as bad as John Stevens this time. I think tonight it will be Jasmine or George leaving, though who knows with this show. I will not be watching. Fantasia is my favorite of this group, but she might go tonight. I think LaToya will take it all.

- Jake

[cliffdweller]

I have to admit that Diana was the best last night, even though I'm not her biggest fan.

Agreed. Diana was the best and I really can't stand her singing at all. LaToya was good, but she just kind of bores me sometimes with her perfect singing, perfect poise, perfect everything...there's not a whole lot of character or personality there, but she has the most pristene (sp?) voice of all the contestants.

I really miss Jennifer :( she was so natural, upbeat and quirky. The spark has kind of left the show. And Fantasia? What a diva. Divas like her are a dime a dozen.

[Merf]

So the bottom three tonight were actually more on target than last weeks....

That "Whip It" Ford promo they did was GOD AWFUL!!!!!! :rolleyes:

[Violet]

Finally they got the final 3 right!

[Merf]

THERE IS JUSTICE.

Yup.

[WelshWitchPMD]

The right person was voted off this week!!

[Sorceress]

The right person was voted off this week!!

I'm not a religious person, but thank the Lord! :)

[Gypsy-Rhiannon]

Spill Spill!! Did John go out finally?

Pip

[skcin]

...he finally went! He seemed relieved, actually. They separated them into 2 groups last night. Fantasia, Latoya & Diana in one, Jasmine, John & George in the other.

When they told the first group they were the best, I thought Diana was going to piss herself right on stage. I know she's young, but so are Jasmine & John and I've never seen them jumping up & down, clapping for themselves & giggling when they were told they were safe. It's too much, and I think her reactions are a bit rude to the people that didn't make it. *jumps off her soapbox*

Anyway, he then told Jas she was safe, she started crying. I was so worried that George was going to go, but thankfully it was John. (good thing too, or Elton would've pulled the race card out again!) Ryan asked John if he was relieved & he said yes. Then Ryan asked him what he was going to miss and John pointed at the other contestants & said "them." That was it, he sang his last tune & the crying & hugging commenced.

Actually, the crying was quite ridiculous last night - I don't know if they were so sad to see him leave, or if they were so happy that it wasn't one of THEM leaving!

Paula

[Gypsy-Rhiannon]

He should have gone ages ago IMO. We don't get to see the show until Friday and I can never resist looking in this thread to see who is out!

Pip

[darklinensuit]

I'm not watching any longer, but I hope George goes soon. He keeps getting worse.

- Jake

[skcin]

I'm not watching any longer, but I hope George goes soon. He keeps getting worse.

- Jake

Yes, I'm worried about his downward spiral too...

Paula

[darklinensuit]

This week's theme is bandstand, if anybody around here is still watching.

- Jake

[Violet]

This week's theme is bandstand, if anybody around here is still watching.

- Jake

Thanks, Jake....my 5 year old is a big Jasmine fan (I think because she looks asian), so as long as she's still there we'll be watching....I like LaToya myself.

Carol

[darklinensuit]

Thanks, Jake....my 5 year old is a big Jasmine fan (I think because she looks asian), so as long as she's still there we'll be watching....I like LaToya myself.

Carol

I like Jasmine, but I don't think she has the talent to win. I think LaToya has the talent to win, but I don't like her. Same with Diana. I don't like George much and I don't think he's good enough to win. I'm rooting for Fantasia, but from a distance.

- Jake

[Violet]

I like Jasmine, but I don't think she has the talent to win. I think LaToya has the talent to win, but I don't like her. Same with Diana. I don't like George much and I don't think he's good enough to win. I'm rooting for Fantasia, but from a distance.

- Jake

ITA with you on Jasmine. Like I said, my daughter is the one rooting for her. Every week she tells me "make sure you vote for Jasmine." I said it before, Fantasia just does nothing for me. I'm not a fan of Macy Gray, and I don't like Fantasia's voice, esp her "yeah yeah yeahs", but at least she didn't end her song that way last week. I think she has too much attitude, and LaToya doesn't have enough, ya know? George was just BAD last week....Sometimes I like Diana and other times it's like "eh, whatever..."

Carol

[skcin]

ITA with you on Jasmine. Like I said, my daughter is the one rooting for her. Every week she tells me "make sure you vote for Jasmine." I said it before, Fantasia just does nothing for me. I'm not a fan of Macy Gray, and I don't like Fantasia's voice, esp her "yeah yeah yeahs", but at least she didn't end her song that way last week. I think she has too much attitude, and LaToya doesn't have enough, ya know? George was just BAD last week....Sometimes I like Diana and other times it's like "eh, whatever..."

Carol

I thought they were better last night than they've been in weeks. Top 2 for me: George & Latoya.

Paula

PS - is it me, or did Paula look odd last night? Her makeup was too heavy or something, I couldn't figure out what was different...

[Violet]

I thought they were better last night than they've been in weeks. Top 2 for me: George & Latoya.

Paula

PS - is it me, or did Paula look odd last night? Her makeup was too heavy or something, I couldn't figure out what was different...

well, for me it was Latoya and Diana. I agreed with the judges that George played it safe.

And yes, Paula looked odd. I think it was the bright red lipstick and the flower in her hair. Sometimes I wonder if she's on something....

Carol

[hayley]

Paula had what looked like a big shiner on her right cheek... it looks like they overloaded her makeup to cover up a huge bruise. I dunno. She was also talking a little funny.

As soon as I saw her I wondered if she'd gotten smacked, honestly. Maybe her creepy NRA loving boyfriend smacked her upside the head with one of his company's rifles.

Other than that, I thought they were alright last night... was pleasantly surprised no one mangled At Last.

I realized why Diana really bugs me- she sings EVERY song like it was a Disney ballad.

[Merf]

It REALLY should have been Jasmine gone tonight.

But alas, George is gone, and we have an all female final four-- if anyone still cares.

Come on, you know we'll all be watching -_- :shocked:

[WelshWitchPMD]

But alas, George is gone, and we have an all female final four-- if anyone still cares.



I sure don't anymore. That show just is getting boring now.

[skcin]

Disco next week - cuz we all know how vocally challenging disco tunes are...

Paula :rolleyes:

[cliffdweller]

I'm not watching any longer, but I hope George goes soon. He keeps getting worse.

- Jake

Jake, looks like you got your wish.

[Merf]

Now it's down to

1. Fantasia
2. Latoya
3. Diana
4. Jasmine


And they will finish in that order.

Fantasia all the way baby ;) High Point love <333

[Lisa1769]

Now it's down to

1. Fantasia
2. Latoya
3. Diana
4. Jasmine


And they will finish in that order.

Fantasia all the way baby ;) High Point love <333


I think you're right, or should I say I hope you're right!!

[darklinensuit]

Jake, looks like you got your wish.

Sorry, but his face scares me. I seem to be the only one un-phased by Jennifer's expressions but disturbed by his.

- Jake

[darklinensuit]

Now it's down to

1. Fantasia
2. Latoya
3. Diana
4. Jasmine


And they will finish in that order.

Fantasia all the way baby ;) High Point love <333

That would be my order, too, but I sense there are more LaToya fans. I'm not watching or voting, so I can't say I have anything invested in the otcome anyway, but Fantasia is the best of the four IMO.

- Jake

[darklinensuit]

Disco next week - cuz we all know how vocally challenging disco tunes are...

Paula :rolleyes:

Such a shame John Stevens is gone for that.

- Jake

[darklinensuit]

Come on, you know we'll all be watching -_- :shocked:

:shocked:

- Jake

[golden braid]

Well, Jasmine was not good tonight and I think for sure she will be the next one kicked off. Diana surprised me and did a really good job tonight. She had the best song of the evening with her last one.

[Violet]

Well, Jasmine was not good tonight and I think for sure she will be the next one kicked off. Diana surprised me and did a really good job tonight. She had the best song of the evening with her last one.

I agree with everything you said. I did feel really bad for Jasmine at the end, when she was crying. I do like her, but I'm afraid she'll be next. But the other three definitely deserve to still be there after last night. Even though, once again, Fantasia's performance did nothing for me. I think the judge's felt that way, too, if I remember right.

Carol

[darklinensuit]

I was at a friend's house and actually watched it. (Not my fault.)
I really disagreed with the judges often.
I thought Jasmine's voice sounded strained on her first song and better on her second.
I thought LaToya's timing was off in her second song's first verse.
I thought Fantasia's second performance was fine.
I thought Diana was less annoying than usual, but it did sound like her voice cracked in her second performance.
Randy still annoys the crap out of me.

- Jake

[Merf]

SCREW YOU AMERICAN IDOL

I'm happy they booed Jasmine when she was safe. She was TERRIBLE last night.

[Violet]

Wow....can't believe that one! How is it possible Jasmine is still there and Latoya isn't? Unreal........

[Sorceress]

I'm happy they booed Jasmine when she was safe. She was TERRIBLE last night.

Yeah, she was awful. I think the judges should be careful not to tear someone down as badly as they did Jasmine last night, because then people feel sympathetic and vote more for that person than they normally would. It especially spurs on the maniac fans of the horrible person to vote a million times. I'm not Hawiian, so of course I can't say for sure, but I bet they felt Hawiian pride was at stake last night.

LaToya was definitely not the worst, but I'm not so sad that she has gone. I AM, however, sad that we have to listen to Jasmine again next week. :shrug:

[DeeGeMe]

Yeah, she was awful. I think the judges should be careful not to tear someone down as badly as they did Jasmine last night, because then people feel sympathetic and vote more for that person than they normally would. It especially spurs on the maniac fans of the horrible person to vote a million times. I'm not Hawiian, so of course I can't say for sure, but I bet they felt Hawiian pride was at stake last night.

LaToya was definitely not the worst, but I'm not so sad that she has gone. I AM, however, sad that we have to listen to Jasmine again next week. :shrug:

How is it that I spent 45 minutes on speed dial last night before I could get in to vote for Fantasia and she ended up in the bottom two? How on earth were LaToya & Fantasia both in the bottom two? I'm sorry but I've got serious issues with this show.

[darklinensuit]

I had the feeling that this would be the result.
I don't think the crowed booed Jasmine. They booed that LaToya was in the bottom two. There is a difference. I agree that Jasmine was not good on Tuesday, but I don't think it was the judges' criticisms that won her the most sympathy. Tuesday's image of her suddenly bursting into tears and losing that smile for the first time had to affect people.
I was not a LaToya fan, but she did not deserve to go. Just another nail in the show's coffin.
BTW, blast me for being insensitive, but Paula's sobbing was a bit over the top, IMO.

- Jake

[darklinensuit]

How on earth were LaToya & Fantasia both in the bottom two? I'm sorry but I've got serious issues with this show.

Why? Because you have ears and taste?

- Jake

[GardenStateGirlie]

I think out of Fantasia and LaToya, Fantasia should have taken a hike. I'm sorry...I think she's completely overrated. They've been setting her up to win for a while and now, I think she will. Jasmine will be the next to go and it will be between Diana and Fantasia.

[darklinensuit]

I think out of Fantasia and LaToya, Fantasia should have taken a hike. I'm sorry...I think she's completely overrated. They've been setting her up to win for a while and now, I think she will. Jasmine will be the next to go and it will be between Diana and Fantasia.

I think that Fantasia's the best since Jennifer left. But I won't be surprised if Jasmine wins it all. :shrug:

- Jake

[Sorceress]

Paula's sobbing was a bit over the top, IMO.

- Jake

Dude, I seriously think she is on something. She has been WAY too emotional these last few weeks.

[GardenStateGirlie]

I think that Fantasia's the best since Jennifer left. But I won't be surprised if Jasmine wins it all. :shrug:

- Jake

No, it would be Diana over Jasmine. The only reason Jasmine is still here is because of what Simon says (don't crack Simon says jokes, plz..I can hear the rusty wheels of your brain turning already). Diana has been amazing (i know, I said I wouldn't watch but it's like a damn trainwreck) so out of the three, I think she's the one who would really do the title of American Idol justice. She's the whole package, IMO. I still miss Jennifer though. She would have been amazing the past few shows.

[darklinensuit]

Dude, I seriously think she is on something. She has been WAY too emotional these last few weeks.

The painkillers for her finger?

- Jake

[GardenStateGirlie]

Dude, I seriously think she is on something. She has been WAY too emotional these last few weeks.

It must have been that faulty manicure that gave her an infection a few weeks back. I guess it went from her hand to her head? :shrugs:

[darklinensuit]

No, it would be Diana over Jasmine. The only reason Jasmine is still here is because of what Simon says (don't crack Simon says jokes, plz..I can hear the rusty wheels of your brain turning already). Diana has been amazing (i know, I said I wouldn't watch but it's like a damn trainwreck) so out of the three, I think she's the one who would really do the title of American Idol justice. She's the whole package, IMO. I still miss Jennifer though. She would have been amazing the past few shows.

Diana's giggle annoys me. It wasn't so bad this week. But she has picked up the habit of starting every other song with "C'mon y'all!"
And since when does being the total package matter?
As for the joke, Mother May I tell a Simon joke?
(If you're hearing rusty wheels, check the out of shape and under-fed hamsters in your skull.)

- Jake

[darklinensuit]

It must have been that faulty manicure that gave her an infection a few weeks back. I guess it went from her hand to her head? :shrugs:

Or Simon is spiking her Coke to get up her skirt. :rolleyes:

- Jake

[Hawkeye]

Fantasia has been my favorite for a long time, so I was happy Latoya went instead of her, but NEITHER shoul dhave left. It really should've been Jasmine. She sucks. Fantasia and Diana are the two bests but I would much rather hear Latoya sing more next week instead of jasmine.

[Sorceress]

Or Simon is spiking her Coke to get up her skirt. :rolleyes:

- Jake

It had to be the painkillers for her infected finger AND spiked Coke to make her as loopy as she was the night she had that crazy flower in her hair. Manicure accident my ass.

[GardenStateGirlie]

Diana's giggle annoys me. It wasn't so bad this week. But she has picked up the habit of starting every other song with "C'mon y'all!"
And since when does being the total package matter?
As for the joke, Mother May I tell a Simon joke?
(If you're hearing rusty wheels, check the out of shape and under-fed hamsters in your skull.)

- Jake

Oh, leave the poor girl alone. She's very Kelly Clarkson-esque in that way. To me, Fantasia is overly confident and totally smug. Everything about her irks me. She'll win though...they've been setting it up this way. Since when in Hollywood has being the total package NOT mattered? C'mon, Jake.

No dear, save the Simon joke for a rainy day.

Wow...hamsters in my head. So that would explain the insatiable hunger I have for random bits of food and water... :wavey:

[GardenStateGirlie]

Or Simon is spiking her Coke to get up her skirt. :rolleyes:

- Jake

Oh, like he needs to spike it (I still say it's alcohol in the cups). Please. Simon has made like a Mac machine months ago with that :laugh:

[darklinensuit]

Fantasia has been my favorite for a long time, so I was happy Latoya went instead of her, but NEITHER shoul dhave left. It really should've been Jasmine. She sucks. Fantasia and Diana are the two bests but I would much rather hear Latoya sing more next week instead of jasmine.

Jasmine is pretty. I'm sure that factors into the vote.

- Jake

[darklinensuit]

It had to be the painkillers for her infected finger AND spiked Coke to make her as loopy as she was the night she had that crazy flower in her hair. Manicure accident my ass.

I think I missed that night.
All I know is I miss the good old days when she & Simon were at each other's throat. Now they're like Donny and Marie. :rolleyes:

- Jake

[Hawkeye]

I agree about Jasmine being pretty. But I think diana's prettier. And she's got the vocals to go with that prettiness.

[Hawkeye]

All I know is I miss the good old days when she & Simon were at each other's throat. Now they're like Donny and Marie.

. Oh they still are. They just have like this schisifrenic relationship where they hate eachother then love eachother. I think the show wants to create a Lindsey-Stevie esque type chemistry. I'm sure those two aren't their examples but they're who I'm comparing them to.

[darklinensuit]

Oh, leave the poor girl alone. She's very Kelly Clarkson-esque in that way. To me, Fantasia is overly confident and totally smug. Everything about her irks me. She'll win though...they've been setting it up this way. Since when in Hollywood has being the total package NOT mattered? C'mon, Jake.:

Diana is nowhere near as likable as Kelly was, IMO.
And LaToya struck me as smug; Fantasia is cocky.
And to answer your "total package" question, go listen to WTWCT. Maybe you'll listen to that guy if you won't believe me.

- Jake

[darklinensuit]

I agree about Jasmine being pretty. But I think diana's prettier. And she's got the vocals to go with that prettiness.

I'm not going to slam anybody's looks, but IMO, Jasmine was the prettiest of all the finalists. To each his own.

- Jake

[darklinensuit]

. Oh they still are. They just have like this schisifrenic relationship where they hate eachother then love eachother. I think the show wants to create a Lindsey-Stevie esque type chemistry. I'm sure those two aren't their examples but they're who I'm comparing them to.

I haven't watched lately, but I don't remember them hating each other sice the auditions this season.

- Jake

[GardenStateGirlie]

Diana is nowhere near as likable as Kelly was, IMO.
And LaToya struck me as smug; Fantasia is cocky.
And to answer your "total package" question, go listen to WTWCT. Maybe you'll listen to that guy if you won't believe me.

- Jake

I'm not saying that i'm looking for the total package in an American Idol but it's what that industry wants...she is the kind of person they look for...something they can SELL. Not everyone will like or does like Fantasia's voice even though it is original. Diana would sell way more albums to teenyboppers and you cannot deny that...that's what this is all about...who Simon Fuller can make the most money off of. Diana is what's out there today. Fantasia is a voice for a different kind of person...someone that appreciates her particular style. She's only going to reach a very broad audience and no, i'm not even talking about race here.

[darklinensuit]

I'm not saying that i'm looking for the total package in an American Idol but it's what that industry wants...she is the kind of person they look for...something they can SELL. Not everyone will like or does like Fantasia's voice even though it is original. Diana would sell way more albums to teenyboppers and you cannot deny that...that's what this is all about...who Simon Fuller can make the most money off of. Diana is what's out there today. Fantasia is a voice for a different kind of person...someone that appreciates her particular style. She's only going to reach a very broad audience and no, i'm not even talking about race here.

I completely disagree, but I'm no record mogul.

- Jake

[GardenStateGirlie]

I completely disagree, but I'm no record mogul.

- Jake

Either am I. Being a pop star doesn't mean being the best. It means being at least mediocre and being either incredibly hot or adorably cute. Jessica Simpson..she can carry a tune but she really is no great singer but she's beautiful. It's not about talent anymore.

[darklinensuit]

Either am I. Being a pop star doesn't mean being the best. It means being at least mediocre and being either incredibly hot or adorably cute. Jessica Simpson..she can carry a tune but she really is no great singer but she's beautiful. It's not about talent anymore.

I don't think Britney or Christina is "incredibly hot or adorably cute." :shocked:

- Jake

[GardenStateGirlie]

I don't think Britney or Christina is "incredibly hot or adorably cute." :shocked:

- Jake

No, but a lot of men do. They're not selling music, they're selling an image.

[darklinensuit]

No, but a lot of men do. They're not selling music, they're selling an image.

Exactly. Not a total package.
And since Diana (fortunately) doesn't flaunt her sex about, I don't see what's to compare between her & the current state of the pop industry.

- Jake

[GardenStateGirlie]

Exactly. Not a total package.
And since Diana (fortunately) doesn't flaunt her sex about, I don't see what's to compare between her & the current state of the pop industry.

- Jake

Britney...started off girl next door. Christina..started off girl next door. Jessica...started off girl next door. Sex sells and in the case of one Miss Jessica Simpson Lachey, being dumb and blonde does as well. They all began innocent and evolved into something less than wholesome.

[Sorceress]

I agree that Diana will probably win. She's cute as a button, there's nothing offensive about her, she has talent, and she has gotten better throughout the competition. Yes, she has the most potential to sell a lot of records. I personally would never by her album.
Now I will go out and by Fantasia's album, which I have never even considered for any other Idol contestant. Yes, she's cocky and not beautiful and says silly things, but I love her voice and feel her music. But I'm no teenybopper.

[darklinensuit]

Britney...started off girl next door. Christina..started off girl next door. Jessica...started off girl next door. Sex sells and in the case of one Miss Jessica Simpson Lachey, being dumb and blonde does as well. They all began innocent and evolved into something less than wholesome.

Mickey Mouse Club days don't count.

BTW, Pink sells herself as a product but also has talent to back it up, IMO. (I don't like the product part, for the record.)

- Jake

[cliffdweller]

It really should've been Jasmine. She sucks.

I used to think this, but actually, I think now I enjoy hearing her sing more than I ever have. I absolutely loathe Diana's voice, not to mention her bounciness, and overall "cheerleaderesqueness." Blech!! It makes me want to gag. I was rooting for the only grownup in the competition and now she's out---why, I have no idea. She was absolutely without a doubt the best singer in the competition. Now we have to contend with the Mickey Mouse club + Fantasia the drama queen. Great. Can't wait to see who wins.... :rolleyes:

[darklinensuit]

From zap2it:

"Even by the standards of a show regularly glutted with filler, the cosmic hot dog that is 'American Idol' has rarely contained quite so much sawdust and pig rectum as the segment with Kimberly Berg, a "'psychic channeler.'"
:lol:

- Jake

[Livia]

Okay, America - put down the crack pipes and back away...sloowly....sloowly....

I screamed at the television, "NOOOOOOOOOO!"

The only way this sorry-ass competition will be fair next time is if we vote people OFF! :shrug:

[darklinensuit]

Okay, America - put down the crack pipes and back away...sloowly....sloowly....

I screamed at the television, "NOOOOOOOOOO!"

The only way this sorry-ass competition will be fair next time is if we vote people OFF! :shrug:

I await the celebrity version of the game. Throw Paula up there. :rolleyes:

- Jake

[darklinensuit]

And BTW, Livia, America doesn't do crack. Crack is whack. :lol:

- Jake

[GardenStateGirlie]

Mickey Mouse Club days don't count.

BTW, Pink sells herself as a product but also has talent to back it up, IMO. (I don't like the product part, for the record.)

- Jake

I have to say I didn't like Pink's entire last album that she put out...not as much as I enjoyed Mizunderstood. Yes, I will agree she has talent.

[darklinensuit]

I have to say I didn't like Pink's entire last album that she put out...not as much as I enjoyed Mizunderstood. Yes, I will agree she has talent.

I like it much more than Mizundastood.

- Jake

[GardenStateGirlie]

I like it much more than Mizundastood.

- Jake

The God Is A DJ song is horrendous. If you like that album, please tell me you don't like that song

[Hawkeye]

I agree Ryan and the judges whine about who leaves along with us, but THEY have the power to change the voting system. Are they too danmed stupid to know that voting out would be so much better.

[Lee]

I was very upset when LaToya went Wednesday night. I thought she had what it took to win it. She can sing anything & is very talented. She's not nervous on stage. And she's a Capricorn like me. If she seems aloof, it's because most Capricorns are like that. We don't have much to say; we observe; we're quiet. That doesn't make us stuck up. And we are not full of ourselves. Maybe because she is 25, the teens voting thinks she's too old & that's why they voted for the kids, Diana & Jasmine. JMO. Anyway, I think LaToya will get a record deal. Randy Jackson said on Ryan Seacrest's show via tape that if LaToya ever needed help with her career that he would help her out.

I'm not really interested in who wins now. I don't feel the girls that are left are Idol material. Diana's too over the top & sings off-key sometimes. Jasmine sings off-key all the time. And Fantasia to me doesn't have the greatest voice. I can't quite put my finger on it; sounds like she screaming or something. I have a feeling that Diana will win it though.

Now I like Kelly Clarkson & I like Clay & Reuben. All are talented singers.

I thought it was interesting that in a poll on USAtoday.com, Diana was first, then LaToya, then Fantasia, then Jasmine. So why wasn't that the result on Wednesday?

I think they need to change the voting system. I don't really know how, but they need to do something.

Lee

[darklinensuit]

I was very upset when LaToya went Wednesday night. I thought she had what it took to win it. She can sing anything & is very talented. She's not nervous on stage. And she's a Capricorn like me. If she seems aloof, it's because most Capricorns are like that. We don't have much to say; we observe; we're quiet. That doesn't make us stuck up. And we are not full of ourselves.
Lee

I'm a Capricorn and I KNEW she was as well from the moment I saw her. I'm not kidding, and I'm not really into this stuff.

- Jake

[darklinensuit]

I agree Ryan and the judges whine about who leaves along with us, but THEY have the power to change the voting system. Are they too danmed stupid to know that voting out would be so much better.

Yes they are and then some.

- Jake

[skcin]

Jasmine has got to GO! It will be a sad, sad final if she makes it in.

Paula

[dissention]

The show is terrible. It's obvious that Jasmine will win, she has the entire state of Hawaii voting for her and then some. I find it unbelievable that Fox has admitted that there are power dialers who are influencing the vote, yet during each broadcast, they have that ass Seacrest say "You have two hours to vote, keep trying, you can vote as many times as you'd like!" F*ckers, man. If it comes back for a fourth season, expect a dramatic decrease in ratings.

[dissention]

Jasmine has got to GO! It will be a sad, sad final if she makes it in.

Paula

I'll drink to that. And she needs to stuff Diana into her suitcase when she leaves, then dump her into the nearest Hawaiian shore when she lands back home.

[darklinensuit]

I actuallywatched. Diana's third performance was her best yet, & she deserved more praise than the judges conferred. Fantasia is still the best, IMO, and I hope she wins. Kudos to her for getting stuck with Greatest Love Of All - a tired song that does not really match her style - and doing very well with it.

- Jake

[Hawkeye]

Well thank god for the final 2 being Fantasia and diana. I love them both and those 2 have been my favorite from the start, with maybe Lotya possible competing for my favorite.
.
But when you think about it it makes sense that the voting went the way it did. It was dumb but it made sense. Lotya and Fantasia were both great but it was hard to decide between the 2, so their votes got split up. So once ONE of them left, then ALL of the votes that were once split betwwen the 2 all wnet to Fantasia finally beating that Hawaian alliance thing.same thing save John Stevens for a long time. once JPL left his votes went to John Stevens. But the Buffalo Alliance is far wekaer then Hawai so he eventuall was ousted. Of course this whole votes going to other people theory would end if they just changed the danmed voting process.
.
And although there some minor bumps along the wya where some people left too ealry or went too far in the end I think America got the final 2 just about right. sure jenifer should've made it farhter then John Stevens, and Latoya should'vew made it further then Jasmine but overall we have the 2 best.

[GardenStateGirlie]

I actuallywatched. Diana's third performance was her best yet, & she deserved more praise than the judges conferred. Fantasia is still the best, IMO, and I hope she wins. Kudos to her for getting stuck with Greatest Love Of All - a tired song that does not really match her style - and doing very well with it.

- Jake

I'm still Diana all the way ;)

[darklinensuit]

I'm still Diana all the way ;)

I wish Jennifer were there, but now I'm 100% for Fantasia.
I will probably watch the finale but not vote.

- Jake

[darklinensuit]

Marissa-
From zap2it:

"In Georgia, folks are happy to see Diana. She gets to wear a variety of pink and black outfits and do the weather for Atlanta's FOX affiliate. She even gets to be the acting mayor of Snellville and drive around in a white stretch limo, which is pretty much as pimped out as you can get. Back in LA, Diana listens to her mixed-to-positive reviews.

"Several weeks ago I suggested that "American Idol" should do a Rockwell Theme Night next year. I get the next best thing with a silly Ford commercial in which the nefarious press stalks our poor, innocent Finalists to the tune of "Somebody's Watching Me." Gals, without all that unwanted attention, how would you ever get to be acting mayor of Snellville?"

:laugh:

- Jake

[Merf]

Fantasia All The Way Baby!!!!!

North Carolina Raise Up!!!!!! :]

[dissention]

From the imdb.com:

Abdul Looks Into Launching Legal Action Against Salon

American Idol judge Paula Abdul has announced plans to launch legal action against the nail salon which she claims caused her to almost lose her thumb. The singer was left wearing a sling, which she claims was the result of a manicure gone bad at Studio City, California's Chinoisiere. Abdul alleges she was left with an infection so severe that she almost lost her thumb. Doctors at Los Angeles' Cedar's Sinai Hospital reportedly had to surgically remove the entire nail. She tells American TV show Celebrity Justice, "I've had manicures forever, and I've never run into any problem like this, so it's kind of frustrating." Abdul is how set to retain a major personal injury law firm to aid her in her battle against the nail salon. Sources say a lawsuit is likely as early as this week. But a manager at the salon suggests Abdul's injury didn't happen there, telling American TV show Celebrity Justice, "We called her initially out of concern (because) we like her, not because we had anything to do with it. Her claims are inconsistent with the dates and times she was here." But Abdul says that while doing her nails, the manicurist poked her in the thumb and she screamed. When she left, Abdul says she sucked her thumb and tasted blood. She also says the salon called her friend four times that night to see how she was doing. The former pop star's representatives say they will be able to prove the timing is consistent.

:laugh:

[Hawkeye]

Ojust had to bring this up. That Austrailian Idol guy SUCKED SO BAD. I mean all 12 of the finalists were better then the winner in Austrailia. Even John Stevens had tat guy beat. And they said that he is like aAutrailia's all time biggest selling artist ever.

[darklinensuit]

Ojust had to bring this up. That Austrailian Idol guy SUCKED SO BAD. I mean all 12 of the finalists were better then the winner in Austrailia. Even John Stevens had tat guy beat. And they said that he is like aAutrailia's all time biggest selling artist ever.

Agreed.

- Jake

[cliffdweller]

But when you think about it it makes sense that the voting went the way it did. It was dumb but it made sense. Lotya and Fantasia were both great but it was hard to decide between the 2, so their votes got split up. So once ONE of them left, then ALL of the votes that were once split betwwen the 2 all wnet to Fantasia finally beating that Hawaian alliance thing.same thing save John Stevens for a long time. once JPL left his votes went to John Stevens. But the Buffalo Alliance is far wekaer then Hawai so he eventuall was ousted. Of course this whole votes going to other people theory would end if they just changed the danmed voting process.
.

I like your theory, it makes me feel a little bit better about LaToya getting ousted. I can't for a second think she was voted off for lack of talent. It must be the Fantasia/LaToya thing, I guess people couldn't make up their minds who the liked the best. I guess in a weird way, that's a positive thing because they're both VERY talented singers. Better to be sucked in by someone who's good rather than with someone who sucks a la the JPL/JS alliance.

[darklinensuit]

The finale:
Fantasia all the way, IMO. Summertime was amazing. Reminded me of the Janis version.
Of course, the Diana fans will have a valid complaint that Simon practically anointed Fabtasia before any viewers could vote.

- Jake

[GardenStateGirlie]

The finale:
Fantasia all the way, IMO. Summertime was amazing. Reminded me of the Janis version.
Of course, the Diana fans will have a valid complaint that Simon practically anointed Fabtasia before any viewers could vote.

- Jake

I'm sorry. I think she's horrendous. Every song sounds the same. I'm not impressed with this season at all. And yes, I don't think he should have made the comments that he made tonight. I doubt i'll watch tomorrow. She's won and they've set it up to be this way from the beginning.

[darklinensuit]

I'm sorry. I think she's horrendous. Every song sounds the same. I'm not impressed with this season at all. And yes, I don't think he should have made the comments that he made tonight. I doubt i'll watch tomorrow. She's won and they've set it up to be this way from the beginning.

I think she's great, but I like Jennifer more still.
Fantasia reminds me of a cross between Diana Ross and Tina Turner. I think the Diana side of her is bound to rub people wrong. I think she has star quality in that she seems spontaneous in her moves, she oozes confidence, and she uses her body and face to express effectively. She's fun to watch. At this point I can forgive her yeah-yeah-yeahs more than Diana D.'s "C'mon y'all"s.

- Jake

[GardenStateGirlie]

I think she's great, but I like Jennifer more still.
Fantasia reminds me of a cross between Diana Ross and Tina Turner. I think the Diana side of her is bound to rub people wrong. I think she has star quality in that she seems spontaneous in her moves, she oozes confidence, and she uses her body and face to express effectively. She's fun to watch. At this point I can forgive her yeah-yeah-yeahs more than Diana D.'s "C'mon y'all"s.

- Jake

Her confidence comes off as arrogance and smugness and at times I think her so-called sincerity is a total act. I do not like her at all and I don't like her voice. Maybe if her personality was different, i'd enjoy her more. She's just not what i'd like to hear but you already know that I would have much preferred LaToya and Jennifer battling it out.

[Gypsy-Rhiannon]

The finale:
Fantasia all the way, IMO. Summertime was amazing. Reminded me of the Janis version.
Of course, the Diana fans will have a valid complaint that Simon practically anointed Fabtasia before any viewers could vote.

- Jake
What did Simon say??

Pip

[cliffdweller]

Diana D.'s "C'mon y'all"s.

- Jake


Ugh. That triggers my gag reflex.

Go Fantasia!! You're not my favorite, but you're head and shoulders above Diana.

I wish LaToya was still in the competition. :(

[Livia]

What did Simon say??

Pip

Diana's final song was weak, and he commented on that...Fantasia brought the house down on her final song, and Simon said that it was her acceptance speech, and congratulated her.

Kudos to Paul Anka for not only parodying his own song, but for rhyming Fantasia with euthanasia. :lol: :lol:

[darklinensuit]

Her confidence comes off as arrogance and smugness and at times I think her so-called sincerity is a total act. I do not like her at all and I don't like her voice. Maybe if her personality was different, i'd enjoy her more. She's just not what i'd like to hear but you already know that I would have much preferred LaToya and Jennifer battling it out.

To each his own. I liked Jennifer, followed by LaToya, followed by Amy Adams, followed perhaps by Diana. LaToya can sing, but the sound of her voice is nothing special to me. I'll say this for Diana, at least she's bucking the trend for her age by not dressing like a ho.

- Jake

[darklinensuit]

Diana's final song was weak, and he commented on that...Fantasia brought the house down on her final song, and Simon said that it was her acceptance speech, and congratulated her.

Kudos to Paul Anka for not only parodying his own song, but for rhyming Fantasia with euthanasia. :lol: :lol:

Simon said that Idol competitions have aired in thirteen countries so far, and Fantasia is the best he has EVER seen among any of the seventy contestants.

BTW, didn't Anka do a parody last year?

- Jake

[Merf]

Simon said that Idol competitions have aired in thirteen countries so far, and Fantasia is the best he has EVER seen among any of the seventy contestants.
- Jake

Yeah, unfortunately, Fantasia will probably lose now that Simon said that. Stupid Americans. :shocked:

I do agree with what Paula (?) said that Diana NEEDS to win this competition-- Fantasia will be successful whether she wins or not, but Diana NEEDS to win AI.

By the way, I must have tried to call at least 100 times last night for Fantasia-- on all three lines-- and I NEVER GOT THROUGH. Stick that in your pipe and smoke it, AI.

[darklinensuit]

Yeah, unfortunately, Fantasia will probably lose now that Simon said that. Stupid Americans. :shocked:

I do agree with what Paula (?) said that Diana NEEDS to win this competition-- Fantasia will be successful whether she wins or not, but Diana NEEDS to win AI.

By the way, I must have tried to call at least 100 times last night for Fantasia-- on all three lines-- and I NEVER GOT THROUGH. Stick that in your pipe and smoke it, AI.

I tried voting twice & couldn't get through, and then I had to leave.

- Jake

[Violet]

Her confidence comes off as arrogance and smugness and at times I think her so-called sincerity is a total act. I do not like her at all and I don't like her voice. Maybe if her personality was different, i'd enjoy her more. She's just not what i'd like to hear but you already know that I would have much preferred LaToya and Jennifer battling it out.

Couldn't have said it better myself.
BTW, I got through to vote ONCE, for Diana...

Carol

[dissention]

Couldn't have said it better myself.
BTW, I got through to vote ONCE, for Diana...

Carol

Ugh, I can't stand that tween. She shouts her songs, all her movements are robotic and rehearsed, she sings the songs exactly how they were recorded, and she has NO stage presence at all. And her voice is average, there's nothing unique about it at all. Those "C'mon, y'all!" are so utterly annoying that I wish I had a gas oven.

Fantasia is in another class. She can shake her booty with the bes tof them, she morphs other peoples songs into her songs, and she commands attention. Her voice is very unique and a breath of fresh air. Regardless of her attitude, she has talent, not karaoke-like abilities to shout and holler "C'mon, y'all!" Wanna talk fake? Two words: Diana. Degarmo.

Just my thoughts, though. :lol:

[hayley]

I got through to vote for Fantasia nine or ten times last night ;-)

I started to get worried, though, because at first I was able to get in twice in about forty minutes, then within the space of fifteen minutes I was able to get in seven or eight times.

FANTASIA!!!! Diana's a creepy pageant baby who shouts instead of singing. I loved her arguing with Simon last night about climbing mountains and swimming lakes.

[WelshWitchPMD]

I thought that the show was boring last night. I don't even care which one wins I don't like either one of them.

[darklinensuit]

I know I'm in the minority, but notwithstanding the voting debacles, I prefer this season to Season 2. I couldn't give a rat's ass between Ruben and Clay. At least this season I like some of the contestants. :shrug:

- Jake

[Hawkeye]

I to say that last year I was pulling for one of the contestant's over the other. I liked Ruben SO MUCH BETTER then Clay. This year I prefer Fantasia but I love both of them.

[dissention]

Fantasia won. Hooray.

[GardenStateGirlie]

I'll say this for Diana, at least she's bucking the trend for her age by not dressing like a ho.

- Jake

:laugh: Very true.

Can I say that Amy Adams looks absolutely fantastic?! As did Jennifer. Eat that, Simon Cowell with your comments!

[darklinensuit]

:laugh: Very true.

Can I say that Amy Adams looks absolutely fantastic?! As did Jennifer. Eat that, Simon Cowell with your comments!

Really? I thought Amy looked pretty severe. I like her much more in pink hair.

- Jake

[GardenStateGirlie]

Really? I thought Amy looked pretty severe. I like her much more in pink hair.

- Jake

I like her pink hair better...I was talking about the fact that she got herself into some serious shape. She looks fabulous

[darklinensuit]

I like her pink hair better...I was talking about the fact that she got herself into some serious shape. She looks fabulous

Yes, but somewhere Lisa Leuschner is throwing tomatoes at the TV every time Simon's face comes on.

- Jake

[darklinensuit]

BTW, did you guys see the shot of Fantasia's family trying to make it to the stage and arguing with security? I think AI hired the Mac's security people. ;)

- Jake

[GardenStateGirlie]

Yes, but somewhere Lisa Leuschner is throwing tomatoes at the TV every time Simon's face comes on.

- Jake

As she should be! I would have loved it if she'd made it on the show...I thought she was amazing.

[Merf]

BTW, did you guys see the shot of Fantasia's family trying to make it to the stage and arguing with security? I think AI hired the Mac's security people. ;)

- Jake

I agree. I thought it was pretty lame that they wouldn't even let her Mom and daughter on the stage with her. Not even after she was finished singing! :mad:

[darklinensuit]

As she should be! I would have loved it if she'd made it on the show...I thought she was amazing.

She DID make it on the show. They just decided not to let her sing. :rolleyes:

- Jake

[Merf]

Fantasia was just interviewed by our local Fox affiliate (they had someone in Hollywood) and she held up keys in her hand while wiping her eyes (of course she was crying) they asked what the keys were to and she said she had just won a car, and that she'd never had a car before. They asked her how she was feeling now and she said she was so happy because now she can finally take care of her child on her own. You guys I about started crying. We are all so proud of her here!

[darklinensuit]

I agree. I thought it was pretty lame that they wouldn't even let her Mom and daughter on the stage with her. Not even after she was finished singing! :mad:

I think the camera got that shot by mistake. You know the producers panicked as soon as they saw it and said "Go to a different camera!" :laugh:

- Jake

[darklinensuit]

Fantasia was just interviewed by our local Fox affiliate (they had someone in Hollywood) and she held up keys in her hand while wiping her eyes (of course she was crying) they asked what the keys were to and she said she had just won a car, and that she'd never had a car before. They asked her how she was feeling now and she said she was so happy because now she can finally take care of her child on her own. You guys I about started crying. We are all so proud of her here!

I know. I think that's what Simon meant last night when he criticized Diana for not having had the life experience of overcoming obstacles to sing that song. (He's right, but it's still lame. It's not like SHE chose the song!) You could just see the pride in Fantasia's face when she spoke of how much she's been through. And I guess all those lame Ford music videos are worth it if you get a car.

BTW, I thought Tamyra's version of the anthem was painful!

- Jake

[GardenStateGirlie]

BTW, I thought Tamyra's version of the anthem was painful!

- Jake

It was horrendous. I was flipping back and forth between that and the music awards and caught her on. Please, Tamyra, stick to acting. You've somehow lost your talent in the past few years

[darklinensuit]

It was horrendous. I was flipping back and forth between that and the music awards and caught her on. Please, Tamyra, stick to acting. You've somehow lost your talent in the past few years

Sorry to bash her again, but I can't say much for her songwriting either.

What did you think of Kelly tonight?

- Jake

[GardenStateGirlie]

Sorry to bash her again, but I can't say much for her songwriting either.

What did you think of Kelly tonight?

- Jake

Her songwriting is deplorable as well.

That isn't my favorite song on that album but Kelly did alright. I was too busy thinking about how i'd love to wipe the gold eyeshadow from her eyes and yell at her stylist to really focus on her voice. That outfit and the makeup weren't very flattering on her and I think she's an attractive girl.

[darklinensuit]

Her songwriting is deplorable as well.

That isn't my favorite song on that album but Kelly did alright. I was too busy thinking about how i'd love to wipe the gold eyeshadow from her eyes and yell at her stylist to really focus on her voice. That outfit and the makeup weren't very flattering on her and I think she's an attractive girl.

Agreed. She looked okay for the first song, but when she sat on the piano, I kept thinking she was a little kid who got into her mother's make-up drawer and closet. Boring song, too.

And I cannot even watch Ruben. He sweats like Nixon.

- Jake

[GardenStateGirlie]

Agreed. She looked okay for the first song, but when she sat on the piano, I kept thinking she was a little kid who got into her mother's make-up drawer and closet. Boring song, too.

And I cannot even watch Ruben. He sweats like Nixon.

- Jake

I can't listen to Ruben. He sounds like every other generic R&B singer.

[darklinensuit]

I can't listen to Ruben. He sounds like every other generic R&B singer.

And on a recent show Ryan said he won by changing his style every week. Who is he kidding! He is the least versatile singer this side of John Stevens. If you want to say you like his style, fine, but don't tell me it has grown or changed.

- Jake

[GardenStateGirlie]

And on a recent show Ryan said he won by changing his style every week. Who is he kidding! He is the least versatile singer this side of John Stevens. If you want to say you like his style, fine, but don't tell me it has grown or changed.

- Jake

Was he not the contestant that wore his area code on every single item of clothing during the entire season? I think he was.

Oh, did you hear Ryan's show got the axe? I don't really like him but his show actually wasn't that bad.

[darklinensuit]

Was he not the contestant that wore his area code on every single item of clothing during the entire season? I think he was.

Oh, did you hear Ryan's show got the axe? I don't really like him but his show actually wasn't that bad.

Ruben stopped wearing the numbers when he decided he could charge for wearing them. :rolleyes:

I hadn't heard of Ryan's show being cancelled. Maybe now he won't make fun of former contestants and their ten minutes of fame.

- Jake

[GardenStateGirlie]

Ruben stopped wearing the numbers when he decided he could charge for wearing them. :rolleyes:

I hadn't heard of Ryan's show being cancelled. Maybe now he won't make fun of former contestants and their ten minutes of fame.

- Jake

That's Ryan's MO. It's the only way he's funny. He won't stop making fun even if his ten minutes are close to being up.

[darklinensuit]

That's Ryan's MO. It's the only way he's funny. He won't stop making fun even if his ten minutes are close to being up.

And millions of teenyboppers have no idea who Brian Dukleman is, Ryan.

- Jake

[skcin]

Her songwriting is deplorable as well.

That isn't my favorite song on that album but Kelly did alright. I was too busy thinking about how i'd love to wipe the gold eyeshadow from her eyes and yell at her stylist to really focus on her voice. That outfit and the makeup weren't very flattering on her and I think she's an attractive girl.


I actually like the song Tamyra wrote - 100 times better than the lame singles that Kelly & Ruben were forced to released after seasons 1&2.

About Kelly - I so agree, the eye makeup was hideous. And I may be wrong, but I thought I saw someone telling Fantasia's fam to go up to the stage at first, then another guy said no & they turned them around.

Anyone else notice Paula's boobs? :eek: It's all I could see when she was on camera, I think they hypnotized me.

Paula

PS - GardenState: ROTFLMAO at your signature. One of my all time fave SNL skits!

[GardenStateGirlie]

And millions of teenyboppers have no idea who Brian Dukleman is, Ryan.

- Jake

Poor Brian...what did happen to him?

[GardenStateGirlie]

Anyone else notice Paula's boobs? :eek: It's all I could see when she was on camera, I think they hypnotized me.

Paula

PS - GardenState: ROTFLMAO at your signature. One of my all time fave SNL skits!

My mother was the first to notice. It looks as though Paula bought a pair not that long ago and finally let them loose :eek:

skcin--the sketch was on again the other night!!! The girl I work with is obsessed with it so we walk around saying the phrase all the time :nod:

[skcin]

My mother was the first to notice. It looks as though Paula bought a pair not that long ago and finally let them loose :eek:

skcin--the sketch was on again the other night!!! The girl I work with is obsessed with it so we walk around saying the phrase all the time :nod:


I know, I saw it too! I don't know what's funnier: Will Farrell's huge gut bouncing around or Jimmy Fallon cracking up during the sketch :nod:

Now I can't help thinking about it when I hear the GDW cowbell intro.

Paula

[cliffdweller]

Ugh, I can't stand that tween. She shouts her songs, all her movements are robotic and rehearsed, she sings the songs exactly how they were recorded, and she has NO stage presence at all. And her voice is average, there's nothing unique about it at all. Those "C'mon, y'all!" are so utterly annoying that I wish I had a gas oven.

Fantasia is in another class. She can shake her booty with the bes tof them, she morphs other peoples songs into her songs, and she commands attention. Her voice is very unique and a breath of fresh air. Regardless of her attitude, she has talent, not karaoke-like abilities to shout and holler "C'mon, y'all!" Wanna talk fake? Two words: Diana. Degarmo.

Just my thoughts, though. :lol:

:nod: :nod: :nod:

[cliffdweller]

That's Ryan's MO. It's the only way he's funny. He won't stop making fun even if his ten minutes are close to being up.


Seacrest is a tool. And what's the deal with that talkshow of his? Everytime I flip through it he's got some Idol contestant past or present on there. I mean what is it, an offshoot of American Idol? Blech!! It doesn't help matters that he's a horrible interviewer on top of it all.

[darklinensuit]

Anyone else notice Paula's boobs? :eek: It's all I could see when she was on camera, I think they hypnotized me.

I never notice things like that. :angel: Paula is a woman of rare talents. They're my idols.

- Jake

[darklinensuit]

Poor Brian...what did happen to him?

He's probably developing a crap sitcom for Fox or UPN.

- Jake

[dissention]

Anyone else notice Paula's boobs? :eek: It's all I could see when she was on camera, I think they hypnotized me.

Bounce your boobies, get into the swing
Bounce your boobies, the swing is everything
It makes no difference if they're big or small
As long as you just give 'em your all
C'mon, Paula, bounce 'em up and down!
Loosen the bra that binds you!
Just admit it, Abdul, it sure feels great
To feel 'em swing and, ooooh, titilate!

[GardenStateGirlie]

I know, I saw it too! I don't know what's funnier: Will Farrell's huge gut bouncing around or Jimmy Fallon cracking up during the sketch :nod:

Now I can't help thinking about it when I hear the GDW cowbell intro.

Paula

What kills me is in the actual song, there is no cowbell :laugh:

Stevie has a fever...and the only prescription...is more tambo.... :lol:

[GardenStateGirlie]

He's probably developing a crap sitcom for Fox or UPN.

- Jake

Ahh you're probably right. Perphaps now that Seacrests show was cancelled, they can team up together for a sitcom (that was a joke).

[GardenStateGirlie]

Bounce your boobies, get into the swing
Bounce your boobies, the swing is everything
It makes no difference if they're big or small
As long as you just give 'em your all
C'mon, Paula, bounce 'em up and down!
Loosen the bra that binds you!
Just admit it, Abdul, it sure feels great
To feel 'em swing and, ooooh, titilate!

:lol: you're nuts!

[darklinensuit]

Ahh you're probably right. Perphaps now that Seacrests show was cancelled, they can team up together for a sitcom (that was a joke).

Labrian and Seacrey?

Schlamiel, schlamazal
American Idol Incorporated
Give us any dance we'll fake it
Give us any joke we'll kill it
We're gonna make our dreams come true

- Jake

[darklinensuit]

Bounce your boobies, get into the swing
Bounce your boobies, the swing is everything
It makes no difference if they're big or small
As long as you just give 'em your all
C'mon, Paula, bounce 'em up and down!
Loosen the bra that binds you!
Just admit it, Abdul, it sure feels great
To feel 'em swing and, ooooh, titilate!

With all due respect, you are contributing to the objectification of Ms. Abdul's breasts. I don't think it's right to shine the spotlight on these personal features. It's not like she was flaunting them for the viewing public to see. Please give these luscious works of art the respect they should be accorded. :lol:

- Jake