Stevie On American Idol - Page 14

michelej1 · #**196** 03-29-2012, 07:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by HejiraNYC

Well, obviously you have simply overlooked the Filipino-American superstar Tia Carrere!

Used to see her on GH. Asian Quarter storyline, featuring Jack Wagner.

Michele

Jondalar · #**197** 03-29-2012, 07:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by michelej1

Grantland talks about Idol. Here's the SN excerpt.

http://www.grantland.com/blog/hollyw...t-in-the-top-9

Thoughts on guest coach Stevie Nicks?

Kang: It was a good and necessary change of pace. Mary J. will always be the most helpful and inspiring guest coach, but sometimes you have to mix it up and bring in some crazy. This, by the way, was the formula that catapulted Idol to such prominence — Simon’s stern helpfulness and Paula’s apparent drug/drinking problem. (By the way, can you imagine how much better the show would have been had they started out with Mary J. in the Randy role? I continue to be completely mystified by his continued presence on the show. I’ve never met a single person who says, “I really like Randy Jackson.” In fact, if you like Randy Jackson, please explain why in the comments section below.)

Stevie definitely brought the safe, post-menopausal crazy, and I’m glad that the Idol producers finally watched The Voice and realized that as long as you’re going to have great singers on as guests, you might as well have them sing a bit. My favorite part of last night’s show was when she grabbed a terrified Hollie Cavanagh by the shoulders and whispered, “I’ve got some Xboxes, an eight-ball, and some incense in a van in the parking lot. Do you want to prank call that bitch Debbie Harry with me?”

Lisanti: Stevie Nicks was incredibly entertaining. Not only did she sing along with the contestants, tell inappropriate stories about personal tragedies (RIP, Mama Nicks), and offer just about every contestant a spot in Fleetwood Mac, she eye-****ed Colton Dixon and Phil Squared to within an inch of their lives. (I wouldn't be surprised to discover her mansion in Laurel Canyon is fully stocked with skinny twentysomethings who wander around in nothing but tie-dyed T-shirts, waiting for her to flog them with a dream catcher. God knows she's earned it.) Things got a little uncomfortable when they showed that photo of how much Phillip looks like a young Lindsey Buckingham, or when they showed ANY images of Jimmy Iovine's hippie-libertine former self, who probably would've stubbed a joint out in his own eyeball if he knew (a) he'd actually live to see 2012, and (b) his 60-year-old self would dress exactly like Justin Bieber.

But she was great. Who knew we secretly wished the show would find a female version of Steven Tyler?

Huh? Why was Mary J the most helpful, inspiring coach. OH because she was Kang's idol.

louielouie2000 · #**198** 03-29-2012, 07:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by michelej1

Grantland talks about Idol. Here's the SN excerpt.

http://www.grantland.com/blog/hollyw...t-in-the-top-9

Thoughts on guest coach Stevie Nicks?

Kang: It was a good and necessary change of pace. Mary J. will always be the most helpful and inspiring guest coach, but sometimes you have to mix it up and bring in some crazy. This, by the way, was the formula that catapulted Idol to such prominence — Simon’s stern helpfulness and Paula’s apparent drug/drinking problem. (By the way, can you imagine how much better the show would have been had they started out with Mary J. in the Randy role? I continue to be completely mystified by his continued presence on the show. I’ve never met a single person who says, “I really like Randy Jackson.” In fact, if you like Randy Jackson, please explain why in the comments section below.)

Stevie definitely brought the safe, post-menopausal crazy, and I’m glad that the Idol producers finally watched The Voice and realized that as long as you’re going to have great singers on as guests, you might as well have them sing a bit. My favorite part of last night’s show was when she grabbed a terrified Hollie Cavanagh by the shoulders and whispered, “I’ve got some Xboxes, an eight-ball, and some incense in a van in the parking lot. Do you want to prank call that bitch Debbie Harry with me?”

Lisanti: Stevie Nicks was incredibly entertaining. Not only did she sing along with the contestants, tell inappropriate stories about personal tragedies (RIP, Mama Nicks), and offer just about every contestant a spot in Fleetwood Mac, she eye-****ed Colton Dixon and Phil Squared to within an inch of their lives. (I wouldn't be surprised to discover her mansion in Laurel Canyon is fully stocked with skinny twentysomethings who wander around in nothing but tie-dyed T-shirts, waiting for her to flog them with a dream catcher. God knows she's earned it.) Things got a little uncomfortable when they showed that photo of how much Phillip looks like a young Lindsey Buckingham, or when they showed ANY images of Jimmy Iovine's hippie-libertine former self, who probably would've stubbed a joint out in his own eyeball if he knew (a) he'd actually live to see 2012, and (b) his 60-year-old self would dress exactly like Justin Bieber.

But she was great. Who knew we secretly wished the show would find a female version of Steven Tyler?

THANK YOU for posting this!! I haven't snickered this much reading a FM related article in quite some time. I thought the part I bolded was especially entertaining.

Reading this was exactly what I needed to chase Ken Caillat's overly depressing article.

michelej1 · #**199** 03-29-2012, 08:46 PM

Quote:

Phil Squared

I gotta say that I'd vote against Phillip Phillips just because I resent his parents' lack of originality.

Michele

Macfanforever · #**200** 03-29-2012, 08:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by HejiraNYC

Well, obviously you have simply overlooked the Filipino-American superstar Tia Carrere!

Wow.She's cute.Great actress too.

WildHearted · #**201** 03-29-2012, 09:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by michelej1

I gotta say that I'd vote against Phillip Phillips just because I resent his parents' lack of originality.

Michele

I think he's a junior, too. Even worse.

HejiraNYC · #**202** 03-29-2012, 09:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by michelej1

I gotta say that I'd vote against Phillip Phillips just because I resent his parents' lack of originality.

Michele

Well, at least they didn't name him Wilson!

vivfox · #**203** 03-29-2012, 09:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by HejiraNYC

Well, at least they didn't name him Wilson!

They could have named him John or MacKenzie.

MikeInNV · #**204** 03-29-2012, 09:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by HejiraNYC

OMG... Stevie singing Beyonce in falsetto. WTF?? This show is just blowing my mind...

I know. That was a definite high point for me. She sounded incredible. Can't believe more people haven't commented on it.

Macfanforever · #**205** 03-29-2012, 09:33 PM

I like Skylar Laine .I wonder how she made out tonight.

CADreaming · #**206** 03-29-2012, 09:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sodascouts

I wondered that myself. I know Stevie was just trying to pay P2 a compliment, but she made it sound like she and Lindsey were not friends with anyone worthy to be in Fleetwood Mac at that time... and therefore, P2 is far more talented than any of their friends at the time. I watch AI all the time and I like Phillip, but c'mon.

Yeah, Stevie cracks me up. I love the way she exaggerates things. Saying he was really good would have sufficed, but she had to go and throw him into Buckingham Nicks.

Quote:

Plus, Stevie should know that Lindsey would never put his career on the line by insisting a talented good friend be a member of the band or he wasn't joining! That privilege is reserved for a talented girlfriend.

She barely got Lindsey to join - now she thinks she's so powerful she's gonna drag two temperamental guitarists into Fleetwood Mac with her and convince Mick to take on 3 new members?! Maybe she thinks Phillip would have helped distract Christine better from the impending drama... LOL

sparky · #**207** 03-30-2012, 12:58 AM

What a great appearance. She's adorable and heartfelt and actually gave good advice.
I have never seen Idol except for watching a few Adam Lambert clips ( I just had to see him fag the show up). I was impressed. I don't even think it is my Stevie fan coming through. She was present and had her facts right. I think she really helped them. It is cool seeing her work her legend status like this. It warms my grinchy heart. On Up All Night she kinda makes fun of herself and here she is the sage mother rocker who takes it all very seriously. Nicely done.

I am kicking myself a bit as I was working quite close to her during that taping last Friday. I didn't arrive at the studio till 4 but she was right there. I could have literally run into her in the hall. I ran into Betty White last year by utter accident in the basement LOL. But I had no idea she was taping that day. Oh well. I have met her numerous times and there is no need to get greedy. We seem to end up in the same place at the same time often. A good friend of mine is on Up All Night and I was able to give advice on her set and send research pictures. I was just too busy on my show to go to the Up All Night taping or look at the wall schedules at CBS and see she was shooting at Idol. Even though I was working on the same frigging lot that day! Life is busy.

Either way, this was a home run.