American Idol....

[icinglover1995]

I would very much like for this NOT to happen. I didn't like it when Steven Tyler started doing it. To me it was like selling out. because if she does that, next thing we know she'll be doing Burger King commercials.

[HejiraNYC]

Originally Posted by KarmaContestant

Stevie does nothing (that we know of) but tour a couple months per year and the odd random visit to Walter Reed. This still leaves her with no time to (seemingly) really accomplish anything else. Her last album took - how long - 6 months to finish?

Nobody ever said that Stevie was some kind of Type A personality that feels the need to be actively working every day of the week. Surely she spends a lot of her down time relaxing. But she also probably spends a lot of time dealing with the day-to-day responsibilities of being a wealthy older celebrity musician- visiting doctors, lawyers, therapists, accountants, musicians, label people, etc. And, of course, I would assume she dedicates some of her time to creative pursuits such as writing poetry, writing in her journal, drawing, tinkling on the piano, etc. As for IYD, I get the impression that it took the better part of 10 months to complete, probably because they had the luxury of recording at her home without worrying about studio expenses. Plus it sounds like they were taking so long because they were also writing songs along the way. And then you have to consider that she dedicated a month preparing for the brief run of shows in the summer.

That 30 days of work for AI is spread over the better part of a year - the live show alone (after the top 16/18/24 are picked) is almost three months of live filming every Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday. Can you imagine Stevie showing up on time to anything three days per week - even if it's only for three months?

When did they go to filming three days per week? I thought it was just the live show and the results show, which can add up to a whopping two-to-four hours of live airtime per week. Yes, the schedule is spread out over several months. But that still leaves her plenty of time to do her own thing. I highly doubt that J.Lo was at home the whole time rehearsing her expressions in the mirror or perfecting her cackle... er... well... okay, she probably was, but that's not the point. The point is that this is a supremely easy gig that requires virtually no prep time or any creative bandwidth. The hardest part of the job would probably be battling Los Angeles traffic to get to the studio on time twice a week.
[/QUOTE]

[KarmaContestant]

Originally Posted by HejiraNYC

When did they go to filming three days per week? I thought it was just the live show and the results show, which can add up to a whopping two-to-four hours of live airtime per week. Yes, the schedule is spread out over several months. But that still leaves her plenty of time to do her own thing. I highly doubt that J.Lo was at home the whole time rehearsing her expressions in the mirror or perfecting her cackle... er... well... okay, she probably was, but that's not the point. The point is that this is a supremely easy gig that requires virtually no prep time or any creative bandwidth. The hardest part of the job would probably be battling Los Angeles traffic to get to the studio on time twice a week.

In the first half of the live show, there are boy performances one night, girls another night and a third live results show. Once they whittle the contestants down to a group size that can perform in the timeslot, it goes to two nights weekly.

Without shame ( ) I will admit to watching every season from Season Two, forward.

[michelej1]

Originally Posted by icinglover1995

I would very much like for this NOT to happen. I didn't like it when Steven Tyler started doing it. To me it was like selling out. because if she does that, next thing we know she'll be doing Burger King commercials.

I dont know how many of you have Carl's Jr. in your states, but I just get this hilarious picture of Stevie in one of their commercials, biting into a massive hamburger with the ketchup and beef juice dribbling down her chin.

Michele

[michelej1]

Originally Posted by HejiraNYC

I highly doubt that J.Lo was at home the whole time rehearsing her expressions in the

Jennifer spent her down time reading to her children.

Michele

[kimmersxa]

Originally Posted by michelej1

I dont know how many of you have Carl's Jr. in your states, but I just get this hilarious picture of Stevie in one of their commercials, biting into a massive hamburger with the ketchup and beef juice dribbling down her chin.

Michele

lol. amazing imagery.

[StandbackStevie]

I just hope Stevie won't go on being a judge the show is painful to watch they really need to end it the ratings are not good at all for a while now. Aretha Franklin and Mariah Carey and Pattie Labelle I hear are interested need I say anymore these diva's will tear the place apart and the young singers are like who are these old people well except for Mariah Carey well she is middle aged now like 42 or 43 the other diva's are in there 70's or older.

Really American Idol really needs to be cancelled.

[Macfanforever]

Originally Posted by StandbackStevie

I just hope Stevie won't go on being a judge the show is painful to watch they really need to end it the ratings are not good at all for a while now. Aretha Franklin and Mariah Carey and Pattie Labelle I hear are interested need I say anymore these diva's will tear the place apart and the young singers are like who are these old people well except for Mariah Carey well she is middle aged now like 42 or 43 the other diva's are in there 70's or older.

Really American Idol really needs to be cancelled.

All reality tv should get cancelled.

I rather have the older judges then younger ones.The older judges have more experience in the biz then the younger ones do.

I could not stand Simon.I would love to punch him in the nose.To bad Steve is leaving.

Maybe they should only have the viewers vote instead of the judges on the show.

[kimmersxa]

Originally Posted by Macfanforever

All reality tv should get cancelled.

i would love it if scripted television made a resurgence. good stories, watching people telling stories, not that reality tv isn't telling stories. it is. it's just that these stories are so juvenile, it boggles the mind to think of how we are dumbing ourselves down, even in how we're entertained....

but, i also live in LA and have a lot of friends who work in reality, and for the very company that brings you such shows as American Idol, America's Got Talent, etc. and i know that reality shows are too cheap to produce and make a ton of money, and that's just good business. so, they ain't going no where. i figure, might as well use it to entertain myself. i would personally love to see Stevie 3 times a week, talking and judging the art of performing, singing, etc. i think the show has completely revived Steven Tyler's and Aerosmith's career. Hell, Jennifer Lopez is making music again! i know everyone wants to think: Stevie doesn't need Idol like those other assholes, but, if you think about it.... she could possibly get so much more out of this!! you know, mama likes her greenbacks and sharing her music to an even broader audience, and who can blame her?

[vivfox]

Originally Posted by kimmersxa

i think the show has completely revived Steven Tyler's and Aerosmith's career. Hell, Jennifer Lopez is making music again! i know everyone wants to think: Stevie doesn't need Idol like those other assholes, but, if you think about it.... she could possibly get so much more out of this!! you know, mama likes her greenbacks and sharing her music to an even broader audience, and who can blame her?

This post cracked me up. Thanks for the good laugh.

[michelej1]

Vulture Recap by Dave Holmes, 1/6/2016

http://www.vulture.com/2016/01/ameri...episode-1.html

Shelbie "Z" James is one of those people who says the word kin a lot and pronounces Friday as "Frotty." Shelbie stole the scarves from 12 of Stevie Nicks's lamps and wore them all to her audition. She does a very sultry version of Carrie Underwood's "Last Name" that suggests she's lived the lyrics. She is lovable, and she is through to Hollywood. I can already picture her duet with Elle King during the finale.

[WatchChain]

To be named a judge on a long running singing competition that is in the twilight of it's run and "jumped the shark" a number of years ago is just beneath Stevie. With all due respect, this is the worst idea ever and if Stevie ever decided to become a judge on this nearly cancelled show, it would be an all time career low.........just sayin'.

[MikeInNV]

Originally Posted by WatchChain

To be named a judge on a long running singing competition that is in the twilight of it's run and "jumped the shark" a number of years ago is just beneath Stevie. With all due respect, this is the worst idea ever and if Stevie ever decided to become a judge on this nearly cancelled show, it would be an all time career low.........just sayin'.

This is an old thread, and the final season of Idol is already in progress.

[iamnotafraid]

Originally Posted by WatchChain

... if Stevie ever decided to become a judge on this nearly cancelled show, it would be an all time career low.........just sayin'.

Even if this thread didn't have mold on it are you forgetting Street Angel?

[lilyfee]

Originally Posted by kimmersxa

i would love it if scripted television made a resurgence. good stories, watching people telling stories, not that reality tv isn't telling stories. it is. it's just that these stories are so juvenile, it boggles the mind to think of how we are dumbing ourselves down, even in how we're entertained....

but, i also live in LA and have a lot of friends who work in reality, and for the very company that brings you such shows as American Idol, America's Got Talent, etc. and i know that reality shows are too cheap to produce and make a ton of money, and that's just good business. so, they ain't going no where. i figure, might as well use it to entertain myself. i would personally love to see Stevie 3 times a week, talking and judging the art of performing, singing, etc. i think the show has completely revived Steven Tyler's and Aerosmith's career. Hell, Jennifer Lopez is making music again! i know everyone wants to think: Stevie doesn't need Idol like those other assholes, but, if you think about it.... she could possibly get so much more out of this!! you know, mama likes her greenbacks and sharing her music to an even broader audience, and who can blame her?

Her brief appearance on American Idol that one time with Jimmy Iovine is enough to make me cringe at the thought of her ever doing it again! It was so commercial, even down to the way it was shot. Definitely not for Stevie IMHO. It does nothing for her mystique.