American Idol

[kcdixiecat]

Do we have any American Idol fans?

[Admin]

I'm not in love with this year's format for winnowing 36 down to 12. A few apparently really talented people were not shown during the Hollywood week at all, and came in to these semi-finals with absolutely no momentum. The country guy who got through last week is certainly likable, but I think that other guy we never really saw before outsang him by a mile. I guess I'm not in favor of the show giving America the reins quite so early, given the propensity in years past for phenomena such as the Sanjaya effect. I wonder if we'll see the same with Nick/Norman.

[kcdixiecat]

I'm not in love with this year's format for winnowing 36 down to 12. A few apparently really talented people were not shown during the Hollywood week at all, and came in to these semi-finals with absolutely no momentum. The country guy who got through last week is certainly likable, but I think that other guy we never really saw before outsang him by a mile. I guess I'm not in favor of the show giving America the reins quite so early, given the propensity in years past for phenomena such as the Sanjaya effect. I wonder if we'll see the same with Nick/Norman.

I agree. Yes, I thought the Ricky Braddy guy was much better than the country singer. He is actually a friend of a friend. They went to school together at Belmont College in Nashville. I've been checking out the blogs and they're really pushing him as a wild card. I hope he gets in.

[Jesse]

I want to punch Tatiana in the face every second that I see her.

Just had to say that.

[dragongrrl]

I also dislike the 36 to 12 format. I like the twelve that made it but Lord we had to suffer through some historically bad performances.

I loved Norman but not for Idol. I'm not sure what he'd be good on, but I loved his unpredictability.

Tatiana was hard to take when crazy. Then her stupid friends told her to tone it down and damn near ruined her chance to be on the show. They obviously told her to forget what they said, because the crazy was back this week. Too late, alas, for her. I was glad because if I had to go through dealing with her several times a week I don't think I'd make it.

Kara is no fun and she's sucking the fun out of Paula by making her show up sober for work. Foo.

Thanks to the National Enquirer, Simon and Ryan are more fun to watch.

Wild card tonight was fun. Glad Anoop got through.

[kcdixiecat]

Me too..I thought it was cool that supposedly at the last minute they decided to make it 13 instead of 12.

[Admin]

Always remember it's as much about casting as it is competition, maybe more. Was Tatiana on her knees begging in front of the judges?

[kcdixiecat]

Always remember it's as much about casting as it is competition, maybe more. Was Tatiana on her knees begging in front of the judges?

it sure looked like it! She was brought along for the ride for the ratings..I'm sure.

[Admin]

It appears they had a surplus of talent this year, relatively speaking. Most any of the top 36 rejects could have been top 12 or better in seasons past. Even crazy girl had some decent pipes. And Randy hasn't been able to use the word "pitchy" nearly as much as he would probably like. Agreed about Kara, not ready for AI prime time, and I don't think there's anything four judges can say that can't sufficiently be said by three (or fewer).

[dragongrrl]

Yes, three judges was plenty.

I also liked the way they did the thirteen. Nice surprise and Anoop was so deserving and cute about it that even surprise jaded old me got choked up.

[JRO]

i think the wild card show was needed. The best singer on the entire show made it through. The girl with the tattoos on one arm, I think Megan joy corky was her name. She is a great singer, best voice on the show. She also doesn't sing the same songs as all the other contestants have through the years

[Admin]

No comments on "Michael Jackson Week", even though there were some remarkable moments, but, WOW, was there anyone tonight on "Grand Ole Opry" country music week that you could honestly say needs to go home? Nobody really screwed the pooch in any meaningful way, judges comments notwithstanding. I kind of wished Robert Plant was in the audience for Adam Lambert's take on "Ring Of Fire". And, thank The Maker, Anoop-Dog is back!!!

[dragongrrl]

Anoop was fabulous.

I hate Meghan although I have to admire her courage. Or her aptitude for self satire.

Adore Adam. Hated the song tonight, but also tip my hat to his guts.

[kcdixiecat]

I like Adam too..but tonight..didn't like it at all! Everyone was good tonight..will be hard to send anyone home.

[Admin]

Well, I can't say that's what was expected, but also can't really argue with it, either. Someone joked to me that the 3G (Gay Goth Guy) Network must have stepped up and voted for Adam. Still not really sold on this "judges save" thing. How would you like to be singing for your life, watching those four huddle up right in front of you while you performed? Hope the shark hasn't been jumped right over the strongest Top 10 ever.

[kcdixiecat]

I agree...I think that part just stinks.

[dragongrrl]

I understand why they have it. Every year we have a surprise jettison where the judges look upset and say "America got it wrong." Okay, I'm with that. I agree. Sometimes America does get it wrong. However, the relentless determination of the show to drag the annoying suspense of "will they or won't they" into every competition is just stupid. They should just roll along and if they want to stop it then stop it. The suspense is provided by us knowing they can do it if they want. Then if they do use it, the audience will be surprised not irritated and led by the nose each week.

[Admin]

So, let's take a straw poll:

Who do you want to win?

Who do you think will win?

(Bearing in mind that the answers given at this early juncture may end up being great fun to reflect upon, after all is said and done.)

[dragongrrl]

Want: Adam or Anoop(who has no real chance) or Lil. In that order.

Think will win: Lil or Danny or Adam. Also in that order.

But I suck at that sort of thing.

I'll add a category. Who is "worthy" of the save?

I think they'd use the save to pull Lil or Adam off the block. I do also think they could go the whole season without using it.

[kcdixiecat]

I was all for Danny at first...now, I'm liking Kris. I know Adam is talented..but I'm tired of him already.

This sounds crazy...but his rendition of the Johnny Cash fan just irritated the hell out of me. It was country music night..so what if he doesn't like country music..be a team player and do what you're supposed to do. It just hit me wrong...you just don't mess with a Johnny Cash song! LOL

[dragongrrl]

He was doing someone else's style. He copied it and apparently added to it. Dilana Robicheaux did it that way first.

I didn't like it either, but I like how Adam just doesn't give a &@#*.

[Admin]

I was all for Danny at first...now, I'm liking Kris. I know Adam is talented..but I'm tired of him already.

This sounds crazy...but his rendition of the Johnny Cash fan just irritated the hell out of me. It was country music night..so what if he doesn't like country music..be a team player and do what you're supposed to do. It just hit me wrong...you just don't mess with a Johnny Cash song! LOL
Adam will continue to be controversial. He came to the competition with his "style", if you will, already in place. The show's stylists aren't really influencing his "look" much, if any. As to messing with Johnny Cash, I think it's a double-edged sword: contestants are constantly praised for "making the song their own", but criticized if the perception is that they took it too far. Me, I thought it was kinda cool that he didn't throw on a cowboy hat or try to sound like Keith Urban, which he very well could have. By the same token, I've been predicting all season that we'd probably hear a Guns n' Roses song from him if the genre was presented. But, in retrospect, that might be a bit too obvious, and likely would be a bad move on his part.

There will always be fan favorites, but remember, the producers are looking for who will sell the most albums. They can always fix "pitchy" in the studio.

[kcdixiecat]

Ok, Adam redeemed himself in my eyes tonight! Great great great performance! I'm ready for Megan to go home...and Scott..and uh...the oil rigger guy.

[dragongrrl]

He was very impressive. Loved the changed look even though his hair resembled Barbi's Ken. He does make it fun.

[Admin]

Ok, Adam redeemed himself in my eyes tonight! Great great great performance! I'm ready for Megan to go home...and Scott..and uh...the oil rigger guy.
Adam stood out again this week (I still think Ring Of Fire was cool). I think you've nailed who the bottom three should be. I thought everyone else was great, save Lil, who is definitely on the bubble with this performance.

He was very impressive. Loved the changed look even though his hair resembled Barbi's Ken. He does make it fun.
I thought he looked like Elvis meets Kurt Russell circa 1976. There were some moments in that song that he sounded just like Smokey. There's a bunch of YouTubes of him from last year. Undeniably talented.

[kcdixiecat]

Adam stood out again this week (I still think Ring Of Fire was cool). I think you've nailed who the bottom three should be. I thought everyone else was great, save Lil, who is definitely on the bubble with this performance.


I thought he looked like Elvis meets Kurt Russell circa 1976. There were some moments in that song that he sounded just like Smokey. There's a bunch of YouTubes of him from last year. Undeniably talented.

I thought the same thing...he looks enough like Kurt Russell to be his kid!

[edible complex]

Adam stood out again this week (I still think Ring Of Fire was cool). I think you've nailed who the bottom three should be. I thought everyone else was great, save Lil, who is definitely on the bubble with this performance.


I thought he looked like Elvis meets Kurt Russell circa 1976. There were some moments in that song that he sounded just like Smokey. There's a bunch of YouTubes of him from last year. Undeniably talented.

Adam was spot on w/Ring of Fire. Let's not forget that JC covered a NIN song, so artistry and interpretation is wildly accepted in many markets and genres. Adam's RoF could easily be recorded for its Electronica/Chill appeal.

Last night's acoustic rendition of The Tracks Of My Tears was brilliant in that he sang a beautiful version and just secured his advancement in AI by showing his marketability to a different demographic.

Also loved Allison's version of Papa Was A Rollin' Stone. The girl's got lungs.

[dragongrrl]

I liked Allison too. I think they might be in the final two.

[kcdixiecat]

Ok, is Megan going to be this years Sanjaya? I can't believe she wasn't even in the bottom three! I was reading online that she has a huge fan base! They must all be tone deaf.

[dragongrrl]

Well she does have a large teeny bopper base who like that she looks like Barbi. But she has a bigger advantage than that. She's the Vote For the Worst candidate as was Sanjaya and Pickler and several other crazy, erratic AI sngers. VFTW has a HUGE "we hate AI and how they do things" following.

http://votefortheworst.com/

There is also a push for the Woz on Dancing With the Stars.

[Admin]

There is often a singer who makes their way further in the contest than is deserved, due to their ability to emulate currently popular "vocal stylists". Usually, they don't make it to the top ten, though. The signature quirkinesses of Amy Winehouse, Adele, Corinne Bailey Rae, et. al. factor into both Megan's style and voter popularity. That she's also easy on the eyes is a bonus for her. She got a pass this week, and I would be shocked if she somehow found a way to raise the bar next week, unless the theme is "Songs Sung From the Neck Up". I think we've already seen everything she's got, and it's getting more boring with each passing performance.

[dragongrrl]

Adam rocks again. Megan sucks again. Vote for the worst will save her so who do we think will go home?

Poor Anoop got lambasted and Matt too. I don't think either one was as bad as the judges said. Lil also didn't impress me but I don't think she'll be in bottom three.

Discuss?

[Admin]

I liked Anoop better than the judges this week. Last week was great, but still not his "moment".

Megan Joy. No joy here.

Danny, I hope the fan base won't bestow the "I-don't-need-to-vote-for-him-b/c-he's-so-good" kiss-of-death.

Alison, you rock.

Scott, best performance yet. Still not enough to win. Nice hair.

As to Matt, I so wish he'd done something else. Doing your favorite current band (and "having a lot of fun up there") is historically (again) such a kiss-of-death.

Lil, girl, you got the goods; find the right songs, aight?

Adam, somebody messed with me and said it was Led Zeppelin week. I was so hoping for "Immigrant Song". But "PTFM,WB" was inspired, nonetheless.

Kris, your momentum continues to build. Don't screw it up. Oh, and that was my Mom's favorite song (no joke).

[kcdixiecat]

LOL we all have different opinions this week. I'm ready for Megan, Anoop and sad to say..even Scott to go home. I like Matt and Lil..but wasn't in the least impressed this week. I think Adam and Alison were amazing...and Danny was great too...but in the end..my favorite of the night was Kris.

[dragongrrl]

I liked Kris the best too. Gokey pulled it up, but I liked both Adam and Anoop better than him. Allison sits in there ahead of Gokey too. So that's my top five.

Scott was MUCH better this week, but the hair, although an improvement, was too high for me. He was so tickled when the judges noticed though that I almost started liking it.

My bottom is Megan, Matt(sob), and either Anoop or Lil (as some kind of wake up call). I'd love Megan to go home. "I think my fans liked it." Egads. Right up there with "Caw Caw."

[JRO]

Megan is just to easy on the eyes, she's got me in her trap. GF said I should watch her with a blind fold on.

[kcdixiecat]

Megan is just to easy on the eyes, she's got me in her trap. GF said I should watch her with a blind fold on.

I agree with your girlfriend. Yep, she has big breasts, long legs and is a cute blond...but she can't sing!

[dragongrrl]

Thank the heavens. VFTW's eeeevil plot has failed and that smug, silly ass is gone. Her "gee I'm such a good sport" routine made me want to slap her. Then Simon did it for me.

She was, however, graceful in her goodbye and her relationship to her kid is very sweet.

I will not miss her.

[kcdixiecat]

I was ready for her to go too. But, then I thought Simon was an ass to her with his last comments. I felt like she had said.."I don't care" as a defense mechanism. The kid had to know she wasn't even in the league with the rest of the contestants. Not sure how she ever got there to begin with.

[dragongrrl]

Well, I REALLY liked her in her auditions. I'd forgotten that until they did that little retrospective. She looked different and (to me) came across differently. Her hair was a different color too. Anyway, (again to me) it seemed like she just fell in love with herself and felt she could do whatever she wanted and people would still love her. She was willing to risk in much the same way Adam was willing to risk but with a very different effect at least on me. I do think she deserved to be there and I'm glad she got in the tour. I hope she starts taking it more seriously. She should care what the judges say. She needs a lot of adjustment.

That said, by the end I did not like how she was coming across. I felt like she was disrespectful to Simon and I know he's an ass, but they give those people quite a lovely boost into the limelight and even though dissing Simon is a rite of passage on Idol, I've never liked that. Apparently he didn't either.

She showed class at the end.

[Admin]

Bottom 3 (in no particular order): Scott, Kris, Lil. And, if as expected, deservedly so.

Read a "spoiler" list of tonight's song choices. Have to admit Matt, Danny both far exceeded initial expectations. Anoop redeemed, and back to underdog status, regardless of the Justin Guarini-esque, obviously-forced and ultimately unnecessary mea culpa. Solid, solid performance from Alison: the youngest is already the "artist" the judges seek to see emerge from some of the rest of the pack. Adam once again pulls one out of far left field, to his advantage, but still can't imagine him selling records based on an audio-only performance sans the theatrics.

[kcdixiecat]

I missed it tonight..is there anywhere I can watch it online?

[dragongrrl]

Maybe Youtube. They would at least have the individual performances, I would think.

I felt sad for Scott who can't see his detractors to gauge his reactions to them. I hope he goes for his sake. VFTW is backing him, though so I don't know. Hopefully they won't make that much difference. Keeping him on will be cruel.

I agree with Admins bottom three although I feel Matt deserves to be in Kris's place.

ANOOP!! Redemption! I just like Anoop even though some of my reaction might be Kutner driven. His loss on House made me so happy to see Anoop. I was surprised.

Allison rocks.

Kris sucked. Lil sucked. Scott, poor Scott.

Simon gives Adam a standing o. Has that ever happened? I don't think so.

[edible complex]

ANOOP!! Redemption! I just like Anoop even though some of my reaction might be Kutner driven. His loss on House made me so happy to see Anoop. I was surprised.



http://gawker.com/5202193/mr-kumar-goes-to-washington?skyline=true&s=x

"If you're wondering why his character died on House last night, you now have your answer. Kal Penn (Harold and Kumar) asked to leave the show to take a new job with the Obama administration."

[dragongrrl]

I know. I guess he's very happy with his new job, but us House fans will miss him.

[edible complex]

Bottom 3 (in no particular order): Scott, Kris, Lil. And, if as expected, deservedly so.

according to:
http://www.dialidol.com/asp/predictions/predictions.asp
Kris will be going home unless the judges use their save.

[Admin]

If you hover over everyone but Adam, they all say "predicted to be in danger of being voted off", and the MOE may place Kris as high as 2nd (doubtful, but we'd never know, would we?). We shall see. His performance last night was another downslope on his rollercoaster. Couldn't have come at a worse time for him. My preference is for Lil or Scott to go. One has been warned to step up her game too many times, and has failed to do so; the other's courage I admire, but he's already gotten more than a couple of passes.

[dragongrrl]

"I don't think they'd use it for Kris. Maybe for Lil, definitely for Allison, but not for Kris. Not the only veto of the season."

I said this and then they almost used it on Scott.

He did sing much better the second time than he did with the electric guitar. I'm sure the decision was hard for all, even Simon.

I feel for Scott, but I'm not unhappy he's gone. He has courage and AI worked pretty well with him. He brought a lot of variety this year. But he hit some almighty crappy notes.

I'm glad Anoop is there for another week. He'd better bring it next week. He's apparently hanging by a thread.

[Admin]

I feel for Scott, but I'm not unhappy he's gone. He has courage and AI worked pretty well with him. He brought a lot of variety this year. But he hit some almighty crappy notes.
Agreed. If anything, tonight shows that prognosticating about who's definitely safe and who's in the bottom three is about as useless as trying to predict a Survivor winner. You just never know...

[Admin]

So who's going home? I say Lil is done, over and out. I wasn't too thrilled with Allison's performance, but apparently the judges heard something different than I. Matt and Kris are on the bubble again. Anoop still rulez, maybe a little better than Danny this week. Check this out (somebody's been doing their homework):

LyDciWh3hoo
I haven't followed Aussie Idol since 2004, but I'd guess this was this guy's "moment". ("Dicko", in the pink shirt, is Australia's Simon Cowell.) Oddly, the TFF original was faster and actually had a danceable beat, despite the starkness of the subject matter. Subsequent covers have chosen this more "haunting" take, to much better effect, IMO.

[dragongrrl]

I pretty much agree with you. Vote for the Worst is backing Lil. They haven't been that much of a factor this year, but I always keep in mind that they are out there, messing with the numbers.

I thought Danny was terrible tonight, especially at first. I didn't like Matt but Kris was okay. Anoop was great and Allison was okay. I agreed with Simon on Adam and I would like to see Lil go.

What I sincerely hated was the team critiques by the judges. I want to hear Simon critique every contestant. If he's getting muzzled due to time constraints because Kara actually thinks she has something to say (and say and say and say) I'm not watching anymore. I'd like her to get voted off, the sooner the better. I don't care if she has the chops. She's added nothing but aggravation to the show for me.

[Admin]

I want to hear Simon critique every contestant. If he's getting muzzled due to time constraints because Kara actually thinks she has something to say (and say and say and say) I'm not watching anymore. I'd like her to get voted off, the sooner the better. I don't care if she has the chops. She's added nothing but aggravation to the show for me.
Kara needs to join Brian Dunkelman wherever it is he was exiled to after Season 1. They both are, in a word, superfluous.

[dragongrrl]

This is the latest Paul Potts shocker from Britain's Got Talent.

Paul was the nebbishy sweetheart that showed up to "sing opera" and knocked everyone's shoes off.

Now we have Susan Boyle. Hopefully the link works.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9lp0IWv8QZY

[Admin]

Now we have Susan Boyle. Hopefully the link works.

Posted in The Lounge earlier. Dunno, I thought Paul Potts was at least as good as the AGT version, Neil E. Boyd; Paul just didn't have any mike skills.

[dragongrrl]

Oops. Sorry. That and the Big Green Egg thread were the only two I didn't read.

I'm also a sentimental slob. I cried like a baby when Paul Potts sang and Susan had me in tears as well. The best part for me is how everyone thinks these folks will be nuts and they turn out to be good. To quote Simon: "So Paul, you work in cell phone warehouse and you did . . . that. I didn't expect that Paul."

And neither had I.

[kcdixiecat]

LOL Ok, I'm gonna disagree with the two of you. I just don't care for Anoop. I thought he did a good job tonight. Wasn't impressed with Danny or Kris and I like both of them...with as much as I don't want to like Adam...the kid is amazing. As for Kara...I think she just likes to hear her own voice...she drives me ape**** crazy! It's time to vote her off of the island.

[edible complex]

What I sincerely hated was the team critiques by the judges. I want to hear Simon critique every contestant. If he's getting muzzled due to time constraints because Kara actually thinks she has something to say (and say and say and say) I'm not watching anymore. I'd like her to get voted off, the sooner the better. I don't care if she has the chops. She's added nothing but aggravation to the show for me.

with so many at home voters banking on what the judges say to sway their votes, it is hardly fair for just two judges to comment as they often disagree. you may only hear from the two that didn't like it rather than hear from the two that did like the performance, and vice versa.

[dragongrrl]

Sounds like everyone agrees about Kara. I hope Fox listens to all the complaining out there.

[edible complex]

ok, Jennifer Hudson sounds and looks terrific on tonight's results show. not that it could ever happen, but an AI All-Stars competition could be fun and more exciting than this season, Adam and Allyson exceptions. I remember a World Idol competition w/Kelly Clarkson included, but not winning.

[Admin]

I remember a World Idol competition w/Kelly Clarkson included, but not winning.
I think I remember a Swedish plumber won, doing an almost exact copy of a U2 song.

[edible complex]

I think I remember a Swedish plumber won, doing an almost exact copy of a U2 song.
that is correct! one of us has too much memory or time on our hands.

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with so many at home voters banking on what the judges say to sway their votes, it is hardly fair for just two judges to comment as they often disagree. you may only hear from the two that didn't like it rather than hear from the two that did like the performance, and vice versa.

the judges have had their say tonight on the results show and gave their reviews of those they were not able to review last night. and some were opposing what the others said last night. what does that tell you???

[dragongrrl]

Well I went over to the forums on the Idol website and they are all screaming about not liking the judge pairs thing and screaming for Kara's ouster. Hearing Simon say that he loved Kris made me mad all over again.

I WANT SIMON FEEDBACK ON EVERY CONTESTANT. FOR FUN if for nothing else.

[kcdixiecat]

I like Kris....I thought he did a great job on the song. It's one of my favorite songs. A lot of people probably had never even heard the song before. I don't think he's going to win..nor do I think he's as good as the rest...but I enjoy him.

As for Kara...send her packing.

[dragongrrl]

I like Kris....I thought he did a great job on the song. It's one of my favorite songs. A lot of people probably had never even heard the song before. I don't think he's going to win..nor do I think he's as good as the rest...but I enjoy him.

As for Kara...send her packing.

Me too on Kris. Easy on the ears and the eyes. His wife is cute too. Nice that they saved Matt.

Maybe we can help Kara pack. I have to say, I liked her hair tonight.

[kcdixiecat]

I did too...lol She's a pretty lady..just get her away from my Idol..damnit

[Admin]

I'd say that tonight's vote off show had a feel like everything went exactly as expected. Perhaps too much so... (As in, you knew they were going to use The Save on Matt before they did it, didn't you?)

Was happy to see those judges who didn't get a chance to critique some contestants last night have an opportunity to chime in here and there, albeit too late to have any real effect on voting. Thought it interesting that Randy really liked Kris' performance, as I did not, relative to most of the others'. All things considered, maybe it's Anoop who actually got another chance tonight, rather than Matt or Lil.

that is correct! one of us has too much memory or time on our hands.
It's both a curse and a blessing... (the memory, of course)

[edible complex]

next week is disco week.
would love me some Adam on Frankie Goes To Hollywood's RELAX. can't imagine any of the others doing well, except Lil if she brings down the house with a Donna Summer number, and not Last Dance. and please NO Tainted Love this season, yawn.

[Jesse]

So who's going home tonight? My first guess is Lil, and I'm not so sure after that...

[Admin]

Kara last night said what I've been thinking for weeks, that Lil is unable to make the songs "her own" because she really doesn't seem to have an "own". Echoing what Randy said more than once, this is the most talented bunch they've ever had on the same stage, and from here on out, every elimination is going to be disappointing. Tonight should be interesting to see if Matt's reprieve last week bought him any more time after this week.

[edible complex]

Lil, Anoop and Matt should be bottom 3. don't get all the love for Danny, but I wasn't a Taylor Hicks fan either.
hope to see Adam, Allison and Chris in top 3. at least each has his/her own style and showcase it well.

[kcdixiecat]

I'm thinking...Lil and Anoop this week...Kris or Matt next week..Allison the following week...Danny and Adam...Adam will win.

I want to like Adam..I think he's phenomenal...but, he's just so polished. He's not even in the same caliber as the rest of them.

Ok, but I've been thinking. One year...didn't they have a top three instead of a top two? They let all three do several songs? Am I dreaming this?

[dragongrrl]

Lil and Matt. I don't want to lose Anoop. He looked so cute last night. I wouldn't mind Gokey being in bottom three. He doesn't impress me. I'd like to see an Allison/Adam finish. To me, Gokey is coasting on his personal losses. He's just not that good.

[Admin]

Lil, Anoop and Matt should be bottom 3. don't get all the love for Danny, but I wasn't a Taylor Hicks fan either.
That's about right. I still root for Anoop as an underdog, though. I wasn't a Hicks fan, either. Would have preferred to see Elliot Yamin the winner that season.

Ok, but I've been thinking. One year...didn't they have a top three instead of a top two? They let all three do several songs? Am I dreaming this?
Some years the final three are all strong enough you might think that, but no, it's always come down to two.

I wouldn't mind Gokey being in bottom three. He doesn't impress me. I'd like to see an Allison/Adam finish. To me, Gokey is coasting on his personal losses. He's just not that good.
I think he's proved he's much better than just riding on his backstory's coattails. I think Allison will go before him.

[dragongrrl]

Answers for all. Well I still disagree with you on Gokey but you're probably right about Allison leaving ahead of him. She might even leave tonight. She's been in the bottom three a few times.

[kcdixiecat]

That's about right. I still root for Anoop as an underdog, though. I wasn't a Hicks fan, either. Would have preferred to see Elliot Yamin the winner that season.


Some years the final three are all strong enough you might think that, but no, it's always come down to two.


I think he's proved he's much better than just riding on his backstory's coattails. I think Allison will go before him.

Yeah, I think he's proven himself too. I think the last 3 standing will be Allison, Danny and Adam...in that order...Adam being the last man standing.

[edible complex]

one down! yeah!

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who's the tranny singing "Band of Gold"...and doesn't know the words?

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here's comes another one singing "Don't Leave Me This Way"...is this Senior Tranny Idol night?
they're ruining perfectly fuzzy memories of the days I danced until I had the calves of a mountain goat.

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who blew up KC?

they're all making Lil sound good:eek:

[dragongrrl]

NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!! ANOOP. Well, hell.

Glad Lil is gone. Nice to see goofy Archeletta being . . . goofy. Nice song.

Much as I'd like Allison to be in the last three standing, she keeps getting in bottom three while Kris doesn't. So I don't know. I like Kris so if it's him, it's cool too.

[Jesse]

I was a bit surprised to see her in the bottom too. Oh well, I think the two who left were the least good of the group.

[Admin]

who's the tranny singing "Band of Gold"...and doesn't know the words?
Way harsh! "Band Of Gold" was ahead of its time, released in 1970, actually preceding the disco era by several years. Freda is 66, and yet, has a set of guns that would make both Tina Turner and Angela Bassett jealous. I noted no dropped lyrics.

here's comes another one singing "Don't Leave Me This Way"...is this Senior Tranny Idol night? they're ruining perfectly fuzzy memories of the days I danced until I had the calves of a mountain goat.
That's Thelma Houston (as opposed to Whitney's Mom, Cissy) singing her original hit. She's still got the chops, if not the fashion sense.

who blew up KC?
Time, dear, time...

[edible complex]

Way harsh! "Band Of Gold" was ahead of its time, released in 1970, actually preceding the disco era by several years. Freda is 66, and yet, has a set of guns that would make both Tina Turner and Angela Bassett jealous. I noted no dropped lyrics.


That's Thelma Houston (as opposed to Whitney's Mom, Cissy) singing her original hit. She's still got the chops, if not the fashion sense.



I had the 45 of BoG and the 8 track of Thelma

[dragongrrl]

They are all singing well. I hate "My Funny Valentine" so I didn't particularly like Matt. For the first time I loved Gokey. Thought he was amazing tonight. NOT a Jamie Foxx fan but he did an interesting job with them all and I loved how he interacted with Gokey and Adam.

Adam owns me. Palm of his hand. I am there.

Edited to add: Kris and Allison were also outstanding and I regret for Matt his song choice. Bottom three prediction: Matt, Allison, Kris with Matt or Allison going home. Then the other will depart next week. But I can't tell if Kris or Gokey will go up against Adam in the final.

[kcdixiecat]

I loved them all tonight...my guess is Matt will go home. I still say next will be Kris or Allison...Adam and Danny in the finale..Adam winning.

But wow! they were all great tonight!

[Admin]

There was really no one not to like tonight. The recap is from the dress rehearsal (as are, apparently, all of Paula's less-than-spontaneous critiques). Matt sounded better there than live. I predicted we would hear the word "pitchy" after his performance. What I would not predict is Simon's glowing praise of him. Nothing to fault from Kris tonight. Allison's restraint not to make it "rawk" was well-advised; how a 17-year old makes it seem that effortless is amazing. Gokey continues to prove he is better than his detractors assert. Adam, for as good as he is, is becoming predictable. I'm wondering if an "Adam's so good I don't need to vote for him" sentiment will kick in, and that it might be the undoing of the foregone conclusion for some that he is the winner.

[NoNoNanette]

Dominic and I have decided that we're the ONLY humans on Earth that don't watch American Idol. ;)

Funny story.... when my dear old maw was alive, had an amusing American Idol experience. Her roomate at Northshore Regional had been whining and b*tching to go home.

The old gal's doc finally sprung her.

She called her daughter in Picayune.... "Honey! I can leave! Come pick me up!". The daughter told her that as soon as AMERICAN IDOL was over (about 10 minutes into the broadcast) she'd buzz into Slidell to pick up her mother.

At the time, I was properly horrified, but can see from this forum, that the show is quite addicting. :)

[kcdixiecat]

There was really no one not to like tonight. The recap is from the dress rehearsal (as are, apparently, all of Paula's less-than-spontaneous critiques). Matt sounded better there than live. I predicted we would hear the word "pitchy" after his performance. What I would not predict is Simon's glowing praise of him. Nothing to fault from Kris tonight. Allison's restraint not to make it "rawk" was well-advised; how a 17-year old makes it seem that effortless is amazing. Gokey continues to prove he is better than his detractors assert. Adam, for as good as he is, is becoming predictable. I'm wondering if an "Adam's so good I don't need to vote for him" sentiment will kick in, and that it might be the undoing of the foregone conclusion for some that he is the winner.

I'm that way with Adam. Yes, I know he is great..amazing even. But, it almost seems too perfect..too polished. I know that I'm not being fair to him..he deserves it. I'd still rather see one of the others win.

---------- Post added at 09:23 PM ---------- Previous post was at 09:21 PM ----------

You really ought to watch it for the next few weeks. This years group is very talented! ...and nope, you're not the only ones that don't watch it. Doug refuses to watch it...hates it!


Dominic and I have decided that we're the ONLY humans on Earth that don't watch American Idol. ;)

Funny story.... when my dear old maw was alive, had an amusing American Idol experience. Her roomate at Northshore Regional had been whining and b*tching to go home.

The old gal's doc finally sprung her.

She called her daughter in Picayune.... "Honey! I can leave! Come pick me up!". The daughter told her that as soon as AMERICAN IDOL was over (about 10 minutes into the broadcast) she'd buzz into Slidell to pick up her mother.

At the time, I was properly horrified, but can see from this forum, that the show is quite addicting. :)

[Jesse]

Adam will have a recording contract, no matter what the outcome. They were all good this week, this is definitely the most talented group so far.

[dragongrrl]

Well Admin, you almost should have put money on that one. My thought through the whole last part? Whoopie Goldberg in Ghost:

"Adam, you in danger girl."

Well, I breathe again. First time I held my breath during an elimination.

Next week I might actually have to vote. Sheesh.

[edible complex]

My thought through the whole last part? Whoopie Goldberg in Ghost:

"Adam, you in danger girl."


hilarious. now I got Whoopie in my head. thnx.

publicity stunt??? they did this w/Fantasia during her season; putting her in bottom 3, then went on to win it.

[dragongrrl]

Maybe they wanted to shake up the base and make them start voting. Maybe they wanted to bring Adam down a peg or two. Maybe they want to generate publicity and make it look like a race. Maybe it really is a race. I dunno.

What was it? 47 million callers and Adam? You were either third or fourth. Yerg!!!1

D-listed is a guilty pleasure of mine. A gossip site that is run by the very gay Michael K. He calls Adam, Glamberace. Gotta love that.

"Glamberace was in full glittery force last night! I not only tasted the rainbow, but I choked in it. When he strutted down the stairs at the beginning, I expected him to rip off his "guido dyke at her own wedding" outfit to reveal fishnet thigh highs and sequined pasties. That was some burlesque sh*t right there! Dita Von Teese who? Seriously, Adam should've climbed into a giant martini glass
and given himself a sponge bath. That was the only thing that was missing. And you might have noticed that during his SCREEEECHING final note, the sun rose and then set again in a matter of seconds. That's because the earth was trying to spin Glamberace off the planet to end all his hollerin'"

http://www.dlisted.com/node/31821

You don't even want to read what he says about Gokey.

[edible complex]

another recap:
http://gawker.com/5232958/american-idol--to-inanity-and-beyond

[dragongrrl]

Thanks edible. I've never read Gawker.

Lambo. Another funny nick. Adam brings it out in people.

Ah well. He's still my BAYBAY and I'd gladly be his hag, screech he never so loud.

[edible complex]

another fun recap site:
http://prettyontheoutside.typepad.com/gilmore/2009/03/adam-lambert-is-the-only-reason-im-watching-american-idol.html#more
though he hasn't posted much on this season.

[dragongrrl]

Well I agree with the Entertainment Tonight guy:

4. It's quite possible to win an entire season on the strength of a single note. I am, of course, referring to that insane, extended glory note at the end of Adam's ''Feeling Good,'' the one that reminded me of a glittery comet falling from the sky. Don't look away, people, because you never know when or if you'll get another opportunity to see/hear it. And (WHA?!) you certainly won't be privy to an encore on the Idol end-of-episode replays, which was clearly reflecting Adam's not-as-breathtaking dress-rehearsal rendition. I know I've brought this up before, but it bears repeating: If networks airing everything from football to baseball to tennis to figure skating can show us an almost instantaneous replay from live sporting events, how come the same technology can't be employed to make sure we see the live performance replays, and not dress-rehearsal footage, paired with those coveted 866-numbers?

http://www.ew.com/ew/article/0,,20007164_20171835_20275445_3,00.html

Oh man, I love the drawings on that site edible. Nice.

[Admin]

Well Admin, you almost should have put money on that one.
I know my Idol. Although Matt's departure is ultimately no surprise (as usual, his swan song was possibly his finest performance), they're all good. Are they "make me go out and buy your CD good" is the question. Yamin, yes. Cook, yes. Daughtry, hell, yes. (And, damn, didn't Taylor sound good tonight?)

[dragongrrl]

I know my Idol. Although Matt's departure is ultimately no surprise (as usual, his swan song was possibly his finest performance), they're all good. Are they "make me go out and buy your CD good" is the question. Yamin, yes. Cook, yes. Daughtry, hell, yes. (And, damn, didn't Taylor sound good tonight?)


He looked good too. I always liked him. I backed him and Bo Bice. One and one. Hopefully Adam will take after Hicks. I'm pledging to actually pick up da phone.

[kcdixiecat]

I know it's too obvious...but I'd love to see Adam do "Bohemian Rhapsody" next week for rock week.

[Admin]

I know it's too obvious...but I'd love to see Adam do "Bohemian Rhapsody" next week for rock week.
Bear in mind Constantine Maroulis already tried it, and was given mixed praise for his efforts, the smouldering looks into the camera being the negative. I'm kinda looking for GnR's "Welcome To The Jungle" instead.

[edible complex]

He looked good too. I always liked him. I backed him and Bo Bice. One and one. Hopefully Adam will take after Hicks. I'm pledging to actually pick up da phone.
was it Carrie Underwood that was one w/Bo Bice second?

[kcdixiecat]

Yes, Carrie beat Bo. They really are a talented bunch this year. It's weird though for me..usually I am all gungho about one of them. This year...I'd be fine with any of the remaining ones to be the winner.

[dragongrrl]

was it Carrie Underwood that was one w/Bo Bice second?

Yeah, I'm not a little bit country. I'm going to go for the rock. Or, apparently this year, the theatrical.

I loved Constantine and his camera looks. I thought he did a good Bohemian Rhapsody but I'd like to hear Adam sing it too.

[Admin]

An altogether less-than-satisfying episode. Adam: karaoke Zeppelin, if there is such a thing. I was less-than-impressed. I guess, given the circumstances, GnR was too much to hope for. Allison: I agree, bad song choice, but, like Danny, you were better in the duet. You still rock. Kris: the judges didn't hear how good you actually were. Allison should be worried. Danny: Aerosmith? What were you thinking?

"Renegade" was a great duet song choice for Kris, his vocal on that song was very reminiscent of Tommy Shaw. Danny's duet performance was actually better, IMO, than that of his solo. Both of them looked extremely uncomfortable afterwards during the judges' comments.

Adam and Allison, I thought, got an unfair advantage in the "who goes last gets remembered best" department. Danny and Kris have reason to complain.

Random thoughts: Allison looked great. The judges, across the board, were just plain stupid tonight.

Who's next to go?

[dragongrrl]

In my dreams, Gokey goes home. I'd like it if his smug mug was voted out. In reality, Kris or maybe Allison. Hope not. Still pulling for an Adam/Allison final two.

I agree that Kris was good. I enjoy him. I like how he changes the pacing of a song, altering its sound.

Loved Adam's and Allison's solos. I wasn't as impressed with their duet as I felt, for rock, they sounded kind of polished. But they were having so much fun that I enjoyed them anyway.

[edible complex]

I missed Adam and Allison's solo performances, but they both rocked their duet.
The reports out there are that the judges went nuts for Adam...maybe to make sure he gets into the finals.
Simon was on Ellen today and said he'd like to see Adam win it, as he has the most talent, originality and added "Adam Lambert is brave: I like the fact he’s fearless. He’s not playing it safe. A lot of the people that take part in these shows want to sing ‘Wind Beneath My Wings’ every week because it’s a sappy song. He’s got guts.”

[kcdixiecat]

I don't see Danny as smug...so, we'll agree to disagree on him. I like him..he's definitely not the best. I like them all at this point. I agree..I think Danny and Kris were definitely at a disadvantage tonight. I know Adam is amazing..but, I'm sick of hearing about it. This is beginning to remind me of the year that Reuben and Clay were in the finals....all you ever heard about was Reuben.

I thought Kris was better than what he was given credit for tonight. I wasn't that impressed with the Adam/Allison duet.

I still would have liked to see Adam do Queen!

[Admin]

The judges' glowing praise for a contestant doesn't necessarily translate into higher viewer votes. Conversely, the perception that a contestant has been judged too harshly can often result in viewer backlash votes.

I also don't perceive Danny as being smug about his talent. I just have to wonder, however, where that song choice came from. Maybe a knee jerk in response to Adam's choice?

And, was Simon on drugs thinking Allison should have done Queen's "Somebody To Love"? Clearly, it was the Jefferson Airplane song of the same title that was under consideration.

[dragongrrl]

In other Idol news: Apparently the stairs retracted too quick in rehearsal tonight and knocked the stage manager, Debbie, down the stairs and sent her to the hospital with "a nasty gash". She's reported to be okay. Then a glass tower exploded and sent glass flying everywhere. Rehearsal canceled.

And Constantine Maroulis was nominated for a Tony for Rock of Ages.

Constantine - total guilty pleasure of mine - is said to be surprised. "It's very surreal." Fun.

[Admin]

BTW, I was flipping channels this evening and caught Season 6's Jared Cotter host-botting something about No Doubt on Fuse. No Doubt and Daughtry are scheduled to appear on tomorrow night's cast-off show.

[edible complex]

BTW, I was flipping channels this evening and caught Season 6's Jared Cotter host-botting something about No Doubt on Fuse. No Doubt and Daughtry are scheduled to appear on tomorrow night's cast-off show.
Paula is also scheduled to "sing" her new song.

[dragongrrl]

Kris is safe so I guess Allison is in danger girl. That aside, for those of you who can remember Cat Ballou, Kris reminds me so much of Michael Callan.

Might have to cut and paste this link. http://www.jrinla.com/movie-reviews/cat-ballou/too-serious.jpg

http://www.americanidol.com/photos/season_8/top_13/kris_allen_gallery/

[edible complex]

This is so WRONG...very disappointed.
Adam HAS to win it now.

[dragongrrl]

It was wrong. I'll miss Allison and her hair.

Gokey was funny with his take two on "the new scream" (besides that painting). I WANT THAT RING TONE.

I'm so glad Kris gets to stay and do the hometown show. And Adam. I wish Allison could be there too.

I want Adam to win, but there is speculation that when Kris goes his voters will flee to Gokey and that will give him what he needs to defeat Adam.

[Admin]

This is so WRONG...very disappointed.
Adam HAS to win it now.
In the TV Guide interview, Simon predicts Adam and Danny in the final, with Danny the winner. An interview that had to be weeks ago, though.

However, I did say Kris' performance was stronger than what the judges thought. And, indeed, where do those votes go, once a voter's favorite has left the competition?

Any thoughts on Daughtry's new single? Like they say, "You have your whole life to write your first album... and six months to write your second."

[dragongrrl]

I love Daughtry. I was one of those who darn near died of shock when he got voted off. Of course I couldn't stand Kat McV. I was all for big D until he got the boot. It's very nice to see him doing well.

In other words I like the song.

[edible complex]

what's the genre next week?

[dragongrrl]

what's the genre next week?

It's hometown week. The contestants perform two songs. One they choose and one a judge chooses. As there are only three contestants, who will be the dissed judge? And with two songs each will poor Fringe be able to air at all?

[edible complex]

"Gokey won't be eliminated tonight, because no one could bear to hear him sing Dream On again. "
from one of the comments on:
http://gawker.com/5243072/american-idol-yaaaaaaggghahgh

[dragongrrl]

Well I have to say I agree with them. The thought of an encore haunts.

[dragongrrl]

I'm afraid that I agree with Simon about Gokey beating Adam if it comes down to the two of them especially now that he has Vote For the Worst on his side too. I don't think it matters although it rankles. Adam has already made such a name for himself that he'll do well, like Jesse said earlier.

http://imagehost.vendio.com/bin/viewimage.x/00000000/jackensack/EWADAM1.jpg?vvid=4789184&allow_track_link=1&track=027874524c-e657&sp=1&vsid=1&vgp=0

[edible complex]

I'm afraid that I agree with Simon about Gokey beating Adam if it comes down to the two of them especially now that he has Vote For the Worst on his side too. I don't think it matters although it rankles. Adam has already made such a name for himself that he'll do well, like Jesse said earlier.


Kris and Danny spilt the vote, one goes home. then all the little tweens vote for whoever is left standing next to Adam...Adam goes down in a Ring of Fire, and we're left w/Reuben Studdard winning but Clay Aiken making all the music and $$$$$.

[kcdixiecat]

Kris and Danny spilt the vote, one goes home. then all the little tweens vote for whoever is left standing next to Adam...Adam goes down in a Ring of Fire, and we're left w/Reuben Studdard winning but Clay Aiken making all the music and $$$$$.

yepper

[dragongrrl]

I loved both Reuben and Clay that year. I wanted there to be TWO Idols and I guess that's kind of what happened since Reuben got the title and Clay got the bucks.

I guess I'd rather have the gold than the glory.

[dragongrrl]

A source on a blog who often has Idol info early has posted the song choices for Home week so I thought I'd put them up.

Danny: “Dance Little Sister” by Terence Trent D’Arby, Chosen by Paula.

Kris: “Apologize” by OneRepublic, chosen by Randy.

Adam: “One” by U2 or "Wicked Game" by Chris Isaak, chosen by Simon. (either they haven't decided which one Adam will sing or they want to leave it a secret. The source was pissed they wouldn't say which song it was.)

Sorry Kara - no contestant for you. (done in the voice of the Seinfeld soup nazi.)

[dragongrrl]

Okay Edible, you'll love this. WARNING! Anyone who loves Danny Gokey will not like this Entertainment Weekly commentary.

Watch the captions appearing in the televisions behind the speakers. Funniest part of the piece. It's in two parts. Part one takes on Gokey and part two takes on Allison.

http://www.ew.com/ew/package/0,,20007164_20174011,00.html


Part two made me cry. I agree completely with these people.

[kcdixiecat]

So, who is going home? It's weird for me. I've never been this way about Idol..I am usually passionate about one of them..not this year! They're all very good and the way I look at it..they're all going to end up with a music career at this point..any of them can win.

I wasn't blown away by any of them last night. There were some good moments...and a few not so great moments. I know Adam is the crowd favorite and there is no doubt the kid has loads of talent..but, I would love to hear him just come out...sit down on a stool and sing. The theatrics and screaming those high notes can only take him so far.

[dragongrrl]

Well Kris has made it a real race so I'm stumped. I thought each had one good performance and one meh performance with Kris coming out best overall. So I don't know. Dial Idol has Adam on top with Kris second but it's so tight they can't be sure. Adam could be first or third.

I don't think Adam screamed in Mad World, did he?

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YyyESHqT9a4

[edible complex]

bring it on Kradam!

[Admin]

Pardon me while I blaspheme, but I think I would have preferred a Danny/Kris final, as inconceivable as that might seem, certainly given tonight's results. I keep thinking that Adam has brought an element of professional experience to the competition that we always knew was there, lurking, in the form of singers with previous record deals, etc. But, in the backs of our minds, we suppressed all that because this is supposed to be the show where some total unknown shoots to a level of super-stardom that they never would have, but only for their friends or relatives having urged them to try out for AI. In other words, I consider Adam the ultimate ringer.

I also think of it in terms of, "whose album do I want to listen to 12 cuts in a row?" I can't imagine sitting through a even a handful of "Whole Lotta Love"s, where I uncomfortably visualize the big note coinciding with that extended tongue inching ever closer to the microphone. I'm now rooting for a major Kris upset, although chances of it happening are slim.

[dragongrrl]

I also think of it in terms of, "whose album do I want to listen to 12 cuts in a row?" I can't imagine sitting through a even a handful of "Whole Lotta Love"s, where I uncomfortably visualize the big note coinciding with that extended tongue inching ever closer to the microphone. I'm now rooting for a major Kris upset, although chances of it happening are slim.

Surely you don't think that Danny-o is going to fade from the musical picture. You'll have an option to choose his album. As for Adam, I'm counting on him being polished up a bit more to either focus his screams or tone them down. Could be wrong, we'll have to see. As for Kris, the come from behind kid, WHOO HA!! Judges dissed him and dismissed him and he just kept coming up more valuable at the right times. He'd roll along doing nothing then knock me out with something. He could easily win this.

No matter what, the top three, NO the top four will be in our future for a while yet.

Voting for Adam but Kris or Adam as winner is good with me.

(Edible, I looked at your name for the finale and thought that if it had been Gokey and Adam, my moniker would have been GoAdam.)

[Admin]

Surely you don't think that Danny-o is going to fade from the musical picture. You'll have an option to choose his album.
I'm hoping I'll have an option as good as Elliot Yamin's debut album. I also am looking forward to his follow-up (in stores now).

What I'm saying is, as much as we're all enjoying Adam now, I don't envision him selling albums as a solo artist. I think Kris' second performance last nite was the monkeywrench Danny wasn't expecting, Danny's poor song choices of-late not-withstanding. (But his swan song was confirmation he has the chops.)

[kcdixiecat]

Ok, I'll throw my two cents in. I don't really see Adam as a rocker. He's more of a show man. I can't imagine buying his cd. As for Danny, Kris, and Allison...yes, I would.

I love rock music...but, I see Adam more as a very talented kid that could sing anything thrown at him. It just doesn't seem true to me. He seems too polished...like a well oiled machine. He was in it to win..and he most likely will.

I will be voting for Kris....over and over and over again:P

[edible complex]

He was in it to win..and he most likely will.


not to be funny, but aren't they all "in it to win"?

[kcdixiecat]

not to be funny, but aren't they all "in it to win"?

LOL yes, maybe I didn't word it right. I can't explain it...lol

[dragongrrl]

I want one!!!

http://idolator.com/5230252/even-if-adam-lambert-goes-home-tonight-he-has-the-american-idol-merchandising-competition-in-the-bag

[edible complex]

well, Kara sucks as a songwriter for AI. not even the judges, Kara included, wanted to say they hated that song and would only say the Kradam should be judged on the season as a whole. Kara knew she was writing this for the finals, and it suited neither of them. off with her head.

Go Adam!

[dragongrrl]

I agree. Go Adam!

They both did a great job. Loved Kris's first song. The second was just okay. The third was the worst for both of them.

I adore Adam so I think he knocked it out of the park on the first two.

[edible complex]

I adore Adam so I think he knocked it out of the park on the first two.

that Adam Doll is crazy good.

[dragongrrl]

It's a reworked Ken doll. Very accurate I thought.

Loved Adam's vampire look in Mad World. Very hot coat. I want that coat for my new Adam doll. When I find time to make him.

[edible complex]

It's a reworked Ken doll. Very accurate I thought.

Loved Adam's vampire look in Mad World. Very hot coat. I want that coat for my new Adam doll. When I find time to make him.

Ken wishes...

[dragongrrl]

Dial Idol has the two separated by one point which is incredibly tight. Kris is ahead. Vote for the Worst is backing Kris and Gokey's minister has told Gokey's fans to vote for Kris. It's looking like Kris will take it.

If that's what happens, I'm happy for Kris. I'd be happier if it was Adam, of course, but as I said before, I think the future will be bright for each of the top four.

[dragongrrl]

Well I'm taking my Adam doll and his new hot coat and going home.

The finale was mixed what with the Golden Idols (retch) but the guest stars were amazing and lots of fun. Love Kris. Love Adam. America got it wrong in my eyes but that's life.

See you next year.

[Admin]

And, for the second time this week, the underdog emerges victorious (Olympic gymnast Shawn Johnson on DWTS being the first).

[Jesse]

Adam won't be struggling for money or work, thats for sure.

The verdict surprised me though!

[edible complex]

at least Adam does not have to record that horror of a song Kara wrote...there is a God.
noticed Simon did not stand up and applaud Kris' victory.

[dragongrrl]

at least Adam does not have to record that horror of a song Kara wrote...there is a God.
noticed Simon did not stand up and applaud Kris' victory.

Well Simon and I have something in common. But I was prepared for the let down.

Adam singing with both Queen and Kiss was quite a treat. Kris and Keith Urban put on a good show. Fergie, Steve Martin, Rod, Lionel, Cyndi could they have gotten more diverse? Nice job.

I also feel for Kris about that hideous song. Someone said it sounded like a bad Disney song and I have to agree. He sang it MUCH better tonight than he did last night, but apparently he and Adam didn't get the thing until just before they went on.

[kcdixiecat]

at least Adam does not have to record that horror of a song Kara wrote...there is a God.
noticed Simon did not stand up and applaud Kris' victory.

At the end when Kris was on the stage thing behind the judges...Simon stood up and shook his hand.

[dragongrrl]

Well the show is history but I have to say that Kris is such a gracious winner. And he and Adam are absolutely adorable together. Great interview with Kris at the link and then at the bottom of the article, an even better one with Adam in which we discover Adam doesn't know what "doozy" means, he admits that he discovered his signature wailing was not as effective as when he "brings it in close," they touch base with some of the contestants Adam helped out, that Adam feels he needs to be made fun of now and again because he's "kind of ridiculous". During the hometown segment, Adam cleaned off the nail polish on one of his thumbnails and painted Kris's corresponding thumbnail in a show of friendship and unity.

http://popwatch.ew.com/popwatch/2009/05/kris-allen.html?cid=153585609#comment-153585609

This interview is freaking adorable.

http://www.breitbart.com/voxant.php?id=3708020

Hope next season is as much fun as this one.

[Admin]

Did you see the article where Brian May of Queen said they would like to have a "meaningful conversation" with Adam?

[dragongrrl]

Yep. I follow Adam on twitter and he says he's working on his album and doesn't plan to join Queen and also that he hasn't been asked. He says he's been let know that they want to try some stuff out and he'd love to do that in the future.

And Admin, the underdog streak continues with Susan Boyle losing BGT not to Shaheen as many considered, but to the hip hop group Diversity who are just tons of fun. The first link is to their try out which I think was better than their winning routine.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MPcGy77Gru8

Da winnahs:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MPcGy77Gru8

Like Adam, I'm sure Susan will be fine despite her meltdown from before. She's great. I love her too.