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American Idol Season 8
marigold:
An interesting article:
`Idol' returns with the good, the bad, the bikini
The flat notes, the sweet surprises, the pleas of the rejected are all intact as "American Idol" returns for its eighth season of first-class karaoke.
A new twist is the bikini-clad contestant who splits the judges straight down the gender line in the debut episode.
Fox previewed the show Monday night for TV critics who simply couldn't wait 24 hours to see it air. The rest of America can judge for itself from 8-10 p.m. Tuesday.
The episode opens with auditions taped in Phoenix and features newcomer Kara DioGuardi, who joins Paula Abdul, Simon Cowell and Randy Jackson on the judging panel.
DioGuardi immediately distinguished herself by throwing down with the willowy woman in the very orange, very small bikini. DioGuardi, a songwriter-producer who also knows how to belt a tune, sang a few bars to show the contestant how it should have been done.
"Honestly, you don't have the chops to sing that song, sweetie," DioGuardi told her.
"But your demonstration wasn't any better," the woman snapped back.
Not diplomatic, Abdul cautioned, jumping into the fray.
But the male judges were definitely impressed.
"Beautiful," Cowell pronounced after hearing just a few bars.
From Jackson: "I think you have a have a lot of potential. I'm going to say yes."
That bikini is going to Hollywood and the next round of auditions.
Not so lucky was the extremely nervous man who was sweating as if he knew the executioner's ax hovered.
"You look like you're in pain or something," Cowell told him.
The British music producer was his usual amusing, acidic self. Jackson appeared loose and eager for another season, chair-dancing to the rhythm of more than one bad singer.
Definitely no, Jackson told one contestant, then added gleefully, "Man, that was wild!"
A pink cowboy-hatted teenager pleaded for another shot.
"Please, I'm shaking in my boots here," she pleaded, charmingly.
Boots, it turns out, are not as persuasive as a bathing suit.
Link to the article: http://breakingnews.nypost.com/dynamic/stories/T/TV_AMERICAN_IDOL_PREVIEW?SITE=NYNYP&SECTION=ENTERTAINMENT
marigold:
An interesting article:
Idol Judge Kara DioGuardi Is Engaged
As the eighth season of American Idol premieres Tuesday, new judge Kara DioGuardi has some big news: She's getting hitched!
DioGuardi, 38, and Mike McCuddy, 34, were engaged Dec. 8 while on vacation in Mexico, DioGuardi's rep confirms to PEOPLE.
But don't expect wedding bells for the duo too soon. Adds the rep: "No wedding date has been planned."
So just who is Mike McCuddy? He's a former school teacher-turned-general-contractor. And, he's also a dad, according to a New York Times bio of DioGuardi, meaning she won't just be a new wife, she'll also be a new stepmom!
Link to the article: http://www.people.com/people/article/0,,20252291,00.html
marigold:
TL I just finished watching :sucks the premiere was pretty good I enjoyed it
marigold:
An interesting article:
'Idol' premiere ratings huge, and lowest yet
"American Idol" had its lowest-rated premiere to date -- and Fox is likely thrilled.
The eighth season debut of the massively popular singing competition lost about 10% of its audience this year and a bit more (-16%) in the adult demo.
“Idol” was seen by 30.1 million viewers, with an 11.6 preliminary rating among adults 18-49 and 28 share. That's the lowest since the show's non-comparable series debut in the summer of 2002. Among total viewers, its the lowest since a special Monday start in 2004 (30.0 million).
Given that the previous “Idol” has endured declines the last two years (and that many TV shows lost steeper percentages when they premiered this season) the figure represents an expected drop that the network should be relived is not greater.
Much second guessing has been made over "Idol" format changes this year. But tweaks such as adding a fourth judge and fewer flop auditions represent the tried and true way of freshening reality hits -- heavily promoted minor variations that don't alter the show's core format. If anything, “Idol” was at a greater risk of decline if Fox had left the show untouched.
CBS came in second place, NBC third and ABC fourth. CBS dramas “NCIS” (18.5 million, 3.7/9) and “The Mentalist” (18.1 million, 3.8/9) held up well against “Idol,” both drawing ratings on par with their other performances this season, though down when ranked against their most recent airings.
The second week of NBC’s “The Biggest Loser” took a hit against Fox’s juggernaut, down 27% from its premiere. Yet "Loser" was up 10% in the slot compared to last year. The second week of ABC’s “Homeland Security” (6.0 million, 1.8/5, down 22%) and “Scrubs” (4.5 million, 2.2/5, down a disappointing 29%) also dropped.
Link to the article: http://www.thrfeed.com/2009/01/idol-premiere-ratings-2009.html
TexasLady:
Just a few thoughts about the first night of auditions.
There are only a few from last night that I remember. The bikini babe... (Not good) The sweet and adorable 16 year old, I think she'll go far in the competition. Stevie Nicks namesake, beautiful eyes, and the blind fellow. (Scott?)
I think Scott (if I have his name right) sings OK, but I wonder how they will work around him when they have the group song routine, he also has the handicap of being able to engage the audience while singing which might prove to be a hindrance, his forte might be singing at the piano. (Just my opinion of course..)
I forgot about the tattooed girl who sang Barracuda Girl, then Alone, I liked the 2nd song far better than Barracuda.
What are your thoughts?
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