Is it ever to early to talk about American Idol? The next season won't start airing until January, but the rounds of auditions have already swept the country. And, it seems there will be some changes to the format of the show. In an interview with The New York Post, executive producer Nigel Lythgoe said things are being shaken up a bit this season.
In the upcoming season, if a contestant plays a musical instrument, they will be allowed to show off their talents in addition to singing. That's a big change from the past.
There will be fewer mentors such as Barry Manilow, Diana Ross, etc., used as they took attention away from the contestants. Mentors will still be used, but it won't be a weekly practice such as in previous years. Instead, the show will focus more on the kids themselves -- what makes them tick, their backgrounds, and such. The Idol tour for the top ten this season may be combined with the top group from So You Think You Can Dance because, after all, singing and dancing go together.
In real time, the show is into its Hollywood phase right now although we won't see it for a few months. Lythgoe said that 160 hopefuls will be going to Hollywood at the end of this month. From there the field will be narrowed to the top 24 -- evenly split between the boys and the girls.
Lythgoe sad of the hopefuls, "There are three girls who are superb including one girl we saw three years ago who wasn't an American citizen [at that time]." He also was quoted as saying they've got one or two guys who are very good.
The Hollywood phase will be the testing ground for contestants who play musical instruments, but Lythgoe didn't give any set rules to how they'll go about it.
Title: Re: American Idol 2 Night Season Premiere
Post by: RudyRules on December 14, 2007, 03:40:31 AM
Can hardly wait! I hope it's on the same day/time as Apprentice. :cmas50 :mas25 And guess who will have the largest audience? :cmas10
Title: Re: American Idol 2 Night Season Premiere
Post by: RudyRules on December 14, 2007, 03:43:21 AM
Oh and thanks for posting the AI news item, cabbfn!
Title: Re: American Idol 2 Night Season Premiere
Post by: marigold on December 14, 2007, 04:42:48 AM
:cmaslol Oh definitely American Idol.
I suppose I should be checking for any new updates.
Thanks!!!
Title: Re: American Idol Season 7
Post by: marigold on December 15, 2007, 04:03:25 PM
An interesting update I thought I would share: Entertainment Tonight interview with Executive Producer Nigel Lythgoe
SIMON COWELL just said that this will be the strongest Top 12 we have ever had on "American Idol." What's your opinion?
NIGEL LYTHGOE: (Laughs) I think we are all paid to say that every year. I would say we have got some excellent individuals. Last year, I said I thought it would be our strongest Top 12, and I still stand by that, even though a lot of people dissed us last year with our final group. But as a group, they were the strongest one, I think, of other years, where we have had bad people in it, and you kept your fingers crossed that they are going to be voted out, or you are embarrassed by them. I wasn't embarrassed by anyone last year, even young SANJAYA, I thought, came through with all the hits he was taking. I thought as a group, the MELINDAs, the BLAKEs, CHRISs, they were all pretty strong.
This year, I think there will be standout individuals right from the beginning. This year, it won't be like seeing somebody grow like JORDIN did last year. I watched her go up the ladder of voting. This year, I think, you are going to go, 'Wow! He is great." They are going to be standout very, very quickly."
This year, you said you were going to let the contestants play musical instruments. How did that work out?
NIGEL LYTHGOE: We did that on the Hollywood week. For some it worked out brilliantly. Three that I am positive are going to be in our Top 12 -- as much as you can be -- were terrific. A couple of others really crashed and burned very quickly. It is difficult to play the drums and sing in tune. Even KAREN CARPENTER wasn't that good at doing that.
We are seeing how it will affect the competition. We are trying to see if it will make it unfair on people who can't do that, or are we showing America their talent? -- which is what it is all about. We are opened-minded at the moment. We will see how it goes. We are not closing the door on it. At the same time, we want to make it fair.
You have admitted that the contestants got lost in the shuffle last season. Will there be any changes in the format as a result of that?
NIGEL LYTHGOE: We held our hands up and said, 'It was our fault.' We learned from "So You Think You Can Dance," where we pushed the individuals much more. We were rewarded for that with the success of it, and people understanding the people they were voting for much better. I think we got carried away with the mentors last season. We will take less mentors. We will spend more time talking to the kids about their lives and what they want from this competition.
It is a recurring complaint from the contestants every year -- and some of it is sour grapes -- that people who don't get screen time before the semi-finals have trouble making it into the semi-finals. Any thoughts of including everybody's audition tape?
NIGEL LYTHGOE: Not necessarily. I say that because all I am interested in at the end of the day is turning out a good show. If they are as boring as hell in front of the camera, I am not going to show them, so they should be grateful that they are not seen, to be frank with you. Once they do something interesting or good, we will show that. That's our job.
Title: Re: American Idol Season 7
Post by: marigold on December 17, 2007, 10:36:25 PM
With rumors swirling that this year's contestants are going to yield the strongest Top 12 in "Idol" history, Executive Producer Nigel Lythgoe took time out of his insanely busy schedule to give his own two cents…and he didn't hold back in issuing his opinions either. Nigel said that there are a number of "strong individuals," but he still stands by his comment that last year's Top 12 was one of the strongest as a group. Whereas he felt that Melinda, Blake, Chris and many others from last year formed very a talented group, Nigel says we can expect to see a number of "stand-out individuals right from the beginning this year." This is in contrast to Jordin, who Nigel says actually grew quite a bit throughout the season.
As has also been discussed quite a bit during the off-season, Nigel does admit that the focus last year went too much toward the mentors and that, this season, the show will definitely spend a lot more time talking to the kids about their lives and what they want from the competition. They might even go to the parents for this kind of information. Another thing we can expect to see is less specialized genres, such as '60's/'70's music, instead of dedicating an entire night to one particular artist. Don't expect an entirely new concept, however. Nigel says that they will be sticking by the tried and true "Idol" format, while keeping the show as fresh as possible. This includes showing the good and the bad auditions. He went on to say that the bad auditions are usually what make people smile and laugh, calling it a virtual "Cirque du Lack of Talent." This also means that there won't necessarily be a complete equality of screen time when it comes down to it. As Nigel so frankly puts it, it's their job to show the entertaining ones, so if someone does something interesting or good, he or she will end up on camera.
Another thing that won't change is the talent. Don't expect Nigel to ever change the lineup of judges or enlisting Ryan Seacrest as the host. As he says, he would never "mess with the chemistry." He does say, however, that we can expect the usual bickering amongst them, jokingly calling the dynamics between them "pitiful, childish…same as every year."
While Nigel prefers to keep the themes a surprise, he did say that he always keeps his fingers crossed for a Beatles night. Sadly, he says that Paul McCartney will not be on the show this year despite the many rumors that he will be! Nigel is still holding out hope, though, that the Lennon/McCartney songbook will be opened up to the Idols.
As far as what Nigel likes to see in contestants, he says that there is no real set criterion. He doesn't care if the person came from a musical background or if they've had absolutely no musical training whatsoever. He says that this year we will see about three 16 to 17-year-olds that are "brilliant," but admits that when the show increased the age limit a few years back, he was quite impressed with many of the older contestants, like Bo Bice. As far as the season seven audition cities go, Nigel did say that he thought that San Diego was the clear winner for producing the most talent.
As for the best "Idol" alumni, Nigel wasn't able to pinpoint a clear favorite, citing the greatest things about each season's winner. He says that Kelly Clarkson has made herself into a legitimate star. He calls Ruben "probably one of the best cross-over artists," like Donny Hathaway or Luther Vandross. Fantasia is so unique that Nigel feels she stands out amongst the others. He calls Carrie Underwood a "beautiful and talented" girl that will have the most longevity because of her success in country music. Nigel says that Taylor brought fun to the show, although he does feel like America might have gotten it wrong that season. The person he thinks should have won is Chris Daughtry, saying he was the real "musical star." Nigel calls Jordin a "young, fresh pop singer" who will develop into a fine artist. He does admit that American Idol doesn't mean automatic success, even for the winners. Instead, he calls the show the perfect springboard, but says that the rest is up to them. He's also thrilled with the huge amount of Grammy nominations the Idols received this year, saying that it definitely validates the program.
According to Nigel, Idol Gives Back will be even better this year, as they have longer to plan the event. As opposed to having six weeks to put it together, as they did last year, they will now have plenty of time to enlist the talent they want to make it an incredible evening once again. They also plan on separating it out from the show and giving the event its own evening, with the most probable format being the performances on Tuesday, Idol Gives Back on a Wednesday, and the results show on a Thursday.
While many have wondered whether American Idol will pick up the slack that the writers' strike is leaving in the TV schedule, Nigel says that this will just not be so. As they also only like to air the show once per year, they wouldn't want to expand the nights in order to protect the successful brand that has been created.
Want to see if you can catch a glimpse of some of these talented season seven individuals? Check out our audition preview video #1, audition preview video #2, and our just-added audition preview video #3!
Title: Re: American Idol Season 7
Post by: marigold on December 17, 2007, 11:55:26 PM
article: Nigel Lythgoe conference call with the media:
With the premiere of American Idol 7 just a month away, American Idol producer Nigel Lythgoe talked about the upcoming season on a conference call with media. One of the first questions that Lythgoe faced was what he thought about the talent level for American Idol 7 compared to previous seasons.
Lythgoe said “I would say that we’ve got some excellent individuals this year. And last year, I said I thought it would be our strongest top twelve as a top twelve, and I still stand by that. Even though a lot of people dished us last year with our final group, but as a group, they were the strongest ones. When I think of other years where we’ve had bad people in it, and you keep your fingers crossed they’re going to be voted out or you’re embarrassed by them. I wasn’t embarrassed by anybody last year, even young Sanjaya I thought came through all of the hits that he was taking very competently.”
In regards to the soft openings for Jordin Sparks’ and Blake Lewis’ new albums, Lythgoe said “I’ve never believed that the television audience is the same as the record buying audience, and if that were true then my god, they would be selling sixty million albums as opposed to two million albums.”
When Lythgoe was asked if there would be any special stunts on the show this year to revive the ratings, he said “No, I’m not into jumping sharks with this program. This program will be around as long as people want it around. If we lost fifty percent of our audience tomorrow, we would still be the biggest show on television.”
Even though the American Idol finalists might not be jumping sharks, there are actually several changes for season seven. Some of the changes include less celebrity mentors, more time spent talking to the kids about their lives and what they want from the competition, and contestants playing instruments during Hollywood week.
In regards to how the use of instruments turned out, Lythgoe said “For some it worked out brilliantly. Three that I’m positive are going to be in our top twelve, as much as you can be, were terrific. And a couple of others just really crashed and burned.” Lythgoe also added that they were undecided on if contestants would be allowed to play instruments in the top twelve. His concern was that it might not be fair to the contestants that couldn’t play an instrument.
However, viewers can count on several things about American Idol to stay the same as they have in the past. When asked if viewers would see more good singers than bad singers during the initial round of auditions this year, Lythgoe said “No, of course not. We’ve been showing those people for the last six years. I mean that’s what American Idol is in the first stages.”
In regards to if producers would show more early round footage of contestants that they knew were moving forward in the competition, Lythgoe explained “All I’m interested in at the end of the day is turning out a good show. If they are as boring as hell in front of the camera, then I’m not going to show them, so they should be grateful that they’re not being seen to be frank with you.”
One thing that viewers can count on is that the judges and the host that help keep the show alive whenever the talent might be dragging are not changing. In regards to the dynamic between the judges this year, Lythgoe described it as “pitiful.” Lythgoe explained “Childish, pitiful, the same as every year. It’s wonderful to see actually.” When responding to a later question about other possible judges, Lythgoe said “We have got the best judges for American Idol on American Idol. That chemistry and their chemistry with Ryan Seacrest is one of the main elements of the success of this show, and I wouldn’t dream of changing any one of them.”
Title: Re: American Idol Season 7
Post by: marigold on December 19, 2007, 02:39:10 PM
Article: American Idol producer talks about seventh-season format changes
American Idol's seventh-season talent has been a hot topic of conversation among judges Simon Cowell, Paula Abdul and Randy Jackson after the "Hollywood Round" -- where 160 hopefuls were narrowed to 24 semifinalists, 12 boys and 12 girls -- came to a close late last month. Jackson has called the talent "unbelievable;" Cowell claims it has the potential to be the best season so far; and Abdul said the "Hollywood Round" was full of "stand-out superstars."
Title: Re: American Idol Season 7
Post by: RealityFreakWill on December 19, 2007, 11:12:54 PM
Don't plan those dinner parties, bar mitzvahs or C-sections just yet. First, take a look at (and print out, if you are truly hardcore) these first few key dates for the upcoming season of your American Idol.
Tuesday, Jan. 15, and Wednesday, Jan. 16: Two-part season premiere
Jan. 22, 23, 29 and 30, Feb. 5 and 6: Audition episodes
Feb. 13: Hollywood round, Part 2 (top 24 announced)
Feb. 21: First results show (two males, two females booted)
March 6: Results show (top 12 revealed)
Title: Re: American Idol Season 7
Post by: RudyRules on December 22, 2007, 08:45:28 PM
The Top 12 performances will begin on Tuesday, March 11, with a two-hour episode. The first single elimination of the season will take place on Wednesday, March 12.
Whether the writers' strike continues or not, AI fans will luck out with hours of marvelous entertainment! Just observing Simon Cowell rip into the appalling crooners during the audition rounds is purdy lively!! :cmaslol :cmas20
Title: Re: American Idol Season 7
Post by: RudyRules on December 22, 2007, 08:53:24 PM
Bring it awwwnnn!!!!!! :xmas146 :cmas9
Title: Re: American Idol Season 7
Post by: marigold on December 24, 2007, 10:36:09 PM
The Top 12 performances will begin on Tuesday, March 11, with a two-hour episode. The first single elimination of the season will take place on Wednesday, March 12.
Whether the writers' strike continues or not, AI fans will luck out with hours of marvelous entertainment! Just observing Simon Cowell rip into the appalling crooners during the audition rounds is purdy lively!! :cmaslol :cmas20
Uh-oh...the schedule will conflict with Big Brother since they will be on Tuesdays at 9 and Wednesdays at 8. I hope the results show will be at 9. Now I have a dilemma. What to do? I wish I had TiVo but I don't. I'm hoping Big Brother change their schedule because they will know they won't be able to compete with Idol as popular that show is.
Title: Re: American Idol Season 7
Post by: marigold on December 26, 2007, 02:59:18 PM
Who will be the next Jordin Sparks...or William Hung? American Idol fans will soon find out, as Fox has announced the schedule for the first several months of the show's next installment.
The seventh season is set to begin with a pair of two-hour segments that will run over two consecutive nights, Tuesday, Jan. 15, and Wednesday, Jan. 16. Episodes presenting highlights from auditions that were held in San Diego, Dallas, Omaha, Atlanta, Charleston, Miami, and Philadelphia will then air twice weekly, every Tuesday and Wednesday, through Feb. 6. The Hollywood round will air on Feb. 12 and Feb. 13, with the top 24 contestants named on the latter show. The first performance episode, featuring the 12 male finalists, will air on Feb. 19, with the 12 female finalists taking the stage the following night; a live telecast revealing the results of the season's first vote will air on Feb. 21. And the top 12 finalists will perform for the first time on Tuesday, March 11. Mark your calendars!
Title: Re: American Idol Season 7
Post by: RudyRules on December 27, 2007, 01:45:46 AM
The Top 12 performances will begin on Tuesday, March 11, with a two-hour episode. The first single elimination of the season will take place on Wednesday, March 12.
Whether the writers' strike continues or not, AI fans will luck out with hours of marvelous entertainment! Just observing Simon Cowell rip into the appalling crooners during the audition rounds is purdy lively!! :cmaslol :cmas20
Uh-oh...the schedule will conflict with Big Brother since they will be on Tuesdays at 9 and Wednesdays at 8. I hope the results show will be at 9. Now I have a dilemma. What to do? I wish I had TiVo but I don't. I'm hoping Big Brother change their schedule because they will know they won't be able to compete with Idol as popular that show is.
Will, don't you have a VCR? I do but wish I also had TiVo cuz sometimes I have 3 shows conflicting! :groan: Then I could watch one and tape two.
Title: Re: American Idol Season 7
Post by: BballKates on December 30, 2007, 10:52:58 AM
Idol needs to bounce back after last year's mediocre season. Season 3 was bad, but last year came pretty close to be the worst. I'm glad they are making changes you think they would have done that a long time ago. I'm looking forward to people who play instruments they have done that on Canadian and Australian Idol and it brings in a whole new group of artists.
Title: Re: American Idol Season 7
Post by: marigold on January 07, 2008, 10:11:44 PM
American Idol executive producer Nigel Lythgoe wants us all to know that he is completely aware something went horribly wrong last season. ''Last year we had nobody outstanding,'' he admits of the leggy, pony-hawked, and beat-boxing top 12. ''I promise it's a different year altogether.'' Now that the apologies are out of the way, what's new about season 7? For starters, contestants that reach Hollywood will be allowed to play instruments to accompany their crooning. ''No one did anything stupid,'' Lythgoe says. ''The worst was some poor guy playing drums and doing a very poor impression of Karen Carpenter.'' Far from poor was some of the talent Lythgoe and judge Randy Jackson unearthed during auditions in San Diego. ''San Diego was da bomb,'' Jackson says, adding, ''That's D.A. Space. B.O.M.B.'' (Thanks, Randy.)
Title: Re: American Idol Season 7
Post by: michael on January 07, 2008, 10:21:11 PM
This show has gone so down hill for me. The judging and audition process is way to staged now.
Title: Re: American Idol Season 7
Post by: marigold on January 07, 2008, 10:25:43 PM
The search for the next AMERICAN IDOL begins in Philadelphia, the “City of Brotherly Love,” Tuesday, Jan. 15 (8:00-10:00 PM ET/PT) on FOX, and continues Wednesday, Jan. 16 (8:00-10:00 PM ET/PT) with auditions from Dallas.
Title: Re: American Idol Season 7
Post by: marigold on January 07, 2008, 10:33:14 PM
This show has gone so down hill for me. The judging and audition process is way to staged now.
Yep, in the article I think Nigel Lythgoe just said last season sucked :lol3:
Title: Re: American Idol Season 7
Post by: Jeffrey Scott on January 08, 2008, 11:51:07 AM
I agree. Normally I love American Idol, but half-way through last season, I just couldn't stand it anymore. I'm going to try and give it another fair shake this year though
Title: Re: American Idol Season 7
Post by: RudyRules on January 08, 2008, 10:11:55 PM
American Idol executive producer Nigel Lythgoe wants us all to know that he is completely aware something went horribly wrong last season. ''Last year we had nobody outstanding,'' he admits of the leggy, pony-hawked, and beat-boxing top 12.''I promise it's a different year altogether.'' Now that the apologies are out of the way, what's new about season 7? For starters, contestants that reach Hollywood will be allowed to play instruments to accompany their crooning. ''No one did anything stupid,'' Lythgoe says. ''The worst was some poor guy playing drums and doing a very poor impression of Karen Carpenter.'' Far from poor was some of the talent Lythgoe and judge Randy Jackson unearthed during auditions in San Diego. ''San Diego was da bomb,'' Jackson says, adding, ''That's D.A. Space. B.O.M.B.'' (Thanks, Randy.)
Sounds to me like they are honestly trying to improve the show and not have a repeat of last season. I'll hang with 'em to see if it improves and give them the benefit of the doubt.
Title: Re: American Idol Season 7
Post by: marigold on January 09, 2008, 06:30:32 PM
Simon Cowell may be the most judgmental man on television, but his unique ability to humorously insult terrible singers has made him an indispensable part of the American Idol juggernaut. To gear up for the big two-night, four-hour premiere of Idol season 7, Cowell gave an exclusive interview to the press to discuss what we can expect from the new group of talent on display. As expected, Cowell couldn't resist mentioning some of the "shockingly bad" acts he saw during the audition process, but he also promised that we may be surprised by how talented some of the newcomers are.
One of the most interesting things Cowell discussed are the changes fans can expect in season 7 of the series. The main focus for the producers this year was to get a better and more interesting group for the top 12, especially after last year's Sanjaya-tainted talent pool. Cowell also mentioned that the series will focus more on the personal lives of the singers, as previous seasons haven't really allowed viewers a chance to get to know the contestants. It's all about balance, which means that there will likely be less time spent with famous mentors and more time diving into who the contestants are as individuals.
Other changes viewers can expect include a brand new set, as well as the opportunity to see the contestants play their own instruments when they move to the Hollywood rounds. Cowell said that allowing the instruments didn't make much of a difference when it came time to find the big talents, but it should make for some entertaining television.
When asked whether it was getting harder for him to sit through bad auditions as the show moves into its seventh year, Cowell replied that it's become "increasingly like torture." Not only are the talentless people becoming more argumentative with him than ever, but the judges have to give them three to four minutes regardless of the pain they inflict. However, he admitted that the series needs a mix of good and bad contestants, otherwise it would be boring to watch.
Viewers may be surprised to learn that one of the most horrendous contestants was the brother of former Idol winner Fantasia Barrino. "He was terrible," Cowell lamented. "Absolutely dreadful. He can't sing. We disputed the fact that he really was Fantasia's brother, because he doesn't have his sister's talent."
Two former Idol stars who definitely do have talent are Blake Lewis and Jordin Sparks, but unfortunately talent hasn't translated into album sales for either of them. Cowell blamed the unpredictability of the record business for the poor sales. He pointed out that Idol has churned out more successful artists than failures, but that there's simply no way to predict what the record buying public is going to want. "Ruben [Studdard] should be on his third or fourth album by now, but it didn't happen," he said.
Though the American Idol juggernaut is still as strong as ever, Cowell admitted that his time with the show will have to come to an end eventually. He currently has two more years left on his contract, and has a feeling that a total of nine seasons may be just enough. He also doesn't think the series will suffer without his trademark quips and insults.
"Can the show exist without me?" he pondered. "Absolutely. It'd probably get better."
Title: Re: American Idol Season 7
Post by: marigold on January 09, 2008, 06:34:45 PM
Update From Simon Cowell's Future On American Idol
So just how long does Simon Cowell plan to be a fixture on American Idol? The surly judge addressed his future with the show on a conference call today, telling reporters he finds the audition process to be "absolute torture," and hinting that he may be hitting the road once his contract expires in two years. "The public eventually are gonna get sick to death of me. Nine years is probably enough to inflict on anyone. Can the show exist without me? Absolutely. It would probably get better."
Cowell also spoke about Taylor Hicks, Ruben Studdard, and Katharine McPhee no longer having record deals. "It's a reflection on the unpredictability of the record business. Fortunately, we got it right more than we got it wrong.... There's no scientific way to explain what happens. It's a reality show and what happens at the end is also reality." He used the same theory to explain lackluster sales by the most recent winner and runner-up, Jordin Sparks and Blake Lewis. "Naturally, I'm disappointed that they didn't sell more copies or that neither artist has caught on fire," he said. "What you want [is] a Carrie [Underwood], Daughtry or Kelly Clarkson, where they're competing with the Mariahs. It didn't happen. Am I surprised? Not particularly.... The public decided it's not necessarily what they wanted, so we have to try to do better this year."
Title: Re: American Idol Season 7
Post by: marigold on January 12, 2008, 02:22:03 PM
Having come to Fox's rescue on more than one occasion, "American Idol" this year faces a far tougher mission: keeping the lights on in TV land during one of the medium's darkest hours. A one-two punch of lower fall ratings and a crippling writers strike has pretty much put the season in turnaround. Now, just like the return of the latenight talkers, industryites are praying the reappearance of "Idol" will be a shot in the arm for all the nets, not just Fox.
"It's important to show that network TV is still healthy and able to get through a strike," one wag says, noting that reality shows are already proving to be potent strike-contingency programming.
NBC, for example, has seen boffo numbers from "American Gladiators," "Deal or No Deal" and "The Biggest Loser." And ABC's Wednesday duo of "Wife Swap" and "Supernanny" are doing as well or better than the scripted hits they replaced.
Of course, it's possible that the heretofore bullet-proof "Idol" may have finally met its match in the WGA strike. As scripted fare continues to disappear from the nets, viewers may flip away from all network television altogether -- impacting "Idol" in the process.
"I can look at it as glass half-empty: If all of a sudden broadcast viewership and HUT (homes using television) levels are down, could 'Idol' go down?" asks Fox Entertainment prexy Peter Liguori.
Nonetheless, most rivals believe Fox can only be helped by even softer-than-usual competish, allowing "Idol" to flourish in a year where it might otherwise have seen some erosion. "Idol" is still a monster: It ended last year, once again, as TV's top show, attracting more than 30 million viewers on both Tuesday and Wednesday nights.
Liguori, for one, believes "Idol" is too much of an institution to be impacted much, either way, by the strike.
"Strike or no strike, January is 'Idol' season," Liguori says. "I don't think a lot about how the strike affects 'Idol.' "
The exec also promises to show restraint and run the same number of "Idol" episodes as usual (a huge percentage of the net's sked anyway), even if the strike forces Fox to scramble and fill scheduling holes later in the season.
"We avoid the temptation here," he says.
What may impact this year's bow is the general feeling that last year's edition was a tad lackluster. The show saw some ratings declines as the season progressed, and the ultimate showdown between Jordin Sparks and Blake Lewis didn't generate as much excitement as past final faceoffs.
Even uber judge Simon Cowell wasn't wowed by the "Idol" class of 2007.
"I think last year just wasn't one of our better seasons," the snarky Brit says, adding that to some degree, producers "are at the mercy of who shows up for the competition."
Of course, Simon being, well, Simon, he has some notes for his "Idol" producers.
"The show has got to look better. It's got to be more fun as a show," he says. "It absolutely comes down to the content of what we provide the viewers."
Exec producer Nigel Lythgoe concedes that mistakes were made last year. For starters, Lythgoe says the show spent too much time on big-name guest mentors and performers, at the expense of investing viewers in who's who (particularly early in the show's competish).
"We need to put our hand up and take the blame," he says. "We missed out on telling the best stories. If (contestants) were uninteresting, it's because we made them uninteresting."
As a result, "Idol" is looking to shake things up this year by spending more time on those contestant backstories.
"I want to give up that time and focus on the kids," Lythgoe says. "It's the emotional hooks that sell us, and get us watching every week. I don't think last year we were necessarily an appointment to view. There wasn't a 'I want to watch Bo Bice win' or 'I want to see Justin Guarini get kicked off' feeling to the show."
Already, the marketing of "Idol" has reflected that change, Liguori says.
"We've had our promos talk a little bit more about 'I'm from Nebraska, I'm a cotton candy maker,' and 'I'm from Oklahoma, I'm a cowboy,' " he says. "We're basically trying to set it up that this is a show about people with stories. ... It's about people who think they're good (singers) and (are) not, and people who think they're good and are great."
The behind-the-scenes emphasis will also mean more airtime for contestants' friends and families. Lythgoe notes that the singers themselves may have no connection with some of the older music -- think David Bowie tunes -- but their parents might.
Of course, that's not to say the show will eschew mentors and celeb guests entirely. After all, part of the singers' "Idol" experience includes those brushes with superstars like Stevie Wonder or Jennifer Lopez.
"It's just an amazing journey they're on," Lythgoe says. "We just got carried away with it."
That's not the only change "Idol" fans will see when the talent competish returns Jan. 12. Also on tap:
A new set and opening graphics are in the works. The backdrops for "Idol's" performance shows will now look much bigger, thanks to giant gyroscopes and towers. As for the very familiar computerized opening titles, Lythgoe was still deciding whether to go with a drastically different opening featuring a real female model (vs. the traditional unisex computerized singer).
Some auditioning contestants will be seen playing instruments rather than simply singing in front of a backdrop. "There's an awful lot of musical talent out there that's not just about singing," Lythgoe says.
One formula that Lythgoe makes no apologies for: The occasional bad singer (last year, Sanjaya) who becomes a punchline, but gets viewers invested in the show.
"As a producer of the show, I was grateful for Sanjaya last season," Lythgoe says. "It's my job to make an interesting TV show."
Lythgoe points out that it's not his job -- or the show's -- to keep tabs on the contestants' singing careers afterward. That's why he's not too fazed by the recent flurry of "Idol" alums who have been dropped from major label rosters.
The bloom has started to come off "American Idol" in music sales. Debuts from last season's top two, Jordin Sparks and Blake Lewis, have posted numbers that pale in comparison with previous "AI" finalists. And in the last several months, BMG labels have dropped season five's final two, Taylor Hicks and Katherine McPhee, after just one album each, joining Ruben Studdard and Bo Bice among "AI" free agents.
On the flip side, the careers of several former "Idols" -- including Kelly Clarkson, Chris Daughtry, Carrie Underwood and Oscar winner Jennifer Hudson -- remain strong. "Each and every year is different," Liguori says. "The table gets reset. The audience is aware that maybe this year, the biggest of all the 'Idol' stars will come out of it. I really do believe that's part of the viewing experience, that anticipation of who's next."
Just to make sure, Liguori and new marketing honcho Joe Earley have come up with a marketing campaign Liguori calls "better than it has ever been." But, he adds, "ultimately, we as a network are nothing but on that surfboard, and 'Idol' is the wave. Some years it's a huge wave, and some years it's not as big."
For his part, Cowell isn't worried about "Idol's" future.
"It's a very, very well-made show that's got a better cast this (season)," he says. Contestant-wise, "I will go on record as saying this is one of the strongest years we've had."
Title: Re: American Idol Season 7
Post by: RudyRules on January 12, 2008, 11:41:01 PM
Paula Abdul May Perform at Super Bowl
Article and slide show HERE (http://television.aol.com/news/story/_a/paula-abdul-may-perform-at-super-bowl/20080111122809990001)
AOL Posted: 2008-01-11 16:49:55 Filed Under: TV News
(Jan. 11) - In a major role reversal, 'American Idol' contestants might get a chance to critique Paula Abdul's performance for a change.
The Grammy-winning artist turned 'American Idol' judge is in talks to perform at the Super Bowl XLII this February, TV Guide's Michael Ausiello reports.
Joining the 'Forever Your Girl' singer for the football festivities is Tom Petty, who will headline the halftime show.
Abdul, whose success as a pop star in the late '80s and early '90s faded until 'Idol' rejuvenated her career, is also working on a duet with fellow judge Randy Jackson.
During her early days, Abdul had six number one singles, including 'Straight Up,' 'Forever Your Girl,' and 'Opposites Attract.'
Title: Re: American Idol Season 7
Post by: blsnbelles on January 14, 2008, 12:33:22 PM
And an FYI for any Blake Lewis fans out there... he will be on The View this week not sure what day but saw a teaser for it so if your interested get your TIVO set....(http://dl8.glitter-graphics.net/pub/286/286358ttnkzyqh8z.jpg) (http://www.glitter-graphics.com)
Title: Re: American Idol Season 7
Post by: marigold on January 16, 2008, 03:48:46 PM
RATINGS FOR LAST NIGHT'S PREMIERE OF AMERICAN IDOL
The two-hour season premiere of American Idol delivered 33.24 million total viewers — trouncing the combined audiences of all network competition — and serving up a melodious 13.78 rating in key demos. That said, Idol was down 11 percent from Season 6's premiere night.
Title: Re: American Idol Season 7
Post by: marigold on January 17, 2008, 11:13:48 PM
Though it once again didn't the heights it did last year, "American Idol" was still more than strong enough to push FOX to a ratings win Tuesday.
FOX averaged a 12.3 rating/19 share in primetime, doubling up on second-place NBC, which drew a 6.5/10 (FOX had 21.53 million viewers to NBC's 10.28 million). CBS came in third with a 5.9/9. ABC, 4.1/6, was fourth, and The CW posted a 1.6/2 for fifth.
The adults 18-49 title also went to FOX, which scored an 8.4 rating in the demographic. NBC finished second at 4.0. CBS, 2.0, took third, followed by ABC, 1.8, and The CW, 1.0.
"Idol's" third audition show drew a 16.2/24 for FOX at 8 p.m. An "NCIS" rerun on CBS earned a 7.9/12. "The Biggest Loser," 4.5/7, put NBC in third, ahead of the 3.1/5 ABC got from an hour of "Just for Laughs." The CW aired a repeat of "Reaper."
FOX held the lead at 9 p.m. with a "House" rerun, 8.5/13. "The Biggest Loser" improved to 6.6/10 in its second hour, moving NBC ahead of CBS and "The Unit." ABC averaged 3.6/5 with "According to Jim" and "Carpoolers," while "One Tree Hill" delivered a 2.0/3 for The CW.
At 10 p.m., NBC's "Law & Order: SVU" posted an 8.5/14 to win the hour. "Boston Legal," 5.5/9, was second for ABC, beating out "48 Hours," 4.8/8, on CBS.
Title: Re: American Idol Season 7
Post by: Emmysue on January 24, 2008, 12:19:57 PM
Is it just me or does Ryan look PhotoShopped into that picture???
Title: Re: American Idol Season 7
Post by: RudyRules on January 24, 2008, 05:08:40 PM
Looks natural to me. Ryan's so skinny and Randy so broad shouldered & long-armed, it looks like Ryan fits there. Randy may have his left arm behind Ryan? ???
Title: Re: American Idol Season 7
Post by: marigold on January 25, 2008, 06:59:19 PM
Looks natural to me. Ryan's so skinny and Randy so broad shouldered & long-armed, it looks like Ryan fits there. Randy may have his left arm behind Ryan? ???
Looks good to me too, nice picture :-*
Title: Re: American Idol Season 7
Post by: RudyRules on January 26, 2008, 02:00:39 AM
Yes, it is a very good photo! :tup:
Title: Re: American Idol Season 7
Post by: marigold on January 31, 2008, 01:27:24 PM
Alot of Love on yesterday's American Idol, I like that :girly
I'll have what Paula's having! And for that matter, whatever's in Simon's and Randy's big red Coca-Cola cups, too. As American Idol stopped in Miami tonight — sweet use of the Miami Vice font in the opening sequence, by the by! — the show's judges turned the audition process into an audacious, flirtatious party. And though I'm not certain that the business of finding the nation's next great singing sensation was priority No. 1, the assorted high jinks made for a pretty terrific hour of television.
Paula set the tone on day one of the auditions by arriving in a minidress that may have been leopard print but was also 100 percent cougar, and Simon's amused, slightly lascivious reaction — ''That's a very short dress, Paula. Very slutty'' — was the kind of brash assessment that fans of the British judge have been missing a little bit these last three weeks.
Although we've gotten used to the Simon-Paula pas de deux over six seasons of Idol, I can't say I'd ever have predicted that Randy would also get caught in the show's web of awkward sexual tension. Then again, I'd never been introduced to the hilarious duo of Corliss Smith and Brittany Wescott, a pair of curvaceous 20-year-olds who've perhaps maintained their close friendship by virtue of their very different tastes in men. You see, Brittany likes her conquests skinny and therefore directed her lovely rendition of ''My Guy'' toward Simon, who enjoyed himself so much he followed Paula's lead and clapped along (!) to the beat. Corliss, on the other hand, prefers her men a little meatier and had Randy squirming down to his outrageous red loafers during her performance of ''Take Five.'' Suffice it to say that by the time the ladies got their golden tickets, a round of enthusiastic hugs for each of the judges was an inevitability.
Now, one could argue that if you removed the ladies' sparkling personalities from the equation, only Brittany would've scored a golden ticket. Corliss hit the notes of her tricky jazz standard, to be fair, but her interpretation lacked the precise phrasing and emotional wallop delivered two seasons ago by a teenager named Paris Bennett, whose version is on my new list of the 12 best Idol auditions ever. But if you take away the bonus points Corliss gets for her mischievous humor and infectious smile, then you'd also have to rethink all the Hollywood-bound singers who advanced at least partially on their bulging biceps (Drew Poppelreiter), Pantene-ad blond locks (Brooke White), or commitments to sexual abstinence (Amy Flynn).
Of course, even when you factor in looks, personality, and vocal merit, I'm still not sure how Venezuelan-born Ghaleb Emachah got past the judges tonight. For starters, I'd like to see him get strapped to the Moment of Truth lie detector and then try to convince America that he's only 27 years old. (No, you should not infer that I jabbed a Botox needle into my soul and watched Fox's abhorrent new reality hour tonight. Only the first six or seven minutes. I know. Gross.) And second, Simon was being far too kind when he said he'd have to be drunk in order to enjoy Ghaleb's intensely mediocre rendition of Marc Anthony's ''You Sang to Me.''
Unless, of course, Mr. Cowell was making a veiled dig at Paula's loopy demeanor throughout Ghaleb's audition. The way she stumbled around the room humming to herself while trying to decide whether or not to send Ghaleb to Hollywood reminded me of watching my two-year-old nephew discover the joys of helium balloons at a birthday party this past weekend. The way his little eyes glazed over, the way he cooed and gurgled to himself while ignoring the calamity around him, and also the drooling — it was all just a little too similar to Paula's behavior tonight. Simon had me howling when he held up Paula's beverage container and yelled, ''I need someone to check this cup,'' but I'd say it's no better than 50-50 that he was actually attempting a punch line.
No worries, though, Hollywood week is fast approaching, and all the hugs and kisses in the world won't help Ghaleb crack the top 24. Likewise, I'm guessing the bulk of tonight's successful auditioners will be lucky if they even get a mention during the group-elimination bloodletting that starts in a couple of weeks: I've always cringed at the sound of Rihanna's ''Unfaithful,'' but Ilsy Lorena Pinot's rendition had even less melody, if that's possible; former boy-bander Robbie Carrico showed about as much charisma as the One Not Named Lachey from 98 Degrees on his version of Lynyrd Skynyrd's ''Simple Man''; and Ramiele Malubay's attempts to hit the big notes on ''(You Make Me Feel Like) A Natural Woman'' made me feel a natural urge to hit the mute button. How totally not patronizing, though, of Paula to utter a big, gooey ''Awwww'' as the diminutive singer strode into the audition room. I'm surprised she didn't give the short lady a cookie and pat her on the head!
Title: Re: American Idol Season 7
Post by: marigold on February 15, 2008, 03:43:20 AM
Here we go, tonight American Idol whittles down the final 50 to the top 24, 12 men and 12 women, who will sing for your votes starting next week. It might seem a bit anticlimactic, because more than a month ago a list of the top 24 was leaked, and pretty much everyone has seen it and knows exactly who will be making it through. I'll be here all night providing live commentary with a printout of the leaked list by my side to see how accurate it is.
To follow along at home, here is the Leaked List of the American Idol Top 24. To date, I can safely say I recognize 17 of those names, which doesn't bode well for the other seven, who have yet to get even a sliver of quality screen time.
Carly Smithson, the tattooed Irishwoman, is up next, and she IS on the list. Paula Abdul gets the honor of playing it down, making Carly think she's gone. These judges are so manipulative and cruel at this point. She is finally told she's one of the top 12 women. The list is 1/1! She cries in the Elevator of Happy Tears. Same elevator, same tears, completely different story.
David Cook, one of the two billion people who sang a Bryan Adams song in Hollywood, makes it through, because he is on the list.
Amanda Overmyer is also a rocker, and a nurse. She's on the list, which is correct once again.
Two random people and the dude who collects his fingernails are all cut.
David Archuleta, the adorable 16-year-old vocal paralysis dude, is the second of three Davids on the list. He's in the top 24, and he'll be making it far because those teen girls are the biggest voting bloc this show has.
Kristy Lee Cook, on the list, is up next. She's one of those anonymous pretty blonde girls who will be eliminated early on, and probably won't even make the top 12. But she does make the top 24 and hugs the judges.
Brooke White is another anonymous pretty blonde girl. She's on the list, and alongside Kristy Lee Cook, they'll totally cancel each other out. She makes it through.
Danny Noriega, who belongs in Menudo, is this year's Sanjaya. I'm calling it out right now: don't fall for him, America! He makes it to the top 24.
Then we see three people who make it who are destined to fail because the show doesn't bother to spend time on them, and we've never seen them before. Their names are Luke Menard, Alexandrea Lushington, and one of the Jasons. There are two on the list, and I have no idea who either are.
Ramiele Malubay is put through as well. That puts this list at a perfect 11 so far.
Now there's a montage of gracious losers. Hey, I recognize one of them, that religious farmer Drew Poppelreiter.
Aussie Michael Johns is up next. We all know he's going through. We all know he's going very far in this competition. I don't even need a list to tell me that. He makes it, as expected.
Syesha Mercado is on the list. She has crazy hair, a bit like Parker over on Big Brother 9. Hey, when you finish reading this recap, why not go over and see what's going on in the BB house by checking out Oscar Dahl's live thoughts and recaps. He goes through and Paula has a meltdown because her first name has the word "yes" in it.
Robbie Carrico, the former boy bander, makes it through, because he's on the list.
Garrett Haley, Kady Malloy, Chikezie Eze, Amy Davis, Alaina Whitaker and Jason Yeager all make it. Some got a tiny bit of screentime during the auditions, others we're meeting for the first time. They're all on the list.
Asiah Epperson's dad died the day before she left for Hollywood. She makes it. David Hernandez also makes it, though Simon Cowell was against it. Both are on the list. This leaves just two spots left, one man and one woman. Thus far, all 22 finalists were on the list.
Josiah Leming, who lives in his car and sings with a British accent, is cut. Aww, I really liked him, but seeing as how he wasn't on the list, I'm not surprised. The Elevator of Broken Dreams is particularly cruel to him.
Now is time for the final two guys: Colton Berry, who I'm pretty sure plays Ryan Evans in the stage version of High School Musical, and Kyle Ensley, the nerdy politician who is still in this competition for reasons beyond my comprehension. Colton is through, as the list says, and somehow Simon says that Kyle is the one who should've made it through. Typically I agree with Simon 110 percent, but man, he is way off base. It's all very civil unlike the typical pressure cooker of emotions they usually save for the end.
Cardin McKinney, a struggling musician, goes up against plus-sized model Joanne Borgella for the final female slot. Big girls don't cry, and since she's on the list, we know that Joanne is gonna put the musical smackdown on that skinny white girl sitting next to her. She does, because every season needs a big black belting woman.
So the list was 100 percent correct. That was a waste of a month. But more importantly, we now know the 12 men and 12 women we'll see singing next week for our votes, the guys on Tuesday for two hours, the ladies on Wednesday for two hours, and then it's the first American Idol elimination next Thursday.
Title: Re: American Idol Season 7
Post by: marigold on February 21, 2008, 08:56:32 AM
American Idol Season 7 Girls Also Disappoint The Judges
“The level of talent is higher.” “…the best top 24 in Idol history.” No matter how often Ryan Seacrest repeats things like this on American Idol 7, they’re just not coming true.
For the second night of the semi-final round, the top 24 mostly failed to impress, although the women did better as a group than the men. While the judges liked just three guys on Tuesday, they were happy with five of the female contestants: Alaina Whitaker, Amanda Overmyer, Asia’h Epperson, Ramiele Malubay, and Syesha Mercado.
While he was critiquing Joanne Borgella, Simon said something that was clearly directed at all of the top 24. “It was very, very substandard. I don’t accept this thing about nerves at this point,” he said. “Every one of you’s got a head start to become a star through this show. If you don’t grab hold of it now, then I don’t think you deserve to win this show. Sorry.”
Randy and Paula were both happy with Alexandrea Lushington and Carly Smithson, who Simon did not like, dissing her by saying, “there’s so much hype about you.” Earlier, the show finally admitted that Carly Smithson produced an album. In her clip package, she said, “When I was 15 years old, I was signed to a major label here in Los Angels. My first record came out when I was 17, and finally the record company actually imploded and they don’t exist anymore, so I kind of got left. So I definitely feel that trying out for American Idol is like a second chance for me.” There was a clear break in her discussion before the “and finally,” so the editors and producers cut something out, perhaps just for time.
At the end, Simon said that there are “three, maybe four great girls,” and Randy said that “season seven is turning out to be the year of the young ones,” as the younger contestants are outperforming the older ones. The most amusing exchange of the night was when Ryan, perhaps forgetting that he was supposed to keep insisting the top 24 are the best ever until we believe it, blamed the judges for the suckiness. “Didn’t you put these people through?” he asked. “Then obviously they’re capable of better,” Simon said, and Ryan replied, “But you’re somewhat at fault for this.” After tonight, he can start to blame viewers.
Title: Re: American Idol Season 7
Post by: TexasLady on February 21, 2008, 12:37:50 PM
Thanks for the posts ca! Looking back, the guys did better the first night for me than the girls last night. There were a couple of standouts, Ramielle Malubay for one. She looks like a star already. Even Simon liked her.
I thought Simon was pretty brutal last night, particularly with Kristi Lee Cook, who obviously was sick.
My hubby and I didn't like Alex Lushington much, we agreed with Simon while Randy and Paula raved over her.
Title: Re: American Idol Season 7
Post by: tanbuns on February 22, 2008, 11:03:01 AM
So far my favorites are Michale Johns and David Cook for the guys, and Brooke White and Syesha Mercado for the ladies.
I predict that David Archuleta and Danny Noriega will stay in for a long time. My youngest daughter likes David a lot. I haven't quite got a handle on the females just yet.
Cannot stand Amanda Overmyer!!! I will be glad when she is gone!!! :ron:
Title: Re: American Idol Season 7
Post by: TexasLady on February 23, 2008, 12:02:15 PM
So far my favorites are Michale Johns and David Cook for the guys, and Brooke White and Syesha Mercado for the ladies.
I predict that David Archuleta and Danny Noriega will stay in for a long time. My youngest daughter likes David a lot. I haven't quite got a handle on the females just yet.
Cannot stand Amanda Overmyer!!! I will be glad when she is gone!!! :ron:
I wish the girls had come to her aid for her final song, it was even worse than the night before. She let her nerves get to her big time.
I can see Michael Lee Johns going far, if not winning. I also don't see anyone so horrible that Vote for the Worst will have a candidate to push. (Which is a good thing!)
Title: Re: American Idol Season 7
Post by: RudyRules on February 23, 2008, 03:52:55 PM
So far my favorites are Michale Johns and David Cook for the guys, and Brooke White and Syesha Mercado for the ladies.
I predict that David Archuleta and Danny Noriega will stay in for a long time. My youngest daughter likes David a lot. I haven't quite got a handle on the females just yet.
Cannot stand Amanda Overmyer!!! I will be glad when she is gone!!! :ron:
I can't stand Amanda either.
I like David Cook, altho not my fav. I liked the way he sang the song he picked and his creative rendition of it. Agree with Simon...don't think I've ever heard that song being "rocked up like that"!!
My Fav guys are David Archuleta, very nice voice, but I really like his style and smile! Think he will go far.
Also really like Jason Castro. He did his own thing.
My biggest fav is Michael Johns! He really is hot and has a natural way with the audience, not put on...but the real thing!
Hope all my four favs go far!! :jumpy: :wohoo:
Title: Re: American Idol Season 7
Post by: RudyRules on February 23, 2008, 08:30:56 PM
Forgot to say I have not watched the tape of Wed or Thur shows, although I know who got voted out. (none of my guy favs! yay!)
Don't know who my girl Favs are yet...
Title: Re: American Idol Season 7
Post by: RudyRules on February 23, 2008, 08:52:29 PM
Here are the first vote-offs:
Garrett Haley Colton Berry Joanne Borgella Amy Davis
Title: Re: American Idol Season 7
Post by: marigold on February 24, 2008, 02:41:41 AM
American Idol semifinalists to go home to talk about what went wrong
American Idol's seventh season began more than a month ago, but now that the contestants' futures are in the hands of viewers at home, things are really getting good. America booted four semifinalists from the Top 24 last night: Garrett Haley, the 17-year-old Leif Garrett look-alike who sang ''Breaking Up Is Hard to Do''; Amy Davis, the sexy 25-year-old who slipped up with ''Where the Boys Are''; Joanne Borgella, the curvaceous 25-year-old who covered Dionne Warwick's ''I Say a Little Prayer for You''; and Colton Berry, the 18-year-old who took on Elvis' ''Suspicious Minds.'' And now, before they likely descend back into obscurity, EW.com gave them a chance to sound off about what went wrong, what they'd change, and a whole bunch of other topics.
GARRETT HALEY, 17, ELIDA, OHIO
ENTERTAINMENT WEEKLY: How are you feeling after being the first of the Top 24 to go? GARRETT HALEY: I'm actually feeling really good. I told myself that morning that either way, even if I get sent home, I'm going to be happy and smiling and stuff. I'm still happy and I'm still smiling.
Going into the day, what were your thoughts about the likelihood of your going or staying? I actually was shocked about leaving so soon. I don't know. I felt pretty good about it.
I was shocked with how quickly it all happened. Ryan didn't mess around. He was just like, boom! And you were gone. It was pretty surprising. When he said, ''You're going home,'' or ''This is the end of the road for you,'' I thought he was kidding. But then the music came on and his face stayed serious. I was like, Oh my God, he's for real! Then I was standing there trying to remember the lyrics of the song I had to sing.
Simon was really harsh with his comments about you being pale and looking like you'd been shut up in a room for a month. How did that make you feel? I thought it was pretty funny, the whole pale thing, because I know I'm a fair kid. I wouldn't change that for anything, because I love the way I am. This competition is about being true to yourself. If I went tanning, it'd just be like, ''All right, Simon, you are right.'' I'm happy with the way I am.
Did anyone tell you that you were on The View the next day? They had your picture up and were talking about you. Yes, someone said something about that! I was like, Oh my gosh, that is so cool. I'm going to have to look that up or something.
Did you think you could have wowed America if you had one more performance? This next song that I was about to sing was about to be amazing, so I was excited about that.
What was the next song you were going to sing? I'm not allowed to say.
Okay...well, then, what other kinds of songs — just give me an example — would you have liked to sing? A more upbeat song. It was definitely going to be upbeat and show my range.
I don't know what that means. Is it a Justin Timberlake song? A Beatles song? ''Upbeat'' describes about half of songs out there. Yeah, it's like...pretty much that, though. Anything that would make you get up and dance.
You have interesting hair, to say the least. Would you have done anything crazy and Sanjaya-like with it? I don't think I would go, like, crazy-crazy with it. I mean, I might straighten it because I like the way it looks straightened. But I don't think I would go with the fauxhawk or anything like that. Although that was really sweet on Sanjaya, but I don't think it would look too good on me.
Title: Re: American Idol Season 7
Post by: marigold on February 24, 2008, 02:45:56 AM
ENTERTAINMENT WEEKLY: Going into the evening, how did you feel about your chances? AMY DAVIS: Well, I definitely was not happy with my performance. It's really because I have a disadvantage: I'm trained to use an in-ear monitor. My brain is trained to use an in-ear monitor. I'm telling you, it's a bad skill on my part. Without an in-ear, I can't stay on pitch. I tried to do as well as I could without having that in-ear monitor, but it was obviously a very pitchy performance.
In what capacity had you used in-ear monitors before? I don't have any vocal training, but performing with my bands back at home — I've been doing it for about four years — but once it became more than just two people performing in an acoustic duo, it was very hard to hear my vocals. So I said, I'm going to buy the in-ears because I know how important it is. I've been using those consistently for the past two years. For my own brain, the way it works, it's really hard for me to change from an in-ear monitor to a floor monitor. My brain is totally trained to use that. The good thing is that all the pros that are out there use in-ear monitors way more than they use floor monitors, so I know I can sing better. I don't normally sing so pitchy, but it's gonna take some work on my part to prove that to America post-Idol.
The monitor problem aside, do you wish you'd picked a different song? You know, I really like that Connie Francis song, and there wasn't a lot of other choices that I would have gone with because I'm actually — and America may not believe this at this moment — I'm very strong at doing those types of songs. Maybe I should have chosen something else. I had a small amount of time to choose, so I went with the Connie Francis.
The song had a country vibe to it. Is that where you'd like to see yourself go? I really have more of a preference for folk-country or folk-pop — just very vocally driven songs. My favorite artist is Patti Griffin — her style of music is where, when I'm performing or listening to music, I feel the passion. I'm not true, true country. I really like more of the folk styles.
Did you ever think, ''If I just had one more week...''? Absolutely. Definitely. I don't know how long it would have taken for my brain to switch to the floor monitor style of hearing, but it would have only gotten better. It's not going to happen, but that's okay.
What are you going to do now? I'm not sure if I'm going to go back to grad school now. I'd really like to keep focusing on music. I feel like I have something to prove to America, being the first girl cut, so I really want to focus on that. I'm definitely interested in continuing modeling. I really need to work, is what I need to do. I hope it's me doing something I have a passion for, which is music.
Title: Re: American Idol Season 7
Post by: marigold on February 24, 2008, 02:49:07 AM
ENTERTAINMENT WEEKLY: What do you think went wrong with your performance of ''I Say a Little Prayer for You''? JOANNE BORGELLA: Well, the judges were mostly focused on me personally. They were like, ''You look nervous.'' I know, for me, I was having a bad day, which shouldn't affect any performance.
Why were you having a bad day? Well, no, I had a moment. I sadly let that show on camera. As a result of that, they said what they said. They weren't really talking about my vocals — they were talking about how I don't have confidence. Which is so opposite! When I get a microphone, you can't get it away from me. Basically, it was the one bad day on the worst day to have it because it's the most important day, and it showed.
After you got the poor comments from Simon, did you go into elimination night thinking you'd probably go home? You know, I never really thought about it. Every week people are going to go home. I just happened to be the first week. Everyone has to have that in their mind — it's the reality of the show. But with American Idol, the beauty of it all is that you don't have to be the winner. I'm still going to do what I have to do. I'm going to have an album and I'm going to continue to model.
You say you don't have to be the winner to win on American Idol, but what does that mean? How do you get a record deal? Honestly, I feel like the winner. Basically, I'm going to work on my music. Hopefully later on within this year or early next year, I'll have some music out. You're still part of the Top 24, you're in the American Idol home. You're still signed with great people, you're working with great people. I'm probably in the best position I could ever pray for.
What would the album be like that you'd create? I'd love to do a blended album. I want to have those power ballads, but then I'd like to have a track produced by Timbaland or work with Kanye. I want to do a mixture of all that because I grew up listening to Celine Dion, Whitney Houston, and Barbra Streisand. The sad thing is no one has seen me performing my power ballads on American Idol. I did those on Hollywood Week, but they weren't shown.
You won Monique's F.A.T. Chance, too. Are reality competitions your thing? It was a beauty pageant, not a reality show. I go out on a limb. I go out with faith, really. I tried out for that show because, being plus-size, it's not easy getting into an industry that's all about looks. Even with Monique's F.A.T. Chance, it was for music because I thought maybe this would be my stepping-stone for music. It was an amazing experience. From there, I went into my modeling career. American Idol was all about singing for me. Nothing can prepare you for what you experience on Idol. No other show or other job can prepare you for what you go through at Idol, because it's so amazing.
If you had to choose the one song that you wish you could have shown America, what would it have been? The song I was dying to sing was ''One Moment in Time'' by Whitney Houston. That song would have been me all over it.
What's in store for you tomorrow? I'll go back to New York, and basically you'll probably be seeing me everywhere. You're definitely going to see me modeling, you're going to see me at events, and you're going to see me smiling away.
Title: Re: American Idol Season 7
Post by: marigold on February 24, 2008, 02:52:15 AM
ENTERTAINMENT WEEKLY: Looking back at your performance of ''Suspicious Minds,'' what do you think went wrong? COLTON BERRY: I really don't think me leaving the show had anything to do with my performance.
What did it have to do with then? I really don't know. I can't put my finger on it. I was really confident with my performance, and I watched the performance and the vocals weren't terrible. I thought it was a great performance, maybe it just wasn't the most dazzling in the world, but I don't know.
Were you scared to take on Elvis? No, because I completely switched it up. I didn't agree with Simon when he said it sounded like a karaoke version of the same song. When I arranged it and put the vocal lines together, if you listened, my arrangement doesn't even sound like the same song. I didn't agree with that. I chose a song that would show my personality and show that I'm not boring or just a nobody. I definitely got that across.
What's your response to Simon's suggestion that you get a good job and don't pursue music? You know, Simon chose us to be the Top 24, and we're the top 24 out of hundreds of thousands of people who auditioned. Obviously, we're all going to have careers in music no matter when we get kicked off. I mean, American Idol is the top of the top — you don't go any further than American Idol. Simon's job is to sit there and be mean. I expected him to say something like that, and of course, I didn't take it personally.
You've mentioned being interested in ballads, rock, and even R&B. With such a wide range, how do you coalesce your identity as an artist? Here's an example: Kelly Clarkson. When she was on Idol, she didn't put herself in a genre. She sang whatever she wanted to, and she ended up becoming kind of her own thing. When you hear her on the radio, you were like, Oh, that's Kelly Clarkson. And she changed with the time. Her albums got more rock, more R&B — whatever was her feeling at the time. I think I'm the same kind of artist.
The dream was to get to the Top 24. What's your dream now? You know, I've always had two dreams in life. One was to be on American Idol. That's off the list. And the second, and they said a little about it on the show, is to be on Broadway. I've been doing theater since I was young, but that's my ideal role and aspiration.
What's the ideal role for you on Broadway? You know, Wicked is really hot right now.
Who would you play? Fiyero? Oh yeah, definitely, that would be the role of a lifetime. I'm definitely going to start setting up auditions and maybe see if I can land something.
Maybe I missed this in an earlier episode, but what's the deal with the Teletubbies theme song? Last night's episode mentioned that you hum it sometimes? That was my method for calming my nerves. I started doing it a long time ago. I just hum the song in my head because it was so weird and random. It's just something kind of quirky about me that I did. It kind of stuck with me.
Do you feel like people didn't know you very well? Do you think being featured more would have given you a better chance? Some of the other contestants are obviously featured more than others. I don't think I necessarily did not or did sway America in a certain direction. I just think they voted for their favorites, and maybe I was stuck somewhere in the middle, and because I didn't have much exposure, it ended up landing me in the bottom.
Title: Re: American Idol Season 7
Post by: RudyRules on February 24, 2008, 03:25:12 AM
Thanks for posting the great articles, ca. You always post good stuff, and so neatly! :tup:
Title: Re: American Idol Season 7
Post by: marigold on February 24, 2008, 03:35:19 AM
Thanks for posting the great articles, ca. You always post good stuff, and so neatly! :tup:
:-* Thanks RudyRules, great to see you. I miss our late night Christmas word game playing :lol: you had me beat :jam:
Title: Re: American Idol Season 7
Post by: RudyRules on February 24, 2008, 04:12:43 AM
Yeah ca, I've thought of our playing the Christmas games! That was fun! :) There are other games we can play, somewhere here. I think they are in archives. Will see if I can find 'em, ok?
Title: Re: American Idol Season 7
Post by: marigold on February 27, 2008, 06:06:24 AM
Yeah ca, I've thought of our playing the Christmas games! That was fun! :) There are other games we can play, somewhere here. I think they are in archives. Will see if I can find 'em, ok?
:-* Sounds great!!
Word ones are fun, and tv and movies are fine too.
Bring it on :lol:
Title: Re: American Idol Season 7
Post by: marigold on February 29, 2008, 05:49:19 AM
Four more aspiring singers failed to convince viewers that they have what it takes to win the star-making talent contest "American Idol."
The voting public cut loose Alaina Whitaker, Jason Yeager, Robbie Carrico and Alexandrea Lushington, trimming the number of contestants to 16 Thursday night.
Whitaker, a 16-year-old from Tulsa, Okla., let out a sob after she heard the result.
"Sorry, this is so embarrassing," she told host Ryan Seacrest, who consoled her with a hug.
The other "Idol" female contestants gathered on stage to lend moral support to Whitaker as she gave a final performance of "Hopelessly Devoted to You." Several contestants wiped away tears.
"You are a gifted, bright young talent. ... This is the start of an amazing career from you," said judge Paula Abdul, who gave Whitaker a standing ovation.
Simon Cowell wasn't surprised by Yeager's exit.
"Your problem — quite simply — is that you don't stand out in the crowd at the moment," the cranky judge told Yeager, a 28-year-old single dad from Grand Prairie, Texas.
Cowell told Carrico, who sang Foreigner's "Hot Blooded," that his rocker act "just never ever felt real." Carrico, 26, from Melbourne, Fla., was part of the pop group Boyz N Girlz United.
Lushington, a 17-year-old Douglasville, Ga., resident (and a snappy dresser and favorite of judge Randy Jackson's), displayed a lack of confidence Wednesday, acting sheepish and uncomfortable onstage, following her cover of Chicago's "If You Leave Me Now." Jackson said the '70s song didn't suit her youthful style.
A standout this week was 17-year-old David Archuleta, who sang a soulful cover of "Imagine."
Brooke White, 24, also scored a glowing review from Cowell for her bare-bones performance of "You're So Vain."
Cowell joked he thought the song was about him.
"American Idol," now running three times a week, will return to a twice-weekly schedule March 11 for the elimination of the final dozen. The decision-making finale will be held in May.
Title: Re: American Idol Season 7
Post by: tanbuns on February 29, 2008, 06:47:52 AM
I was good with all of the boots except for Alaina Whitaker. I thought she was maybe the best of the ladies from the round of 24, and maybe third or fourth best this past Tuesday night!!! It was obvious that one of the blondes had to go. It sure wasn't gonna be Brooke White. But it shoulda been one of either Kristy Lee Cook or Kady Malloy, instead of Alaina!!! :pull
Title: Re: American Idol Season 7
Post by: TexasLady on March 01, 2008, 01:35:10 PM
I thought it might be Amanda Overmyer, and I think she thought she was in danger, judging by her facial expression. I love her singing but she really picked a horrible song this week. I hated her hair, I agree with Simon there.
Title: Re: American Idol Season 7
Post by: TexasLady on March 05, 2008, 09:58:47 AM
While we wait for the girls to sing, who do we think will get the boot tomorrow night for the guys. I predict Luke, because Simon gave him the Kiss Of Death for his performance, although I thought he did a good job with his song and it was upbeat. Simon just doesn't like him, period.
I THINK Chikeze will be ok, and I hope so, he is different and while he won't make it far into the final batch, he still is better than a few others. (Simon hates him too.)
David Noriega was horrible, his interview was horrible, but Vote for the Worst wants to push him as this year's Sanjaya. :groan:
Paula seemed phruit loopy last night, LOL.. loved the 2 word thing, phe-nominal!
Title: Re: American Idol Season 7
Post by: TexasLady on March 06, 2008, 07:58:38 AM
Who do we think will be gone this evening, girl wise? Kristy Lee Cook or Kady Malloy or both?
Title: Re: American Idol Season 7
Post by: BballKates on March 06, 2008, 04:34:01 PM
Kady and Syesha
Title: Re: American Idol Season 7
Post by: TexasLady on March 07, 2008, 10:02:33 PM
Thank God David Noriega left. I liked Luke but he wouldn't have lasted much longer.
I was pretty sure Kady would go but I was surprised about Syesha Mercado.
Danny!! My bad!
Title: Re: American Idol Season 7
Post by: careybear on March 08, 2008, 10:07:13 AM
I was happy that David left as well. And asia, I wasnt very Happy with her and that song she sang
Title: Re: American Idol Season 7
Post by: RudyRules on March 09, 2008, 04:42:19 AM
I was really surprised Kady got booted & think it should've been Kristy instead. Wasn't shocked about the guys especially David Danny N.
Title: Re: American Idol Season 7
Post by: RudyRules on March 09, 2008, 04:54:08 AM
My favs are David Archuleta and Brooke White. Second choices, Carly and Michael.
Title: Re: American Idol Season 7
Post by: TexasLady on March 11, 2008, 09:35:02 PM
I'll make my predictions. (And try 2 spel their names rite!) :flirt:
David Hernandez, Ramielle Malubay, Kristy Lee Cook and iffy but possible, Michael Johns.
Kristy and Ramielle, both got the KOD from Simon.
One other comment, I like David Archuleta, but he has GOT to stop licking his lips. :pull
Title: Re: American Idol Season 7
Post by: Jetgabriel on March 13, 2008, 05:10:00 AM
Brooke White, David Cook and David Archuleta are my predictions.
I have a gut feeling that Ramiele won't make it into Final Three. (sadly) Funny Q&A session this week.
Title: Re: American Idol Season 7
Post by: TexasLady on March 13, 2008, 03:26:33 PM
I think David Cook could win the whole thing. David Archuleta showed he is vulnerable, and he's really young even though he is talented. I also agree, Ramiele won't make it to the end, and it is a shame, she is a wonderful singer. I blame the show for making them sing songs from different era's then blaming them for not singing as well as they could when it really isn't their style.
David Hernandez was the boot last night. He picked a horrible song.
Title: Re: American Idol Season 7
Post by: sunshine26 on March 17, 2008, 01:08:28 PM
hi everyone :waves: i love David Cook, Brooke White, and Jason Castiro!...now jason has GOT to pick up this song choice and start picking ones with more upbeat in them!..i think Daivd A, is to young!.. yes a good singer! but i think David Cook is GREAT! i think the top 5 will be david cook , david A [cuz his fanbase is HUGE] brooke white, jason C, and the girl with the long tattoo on her left shoulder! with the dark hair, gosh i cant remeber her name! she sang come together last week. my hubby thinks she is GREAT he also likes David Cook!
Title: Re: American Idol Season 7
Post by: Jetgabriel on March 17, 2008, 08:36:03 PM
It was Carly Smithson. I will rate the contestants in last week's performance
Excellent 1. David Cook 2. Brooke White 3. Jason Castro
Great 4. Carly Smithson 5. Chikezie 6. Michael Johns
Good 7. David Archuleta 8. Syesha Mercado 9. Kristy Lee Cook [I kinda like it]
Bad 10. Amanda Overmyer [Didn't understand 50% of her words] 11. Ramiele Malubay 12. David Hernandez
Title: Re: American Idol Season 7
Post by: sunshine26 on March 18, 2008, 08:34:03 AM
It was Carly Smithson. I will rate the contestants in last week's performance
Excellent 1. David Cook 2. Brooke White 3. Jason Castro
Great 4. Carly Smithson 5. Chikezie 6. Michael Johns
Good 7. David Archuleta 8. Syesha Mercado 9. Kristy Lee Cook [I kinda like it]
Bad 10. Amanda Overmyer [Didn't understand 50% of her words] 11. Ramiele Malubay 12. David Hernandez
i would have to say i agree with you, i would have put them all in the same order as you did! but for some reason! i dont like chikezie, i know he was good, but i just dont like him!, but i agree with your top 12 list! :tup:
Title: Re: American Idol Season 7
Post by: kidd on March 20, 2008, 10:25:05 PM
What's up everyone? Here's my random thoughts since this is my first post in the AI board.
At this point, I HATE David Archuleta. He's clearly not only the "chosen one" but also has a huge fan base already. I would say there's only a 10% chance (maximum) that he doesn't win, but this is still a great top 11 10. Speaking of that, Amanda should have made the tour over Kristy. Simon said Amanda was on the verge of "becoming boring", but I would point out that Kristy has yet to be entertaining!
Carly in the bottom 3 was a shocker but I can't say I was disappointed. Even though I like her voice, she gets no sympathy from me.
I really want Kristy to go next week, but Ramiele is in danger if she doesn't step it up.
Title: Re: American Idol Season 7
Post by: RudyRules on March 23, 2008, 01:36:23 AM
I'll make my predictions. (And try 2 spel their names rite!) :flirt:
David Hernandez, Ramielle Malubay, Kristy Lee Cook and iffy but possible, Michael Johns.
Kristy and Ramielle, both got the KOD from Simon.
One other comment, I like David Archuleta, but he has GOT to stop licking his lips. :pull
I really like David A, and didn't notice him licking his lips! But he does and it is distracting. I wonder if any of the judges or his family or someone has told him he does that. It's doubtful HE realizes it! :groan:
He does have a huge fan base, & he's a great singer & person, but I'm thinking he won't be the next AI. It will be Brooke, Carly or Michael. They are the best overall for talent, performance & maturity.
What David A needs to do is grow up a bit more, finish high school, perform wherever he can, take voice lessons...practice what the AI judges have critiqued him on...then return and audition again. It's a cinch he'd be chosen again!
And David A, quit licking your lips! (TL, I wonder why I didn't notice that before? I'm surprised Simon hasn't quipped about it!)
Title: Re: American Idol Season 7
Post by: sunshine26 on March 23, 2008, 02:54:56 PM
What's up everyone? Here's my random thoughts since this is my first post in the AI board.
At this point, I HATE David Archuleta. He's clearly not only the "chosen one" but also has a huge fan base already. I would say there's only a 10% chance (maximum) that he doesn't win, but this is still a great top 11 10. Speaking of that, Amanda should have made the tour over Kristy. Simon said Amanda was on the verge of "becoming boring", but I would point out that Kristy has yet to be entertaining!
Carly in the bottom 3 was a shocker but I can't say I was disappointed. Even though I like her voice, she gets no sympathy from me.
I really want Kristy to go next week, but Ramiele is in danger if she doesn't step it up.
i hope david A doesnt win this, but you are right he has a HUGE fanbase!..i like carly alot, great rocker voice, and i too wanted amanda in the top 10, kristy should have went home, overall i would like david Cook to win! i really like his voice, and the type of music he would want to sing! david A, is to kiddie pop gum for me!..
Title: Re: American Idol Season 7
Post by: kidd on March 23, 2008, 09:28:22 PM
overall i would like david Cook to win! i really like his voice, and the type of music he would want to sing! david A, is to kiddie pop gum for me!..
I like David Cook a lot. I look forward to his performances the most every week. Finishing somewhere from 2-5 is probably better than winning for him though, that way he can make his own album and not the one Idol wants him to make (see Daughtry)
Title: Re: American Idol Season 7
Post by: TexasLady on March 26, 2008, 05:51:32 PM
Welcome to RFF Kidd! I think you are right, it might be better for him to NOT win and be tied up with all the contracts. It helped Chris when he went his own way.
Rudy, I wish someone would tell him to stop it and I can see Simon saying it. He's been pretty brutal this year. I can't see David A making it to the final 2 now. At one point I thought he would but he does need to grow up a little more. He has a great voice but he needs a little more time to mature.
I can see David Cook and Carly Smithson final 2, they are the best so far every week.
I think it will be Chikeze or Jason tonight. Jason should have been picking better songs, it isn't that either one of them are bad performers, but Simon gave Jason the Kiss Of Death last night. Ramielle could be in danger, she was sick, Randy didn't like her performance, Simon gave her a small pass.
Title: Re: American Idol Season 7
Post by: kidd on March 26, 2008, 11:58:54 PM
Thanks TexasLady! Glad to be here!
Good call on Chikezie going home, but I didn't think he deserved to leave yet. Ramiele was much worse and Kristy still stinks.
Also, how bad is this years "going home" song? Ruben, you can do better than that bud! Yikes.
Title: Re: American Idol Season 7
Post by: TexasLady on March 27, 2008, 07:33:03 AM
Ruben has turned out to be such a dud! I bought his first album and it was horrible. I had severe buyers remorse. LOL
I was sorry to see Chikeze go, he does sing better than Kristy and Ramiele has been near the bottom several times. The good thing is he made the top 10 and he'll get to go on tour. That will help him gain experience and fans.
I was actually surprised that Jason didn't go home and I'm really sorry that Amanda won't be on the tour. She has a unique style, and I think she will have a career, we haven't seen the last of her.
Title: Re: American Idol Season 7
Post by: sunshine26 on March 27, 2008, 08:35:33 AM
WOW! David Cook [ROCKS :jam:] and i would love to see him win it! David A is to bubble gum for me! he is a good singer, BUT i think David Cook, could really be a great recording star! his voice is right on!...glad to see he got the #1 spot on dail a idol!...i voted my fingers off for him tuesday!..i didnt get to vote at all, the tuesday beore that, i voted on 4 landlines from my home office and 2 cell phones! i had some help with my siister voting with me! my hubby likes David Cook, and said vote for him, he makes me do all the work! :lol3: i liked jason at first along with David Cook, BUT jason has got to step it up! stop all the folk singing, and break out of his box!
Title: Re: American Idol Season 7
Post by: TexasLady on March 27, 2008, 09:16:31 AM
I agree with you about Jason, if he steps it up, he'll be there a long while, but if he doesn't he'll go. He is a very good singer. (Hate HATE the dreadlocks!)
Title: Re: American Idol Season 7
Post by: kidd on March 27, 2008, 04:58:34 PM
Jason is a good singer, but a horrible performer. He won't be the next to go though. Ramiele or Kristy will go next week. Book it.
Title: Re: American Idol Season 7
Post by: RudyRules on March 28, 2008, 03:21:20 AM
Too bad Chikeze is gone. I agree...it should've been Jason or Rami. Kristy actually did purdy darn good this week and loved her singing 'God Bless the USA!'
I use Dial Idol to vote and voted for Brooke and David Cook.
Speaking of Brooke, am I sensing she is getting cold feet or something? She hasn;t been performing as well the last couple weeks. I hope she steps it up signficantly next week!
Title: Re: American Idol Season 7
Post by: Jetgabriel on March 30, 2008, 08:08:48 AM
Off Topic: Good to see a WWE fan like me. LOL
I was sorry for Chikezie to go actually. IMO, Kristy or Rami deserved to go. Anyway, Brooke has to kick it up a notch next week. Jason is falling downhill since he sang 'Hallelujah'. Michael was IMO the best. David C's performance was okay, I hated the song choice. (actually just the version) Syesha was great actually, I didn't expect her to be in the Bottom 3. Carly's performance was okay, nothing great. David A has the BIGGEST fanbase in this season. (I agree, David A should stop licking his lips, I just saw a vid in Youtube)
My Prediction That Won't be in the Top 8: Syesha Mercado
Title: Re: American Idol Season 7
Post by: TexasLady on March 30, 2008, 09:07:51 PM
Predictions made! We'll see! Two more days to AI!
:wohoo:
Title: Re: American Idol Season 7
Post by: kidd on March 30, 2008, 11:10:07 PM
Unless they do something special Kristy, Ramiele, and Jason will be the next 3 to go (not necessarily in that order). Syesha isn't spectacular but she's definitely more versatile than those 3 and will handle whatever themes they throw out there quite well.
Title: Re: American Idol Season 7
Post by: TexasLady on April 02, 2008, 09:57:04 AM
David Cook taken to the hospital after last night's show.
Report: 'American Idol' Contestant David Cook Rushed to Hospital Wednesday, April 02, 2008
"American Idol" contestant David Cook was rushed to the hospital Tuesday night after experiencing heart palpitations throughout the day, TMZ reported.
Show medics said Cook's blood pressure was "far too high" and urged the aspiring "Idol" to seek treatment, but he did not want to leave until the show concluded, the Web site said.
Doctors gave Cook medicine to bring down his blood pressure and released him after a few hours, TMZ said. He was taken to the "Idol" apartments and was "doing fine," People magazine reported.
According to TMZ, an "Idol" source said Cook, a top contender on the singing competition, has been under a lot of pressure over his brother's battle with cancer; in an earlier show, he collapsed before performing and said he could not continue, but wound up being able to go through with the program.
Before being driven to the hospital, Cook, sporting a new haircut, pleased the judges with his rendition of Dolly Parton's "Little Sparrow."
Title: Re: American Idol Season 7
Post by: sunshine26 on April 02, 2008, 10:12:16 AM
wow! i just love David's voice and i hope he wins! i voted on my cell 2 hours for him...i vote everyweek for him on 3 landlines and 2 cells, but i was out last night and could only vote on one cell, i hope he is ok! he is only 25, i didnt know this about his brother, he must be a mess over this! i loss one of my sister's 10 years ago to cancer, it is very hard on the family to go through something like this..to this day i still think of my sister, and cry! i hope David's brother will get through this!, and i pray for his family...and i hope David Cook wins this....i will be praying for his brother, David, and his family!
Title: Re: American Idol Season 7
Post by: TexasLady on April 02, 2008, 10:21:34 AM
I didn't realize his brother was so ill either. I hope they get David stabilized, he's so young to have high blood pressure this high, I have him pegged to win this season or final 2 perhaps with Carly.
(I just realized I forgot to vote!!!)
Title: Re: American Idol Season 7
Post by: careybear on April 02, 2008, 06:51:35 PM
that is sad about david cooks brother.
I am voting for david cook, david archoletto every week cell phone, and land line
Title: Re: American Idol Season 7
Post by: TexasLady on April 03, 2008, 08:05:01 AM
I didn't realize his brother was so ill either. I hope they get David stabilized, he's so young to have high blood pressure this high, I have him pegged to win this season or final 2 perhaps with Carly.
(I just realized I forgot to vote!!!)
TL, thats a NO NO!!!!! [lol] you forgot to vote for DAVID!!!!! :groan: lets see what to do, what to do, with Texas Lady! :lol3: just kidding ya! you know i luv ya!, but i better not come back here, and read you forgot to vote for David Cook, the NEXT american idol, again! :hugs: just kidding with ya! TL! but really dont ever do that again! :kuss:
Title: Re: American Idol Season 7
Post by: TexasLady on April 03, 2008, 10:21:12 AM
My bad!! LOL... I won't ever forget again! I have a system to it. I should see about DialIdol!! Wonder if I still even have a modem in this computer! (Well other than the cable one.)
Title: Re: American Idol Season 7
Post by: careybear on April 04, 2008, 03:34:25 AM
I guess I missed it somewhere, what are they doiung next week? What is the theme?
Title: Re: American Idol Season 7
Post by: rosesrred on April 04, 2008, 05:27:37 PM
I guess I missed it somewhere, what are they doiung next week? What is the theme?
I'm not sure and I wouldn't bet anyone that I'm right but I think it might be iTunes Top 100 Week. We'll see maybe if Simon's lucky it'll be Country (we know how much he loves the Country week) :lol3:
Title: Re: American Idol Season 7
Post by: Jetgabriel on April 05, 2008, 01:49:56 AM
I guess I missed it somewhere, what are they doiung next week? What is the theme?
The theme for next week is 'Most Inspirational Song' for Idol Gives Back. I was really shocked Ramiele got eliminated, but she really deserved it. I hope Brooke steps it up.
Prediction Before Performance Night, Who Won't Be in the Top 7: Kristy, Syesha or Jason
Title: Re: American Idol Season 7
Post by: RudyRules on April 05, 2008, 02:47:41 AM
I wish Brooke would step it up too. She just hasn't done as well as she did at first, imo.
Title: Re: American Idol Season 7
Post by: rosesrred on April 05, 2008, 05:39:30 PM
I guess I missed it somewhere, what are they doiung next week? What is the theme?
The theme for next week is 'Most Inspirational Song' for Idol Gives Back. I was really shocked Ramiele got eliminated, but she really deserved it. I hope Brooke steps it up.
Prediction Before Performance Night, Who Won't Be in the Top 7: Kristy, Syesha or Jason
Ok this is straight of TMZ for next week:
Classic songs have been butchered every week on "American Idol" -- and next week they are taking stabs at the ones that inspire them. Jesus take the wheel!
Until TMZ moles obtain the song list -- and we will -- we've created a song list the wannabes should consider for themselves.
David Archuleta: "Papa Don't Preach" by Madonna Kristy Lee Cook: "Don't Speak" by No Doubt Michael Johns: "Tie Me Kangaroo Down, Sport" by Rolf Harris Brooke White: "Crybaby" by Mariah Carey David Cook: "My Heart Will Go On" by Celine Dion Jason Castro: "I Am Not My Hair" by India.Arie Carly Smithson: "I've Got You Under My Skin" by Frank Sinatra Syesha Mercado: "Don't Forget About Us" by Mariah Carey
Title: Re: American Idol Season 7
Post by: kidd on April 06, 2008, 12:40:50 PM
Last week was a complete disaster IMO. Here are my thoughts:
1. David Cook - didn't blow me away but he had the best performance on a lackluster night. 2. Michael Jons - People have overrated this performance in their reviews. it was just alright for me. 3. David Archuleta - he's good but I'm so bored with him. I have nothing else to say. 4. Jason Castro - one of his best, and this is as close to stepping outside his comfort zone as we're gonna see. he could go soon. 5. Syesha Mercado - this arrangement didn't work for me at all. I actually felt the opposite of Simon- I thought she nailed the ending but the beginning just made it a jumbled mess for me. 6. Brooke White - She is treading Jason territory now as a niche performer. Only problem is Jason appears to be more popular. She's in trouble soon. 7. Kristy Lee Cook - this was her week (country) and she still didn't wow anybody. She stinks! 8. Carly Smithson - I want her to go away! 9. Ramiele Maubay - Another Lullaby from Ramiele. I was really bored with this performance, she deserved to go.
Also, Dolly Parton's performance on the results show........WTF?? that was terrible! She was worse than Ramiele!
To me only David Cook, Michael Jons, Jason Castro, Syesha and Brooke are watchable at this point. I want David A, Carly and Kristy gone, but they aren't going anywhere yet. :pull
Title: Re: American Idol Season 7
Post by: TexasLady on April 07, 2008, 10:20:04 AM
Yipes Kidd. I think I might agree with you! Probably the worst thing for the contestants is having to sing songs they never heard of from bygone eras and completely out of their comfort zone.
I think Brooke is a good country singer, but perhaps Simon has been so critical of her that her confidence is ebbing away. I thought she had a good performance last week, it certainly wasn't the worst, but Simon does hate country so he's not going to compliment her. He didn't like Kelly Pickler either and she is doing quite well for herself. :yess:
Title: Re: American Idol Season 7
Post by: rosesrred on April 07, 2008, 01:55:30 PM
Last week was a complete disaster IMO. Here are my thoughts:
1. David Cook - didn't blow me away but he had the best performance on a lackluster night. 2. Michael Jons - People have overrated this performance in their reviews. it was just alright for me. 3. David Archuleta - he's good but I'm so bored with him. I have nothing else to say. 4. Jason Castro - one of his best, and this is as close to stepping outside his comfort zone as we're gonna see. he could go soon. 5. Syesha Mercado - this arrangement didn't work for me at all. I actually felt the opposite of Simon- I thought she nailed the ending but the beginning just made it a jumbled mess for me. 6. Brooke White - She is treading Jason territory now as a niche performer. Only problem is Jason appears to be more popular. She's in trouble soon. 7. Kristy Lee Cook - this was her week (country) and she still didn't wow anybody. She stinks! 8. Carly Smithson - I want her to go away! 9. Ramiele Maubay - Another Lullaby from Ramiele. I was really bored with this performance, she deserved to go.
Also, Dolly Parton's performance on the results show........WTF?? that was terrible! She was worse than Ramiele!
To me only David Cook, Michael Jons, Jason Castro, Syesha and Brooke are watchable at this point. I want David A, Carly and Kristy gone, but they aren't going anywhere yet. :pull
I agree last week was a disaster and you had me cracking up :funny: with the Dolly Parton performance WTF??? was that? Anyone of the contestants sang her songs better than she did!
Now my fav's are: Micheal Jons, (sorry) Carly Smithson, David Cook. Although I Like Brooke and Jason they are somewhat boring because they do look very uncomfortable and you can tell when they are out of their comfort zones :( And poor Kristy I really don't care if she stays or leaves but I do feel somewhat sorry for her seems she can't do anything right for the judges a damned if you do and damned if you don't situation. But like you I want David A Gone, gone, gone and I can take or leave Syesha she's beautiful but doesn't overwhelm me she's like Kristy stay or go no preference right now.
The weeks to come will be interesting with Neil Diamond, Mariah Carey and Andrew Lloyd Weber we'll see how these youngin's do with 3 of the guest Mentors in their 60's and only Mariah being somewhat closer to their age (she's 38)????
Title: Re: American Idol Season 7
Post by: rosesrred on April 09, 2008, 11:27:28 AM
Another reason I am so over David A TMZ reports:
"David Archuleta made it seem like he just found the song "Angels" for his performance last night -- shame, shame, everybody knows your name -- it's been in his repertoire for years!
Check out a pre-"Idol" David singing (and perfecting) the Robbie Williams song back in 2005. This isn't the first time he's pulled out one of his old standards either -- he did the same thing with "Imagine.""
So my opinion is - He is a good singer but his deer in the headlights, Sally Field "you like me you really like me" attitude is just bugging me!!!! But I think if he is booted off tomorrow night (if they even boot somebody) he will be fine and picked up by someone and have a singing career. So enough already.
Title: Re: American Idol Season 7
Post by: marigold on April 09, 2008, 01:28:11 PM
Ryan Seacrest, judges will donate pay for tonight’s 2.5 hour Idol Gives Back
Tonight, Fox airs American Idol 7’s charity event, Idol Gives Back. It will actually start at 7:30 p.m. ET/6:30 CT, and will feature appearances by celebrities and politicians. Last year, the show asked viewers to give money, and also donated money for every vote up to 50 million; Ryan Seacrest didn’t mention votes yielding donations at all last night.
Because they are such humanitarians, the show’s cast will all give their paychecks to charity. “You know, we all are. We’re all going to give back what we would make on that night, you know, for doing that regular episode,” Ryan Seacrest told Larry King Monday night.
That’s a nice gesture and all, but if you’re multi-millionaire Ryan Seacrest or Simon Cowell, do you really want to publicly pat yourself on the back for giving back the money you earn in 2.5 hours? Actually, maybe you do: Seacrest makes $12.5 million a year to host the show, so doing some rough, unofficial guesswork/math, we find that Seacrest is paid $297,619.05 per episode, assuming he’s paid by the episode (American Idol 7 is scheduled to air 42 episodes). Of course, that’s before taxes.
Even if he’s paid a traditional 52-week, 5-day-a-week salary, that means he makes $48,076.92 a day before taxes. So we can safely assume Seacrest is donating somewhere between $48K and $300K, if he donates his pre-tax earnings.
Title: Re: American Idol Season 7
Post by: marigold on April 09, 2008, 01:33:43 PM
Idol Gives Back
The focus shifts from rising stars to more established performers as AI holds its second "Idol Gives Back" fund-raiser for U.S. and international charities.
Tonight's all-star participants include Bono, Mariah Carey, Billy Crystal, Miley Cyrus, Celine Dion, Fergie, John Legend, Annie Lennox, Maroon 5, Brad Pitt, Snoop Dogg and Reese Witherspoon.
Idol alums Chris Daughtry, Fantasia, Elliott Yamin and Carrie Underwood are also slated to be on hand to lend their voices to the cause, which aims to surpass the more than $76 million raised last year.
Source: TVGuide
Title: Re: American Idol Season 7
Post by: TexasLady on April 09, 2008, 06:41:38 PM
Thanks CA! It started early too, 6:30 PM CDT for me.
Title: Re: American Idol Season 7
Post by: rosesrred on April 10, 2008, 11:57:12 AM
Ok this just in from TMZ:
Posted Apr 10th 2008 11:49AM by TMZ Staff
If you want to place bets on "Idol" in Vegas, we think we found a way you could score millions of bucks.
TiVo may have cracked the mystery of who gets kicked off and who doesn't. Company insiders say they can predict who's not connecting by TiVo usage.
Here's the deal. In a sample of 20,000 users, TiVo monitors traffic -- which contestants get replayed (a sign of popularity) and which one's get fast-forwarded.
You think it's bogus? Well, the TiVo system has nailed who got booted four weeks in a row.
And who does TiVo say is getting the ax tonight? Poor Syesha. Take it to the bank, people.
:duno: :duno: :duno:
Title: Re: American Idol Season 7
Post by: RudyRules on April 10, 2008, 06:23:31 PM
Thanks for the info, rosesrred. :tup:
Kudos to Tivo, which I don't have & know little about. But it doesn't take Tivo, at this point in the contest, to know Syesha will say buh-byeeee tonite! :waves:
Title: Re: American Idol Season 7
Post by: TexasLady on April 10, 2008, 09:35:18 PM
I suppose it could work with a DVR too, I wonder they they are hooked in to cable operators to report what their viewers record. (Since I have one I wouldn't be too keen on finding out they have a spy system.)
I won't say who lost tonight, but I was truly shocked!
Title: Re: American Idol Season 7
Post by: rosesrred on April 11, 2008, 11:02:32 AM
I suppose it could work with a DVR too, I wonder they they are hooked in to cable operators to report what their viewers record. (Since I have one I wouldn't be too keen on finding out they have a spy system.)
I won't say who lost tonight, but I was truly shocked!
Boy was I shocked, too. And somewhat sad :'( I guess if people placed bets in Vegas there were a lot of losers and some very rich winners.
Title: Re: American Idol Season 7
Post by: rosesrred on April 11, 2008, 11:07:01 AM
Kudos to Tivo, which I don't have & know little about. But it doesn't take Tivo, at this point in the contest, to know Syesha will say buh-byeeee tonite! :waves:
Oh your welcome RudyRules (by the way I LOVED Rudy too) I'm just sad we didn't get our way :'( Oh well America got it wrong this week!!!! And if you don't have a TIVO or a DVR don't get one they totally spoil you and you can't live without one :funny:
Title: Re: American Idol Season 7
Post by: careybear on April 11, 2008, 01:16:07 PM
i COULD not believe who was voted out my goodness :( shocker
Title: Re: American Idol Season 7
Post by: rosesrred on April 11, 2008, 04:27:45 PM
The latest update from E! News Online:
Michael Johns' American Idol ouster was indeed a shocker, especially to Michael Johns.
"I'd be lying if I said I wasn't surprised," Johns told reporters Friday. "I'd never been in the bottom three. I thought my strongest performances were the last two weeks.
"Nothing has sunk in yet."
Johns was eliminated Thursday amid the continuing hoopla of the Idol Gives Back fundraiser. Once considered a frontrunner, or at least a top challenger to David Archuleta, he ended up placing eighth.
Johns failed to generate enough votes for his performance of Aerosmith's "Dream On." He defended the song as appropriate for Tuesday's inspirational theme night, saying the classic rocker was about struggles and, as its title suggests, dreams: "I've done a lot of that over the last 10 years."
Johns said there were no hard feelings about how Idol host Ryan Seacrest seemed to suggest that Johns wouldn't be offed because, after all, no one was offed during last year's Idol Gives Back event.
"I get the television aspect of this competition," Johns said. "I mean, it was tough, and then they did [hint] that maybe I'm not going home."
The hint, of course, was a tease. Johns was going home. "Ryan gave me a look, like, I am so sorry," he said.
The 29-year-old ascot-wearing Aussie, who once fronted a band, the Rising, signed to Madonna's label, deflected questions about whether his Aussie-ness, his professional background or even his ascot cost him votes, and reiterated this season's Idol talking point: the depth of talent in the top 12.
"There was no laughingstock. There were no jokers...They wanted it to be a singing competition instead of a TV show with the controversy of Sanjaya," Johns said, invoking the name of the show's most notorious finalist.
Johns said he's received encouraging words from Dolly Parton—he was a hit with her "It's All Wrong, but It's All Right" last week—and fellow Aussie Nicole Kidman and her husband Keith Urban.
He said the new plan was to stay in the States and make a new record. The old plan was to sing Mariah Carey's "Vision of Love" on next week's Idol.
"And it was [going to be] hot, too," Johns said. "I'm a little bummed."
Title: Re: American Idol Season 7
Post by: pledge on April 11, 2008, 06:44:41 PM
Thank you rosesrred for the update. I was so shocked and upset :'( last night. I really like Michael
Title: Re: American Idol Season 7
Post by: rosesrred on April 11, 2008, 08:06:09 PM
Thank you rosesrred for the update. I was so shocked and upset :'( last night. I really like Michael
Your welcome and yes It took me by surprise because I really liked him, too. It seems that all the singers seems genuinly nice this year :angel: and good singers in all the genre they are given.
Title: Re: American Idol Season 7
Post by: Jetgabriel on April 11, 2008, 11:43:25 PM
I...am...speechless. (Okay, maybe not) His elimination was definitely a shocker. I was shocked Syesha, Kristy or Jason weren't eliminated. C'mon Brooke you can impress the judges again. It's kinda obvious that a boy will win this year. Every female got in the Bottom 3 at least once. But, you never know.
Title: Re: American Idol Season 7
Post by: TexasLady on April 13, 2008, 08:37:57 AM
I just couldn't believe that Michael was the one sent home, and I didn't like the way it was done either. I kept thinking this is a joke! No one will go this week. (:;) Wrong!
Title: Re: American Idol Season 7
Post by: rosesrred on April 13, 2008, 10:16:27 PM
An update on Michael Johns from TMZ.com
MICHAEL JOHNS: THE STIFF FROM DOWN UNDER
He got no job, and now he got no money!
Just days after getting booted from "American Idol," Michael Johns hit LAX, where he gave a skycap a big fat tip ... of nothing.
Johns was polite about the stiffing, but dude -- if you got no money, don't use the skycap!
Title: Re: American Idol Season 7
Post by: RudyRules on April 13, 2008, 11:43:08 PM
I just couldn't believe that Michael was the one sent home, and I didn't like the way it was done either. I kept thinking this is a joke! No one will go this week. (:;) Wrong!
Survivor, which I always tape, is on the same time, so I missed all but the very end of AI. I was shocked & sad to see that Michael got booted. :(
So what did they do in the show on Thurs? I thought it was gonna be the normal vote-off nite. The nite before was the Idol Gives Back fundraiser show.
For Thurs, TVGuide says "One of the eight remaining finalists is voted off." Why did they think there may not be a vote-off? ???
Title: Re: American Idol Season 7
Post by: rosesrred on April 14, 2008, 09:18:26 AM
I just couldn't believe that Michael was the one sent home, and I didn't like the way it was done either. I kept thinking this is a joke! No one will go this week. (:;) Wrong!
Survivor, which I always tape, is on the same time, so I missed all but the very end of AI. I was shocked & sad to see that Michael got booted. :(
So what did they do in the show on Thurs? I thought it was gonna be the normal vote-off nite. The nite before was the Idol Gives Back fundraiser show.
For Thurs, TVGuide says "One of the eight remaining finalists is voted off." Why did they think there may not be a vote-off? ???
Because on the Idol Gives Back show last year they did not vote anyone off and it was a surprise. So the thinking was that noone will be voted off.
Title: Re: American Idol Season 7
Post by: RudyRules on April 14, 2008, 08:44:26 PM
Thanks, rosesrred. I forgot how it went last year.
Still, it seems unfair the contestants weren't warned the show included the vote off! Oh well...I guess they wanted make more Drama & keep everyone on edge!
Title: Re: American Idol Season 7
Post by: Jetgabriel on April 16, 2008, 03:44:18 AM
Wow! Syesha's actually pretty good this night. What is happening with Brooke? :pull Since Let it Be, she's been well bad... :D
Title: Re: American Idol Season 7
Post by: TexasLady on April 16, 2008, 10:23:09 AM
Maybe it is just me. I have watched every season since AI began but Simon is beginning to get on my nerves this year. (I know.. what took me so long.) :lol: It just annoys me, when the singer chooses a song that is well known then he says well you took a chance because so & so is so well known and you didn't sing it well enough. OK! Then someone chooses a song that ISN'T well known and he says.. well you took a chance because no one knows that song and you didn't sing it like so & so would have. :pull
I didn't think Carly sang as well as she did in the beginning but I did like how she dressed last night, she changed up her image to match the song.
Syesha is improving every week.
I'm not sure who goes tonight, my hubby thinks Brooke. ???
Title: Re: American Idol Season 7
Post by: Jetgabriel on April 17, 2008, 10:00:26 PM
*SPOILER STARTS HERE (Yesterday's Results)* The Bottom 3 were: Syesha, Brooke and Kristy Syesha was safe first and Brooke second. So that means Kristy's been eliminated. Oh, she sang while sitting on the judges' table. :D *SPOILER ENDS HERE (Yesterday's Results)*
Wow, I am shocked (maybe not) that she has been e|iminated. She was s|ightly better than Brooke IMO. Prediction Before Performance Night: Brooke or Syesha
Title: Re: American Idol Season 7
Post by: RudyRules on April 17, 2008, 10:35:09 PM
Wow! Syesha's actually pretty good this night. What is happening with Brooke? :pull Since Let it Be, she's been well bad... :D
That's the same question I've been asking. She was so great at first and was my favorite gal. It seems her heart isn't "into it"...like she's lost interest or something, and is a little depressed. Maybe she has found the Hollywood scene isn't for her? I just don't know, but it has bothered me to see such a great talent suddenly spiraling downhill.
Syesha was very good this week & I"m liking her more.
Title: Re: American Idol Season 7
Post by: TexasLady on April 19, 2008, 10:47:25 AM
Brooke is good and gorgeous, Simon hates country (IMNSHO) and therefore, doesn't like her either. She just needs confidence in herself and not listen to Simon so much, then she will be fine. :js:
Title: Re: American Idol Season 7
Post by: TexasLady on April 19, 2008, 11:07:47 AM
Stupid changes introduce problems for 'Idol' ‘Improvements’ such as longer results show, call-in segment don’t pan out COMMENTARY By Marc Hirsh MSNBC contributor updated 9:26 p.m. CT, Sun., April. 13, 2008
Considering its long-standing status as television's 900-pound gorilla, you'd think that "American Idol" would have no problems just sitting on its laurels and cursing the need to purchase yet another bill counter to handle all the money pouring in. Add a well-timed writers strike putting the kibosh on its scripted competition and it seems like the show would be content to simply do what it's always done just the way it's always done it.
But the current season features the most substantial restructuring since "Idol" began. Despite the show's longtime attitude of "If it ain't broke, don't fix it (and if it is broke, people will still watch, so don't fix it then, either)," there have been countless changes to both the presentation and the competition itself.
Sure, a few have either proven their worth or added a new dimension to a show that was threatening to grow stale. There have been fewer celebrity mentors this year, contestants are allowed to showcase themselves as complete performers by playing their own instruments, and Emmy-nominated but seemingly incompetent director Bruce Gowers has finally been replaced by someone called John Pritchett. (His new signature move of ending a song on a shot of a monitor of the performer before pulling back to see the entire stage doesn't bode well, however.)
But most of the "improvements" either haven't panned out or were problematic right from the start.
Hour-long results shows A lot of people considered the half-hour results shows of the past to be pointless, with only about three minutes of actual content filled out by little more than host Ryan Seacrest giving people stage directions while recapping the previous night's performances. The mystery is how it was decided that the best way to resolve this issue was to make the results show longer.
The amount of filler this year is off the charts, with even more blatant cross-promotion of Fox movies such as "Jumper" and "Horton Hears A Who," while the presentation of Paula Abdul and Randy Jackson's "Dance Like There's No Tomorrow" video might be the first time that "Idol" has directly shilled for one of its stars' ancillary projects. Adding segments like those don't expand the show, they expand the commercials.
Then there's the biggest time-waster ...
The viewer call-in segment The idea, probably, was to make "Idol" interactive, giving it the cutting-edge, 21st-century excitement of talk radio. But the segment, taped before the actual live broadcast, has mostly just resulted in questions ranging from the uninspired ("What do you miss most about home, Syesha?") to the inane ("How can I make it through when I audition for the seventh time next summer?").
They're also handled in the stupidest possible manner, with the pre-screened questions displayed behind Seacrest before he selects one. By the time the caller starts to speak, everybody — Seacrest, the contestants, the judges and the studio and home audiences — already knows what the question is going to be. That makes the actual asking totally irrelevant beyond the callers hearing their own voices on television. Considering the purpose of the show (especially the auditions), that's probably reason enough for "Idol" to think it's genius.
The new set Much was made about how great the new set was going to be, and that made it pretty easy to predict that it would be trouble. "Idol" ran headlong in its usual direction of "bigger is better," bringing the singers into a cavernous space that practically swallows them whole.
Somewhere along the line, the stupid decision was also made to spread the "Idol" house band out across the many balconies above the stage. Considering that their tendency to overwhelm the singers has already earned them the nickname "Bandzilla," having the musicians abandon actual interplay and interact with one another by headphones isn't exactly progress. And the less said about the woefully misnamed "mosh pit" in front of the stage — which perhaps copies CBS' singing competition "Rock Star" — the better.
Repeated themes "Idol" was clearly jazzed at finally being able to have a Beatles night. The usual nonsense notwithstanding, it turned out pretty well, resulting in a handful of personal-best performances and generally preventing the contestants from falling on their faces unless they really, really worked hard at it. (Here's looking at you, Kristy Lee Cook and Davids Hernandez and Archuleta.)
Naturally, "Idol" rushed eagerly back to the well as soon as it got positive feedback and ruined it the very next week. Even Simon grew bored by the middle of the show. Way to kill the golden goose.
Themed semifinals Once upon a time, semifinalists performed for the judges in an empty studio with just a piano accompanying them, and only the top vote-getters moved on. Over the years, though, "Idol" has been slowly but surely making the semis indistinguishable from the later rounds, switching from a build-up to a tear-down system of creating the top 12, adding a band and an audience.
Nearly completing the transformation by adding specific themes (and a limited song list) was a mistake for a few reasons. It instantly put some contestants at a serious disadvantage. The free-for-all song selection of previous years allowed the singers to introduce themselves to the public however they wanted.
With themed semis, Elliott Yamin never sings "Moody's Mood For Love," Bo Bice never kills "Whipping Post" and Alaina Alexander never falls hilariously to pieces on a disastrously misguided "Not Ready to Make Nice." This year's previously invisible Colton Berry was voted off almost before his '60s night performance of "Suspicious Minds" even ended. What kind of singer does he want to be? Who knows?
Worse still, themed semifinals work to the active detriment of the show itself. The differences between the semis and the top 12 created distinct stages of the competition that are now almost nonexistent. That wrecks the pacing of the entire season, which is currently divided into only two parts: auditions that last too long and performances that last way, way too long. Changing themes and eliminated contestants notwithstanding, we're watching the exact same people jump through the exact same hoops for 14 weeks straight.
Wondering why "Idol" fatigue typically sets in around the top six? Try starting with that prolonged repetition.
Brooke is good and gorgeous, Simon hates country (IMNSHO) and therefore, doesn't like her either. She just needs confidence in herself and not listen to Simon so much, then she will be fine. :js:
Right, TL. But it seems she had a lot of confidence in the beginning and until her last 3 or 4 performances. Well I hope you're right that she'll be fine.
Thanks for the enlightening article. :tup:
Title: Re: American Idol Season 7
Post by: TexasLady on April 21, 2008, 10:56:28 AM
I don't know what to think Rudy, she has the talent, does she have the will. :duno:
Title: Re: American Idol Season 7
Post by: TexasLady on April 21, 2008, 10:57:49 AM
HMMMM!!!
Quote
Idol' Singer a Ringer? Album Already Out
How much of a ringer is "American Idol" contestant David Cook? His self-released album, "David Cook," is on the charts and the current season isn’t even over.
Cook’s 2006 CD, “Analog Heart,” was the No. 1 downloaded album all weekend on Amazon’s MP3 service. It even beat Mariah Carey’s "E=MC2."
Back when Cook auditioned in Omaha for "American Idol," he was identified as a bartender who happened to be a friend of Chris Daughtry, a now wildly successful post-"Idol" graduate.
It sure didn’t seem like Cook had a big career already — albeit regionally. He’d already appeared on a couple albums with a local group, and there was some vague mention of a solo album that he’d made himself.
But if "Analog Heart" is now being offered officially to proper downloading services — and not on just mysterious indie platforms — then Cook has to be behind it. That’s a first: an album out from an "Idol" contestant before the contest has concluded. What if he doesn’t win?
More importantly, what happened to "American Idol" simply being a competition for totally unknown or undiscovered artists? What fueled the fantasy for the audience was the concept that anyone — the waitress down the street who had a nice voice — could suddenly become a superstar. It was one thing when Carly Smithson (nee Hennessey) was revealed to have released an album five years ago. But for Cook to have one out now, I think, disqualifies him as a true competitor.
And P.S.: Isn’t this some strange way to get around the "American Idol" contract for management and a recording contract? In the past, "Idol" contestants had to agree to be managed by 19 Entertainment and give BMG first right of refusal for their albums. But a digitally available album made before the show and released before the winner is known? Hmmm…Seems like that bartender from Omaha was smarter even than wily Simon Cowell.
Title: Re: American Idol Season 7
Post by: Jetgabriel on April 23, 2008, 01:03:28 PM
Cook and Arch are my predictions for the Top 2. And they were the best of the night. Brooke forgot the lyrics... and Paula seemed to run out of compliments. I actually thought this night was horrible. I'm starting to like Syesha more, just because she's cherishing and enjoying every second when she is on that stage...
Title: Re: American Idol Season 7
Post by: rosesrred on April 23, 2008, 02:30:02 PM
Cook and Arch are my predictions for the Top 2. And they were the best of the night. Brooke forgot the lyrics... and Paula seemed to run out of compliments. I actually thought this night was horrible. I'm starting to like Syesha more, just because she's cherishing and enjoying every second when she is on that stage...
:pull My DVR is giving me so many problems :pull Everything that was recorded on my DVR last night American Idol, Dancing With the Stars and Hell's Kitchen all recorded in my ever famous Gray Screen! You can believe I was on the phone with Direct TV first thing this morning with a huge complaint. Poor girl on the other end was trying to tell me I really didn't miss much on American Idol it wasn't anyone's best performance. Luckily at 9:30 we turned to Hell's Kitchen and was able to catch the last half! Geez I'm so frustrated. (:;)
Title: Re: American Idol Season 7
Post by: rosesrred on April 23, 2008, 06:01:37 PM
Courtesy of TMZ.com
JASON CASTRO: ALL BUT A MEMORY
American Idol" message boards are buzzing that tonight's "Idol" castoff will be Jason Castro -- and it's allegedly Ryan Seacrest who leaked it!
An email exchange posted on an "Idol" fan site points the finger at Ryan -- saying he blabbed that it's Castro that's getting the boot.
Only problem ... Ryan doesn't even know yet himself!
While Ryan has said in the past that he finds out who gets sent packing the morning of the show, we're told the only two people who know the big name at this point in the day are the two executive producers -- Nigel Lythgow and Cecile Frot-Coutaz.
In fact, Nigel told us exclusively who will go home tonight -- the person with the least number of votes.
Title: Re: American Idol Season 7
Post by: rosesrred on April 23, 2008, 06:26:41 PM
Thanks to E! News Online
The Brooke White Reboot: How Big a Sin? Today 3:36 PM PDT
Fox, The WB To stop or not to stop?
The American Idol judges couldn't agree if Brooke White did the right—or wrong—thing last night by rebooting her performance of "You Must Love Me."
And there's not quite a consensus among outside singing experts, either.
"Unless it's a total trainwreck, I think you try to make it through," James Lugo, a record producer and vocal coach, said today. "Personally, I think starting and stopping is kind of hack."
To Gina Eckstine, a singer and vocal teacher, going forward is the only way to go. Most of the time.
"If there's no more, and you can't move ahead, sometimes you just have to admit it," said Eckstine.
White opted for the latter route on Tuesday. Some 13 seconds into her performance, she turned to the house band and said, "I'm sorry." Taking the hint, the band restarted the song. White made it through the number, introduced by Madonna in the movie version of Evita, without further incident.
After the song ended, Paula Abdul, the nice Idol judge, looked pained as she considered her words. Firmly but gently, she offered White the following edict: "You must never start and stop."
In a twist, Simon Cowell, the non-nice Idol judge, gave White a pass on the do-over, apparently because it entertained him. "This is why I love live TV," he said. "It was so dramatic—the beginning, you know."
Under questioning from host Ryan Seacrest, White said she restarted because "I lost the lyric."
Cowell claimed he would have done the same thing, and called White's decision "brave." Abdul persisted, telling White she should have vamped until she found the words. Cowell and Randy Jackson, the wild-card Idol judge, disagreed.
On the matter of to vamp or not to vamp, Abdul offered the best advice, the singing experts said.
"I'm not always in agreement with Paula Abdul," Lugo said. "But I am this time."
Eckstine was also on board with the "Straight Up" star. "Most of the time the audience doesn't [realize you've] made a mistake," she said.
The daughter of the late singing great Billy Eckstine, Gina Eckstine said her father taught her how to cover a muffed lyric: "If you forget the second verse, sing the first verse again."
In general, Lis Lewis, a Los Angeles-based vocal coach, concurred. But she reminded that American Idol is unique in that the judges, Abdul included, have tended to point out when a singer misses a lyric.
"Who cares? Except them [the Idol judges]," Lewis said. "The audience wouldn't care. The audience wouldn't really notice."
Lugo sounded a big amen. "Dude, you're singing cover songs," he said. "Who gives a s--t if you forget the lyrics? I think it's irrelevant."
Interestingly, on Tuesday's Idol, botched lyrics, outside of White's botched performance, were, for once, rendered irrelevant.
Both David Archuleta and Carly Smithson missed lines. Archuleta even mumbled through a rough patch. But neither was called out on the breaches. (Archuleta did, however, get a talking-to from Abdul during the first Beatles week when he sang gobbledygook for a few measures of "We Can Work It Out," and, to compound the sin, let the mistake show on his face.)
Lewis said she wouldn't even consider White's faux pas all that bad—"if she hadn't done it before."
Four weeks ago, White started, stopped and restarted "Every Breath You Take." The relaunch stood out less than Tuesday's because it came after White, providing her own accompaniment, had played but a few notes on the piano. Indeed, even White seemed to forget about the gaffe, saying that last night was the first time she'd missed a lyric. And, technically, she was correct. Her problem with "Every Breath You Take" was the key, not a lyric.
Whatever the case, both do-overs stood out to Lewis. "It seems to be a crutch she's relying on," she said.
Eckstine, who didn't watch Idol last night (not to worry—she TiVo'd), said she wasn't surprised to hear that it was White who suffered the meltdown. "She's been very unsteady and unsure," she said.
But will White's latest trouble be her last trouble? Will it seal her fate as Wednesday night's unchosen one?
"Unfortunately, if you're on a show like American Idol," Eckstine said, "you are being judged."
On every breath you take. Or not.
Title: Re: American Idol Season 7
Post by: RudyRules on April 25, 2008, 03:40:11 PM
I felt sooo bad for Brooke stopping/starting her song, which wasn't a horrible sin, but it did hurt her chances of going to the end, imo. I love the gal and have from the beginning, but in recent weeks, she just seems "down". Perhaps her personal life isn't going good for her? I just don't know, but my vibes say she has lost some interest &/or she is preoccupied with stuff going on in her life. My heart is sad for her. Unless she comes baaack in a huge way on the next show, she'll soon be saying :bye: :'(
Title: Re: American Idol Season 7
Post by: TexasLady on April 26, 2008, 11:16:09 AM
I feel bad for her as well, I think it was the right thing to do to start over but it is the 2nd time. I wish she would not even try to play the piano, I think it is to distracting for her. (First botch)
I really liked her in the auditions, she is gorgeous, can sing but something is definitely wrong, nerves, demoralized, something.
Title: Re: American Idol Season 7
Post by: RudyRules on April 26, 2008, 09:28:28 PM
I feel bad for her as well, I think it was the right thing to do to start over but it is the 2nd time. I wish she would not even try to play the piano, I think it is to distracting for her. (First botch)
I really liked her in the auditions, she is gorgeous, can sing but something is definitely wrong, nerves, demoralized, something.
Yep, agree with ya, TL. I've felt the same with her using the piano. It seems way too much for Brooke to concentrate on as an amateur especially with the huge stage & audience. I say forget the piano and concentrate on nailing the lyrics.
Earlier on...when the stage & audience was smaller, I recall one of her performances when she did really great playing piano and singing. Can't remember which song she sang, but just that she did an awesome job. The audience loved it.
Well, I sure hope she can quickly pull out of whatever's bugging her & give a WOW performance next week! I wish her the very best of luck!
Title: Re: American Idol Season 7
Post by: vanillalatte on April 27, 2008, 07:45:47 PM
I know I'm coming in late on the conversation here, but just had a few thoughts...
Brook White is a bundle of nerves. I love her and agree with the judges that her vibe is totally a throwback, but she's got to get the nerves under control if she wants to succeed. On the other hand, outside of the pressure of the competition, she might perform before large audiences and be absolutely fantastic. I'll reserve final judgement on her until I see her perform after Idol.
I'm liking David A. less and less every week. He's great at the big power- ballads, but that seems to be all he does. It would seem to me that I might need a pot of coffee and a box of No-Doz just to listen to his entire CD. I think the Idol needs to be more than a balladeer. Unfortunately, it seems that the voters don't agree with me, but if he wins, he'll just continue the downward spiral started by the winners since Carrie Underwood. Sorry if that's harsh, JMHO.
As for David Cook, I don't see the big deal about his CD being available. First of all, in today's media driven world, anybody with a halfway decent sound system can record a CD. It seems like everywhere you go, local groups have CDs now...that didn't happen 15 or 20 years ago. Also, he's not the only Idol to have a CD available at the same time that they competed on Idol. Constantine's band Pray for the Soul of Betty hit huge paydirt with a spike in their CD sales when he was on the show. Bo Bice had a CD out before the show, and even the very first Idol, Kelly Clarkson, had her scandalous "session tapes" come out around the time of her win. This season, we had Carly Smithson's video from her previously recorded CD running all over YouTube just after she was chosen as a contestant. The only rule for the Idol contestants is that they cannot currently have a recording contract. David Cook passed that criteria so I don't see the problem.
I so love Jason...he is much like David A. in that he has a very specific style, and this can be both a positive and a negative. He has proven over the weeks that he's not about to change himself for the competition and fans like that. They like to know what to expect post-Idol from the contestant and use that to judge and vote for their favs. The downside of that is the fact that Jason doesn't seem very versitile. He may make it big with one or possibly two hit songs, but 10 years from now, no one will remember him because his style doesn't seem to fit with the major markets out there today. I'm not sure what a record label or promoter would know what to do with him.
Syesha...well, I think she should have gone before Carly. She seems better suited for theatrical productions (which is why she did well with ALW week!) but doesn't have any idea how to connect with the music and her audience when she's just being herself. As much as I enjoyed her performance of "One Rock and Roll Too Many", I've found the rest of her performances to be less than extraordinary.
At this point, I do agree with those who see a David vs. David final. At this point, I have to give the edge to David A., but I do see his hype waning. It's going to depend on whether the early support sustains enough momentum behind it to ride the wave all the way to the end. If David A's fan base slips, I see David C's fans ready to pounce!
OK, enough from me! Wow, when I step on my soapbox, I really let it fly, don't I? :-[ I'll go sit back now and wait for any descenders. :angel: :hugs: :-*
Title: Re: American Idol Season 7
Post by: rosesrred on April 27, 2008, 10:33:03 PM
vanillalatte ditto to what you said and I couldn't have said it better myself
Title: Re: American Idol Season 7
Post by: Jetgabriel on April 28, 2008, 09:09:39 AM
Since I have literally no idea of who Neil Diamond is, can anyone name a famous song of his?
Title: Re: American Idol Season 7
Post by: rosesrred on April 28, 2008, 09:27:38 AM
Even Randy and Simon were trying to help her then Ryan felt the need!
Title: Re: American Idol Season 7
Post by: vanillalatte on April 30, 2008, 11:09:55 AM
Oh, Paula!!! :groan: When it takes Simon, Randy, AND Ryan to get her back on track...oh, that's a problem.
If there is any justice in this competition, Jason Castro goes home tonight...however, this is American Idol we're talking about. I think it might be Brook.
Title: Re: American Idol Season 7
Post by: TexasLady on April 30, 2008, 12:11:50 PM
Paula=Train wreck! Paula! "It's so hard!!!" Not really, I make notes, (sometimes I can't READ them but I write them as they actually sing!) :angel: Please someone do an intervention because I like Paula, she cares about the contestants and generally gives them praise, unlike Simon who has been even more caustic this year than usual.
Jason SHOULD be gone, he was memorable only because he was completely blah! I predict it will be Brooke though. :ascared
Sayesha is getting better with every performance and I see that David A is in the bottom 3 at DialIdol but he's not leaving.
Title: Re: American Idol Season 7
Post by: TexasLady on April 30, 2008, 12:43:24 PM
Quote
RETHINKING 'IDOL'
Post Staff Writer
April 28, 2008 --
THE producers of "American Idol" - worried about sinking ratings - are considering some major changes to the show, including making the auditions flashbacks.
Execs for Fox have quietly begun taking audience surveys to see how fans might react to a number of changes in the hit show's format, according to a report yesterday.
"Suppose the first few weeks of 'American Idol' started in Hollywood with flashbacks of the auditions," one survey question asks. "Would that increase or decrease your enjoyment of 'American Idol'?"
Though "Idol," now in its sixth year, is by far the most-watched series on TV, the ratings have begun to slip this season - the first time that has happened on a regular basis.
Last Wednesday's results show, which saw Irish singer Carly Smithson booted, was the lowest-rated episode in five years, according to trade reports.
"We're not in denial," Fox exec Preston Beckman told Broadcasting & Cable, the TV business weekly. "It's still the biggest show on TV, but that doesn't mean there are things we can't do.
"The feedback from this year, you'll probably see on the show next year," he said.
Among the other questions on the survey, a copy of which was obtained by B&C and posted online yesterday were:
* Is the banter among the judges too much or too little?
* And do fans want to see more of host Ryan Seacrest, or less?
The survey is being conducted online, the report said.
Those types of polls are notoriously unscientific. But the execs say they are looking for results that are overwhelming - one way or another - to base decisions on for next year.
The talent show is hardly in a panic about plugging the leaks in its ratings.
Even in its worst week, "Idol" drew 22.6 million. That's 30 percent higher than the usual No. 2 show, "Dancing with the Stars," a huge margin in TV terms.
And though it does seem clear that some of the shine is starting to wear off "Idol," the erosion may be beyond the control of Fox and the show's producers.
As one cable news analyst pointed out after the last week's Pennsylvania primaries, the Hillary Clinton-Barack Obama race has gotten so exciting, "it's even beating 'American Idol.' "
What do Y'all think would help the show? Something is lacking this year. I am tired of the auditions, they run far too long but some just watch for the stupid antics then don't watch the competition.
For me, there hasn't been a magic moment when you really see someone become a star in their own right. I'm thinking of Fantasia's Summertime, LaKisha's, Midnight Train to Georgia, Melinda Doolittle's My Funny Valentine.
Title: Re: American Idol Season 7
Post by: vanillalatte on April 30, 2008, 01:24:30 PM
Well, for me, I don't know that there's something missing as much as nothing has changed. Most shows (Survivor, BB, TAR, etc...) have made changes, whether they be small tweaks or big twists, to keep the viewers interested. I think it's been a bit arrogant of AI to think that people will tune in year after year after year for exactly the same thing.
Yes, there were some small changes this year including letting the Idols play instruments, and I appreciate that, but we didn't get to see that until after we sat through weeks and weeks of the crappy audition footage. Personally, I'm really sick of that. What happened to Season 1, when we got maybe two weeks of audition footage, and then went straight into the competition? Two weeks I could deal with, but we had to sit through two MONTHS of it this year!!!
For the most part, I'm fine with Ryan Seacrest as the host. I do think the back and forth between him and the judges gets to be a bit much at times. As much as I like the judging panel, I think Paula has embarrassed herself and FOX a few times too many (and last night was just one example of that). Sadly, it may be time to replace Paula. Keep driving, people....nothing here to see.
Overall, I think the focus of the show needs to go back to the contestants. The judges and Ryan need to accept the fact that the show is not about them.
Title: Re: American Idol Season 7
Post by: RudyRules on April 30, 2008, 02:36:45 PM
TL, thanks for posting that article. Like you, I haven't been wowed much by any single performance as in previous seasons. At least, most of them REALLY stood out. (Well, Brooke stood out early on, but she has NOT performed her full potential recently at all. That has really bothered me and makes so sad. :'( :'( I love her and know she is capable of doing lots better. I'm afraid she may be saying buh-bye tonite. )
I started watching w/ Season 4, and loved it! Kellie Pickler, and her dum blond remarks were priceless and her singing was (is) great. And of course, my fav Taylor Hicks...although his career didn't take off like Chris Daughtry's and Elliott Yamin's, yet still...even Taylor was a standout performer. Elliott and Chris are big stars now! :jumpy: Katherine McPhee, Bucky, Mandisa, Paris, to name a few, all had standout techniques and presentation that wowed the audience! Those were the ones I started watching and fully expected other seasons to follow that trend. Guess I'm naive or something?
Whatever, I miss what was before in regard to the performers.
And I'm sick of 110 weeks of auditions!! :pull Like vanilla says, 2 weeks would be plenty!!
I do not have a problem with Ryan S. and think it's good for him to critisize/question the judges once in awhile. If a contestant doesn't understand something they said, sometimes Ryan explains it or asks the judges to explain. He's like an informal intercessor. Oh once in awhile he talks a little too much, but mostly, he's good for the show.
Paula should be canned after her huge goof last nite!! I like her appraisals, b/c she is more personal but sometimes, she appears to be a little tipsy!
I wish I could've taken the AI online survey. I wonder if it's still available? Maybe it's at the AI site? I'll check.
FWIW, Ruday :waves:
Title: Re: American Idol Season 7
Post by: RudyRules on April 30, 2008, 02:40:24 PM
Overall, I think the focus of the show needs to go back to the contestants. The judges and Ryan need to accept the fact that the show is not about them.
Yeah that, vanillalatte! :tup:
Title: Re: American Idol Season 7
Post by: sunshine26 on April 30, 2008, 03:37:14 PM
hi everyone :waves: i have been out of town for afew weeks! hope eveyone is doing GREAT!..i got a question? i dont get all this wanting David [A] to win american idol [sorry] yep! he is a ok or even good singer, kinda sounds like he sings out of his nose, and every song sounds the same to me, this is JMO! he is a ok singer for 17 years old. help me understand why? he is better than David Cook, [really i would LOVE anyones input]. i cant believe even randy [the judge] says he is the one to beat etc etc...i dont get it! i dont think he even comes close to David Cook! i think it is great that people love the kid. and vote and root him on, [but] like i said can people really say he is really better than Cook. JMO i think David Cook is one of the best singers EVER on AI, that guy can sing, and own what he sings, i dont see that in david A..like i said this is just a question as to why you think david A is better than Cook.I just wanted to see what others think . i am just asking a question, b/buz. i would like to know ages etc etc of people that are voting for David A. i am in no way bashing anyone. i just wanted people to say what it is about him as a singer that is great. thanks to everyone that responds. i wish him all the best for his fans. :hugs:
Title: Re: American Idol Season 7
Post by: sunshine26 on April 30, 2008, 03:55:02 PM
hi ya! TL thanks for that report, i disagree on one thing i think David Cook singing Bille Jean was GREAT!!!!, and a shinnig moment. JMO i still watch that over and over lol. i think that dude is great evey week IMO! i dont like the auditions. i wish they would start the show with the singers they pick for hollywood [their auditions in front of the judges, than go right to hollywood week!~...i dont like the singers standing backstage and coming out to ryan to find out if they are in the botton or safe.! you know that saying if it isnt broke, dont try and fix it! IMO AI is trying to do to many things! they need to get back to just AI.,and stop trying to change a show that people love! if anything AI is messing up thier own show. not the vewiers. idol should just get back to what it is about the singers on the show! i also dont like all the special guest singing [sorry i just dont] I think idol gives back is WONDERFUL. and it is great to see them raise money for those in need. but they make it look like a jerry lewis telton..with the idols doing the phones and all. i really think AI can do this wonderful giving back without making it a 2-3 hour teleton show. JMO!
Title: Re: American Idol Season 7
Post by: RudyRules on April 30, 2008, 03:56:52 PM
David A was my favorite guy at first, but the last few weeks, I've been voting for David Cook. Cook is far better overall. He not only has a great sounding voice, he is IN CONTROL of his vocals more than any of the other remaining contestants. He puts his heart and soul into his songs and even if he does not truly believe the lyrics, he sings them as if he BELIEVES every word!! His voice is not pitchy at all...but consistently ON KEY. Like you, sunshine, I don't get it that Randy or any of the judges say David A is the one to beat. He is a very good singer, but NOT the one to beat. His fan base is consists mainly of teens, esp the YOUNG ones! And maybe the oldsters who don't like Cook's rockin style...and they're madly in love with the BOY: David A.
Well, that's my take on it, sunshine26.
I truly hope David Cook is the next AI!! :jumpy: :wohoo:
Title: Re: American Idol Season 7
Post by: sunshine26 on April 30, 2008, 04:17:07 PM
David A was my favorite guy at first, but the last few weeks, I've been voting for David Cook. Cook is far better overall. He not only has a great sounding voice, he is IN CONTROL of his vocals more than any of the other remaining contestants. He puts his heart and soul into his songs and even if he does not truly believe the lyrics, he sings them as if he BELIEVES every word!! His voice is not pitchy at all...but consistently ON KEY. Like you, sunshine, I don't get it that Randy or any of the judges say David A is the one to beat. He is a very good singer, but NOT the one to beat. His fan base is consists mainly of teens, esp the YOUNG ones! And maybe the oldsters who don't like Cook's rockin style...and they're madly in love with the BOY: David A.
Well, that's my take on it, sunshine26.
I truly hope David Cook is the next AI!! :jumpy: :wohoo:
hi ya! and thanks, i also HOPE that David Cook is the next AI.. he deserves it! IMO! that guy just is great! his voice is wonderful, and yep! he is in control of every song he sings, plus he makes the song his own! i think David A..sounds the same everyweek! nothing new! he is ok , but IMO David Cook, should be the next AI>> and i am doing my best to make it happen for him [vote, vote, vote] i know people say he will make it if he doesnt win BUT it is not the same! i want him to have the title! if making it in second place is ok, than i say give second place to 17 year old David A...he will make it! he has alot of time. Cook is young [25] BUT.. IMO COOK should be the next AI
DAVID COOK>>>>>THE NEXT AMERICAN IDOL :wohoo:
Title: Re: American Idol Season 7
Post by: rosesrred on April 30, 2008, 04:30:12 PM
Ok here is my opinion - I too agree that David Cook is far above the ones we have left. David A doesn't do a thing for me and I wonder where he will fit in when he has a recording contract :duno: He'll be like the other winners that no one would buy their albums so they no longer have contracts. He is very dull and I hear that nasally singing and last night I thought he did a horrible job and was shocked with the comments he received. But I do think if David Cook had a recording contract he would sell albums Opps CD's I'm aging myself :lol:
For changing AI the only thing I absolutely hate is the weeks with the mentors and more than half of the mentors have songs that the younger audience hasn't heard or people they know nothing about so the song choices are boring and uneventful. And then when the mentors come on and sing their own song worse than contestants I absolutely feel sorry for them. :groan: More than I feel sorry for the contestants who usually butcher the songs.
Title: Re: American Idol Season 7
Post by: vanillalatte on April 30, 2008, 04:33:56 PM
Well, sunshine, I'm with Rudy in that David A was my favorite guy at the beginning, although I always preferred Carly over any of them. David's early performances demonstrated a connection to the music that is rare in such a young singer.....
BUUUUUUT....
Over the weeks, I've liked him less and less (yes, I'm repeating myself from earlier in this thread) because his strength is so one-dimensional. He's great at the big power-ballads, he can really jerk the old heartstrings with his impish little grin and awe-shucks mannerisms (I, personally, have become annoyed by both), but he's turning out to be less versitile than I originally thought he would be.
He can't sing an up-tempo song and make it convincing to save his life. Even this week when he sang "They're Comin' to America", I thought it came off as a bit frantic and A LOT forced. I think there were MANY other songs in the Neil Diamond song book that would have suited him better, but honestly, the song choice was brilliant considering how badly it fit his voice. Like Simon said, he ticked off all the check boxes...and I really don't think Simon was fully paying him a compliment with that comment!
Again, to repeat myself from earlier in the thread, I'm afraid of the CD this kid would make. I think it might bore me to tears (see my comment about the coffee and No Doz!)
Yes, overall David Cook is a MUCH better singer, far more polished and professional. And he's the one singer left in this competition who I feel has a REAL shot at a career in music that will MEAN something. I don't think it matters if he wins or not, he'll be big, but for the sake of AI's credibility, they NEED him to win this year. The last big name to win was Carrie Underwood. The others have seen meager success at best, and the downhill slide isn't good for future winners. Record companies will eventually lose interest in the winners and just look at the 2nd through 6th place finishers for the REAL talent.
Title: Re: American Idol Season 7
Post by: sunshine26 on April 30, 2008, 05:01:33 PM
yes yes yes, very well said vanillalatte....that is my point Daivd Cook, MUST WIN! that guy will be BIG! but he needs the title of AI [not to be big] but to have the title and SELL the cd's. you got it to the T :tup: cook will win awards just like carrie does! i really dont think david A can make it BIG! in the way cook can. [not at this time] he needs to find himself! grow into a great singer ...i also feel like AI needs cook to win for crediblity also...it is time for another singer on AI to win the title that can make it big also!.;.i see that david A is in 3rd place on dail a idol! this week he is slipping in votes, i am in no way saying david A is not good, but. IMO he will not sell. it will be hard to market him! i am not in anyway bashing him! to me he sounds like he needs to maybe be in a sitcon?? the new micky mouse club...plays..something like that! COOK will be big! and i would love for another winner like carrie to have the title and make it big! but i do wish david A'S fan all the best and luck! i just think it is toime to have another REAL WINNER! that we can say hey we voted and made that guy our AI and he made it BIG!
Title: Re: American Idol Season 7
Post by: rosesrred on April 30, 2008, 06:20:00 PM
yes yes yes, very well said vanillalatte....that is my point Daivd Cook, MUST WIN! that guy will be BIG! but he needs the title of AI [not to be big] but to have the title and SELL the cd's. you got it to the T :tup: cook will win awards just like carrie does! i really dont think david A can make it BIG! in the way cook can. [not at this time] he needs to find himself! grow into a great singer ...i also feel like AI needs cook to win for crediblity also...it is time for another singer on AI to win the title that can make it big also!.;.i see that david A is in 3rd place on dail a idol! this week he is slipping in votes, i am in no way saying david A is not good, but. IMO he will not sell. it will be hard to market him! i am not in anyway bashing him! to me he sounds like he needs to maybe be in a sitcon?? the new micky mouse club...plays..something like that! COOK will be big! and i would love for another winner like carrie to have the title and make it big! but i do wish david A'S fan all the best and luck! i just think it is toime to have another REAL WINNER! that we can say hey we voted and made that guy our AI and he made it BIG!
Sunshine and Vanillalatte you are so on track with this I think David A will be big but gearing towards more of a broadway star. He would be great in musicals, but selling himself I think not.
Title: Re: American Idol Season 7
Post by: vanillalatte on April 30, 2008, 11:22:19 PM
yes yes yes, very well said vanillalatte....that is my point Daivd Cook, MUST WIN! that guy will be BIG! but he needs the title of AI [not to be big] but to have the title and SELL the cd's. you got it to the T :
No, I think you miss my point. My point is that David Cook will be great with or without the title (ala Daughtry). At this point, he's already gotten all the exposure he needs. He'll sell CDs whether he wins or not. Period. American Idol needs David Cook far more than David Cook needs American Idol right now.
And if you want to know what David Archuleta's album would do...look no further than Taylor Hicks and Jordin Sparks.
Oh, and going back to Texas Lady's post about what's wrong with the show...I realized the most obvious one tonight. The results shows suck. They're so full of crap that I can't even stand to watch them anymore. Thank heaven for my DVR. I fast forwarded through all but about 15 minutes of it. (Poor Brook!!! But hey, I called it!) Go back to the 30 minute results shows and get rid of all the freakin' guest performances, stupid phone calls, and yet MORE interviews with the judges. They waste my time and annoy me tremendously.
Title: Re: American Idol Season 7
Post by: sunshine26 on April 30, 2008, 11:49:01 PM
yes yes yes, very well said vanillalatte....that is my point Daivd Cook, MUST WIN! that guy will be BIG! but he needs the title of AI [not to be big] but to have the title and SELL the cd's. you got it to the T :
No, I think you miss my point. My point is that David Cook will be great with or without the title (ala Daughtry). At this point, he's already gotten all the exposure he needs. He'll sell CDs whether he wins or not. Period. American Idol needs David Cook far more than David Cook needs American Idol right now.
And if you want to know what David Archuleta's album would do...look no further than Taylor Hicks and Jordin Sparks.
Oh, and going back to Texas Lady's post about what's wrong with the show...I realized the most obvious one tonight. The results shows suck. They're so full of crap that I can't even stand to watch them anymore. Thank heaven for my DVR. I fast forwarded through all but about 15 minutes of it. (Poor Brook!!! But hey, I called it!) Go back to the 30 minute results shows and get rid of all the freakin' guest performances, stupid phone calls, and yet MORE interviews with the judges. They waste my time and annoy me tremendously.
yep! you got that right, on the results show, i cant stand the guest singers etc etc..i got what you were saying [your point about cook making it big without AI, he doesnt need AI, what i was trying to say was AI needs Cook!...yep! it will get to the point were the producers will NOT want AI cuz the GREAT singers get voted off, and they have to give the winner the contract knowing full well they WONT SELL. while people vote on looks, being cute. puppy love etc etc....what i was trying to say is, AI needs a REAL WINNER...that will sell for them..carrie is a very rich woman [now] after the contract with AI...they are on thier own!..but had it not been for AI carrie wouldnt be where she is today, [maybe, but i think AI helped her get there] i just want another singer that has the chance to be a real star [cook] to win.i hear ya! AI needs cook.. if they dont want these producer to stop this show, cuz alot of people dont vote for the best...can we say sanjani.[i dont think i spelled that right lol] from last year, what if that guy would have won, it would have been a nightmare for AI...i really wish people would vote for the best, i know everyone has different taste in music, but i dont see anything over the top with cook, [he is just plain GREAT] he seems like a nice guy. and i just dont want another winner that abunch of 10 year olds are voting for [sorry] but it is the truth, they are voting on the cute teenage boy, really nothing more than that..JMO but everyweek david A, sounds the same, its like i am hearing the same song over and over. for 17 years old yes he can sing, BUT i have heard 17 year olds that are not on AI sing just as good or better [at my church]..David A. just doesnt make me go WOW! that guy has it! now i think cook has IT!!!!
Title: Re: American Idol Season 7
Post by: marigold on May 01, 2008, 01:03:24 AM
:jumpy: yay sunshine26 is back from a much needed holiday :hugs:
Oh the one hour results show seems longer than that.
It sure seems like they drag it out, but I sat through it.
Title: Re: American Idol Season 7
Post by: rosesrred on May 01, 2008, 08:22:52 AM
Oh vanillalatte once again I totally agree with you. I, too DVR the results show thank heaven for fast forward! :jumpy:
Title: Re: American Idol Season 7
Post by: sunshine26 on May 01, 2008, 10:36:17 AM
hi everyone :waves: hi ya! ca bb fan :hugs: yep! i was gone for afew weeks, great to see everyone!!! i just went to afew AI sites [huge ones] and all i could read about David A...was this guy is so precious, so cute....i think he is alittle doll...i will vote for him until my finger fall off...grrrrrrr..this is what i HATE about AI..[i am in no way bashing DA's fans, i just dont get why people vote for someone cuz they are a cute boy!...WOW! i just cant do that!...i really wish..people would vote on the singing..IMO DA just is not the next AI..[but he prob will be] and he will not be big, no way! i still am going to vote like a mad woman for COOK! lol...i hope all the cook fans vote like mad...and have a REAL WINNER this year..i knew the mintue i saw cook..he would be in the finale..[ I think it will be a D&D F2...] i just didnt think when i saw DA he would be so huge with the votes! if the kids are voting on being precious or cute, i would think they would be voting for jason over DA! [JMO] arent these kids supposed to be sleeping for school instead of staying up for 2 hours voting lol...sorry i just get alittle PO'D.. cuz the BEST singer who will be big...will prob not get the title, over puppy love. i hope i am wrong! and cook wins AI. DA is slipping in votes! i really believe that ryan called the idols out of order. cook was way out in the lead over DA! [in votes] ryan, never said the 2 girls were the bottom 2, he just said one of these ladies is going home!...i really believe DA was 3rd in votes this week.
BUT AI has to make it look like he is the bomb :lala....my sister loves AI. but she has never voted. i told her she is going to start voting next week for cook lol...which is ok with her cuz she wants him to win also. i told her if she wants him to win, than another person who hasnt voted starts voting, it could be her 2 hours that puts cook in the lead or even the win! [sorry for the rant, i just dont get all this DA is the best thing that has ever been been on AI. I just dont see it at all, ok rant over, for now :funny:
Title: Re: American Idol Season 7
Post by: vanillalatte on May 01, 2008, 11:13:21 AM
LOL, sunshine. I think you're obsessing over this just a weeeeee bit :funny:
I look at it this way...sometimes America gets it wrong, and sometimes they get it SOOOOO right. Remember when bo Bice was supposed to be a lock for the win???? Guess who won that year? Yeah, you know.
Regardless of the outcome, America always corrects its mistakes later...Chris Daughtry, anyone?
Title: Re: American Idol Season 7
Post by: sunshine26 on May 01, 2008, 12:21:02 PM
LOL, sunshine. I think you're obsessing over this just a weeeeee bit :funny:
I look at it this way...sometimes America gets it wrong, and sometimes they get it SOOOOO right. Remember when bo Bice was supposed to be a lock for the win???? Guess who won that year? Yeah, you know.
Regardless of the outcome, America always corrects its mistakes later...Chris Daughtry, anyone?
lol vanillalatte, :funny: there are 4 shows that i LOVE....BB..AI...TAR...and so you think you can dance...the only one my hubby LOVES are you ready for this...is so you think you can dance :ascared i was freaked out that he would love that show, he likes AI..thinks cook is great..he wactes it cuz well he has no choice lol..i hear ya! about Daughtry, i couldnt believe he was voted off! and i am so happy he made it big!..on to Bo. i really liked Bo...i loved this voice, BUT i never thought he would make it big,[south rock was more from the 70's. and not from today's music] i am 27 but all i listen to is rock music from the late 60's and 70's, and great rock music that is out now! i think america got it right with carrie winning, i am not that crazy about country music, but carrie did make it BIG!.. and there is alot of money in country music,
i knew carrie would be a big country star! i knew Bo had he won...would be another one that didnt make it! [but i did love Bo] so far america is getting it right, it doesnt matter how the idols are voted off top 7 top 5 etc etc.,...I know john M was good as was carly, but i didnt see them in the finale, so they had to go at some point.america pretty much knows who they want in the finale now!...i just think i will be ILL if DA wins this...just b/cuz he is percious, cute etc etc...i'm just going to say it, i dont think DA is cute. if the kids are voting on who is cute that would be jason JMO..he is alittle cutie. but so should NOT be there nor should he win.. i think jason will leave next, than syessa, than D&D finale...and i am going to vote like a freaking mad person...lol...i bet cook does care about winning ..alot of people will say they dont think they want to win etc etc..i could even tell Chris wanted to win AI! and at the end, so did Bo.
about taylor hicks, i know he hasnt made it big as far as selling cd's #1 hits etc etc, BUT that dude sells out concerts BIG TIME! he made like 4 or 5 million dollars last year. so he is doing pretty good. on his own! i see that AI is trying to get a hit single for Ruben [his song, is the one they play for the departed idol this year, [ceb me home!] i'm sure Ruben is going to do ok with that song, but he will fade away [again] its great chatting with ya! Vanill :waves:
Title: Re: American Idol Season 7
Post by: RudyRules on May 02, 2008, 12:21:52 AM
sunshine26
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..about taylor hicks, i know he hasnt made it big as far as selling cd's #1 hits etc etc, BUT that dude sells out concerts BIG TIME! he made like 4 or 5 million dollars last year. so he is doing pretty good. on his own!
Wow, I'm so happy to hear that, sunshine! :wohoo: He was my favorite in season5, but I haven't kept up with how he's doing. Once in awhile I'll read something about him, but it's about cds, not concerts. I had no idea he was rockin so great with the concerts. So being an AI winner did help him!
Sunshine, Thank you bunches for sharing that info! Yaaay Taylor...Soul Patrol! :wohoo:
Title: Re: American Idol Season 7
Post by: sunshine26 on May 02, 2008, 10:56:13 AM
lol Rubyrules.....GO SOUL PATROL!!!!!! i was one of them lol. yep! i saw Taylor in houston,tx not to long ago, and it was at the BIG concert hall we have here, not the small ones....and it cost some money, the place was packed...Taylor also just had a pay preview concert....on cable TV, [had to paid to watch it] yep! i have kept up alittle with Taylor the guy is selling out concert halls, he was GREAT...his voice has gotten even better! he is wonderful to see live!...thanks for the picture!!!!! of Taylor...i think he is a cutie!.......now GO DAVID COOK!!!!!!!!!
Title: Re: American Idol Season 7
Post by: RudyRules on May 03, 2008, 03:42:13 AM
Tanks for the Taylor update, Sunshine. I'd give my right eye tooth to attend one of his concerts! :jam:
Title: Re: American Idol Season 7
Post by: Kiwi Jay on May 03, 2008, 04:30:22 AM
I know you guys heard this so long ago, but I am just watching AI Gives Back and it is wonderful and It makes you want to help so much!!
Title: Re: American Idol Season 7
Post by: marigold on May 03, 2008, 08:08:44 PM
Oh vanillalatte once again I totally agree with you. I, too DVR the results show thank heaven for fast forward! :jumpy:
:funny: Oh that's funny
I finally sat through a results show, it's the singing I can't stand and don't watch
It's funny at the begining of this season Nigel Lithgoe said ''I promise it's a different year altogether'' because the past season sucked
but to me no matter what he tries to do to the show it's the darn singing I can't tolerate :groan:
There is noooooooo way I could listen to an entire season :lol:
I know I don't know what I would do without my DVR it's sometimes like nails scratching on a blackboard to sit through an entire hour of the results show! When everyone has to do the song in the beginning my heart goes out to them. And I know I'm repeating myself but the mentors it's downright embarrassing when they sing. So far only mariah did a good job this year! And the questions on the jumbo screen and everyone acts like its the first time they heard the question when Ryan asks them - guess they can't see the jumbo screen like us out in TV land! (now I'm repeating vanillalatte, sorry) but hopefully they do something about it!
Title: Re: American Idol Season 7
Post by: marigold on May 03, 2008, 11:39:29 PM
I know I don't know what I would do without my DVR it's sometimes like nails scratching on a blackboard to sit through an entire hour of the results show! When everyone has to do the song in the beginning my heart goes out to them. And I know I'm repeating myself but the mentors it's downright embarrassing when they sing. So far only mariah did a good job this year! And the questions on the jumbo screen and everyone acts like its the first time they heard the question when Ryan asks them - guess they can't see the jumbo screen like us out in TV land! (now I'm repeating vanillalatte, sorry) but hopefully they do something about it!
You know rosesrred I enjoyed the first year it was kinda funny watching all the bad singers tryout
but over the years it's just not funny anymore nor a pleasure to watch.
I think my dislike began when AI was making fun of the ones that tried out that weren't well, kwim
and that is just not funny to humiliate and make jokes at their expense for tv.
But I know I'm not the only one as year after year their ratings are going down and people are losing interest
Title: Re: American Idol Season 7
Post by: rosesrred on May 03, 2008, 11:44:50 PM
I know I don't know what I would do without my DVR it's sometimes like nails scratching on a blackboard to sit through an entire hour of the results show! When everyone has to do the song in the beginning my heart goes out to them. And I know I'm repeating myself but the mentors it's downright embarrassing when they sing. So far only mariah did a good job this year! And the questions on the jumbo screen and everyone acts like its the first time they heard the question when Ryan asks them - guess they can't see the jumbo screen like us out in TV land! (now I'm repeating vanillalatte, sorry) but hopefully they do something about it!
This season when the auditions were going on my hubby and I sat there saying it was hard for us to watch because they seemed to put more mentally challenged people on and it stopped being funny at that point. In years past it was more people who actually that they could sing and they really couldn't this year a new low
You know rosesrred I enjoyed the first year it was kinda funny watching all the bad singers tryout
but over the years it's just not funny anymore nor a pleasure to watch.
I think my dislike began when AI was making fun of the ones that tried out that weren't well, kwim
and that is just not funny to humiliate and make jokes at their expense for tv.
But I know I'm not the only one as year after year their ratings are going down and people are losing interest
Title: Re: American Idol Season 7
Post by: marigold on May 04, 2008, 12:04:54 AM
This season when the auditions were going on my hubby and I sat there saying it was hard for us to watch because they seemed to put more mentally challenged people on and it stopped being funny at that point. In years past it was more people who actually that they could sing and they really couldn't this year a new low
So you know what I mean it's not funny and not entertaining and the ones that can kinda sing well I still can't sit through that
What's up with Paula too how ever does she sing if she can't even talk :groan:
I mean if your that medicated you shouldn't be at work, it looks bad
Title: Re: American Idol Season 7
Post by: sunshine26 on May 05, 2008, 11:16:29 AM
i too wish AI wouldnt be so long, stop showing all the auditions with the ones that didnt make it to hollywood, i think AI should start its season with the auditions of those who made it to hollywood, than show MORE of hollywood, than show MORE of ALL the top 24...than start the top 24 singing for our votes... than when it gets to the top 12...have the result show for 30 mintues, STOP the hour crap..and PLEASE STOP bringing special guest singers......focus more on the top 24. top 12. top 10. top 5. etc etc....and PLEASE PLEASE STOP!!!!!!!!! having musical show week! [broadway] that is so awful....this is NOT a show to find the next big broadway star! plus it is the most boring week IMO!..and Simon says things like that sounded to broadway, to musical,....than STOP IT! ok rant over [for now :funny:]
Title: Re: American Idol Season 7
Post by: vanillalatte on May 05, 2008, 12:50:05 PM
I'm probably one of the few that actually enjoys Broadway week, but I'm a huge fan of musicals. ALW is my favorite modern composer, so I enjoyed it. One thing that we really get out of Broadway week is to see who can really SING. I think that's why Jason did so poorly and David Cook did so well. Broadway week left Jason completely exposed, he didn't have his little vibe to fall back on, but rather he just had to sing. Jason doesn't have the chops for that. David C, on the other hand, finally got to show us just what kind of voice he has...no cool arrangements, no schtik, just singing...and it was glorious!
Title: Re: American Idol Season 7
Post by: sunshine26 on May 05, 2008, 01:36:14 PM
I'm probably one of the few that actually enjoys Broadway week, but I'm a huge fan of musicals. ALW is my favorite modern composer, so I enjoyed it. One thing that we really get out of Broadway week is to see who can really SING. I think that's why Jason did so poorly and David Cook did so well. Broadway week left Jason completely exposed, he didn't have his little vibe to fall back on, but rather he just had to sing. Jason doesn't have the chops for that. David C, on the other hand, finally got to show us just what kind of voice he has...no cool arrangements, no schtik, just singing...and it was glorious!
hi ya! vanillalatte :waves: yep! cook did a GREAT job on broadway week, [he studyed musical T. [broadway] at a very young age] i have a friend, that knew cook was going to be on AI..she has seen cook alot, she has even been to LA..and seen him on the stage there, i have a cousin that lives in LA she is a big time stock broker, and i prob could go to one of the AI shows, BUT i just got back from 2 weeks in new mexico, my hubby would freak out if i went on another hoilday!
my cousin could get tickets for the show in a heartbeat! i too LOVE broadway i go to plays all the time i love it!...and i love ALW..the guy is just WOW!..i love everything ALW has done....the only reason i said to not have one, is b/cuz of simon..with all that crap he gives about the idols sounding broadway...BUT if you are going to have a BW week than some are going to sound BW! simon needs to get over it! i loved that David Cook, did the song just the way it is, [the org] it really showed he is in control of his voice, and you are right on! jason WOW! awful..when i first saw the top 24 and saw jason, i would have never thought he was like a folk singer..
jason as david A sound the same everyweek to me! jason lives not far from me, about a hour drive!..BUT there is no way i would vote for jason , i never have and never will, which brings me to my point, as to why do some vote for idols based on looks, puppy love. and being from the voters hometown, i just cant do that, i vote on who i think is deserving, and Cook is![plus on the Texas message boards for AI, Texas LOVES COOK :jumpy:] i cant believe anyone could say cook is not the best singer on this show! again JMO. [i love, love chatting with ya! :hugs:]
Title: Re: American Idol Season 7
Post by: rosesrred on May 05, 2008, 04:55:42 PM
I'm probably one of the few that actually enjoys Broadway week, but I'm a huge fan of musicals. ALW is my favorite modern composer, so I enjoyed it. One thing that we really get out of Broadway week is to see who can really SING. I think that's why Jason did so poorly and David Cook did so well. Broadway week left Jason completely exposed, he didn't have his little vibe to fall back on, but rather he just had to sing. Jason doesn't have the chops for that. David C, on the other hand, finally got to show us just what kind of voice he has...no cool arrangements, no schtik, just singing...and it was glorious!
hi ya! vanillalatte :waves: yep! cook did a GREAT job on broadway week, [he studyed musical T. [broadway] at a very young age] i have a friend, that knew cook was going to be on AI..she has seen cook alot, she has even been to LA..and seen him on the stage there, i have a cousin that lives in LA she is a big time stock broker, and i prob could go to one of the AI shows, BUT i just got back from 2 weeks in new mexico, my hubby would freak out if i went on another hoilday!
my cousin could get tickets for the show in a heartbeat! i too LOVE broadway i go to plays all the time i love it!...and i love ALW..the guy is just WOW!..i love everything ALW has done....the only reason i said to not have one, is b/cuz of simon..with all that crap he gives about the idols sounding broadway...BUT if you are going to have a BW week than some are going to sound BW! simon needs to get over it! i loved that David Cook, did the song just the way it is, [the org] it really showed he is in control of his voice, and you are right on! jason WOW! awful..when i first saw the top 24 and saw jason, i would have never thought he was like a folk singer..
jason as david A sound the same everyweek to me! jason lives not far from me, about a hour drive!..BUT there is no way i would vote for jason , i never have and never will, which brings me to my point, as to why do some vote for idols based on looks, puppy love. and being from the voters hometown, i just cant do that, i vote on who i think is deserving, and Cook is![plus on the Texas message boards for AI, Texas LOVES COOK :jumpy:] i cant believe anyone could say cook is not the best singer on this show! again JMO. [i love, love chatting with ya! :hugs:]
Ok Sunshine I'm a hop, skip and a jump away from the AI show I would love to go in your place :yess: :jumpy: :funny: Just a thought! :funny:
Title: Re: American Idol Season 7
Post by: vanillalatte on May 05, 2008, 05:33:50 PM
Here's a thought....
Bring back BIG BAND WEEK!!! I don't understand why they got rid of that one! I'd go for getting rid of Broadway week, if it meant the return of Big Band. How could anyone forget the week that Kelli Clarkson finally emerged as a true threat to Tamyra Gray and Justin Guarinin? It was just that week that began her surge to the forefront and ultimate win! And Big Band is another style that doesn't allow the vocalist to hide in a niche...they have to show true vocal skill!
Title: Re: American Idol Season 7
Post by: marigold on May 06, 2008, 03:46:58 AM
:popcorn: The Final 4 perform tonight Tuesday May 6th, their favorite music from the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame
And on Wednesday May 7th Maroon 5 and former American Idol 4 runner-up Bo Bice will give live performances
Bring back BIG BAND WEEK!!! I don't understand why they got rid of that one! I'd go for getting rid of Broadway week, if it meant the return of Big Band. How could anyone forget the week that Kelli Clarkson finally emerged as a true threat to Tamyra Gray and Justin Guarinin? It was just that week that began her surge to the forefront and ultimate win! And Big Band is another style that doesn't allow the vocalist to hide in a niche...they have to show true vocal skill!
yes i LOVED when AI had big band week, that was when Kelley broke out as the leader, that was a GREAT show! i am with ya! [bring back big band week] :wohoo:
Title: Re: American Idol Season 7
Post by: sunshine26 on May 06, 2008, 09:43:31 AM
I love when they can pick their own songs! So I'm with you ca bb let's get out the (http://dl7.glitter-graphics.net/pub/398/398407uehz7x42sy.jpg) (http://www.glitter-graphics.com) and have a great evening! :wohoo:
Title: Re: American Idol Season 7
Post by: marigold on May 06, 2008, 12:01:37 PM
I love when they can pick their own songs! So I'm with you ca bb let's get out the (http://dl7.glitter-graphics.net/pub/398/398407uehz7x42sy.jpg) (http://www.glitter-graphics.com) and have a great evening! :wohoo:
:lol: Yup rosesrred that's what I plan on doing tonight. Don't forget to watch HK :tup:
Title: Re: American Idol Season 7
Post by: rosesrred on May 06, 2008, 01:33:25 PM
I love when they can pick their own songs! So I'm with you ca bb let's get out the (http://dl7.glitter-graphics.net/pub/398/398407uehz7x42sy.jpg) (http://www.glitter-graphics.com) and have a great evening! :wohoo:
:lol: Yup rosesrred that's what I plan on doing tonight. Don't forget to watch HK :tup:
Are you kidding me that's my #1 show on Tuesdays everything else is secondary I need me my Gordon fix (oops is that ok to say on your anniversary :funny:)
Title: Re: American Idol Season 7
Post by: AmyKeith on May 06, 2008, 02:47:55 PM
David's musicality and rare interpretation of the music by his voice is appealing to all age groups. He has a new sound and a new interpretation of music. His music invites you in, to enjoy & relax--a natural high, awash in endorphins.
The entertainment media and apparently some people in my age group don’t know what to do with him b/c it isn’t cool to like a nice, kind, humble kid so they take the easy way out and lampoon and bash him at every juncture. AI format has not allowed him to select nor sing the songs that show his musicality to its maximum except early on. When he leaves AI and gets to control of his song selections and arrangement, all will be forgotten by the entertainment media as to his age. We will see some rapid turnabouts.
Oh, btw, I am a music/communications major at a university. A lot of my friends in the collegial music world (those 20+ year olds you are talking about that people think don't get DA) are looking forward to David A's first album and we are voting like mad--we get technology a little better than tweens.
Oh, and scrub the age bias from your brains tonite for a few secs; listen to DA without the blinders you have put on! You may not like his sound, but he has talent and then some.
Title: Re: American Idol Season 7
Post by: vanillalatte on May 06, 2008, 03:21:36 PM
David's musicality and rare interpretation of the music by his voice is appealing to all age groups. He has a new sound and a new interpretation of music. His music invites you in, to enjoy & relax--a natural high, awash in endorphins.
The entertainment media and apparently some people in my age group don’t know what to do with him b/c it isn’t cool to like a nice, kind, humble kid so they take the easy way out and lampoon and bash him at every juncture. AI format has not allowed him to select nor sing the songs that show his musicality to its maximum except early on. When he leaves AI and gets to control of his song selections and arrangement, all will be forgotten by the entertainment media as to his age. We will see some rapid turnabouts.
Oh, btw, I am a music/communications major at a university. A lot of my friends in the collegial music world (those 20+ year olds you are talking about that people think don't get DA) are looking forward to David A's first album and we are voting like mad--we get technology a little better than tweens.
Oh, and scrub the age bias from your brains tonite for a few secs; listen to DA without the blinders you have put on! You may not like his sound, but he has talent and then some.
Hi, Amy! Welcome to RFF!
I have a degree in Music Education and taught choral music and private voice for quite awhile (long story why I'm not anymore, but that's beside the point! :)). I totally get what you're saying about David A. Yes, the boy has talent, there's no denying that, but I don't think AI/pop music is where he fits. I'd think he might do well on Broadway or in some other genre, but AI's target audience isn't going to go out and snap up a million copies of "David Archuleta Sings Broadway Hits" or "David Archuleta's Ballads Across the Years".
Honestly, as much as true musicians would like to think it is, American Idol is not about finding the next great vocalist...if it was, Tamyra Gray, Melinda Doolittle, Latoya London, etc, etc, etc would have all been winners. American Idol is about finding a super star, someone with charisma and that "it" factor that no one can seem to define or teach. Yes, they need to be able to sing as well, but without the other qualities, they won't win. They also need to be able to fit into a genre that is going to sell records. These are the areas where I think David A will come up short. As great as his voice and musicality are, he's just not a star...at least not yet.
Title: Re: American Idol Season 7
Post by: rosesrred on May 06, 2008, 05:35:35 PM
here is tonights songlist:
David Archuleta -- "Stand by Me" by Ben E. King and "Love Me Tender" by Elvis Presley (cover by Norah Jones)
David Cook -- "Baba O'Reilly" by The Who and "Hungry Like the Wolf" by Duran Duran
Jason Castro -- "Mr. Tambourine Man" by Bob Dylan and "I Shot the Sheriff" by Bob Marley (cover by Eric Clapton)
Syesha Mercado -- "Proud Mary" by Tina Turner and "A Change is Gonna Come" by Sam Cooke
Sorry but to me David A (out of all the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame) He picks two songs that are ez how many Elvis impersonators are there out there? geez! I can't wait to hear David C sing Baba O'Reilly!
Title: Re: American Idol Season 7
Post by: vanillalatte on May 06, 2008, 10:30:11 PM
David Archuleta -- "Stand by Me" by Ben E. King and "Love Me Tender" by Elvis Presley (cover by Norah Jones)
David Cook -- "Baba O'Reilly" by The Who and "Hungry Like the Wolf" by Duran Duran
Jason Castro -- "Mr. Tambourine Man" by Bob Dylan and "I Shot the Sheriff" by Bob Marley (cover by Eric Clapton)
Syesha Mercado -- "Proud Mary" by Tina Turner and "A Change is Gonna Come" by Sam Cooke
Sorry but to me David A (out of all the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame) He picks two songs that are ez how many Elvis impersonators are there out there? geez! I can't wait to hear David C sing Baba O'Reilly!
Good grief! :groan: I haven't watched yet (it's on my DVR, but DD had an orchestra concert tonight!) but just looking at that list, my first thoughts were:
David A...sigh! More of the same. PLEEEEZ David, show us you can do SOMETHING ELSE! David C...COOL! Once song I'm really not familiar with, and Duran Duran. Pretty gutsy and original! Jason...yeah, could have guessed these. Like David A he is showing NO versitility. But I don't really expect any from him. Syesha...why, oh WHY does every woman of color on this show have to do Proud Mary???? Meh, for the other song.
Title: Re: American Idol Season 7
Post by: marigold on May 06, 2008, 11:18:54 PM
David's musicality and rare interpretation of the music by his voice is appealing to all age groups. He has a new sound and a new interpretation of music. His music invites you in, to enjoy & relax--a natural high, awash in endorphins.
The entertainment media and apparently some people in my age group don’t know what to do with him b/c it isn’t cool to like a nice, kind, humble kid so they take the easy way out and lampoon and bash him at every juncture. AI format has not allowed him to select nor sing the songs that show his musicality to its maximum except early on. When he leaves AI and gets to control of his song selections and arrangement, all will be forgotten by the entertainment media as to his age. We will see some rapid turnabouts.
Oh, btw, I am a music/communications major at a university. A lot of my friends in the collegial music world (those 20+ year olds you are talking about that people think don't get DA) are looking forward to David A's first album and we are voting like mad--we get technology a little better than tweens.
Oh, and scrub the age bias from your brains tonite for a few secs; listen to DA without the blinders you have put on! You may not like his sound, but he has talent and then some.
:waves: Hello AmyKeith and a big :welcome3: to you. Thanks for for joining and posting here on RFF.
It's great to hear from people with a musical background that's just awesome. :tup: You too vanillalatte that is so impressive.
I agree with you in that for a 17 year old young man David A is very talented.
:groan: What a night it was for Jason forgetting the lyrics and not a great performance for either song.
It will be interesting to watch next week as the final 3 compete, I'm sure the pressure is enormous for them.
Title: Re: American Idol Season 7
Post by: marigold on May 06, 2008, 11:22:35 PM
Are you kidding me that's my #1 show on Tuesdays everything else is secondary I need me my Gordon fix (oops is that ok to say on your anniversary :funny:)
:congrats: Hey congrat's rosesrred and Happy Anniversary to you.
Title: Re: American Idol Season 7
Post by: Riosmommy on May 06, 2008, 11:35:06 PM
:waves:Hi, I normal post on BB boards. I had to vent or at least see if anyone else is seeing what I am on Idol this year. David A- the young one ( Just to make sure I got the right one) I just do not get it. How much more unfair could this year be. He could sing or do anything and he will be praised. His preformance was not great tonight. His version of "Love me Tender" was horrible. As an Elvis fan I think he didnt bring it. Now I am not saying he does not have a good voice but check out any singer on broadway and they will out sing him and perform him same age and all. I just dont get the judges just pushing him and pumping him up so much. Now the other David the older one.. I think he is marketable and just great too. Just been really turned off this season because everytime I watch this kids is getting the praise while others who should dont at times.
Title: Re: American Idol Season 7
Post by: marigold on May 06, 2008, 11:56:59 PM
:waves:Hi, I normal post on BB boards. I had to vent or at least see if anyone else is seeing what I am on Idol this year. David A- the young one ( Just to make sure I got the right one) I just do not get it. How much more unfair could this year be. He could sing or do anything and he will be praised. His preformance was not great tonight. His version of "Love me Tender" was horrible. As an Elvis fan I think he didnt bring it. Now I am not saying he does not have a good voice but check out any singer on broadway and they will out sing him and perform him same age and all. I just dont get the judges just pushing him and pumping him up so much. Now the other David the older one.. I think he is marketable and just great too. Just been really turned off this season because everytime I watch this kids is getting the praise while others who should dont at times.
I understand what you saying I have seen in past seasons that the judges have their own vision of who they want to win
and it can be influential when fans of AI vote and in the same breathe I can think of times when fans don't take it seriously enough
for instance in my opinion Sanjaha made it waaaaaaay farther than he should have :groan: ugh that was a joke
Title: Re: American Idol Season 7
Post by: cherrypeep on May 07, 2008, 06:03:51 AM
Since this is the same week that we lost Chris Daughtry and Tamyra Gray, I decided that I would vote for the 2 hours after the show. I got through around 30 times for David Cook, so hopefully that will be enough for him to make it through this week. :yess: I will be crushed if he goes this week. :'(
At votefortheworst.com they have Jason Castro as the person this week to keep, hopefully they fail, they did last week with Brooke. I am so discusted with these people that are ruining it for the contestants that do have talent. (:;)
As for David A, I can not stand his nasally singing anymore and his fakeness. I am sorry if some of you like him, but he is such a faker in my opinion regarding his song choices, he says things like I have never sang this song before, blahblah blahblah, but then TMZ or some other site finds video of him singing those songs at parties and stuff. He just needs to grow up and try again when he is in his 20's and let the talented contestants go farther this season.
sorry for the rant on David A but I had to vent somewhere. :pull
I have my fingers crossed tonight for David Cook, he is by far my favorite. :flirt:
Title: Re: American Idol Season 7
Post by: sunshine26 on May 07, 2008, 01:04:05 PM
hi everyone! :waves: well i dont get it [AGAIN] David A sounded the same last night as everyweek, what did he do? he sang 2 more soft ballards [again] grrrrrr sorry to the DA fans, i do think for 17 he has a good voice, i cant say GREAT cuz, i have really heard some GREAT voices even younger than DA at my church!....but here we go again with the judges. DA is the bomb, he is in it to win it, you crushed everyone else [WTH] no he didnt...it might not have been cook's best night, BUT he still has control over his voice, low, middle and high range, you just cant say that for DA!...he sings in a very low range, and he cant get away from it! i just hope Cook is safe...jason was just AWFUL...F4, and you have to huhuhuhuhmmm your way through a song, cuz you forgot the words?? this is to late for this, and he needs to GO!..i will really be PO'D if Cook is voted off
I also read , that some of cook's fans split thier vote for DC and jason WTH :groan: you NEVER do that..not with 4 left...i really believe that is why Chris D was voted off last year, cuz his fans split the votes to keep the big E in...thinking it would help chris in the finale [to go with a weaker singer]
grrrrrr....DA did stand by me, and Elvis! and he STILL sounded the same, and what is up with all the drooling of the judges over him [i STILL dont get it] cuz i really feel that DA is NOT going to make it big as a pop singer, he does belong on broadway or a tv sitcon! if he wins this AI will have another idol that didnt make it big in selling for them, only, kelly, and carrie made it BIG with the title, while Clay is bigger than Ruben...Chris is bigger than taylor..[but taylor did make 5 million last year in concerts] but i really want Cook to WIN....i know he will be huge without the tile...BUT i want him to have it, cuz IMO he deserves it!
AI should just give the freaking contracts to the 2nd,or 3rd, idol voted off, cuz they are the ones that are getting the deals. and are bigger than most of the winners, [sorry, i am just so freaking that DA could win this] and for what, cuz he is 17, he is cute, little girls have puppy love, etc etc, everything but for the right reason. a GREAT singer that will sell the hell out of cd's, concerts, and win awards, cuz cook will do all 3! [sorry for the rant, but i got to have atlease one for the day lol. ok maybe 2 or 3 :funny: anyway GO COOK!!!!!!! the next REAL AI !!!!!!!!!!
Title: Re: American Idol Season 7
Post by: vanillalatte on May 07, 2008, 01:16:24 PM
OK, I'm really bummed out right now. I had recorded AI last night while I was attending my daughter's orchestra concert, but since we had a thunderstorm during AI, the HD recording got ALL messed up! So, I couldn't even watch! I'll be cruising YouTube and anywhere I else I can think of to find last night's performances. If I can find them, I'll be back to give my opinion (whether you want it or not :angel:).
Sunshine, ITA about David A. Just looking at his song choices, I was really disappointed. More of the same...nothing different here!
Title: Re: American Idol Season 7
Post by: sunshine26 on May 07, 2008, 01:26:16 PM
OK, I'm really bummed out right now. I had recorded AI last night while I was attending my daughter's orchestra concert, but since we had a thunderstorm during AI, the HD recording got ALL messed up! So, I couldn't even watch! I'll be cruising YouTube and anywhere I else I can think of to find last night's performances. If I can find them, I'll be back to give my opinion (whether you want it or not :angel:).
Sunshine, ITA about David A. Just looking at his song choices, I was really disappointed. More of the same...nothing different here!
hi ya! vanillalaltte, i know where you can find ALL the vids of the idols songs, it is at rickey.org, if last nights isnt up yet, it will be by tonight, yep! DA sang stand by me, and love me tender, and it was the same ole same ole, he didnt change it up, and it sounded like everyweek [again] that site i gave you is a guy that is so into AI...everything about AI is at that site, i hope it was ok for me to post that site! if not PLEASE remove it, i love this site and i DONT want to do anything wrong, thanks so much! on a side note cook is wayyyyyyyyy in the front in busy singles, and texts, [i just hope those sites are right] cuz i didnt get to vote last night, i had to go to a big award dinner for my sister's husband...and i couldnt vote. i will be so upset if cook is voted off!
Title: Re: American Idol Season 7
Post by: rosesrred on May 07, 2008, 02:19:40 PM
OK, I'm really bummed out right now. I had recorded AI last night while I was attending my daughter's orchestra concert, but since we had a thunderstorm during AI, the HD recording got ALL messed up! So, I couldn't even watch! I'll be cruising YouTube and anywhere I else I can think of to find last night's performances. If I can find them, I'll be back to give my opinion (whether you want it or not :angel:).
Sunshine, ITA about David A. Just looking at his song choices, I was really disappointed. More of the same...nothing different here!
OMG I absolutely hate it when that happens and believe me I know - It happened, yet again, to me last night not with AI but Dancing With the Stars (I luckily had it record on another TV in the house so I did get it).
So here are my thoughts:
David Cook really did great last night with Bubba O'Reilly (but I knew he would) his first wasn't my fav but nonetheless he did a good job.
David A same ole same ole, old songs sung the same with a lot of breathing in the mike, and very nasally. I for one believe all the articles written last night that the judges are being told to make sure he is the next AI so they are doing what they are told! That has to be the only answer to the way out in left field comments about his singing - as I have said he's good but come on crushing everyone last night do they honestly believe we don't have ears?????
Jason gee what can I say his first was pretty bad and forgetting the words on song 2 (well shouldn't be voted off for that look how many times DA has done it) he just had a rough time last night.
Syesha well she is holding her own and doing a pretty good job. Proud Mary boy she rocked it and her second song A Change is Gonna Come I don't think I've heard it before but she sounded good. I think Randy really hurt her feelings cuz she sure was having a hard time holding back the tears and then finally they came a rollin down the river!
Anyways that's my 2 cents worth!
Title: Re: American Idol Season 7
Post by: rosesrred on May 07, 2008, 02:27:08 PM
Are you kidding me that's my #1 show on Tuesdays everything else is secondary I need me my Gordon fix (oops is that ok to say on your anniversary :funny:)
:congrats: Hey congrat's rosesrred and Happy Anniversary to you.
Thank you so very much :roses:
Title: Re: American Idol Season 7
Post by: marigold on May 07, 2008, 04:27:06 PM
Update:
AI fans you can watch this season's conetestants on the American Idol Live Tour 2008
Wow, down to the last 4, and less than an hour, 3 finalists! This season whizzed by!
I fearlessly predict that Jason's time on AI will end tonight. Bye Jason, I enjoyed you but last night was the KOD X's 3. :waves:
Title: Re: American Idol Season 7
Post by: vanillalatte on May 07, 2008, 08:26:07 PM
OK, I found the performances online and had time to watch most of them. My rankings for this week:
David C. Syesha David A. Jason
But, of course, David A won't be in the bottom two.
You know what I don't get? In previous seasons (including last year) contestants were crucified by the judges for doing the same thing over and over again. Why not with David A? He sings the same type of song giving the same performance and cheesy grin week after week, and the judges just ignore it. I guess he really is the annointed one. They want him to win this thing really bad.
Title: Re: American Idol Season 7
Post by: RudyRules on May 08, 2008, 04:04:25 AM
You all are right on the money and covered all the bases. :tup: :waves: Great job. :jumpy:
roses, Happy Anniversary, a little belated! :hrt:
Welcome to all newbies! (check the Newbie Hangout welcome thread & share a bit about yourself. :tup:).
Thanks to all for welcoming new members! :hugs:
Hope DCook is the next AI! :yess:
Me gone... :nitenite:
Title: Re: American Idol Season 7
Post by: marigold on May 08, 2008, 06:15:20 AM
Since this is the same week that we lost Chris Daughtry and Tamyra Gray, I decided that I would vote for the 2 hours after the show. I got through around 30 times for David Cook, so hopefully that will be enough for him to make it through this week. :yess: I will be crushed if he goes this week. :'(
At votefortheworst.com they have Jason Castro as the person this week to keep, hopefully they fail, they did last week with Brooke. I am so discusted with these people that are ruining it for the contestants that do have talent. (:;)
As for David A, I can not stand his nasally singing anymore and his fakeness. I am sorry if some of you like him, but he is such a faker in my opinion regarding his song choices, he says things like I have never sang this song before, blahblah blahblah, but then TMZ or some other site finds video of him singing those songs at parties and stuff. He just needs to grow up and try again when he is in his 20's and let the talented contestants go farther this season.
sorry for the rant on David A but I had to vent somewhere. :pull
I have my fingers crossed tonight for David Cook, he is by far my favorite. :flirt:
:-* Hey cherrypeep your hard work paid off he's safe for another week
Was that you :flirt: that called the show last night asking him for a date ;)
Title: Re: American Idol Season 7
Post by: cherrypeep on May 08, 2008, 06:43:57 AM
:-* Hey cherrypeep your hard work paid off he's safe for another week
Was that you :flirt: that called the show last night asking him for a date ;)
lol, no, but my son told me to call him, i was so excited to see him sit on that couch, i will do the voting again next week too, i cant risk him getting cut next week.
Title: Re: American Idol Season 7
Post by: marigold on May 08, 2008, 06:57:49 AM
:-* Hey cherrypeep your hard work paid off he's safe for another week
Was that you :flirt: that called the show last night asking him for a date ;)
lol, no, but my son told me to call him, i was so excited to see him sit on that couch, i will do the voting again next week too, i cant risk him getting cut next week.
:lol: That's funny, your son and I were thinking the same thing
I'm glad we can laugh a bit until next week when the frantic voting begins again :pull
Title: Re: American Idol Season 7
Post by: vanillalatte on May 08, 2008, 10:48:26 AM
I'm so glad America got it right this week - except that Syesha shouldn't have been bottom 2. I really think Jason was in over his head, and when Ryan asked him if he was relieve, you could just see it all over his face. At least he admits that this was more than he could handle! I've never seen such a jubilant final performance by an Idol who just got the boot! I liked Jason and his vibe, but this was just not for him.
Title: Re: American Idol Season 7
Post by: sunshine26 on May 08, 2008, 12:22:44 PM
OK, I found the performances online and had time to watch most of them. My rankings for this week:
David C. Syesha David A. Jason
But, of course, David A won't be in the bottom two.
You know what I don't get? In previous seasons (including last year) contestants were crucified by the judges for doing the same thing over and over again. Why not with David A? He sings the same type of song giving the same performance and cheesy grin week after week, and the judges just ignore it. I guess he really is the annointed one. They want him to win this thing really bad.
i hear ya!, and i am with ya! :tup: NOW we got to VOTE....if the 10-14 year olds can do it, we can lol... i am 27 BUT my mom is in her 40's and she loves COOK!....we just got to vote our butts off! i know it is harder cuz we have things we have to do, BUT i am voting like a mad woman for COOK to be in the finale, and than we get 4 hours :ascared to vote after the F2 sing.....we just got to do it! i just dont see DA making it big [sorry] i just dont see it! i know cook will, BUT i would love for him to have the title as the next AI...DA does nothing but slow soft ballards everyweek, and i for one , am going insane over it :pull.....cook knows he has to bring it, and i know he will...by no means am i saying to vote cook if he is not who you want to win this, what i am saying is if you want him to WIN VOTE VOTE VOTE!.......thank you! for my daily rant :funny:
side note: DA is NO Elvis....and i dont understand why the judges thought that was hot???? it so was NOT..you take a idol that the judges dont like, from this season or past, if they sung that Elvis song like DA did, the judges would have told him/her to pack thier bags! IMO!
PS. it doesnt matter what the judges say, if we vote , vote , vote, we can make cook the winner, plus i think the judges would be just fine with cook winning! [thats if they , [AI] want to make some BIG money, cuz cook will sell big!
Title: Re: American Idol Season 7
Post by: sunshine26 on May 08, 2008, 01:35:06 PM
sorry i forgot to add, for ALL you Cook fans, watch the opening of the kansas city royal's game this friday, cook will be throwing the 1st pitch, [apart of his homecoming party, AI will tape it, but we can see it live on friday :wohoo:]
ok i wanted to say why i really think DA should NOT win AI.
he doesnt follow through on his words in a song, [he doesnt finish his notes] his breathing can be heard over the music, i have also noticed he slides into his notes [octave] he has no control from going from a low range into a high range! he has no command over his control, IMO he is NOT ready, like Bo said last night , that old saying practice makes prefect, well it is so true, DA..might be a good singer, but IMO he is not ready for any contract!
whereas D.Cook...can slide up or down in a note and be PERFECT! Cook has breath control, cook has one of the BEST vibrato i have heard, he hits it right on each and everytime. cook is creative, orginal, and versatile, and he is ready NOW! there is nothing to change or correct with Cook!
keep up the GREAT singing... DAVID COOK!!!!!! the NEXT AI !!!!!!!!!!!!
Title: Re: American Idol Season 7
Post by: marigold on May 08, 2008, 08:41:15 PM
I'm so glad America got it right this week - except that Syesha shouldn't have been bottom 2. I really think Jason was in over his head, and when Ryan asked him if he was relieve, you could just see it all over his face. At least he admits that this was more than he could handle! I've never seen such a jubilant final performance by an Idol who just got the boot! I liked Jason and his vibe, but this was just not for him.
:groan: What a disappointment that was and a waist of everyones time. A really lousy attitude if you ask me.
It's his once in a lifetime chance as final 4 of AI .... well it's clear now why he didn't remember the lyrics.
Title: Re: American Idol Season 7
Post by: marigold on May 08, 2008, 08:45:18 PM
.... some more great news, a reflection of this season:
Even as ratings continue to fall for American Idol 7 Fox’s series still wins, it “continued its downward trend, falling another 9% from last week,” according to The Hollywood Reporter, which notes that “ratings generally start to climb in May as the season finale approaches,” but not this year. Overall, 21.2 million watched Jason Castro silently beg viewers to send him home. Besides being down from last week, Variety notes it’s “down more than 10% vs. the same night a year ago.”
Title: Re: American Idol Season 7
Post by: marigold on May 08, 2008, 08:51:58 PM
I think the final 3 are pretty good singers but I don't have a fav, there just isn't anyone that I think has a phenomenal voice
I'm so glad I only caught bits and pieces of this season and really started watching at final 5
Next season someone better wow me with their voice or I will have to tune in at final 3 :funny:
Title: Re: American Idol Season 7
Post by: vanillalatte on May 09, 2008, 01:44:30 PM
Did anyone see the AI follow-up on the Today Show this week where there was a short snippet of an interview with David Foster? I caught it but can't find the video online anywhere...anyway, Foster is a record producer who has worked with several of the previous Idols and has served as a guest mentor a few times over the seasons. I believe he played piano for Katherine McFee when she was a guest performer on one of the results episodes. He's known for turning talented unknowns into huge recording artists.
The video showed him saying he doesn't see any of the remaining idols as star material. He doesn't see a Kelli Clarkson or Carrie Underwood in this group. I thought that was quite an interesting comment coming from Foster. I think he's generally right about Syesha and David A...but I still think David Cook could be big.
Title: Re: American Idol Season 7
Post by: sunshine26 on May 09, 2008, 03:10:38 PM
Did anyone see the AI follow-up on the Today Show this week where there was a short snippet of an interview with David Foster? I caught it but can't find the video online anywhere...anyway, Foster is a record producer who has worked with several of the previous Idols and has served as a guest mentor a few times over the seasons. I believe he played piano for Katherine McFee when she was a guest performer on one of the results episodes. He's known for turning talented unknowns into huge recording artists.
The video showed him saying he doesn't see any of the remaining idols as star material. He doesn't see a Kelli Clarkson or Carrie Underwood in this group. I thought that was quite an interesting comment coming from Foster. I think he's generally right about Syesha and David A...but I still think David Cook could be big.
hi ya! vanillalatte :waves: i didnt hear this! WOW! that dude might be big at getting some huge recordings BUT he has it all WRONG...COOK will be big!..i cant believe he would say something like that I know there is a David, cant remember his last name, that is the ceo of the record lable for AI, his last name isnt forster, so i dont know this other David.
....i still think DA should be in a play or sitcon, [not] the next AI!....but nancy grace, had her whole show last night on a person who tried out for AI this season, he is 19 and he was caught trying to pickup 10-12 year old boys......[GOD HAVE MERCY]...the guy that she was talking about didnt even make it to hollywood, he was awful...but she made it sound like he was on the show! his name is Langle [i think i spelled it right???] he was one of the ones AI shows as the worse of the worse, but Grace made it sound like he was on the show! breaking news and all! talking about back ground checks,
AI does do back ground checks ONLY if you make it on the show..i wanted to jump in the TV and tell her NO AI cant do back ground checks on thousands and thousands of people who try out, BUT AI does do them if you make it to hollywood, in which this guy didnt even get to sing 4 notes , cuz he was so bad!
Title: Re: American Idol Season 7
Post by: cherrypeep on May 09, 2008, 04:26:15 PM
AI does do back ground checks ONLY if you make it on the show..i wanted to jump in the TV and tell her NO AI cant do back ground checks on thousands and thousands of people who try out, BUT AI does do them if you make it to hollywood, in which this guy didnt even get to sing 4 notes , cuz he was so bad!
Eh...Nancy Grace is only one step up for tabloid TV. And it's a SMALL step! The guy on E!'s The Soup loves to hack on her...he's hysterical! And yes, AI does background checks on everyone who goes to Hollywood week because any of them could make the show. Their background checks have gotten MUCH stricter since Corey Clark.
Title: Re: American Idol Season 7
Post by: marigold on May 10, 2008, 08:37:50 AM
AI does do back ground checks ONLY if you make it on the show..i wanted to jump in the TV and tell her NO AI cant do back ground checks on thousands and thousands of people who try out, BUT AI does do them if you make it to hollywood, in which this guy didnt even get to sing 4 notes , cuz he was so bad!
Eh...Nancy Grace is only one step up for tabloid TV. And it's a SMALL step! The guy on E!'s The Soup loves to hack on her...he's hysterical! And yes, AI does background checks on everyone who goes to Hollywood week because any of them could make the show. Their background checks have gotten MUCH stricter since Corey Clark.
yep! you got it right, AI only does the background checks on EVERYONE that makes it to hollywood, they cant , do background checks on ALL the ones that dont make it to hollywood, it is thousands and thousands who try out! but yes if you make it to hollywood AI will do a background check on all of them [i.e. it is the POLICE 'S JOB to find info on these sucmbags, and STOP letting them fall through the system. ..but like i said if you make it to hollywood [even if you are NOT put on the show, AI does do background checks on them] Grace showed the top 3, as if this MONSTER made the show! grrrrrrrr.... i hope that MONSTER gets the MAX.,...i have a very strong reason for this, and it is very dear to my heart. note my signature, help STOP the abuse of women and Children, my precious neice was killed by a MONSTER alittle over 2 years ago, i co-founded a org.,..for tougher laws....our family had to live in hell for over a year in court, there is not aday that goes by that my family doesnt think of my precious neice Tina, [it is still a nightmare] but we got out and did something about it!. to this day, my sister and I,...do anything and everything we can to STOP this nightmare of MONSTERS taking our precious children!
Title: Re: American Idol Season 7
Post by: cherrypeep on May 10, 2008, 12:51:38 PM
Title: Re: American Idol Season 7
Post by: sunshine26 on May 13, 2008, 09:26:01 AM
hi everyone :waves: i LOVE that Simon picked the first time ever i saw your face: for [David Cook, to sing] i know he will make that song his own, and it should have ALOT of rawest to it! WHOA!!!!! :wohoo:......i also wanted to say that David A'S dad [Jeff] put out a statement the other day [that guy is a nut!!! sorry but WOW! the story is ture about him NOT being able to be with DA!...there is a FALSE STATEMENT out there ..by DA'S fans trying to pass it off as a statement from AI saying they NEVER told DA'S dad [Jeff] he couldnt be with DA behind the stage...it is a false statement..
Jeff even said he could ONLY be part of the veiwing...he went on to say that he is going to do everything in his power to make DA the next AI...that [they] been through alot...well so has EVERYONE else...Cook's borther has Cancer..but he doesnt go around wanting pitty votes...Cook has had to be rushed to hospital BUT he doesnt speak about it!
I cant list the whole statement here, it would be to long. it is at the AI boards...the guy is just a crazy mess. he [Jeff] is like a mommy dearest! [i dont care for the guy, at all] i STILL dont think DA will SELL..i dont see it! and his dad [Jeff] is going to make it even harder for DA....cuz DA said he ONLY will listen to what his dad wants..i STILL think DA sings through his nose! i STILL think he should be on a sitcom! I am also very PO'D at this, cuz this could make DA'S fans, and other Idols fans of someone else voted off vote for DA, for the pitty vote [as in poor little david give him the win grrrrrr] just SHUT UP ALREADY. Jeff (:;) i STILL am going to VOTE like a MAD PERSON for COOK...the NEXT REAL AI that WILL MAKE IT BIG TIME !!!!!!! :wohoo: for ALL you COOK FANS....PLEASE VOTE VOTE VOTE...for COOK and ONLY COOK..we CANT SPLIT VOTES.. it is wayyyyyyyyyy to important to just VOTE COOK!
thanks again...for my daily rant :funny:
Title: Re: American Idol Season 7
Post by: TexasLady on May 13, 2008, 10:23:09 PM
:-* Sunshine.
I think we know the final 2, David A and David C. I waited to do my calling an hour and 15 mins after the show ended, I got as many busy signals for David Cook as I did for votes. (10 votes, 10 busy signals)
David Archuleta's lines were only busy 3 out of 10 tries.
I thought David A's first song was the best he's done so far. Keeping his dad away was good for him.
Title: Re: American Idol Season 7
Post by: cherrypeep on May 14, 2008, 05:53:11 AM
i called the whole 2 hours and got through 36 times (my lucky number) for Cookie :wohoo:
I think David Cook did awesome the whole night, he deserves to win this show, he has the ability to change the music and sing anything that is put in front of him. The perfect example was Simon's song choice for him.
David A on the other hand can only sing slow songs and not that well either and he completely butchered the second song. If AI wants to make any money and have a great AI than David Cook needs to win this show, period.
Syesha did great on her first song but after that she just wasn't able to connect, I felt sorry for her. :'(
Now I just need to keep my fingers crossed that all that dialing I did last night was enough, I am pretty sure it was since it was busy most of the time.
Title: Re: American Idol Season 7
Post by: sunshine26 on May 14, 2008, 10:37:54 AM
hi everyone, well i was crying last night :ascared lol and i never have done that about a idol on AI...Cook...the first time i saw your face, i was just crying, he did a wonderful job on that song, it was beauitful! [great pick Simon] and the funny thing is this, my hubby didnt make fun of me for crying....i love the movie that the first time i saw your face was in [play misty for me]
a older clint eastwood movie, eastwood played a radio DJ..and this crazy but pretty woman would call him every night and ask him to play misty for her...eastwood had a one night stand with the woman, and the woman started stalking him, eastwood went back to his girlfriend that he loved so much the crazy woman tried to kill eastwood's girlfriend!....it showed eastwood and his girlfriend walking on the beach, with the song the first time i saw your face playing![I also cried watching that ] eastwood kills the stalker in the movie! if no one has seen that movie [Play Misty For Me] try to, it is a very good movie and eastwood is so FINE LOOKING in the movie! it might be a older movie but it was ahead of it's time! GREAT GREAT JOB COOK! :jam:...oh i cried on the 3rd song also! lol......i will be voting the WHOLE 4 hours [only if cook is in the finale] which he should be..cook is wayyyyyyyyyyyy out #1 on dail a idol and text votes! i mean wayyyyyyyyyyy out in front over DA! but what is sad, is this
Syesha, should be in the final 2 IMO...not DA! i am alittle fearful cuz alot of boards show if she is voted off, her fans will be voting for DA..we cook fans, got to get some family and friends that havent voted yet to START. one of my sister's watches AI everyweek, she LOVES cook and wants him to win! BUT she has NEVER VOTED (:;) i told her she is staying the night with me next tuesday with her 3 cells....and she is voting the WHOLE time! with calls and texting! lol.. she is going to spend the night! remember cook fans we got to VOTE VOTE VOTE like it is our JOB! COOK THE NEXT REAL AI...PLUS COOK said he REALLY wants to WIN THIS! :hugs: i say lets do all we can, to give Cook the WIN :jam:
side note: DA was just awful last night [sorry] but that second song was plain awful, he was NOT in the zone as Randy said [WTH is WRONG with Randy] DA messed up a WHOLE freaking verse in that song, and it was another singing through the nose.....on all 3 [again] sorry i just dont get this DA puppy love! the kid WONT SELL.....i bet you money on it! if that kid wins, he will be another winner that wont go nowhere, maybe on a TV sitcom, BUT not a HUGE SELLING SONGS STAR! i just dont see it!
thanks [again for letting me do my daily rant lol :funny:
PS to TL hi ya! girlfriend :hugs:
Title: Re: American Idol Season 7
Post by: vanillalatte on May 14, 2008, 10:57:35 AM
I think it's pretty obvious that the final 2 will be the Davids. Even my hubby, who only watches occassionally (because I MAKE him!) thought that they were the best two. We both wondered what in the WORLD the producers were thinking picking that third song for Syesha. It was a sure fire way to make the voters forget she was even there.
For David A, I groaned at both Paula's and the producers' picks for him. Longer???? :groan: Could they have picked anything duller for him?????? I fought the urge to fast forward through his performance. However, in his attempt to "try something younger", he stumbled terribly. His own selection for himself seemed like hard work for him, he didn't seem as at-ease on the stage. I will say, he looked far more relaxed last night....have something to do with daddy being banned???? Me thinks YES!
David Cook's first song was spectacular! Simon chose a song that suited his voice perfectly and he sang the heck out of it! His second song was OK, but I don't think any of them did an outstanding job with their own picks. For his third song, I was a little concerned when I heard Seacrest annound the Aerosmith anthem...the choice was a little predictable and overdone. I'd have rather heard him do Creed, Nickelback, or even some Chili Peppers, but Cook delivered a great performance. I agree with Simon that he won the night.
Title: Re: American Idol Season 7
Post by: rosesrred on May 14, 2008, 11:46:03 AM
While watching the morning news the anchors (all of them 2 main anchors, entertainment and weather) all said the same thing the majority of us have been saying about David A. That he is getting much better remarks from the judges than he deserves. And David A and Syesha would be great on broadway but could not fill any concert halls like lets say The Staples Center. But all could see David Cook not only filling it but selling it out quickly. And that none of them could see where David A fit in. It kinda validated what we have been saying and knowing that we are not being mean that we just have ears and the bias is definetly showing on the judges side. Anyways I'm sure Disney will sign him up because David A surely will fit into that genre singing what Disney tells him and having the 7 thru 13 year olds croon over him. And that is only if he puts his dad in his place because not sure Disney will put up with his antics. The Entertainment guy (Sam Rubin) said that Syesha is beautiful on TV but in person she is breathtakingly beautiful and sounded better live than on the TV. So I guess the TV isn't doing her justice. But he didn't say that about David A. Guess he sounds the same on TV and Live.
With that said here are my takes:
David A was the same but the second song was painful to watch he seemed totally out of his element.
Syesha was ok to me and I think she gets bad remarks from the judges because they want her to go.
David Cook well he did great tonight I didn't like the first part of his first song (Simon's choice) but he got much better as the song went on. But I loved the way he rocked Aerosmith. I believe Randy doesn't like him and wants David A to win. But Simon usuallly always gets it right with his comments and he was spot on with David Cook.
I tried voting for David Cook for hours and lines 06 and 09 were busy non stop couldn't get through at all but on 03 I got through but it was busy for long periods of time. Didn't try any other lines for the other singers so I have no idea how busy any of their lines were. It'll be interesting tonight.
Title: Re: American Idol Season 7
Post by: rosesrred on May 14, 2008, 12:09:23 PM
....i love the movie that the first time i saw your face was in [play misty for me]
a older clint eastwood movie, eastwood played a radio DJ..and this crazy but pretty woman would call him every night and ask him to play misty for her...eastwood had a one night stand with the woman, and the woman started stalking him, eastwood went back to his girlfriend that he loved so much the crazy woman tried to kill eastwood's girlfriend!....it showed eastwood and his girlfriend walking on the beach, with the song the first time i saw your face playing![I also cried watching that ] eastwood kills the stalker in the movie! if no one has seen that movie [Play Misty For Me] try to, it is a very good movie and eastwood is so FINE LOOKING in the movie! it might be a older movie but it was ahead of it's time! GREAT GREAT JOB COOK! :jam:...
Yes I saw the movie (believe it or not in a movie theater when it came out in 1971) Geez I'm aging myself :lol: And it is a great movie and the song is beautiful. I agree if you haven't seen it rent it and see it. Jessica Walter and Donna Mills are also really good in it. Good edge of your seat psychological thriller as the reviews call it!
Title: Re: American Idol Season 7
Post by: vanillalatte on May 14, 2008, 02:35:27 PM
Anyways I'm sure Disney will sign him up because David A surely will fit into that genre singing what Disney tells him and having the 7 thru 13 year olds croon over him. And that is only if he puts his dad in his place because not sure Disney will put up with his antics.
You know, I was thinking this myself the other day. He fits with the Disney marketing scheme. Young, good looking kid with a cute personality. He'd probably do well on Disney and having that market ready-made for him would give him some time to grow up. Once he ditches his dad and starts doing what he wants to do, he may find himself enough to carve out a niche in mainstream music, but he just doesn't seem to know what he wants or who he is yet.
Title: Re: American Idol Season 7
Post by: sunshine26 on May 14, 2008, 02:50:18 PM
Anyways I'm sure Disney will sign him up because David A surely will fit into that genre singing what Disney tells him and having the 7 thru 13 year olds croon over him. And that is only if he puts his dad in his place because not sure Disney will put up with his antics.
You know, I was thinking this myself the other day. He fits with the Disney marketing scheme. Young, good looking kid with a cute personality. He'd probably do well on Disney and having that market ready-made for him would give him some time to grow up. Once he ditches his dad and starts doing what he wants to do, he may find himself enough to carve out a niche in mainstream music, but he just doesn't seem to know what he wants or who he is yet.
i so agree with your post......DA would be GREAT in a disney sitcom.....i dont see DA selling...millons of cd's...it aint going to happen...period... i did like Jordon last year [i didnt vote for her] she was what 17 also...where is she at today??? i know she does some concerts BUT she didnt sell either! there is wayyyyyyyyyy to many pretty young girls just like Jordon who do the same thing, that are BIG.. i knew AI wouldnt be able to market her, just like they wont be able to market DA! you can just see the look on Simon's face, he really wants cook to win this! :yess:
Title: Re: American Idol Season 7
Post by: sunshine26 on May 14, 2008, 03:02:06 PM
hi ya! rosesrred, :waves: when you can get through a line alot, that means more votes [i know it sounds like it doesnt make sense, but it does] cuz while the other lines are tied up.[for the other idols] i.e staying busy, we can get more votes in for DC! :wohoo: so keep on trying and voting......and you are NOT old! for knowing that movie Play Misty for Me! [1971] which you are right on, [a great movie] my GREAT grandpa is 93 years old he still drives across the USA..he has beautiful full hair, a gengous Tan! and he ROCKS!...my father in law is in his late 50's i am 27 if i wasnt married , i would date him lol :ascared....he is just so GREAT looking, i just think age is a #...some of the most beautiful women are in thier 40-60's.....you rock on, with your young self! :jam:
Title: Re: American Idol Season 7
Post by: rosesrred on May 14, 2008, 03:38:40 PM
hi ya! rosesrred, :waves: when you can get through a line alot, that means more votes [i know it sounds like it doesnt make sense, but it does] cuz while the other lines are tied up.[for the other idols] i.e staying busy, we can get more votes in for DC! :wohoo: so keep on trying and voting......and you are NOT old! for knowing that movie Play Misty for Me! [1971] which you are right on, [a great movie] my GREAT grandpa is 93 years old he still drives across the USA..he has beautiful full hair, a gengous Tan! and he ROCKS!...my father in law is in his late 50's i am 27 if i wasnt married , i would date him lol :ascared....he is just so GREAT looking, i just think age is a #...some of the most beautiful women are in thier 40-60's.....you rock on, with your young self! :jam:
Awww (http://dl6.glitter-graphics.net/pub/1209/1209326tp50so68gh.gif) (http://www.glitter-graphics.com) I, too, believe you are as young as you feel and I'm somewhere between the ages of the most beautiful women!!! :lol: Got my fingers crossed for David Cook! I bet you're on pins and needles.
Title: Re: American Idol Season 7
Post by: TexasLady on May 14, 2008, 06:58:51 PM
I've been thinking about it all day, perhaps it might be best (but not for David A) if Sayesha and David C don't win. Little David needs to grow up a little and find his niche whatever it may be. David C can make it on his own now and would have more artistic control over his work and Sayesha will be on Broadway. Either way though, I'm fine with whichever one wins.
I don't know what has possessed Simon, he has always been snarky but this year seems worse to me than ever. He controls the show, the other two, Randy and Paula have their roles but if Simon issues the KOD, that's usually byebye and last night Sayesha was the target.
Loved David Archuleta's first song, I really did, the other two were not good.
Title: Re: American Idol Season 7
Post by: marigold on May 14, 2008, 08:08:48 PM
:groan: I missed yesterdays show wow David C's song made you guys cry, I can't believe I missed it.
Anyways I'm watching tonights show :wohoo:
Title: Re: American Idol Season 7
Post by: vanillalatte on May 14, 2008, 09:40:03 PM
I've been thinking about it all day, perhaps it might be best (but not for David A) if Sayesha and David C don't win. Little David needs to grow up a little and find his niche whatever it may be. David C can make it on his own now and would have more artistic control over his work and Sayesha will be on Broadway. Either way though, I'm fine with whichever one wins.
Hey, TL! Yeah, I know what you mean. I agree, David Cook will make it regardless of whether he wins or not, but it's not about David Cook needing to win American Idol. I made this point a few pages back, but I think it's worth saying again, David Cook doesn't need American Idol but American Idol needs David Cook to win.
I think it only takes looking at this year's slip in ratings to see that there's a problem with AI. One of those problems is that their credibility is being threatened. The only two winners to really make it in mainstream music are Kelly Clarkson and Carrie Underwood. Otherwise, the winners have been relegated to niche genres. I'm not saying that they aren't successful, but they just haven't reached the level of success that would be expected of an AI winner. Jordin Sparks, Taylor Hicks, Ruben Studdard....where are they? Yes, they are all performing, but none have music that plays anywhere on mainstream radio, TV, etc. And I'm sorry, but did you SEE Fantasia tonight???? The look on Simon's face said it all...you could literally see him thinking about what a trainwreck that was.
I do believe that David Archuleta could be a very successful performer, but not yet. It's just not his time yet. (I think this why we haven't heard much of Jordin Sparks either....she was also 17 when she won.) He needs time to mature as a vocalist and an artist. He needs to find a market for himself (which is why I think Disney should snap him up like NOW) where he can just be a young, cute, sweet kid, and keep singing until he figures out exactly what kind of performer he wants to be. He needs the opportunity to try alot of different things so that he can find himself. Oh, and he needs to dump his dad completely!
David Cook is ready to go NOW. He's ready to cut an album and be successful with it. He's the rocker and the producers know that. Even though 19 would control his first album, that's not necessarily a bad thing. I think they did pretty well with Carrie Underwood's first CD. The thing that David and Carrie have in common is that they both established themselves and the TYPE of music they wanted to sing on the show. When viewers voted for Carrie, they knew what they were going to get from her, and the same holds true for David. We have a pretty good idea who David C. is musically from what we've heard on the show.
So, no, I don't think David C needs to win AI...he'll be great either way. But AI really needs David C to win before the become just another hack talent show on TV.
Title: Re: American Idol Season 7
Post by: cherrypeep on May 15, 2008, 08:26:24 AM
Vote for the Worst is pushing David A. So all you David Cook fans will need to call your butts off next week otherwise Cookie will not win.
I dont think I can do the whole 5 hours since I have to get up so early the next morning but I will call as much as I can until I pass out thats for sure.
Title: Re: American Idol Season 7
Post by: sunshine26 on May 15, 2008, 09:08:15 AM
I've been thinking about it all day, perhaps it might be best (but not for David A) if Sayesha and David C don't win. Little David needs to grow up a little and find his niche whatever it may be. David C can make it on his own now and would have more artistic control over his work and Sayesha will be on Broadway. Either way though, I'm fine with whichever one wins.
Hey, TL! Yeah, I know what you mean. I agree, David Cook will make it regardless of whether he wins or not, but it's not about David Cook needing to win American Idol. I made this point a few pages back, but I think it's worth saying again, David Cook doesn't need American Idol but American Idol needs David Cook to win.
I think it only takes looking at this year's slip in ratings to see that there's a problem with AI. One of those problems is that their credibility is being threatened. The only two winners to really make it in mainstream music are Kelly Clarkson and Carrie Underwood. Otherwise, the winners have been relegated to niche genres. I'm not saying that they aren't successful, but they just haven't reached the level of success that would be expected of an AI winner. Jordin Sparks, Taylor Hicks, Ruben Studdard....where are they? Yes, they are all performing, but none have music that plays anywhere on mainstream radio, TV, etc. And I'm sorry, but did you SEE Fantasia tonight???? The look on Simon's face said it all...you could literally see him thinking about what a trainwreck that was.
I do believe that David Archuleta could be a very successful performer, but not yet. It's just not his time yet. (I think this why we haven't heard much of Jordin Sparks either....she was also 17 when she won.) He needs time to mature as a vocalist and an artist. He needs to find a market for himself (which is why I think Disney should snap him up like NOW) where he can just be a young, cute, sweet kid, and keep singing until he figures out exactly what kind of performer he wants to be. He needs the opportunity to try alot of different things so that he can find himself. Oh, and he needs to dump his dad completely!
David Cook is ready to go NOW. He's ready to cut an album and be successful with it. He's the rocker and the producers know that. Even though 19 would control his first album, that's not necessarily a bad thing. I think they did pretty well with Carrie Underwood's first CD. The thing that David and Carrie have in common is that they both established themselves and the TYPE of music they wanted to sing on the show. When viewers voted for Carrie, they knew what they were going to get from her, and the same holds true for David. We have a pretty good idea who David C. is musically from what we've heard on the show.
So, no, I don't think David C needs to win AI...he'll be great either way. But AI really needs David C to win before the become just another hack talent show on TV.
great, great, post!...yep! DC will make it, but like you said AI needs COOK!....plus the winner gets more promo! more spotlight, 19's lable knows what to do for Cook! Bo was a rocker BUT he was a 70's type rocker [i did like Bo] but i knew he wouldnt sell in mainstream not like carrie would in mainstream country, Cook has that sound for [today's] mainstream rock music! plus by the time his first cd sells MILLONS he will be out of the 19 contract, plus cook wants to WIN THIS he said it in a intreveiw...he knows that he needs to be in the main spotlight! to keep selling....yep! AI needs cook to win, i also believe DA is to young, just like jordon, DA doesnt know what he is [yet] and he needs to find himself, i havent heard what he wants???? he hasnt said what type of music he wants to put out, cuz i believe he will do just about anything he is told to do! this is why he will NOT sell JMO! he needs to grow and find out what he wants to be! [what type of music, preformer actor etc etc he wants to be in life] i really believe syesha will be just fine! she is more of a actor than a singer, she wants broadway, TV..or even the big screen, she was smart she went on AI to get her name out there to jump start what she wants...cook is ready NOW! he knows who he is, and what he wants, Chris D's cd sold over a million and 19 records produced him also, so they will also work with cook to put out a cd that cook wants. and like Chris D, cook will sell! he just HAS TO WIN! i really want another REAL WINNER to be the next AI....and that would be COOK! yep! Simon's face said it all! [fantasia] :ascared..my hubby even saw it...yes she just did the color purple on broadweay, and i heard she was great! but she has NEVER sold her music!
side note to cherrypeep, i know we got to VOTE like CRAZY, VFTW had DA last week also! it's going to kill me lol, BUT i am going to do the whole 4 or 5 hours in voting! i havent done that but only one time in the past for a idol! but it looks like i MUST do it again lol VOTE COOK!!!!!!!!!!!! i know Chris D, taylor hicks, Bo bice, and carrie fans are voting for COOK! DA has A HUGE fanbase, cook does also, BUT DA has 10-13 year olds that will text....texting is a BIG key...i cant believe 10-13 year old's parents would let them spend that kind of money, it is like 25 or 50 cents a vote, plus they text hundreds at a time, [thats alot of money] i cant do that, i have 2 cells and 3 lanelines so i'm going to do my BEST to make sure COOK wins this!
Title: Re: American Idol Season 7
Post by: TexasLady on May 15, 2008, 09:36:59 AM
Y'all have convinced me, David Cook for the win because AI needs him, not the other way round.
A few thoughts about the show last night, Vanillalatte, you said it, the look on Simon's face when Fantasia was singing was priceless. He had a look like WTH IS this! Her performance was manic, there is no other word for it.
David A was so shocked that he was in the final that David C literally had to help him move to the couch. I really don't know why he was so shocked except he is so young and unsure how good he really is. (A much better attitude though than some of the contestants over the years who think they are a super star when in fact they are pathetic.)
Sayesha was a class act, no tears, she flashed her beautiful smile and sang her way out in style. :tup:
(BTW, how the heck do you guys vote for 5 hours? DialIdol??) ???
Title: Re: American Idol Season 7
Post by: sunshine26 on May 15, 2008, 11:25:47 AM
hi ya! TL i vote for 5 hours with my fingers :ascared it is a hell of alot of work....dail a idol is just a site that shows who is leading in busy singles! there are systems out there that do the voting for you [i dont trust them] it is just voting until you cant vote anymore....i really feel COOK deserves and should win this! that is the only reason i am voting my butt off this season! the guy is just GREAT!.. and i would love to make his dream come ture, AI better PRAY that cook wins this, and NOT DA cuz i dont see DA selling for AI..i just dont see it! what is he pop?, a ballard singer? i dont know who that kid is! all i know is i listen to the kind of music that cook sings, he has the voice that will SELL and he knows what he wants...the guy will be BIG! DA IMO is more like a kid for a cute TV sitcom, but a super star millon cd seller [no way] if he wins [DA] will follow in the same shoes as past winners that didnt sell...the only 2 super stars that won are carrie and kelly, it is time for another winner that will have the TITLE of AI to win this! and sell, sell, sell......GO COOK!!!!!!!!!! :jam:
Title: Re: American Idol Season 7
Post by: marigold on May 15, 2008, 02:02:51 PM
:tup: Wow sunshine what a loyal dedicated fan you are.
I'm sure all your hard work and persistence will pay off :wohoo:
Title: Re: American Idol Season 7
Post by: rosesrred on May 15, 2008, 09:28:02 PM
My sister called me from Missouri and was so sad Syesha left she really liked her and said the same thing about David A that we have been saying. It's funny even my morning news, yet again, said they totally got it wrong and the final two should be David Cook and Syesha. I won't be surprised if David A wins and they don't even count the votes!
But on a side note here in sunny so cal Jordin Sparks is on our radio all the time with her Tattoo song and now a new one (can't remember it) and on XM radio top 20 and kiss stations she's on a lot. And even though he wasn't a AI winner Daughtry is on the radio all the time too. And he sells out stadiums everywhere. And another well known AI not winner is Jennifer Hudson. Oh and Clay Aiken isn't he doing Broadway? But I think Cook will be another Daughtry and do just fine. ;)
And yes, Simon's face was a classic moment when Fantasia was singing and dancing (was that what you call it)
Title: Re: American Idol Season 7
Post by: vanillalatte on May 15, 2008, 09:43:48 PM
And even though he wasn't a AI winner Daughtry is on the radio all the time too. And he sells out stadiums everywhere. And another well known AI not winner is Jennifer Hudson. Oh and Clay Aiken isn't he doing Broadway? But I think Cook will be another Daughtry and do just fine. ;)
And yes, Simon's face was a classic moment when Fantasia was singing and dancing (was that what you call it)
roses, that really helps make my case. There have been way to many cases where the non-winners have done better than the winners. Daughtry, Jennifer Hudson, and Clay Aiken are just a couple of examples. There's also Elliot Yamin whose album is doing very well, Kimberly Caldwell and Justin Guarini who are on TVGuide Channel as hosts, and Kimberly Locke who recently release her second album and was a spokesmodel for Lane Bryant. Kelli Pickler, Bucky Covington and to a slightly lesser degree Josh Gracin have all done incredibly well in mainstream country and Phil Stacey just released a country album that is already doing very well. All of these examples except Guarini are of non-winners who did better than the winner of their season.
AI needs their WINNER to be successful.
Title: Re: American Idol Season 7
Post by: rosesrred on May 15, 2008, 11:24:10 PM
And even though he wasn't a AI winner Daughtry is on the radio all the time too. And he sells out stadiums everywhere. And another well known AI not winner is Jennifer Hudson. Oh and Clay Aiken isn't he doing Broadway? But I think Cook will be another Daughtry and do just fine. ;)
And yes, Simon's face was a classic moment when Fantasia was singing and dancing (was that what you call it)
roses, that really helps make my case. There have been way to many cases where the non-winners have done better than the winners. Daughtry, Jennifer Hudson, and Clay Aiken are just a couple of examples. There's also Elliot Yamin whose album is doing very well, Kimberly Caldwell and Justin Guarini who are on TVGuide Channel as hosts, and Kimberly Locke who recently release her second album and was a spokesmodel for Lane Bryant. Kelli Pickler, Bucky Covington and to a slightly lesser degree Josh Gracin have all done incredibly well in mainstream country and Phil Stacey just released a country album that is already doing very well. All of these examples except Guarini are of non-winners who did better than the winner of their season.
AI needs their WINNER to be successful.
vanilla I just know Daughtry has said NOT winning AI has been the best thing for him. And he is the biggest moneymaker and record seller since AI began! I like him because he loves his wife and to me that's important!
Title: Re: American Idol Season 7
Post by: marigold on May 16, 2008, 10:29:47 AM
This one is for RudyRules and Sunshine :hugs:
Taylor Hicks to play in Broadway's Grease
The "American Idol" alum will join the Broadway cast of "Grease" on June 6, playing Teen Angel in the revival of the popular musical.
The gray-haired singer - whose "Idol" fan base was called "The Soul Patrol" - said he plans to add "soulful flavor" to his performance of "Beauty School Dropout." The flashy role, he said, is "a classic fit for a classic performer."
"It's a big number, and, you know, I've made some pretty grand entrances before," Hicks told The Associated Press on Thursday. "And this one is probably the grandest entrance I've had in my career."
Well, besides "Idol." Hicks, 31, took home the title in the fifth season of the top-rated Fox show - the biggest stage on television.
He later lost his record deal with J Records, a label within Sony-BMG, which signs the show's singers, and had been looking for the perfect part to make his debut on The Great White Way.
"If you're gonna be a great entertainer and you're gonna be a great performer, than these are the things that you have to do to season yourself in that manner," said Hicks, who views this "opportunity of a lifetime" as a way to improve his "Idol"-tested skills.
The Alabama-born crooner's run ends Sept. 7. He'll be the latest "Idol" to hit Broadway, following runs by season-three winner Fantasia Barrino ("The Color Purple") and a host of also-rans including Clay Aiken ("Spamalot"), Diana DeGarmo ("Hairspray") and Constantine Maroulis ("The Wedding Singer").
Hicks' self-titled, post-"Idol" album, released in December 2006, has sold a respectable 702,000 copies, according to Nielsen Soundscan data. But it didn't reach the 1 million mark or register a hit song, unlike previous "Idol" winners.
This summer, Hicks intends to finish up a follow-up album - on his own terms.
"I've had the creative freedom and the time to write some of the best music that I've ever written in my whole life. ... The options are unlimited and there has been some great interest now that I'm a free agent, so to speak," he said.
Title: Re: American Idol Season 7
Post by: marigold on May 16, 2008, 10:42:49 AM
:funny: I think Peter has been reading our posts complaining about the 1 hour results show
.... an intersting article
When "American Idol" returns for its eighth season in January, it will still be a singing competition. But get ready for some significant changes in terms of how the show is produced.
Acknowledging that he's not pleased with the performance of the show this year, Fox Chairman Peter Liguori told reporters during a conference call Thursday that he has met with the show’s producers and “everyone is really committed and excited” to revamp the show next year.
“Both the network and the producers really want to take a look at the show for next year and see what we can to do inject it with new levels of energy and new unpredictable twists and turns and ramp up the storytelling,” Liguori said. “We do constantly want to make this show the most relevant, zeitgeisty show on TV to keep it on the tips of everyone’s tongue.”
Liguori said the writers strike is partly to blame for the show’s ratings declines.
“We think the show has somewhat suffered from the post-strike malaise of folks watching less broadcast TV,” he said.
Asked whether the cast was also responsible for viewers turning away, President of Entertainment Kevin Reilly replied:
“Let’s put it in some context. ...It’s not like it’s in the death throes here,” he said. “There’s some real charm in that cast. Whether it’s caught the world on fire, I don’t know. Some of it is just natural maturity of the show. It’s been a phenomenon, but that doesn’t mean it doesn’t go through some natural aging just like any other show. We’ll do some of those creative twists next season, and we’ll see what comes out of it."
Liguori also said that the Wednesday results show will, at least on most weeks, go back to a half-hour. One thing that won’t change: the people sitting at the judges table.
“We love Paula,” Liguori said, responding to a question. “She’s coming back.”
Title: Re: American Idol Season 7
Post by: TexasLady on May 16, 2008, 11:14:08 AM
For your entertainment pleasure... My favorite quote: "The online chatter today is divided between Fantasia: Hot Mess and Fantasia: Shook the Place Up! camps." "American Idol": Fantasia Turns Simon Speechless! by Kristi Turnquist, The Oregonian Thursday May 15, 2008, 11:49 AM
"The real surprise in Wednesday's "American Idol" results show wasn't Syesha Mercado getting the boot -- that was the most foregone of conclusions. It was the eye-popping, brain-rattling, what-did-I-just-see performance by former "Idol" winner Fantasia. Just as the show was lulling me into a peaceful snooze -- a typical reaction during the filler that pads the show until the announcement at the end -- Fantasia hit the stage to sing something called "Bore Me." Talk about an ironic title. With her short hair dyed fire-engine red, Fantasia leapt around the stage, hollered and wailed, and danced as if she was suffering an appendicitis attack.
It was one of the the most chaotic numbers in "Idol" history, but it sure wasn't boring. Adding to the crazy, the director cut to a Simon reaction shot -- Cowell was caught in open-mouthed, wordless amazement. Those crafty "Idol" powers-that-be knew this was a moment made to be YouTubed, and sure enough it was (see above). The online chatter today is divided between Fantasia: Hot Mess and Fantasia: Shook the Place Up! camps.
The show never quite recovered from the Mt. Fantasia eruption. But the predicted outcome came -- scrappy Syesha got the yank, setting the stage for what the producers have clearly been wanting all along, a David vs. David finale next week.
The real surprise in Wednesday's "American Idol" results show wasn't Syesha Mercado getting the boot -- that was the most foregone of conclusions. It was the eye-popping, brain-rattling, what-did-I-just-see performance by former "Idol" winner Fantasia. Just as the show was lulling me into a peaceful snooze -- a typical reaction during the filler that pads the show until the announcement at the end -- Fantasia hit the stage to sing something called "Bore Me." Talk about an ironic title. With her short hair dyed fire-engine red, Fantasia leapt around the stage, hollered and wailed, and danced as if she was suffering an appendicitis attack.
It was one of the the most chaotic numbers in "Idol" history, but it sure wasn't boring. Adding to the crazy, the director cut to a Simon reaction shot -- Cowell was caught in open-mouthed, wordless amazement. Those crafty "Idol" powers-that-be knew this was a moment made to be YouTubed, and sure enough it was (see above). The online chatter today is divided between Fantasia: Hot Mess and Fantasia: Shook the Place Up! camps.
The show never quite recovered from the Mt. Fantasia eruption. But the predicted outcome came -- scrappy Syesha got the yank, setting the stage for what the producers have clearly been wanting all along, a David vs. David finale next week.
Title: Re: American Idol Season 7
Post by: TexasLady on May 16, 2008, 11:31:49 AM
Good job CA!
Quote
Acknowledging that he's not pleased with the performance of the show this year, Fox Chairman Peter Liguori told reporters during a conference call Thursday that he has met with the show’s producers and “everyone is really committed and excited” to revamp the show next year.
“Both the network and the producers really want to take a look at the show for next year and see what we can to do inject it with new levels of energy and new unpredictable twists and turns and ramp up the storytelling,” Liguori said. “We do constantly want to make this show the most relevant, zeitgeisty show on TV to keep it on the tips of everyone’s tongue.”
Liguori said the writers strike is partly to blame for the show’s ratings declines.
The results show has become boring and in particular the phony wait.... after a commercial break, the tedious hour and worst of all the crappy phone calls.
I'm thinking that it was more interesting when we had guest judges along with Paula, Randy and Simon. I suppose we'd have to put up with their singing/ad for the results show but hopefully not.
One addition this year that I like, letting the contestants can play an instrument. One memorable standout for me, Jason playing the ukulele, another with Brooke playing the piano.
Perhaps after the final we can come up with more suggestions for AI to consider.
Title: Re: American Idol Season 7
Post by: vanillalatte on May 16, 2008, 12:20:00 PM
My goodness! Look at all the AI news today!
Re: Taylor Hicks - Yep, he's going to lay the Teen Angel in Grease. He was also interviewed on the Today show today.
Re: Fantasia - No "hot" about it...that was just a mess!
Re: Changes next season - Well, I think rather than trying to come up with new twists, they should go back to what made the show successful in the first place. More focus on the contestants and the competition, less focus on Seacrest and the judging panel. And as far as changing back to 30 minute format for results....it's ABOUT TIME!
Title: Re: American Idol Season 7
Post by: marigold on May 16, 2008, 12:23:58 PM
For your entertainment pleasure... My favorite quote: "The online chatter today is divided between Fantasia: Hot Mess and Fantasia: Shook the Place Up! camps."
With her short hair dyed fire-engine red, Fantasia leapt around the stage, hollered and wailed, and danced as if she was suffering an appendicitis attack.
:funny: Oh TL I had to burst out laughing over that one.
I always thought she sounded a bit like a reaction after a trapped Donald Duck.
Title: Re: American Idol Season 7
Post by: marigold on May 16, 2008, 12:38:16 PM
The results show has become boring and in particular the phony wait
Perhaps after the final we can come up with more suggestions for AI to consider.
:lol: They have to know viewers have learned to tune in 5 minutes before the hour is up to hear who was eliminated.
Or to add to that ca bb they must have the results of all the dvrs that are recording during that hour and then fastforwarding through the majority of the program. :lol:
Let's do that seeing they are willing to listen to what we think lacks or our dislikes and causes viewers from not tuning in.
Or to add to that ca bb they must have the results of all the dvrs that are recording during that hour and then fastforwarding through the majority of the program. :lol:
Title: Re: American Idol Season 7
Post by: marigold on May 16, 2008, 12:50:28 PM
Or to add to that ca bb they must have the results of all the dvrs that are recording during that hour and then fastforwarding through the majority of the program. :lol:
:funny: Oh yes that certainly has been noted in several posts, I think they bookmarked our thread :angel:
Title: Re: American Idol Season 7
Post by: sunshine26 on May 16, 2008, 04:47:45 PM
My sister called me from Missouri and was so sad Syesha left she really liked her and said the same thing about David A that we have been saying. It's funny even my morning news, yet again, said they totally got it wrong and the final two should be David Cook and Syesha. I won't be surprised if David A wins and they don't even count the votes!
But on a side note here in sunny so cal Jordin Sparks is on our radio all the time with her Tattoo song and now a new one (can't remember it) and on XM radio top 20 and kiss stations she's on a lot. And even though he wasn't a AI winner Daughtry is on the radio all the time too. And he sells out stadiums everywhere. And another well known AI not winner is Jennifer Hudson. Oh and Clay Aiken isn't he doing Broadway? But I think Cook will be another Daughtry and do just fine. ;)
And yes, Simon's face was a classic moment when Fantasia was singing and dancing (was that what you call it)
yep! here in houston, tx i just heard the other day Jordon on the radio [mainstream] with the song tattoo! sounds pretty good, BUT it took her alot longer than carrie or kelly [and it hasnt sold millions] and it isnt a # 1 single yet , it could be we just got to wait and see] she will be 19 soon [maybe that has helped her some] and i dont know if you seen a picture of her but WOW! she is thin now! and they got her dressed all vamped out!
she looks great! i know cook will sell millions like Chris D..cuz he is mainstream rock! he is very much the sound of today's music! i also think DA will be big in TV [like a sitcom] i still dont think if he wins idol he will sell millions on his cd's i dont know what he is??? pop? ballards?? folk??? i dont know what he would or could put out!...
all i know is AI needs another BIG WINNER! it is time....AI has got to be sick of the past winners not selling for them [i know i would be] it seems like the ones that come in second make it bigger, that is b/cuz really the vote in those cases were so close, and clay should have won over Ruben...now Carrie is a superstar! i knew she would be! i knew carrie would make it BIG TIME in mainstream country! i started out voting for Bo cuz i wanted him in the finale, BUT i did vote for carrie when it came down to her and Bo, cuz i knew and wanted the one that won the AI title to make it big also..
that is why i got to vote for cook! i would be ashame if i was AI that millions of votes came in for a idol to win just to have the WRONG idol take the title...cook has already said he wants this! and clive davis put out a statment saying if cook does win, he will get more FREEDOM than any other idol in the past, just like Chris D got!...its about time AI producers a cd that fits the winner, and NOT want they think the winner should sing![i guess they have learned thier lesson on letting these people do what music they want to do, and its about time]
so if cook does win, 19 records will put out what is mainstream for cook! look for what kind of org song is written for the finale, if it is a slow boring song than AI wants DA to win this! that is ALWAYS a dead give away on who AI wants to win, they will write the org song to fit who they want to win, hahahahah! want if AI did that and cook rocked it out and blew the house down! i think it could happen have you guys heard what L Richie said about Cook singing Hello! [Richie said i am releasing that song TODAY! with Cook..and only cook doing the song!Richie went on to say that song is a rockin HIT! thats when cook had me at HELLO! lol.. i hope he does it on the finale that one or bille jean! as his fav song from the show,the final 2 get to do a song that was thier best..that they sung during the 11 weeks, on the finale! plus the one that AI written for the org! if he goes back to Hello that has been awhile and boy did Cook rock that song! :jam:
SIDE NOTE: PLEASE MAKE COOK THE NEXT REAL AI VOTE VOTE VOTE COOK! :jam:
Title: Re: American Idol Season 7
Post by: rosesrred on May 16, 2008, 11:33:07 PM
Ok this is for everyone but mainly sunshine (http://dl7.glitter-graphics.net/pub/1191/1191987z9btakq5d7.gif) (http://www.glitter-graphics.com)
Idol Oddsmakers Dish On the Davids Today 2:45 PM PDT by Gina Serpe
Michael Becker / FOX If you've got some Benjamins riding on a David, be warned: Only one of them is Cooking. At least according to the bookies.
The online oddsmakers at BetCRIS.com have unveiled the favorite to take the American Idol crown...let's just say Papa Archuleta may have to be restrained.
Former bartender and Missouri's favorite rocking son David Cook is the odds-on pick to succeed Jordin Sparks during next week's finale, given a 74 percent chance of winning the whole shebang, per the online bookies.
Despite starting the season as the overwhelming favorite, tween dream David Archuleta has just a 32 percent possibility of becoming Simon Cowell's newest protégé, per the betting line.
Of course, last we checked, Gambling 101 was not a part of a grade-schooler's course load, meaning the actual voting demographic might not jibe with the oddsmaker's pick and it still could be anybody's contest.
Title: Re: American Idol Season 7
Post by: marigold on May 17, 2008, 08:56:57 AM
:tup: Nice find rosesrred, was there ever any doubt :wohoo:
Title: Re: American Idol Season 7
Post by: marigold on May 17, 2008, 05:02:49 PM
.... an interesting article about Simon Cowell on American Idol
According to Cowell, the entire ‘‘Idol’’ concept needs a major overhaul. ‘‘The whole thing needs to be blown up,’’ Cowell reportedly has told staff members.
‘‘And if he had his druthers, and there weren’t all kinds of tightly-written contracts, Simon would love to see Paula Abdul, Ryan Seacrest and even Randy Jackson replaced by fresh talent,’’ said a longtime ‘‘Idol’’ production exec, who asked not to be named, since that person was not authorized to speak for the show.
‘‘We need to come up a new way to find contestants, as well,’’ Cowell is quoted as saying at a recent staff meeting. ‘‘Everything we do needs to be examined ... including the sets, the audition process, the choice of musical genres for the final weeks of competition and even how we handle the audience [for the live performances] and say goodbye to the people eliminated,’’ said Cowell.
While ‘‘American Idol,’’ is still very popular, it has seen a significant drop-off in ratings this season leading Cowell and other ‘‘Idol’’ honchos to begin thinking of ways to re-invigorate their very valuable franchise. Reportedly, Cowell has also raised the idea of bringing in a secondary and female ‘‘host’’ to work with Seacrest similar to how ‘‘Dancing with the Stars’’ uses Samantha Harris to compliment Tom Bergeron.
Whatever happens, my ‘‘American Idol’’ sources say next season will see some major changes ‘‘to give us a new lease on life,’’ said one insider.
Title: Re: American Idol Season 7
Post by: marigold on May 17, 2008, 05:27:36 PM
.... an intersting article Simon wants Cook to win
From the looks of disgust on Simon Cowell's face this season, it might seem like he despises each of the American Idol contestants with equal vigor. Not true! As Blender has learned, Simon despises one contestant less than the others.
Who do you think deserves to win this season? we asked Simon. "Probably David Cook," he drawled. "I think he's done more to deserve it over the eleven weeks. He's taken more risks, he's done things with certain songs that have been more interesting. If I'm gonna base it on who has done the best performances over the live shows, David Cook deserves to win."
Of course it's also true that Simon is coaching Cook this week, which means he'll sing "The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face," a ballad also recorded by Cowell's chart-topping X Factor discovery, Leona Lewis. "I love that song! David Cook didn't even know what it was," Cowell snorted.
For an obnox — uh, opinionated guy like Simon, nothing is more ruinous to good television than boring contestants. He was clearly not pleased with Jason Castro ("He just gave up — I get frustrated over that"). "There was a classic moment last week," Cowell continues unhappily. "We had these callers phone in and I forget what the question was — 'What do you like?' — and they just sat there. They couldn't talk. It was literally un-be-liev-able."
Is it because they're all working to ingratiate themselves with voters? "Of course! It's like they've studied the show and they don't want to put a foot wrong. And that's going to have to change, going forward. I want what I call gobby, talkative people on the show."
So, next season of Idol: gobby, talkative singers. We won't say which contestant Simon finds the most boring, but we will mention this: When told that his Blender interviewer bears a resemblance to David Archuleta, Cowell roared, "I would think you have a bit more personality than he does."
Ok this is for everyone but mainly sunshine (http://dl7.glitter-graphics.net/pub/1191/1191987z9btakq5d7.gif) (http://www.glitter-graphics.com)
Idol Oddsmakers Dish On the Davids Today 2:45 PM PDT by Gina Serpe
Michael Becker / FOX If you've got some Benjamins riding on a David, be warned: Only one of them is Cooking. At least according to the bookies.
The online oddsmakers at BetCRIS.com have unveiled the favorite to take the American Idol crown...let's just say Papa Archuleta may have to be restrained.
Former bartender and Missouri's favorite rocking son David Cook is the odds-on pick to succeed Jordin Sparks during next week's finale, given a 74 percent chance of winning the whole shebang, per the online bookies.
Despite starting the season as the overwhelming favorite, tween dream David Archuleta has just a 32 percent possibility of becoming Simon Cowell's newest protégé, per the betting line.
Of course, last we checked, Gambling 101 was not a part of a grade-schooler's course load, meaning the actual voting demographic might not jibe with the oddsmaker's pick and it still could be anybody's contest.
thanks for that rosesrred :-* i just hope America gets it right [this time] and sees that COOK is the REAL WINNER :tup:
to cc bb fan :waves: ha ha ha ! i knew Simon wanted COOK to win this year! thanks for posting that statment/intreveiw.....everytime Simon looks at a idol that just sung...notice want he does, if Simon is thinking WOW! he always places his finger over the side of his mouth, and looks at the idol as to say i know i can do this or that with this person, Simon does know who sells...and if you can watch Simon when cook sings he [always] does the thinking....i so can tell by the way Simon looks at cook, and the way he is in deep thought after cook sings that he is hoping America gets it right and cook will win this, he told cook wow! it was weeks back, you can and should win this, thats if America is voting on talent and NOT puppy love [i.e David A] i cant wait for tuesday!!!! i got all the phones charging i got my sister coming over to spend the night with me so we can ROCK the VOTE for COOK for 4 hours!.... :jam:
Title: Re: American Idol Season 7
Post by: marigold on May 18, 2008, 04:57:47 PM
i cant wait for tuesday!!!! i got all the phones charging i got my sister coming over to spend the night with me so we can ROCK the VOTE for COOK for 4 hours!.... :jam:
:lol: Oh how nice sunshine, it sounds like you and your sister will have a great time :tup:
Title: Re: American Idol Season 7
Post by: marigold on May 18, 2008, 05:11:09 PM
.... a cute article about Cook
"American Idol" finalist David Cook has a lot of fans cheering him on, including his 2001 prom date.
"At the time, I was just excited to be asked," Molly Hastings told MyFOXKC.com. "I was just a sophomore so it was great to be asked by a senior, and he was my friend. So I went, and now it's definitely — it's exciting now, too."
Hastings, now a sixth-grade English teacher at a middle school in their hometown, said she is constantly answering questions about her prom date, who has shot to stardom nearly overnight since appearing on the show.
"They are always asking me if I still keep in touch with him, and I haven't talked to him in probably five years," Hastings told MyFOXKC.com.
That all changed last week when Cook visited his hometown and was treated to a parade, in which Hastings was asked to be a driver.
"I got to talk to him really briefly when he was driving by in his limousine," Hastings said. "He goes, 'What's up, Molly?' And I just yelled, 'You're a big star.'"
Cook responded that it was weird, Hastings said. She called it "a neat moment."
Title: Re: American Idol Season 7
Post by: marigold on May 18, 2008, 11:16:59 PM
.... an interesting article on American Idol
Never mind the 10% drop this season in the average audience for American Idol. Executives at the collection of disparate businesses around Fox's hit talent show are singing a happy tune as they head toward its finale this week.
A boost in airtime this season and the addition of iTunes as a fourth core sponsor (with Coca-Cola, AT&T and Ford) have helped to make the business "stronger than it has ever been," says Robert F.X. Sillerman, chief executive of CKX, the firm that co-owns the franchise with FremantleMedia.
His company is the best proxy for the health of what might be called Idol Inc.: CKX subsidiary 19 Entertainment — run by Idol creator Simon Fuller — collects license fees from Fox, signs recording deals with the winner and any other top-50 contestant it wants, manages their careers, handles the annual summer concert tour and licenses the brand.
CKX reported last week that its Idol-related operating income in the first quarter rose 63%, vs. the same period last year, to $24 million on revenue of $28.8 million, up 42%.
The main reason for the increase: Fox ordered 53 hours of Idol, up four hours from 2007. Although that's "a great business decision for Fox," Sillerman says, it may have diluted ratings for each show.
Next year will be different. CKX must agree to any network order beyond 45 hours, and Sillerman says, "You'll see slightly fewer (hours). We don't want to overexpose it. We want the pent-up excitement."
Ratings also may have been hurt by the absence of drama, apart from the competition itself.
"There was no controversy about why is somebody in this competition or deep background stories about them," he says.
Sillerman says he's "sure" that his company will sign record deals with semifinalists David Archuleta and David Cook — and may pick up others.
"There's a thought that there may be a (Chris) Daughtry lurking in the weeds in this year's crop, someone who was voted off a little bit early who might have some value."
That would add to an already strong recording business, a partnership with Sony BMG Entertainment. The first album by last year's winner, Jordin Sparks, is No. 23 on Billboard magazine's chart. And after 76 weeks, Daughtry's debut is No. 29.
Carrie Underwood, the 2005 winner, is still hot: All of her singles have gone to No. 1, and a few more are expected this year from her latest album, Carnival Ride, says Iain Pirie, who runs 19 Recordings U.S.
Although music-release schedules frequently change, he says that this year could see new albums from Kelly Clarkson and Ruben Studdard, Idol's first two winners, 2004 winner Fantasia, and finalists Daughtry and Kellie Pickler.
Producers already know the sales potential of the latest contestants. This year iTunes began to sell downloads of studio and live versions of the weekly performances. Sales figures are secret, but "What you'd find is that three or four of the songs in the iTunes' top 10 each week (of the Idol season) would have been from the show," Pirie says.
ITunes also was a big presence on Idol. It was shown or mentioned 44 times through May 6, according to Nielsen Product Placement Service. That made it the show's fifth-biggest product placement after Coca-Cola (2,716 appearances or mentions), AT&T (399), Idol's website (89) and Ford cars and trucks (69).
All told, the program had 4,184 product placements, up 4% vs. the same period in 2007.
Additional sponsors, still undisclosed, also will appear with Kellogg's Pop-Tarts at this year's American Idols Live concert tour.
Total revenue may drop: Ticket prices will hold (typically at $50 to $75 a seat), while the number of shows drops to 50 from last year's 56.
There are some sour notes elsewhere. For example, gift card company IdeaEdge recently took a $1.4 million write-down that it said in an earnings report was necessary because of disappointing sales of its Idol-branded gift cards.
Meanwhile americanidol.com attracted about 4.3 million unique visitors in March, down 41% from the same month in 2007, according to Nielsen Online.
Sill, Sillerman says, he projects at least 10% growth in each of his Idol businesses this year.
"Phone usage is up," he says. "Text usage is up. And for the finale, in New York, you'll see that it's the second-highest night of the year for takeout-food delivery (after the Super Bowl). If you're going to order out, get your order in soon."
Title: Re: American Idol Season 7
Post by: TexasLady on May 19, 2008, 08:39:10 AM
(The article is too long to post, this is the most interesting part for me. Who knew he was a songwriter!)
Apr 29 2008 6:00 PM EDT 'American Idol' Front-Runner David Cook's Former Bandmates Recall His Early Years
"I spoke to David while they were doing Hollywood week, and I told him to let me know when he's gonna hold auditions for his band," Russell laughed. "People aren't getting the full vibe of him yet. They haven't heard his songs. He's a killer songwriter, and once people hear that, it's gonna be all over. I mean, he can rearrange songs and make 'em sound like stuff you'd hear being played on rock radio, but when people hear his own songs, they're minds are gonna be blown."
"I think now that flat out, he's got more stage experience than anyone else on that show — from '97 until 2005 we probably played 400 shows — and he knows what works up there onstage, and he knows what people will respond to," Kerr said. "He's honed his craft; he's a pro. David being on 'American Idol' is the oddest and coolest thing I've ever had to deal with in my life. I own every T-shirt, concert poster and demo Axium ever made, and I've got multiple copies of everything. I held onto all this stuff because I want to have something to show my kids someday. ... But now, who knows what could happen? One day, these things that I own could end up in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame or something."
Title: Re: American Idol Season 7
Post by: sunshine26 on May 19, 2008, 10:05:48 AM
i ya! TL :-* thanks for posting that! i have Cook's cd it is called analong heart, it is GREAT......you know how some people will put out a cd and put it on the web to see if it can sell, well cook did that way before AI.....and AI had to pull it, why? cuz it was out-selling big time bands/singers......cook's songs he has done on AI have all been #1 on itunes [downloaded.....] he has already beat out some very big bands and singers as #1 on the itunes charts![David A has NEVER been #1 on the downloads at itunes] this guy just has to win this! i wish he could do a song from his cd [that he wrote ] but we all know that cant happen! i am tellin ya! the guy is great! if any of you guys get the chance go to youtube and type in david cook's analong heart and hear some GREAT songs from COOK! :yess:
Cook said in a intreview that he really wanted to win this, he said the by winning he really can get his music out faster! and he would be proud to win! when asked do you really want to win, David said sure, he said you cant help but to be humble by all this. i mean cook, has beat out itune downlaods over some very big people like M. Carey.....B..springsten..and many many more, Cook's brother [one of them] has brain cancer! that is why cook has AC on his coats etc etc...for his brother...the light tan braclet that he wears is from a news guy in FL..that went to hollywood to intreview cook..the guy that did the intreview his daughter has cancer also, her name is Linsley Rose! when cook found out that his daughter had cancer he said can i please have your braclet to wear on the show for Rose! the guy went on to say that he [cook] was Rose's favorite idol, and the guy said cook is just a nice guy! he said even I vote hundreds of times for cook!
he wears it on every show! i go to alot of sites that have intreviews and vids etc etc on cook! the guy is a very sweet guy! he loves his brother so much! Bruce Springten RAISED the money so his brother could go to the show one night [it was the night cook sung the M. Carey song [always be my baby] when he cried at the end of the song, he couldnt help it, his brother was there to watch him....its really sad, his brother didnt look very good but you could see how proud he is of his brother,cook said his brother is his HERO! but i hear his brother is doing wonderful! i pray that he recovers from this!
remember to ROCK the VOTE for the NEXT REAL IDOL DAVID COOK! :jam: one more day until showtime :wohoo: BLOW THE HOUSE DOWN! DC!!!!!!!!!!!
Title: Re: American Idol Season 7
Post by: marigold on May 19, 2008, 11:02:26 AM
I also didn't know Cook had theater training and was active in drama in high school.
Also a long interview so I attached the link:
His teachers from Blues Springs, Mo., have spilled the beans on how much the adolescent David loved to belt out those Broadway show tunes.
For evidence, get thee to YouTube, where you can watch clips of the teenage Cookie playing Riff in a high-school staging of "West Side Story" and taking pratfalls ("Make 'em laugh, make 'em laugh ... ") in a student version of "Singin' in the Rain."
Title: Re: American Idol Season 7
Post by: marigold on May 19, 2008, 11:09:00 AM
... an interesting article: More than half of Idol's viewers are over the age 35
Those people still watching American Idol 7 are older than one might imagine: More than half of its viewers are over age 35, and David Archuleta’s presumed fan base, kids ages 2 to 17, are actually only 15 percent of the audience, Reuters reports, citing data from Nielsen.
That fits with previously reported data. This season has lost a significant number of women ages 18 to 34 and kids 2 to 11, and overall, is down to an average of 27 million viewers compared to 30 million last year. The slide stopped last week, though, as ratings rebounded slightly for the results show.
Nielsen also found that those who send text message votes do so an average of 38 times, and more of those voters are women. They did not track or survey those who vote via telephone, which would seem to be the more significant number, since that group is far less restricted (text voters have to be AT&T subscribers and pay for those messages).
Elsewhere in pre-American Idol finale coverage, today’s lesson in bad journalism—specifically how to pretend to write a journalistic story by assembling a thin group of sources to verify your beliefs rather than just writing what you think—comes from Associated Press writer Lynn Elber and her story about why show has been so boring despite its claims of talent. That’s a fairly interesting topic, but she fumbles it with thin reporting instead of just going for a full-on analytical commentary.
The first clue that something’s off are references to “some fans and observers,” and there’s also attribution such as “watchers say,” both of which are super-vague and sketchy. That’s confirmed when the story ends up citing just three sources to support its claims: “regular ‘Idol’ viewer Mike Anderson of Yakima, Wash,” “music industry analyst Bob Lefsetz (whose criticism doesn’t show up until the second-to-last paragraph), and fall-back source Dave Della Terza from Vote for the Worst, the site that’s funny and witty and sometimes breaks news, but has never managed to actually influence anything except the media’s perception of its influence.
It’s Mike Anderson and Dave Della Terza’s criticism that the story hangs on, because Lefsetz doesn’t show up until the end, and the three other people quoted in the story aren’t critics. They are Nigel Lythgoe, Taylor Hicks (who we’re told “remains upbeat about” the show despite how it, like, failed him), and Red Light Management’s Bruce Flohr, who’s identified as “an ‘Idol’ admirer” who doesn’t like the presence of fame-seekers.
So basically it’s Nigel Lythgoe versus Mike Anderson (who?!) and Dave Della Terza, who admits that he’s “sick of the show” and reports that his web site traffic has dropped in half since last season. That may be Elber’s most compelling piece of evidence, because when people stop caring enough to make fun of something, the target of their former scorn is in trouble.
Title: Re: American Idol Season 7
Post by: sunshine26 on May 19, 2008, 11:36:56 AM
lol.... i forgot to add if you guys go to youtube and lookup a song from cook called [just in case] WOW! that song is so ready to be a hit on the radio right now! it is plain beautiful.. cook wrote the song, and it is one of my favorites you know when you hear a song and it just catches your ear, and you cant stop hearing it! well it is one of those songs, PLUS L. Richie is going to release HELLO from David Cook...
Richie said that song was a SMASH HIT and people wait to long to put great songs out! Richie called Cook, and went on to say David we CANT wait we got to put HELLO out right when AI is over [cuz AI will not let a idol release any song while still on the show] Richie went on to say that song was ALL COOK! he could not believe david arranged that song to a great rock ballad! i really hope Cook does this song[HELLO] for his favotie pick for the finale, cuz it was all Cook no one elses arrangment and it ROCKED....if you guys want to hear this intreview it was on kiss radio, ryan's morning radio talk show
L. Richie called in and told ryan that song, Hello. MUST be put out as soon as it can be, Richie went on to say that song was all COOK no L. Richie in it at all!.. that he knows that song would be a # 1 hit right now! :wohoo:
Title: Re: American Idol Season 7
Post by: sunshine26 on May 19, 2008, 11:51:31 AM
I also didn't know Cook had theater training and was active in drama in high school.
Also a long interview so I attached the link:
His teachers from Blues Springs, Mo., have spilled the beans on how much the adolescent David loved to belt out those Broadway show tunes.
For evidence, get thee to YouTube, where you can watch clips of the teenage Cookie playing Riff in a high-school staging of "West Side Story" and taking pratfalls ("Make 'em laugh, make 'em laugh ... ") in a student version of "Singin' in the Rain."
hi ya! cc bb fan :-* how are you my friend :waves: yep! Cook said it during showtunes week with ALW.. when cook did music of the night, cook said he studyed musical theater as a young boy! this is why i think cook has so much control over his voice, the guy can nail low, middle and his high range, i watched idol extra the other night, they had one of the backup singer from AI on as a guest, she said cook just has IT! the guy can nail a song! the only thing she said about david A is that he is so cute i just want to hug him grrrrrrrrrrrrrrr :pull i am really getting sick of that..i dont want someone to win cuz people think of them as a cute little puppy dog! plus i think cook is very good looking he is a HOTTIE! but more important he has the talent to win this!
i just hope [us] the ones in thier 20's-60's yep! cook even has fans in thier 60's one lady in her 60's votes non-stop everyweek for cook, she wrote on the AI boards that those young kids voting for DA dont know who they are messing with, :funny: she went out and got 3 AT&T go phones to text, plus her landlines plus her cells so she can vote on ALL of them for 4 straight hours. to make cook the winner, if she can do it, i can do it! :yess:
thanks you guys for all the great info you are posting :tup:
Title: Re: American Idol Season 7
Post by: marigold on May 19, 2008, 12:06:12 PM
:lol: sunshine your hilarious in your posts.
Thanks for sharing that one, I don't go to the AI boards so I had no idea about the 60 year old woman
saying "they don't know who they are messing with" :funny: :wtg:
Title: Re: American Idol Season 7
Post by: vanillalatte on May 19, 2008, 12:45:36 PM
(The article is too long to post, this is the most interesting part for me. Who knew he was a songwriter!)
This is exactly why I think they should add a round where the idols have to sing a song that they wrote themselves. Even if they waited until the end and only had the top two do that, fine, and maybe they have them work with an experienced song writer if they want to. But I think we should see what kind of songwriter they'll be. That's the best indication of what to expect from their forthcoming albums.
Title: Re: American Idol Season 7
Post by: sunshine26 on May 19, 2008, 12:52:53 PM
Thanks for sharing that one, I don't go to the AI boards so I had no idea about the 60 year old woman
saying "they don't know who they are messing with" :funny: :wtg:
cc bb fan you ALWAYS can make my day i am LMAO!!!!! :funny: :funny: yep! i am on FIRE this year! a girl has got to do what a girl MUST do, and that is vote until you drop! for COOK! :funny:
i was talking to my mother-in-law the other day, she said if that kid wins i am going to be very pissed off :ascared :funny: my father-in-law said the same thing! i told them they better vote, i am sending people over to make sure they VOTE or they are in some in BIG TROUBLE :funny: i have watched AI from season 1.....and i have voted BUT not everyweek like i have this season, i am just getting sick of the real winner coming in second place or even 3rd or 4th!...the only 2 other people i voted non=stop for in the finale was Carrie, and Clay......
i just knew Ruben would win cuz everyone loved him as the sweet teddy bear [Ruben is a very kind man] but i didnt think he should have won over Clay....i really dont listen to the type of music clay puts out, BUT his christmas cd is GREAT! i did buy it! i just thought Clay had a beauitful voice Ruben could sing but IMO not like clay..when Clay sung bridge over trouble water WOW! he knocked it out of the ballpark, and i thought he deserved to win, Clay is much bigger than Ruben!.. i know Clay's christmas cd sold ALOT! it was his second cd that he put out after idol! i always put it in for the hoildays! it is going to be a BIG COOK PARTY at my house tuesdave [lol] i am making a BIG mexican dinner! making the house all cozy with alot of candles...i am going to have hot fudge, and white fudge cake! have afew great bottles of wine, and my sister and I are going to cozy up and VOTE for COOK!
the werid, and grrrrr thing about this, is that when Ryan says the winner is David...lol...long pause cuz they are both named david! i will be freaking out on the edge of my sit, and hope- hope- hope- ryan says COOK! i will be back to post on weds, i just hope it will be a happy dance post....with cook being the winner! :jumpy: if not i think i will be very sad for awhile! :'(
to vanillalatte i agree with you so much! cook has written some great songs and it shows just what he can do!....if cook could sing the song he wrote just in case WOW! it would so seal the deal for the win, it is one of those songs when you hear it, you just love it! i am so with ya! you are so right! every word you said in your post! :hugs:
Title: Re: American Idol Season 7
Post by: marigold on May 19, 2008, 02:26:18 PM
it is going to be a BIG COOK PARTY at my house tuesdave [lol] i am making a BIG mexican dinner! making the house all cozy with alot of candles...i am going to have hot fudge, and white fudge cake! have afew great bottles of wine, and my sister and I are going to cozy up and VOTE for COOK!
:jumpy: You are going all out and it sounds like your going to have a blast, have fun :wohoo:
You should invite your sister here, we would love to hear from her and welcome her here :tup:
Title: Re: American Idol Season 7
Post by: sunshine26 on May 19, 2008, 02:37:14 PM
it is going to be a BIG COOK PARTY at my house tuesdave [lol] i am making a BIG mexican dinner! making the house all cozy with alot of candles...i am going to have hot fudge, and white fudge cake! have afew great bottles of wine, and my sister and I are going to cozy up and VOTE for COOK!
:jumpy: You are going all out and it sounds like your going to have a blast, have fun :wohoo:
You should invite your sister here, we would love to hear from her and welcome her here :tup:
great ideal cc bb fan, my sister and I will both post during the vote tomorrow night,we will give all our voting updates! :wohoo: she will have a BLAST here :hugs: she will have the nickname. Donut! i have called her that forever! we are only 2 years apart, and not only do i love her so much, we are the best of friends! so donut will be posting with sunshine tomorrow night :jumpy:
Title: Re: American Idol Season 7
Post by: marigold on May 19, 2008, 03:05:11 PM
great ideal cc bb fan, my sister and I will both post during the vote tomorrow night,we will give all our voting updates! :wohoo: she will have a BLAST here :hugs: she will have the nickname. Donut! i have called her that forever! we are only 2 years apart, and not only do i love her so much, we are the best of friends! so donut will be posting with sunshine tomorrow night :jumpy:
:dancer: Yay sunshine and Donut, yes please do keep us updated :cheer:
Title: Re: American Idol Season 7
Post by: marigold on May 19, 2008, 03:11:54 PM
... an interesting article:
'American Idol' producer promises "so many surprises" for season finale
As American Idol reaches its seventh-season crescendo this week, executive producer Nigel Lythgoe said there are several surprises in store.
"I'm not really allowed to say anything because we've called in so many surprises," said Lythgoe as a guest on Monday's broadcast of Idol host Ryan Seacrest's KIIS FM radio show.
Idol's seventh-season finale will kick-off tomorrow night with the Top 2 finalists -- David Archuleta and David Cook -- each performing three times during the live broadcast beginning at 8PM ET/PT.
"Clive Davis has actually chosen them a song. He's the man with the golden ears. He's chosen a couple of songs for them to sing. I won't spoil the surprise of what he's chosen for them," said Lythgoe.
"[Archuleta and Cook have] actually chosen a song each from the Top 10 songs that have been voted for [online] and then they're doing another song that they've either sung during the series or something that they want to sing. I can tell you now that David Archuleta is going to sing 'Imagine' again, which is fantastic."
Home viewers will vote for either Archuleta or Cook immediately following Tuesday night's episode, with the winner being revealed during Wednesday night's bloated two-hour live seventh-season finale.
"We have got probably the biggest star in the world right now coming on," teased Lythgoe. "That's all I'm saying -- the biggest star in the world right now."
In addition, Lythgoe said producers also put together another performance via the wonder of technology.
"I've done another one of those videos, if you remember we did Celine Dion and Elvis Presley [during Idol Gives Back last spring]," said Lythgoe. "I've done another one of those, which is absolutely fantastic... More than two [people] this time."
Lythgoe also hinted that Idol's seventh-season finale will feature some "young brothers" -- an apparent reference to the Jonas Brothers.
The finale will also feature other filler, including performances by Idol's Top 12 seventh-season finalists and each member of the Top 5 singing a duets with other musicians.
"Each one of them has their own little surprise in store for us," said Lythgoe.
Title: Re: American Idol Season 7
Post by: sunshine26 on May 20, 2008, 09:45:47 AM
hi ya! cc bb fan, :waves: i just read [may be a rumor] that cook is singing u2's still havent found what i'm looking for, he will NAIL that song.....i think clive picked this song for him , WTH... clive davis is supposed to not be doing anything for AI (:;)....but i guess AI changed it for him this year! i love u2 and i like that song, i just dont like Clive Davis lol......
this is another rumor or not, that i read about DA on his song imagine..that he is going to put in the verse he left out, [imagine there's no heaven, no hell below us, it's easy if you try...DA didnt want to sing that verse cuz he didnt want to cuz any bad waves about relgion etc etc!!!! i dont know if he will put that verse in there, all we know is he is singing it again! this is NOT a RUMOR! Simon on Leno last night when asked who is going to win this. Simon said david lol! :funny: than he said no really david cook DESREVES to WIN! :yess: i just hope cook is great tonight [i know he will be] and if he is i cant wait to hear Simon say.....DC you have done ENOUGH to WIN this! :yess: than it is voting like a crazy person :wohoo: see you guys later! :waves:
Title: Re: American Idol Season 7
Post by: cherrypeep on May 20, 2008, 10:33:52 AM
If you watched Ellen today Simon was on and he said that he really thinks David Cook will win.
Go to http://ellen.warnerbros.com/ (http://ellen.warnerbros.com/) for a little snippet of todays interview with Simon.
Title: Re: American Idol Season 7
Post by: sunshine26 on May 20, 2008, 10:40:46 AM
UPDATE: it is NOT a rumor! Cook will sing u2's still havent found what i'm looking for , i just heard Nigel on the radio with ryan, saying that cook is singing this as one of his picks,
this year it goes like this
clive davis picks a song!
idol picks a song........one they have done or one they want to do....u2 has NEVER let AI do thier songs,,,but Bono said cook can sing his songs, so Bono said its ago! :yess:
than nigel said they were doing something different [we] get to vote online what top 10 song we want the idol to sing!
i dont know where the org song that AI writes for each idol will come in at????????
big star hmmmmmm.....with nigel that could mean robert downy jr lol :funny: but if it is really BIG it could be Sir paul himself.... or Bono!
they are going to do the duet thing again with [Elvis] Nigel said it will be afew songs, not just one this time! that was very cool last year i STILL have it on tape!
i just saw ELLEN and Simon said COOK SHOULD WIN!!!!!!!!!! ELLEN also WANTS COOK TO WIN!!! oh please i hope he does VOTE VOTE! for COOK!!!!! the next REAL AI! :wohoo: :wohoo:
side note some are saying why are the judges now saying cook should win, b/cuz they have been pimping DA to win, Simon said it ALL...Simon said it is b/cuz DA sounds the same everyweek, he has done nothing to prove he should be the next AI Simon went on to say, he thinks someone should know life, and have had to pay some dues ...he went on to say cook has done just that! DA said oh i'll just go back to high school, and put out a cd...come on, DA is way to young for this, he is NOT ready!...
i dont want to sound mean, but DA is not ready and sure does not to deserve to be the next AI! now the media just got awhole of a story saying that DA is sick, and his voice is not doing good, why oh why does Jeff DA'S dad have to keep this crap up! (:;) DA doesnt need the pitty vote,
jeff is so fearful that cook will win this! i think it would DESTROY DA to win ! his dad is to much, and NOT in a good way, i know jeff released this crap to the media so if DA does do the same ole same ole, people will think WOW! he did great, cuz he was sick! :groan: DA needs to wait until he is out of high school, and not a kid to get away from his dad, and get to know who he is as a singer, performer etc etc! i am tellin ya! i will be FREAKING OUT if COOK doesnt win this
I will be so upset with AI for pushing idols on people [i.e giving them more face TV time, back stories to push them as the next AI...they need to STOP IT! now they see it was COOK that should of had alot more promo, and back story that is why IMO AI needs to wait afew weeks and let us and them see just who is GREAT and who is NOT, before they start saying wow! you are the winner. i swear DA could pass gas and Randy would say BRAVO! WTH! is up with that??? i really cant believe Randy thinks this kid is the BOMB
sorry for the rant, but i dont get it, [at all] thanks for letting me vent.....i know i can always come here to just get it all out! :hugs:
Title: Re: American Idol Season 7
Post by: TexasLady on May 20, 2008, 01:28:55 PM
:wohoo: can't wait for tonight!
Title: Re: American Idol Season 7
Post by: marigold on May 20, 2008, 02:52:14 PM
:jumpy: Great updates guys :wohoo: I can't wait either :popcorn:
Title: Re: American Idol Season 7
Post by: sunshine26 on May 20, 2008, 03:26:52 PM
UPDATE waiting for the countdown :wohoo:
Nigel said.......who would have thought with Cook..coming out with his OWN take on Hello.....than the outstanding job with E.Rigby.......than Cook put the nail in the coffin with billie jean....than sealed the deal with always be my baby!...and was the winner of ALW night [with singing Music of the night]
Nigel is NOW saying Cook should be the winner! :jumpy:
Nigel said that sometimes the judging can get ahead of it's self, and start prasing wayyyyyyyy to soon![like in Randy prasing DA wayyy to much] Nigel went on to say America has EARS it doesnt matter what is said to who tonight! this is me talking now lol...if Randy tells DA he can sing the phonebook tonight, i hope someone throws the yellow pages at his head tonight, i really dont think i can handle randy saying that to DA [again] :funny:
Nigel went on to say! there is so much more to work with...with a Cook win! he can sing just about anything! Nigel said Cook is one of the nicest idols that has ever been on the show, that cook and his family have been through alot [his brother being very ill with cancer] yet cook stays HUMBLE! and he knows that what he is doing is for Adam [cook's brother his REAL HERO] Nigel went on to say....cook will have alot of FREEDOM on his CD...win or not! BUT and this is me talking lol...we GOT TO VOTE FOR COOK TO WIN!....if you guys have the cable channels idol tonight has been doing a ALL DAY thing on the finale! alot of intrveiws on the red carpet!
i so cant wait for tonight, got all the dinner [done] and now i am having a glass of wine for the nerves
there's to a GREAT NIGHT FOR COOK! :jam:
I know I and my sister are going to do our BEST to get you the WIN
i have 3 lanlines 3 cells
my sister has 2 AT&T GO phones [for texting] and 2 cells!
it is going to be up to the west coasters to pull us through for the WIN for the REAL IDOL COOK! so there's a BIG THANK YOU ahead of time! :kuss: :hugs: :-* :angel:
ROCK THE VOTE FOR COOK! :jam:
Donut [my sister will be here to post with us in about 2 hours! :jumpy: :jumpy:
Title: Re: American Idol Season 7
Post by: marigold on May 20, 2008, 04:08:22 PM
:sucks Great job sunshine omg you have everything covered, David A doesn't stand a chance thanks to you :lol:
It's great to hear Simon and Nigel both agree that Cook should win this, so he has the support AI behind him :tup:
Title: Re: American Idol Season 7
Post by: sunshine26 on May 20, 2008, 06:51:16 PM
hi everyone. it is Donut, sunshine's sister so happy to be here my sister LOVES this site, she is so into BB..and she said this is the best site ever, i think she might have me hooked on bb for the next season, i will have to come here and get the feeds and donate.....remember ROCK the VOTE for DAVID COOK.......the real AI! i hope my typing was ok, we are having a great time.....and afew glasses of wine! sunshine told me to tell you guys she will update you on who is in the lead at the busy single sites! i have never voted like this, but i also think cook should win this! have a great time :waves:
Title: Re: American Idol Season 7
Post by: marigold on May 20, 2008, 07:02:54 PM
hi everyone. it is Donut, sunshine's sister so happy to be here my sister LOVES this site, she is so into BB..and she said this is the best site ever, i think she might have me hooked on bb for the next season, i will have to come here and get the feeds and donate.....remember ROCK the VOTE for DAVID COOK.......the real AI! i hope my typing was ok, we are having a great time.....and afew glasses of wine! sunshine told me to tell you guys she will update you on who is in the lead at the busy single sites! i have never voted like this, but i also think cook should win this! have a great time :waves:
:jumpy: Well hello Donut and a big :welcome3: to you, we have been waiting for your arrival :wohoo:
Thanks for the kind words about RFF and we would love to see you along with your sis as a regular here :kuss:
:ascared OMG the show is starting, have fun girls and we look forward to your updates :jumpy: :sucks :wohoo:
Title: Re: American Idol Season 7
Post by: TexasLady on May 20, 2008, 08:31:54 PM
LOL.. Hi Donut! Happy to meet you! (Now I want a dadgum donut!!) :jam:
Here's a little wine for you and your sister while you dial your fingers off. :wine: :wine: :wine: :wine:
Title: Re: American Idol Season 7
Post by: sunshine26 on May 20, 2008, 08:39:18 PM
LOL.. Hi Donut! Happy to meet you! (Now I want a dadgum donut!!) :jam:
Here's a little wine for you and your sister while you dial your fingers off. :wine: :wine: :wine: :wine:
LMAO!! thank you so much VOTE VOTE FOR COOK!!!!!!!!!!! thanks for the wine, lol i got alot over here lol
hi it's sunshine thanks to aLL my friends i love you guys! VOTE VOTE for COOK! :hugs: :kuss: :-* :jam: :waves:
Title: Re: American Idol Season 7
Post by: sunshine26 on May 20, 2008, 08:45:41 PM
well i am sorry BUT DA did the same ole same ole yes very nice BUT not the winner i just cant with him! ROCK THAT VOTE FOR COOK! :jam: boy i think we are going to have a headache tomorrow lol :funny:
Title: Re: American Idol Season 7
Post by: marigold on May 20, 2008, 08:47:39 PM
LMAO!! thank you so much VOTE VOTE FOR COOK!!!!!!!!!!! thanks for the wine, lol i got alot over here lol
hi it's sunshine thanks to aLL my friends i love you guys! VOTE VOTE for COOK! :hugs: :kuss: :-* :jam: :waves:
:funny: you guys are some serious AI fans :jumpy:
I loved the 3rd song Cook sang The world I know I had to download that one :wohoo:
ca bb fan. I LOVE YA!!!!!!! :kuss: BUT VOTE VOTE VOTE for COOK! LMAO! boy i hope i am spelling ok cuz i am going to feel like shi7 tomorrow lol cook was better. i cant handle all that slow stuff, plus cook can sing in a low. middle, and high range pure control and what a DAMN SWEET GUY!!!!! GO COOKIE!!!!!!!! :yess: :jumpy: :jumpy: i cant get through on any lanelines grrrrrrr.... so many people are trying to get on dail a idol that it is over loaded..got to wait to see who is leading... damn i love COOK! :wohoo:
Title: Re: American Idol Season 7
Post by: cherrypeep on May 20, 2008, 09:42:37 PM
i am getting through non stop on the 05 number and my son got through 130 times on the 01 number, but he is going to bed now. keep voting.............. GO COOKIE!!!!!!
Title: Re: American Idol Season 7
Post by: TexasLady on May 20, 2008, 09:46:28 PM
I've voted 25 times now but it took over 50 tries to get those votes in, all the lines are so busy!
(Preparing a few things for tomorrow for Sunshine and Donut...)
Title: Re: American Idol Season 7
Post by: TexasLady on May 20, 2008, 09:51:13 PM
Keep dialing, dialidol has David C ahead! :lol:
Title: Re: American Idol Season 7
Post by: marigold on May 20, 2008, 10:08:00 PM
ca bb fan. I LOVE YA!!!!!!! :kuss: BUT VOTE VOTE VOTE for COOK! LMAO! boy i hope i am spelling ok cuz i am going to feel like shi7 tomorrow lol cook was better. i cant handle all that slow stuff, plus cook can sing in a low. middle, and high range pure control and what a DAMN SWEET GUY!!!!! GO COOKIE!!!!!!!! :yess: :jumpy: :jumpy: i cant get through on any lanelines grrrrrrr.... so many people are trying to get on dail a idol that it is over loaded..got to wait to see who is leading... damn i love COOK! :wohoo:
awww we have got the best Idol fans here on RFF you guys were so much fun this season :hugs:
Title: Re: American Idol Season 7
Post by: marigold on May 20, 2008, 10:09:20 PM
I've voted 25 times now but it took over 50 tries to get those votes in, all the lines are so busy!
(Preparing a few things for tomorrow for Sunshine and Donut...)
:jumpy: Oh how exciting I can't wait to see :wohoo:
Title: Re: American Idol Season 7
Post by: sunshine26 on May 20, 2008, 11:20:54 PM
UPDATE COOK IS LEADING ........BUT we got to VOTE VOTE VOTE my sister donut has gotten through ALOT i am not getting through as much! but we are starting to get through more now [the kiddies that are DA fans are prob asleep ] thank GOD!....cant let cook down that guy deserves this!.....just wanted to say i love you guys and we are STILL VOTING :hugs:
Title: Re: American Idol Season 7
Post by: marigold on May 21, 2008, 12:09:38 AM
UPDATE COOK IS LEADING ........BUT we got to VOTE VOTE VOTE my sister donut has gotten through ALOT i am not getting through as much! but we are starting to get through more now [the kiddies that are DA fans are prob asleep ] thank GOD!....cant let cook down that guy deserves this!.....just wanted to say i love you guys and we are STILL VOTING :hugs:
:yess: Yes your right the kiddies will all be in bed soon :snicker:
Does it say by how much in votes is Cook in the lead or just he is in the lead.
:jam: You and donut deserve a big congrat's for all your hard work, thanks for keeping us updated :hugs:
Title: Re: American Idol Season 7
Post by: sunshine26 on May 21, 2008, 01:01:52 AM
COOK has 44.2 :yess:
DA has 33.4
gosh i HOPE the texting doesnt all go to DA! :groan:
but that is the lead cook has over DA in busy singles :yess:
I am VERY TIRED...my Sissy [Donut] worked her Butt off rockin the vote for cook, it was her FIRST TIME LMAO! :funny: she did it like it was her JOB! rockin that vote for COOK the REAL AI!.....all i can say is, i HOPE and PRAY the sites are right, and cook has that lead over DA!.. i know DA sung 3 soft sweet songs tonight BUT [ NO] he isnt the AI!......Cook has brought it week after week...he did everything we could ask for, and more!
thanks you guys! i will post a update in afew hours to see what the final busy singles were for the night! as of now cook is leading all I can hope for is the west coasters to bring it home [the win] for our boy , cook! love you guys....have a WONDERFUL NIGHT/DAY! :-* :kuss: :hugs:
Title: Re: American Idol Season 7
Post by: cherrypeep on May 21, 2008, 05:50:10 AM
Just checked DialIdol and the final results are for DAVID COOK!!!!!!! :wohoo:
David Cook 40.93%
David A 29.37%
There is also a poll that asked if you thought that DialIdol's prediction of David Cook winning is correct...I voted yes and the results so far is:
65% yes 35% no
I am going to be on pins and needles tonight, its going to be the longest 2 hours of my life. :pull
Title: Re: American Idol Season 7
Post by: sunshine26 on May 21, 2008, 10:06:01 AM
Just checked DialIdol and the final results are for DAVID COOK!!!!!!! :wohoo:
David Cook 40.93%
David A 29.37%
There is also a poll that asked if you thought that DialIdol's prediction of David Cook winning is correct...I voted yes and the results so far is:
65% yes 35% no
I am going to be on pins and needles tonight, its going to be the longest 2 hours of my life. :pull
hi cherry :wohoo: yep i saw that also, at Z [that is a site that shows texting they got Cook ahead also] BUT i CANT rest easy untill Ryan says COOK YOU ARE THE NEXT AI! cuz we just cant be sure on the text vote it is to close.....plus did you see the AI news today it said IDOL SHOCKER TONIGHT WTH?? i hope that means that AI'S little chosen one DA isnt going to win this......and A REAL IDOL [COOK] WINS i am on pins and needles also...yep i hear ya! and they are both named david so ryan is going to drag the hell out of that to get to the last name :pull all i know is cook is the REAL winner Simon just did a intreveiw he said cook will be just GREAT even if he doesnt get the title, there is alot in store for him, BUT i dont care! i want a FREAKING WIN, a TITLE for COOK (:;) i'll be right there with ya! going crazy for 2 freaking hours tonight! :pull
Title: Re: American Idol Season 7
Post by: rosesrred on May 21, 2008, 10:28:54 AM
Hi (http://dl10.glitter-graphics.net/pub/1124/1124530jae7wygmua.gif) (http://www.glitter-graphics.com) and (http://dl.glitter-graphics.net/pub/651/651171i085p8my3i.gif) (http://www.glitter-graphics.com) I finally watched the show at 10 last night and started voting as soon as I could I used my landline and my cell and voted as much as I could for an hour. So have my fingers crossed for David C. although I do think David A did a much better job last night than he has ever done one night does not give him the win. No matter how tonight turns out I think either of the Davids will be fine and have great careers. Got my (http://dl3.glitter-graphics.net/pub/561/561283to7533d1ow.png) (http://www.glitter-graphics.com)
Title: Re: American Idol Season 7
Post by: TexasLady on May 21, 2008, 11:29:30 AM
According to Fox News, 75 million votes at 11:07 AM EDT and still counting!
As Cherry says DialIdol predicts David Cook
Hitwise predicts very close call, but gives the edge to David Cook.
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When we look at what search terms are associated with each contestant's name, the call on who will win this week's vote becomes even more muddled. Of the 325 searches that we analyzed for David Cook, there is a strong interest in his music, as well as the plight of his brother who is battling cancer. While David Archuleta leads in volume of searches, the nature of the 231 searches on his name that we analyzed show a negative focus on the contestant's meddling father.
Based on the data we analyzed this week's contest will come down to this week's performance. If there are no surprises in their last songs, slight advantage to David Cook.
David A sang his heart out last night and both gave their best performance yet. I wish Cookie had sang Billie Jean but I understand why he didn't.
It might have been a bland season the finale certainly isn't!! :sucks
Title: Re: American Idol Season 7
Post by: cherrypeep on May 21, 2008, 12:44:44 PM
The local Fox channel here in Austin interviewed Byrd, the voice coach, this morning and Byrd made a good point. She said that the season that Ruben won, Clay was the favorite and everyone thought he was the hands down winner and we know how that turned out. She said don't be surprised if we see the same outcome this season, anything can happen with the votes.
I so hope she is right about that one.
Title: Re: American Idol Season 7
Post by: cherrypeep on May 21, 2008, 12:53:01 PM
I just found this blog about Luke Menard:
Luke Menard Tuesday, May 20, 2008 4:06 PM It is being reported by TMZ and several fans in Luke's hometown that Luke Menard has been diagnosed with cancer and is currently in stage 2. I am looking for more confimation this.
Update: Wednesday, May 21, 2008 10:55 AM "American Idol" semi-finalist Luke Menard has been diagnosed with Hodgkin lymphoma, a representative for the singer's a capella group Chapter 6 confirmed. "Luke had a lingering cough and was having trouble breathing deeply, so he went to the doctor to have it checked out," Jane Victor told CBS News. "The suspicion was walking pneumonia. But after a chest x-ray doctors saw a mass and did more testing, which is what led to the stage II Hodgkin diagnosis." The 29-year-old singer, his wife and family remain hopeful, Victor added. "They've been told that it's treatable and manageable. Luke is currently in Los Angeles and plans to return home to Indiana soon," she said.
The 5-year relative survival rate of stage II Hodgkin disease is 90 to 95 percent, according to the American Cancer Society. Menard made it into the top 16 on this season of "American Idol." He was voted off the show on March 6, 2008.
My thoughs are with Luke and his family during this diagnosis.
Title: Re: American Idol Season 7
Post by: sunshine26 on May 21, 2008, 01:09:26 PM
Hi (http://dl10.glitter-graphics.net/pub/1124/1124530jae7wygmua.gif) (http://www.glitter-graphics.com) and (http://dl.glitter-graphics.net/pub/651/651171i085p8my3i.gif) (http://www.glitter-graphics.com) I finally watched the show at 10 last night and started voting as soon as I could I used my landline and my cell and voted as much as I could for an hour. So have my fingers crossed for David C. although I do think David A did a much better job last night than he has ever done one night does not give him the win. No matter how tonight turns out I think either of the Davids will be fine and have great careers. Got my (http://dl3.glitter-graphics.net/pub/561/561283to7533d1ow.png) (http://www.glitter-graphics.com)
awwwwwww thanks for the Donut, rosesrred [for my sissy] :hugs: she will be back in afew to stay the night again! right now i am very PO'D.....clive davis ALWAYS picks dont let the sun go down on me....every freaking year for a idol to sing! it's like he doesnt know any other song to pick, NOT org at all!.....DA sung it...than he sung the org [it sounded just like a moment like this, from kelly season 1] than he sung imagine again!
this is what got me aliltte upset....if you go to listen to COOK'S songs last night, they were better! his vocals were great..DA could NEVER hit the notes that cook did [NEVER] i think DA would be big in a TV sitcom for little teens but he isnt going to sell a millon in cd's [just aint going to happen] there was NO reason for the judges to throw cook under the bus last night (:;) if you really want to hear them, and hear how GREAT cook's vocals were last night go to rickey.org [it is a site with all thier songs click on cook and hit what song you want to hear, than go to DA'S song....i kid you NOT he sounded the same on all 3 songs last night! you still can hear him breath over all his songs...cant hit a high note..and still sings through his nose! i just hope that cook is crowned the winner tonight...
IMO cook did more over the 11 weeks than DA could.....sorry Simon but that was NO knock out! :meow: now Simon wants cook BAD to be signed to his lable...i am a member of the wordnerds...and the cookies it is our fanbase for cook! we voted like in was our JOB! thanks to all you guys here [i love this site] you guys are so SWEET! :kuss: i had to come rant and vent....thanks for letting me get it all out!
gosh i think i will have to have another few bottles of wine tonight for the finale :groan: all i know is....i so want to hear cook is the next AI!...cuz my hubby is going to think i am INSANE! cuz i really think i will be doing some crying if cook doesnt win this! :'( by the way both davids will be on larry king live this friday, with Ryan hosting for larry! look for me calling in under Trisha from Texas! thats if i can get through! to let cook know how much we love his sound and music...
i have been playing cook's cd's all day today...cant wait for his cd to come out, and i will buy them, plus i will go see him at a concert... sorry but i would NEVER spend money to go see DA! and i just cant get into what music he is going to put out, whatever that might be :duno: hell DA doesnt even know what he wants to sing!
all the Chris D fans voted for cook, as did hicks, carrie's and Bo's even jason's fans voted for cook i just hope we did enough, and WOW! this is the biggest vote in AI history, and they said it is very close... i hope Ryan calls the votes like he did with clay/ruben, cuz when it is that close we the fans want #'s...i still think clay won...cuz it showed in his cd sells did you guys know that clay's second cd sold over 700 thousand copies in LESS than one WEEK! WOW! it went on to sell over a millon Ruben's highest sells in cd's was only alittle over 600 thousand that is all cd's put together! ok RANT OVER lol for now :funny:
all sites have COOK as the winner in text votes lanelines etc etc,....BUT i cant trust that!...all i know is i hope i hear cook you are the next AI! love you guys :kuss: :hugs: :-* :waves:
sorry i wanted to say my prayers are with Luke.. i like his voice, and i thought he should have went farer, gosh so young, so much talent, i pray with all my heart, he will be ok! prayers to his family also! this is very sad news!
Title: Re: American Idol Season 7
Post by: marigold on May 21, 2008, 01:50:27 PM
:jumpy: Wow great job everyone with the updates :sucks
I will definitely tune into Friday's show of Larry King sunshine, good luck getting through
:'( Terrible news about Luke, I wish him well
Title: Re: American Idol Season 7
Post by: TexasLady on May 21, 2008, 02:03:06 PM
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My thoughts are with Luke and his family during this diagnosis.
Oh my goodness! :'(
My thoughts and prayers here too! Thanks for posting this Cherry.
Title: Re: American Idol Season 7
Post by: sunshine26 on May 21, 2008, 02:39:41 PM
UPDATE: sites are reporting that 100 MILLON VOTES came in last night :ascared WOW! that is HISTORY if it is ture, which i think it may be.. i know the last count was 75 millon if Ryan comes on tonight and says there was 75 millon or more votes that came in, i will kinda believe these sites! and they have cook winning!
also you want to hear about some DIEHARD FANS of COOKS.. some fans live in states, in which thier town boarders a different time zone these fans crossed state lines to vote 8 hours WOW! some even crossed into zones to vote for 12 hours WOW!!!!!!!....Simon just did a intreview with his girlfriend she asked him as who he thinks won, he said my head is saying DA, BUT my HEART is saying COOK!...i will go with HEART ANYDAY!..the red carpet will be starting very soon [on the idol channel] also remeber this, Simon ALWAYS every season at the final2 tells which idol just won AI!, he didnt do that last night, he left it open all he said was , that was a knock out he didnt tell DA he won or deserved to win AI!...one good night does not make a AI! [thats if you think DA had a good night] plus lets not forget, DA'S dad Jeff (:;) put out a statement before the show that DA was sick and lost his voice [lair :knuckles:] he only did that to make people think DA was sick, and that he brought it anyway! also after Simon told cook he was one of the nicest idols ever on the show Simon winked at cook! GOOD LORD i need HELP! LMAO! :funny: i am way to much into cook winning! but i cant help it, i am so sick of AI swaying the votes and i dont TRUST them either if the vote is this close, could or would AI pick who they want as the winner....i am fearful of this! BUT why would they want DA to win. Cook is STILL #1 on itunes downloads and sells. plus cook will make AI the most money, please i need you guys to pray for me! cuz i think i might be going INSANE! :funny: :funny:
i am STILL on pins and needles! will bring updates as they un-fold i got a ton, but way to many to type out!
Title: Re: American Idol Season 7
Post by: cherrypeep on May 21, 2008, 02:47:50 PM
i love you sunshine and you are not going insane :kuss:
i read about the 100 million votes also, if Cookie doesnt win i told my husband that i will never watch AI again, so either i am going crazy or just desperate for Cookie to win.
why is it taking so long for 7pm to come :pull
Title: Re: American Idol Season 7
Post by: sunshine26 on May 21, 2008, 03:30:35 PM
i love you sunshine and you are not going insane :kuss:
i read about the 100 million votes also, if Cookie doesnt win i told my husband that i will never watch AI again, so either i am going crazy or just desperate for Cookie to win.
why is it taking so long for 7pm to come :pull
thanks cherry. i love ya! back :kuss:.. i hear ya! i wont watch it again if cookie doesnt win [and yep i mean it] cuz i am sick of AI'S BS....so you are NOT CRAZY . either LOL.....its just that AI needs to let it be what it should be us voting, NOT about Randy, Paula, Simon or Ryan! :lala give back stories on ALL the top 24 idols..stop with all you are the one to beat, WE got EARS [RANDY] (:;) stop all the crap and just tell them how they did, and if it wasnt a good song, singing etc etc, let them no why, and STOP with it was just alright for me,[what kind of help is that to these kids] tell them what they can do to help these kids go farer, and STOP having favorites... i am saying this for the judges and even Nigel goes on the air and does the samething on who should win! :lala
just let it be who we America wants as the AI...you know we can get it right! i dont like that DA was pushed on so many people...i dont like the swaying that are the powers of the judges telling us who should go through and who shouldnt....theres to cookie :jam: one of the best singers EVER on AI! and there's hoping for a WIN! DC!!!!!! the REAL AI! :wohoo: :jumpy: :jumpy:
Title: Re: American Idol Season 7
Post by: rosesrred on May 21, 2008, 04:53:19 PM
i love you sunshine and you are not going insane :kuss:
i read about the 100 million votes also, if Cookie doesnt win i told my husband that i will never watch AI again, so either i am going crazy or just desperate for Cookie to win.
why is it taking so long for 7pm to come :pull
thanks cherry. i love ya! back :kuss:.. i hear ya! i wont watch it again if cookie doesnt win [and yep i mean it] cuz i am sick of AI'S BS....so you are NOT CRAZY . either LOL.....its just that AI needs to let it be what it should be us voting, NOT about Randy, Paula, Simon or Ryan! :lala give back stories on ALL the top 24 idols..stop with all you are the one to beat, WE got EARS [RANDY] (:;) stop all the crap and just tell them how they did, and if it wasnt a good song, singing etc etc, let them no why, and STOP with it was just alright for me,[what kind of help is that to these kids] tell them what they can do to help these kids go farer, and STOP having favorites... i am saying this for the judges and even Nigel goes on the air and does the samething on who should win! :lala
just let it be who we America wants as the AI...you know we can get it right! i dont like that DA was pushed on so many people...i dont like the swaying that are the powers of the judges telling us who should go through and who shouldnt....theres to cookie :jam: one of the best singers EVER on AI! and there's hoping for a WIN! DC!!!!!! the REAL AI! :wohoo: :jumpy: :jumpy:
You guys are so cute and funny!! I hope you know when I'm watching tonight I won't be thinking about David Cook if he loses I'll be thinking about you then I'll think about David C. But he'll be just fine and we'll be hearing his music for a long time to come!!!
But none the less I love you guys! These threads we are on are so much fun cuz you guys make em that way! All the positive remarks and allowing opinions with no meanness is well just heart warming!
With that Said!!!!! Gooooooooooooooooooo David C!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Title: Re: American Idol Season 7
Post by: sunshine26 on May 21, 2008, 04:58:16 PM
i just read a statement on dail a idol..they also have the raw #'s up.... they said make no if's, and's or but's about it! david Cook will win AI!.. now i cant get my hopes up cuz i want to hear Ryan say it!..but they have been right in the finale for the last 4 years! cook is so far ahead of DA at dail a idol. that they said there is no room for a margin cuz cook is like 20% ahead of DA! gosh i am so hoping they are right, they said they stand behind it 100%...no question about it! that cook is just to far out in front! fingers crossed. everything is crossed even my eyes at this point! GO COOK!!!!!!!!!! :wohoo:
also at the Z text site they got Cook out in the lead..they are saying that the cell and laneline votes for cook are so ahead of DA that it kinda throws the text votes for DA.....still i got to hear this from Ryan tonight!
also at the DA boards alot of the kids said they fell asleep or thier parents wouldnt let them stayup for 4 hours to vote cuz of school, i knew that would happen :yess: that kid has 7-13 year olds voting for him, and they CANT hang like us!
Title: Re: American Idol Season 7
Post by: vanillalatte on May 21, 2008, 05:16:52 PM
Oh my goodness! I've been so slammed at work for the past several days, I haven't had time to come here and enjoy the fun! Yeah, those judges were pimping David A to major extremes last night. Sunshine, I'm right there with you in thinking that David A did more of the same. He was VERY good at what he did (I agree with Simon that these may have been his best performances of the show), but it was more and more and more power ballads. That's not the kind of idol whose albums I'll buy.
David Cook rocked the night. His song-writers choice wasn't the typical schmaltz that they've given every other idol, but I it suited him! His U2 song...WOW!!! I think even Bono would have been impressed! And I thought his closer was right on.
I hope Dial Idol is right, I really do. If you've watched the final results show before, it's usually fairly easy to tell who the winner is going to be, but I think they're going to intentionally arrange the show to make it difficult tonight. I'll be watching and I'll pop in here afterward to celebrate when David Cook becomes our new AI! (I HOPE I HOPE I HOPE I HOPE I HOPE!!!!!)
Title: Re: American Idol Season 7
Post by: cherrypeep on May 21, 2008, 05:21:54 PM
my son couldn't even stay on that late and he got through line 1 130 times before he had to get ready for bed. i was calling on line 3 on my landline and line 5 on my cell phone and had a hard time getting through on line 3 but no problems on line 5. I kept calling on line 5 until 10 pm CST since I had to get up early. of course i dreamed that i was still dialing in :groan:
im with you sunshine regarding everything crossed, i am going crazy, just want to know now, i have the pizza on the way and i will be all situated on my bed ready to be excited (hopefully) :jam:
GOOOO CCCOOOOKKKIIIEEE!!!!!!!!! :wohoo:
Title: Re: American Idol Season 7
Post by: sunshine26 on May 21, 2008, 06:11:00 PM
:wohoo: :wohoo: cook is singing with ZZ TOP tonight just saw the intreview with zz saying they are singing with cook! :wohoo: i am from Texas so is zz top! so it should be rockin! ace young is on right now, he said cook all the way! he just cant with DA! but alot are saying DA should win, BUT hey it was up to us! they the ones saying DA should win said he should win cuz of last night ONLY! grrrrrrrrrr you got to put all of the 11 weeks into this NOT one night! please i am so hoping for a cook win now paula is doing a intreview[now] she said it WASNT A KNOCK OUT for DA! and COOK WAS BETTER, she said she didnt agree with Simon or Randy about DA! being better she said cook, did something so different to do 3 songs that he hasnt done on the show before :wohoo: :wohoo: who would of thought paula would be the smartest judge right now, she is now saying if cook doesnt win, he will so be another Chris D and be a very HUGE STAR!
Title: Re: American Idol Season 7
Post by: vanillalatte on May 21, 2008, 06:25:00 PM
paula is doing a intreview[now] she said it WASNT A KNOCK OUT for DA! and COOK WAS BETTER, she said she didnt agree with Simon or Randy about DA! being better she said cook, did something so different to do 3 songs that he hasnt done on the show before :wohoo: :wohoo: who would of thought paula would be the smartest judge right now, she is now saying if cook doesnt win, he will so be another Chris D and be a very HUGE STAR!
Hmmmm....I find that VEEEEERRRRRRYYYYY interesting. Does a judge back-pedaling mean something?????
Title: Re: American Idol Season 7
Post by: sunshine26 on May 21, 2008, 06:48:36 PM
now Simon just said by watching it back on TV it WASNT A KNOCK OUT GRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRR...... these damn people i am so over AI if cook doesnt win this!
Title: Re: American Idol Season 7
Post by: TexasLady on May 21, 2008, 07:03:07 PM
As Seacrest opens by saying this was the closest competition ever....we'll know in 2 hours... :jumpy:
WOW! 97.5 million votes! (Thanks to Sunshine and her family, accounting for at least 1/2 a million of them!) :tup:
Title: Re: American Idol Season 7
Post by: vanillalatte on May 21, 2008, 07:13:11 PM
now Simon just said by watching it back on TV it WASNT A KNOCK OUT GRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRR...... these damn people i am so over AI if cook doesnt win this!
And the plot thickens...seriously, why would even Simon back-pedal on his proclamation of the Golden Child's knock out? Ask yourself that! Do the judges know the results before the show? I wonder.....
Title: Re: American Idol Season 7
Post by: marigold on May 21, 2008, 07:15:13 PM
:congrats: Congrat's again to all of you :<3 Great job girls, amazing how you all stayed up and did not put those phones down :wtg:
:popcorn: Yay it's finally starting :wohoo:
Title: Re: American Idol Season 7
Post by: vanillalatte on May 21, 2008, 07:19:08 PM
Why must they subject us to this drivel??? This guru thing is ridiculous. Oh, of course, Fox has to promote their new movie... :groan: :pull
But seeing the top 10 from last season of So You Think You Can Dance PLUS the Idol Top 12 in the opening number was COOL!
Title: Re: American Idol Season 7
Post by: vanillalatte on May 21, 2008, 07:22:05 PM
Paula...sit DOWN woman! She kills me with her dancing around to every up tempo song!
Syesha looks amazing! A little over-powered by Seal, but on tour, I could see her and Chikeze doing that song and having a great time with it.
Title: Re: American Idol Season 7
Post by: marigold on May 21, 2008, 07:23:20 PM
Seacrest got his haircut :angel: he looks hot :funny:
Title: Re: American Idol Season 7
Post by: TexasLady on May 21, 2008, 07:53:58 PM
I hope to see Seacrest on YouTube tomorrow doing his dance routine. :lol: Took a minute to realize it was him. :tup:
I miss Chikeze! This is making me want to get tickets for the tour.
Hey Sunshine, we could meet in Houston for the show!
Title: Re: American Idol Season 7
Post by: TexasLady on May 21, 2008, 08:16:22 PM
Brooke and Graham Nash, I love them together.
:yess: The white feather caped fellow! "I am your brother!" :waves:
Will we see Kristy Lee?
Title: Re: American Idol Season 7
Post by: GrandmawLily on May 21, 2008, 08:33:31 PM
LMAO @ the new "Pips!"
Title: Re: American Idol Season 7
Post by: Rob on May 21, 2008, 08:50:47 PM
I think David A has this thing in the bag!
Title: Re: American Idol Season 7
Post by: TexasLady on May 21, 2008, 09:03:23 PM
Don't read if you don't want to know!
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Congrats to our faithful RFF voters who went above and beyond to vote for David Cook! American Idol 2008! Twelve Million Votes!
Drinks are on me! :cheer: :cheer: :margarita: :margarita: :margarita: :margarita: :margarita: :roses: :roses: :wine: :wine: :wine:
Title: Re: American Idol Season 7
Post by: georgiapeach on May 21, 2008, 09:05:31 PM
Heeee.....sunshine can breathe again! :hugs:
Title: Re: American Idol Season 7
Post by: sunshine26 on May 21, 2008, 09:09:24 PM
HOLY CRAP :'( :'( :wohoo: :wohoo: I AM SOOOOOOOOOOOOOO HAPPY WE DID IT!!!!!!
I LOVE YOU COOKIE i am in TEARS!!!!!!! WE GOT OUR ROCKER!!! THE REAL IDOL DAVID COOK!!!!! :jumpy: :jumpy: :-* :-* :-* I LOVE ALL YOU GUYS FOR VOTING!!!! THANK YOU!
Title: Re: American Idol Season 7
Post by: rosesrred on May 21, 2008, 09:15:34 PM
Title: Re: American Idol Season 7
Post by: sunshine26 on May 21, 2008, 09:19:12 PM
TexasLady, cc bb fan, rosesrred...vanillaltte...cherrypeep....peach......I HOPE I DIDNT LEAVE ANYONE OUT!!!!i love you guys thanks for letting me rant and vent....i love this site....i cant believe it, it was hard work but WE DID IT>>>>>>>> COOK is our AMERICAN IDOL!!!!!!!!! he looked so HOT, HAPPY, and VERY HUMBLE.....what A great guy!!!!!!! I WOULD DO ALL THAT VOTING ALL OVER AGAIN FOR THIS win!!!!!! :yess: :jumpy: :jumpy:
Title: Re: American Idol Season 7
Post by: vanillalatte on May 21, 2008, 09:20:00 PM
HOLY CRAP :'( :'( :wohoo: :wohoo: I AM SOOOOOOOOOOOOOO HAPPY WE DID IT!!!!!!
I LOVE YOU COOKIE i am in TEARS!!!!!!! WE GOT OUR ROCKER!!! THE REAL IDOL DAVID COOK!!!!! :jumpy: :jumpy: :-* :-* :-* I LOVE ALL YOU GUYS FOR VOTING!!!! THANK YOU!
:jumpy: 12 million votes from sunshine alone :kuss: yay girl your hard work paid off :cheer:
:thankyou: Cherry TL Vanilla and roses great job with updates you girls rock :dancer: :wohoo:
Title: Re: American Idol Season 7
Post by: GrandmawLily on May 21, 2008, 09:29:16 PM
12 million votes from sunshine and her sister? Hmmmmm......I wonder if I can hire them to rock the vote for Maks and his new partner on DWTS next season! :wohoo:
Title: Re: American Idol Season 7
Post by: rosesrred on May 21, 2008, 09:36:30 PM
12 million votes from sunshine and her sister? Hmmmmm......I wonder if I can hire them to rock the vote for Maks and his new partner on DWTS next season! :wohoo:
i love MAKS i sure will rock that vote for ya! :tup: thank you also Grandmawlily, i am in TEARS Carrie looked so pretty tonight and she is a HUGE STAR i am so happy we got another one in COOK!!!!!!!!!
Title: Re: American Idol Season 7
Post by: marigold on May 21, 2008, 09:42:32 PM
:sucks Great pic's roses
Wow Cook was so overwhelmed when he won, what a night :jumpy:
Title: Re: American Idol Season 7
Post by: rosesrred on May 21, 2008, 09:44:05 PM
Wow Cook was so overwhelmed when he won, what a night :jumpy:
I haven't seen it sounds like it was a good show should I watch it or fast forward?
it was a GREAT show yes watch it! you will really like it, a very good finale [show] thanks for the GREAT pics of COOKIE! :wohoo: :wohoo: oh LMAO! i cant believe i didnt tell you guys this, i live on COOK STREET! LOL can you believe that!!!!!!!!! :funny: i get to see his name all the time!
Title: Re: American Idol Season 7
Post by: rosesrred on May 21, 2008, 09:52:16 PM
Wow Cook was so overwhelmed when he won, what a night :jumpy:
I haven't seen it sounds like it was a good show should I watch it or fast forward?
it was a GREAT show yes watch it! you will really like it, a very good finale [show] thanks for the GREAT pics of COOKIE! :wohoo: :wohoo: oh LMAO! i cant believe i didnt tell you guys this, i live on COOK STREET! LOL can you believe that!!!!!!!!! :funny: i get to see his name all the time!
Now sunshine I wouldn't normally say this but take a sharpie and write David above the Cook :funny:
Title: Re: American Idol Season 7
Post by: marigold on May 21, 2008, 09:57:49 PM
it was a GREAT show yes watch it! you will really like it, a very good finale [show] thanks for the GREAT pics of COOKIE! :wohoo: :wohoo: oh LMAO! i cant believe i didnt tell you guys this, i live on COOK STREET! LOL can you believe that!!!!!!!!! :funny: i get to see his name all the time!
Now sunshine I wouldn't normally say this but take a sharpie and write David above the Cook :funny:
:ascared Wow sunshine what are the odds of that, how could you forget to tell us that one
:funny: roses that's hilarious, good one
Title: Re: American Idol Season 7
Post by: sunshine26 on May 21, 2008, 10:07:37 PM
LMAO! write david on my street sign :funny: , i know my sister said did you tell them you live on cook street, i said i forgot to say it with all the voting no sleep sitting on pins and needles staying up and cheering on the west coasters all night to rock the vote ...but yep! i live on cook street! :jumpy:
Title: Re: American Idol Season 7
Post by: marigold on May 21, 2008, 10:30:37 PM
... and here starts the press Cook will be on cloud nine
David Cook is new 'American Idol'
David Cook, a bartender from Missouri, was declared the winner of the U.S. singing competition show "American Idol" Wednesday night.
He beat out his fellow finalist David Archuleta for the honor.
"I am absolutely at a loss for words," Cook said, tearing up as he learned the news. "This is amazing. Thank you."
The show's two-hour Season 7 finale featured performances by the finalists, the season's castoffs and recording stars Bryan Adams, Donna Summer, ZZ Top, George Michael, Graham Nash, OneRepublic, Carrie Underwood and the Jonas Brothers.
Jimmy Kimmel stopped by to poke fun of host Ryan Seacrest and judges Paula Abdul, Randy Jackson and Simon Cowell, while actors Robert Downey Jr., Ben Stiller and Jack Black acted as backup singers in a virtual performance of "Midnight Train to Georgia" with Gladys Knight.
More than 97.5 million votes were cast for the finale, Usmagazine.com said.
Seacrest said on the show that Cook won by 12 million votes.
Wow Cook was so overwhelmed when he won, what a night :jumpy:
I haven't seen it sounds like it was a good show should I watch it or fast forward?
Oh my goodness! I forgot about the timezone thing! When I lived in Seattle, I was absolutely lost without the internet to update me on shows like this! :) :) :)
There were a few things that I fast forwarded through (paused to help the kids with homework after the first 30 minutes) but most of the show was great!!!
Title: Re: American Idol Season 7
Post by: GrandmawLily on May 22, 2008, 12:01:02 AM
Even though I watched it live, I had taped the show....just finished watching it again!
Cook and ZZ Top!! Did they rock, or what? :yess:
Carrie looked fab!
Loved Syesha and Seal!
I was excited about George Michael, then disappointed....oh well...
Loved Cook singing the finale song....loved how he took Archie in and tried to include him in the audulation....big man...class act all the way.
Much love and success to him.
Title: Re: American Idol Season 7
Post by: rosesrred on May 22, 2008, 12:32:58 AM
Even though I watched it live, I had taped the show....just finished watching it again!
Cook and ZZ Top!! Did they rock, or what? :yess:
Carrie looked fab!
Loved Syesha and Seal!
I was excited about George Michael, then disappointed....oh well...
Loved Cook singing the finale song....loved how he took Archie in and tried to include him in the audulation....big man...class act all the way.
Much love and success to him.
Oh GrandmawLily I feel the same way about the show except for George Michael I went over to QVC to see the Special Value of the Day and it seemed "that song" went on forever! But I do have to say I really liked David A with One Republic and "Apologize" the song suited him and it sounded good. I really enjoyed seeing Carly and Micheal Johns again, too. Any ways it was a great show and thank you ca bb for telling me not to fast forward!
Title: Re: American Idol Season 7
Post by: RudyRules on May 22, 2008, 12:52:34 AM
Great show! Syesha, Brooke, Michael Johns, all of them performed really well tonite. I'm so happy Cook won, but would've been happy with either one. They will both become successful artists, imo. Season 7 was the best season! Yeah! :jumpy:
Loved the interaction between the two Davids, and loved their duet! :wohoo:
Truly a beautiful AI evening! :yess:
Title: Re: American Idol Season 7
Post by: cherrypeep on May 22, 2008, 05:34:03 AM
:jumpy: :jumpy: :jumpy: i screamed my head off when cookie won :jumpy: :jumpy: :jumpy:
Ryan said at the beginning that the winner had 56% of the votes, for some reason i knew at that point that is was cookie, but still wanted to see it with my own eyes.
and regarding the judges backpeddling, i really think they know who won and had to cover themselves, because at that point they made fools of themselves on the show on tuesday.
i need to go download all of cookies songs since they said last night that they were only going to be there for a limited time.
I am sooooo excited, i could barely sleep last night, too fired up :wohoo:
Great job sunshine on the voting, i wish i could of stayed up longer to vote those 2 other hours, but apparently what i did do was good enough. :jam:
love all you guys :<3 this is the best forums and group of people ever.
Title: Re: American Idol Season 7
Post by: vanillalatte on May 22, 2008, 04:49:54 PM
and regarding the judges backpeddling, i really think they know who won and had to cover themselves, because at that point they made fools of themselves on the show on tuesday.
Yup! Exactly my point before. Their annointed one didn't pull out the votes and they all looked like real idiots for piling the praise on him and dissing Cook so badly. I did appreciate Simon's comments and apology to Cook, it did seem authentic, and I thought it was appropriate that he admitted to being disrespectful of Cook's talent.
Most of the show was great! Loved the group numbers, seeing the SYTYCD top 10 from last year was a cool touch. Carrie looked amazing and sounded as good as she looked. Carly and Michael Johns duet was awesome! Brook singing with Graham Nash...what a dream come true for her (and he had some really nice things to say about Brook on the TVGuide channel pre-show). George Michael....I agree with the rest, YAY!!! And then, not so much. David A. singing "Apologize"...YAY and then it got TOO long. Cook with ZZTop...holy cow!!! That was AMAZING! But my true 80's hero: BRYAN ADAMS!!!! AHHHHH!!!!! (I went to see his Reckless tour back in 85 when I was in high school....yeah, I'm old!)
Title: Re: American Idol Season 7
Post by: marigold on May 22, 2008, 05:26:14 PM
Even though I watched it live, I had taped the show....just finished watching it again!
:-* Hey grandmawLily you smart cookie you I wish I had done the same thing I would have loved to see it again.
Title: Re: American Idol Season 7
Post by: marigold on May 22, 2008, 05:37:55 PM
.... an interesting article:
American Idol executive producer Nigel Lythgoe knew David Cook would defeat David Archuleta as the home viewer votes were rolling in immediately following Tuesday night's live performance episode.
The votes were coming in from the east coast and the percentage was about 6% in Cook's favor quite early on, and it got wider and wider as the evening went on," said Lythgoe as a guest on Thursday's broadcast of Ryan Seacrest's KIIS FM radio show.
"So I really knew [Cook would win] around 10PM, 10:30PM [west-coast time]."
Cook won Idol's seventh-season title after "97 and a half million" home viewer votes were cast following Tuesday night's final performance episode that saw Archuleta and Cook each sing three songs. During last night's finale Seacrest said Cook defeated Archuleta by a 56% to 44% home viewer voting margin, or roughly 12 million votes.
Lythgoe explained that knowing Idol's home viewer voting results before they're revealed to the public is simply part of his job.
"I'm used to it really. It happens every single week. You've got to keep a straight face," he said. "We always say to them in the beginning of the series, 'Don't look at me and don't ask me any stupid questions because I will lie to you and I'll probably lie badly to you and say something like I'm ever so sorry it is you going home this week.'"
When asked by Seacrest what he told Archuleta and Cook prior to the live finale, Lythgoe said it didn't make a difference.
"It didn't really matter to either of them, I believe, who was going to be the winner," he said.
Lythgoe also weighed in on Simon Cowell's apology to Cook moments before the results were revealed. During Tuesday night's live performance episode, Cowell awarded all three rounds to Archuleta and said the teenager scored a "knockout" over Cook.
"I think Simon with his apology made it quite clear that he felt bad he was so tough on David Cook," said Lythgoe, who was then asked why he thought Cowell felt the need to apologize.
"Just in case it was wrong," said Lythgoe with a laugh. "Let's be honest about it. I think we call it covering your ass."
Lythgoe said it takes "months" of planning to put Idol's annual finale broadcast together, and now that the seventh-season is in the books, he wasn't shy about his feelings on it.
"It was one of the best, no question about it," he said. "That's because the talent that was on it."
Despite the finale featuring performances by the seventh-season Top 12 and numerous other artists -- from the Jonas Brothers to George Michael -- Lythgoe made it clear he thought it was a former Idol winner who delivered the most memorable moment.
"I've got to say for me, and this has been a little partisan, but Carrie Underwood stole the show," gushed Lythgoe. "I thought she was absolutely sensational."
Title: Re: American Idol Season 7
Post by: vanillalatte on May 22, 2008, 10:43:09 PM
Great article, ca bb! Thanks for sharing!
Title: Re: American Idol Season 7
Post by: RudyRules on May 23, 2008, 03:06:55 AM
That is a very enlightening article ca bb! Thank you! :hugs:
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Lythgoe also weighed in on Simon Cowell's apology to Cook moments before the results were revealed. During Tuesday night's live performance episode, Cowell awarded all three rounds to Archuleta and said the teenager scored a "knockout" over Cook.
When Simon apologized to Cook, I thought "uh huh...Cook is the winner!" Seemed too obvious since he had blatently declared DA the best for all 3 rounds. Simon had to Cover His A$$ to save at least a little face!! :lol:
Title: Re: American Idol Season 7
Post by: cherrypeep on May 23, 2008, 09:27:17 AM
David Cook will be on Ellen on Tuesday May 27th. :jumpy:
Title: Re: American Idol Season 7
Post by: vanillalatte on May 23, 2008, 03:58:17 PM
That is a very enlightening article ca bb! Thank you! :hugs:
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Lythgoe also weighed in on Simon Cowell's apology to Cook moments before the results were revealed. During Tuesday night's live performance episode, Cowell awarded all three rounds to Archuleta and said the teenager scored a "knockout" over Cook.
When Simon apologized to Cook, I thought "uh huh...Cook is the winner!" Seemed too obvious since he had blatently declared DA the best for all 3 rounds. Simon had to Cover His A$$ to save at least a little face!! :lol:
I had the same thought earlier in the day as soon as I heard the judges back-pedaling on their comments about Cook to the press.
Title: Re: American Idol Season 7
Post by: marigold on May 23, 2008, 08:03:01 PM
That is a very enlightening article ca bb! Thank you! :hugs:
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Lythgoe also weighed in on Simon Cowell's apology to Cook moments before the results were revealed. During Tuesday night's live performance episode, Cowell awarded all three rounds to Archuleta and said the teenager scored a "knockout" over Cook.
When Simon apologized to Cook, I thought "uh huh...Cook is the winner!" Seemed too obvious since he had blatently declared DA the best for all 3 rounds. Simon had to Cover His A$$ to save at least a little face!! :lol:
I had the same thought earlier in the day as soon as I heard the judges back-pedaling on their comments about Cook to the press.
:lol: I remember we had said it seems as though AI has a vision of David A winning which they pushed right up until the votes came in
and the back pedaling began when it was too late, America voted for Cook.
Title: Re: American Idol Season 7
Post by: marigold on May 23, 2008, 08:06:30 PM
David Cook will be on Ellen on Tuesday May 27th. :jumpy:
Thanks for the heads up cherry :wohoo:
Yeah, thanks cherry. I just hope I remember to watch! I'll put notes all over the house! :lol:
Title: Re: American Idol Season 7
Post by: GrandmawLily on May 24, 2008, 06:55:29 PM
David Cook and the others were on Larry King last night. First Cook was interviewed alone....then Archie....then Cook and Archie together....then they brought out the rest of the Final 10 two at a time. It was a fun interview. I am sure it will be rerun over the weekend.
They will all be back again on Larry King's show on Monday, May 26th. It's not a re-run....it will be a whole new show with them.
Title: Re: American Idol Season 7
Post by: marigold on May 24, 2008, 07:50:12 PM
David Cook and the others were on Larry King last night. First Cook was interviewed alone....then Archie....then Cook and Archie together....then they brought out the rest of the Final 10 two at a time. It was a fun interview. I am sure it will be rerun over the weekend.
They will all be back again on Larry King's show on Monday, May 26th. It's not a re-run....it will be a whole new show with them.
:groan: omg I forgot to watch it.
Thanks for the heads up GrandmawLily for Monday's show :hugs:
Title: Re: American Idol Season 7
Post by: RudyRules on May 25, 2008, 03:57:05 AM
David Cook and the others were on Larry King last night. First Cook was interviewed alone....then Archie....then Cook and Archie together....then they brought out the rest of the Final 10 two at a time. It was a fun interview. I am sure it will be rerun over the weekend.
They will all be back again on Larry King's show on Monday, May 26th. It's not a re-run....it will be a whole new show with them.
:groan: omg I forgot to watch it.
Thanks for the heads up GrandmawLily for Monday's show :hugs:
:wohoo: GrandmawLily! Thank you! I'll watch for a rerun on Monday. (anyone know exactly what time it airs? )
Title: Re: American Idol Season 7
Post by: GrandmawLily on May 25, 2008, 07:19:54 AM
David Cook and the others were on Larry King last night. First Cook was interviewed alone....then Archie....then Cook and Archie together....then they brought out the rest of the Final 10 two at a time. It was a fun interview. I am sure it will be rerun over the weekend.
They will all be back again on Larry King's show on Monday, May 26th. It's not a re-run....it will be a whole new show with them.
:groan: omg I forgot to watch it.
Thanks for the heads up GrandmawLily for Monday's show :hugs:
:wohoo: GrandmawLily! Thank you! I'll watch for a rerun on Monday. (anyone know exactly what time it airs? )
Monday's show is NOT a re-run. It will be a new show with the Final 10 Idols.
Fridays show may be rerun tonight....Larry King is on CNN at 8PM (CT) and again at 11PM (CT) My listing doesn't give a show description, so I don't know for sure which episode will air tonight.
Monday's show should air at the same times.
Title: Re: American Idol Season 7
Post by: marigold on May 25, 2008, 02:01:53 PM
Looking at Larry King's website and it seems that maybe tonight at 9pm they might air the repeat of Friday's show.
My listing doesn't show a description either so I had to check the site. There is a good chance we can still watch Friday's show tonight.
It says for tonight:
America voted and David Cook is the newest American Idol! A rockstar who's more heartland than Hollywood, David Cook takes your calls along with the other nine finalists! It's a Larry King Live exclusive! Part one of a two-part special!
PLUS - Don't miss a special second hour with your Idol Favorites on Monday, May 26!
TONIGHT, 9 p.m. ET
Then it says for Monday:
Can't get enough of 'American Idol'? Larry can't either! The winner and all nine finalists together with a behind-the-scenes scoop! What do you want to ask them? They answer your emails! It's a brand new special one-hour show you won't see anywhere else!
Larry Kings website: http://www.cnn.com/CNN/Programs/larry.king.live/ (http://www.cnn.com/CNN/Programs/larry.king.live/)
Title: Re: American Idol Season 7
Post by: RudyRules on May 25, 2008, 10:46:36 PM
Well I missed tonite's show, since I just now read this. But I can watch the Monday show. Thanks gals! ca...thanks for Larry Kings site addy. :-*
Title: Re: American Idol Season 7
Post by: marigold on May 26, 2008, 03:23:17 AM
I never saw Cook ask Kimberly out so I had to find a video of it, wow she was thrilled he asked her out.
... a youtube video
love love LOVE that video! :hearts:
Tooooooo cute!
Title: Re: American Idol Season 7
Post by: cherrypeep on May 27, 2008, 12:53:25 PM
cookie was on Ellen today and you can watch his performance on her website http://ellen.warnerbros.com/ (http://ellen.warnerbros.com/) its the video of the day, it will only be up on the front page today, but will be in the video gallery also.
you can subscribe to ellen on idol on itunes and it will download the interview with David Cook also. there is a link on her website for that also and its free. :jumpy:
Title: Re: American Idol Season 7
Post by: marigold on May 27, 2008, 07:56:28 PM
cookie was on Ellen today and you can watch his performance on her website http://ellen.warnerbros.com/ (http://ellen.warnerbros.com/) its the video of the day, it will only be up on the front page today, but will be in the video gallery also.
you can subscribe to ellen on idol on itunes and it will download the interview with David Cook also. there is a link on her website for that also and its free. :jumpy:
:hugs: awesome cherrypeep I just finished watching it, thanks so much :tup:
Title: Re: American Idol Season 7
Post by: marigold on May 28, 2008, 12:48:52 AM
David Cook was on Live with Regis and Kelly on yesterday's show, a youtube video is below:
Title: Re: American Idol Season 7
Post by: cherrypeep on May 28, 2008, 02:10:10 PM
:jumpy: Great find cherrypeep thanks for sharing it with us
Title: Re: American Idol Season 7
Post by: marigold on June 10, 2008, 12:42:13 AM
Can't get enough of David Cook .... don't miss this :lol:
Idol winner David Cook to sing national anthem at NBA Finals
American Idol winner David Cook will get to sing right in front of Jack Nicholson, Denzel Washington and millions of NBA fans all over the world Tuesday night.
Cook will perform the national anthem before Game 3 of the Lakers-Celtics series, just across the street from where he won the American Idol competition last month at Nokia Theatre.
Cook becomes the latest American Idol winner to sing it at the NBA finals.
Kelly Clarkson, Ruben Studdard, Carrie Underwood, Taylor Hicks, and Jordin Sparks all previously did so.
Can't get enough of David Cook .... don't miss this :lol:
Idol winner David Cook to sing national anthem at NBA Finals
American Idol winner David Cook will get to sing right in front of Jack Nicholson, Denzel Washington and millions of NBA fans all over the world Tuesday night.
Cook will perform the national anthem before Game 3 of the Lakers-Celtics series, just across the street from where he won the American Idol competition last month at Nokia Theatre.
Cook becomes the latest American Idol winner to sing it at the NBA finals.
Kelly Clarkson, Ruben Studdard, Carrie Underwood, Taylor Hicks, and Jordin Sparks all previously did so.
Can't get enough of David Cook .... don't miss this :lol:
Idol winner David Cook to sing national anthem at NBA Finals
American Idol winner David Cook will get to sing right in front of Jack Nicholson, Denzel Washington and millions of NBA fans all over the world Tuesday night.
Cook will perform the national anthem before Game 3 of the Lakers-Celtics series, just across the street from where he won the American Idol competition last month at Nokia Theatre.
Cook becomes the latest American Idol winner to sing it at the NBA finals.
Kelly Clarkson, Ruben Studdard, Carrie Underwood, Taylor Hicks, and Jordin Sparks all previously did so.
.... in case you missed it, Cook sings national anthem at the NBA finals
Aww shucks, I didn't know Cook was appearing on the Leno show.
My comp won't play vids straight thru. :pull Plays 2 seconds & stops for 30 seconds. bummers. :'( But thanks anyway. :tup:
David Cook rocks and I hope to buy his first CDs whenever they're available. :) What an honor for David to be invited to sing at the NBA finals! :yess:
Title: Re: American Idol Season 7
Post by: RudyRules on June 23, 2008, 01:15:41 AM
ca bb fan, thanks bunches for all the vids and info about David Cook! :-*
Title: Re: American Idol Season 7
Post by: Kiwi Jay on June 23, 2008, 02:44:54 AM
David Cook is so cool he is a talented singer...that is so underrated!!...I thought he was great, what about you Rudy?
Title: Re: American Idol Season 7
Post by: marigold on June 23, 2008, 06:23:38 PM
David Cook rocks and I hope to buy his first CDs whenever they're available. :)
:-* Hi ya RudyRules
There still isn't a release date set but you can pre-order the album for those that can't wait :jumpy:
Here is the link: http://www.amazon.com/New-Release-featuring-Time-Life/dp/B001ACH4DS?ie=UTF8&s=aps&qid=1212436156&sr=8-1 (http://www.amazon.com/New-Release-featuring-Time-Life/dp/B001ACH4DS?ie=UTF8&s=aps&qid=1212436156&sr=8-1)
Title: Re: American Idol Season 7
Post by: RudyRules on June 24, 2008, 01:43:07 AM
David Cook is so cool he is a talented singer...that is so underrated!!...I thought he was great, what about you Rudy?
Kiwi, I love David Cook! :jumpy: I'm just sorry I haven't kept up w/ him, so I would've known he performed on the Leno show. Yes, he is truly a great performer, the best one from American Idol...well...also Carrie Underwood...she's purdy awesome too! :hearts:
Title: Re: American Idol Season 7
Post by: RudyRules on June 24, 2008, 01:51:12 AM
David Cook rocks and I hope to buy his first CDs whenever they're available. :)
:-* Hi ya RudyRules
There still isn't a release date set but you can pre-order the album for those that can't wait :jumpy:
Here is the link: http://www.amazon.com/New-Release-featuring-Time-Life/dp/B001ACH4DS?ie=UTF8&s=aps&qid=1212436156&sr=8-1 (http://www.amazon.com/New-Release-featuring-Time-Life/dp/B001ACH4DS?ie=UTF8&s=aps&qid=1212436156&sr=8-1)
:thankyou: for keeping up on all the latest stuff, and sharing it with us, ca bb fan! :hugs: Much appreciated!
Title: Re: American Idol Season 7
Post by: marigold on June 26, 2008, 02:35:41 PM
Looks like Cook may need us again :funny:
Vote Now For David Cook For The Teen Choice award
David Cook is up for his first award since winning the title of American Idol.
The rising star known for his older, female fan base, the Cougars, is now hoping for support from teenagers.
Cook is up for a Teen Choice Award for best male reality star.
His competition includes The JabbaWockeeZ from America's Best Dance Crew, Brody Jenner from The Hills, Rob & Big, and Ryan Sheckler from Life of Ryan.
The Teen Choice Awards air on August 4 at 7:00 p.m. on FOX 4.
You can vote now.
Click on the link to vote: http://www.teenchoiceawards.com/signin.aspx (http://www.teenchoiceawards.com/signin.aspx)
Title: Re: American Idol Season 7
Post by: marigold on September 04, 2008, 11:14:29 AM
Update on David Cook:
Don't miss David Cook on "The Oprah Winfrey Show"
Monday Sept. 8th, 2008 as he gives a special performance to welcome home Team USA from the 2008 Beijing Summer Olympics!
Title: Re: American Idol Season 7
Post by: marigold on September 04, 2008, 11:17:45 AM
Update on David Cook:
I went home to see the mural my high school created.
Amazing and really emotional. I love you guys.
Title: Re: American Idol Season 7
Post by: marigold on September 08, 2008, 07:13:00 PM
David Cook Update:
David Cook performs on the season opener of Oprah aired September 8, 2008
Title: Re: American Idol Season 7
Post by: marigold on September 09, 2008, 09:55:45 PM
A request from David Cook via a myspace bulletin:
Add me on Facebook!
Hey guys!
Only three more nights of the AI tour, thank you all for your support!
I just created my own Facebook page, I'd really appreciate it if you could add me there for updates and content you won't find just anywhere when things start to take off!
Thanks!
- David Cook
Title: Re: American Idol Season 7
Post by: marigold on September 16, 2008, 12:29:25 AM
:jumpy: Update on David Cook:
David Cook to release 1st CD in November
"American Idol" winner David Cook's debut album is to be released in November, 19 Recordings and RCA Records announced Monday.
Cook teamed up with Grammy Award-winning producer Rob Cavallo for the CD, which is set to drop Nov. 18.
DavidCookOfficial.com, Cook's official social networking site, also went live Monday. Fans are now able to create their own profiles, contribute their own blogs, photos and videos and make friends. Fans can communicate with Cook by sending him e-mails at David@DavidCookOfficial.com, Cook's personal mailbox.
"DavidCookOfficial.com will also be the home of exclusive content, unique and exciting contests and will allow fans to keep track of Cook's upcoming events and appearances with an interactive map feature," 19 Recordings and RCA Records said in a news release. "Additionally, it will also incorporate a point system that will allow fans to compete for points which will earn them special prizes."
Title: Re: American Idol Season 7
Post by: marigold on September 22, 2008, 01:24:37 AM
:jumpy: Here are the lyrics to the new single courtesy of David!
This is a DavidCookOfficial.com exclusive!!
LIGHT ON
Never really said too much Afraid it wouldn’t be enough Just try to keep my spirits up When there’s no point in grieving Doesn’t matter anyway Words could never make me stay Words will never take my place When you know I’m leaving
Try to leave a light on when I’m gone Something I rely on to get home One I can feel at night A naked light, a fire to keep me warm Try to leave a light on when I’m gone Even in the daylight, shine on And when it’s late at night you can look inside You won’t feel so alone
You know we’ve been down that road What seems a thousand times before My back to a closing door and my eyes to the seasons That roll out underneath my heels And you don’t know how bad it feels To leave the only one that I have ever believed in
Try to leave a light on when I’m gone Something I rely on to get home One I can feel at night A naked light, a fire to keep me warm Try to leave a light on when I’m gone Even in the daylight, shine on And when it’s late at night you can look inside You won’t feel so alone
Sometimes it feels like we’ve run out of luck When the signal keeps on breaking up When the wires cross in my brain You’ll start my heart again When I come along
Try to leave a light on when I’m gone Something I rely on to get home One I can feel at night A naked light, a fire to keep me warm Try to leave a light on when I’m gone Even in the daylight, shine on And when it’s late at night you can look inside You won’t feel so alone
Title: Re: American Idol Season 7
Post by: marigold on September 23, 2008, 04:48:27 PM
From David Cook's site:
Light On will be released to radio this week and will premiere exclusively on AOL music on Wednesday
SEPTEMBER 23, 2008, 10:06 AM
David Cook's first single, “Light On,” produced by Grammy winning producer Rob Cavallo (Green Day, Kid Rock) is being released to radio this week and will be made available on iTunes on 9/30.
"Light On" will premiere exclusively on AOL Music on Wednesday, September 24, on AOL's pop culture news site, PopEater.com. Earlier this year, Cook had the biggest single premiere of the year on PopEater.com with "The Time of My Life" garnering more than one million streams in 24 hours.
“Light On” was co-written by one of rock music’s most influential innovators, Chris Cornell, lead singer and songwriter for Soundgarden and Audioslave, and acclaimed producer / songwriter Brian Howes, who has worked with superstar rock bands such as Hinder and Puddle of Mudd.
Cook has been busy in the studio with Cavallo, co-writing many of the upcoming album’s tracks alongside some of music’s hottest rock songwriters.
Last week marked the launch of DavidCookOfficial.com, Cook’s official social networking site where fans can interact with David, his music and each other. Fans can create their own profiles, make friends and contribute their own blogs, photos, videos and connect with other fans in their towns by various search functionalities. After only five days, it was already the #1 artist site within the entire SonyBMG community.
Earlier this summer Cook set the record for the most new entries by an artist in the 50-year history of the Hot 100, with 11 songs entering the chart dated June 7, 2008. That broke the record of six new entries in one week. Cook's 11 songs were led by "The Time of My Life," which debuted at No. 3, making it the highest new entry of 2008. "The Time of My Life" debuted at No 1 on two other charts, the Hot Digital Songs and the Hot Digital Tracks.
25 year old David Cook hails from Blue Springs, Missouri.
Title: Re: American Idol Season 7
Post by: marigold on September 23, 2008, 04:52:19 PM
:jumpy: SURPRISE BREAKING NEWS :wohoo:
American Idol' has catapulted a smattering of America's stars into the limelight. The most recent 'AI' winner, David Cook, is next with the premiere of the first single, 'Light On,' off of his unnamed album. The tune was produced by Grammy-winning producer Rob Cavallo (Green Day, Kid Rock) and is scheduled for iTunes release on Sept. 30. Meanwhile, Cook's as-yet-untitled debut album will be released on Nov. 18. Listen to 'Light On' below.
:hearts: Link to listen: http://www.popeater.com/music/article/exclusive-david-cook-turns-the-light-on/185647 (http://www.popeater.com/music/article/exclusive-david-cook-turns-the-light-on/185647)
Title: Re: American Idol Season 7
Post by: RudyRules on September 24, 2008, 03:05:09 AM
Aw darn, it wouldn't play. :(
Title: Re: American Idol Season 7
Post by: marigold on September 24, 2008, 12:14:50 PM
:duno: lol it works for me sorry to hear that :hug?:
Is it your computer again did you have the volume on lol
Anyways its an awesome song try listen to your radio they should be playing it
I've been told it's due to Dial Up b/c it is so much slower than DSL. I'll try to catch the song on the radio. Thanks marigold!
Title: Re: American Idol Season 7
Post by: marigold on September 26, 2008, 10:27:50 PM
David Archuleta's new song Crush, the Lyric's:
CRUSH
I hung up the phone tonight something happened for the first time deep inside its was a rush, what a rush cause the possibility that you would ever feel the same way about me just too much, just too much
why do I keep running from the truth all I ever think about is you you got me hypnotized, so mesmerized and I just got to know
do you ever think when your all alone all that we can be where this thing can go am I crazy or falling in love is it real, or just another crush do you catch a breath when I look at you are you holding back like the way I do cause im tryin, tryin to walk away but I know this crush aint goin away, goin away has it ever crossed your mind, when were hangin, spending time girl are we just friends is there more, is there more see it's a chance that we've gotta take cause I believe that we can make this into something that will last, last forever, forever
do you ever think when your all alone all that we can be where this thing can go am I crazy or falling in love? is it real or just another crush do you catch a breath when I look at you are you holding back like the way I do cause im tryin, tryin to walk away but I know this crush aint goin away, goin away
why do I keep running from the truth all I ever think about is you you got me hypnotized, so mesmerized and I just got to know
do you ever think when your all alone all that we can be where this thing can go am I crazy or falling in love? is it real or just another crush do you catch a breath when I look at you are you holding back like the way I do cause im tryin, tryin to walk away but I know this crush aint goin away, goin away
Title: Re: American Idol Season 7
Post by: marigold on September 26, 2008, 10:29:38 PM
David Archuleta - Crush
Title: Re: American Idol Season 7
Post by: marigold on September 26, 2008, 10:33:02 PM
:-* RudyRules try this link to hear David A's new song Crush
It plays right on the site so I hope it works for you
Title: Re: American Idol Season 7
Post by: RudyRules on September 30, 2008, 07:59:57 PM
:thankyou: marigold! I just joined David Cook's official site! Heard his new song, b/c the player didn't have long stop pauses like most players. It played a few seconds, & stopped for only a few seconds. So I got the jist of the song. Cool! :hearts:
David Cook is awesome! What great talent he gives us. He's going to have a very successful career! :yess: :wohoo:
Title: Re: American Idol Season 7
Post by: marigold on September 30, 2008, 11:46:09 PM
:thankyou: marigold! I just joined David Cook's official site! Heard his new song, b/c the player didn't have long stop pauses like most players. It played a few seconds, & stopped for only a few seconds. So I got the jist of the song. Cool! :hearts: David Cook is awesome! What great talent he gives us. He's going to have a very successful career! :yess: :wohoo:
:-* That's great to hear RudyRules I'm glad you heard his song :hugs:
Title: Re: American Idol Season 7
Post by: marigold on October 01, 2008, 09:15:07 PM
An interesting article in People:
David Archuleta to Make Acting Debut
David Archuleta is set to make his acting debut in an episode of Nickelodeon's iCarly.
The American Idol Season 7 runner-up will play himself when the cameras roll on Thursday, Nickelodeon confirms. iCarly centers around a high school student, played by Miranda Cosgrove, who runs a video blog with her friends.
In the episode titled "iRocked the Vote," Archuleta, 16, plays a contestant on an Idol-style show called America Sings. He gets a huge spike in votes after winning support in an iCarly webcast.
Archuleta recently released his first music video for the song "Crush," which will appear on his self-titled debut album, due Nov. 11 on Jive Records.
Title: Re: American Idol Season 7
Post by: marigold on October 01, 2008, 09:17:12 PM
.... more on David A.
David Archuleta is hitting the small screen!
The American Idol runner-up will make his acting debut in an episode of Nickelodeon's iCarly, Nickelodeon confirmed to Usmagazine.com on Wednesday.
"iCarly is all about super-talented teens so David Archuleta is an ideal fit," show executive producer and creator Dan Schneider told Us.
The series is centered around a high school student (Miranda Cosgrove), who has her own Web show.
See photos of your favorite teen stars.
In the episode, Archuleta will play a contestant in a talent competition called "America Sings." Filming will begin on Thursday.
Archuleta released his first single "Crush," in August.
The 17-year-old admitted that he was “nervous” about debuting his new tune.
"It's like, 'this is the day that my song is gonna be on the radio!'" Archuleta told NYC radio station Z100. "It's just crazy. What are people going to think? I hope they like it! I'm so excited!"
Title: Re: American Idol Season 7
Post by: RudyRules on October 02, 2008, 12:56:02 AM
Hope I remember to watch David A. in his acting debut next Spring! But marigold you will remember, and post something when it's about time for the show, right? Thanks! :hugs:
Hope to get his first album &/or video too.
:hearts: I love the two very talented AI Davids! Incredible guys! :jumpy:
Title: Re: American Idol Season 7
Post by: marigold on October 02, 2008, 01:04:30 AM
:hugs: Of course I will for you anything
I'm sure it will be all over the news too :tup:
Title: Re: American Idol Season 7
Post by: marigold on October 02, 2008, 06:29:34 PM
Another interesting article:
David Archuleta: Double-Threat? Crooner to Make Acting Debut
He can sing, but can he act?
Viewers will get to judge for themselves if David Archuleta has the skills with his upcoming acting debut on iCarly, a Nickelodeon show about a high school student (Miranda Cosgrove) with a video blog. The Season 7 American Idol runner-up filmed an episode titled "iRocked the Vote" on Thursday, the network confirmed to TVGuide.com, following a People report.
Archuleta will play himself, but as a contestant on the faux America Sings, an Idol-type show that Carly and her pals can't get enough of. His "character" gets a boost in votes after an iCarly webcast, a Nickelodeon rep explained, leading to a surprise ending.
While Archie's small-screen scenes won't hit the air until next spring, his fans will get some new music to tide them over: His debut album is set to hit streets Nov. 11, and his new video for "Crush" hit streets this past month.
If Archuleta can pull out some acting chops (albeit in a familiar role), could this be the second threat of his young career? What would be your dream role for the teen crooner?
Title: Re: American Idol Season 7
Post by: marigold on October 07, 2008, 08:40:07 PM
:jumpy: eeek omg :wohoo:
Behind the scenes of the recording of LIGHT ON, David Cook's new single.
Title: Re: American Idol Season 7
Post by: marigold on October 08, 2008, 02:29:47 AM
An interesting article on David A:
David Archuleta signs with Azoff Management
David Archuleta has signed with Azoff Management, the career-launching (and often sustaining) music powerhouse that counts The Eagles, Christina Aguilera, Neil Diamond, and, most recently, Morrissey among its clients. But that doesn't mean young Archie, last season's American Idol runner-up, will forgo his dad's guidance from here on out. The reportedly difficult Jeff Archuleta will co-manage his son's music career along with Azoff's Jared Paul, who steers the pop ship for artists like Nick Lachey and New Kids on the Block.
19 Entertainment gets first dibs on Idol finalists for management, but the company apparently passed on Archuleta, while signing winner David Cook (a 19 representative declined to comment). Still, Archuleta remains on the 19 Recordings roster, and the company is intimately involved in overseeing his first album, which is due out Nov. 11. David Cook's debut will drop a week later.
Title: Re: American Idol Season 7
Post by: marigold on October 08, 2008, 02:33:20 AM
Photo Shoot Behind the Scenes with David Archuleta
Title: Re: American Idol Season 7
Post by: marigold on October 08, 2008, 02:35:34 AM
David A:
New video blog!
Just wanted to make a quick video blog since it's been forever!
Title: Re: American Idol Season 7
Post by: marigold on October 09, 2008, 04:56:56 PM
David A's Blog:
Thursday, October 09, 2008
My album is almost done!
Hey guys! We're getting close to making final decisions on which songs are going to go on the album, and it's pretty exciting! The last few days have mainly been recording still, and just finalizing the songs to see which ones will be the best fit. If you've been reading the alloy.com blogs I've been doing, then you probably already know about what happened this weekend with my brother and sisters visiting to come to Miley Cyrus's sweet 16. It was a lot of fun, and it was cool being able to spend some time with them. It was just unbelievable how big of a birthday party it was! I've never seen anything like that haha. I put some pictures up on the alloy blog, but I have some more to show to you guys too. So last night I helped out Brooke and her Husband, Dave, with rearranging their stuff in the bedroom haha. I don't think I was a whole lot of help, but it was still fun. We listened to music, talked, and... moved stuff around lol. Brooke's been in Arizona for the past week or so, so it's nice to have her back! But she's actually going to try and give me a haircut here before I leave to do some more recording. Brooke's awesome haha. We only have a little bit of time for that though so I better get going and I'll talk to you guys later!
P.S. A song I've really liked lately is Little Things by Colbie Caillat. So if you're looking for a song to listen to and you haven't heard it before, you should check it out.
Title: Re: American Idol Season 7
Post by: marigold on October 09, 2008, 11:43:46 PM
Hey guys! Hope everything's been going well with everyone. Things have been CRAZY the last week or so, but it's been soooo much fun. I've mainly been writing (!!!) and recording, trying to wrap things up here for the album. I have a couple of pictures here from in the studio! Haha. I mentioned in my mobile message (801.386.8196) a little about writing, but I'm just going to say again how much I love it! It's been so exciting, being able to write with different writers and learn so much from them. I remember a while back when I first had writing sessions with other people, and I was pretty nervous and frozen, but now I've been able to open up and just throw around ideas. Haha. A lot of ideas may even be really lame, haha, but when you just sing a weird line or melody it can spark ideas for who you're writing with. So, if you're trying to decide what to do one day, you should write! Haha
Another thing I just wanted to say since I haven't had a chance to say something in a while is THANK YOU!!! I can't believe how well the video for "Crush" has done so far, and I'm so glad to hear you guys like it. :) It blew my mind again to see that it was #1 on iTunes, and I have just really appreciated how supportive everyone has been. I've really missed seeing everyone on tour too, haha. It was fun talking to everyone and hearing what you had to say, so I love looking at the comments posted online and the voice messages crack me up! Oh my heck, haha, I love 'em. But anyway, thanks again so much! I'm doing my best to make this album for you guys, and it's been a lot of fun! :)
Last Sunday, I went to Miley Cyrus' birthday party. It was for her Sweet 16, so it was huge. It was at Disneyland, and they shut down the park for it. It was a red carpet event too. Well, the carpet was purple... along with a bunch of other stuff there since I guess that's Miley's favorite color... but anyway. It was a lot of fun, especially since my brothers and sisters all came down to come along since we could have guests. It's been a while since I've really gotten to spend that kind of time with them, so it was awesome.
Disneyland's definitely a happy place. They had really good food there, like pizza rolls, Asian stuff, and they even had purple sandwiches. I should have taken a picture of them or something because it was pretty crazy. So when we first got there we ate and mingled a bit, and afterwards all the invited guests rode in convertibles, sort of like a parade. I think they called it Stars and Cars? Not exactly sure. It was kinda awkward since there were people on the sidelines, and you just sat there and waved at them as you passed by, haha, but it was still fun. After that, we walked the purple carpet and did a bunch of interviews. We also had a chance to sign some things for fans who were nearby and talk for a little bit with them. When the press stuff was done, they had a concert for everyone there, and Billy Ray and Miley both performed.
Then, I got to ride the rides! We rode on the Indiana Jones ride, Space Mountain, the Matterhorn... and I guess that's it, haha. After the rides, everyone met up to wish Miley a happy birthday and to watch fireworks. So my family had a good time, and I'm glad we were able to spend some good fun time together. I'll try to load up some of the pictures I took at Disneyland, and I'll let you know about anything new next week!
01 Declaration 02 Heroes 03 Light On 04 Come Back to Me 05 Life on the Moon 06 Bar-ba-sol 07 Mr. Sensitive 08 Lie 09 I Did It for You 10 Avalanche 11 Permanent 12 A Daily AntheM
BONUS TRACK The Time Of My Life
Title: Re: American Idol Season 7
Post by: marigold on October 15, 2008, 01:34:53 PM
:jumpy: David Cook To Perform On SNL
It's official: David Cook will perform on NBC's SATURDAY NIGHT LIVE on November 1st.
Title: Re: American Idol Season 7
Post by: marigold on October 15, 2008, 04:11:50 PM
An article from AI's site:
Big David Cook News!
David Cook will release his self-titled debut album on November 18th, 2008 (19 Recordings / RCA Records). The first single, “Light On,” produced by Grammy winning producer Rob Cavallo (Green Day, Kid Rock), is currently available at all digital music providers.
“Light On” was co-written by one of rock music’s most influential innovators, Chris Cornell, lead singer and songwriter for Soundgarden and Audioslave, and acclaimed producer / songwriter Brian Howes, who has worked with superstar rock bands such as Hinder and Puddle of Mudd.
In late September, “Light On” premiered on AOL Music’s pop culture news site, PopEater.com, receiving over 1 million plays in less than week.
The cover art for David Cook is currently available on his official web site.
Please see below for official tracklisting:
01 Declaration 02 Heroes 03 Light On 04 Come Back to Me 05 Life on the Moon 06 Bar-ba-sol 07 Mr. Sensitive 08 Lie 09 I Did It for You 10 Avalanche 11 Permanent 12 A Daily AntheM
BONUS TRACK The Time Of My Life*
:jumpy: David is also featured in the most recent issue of Rolling Stone Magazine as well! In the article, he explains the difference between his performances on American Idol and his upcoming album. On the show, he went for the shock factor. With his debut CD, he isn't trying to surprise anyone but, instead, he says "I just want the songs to kick you in the teeth or make you want to cry..." Much of the work had to be done from the road due to the American Idol tour schedule. In fact, David admits a lot of the work was done with producer Rob Cavallo by phone and email, so he had to really divulge a lot about himself at a rapid pace. As David says, "It was really scary-the best analogy I can come up with is that it was like taking your clothes off in church."
David wrote or co-wrote nearly every song on the album, drawing upon his songwriting sessions with pros in the industry as well as some pieces he worked on during his bartending pre-Idol days. As noted in the article, "A preview of eight tracks suggests that listeners can expect radio-ready anthems like the sweeping, U2-esque 'Come Back to Me,' some aggro rockers like 'Bar Bi Sol' and plenty of the soaring voice that the AI judges loved."
Title: Re: American Idol Season 7
Post by: marigold on October 15, 2008, 11:46:02 PM
An interesting article on David Cook:
David Cook puts the finishing touches on his upcoming album
David Cook has been pretty quiet since the American Idol tour wrapped Sept. 13, but with his debut due on Nov. 18, the season 7 champ is preparing for another nonstop ride. Mastering on his self-titled album was completed in New York earlier this week, with Cook personally overseeing the finishing touches on 12 tracks, 11 of which he wrote or cowrote. Other songwriters who made the cut: Goo Goo Dolls' Johnny Rzeznik, Our Lady Peace singer Raine Maida (who's credited on four songs), Cathy Dennis (of Britney Spears "Toxic" fame), and, of course, Chris Cornell, who wrote the single "Light On."
As of Oct. 21, fans who pre-order the full album on iTunes can download the single instantly and will also get an as-yet-undetermined exclusive bonus track. As for the Idol-winning song, "The Time of My Life," which Cook told EW.com might not make the record, it appears as a bonus track on the album's official track listing.
What's next on Cook's schedule? A video for “Light On,” directed by Wayne Isham (Bon Jovi, Britney Spears), which he'll shoot in Los Angeles on Thursday and Friday, and lots of TV appearances next month, among them: The Ellen Degeneres Show, The Tonight Show With Jay Leno, Live With Regis and Kelly, and Good Morning America. It's a good thing Cook's firmed up his backing band, which, in the ultimate gesture of hometown pride, includes two members of the Tulsa outfit he used to play with, Midwest Kings.
Full track listing after the jump...
1. Declaration 2. Heroes 3. Light On 4. Come Back to Me 5. Life on the Moon 6. Bar-ba-sol 7. Mr. Sensitive 8. Lie 9. I Did It for You 10. Avalanche 11. Permanent 12. A Daily AntheM*
* Of course we asked if the last letter in "A Daily Anthem" was capitalized on purpose, and were told by 19 Entertainment that it was, per Cook's wishes. Check back with EW.com for an explanation from the man himself.
Title: Re: American Idol Season 7
Post by: marigold on October 17, 2008, 10:37:33 AM
An interesting article:
'American Idol': David Cook heading to 'SNL'
Last May David Cook made history triumphing in the greatest upset in "American Idol" history. Now the reigning Season 7 champion is about to break another sound barrier: On Nov. 1 he will become the first idol to appear as the musical guest on NBC's "Saturday Night Live" immediately upon release of his debut album.
Cook will become the fourth idol to appear in the prestigious slot. However, the three previous "American Idol" graduates who took the 30 Rock stage did so later in the runs of their albums or in their careers. Clay Aiken and Carrie Underwood both appeared after their albums had been out for several months. Kelly Clarkson appeared in support of her second album.
Cook's eponymous debut album is set to hit stores Nov. 18. He will perform the first single, "Light On," in his "SNL" appearance, which will mark the first televised performance of the song, as well as Cook's first public outing with his new band. The song is already available for download on iTunes. His publicity tour in support of the album will also include a live, open-to-the-public performance on "Good Morning America" booked for Nov. 17. Cook plans a national tour early next year.
Title: Re: American Idol Season 7
Post by: marigold on October 17, 2008, 06:51:33 PM
David A Blogs:
Friday, October 17, 2008
Band Auditions & a trip to the dentist!
Hey guys! Hope things are going well with everyone. This week has been really nice since I've been able to spend a lot of time with family! As you might already know, I sang at the 7th inning of the Rays vs. Red Sox game in Tampa where my brother was able to come down for. After that, we had band auditions! So the band is in process right now, and I'm stoked for that. Then, I did the last of the recording earlier this week for the album so I'm done with recording! I've been home for the past few days and it's been great! Since we held some auditions and did the last of the recording here, I've been able to see them along with some friends. So I've really enjoyed my time here. I also went to the dentist.... haha. It was ok though because I'm cavity free! So it's been a nice relaxing week, and been so nice to spend time with everyone! Unfortunately I'm already leaving, but I'm sure I'll be able to spend more time with them later on. It's just exciting for the album to be finished after recording all these months. I better get going though! So I'll talk to you guys later and let you know what's going on!
Song for the day: Too Much Food - Jason Mraz. So I've been eating sooo much this week haha. I thought this song was really appropriate since I've been listening to it a lot lately, and eating a lot lately haha.
Title: Re: American Idol Season 7
Post by: marigold on October 20, 2008, 03:19:29 PM
An interesting article on David cook:
'American Idol' Champ David Cook's One Wish For 'Light On' Video:
'I Hope I Don't Blow It''It's kind of out of this world,' singer says of his idol, Chris Cornell, co-writing the single.
If David Cook has learned anything on his whirlwind trip from obscurity to "American Idol" celebrity, it's that, sometimes, it's best to just sit back and enjoy the ride. Which probably explains why — despite the fact that he's standing on a deserted football field on a rather frigid (well, at least for Los Angeles) Thursday night in October — he's still got a mile-wide grin on his face.
He's here to shoot the video for "Light On," the first single from his self-titled album, which hits stores November 18. And though he realizes the video is a fairly big deal (it's directed by Wayne Isham, the guy behind Metallica's "Enter Sandman" and Britney Spears' "Piece of Me"), Cook will freely admit that he's rather starstruck by the entire process. Which is odd, considering he's the star.
"We did the first run-through, and I felt real timid because, obviously, I don't have any experience. It's not like I grew up shooting music videos," he laughed. "It's weird, man. Little things keep happening along the way that drive the point home that I'm doing something that's both insane and really fulfilling, and this is one of those things. To be able to shoot a music video is kind of rad — especially something on this scale. So, you know, I hope I don't blow it."
We suspect he's just being modest, because when MTV News was on set — er, field — at L.A. Valley College last Thursday (October 16), Cook looked every bit the pro, rocking out on the 50-yard line and joking with Isham, all while giving off an approachable, decidedly everyman aura. But that's just the way he's wired.
"I was pretty much an open book on ['Idol'], and that's how I am. For me, I take music really seriously — the stuff that I write definitely comes from a serious place — but I don't really take myself all that seriously," he said. "I mean, at the end of the day, I'm out on a football field at 1, 2 a.m. There's a very kind of absurd undertone to most of the things I do, and I'm usually the first to try and get somebody to laugh — but, yeah, I do take some things seriously."
And that includes "Light On" — a song that was co-written by none other than Chris Cornell and one that has already attached itself to the Billboard Hot 100 singles chart. It's one of Cook's favorites on the album (along with tracks like the piano-laden ballad "Permanent," a "heavy riff-rocker" called "Bar-ba-sol" and "A Daily AntheM," a song he wrote about his brother, Adam, who is battling cancer), though he'd be lying if he said a lot of that didn't have to do with Cornell's involvement.
"I did [a version of Cornell's cover of Michael Jackson's 'Billie Jean'] on the show, and Chris went into the media and said some really, really nice things," he explained. "And this song actually got pitched to us, which I take as another huge compliment, the fact that he saw something in me with a song of his ... just the fact that somebody of his caliber takes the time out of their day not just to mention my name, but to say something nice, it's kind of out of this world."
The video for "Light On" is expected to premiere in early November, and until then, Cook will stay busy with a string of high-profile gigs — including a November 1 performance on "Saturday Night Live." And he's already accepting ideas for his next music video, like the one we proposed to him: Why not a cameo by Cook's former "Idol" competitor, David Archuleta?
"Actually, that's not a bad idea, why didn't I think of that?" Cook laughed. "I'd make him the male lead. He'd have to win the girl, and he'd be horribly uncomfortable with that."
Hey all! This week has been fun so far, haha. Last Friday, I got to go to Tampa, Florida to sing "God Bless America" at the Rays vs. Red Sox game. It's been a while since I've sung that song, so it was really neat to sing it at my first performance at a baseball game. My brother got to come down with us to the game because he's a huge baseball fan, so it was cool to spend some more time together.
Then, on Saturday we held band auditions. I was a little nervous about it just because I felt like I didn't have the knowledge it takes to put a band together, haha. We had my family there and some other people to help out, though, so it all worked out really well. So I'm excited! I can't wait when everything finally comes together with the band.
Then I've just been doing more recording, LOL, which is mainly just redoing parts of songs and touching up. We've been wrapping that up, though, to start doing final mixes for all the songs, which is happening any day now. So I'm pretty excited about that too because I can't wait to hear all the songs I've been recording as finished tracks. "Crush" has been the only song that has had the mastered mix, so I can hardly wait for the rest. It's craaazzyyy!
But that's all for now I guess. I'll let you know about what else comes along.
Title: Re: American Idol Season 7
Post by: marigold on October 22, 2008, 09:56:57 PM
David A's Blog:
Wednesday, October 22, 2008
Radip Promotions ... on the road
Hey everyone! Just wanted to let you know a little more on what's going on lately. Today I'm in Pittsburgh for the radio promo tour, and I just have a few interviews to do while I'm here. It started Monday in San Diego. I love San Diego, but I was bummed when I heard Tokio Hotel was going to be at the station I was at that same day! I had to leave for Seattle before they got there, which was too bad lol. They're really different but I like that about them. So then to Seattle, and after that Milwaukee (where Mietra was born lol.) Oh and by the way she's NOT my girlfriend! I know a lot of people still think that, but.... that's pretty much like marrying your cousin. She's really cool and fun to hang out with since she gets along with a lot of people, but we don't dig each other like that haha. But I got to hang out with her, Fish (the one who started calling me lettuce boy), and a bunch of other people while I had a couple of days off in Utah last week. We all had a blast. But anyway I'm getting off topic here... After Milwaukee was Chicago, and now I'm here in Pittsburgh. It's been really great so far, and I've seen a lot of you guys from the American Idol tour! Even though I don't have a whole lot of time to talk to you guys it's still really great to see everyone.
So before the radio promotion stuff started, I had a photo shoot for some teen magazines on Friday haha, and it was a lot of fun. Then, I went to Michael Johns' birthday party and saw a lot of friends from the tour and show. I also got to hang out with Jason and Brooke over the weekend too. With Jason, we had some Mexican food and watched Eagle Eye haha. It was a pretty good movie, and it was fun to spend some time with Jason again since I haven't really spent time with him for a while. With Brooke, she invited me to go to a store with her and we just messed around like dorks haha. We actually took pictures of looking at the clothes and trying stuff on lol. So I guess I'll load some up! But yeah, we had a good time. I guess that's all really for now. We'll be going to Ohio next and that should be pretty cool too. So for those of you who'll be at the Ohio events, I'll see you there!
P.S. The song I'd like to share today is Monsoon by Tokio Hotel. I guess in honor of missing them by a few hours in San Diego haha. It's a really cool and different song, plus they're only like a year older than me. It's always cool when there are people around your age doing music.
Title: Re: American Idol Season 7
Post by: marigold on October 22, 2008, 10:48:26 PM
An interesting article:
David Cook: On the scene at his 'Light On' video shoot
With his single "Light On" just starting to impact radio, and a debut album expected to chart big when it's released next month, is it any wonder David Cook would need a venue the size of a football field for his first video? On Oct. 16, the reigning American Idol and his newly assembled band (pictured, left to right: Neal Tiemann, lead guitar; Joey Clement, bass; Kyle Peek, drums; Cook, vocals/guitar; Andy Skib, keyboards/guitar) took to the field at L.A. Valley College to film a performance clip for "Light On." But while the stadium vibe may have felt a bit like the Beatles at Shea, surprisingly, there was no audience in sight. Rather, the overnight shoot focused on Cook, who's by now well-versed in the art of emoting for the cameras, and was purposely light on extras and volume, due to the school's proximity to residential areas.
Despite a handful of complaints from residences in the nearby Valley Glen neighborhood, the video went off without a hitch. Cook arrived at 11 p.m. and shot mostly solo footage for the first three hours, while his bandmates tried to stay warm in a makeshift trailer compound where they fully absorbed the cliched Hollywood adage, "hurry up and wait." Keeping Cook toasty, meanwhile, was girlfriend (and TV Guide Channel personality) Kimberly Caldwell, who accompanied him to the shoot.
After a couple of wardrobe changes, the band joined in and pounded their way through the song for more than a dozen takes. All instruments had to be muted during filming, but that didn't stop director Wayne Isham (Bon Jovi, Metallica, Britney Spears) from yelling to turn the track up louder, nor did it hinder Cook from belting for real (as opposed to lip-synching). By daylight, things were starting to wrap and Cook was finally let go at 6:30 a.m. Fortunately, he had the next day off, but there's little rest for the weary in Idol-land. Soon, Cook will be off to New York for Saturday Night Live and a slew of other TV appearances.
Title: Re: American Idol Season 7
Post by: marigold on October 23, 2008, 02:39:55 PM
:jumpy: David Cook on SNL:
"SATURDAY NIGHT LIVE" ROUNDS OUT ITS EXTENDED ELECTION PERIOD WITH BEN AFFLECK AND "AMERICAN IDOL" WINNER DAVID COOK
Released by NBC
"SATURDAY NIGHT LIVE" ROUNDS OUT ITS EXTENDED ELECTION PERIOD WITH BEN AFFLECK AND "AMERICAN IDOL" WINNER DAVID COOK ON NOVEMBER 1
TWO-HOUR "SNL" ELECTION THEMED SPECIAL: "SATURDAY NIGHT LIVE PRESIDENTIAL BASH 2008" AIRS MONDAY NOVEMBER 3 AT 9 PM ET
New York, NY October 23, 2008 With record-shattering ratings, countless headlines and primetime exposure, "SNL" heads to the finish line of election season, with a live show on November 1 and a two-hour election special November 3.
On November 1, Oscar winner Ben Affleck returns to host the program for the fourth time. Affleck recently received the 2007 Best Directorial Debut award from the National Board of Review for his critically praised debut "Gone Baby Gone." He first rose to prominence in 1997 alongside Matt Damon as the Academy Award winning writers and co-stars of "Good Will Hunting." Affleck's other credits include "Shakespeare in Love," "Pearl Harbor," "Changing Lanes," "Hollywoodland," "Armageddon," "The Sum of All Fears," "Daredevil" and "Dazed and Confused." Future projects include the ensemble comedy "He's Just Not That Into You" and opposite Russell Crowe in "State of Play" and Mike Judge's "Extract."
Joining Affleck and making his live performance debut since winning Season 7 of "American Idol" is David Cook. Cook's debut record, produced by Grammy Award winning producer Rob Cavallo (Green Day) is due out November 18 and is already the #2 top-selling record on iTunes. This appearance marks Cook's first appearance with his new band since his "Idol" win in May. Cook's latest single, "Light On" is the No. 1 added track at Hot AC Radio and is climbing the Billboard Pop 100 charts. His first post-Idol single "The Time of My Life" was the best digital single debut since the second season of "Idol." The single debuted at No. 3, making one of the highest new chart entries in 2008.
In addition, "SNL" will present a two-hour election themed special on the night before Election Day Monday November 3 (9:00 11:00 PM ET) "Saturday Night Live Presidential Bash 2008." The taped compilation show will highlight the blockbuster current season of political satire as well as showcase the show's 33-year history of lampooning the Oval Office. In addition, there will be new material shot exclusively for the special.
Title: Re: American Idol Season 7
Post by: marigold on October 23, 2008, 03:39:23 PM
An interesting aritcle:
David Cook Crafts Heaviest "American Idol" Album Yet
The reality-TV champ taps Green Day producer for disc of rock anthems
"During the show, I enjoyed messing with people's expectations," says David Cook. "The show," of course, is American Idol; in May, Cook was the winner of its seventh season. "I'm not trying to surprise people now: I'm putting out a rock record. I just want the songs to kick you in the teeth or make you want to cry — or do something drastic, like jump off a building. I want somebody to be exhausted when they're done listening." Making an album like that is a tall order under any circumstances — but Cook also spent the summer on the grueling American Idol arena tour. With his record scheduled for release on November 18th, that gave him only one uninterrupted month in the studio. So while Green Day producer Rob Cavallo assembled tracks, Cook checked in from the road. "A lot of it was done via e-mail and telephone calls," says the genial Cook. "I was face to face with Rob maybe five times before I got off the tour, and I had to bare my soul to this guy. But you can't expect anybody else to invest themselves emotionally in a record if you can't do it yourself. It was really scary — the best analogy I can come up with is that it was like taking off your clothes in church."
Cook is slumped on a couch in Cavallo's home studio in L.A.'s San Fernando Valley. There are at least seven Macintosh laptops in the room. On his computer, Cook is alternately playing Spore, looking up information on the Scottish band Mogwai and checking the Internet reaction to his single "Light On," which is already in the Top Five on the iTunes charts. (The power ballad was co-written by Chris Cornell and hard-rock hitmaker Brian Howes; Cook squeezes the tune for every possible ounce of drama.) But then it's time to listen to a mix of Cook's song "Breathe Right" — an epic guitar-driven rocker evocative of the Foo Fighters. Cook sits up straight, attentive to every detail.
"Is there a keyboard playing the chords under the verse?" Cook asks. "Will it sound thin if we take it out?"
"It'll sound thicker," Cavallo assures him. "We can make it dirty."
"Rub some dirt on it, walk it off," Cook jokes. "Let's take it out. It's a riff rocker. Sold."
Cook wrote or co-wrote most of the songs on the record, drawing on both recent collaborations with songwriting pros and tunes he wrote in his pre-Idol bartending days. (His old guitarist actually plays on the album.) A preview of eight tracks suggests that listeners can expect radio-ready anthems like the sweeping, U2-esque "Come Back to Me," some aggro rockers like "Bar Bi Sol" and plenty of the soaring voice that the AI judges loved. "There's a million different ways to write a song," says Cook. "This is a brand-new game for me: I'm 25 years old, going on infancy."
Hey all! This week has been fun so far, haha. Last Friday, I got to go to Tampa, Florida to sing "God Bless America" at the Rays vs. Red Sox game. It's been a while since I've sung that song, so it was really neat to sing it at my first performance at a baseball game. My brother got to come down with us to the game because he's a huge baseball fan, so it was cool to spend some more time together.
Then, on Saturday we held band auditions. I was a little nervous about it just because I felt like I didn't have the knowledge it takes to put a band together, haha. We had my family there and some other people to help out, though, so it all worked out really well. So I'm excited! I can't wait when everything finally comes together with the band.
Then I've just been doing more recording, LOL, which is mainly just redoing parts of songs and touching up. We've been wrapping that up, though, to start doing final mixes for all the songs, which is happening any day now. So I'm pretty excited about that too because I can't wait to hear all the songs I've been recording as finished tracks. "Crush" has been the only song that has had the mastered mix, so I can hardly wait for the rest. It's craaazzyyy!
But that's all for now I guess. I'll let you know about what else comes along.
How I would love to see/hear David A. sing God Bless America or the Star Spangled Banner! His voice is so beautiful! :hearts:
Title: Re: American Idol Season 7
Post by: marigold on October 27, 2008, 12:05:51 PM
An interesting article:
David Cook flicks 'Light On' his new single
The first single from American Idol winner David Cook has been burning up the charts. Now, he has a new way to stoke its popularity: a lighter application for iPhones and iPod Touch devices. Light On— which entered Nielsen SoundScan's digital songs chart at No. 8 two weeks ago — will be available for purchase from iTunes this week for $1.99 with a "lighter" application that illuminates the screen of an iPhone or iTouch MP3 player. When users open the app and spark up the lighter, the full song plays.
"There's a little semblance of rock mythos to it," Cook says. "You get a lighter during a rock ballad and nobody burns their thumbs."
Cook, 25, has had a heated schedule since taking the Idol title in May and signing with 19 Recordings/RCA. He quickly began working on a new album, a project he continued during the 2½-month Idols Live tour, which ended in mid-September. (He'll appear with his new band on Saturday Night Live Saturday.)
"I wanted to be involved (in writing songs), and I have been, on a very base level, from the outset," Cook says. "My name will be strewn all over this."
Light On, a power ballad co-written by former Soundgarden and Audioslave singer Chris Cornell and producer Brian Howes, doesn't necessarily reflect the entirety of Cook's 12-track self-titled album, out Nov. 18. Cook's voice on the song eerily channels that of Cornell, whose version of Billie Jean he performed during Idol.
"The single is a pretty good indicator of the median," Cook says. "There are definitely songs on this record that are heavier than Light On. There's heavy stuff and soft, intimate songs. But there are also songs that really incorporate the idea of 'Keep it simple, stupid' with some guitar, some piano and that's it."
Cook's coronation song, The Time of My Life, which remains No. 1 on USA TODAY's adult contemporary airplay charts, is included — but as a bonus track.
"I really wanted to show what kind of artist I am going to be for the next five or 10 years," he says. "And I am not 100% sure that (Time) fits the record."
He says he's satisfied with the end result.
"We put together an amazing record in a very short amount of time," Cook says. "(It) attains all the goals that I have set for it. I want this record to be important. I want this record to outlast me, if at all possible."
Today, I'm in Chicago, and have started doing radio promo stuff. I started yesterday in San Diego, then went to Seattle, then later to Milwaukee, and now I'm here in Chicago. Next, we'll be in Pittsburgh pretty soon, haha. Last Friday, I was back in L.A., where I had a photo shoot. The photo shoot was just for some teen magazines, like the ones I've done before. It's amazing how long it can take to just take pictures. I think I was there for like seven hours, and you'd think that pictures wouldn't take that long, haha. But it takes a while to get what you need. You have to figure out which outfits to wear, and then get in the right mood for the kind of shot you need, I guess.
On Saturday, Michael Johns was throwing a party for his 30th birthday, and so I went with Brooke and her husband. There were a few familiar faces from the show and tour, and it was nice to see them again. Jason, Chikezie, and Cook were able to go too, so it was kinda like a little reunion with everyone, haha. Sunday, we were able to go to church with Brooke's husband, which I rarely get to do anymore, so that was really nice.
Monday is when the radio promo stuff started, and so I'll be doing that for a while. That's where I go to different radio stations in different cities and just talk to them, and meet people who won contests for meet and greet passes, haha. It's been a lot of fun so far, and I've gotten to see a bunch of people who I met during the tour. I'm looking forward to going to the next cities and seeing how it goes, and I'll let you know how those go next week.
With exclusive worldwide rights to advertise footwear using Cook’s image through December 2009, SKECHERS will feature the 25-year-old singer in various SKECHERS styles through a campaign that will reflect his personality, interests and appeal. Launching in Fall 08 the campaign coincides with the “Pop Tarts American Idols Live! Tour 2008,” and the debut of David’s first post-idol album on 19 Recordings/RCA Records. The SKECHERS Cook campaign will include print, outdoor and in-store.
Title: Re: American Idol Season 7
Post by: marigold on October 29, 2008, 08:18:02 PM
Wednesday, October 29, 2008
ABC Television Network PRESS RELEASE
"2008 AMERICAN MUSIC AWARDS"
Presenters Include David Archuleta
"American Music Awards" producer Larry Klein announced today that two of the hottest musical acts, Coldplay and Leona Lewis, will join the outstanding group of artists confirmed to perform at the live ceremony, SUNDAY, NOV. 23 (8:00-11:00 p.m. ET/PT) on ABC. He also revealed that David Archuleta, Ashley Tisdale, Demi Lovato and T-Pain will award trophies at this year's ceremony.
Title: Re: American Idol Season 7
Post by: marigold on October 29, 2008, 08:26:24 PM
:jumpy: David Cook Appearances
11/01/08 Saturday Night Live
11/14/08 Tonight Show with Jay Leno
11/17/08 Good Morning America
11/18/08 Album release
11/19/08 Regis and Kelly
11/26/08 Ellen
Title: Re: American Idol Season 7
Post by: marigold on October 31, 2008, 12:33:51 PM
An interesting article:
David Cook on Life After American Idol
He has throngs of devoted fans and will soon be releasing an album, but David Cook says his life now isn't too different than it was before winning American Idol.
"I think in one sense everything's changed but in another sense nothing has," says the reigning Idol champ. "There's all these different things around me that I didn't have a year ago. I was able to furnish a home and get a nice car and be able to treat my family to some of the things that I otherwise wouldn't have been able to do."
But, says the singer, 25, "I'm still a goober from the Midwest. Now I've just got a few more resources. I don't feel like the show changed me at all."
Cook spoke with PEOPLE after recording a performance video with his band for Walmart's Soundchecks, which can be viewed online and in Walmart stores.
The singer, who will release his self-titled debut album Nov. 18, describes his music as "eclectic rock" with some songs featuring lots of riffs and others that are "very piano driven and delicate."
"I got to show some different aspects of who I am as a person," he says about the upcoming album.
Cook's next gig: performing on this week's Saturday Night Live hosted by Ben Affleck. "I grew up watching it like everybody else so to be apart of it in any capacity is obviously a huge honor," he says, before adding that he's "really nervous."
"I'm going to make sure my shoelaces are tied so I don’t trip and fall on the floor!"
Title: Re: American Idol Season 7
Post by: marigold on October 31, 2008, 12:35:15 PM
:jumpy: David Cook - Walmart Soundcheck Preview
Title: Re: American Idol Season 7
Post by: marigold on October 31, 2008, 12:38:21 PM
:jumpy: David Cook SNL Commercial #1 in HD
Title: Re: American Idol Season 7
Post by: marigold on October 31, 2008, 12:41:13 PM
:jumpy: David Cook SNL Commercial #2 in HD
Here's David Cook's 2nd SNL Commercial in HD. Enjoy!
Title: Re: American Idol Season 7
Post by: marigold on October 31, 2008, 01:00:40 PM
David A's Blog:
Friday, October 31, 2008
Promo Wrap Up and Family Reunion
Hey alllll. Just wanted to let you know that I'm finished with the radio promotion stuff and it was soooo much fun. We went to San Diego, Seattle, Milwaukee, Chicago, Pittsburgh, Cleveland, Cincinnati, Columbus, Atlanta, Albany, New Haven, Hartford, Worcester, Boston, and Providence. It was cool revisiting some of the cities we went to during tour, and getting a better feel of different places. Oh and the Autumn colors in the East were amazing! I tried taking pictures but they're all horrible haha. It looks a lot better in person anyway.
So what I wanted to share today was my time in Atlanta, because I have relatives in the lovely area. What's great is that I had some time off during the promotion tour, and it just so happened to be in Atlanta! So as soon as I got there I called them up. My cousin was at work at a shoe store haha, so I wanted to go surprise her while she was working. My aunt, uncle, and other cousin came to pick me to head down there, and it was fun to see them again. They all came to the video shoot for "Crush" since it was filmed in Georgia, and that was when we last had a little reunion. But anyway, It was fun to see my cousin's reaction when we came in because she wasn't expecting us haha. So we took pictures with all the shoes and with the people she worked with, and then went out to hang out. We went to this cool place to eat called the ESPN Zone, and they had this HUGE screen to watch sports on. They also had an arcade above the eating area, and we messed around a little up there. Another person I got to see while I was down there was Alexandrea Lushington! I haven't seen her since... February? And it was great to see her and her family again. She got to meet my relatives and we all had a really good time. (I have some pictures too so check out my photos.)
Oh I wanted to mention another thing. Since I'm back in California, we've started band rehearsals! The band is awwesooomme and are really cool guys. So while I'm here that's what I'll be doing. I wasn't sure what to expect at first, but now I'm really pumped haha. But anyway I better get going here and I'll talk to you guys later!
P.S. While I was in Hartford, I made a quick appearance at the Boo Bash there which Jordin was at too! It was so good to see her again and we had a fun time just hanging out backstage. So I wanted to share one of my favorite songs on her album for today. So the song for today is Permanent Monday - Jordin Sparks. If you haven't heard it yet, she puts soo much feeling when she sings. You can really feel it in this song, and it allows a lot of emotion into it.
Title: Re: American Idol Season 7
Post by: marigold on October 31, 2008, 01:19:11 PM
David Cook ET (AOL Sessions)
Title: Re: American Idol Season 7
Post by: marigold on November 01, 2008, 03:57:19 PM
:jumpy: David Cook's video for Light On will be posted in his site on Monday
I can't wait for Cook's musical appearance tonight on SNL :wohoo:
Title: Re: American Idol Season 7
Post by: marigold on November 04, 2008, 12:13:39 AM
David Cook's "Light On" video
Title: Re: American Idol Season 7
Post by: marigold on November 04, 2008, 11:44:48 PM
David A's Blog:
Sweet Charity
Hey all. The radio promo tour has been going great. It's been fun going from city to city and seeing what they're all like. I'm in Boston right now, and tomorrow is the last day of the radio promo tour. It's been crazy bouncing around everywhere, though! Today we went to three states, haha. There's been some cool things that have gone on while on tour.
When were in Ohio, I visited an all-girls school after they won a contest for which school could raise the most pennies for a cancer charity. I visited the winning school, which was Seton High School (Awesome job again to all the girls there! Thanks for having me and for raising so many pennies!), and answered questions students had. What's cool is they raised 64 jugs of pennies, so I thought that was really cool of them to raise so many for a good cause. I think they said there were like 560 girls, and they had sooo much energy! Haha. They played "Crush" before I came out, and they were all singing along! It was so weird, but really cool at the same time. While I was on stage, they made me do this dance called the Wiggle-O or something that they always do I guess. It was so much fun there. And it was crazy with over 500 girls! Haha. I'll load some of the group pictures I took with them. But anyway.
The radio promotion stuff has been fun, haha. The album is out on pre-order now in iTunes! And people are already able to get a song from the album before it officially comes out, which is "Angels." It's a slightly different vibe from how I've done it before, but not a whole lot. It's one of my favorite songs, so it's cool to have that as the cover song on the album. You can also get the pre-order bonus track, which like disappears after the release date, haha, and it's one I co-wrote! So that's pretty exciting to have there. I wonder what people will think of it, LOL.
But anyway that's all the rambling I'll do for today. Hope you guys enjoy "Angels" for now and the CD later on.
Title: Re: American Idol Season 7
Post by: marigold on November 04, 2008, 11:53:47 PM
An interesting article:
David Cook sings on Wal-Mart site
Seventh season "American Idol" winner David Cook has a deal with Wal-Mart for distributing the first performance of songs from his upcoming self-titled album.
The performance, recorded this week, will be exclusively available through Wal-Mart Soundcheck (www.walmart.com/soundcheck) on Nov. 15, the same day the album drops. The site will feature videos and interviews from the session, and fans can also download exclusive tracks.
Cook talked to People this week about life after "Idol" as he anticipates the release of his solo project.
"I think in one sense everything's changed, but in another sense nothing has. I'm still a goober from the Midwest. Now I've just got a few more resources. I don't feel like the show changed me at all."
Title: Re: American Idol Season 7
Post by: marigold on November 04, 2008, 11:56:34 PM
An interesting article:
SONG OF DAVIDS
'IDOL' HEARTHROBS ARCHULETA AND COOK DUKE IT OUT WITH THEIR COMPETING DEBUT ALBUMS
David Archuleta, the runner-up of this year's "American Idol," is in Cincinnati, where he's having anything but a superstar moment. The squeaky-clean, occasionally bashful and unconditionally adorable singer is appearing on a radio show with students from an all-girls school who collected 64 jugs filled with pennies to benefit a cancer charity.
If that seems like an odd way to spend a morning, it gives you just a taste of Archuleta's bizarre life these days. But then again, he's not the only "American Idol" vet named David for whom life has become an affair worthy of a "Twilight Zone" episode.
PAGE SIX: Homeless Singer Josiah Leming Might Be Blocked From Releasing Album
IDOL: Where Are They Now?
IDOL: Video Quiz
Immediately after more than 31 million people watched angsty/scruffy 25-year-old David Cook snatch the "Idol" crown from the reach of Archuleta's tiny 17-year-old arms, both were whisked away to juggle two enormous tasks: hitting the road for the "American Idol" tour, and recording their new CDs at a breakneck pace so that both could be released in time for the holidays.
"I was really nervous at the beginning because this is something I always wanted to do, and it happened so fast," Archuleta says. "The night of the finale, they're like, 'OK, you're gonna be working with Jive.' I was like, 'Whoa.' "
Now, with "David Archuleta" set for release by 19 Recordings/Jive on Nov. 11 and "David Cook" dropping through 19/RCA a week later, the world waits to see whether - much like in that other big "younger man vs. older dude" battle that'll be playing out nationwide on Tuesday - age and experience can win out over youthful charisma.
Or, in the parlance of the now-legendary "American Idol" post-show sales battle between the winner and the runner-up, whether David vs. David will be the next Kelly vs. Justin or the next Clay vs. Ruben.
Whatever the result, the path to it was nerve-racking for both.
"It was kind of all over the place, because I was trying to work on the album while I was on tour," says Archuleta, who, as he's prone to do, starts laughing in mid-sentence. "I mostly did it in LA. Some was in Utah, some was in Minnesota, some was in Oklahoma, some was in Indiana and some was in New York. Whenever I had a day off, I'd record in whatever city I was in."
Travel mate Cook, meanwhile, endured the same crazy pace. Grammy-winning producer Rob Cavallo (Green Day) assembled many of the 12 tracks on Cook's album while the singer - who set a record the week after the "Idol" finale by placing 11 songs on Billboard's Hot 100 in one week - was still on the road with the tour.
"A lot of it was done via e-mail and telephone calls," Cook recently told Rolling Stone. "I was face to face with Rob maybe five times before I got off the tour, and I had to bare my soul to this guy. It was really scary."
One would think, after seeing Cook bring tears to American eyes with his heart-melting rendition of Mariah Carey's "Always Be My Baby" while his cancer-stricken brother Adam watched from the front row, that singing to Green Day's producer would pale in comparison. But baring your soul in any circumstance can weaken one's defenses.
"The best analogy I can come up with," Cook said about his long-distance relationship with Cavallo, "is that it was like taking off your clothes in church."
While the circumstances were similar for both singers, the nature of their recordings hewed closely to their respective pop and rock leanings.
Archuleta, a smooth crooner in the traditional boy-band mode and a novice in the studio, depended on some of the most reliable hitmakers in the business (his father, happily, sat this one out) to craft the 25 songs he laid down in order to get the perfect 12 for his debut. While he's been performing for most of his life, he found that the demands of the studio provided some unique challenges.
"There's a different way of singing in the studio," he explains, "because you're not feeding off the crowd. You take several takes, you try to balance and preserve your voice, and sometimes you can be there all day - hours and hours of recording. But it's really fun, because you get to learn the song and figure out what you want to do with it."
'NSYNC's JC Chasez, who co-wrote the peppy plea for love "Don't Let Go" with Archuleta and veteran songwriter Jimmy Harry (Kelly Clarkson's "Low"), said that Archuleta showed a maturity beyond his years.
"His voice is out of this world, and he approaches his singing very professionally," says Chasez. "Some people just jump into the studio raw, but he takes the time to warm up, sit down at the piano, run the scales. He takes it very seriously. When he goes into the studio to sing, that kid is business."
Chasez says that Archuleta's vocal strength and endurance - particularly for someone his age - is a rarity.
"After touring, people's vocals get trashed, but he sang for hours on end and he was still clean," says Chasez. "It was stunning to hear how much abuse this kid's voice can take. But because he's so dedicated to doing it the right way, it always sounds great."
While the teddy bear of the "Idol" veteran class was getting his crash course in studio work, Cook was treading on more familiar territory, having previously recorded a solo album called "Analog Heart," as well as releases with his bands Midwest Kings and Axium before his time on "Idol."
As such, Cook employed a drastically different formula for his debut, including writing or co-writing many of his record's dozen tracks himself. When he did use collaborators, they were less chart veterans than rockers, some from just mildly popular bands that Cook had long admired.
"I worked hard to write music that forced not only my hand, but the label's hand," Cook told Orlando's XL1067.com. "I wanted to put music in front of them [where they went], 'We have to put this on the record.' "
While Cook - whose first single, "Light On," was co-written by Chris Cornell and Hinder producer Brian Howes - was more the old pro, he was still felled by some scary moments, usually when working with his heroes. Meeting with Raine Maida from Our Lady Peace, one of his favorite bands, for instance, rattled the Idol. But once that went well, it set the tone for the entire record.
Archuleta, meanwhile, was working with Chasez and other successful songwriters and getting a virtual master class on the topic.
His album's lead-off track and first single, "Crush" - which has already hit No. 2 on the Billboard Hot 100 and No. 1 on iTunes - was written by Emanuel Kiriakou (known in the business as Eman), David Hodges and Jess Cates, who between them have written hits for the likes of Celine Dion, Kelly Clarkson and the Jonas Brothers. Archuleta made the most of this extraordinary learning opportunity.
"The writing of a song, it's not like, 'Oh, this line comes and then this line comes,'" says Archuleta, who, in addition to "Don't Let Go," also co-wrote the lovelorn "A Little Too Not Over You." "Even amazing songwriters have writer's block. What you learn about songwriting is [that] to become a good writer you need to take risks and [be willing to] throw out dumb ideas. When you throw ideas to other people, that'll help spark an idea for them."
Whatever lessons there were to learn, Chasez says he caught on quickly.
"When we were going over lyric ideas, he didn't let anything get by. Everything in the song, lyrically, had a purpose," he says. "He put thought and consideration into each line, and he cared about the quality of every second of the song."
One thing that caught Archuleta off-guard about the recording process was that a song he was less than enthusiastic about upon first hearing it could eventually become a favorite.
"Your Eyes Don't Lie" is a slinky song of defiance with a whistling coda, produced by Antonina Armato and Tim James from Rock Mafia. Archuleta initially had doubts about working with the veteran writing/producing team because of one of the pair's other famous clients.
"At first I was like, they work with Miley Cyrus. Why would I wanna do stuff with Miley Cyrus' people? Just because we're both young?" he says. "I don't wanna be in that category. She's really talented, but that's not my kind of thing."
And once they hit the studio, Archuleta still wasn't convinced that the song would fit his style. "I was like, I don't know how I'd sound singing that, if I'd portray the idea of the song very well," he says. "This is another love kind of song, and it was just really different."
But ultimately, he saw what talented producers like Rock Mafia (whose members have also worked with Mariah Carey and Green Day) can do, and the song won him over.
"I couldn't believe how versatile they were," he says. "They did 'Your Eyes Don't Lie' and 'You Can,' and I love that song [too]. It's a really simple song, but I just love to sing it, and I love what it's all about."
"You Can" is an acoustic tune that's sure to strike right to the heart for the "Archies," Archuleta's devoted fan base.
"It's a ballad, and it talks about falling in love for the first time, and how that one person can change the way you look at things," he says. "You can really connect to it. It's like I can feel the way they felt when they were writing it."
Archuleta also worked with Grammy-nominated songwriter Kara DioGuardi, who co-wrote the gentle ballad "To Be With You" for him with Eman. DioGuardi, who also sings backup vocals on the track, worked on Cook's debut as well. Since her work with Archuleta, she has been named the fourth judge on "American Idol."
"She's gonna be a really good judge. She's so amazingly talented," says Archuleta. "I had a little writing session with her, and it was really cool to be able to work with her."
While Archuleta's CD is being formulated for maximum radio-hit potential, Cook's will be largely what fans have come to expect from him: a rock record through and through, although one that will shift gears enough to keep fans intrigued, from the hard-edged "Bar-ba-sol" to the more grandiose "Come Back to Me."
"I just wanted to write a record that really was eclectic and had some movement," Cook told 1067.com. "There's heavy songs on this record, and songs with piano, strings and vocal. I wanted this record to be heavy and delicate, all at the same time."
Considering the timing of the two releases, the speculation about which will emerge as the king of the music charts and the fact that one of these young talents beat the other for the most prestigious title in music, one has to wonder if the two Davids are out for blood, each anxious to demolish to other - at least in terms of CD and digital sales.
The truth is, these Davids are totally BFF.
"He has seriously been like my big brother," Archuleta says of his older counterpart. "He'll still text me once in a while to make sure things are going well. He's a really caring guy."
As evidence of their closeness, Cook was seen on the "Idol" tour wearing a bracelet that said, "David Is My Idol" - but it was an Archuleta bracelet.
"I spent so much time with him, and we really got close during the show, especially at the end," says Archuleta. "He understood what I was going through more than anyone else - because he was going through it, too."
Title: Re: American Idol Season 7
Post by: marigold on November 05, 2008, 05:11:49 PM
Update on David A:
MILEY CYRUS, DAVID ARCHULETA AND MANY MORE STARS TO PERFORM ON NBC'S LIVE BROADCAST OF THE '82ND ANNUAL MACY'S THANKSGIVING DAY PARADE' ON THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 27 FROM 9 A.M. - 12 P.M. ET
Released by NBC
Meredith Vieira ("Today"), Matt Lauer ("Today") and Al Roker ("Today") to Co-Host the Parade
Balloons Taking to the Sky for the First-Time will be Buzz Lightyear, Horton, the Smurf Balloon and a Special Balloon of Artist Keith Haring's work Figure with Heart
NEW YORK - November 5, 2008 - Miley Cyrus, David Archuleta and many more stars are set to perform on NBC's live broadcast of the "82nd Annual Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade" from New York City. "Today" co-anchor Meredith Vieira co-hosts along with Matt Lauer and Al Roker kicking off the festivities with the parade's historic route beginning at 77th Street and Central Park West and winding down Broadway. The parade celebration will air on NBC from 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. in all time zones.
Celebrating the start of the holiday season will be performers from stage, screen, sports and music riding down Broadway atop one of the parade's moving stages. The stars joining the line-up include Trace Adkins, David Archuleta, Charice, The Cheetah Girls, Kristen Chenoweth, Clique Girlz, Miley Cyrus, Grandma and the Big Apple Circus, the cast of the Broadway Musical Hair, Harajuku Girls, Kermit the Frog, Lang Lang and the cast and Muppets of Sesame Street, Miss U.S.A. 2008 - Crystle Stewart, Idina Menzel, PushPlay, Darius Rucker, James Taylor, Uno the 2008 Westminster Dog Show Champion, Varsity Fanclub and Andy Williams.
The parade will feature many eye-catching floats and balloons and will offer many new additions, classic characters from children's books, movies and television shows, a Who's Who of popular culture icons. Joining the line-up of giant character helium balloons this year will be the Elephant "who meant what he said" the ever-faithful Horton, the super smurftastic Smurf and the infinity seeking Buzz Lightyear.
Also making its debut is a tribute to the beloved artist Keith Haring (who would have turned 50 this year), working in partnership with the Keith Haring Foundation, Macy's Parade Studio reconceived one of Haring's paper drawings, Figure with Heart, 1987, as a Giant Balloon. The balloon is a three-dimensional rendering of Haring's drawing that will appear flat against the backdrop of the sky as it might have appeared on the subway walls once favored by the artist. Haring's Figure with Heart is the latest entrant to the Blue Sky Gallery series. Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade began the Blue Sky Gallery series in 2005 when parade officials invited artist Tom Otterness to create a balloon version of one of his classic pieces of Humpty Dumpty. Aiming to inject contemporary art into a pop culture phenomenon, the Blue Sky Gallery series continued in 2007 with the debut of "Rabbit" by Jeff Koons.
Star power continues to march on Thanksgiving morning with performances from some of the hottest Broadway shows including 'In the Heights', 'Disney's The Little Mermaid', 'Irving Berlin's White Christmas', and more. In addition, the world-famous Radio City Rockettes will kick it up a notch welcoming the parade in style.
The 82nd trip down Broadway will also feature over 1,700 cheerleaders, dancers, singers and performers; 900 clowns; 13 giant character helium balloons; 35 novelty/ornament balloons, balloonheads and balloonicles; 10 marching bands; 28 floats; and a host of celebrity performers. Over 10,000 participants including America's best marching bands, celebrities, campy clowns, the parade's signature giant character helium balloons, fantasy floats, and the one-and-only Santa Claus; will once again convene on the Upper West Side to bring the magic of the season to life for New York and the nation.
Returning parade favorites, stars of children's television, video games, comic strips and feature films, complete the line-up of 13 giant balloons this year. Joining the three new giant characters will be Abby Cadabby, Beethoven, Dora the Explorer, Flying Ace Snoopy, Kermit the Frog, Pikachu, Ronald McDonald, Shrek, SpongeBob SquarePants and Supercute Hello Kitty. In addition to the giant characters balloons, the parade also boasts 35 novelty/ornament balloons and balloonicles giving the sky backdrop a tiered spectrum.
Magical scenes come to life on the moving stages that create a fantasy down Broadway. From an unexpected cross country journey to the lights of Tokyo subculture the newest floats in the Macy's Parade line-up take spectators on voyages through the imagination. This year's inaugural fleet include the cross-country journey of Bolt, Princess fantasies at the Castle of Dreams, the lights of Tokyo subculture on Harajuku Lovers, a representation of the creation story on the True Spirit of Thanksgiving, bright bold optimism of the Shine On float, the smurftastic world of The Smurfs, the wonder of believing on Winter Wonderland, and the joy shared during a Woodland Family Gathering.
In addition to the eight new stages, 20 floats will make a return appearance on Broadway this Thanksgiving. The returning float line-up includes 123 Sesame Street, Big Apple, Bridge To The Future, The Care Bears Winter Fun-derland, Cele-bear-ate Hugs Worldwide, Expedition to the Top of Rhino Mountain, Foster's Home for Imaginary Friends, Jolly Polly Pirate Ship, M&M's Chocolate Candies on Broadway, Marion-Carol Showboat, Musical Innovation Bigger Than Life, New York Tin Toy, Pep Squad, Santaland Express, Santa's Sleigh, Snoopy's Doghouse, Spirit of America, Spirit of Liberty, Starship Discovery and Tom Turkey.
The beat is back on Broadway as 10 of America's best marching bands hit the pavement. The musical heartbeat of the parade, the marching bands representing their home states and the nation in this year's parade includes The James Bowie High School from Austin, Texas; Copiague High School from Copiague, New York; Fayetteville High School from Fayetteville, Arkansas; Georgia Institute of Technology from Atlanta, Georgia; The Greater St. Petersburg Area Awesome Original Second Time Arounders from St. Petersburg, Florida; Macy's Great American Marching Band with representatives from every state and the District of Columbia; James Madison University from Harrisonburg, Virginia; Nogales High School from La Puente, California; Sioux Falls Lincoln High School from Sioux Falls, South Dakota; and West Johnston High School from Benson, North Carolina.
Title: Re: American Idol Season 7
Post by: marigold on November 06, 2008, 01:05:09 PM
David A. Blog:
Thursday, November 06, 2008
PERFORMANCE ON JAY LENO TONIGHT!
Heey Everybody. This week has been the week of band rehearsals, and it's been awesome! Everyone in the band has been way cool so far, and I've had a lot of fun rehearsing my own songs! We have performances coming up pretty quick here, with Jay Leno tonight already. I've been really enjoying it so far, and am looking forward for what's coming up! It's also getting pretty close to the album release too, which I'm so pumped for. I can't wait to see what you guys think of it, since I've been spending so much time on it heh. Anyway, I have things to share with what else has been going on besides the band and rehearsing. Before things begin to get really hectic and busy, I was able to have some free time and go to Six Flags Magic Mountain! I love that place. It's like roller coaster heaven. I love X2, Tatsu, Goliath, and Riddler's Revenge. All the roller coasters are pretty good there, actually. I just don't like when your head bangs side to side on the twisty ones, it gives me a headache.
Another thing I got to do was go to the Jason Mraz concert at the Greek Theater! We were in the 4th row center and I had such a good time! Castro came along too, and it's always good to hang with him. It's great the way Mraz communicates with the crowd. He's really witty and makes it feel a lot more up-close and personal conversation he's having, despite the fact that there are thousands of people there. I loved when he did Only Human, The Remedy, Life Is Beautiful, No Stopping Us, and I'm Yours (of course.. ha...) Honestly I loved all of them. Maybe I'm a little biased.... but I'm pretty sure all of the songs were just amazing. He did Oh Happy Day too! And that was sooo cool. K, I'm done with that now. We got the chance to talk to him for a little bit, even though he was getting MOBBED. It was really neat to see how friendly and laid back he was in person. You never know how people are going to be when you meet them, since they're usually getting dragged all over the place and under a lot of stress. He kept his cool the entire time though, and I'm sure he's been doing this for a while now. I had tickets for when he came to Utah on October 28th, but I had to do promotion stuff and couldn't go :(. So I'm really glad I was able to go last Saturday! All rightyyyy... That's enough of talking about that. If you haven't gotten his new CD yet... you should really check it out :)
The last thing I'd like to talk about is something I did at the Universal City Walk. It's this thing called iFly, and oh my heck! It's roocks! You get to fly in a tube! I have a couple of pictures that I'll put up. I was a little nervous at first, but it's not even scary when you get in there. I kinda slobbered over myself, but that's ok because it was totally worth it. I can't really explain how it was because it was... just a really different experience. I guess it was kinda being like a bird or something... you just don't move around a whole lot and you're inside a tube. I guess I got a DVD of it... but I'm pretty sure I'm not going to show that haha. Anyway I've written quite a bit in this one, so I'll try to get back later. 5 Days until the CD comes out!
P.S. I know I talked a ton about Jason Mraz, but I think that only makes it even more appropriate to share one of his songs today. So the song for today is A Beautiful Mess - Jason Mraz. It's amaaazing when he does it live too!
Title: Re: American Idol Season 7
Post by: marigold on November 07, 2008, 10:38:28 AM
An interesting article:
David Cook: 'I Just Think This Record Is Me'
The ''American Idol'' season 7 winner talks about his upcoming self-titled debut album, comparisons to runner-up David Archuleta and fourth-place season 5 finalist Chris Daughtry, and handling post-''Idol'' fame
It's after midnight, but the shoot for David Cook's first music video, ''Light On,'' is just beginning in the middle of a football field at Los Angeles' Valley College. Director Wayne Isham is bragging on Cook's personality to his cameraman and other assembled crew members. ''I loved meeting you yesterday,'' gushes Isham, who has worked with many of the biggest names in the business over the last 20 years, ''because you're the nicest guy.'' Cook demurs upon hearing that praise, telling everyone, ''Give me 15 minutes and I'm gonna be the biggest a--hole you ever met.''
The man doth protest too much...and too politely, we might add. Over the course of a nearly seven-hour shoot, wearing a T-shirt in unexpectedly chilly weather, Cook proves unflappably affable, all promises of diva fits to the contrary. But do nice guys always finish first? They might on American Idol, as Cook did in winning this past season, but it remains to be seen how the singer will fare in the rock & roll musical realm he's reentering with his first major-label album, David Cook, which hits stores Nov. 18.
A couple of weeks after the video shoot, we caught some chat time with Cook, and true to form, the singer is proving quite sanguine under pressure, as you'll see in the conversation that follows.
ENTERTAINMENT WEEKLY: Do you ever go online and sample the insane, intense fan scrutiny there? DAVID COOK: ''There is this one video on YouTube that I've gotten into a habit of...well, not a habit, but I've [watched] it a couple of times. It's these early-teen girls watching the finale, and they filmed themselves, and they're all Archuleta fans, which is fun. My name gets announced [as the winner], and the girls just lose it. It's painful to watch in that sense, because obviously I don't want to feel like I'm upsetting anybody. But these girls said something that's so funny, to me: ''How could they vote for that guy? He doesn't even shave!'' I love that. Because to me that encapsulated everything about people getting into the show. They embraced the littlest things about each person. I find that so interesting, from a sociological level. The things that some people gravitate toward me for are the things that other people just shun. You've got to take it with a grain of salt. But I love that everybody cares enough to have an opinion. Loved, hated, but never ignored, I guess is how I look at it.
Sometimes you can read the partisan fan squabbles that are still happening online and wonder if 20 years from now people will still be battling out the Cook-versus-Archie dynamic. Hopefully, because that means Archie and I are hopefully still doing well! In a sense, it's fun that that whole rivalry thing got created. If you put me in the same sentence with David Archuleta, I'll be fine.
ENTERTAINMENT WEEKLY: On the show's next-to-last night, in that famous moment when Simon didn't like the Collective Soul song you chose, some people wondered, since you had been set up as a favorite, is Simon deliberately doing this to set up a backlash against himself, so it won't seem like such an easy win for you? On the other hand, sometimes a cigar is just a cigar, and it's possible that Simon Cowell really just doesn't like Collective Soul. DAVID COOK: When Simon said that about Collective Soul, and said, ''You should have sung 'Billie Jean' again or something,'' it was a rare moment where I felt justified to try to defend myself, just from the stance that I'd already done it, and I didn't want to do it again. I guess the way I looked at it was, I'd rather fall flat on my face on my own terms. The fact that people responded the way they did is amazing. The [winning by] 12 million votes thing still throws me. I even conceded defeat that night to Archie. I thought he'd done amazingly. I stood on the stage and watched all three of his songs and was in awe. For a kid his age to do what he's done, my hat's off to the kid.
I was trying to analyze why even I got unexpectedly caught up in that moment. It was like, ''Yeah! Stick it to the man with your Collective Soul ballad!'' Then you step back and think, well, that's not the most rebellious thing, like doing a punk song or something. Right, exactly.
But in the context of what was happening, it was a more subtle song than you might have picked, and that in itself could be considered a slightly rebellious act. That song to me probably has the biggest backstory of any song I did on the show. Because I had that song in my head early, and I kept working on it, and it never felt like it was ready, so I would go with other songs. We got to the finale and I had the option to do it, and I was like, ''Man, I've just gotta do it, because if I don't do it now, I'm gonna regret it the rest of my life.'' First off, I love Collective Soul, and I think it's a great song. It seemed like a fitting way to end my run as a competitor in that show. I knew if I could pull it off the way it was in my head, that win or lose, I was cool with that. And it came off really well. That's actually one of the two performances that I watched back after the finale. I watched that one and I watched my week 1 performance of ''Happy Together'' by the Turtles, just to see the absurd transition. It was night and day, man. I changed more during the four and a half months on that show than I changed the 25 years prior.
Your very first album, which you recorded and released independently, sold a few hundred units online during Idol before it was pulled from distribution. And, of course, it's been pirated online. But the actual CD must be a real collectors' item. Yeah, it's crazy. My mom pointed it out to me. A copy of it sold for two grand on eBay. That's about a grand more than I paid to make it.
And you were working on a second indie album when you went into Idol? What happened with that? I had completed a second one. Neal [Tiemann], my guitar player, produced it. That very first album was intended to be by the band I was in, and by a series of events, I just ended up putting that out solo. But I started working on the second one with more of a clear [solo] intention in mind. By the time I made it on the show, I had these 12 or 13 songs recorded that have never seen the light of day, other than in the live shows.
Making your first major-label album must have seemed like the best and worst of worlds, in a way. As with every Idol winner's album, a great deal of it is being recorded while you're not there, because you have to be out on the road with the Idol tour. Did you resent having to go on tour, thinking, ''I should be writing and recording right now''? I only hated having to change mindsets. I enjoyed touring and I enjoyed recording, and I hated having to rewire my brain between the two. That was tough....But it helped that [producer] Rob Cavallo and I really hit it off. And I was able to bring my guitar player aboard early. Neal has an idea where my head is at musically, so it was nice to have somebody in the studio, when I wasn't there, who spoke for me and spoke accurately....I'm still kind of in awe of it. To do what we did in this amount of time is no small feat. We essentially put a year's worth of work into three months.
ENTERTAINMENT WEEKLY: Let's talk about a few of the new songs, starting with the single ''Light On,'' one of only two songs you didn't co-write. DAVID COOK: ''Light On'' is an interesting song. It encompasses almost all of my range. It's all over the place. That's Chris Cornell at his finest. It's got some Zeppelin influence in it; it's got some '80s hair-metal influence; it's got some grunge influence. To me it's like a rock history lesson put into about a four-minute lecture. It's fun to play, but it is definitely an intimidating song.
The heaviest song on the album, by far, is ''Bar Ba Sol.'' It's got some almost some metal chords. I'm a big fan of this band Injected out of Atlanta. We called them up and said, can we have a run at this song and see what happens? What they sent us was a demo version, so we took the idea and ran with it. It's heavy, but still a strong melody.
Was the title of ''Mr. Sensitive'' meant to be ironic in any way? The song was unintentionally ironic. I had the harmonic riff in my head for five months. In my lyric journal, I had ''Mr. Sincere'' written down, and sincere turned into sensitive. I wanted to write about something outside myself and get a little metaphorical. He lives in a village devoid of feeling. They get so afraid of this child who has feelings that they kill him. It kind of took on this Tim Burton-like, twisted vision of James and the Giant Peach for me. But I know people look at me as that sensitive guy.
And ''A Daily AntheM'' has to do with your brother [Adam, who is fighting cancer], who people learned about from watching Idol, right? ''A Daily AntheM'' is three years old. I didn't originally write it with the intention of it being about Adam. I just wanted to write something that had a John Lennon, ''War is Over'' quality. Then I was like, oh s---, if you capitalize that letter and that letter and that letter, you've capitalized my brother's name.
You fit in with a style of rock singing that's popular right now. There's the singers from Hinder and Nickelback, guys who have a broad range, but not the real clean, Steve Perry-type of singing that was popular in the mainstream in the '80s. The guys who can sing but have more smoke or rasp in the voice seem to be favored now. Dumb luck, man. Singing in smoky clubs for 10 years will give you a little bit of a rasp, for sure. When I first started playing in bands, I played it safe and I stayed in my midrange and all that. As I got more into it, I realized I could do more things with my voice. That's the kind of thing that's fun for me. I love having the vocal capacities to do something like that, because I realize that it's a gift and not everybody has it.
Everyone will be making the comparison you're sick of: Is he gonna have a Daughtry-like career? Opinions and perceptions, man — I didn't let it get to me on the show, and I see no reason to let it get to me afterward. I just think this record is me, and if people want to compare it to Daughtry, awesome. He's sold a ton of records. I just hope someday the coin will flip and somebody will compare somebody else to me.
It must be hard to have perspective on what really happened with the show, even this far out from it now. It's strange. I don't feel inherently that there's a justification for it. I realize that a lot of people watch the show, and I get the idea of the celebrity aspect of it, I guess. But I still feel like that awkward musician; I think I always will. That's a huge component of me staying kind of humbled and grounded about the whole thing: I get the flimsiness of it. I get that it could all go away. I mean, fame is fleeting....But I'm at peace. I've got guys that I'm playing with that I love to death, and I'm playing music that I think we all really get into, and as long as we've got that and a place to play, I'm good.
Title: Re: American Idol Season 7
Post by: marigold on November 09, 2008, 02:49:51 PM
An interesting article:
David Archuleta On Dating & His Debut Album
David Archuleta is thankful for his success – so much so that in the liner notes of his self-titled debut album, due this Tuesday, he said he thanked the entire state of Utah.
“I got carried away,” he told Access Hollywood’s Billy Bush in an interview for “The Billy Bush Show.” “There are a lot of people to thank.”
Fans may soon be thanking the “American Idol” Season 7 runner-up for his album, on which he told Billy there’s “at least one song” for everyone.
“We experimented on this album and that way I didn’t get stuck in a niche,” he said. “I wanted to make sure there was a variety.”
Among his favorite songs on the album is a cover of Robbie Williams’ “Angels.”
“I think it’s one of the greatest songs ever written,” he said. “It’s such a powerful song.”
And though the young star has his “Arch Angel” fans, he said there’s no girlfriend waiting in the wings – yet.
“I’m not in a relationship,” he admitted, noting it’s hard to find time on the road to get to know someone.
“I’m not really a flirty person,” he said. “I think it’s all about feeling comfortable around someone … and being able to hang out and be goofy with them.”
For now, he’s hoping that people get comfortable with his album – but he’ll understand if they don’t.
“People are going to have their critiques and… I’m open to that,” he said.
Title: Re: American Idol Season 7
Post by: marigold on November 09, 2008, 02:57:27 PM
More on David A:
'Idol' runner-up David Archuleta is poised for record debut
Those who followed David Archuleta's rise on American Idol won't be surprised that the Season 7 runner-up is a little nervous about his self-titled first album, out Tuesday.
"I haven't had a ton of recording experience," the 17-year-old singer says. "Sometimes I feel like, 'Wow, I don't know anything at all.' "
Archuleta's naive, somewhat fragile persona helped endear him to Idol viewers, even if he was bested by the edgier, older David Cook. But discussing his debut, Archuleta is savvy enough to emphasize that he worked under certain restrictions, even as he expresses gratitude.
"We didn't have a lot of time," Archuleta says. "People were expecting it to come out before we got started. But it was humbling to work with these producers and writers who have had such success."
Those collaborators include Andreas Carlsson, Desmond Child and new Idol judge Kara DioGuardi, as well as 'N Sync alum JC Chasez, who was taken by Archuleta's "strong grasp of his identity. He was always intelligent and professional. I think the world of the kid."
Blender editor in chief Joe Levy points out that Archuleta is "both young and poised, innocent and capable. Those are good combinations."
And, as the Jonas Brothers and others have proven, potentially lucrative ones. "When you sell records made by teenagers to teenagers, you can sell a lot of music. David has shown himself to be a people-pleaser."
Not that the tender star has avoided controversy. There was the flap surrounding his father and manager, Jeff Archuleta, who was banned backstage in Idol's waning weeks.
"That was rough," the younger Archuleta says. The uproar was "rude and weird, because my dad is so laid-back. There are still people who think he's abusing me or something. I don't think they realize I'm almost 18."
Archuleta's more ardent fans recognize his youth, but in a more "respectful" way. When he performed on the Idols Live tour, "there wasn't any underwear thrown on the stage, though that happened to some of the other kids." At least not until the final show, when his former rival and buddy Cook lobbed panties at him, Archuleta says, giggling.
Fame hasn't had a profound impact on Archuleta's love life, either. "I've gone on dates, but nothing serious," says the devout Mormon. "If you rush into going steady, you don't meet other people.
"It's like, you may think this one ice cream place is the best in the world, but then you try Graeter's or Cold Stone, and you think, 'My God, what have I been missing?' "
Title: Re: American Idol Season 7
Post by: marigold on November 09, 2008, 03:31:07 PM
The Ellen DeGeneres Show
Friday November 14, 2008
“American Idol” runner-up DAVID ARCHULETA
DAVID ARCHULETA: It takes a lot to ‘wow’ Simon Cowell, but David did just that. He was the runner-up to another David on “American Idol” last season, but he could just as easily have been crowned the winner. (I’ll just call him “Archie” to avoid confusion.) And he sounds like he’s been singing for 20 years... though he’s not even 18 ‘til next month! David will perform his single “Crush” from his self-titled debut CD!
Title: Re: American Idol Season 7
Post by: marigold on November 09, 2008, 03:45:19 PM
Title: Re: American Idol Season 7
Post by: marigold on November 10, 2008, 12:09:06 PM
David A's video blog:
New York
FINALLY got another blog up giving an update on what went on this weekend.
Sorry it took so long, I just avoid making them since I have such major issues making anything that involved me talking.
I should probably find a way to take blog-making classes or something.
Title: Re: American Idol Season 7
Post by: marigold on November 10, 2008, 05:17:36 PM
David A. News:
"TODAY" CONCERT SERIES UPDATE
Released by NBC
'TODAY'S' 2008 'TOYOTA CONCERT SERIES ON TODAY' CONTINUES INTO THE FALL
Headliners for the 2008 Fall Concert Series Include Beyonce, Carla Bruni-Sarkozy, Enrique Iglesias, Faith Hill, All American Rejects and Barry Manilow
NEW YORK – November 6, 2008 - In its 13th consecutive year, NBC's "Today" is bringing together the biggest names in music to perform on America's No. 1 morning program. This year's "Toyota Concert Series on Today" continues into the fall with special performances by Beyonce, Faith Hill, Enrique Iglesias and more. Carla Bruni-Sarkozy's "Today" concert marks her first U.S. singing performance.
Additionally, "Today" viewers can become virtual DJs and choose one of the songs The All-American Rejects will play during their November 25 concert on the Plaza. Viewers can vote by logging on to TODAYshow.com, where they vote online and get information to text their votes. Voting ends Tuesday, November 18 at 2 p.m. ET.
Following is a list of the concerts scheduled to date.
NOVEMBER 11 David Archuleta (in studio)
Title: Re: American Idol Season 7
Post by: marigold on November 10, 2008, 05:21:23 PM
An interesting article:
David Cook Dedicates Song to Brother
David Cook isn't lacking for inspiration these days. But while his skyrocketing career is certainly fairy tale fodder, Cook needs to look no further than his own backyard. To that end, the 'American Idol' winner wrote a song called 'Permanent' -- the "poignantly personal" second-to-last track on Cook's forthcoming debut solo record -- for his brother, Adam, who is currently fighting cancer.
"I want this to be a piano lullaby to my older brother, who's been battling a brain tumor for a long time," Cook tells PopEater. "I knew that the record was lacking this kind of bare, honest, naked song. I didn't allow myself to be metaphorical or anything other than, 'This is the exact thought that I'm thinking, and I'm going to put it on paper and leave it alone.'"
While recording the song, which features a 15-piece string orchestra, Cook found himself in emotional throes. "I was crying, of course, because I do that all the time," he laughs.
As for his brother, Cook says he's doing well and it's fingers crossed for the future. "We've been very fortunate as a family to get quite a bit of good news pertaining to his illness while I was on tour," Cook says. "Hopefully it's all good news ahead."
Title: Re: American Idol Season 7
Post by: marigold on November 11, 2008, 02:11:55 PM
David Archuleta on Today Show, 11 Nov 2008
Title: Re: American Idol Season 7
Post by: marigold on November 11, 2008, 02:13:26 PM
David A's Blog:
Tuesday, November 11, 2008
Album Out Now!
The wait is finally over! David Archuleta's highly anticipated debut album is now available everywhere! With the party-starter, "Touch My Hand" and American Idol fan favorite, "Angels," David's debut on the music scene will not disappoint! Check it out on iTunes and Amazon.
Title: Re: American Idol Season 7
Post by: marigold on November 11, 2008, 03:30:34 PM
Recently, I got to go to the Jason Mraz concert at the Greek Theater! I had tickets for the concert he had in Utah, but I ended up not being able to go because I had more promotion things to do. I'm glad I was eventually able to go, though. It was my first time ever seeing him perform live, and he was amazing! He interacts with the crowd really well, and I like how he involves them. He's always experimenting doing different things with his songs and is just amazing at improv. On some of the songs, he had some gospel singers come and perform with him, and I loooved it. I really liked when he performed "A Beautiful Mess" too, which is an awesome ballad. Jason Castro came along to watch the concert too, and that was fun. He seemed like he had a good time, haha.
Something else I did was I went to the Santa Monica Pier, and that was cold, but fun. I went on the Ferris wheel, and the lady before me in line paid for my ticket, haha. I thought that was really cool of her to do. So the Ferris wheel was nice. I also went to the little aquarium place they have there, and they have a few small tanks and a touch tank. Sea cucumbers feel a little weird, haha. But anyway, that's all I'll say for today.
Title: Re: American Idol Season 7
Post by: marigold on November 11, 2008, 04:06:43 PM
An interesting article:
David Archuleta's CD Debuts Today!
David Archuleta fans everywhere must be feeling like the holidays are coming early this year, as the extremely popular season seven runner-up is releasing his album TODAY! In an interview with Reuters' Jill Serjeant, David wants his fans to know that they can expect more than ballads from his debut album, including one song that even has a "reggae-ish feel to it."
As he explained in the article, "I did sing a lot of ballads on 'American Idol' because I felt I could connect with people most that way. But I don't want people to think that's all I can do..." Fans have already proved that they are more than interested in what David releases, as his first single, "Crush" catapulted to number one on iTunes within 24 hours. It also debuted at number two on the Billboard Hot 100.
While some might think "Archie," as he's known to his fans, is trying to get a leg up on season seven winner David Cook by releasing his CD a week before, he says that's just not so. In fact, he says that there should be no comparison, as they are totally different artists. As he explained to Reuters, "I know everyone wants us still to compare and compete, but we are so different. Cook is a rocker guy, a guitarist and an amazing musician, and I'm a pop kid."
Title: Re: American Idol Season 7
Post by: marigold on November 11, 2008, 09:55:00 PM
Album release day in New York
David says hello from backstage at TRL on his album release day!
Title: Re: American Idol Season 7
Post by: marigold on November 12, 2008, 03:30:15 PM
David Archuleta on Regis and Kelly today
Title: Re: American Idol Season 7
Post by: marigold on November 13, 2008, 12:50:07 AM
An interesting article:
'Idol' gives back $64 million Benefit contributes grants to six charities
"American Idol" has allocated more than $64 million in grants to six U.S. and international charities from contributions to its "Idol Gives Back" fundraising event. The popular Fox singing competition's star-studded gala, held at the Kodak Theatre in April, featured musical performances by Miley Cyrus, Fergie, Heart and Snoop Dogg. Brad Pitt, Reese Witherspoon, Billy Crystal and Robin Williams were among the celebrities who also appeared on stage.
"Idol Gives Back" said Wednesday that grants have been made to The Global Fund to Fight Aids, Tuberculosis and Malaria; Malaria No More; Children's Health Fund; U.S. programs of Save the Children; Children's Defense Fund; and Make It Right, Pitt's campaign to help New Orleans recover from Hurricane Katrina.
"The fact that 'American Idol' has the ability to inspire millions, create hope and change lives is simply remarkable," said "Idol" creator and executive producer Simon Fuller in a statement. "We are extremely thankful to our viewers, sponsors and outstanding talent who continue to motivate each and every one of us to contribute to those who need it the most."
Last year, the first-ever "Idol Gives Back" fundraiser netted over $75 million. It's unclear if the eighth "Idol" season, which premieres Jan. 13, will feature a third fundraising event.
"I would like to take a break, personally," said FremantleMedia North America CEO Cecile Frot-Coutaz in May. "In the U.K., they do 'Comic Relief' every two years. I think that's the right amount of time. I don't think you should go back to the country and ask them to donate every single year. I think it's too much. Every two years to me feels right."
Title: Re: American Idol Season 7
Post by: marigold on November 13, 2008, 12:52:09 AM
An interesting article:
David Cook to perform on American Music Awards pre-show; more acts confirmed
For the first time in its 36-year history, the American Music Awards (airing Nov. 23 on ABC) will televise an hour-long preshow that includes a live, two-song performance by American Idol winner David Cook along with extensive red-carpet interviews delivered by a motley crew, among them Pussycat Doll Nicole Scherzinger (who'll serve as music correspondent), Project Runway’s Christian Siriano (handling fashion coverage), Dancing With the Stars judge Carrie Ann Inaba, and The Bachelor host Chris Harrison.
From arrivals to the stage, divas will rule the ceremony, which is being held at Los Angeles' Nokia Theater (where, coincidentally, Cook delivered his winning Idol performance) and not the Shrine Auditorium, as in years past. On the bill are megastars like Mariah Carey, Beyoncé Knowles, Rihanna, Christina Aguilera, and Pink. But one big-name female artist with a new album to promote is noticeably absent from the lineup: Britney Spears will instead give a birthday performance on ABC's Good Morning America Dec. 2, the day her album Circus is released. Meanwhile, Miley Cyrus will celebrate her sweet 16 on stage at the AMAs.
Title: Re: American Idol Season 7
Post by: marigold on November 13, 2008, 11:00:33 PM
David Cook News:
BEYONCÉ, TONY BENNETT, NEIL BOYD, JONAS BROTHERS, HARRY CONNICK JR., DAVID COOK, ROSIE O'DONNELL AND THE BROADWAY KIDS, FAITH HILL, RASCAL FLATTS, AND SOLANGE KNOWLES KICKS OFF THE HOLIDAY SEASON FOR NBC'S 11TH ANNUAL 'CHRISTMAS IN ROCKEFELLER CENTER'
Published: November 13, 2008
NBC Press Release
Al Roker ("Today") to Host Live Holiday Special for the Celebration of the 76th Tree Lighting Ceremony
NEW YORK – November 13, 2008 – NBC kicks off the holiday season on Wednesday, December 3 (8-9 p.m. ET/PT) with a dazzling display of musical talent and the lighting of the world's most famous Christmas tree during the 11th annual "Christmas in Rockefeller Center" telecast. Hosted by Al Roker ("Today"), the star-studded annual tree lighting extravaganza will feature Beyoncé, Tony Bennett, Neil Boyd, Jonas Brothers, Harry Connick Jr., David Cook, Rosie O'Donnell and The Broadway Kids, Faith Hill, Rascal Flatts, and Solange Knowles performing current hits and holiday classics from Rockefeller Center in New York City.
Broadcast again in high definition, viewers can expect holiday greetings from many of their favorite NBC stars along with other surprises as the most famous Christmas tree in the world is lit. NBC's New York flagship station WNBC, and the NBC Hartford station WVIT, will both broadcast an additional live hour of the special locally from 7-8 p.m. prior to the start of the network broadcast.
"Christmas in Rockefeller Center" is produced by Universal Media Studios Bob Holmes is the executive producer.
The tradition of the Rockefeller Christmas tree dates back to the Great Depression. First erected in 1933, the tree was decked with 700 lights and placed in front of the then eight-month-old RCA Building, now the GE Building. The Christmas tree gathering was enhanced in 1936 with the opening of the Rockefeller Plaza outdoor ice-skating pond. NBC-TV televised the first tree lighting in 1951 on "The Kate Smith Show" and as part of the nationwide "Howdy Doody" television show from 1953-55.
ABOUT THE PERFORMERS
David Cook, seventh season winner of "American Idol," rewrote chart history with a record-breaking 14 debuts on Billboard's Hot Digital Songs survey just one week after being named the winner. Cook also had 11 songs jump onto the Hot 100, the highest number of new entries ever, and the second-highest amount of simultaneous hits since the Beatles in 1964. All that, and his single, "The Time of My Life," instantly became the highest debuting title of 2008, entering the Hot 100 at No. 3. Cook's latest self-titled album, produced by Rob www.Cavallo, will be released on November 18, 2008 featuring hit song, "Light On."
Title: Re: American Idol Season 7
Post by: RudyRules on November 13, 2008, 11:48:06 PM
One of these days, I hope to get both Davids first albums! :yess:
Thanks marigold, for keeping us updated on these two great guys. :hugs:
Title: Re: American Idol Season 7
Post by: marigold on November 14, 2008, 01:10:05 PM
One of these days, I hope to get both Davids first albums! :yess:
Thanks marigold, for keeping us updated on these two great guys. :hugs:
:-* That's great Rudy glad you enjoy it
So sorry to hear about Marge I know you were Rudy's #1 fan
Very nice avatar Rudy :kuss:
Thanks marigold. :hugs: I'm STILL Rudy's #1 fan! :yess: :hearts: I dream of meeting him someday if only a handshake. What a special, sincere person he is and probly cantankerous as heck!
Title: Re: American Idol Season 7
Post by: marigold on November 15, 2008, 01:33:46 AM
David Cook On Jay Leno Today
Title: Re: American Idol Season 7
Post by: marigold on November 17, 2008, 02:41:25 PM
David A's Blog:
I’m a concert - goer!
Hey guys! The last week has been a pretty crazy one! I did a bunch of appearances on some shows, and I'll be on the Bonnie Hunt Show Tuesday haha. I hope everyone's liking the album! And thanks for sending in your opinions on what songs you like the most! I love hearing about what you guys think, and really appreciate the great comments you've all been making.
I just wanted to tell you really quick about my weekend. On Friday night I was supposed to go home, but we missed our flight. So instead... we went to the Alanis Morissette concert, which was amazing! I forgot how much I loved Alanis and how big of a fan I am. There was a point in time where I was addicted to quite a few of her songs, and I still love her. She is great live, and she gets into it in a really unique way. If you haven't heard her before you should listen to Uninvited. It's one of my favorite songs. Another interesting fact about Uninvited that I learned is that the producer who produced the song, Rob Cavallo, produced David Cook's album. Cool, huh? Another good song of hers is Thank You.
On Saturday, we were able to go back home for a day. I got to spend time with the family again, and what's cool is there just so happened to be an awesome concert that I didn't know about going on that day. It was Lady Gaga, Natasha Bedingfield, and New Kids on the Block. I didn't get to see a whole lot of Lady Gaga since I thought the concert started at 8, but that's when Natasha's set started haha. But I finally got to see Natasha perform live!! Of course I was loving it lol. She did amazing, and I was really happy that I got to see her in concert in Utah. I never thought I'd get the chance to, especially at the beginning when she wasn't really known in the US yet. I really admire the way she's gone with her music and career, and how sweet of a person she is! She is just down to earth and stays true to herself -- whether it's in person, in her music, or on stage. New Kids on the Block were also amazing too! I couldn't believe how great of a concert they could still put on, and for a comeback tour. It was full of energy the whole way through! My family went too, so it was great to be able to all spend time together at a concert. A couple of my friends were also able to go, and they said it was the best concert they've been to. I can't believe how many concerts I've been able to go to lately! I seriously have gone to more in the last little while than in my life. You learn so much by watching the way people put on a show, and how they perform live. I've been having such a great time. I was never really into concerts before, but I guess now that I'm older I appreciate it a lot more. Just being able to watch experienced people live is one of the greatest things ever. Especially seeing artists who have inspired me so much. Jason Mraz, Alanis Morissette, and Natasha Bedingfield have all been major influences for me, and being able to see all of them in concert is just incredible. So I'm definitely a concert-goer now haha. Seriously everyone, if you haven't been to a concert yet you should! Especially if you're a singer, you learn A TON from watching the way someone performs. And everyone does it their own way too. Ah, I just love it! But I've rambled a lot more than I wanted to haha. I should probably get going. We're back in LA, and I got to see Brooke and Ramiele! It's always good to spend time with those guys. Well I'm gonna run, but before I go I just want to remind everyone that Cook's album is coming out tomorrow! So don't forget to show your support, and be prepared to listen to some awesome stuff! haha. Ciao.
Title: Re: American Idol Season 7
Post by: marigold on November 17, 2008, 02:45:41 PM
Well I'm gonna run, but before I go I just want to remind everyone that Cook's album is coming out tomorrow! So don't forget to show your support, and be prepared to listen to some awesome stuff! haha. Ciao.
Awww now how nice is that
I have to say Season 7 David vs. David has been my most favorite season, it's going to be hard to beat
Title: Re: American Idol Season 7
Post by: marigold on November 17, 2008, 05:40:35 PM
David Cook on Good Morning America singing "Light On"
November 17, 2008 David Cook and band performing "Light On"
on Good Morning American with a short interview before the song
Title: Re: American Idol Season 7
Post by: marigold on November 18, 2008, 04:40:55 PM
David Archuleta - Bonnie Hunt - Part 1
David makes a guest appearance on The Bonnie Hunt Show
Part 2
Title: Re: American Idol Season 7
Post by: marigold on November 19, 2008, 05:07:11 PM
David Cook interview on Regis & Kelly (11-19-08)
Title: Re: American Idol Season 7
Post by: marigold on November 19, 2008, 05:09:33 PM
David Cook performs "Light On" on Live w/ Regis & Kelly
Title: Re: American Idol Season 7
Post by: marigold on November 20, 2008, 06:49:18 PM
An interview with Cook:
Just a Minute With: "American Idol" David Cook
It's been six months since David Cook was crowned the latest "American Idol" but after a summer "Idols" group national tour, he had only six weeks to put together his debut album.
Cook, 25, who was working as a bartender while trying to break into the music business, talked to Reuters about his self-titled album, which was released this week, and his hopes for the future.
Q: How different is this first album from the David Cook we saw on "American Idol".
A: "In the show, we had a different set of boundaries -- Mariah Carey songs one week, songs from your birth year another. With this record I was able to make my own rules ... Lyrically the songs have a mature angle but there is a youthful energy to the record because we had to do everything quickly. I think the time worked out in our favor. We wanted the record to come out of the gates with all guns blazing, and it does."
Q: You wrote or co-wrote 10 of the 12 songs on the album and some of them are very personal.
A: "Family is very important to me and 'Heroes' is a pretty accurate vibe to that. 'A Daily AntheM' ... all fell into place very organically and I finished the song before I realized it was about my brother Adam. 'Permanent' (also about Adam) is bare bones, piano, strings and vocal. I figured out through the process of making this record that sometimes the most powerful songs don't have all the bells and whistles on them."
Q: "American Idol" viewers heard about Adam's battle with brain cancer on the show. How is he doing?
A: "Adam's good. He is plugging along. We remain cautiously optimistic."
Q: Was the summer "Idols" tour in those huge stadiums good preparation for life as a solo artist, or are you more of a smaller, club venue performer?
A: "I hope I get to do that a million times over! I feel I have an aptitude for both (venues) and I think this record can play to both. Hopefully in the next year I will be playing as many venues as will have me."
Q: Does the perceived rivalry with David Archuleta grate on you?
A: "It does a little and I am sure Archie would share my opinion. We both recognize we are completely different artists and so it is comparing apples and oranges. Even in the 'Idol' finals, we didn't feel like we were competing against each other. Archie is a good person. I consider him a really good friend and wish him all the success he deserves."
Q: How did you feel about your "American Idol" make-over, and is it true you are dating former "Idol" contestant Kimberly Caldwell?
A: "Yes. She has been a steady, well-needed break. She is great. Very supportive. The make-over didn't hurt! It was weird the way it panned out. I had been talking for some time about chopping off my hair and one week we decided to do it and that same week I literally lost my razor and so I just didn't shave. I remember the reaction (from fans) after that performance. It was just dumb luck."
Q: What's next for you? Are there any plans to tour internationally?
A: "In early January we are going to Iraq to play for the troops. I am very excited about it. It is a huge honor even to be asked. Then hopefully we'll start the U.S. tour in early February and keep going until the wheels fall off. I realize that this whole thing is a kind of a one shot. So if someone wants to hear me play in the farthest reaches of this planet, I will do it."
Title: Re: American Idol Season 7
Post by: marigold on November 21, 2008, 02:58:41 PM
David A's myspace blog:
Friday, November 21, 2008
Concerts, AMAs, Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade and more!
Hey everyone! I just wanted to thank all you guys for helping the album debut at number 2! That is so incredible and I just appreciate all the support you guys have shown for that! It's really neat to know that you're all still doing the things you do :). But really thanks so much! Having an album out there can actually be kinda scary when you put something out there and expose all your work to the open haha. But I'm really glad to have this experience and learn so much from it.
I also just wanted to let you guys know really quick that I had enough time this week to work on my scouting! I tried to do as much as I could earlier this week while I had some time off since I was home for a few days. And then.. I had my eagle project yesterday! I got a bunch of friends together to help me plant some small trees and shrubs at a park, and we planted 180 plants. I'm so excited about this guys! I didn't think I'd ever have the time this year to work on my scouting, but we pushed for it. Completing this is a really big thing for me, especially since I was wondering if I'd even be able to get it haha. But I'll let you know when I get everything wrapped up with that.
Some other things coming up, I'll be presenting at the American Music Awards this weekend, and then there will be the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade on Thanksgiving. I'm way excited about both of those things! I think there's going to be a photo shoot coming up too. Oh! And one more thing. A Little Too Not Over You has been selected to be the next single now! That's CRAZY! I can't believe a song I helped.... create lol.... is going to be released! There are just a lot of things I've been really excited about lately.
One last thing. I had a chance to go to another concert this week. And that was the Carrie Underwood concert! It was great! And it's so cool to see someone like her be so successful. I can't believe the way she's able to sing every night, she has some mad skills. What a great role model for people too. She's someone that everyone can look up to, and is proof you can be a humble small town girl and do well in this business. Little Big Town opened up for her, and they are also great. They have such amazing harmonies, and were uber nice too. But I'm talking more than I wanted. So I better get going here. Talk to you guys later!
P.S. David Cook's album rocks and is in stores!!
Title: Re: American Idol Season 7
Post by: marigold on November 23, 2008, 12:01:02 AM
David Cook ET (Entertainment Tonight) Interview
Title: Re: American Idol Season 7
Post by: marigold on November 24, 2008, 10:29:54 AM
David Cook at the AMA's Light On
Declaration
Title: Re: American Idol Season 7
Post by: marigold on November 24, 2008, 07:23:32 PM
More on David Cook:
ABC Television Network
PRESS RELEASE
WALT DISNEY WORLD CHRISTMAS DAY PARADE (12/25)
"WALT DISNEY WORLD CHRISTMAS DAY PARADE" CELEBRATES ITS 25th YEAR WITH CO-HOSTS REGIS PHILBIN, KELLY RIPA AND RYAN SEACREST
Highlights Include Performances by Miley Cyrus ("Hannah Montana"), Billy Ray Cyrus, Jonas Brothers ("Camp Rock"), "High School Musical's" Corbin Bleu, "American Idol" winner David Cook, the cast of Broadway's "Mary Poppins," Sarah Brightman, stars of Playhouse Disney's "Imagination Movers" and Jose Feliciano
For 25 years, children of all ages have unwrapped the magic of Disney on Christmas day on ABC. This year the Emmy Award-winning "Walt Disney World Christmas Day Parade" celebrates its silver anniversary with a two-hour television extravaganza. The special, hosted by Regis Philbin, Kelly Ripa (co-hosts of "Live with Regis & Kelly") and Ryan Seacrest ("Dick Clark's New Year's Rockin' Eve 2009 with Ryan Seacrest"), will air Thursday, December 25 (10:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m., ET and 9:00-11:00 a.m., CT, MT, PT; check local listings) on the ABC Television Network. Hollywood's biggest names and Disney's most beloved characters will bring the holiday magic home in song and style as they light up the holiday from Walt Disney World Resort in Florida and Disneyland Resort in California.
Superstar sensation Miley Cyrus ("Hannah Montana") will kick off the show at Walt Disney World with a blockbuster performance of "Santa Claus Is Coming to Town." Miley's dad, Billy Ray Cyrus ("Hannah Montana"), will also rock and roll with his Christmas single, "Run Rudolph Run." The hottest teen band in the country, the Jonas Brothers ("Camp Rock"), will perform their Christmas tune, "Joyful Kings," and Corbin Bleu, star of Disney's blockbuster "High School Musical" films, heads to the front of the class for an A+ act, singing a Disney Parks original song, "Celebrate You." "American Idol" winner David Cook will put his rocker spin on a holiday classic, and musical legend Jose Feliciano performs his holiday hit, "Feliz Navidad." The song, beloved around the world, has been honored as one of the "25 Greatest Holiday Songs of the Century." Broadway comes to Main Street, U.S.A. in the Magic Kingdom as cast members from Broadway's "Mary Poppins" are joined by hundreds of dancers performing choreography from the smash hit, "Supercalifragilisticexpialidocious." The stars of Playhouse Disney's "Imagination Movers" series sing an original holiday song, "Give a Gift," and world-class soprano Sarah Brightman will perform an inspirational holiday song from her new Christmas album, "A Winter Symphony."
Title: Re: American Idol Season 7
Post by: marigold on November 27, 2008, 01:00:10 PM
From Cook's site:
THE NUMBERS ARE IN!
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
DAVID COOK’S SELF-TITLED ALBUM DEBUTS AT #3 ON THE BILLBOARD ALBUM CHARTS
DAVID COOK IS #1 ON THE DIGITAL ALBUM CHART WITH 58,713 UNITS- THE MOST EVER FOR A DEBUT ARTIST
DAVID COOK IS THE BEST DEBUT FROM AN IDOL WINNER SINCE 2006
FIRST SINGLE “LIGHT ON” HAS BEEN #1 ON THE AOL TOP 40 SONGS CHART FOR 6 WEEKS AND IS #1 ON THE CLEARCHANNEL ON DEMAND CHART
“LIGHT ON” IS THE #1 GAINER AT ADULT RADIO AND DEBUTED AS THE BREAKOUT TRACK ON THIS WEEK’S AMERICAN TOP 40 WITH RYAN SEACREST
IDOL SINGLE “THE TIME OF MY LIFE” HAS BEEN CERTIFIED PLATINUM WITH OVER 1 MILLION TRACKS SOLD
(New York – NY) – David Cook enters the Billboard charts at #3 with his self-titled debut album (19 Recordings / RCA Records) selling 279,578 units. The Rob Cavallo produced album is also the #1 album on the digital album chart and is the best debut from an American Idol winner since 2006.
“Light On”, the first single from the album, has been dominating the AOL Top 40 Songs chart at #1 for the past 6 weeks and is currently #1 on the ClearChannel On Demand Chart. It was also the #1 gainer at adult radio and debuted as the breakout track on this week’s American Top 40 with Ryan Seacrest. In late September “Light On” premiered on AOL Music’s pop culture news site, PopEater.com, receiving over 1 million plays in less than week.
The ClearChannel premiere of the Wayne Isham directed “Light On” video became their best performing video premiere ahead of Linkin’ Park, The Eagles and Ne-Yo.
American Idol single “The Time Of My Life” (which is featured as a bonus track on David Cook) has reached platinum status with over 1 million tracks sold.