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Season 6 FINALE (Jordin vs. Blake) 2007-05-23 20:31:20 A filled-up Kodak Theater with fascinating lights and powerful support from fans… That was the scenario at the season's final performance night. Actress Denise Richards was part of the audience, and I'm sure there are other Hollywood stars that the cameras didn't see. Other season 6 top 10 finalists were in the theater as well (spotted were Sanjaya Malakar, Lakisha Jones, Haley Scarnato, Chris Richardson, Melinda Doolitle, Chris Sligh, and Phil Stacey -who was kinda wearing a navy uniform-)
As reported earlier, Paula had a broken nose for trying to not fall over her dog "Tulip". She didn't appear with any nose bandage, she still looked as lovely as ever, but I thought I spotted a little bruise in her left cheek (I'm not sure though).
Constantine Maroulis was also in the house. And Chris Daughtry performed during the closing credits.
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Coin toss was made last week to determine who will go first. Blake was first to perform, Read more:Season
Paula Broke her Nose 2007-05-21 20:31:41 Paula Abdul broke her nose during the weekend when she tried to avoid her little Chihuahua. She said: “I took a nasty fall … trying not to hurt my dog. I bruised myself on my arm … my chest, my waist all the way down to my hip. All from my little chubby Tulip”.
Okay, the dog wasn't hurt, and Paula is now healing. The question is, will she or won't she be on the IDOLS finals? There's only one way to find out. Let's all watch the strong / tight / unpredictable finale to date.
(I still think Blake's gonna win , though). Hihihihih biased, or what?
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Phil Stacey will go on tour :-) 2007-05-20 01:29:55
U.S. Navy spokesman Bob Anderson confirmed to PEOPLE mag that Idol Finalist, Phil Stacey
, will be able to go on the much-awaited American Idol tour this year.
Petty Officer Third Class Phil Stacey will go on tour with fellow finalists Haley Scarnato, Sanjaya Malakar, Melinda Doolittle, Lakisha Jones, Blake Lewis, Gina Glocksen, Chris Richardson, Chris Sligh and Jordin Sparks.
Cowell Quotes / No AI predictions 2007-05-18 22:37:15 Simon Cowell
, the most vocal straightforward judge, had a lot to say about the coming finale next week on American Idol. But, for the first time, he doesn’t have a fearless forecast as to who’s gonna win this year’s contest. He’s always been opinionated when it comes to this one (and oftentimes right about his predictions)…but not this time.
Highlights from the AI conference call article by Nichola Groom of Reuters.
When asked about his prediction in next week's finale:
“I can’t call it at this stage…For Blake, he’s a brilliant entertainer, but the negative is he’s not a fantastic singer. The advantage for Jordin is she is a great singer and the negative is she hasn’t done one performance yet which I can remember as a ‘WOW!' “
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On him being "rude" to the contestants:
“They all think they are going to be voted off if they are rude to me,” he said. “If I’m rude to them they a Read more:Quotes
E-Transformation 2007-05-18 12:03:12 This was Elliot Yamin posing for the cam for “Idol” archive back in season 5:
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This was Elliot Yamin in last year’s TOP 3 performance night.
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(pratically a year later)
This is Elliot Yamin now, wonderfully singing his latest single “Wait For You” on the Top 3 results night…and sporting curly locks. Wow! What a year can do! Like coming in full circle. Amazing…
I may be a Blaker Girl now, but I am still a solid YAMINION. Okay let’s put it this way… I am 80% Blaker Girl this season. But I will forever be 200% YAMINION. Ya, I know it doesn’t make sense if you really think about it…But really, I will always be aboard the E-Train for my boy Elliot, the best Male American Idol contender, vocals-wise, in my opinion. (Mario Vasquez and Chris Daughtry just come next in line).
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In Elliot’s profile page on the AI website, he was asked: “What are your personal goals in life?” Read more:Transformation
Clay Tours 2007-05-18 11:35:53
American Idol Season 2 runner up, Clay Aiken will be on tour for the most part of the year. Another busy AI man, he is… Here’s his sked:
07/04/07 Â Â Â Dallas, TX, US Â Â Â -Pizza Hut Park
07/06/07 Â Â Â Houston, TX, US Â Â Â -Jones Hall
07/07/07 Â Â Â Tulsa, OK, US Â Â - Brady Theater
07/17/07 Â Â Â Philadelphia, PA, US Â Â Â -Mann Center for the Performing Arts
07/18/07 Â Â Â Syracuse, NY, US Â Â Â -Mulroy Civic Center at Oncenter
07/19/07 Â Â Â Canandaigua, NY, US Â Â Â -Constellation Performing Arts Center
07/20/07 Â Â Â Chautauqua, NY, US Â Â Â -Chautauqua Institution Amphitheater
07/21/07 Â Â Â Columbus, OH, US Â Â Â -Chemical Abstract Service
07/23/07 Â Â Â Sterling Heights, MI, US Â Â Â -Freedom Hill Amphitheater
07/25/07 Â Â Â Gilford, NH, US Â Â Â -Meadowbrook Farm
07/28/07 Â Â Â Newark, NJ, US Â Â Â -New Jersey Performing Arts Center
08/02/07 Â Â Â San Diego, CA, US Â Â Â -Embarcadero Marina Park South
08/03/07 Â Â Â Pala, CA, US Â Â Read more:Tours
American Idol Top 3(Results Night) 2007-05-17 10:35:25 And the most anticipated shock elimination finally happened. The best singer in this entire season is no longer in the running, to the dismay of Simon Cowell (the judge who wanted her so bad to be in the finale…read:”I want my girl, Melinda to be in the finals”–Simon).
Melinda is no doubt, the best singer this season. No genre is too hard for her, she sings any song with ease, confidence, and professionalism. No wonder she was dubbed by Randy Jackson as the “Resident Pro”, she truly is. But this season is about who the voting public wants to stay, and these voting public’s majority are the teeners, who are greatly rooting for “teen pop sensations”.
Nonetheless, Melinda Doolittle will surely go a long way, even beyond American
Idol. She doesn’t need this competition at all. She’s too good for this AI stint..
Meanwhile, it’s Jordin Sparks and Blake Lewis who’s gonna be duelling it out next week at the finale. Read more:Night
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Kelly Clarkson…No Compromise 2007-05-16 10:56:05 From :World Entertainment News Network
Label bosses at RCA and Sony BMG were allegedly unimpressed with her latest efforts on her forthcoming album ‘My December’ - but the American Idol star has laughed off the claims.
Rumors circulated earlier this month that Clarkson
had returned to the studio to re-record the tracks, but the star admits she’s used to the negative publicity.
She tells MTV.com, “This time everybody made a big deal about the record, but that’s happened every record.”
“I’ve never once compromised myself. I don’t think you should, that’s when you start to lose fans and credibility. I think you definitely need to keep doing what you love, because I’m the one that needs to sing it every night.“ Read more:hellip
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American Idol Top 3 (Performance Night) 2007-05-16 10:40:49 Jordin Sparks first sang "Wishing On A Star", a song chosen by Simon for her, but he ironically didn't like how she performed it. I thought it was okay. Next song was "She Works Hard for the Money", another okay rendition. Third song was "I Who Have Nothing" which I think was another blah moment. She performed it well, but again, it was an old song. I don't know why she keeps singing that song.
Blake Lewis sang "Roxanne", "This Love" and "When I Get You Alone". All great singing from Blake, all with his own flava. I wish he'll be in the finals.
Melinda Doolittle "I Believe in You and Me"…nice. Her second song was "Nutbush City Limits"..Brilliant! Her last song was "I'm a Woman", which she sang a lot better the first time. With the last song, she forgot a good number of words, and her moves were so calculated.
Randy Jackson predicted that it will be Jordin and Melinda dueling in the finals. Simon just wanted Melinda to be surely in the fin Read more:American
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Blake’s Future Hits 2007-05-15 21:52:17 Blake Lewis is the single most unique entry in this season. Setting aside the mighty power of Sanjaya Malakar, I think Blake may be the only reason why this season’s AI is still appealing to youngsters and adults alike.
He beatboxes, no one did that on the show before. Just as Constantine Maroulis and Bo Bice got into season 4 when the show never put forward some “rockers” before, Blake Lewis brought in something new for the viewers this year, and that’s his unique style.
Blake Lewis just came from a homecoming tour back in Seattle, and he shared some of talent. His future hits, so to speak.
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Phil Stacey Original Caricature 2007-05-27 04:07:52
Phil StaceyOriginal
Caricature
The caricature of Phil Stacey is on a 9×11 inch piece of white drawing paper. It was hand sketched with such detail as Phil’s vampire-like physique and his country night outfit. This is a great item for any Phil fans or VFTW fans to own. This is the original caricature, and no copies were made, so you will own the only copy ever drawn. It will also come signed by the artist, the wonderfully talented Laura Hawbaker. Currently auctioned at eBay, current bid is 51US$, deadline is on May 30, 2007
Jordin Sparks Finale Performance 2007-05-26 03:00:20 Jordin Spark
2007 American Idol (season 6)
Finale
Song: THIS IS MY NOW
THIS IS MY NOW (lyrics)
There was a time, I packed my dreams away
Livin’ in a shelf, hidin’ from my self
There was a time, when I was so afraid
Thought I’d reach the end, baby that was then
But I am made of more than my yesterdays
Chorus:
This is my now
And I am really in the moment
As I look around
I can’t believe the love I see
My fears behind me
Gone are the shadows and doubts
That was then
This is my now
And I have a courage like never before yeah
I settled for less, now I’m ready for more
Ready for more
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Idol Chart Toppers 2007-05-25 03:49:45 Billboard Chart
Top 200
Chris Daughtry — #10 (peaked at # 1, then down to # 6 last week) 26 weeks on the chart
Carrie Underwood — #11 (from #8) 79 weeks on the chart
Elliott Yamin — #20 (from #67) 9 weeks on the chart
Bucky Covington — #56 (from # 44) 5 weeks on chart
Fantasia Barrino — #91 (from #99) 23 weeks on the chart
Kellie Pickler — #100 (from # 109) 29 weeks on the chart
Hot 100
DAUGHTRY – #5 (from #13 last week) 12 weeks on
Carrie Underwood — #8 (from # 11 last week) 38 weeks on
Elliott Yamin — #31 (from #80 last week) 5 weeks on the chart
Jordin Sparks… American Idol 2007 2007-05-24 02:22:11
Jordin! Jordin! Jordin! Okay okay, i was very much rooting for Blake Lewis, I’m still a Blaker Girl all the way&hellip
;but i should be happy for the 17-year old from Glendale, Arizona. Afterall, she had the better vocals. Let’s give her the title.
This year’s finale episode was not that good compared to the finale’s of previous years. I call this year’s finale “dry”. Of course it’s relative. But really, the numbers weren’t that so great. No offense to the Golden Idols, I think they’re great. It’s just that, the overall presentation was dry and tamed and gloomy and what not. Where have all the sparkling lights gone? And the confetti when Jordin was announced winner? Seriously, I watched all the AI finale episodes, and this one was rather on the average side, as far as impact is concerned. Whatever…
Here were the production numbers (as far as I can remember):
-“I Saw her Standing There” number by Blake and Jordin
-Gwen Stefani song num Read more:Sparks
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Sanjaya Malakar Original Caricature 2007-05-28 07:01:03 SanjayaMalakarOriginal
Caricature
The caricature of Sanjaya Malakar
is on a 9×11 inch piece of white drawing paper. It was hand sketched with such detail as Sanjaya’s amazing hair and his amazing smile. This is a great item for any Sanjaya fans or VFTW fans to own. You can place on your wall, but it will not sprout new hairstyles every day. Remember, this is the only copy of the caricature, so after this one is sold, there won’t be another opportunity to get it. It’s a great way to remember season 6 of American Idol and makes a great gift. It’s now on eBay. So far, caricature has the highest bid among the other IDOL caricatures. Its current bid is at US$ 330.00. (Wow Sanjaya does shave a lot of fans). To think, the paper where the caricature was drawn on is already wrinkled, still the bidders don’t care. Perhaps Sanjaya is the real American Idol this year.
Blake Lewis Original Caricature 2007-05-28 04:20:39
Blake LewisOriginal
Caricature
The caricature of Blake Lewis
is on a 7×9 inch piece of white drawing paper. It was hand sketched with such detail as Blake’s argyle vests and grandpa pants. This is a great item for any Blake fans or VFTW fans to own. This is the only copy of the caricature, so after this one is sold, there won’t be another opportunity to get it. Currently being auctioned at eBay, end time is on May 30, 2007.
LaKisha Jones Original Caricature 2007-05-28 04:07:21
LaKisha Jones Original
Caricature
The caricature of LaKisha Jones is on a 7×9 inch piece of white drawing paper. It was hand sketched with such detail as LaKisha’s tooth gap and her dress from Latin music night. This is a great item for any LaKisha fans or VFTW fans to own. This piece is auctioned at eBay, current bid is 22US$, auction ends on May 30th.
Sundance Head Original Caricature 2007-05-28 03:46:45 Sundance
Head Original
Caricature
The caricature of Sundance Head is on a 9×11 inch piece of white drawing paper. It was hand sketched with such detail as Sundance’s chest hair and his weird looking beard. This is a great item for any Sundance fans or VFTW fans to own. This is the only copy of the caricature, so after this one is sold, there won’t be another opportunity to get it. Currently auctioned at Ebay, deadline is on May 30, 2007. Current bid is 31US$.
Antonella Barba Original Caricature 2007-05-28 03:26:34 AntonellaBarbaOriginal
Caricature
The caricature of Antonella Barba
is on a 9×11 inch piece of white drawing paper. It was hand sketched with such detail as the shirt Antonella wore for her first semifinal performance. This is a great item for any Antonella fans or VFTW fans to own. It’ s now on Ebay, current bid is 61US$, deadline on May 30, 2007. Get it if you want an Antonella remembrance
Katharine McPhee on Vegas Magazine 2007-06-02 07:32:02
Holy Guacamole! KatharineMcPhee
is on the latest cover of VegasMagazine
, and boy does she look hawwwwttt!!! Without a doubt, she is the most beautiful IDOL contestant ever! She really is born to be in show business, no matter what form. It’s like the Heavens gave her everything. The face, the voice, the body the charisma…Guys, stop drooling!
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Jordin Sparks’ faves includes Sanjaya Malakar 2007-06-02 07:16:06
It’s an open knowledge that SanjayaMalakar
has created an impact in this year’s American Idol, much to the dismay of a whole segment of Idol watchers, and some of the Idol finalist included. Normally, and expectedly, none of this year’s idol finalist would include Sanjaya on their list of favorite singers, but Jordin Sparks
is singing a whole new tune this time around…and it’s a good thing. The Associated Press reports:
Until now, when asked her favorite male singers, Jordin Sparks topped the list with John Mayer and Justin Timberlake. But, the effervescent new “American Idol” champ said Wednesday, she’s got another name to add: Sanjaya Malakar
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“He had so much guts,” the 17-year-old “American Idol” winner told The Associated Press. “He had so much strength. He got a lot of criticism, but for him to go out on that stage and hold his head high … I really look up to him for that. He’s just an amazing kid.”
Hahaha Jordin calling Sanjaya a kid. By the way,