It was Disney Channel night on Idol tonight with appearances by Miley Cyrus and Zac Efron.
We kid of course. Oscar-award winning Jennifer Hudson brought up the caliber of talent with a hit off her 2008 album.
Surprisingly, some of the Idol contestants sounded better to us than the two stars with recording contracts. Unfortunately, America could not vote Miley Cyrus off. Her rendition of "Climb" was so pitchy it made us want to 'climb' behind our couch until her segment ended.
No, tonight America tried to send Matt Giraud home. Callers apparently did not "really, really looovvvve" Matt.
The poor woman's Justin Timberlake, however,seems to have swayed the judges.
Simon told Matt: "I really don't think you have a chance to win this ... but, it's good news."
Following the big announcement, Simon cautioned all Idol contestants not to "celebrate too much". Next week is "Disco week" and two Idol wannabes are going home.
Our prediction, it won't be Adam Lambert!
We're predicting a Gloria Gayner "I Will Survive" surprise from Adam. Can't wait.
Until then, Enterprise out!
Wednesday, April 15, 2009
Matt Giraud saved by Idol judges
Tuesday, March 17, 2009
Ain't Goin' Down
So we hear that Michael may be singing Garth Brooks' "Ain't Goin' Down Till the Sun Comes Up" tonight. We sorta hope that's wrong, as it's one of those songs that doesn't really show off the singer's voice and are pretty sure Simon'll say it's a bad song choice. Here's Josh Gracin singing the song in the second season of American Idol:
American Idol to release trading cards
“American Idol” fans will soon be able to trade Carrie Underwoods for Michael Sarvers.
“Idol” production company FremantleMedia and trading card publisher Upper Deck are launching a new line of trading cards featuring images of past and current contestants and the judges and host of the Fox singing competition. The 138-card line is set to debut April 21.
Six special cards autographed by past “Idols” will be randomly slipped into the five-card packs. Regular cards will feature rejected hopefuls such as William Hung and Nick Mitchell, past winners like Ruben Studdard and David Cook, and popular finalists including Adam Lambert and Jennifer Hudson.
Monday, March 16, 2009
April fools? We hope not
David Cook will be performing on the Wednesday April 1 elimination show as part of the string of past American Idol winners that will be returning this season. The performance is scheduled to coincide with the release of his singles "Come back to me" and "Bar-ba-sol." Carrie Underwood will be performing this Wednesday, along with Randy Travis.
Thursday, March 12, 2009
Next week - Grand Ole Opry theme
Idol is about to join forces for a week with the “Show That Made Country Music Famous”! American Idol will feature a Grand Ole Opry theme on March 17 & 18, as contestants will select and perform songs popularized by Opry members! In addition, Carrie Underwood and Randy Travis will sing together on Randy’s classic hit and Carrie’s current single, “I Told You So,” plus Brad Paisley will make the television debut of his new single, “Then,” from his forthcoming summer album. Vote For the Worst posted the song list that the top 11 will choose from HERE.
Wednesday, March 11, 2009
David Archuleta is "way too busy"
So last season "Idol" runner up David Archuleta - shown left in at an ultra-recent "concert" in a Utah club called "church" - is performing tonight at Scout Bar on Crockett Street. Since that's one block from our office, and his tour bus is idling out in front, we decided to trot over and try to interview him.
"Ha! HA!" said the shoeless sleep deprived tour manager who answered his tour bus door.
Actually, he didn't say that, and was quite polite, but did say that David was "way too busy" and they had "so much going on right then."
Really? "Way too busy?"
Let's be honest...he's an 18 year-old Mormon kid on a national tour. While, he's not snorting lines of blow off a glass mirror, he's probably resting up for his show, or kicking it playing Wii. Which is fine, because that's normal.
If he doesn't want to talk with the press, that's no biggie. We are the press, and sometimes we don't want to talk to us. But come on - and this goes out to tour managers everywhere - just tell us the truth. WE'RE FINE WITH IT!
Friday, March 6, 2009
More Archuleta tickets on sale!
Scout Bar will release 20 tickets today for the David Archuleta show next Wed., March 11. At 5 p.m. today, 20 tickets will be available for purchase online at www.frontgatetickets.com. Tickets are $26. Don't miss your chance to go. Early reviews of his concerts have been great. But you may have to miss the Idol results show in order to go... decisions, decisions...
Kelly Clarkson, Kanye West perform Tuesday
The American Idol season is about to kick off with a bang - at least as far as guest performers go. No sooner had the show unveiled its freshly baked unprecedented Top 13 then it announced a powerful 1 - 2 punch of guest performers, revealing that both musical sensation Kayne West and Idol’s prodigal daughter Kelly Clarkson will take the Idoldome stage to perform on March 11th results show.
According to the release from Fox, West will perform his platinum selling single “Heartless” while Clarkson will perform her recent smash hit “My Life Would Suck Without You.”
Friday, February 20, 2009
Clay Aiken dropped from contract
Rumors that Clay Aiken was losing his RCA contract proved true today when RCA refreshed its roster on the label’s official web site and the American Idol season two runner-up was nowhere to be found. A source tells Billboard Aiken was indeed dropped.
Clay joins fellow Idol 2nd place finishers, Katharine McPhee, Diana DeGarmo, Justin Guarini, Blake Lewis and Bo Bice–all dropped from their post-Idol label deals. Only the most recent runner-up, Season 7’s David Archuleta, remains with his deal intact.
(And what's up with this picture of him? He looks like he's aged 20 years since the show.)
Thursday, February 19, 2009
Your chance to see Jennifer Hudson
Jennifer Hudson will be co-headlining her first tour with Robin Thicke beginning March 31st. And she saved the best for last (well, within driving distance of the best at least)! The six week tour winds up in Houston on May 8 at the Verizon Wireless Theater. Ticket info coming soon!!!
Friday, February 13, 2009
Michael Jackson done right
We've heard a lot of comments and surprise from Michael's fans about his love of Michael Jackson. So we thought we'd take this opportunity to remind everyone what can be done with Michael's songs. Our favorite all-time Idol performance (we've been waiting for an excuse to play this!) from last season's winner David Cook:
Thursday, February 12, 2009
Idol Diana DeGarmo arrives in Beaumont
Donning a pair of ruby red slippers on a yellow brick road, American Idol finalist Diana DeGarmo is heading back to the stage. This time, however, she doesn't need your vote or Simon Cowell's criticism.
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Monday, February 9, 2009
Separated at birth?
Idol fans across the web (yes, there are a few), claim Michael is a reincarnation of Season 2 contestant Josh Gracin. We sort of see the similarities, but surely our guy sounds better than this. Either way, Josh finished 4th which has got to bode well for Michael.
Which celebrity does Michael reminds you of? Comment below.
Friday, February 6, 2009
Can't we get a Kelly Clarkson or David Cook?
Ok, so we're starting to feel like Beaumont IS second rate, as the American Idol runner-ups are lining up to play in this big beautiful triangle of gold.
David Archuleta, last season's runner up, will perform Wednesday, March 11 at Scout Bar on Crockett Street. At 18 years old, we're not exactly sure how he's going to get in the bar, much less his hoards of preteen fans. Can anyone say riot?? (side note: one editor here has promised to take his 70 year-old grandmother, if that gives you any idea of what to expect)
Diana DeGarmo, who lost out to Fantasia in season 3, will be here Tuesday, Feb. 17 playing Dorthy in Oz, the Musical, at the Jefferson Theatre. To be honest, we don't remember a damn thing about Ms. D and can only hope she finds her way back to Kansas.
:( .. always a bridesmaid ...
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