Either you love or you hate them, but this is the group that's going to be cut in half for the next 3 weeks. Here's my little take on the group this year.
Alaina: She's trying to look all coy in her pictures, but we know she'll say something mean at some point, right? Amy: The unfortunate thing is that when you look at her eyes, she looks kinda lost sometimes. AJ: He's a real likeable dude, but we don't know him yet. Blake: He's getting all the love on the boards, which could be a good indicator for him. Antonella: The more I see her on camera, the less I like her. I wouldn't be surprised if she's gone next week. Gina: I get that she's trying to be alternative rocker chick. I get that she's pushy. But can she be diverse? Brandon: I have to say I like him. We really need to see him sing an entire song, but I like him. Chris: I don't know, there's something I don't like about him. Like he's a punkass or something. Haley: I still contend that I like her. She stepped it up and here she is. Jordin: Love love love her. She's my "rooting for the kid" pick this season. Chris: I'm not sure how I feel about him. His voice is good, but I'm not sure America is ready for his look. Jared: He's been pretty quiet, too, so we have to see how he does next week. Lakisha: I'm a firm believer that she's the Mandisa of Season 6. She'll be spouting Jesus next week, for sure. Leslie: You know, she looks a little plain for me, but she loves Nina Simone, which I respect. Nicholas: You know, I don't know about him either. Watching him in Boot Camp, I really didn't get any nice vibes from him. Paul: Is it me, or does nobody seem to like this guy? Like, at all? Melinda: I have to say I like her. She's got the kind of overall personality that the people eat up. Nicole: Again, someone who looks plain to me. I just don't see anything spectacular right now. Phil: I'm not sure his hippie vibe will get past the first couple of weeks. And add to that he's the oldest of the group, which could be a disadvantage. Rudy: He's likeable, and he's got a decent voice. I think he'll make it, personally. Sabrina: I can say this: even if she didn't have a voice, she definitely has a look. Stephanie: She's got a little of a Fantasia look to her. But girl, just don't go crazy. Sanjaya: Look, he's cute, and he sings great, but homeslice needs a new hairstyle, y'all. Sundance: Here's why Sundance is getting in (psst, it's his Dad):
Tonight's episode of American Idol wasn't monumental by any means, but it gave us insight into what we can expect next week - in HOLLYWOOD!! Oh yeh! I am thrilled! I can't wait to see all those kids go through show business boot camp. It's always funny to actually witness people realizing they've just undergone a reality check. Really, it's priceless! I'm not saying that I could make it through their rigorous program by any means, but then again, I didn't sign up to even try.
One of the first "best" contestants of the episode was pedicab driver Tami Gosnell from Colorado. She reminded the judges of a female musician from the '60s, which meant her voice was strong and confident, but I'm guesing she may encounter difficulty when it comes to exhibiting versatility in the competition. Next, we saw Paul Kim who was out to prove that not all Asians sing like William Hung. Whew, glad to get that one finally cleared up! His voice was nice and expressive, but he seems to be a little afraid to fully come out of his shell. The 3 girls on roller skates were a little bit cheesy mixed with a tad of tacky, but I have to admit, I liked them! They were cute and all gave the audition their best effort. I'm pulling for Ebony to make it through Hollywood!
Out of "the rest" of the contestants, we had the usual fans of the show who were willing to mutter some words and tones and call it a song just to get a hug and/or a handshake from the judges. My favorite had to be W.E.S. who sang a song he composed...and proceeded to stomp randomly throughout its "performance." Now, I did hear that there will be a songwriting contest on American Idol this season, but I don't think W.E.S.'s was the type of entry they are looking for. You know, just FYI!
I noticed that Paula seems to be a bit more animated and participative than a few weeks ago. I hope she's keeping herself together because I do worry sometimes. I am absolutely thrilled to say: See ya next week in Hollywood!
I was especially excited to see this episode of American Idol given the fact that this city, Birmingham, has given us some very memorable characters like Taylor Hicks, Bo Bice, and Reuben Studdard. That's 2 of 5 American Idol winners! Now, I'm beginning to think that American Idol has extracted most of the talent it's going to find in the deep south for quite a while! Out of the 11,000 who showed up to audition, only 20 were passed through to Hollywood. One of the first "characters" of this show to catch my attention was newlywed Katie Bernard - the girl who talks like Minnie Mouse! Wow. Her speaking voice is CrAzY! I did NOT expect her to be able to carry a tune at all! And while I don't expect her to make it very far in the competition, it'll be interesting to see just how far she can take it. I mean, Paris Bennet made it far last season with a comparable voice! Up next was Tatiana McConnico who was a 17 year old with a power voice good enough to make it through to the next round singing Aretha Franklin - you go, girl! The next contestant to really catch my attention was Bernard Williams. This guy had the nerve to cover a Michael Jackson song ("Rock With You") and actually pull it off! Amazing! I think it shows mad skill to attempt and succeed in this feat! I'm anxious to see what other styles he can pull off! And then there was the 50 year old Tweety Bird! Holy Cow, man! I'm not really sure what she sang, but frankly, her voice is NOT what caught my attention! Seriously, what was this lady THINKING? I guess the south didn't produce many contestants this year, but it definitely left us with some unforgettable characters! Stay tuned for more Idol updates, blogs, and betting info ALL season long!
Everyone loves the Hollywood awards season! You know, with the Golden Globes and the Oscars! And who can blame us?, because we get to see our favorite celebs in their best attire on one of the most important nights of their lives! But what I'm ALSO interested in this week are the RAZZIE nominations! I mean, how great is it to have an annual awards show that presents the Dis-Honors for Worst Achievements in Film?! Where else can we publicly recognize celebrities like Tom Cruise for gracing us with the most ANNOYINGtabloid stories and stunts for the year? And how else can we show Paris Hilton that we just don't buy her acting "skills?" Well, my friends, this is all accomplished at the RAZZIES! Movies like "Little Man" and "Basic Instict 2" racked up 7 nominations EACH this year! (OUCH!) "Bloodrayne", "Lady in the Water", and "Wicker Man" are all in the running for Worst Picture. But my favorites are in the "Best Actress" category! I think the Razzies nailed these on the head!: We have repeat offender Jessica Simpson (Employee of the Year), re-hab queen Lindsay Lohan (Just my Luck), newcomer Kristanna Loken (Bloodrayne) and the Duff sisters, Hilary and Haylie (Material Girls). It's definitely gonna be a close call!! Bodog'sodds list Sharon Stone as the favorite to win at 2/5, and Jessica Simpson is the predicted longshot winner at 30/1. I must say, one of the most disturbing trends this year is for former "Home Improvement" funny man Tim Allen. He has been knocked with not 1, not 2, but 3 nominations within the Worst Actor category! I know you must be thinking: "But he was so good in "Santa Clause 3," "Shaggy Dog," AND "Zoom!" Oh wait, maybe not. Either way, I still feel bad for the guy! Bodoghas all the current odds up for this year's fabulous Razzies, which will be held February 24 - the night before the Oscars! If you ever thought you had an eye for dishonorable artists, now is the time to cash in on your expertise!! Putting your money on anything nominated from "Basic Instict 2" and/or "Little Man" are as sure as bets come!
Was it just me, or did tonight's 1-hour episode seem to be over too soon? I mean, why couldn't we have a whole 2 hours in Memphis? :( Oh well, at least the soulful Tennessee city left us with some memorable characters! What was up with all the people at the beginning with speech impediments? These people couldn't form single-syllable words if their life depended on it! And then came in the Jesus/Osama/Castro combo! Where on EARTH did he come from? You know, the more I think about it, the more I'm convinced his legitimate talent is G-d's way of saying that we all really CAN get along!! This guy may be my new favorite contestant. I wonder if he could outsing the crack baby?.... But wait! One more burning question for you!: Would you miss the birth of your own flesh and blood for a chance to make it on American Idol? Apparently, some people would! At least the guy who missed his daughter's birth on tonight's show made it through to the Hollywood round, but his future beyond the top 24 seems pretty dim. I hate to be the party pooper here - but I'm just trying to keep it real! Tonight, the guys rallied a bit to even out the competition. For those wanting to get an early bet in, neither gender is providing an extraordinarily larger amount of talent than the other (yet), so we will just have to sit back, relax, and enjoy the show - until, of course, it's time to make our money-making pick! Stay tuned!
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