I mean, that's what it feels like this season. The singing's been good, but when you have a bunch of kids not even out of high school yet, it's really hard to get a performance out of someone who hasn't even gotten past second base.

But with 6 out of the 16 people left 20 years old or younger, it's a pretty good chance one of the little cherubs is going all the way. Bodog has the odds on which age group is going to win this season.

16-20 is at 1/3, and think about who's been good so far in that group: Archuleta and Ramiele. That could probably be the top two, if people vote for them during the season. 21-25 is at 17/4,and you've already got Carly in that group of folks, who's been signed and knows the downhill slide already. Then you have 26 or Older at 21/4, which basically leaves Michael Johns, and as good (and hot) as he is, he really is the old man of the group. Last year, Melinda and LaKisha were the old ladies, and they had the stamina, but Jordin somehow pulled it out at the end.

The way the girls scream at David Archuleta, he might as well be the New Kids On The Block all over again. Or New Edition, because he's like Ronnie, Bobby, Ricky, and Mike, and Ralph and Johnny, all wrapped up in a baby blanket. Aww.

And in case you missed it last week, here's Alaina crying like a brat at last week's elimination:

Labels: American Idol 7, Bodog, crying, kids

posted by Kari at 12:38 PM

It seems like every other day there's some kind of rumor about who's adopting what kid out of some country or other. There's something about Hollywood folks with all that money trying to adopt all the children out of some 3rd world country so they can have a photo op. Oh, come on, you really didn't think these kids were actually being adopted out of love, did you? betUS has the odds on which celebrity is going to be next with a new tyke from... somewhere.




Angelina and Brad (-500): It's almost inevitable at this point. Or is it? The rumors keep bouncing around that they're going to try and have another biological child. And there's the occasional picture lately of Angelina possibly gaining a little weight and maybe hiding a new baby bump. But you didn't hear that from me.





Madonna (+400): After the whole mess with David Banda, I don't know if she's going to want to go through that again. I mean, she was impatient the first time. Would she wait to get another child or just give it up altogether?





TomKat (+1000): Can we just not have any more children around these people? I mean, however the heck Suri was cooked up was enough for me. I don't think I'd want to see them actually adopting some poor kid from China and bringing them into their circus.



Michael Jackson (+2000): No. Just. No. No. No.

Labels: adoption, BetUS, brangelina, kids, Madonna, Michael Jackson, TomKat

posted by Kari at 1:04 PM

Oh Rosie, Rosie,
This time you may have gone too far. I mean, how many arguments can we watch you instigate before you convince us, once and for all, that you're really just a paranoid bully? Ok, Ok. Maybe that was a little harsh. Afterall, Rosie does like kids - she has 4 of them. And she likes to donate money to organizations that help kids! And she likes to protect kids from guns, which I think is a noble cause, too.

But seriously, Rosie, I think it's going to take a special set of circumstances that I cannot even imagine in order for you to be able to get back on television. Actually, the only thing that I'd consider to be somewhat entertaining from Rosie, at this point, would be a Dr. Phil/Dr. Drew-style counseling session show (kinda like Breaking Bonaduce) where we watch Rosie uncover her inner demons and go through the breakdown we are all waiting for her to have. But, because it's American TV, a happy ending would be nice to see. Maybe the finale can show Rosie in a group hug with Britney, Paris, and Lindsay where they all cry and congratulate each other on how hard it's been to overcome their daily struggles and live with the millions of dollars they have. (I swear I'm not having a bad day, as I write this!)

Despite my personal opinion on this matter, Bodog has posted odds on which network will be the first to sign Rosie to host her own television show. NBC has some of the best odds at 5/2. They are pretty consistent and stable with their ratings, though. I don't know if they'd want to risk their reputation on Rosie.

Another option with decent odds is The New CW network at 3/1. This company boasts that it appeals to 18- to 34-year-olds. But honestly, I don't see that being Rosie's demographic anymore.

Also on the list is CBS at 4/1. Close behind in odds are CNN at 5/1 and ABC at 5/1. Hopefully CNN respects itself to not give Rosie her own show, but ABC strikes me as a possibility. It is a part of the whole Disney scene, which means there are kids nearby, and we all know how much Rosie likes kids! (which is a much more appropriate way than how Michael Jackson likes kids) However, she is kind of a loose cannon, and I don't think ABC is down for those kinds of sparks.

Finally, network with the lowest odds to sign Rosie is Fox at 7/1.

So, there you have it, folks!
On a final note, I'm curious to know how many of you are on Elisabeth's side of the argument? I must say that I am. And given Rosie's decision to not fulfill her contract at The View, it seems that perhaps even Rosie has seen the error of her ways.

Labels: Britney Spears, Elisabeth Hasselbeck, kids, lindsay lohan, Michael Jackson, Paris Hilton, Rosie O'Donnell

posted by Bonnie Bentley at 10:05 AM