Saturday, March 31, 2012
Thursday, March 29, 2012
Top 9: Idols tribute their IDOLS
Top 9
This week
the kids performed songs from their own idols. The show pulled out a pop legend
to counter balance the fakeness of last week’s Puffy. This week’s mentor is
Stevie Nicks – rock queen.
Colton
(Everything) He called it his favorite worship song. Well, we learn something new
every day. I didn’t realize there were church songs that didn’t make you clap
and stomp your feet. I thought it was more of a 80s rock ballad. He is the best rocker in years and stays true
each week. I guess the tears were legit but unnecessary – he will be back.
Watch here:
Skylar (Gunpowder
and lead) What a song choice! Little red said “he ain’t seen crazy yet” and
singing about shooting a man in the ass. I am actually scurrred. The backstory
is lil Skylar is getting backlash for promoting deer hunting in her packages
LOL. I like her for staying true country. I wouldn’t buy it – but I know
someone who may get me to “find” a copy. She brings it every week. She could be
the next Carrie Underwood.
Watch here:
HeeJun (A song
for you) Play time is OVER for HeeJun. He got a new attitude with being close
to getting the boot last week, Seeing someone MUCH better than he leave before
him. He finally put the jokes in the trunk and coming to (try) to win. Even tho
he sounded like he was gasping for air – he hit the right notes in the right
spots – Convincing me that he should be in the top 10. It was the best he sang
all season….He STILL aint gonna win, cause J.lo said she loves the funny..so it
may slip back real soon.
Watch here:
Hollie
(Jesus take the wheel) What a mentor moment when she made Stevie Nicks cry in
rehersals – that’s what mentors are supposed to do – inspire. It’s always weird
when the current contestants sing a hit from a previous Idol – too soon? It
wasn’t her BEST performance but good.
Watch here:
DeAndre
(Sometimes I cry) Nope! D is trying to bring back the Prince falsetto and
nobody can ever out prince Prince Rogers Nelson. I didn’t like it. He made my
ear hurt. He got a standing O so clearly
I am out of the loop.
Watch here:
Jessica
(Sweet Dreams) A Plus – Jessica is back, taking a page from Phillip's book and
slowed down a dance track. Unlike DeAndre – Jessica out Beyonce’ed a Bootayance
jam. Blue Ivy’s mom better snatch that back for a remix.
Watch here:
Watch here:
Phillip
Phillips (Still Raining) I didn’t this song it but it didn’t matter – he did his
thang- YET AGAIN, giving us one of the
best of the night. Stevie Nicks kept saying he reminded her of her ex back in
the day – so Phillip got the legend seal of approval… end the show right now –
he is gonna make some cash.
Watch here:
Joshua
(Without you) BOUGHT IT! Yep, he is this
only dude to take on the Mariah version. This kid aint no joke. He brought it
this week.
Listen: (no
video avail)
Elis (Whole
lotta love) When did she become the rocker chick? We need a Pat Benatar night
for Elis to shine even further. A+
Watch here:
Watch here:
Group numbers:
Michael:
Madonna:
Fleetwood
mac:
Friday, March 23, 2012
Thursday, March 22, 2012
Top 10: the Billy Joel songbook
This week
the kids perform songs from the Billy idol songbook, dare I say wasted most it.
I heard few songs I recognized which is half the work – so they better bring
it.
The addition of Tommy Hilfigner is STUPID. I am not just saying that
because the only “TH” I can get into is a watch. This is NOT a makeover show-
talk about an obvious way to fill (waste) 2 hours.
The final nail was the mentor: Puff Diddy
Daddy Combs aka J.Lo’s ex. ( anyone also notice the commercials for Q’viva with
Ex- Marc Anthony…oh I wish Ben Affleck had a movie to promote – that would have
been a PERFECT trifecta). I was so bored, I went to clean the bathroom.
This was not
a great week over all but duty calls, see what I do for you people.
DeAndre:
(Only the good die young) D’s hair can only carry him a few weeks and he will
have to actually PERFORM every week. He did OKAY. Will okay…. get you into the
top 5? The judges trying to tie the song title to the issue in Fla was a
STRETCH. The boy aint THAT deep.
see DeAndre here:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=irnTVqlCzQs
see DeAndre here:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=irnTVqlCzQs
Erica: (New
York State of mind) Did they REALLY give this girl a total hair make over?
Chopped most of it off and dyed her blonde hair BLACK..what show is this again?
And did it make her SOUND better? This is when I checked out.....did it make her
SOUND better? The fashion tips overshadowed why I
was watching – for the songs. Now that they turned Erica into Kim and Chloe’s
mom – we will see if it will keep her out of the bottom 3 this week. She always
sounded great but did we notice?
see Erica here:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bs8eVuMJ_m0
see Erica here:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bs8eVuMJ_m0
Joshua: (She’s
got a way) The man is good – I don’t think it was a “wow” as the past 2 weeks
but he can’t bring a 10 EVERY week.
see Joshua here:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MC1HxhUjRUg
see Joshua here:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MC1HxhUjRUg
Skylar:
(Shameless) The country girl did a country song – she remained in the middle for
me. No bad but no wow factor for me. She will stay in the top 5 tho’.
see Skylar here:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MjnHqZB-xeg
see Skylar here:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MjnHqZB-xeg
Elis: (….Waits
for you?) Don’t know this one and still not sure what the title is, but she was
one of the best of the night. She has to find a way to get the old folks
(ie:over 16) to vote. She shockingly has
been in the bottom for a few weeks and may be again. I like her and will buy
her music.
see Elise here:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4q9TVjwKGmI
see Elise here:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4q9TVjwKGmI
Phillip
Phillips: (Moving on) He is the man, he had me from day one . Thriller on
guitar. P.P. aint thinking about no damn’d Tommy Hilfinger and WAS NOT GOING TO
ME MADE OVER? Tommy actually turned into an IDOL judge and said he wont get
votes with his drab grey outfit. P.P. flipped Tommy the virtual bird and came out
wearing grey, grey and more grey. Phillip reminded us what this show is
SUPPOSED to be about …the MUSIC. He also told the producers that they wasted
tons of money on Tommy cause nobody cool is wearing THAT in 2012. (except HeeJun) Another plus
(not that he needed it) P.P. did not appreciate Diddy Sean trying to change his
style AND seem PISSED that Sean Puffy wanted him to sing to groupies. The
mentors also wanted no guitar.
So show time – Phillip Phillips did the song HIS
way, with HIS guitar wearing HIS clothes. I think I want him to win on GENERAL.
He made it this far…and he will FIGHT to the trophy ..go P.P.
see Phillip here:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zYefaVj8JdM
Holly: (Honesty)
I like this little soul sister but this week didn’t grab me. She does have one
of the best voices tho…and was one of the best of the night.
see Hollie here:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2XASrjqXaKI
see Hollie here:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2XASrjqXaKI
HeeJun: (My
Life) Is a fool, is this American got Jokes? Making them laugh can only get him
so far. He aint winning. Tommy took his logo and drapped him in it..and HeeJun
fell for it. I have to say when Puff said “HeeJun is a con artist, I don’t even
think he’s Asian” okay THAT was funny….almost as funny as his actual
performance. Oh I wish Simon was still there. HeeJun would still be crying. Another
funny moment .. When JLo got booed for telling the “TRUTH” HeeJun said “Don’t boo
Jennifer Lopez” LOL Steven Tyler didn’t hold back “ You need to take it serious”
I think he is outta here.
see HeeJun here:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S4o98SiZb7w
see HeeJun here:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S4o98SiZb7w
Jessica: (Everybody
has a dream) Diddy mentoring singers? Telling her not to do tricks. Diddy who
has NEVER sang a song without 100 hammer – style background dancers…to hide his singing? The performance was good but Jessica
needs to bring back the Jessica from 2 weeks ago. She’s aint the
solid winner anymore. She is still great tho'
see Jessica here:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=owohMFTOTwE
see Jessica here:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=owohMFTOTwE
Colton: (Piano
man) A red piano will get anyone’s attention. He did a good job. He was the
best Billy Joel of the night. Good but not MY favorite.
see Colton here:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HbFRf2M49kQ
see Colton here:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HbFRf2M49kQ
Thursday, March 15, 2012
Top 12..umm Top 11: year u were born theme
This week
was overshadowed by the faux scandal of the warrants and the lies BUT the show
MUST go on …and it did.
The Idols
performed songs from the years they were born. This theme ALWAYS makes me sick,
1994? That was yesterday? I feel so much older than I am by the end of this
episode, hence the delayed posting to the blog…but like them the show must go on.
I like the
Blackeyed peas but Wil-I-am as a mentor doesn’t impress me. Although, I do like
the idea of a celebrity mentor every week.
Phillip
Phillips (Hard to handle) – Performing with
the killer kidney stones a few days earlier earns him a spot to the front. He
proved he is a contenda’ and continued the show must go on montra. He was good
and consistant and maintains his place as one of my top 5. He is doing his
songs, his way.
Watch it
here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MlvXFmHVKb8&feature=plcp&context=C44462faVDvjVQa1PpcFMThfP1A3g_T92pUMmZjQbIYMS68shJ7DU%3D
Jessica
(Turn the beat around) – This girl is great BUT her forte is the power ballad.
She brought the show – the voice, the hair and the disco pants. Jessica is
showing us that she wants to win this thing and will fight for it every week. She
wasn’t my favorite of the week but surely my top three. Adding a little
Bootaynce to her Gloria was a plus.
Watch it
here:
HeeJune (Right
here waiting) – I am not sure how far he can go being funny, cause he boy
brings the funny. It sounded like he was gasping for air through the whole
performance – just okay for me. Asking Wil for Fergie’s number WAS hellarious.
No for Idol but maybe a comedy central spot.
Watch it
here:
Elise ( Let’s
stay together ) – She was so close to leaving last week, I see her fighting for
her spot the rest of the season.
And fight
she did the slow intro, then meshing into the power second half – Great. The
Angelina one leg dress – great. The Obama clip singing the same song – great.
Watch it
here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BAlaEn9oFiA&feature=plcp&context=C43528bfVDvjVQa1PpcFMThfP1A3g_TyRc_Q4-ZELqbeWjAeMB1i0%3D
DeAndre
(Endless Love) – Yeah, they pushed this as a Mariah/Luther hit because it was on
the charts the year he was born – but anyone reading THIS blog better know who
is the realZ deal. .. Diana Ross and Lionel Richie. I give him points for the song choice but
EVERYBODY cant turn a known duet into a solo performance.
Watch it
here:
Shannon (One
sweet day) – My underdawg pick for the
season !! This girl aint scared to the songs from the power divas. Great – I would
buy it.
Watch it
here:
Colton
(Broken hearted) – This is the wrong stage of the show to sing songs nobody
knows if you want votes. Ehh!
Watch it
here:
Erika
(Heaven) – great song choice!! I like her.
Jermaine
Jones: You’re Fired (oops wrong show)
A warrant -
issued by a judge authorzing arrest and detention of an individual.
If I had
1,2...5 warrants..would it be WISE to put my bigass on the NUMBER ONE
television show IN THE WORLD? #just asking, is it me?
Back to the
man purse - I was told it was highend. Ladies, does an YSL man bag go with a
stiped polo and middle eastern scarf..
Just asking, how do I get answers if I dont
ask.
I am still
using a backpack given at a work conference from 2007..so I dont know about
these thing.
The madness
is here:
Skylar (Love
sneaking up on me ) – Skylar watched the show last week when someone listened
to the mentors to change the song and almost got booted. Not Skylar..she kept
her choice. Skyar is so country. Just as good as last week. She will sail to
the top 5 then it will get interesting.
Watch here:
Joshua (When
a man loves a woman)
I should
deduct points for the crawfish demo and NOT sucking the head c’mon – I know
that much. Tied for my favorite of the week. He’s a PK- a preachers kid and
continues to bring the church to American Idol. My download of the week - $1.25
from itunes. Taking off the jacket rivaled Jessica’s diva moment for the great
tv moment of the night.
I came away
deciding I need a new blue dress shirt like Joshua.Great great
great…. New Lufa!!
Watch it
here:
Hollie
(Power of love) A+++
My favorite
of the night. Seeing this little kid bring the power voice can not be denied.
Give her the sash and the crown.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aoloQxGbCM0&feature=plcp&context=C4833611VDvjVQa1PpcFMThfP1A3g_T4H5Awd_Rt4AUBWB9UXEJao%3D
Who is going
home? Elise was in the bottom last week maybe again and Maybe HeeJun (cause he
aint THAT funny)
Wednesday, March 14, 2012
Scandal 2012.... whatever: update
http://www.thesmokinggun.com/documents/jermaine-jones-american-idol-arrests-769123
Really?
After ALL these years - kicking off Frenchie Davis for posing in her bra, The Corey/Paula affair, the twin bad boys arrested, the college girl going topless at the Vietnam memorial, Scott Brown's daughter...and the stripper.
We are NOW supposed to believe all of the background check cash goes to jLo's hair and makeup?
I smell a SET UP.. aint buying the shock and awe but we are talking hoping not for long.
American Idol Reportedly Disqualifies Jermaine Jones
Jermaine Jones, your journey ends Wednesday night. Or at least that appears to be the fate of the American Idol Season 11 finalist, who posted a message on his official Twitter account (@JJonesAI11) on Tuesday night that stated, “Awww I will no longer b on the show.” (The Tweet has since been deleted from Jones’ feed, but was liberally screen-grabbed and retweeted beforehand.)
The news of Jones’ ouster was seemingly broken by TMZ, which claimed that a contestant was being disqualified after producers learned he concealed the fact that he was arrested twice — once for a violent crime — and has outstanding warrants. And while a Fox spokesperson declined to comment on this story, TMZ went on to name Jones as the singer in question, saying that he will appear on Wednesday’s live performance telecast before his ejection from the competition.
All this has me wondering: If Jones really does get the boot, will Idol producers bring back an eliminated hopeful to take his place? Or will Thursday night’s results show just turn out to be a kumbaya, “everyone is safe!” affair? And if an already evicted singer gets a new lease on life, who will it be. Stay tuned.
Thursday, March 8, 2012
Wednesday, March 7, 2012
Top 13: Whitney/Stevie week
The top 13 celebrated the 400th episode with a dual – the boys vs the girls, performing different themes with Mary J as a mentor – they should use her every week.
Boy: Stevie Wonder and the Girls: Whitney
Houston.
Editors note:
Before I even begin, the girls don’t have a chance – yes, the sympathy/tribute
will be great tv but with contestants being told to NEVER bring the Whitney
unless they can capture a “10” including Jennifer Lopez..it’s gonna be interesting.
Joshua (I
wish) – One of my favorite Stevie songs of all time and Joshua delivered, he
brought the church to Idol and gave us a show. One of my top 4 favorites to
take it all.
Elise (Im
your baby tonight) – Jimmy set her up, made a change and gave her a song she didn’t know, couldn’t
feel and didn’t get – and she will be gone.
Jermaine
(knock me off my feet) – I don’t agree with this return pick, so many others
were much better but he had a story…and cried. Eeh, I wouldn’t buy it or play
it again after today.
Erika (I
believe in you and me) – setup part 2, Jennifer Hudson’s version played in a
commercial 5 minutes earlier. Luckily, Erika changed it up a lot and did a very
good job.
Colton
(lately) – rocker doing soul = just aight
Shannon (I
have nothing) – One of Whitney hardest songs to cover EVER. I thought she
nailed it ( the judges didn’t ) I will be voting for Shannon because she got
unjustly panned. Not the best of the
night but FAR from the worst.
DeAndre (Masterblaster)
– he just copied Stevie’s version – but he was in tune and did a good job. Downloadable.
Skylar
(Where do broken hearts) – This little country girl has some soul. I see her
making the top 2 easy. Love her countrified version. She’s like a little Reba
McEntire – one to watch.
HeeJun (All
is fair) – Still shocked he made it THIS far, he does bring the jokes to the
show – goofyass. He wasn’t bad – He aint gonna make top 5 but this was a decent
performance.
Hollie (All
the man I need)- One of my favorites of the night- power vocals. One of Whitney’s
greatest songs and she was very good
Jeremy
(Ribbon in the sky) – wildcard picks and knows he is on the chopping block. I
want to pick him as my underdawg but it was a little weak especially sandwiched
between the power girls. He may be in trouble and JLo wont be able to save him
twice.
Jessica (I
will always love you) – She thinks she won this show already, and she may have.
I thought she was better last week but Jessica did a great job. Not standing
ovation great, not better than Jennifer Hudson great but I liked it. One of the best
of the night tho.
Phillip
Phillips (Superstition) – there is only one, ORIGINAL and fresh. Very good.
Friday, March 2, 2012
Thursday, March 1, 2012
American Idol - Jessica Sanchez -- Love You I Do -- Top 12 Girls
And the Winner of American Idol is........
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