American Idol 2006--Live Thread I

FOX ^ | 1-16-06

[Fawn]

I'm talking in the female category.

[kevkrom]

She's gorgeous.

I'll throw in "stunning", too. What's really amazing is that the field of gals are all pretty much good lookers, but Becky (apparently, that's what she wants to go by, and who am I to deny her?) stands out so much from the others -- it's not a slight to the rest of the gals, but rather a testament as to how attractive Becky is.

[silent_jonny]

I'm talking in the female category.

Well obviously :)

[EmilyGeiger]

Just think....she has a twin. :) Can't remember what her name was though.

[kevkrom]

That's right... her sister was sick and couldn't audition, right?

[EmilyGeiger]

What time on Thursdays? I will have to make an effort to tape it while I am in class. Haven't done that with survivor, but AI is important! :) Has survivor been any good this season?

[EmilyGeiger]

Yep.... could you imagine both on AI? The male audience would have a hard time deciding which one to vote for. :)

[LA Woman3]

http://www.realityblurred.com/realitytv/archives/american_idol_5/2006_Feb_17_simon_top_24_brittenum_defense Friday, February 17, 2006

Simon says top 24 were selected for personality, not talent; columnist defends the Brittenum twins

Simon Cowell is not optimistic about the group of 24 singers that begin performing on Tuesday, at least in terms of their talent. “You’re not going to find 12 amazing singers this year. But you’re going to get 12 characters, I’m sure of that. It’s a real sort of chocolate box of talent — or lack thereof,” he told the New York Post.

He admits that the judges and producers selected people who will make good TV rather than make good records. “When we made the decisions about who was going through, we tried to mix it up as much as possible so that there would be people who the audience would genuinely be interested in,” he said.

Simon does not apologize for this focus, however. “It’s a drama. When we first pitched the show to [British TV], we said: ‘This is a soap opera with a music backdrop. It’s much more about that thumbs-up or thumbs-down than the music.’ I’ve said for years, if you rely on just the music, you’ve got a problem,” he told the paper.

Meanwhile, we finally sad goodbye to two of those personalities this week: the Brittenum twins were officiallon Wednesday’s episode; Ryan Seacrest narrated a segment that used footage from a FOX affiliate to let the audience know of their troubles. On phillyBurbs’ Idol blog, Dave McGurgan defends the twins, arguing that “many Idol contestants have had rap sheets, including last season’s runner-up, Bo Bice. Everyone makes mistakes and Terrell Brittenum is no exception.”

He adds that “producers made Terrell look like an ego-centric and pompous jerk bossing other contestants around” even though he “is highly motivated to win the competition. His only crime is frustration with his brother and fellow Idol contestants who don’t share his passion. … [H]is brother Derrell is right: America just isn’t ready for an outspoken black man to become their Idol. It’s as if the Brittenum boys’ larger-than-life personas are too ghetto for mainstream America. I say nonsense.”

[kevkrom]

LOn phillyBurbs’ Idol blog, Dave McGurgan defends the twins, arguing that “many Idol contestants have had rap sheets, including last season’s runner-up, Bo Bice. Everyone makes mistakes and Terrell Brittenum is no exception.”

The difference is timing and disclosure. Bo's indiscretions were clearly in the past, and he disclosed them to the producers. The Brittenum twins are in trouble right now, and almost certainly did not mention that had been engaging in identity fraud before the warrants came out.

[Wolfstar]

For that ahem, robust..comment, we're gonna make you an honorary guy...bless your heart, darlin'

I'm flattered. Nothing I like better than a red-blooded all-American guy.

[StrictTime]

I think you're right about KP. EVERYONE who follows AI knows about her beauty pageant experience and will see through the manipulation. Her only chance is if she drops the attitude and gets a dose of humble (and a darker hair color) before voting starts.

[StrictTime]

He admits that the judges and producers selected people who will make good TV rather than make good records.

Oh, great. A bunch of producers giving us what they think is good "drama" in a singing competition. I guess that explains this:

[Wolfstar]

Her only chance is if she drops the attitude and gets a dose of humble (and a darker hair color) before voting starts.

Yes, I agree on both points.

[Wolfstar]

Kellie Pickler and Carrie Underwood...it's amazing how similar the two look to each other.

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[Feiny]

Looks like Brenna is getting the nod from the Vote For The Worst site.

[Wolfstar]

Looks like Brenna is getting the nod from the Vote For The Worst site.

Vote for the Worst better watch it. Brenna has a black belt in some exotic type of karate.

(Actually, I agree with VFTW. I don't think this chick is going very far.)

[Wolfstar]

A fold-out from People Magazine has Kelly, Fantasia and Carrie along with other music industry celebs with Clive Davis. The pic for the spread was taken at Clive's pre-Grammy bash.

The paragraph at the lower right corner says:

The Grammys are glam, but what Clive Davis, legendary head of record label BMG (seated fourth from left) really enjoys is his annual pre-awards show party-which draws A-listers to a concert toasting "the best in music," says Davis, 73 "It's a very special experience for me." Guests at the Feb. 7 event included (from left) Rod Stewart, Kelly Clarkson, Ludacris, David, Alicia Keys, Mary J. Blige, Jamie Foxx, Heather Headley, Rob Thomas, Dido, Ciara, Fantasia Barrino, Chris Brown, Carrie Underwood, Anthony Hamilton, and Carlos Santana. "He's the Midas of our century," says Headley. "Everything he's touched turned to platinum." How does he do it? "There's no formula," says Santana. "It's all heart."

[Wolfstar]

Someday this year's crop of loser "Idols" will be performing on relatively obscure TV shows like this:

Show: The Tyra Banks Show (on VH1)
Episode: (#1135) - 2006/02/24
Network: (SYN) Syndicated
Date: Friday - February 24, 2006
Time: 9/8c AM
Duration: 1:00

About: The Tyra Banks Show: (#1135) - 2006/02/24 "American Idol Makeovers" -- The famed "American Idol" style team makes over Tyra's musically talented guests! Plus, past "Idols" Ryan Starr, Tamyra Gray, Kimberly Caldwell, Mikalah Gordon, Matthew Rogers, Anthony Fedorov and Vonzell Solomon are back with updates and an exclusive performance live in Tyra's studio.

[silent_jonny]

What time on Thursdays?

8pm EST, up against Survivor :o

[silent_jonny]

Bo's indiscretions were clearly in the past, and he disclosed them to the producers. The Brittenum twins are in trouble right now,

Absolutely right. And one of the twins (I forget which) was actually in jail the night their audition was aired. There's no way those two drama queen/con-men could've remained on the show.