Can we just clear something up real quick? STEVE JONES IS THE WORST HOST IN THE HISTORY OF HOSTING COMPETITION SHOWS.
Seriously. He has GOT to go. I was throwing things at the studio tv last night watching him try to defy Simon Cowell, speed everyone up, and make Paula have a heart attack. I hate him. I hate his being. In fact, I think I hate him more than Kim Kardashian right now. THAT'S an accomplishment.
I get that he has to live up to Seacrest, and that's not easy, but that should probably mean he needs to step his game up even more, not suck.
Anyway, I'm just really glad Simon blatantly gave him the finger last night. Some people said he does it all the time, and maybe that's true, but this one was for a purpose.
Dear sweet baby Jesus I hope they replace him next season.
And heyzeus... WHO SAYS "TAKE CARE, BYEBYE" AS THEIR EXIT LINE?!
Tweet It's never fun to fight with your BFF. It gets ugly when there's physical fighting involved. It's even worse when it ultimately results in a break-up of friendship.... But it's the worst when it's on national [or should we even consider this global at this point?!] television.
Watch what happens when two girls want to make it big on X-Factor, but things go wrong:
Girls, girls, girls..... Don't you know you're supposed to pull the hair and throw a couple slaps?! That way it gets really interesting!
Here's to hoping they work things out! And here's a toast to Simon for being on point and hilarious, as always.
These videos are going to make you giggle, I don't care what you say.
This first one is a man who was on Britain's The X Factor. Let's just say... Uhh... Everyone was looking at the same thing.
How. Hilarious. Is that really his junk, though?! It looks like he stuffed an entire Beanie Baby or something down there!! There's NO way he didn't know about that... Right?! It had to have been planned... Correct?!
Can you imagine being his daughters? Holy wow I think I'd run very very far and very fast.
No matter what, though... The judges said the most perfect things they could have said. Simon Cowell et. all- You are funny.
There's another video that will make you giggle, but it's a little too inappropriate for this here main page. All I will say is it involves animals and you're probably going to watch it.
I haven't given an update on Ellen in a while, and it's a shame! She hit her 1000th episode mark [CONGRATS ELLEN!], found out she's going to be in the December issue of O Magazine, and has had some fabulous people on the show.
Matt Giraud was on yesterday and sang "Let's Get It On." My goodness he could wet any girl's pants. I'm glad she got on the piano because it made me feel normal. If Ellen gets excited over him, I totally can.
Simon Cowell was on today talkin' about how he didn't like Kara at first, how he's single and looking, and who he thinks is going to win. It was pretty funny, actually. He's a charming fella, and definitely my favorite judge.
I'd date you, Simon. If you weren't like, old.
Black Eyed Peas performed today, too. They're good. Real good. But what the heck was Fergie wearing?!
It may be hard to see because I can't find an actual picture anywhere yet, but she had on this skirt/shorts thing. It was a skirt until the bottom where suddenly it had two leg holes. Like MC Hammer pants on crack. Very bad. Also, she had these extra long gold nail things on. Odd.
I've never really understood her, nor liked her when she's solo... But the BEPs... Them, I love.
Ellen I love too, obvi. Man I would give anything to go to her show.
Another week has passed, and the Idols have performed again. This time: Disco. Tonight: 2 people go home!
Normally disco night is an absolute train wreck. It's impossible to make those songs sound good these days. It's a genre that you have to rely on the singers to change up a little bit, and thankfully, they did!
I'm starting to believe that this may actually be one of the better seasons... Can you believe it?! The top 7 aren't too shabby.
Lil Rounds/I'm Every Woman--> Okay, I'll admit it now. It's time for her to go. Yes, she's good, but she's not proving that she's good enough.
Kris Allen/She Works Hard For the Money--> Uh. May. Zing. I think he's my front runner now. I had said I wanted Danny to win before, but now I think I changed my mind. The way he is able to change around songs into his own, and sound GREAT, without being some "weird, different, outrageous" person is cool. You don't see a big ego on him like you did Carrie or David, but he definitely has what it takes.
Danny Gokey/September--> He's good. Real good. Nothing crazy special this week, though... And his performances do feel a little forced sometimes, but I'm still rooting for him.
Adam Lambert/If I Can't Have You--> Everyone's picking him to be the winner, but I'm not jumping on that boat. Yes, he's REALLY good. And this week he slowed that song down perfectly, but there's somethin' about him that bugs me.
Allison Iraheta/Hot Stuff--> For a 16 year old girl, she turned her performance into sexy time! Her voice/arrangement was so sexual it could turn anyone on! I think her and Adam need to date, though. Weird?
Matt Giraud/Stayin' Alive--> Typical disco song, but he did it right. I think he did a pretty decent job proving that it was a good move to save him. I think he deserves to stay, but will he? I'm not sure.
Anoop Desai/Dim All The Lights--> Okay, I've figured him out. In order for me to still think he's the amazing singer I did since auditions, I have to close my eyes when he performs. He's way too awkward for me to watch, but his voice is pretty. And for some reason he's growing a mustache and beard. Uhhh.....
So who needs to stay?
Who's going to go: [2 of the following 3, hopefully.]
Paula was absolutely crazy this week. I think she was doing a little better for a while, but apparently she's back on her meds. A few of her comments:
To Kris after he performed a song by a female: "A lot of women shop in the men's department but few men shop in the women's department... And you did tonight."
To Adam as she's bawling her eyes out: "Adam, you tore your heart out and left it on the stage."
To Matt: "You pick songs like I bowl. Sometimes it's a strike, sometimes it's a complete miss."
Simon just said "I think I need a translator for this show." He's probably right. They also need to get better at their "act like Paula didn't say anything and move on" looks that I'm sure they tell everyone to have.
I haven't been doing too well with my predictions, but I really hope I'm right this week. I think the only one that truly NEEDS to go is Lil. I'd like to see Anoop go with her. We shall see tonight!
love, elizabethany
PS: Other Idol news:
Simon was offered $150,000 to judge a couple while they had sex, and he said no. Now he's regretting that decision, and upping the price. [BunnyWithFangs]
Paula might not be back next season! No more random, but funny!, comments! [PeopleMag]
Former contestant Michael Johns [with the cute english accent!] will be at Morgantown Mall this Saturday from 1-3.
I've been busy and away and haven't been able to state my guesses for American Idol the past 2 weeks. But, it's probably a good thing. I didn't think that Alexis and Michael would be going home this early, but they did. And no, the judges have not used their save yet.
First things first. Paula and Simon are crazy. Well.. Correction. Paula is crazy, Simon feeds off of it.
Paula tried to get Simon by calling him a 6 year old, and handing him coloring books and a box of crayons. It was funny, I'll give her that.
The problem is.. Simon is smart, and Paula will do anything. So he drew a mustache on her while they were giving their opinions of Allison. She thought it was funny, but then you see that she realizes it's actually weird, and she tries to cover it up, as if everyone isn't already laughing. Nice try, Paula.
[You can check out the WHOLE thing on BunnyWithFangs. It's good.]
Another interesting moment... Stevie Wonder seemed to pull a Britney. He screamed "I LOVE YOU BARACK OBAMA" in the middle of his performance last night! Like, a couple of times. He's an amazing man, but that was interesting.
Ruben performed last night, too. He looks good! But it's been so long since I've heard ANYTHING about him, it's weird to hear him be called an American Idol. He seems so old, and his song was nothing crazy interesting. It's a shame, really. I like him, and he has a great voice, but it just didn't work for him. I am pretty sure he lost some weight though.. Maybe?
As for who I'm rooting for.. I think Allison is my "different" favorite for this season. She has a really cool voice, and it's different, and you'd never think she's 16.
I really like Kris, but he's nothing special, so I don't expect him to win. Matt has also proven himself big time... And Danny, I think, is still my pick to win.. At least for now. [I LOVE Lil, but I think it's going to be a guy this year. But if it were her and Danny in the end, I'd be okay with that.]
Adam is really good, too... But there's something about HIM that I'm not lovin'. I don't know.
What I DO know... Megan needs to go. PRONTO. I hate her, and she's terrible.
Welp, the top 13 of American Idol made its debut last night... Phone sex scandal and all.
And I'm going to admit... I was pleasantly surprised.
Before last night happened, I was real angry about the choices. I thought this season was going to be miserable and not worth watching. But as AI always does, it officially reeled me in for the whole season. [Not that I had any doubt it wouldn't... But I made threats.]
Though I still think there are some people who deserve to be there [Jamar Rogers and Ju'Not], I think I can find some people to really, really love.
They did Michael Jackson songs, which isn't easy, but for the most part, they pulled it off. Anyways, here are my quick thoughts on each person:
Lil Rounds sang "The Way You Make Me Feel," and it was downright amazing.
Scott MacIntyre sang "Keep the Faith," which seems appropriate for him. He sounds a LOT better when he has the piano there with him, but I still don't think I'll put him in the top half.
Danny Gokey did an awesome version of "P.Y.T." where he started out slow and then it picked up. Lovelovelove.
Michael Sarver did "You Are Not Alone." He reminds me SO much of Josh Gracin, which is a good thing! He's not the most amazing singer, but he's definitely good. And, he's got a crooked mouth, so we have something in common.
Jasmine Murray did "I'll Be There." In no way did she sound like a 16 year old girl. Her voice is huge, and I love it.
Kris Allen sang "Man in the Mirror" which was decent, but I think he's forgettable. Well, I know he is, actually. He's hott, and I like his sound, but there's no IT factor.
Allison Iraheta sang "Give In To Me" with a little rock edge. She's only 16, and again, doesn't sound like it. I think she's really good, but I'm not in love.
Anoop Desai, one of America's favorites, sang "Beat It," and probably lost a lot of fans. It wasn't terrible by any means, but it most certainly wasn't the amazing that many were expecting.
Jorge Nunez did "Never Can Say Goodbye," which I enjoyed, and I think he has a fantastic voice, but again, I'm not sure how rememberable he will be after a couple of weeks. I guess we'll have to see.
Megan Corkey sang "Rockin' Robin" and I was mad the whole time. I keep having flashbacks of Kristy Lee Cook with her, and that's not good. I have a feeling she'll be around for a while, even though she's not that great of a singer.
Adam Lambert sang "Black or White." So good. He is SO talented, and he's going to go far. He's different, but I think people will take to him.
Matt Giraud did "Human Nature" with help from his piano. Again, it was alright. He's definitely good, but nothing to sweep you off of your feet with.
Lucky #13, Alexis Grace did "Dirty Diana." Again, not terrible, but if the whole numbering issue messes her up and sends her home, I won't be too mad about it.
So, my votes went to Jasmine and Danny. I figure Lil will get enough votes to help her through. [Which is exactly what I tell everyone not to do.. "Always vote, no matter what!" Oh well...]
I assume the bottom 3 will be Alexis, Kris, and some kind of unexpected one. Maybe Allison. I'm not sure.
On a completely different note, Paula is taking on a new level of messed-up. I don't mean rude or whatever, I mean on drugs, alcohol, whatever you want to call it. The things she says are ridiculous.
However, Simon may have taken the cake on comments after Lil went. He simply said "Give me 5 minutes with Lil, and I'll have her all sorted out." WOAHHH SIMON! Family show here, let's keep it G-rated!!
Also, side note on Simon... Does he or does he not look like Bart Simpson when he gets dressed up? The hair, I mean.
That's all for now, though! Results tonight! Simon says it will be different than normal which scares me. I wonder if they'll have to sing for their lives, and the judges choose, like on ABDC.. Hmmm... Stay tuned!
love, elizabethany
PS: More Idol-esque news... Taylor Hicks performed on Ellen today. I still like him and his voice, and I'm into this song, so I think I'll share. Enjoy :)
Ahhh, Mr. Perfect Simon Cowell just lost something precious to him.. His girlfriend Terri Seymour.
Apparently she dumped him over the phone! Woww.
She told her friends it just wasn't working between them and they had to call it quits.
I wonder if this will make him softer or angrier this season on American Idol? I mean.. will he side with people who are hurting? Or will he take out all of his anger/frustration/sadness/hurt on all the contestants?
