So apparently there is some American Idol buzz that is not so favorable. Instead of linking to a reputable gossip source, I thought it’d be fun to post the email conversation flying about my inbox. Heh. Cause I love my friends. I love them and want them to be a part of my blog… Plus, I have been up since three in the morning and it is now four thirty in the afternoon. I’m exhausticated.

(Oh and all of this reminds me that I totally missed out on doing a Top 24 post. Damn!)

From: C
Subject: Idol Drama

Let the games begin.  Stories are already being released about Carly Smithson, formerly Carly Hennesy.  Apparently a couple of years back Carly had a major label (MCA) deal that went bust.  Her album only sold a couple hundred copies and she was dropped from MCA.  And now she’s on Idol trying to make her come back.  She’s already taken a spot in the top 24.  Contreversy asks whether or not she deserves that spot over some of the ‘unknowns’ who didn’t get in because she did.

What will Idol do?

From: C
Subject: More Idol Buzz

Yahoo profiled the top 24 today and uncovered that Carly Smithson isn’t the only Idol who has had professional backing.  Idol must of been worried about ratings this year and have managed to stack the deck with semi-professional contestants this year.  Apparently the judges weren’t being hopeful when they said it would be the best Idol yet.

From: F
Subject: Re: More Idol Buzz

Isn’t this like the debate a few years ago, where people thought it was slightly unfair that a contestant’s mother was a vocal coach?  I do not think it is unfair to have had a recording contract, and be a contestant.  As long as that said contract is no longer active, you should be able to compete. 

From: C
Subject: Re: More Idol Buzz

The argument is that those who had their chance once (or twice) already are taking the chance away from someone who hasn’t been as fortunate.  Personally I don’t care because I’m all for having experienced singers duke it out.  I’ve always preferred competition such as Nashville Star or the INXS search for a lead singer.  Which were based on more experienced performers.

Hmmm… Have we heard about this? What do you think?

 

 

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daniel · late afternoon · 3 comments · ping it

Wow. Can I just say wow? One of the best episodes yet. It seemed like all of the dancers had really become confidant. The performances were top notch, even in the judges eyes. I am easy to please. The last performance was especially amazing. Who was it? Hmm… (I took no notes today, I am a tired boy after my neighbors got me drunk last night. anyhoo…)

What had me worried was the judges response to my BFF Jaimie and her partner Hok. They seemed to like Jaimie (phew!) but Hok had less than favorable responses. I am worried! I do not want Jaimie anywhere NEAR the bottom 3. She was amazing in that Waltz! She floated! The judges thought she had ‘great lines’. But it WAS a Waltz. Yawn! I mean, I guess you can only do so much with that..

Al I can say is: Come on America! Keep Jaimie safe!!!!

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