Posts Tagged ‘American Idol’

Scotty and Lauren at CMA Music Fest

June 13th, 2011

Scotty and Lauren were both surprise performers at the CMA Music Festival in Nashville this past weekend. Scotty performed Your Man (aka Baby Lock them Doors) with Josh Turner, and Lauren  sang Anyway with Martina McBride.  Although they both held their own, Scotty works the stage better than Lauren does, he looks like he’s been working a crowd that size for years .

Check out the videos below:

Scotty & Josh Turner

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Lauren & Martina

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I loved both videos… but, because I’m a sap and it made get teary eyed, I liked Lauren’s better.

Live Blogging the American Idol Top 12 Results Show

March 17th, 2011

Ryan starts off tonights events by telling us that Last Seasons American Idol, Lee DeWyze will be performing tonight.  The Black Eyed Peas will also be performing.Did I miss where Ryan tells us how many votes were cast?  Or did it drop so far from 30 million that he won’t say?

Then, it’s time for a group medley.  There’s no lip syncing tonight folks!  Casey is in attendance this week. Then, time for the first, of many, breaks.

Back from the break we get a peek at the Ford Video of the week.  It’s a Drive In Movie themed video.

We get a recap on the Idol home lives.

DIM THE LIGHTS…oh no…everything turned green….St. Pattys day…lol

Then Casey, Lauren and Jacob are called to the center stage…we do the recap thingy then…

JACOB is SAFE

Lauren is SAFE

Casey is SAFE – Nice freak out, Ryan.  I almost had a heart attack over Casey.

Haley and Paul are called to center stage.  We go over their performances last night….

One Safe…one in the Bottom 3

Haley is in the Bottom Three

Paul is Safe

Lee DeWyze is up next…After the Break

Your American Idol, Lee DeWyze takes the stage and sings his single, “Beautiful Like You”.

After the break, more results and The Black Eyed Peas.  Stay tuned…

Dim the Lights

SCOTTY is SAFE

PIA is SAFE

JAMES is SAFE

Niama and Stefano to center stage

Stefano is SAFE

Niama is in the Bottom 3

Karen and Thia to the center stage.

Karen is in the Bottom 3

Thia is SAFE

So much for a girls season.  Three girls are in the bottom 3 again.  Niama, Karen and Haley are this weeks bottom 3.

The Black Eyed Peas sing “Just Can’t Get Enough”.  They are great!

Here we go…

Bottom 3 are at center stage…Dim the Lights…

NIAMA is SAFE…Back to the couch

THE lowest vote getter is KAREN

Haley is SAFE.

Karen takes the stage to sing “Hero” in hopes of getting the Save used on her.  They won’t be using it on Karen tonight,  They will save it if one of their TCO’s gets into jeopardy.

The judges tell Karen that they will NOT be using the save on her.

We get David Cook’s “Don’t You Forget About Me” while we view Karen’s Idol Journey.

We are down to 11.  Did America get it right?




 

 

 

 

Casey Abrams Will Be M.I.A. for the Top 13 Results Show Tonight

March 10th, 2011

My sources are telling me that American Idol Contestant (And MY Personal favorite) will not be in attendance for tonight’s Top 13 Results Show.  He is back in the Hospital again.  I have not been able to accurately determine what is wrong with Casey – however Casey is making no big deal about his health situation.    Not since Season One’s Christina Christian has a contestant missed a results show because of a hospital stay.  Christina got voted off that night.  Let’s pray that the same fate does not happen to the amazing Casey Abrams.

 

UPDATE: It seems that whenever Casey gets stressed out he has stomach bleeding – not sure if it is an actual bleeding ulcer (though that’s what it sounds like).  Casey has been staying in a separate room from the other Idols so he could rest.  To my source, Casey is NOT making a big deal out of this at all.  Poor kid.  Nineteen years old and a bleeding ulcer.

Casey, there’s no need to stress out.  You were made to perform.  Sending you well wishes.


East Coast Live Feed of Tonight’s Idol. Watch HERE at 5:00 PM Pacific

March 9th, 2011

We are posting an embedded live east coast feed for American Idol. Are you NOT in the East Coast? Watch the show and chat with us at 5:00 Pacific time, when the top 10 Finalists are named.

Watch the show HERE:
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American Idol 10 – The Top 12 Girls Taping – Song Spoilers & Performance Order – UPDATED WITH JUDGES INFO

February 28th, 2011

We will begin updating the girls performance order and song selections – as well as any judges comments, etc. that we receive – as soon as the information becomes available.  I am told that the audience had to be in the studio by 3:00 PM and that taping would begin at 5:00 PM.  This list will get updated whenever a source sends me info.  I also believe that Rickey.org has a spy in the audience, so check his site often too <3 Rickey

After the 4th song, my Source stopped texting.  Hoping they weren’t caught lol  Anyway the rest of the song spoilers are from The fabulous rickey.org

If YOU happen to come across and info about the taping, please drop me a email at jp@joesplaceblog.com . All tips are held in strict confidence.

Order of Performance and Songs

1. Ta-Tynisa Wilson with “Only Girl” by Rianana

2. Naima Adedapo with “Summertime”  The Old Gershwin song from Porgy and Bess

3. Kendra Chantelle Campbelle sings “Impossible” by Christina Aguliera

4.  Rachel Zevita is singing “Criminal” by Fiona Apple

5.  Karen Rodriguez – “Hero” in Spanish and English (Mirah Carey version)

6. Lauren Turner sings “Seven Day Fool by Etta James but it’s Jully Black’s version

7.  Ashthon Jones sings “Love Over Me” by Monica

8. Julie Zorilla sang  “Breakaway” by Kelly Clarkson

9. Haley Reinhart sings ” Fallin” by Alicia Keys

10. This Megia sings  “Out Here On My Own” by Irene Cara

11. Lauren Alania Suddeth sings  “Turn on the Radio” by Reba McIntyre

12. Pia Toscano sings “I’ll Stand by You”

That’s it for the top 12 girls. Any Surprises?  Who makes it into the top 5 girls on Thursday?


The Judges LOVED: Lauren Alania, Pia Toscano and Lauren Turner…there were one or two STANDING OVATIONS with these gals

HORRIBLE Judges Comments: Rachel Zevita, Naima Adadepo, Ashthon Jones and Julie Zorilla

Everyone else:  Middle of the road comments

Seems Karen Rodriguez nailed her song, but the judges didn’t love it

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The Top 24 of American Idol 10 – Picture Chart by e Pastor James

February 26th, 2011

e Pastor James made a great picture chart for those of you that can’t put faces to names just yet…Though most of us here have been able to do that for months lol…

American Idol Top 12 Boys Taping – An Insiders Perspective

February 26th, 2011

AI Fan Brittany Keener attended last night’s taping of the top 12 Boys.  She has written a great blog aboutther impressions and thoughts:

AI S10, Top 12 Guys Taping

Top 12 Guys
This was a phenomenal show! These guys did amazing!

NOTE
There are about a million thing buzzing through my head right now, so I apologize if I get into tangents & if this blog goes on forever. I’ll try my best to explain things in detail from what I remember, and to the best of my ability….(I wrote this at 3am, so don’t mind my grammatical errors)

I’ll write a second post when (if) I remember more….

BEFORE THE SHOW
Last season I attended a number of American Idol shows, including 2 semi-final rounds. Needless to say, I’m familiar with the routine…however, Idol decided to change things up.

For those familiar with the semi-final format, it is generally a small stage with a small audience (about 75 people) and the red room (otherwise known as the Coca-Cola Room). I had a gut feeling when I heard OCA issued more tickets on Thursday, & invited the press, that this would be no ordinary semi-final. I was right. The stage you will see on Tuesday is the stage you will see all season long…and it is legit! (but more on that later). » Read more: American Idol Top 12 Boys Taping – An Insiders Perspective

The NGH Report – American Idol Season 10’s The Long Walk: “There’s only 24 spots”

February 25th, 2011

Listen, readers, I’d love to talk about American Idol with you in this article, but as you know there are only 24 spots and I had to make some tough decisions. So, after looking at the article and thinking about how well you all read, I’ve made up my mind. You just have to understand that I only have 24 spots. Not 44. 24 spots. Yeah, so, if you do the math you’ll understand why this was such a difficult choice to make. You all deserve it, but again, the maximum amount of spots I have in my hands falls at just about 24. But, think about this, the average ladybug only has about 8 spots! I have 24! Anyway, I’m going to keep this short and sweet, and by “short and sweet” I mean that I’m going to copy and paste this entire first paragraph so you can read it a second time.

Listen, readers, I’d love to talk about American Idol with you in this article, but as you know there are only 24 spots and I had to make some tough decisions. So, after looking at the article and thinking about how well you all read, I’ve made up my mind. You just have to understand that I only have 24 spots. Not 44. 24 spots. Yeah, so, if you do the math you’ll understand why this was such a difficult choice to make. You all deserve it, but again, the maximum amount of spots I have in my hands falls at just about 24. But, think about this, the average ladybug only has about 8 spots! I have 24! Anyway, I’m going to keep this short and sweet, and by “short and sweet” I mean that I’m going to copy and paste this entire first paragraph so you can read it a second time.

Well… the verdict is in… and you’re guilty… of taking one of the 24 spots!! Congratulations! Now, let’s read on… » Read more: The NGH Report – American Idol Season 10’s The Long Walk: “There’s only 24 spots”

American Idol 10 – Joe’s Place Blog CORRECTLY named the top 24 for the Fourth Year. YAY!

February 24th, 2011

The Green Mile – Sing For Your Life – Part 2

I just want to point out that Ryan keeps saying that the Sing For Your Life round happened “last night” – like the night before the Green Mile – When actually, it happened January 12-16.   I don’t get why they are fibbing about this.  Anyway,

Tonight’s Green Mile/Sing For Your Life Episode begins with Karen Rodriguez…

» Read more: American Idol 10 – Joe’s Place Blog CORRECTLY named the top 24 for the Fourth Year. YAY!

American Idol 10 – The Top 24 – The FINAL Member

February 22nd, 2011

Brittney or Ta-Tynisa?  Who’s it going to be?

After 7 months of Idol Maniac and I stalking the contestants, 7 months of us weeding through thousands of fake emails, and Gabe figuring out how to crack the domain code, we finally are complete. When we finally realized that instead of 2 months after the filming of the Green Mile to investigate and figure out the top group, that we would only have 6 days, it was a very daunting task.  I must say though…WE DID IT in UNDER 5 days.  A huge thank you to everyone who helped.  Now, what are we going to do?  I guess we best start cracking some song spoilers and performance orders. LOL

We have our top 24.  I must say that I think this group is a really strong top 24.  I am really looking forward to the start of this season.

Without further ado….

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Top 40 Contestant Jimmie Allen Offers Fans a Free Music Download

February 22nd, 2011

Jimmie Allen has agreed to give his fans free downloads of his music.  This guy is ultra talented, and I think it’s a shame that he wasn’t selected for this years top 24 on Idol.

It could be a blessing in disguise for Mr. Allen, as Hollister has already picked up his song “I Like the Girls” to be included in Hollister Company’s Summer Soundtrack which will be available beginning March 30th in every Hollister store in the nation. Jimmie will also have video blogs up on Hollisters site.

One song ,”Boomerang”  he co-wrote with Regie Hamm.  He wrote David Cooks “Time of My Life”.

He sure didn’t spend any time crying over last Thursdays cut.  He got proactive and is already making things happen.  I wish more Idol contestants had Jimmies attitude.

Here’s the link to the free downloads: http://dezzimagazine.com/?page_id=131

Enjoy.

American Idol 10 – The Las Vegas Group Round

February 21st, 2011

Here’s the groups, song choices, etc. that are known so far for the Las Vegas Group rounds. If you know of any additional groups, songs, details, please send me an email at jp@joesplaceblog.com . All tips are held in strict confidence.


Carson Higgins + Caleb Hawley

Scotty + Lauren Alania sang “Hello – Goodbye” (Scotty only sang the first sentence)

Tim Halperin + Julie Zorilla sang “Something”

Sophia Shorai + Ashley Sullivan.

Pia Toscano and Karen Rodriguez sang “Can’t Buy Me Love”

Thia Megia + Melinda Ademi

Jovany Barreto + Lauren T “Let it Be”

Brett Loewenstern. + Brittany Mazur + Chrissy Feliciano sang “Come Together” (Look for drama within this group)

Keisha Lewis + Tynisa Wilson + Jerome Bell

Jimmy Allen +Chelsea Sorrell + Colton Dixon

Ashton Jones + Jacqui Elliott

James Durbin + Stefano Langone sang” Get Back”

Casey Abrams + Chris Medina sang “A Hard Days Night”

Naima Adedapo + Jacob Lusk + Haley Reinhart sang “Long and Winding Road”

Jackie Wilson + Tiwan Strong

Alex Ryan + Mollie DeWolf Swanson

Robbie Rosen + Aaron Sanders + Jordan Dorsey “Long and Winding Road”

Rachel Zevita + Phil Brooks + Casey Schrubner



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The Top 24 of American Idol 10

February 18th, 2011

Here’s the first 20 of the Top 24 of American Idol 10.  We’ve got 5 days to figure out the rest.  I am 99% sure on the last guy and one girl.  Just need a bit more time.  email me at jp@joesplaceblog.com.  All tips are held in strict confidence. (The Confirmed Cuts are at the bottom of this list.)

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American Idol 10 – The Top 24 Post 2 #idolspoilers

February 18th, 2011

The next two into the top 24 are….

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American Idol 10 – The Top 24 …the First 3 – Plus a SHOCKING Boot #idolspoilers

February 18th, 2011

I have only got confirmed 18 of the top 24….so far.  I was going to wait and post the list all at once, but since it is taking so long to get all of the 24, I thought I would start releasing a few at a time…

Clink inside to find out the first few fates…

» Read more: American Idol 10 – The Top 24 …the First 3 – Plus a SHOCKING Boot #idolspoilers