Archuleta Idol

Seacrest says that “a superstar will emerge” from the group of 20 singers left in the competition. He says that as though it were a threat. And the show is doing everything it can to make that threat stick. They really can’t afford any more stillborn albums by Jordin Sparks and Blake Lewis or anyone else for that matter.

That’s why the fix is in.

I have no proof, obviously. Only observation. And it just seems like, like just the tiniest teensiest bit, that David Archuleta is the only male contestant I have any reason to be writing about among this group of 10.

http://www.advocate.com/exclusive_detail_ektid52440.asp

Idol” Kids — Feudin’ Like Cats and Dogs

We have spies — of course we do — inside “American Idol,” and things between the contestants have gotten ugly from the get go.
At least one of the female contestants has taken cheap, Imus shots at Syesha Mercado, calling her hair “nappy,” among other insults — behind her back. Nice.

And the guys were ganging up against 17-year-old David Archuleta, making snarky remarks, again, behind his back. But who can blame them? Our sources say record execs at 19 Entertainment have already been in touch with top record publishers in Hollywood, and the word has already been sent out to songwriters to write this kid some tunes

http://www.tmz.com/2008/02/29/idol-kids-feudin-like-cats-and-dogs/

American Idol Contestants Deny Feuding Reports

According to TMZ’s unnamed spies, the American Idol
contestants are engaged in some rather nasty feuding. American Idol judge Simon Cowell even hinted at the possibility when after a recent standout performance by David Archuleta, he said “Right now, you’re the one to beat, and they’re nineteen very miserable contestants sitting here tonight.”

However, if there are feuds taking place, then none of the most recently eliminated American Idol contestants are willing to admit to it. In a recent conference call with media, a couple of former American Idol 7 contestants went on record with their view that it’s all just one big happy family.

http://www.realitytvmagazine.com/blog/2008/03/01/americ...eny-feuding-reports/

Filipino-American Ramiele Malubay Is A Big Hit Again On American Idol

Another week and another shining performance from Ramiele Malubay, the ultra-talented Filipino-American singer, on the hit television show “American Idol”. While the judges spoke disparagingly about her choice of song this week, they still had nothing but praise for her singing ability.

Simon Cowell, the notoriously sarcastic and caustic judge calls her one of the top three singers of the the remaining 16 singers. Judging by the booing from the fans when the judges mentioned they didn’t like her choice of song, it’s pretty evident that Ramiele has built up a huge fan following already.

http://www.pacificnewscenter.com/default.asp?sourceid=&...icnewscenter&he=.com

Community Supports their American Idol

Mulberry native Amanda Overmyer is helping put her small town on the map.

The American Idol contestant is one of 16 singers left in the competition.

Students from Clinton Prairie High School hung signs around Mulberry to show their support for Overmyer.

The students and the town are excited to see her singing in the national spotlight.

Sheanna Kelley said, “We’ve never had anything that’s done anything in Mulberry, Indiana. So it’s really neat. I can see the town’s doing everything.”

http://www.wlfi.com/Global/story.asp?S=7951712

American Idol: David Archuleta big favorite to win

Total of eight American Idol contestants have been eliminated so far and the odds makers are finally joining on the action. On Thursday Jason Yeager, Alexandrea Lushington, Alaina Whitake and Robbie Carrico were voted off the American Idol, leaving only 16 contenders. And the online bookmaker BodogLife posted the odds on winning the popular reality competition, following the elimination round. At the bookmaker, David Archuleta is now the absolute favorite to win American Idol 7 with odds 11/10. The bookie is so certain that Archuleta will win, they have added additional props just for him - people can now wager if David Archuleta would win, surprisingly “yes” pays out on -110 and “no” pays out on favorite odds -130.

http://www.ogpaper.com/news/news-01737.html

Top 16 show is rumored to be the first live performance this season.

They haven't been live? I thought from top 24 they were all live...I'm confused.

hasn't been for years...the results are always live though lol

Humility could doom David on ‘Idol’

David Archuleta has an incredible voice, delivers age-defying performances, has charm and charisma, and holds the front-runner status on “American Idol 7.”

He also has a problem: those things are actively working against him. In fact, everything that has led to near-universal praise for the “American Idol 7” semifinalist may actually prevent him from winning.

http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/23449177/

Strip Club: ‘Idol’ Once Danced Here

“American Idol” contestant David Hernandez once entertained audiences by removing his clothes instead of singing tunes, a manager at a male strip club in Phoenix told The Associated Press.

The 24-year-old finalist from Glendale, Ariz., once worked as a stripper at Dick’s Cabaret, appearing fully nude and performing lap dances for the club’s “mostly male” clientele, club manager Gordy Bryan said Monday.

“He had the look and the type that people like, so he made pretty good money here,” Bryan said.

http://ap.google.com/article/ALeqM5glozMdQxsdF6P3FuJi42kXPqQSsgD8V6DOU00

‘American Idol’ Power List: Ranking the Top 16

1. David Archuleta

The American Idol equivalent of a newborn puppy has some fans wondering if season 7 is all wrapped up after his soaring rendition of ”Imagine” left Paula in tears and the audience in screaming rapture. Still, it’s not advantageous to peak too soon in the competition — just ask Melinda Doolittle. (Last week’s Power Ranking: No. 1)

2. Jason Castro

Granted, the sweetly befuddled dude fumbled the big note on his cover of ”I Just Want to Be Your Everything,” but why didn’t the judges give him credit for reinventing Andy Gibb’s disco-era nugget into a folksy delight? Not a big ”vocalist” like Idol winners past, but is that necessarily a bad thing? (Last week: No. 2)

http://www.ew.com/ew/article/0,,20007164_20171835_20181757,00.html

Mormon Pop: Looking back, ahead for ‘American Idol’s’ Mormons

Although considered by some to one of the best songs of all time, “Imagine’s” first verse lines about “no heaven” and “no religion” lead others to consider it “anti-God and controversial.”
When asked by judge Randy Jackson why he didn’t sing the first verse, David meekly (and innocently?) replied that he liked the last verses better. But several media onlookers, myself included, wondered if David didn’t sing the first verse because of his Mormon faith (maybe that theory got blown out of the water, when this video appeared of David singing the complete song on “Good Things Utah” when he was 13).

But my point is this is exactly the kind of unexpected situation that happens in real life for LDS entertainers. You sing the second half of a song you like cause it fits the time constraints and the moment. But then — unexpectedly — your choice takes on a life of its own, perhaps becoming a signature performance and signature song. And then you have to decide whether or not to perform it on tour, on a best-selling CD, etc.

http://deseretnews.com/article/1,5143,695258267,00.html

MORE SEXY PHOTOS FROM “IDOL” RAMIELE MALUBAY


CelebTV.com has unearthed more risque photographs of “American Idol” finalist Ramiele Malubay.

Last week CelebTV.com uncovered racy photos of Malubay, 20, goofing around with some girlfriends on a fan Facebook page.
Newly discovered photos show the singer is similar poses with what appears to be coworkers. Yahoo TV reports that Malubay was a hostess at a local sushi restaurant in her hometown of Miramar, Fla.

http://www.celebtv.com/Headlines.aspx?NewsGuid=ae0c7e88...28-8ba2-233307fcc4c6

‘American Idol’ semifinalist Alexandrea Lushington dishes on ouster

…While the 17-year-old from Douglasville, GA might not totally agree with her ouster, she’s aware the “almost 31 million” home viewer votes cast following last week’s performance episode broadcasts can’t be wrong.

“We may have our disagreements, but you can’t argue with the public. Because this happened, it was supposed to happen, so I know that I’m going to benefit from it all,” said Lushington. “It’s going to get even better. I got a lot of exposure here and I don’t want to go home. The fact that I have to, it will keep me grounded, I know for sure…”

http://www.realitytvworld.com/news/american-idol-semifi...s-on-ouster-6638.php

Luke is terrible tonight!!!!

OMG David Cook is HOTT!!!!!!!!! I can honestly say that I'm not a fan of Lionel Richie, but I do like that song.. But I loved how David did it this week..

So having said that.. This is the order in which I liked them.. And I'm sorry I don't know all the names so Cal, you can help me out with that

1. David Cook.. Amazing... I think I'm in love

2. Micheal Johns... Loved his audition, and well he still has me..

3. The dude with the dreds.. At first I didn't like how he was doing it all mellow... but then when he got into the second verse, I loved it.. (Was his name Jason??)

4. The dude that sat at the piano... I agree with Simon he should have stayed at the piano..

5. Luke... I thought it was rather cheesy, but he at least didn't bore me... That boy has some really white teeth...

6. The dude at the end... Although I didn't like his high notes...

7. The guy who talked about his bogey... That was gross.. And I thought that he wasn't as good as the other two..

8. The purple hair guy... Yeah that didn't work for me at all..

quote:

Originally posted by joliefleur:
OMG David Cook is HOTT!!!!!!!!! I can honestly say that I'm not a fan of Lionel Richie, but I do like that song.. But I loved how David did it this week..

So having said that.. This is the order in which I liked them.. And I'm sorry I don't know all the names so Cal, you can help me out with that

1. David Cook.. Amazing... I think I'm in love

2. Micheal Johns... Loved his audition, and well he still has me..

3. The dude with the dreds.. At first I didn't like how he was doing it all mellow... but then when he got into the second verse, I loved it.. (Was his name Jason??)

4. The dude that sat at the piano... I agree with Simon he should have stayed at the piano..

5. Luke... I thought it was rather cheesy, but he at least didn't bore me... That boy has some really white teeth...

6. The dude at the end... Although I didn't like his high notes...

7. The guy who talked about his bogey... That was gross.. And I thought that he wasn't as good as the other two..

8. The purple hair guy... Yeah that didn't work for me at all..

8. danny noriega
7. david hernandez
6. chikezie
4. david archuleta
3. jason castro

quote:

Originally posted by BigNLiddle:

quote:

Originally posted by joliefleur:
OMG David Cook is HOTT!!!!!!!!! I can honestly say that I'm not a fan of Lionel Richie, but I do like that song.. But I loved how David did it this week..

So having said that.. This is the order in which I liked them.. And I'm sorry I don't know all the names so Cal, you can help me out with that

1. David Cook.. Amazing... I think I'm in love

2. Micheal Johns... Loved his audition, and well he still has me..

3. The dude with the dreds.. At first I didn't like how he was doing it all mellow... but then when he got into the second verse, I loved it.. (Was his name Jason??)

4. The dude that sat at the piano... I agree with Simon he should have stayed at the piano..

5. Luke... I thought it was rather cheesy, but he at least didn't bore me... That boy has some really white teeth...

6. The dude at the end... Although I didn't like his high notes...

7. The guy who talked about his bogey... That was gross.. And I thought that he wasn't as good as the other two..

8. The purple hair guy... Yeah that didn't work for me at all..

8. danny noriega
7. david hernandez
6. chikezie
4. david archuleta
3. jason castro

Thanks Cal!!! That's why I love you

Danny needs to go home!!!!! Luke does too.

Idol Producer: David Hernandez’s Stripper Past “Won’t Make Any Difference”

On the heels of the reveal that Ramiele Malubay has a “racy” pic or two out there, it has come to light that for three years, 24-year-old David Hernandez worked as a stripper at Dick’s Cabaret in Glendale, Arizona, where he danced nude and gave lap dances to a mostly male clientele.

TVGuide.com: Will the revelations about David’s stripper past have any impact on whether he stays on the show?

Ken Warwick: No, it won’t make any difference. The truth is, we’re never judgmental about what people do to earn a living. They’ve got to put food in people’s mouths. We’ve had strippers on the show before. Nikki McKibbon was one in [Season] 1. We’re never judgmental about people who do things like that. If it were some sort of heavy porn, then maybe we’d have to take action. But certainly not on this.

TVGuide.com: Were you aware of his past before it was reported?

Warwick: No, I wasn’t. [Laughs] But the truth of the matter is, it wouldn’t have made any difference. There are a lot of people I know who’d love to have the opportunity just to make a better living by taking their clothes off.

http://community.tvguide.com/blog-entry/TVGuide-Editors...834?rssDate=12345678

Show of support for ‘Idol’ contestant Hernandez

Marisa Ronstadt, a vocalist who worked with Hernandez in an Arizona band, told the Arizona Republic: “He’s the sweetest guy. It’s like they’re trying to create a scandal. It shouldn’t matter. What’s in the past is in the past. His talent is what is important.”
Over the years, Idol producers have considered contestants’ controversial behavior individually, letting some continue but eliminating others from the competition. Season 1’s Nikki McKibbin remained despite a report that she had danced at a strip club. Racy online photos did not disqualify Antonella Barba last year.

http://www.usatoday.com/life/television/news/2008-03-04-idol-stripper_N.htm

Idol’ Nearly Mum on Contestant’s Past

David Hernandez’s stripper past didn’t come back to haunt him on Tuesday night’s “American Idol.” Hernandez’s three-year stint as a male stripper wasn’t even mentioned during the live telecast, which featured the 24-year-old from Glendale, Ariz., performing a rendition of Celine Dion’s “It’s All Coming Back to Me Now.” However, acerbic judge Simon Cowell did mutter something about stripping, off camera, immediately after the song ended.

http://www.foxnews.com/wires/2008Mar05/0,4670,IdolStripper,00.html

”American Idol”: Sixes and Sevens

When you’re wrong, you’re wrong. And wow, did I ever prove that point when, back on Feb. 20, I got all huffy and argued that only three or four of American Idol’s male semifinalists deserved a spot in the season 7 finals. And to put an exclamation point on my error, I argued that ”Rocker” Robbie Carrico was among the worthy contenders!

Now, here we are two weeks later — and less than 48 hours from the announcement of this year’s top 12 — and seven of the eight men left in the competition have made at least a somewhat compelling case that no, their journeys should not end with a torrent of tears from Ramiele Malubay and a dream-crushing insult from Simon come Thursday evening.

http://www.ew.com/ew/article/0,,20007164_20171835_20182...A+Guys%27+best+night

“American Idol”: Eight Guys’ Most Embarrassing Moments

It’s the last chance for the eight Idolette guys to try to secure a spot in the “American Idol” Season 7 finals.

Show host Ryan Seacrest walks down the curving staircase from the Balcony of Broken Dreams like a Ziegfeld girl, patting the occasional Guy Idolette lining the stairway.

It’s ’80s night and because we wore our most embarrassing outfits that decade, Seacrest says, the Idolettes will be required to reveal their Most. Embarrassing. Moment. Ever.

http://blog.washingtonpost.com/tvblog/2008/03/post_7.html

Idol’ hopeful stays in tune despite scandal

The theme was ’80s music, and the question of the week for the eight male semifinalists was to name their most embarrassing moment. Considering one headline-making story, the setup seemed too good to be true.

David Hernandez has made news this week in a way he’d probably prefer to forget, as word of his previous career as a stripper raised some Internet buzz about his future on the show. The producers decided to keep him around, but he had to be nervous that the judges would try and get him out the old-fashioned way — by trashing him to the point where America would send him home.

http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/23472039/

American Idol: Top 8 Boys Perform

This is it, folks! After these next two weeks, we’ll have our Top 12. Which two of those smiling faces doesn’t deserve to be there? Well, I had a pretty good idea going into tonight’s episode and after it, I’m even more certain. I hope you all get it right. The boys were more comfortable this week and it showed in their performances. I think a lot of it had to do with the theme: ’80s songs. Finally, songs they may actually be familiar with and possibly even have a personal connection to.

Theme: Songs from the ’80s

http://www.tvsquad.com/2008/03/05/american-idol-top-8-boys-perform/

American Idol’ Front-Runner David Archuleta: Where Did He Come From?

He has the looks of a Disney Channel pinup; an “aw shucks,” down-home naturalism that borders on unreal humility; and the pipes of a seasoned pop superstar. For David Archuleta, it all adds up to making him perhaps the earliest front-runner to ever emerge from the “American Idol” gauntlet.

But long before he ever became America’s favorite, Archuleta was the favorite son of Murray, Utah, a commuter town outside Salt Lake City he still calls home — a home that calls him their champion.

http://www.mtv.com/news/articles/1582685/20080303/index.jhtml

Aight... it's Sara's prediction time!

Who I think SHOULD leave:
Kristy
Kady
Luke
Michael

Who I think WILL leave:
Kristy
Kady
Luke
Danny

So yeah... Danny's arangement/song sucked... but I like his voice!! Michael is overrate IMO.

Awe Sheep.. you don't like Michael Johns?

The guys that I thought were the best last night:

David Cook, David Archuleta, Michael Johns, and Jason Castro.

I like Luke, but he isn't doing so great, sadly. He should be a movie star. My guess is the soap opera's will be calling for him.

”American Idol”: Houston, We Have a Problem

If I could vote any two women off the American Idol stage on Thursday night, I’d choose Whitney Houston and Paula Abdul.
Let’s be real here. Whitney and Idol are not, like the key ingredients in a Reese’s Peanut Butter Cup, two great tastes that taste great together. The problem, to me, isn’t really a product of the size or the iconic status of Houston’s voice; rather it stems from the fact that the show’s aspiring singers treat the diva’s numbers like sacred texts, refusing to tamper with a single note or turn of phrase or vocal run. And that, of course, yields invariably depressing results.

http://www.ew.com/ew/article/0,,20007164_20171835_20182...+recap%3A+Bad+copies

‘Idol’ girls just wanna have fun on ’80s night

For the second night in a row, the “American Idol” judges were faced with a controversial candidate who’s been in the news for something other than musical talent. Again, the judges sent the clear message to the viewers that if the singer’s transgressions were that offensive, it was up to them to vote the miscreant off

http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/23490695/

Recap: ‘American Idol’ Top Eight Women Perform

If you were a Hillary Clinton groupie, Tuesday was Ladies Night, but if you’re an American Idol fan, the Women didn’t come out to play until Wednesday (March 5). Last week, the ’70s proved quite the challenge for the Top 10 Idol Women. Would the Top Eight do any better with the ’80s?

http://blog.zap2it.com/americanidol/2008/03/recap-america-1.html

American Idol: Top 8 Girls Perform

This ’80s theme has been very good with the contestants this week as these past two episodes have been the most satisfying of the season so far. And other than a heavy leaning on Whitney Houston, I think the girls really stepped up their game this week. Honestly, the way it’s looking, we may honestly be able to believe the hype that this could be the best Top 12 ever. Just get the vote right, America!

http://www.tvsquad.com/2008/03/05/american-idol-top-8-girls-perform/

American Idol: Girls Just Wanna Sing Whitney and Celine Songs

Man, the miniature sprites that live on unicorn rainbows inside Paula’s Coke cup were in rare form tonight. Can I have some of what she’s having?

Again, it was a disappointing night for ‘80s music. Like the gentlemen, many of the ladies chose songs made famous more recently by other artists, Celine Dion and Mariah Carey, such as. Now, correct me if I’m wrong as I was fairly young during the ‘80s, but I’m pretty sure that the Whitney Houston songs and songs to be covered by Celine and/or Mariah in the ‘90s were not the only musical choices available at that time. Right? There were other songs, weren’t there? You’d never know it from the past two evenings.

Prayze Jebus Blake Lewis is performing tomorrow night. I miss you so, Blake, you and your unique and different original uniqueness. No sarcasm there. Really, I do. Him and Melinda and Taylor and any other “Idol” contestant who tried to do something out of the ordinary.

But here’s what the very bland ladies put forth tonight:

http://blogs.phillyburbs.com/blog.php/?p=23662&cat=39

Jason Castro Drags Leonard Cohen into the American Idol Spotlight

American Idol hopeful Jason Castro performed his take on the Jeff Buckley interpretation of Leonard Cohen’s “Hallelujah” that won huzzahs from the judges tonight, thus continuing the long, strange journey of Cohen’s song from hyperserious-to-an-almost-satirical-point track to something that everyone, even Simon Cowell, can be moved by. Frequent Idolator guestblogger Mike Barthel wrote a paper on the trajectory of the song–complete with graph!–for last year’s EMP Pop Music Conference, and it’s pretty key reading for anyone who wants to know more about this track that, judging by our Google hits over the past 30 minutes, has been “hidden in plain sight” since its first release some 20-or-so years ago.

http://idolator.com/363890/jason-castro-drags-leonard-c...rican-idol-spotlight

Chikezie Has Major Baggage in Past

Chikezie didn’t score with Simon last night, but he was a big hit at Terminal 4 at LAX. We’ve turned up pictures of Chikizzle when he was working at the Transportation Security Administration at the Los Angeles International Airport, where he was a baggage screener.

http://www.tmz.com/2008/03/05/chikezie-has-major-baggage-in-past/

American Idol: Let’s Hear it for the Boys. A few of them anyway

In honor of ‘80s night, Paula had her hair feathered and Randy came up with a brand new word: “Prowness,” which apparently means ability to wear tight pants and trick pre-teen girls into thinking you might someday want to take them to prom. You’d be pretty in pink, of course.

And some boys sang some really, really lame “’80s” songs*.
*By the by, I thought most of their song choices were momentously disappointing. And after Flo threw out so many delightful choices. They need to start paying attention.

http://blogs.phillyburbs.com/blog.php/?p=23557&cid=Lets_Hear_It_For_The_Boys

‘Idol’ Tracker: The Boys have their bar mitzvah

If when the exploits of Season 7 are at last recorded in the Book of Life, it may well be remembered by the ages that this was the year that the “Idol” men stepped forward and met in combat more ferocious than anything the nation had ever known. And if, as seems possible, history remembers this as the great epic season long promised in “Idol” scriptures, then for the warriors of this winter, Tuesday night was their bar mitzvah -– the night they stepped forward after a shaky start and became, at last, men, and titans of competitive singing.

http://latimesblogs.latimes.com/showtracker/2008/03/idoltracker-the.html

Idol’ Banter: Copy Cats’ Cradle

Am I really going to have to dwell on this point every week? Let’s get it over with: hairdo-challenged would-be Daughtry David Cook’s “brave,” grungy version of Lionel Richie’s dirge “Hello” was borrowed. The Calabasas-based band Incubus has been covering the song in a similar fashion since at least Lollapalooza 2003.
I am not a huge Incubus fan. I’ve never seen the band perform Richie’s song in concert. However, I do have this little tool of democracy called Internet access. “Hello” shouldn’t be that easy to search (it’s a common name, like “David Cook”), but I found Incubus’ version in about two minutes.

In literature, we call this plagiarism. In singing it’s obviously a different thing.

http://latimesblogs.latimes.com/showtracker/2008/03/idol-banter-cop.html

American Idol’ Recap: David Archuleta Gains Momentum, But Danny Noriega Almost As Bad As Sanjaya

Unlike the last few weeks, when it was previously recorded, “Idol” was brought to us live Tuesday night! And in a week of Internet scandal, we were treated to the boys’ most embarrassing moments. For some, the confessions were just too damn easy. Makes me yearn for what Robbie Carrico might have admitted aloud.

Now we could chatter about Danny’s surreal, vulgar pre-”Idol” goth Christmas greeting or take it for what it is: a teenager trying to be outrageous in a video that was probably meant for his friends’ eyes only. Then there’s the “shocking” reveal that David Hernandez is a former stripper. But in the age of Perez Hilton and the paparazzi, do either of these “outrages” really count as disreputable? I’ll not partake in such rumblings as you’ve probably read about them ad nauseam.

http://www.mtv.com/news/articles/1582786/20080305/id_0.jhtml

‘American Idol’: Nadia Turner Plays Judge

”THIS IS AMERICAN IDOL.” I know that slogan oh so well.

I actually haven’t watched AI much since I left the show. Looking back on my AI experience, I still can’t believe it. It’s a wonder to me that they call AI reality TV. The moment you reach top 24, the cameras are no longer behind the scenes to see the nerves, conversations, stress, tears, and relationships. This was beyond intense and very surreal to watch it on TV and know I had been there. WOW! Right there! It’s still crazy! In the middle of that stage…amazing!

http://www.ew.com/ew/article/0,,20182339,00.html

American Idol Blazes a Purple Trail Through the 80’s

We all got hosed on those American Idol spoilers that leaked out yesterday with one exception: Danny Noriega did, in fact, sing “Tainted Love,” and he brought out the purple-streaked hair and a few well-placed hip bumps. (Perhaps he learned them from David Hernandez?) Last night’s show was sort of 1980s night, although a bunch of the songs picked were actually from decades all over the American Idol pop map. But hey, who needs specificity about dates when you’ve got one judge who thinks she’s living on Planet Zorg in the year 3.14? After the jump, my weekly ranking of last night’s top eight men, plus predictions about who’s going home.

http://idolator.com/364025/american-idol-blazes-a-purple-trail-through-the-80s