1/12: Kara DioGuardi song list, Fantasia gets house back
Kara DioGuardi has a vast array of hits under her belt as a songwriter. Here’s a sampling of her work. I can’t embed videos yet so I have to do the good ol’ link thing:
-“Ain’t No Other Man” by Christine Aguilera can be seen and heard here.
-The current hit “Sober” by Pink.
-“Walk Away” by Kelly Clarkson
The $1.1 million home in the Charlotte area had been scheduled to hit the auction block Monday, to be sold by the Mecklenburg County Sheriff’s Office in order to compensate Broward Energy Partners for the $68,000 loan.
Barrino cut a check for $10,000 at one point, but Broward sued for the rest in January 2008 after no further payments were received.
-A story about Broadway and “American Idol” is in the New York Daily News.
While word isn’t yet official, Brooklyn-born Constantine Maroulis is said to be on board for the Broadway transfer of “Rock of Ages,” the ’80s musical of Journey, Bon Jovi and Whitesnake tunes.
-Here’s an annoyingly cynical story about “Idol” and the cliches from MSNBC.
The best one:
‘I’m sorry to say… You made it!’
How do you tell a group of stressed out singers their big break is finally on the way? By tricking them into thinking that they’ve lost their only shot at it, of course. There’s the “We’ve got some bad news for you… You’re going to Hollywood!” approach, or the equally annoying, “You’re not going to like this, but… Congratulations!” spiel. Heck, Randy Jackson and the gang have honed their “Hate to break it to you… You’re on to the next round!” lines to a frustratingly predictable and unwelcome art form. It never gets old… to them!
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JTesla
January 11th, 2009
10:59 pm
Thanks for the links. The “I’m sorry to say… you made it” bit that you quoted does make a very good point. The judges doing that when narrowing the group down to the top 24 is the time that it is the most annoying. One whole hour of the judges either crushing someone’s dreams, or pretending to crush their dreams.
linny@home
January 11th, 2009
11:51 pm
AHA! when you hit the block, the Enter BS disappears, i LOVE that! Thanks Rodney! I know, I know, I’m late commenting — been spending some time with hubby, and have to get in a couple of hours of typing before i crash out, i hope. I dvr’d 24, so please please please, no talkie about 24 till after tomorrow night — i’ll watch tonight’s when i get home from work, just in time to watch the Monday episode!!! 4 hours of 24 — i’ll be wigging out for sure!
~¿@ or …
now that i can do it that way!!!
Nana
January 12th, 2009
7:28 am
I posted my good morning on the previous blog, but again, I will say it, “Happy Monday Morning to All!”
I had read in yesterday’s paper that Fantasia was able to keep her home. I’m glad for her.
Deirdre
January 12th, 2009
7:43 am
Morning!
Thank you techies for removing fixing the “comment here” thing!
I can’t believe that tomorrow marks the start of the new Idol season! Are we really going to do this again? YES!!!!
And Nana is right…we expect all you lurkers out there to pop in and say hello! Maybe stay awhile. We have west coasters as regulars on this here ole Atlanta blog so don’t be shy or think you won’t fit in! We’ll do our best to help you feel at home. We like healthy disagreements here that do not involve name-calling or disrespect. So if you think I’m an idiot or a beyotch…you could be correct but we’d prefer it if you kept it to yourself!
rho
January 12th, 2009
8:17 am
Woohoo! The “enter comment here” disappears when I type here in Safari, too. Wow! Someone in tech actually listened to me!
And yes, welcome lurkers and newbies! The door is always open! This is my fifth season doing this blog and the first using wordpress. So be patient as I figure out how to make it all pretty and such…
Lara
January 12th, 2009
8:27 am
Good morning fellow blogsters. Got to see the Andrew Lloyd Webber episode last night on Fox Reality channel. Man, David Cook is really good! I hope we find someone just as good and interesting this year. I know I am partial to the rockers, but I have an open mind.
When I set it up to record, it was an hour and 2 minutes - totally throwing off my whole recording schedule - anyone else come accross this problem?
Deirdre
January 12th, 2009
8:34 am
Lara…it happens all the time these days. I think it’s the networks sneaky way of keeping us tuned to them. Grey’s Anatomy almost always goes a minute over.
Deirdre
January 12th, 2009
9:06 am
I think we should run an “office” pool. during the first show, how long will it take Randy to say “I don’t know, dawg”? I’m in for 8:32 pm!
linny ,,,=^..^=,,,
January 12th, 2009
9:14 am
8:32??? Deirdre you are a beyotch and an idyot … oh… wait i mean … *LAUGHING–IT’S A JOKE!!! (see above)* no… but seriously — do you REALLY think it will take him a whole 32 minutes??? I’m for 8:08. Probably first or second contestant out, imho.
JTesla
January 12th, 2009
9:16 am
LMAOLOL Choo choo!
8:17 pm
Deirdre
January 12th, 2009
9:35 am
linny…I figure they have to get through all the intros first, then there’s commercials and they’ll show a good singer, then a really awful singer, then someone who thinks they can sing but just isn’t good enough. That should happen about 8:30, I think!
linny…I’m well aware that I’m a beyotch(kinda proud of it actually) I just don’t think newbies need to acknowledge that until they get to know us better!
Woodpappy
January 12th, 2009
9:45 am
Guys, I’m gonna say around 8:45pm the “Sorry Dawg” thingy will make its debut for the 09 season ! From the commercials it appears that there might be some really good talent this season. I sure hope so.
Deirdre
January 12th, 2009
9:54 am
JT…was that “choochoo” the hell train we used to speak of so fondly?
Woodpappy…I think you might win this thing. Now we have to decide what the prize is….Rodney’s first giveaway?
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Deirdre
January 12th, 2009
10:02 am
We are front page, front and center this morning. I guess that’s not a surprise since the show starts tomorrow. We might find some newbies on the previous thread.
harrietth
January 12th, 2009
10:13 am
Hi, everyone. I am right in the middle of late admits/advisement and pretty swamped. I will only be peeking in and out today. However, I love your predictions on DAWG today. I will say 8:20 .
JTesla
January 12th, 2009
10:38 am
Deirdre: no comment.
The first of many front page days. Always entertaining, never the same.
Deirdre
January 12th, 2009
10:52 am
Did anybody watch the Golden Globes last night? My favorite moment was when Mickey Roarke’s director flipped him the bird!
I thought they had a time delay on live shows!
harrietth
January 12th, 2009
11:21 am
I saw that, D. It was funny. I think they were having a hard time trying to keep up with the bleeping. I noticed two or three in a row.
On another note, I just heard on the radio that Tony Dungy of the Colts, is saying goodbye to his players as we speak. One of the really good guy coaches.
linny ,,,=^..^=,,,
January 12th, 2009
11:28 am
oh no! Poor Tony Dungy. I really liked him at the Bucs, and really admire him. Hopefully someone will snap his azz up quickly!!! I agree, Harriett, one of the TRULY good guy coaches!!!
OMG i don’t know if i can stand the thought of 4 hours of 24 tonight, then AI 2 hours 2 nights in a row!!!! hubby is trying to find “other things” to do because his nights off are tuesday and wednesday — but LAST year he got caught up on the AI stuff with me, bless his heart!!!
ok, back to work — one of my co-workers appears to be about to pop her son out, so i’ll be extra busy for a few weeks…. ah me, life DOES go on!!!
harrietth
January 12th, 2009
11:33 am
No, linny, he stepped down on his own. He believes there is much life after football and priorities with family.
linny ,,,=^..^=,,,
January 12th, 2009
12:16 pm
OH! You can tell i don’t read the sports pages often enough — I have a LOT of respect for Mr. Dungy — Thanks for setting me straight there, H — What he’s been through over the last few years would stretch anyone’s coping mechanisms — I’m glad he is doing this, then, and not having it done TO him!!!
see, lurkers, even **I** make mistakes (coff coff)
~¿@
Deirdre
January 12th, 2009
12:41 pm
Over at the Idol Forums(a place with as much mis-info as good info)they are already starting ‘Official fan sites” for some of the contestants. I am, apparently, not into Idol as much as some people. Whew!
harrietth
January 12th, 2009
1:28 pm
D, we are just selective, that’s all. Quality vs quantity and so on.
Deirdre
January 12th, 2009
1:49 pm
msn.com has put out a list of the most memorable Idols(good or bad, as you’ll see) On the list: Archie, Kellie Pickler, Taylor Hicks, Jennifer Hudson, Bo Bice, Constantine Maroulis, Kelly Clarkson, Carrie Underwood, Sanjaya, Blake Lewis, Katharine McPhee, Ruben Studdard, Melinda Doolittle, Chris Daughtry, Kimberly Locke, Clay Aikein, Michael Johns and Jordin Sparks.
I’m not sure why Jordin is on the list, other than she won…..I can’t remember her much and often just skip over season 6 altogether(except for Melinda). I also think it’s interesting that there are 2 winners not on the list.
If you want to know msn’s reasoning behind these choices, you’ll have to go look yourself…I have no idea how to link stuff on here.
rho
January 12th, 2009
2:09 pm
While J. Hud tried to hide from the photoshopping of her album cover, Kelly Clarkson owns up to it freely on her blog:
http://iamkelly.wordpress.com/2009/01/09/4-days/
i’m headed to london today for some album promo and i’m so freakin’ excited!! i’m ready for y’all to hear this album! i’m so proud of it!! i think it’s 4 more days and my first single drops at radio and i’m super super pumped!! we decided the cover of the album and just in case you haven’t seen it i’ll post it! it’s very colorful and they have definitely photo-shopped the crap out of me but i don’t care haha! whoever she is, she looks great ha! i’ve had so much fun with this album i really hope y’all dig it woohooooooooooo!!!!
and by the way, i’m now on ‘eclipse’ of the twilight series and so is my mom, my sister and all of my friends …..you could say we’re a bit addicted and all searching for our very own personal ‘edward’ …..and yes, in the most pathetic way possible ha
ooh!! and the soundtrack to the movie ‘twilight’ is awesome! i can’t stop listening to ‘flightless bird, american mouth’! the production is breathtaking!
alright, peace out ….off to london
Deirdre
January 12th, 2009
2:17 pm
Did anyone else start reading Rodney’s post and think that HE was going to London…or am I the only dimwit here? I DID figure it out by the time I got to “i’m ready for y’all to hear this album”
JTesla
January 12th, 2009
2:33 pm
Deirdre, you mean Rodney isn’t going to London WITH Kelly Clarkson? And here I was getting all jealous.
linny ,,,=^..^=,,,
January 12th, 2009
2:36 pm
no D i did the same thing, had to go back and look at it again, LOL!!!
JSHW
January 12th, 2009
2:55 pm
Good afternoon, Josiah’s album is due out in March. I can’t wait for the tour.
JTesla
January 12th, 2009
3:04 pm
I’m starting to tear up already.
linny ,,,=^..^=,,,
January 12th, 2009
3:16 pm
JT is that “tear up” or “tear up”?
JTesla
January 12th, 2009
3:28 pm
Good question. How about… I’m starting to have fluid appearing in or flowing from the eye as the result of emotion?
Deirdre
January 12th, 2009
3:31 pm
I’m tearing up, too…both ways!!!!!!
harrietth
January 12th, 2009
4:35 pm
I have had to more or less give it up today. Sooooo busy. I will check in tomorrow morning, but definitely will be part of the night crew tomorrow. Bye for now.
War Eagle
January 12th, 2009
6:13 pm
For some reason I am not as excited about the new season of AI as I usually am. After watching Josiah get treated so unfairly last season, I might not even watch this year. We have already seen the greatest singer-songwriter since John Lennon so why even bother.
Nana
January 12th, 2009
7:10 pm
Finally, time to read and post!!!! My work load better lighten up pretty darn fast so I participate in the conversation during the day. You know that I will be sitting infront of the computer at home Tuesdays and Wednesdays with AI on the TV.
Justin - you aren’t only one who uses their name. Quite a few on here do. Just didn’t want you to think otherwise.
D, I also thought Rodney was off to London the way he started his comment. I was gonna be jealous of him. Then I read on and discovered that it’s Kelly going. LOL!!!!!!
WE - You’re kidding, aren’t you?
The Batchelor comes on in less than an hour, so I need to get sdome things done. I will be back periodically to see what’s going on here.
Nana
January 12th, 2009
7:12 pm
Spelling error!!!!!!! I meant to say I need to get SOME things done and not sdome. Sorry bout that.
Harm
January 12th, 2009
7:12 pm
I want to say Hello to everyone, been busy today, was visiting Asa. JTesla, I will be watching that hilarious show True Beauty! ONE MORE DAY- AMERICAN IDOL
Deirdre
January 12th, 2009
7:51 pm
WE…LOL!!!!!
Hey Harm!
Mta56
January 12th, 2009
9:39 pm
Another seasson of a boring & outdated show so you mindless idiots have something to wet your pants over!
JTesla
January 12th, 2009
10:01 pm
It doesn’t take a show for me to wet my pants, but thanks anyways!
JTesla
January 12th, 2009
10:16 pm
The new blog has a better filter.
linny@home
January 12th, 2009
10:26 pm
wow. glad now for sure i watched all 4 hours of 24!!!! who was it, Harmony?? that likes 24 also? I’d forgotten JUST how much i loved that show! And i get 24 and AI, along with all my other stuff, and THEN…>THEN…. L*O*S*T …. i think i MIGHT just OD, LOL!!! OK, i’ve seen the first 4 hours of 24, if that wasn’t clear, so *now* we can talk about it….thanks to those who watch who didn’t spoil it for me…. but if there’s anyone who hasn’t yet (who will be watching it this week) say so, so i don’t spoil it for you, LOL!!!
Mta, what I wonder is…what is it YOU do for entertainment? No, I’m serious. AI is a pleasant, sometimes funny, sometimes interesting, always entertaining in some way, show to watch to take my mind OFF the serious issues of the day. Is it earth-shattering? No, never has been. But it’s one of the ways that I relax after a hard day’s work. And after a hard look at the so-called news, which, as we all know, is usually only teasers and half the truth, so that if you really want to be informed, you have to do some serious searching out of the “other side” of the story… And then there’s the serious business of family, finances, home, chores, meals, laundry etc ad nauseum… so begrudge me a couple of hours of pure entertainment if you want to. I, with my graduate professional degree, will STILL take time to relax and enjoy something if i want to. And talk about it with like-minded souls around the country. I also read voraciously, sew, crochet, cook, understand a little bit about auto mechanics (the technology, not the people, LOL!!) and computers, have a second at-home job, have raised three rather successful sons — each in his own way — and have remained married to the same man for almost 40 years. My IQ tests are high enough that I do not worry about being called mindless — i KNOW my mind — do you know yours? I’ve grown food organically, make homemade preserves and other foods, don’t spend too much on frivolity, because most of what i have is spent on my family and home, or on others in need. Let’s see… well at the moment i can’t think of anything else to convince you that, like most of the others here, i am secure in who and what i am, and in what i enjoy. I happen to enjoy American Idol and discussing it with others.
So again I ask — what do YOU do for relaxation and entertainment? Read? Movies? Sports? Socializing? Drinking? Driving? Diving? Skiing? Cruising? Clubbing? Crossword Puzzles? There are so many things — why would you denegrate those who are different in their choices? Why not celebrate that while YOU may not like American Idol, there are those who do. And that’s the beauty and wonder of living in the good ol’ USofA — we have — are ENCOURAGED to have — choices, and the freedom to make those choices!!!
**linny hops down and kicks the soapbox just under the edge of the platform, knowing she’ll probably be pulling it out again sometime soon, as will others with something to say.**
peace out — go find your chillax place and enjoy it!!! you’ll feel so much better!!!
War Eagle
January 12th, 2009
10:36 pm
Linny, I think that was a good reply but I will let you know for sure after I check my dictionary because you just spoke over my head.
linny@home
January 12th, 2009
10:40 pm
WE i know that’s not true, LOL. And you know me, i can’t resist, at least once or twice a season, on trying to educate people. I really get tired of the “only stupid [or whatever] people watch American Idol. Actually, i know a LOT of highly educated, intelligent, intuitive, creative, smart, fun, secure people who enjoy the show, LOL… the fun thing is … we don’t diss folks because they’re different from us, but we sure put up with a lot of it from others, yanno? But then, comments like those always show up who’s … well, at least who is APPARENTLY …. mindless!
Deirdre
January 12th, 2009
11:04 pm
See!!! I KNEW someone was going to call me an idiot!
So tomorrow night…I’ll bring the Depends!
linny@home
January 12th, 2009
11:23 pm
LOL! D, i do love you, gal! And people think we’re idiots….hmph…. more creativity and wit here than those self-proclaimed critics, eh?
Ron
January 13th, 2009
4:00 am
The show was worth watching the first season. Second season I watched part of it, basically like watching a rerun except the hobbit was by himself. But, it is over loaded with commercials and now they show all the failures just so they can air more commercials. Have not watched it since.
Nana
January 13th, 2009
6:51 am
Good Morning Fellow Blogsters. Hope all is well in your world this morning.
Today’s Quote: “Peace is not the absence of war but the presence of justice.”
Don’t ya just love it when someone comes on here and refers to us as “Idiots?” That just makes my day and I can’t help but laugh at the poor soul thinking they know us all so well. linny’s response speakes for all of us sane people and I concur with her wholeheartly.
BTW - welcome Mta56.
Deirdre
January 13th, 2009
7:59 am
Morning!
Ron, the last time you watched the show was 6 years ago. Don’t you think it might have changed since then? Well…it hasn’t(much) but we still love it anyway!
I’m ready and very excited! I’m not sure I’m excited enough to wet my pants but…time will tell!
Lara
January 13th, 2009
8:19 am
Linny - that was me that watches ‘24′ - and last night was a good one. I knew Tony couldn’t be all bad….Looks like it might just be a good season, one worth waiting for.
Good morning fellow blogsters. Tonight is the night…
Deirdre
January 13th, 2009
8:22 am
Some interesting tidbits about Hollywood week…don’t read this if you don’t want to know:
Angela Martin makes it to Hollywood…..some of us might remember her from last year as the girl with the very sick child. She was good and rumor has it that she’s improved.
And for Nashville Star fans…a contestant from season 2 of NS, Brent Keith Smith, is also on the Hollywood list.
harrietth
January 13th, 2009
9:03 am
It’s heeeerrrre! Idol day! Happiness is Idol season! And, after reading some of last night’s posts, I have to comment. It does not take a rocket scientist to glean the level of intelligence among posters here is quite high. I would suppose not everyone might recognize that fact, however.Do we have to be “idiots” to enjoy something so entertaining as American Idol? I think not. Proclivity toward things in pop culture does not preclude a genuine appreciation of fine art, for example. Can one not enjoy a comic book as well as the ballet? So why paint all of us who enjoy American Idol with the “idiot” brush? Not very sound reasoning if you ask me.
Deirdre
January 13th, 2009
9:08 am
Most of the people who do drive-by postings(with the exception of Negativo, of course) aren’t here to get into a discussion. They just make their, frequently rude, comment and keep going so no one can “shoot” back at them. Seriously, they’re not worth the effort!
harrietth
January 13th, 2009
9:13 am
I know you are right, D. I just had to have my say! I am so excited!
linny ,,,=^..^=,,,
January 13th, 2009
9:17 am
Lara! Yes! I’m sorry I was not remembering which of you was a fellow-24ian! It was certain that Tony wasn’t a bad guy — confirmed when he did the “pull up PULL UP” to the airliner, imho. So glad Bill and Chloe are back with Tony — but wondering just WHO will show up next! LOL. And what will Madam President decide?????
ah well — 24’s a week away, and plenty of Idol to soothe my soul (hahaha) in between!!
later gang!
Deirdre
January 13th, 2009
9:17 am
That being said,
, drive-by’s sometimes spark a discussion amongst ourselves which can be VERY interesting.
The thing is, I’m not sure I’d still be watching the show if it wasn’t for this blog. Or maybe I’d be watching but not enjoying it as much. I have a lot more fun talking about the singers than actually watching them.
Rodney’s blog has turned American Idol into a social event for me. I enjoy the time we spend chatting after the show so much than I’m pretty sure it’s a major factor in me watching the show.
linny ,,,=^..^=,,,
January 13th, 2009
9:18 am
look, now D’s calling me an idiot! (for responding?) [[DUCK!!]] I’m kidding of course. goodness me i am so glad the season is about to start up! just a few more hours!!!
Woodpappy
January 13th, 2009
9:25 am
AMEN ladies….You’ve said it better than I could! If we are idiots for enjoying a show, what does it say for Mta joining in on our blog? Anyway, I’m glad its here, (I’ll just have to let my class out a few minutes early tonight) !
harrietth
January 13th, 2009
9:30 am
All I know is how much being a part of this blog has meant to me. “Meeting” all of you and sharing ideas and conversations has really enriched me. Now, some drive-by may say that if this is so, I don’t have much of a life. Tennyson said “I am a part of all I have met,” and for me that is certainly true here. So, onward to Idol tonight, and the grand social event of the year–blogging together “after-Idol.”
Deirdre
January 13th, 2009
9:32 am
Woodpappy…your students are going to love AI!
LOL! linny! I enjoyed reading your piece in response to whatshisname! keep up the good work! And you too, harriethh and Nana. But I also enjoy JT’s and WE’s take on the drive-by as well. Succinct but to the point! Part of what makes this place interesting is the way we stick up for ourselves!
Now…it’s off to a doc appt with mom. I’ll bbl!
rho
January 13th, 2009
10:04 am
New blog entry up folks!
Mike
January 13th, 2009
8:12 pm
If you like Kara Dioguardi’s music, then her song with Dave Stewart, Taking Chances is by far her best and an instant classic. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3fW6sA2oGh0 check it out, if you agree then help spread the love….
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