1/14: Audition night #2 in Kansas City
“Idol” comes to Kansas City, David Cook’s town. Big crowds, lots of enthusiasm, even Jason Castro pops by to support his brother.
Overall, I get a sense “Idol” is focusing less on the freaks, more on the future top 36. That’s a good thing for us regulars. There was some seriously good talent in K.C. I especially liked the bald welder Matt, the bubble tea gal Casey, confident Jessica (who sang Janis Joplin), Jason Castro’s bro, the Indian dude and the last gal Lil Rounds.
Thank you Mike S for tracking the numbers. We saw 10 of the 27 who made it through last night (similar ratio as last year’s first ep in Philly) and 12 of the 26 who made it through tonight (slightly better than the 10 out of 24 last year in Dallas) We’ve seen 41.5 percent of the Hollywood bound vs. 40 percent a year ago.
Ryan, in a teaser, says 147 make it to Hollywood.
Parsons, KS waitress Chelsea Marquandt is up first, noting how her friends and family encouraged her and told her how great she was. She has very deluded friends and family. She has no clue what she’s doing. She can’t hold a note without making men scream. “It sounded like a cat jumping off the Empire State Building and the noise it would make before it hit the floor,” Simon said.
Ashley Anderson from Clarksburg, N.J. sings a Leona Lewis song that “Footprints in the Sand.” She accidentally says “Footsteps” and Simon corrects her. He should know. He is a co-writer of the song. She’s actually pretty good and doesn’t get flustered by her error. I don’t love her but she’s good enough for Hollywood!
Bubbly bubble tea maker Casey Carlson from Minneapolis. She is gorgeous and you can tell Simon is enchanted. Her voice is quite vibrant as well. Is she a guaranteed top 12er? No. But she’s got a shot at the top 36. “I can see a package here,” Kara said.
Brian Hettler, trained in opera but has been out of the “business” for two years, got this big set up and you might think, maybe he might be good. But he’s awful. Abysmal. Painfully so. He’s Taylor Hicks, minus the vocals and soul.
James Michael Avance and Billy Vinson both use soprano vocals – quite poorly. Chris Jones has zero personality. Deandra Hopkins is worse.
Von Smith, from Greenwood, Mo., clearly has personality up front before I even hear him sing. Love the hat! He goes for “Over the Rainbow.” He’s very loud, a bit phlegmy, as he notes. Very mannered. He’s like a Star Search contestant, Sam Harris style. Didn’t quite like him as much as I wanted to. “You can take a lot of risks other singers can’t,” Kara said. “This guy has a dope voice,” Randy said.
Michael Castro, Jason’s younger brother, is giving it a shot. “He’s more girly and I’m more not girly,” Michael said. “You get all emotional and stuff.” He said he started singing 20 days before the audition. (Twenty days????) He’s actually really good. Wonderful depth and texture in his voice. Surprise! “It was good-ish,” Simon said. “I can’t get anything from your voice at the moment. I can’t tell with you Castros if you’re into this or not.” “You’re a ballsy dude,” Kara said. “You have a, ‘I’ve got a secret’ vibe. It shows hutzpah.” He’s through, baby!
After the commercial break, we get a jokester in Vaughn English and his banana. Thankfully, he’s gone quickly. Matt Breitzke, one of the few “older” singers featured so far, looks like a nice nice guy, a welder/fabricator. He does some Bill Withers with plenty of white soul. Lovely! “A cool bar singer,” Randy said. “Not sure if it’s right for me.” Kara didn’t agree. Paula likes him, too. “I like the control of your vibratto. It’s a nice tone.” Simon agrees with the girls. “I think you are really good. I like your heart and ambition.” I agree with Simon, not Randy on this one. He’s someone you really want to root for.
Jasmine Joseph goes by Jazz. But she’s not jazzy. She’s just godawful. Stop her! Stop her now!
Jessica Page Furney doesn’t look on the surface like she might be a good singer but she really rocks Janis Joplin. She needs a bit of a visual makeover but she can work it. “Small town, big dreams,” Simon said. “You’re a natural,” Randy said.
We have India and Asia, sisters, doing a combo audition. They rap in a funny way. But can they sing? Asia McClain, a stay at home mom, certainly can’t. India Morrison is far better. And India gets it.
Bartender Jamar Rogers from Milwaukee does a very soulful version of Mamas-n-Papas’ “California Dreamin’ ” He’s a bit over the top. I’m not sure I like it, though. “A bit corny,” Simon said. But he gets yesses across the board. I don’t think he’s going to get far.
Sob story alert! Music teacher Danny Gokey’s wife died four weeks earlier. “She was my best friend. We never got to say goodbye,” he said. “The grief is so intense.” He uses a very over-used song “I Heard it Through the Grapevine” but he pulls it off. “I liked you so much, didn’t expect it,” Paula said. “You’ve got a lot of heart and soul in you,” Kara said. Sob story + good voice = Hollywood! He could make the final 36.
Then an interlude of bad singers who don’t even get their names shown.
Not a lot of Indian-Americans have had success on Idol. So it’s good to see Anoop Desai from Chapel Hill. He can croon! “Anoop dawg is in the house!” Randy said. “A bit geeky, the look,” Simon said. “It’s like a meeting with Bill Gates. It’s a bit Silicon, high tech.” Thanks for the stereotyping, Simon!
We get cheerleaders intro Andrew Lang from Columbia, Mo. He is oversinging “My Girl” big time. I’m not sure if I buy this one. “It was okay but it wasn’t fantastic,” Simon said. No way.
Music director Asa Barnes, 28, goes the Michael Jackson route. He’s pretty good though I’m not sure he has enough distinctiveness to get very far in Hollywood. He is sweet, though. “When people sing Michael, it’s usually a disaster. This was definitely not a disaster,” Paula said.
Michael Nicewonder has that big “L” on his forehead. Hard to believe he’s 20. He looks about 35. His first song is depressing. His second one is no better.
Peppy back flippin’ Dennis Brigham from Illinois has a dream that Simon loved him. He’s kind of entertaining but his singing is not quite there. Not a fan. “It’s all a bit crazy for me,” Simon said. Dennis begs. And pleads. Does it work? Simon says no. Paula and Randy say yes. Kara gives him a yes, too. Earned? No. Not at all! He’ll be gone in Hollywood before we can all say “bikini girl!”
Sleepy gal Mia Conley takes a major chance doing Minnie Ripperton’s “Lovin’ You.” And she botches a very very difficult song. And when she goes for the high note, many eardrums pop.
There is time for one more contestant, Lil Rounds. So we get a back story. She is a tornado victim with three children and a hubby. “We’re still trying to recover,” she said. Joe’s Place Blog, which is compiling spoilers, says she makes it to the top 50. And she certainly has the skills. She has charm to spare. Top 12? Very possible! (Randy thinks she’s a cross between Fantasia and Mary J. Blige.)
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147 comments Add your comment
JTesla
January 14th, 2009
7:05 pm
Dear Idol,
More Kara less Ryan avoiding kisses and failing high-fives.
Thanks,
Sexual Tapioca
Deirdre
January 14th, 2009
7:37 pm
LOL!!! I like Ryan…and that high-five thing coulda happened to anyone!
JTesla
January 14th, 2009
7:44 pm
I like Ryan too, and he did handle the goof nicely. However, I can see that coming up again in a recap sometime in the future. So what was my point… more Kara.
Nana
January 14th, 2009
7:48 pm
Idol will play the heck out of Ryan’s goof, however, he recovered nicely.
Nana
January 14th, 2009
8:05 pm
Chelesa sounded like?????????????????????
Deirdre
January 14th, 2009
8:06 pm
That’s a powerful voice, alright!
Definitely a cat falling off the roof.
Nana
January 14th, 2009
8:09 pm
Ashley was good. I liked her.
Nana
January 14th, 2009
8:11 pm
When she said she had a powerful voice, I was expecting something other than what we heard.
DCB
January 14th, 2009
8:12 pm
The one thing I’ve never been sure about this show is how they decide who gets in front of the judges. There’s no way those four listen to more than 10,000 people at each stop. Who makes the first cut?
Nana
January 14th, 2009
8:17 pm
Welcome DCB – From what I read, the contestants go through a series of pre-judging before they get to the four.
Casey has a real folksy sound. her voice is pure.
Harrietth
January 14th, 2009
8:18 pm
I’m here, but am taking notes tonight and will be back at intervals. I couldn’t remember things I wanted to last night because I was commenting on every act.
Deirdre
January 14th, 2009
8:20 pm
DCB it’s a long story but the stadium full of people is auditioned by about 20 different lower level producers…they narrow it down to about 200 people then a couple of upper level producers narrow it down to the 100+ people that our esteemed judges see.
Nana
January 14th, 2009
8:20 pm
Did Brian have mush in his mouth?
Nana
January 14th, 2009
8:21 pm
Another sob story coming up!!!!!!
Nana
January 14th, 2009
8:25 pm
Wished I remember all my shorthand I used to do!!!! Sure would make it easier to take notes and type at the same time.
Nana
January 14th, 2009
8:30 pm
WOW!! Von Smith’s rendition of Over the Rainbow, WOW!!!!!
Deirdre
January 14th, 2009
8:31 pm
ayVon! He’s loud and dramatic but he was not too bad…just Way over the top!
Harrietth
January 14th, 2009
8:32 pm
For now,liked Ashley, didn’t really like Stacy too much, but maybe after I see her again, and thought Von was good and original.
Nana
January 14th, 2009
8:33 pm
Hellloooo!!!! Am I by myself tonight?
Deirdre
January 14th, 2009
8:37 pm
JT…I’m sorry another Castro!
DCB
January 14th, 2009
8:38 pm
Thanks Deirdre. Very obvious those upper-level producers are looking for some people for the judges to make fun of. But we enjoy it nonetheless.
Deirdre
January 14th, 2009
8:39 pm
What’s with the Castro boys and hair? I liked him better than Jason.
Nana
January 14th, 2009
8:40 pm
Well, is he better or worse than David?
Nana
January 14th, 2009
8:43 pm
Golly gee, here in the heck did I get David? I meant Jason. Yes Deirdre, I liked Michael better than Jason. They do have some crazy hair dos.
Deirdre
January 14th, 2009
8:49 pm
Liked Matt…the mature ones are so calm.
Nana
January 14th, 2009
8:50 pm
Matt has that Blues sound and reminds me of the French Quarters in New Orleans.
Deirdre
January 14th, 2009
8:55 pm
Jessica reminded me of Kelly Clarkson.
Harrietth
January 14th, 2009
8:57 pm
D, that is what my note says–Jessica reminds me of Kelly. And I agree that the brother is much better than Jason Castro. Really liked Matt’s quiet talent.
Nana
January 14th, 2009
8:58 pm
Jessica is one of the better females we have heard so far. I would like to hear her do a song all the way through and show her voice range.
Harrietth
January 14th, 2009
8:59 pm
I did not mean quiet talent in referencing Matt. I meant quiet assurance.
Generalz GM
January 14th, 2009
9:05 pm
Didn”t get to hear enough of those sisters (big and small) to tell if they could sing or not. (Hey guys, I’m new BTW)
War Eagle
January 14th, 2009
9:08 pm
Welcome GM and DCB. Hello old friends.
Deirdre
January 14th, 2009
9:10 pm
Danny reminds me of Robert Downey Jr
Deirdre
January 14th, 2009
9:13 pm
DCB….GM…..stick with us…we havefun in here.
Nana
January 14th, 2009
9:14 pm
I really liked Danny!!! He has some Motown in him…….
War Eagle
January 14th, 2009
9:14 pm
People in Kansas City have bad teeth!!
Deirdre
January 14th, 2009
9:17 pm
Apparently, Randy’s critique for this year will be “crazy vocals”.
Deirdre
January 14th, 2009
9:18 pm
WE….I was born in KC! My teeth are just fine.
Generalz GM
January 14th, 2009
9:19 pm
The “Nupe Dawg” thing won Randy. Bet we hear that fifty times from here on. Anyone think there is a shot of an Indian Idol?
War Eagle
January 14th, 2009
9:20 pm
Sorry D
Nana
January 14th, 2009
9:20 pm
Welcome GM. Glad to have you aboard. As D stated, we do have fun in here. Have a lot of laughs and disagreements, but all in good taste.
Anoop was a suprise. IMO, so far, he is the best male.
Generalz GM
January 14th, 2009
9:21 pm
Thanks for the welcome BTW.
Harrietth
January 14th, 2009
9:22 pm
So far my favorites are Jessica and Danny. Jamar was a bit of a stretch–pretty decent, but not great. Deserves a second chance. Anoop an enigma. Good vocals, but not much substance. Just MHO.
Nana
January 14th, 2009
9:23 pm
I’m with you GM…… Randy will get great mileage from Nupe Dawg.
Generalz GM
January 14th, 2009
9:24 pm
Thanks, Nana. I liked the iron welder/fabricator that Simon said, “I get it, I get it,” when he was trying to explain what it was like to have family responsibilities… being a football coach I was thinking he is big enough to play Offensive Line.
Generalz GM
January 14th, 2009
9:30 pm
The white cheerleader looks just like the actress that loved getting spanked in that James Spader movie, especially when she was all teary. What was it called?
Nana
January 14th, 2009
9:31 pm
The question is, “Does Simon really get it?”
Generalz GM
January 14th, 2009
9:32 pm
I am waiting on Paula to say no to anyone that the others say yes to… bet it NEVER happens.
Deirdre
January 14th, 2009
9:33 pm
Harm…we’re all rooting for ASA!!!!!!!!!! And we have an ASA going to Hollywood!!!!
For the newbies,,,Asa is the name of one of our regulars brand new grandson.
Deirdre
January 14th, 2009
9:34 pm
gm the movie was The Secretary and the actress was Maggie Gyllenhahl
Harrietth
January 14th, 2009
9:35 pm
Paula seems a bit subdued so far. Anyway, I really liked Asa. Simon does not put up with much sentimental stuff. He shouldn’t have cut Matt off like that, though.
War Eagle
January 14th, 2009
9:38 pm
Look at the teeth on this dude.
Deirdre
January 14th, 2009
9:40 pm
Yeah WE, but he’s from Nebraska!
Nana
January 14th, 2009
9:41 pm
We all know that Simon is not known for his caring and compassionate feelings.
Harm – When I heard the name Asa, I immediately thought of your little Asa.
War Eagle
January 14th, 2009
9:42 pm
Just having a little fun with you D.
Sarah B
January 14th, 2009
9:44 pm
I just tuned in anybody good??? I have bowling league on Wed. and forgot to record…
Deirdre
January 14th, 2009
9:44 pm
Oh great…a trip to Hollywood by begging.
Sarah B
January 14th, 2009
9:45 pm
D – I saw that too
Harrietth
January 14th, 2009
9:46 pm
Now everyone is going to beg.
Deirdre
January 14th, 2009
9:46 pm
Sarah, there have been quite a few good ones tonight.
Sarah B
January 14th, 2009
9:47 pm
Good to know, sorry I missed…
tnecvolfan2001
January 14th, 2009
9:47 pm
the guy that lost his wife is my favorite so far
Sarah B
January 14th, 2009
9:48 pm
Have to watch recorded 24 next
Deirdre
January 14th, 2009
9:48 pm
My battery is dying…I’ll talk to y’all tomorrow…g’night!
Nana
January 14th, 2009
9:48 pm
Sarah B – There has been some good ones Of the females, Ashley, Jessica and India. The guys so far are Von Smith, Matt, and Danny.
BTW, what is your bowling average?
Sarah B
January 14th, 2009
9:49 pm
132 average – I had a pretty good night tonight 132, 134 & 135 more consistant than usual
Nana
January 14th, 2009
9:50 pm
Nite Deirdre – Talk to ya tomorrow.
Nana
January 14th, 2009
9:53 pm
Not bad. Any 200 games yet? When I got my first 200 score, I could be heard over the whole center. When I had to quit, my average was 167. Not to shabby for a female.
Generalz GM
January 14th, 2009
9:54 pm
Thanks, Deirdre. You know the movie. I’m betting this last contestant is going to smoke. Although she looks to be a multiple mother like Fantasia.
Sarah B
January 14th, 2009
9:56 pm
Nana, I got 204 last January 31 and me too I kind of went a little crazy! Why did you quit? I bowl in a ladies only league that starts at 6 on Wed. and I think I’m the youngest one at 44. Interested? We need more people…
Sarah B
January 14th, 2009
9:56 pm
And that last girl was really good too
Nana
January 14th, 2009
9:57 pm
Lil has been the best over the two nights. I will predict that she will be in the top 10.
Sarah B
January 14th, 2009
10:04 pm
where did everybody go?
Nana
January 14th, 2009
10:04 pm
SB – Health reasons at the time forced me to quit. I have been thinking about trying to start back. I league bowled for 24 years and loved every minute of it. In fact, I went into labor with my last child during the first game, but stayed and finished all three. Crazy huh? Left the center, went to the hospital and had her 47 minutes later. Where do you bowl?
Sorry folks…..I sorta got off the subject here.
Sarah B
January 14th, 2009
10:09 pm
Funtime Bowl on Buford Hwy. It really is a great group of ladies and we are usually done by 8:30 at the latest. Our president is 80 and so is one of my teammates and they beat me on a regular basis. This is my 2nd yr in the league and I love it, all the other leagues always started to late. It’s in NE Plaza between Clairmont and N. Druid Hills. Yeah and sorry for off subject but it seems like everyone else left us…
Nana
January 14th, 2009
10:11 pm
Gonna call it a night. When you have to get up at 3:00 in the morning, it does make a difference on staying up late.
Sarah B if you’re around tomorrow, we can continue our conversation.
Goodnight everybody.
Sarah B
January 14th, 2009
10:12 pm
I’ll be there tomorrow
Nana
January 14th, 2009
10:13 pm
OMG, Sarah B. That is the lanes where I went into labor. Talk about a small world!!!!!!
Harrietth
January 14th, 2009
10:15 pm
Yes, I think we saw a few potential top 12 here tonight. Lil was awesome, but I did not think she was like Fantasia at all. Seemed much more together than Fantasia was at this stage. I really, really loved Jessica and Danny, too. Asa was third, IMO. Talk to everyone tomorrow. Hope I can get to sleep tonight. Last night I guess the excitement got to me, and I could not get to sleep. I followed several folks’ advice and had an adult beverage, so maybe that will help. My alarm goes off at 5:15 AM. Bye everyone. Enjoyed it.
Justin
January 14th, 2009
10:17 pm
Ashley Anderson: Very good!
Casey Carlson (?): Pretty good… wonder if she plays guitar.. that song A Thousand Miles would probably be good with her playing gutar.
Von: Very good singer… very good… judges give weird looks but (btw this is before the result that I said this) I’m sure they’ll say fantastic or the like… and sure enough they did. A very good singer, just way over the top… could be too much @ times in the future. He’s definitely the strongest guy we’ve seen yet. Hope he’s not the ONE the judges are putting all the girls down for though. Hopefully the ladies can control their votes this season and not raise mass votes when the “teen crush” guys do bad.
Michael Castro: Deserves to go through just because he’s better than his brother.
Matt: I thought he was pretty good.
Jessica: I liked her. Natural-looking for once… like Kat McPhee during her audition- but Kat actually still managed to look pretty then.
Missed the rapping girls because my dad was having a “psycho attack”
Black dude- forgot his name (marshawn?)-prolly not even close, but pretty good.
Danny (wife died)- I liked him!
Anupe (?)- pretty good
Asa Barnes- I wish his voice had just a little bit more ‘oomph’ but I liked it.
That guy where 3 judges said yes but simon said no to sang “With You” Chris Brown… he actually wasn’t horrible.
Lil Rounds- She was really good. One of the better ones so far, we’ll see how she does in Hollywood.
—– From the views of Hollywood week- I envision some EXTREME pimpage for Scott MacIntyre….. you watch. Big question: Will he deserve it, we’ll see.
Harm
January 14th, 2009
10:27 pm
Sorry that I missed you all and I was rooting for Asa,he didn’t disappoint! I thought tonight was much better than last night. I liked the welder,the Janis Joplin girl, the last girl,the music teacher and some others. Call me biased, but Asa is the only name that I can remember. I did notice that the better singers had no gimmicks and appeared to be more on the plain looking side. Proves that if you can truly sing, you don’t need a gimmick.
Mike S
January 14th, 2009
10:30 pm
Well, tonight was much more encouraging than last night. A lot of very good talent this time around. I saw quiote a few that have finals potential and 2 that I think will be definate finalists. Overall we got to see 12 of 26 and now 22 of 53 Golden Ticket winners.
Ashley – Very good voice. I liked her a lot.
Casey – Excellent, definate final 36 potential
Von – not blown away, but there is a lot of potential in that voice he could surprise us.
Michael Castro – A lot better than Jason in my book. Looked like a freak, but the kid can sing. Not sure he is a finalist candidate but you never know.
Matt – This is my first finalist call. he has a bluesy quality that I really liked. If he makes smart song choices he will go far.
Jessica – Just ok to me.
India – definate potential, but didn’t really hear enough vocals to make a call.
Jamar – he has potential but I wasn’t blown away
Danny – Simply awesome, but then I am a fan of the Bluesy singer types. Definate top 36, possible finalist.
Anoop – Asoup is his nickname from now one because that is what I thought he said at first. geek a tron but a very good voice. A definate dark horse.
ASA – Great voice, and just a genuinely nice seeiming person.
Dennis – OK, not blown away but he deserved the ticket to hollywood.
Lil Rounds – Finalist, and in my book the front runner of the first two nights. Kind of the anti-Fantasia too. Has the vocal chops without the trailer trash slut thing. I really liked her voice.
Justin
January 14th, 2009
10:31 pm
I was readinga couple other comments on other blogs and I forgot to add some stuff… I too think that Casey girl at times lookde and sounded like Mandy Moore & There was a guy like right after Von came on and they called him over the top and didn’t put him through… but he was nothing over the top compared to Von….. wow lol
Sarah B
January 14th, 2009
10:33 pm
Nana, it is a small world. I love bowling there.
Generalz GM
January 14th, 2009
10:45 pm
Gang, liked my first night here. Where is the HO? See you all next week?
Harm
January 14th, 2009
10:47 pm
One more thought before I call it a night. I think there is a major case of sibling rivalry between Jason and Michael Castro, looks like they are trying to one up each other. Goodnight
Sarah B
January 14th, 2009
10:58 pm
I’ll talk to ya’ll tomorrow time for bed
Mike S
January 14th, 2009
11:00 pm
Good call on Von Smith, Rodney. When we saw him I said he tried to do the Sam Harris version of OTRB. My son asked who Sam Harris was, so we youtubed his star search video. I was blown away all over again.
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JTesla
January 14th, 2009
11:33 pm
Sorry but I think WE called it; the KC auditions attracted some people with jacked up teeth.
flbravesgirl
January 15th, 2009
12:00 am
WE, I noticed the teeth too. Alarming.
Ashley- Good but not on my A list. Very smart to appeal to Simon’s ego with the song choice though.
Casey- I’m on the fence. I’d like to hear her again before I make up my mind.
Von- If he would settle down & just sing he’d be amazing.
Michael- Aaannnd he’s as spacey as Jason. But I actually liked his voice.
Matt- What the heck was Randy listening to?!? I thought he was great. He has one of those velvety voices. Love that.
Jessica- Very good. And did y’all see how comfortable she was in front of them? This is just what she’s supposed to do. Kelly flashbacks.
India- I already forgot what she sounded like. Not a good sign.
Jamar- Um, sorry, no.
Danny- 1. Yes, he looks like Robert Downey Jr., Deirdre. 2. I teared up at the story. 3. Love his voice. One of my early faves.
Anoop- Wow. Not what I was expecting. Really nice voice. And despite what Simon thinks, I think he’d be a nice-looking guy with a little wardrobe help.
Asa- I like him but I don’t know how far he’ll get. Bet his students love him though, seems like a super-nice guy.
Dennis- Bleh.
Lil- Excellent voice & I liked everything about the way she presented herself. As Simon said, classy. She stands out.
Sarah
January 15th, 2009
12:08 am
I want to know when this blog is going to cover the rumored Idol book Stage 46. There’s buzz everywhere about this book, but you guys haven’t covered it yet.
Find out the dirt for us. Is the book really about Idol?
JTesla
January 15th, 2009
12:58 am
Oh please not the plug for that book again. The only buzz consists of your blog marketing campaign which, as marketing campaigns go, is kind of sad.
It’s fiction. Thanks for stopping by.
JTesla
January 15th, 2009
1:04 am
As for tonights show, it is actually better than last nights. Better singers, more of them, and better bad auditions. A good mix of what I like. I still have 45 minutes left to watch, but after reading the blog I see that it can wait. I already know that I’ll like Lil so I’ll see her audition tomorrow night.
Best line of the night came from my 3 1/2 year old daughter asking about Michael Castro: “Is that a boy or a girl?” No more Castro’s please.
GAgirl
January 15th, 2009
1:04 am
Loved seeing the footage on Cookie. I’m pretty much in agreement with flbravesgirl except for Michael Castro. Didn’t like anything about him..
Nana
January 15th, 2009
6:59 am
Good Morning Blogesters.
Today’s Quote: “A lie cannot live.”
Seems like the overall concensus is basically the same on last night’s show. At this point, there is no need for me to add any comment. I will repeat what I say last night and that is, that I think Lil will make the top 24 and possibly in the top 10.
Time to start doing some work for which I was hired to do.
Lara
January 15th, 2009
8:43 am
Good morning my blogster friends. I am really feeling old today. I did not watch AI last night. I went out to see SEVENUST instead…I will try to catch up tonight. Let me apologize now for any typographicsal errors, I may make….very little soeeepl
Deirdre
January 15th, 2009
8:45 am
LOL, Lara!
Morning!
I liked the talent last night much better than the night before.
And a special welcome to all the newbies who joined us. Looking forward to hearing more from you!
kelly&carriefan
January 15th, 2009
8:47 am
Loved the show and the fact they had better auditions…so this Jessica, does anyone know her last name? I might have missed her last night.
Deirdre
January 15th, 2009
8:48 am
Ok folks…here we go! From TMZ:
“If “American Idol” wannabe Emily Wynne-Hughes manages to stick around for a while, you might get to see the first contestant perform with an alcohol monitoring bracelet!
Turns out Emily — the same tattooed chick who can’t seem to keep her pants on — is smack in the middle of a DUI fiasco, and she has been ordered to wear a SCRAM bracelet.
The whole thing is over an arrest back in July, where cops busted her for allegedly driving drunk in West Hollywood. Emily copped a plea to a lesser charge of reckless driving.
In addition to the bracelet, Emily was placed on 3 years probation.
We’ve learned there may be another hearing and the judge could back down on the SCRAM bracelet — but for now the order stands.”