2/12: Top 36 bios revealed, Joanna Pacitti cut for Felicia Barton
This press release buried the news that so-called “Plant’ Joanna Pacitti (who has had a record deal before) was not eligible for the competition after all. TMZ said her former manager at Geffen is now a 19 Entertainment, which operates “Idol.” If that was the case, why was this only announced now? Felicia Barton was given her spot.
We also get little bio snippets of the 36. Not a single Georgia person in sight though like Michael Johns and Carly Smithson last year, someone might have lived here at some point. If anybody knows any of the folks below and knows that they have some direct Georgia connection, email me at rho@ajc.com.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Wednesday, Feb. 11, 2009“AMERICAN IDOL” TOP 36 SEMIFINALISTS REVEALED!
VOTING BEGINS NEXT WEEK AFTER FIRST GROUP PERFORMS LIVE
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 17, ON FOXThree Finalists Advance During First LIVE Results Show
Wednesday, February 18Auditions ended tonight for the eighth season of AMERICAN IDOL as the Top 36 semifinalists were revealed by Simon, Paula, Randy and Kara. It’s now up to America to decide who advances in the competition and moves one step closer to becoming the next AMERICAN IDOL. The 36 hopefuls will be split into three groups of 12, and for three consecutive weeks, one group will perform each week. The live performance shows air Tuesday, Feb. 17 (8:00-10:00 PM ET live/PT tape-delayed), Wednesday, Feb. 25 (8:00-10:00 PM ET live/PT tape-delayed), and Tuesday, March 3 (8:00-10:00 PM ET live/PT tape-delayed) on FOX.
At the end of each performance show, AMERICAN IDOL viewers will be able to vote for their favorite contestant(s) for at least two hours in their region. Fans can use the branded toll-free telephone numbers (1-866-IDOLS-01, -02, etc.) until 12:00 AM ET/PT (11:00 PM CT/MT), subject to time zone restrictions. Additionally, for two hours at the end of the show in their region, AT&T Wireless subscribers can use their cell phones and text the word “Vote” to the four-digit short number (5701, 5702, etc.) representing the contestant of their choice.
Then on the weekly live results shows airing Wednesday, Feb. 18 (8:00-9:00 ET live/PT tape-delayed), Thursday, Feb. 26 (8:00-9:00 ET live/PT tape-delayed) and Wednesday, March 4 (8:00-9:00 ET live/PT tape-delayed), Ryan Seacrest will announce the three semifinalists – the top male, the top female and the next top vote-recipient – America has chosen to move on in the competition.
On Thursday, March 5 (8:00-9:00 ET live/PT tape-delayed), the special “Wild Card” episode will feature the judges’ favorite remaining contestants battling it out live for a coveted spot in the next phase of the competition.
The AMERICAN IDOL Top 36 semifinalists are:
FEMALES:
Alexis Grace
Hometown: Memphis, TN
Currently Resides: Memphis, TN
Age: 21Grace has been singing since she was 7 years old. She was a member of the Concert Choir at the University of Memphis, and enjoys dancing, playing the guitar and taking care of her daughter.
Allison Iraheta
Hometown: Los Angeles, CA
Currently Resides: Downey, CA
Age: 16Iraheta is a junior in high school who began singing at age 5. She also enjoys playing the guitar.
Ann Marie Boskovich
Hometown: Thousand Oaks, CA
Currently Resides: Nashville, TN
Age: 22Currently pursuing a career as a singer/songwriter, Boskovich began singing before she could talk. She also plays guitar and piano.
Arianna Afsar
Hometown: San Diego, CA
Currently Resides: San Diego, CA
Age: 17Afsar is a senior at Westview High School. She has been singing since she was 7 years old, and loves acting, dancing and playing piano.
Casey Carlson
Hometown: Eden Prairie, MN
Currently Resides: Minneapolis, MN
Age: 20Carlson is in her third year at the University of Minnesota, Twin Cities, majoring in Psychology. She began taking voice lessons in fifth grade.
Felicia Barton
Hometown: Virginia Beach, VA
Currently Resides: Virginia Beach, VA
Age: 26Barton lives in Virginia Beach, VA, with her husband and son. She began singing before she could talk, and her first public performance was at age 2.
Jackie Tohn
Hometown: Oceanside, NY
Currently Resides: Silver Lake, CA
Age: 28Tohn resides in the Los Angeles neighborhood of Silver Lake. She holds an associate’s degree in psychology from Santa Monica College. Her hobbies include acting, performing comedy and playing guitar.
Jasmine Murray
Hometown: Columbus, MS
Currently Resides: Starkville, MS
Age: 17Murray lives in Starkville, MS, and attends The Mississippi School of the Arts. She loves being on stage and has been singing since she was 3 years old.
Jeanine Vailes
Hometown: Washington, DC
Currently Resides: Sherman Oaks, CA
Age: 28A recent arrival to Los Angeles, Vailes began singing at age 4 and had her first solo performance in church at age 9. She also enjoys songwriting, motivational speaking and doing voiceover work.
Jesse Langseth
Hometown: Minneapolis, MN
Currently Resides: Minneapolis, MN
Age: 26Langseth lives in Minneapolis, MN, with her 8-year-old daughter. In addition to singing, she also plays the piano and guitar.
Kendall Beard
Hometown: Lufkin, TX
Currently Resides: Austin, TX
Age: 24Beard graduated from the University of Texas at Austin in 2007. In addition to singing, she has been studying dance for 12 years.
Kristen McNamara
Hometown: Napa Valley, CA
Currently Resides: Nashville, TN
Age: 23McNamara is a singer/songwriter originally from Northern California. She loves to dance and has been performing her whole life. Her hobbies include playing guitar, piano, painting and baking.
Lil Rounds
Hometown: Memphis, TN
Currently Resides: Memphis, TN
Age: 24Rounds lives in Memphis, TN, with her husband and three children. Music has always been a part of her life, and she began singing when she was 3 years old.
Megan Corkrey
Hometown: Taylorsville, UT
Currently Resides: Sandy, UT
Age: 23Corkrey lives in Sandy, UT, with her 2-year-old son, Ryder. She has been singing since age 3, and is a self-professed “foodie.”
Mishavonna Henson
Hometown: Irvine, CA
Currently Resides: Irvine, CA
Age: 18Henson has been singing since she could talk and sang publicly for the first time in church. Her hobbies include horseback riding, acting, dancing and playing piano and guitar. She also takes classes at a junior college.
Stevie Wright
Hometown: Phelan, CA
Currently Resides: Phelan, CA
Age: 17Wright is a junior at Serrano High School. She works in a coffee shop and sings in a band with her youth group. Her real passion is singing, but she also loves to dance.
Tatiana Nicole Del Toro
Hometown: San Juan, PR
Currently Resides: Los Angeles, CA
Age: 24Del Toro studied at the Manhattan School of Music and attended the New York Film Academy. Her hobbies include theater, acting, writing and dancing.
Taylor Vaifanua
Hometown: Hurricane, UT
Currently Resides: Hurricane, UT
Age: 17When Vaifanua was 2 years old, she and her family moved to Samoa and lived there for five years before returning to Utah. She is a junior at Hurricane High School, and her hobbies include sports, singing and dancing.
MALES:
Adam Lambert
Hometown: San Diego, CA
Currently Resides: Los Angeles, CA
Age: 26Lambert grew up in San Diego but currently lives in Hollywood. He began singing at age 10, and has been involved with musical theater for the past eight years.
Alexander Wagner-Trugman
Hometown: Studio City, CA
Currently Resides: Studio City, CA
Age: 19Wagner-Trugman is a sophomore at the University of Miami. He began singing in high school, and he plays piano and guitar. His hobbies include playing video games and basketball.
Anoop Desai
Hometown: Chapel Hill, NC
Currently Resides: Chapel Hill, NC
Age: 22Desai is working on his master’s degree at the University of North Carolina. During his undergraduate years, he was a member of the UNC Clef Hangers, an a cappella group.
Brent Keith
Hometown: Blanchester, OH
Currently Resides: Nashville, TN
Age: 29A guitar player, Keith lives in Nashville, TN, with his wife. He has been singing all his life but started performing publicly when he was 13 years old.
Danny Gokey
Hometown: Milwaukee, WI
Currently Resides: Milwaukee, WI
Age: 28Gokey is the president and founder of a non-profit organization. In addition to singing, he plays the piano and loves salsa dancing.
Jorge Nuñez
Hometown: Cidra, Puerto Rico
Currently Resides: Carolina, Puerto Rico
Age: 21Nuñez is in his fourth year at the University of Puerto Rico, Río Piedras. In addition to English and Spanish, Nuñez is also fluent in French.
Ju’Not Joyner
Hometown: Baltimore, MD
Currently Resides: Bowie, MD
Age: 26A native of Maryland, Joyner owns his own business with his fiancée. He enjoys acting, comedy and songwriting.
Kai Kalama
Hometown: Redlands, CA
Currently Resides: San Clemente, CA
Age: 27Kalama began singing when he was 5 years old at his church. An accomplished musician, he also plays guitar, ukulele, bass, piano and drums.
Kris Allen
Hometown: Jacksonville, AR
Currently Resides: Conway, AR
Age: 23Allen is a student at the University of Central Arkansas. He has been singing and playing the guitar since he was 13 years old.
Matt Breitzke
Hometown: Bixby, OK
Currently Resides: Bixby, OK
Age: 28Breitzke spent his childhood in Hobart, IN, and later attended flight school in Tulsa, OK. He has been singing and playing the guitar since the fifth grade.
Matt Giraud
Hometown: Ypsilanti, MI
Currently Resides: Kalamazoo, MI
Age: 23Giraud is a life-long resident of Michigan who graduated from Western Michigan University in 2007. He sings and plays piano in local clubs and hotels.
Michael Sarver
Hometown: Jasper, TX
Currently Resides: Jasper, TX
Age: 27Sarver is married with two children and works on an oil rig. He has always dreamed of being a singer/songwriter. Sarver also plays the piano, drums and guitar.
Nathaniel Marshall
Hometown: Malone, NY
Currently Resides: Malone, NY
Age: 19Marshall began singing at age 2, and sang publicly for the first time in his high school choir. He is a cosmetology student in New York.
Nick Mitchell
Hometown: Brookfield, CT
Currently Resides: Brookfield, CT
Age: 27Mitchell attended Marymount Manhattan College and Western Connecticut State University. He is a sketch comedian who performs in Manhattan and Connecticut.
Ricky Braddy
Hometown: Nashville, TN
Currently Resides: Elizabeth City, NC
Age: 25Braddy graduated from Belmont University in Nashville, TN, with a degree in Commercial Vocal Performance. He began singing when he was 4 years old at his church.
Scott MacIntyre
Hometown: Scottsdale, AZ
Currently Resides: Scottsdale, AZ
Age: 23MacIntyre earned his bachelor’s degree from Arizona State University at age 19, and attended graduate school in London, England. He also plays piano, guitar and drums.
Stephen Fowler
Hometown: Cleveland, OH
Currently Resides: Beachwood, OH
Age: 26Fowler has been married for six years and has two sons. He has been singing his entire life, and began playing piano at 11 years old. He is a full-time musician who teaches piano at the Rainey Institute in Cleveland.
Von Smith
Hometown: Kansas City, MO
Currently Resides: Greenwood, MO
Age: 22Smith plays piano and is fluent in Spanish. His other hobbies include dancing, acting and songwriting.
[EDITOR’S NOTE: It has been determined that Joanna Pacitti is ineligible to continue in the competition. AMERICAN IDOL contestant Felicia Barton has replaced Ms. Pacitti as part of the Top 36.]
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68 comments Add your comment
linny ,,,=^..^=,,,
February 12th, 2009
9:13 am
my biggest disappointment was that Danny Gokey’s best friend, Jamar, DIDN’T make the cut, while others who were a lot less talented IMHO DID make the cut. really busy, overslept so have to work work work, will try to come back later
(well biggest disappointment other than the two drama queens made it through UGH!)
Deirdre
February 12th, 2009
9:25 am
Thanks for all that Rodney. We have a really good group this year and I’m sure, once Norman, Nate and Tatiana are gone, we’ll be very unhappy to see some of them leave.
KPH
February 12th, 2009
9:41 am
We did find out what happened to Nathaniel last night, his Mom is a drugie. Let this be a lesson to all you young folks out there. Taking drugs while with child will cause you to give birth to something like that! Must have been LSD, Crack, Uppers, Downers, Heroin, Ice, Cocaine, Hash, Pot, Booze that would cause a total internal womb combustion accident of those proportions.
Lara
February 12th, 2009
9:43 am
Thank you for the update, Rodney!
I wondered how many chances that one girl was gonna get – and she wasn’t that great.
There is a talented group hidden among this finale 36 – but too many mediocre ones as well. I am still shocked that they said Jamar didn’t stand out. But they let Drama Nate and Norman/Nick go through? Well, they did stand out, but was it really for the right reasons?
harriett
February 12th, 2009
9:47 am
I think the producers saw that this troika–Nathaniel, Nick, and Tatiana got through, just for making “good tv.” I noticed on Idol Wrap, Justin keeps talking about “making good tv.” They have certainly generated a lot of conversation. We are all hooked on the subject and are waiting for them to fall. Generated lots of interest, if nothing else. However, like the rest of you, I lament Jamar’s leaving and their staying.
Deirdre
February 12th, 2009
9:49 am
Mom…Dr. Appt…..you know the drill. Be back soon!
linny ,,,=^..^=,,,
February 12th, 2009
9:59 am
I don’t even mind Norman being there — but nathan and tatiana are a disaster waiting to happen, and i agree, i think that the judges were told…put’em in. but i honestly cannot see any of the 3 making it to the 12, and if they do, i will have to leave the room when those perform, especially ESPECIALLY if it’s tatiana. god she can totally drive me up the freaking WALL!!! surely she cannot be like that 24/7!!!! pity the fools around HER!
linny ,,,=^..^=,,,
February 12th, 2009
9:59 am
and
OMG
can you IMAGINE being her ROOMMATE during AI??????????
I’d be screaming after 1 minute, much less overnight!!
JTesla
February 12th, 2009
10:00 am
My thoughts exactly Harriett. Good TV, but bad singing.
harriett
February 12th, 2009
10:17 am
Yes, like linny, Tatiana grates on my nerves so badly that I will freak if she is in the top 12. But, surely they won’t sacrifice one of the really good ones, will they? Nathaniel is a train wreck and quite a fragile individual. It won’t be pretty when he is eliminated. Nick/Norman, I kind of understand. Don’t hit me, now!!
JTesla
February 12th, 2009
10:41 am
Time out! Let me get this straight: last night we had several sing-off’s, because the judges were on the fence. YET when it comes time to fill an open spot they go with Felicia Barton? I call BS. Last night Rodney stated: “Felicia Barton is gone. We hardly knew ya.” So they picked an unknown over people that they were on the fence about? In other words last night was a sham. All in the name of good TV, it is starting to become very apparent that the wizard is nothing more than an old man hiding behind a curtain. Poor Felicia is simple cannon fodder.
harriett
February 12th, 2009
10:51 am
Great points, JT. If they were truly “on the fence,” why did they go back to one that was clearly eliminated with nobody on that fence?
GAgirl
February 12th, 2009
11:18 am
I happen to catch Melinda Doolittle on Ellen’s show yesterday and she looked great. What an awesome voice.
linny ,,,=^..^=,,,
February 12th, 2009
11:43 am
oh man, GAgirl, sorry i couldn’t have seen that (but since i’m chained to a desk all day…) i keep meaning to buy her CD, but haven’t gotten out to do so yet
Mike S
February 12th, 2009
11:48 am
The CD is awesome!
Sarah B
February 12th, 2009
12:19 pm
Most everyone is from California… doesn’t that seem odd, almost all past winners have been from the south. Are they trying to “change” taht too????
kelly&carriefan
February 12th, 2009
12:34 pm
Hey y’all! (Sit back, this’ll be a long, ramble
)
Well, first off, CONGRATS TO CARRIE!!!! Entertainer of the Year is quite the accomplishment. And she certainly gets my vote ’cause I’ve found her highly entertaining!
Wow, I’m shocked that Joanna is out of Idol, but it’s interesting. Maybe they figured that she wouldn’t actually win due to all the fallout. I mean, Kara was very vocal about knowing her from the get-go. They could’ve figured it would be another Carly situation. I liked her slightly better than Carly and will miss seeing her. I think it’s a bit hypocritical that they are starting to take a stand about this “plant” thing now…but better late than never, I suppose. (This website has some interesting theories, though not sure if they are all accurate: http://americanidolexposed.wordpress.com/)
The Top 36 is quite strong this year…but I have to give the WTF?! Awards to:
1. Tatiana – Oh, dear God. The girl is as annoying as all get out. I speak Spanish and would LOVE to tell her a few things!
2. Nathaniel – He’s got a decent voice, but this outfits are SOOO horrendous! I can appreciate someone being themselves, but he’s quite offputing.
3. Norman – are you kidding me?! Yes, he is funny, but come on! He looks WAAAAY older than 29 (is that the age limit these days?) and the Norman/Nick thing is getting annoying.
4. Steven – Yes, he’s got a very decent voice, but I’m sorry. If you forget the lyrics…you should go home! That used to be a rule at one point. Or am I imagining that? I think Jamar or Jackie should’ve made it instead. Heck, replace Nathaniel and Norman Gentle and voila!
Huge Personal Pet Peeve: I cannot stand it when someone attempts to sing Kelly or Carrie. Only Kellie Pickler did a decent job (of SUBG) in her audition. Kristen’s Because of You was ok, but Kendall’s Before He Cheats? Not so much.
“Memo to producers: Yes, I’m watching and I know you’ve found amazing talent, but Ihaven’t connected with the contestants so much. Singing past Idols only makes me compare and think they aren’t as good. Sincerely, K&CF”
With all that said, (and I could keep going…it’s what happens when I stay away for a couple of days…lol), here is my Top 12(ish). Some are still interchangeable for me at this point:
Boys: 1. Danny, 2. Matt, 3. Michael, 4. Anoop, 5. Alex/Von, 6. Kai (IF he gets a haircut!), 7. Brent
Note: Adam doesn’t make it ’cause he’s too theatrical for me. Maybe if they were doing Twilight: The Musical…
Girls: 1. Jackie 2. Lil, 3. AnnMarie, 4. Megan/Casey, 5. Jasmine. 6. Stevie, 7. Kristen
and that’s all she wrote…for now.
Woodpappy
February 12th, 2009
12:55 pm
Linny, LOL at your 9:59am comments! So, true!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Harm
February 12th, 2009
1:02 pm
I totally agree with everyone about Jamar not making it while the three whack jobs did!!!
Question: Who was the plain jane girl we saw early in the auditions, she wore glasses, played guitar and I believe she lived with her grandmother? If you know who I’m referring to, is she one of the finalist and what is her name? Thanks
Nana
February 12th, 2009
1:03 pm
I know that I will be off topic here, but in view of Valentine’s Day, here goes:
I love you because you understand dear
Every single thing I do.
You’re always there to lend a helping hand dear
I love you most of all because you’re you.
No matter what the world may say about me
I know your love will always see me through.
I love you for the way you never doubt me
But most of all I love you cause you’re you.
I love you because my heart is lighter
Everytime I’m walking by your side
I love you because the future’s brighter
The door to happiness you’ve opened wide.
No matter what may be the style or season
I know your heart will always be true
I love you for a hundred thousand reasons
But most of all I love you because you’re you.
JTesla
February 12th, 2009
1:16 pm
Harm she was cut in Hollywood, but I forget what her name was.
KPH
February 12th, 2009
1:18 pm
K&CFan I know what you mean about contestants singing former winners songs especially Carrie and Kelly. If you cant sing them better than they do which is next to impossible then you are just digging your own grave IMO.
Harm
February 12th, 2009
1:33 pm
Thanks JT!
I think it would be hilarious if Danny Gokey won Idol this year, then Jamar came back and auditioned next year and won!! Not likely, a passing thought, I want revenge for Jamar!! I’m evil!!
KPH
February 12th, 2009
1:34 pm
Oh I know who you are talking about Harm. She had a Janice Joplin thing going for her didnt she? Sorry I cant remember her name either but I liked her.
kelly&carriefan
February 12th, 2009
1:34 pm
Harm, I remember her…her name was Jessica (F…) and she auditioned in Kansas City. I remember my roomie (and I think Deirdre as well) saying she reminded them of Kelly.
KPH
February 12th, 2009
1:35 pm
Danny has a good chance he is my fave so far.
Harm
February 12th, 2009
1:40 pm
Thanks everyone, I was hoping that she made it.
Anne24
February 12th, 2009
1:44 pm
Curious that they didn’t replace Joanna with the beautiful blonde Simon wanted over Kristina in the sing off. If he was so adamant that she was the better choice even though Kristina sang much better why didn’t he bring her back when Joanna’s spot became available?. Or Rose Flack, who we at least got to know. Felicia Barton is as unknown as Kris Allen. The people who got no previous exposure are like lambs to the lions or whatever the saying is.
Deirdre
February 12th, 2009
1:44 pm
Hey…that was a long one!
k&cf…thanks for making up for lost time..we missed you!
Felicia Barton is very good…she had a large fan following even before the show started(those spoilers are everywhere). I’m looking forward to hearing her sing. And yes…those “sing-off” things were just Idol showboating.
Also, Joanna is gone because, while she was under contract, she had some kind of association with 19Entertainment. It’s like I can’t win a free trip on Delta because they pay my mortgage. And, if we’re talking about someone making it who forgot the lyrics…I don’t think Joanna remembered her lyrics the entire time she was in Hollywood.
As for shudder Tatiana…she has a voice…it’s a good one as long as she sings and doesn’t speak.
Nate can sorta sing, too.
As for Norman/Nick….I like him but I’m not sure WHAT they were thinking. I’d much rather listen to Jamar.
linny ,,,=^..^=,,,
February 12th, 2009
1:47 pm
I’m with you on the Jamar thing. That was just SO wrong, to put Nick/Norman or even Nathaniel (yes he can sing .. but!!!) ahead of Jamar, and some of those guys that got through, say “Who??” And while i agree, Tatiana ::can:: sing — i thought they were supposed to balance the auditions out and pick someone who could WIN … she’d have to do a whole heapin’ lotta change to get anywhere NEAR top 12, much MUCH less top 3!!!
linny ,,,=^..^=,,,
February 12th, 2009
1:57 pm
ok, can anyone remember who all is going to sing in the first group; all i can remember is at LEAST 3 or 4 of the guys i really like are in one group, which SUX because at most only 2 can go through.
has anyone EVER said **how** they are chosen/put into groups?
i’m frustrated and too busy to research! aaaaaarrrrrrgggggghhhhh!!!
linny ,,,=^..^=,,,
February 12th, 2009
2:03 pm
ok…Rickey had it for me:
Group 1 of the Top 36 will perform next Tuesday for America’s vote. The highest male and female vote getter will advance to the Top 12 along with the next highest vote getter, male or female. So who will compete in group 1?
* Casey Carlson
* Danny Gokey——-if he doesn’t make it, something is WRONG
* Michael Sarver—-isn’t this the oil rig roughneck? i LIKE him
* Ricky Braddy
* Ann Marie Boskovitch
* Stevie Wright
* Anoop Desai——–another who should definitely be in the 12
* Tatiana Del Torro puhleeeze send this one home, world!
* Jackie Tohn
* Brent Keith Smith
* Alexis Grace ——–of the girls in group 1, i like her best
* Stephen Fowler——-despite his mess-up on H’wood day 4, i like his voice and style, so HE should be there too, IMHO
Deirdre
February 12th, 2009
2:13 pm
The wild card will allow the others to sing again and the judges will pick 3. I’m just hoping that they don’t try to keep the number of males/females even. That annoys me…if there are more guys better than girls then we should have more guys in the mix…..of course, that’s really going to upset Negativo!
Anne24
February 12th, 2009
2:27 pm
Brent and Ricky should call in sick. Same for Casey and her oversized black wigs. They are sacrificial lambs. Hey, that’s the saying I was looking for!
Go Ann Marie!
Go Stephen! Maybe Anoop will show up in his Bill Gates outfit and give Stephen a chance!
KPH
February 12th, 2009
2:31 pm
I want to see the best singers compete but I will say this. No eye candy for the guys will = lower ratings.
linny ,,,=^..^=,,,
February 12th, 2009
2:44 pm
Cold – if you’re reading, just because you don’t watch the show doesn’t mean you can’t come here and at least HEAR about it **wink wink** — so don’t give up blogging!!!
ok i’ve played waaaaay too much today — see you guys later!
Nana
February 12th, 2009
2:44 pm
Haven’t had much time to join the conversation today. Had 4 new hire orientations to do plus one exit interview. I think some days it doesn’t pay to come into the office.
Wrapping up my day and headed home. Ya’ll be safe, be happy and be careful on the road.
Catch ya later…………
Lara
February 12th, 2009
3:04 pm
When did they start the even numbers of girls and guys thing? I mean, if you really have more talented guys, put them through. I always thought that was such a hooey!
Deirdre
February 12th, 2009
3:12 pm
I agree Lara…it never made any sense!
I just caught up with Lost! Words do not do it justice!
JTesla
February 12th, 2009
3:17 pm
After last night I have a feeling that there are a lot of talented women, and we just haven’t had a chance to see them. So far they may not have shined as well as a few of the men, but we haven’t even started the competition yet.
JTesla
February 12th, 2009
3:21 pm
You know, I’m kind of surprised that I haven’t seen anyone try to rhyme Anoop’s name with poop. Just thought I would throw that out there.
harriett
February 12th, 2009
3:40 pm
D, I thought you watched it last night. I couldn’t resist. And, I am with you–it was fantastic! I recorded the last hour of Idol and watched it. Cannot believe how good it is.
Deirdre
February 12th, 2009
3:41 pm
Great JT!!!! Give ‘em ideas!!!!!
I agree that we’ve missed out on a lot of the girls. I mean, who the heck is Jeanine? The focus has definitely been on the male contestants….with the exception of bikini girl and the T word.
GAgirl
February 12th, 2009
3:47 pm
Sarah B, we are all odd here in California (wink, wink)
Deirdre
February 12th, 2009
3:58 pm
GAgirl…your name kinda confuses people.
I think a lot of would be singers are living in CA now but may have come from someplace else. In that sense, CA is a lot like GA. The natives are nearly outnumbered by the people who have adopted it as their own.
Deirdre
February 12th, 2009
4:06 pm
I got into the drama at Idol, harriett and decided I was too tired to give Lost the attention it needs. I waited until this afternoon because, as you know, you really have to focus when watching Lost. So good!
linny ,,,=^..^=,,,
February 12th, 2009
4:06 pm
I had to let the kid have the “other” tv last night, and having problems delegating time on the dvr between 3 of us, so i will have to watch LOST on the computer, probably tomorrow — just so’s ya know, no spoilers or at least warn me, LOL!!!
and you know last year i bought seasons 1,2,3 to catch up on lost, right? well… my 21 y/o is now going through the box sets so HE can catch up — i’ll be buying season 4 soon, i guess
harriett
February 12th, 2009
4:09 pm
linny, I remembered that you were playing catch-up, so I would never give you a hint or a spoiler on Lost. You probably wouldn’t understand it if I did
It is terribly convoluted at this point, and D, you were wise to wait under the circumstances. LOL!
Deirdre
February 12th, 2009
4:11 pm
I think we actually got an answer to a couple of questions but, of course, as always on Lost, it only created more questions.
harriett
February 12th, 2009
4:13 pm
That’s what makes it so much fun to watch!
Sarah B
February 12th, 2009
4:55 pm
Deidre, I adopted The ATL from Detroit 22 years ago – so you are stuck with me… I already knew GAgirl had moved to CA.
harriett
February 12th, 2009
4:57 pm
Time to stop for the day. Talk to all tomorrow.
Sarah B
February 12th, 2009
4:59 pm
Quitting time!!
Deirdre
February 12th, 2009
5:44 pm
Sarah B…I would never say we are stuck with you. More like You’re a welcome addition to the blog family. You too, JJ, Anne24(gawd, I hope that’s not how old you are!
)everett, Cold, cadre, general, and anyone else who wants to join us while we rake the bad singers over the coals and go gaga over the good ones.
JTesla
February 12th, 2009
11:14 pm
Jennifer Hudson is looking good on the NAACP awards.
Nana
February 13th, 2009
7:17 am
Good Morning………..We made it to Friday.
Today’s Quite: “Oh, if it be to choose and call thee mine, love, thou art every day my Valentine.”
“My Valentine” By Martina McBride
If there were no words, no way to speak
I would still hear you
If there were no tears, no way to feel inside
I’d still feel for you
And even if the sun refused to shine
Even if romance ran out of rhyme
You would still have my heart until the end of time
You’re all I need, my love, my valentine.
All of my life
I have been waiting for all you give to me
You’ve opened my eyes, and shown me how to love unselfishly.
I’ve dreamed of this a thousand times before
In my dreams I couldn’t love you more
I will give you my heart until the end of time
You’re all I need , my love, my valentine.
And even if the sun refused to shine
Even if romance ran out of thyme
You would still have my heart until the end of time
Cause all I need is you my valentine
Oh, you’re all I need my love, my valentine.
Deirdre
February 13th, 2009
7:30 am
Morning!
Nana…you have succeeded in setting the Valentine’s Day mood all week. Thank you.
In the news…wouldn’t it be great if Hank Aaron was re-crowned the Homerun King? The most recent efforts at winning the title have been artificial. Baseball needs to make a statement if people are to ever trust it again.
Mike S
February 13th, 2009
7:47 am
I agree D — baseball needs to purge the record books of the names of all the roid users IMO. Make a separate category for the Barroids, A-Roids, McGwire’s, Sosa’s, Clemens, etc….
And I personally think they should release the entire list of names from 2003. Get it all out there, come clean, and let’s get this stupid mess behind us and start over. And yes I am fully prepared to see some Braves/former Braves on that list, foremost being Andruw and Javy.
KPH
February 13th, 2009
8:16 am
Good morning folks, Agreed no athlete who used roids to gain an advantage should be in the record books. As my Granddaddy always taught me “cheaters never win and winners never cheat”.
Lara
February 13th, 2009
8:38 am
Good Friday morning to you fine folks out there in bloggersville!
Mike S – Andruw Jones? Steroids? Really? That is not sarcasm, that is genuine surprise from me. He has been one of my fav Braves players. Would break my heart to hear he was another roid idiot….
I am boycotting the V-day this year. Save your money….Show the person you love them every day of the year. So, I hope everyone has a wonderful weekend!!!!
Woodpappy
February 13th, 2009
8:49 am
Yabba Dabba Doooo, it’s Friday !
Deirdre
February 13th, 2009
8:53 am
Yea Friday!
I keep hoping that we’re going to hear that one of the guys has left the competition and has been replaced byJamar.
linny ,,,=^..^=,,,
February 13th, 2009
8:55 am
AMEN! Deirdre, but *sigh* that doesn’t appear to be very likely at this point. That was THE travesty of 2009’s AI season, IMHO. The only thing WORSE would be if either of the drama queens end up winning thanks to the likes of VFTW.
KPH
February 13th, 2009
9:02 am
Keeping the Valentines day theme up. Here is one from my favorite new band. Actually I have been listening to them for several years now but they just hit it big with their new CD.
The Zach Brown Band
She’s got eyes that cut you like a
knife and
lips that taste like sweet red wine
And pretty legs go to heaven every time
She got a gentle way that puts me at ease
When she walks in the room I can hardly breathe
Got a devastating smile knock a grown man to his knees
She’s got whatever it is
It blows me away
She’s everything I wanted to say to a woman
but couldn’t find the words to say
She’s got whatever it is
I don’t know what to do
Because every time I try and tell her how I feel
it comes out “I love you”
You got whatever it is
You know I’ve never been the type that would ever want to
stay
Bring ‘em home at night and they’re gone the next day
But that all changed when she walked into my life
People ask me what it is
I tell them I don’t know
Just something about the woman makes my heart go haywire
She’s gonna be my wife
She’s got whatever it is
It blows me away
She’s everything I wanted to say to a woman
but couldn’t find the words to say
She’s got whatever it is
I don’t know what to do
Because every time I try and tell her how I feel
it comes out “I love you”
You got whatever it is
When she loves me
Girl that’s how I feel
When she loves me I’m on top of the world
Because when she loves me I can live forever
When she loves me I am untouchable
She’s got whatever it is
It blows me away
She’s everything I wanted to say to a woman
but couldn’t find the words to say
She’s got whatever it is
I don’t know what to do
Because every time I try and tell her how I feel
it comes out “I love you”
You got whatever it is
harriett
February 13th, 2009
9:09 am
Mike, I think you’d have to add David Justice to that list, too. It is a travesty that those overblown ‘roid monsters are allowed to set “records.” And taking it a step farther, Sammy Sosa was not content to bulk up like an X-Man, he had to cork his bats, too. Sad, sad, sad. I have loved baseball since I was a little bitty kid.
Mike S
February 13th, 2009
9:09 am
Lara, that is just speculation on my part. Andruw and Javy are the only Braves that scream out to me as possibles, and only because of the way they were both solid players with great stats who suddenly “bulked up” and put up astronomical numbers right about that time, then both crashed and burned about the time the new testing stuff came into being.
By contrast, Chipper Jones has been consistent his entire career numbers wise. Andruw was a solid .260, 30 HR, 100 RBI guy who suddenly went to a 40+, 120 RBI guy (not unheard of) followed by a precipitous drop in productivity at the same time the Steroid testing started.
Javy was a solid hitting 20 HR 75 RBI catcher, who suddenly gained 20 lbs of bulk and became a 40 Hr 110 RBI hitter (very suspicious) who also fell off the face of the planet at the same time.
ON a bright note, I got an I-phone yesterday, and I LOVE IT!!!! Pandora Radio is the shiznat! Streaming radio of just the people you want to hear. You pick an artist to make a channel for, and you get that artist every 4th song sometimes more, and in between in picks artists that are similar in style.
I made a Lynyrd Skynyrd channel, and have been listening to Blackfoot, Marshall Tucker, Stevie Ray Vaughn, Tom Petty, Joe Walsh… I am in 790’s-80’s southern rock heaven at the moment.
Mike S
February 13th, 2009
9:14 am
New blog up
Rodney Ho
February 13th, 2009
9:18 am
As MIke S said, I posted a fresh entry. Have a great weekend folks!