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3/17: Idol on Oprah, betting site kills “Idol” pool after veto rule

8:59 am March 17, 2009, by Rodney Ho

I don’t have much this morning. I’ll add more later if I get it. Ryan Seacrest in yesterday’s Oprah gave a “behind the scene” tour of the “Idol” set. We get to see Ryan’s modest dressing room and lots of promo blather:


Ryan does a tour
by krunkyou

-MJ found a site (www.bettingonline.com) pulling betting on “Idol” contestants thanks to the “veto” rule because it could cause “insider trading.” It does complicate any “Idol” pools people have created if the judges choose to use it any time.

-Q100’s Bert Show did a 7 minute interview this morning with Jorge Nunez and got nothing interesting to say. He wasn’t willing to say who he was attracted to or say anything bad about his fellow contestants. Bert was so frustrated, he took his shoe and banged it into the mike. It didn’t sound as bad as they thought.

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JTesla

March 17th, 2009
9:12 am

Is Bert a spoiled little kid? So Jorge is a nice guy who won’t dish the dirt, deal with it.

Mike S

March 17th, 2009
9:19 am

I dedicate the following to Bert. A little Don Henley to go with his gossip reporting style.

I make my living off the evening news
Just give me something-something I can use
People love it when you lose,
They love dirty laundry

Well, I coulda been an actor, but I wound up here
I just have to look good, I dont have to be clear
Come and whisper in my ear
Give us dirty laundry

Kick em when theyre up
Kick em when theyre down
Kick em when theyre up
Kick em when theyre down
Kick em when theyre up
Kick em when theyre down
Kick em when theyre up
Kick em all around

We got the bubble-headed-bleach-blonde who
Comes on at five
She can tell you bout the plane crash with a gleam
In her eye
Its interesting when people die-
Give us dirty laundry

Can we film the operation?
Is the head dead yet?
You know, the boys in the newsroom got a
Running bet
Get the widow on the set!
We need dirty laundry

You dont really need to find out whats going on
You dont really want to know just how far its gone
Just leave well enough alone
Eat your dirty laundry

Kick em when theyre up
Kick em when theyre down
Kick em when theyre up
Kick em when theyre down

Kick em when theyre up
Kick em when theyre down
Kick em when theyre stiff
Kick em all around

Dirty little secrets
Dirty little lies
We got our dirty little fingers in everybodys pie
We love to cut you down to size
We love dirty laundry

We can do the innuendo
We can dance and sing
When its said and done we havent told you a thing
We all know that crap is king
Give us dirty laundry!

Deirdre

March 17th, 2009
9:36 am

For those of you who don’t know Bert….the shoe thing was a joke…he was fishing for insider stuff, which any morning radio show host would do under the circumstances. He didn’t get it and jokingly banged his shoe on the microphone. The show caters to people much younger than me but I used to listen because my kid in Hollywood was once one of Bert’s interns. Bert was supportive, helpful and Greg learned a lot while he was working there. Bert also put him on the air a few times, which was fun to listen to until they started talking about how many times a Bert Show intern “gets lucky”.

Lara

March 17th, 2009
9:38 am

I didn’t get to hear the interview this morning on the Bert show.
I am looking forward to tonight’s performances. Any leaks on who is doing what song?

Mike S

March 17th, 2009
9:39 am

NO leaks so far that I have found Lara.

Well there was the rumor that Adam was going to sing Helen Reddy’s “I Am Woman”. :)

Rodney Ho

March 17th, 2009
9:44 am

Callers said the Bert Show interview with Harrison Ford was worse. Ford is a notoriously bad interview.

JTesla

March 17th, 2009
9:52 am

He’s on the Q and he is Bert, he lost me there, but then I hate morning radio. My morning needs music not ego.

Deirdre

March 17th, 2009
10:06 am

Did Bert ever interview Jason Castro? That had to be pretty bad!

Mike S

March 17th, 2009
10:08 am

Jason’s longest answer ever ‘um yeah it was like so totally like awesome dude”

Nana

March 17th, 2009
10:22 am

Cheers for Jorge for not spilling any dirt. I admire him for that. It must be his lawyer’s training, “CONFIDENTIALITY”.

Lady O sure has gained some weight, but still has a pretty face.

KPH

March 17th, 2009
10:36 am

How about some Hank Sr. to compliment his son.

[d]goodbye joe, me gotta go, me oh [a]my oh
Me gotta go pole the pirogue down the [d]bayou
My yvonne, the sweetest one, me oh [a]my oh
Son of a gun, well have good fun on the [d]bayou

Chorus:
[d]jambalaya, a-crawfish pie and-a file [a]gumbo
cause tonight Im gonna see my machez a[d]mio
Pick guitar, fill fruit jar and be [a]gay-oh
Son of a gun, well have big fun on the [d]bayou.

2. instrumental verse (country fiddle solo)

3. [d]thibodeaux, fontainbleau, the place is [a]buzzin
Kinfolk come to see yvonne by the [d]dozen
Dress in style, go hog wild, me oh [a]my oh
Son of a gun, well have big fun on the [d]bayou.

Repeat chorus

4. instrumental verse (country fiddle solo)

Final chorus:
[d]jambalaya, a-crawfish pie and-a fillet [a]gumbo
cause tonight Im gonna see my machez a[d]mio
Pick guitar, fill fruit jar and be [a]gay-oh
Son of a gun, well have big fun on the b[d]ayou.
Son of a gun, well have big fun on the b[d]ayou.
Son of a gun, well have big fun on the b[d]ayou.

Nana

March 17th, 2009
11:00 am

KPH: I can just see old Hank now. Picking and boths legs amoving and ashaking and him wearing his white stetson hat.

Deirdre

March 17th, 2009
11:01 am

You guys sure are full of country this morning! :-)

Deirdre

March 17th, 2009
11:06 am

Here’s a little tidbit from an American idol staffer:

One of the hit show’s staffers is running around telling anyone who’ll listen that the team of producers and judges has already picked the final four contestants — despite the fact that 11 kids are still battling to be the latest pop star.

The female “AI” worker told a “group of people that the last four are going to be Danny Gokey, Lil Rounds, Adam Lambert and Alexis Grace,” said our insider. Asked if this was opinion or actual fact, the staffer vehemently retorted, “Those ARE the people,” saying it wasn’t mere speculation.

Seriously…it doesn’t take a rocket scientist to figure out that those 4 are heading for the finals. Especially with the new “save” rule! However, saying it out loud will get a ton of people voting for the others.

Mike S

March 17th, 2009
11:26 am

I read that story and was going to say something, but as you said, how do you prove a negative. Other than possibly Allison Iraheta, there is almost no way the top 4 will not be Adam, Danny, Lil and Allison. Doesn’t take a brain surgeon to see that.

Now, if the staffer had put Megan, Anoop, Kris or Michael in that list and it happened there might be reason to go HMMMMMMMMM

But as it is right now, it would be more shocking to me if the top 4 was not that group.

Mike S

March 17th, 2009
11:27 am

UGH that should have said no way the top 4 will not be Adam, Danny, Lil and ALEXIS.

KPH

March 17th, 2009
12:01 pm

I could have guesed they would be the final four but I bet that staffer is going to be in deep doo doo if they find out who they are.

JTesla

March 17th, 2009
12:06 pm

It never turns out how it “should be” there is always a Jason Castro or some other loser in the mix.

Deirdre

March 17th, 2009
12:38 pm

Rodney..you should really put “Idolatry” as a link on the side. Their video conversations about Idol are interesting, snarky and, sometimes, oh so true!

http://popwatch.ew.com/popwatch/2009/03/idol-ole-opry.html

Those of you who hate Adam’s screaming will find a friend in this video.

KPH

March 17th, 2009
12:46 pm

How about a little George Strait Texas Cookin for country day.

I’m going down to Austin, Texas
Ease on down to San Antone
Get that bar-b-que and chili
Eat my fill then come back home
I’m gonna take my baby with me
We gonna have a high ol’ time
We gonna eat till we got silly
Sho’ do make a beer taste fine

[Chorus:]
Oh my, momma ain’t that Texas cookin’ something
Oh my, momma stop yo’ belly and backbone bumpin’
Oh my, momma ain’t that Texas cookin’ good
Oh my, momma eat it everyday if I could

Well, I know a man that cooks armadillo
Tastes so sweet he calls it pie
I know a woman that makes pan dulce
Tastes so good it gets you high

Get them enchiladas greasy
Get them steaks chicken fried
Sho’ do make a man feel happy
See white gravy on the side

[Chorus]

Well, I know a place that’s got fried okra
Beat anything I ever saw
I know a man that cooks cabrito
It must be against the law

We gonna get a big ol’ sausage
Big ol’ plate of ranch-style beans
I could eat the heart of Texas
We gonna need some brand new jeans

Mike S

March 17th, 2009
1:00 pm

JT, that is what the save is for. They are going to use it to save one of the big 4 in hopes that the Tamyra, Daughtry vote off or Jason in the top 4 scenario becomes less likely.

I will also predict that if they get to the last week they can save someone and have not used it, they will save whoever is voted off that week just to use it.

KPH

March 17th, 2009
1:12 pm

Idolatry is great Deirdre thanks for posting the link. :-)

JTesla

March 17th, 2009
1:22 pm

Mike, I’ve been wondering if they will use the “save” the last week just to remind everyone that they can. Oh and to add a little “twist” which reality shows love.

Neggo my Eggo

March 17th, 2009
1:25 pm

A must play from the Dropkick Murphy’s on St. Patrick’s Day:

I play in a band, we’re the best in the land
We’re big in both Chelsea and France
I play one mean guitar and then score at the bar
There’s a line of chicks waiting for their chance
So come on now honey, I’ll make you feel pretty
These other gals mean nothing to me
Let’s finish these drinks and be gone for the night
‘Cause I’m more than a handful, you’ll see

[Chorus:]
So kiss me, I’m shatfaced
I’m soaked, I’m soiled and brown
in the trousers, she kissed me
And I only bought her one round

I can bench press a car, I’m an ex football star
with degrees from both Harvard and Yale
Girls just can’t keep up, I’m a real love machine
I’ve had far better sex while in jail
I’ve designed the Sears Tower, I make two grand an hour
I cook the world’s best duck flambe
I’ll take the pick of the litter, girls jockey for me
I don’t need these lines to get laid

[Chorus]

I’m a man of the night, a real ladies delight
See my figure was chiseled from stone
One more for the gal then I’ll escort her home
Come last call, I’m never alone
I’ve a house on the hill with a red water bed
That puts Hugh Heffnor’s mansion to shame
With girls by the pool and Italian sports cars
I’m just here in this dump for the game

[Chorus x2]

Ahh, fack it. Who am I shatting?

I’m a pitiful sight, and I ain’t all that bright
I’m definitely not chiseled from stone
I’m a cheat and a liar, no woman’s desire
I’ll probably die cold and alone

But just give me a chance, ’cause deep down inside
I swear I got a big heart of gold
I’m a monogamous man, no more one night stands
Come on, honey, let me take you home

[Chorus x4]

Mike S

March 17th, 2009
1:33 pm

hmmm Pacman seems to be eating everything I post

Rodney Ho

March 17th, 2009
1:37 pm

Deirdre–good idea. The Idolatry pair are excellent. Better than what I did with CNN.com in 2007. I did a poor job promoting myself on that one…

Deirdre

March 17th, 2009
1:59 pm

I thought you did just fine, Rodney. Next time add some snark.

Sometimes the Idolatry crew are just hilarious, sometimes you want to hit them and sometimes they hit the nail on the head so well that it’s very satisfying to listen to them.

Nana

March 17th, 2009
2:31 pm

In keeping with tonights theme, how about a little Alan Jackson:

Excuse me ma’am, I saw you walk in
I turned around, I’m not a stalker
Where you goin? Maybe I can help ya
My tank is full, and I’d be obliged to take ya

Chorus:

I’m a country boy, I’ve got a 4 wheel drive
Pile in my bed, I can take ya for a ride
Up city streets, down country roads
I can get ya where you need to go
Cause I’m a country boy.

You sure look good, sittin in my right seat,
Buckle up, I’ll take you through the five speeds
Wind it up, or I can slow it way down
In the woods or right uptown.

Repeat Chorus

Bridge:

Big 35’s whinin’ on the asphalt
Grabbin’ mud, and slingin’ up some red dirt
Cause I’m a country boy

My muffler’s loud, dual thrush tubes
I crank the music, the tone gets real good
Let me know when we gettin’ close
You can slide on out, or we can head on down the road

Repeat Chorus

2nd Bridge:

Bucket seats, soft as baby’s new butt
Lockin hubs, that take ya through a deep rut.

Chorus X2

Cadre1338

March 17th, 2009
2:32 pm

Hey all!!

I know St Patty’s is Irish but Scottish is not too far from there, so i thought you might like this one…

The Drunk Scotsman Song

Well a Scotsman clad in kilt left a bar one evening fair
And one could tell by how he walked the he’d drunk more than his share
He fumbled ’round until he could no longer keep his feet
And he stumbled off in to the grass to sleep beside the street

Refrain:
Ring-ding didle idle i de-o
Ring dye didley i oh
He stumbled off in to the grass to sleep beside the street

About that time two young and lovely girls just happened by
One says to the other, with a twinkle in her eye
“See yon sleeping Scotsman, so strong a handsome built?
I wonder if it’s true what they don’t wear beneath the kilt.”

Refrain:
Ring-ding didle idle i de-o
Ring dye didley i oh
I wonder if it’s true what they don’t wear beneath the kilt

They crept up on that sleeping Scotsman quiet as could be
Lifted up his kilt about an inch so they could see
And there, behold, for them to view beneath his Scottish skirt
Was nothing more than God had graced him with upon his birth

Refrain:
Ring-ding didle idle i de-o
Ring dye didley i oh
Was nothing more than God had graced him with upon his birth
[
They marveled for a moment, then one said “We must be gone.
Let’s leave a present for our friend before we move along”
As a gift they left a blue silk ribbon tied in to a bow
Around the bonnie star the Scot’s kilt did lift and show

Refrain:
Ring-ding didle iidle i de-o
Ring dye didley i oh
Around the bonnie star the scot’s kilt did lift and show

Now the Scotsman woke to nature’s call and stumbled towards the trees
Behind the bush he lifts his kilt, and gawks at what he sees
And in a startled voice he says, to what’s before his eyes,
“Lad, I don’t know where ya been, but I see you’ve won first prize”

Refrain:
Ring-ding didle idle i de-o
Ring dye didley i oh
Lad, I don’t know where you’ve been, but I see you’ve won first prize.

Nana

March 17th, 2009
2:45 pm

On the previous thread, I posted a question in Gaelic and said I would translate later. Well here is the translation: “Does anyone here speak Irish?”

Will close my comments with the following:

“When Irish Eyes Are Smiling”

When Irish eyes are smiling,
Sure it’s like a morning spring.
In the lilt of Irish laughter,
You can hear the angels sing.
When Irish hearts are happy,
All the world seems bright and gay.
And when Irish eyes are smiling,
Sure, they steal your heart away.

There’s a tear in your eye,
and I’m wondering why.
For it never should be there at all.
With such power in your smile,
sure a stone you’d beguile,
So there’s never a teardrop should fall.
When your sweet lilting laughter’s like some fairy song,
And your eyes twinkle bright as can be,
You should laugh all the while and all other times smile,
And now smile a smile for me.

When Irish eyes are smiling,
Sure it’s like a morning spring.
In the lilt of Irish laughter,You can hear the angels sing.
When Irish hearts are happy,
All the world seems bright and gay,
And when Irish eyes are smiling,
Sure, they steal your heart away.

Have a great afternoon and evening. Be safe, be happy, be loved. Always be careful when on the roads and highways.

Chat with ya’ll later tonight.

Nana

March 17th, 2009
2:52 pm

Cadre1338 – That made me laugh out loud. That was just to funny! :) :)

Cadre1338

March 17th, 2009
3:15 pm

Nana, they used to play that song on the radio every Friday when i lived in Atlanta. They also played this one…

The Man Song by Sean Morey
I don’t take no crap from anybody! … else but you.
I wear the pants around here!…when I’m finished with your laundry.
‘Cause I’m a guy you don’t want to fight! … when I say “jump” you say “yeah, right”.
I’m the man of this house! … until you get home.

What I say goes around here! … right out the window.
And I don’t want to hear a lot of whining! … so I’ll shut up.
The sooner you learn who’s boss around here! … the sooner you can give me my orders, dear.
‘Cause I am the head honcho! … but it’s all in my head.

And I can have sex anytime! … that you want.
‘Cause I’m a man who has needs! … but they’re not that important.
And don’t expect any flowers from me! … because if I’m not mistaken you prefer jewelry.
I’m the king of my castle! … when you’re not around.

And I’ll drink and watch sports whenever I want! … to get into trouble.
And I’ll come home when I’m good and ready! … to sleep on the couch.
Because a man’s got to do what a man’s got to do! … and I’m going to do what you tell me to.
Because I’m top dog around here! … but I’ve been neutered!

harriett

March 17th, 2009
3:20 pm

Well, it looks like I am missing a lot of fun today by being so busy at work! I guess I will go ahead and sign off for the day, since I have meetings until almost 6 PM. But, I will be ready to blog tonight with no impediments, hopefully. Bye for now!

Neggo my Eggo

March 17th, 2009
3:32 pm

I know St Patty’s is Irish but Scottish is not too far from there, so i thought you might like this one…

My dear, if you are to make such a mistake to an Irishman you would have a lot of green beer dumped over your head. Try not to say this in public today!

Mike S

March 17th, 2009
4:34 pm

OH MY GOODNESS!!!! IS THAT A RUNAWAY TRAIN I SEE HEADING TOWARD DISASTER????? Rumor central from his own blog says Anoop Desai will be singing a male version of Carrie Underwood’s BEFORE HE CHEATS!!!

TRAINWRECK ALERT
TRAINWRECK ALERT
TRAINWRECK ALERT!!!!

I now return you to your St Paddie’s Day revery

KPH

March 17th, 2009
4:42 pm

That should be amusing Mike. Who knows maybe he will pull it off. LOL!

Mike S

March 17th, 2009
5:05 pm

true, although I would be more worried about Adam pulling it off.

*whistles innocently*

KPH

March 17th, 2009
5:15 pm

LOL! I hear ya. *rolls eyes* :-)

Nana

March 17th, 2009
5:16 pm

Never in my wildest can I imagine Anoop singing that song!!!! Please have mercy on us if he does.

Deirdre

March 17th, 2009
5:19 pm

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ajc.com > Associated Press story
‘American Idol’ launching trading card line
By DERRIK J. LANG
AP Entertainment Writer

LOS ANGELES — “American Idol” fans will soon be able to trade Carrie Underwoods for Danny Gokeys.

“Idol” production company FremantleMedia and trading card publisher Upper Deck are launching a new line of trading cards featuring images of past and current contestants as well as the judges and host of the Fox singing competition. The 138-card line is set to debut April 21.

Deirdre

March 17th, 2009
5:19 pm

Sorry about all the extra stuff…it wasn’t on the page that I copied. :-(

KPH

March 17th, 2009
5:44 pm

I like the show D. but I dont think I will be buying any trading cards with Idol contestants on them. Whats next Sanjaya mohawk wigs? LOL!

JTesla

March 17th, 2009
5:47 pm

Could you imagine the sad look on some poor kids face when they open up their pack and it is loaded with Kevin Covais, Sanjaya, Jason Castro, Brooke White, John Stevens and Scott Savol? I mean who is going to want to trade for those turkeys? You’d have to bundle all of them with a Chris Sligh, Nadia Turner, or Elliott Yamin just to get a Bo Bice, Diana DeGarmo, or Kellie Pickler! And don’t even think about trading for a Carrie Underwood, Chris Daughtry, or Kelly Clarkson.

Deirdre

March 17th, 2009
5:52 pm

LOL!!!! JT!!!

KPH

March 17th, 2009
5:53 pm

I remember when Carrie first released her version of the Randy Travis song (I Told You So) I said I would love to hear them do a duet of the song and we discussed it on the blog. Well they are going to do it Wednesday on AI and they just played it on Kicks. It was great I cant wait to see it.

Cadre

March 17th, 2009
5:56 pm

Hey all, for those of you that have been wanting to hear the Carrie Underwood & Randy Travis duet, I just listened to it on iTunes and all I can say is FANTASTIC!!.

I can’t wait to hear it live tomorrow night.

Deirdre

March 17th, 2009
5:59 pm

Great minds think alike! :-)

KPH

March 17th, 2009
6:00 pm

JT I would have to get every card in the collection plus fifty bucks to give up a Carrie Underwood card. :-)

Mike S

March 17th, 2009
6:34 pm

I wonder what an Underwood Rookie Card will sell for in 30 years?

Mike S

March 17th, 2009
6:49 pm

Here is a youtube of the remix of “I Told You So” With Randy Travis and Carrie Underwood. This is the version they will be singing tomorrow night.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mJ5b6ZlVhJM