Latest “Idol” promo, Diana DeGarmo and Ace Young in ‘Hair’? Carrie Underwood does NOT lip synch
Here’s the latest “Idol” promo with Ellen DeGeneres:
And Broadway World is intimating that Diana DeGarmo and Ace Young are likely replacement cast members for Broadway’s “Hair.” Diana has been tweeting about a potential job coming soon. Diana’s resume is now packed with great theater gigs. This would be one of the biggest for her so far.
Carrie Underwood looked like she was singing live last night doing the National Anthem for the Super Bowl. And apparently, she’s the first one to do so in many many years. I heard her just miss the last note but otherwise, she sounded smashing.
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JTesla
February 8th, 2010
1:38 pm
Brave thing for Carrie to do, I’m glad she did it.
And congrats to Diana.
Mercedes S.
February 8th, 2010
1:42 pm
Sounded good to me… except for that last note, perhaps… And it was LIVE!
Harriett
February 8th, 2010
1:55 pm
I sent linny and email about Howard Stern, and she gave me her response to post here. Here it is:
what a TRAVESTY this would be!!!
i can honestly say that i pray this is just Stern shock-jock BS and no way Fox would ruin a family oriented show by even THINKING of hiring him …. there’s no way if he’s hired that i would continue to watch, and i firmly believe that many families would be putting AI on the “controled viewing” list for children in their homes.
i think a movement needs to VOCALLY get started by AI viewers and afficianados that any consideration of Howard Stern or ANYONE of his ilk will result not only in a boycott of the show itself, but of it’s advertisers — sure, Coke and Ford can afford to lose a few sales, but can they afford the long-term exposure to someone like Stern in their overall advertising? both like to put somewhat family-oriented faces to the American public.
linny
Bernie Ripoff
February 8th, 2010
2:18 pm
Get to work and stop wasting time here! I need more cash for my Penthouse!
Harriett
February 8th, 2010
3:45 pm
Rodney, sorry about the food poisoning. I know that was no fun at all. Glad you are feeling better.
RxDawg
February 8th, 2010
3:47 pm
While Carrie’s performance didn’t blow me away….she earned respect for me for actually singing as anyone would. I had no idea that most singers lip sync the national anthem. Geesh, there should be a legislation against that or something.
RxDawg
February 8th, 2010
3:49 pm
…she earned respect from* me….
JTesla
February 8th, 2010
4:27 pm
“apparently, she’s the first one to do so in many many years”
The fact that, for the most part, lip-synching songs is accepted and expected even when it comes to the most important song, I can’t fault Taylor Swift for doing so poorly at the Grammys. At least it was really her singing. I have more respect for a musician who writes their own material and sings live, even if it sounds horrid, than some of the other pop stars of today.
Yeah I know I missed my chance Friday, but that’s me fashionably late.
Highlander
February 8th, 2010
4:34 pm
Congratulations to Diana and Ace.
Rodney, you picked Super Bowl weekend (with all the parties and food) to get food poisoning? Talk about bad luck and bad timing! Hope you’re okay now!
linny ,,,=^..^=,,,
February 8th, 2010
5:45 pm
repeating from other blog…i have to put in my 2cents worth…. anyone beside me remember Jose Feliciano doing the SSB live? and has anyone ever heard Jimi Hendrix’ version? Maybe not the “best” traditionally but certainly imho the most MEMORABLE — and with Hendrix’ version, you could almost SEE the “bombs bursting in air”!!!
linny ,,,=^..^=,,,
February 8th, 2010
5:46 pm
also, some sporting event, probably baseball, had a youth group do SSB live and it was not synced and it was inCREDible….the harmonies were right on, even considering the echo effect of a stadium. don’t remember what year it was, but it was good.
Nana
February 8th, 2010
5:58 pm
I will add my two cents about Stern: I hope to goodness that Fox and E19 will not even consider that defective jerk to replace Simon. I would hope they would have more respect for the contestants, viewers and everyone involved with idol to do that.
Just an update on Carla: My daughter sent me a text message this afternoon and Carla is in labor.and both babies are in distress and they are trying to stop her labor. Her due date isn’t until 4/14, so she is way to early. Prayers everybody, please.
Deirdre
February 8th, 2010
6:34 pm
I was out all day with the future d-i-l doing wedding stuff.
NO!!! to Howard Stern!
Prayers are with Carla, Nana.
SwimFan
February 8th, 2010
7:39 pm
Giddyup!
SwimFan
February 8th, 2010
7:42 pm
Who is Carla? Anway, Howard Stern will be good for American Idol. That show is so boring that I don’t even know why you bozos watch it anyway.
JTesla
February 8th, 2010
8:54 pm
That show is so boring that I don’t even know why bozos like SwimFan would comment on it.
Mercedes S.
February 8th, 2010
8:58 pm
If you don’t know who Carla is, SwimFan, please check out other, less demanding blogs! Carla is Nana’s pride and joy, who did very well at AI auditions last year but had to drop out when she found herself pregnant with twins. These babies are now in danger.
Best of luck, Nana, and prayers with your whole family.
JTesla
February 8th, 2010
10:57 pm
Of course… I took the bait, but our friend(s) has (have) been gone for a while.
Not Going To Use My Usual Name
February 9th, 2010
12:14 am
I hope no one is kicking people out of the *public* AJC blogs because they don’t know the intricacies of “regular” commentators’ personal lives. If you think about it, I’m sure you’ll realize why that’s offensive. It’s great to have regulars, but not at the expense of a greater Atlanta community being able to talk about shows they enjoy.
And if you don’t agree, maybe you need to go offsite and have a private blog. (Please note that I’m not saying commentators can’t talk about their personal lives–just that nobody should be judged for not remembering Mercedes’ third cousin twice removed who saw Simon in person once and now is skiing in Hawaii, and *certainly* no one should be discouraged from posting for that reason!)
linny ,,,=^..^=,,,
February 9th, 2010
12:47 am
Dear “NGTUMUN” … how very brave of you! how very adult, that you feel you need to hide your “true” self to speak a criticism! I believe that SwimFan had already shown their lack of INTEREST and was being sarcastic. (see the 7:39 post prior to the 7:42 post) and thus the negative reaction to not knowing who Carla is. I do agree, people should not be “run off” because they don’t know the regulars; your bold post, however, shows your own ignorance because Carla has been a topic of conversation off and on since the Atlanta auditions…albeit covertly, as it were, since Nana was unable to tell us her name until she withdrew from the competition due to her pregnancy. In any event, knowledge of WHO Carla is doesn’t really matter — Nana was asking for prayer for a very serious condition, and regardless of WHO she is, it’s a worthy request — even if we’d never heard of Carla or Nana herself before today. Your sarcastic and seethingly vituperative comment is equally uncalled for, imho. You could have said the same thing without the sarcasm, and believe me, I’m the … well not queen, but perhaps a highly placed princess at the least … of sarcasm, and sometimes even **I** have to know when to bite my virtual tongue!
Mercedes …MWAH… for defending Nana *grin*. No one was discouraged from posting because they didn’t know Nana, Mercedes was just defending a blogfriend.
besides, SF seems to think the show is boring, so why are they reading … and commenting on … an American Idol blog in the first place. **THAT** i will never understand. If you don’t LIKE something, why on God’s Green (or at the moment, white in many places, and muddy in others) Earth would you seek out a blog on that show and take the time not only to read but to comment on that blog!!! People berate AIers for liking the show, for commenting on the contestants and related subjects, calling us stupid, idiots, lamebrains, and other more ahhhhhhh colorful, shall we say, things, and yet….. and YET…. they themselves take the time to comment. Sorta gets you right **here** (fist over heart) you know?
So. Sorry you don’t feel you can post in your own name, my ‘friend’ … some of us may guess who you are, and others may wonder…. it’s not really important except that you might want to do some self-assessing to find out WHY you felt uncomfortable or unable to just be yourself!
Bless your heart. And SwimFan’s too, while we’re at it. Have a nice day.
linny ,,,=^..^=,,,
February 9th, 2010
12:49 am
and just to reiterate … SwimFan made it VERY clear that he/she/it was NOT posting on a blog because they LIKE American Idol… just sayin’
Not Going To Use My Usual Name
February 9th, 2010
12:58 am
Everyone is entitled to an opinion. For the record, this actually is my usual name. The handle is a joke. I’m not a regular poster, but I am a regular lurker… and plenty of people watch shows they don’t enjoy for various reasons. I love to hate Donald Trump, for example, and watch The Apprentice because my DH enjoys it.
Swimfan wasn’t attacking Nana (and for the record, neither am I). If Swimfan *had* been attacking Nana, then Mercedes’ response might’ve been appropriate. There’s no need to defend someone who isn’t being attacked. Mercedes said, and very plainly, that if a reader doesn’t know who Carla is, then that person should just find another blog. I find that offensive and stand by finding it offensive.
JTesla
February 9th, 2010
12:58 am
NGTUMUN who is being kicked out? There has been nothing offensive, maybe you are a bit over sensitive. No one is expected to know or even show interest in the private lives of others. Of course if you are someone who can’t use your usual name then you should know that already. Also you should know that we have a true “regular” who likes to post under a bunch of different names, it’s their style, but they haven’t been kicked out of the *public* AJC blog.
Interesting that you use *public*, I’ve read that one before LOL I keep waiting for something new but year after year it’s the same stuff. “Comedy” followed by condemnation when we don’t laugh… yawn month after month during the Idol season we get the same thing. I guess I need to wait for the performance shows when a truly refreshing change of pace like Offbeat or someone like her shows up and throws us a true curve ball.
Not Going To Use My Usual Name
February 9th, 2010
12:59 am
PS: I knew who Carla was. Irrelevant to the point.
Not Going To Use My Usual Name
February 9th, 2010
1:02 am
JTesla, Mercedes wrote, and I quote, “If you don’t know who Carla is, SwimFan, please check out other, less demanding blogs!”
That to me is clearly an instance of a regular poster “gently” suggesting that someone who asks a question–and not a question about the show but a question about a topic of conversation on the blog–should find somewhere else to hang. “Public” to me means “available to the general populace,” and I believe this blog qualifies.
It’s lovely that you defend your regulars, but I hope you all recognize that it adds to the insular feel of this blog; that is, you aren’t welcoming to newcomers.
JTesla
February 9th, 2010
1:14 am
NGTUMUN, since Swimfan has the same “voice” as the regular that I already alluded to, see their first post, I don’t think the welcome wagon needs to be rolled out (might be someone different, but I don’t care). Also, “Who is Carla?” will get a friendly response calling us “bozos” just a few words later gets the not so friendly response. In real life, strange as it may sound, I gently suggest people go elsewhere when they are rude, so it’s not just a blog thing.
So once again comedy is followed by an attempt at drama. Since it’s the same pattern I noticed and outlined a few times last year you’ll have to excuse me if I don’t spell it out again.
The internet can be a harsh place, we are a whole lot nicer here then most places. Trust me this place is downright tame, and for the most part we tend to act like we would in person. Which is an odd thing to find on the internet.
boots
February 9th, 2010
1:16 am
She was more accurate in her singing than Peyton was in his throwing. Give it up for her, she sang great and did not mail it in… Neither did The Who. They went live, too, against the trend. Way to go to both Carrie and Pete & Roger. The Kids were Alright!
Not Going To Use My Usual Name
February 9th, 2010
1:20 am
I would not assume that a newcomer is someone you already know even if s/he “sounds like” them. Tone isn’t apparent in a text post. I don’t know what you’re talking about with comedy followed by drama; I didn’t see anything particularly humorous about SF’s OP, and I’m not SF. I’m not attempting “drama.” I’m attempting to say that it’s inappropriate to suggest to newcomers that they don’t have a right to be here because they don’t know the personal lives of the regulars. That’s it, end of story.
Furthermore, inviting someone to go elsewhere because s/he is rude seems perfectly acceptable. Inviting someone to go elsewhere because s/he doesn’t know the personal lives of regular posters *isn’t*, and Mercedes didn’t say “Hey, that was rude, go away.” She said “Hey, if you don’t know who Carla is, find some other blog.”
I honestly don’t understand why this is difficult. You see, SF isn’t the only person who reads the responses to the blog. If other people–lurkers like me, who rarely post–would think about posting and then read the reaction to a simple question that non-regulars absolutely would have no reason to know–then be assured they’ll stay lurkers or, yes, find a friendlier blog.
JTesla
February 9th, 2010
1:20 am
Oh and if you want me to get into the “public” debate you’ll have to excuse me if I start screaming about toilets.
Not Going To Use My Usual Name
February 9th, 2010
1:28 am
Toilets? What are you talking about?
JTesla
February 9th, 2010
1:29 am
NGTUMUN, we’re going to have to, I don’t know “agree to disagree?” I see people being welcomed here all the time. During the live blogging, also I see people being welcomed when they disagree with the majority (I think it was Sam last week) I see us as being very welcoming.
If someone wants kindness, then show kindness to others. It really is a basic concept, but nitpicking where the rudeness was directed is silly. Rudeness begets rudeness. SF was rude, do we really need to be motherly in our approach and try to correct SF at the point of rudeness? Nah that’s rude in and of itself.
Fly and honey or vinegar and all that.
Not Going To Use My Usual Name
February 9th, 2010
1:33 am
By the way, I also posted to this blog here a few days ago: http://blogs.ajc.com/american-idol-blog/2010/02/03/ellen-degeneres-says-simon-is-meaner-than-i-thought/#comments. (Feb. 4, 7:39 a.m.) Perhaps that’s indicative that I’m not one of your regulars. I tend to post more on the political blogs, but as I watch Idol and am bored out of my ever-living mind, posting is something to do while I’m homebound with pneumonia. I’ll go back to occasional lurking soon enough.
Not Going To Use My Usual Name
February 9th, 2010
1:37 am
I think I’m getting the sense of what happened–folks think they know that SF is one of their usual trolls. I don’t know whether that’s true or not, but I hope most people wouldn’t get that treatment even if they used the word “bozos”–and I still say it’s unacceptable to post that someone needs to go elsewhere if they don’t know the personal lives of regulars. I know I sound like a broken record here… I suppose cliques are a hot button for me, and again… you never know who might be reading and thinking about posting and have no idea that you’re responding to a “regular” troll.
JTesla
February 9th, 2010
1:41 am
Well, NGTUMUN (and if you’d rather go by something else speak up)… let me welcome YOU! We like it when people politely disagree with us as you have. It gives our rather pathetic lives meaning (seriously we’re blogging about Idol how exciting can our lives be?)
So come on back, keep us honest, throw out some Idol opinions and the occasional political opinion too and you’ll see that we really are pretty nice. You’ve just made the mistake of posting late at night when the biggest jerk of the blog (me) is posting too. The day crowd is much nicer and tends not to rattle off random things as much as I do.
Not Going To Use My Usual Name
February 9th, 2010
1:45 am
Hah, I could give you a run for biggest jerk. NGTUMUN is fine with me and is probably hard to type, so I’m making your life just that much more difficult. (See? The jerkiness is beginning)… Maybe I’ll show up for the live blog.
My current Idol opinion: I hate audition weeks. They are boring. I don’t see anyone long enough to remember him or her. I don’t think I could name a single contestant I’ve seen this year, and I’ve watched every show.
JTesla
February 9th, 2010
1:49 am
NGTUMUN, it is hard to type, but it reminds me of nutmeg maybe we can try that instead. I hear you on the auditions. Usually I have a few favorites, but this year I really don’t. Oh wait, the bridge jumper, and the guy with the nice bottom I’d like to see them make the top 24. However, that’s how impressed I’ve been I can’t even be bothered to look up the names of my favorites.
Out for the night.
Not Going To Use My Usual Name
February 9th, 2010
1:50 am
Well, thanks. I needed a good fight tonight. Maybe tomorrow you can explain toilets.
Nana
February 9th, 2010
6:20 am
Morning.
Today’s Quote: “A friend is one who sees through you and still enjoys the view.”
Well, we have babies!!! Robert Noah weigh 2.5 and Robin Noelle weigh 2.0. Both are very tiny and as you can image, not fully developed. They have a long hard struggle ahead. But, they are precious.
I’m glad that Carla and hubby made the decison to withdraw this season.
Nana
February 9th, 2010
6:41 am
After reading the comments after I posted about Carla (5:58 post), I seem to have started a controversy, which wasn’t my intent. I just know that some of you have been concerned and thought I would give an update. However, I will NOT aplogize for the post, and I will continue give updates on the babies. And, thanks to those who came to my defense.
Heather MacDonald
February 9th, 2010
7:42 am
Nana, congrats on the new babies. I hope they continue to thrive.
Deirdre
February 9th, 2010
7:48 am
Congrats to Carla, her hubby and our own Nana! We will be praying for little Robert and Robin. Medical science has done wonders with preemies in the last 20 years and we can hope that whatever our little blog babies need will be available to them.
OMG, I’m so happy! The “chat” between Usual Name(I will refer to you as that since I hate typing a series of letters)and JT ended with, I hope, a new member of our blog community. To me, every lurker who speaks up, argues, opinion-ates, or just says hello everyday is a welcome addition. To be honest, I get what Usual Name was saying. Asking someone to leave is not our usual style, nor should it be(and just to clarify, we HAVE asked people to leave but only after we have been insulted and berated on a fairly regular basis) We’ve been called much worse than “bozos” in the past and I’m sure we’ll be called much worse in the future.
HOLLYWOOD WEEK!!!!!!!!!!!!! YAY!!!!!!!!!!!!
Deirdre
February 9th, 2010
7:51 am
Usual Name….I entered this blog for the first time(back in the dark ages) arguing with a regular. We love healthy discussions and look forward to your opinions.
Deirdre
February 9th, 2010
7:54 am
And SwimFan, you are welcome as well. Other than the “bozo” crack(which WAS rude) I didn’t see anything wrong with your post.
Deirdre
February 9th, 2010
7:56 am
One more thing. I’m not making queenly pronouncements…I’m stating my opinion. If the others want y’all out of here, I can’t save you. If there’s anything I’m queen of, its disagreeing!
everett
February 9th, 2010
8:17 am
Nana, I am so very pleased for you and all your family. My prayers are dedicated to the well-being of the precious babies and their parents. I sincerely hope they thrive. (And I love the names that were chosen.) Blessings on you and all of yours.
Deirdre
February 9th, 2010
8:28 am
everett! You’re awake WAY too early!
everett
February 9th, 2010
8:35 am
Hi Deirdre. Ain’t that the truth? Somehow I’ve gotta learn to sleep in till at six…I’ll be honest with you, though. Last night’s exchange about the “Who’s Carla” question has really been on my mind. Just really wanted to see who said what about the whole deal.
Deirdre
February 9th, 2010
8:47 am
LOL! I get like that sometimes, too. a discussion weighs on my mind and I have trouble letting go.
IMO, if ANY chat gets people talking, no matter how annoying, it’s ok. I didn’t see any “attack” going on but that’s from my perspective. Others could have interpreted it a whole different way. Posting with no tone or facial expression often leads to misunderstanding. The only word I objected to in the whole discussion was “bozo”. And that hardly qualifies as nasty.
everett
February 9th, 2010
9:00 am
Well, D, we’re on the same page here. I love reading about Idol here and I also appreciate the little sidelines…sometimes we get to talk about movies or TV shows or personal life…and sometimes we just get to connect to another human being.
I cannot wait to see Ellen on Idol tonight. Count me as one who loves her gentle humor and kind mannerisms. Also count me as one who loves Simon’s (sometimes brutal)honesty and his snark. I like this season better than the last one!
kelly&carriefan
February 9th, 2010
9:17 am
Good mornin’ y’all,
First off, I somewhat resent the comment that lurkers/newbies are not welcomed. I’ve been hanging around this blog since before the time of “The Great Split” and I’m not gonna rehash all that. I don’t mean to speak for anyone else, but in my opinion, anyone who contributes and adds something to the discussion is more than welcome. You can agree with us, tell us why we’re wrong, etc. That is the point of this blog. That said, some of us hang around here often enough that we share certain aspects of our lives. The example about Carla actually *relates* to Idol. Recap: She auditioned and made it to Hollywood (how exciting is that?!) before finding out about her pregnancy and withdrawing. Not to mention, that Nana is an esteemed member of this blog community. Do not mess with Nana, you get us all! (And that’s all I’m going to say about that…)
Now, on to more important things: NANA! CONGRATS on the new additions. Robert and Robin have been added to the prayer list. Definitely keep us posted on ” our little blog babies.” (D, that was too cute, had to borrow).
PS. “We’re going to Hollywood, y’all!” Well, that…and LOST! (I caught up.
)
Harriett
February 9th, 2010
9:18 am
Good morning! Well, JT, you certainly gave us something to read about this morning. Quite interesting. And, I will add my “welcome” to NU and SF. I started out as a lurker and occasional poster, when eventually one of the regulars–linny, in particular–caught that I had been here before and gave me a hearty welcome. That welcome was joined by Dierdre and others, and that’s the way most of us became “regulars.” So, despite opinions to the contrary, I do have a life, and I choose to live it with Idol and this blog as part of it.
Harriett
February 9th, 2010
9:19 am
And, Nana, my prayers and good wishes are with you, Carla, babies, and the rest of the family.
Deirdre
February 9th, 2010
9:28 am
Sometimes it becomes so home-like on here that we forget that many of us arrived on this blog spoiling for a fight. When we can’t have legitimate and respectful disagreements, then we have failed in our attempt at an open forum. I was very happy to see JT and Usual Name end their discussion on a positive note….another thing we should always strive to do.
k&cf…”The Great Split”! LOL!
JTesla
February 9th, 2010
9:30 am
Morning! Nana, your family is in my prayers.
What?
I don’t have a problem ignoring the bozo name calling, but at the same time I don’t have a problem ignoring someone using a colorful debate tactic of saying get out. The words don’t carry any weight, granted my words carry a lot of weight, they’ve been working out. Besides, “Regular” is an abstract concept and doesn’t really mean anything, unless you are wearing a unitard with “Regular” printed on the back. I happen to have one on order. Live in fear people!
Deirdre
February 9th, 2010
9:33 am
I wear my unitard during every show!
kelly&carriefan
February 9th, 2010
9:35 am
Splits, leotards….y’all, I thought So You Think You Can Dance moved to the summer?
Deirdre
February 9th, 2010
9:45 am
Tonight we get our first look at Ellen as a judge. The tv ads seem to be suggesting that she will take it very seriously with occasional joking. That would be ok with me. She needs to know that we expect her to give honest appraisals of the contestants, not just say something to be funny. Funny is good but it isn’t her main reason for being there.
JTesla
February 9th, 2010
9:50 am
If she makes one carpenter joke…
Harriett
February 9th, 2010
9:58 am
I saw on the MSNBC page that she and Simon have already locked horns. Here it is: http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/35302200/ns/entertainment-gossip/
Mercedes S.
February 9th, 2010
10:05 am
Congratulations, Nana! Love your babies’ names!
On a different note, I am astounded that my attempt at light-hearted humor was so completely misunderstood by NGTUMUN (or may i call you MUNTUNG since acronyms are supposed to be pronounceable)… thanks, Linny, for so nobly coming to my defense, but, more importantly, for just being there posting! It’s always fun to read your stuff!
Woodpappy
February 9th, 2010
10:12 am
Can’t wait for the show to finally START. Bring on the singing…. Congratulations Nana as well !!!!
wreckedpizza
February 9th, 2010
10:12 am
Bravo, Rodney- you mention Diana D. and give us the Carrie national anthem deal. Last note was indeed a bit rough but I would send her to Hollywood! She looked fabulous too.
Enjoyed the debate, JT. I thought points were made well on both sides and I loved the “toilet” curveball!
Nana- Carla and babies will do fine. We are just gonna believe that, okay?
And unitards? Let’s not go there alright…
Deirdre
February 9th, 2010
10:12 am
Mercedes…I’ve been misunderstood for attempts at light-hearted humor as well. After being on a blog for so many years, I have a much better understanding of how wars begin. Different people interpret the same words differently. I remember once getting my feelings very badly hurt by someone only to find out later that what she had said was a common expression in her circles and was not meant to be taken seriously.
Mercedes S.
February 9th, 2010
10:23 am
“After being on a blog for so many years, I have a much better understanding of how wars begin” – true that.
Deirdre
February 9th, 2010
10:32 am
We’ve been through a pretty nasty one here and come out on the other side…a little bit wiser, a little bit sadder.
Swami
February 9th, 2010
10:43 am
Has anyone seen Babu? I seem to have misplaced him. I am getting ready to meditate for my yearly readings. For the next two months you may be guided my most humble predictions in securing votes for the correct contestant.
Deirdre
February 9th, 2010
10:50 am
We look forward to your musings, Swami.
JTesla
February 9th, 2010
10:55 am
Welcome back Swami!
I was hoping that you could peak in your crystal ball for me to see what might be in store for me. I’ve been thinking of sending a resume to a company, I was thinking of sending it to Katz Media Group. I had thought about Charter Communications, but I’ll hold off on that unless your tea leaves say otherwise. I know that is a bit serious and stuff, but you are so wise. Lend me your wisdom so that I make the right decision. Oh and should I invest in a unitard manufacturing company?
Swami
February 9th, 2010
11:01 am
Swami not familiar with Media Groups or Communications, only singing. I am sorry I am unable to direct you to further assistance. But you may have something with Unitards. May I suggest as new device for birth control. Anyone who has belly bulge will be guaranteed no undesired attention. I do look forward to sharing my wisdom with any who are open to it. Just sign up at…Crystal Ball.
Deirdre
February 9th, 2010
11:03 am
So you’re just a semi-Swami?
Harriett
February 9th, 2010
11:06 am
Hey, Swami! Welcome back to Land of Idol Blog! I look forward to your musings.
JTesla
February 9th, 2010
11:06 am
Maybe the blog needs to pitch in to buy some tarot cards for Swami.
Swami
February 9th, 2010
11:13 am
Two old ladies were outside their nursing home, having a smoke when it started to rain. One of the ladies pulled out a condom, cut off the end, put it over her cigarette and continued smoking.
Lady 1: What’s that?
Lady 2: A condom. This way my cigarette doesn’t get wet.
Lady 1: Where did you get it?
Lady 2: You can get them at any drugstore.
The next day … Lady 1 hobbles herself into the local drugstore and announces to the pharmacist that she wants a box of condoms. The guy looks at her kind of kind of strangely (she is, after all, over 80 years of age), but politely asks what brand she prefers.
Lady 1: It doesn’t matter as long as it fits a Camel.
wreckedpizza
February 9th, 2010
11:17 am
Groans and guffaws, Swami…
Deirdre
February 9th, 2010
11:19 am
Off to the florist meeting. Back soon!
Double groan for Swami!
Harriett
February 9th, 2010
11:25 am
Ooooooh, Swami. Awfullllll!
Mercedes S.
February 9th, 2010
11:30 am
On his radio show yesterday, Howard Stern said he’s in at Idol , if the price is right:”They’ll have to pay me a ton of dough because I already make a ton of dough”..
On air he said he would tase Ellen if she does “that dumb dance” and “smack Randy Jackson’s belly every time he opens his dopey mouth.”
More pearls:
“For $100 million a year, to judge a karaoke contest? Ok. Why not?”
“Name a person who could bring more excitement to that show than me”.
“First of all, I would have straightened out that Adam Lambert. The kid got more publicity than everyone and he (effed) up. I wouldn’t even put through that good-looking kid who won, that Kris Allen. He never would have been through.”
“Fantasia… Honey, you look like you stepped out of a Haitian earthquake.”
This is not the guy I want in Simon’s seat!
JTesla
February 9th, 2010
11:33 am
He’s going to milk it for all that it is worth. It is just giving him and Idol publicity. $100 million, that will come in handy when he re-ups his contract with Sirus.
Swami
February 9th, 2010
11:41 am
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Swami
February 9th, 2010
11:42 am
Bad camel. I know. I must have discussion with him over his selection of jokes.
Harriett
February 9th, 2010
11:43 am
Ryan is totally embracing Ellen, at least publicly. She’s his guest right now (here on Columbia, SC radio) on his On Air with Ryan Seacrest.
RxDawg
February 9th, 2010
11:52 am
Well, the blog took an interesting turn last night.
For the record, I didn’t know who Carla was either. I’m probably an off and on blogger though and don’t usually come around much during the off season that much. So that could explain that. I do however know about Nana’s father. I hope he and your new grandchildren do well. So if my math is correct, Carla was about 28-29 weeks? If so, then you should be ok as that is above the danger zone for the infant usually surviving.
I thought the usual name poster made excellent and valid points for what it’s worth.
Protip: Sarcasim doesn’t show up well in text.
JTesla
February 9th, 2010
11:52 am
Wait, someone actually listens to Ryan Seacrest’s radio program? How weird is that.
I don’t buy any of the Ellen vs. Simon garbage. Idol milked the Simon-Paula love affair concept and now they will milk all the drama they can with Ellen being set up as the anti-Simon crusader. It benefits all parties. Ellen gets more viewers to see what she says about Simon on her talk show, Idol gets more viewers to see what they might say to each other. The talent gets pushed to the side, Ryan takes over the world.
Harriett
February 9th, 2010
11:57 am
JT, yep. I have his show on every morning in my office. I don’t think there is any real battle going on, but she is going to stand her ground about rudeness. Anyone expecting fireworks will be disappointed, IMO.
RxDawg
February 9th, 2010
12:07 pm
“Ryan takes over the world”
Oh noes, you’ve figured it out!!
*note the sarcasim
JTesla
February 9th, 2010
12:10 pm
By the way welcome back RxDawg (I’m not sure I said anything before my memory is going). Since there are very few who stick around during the off season you can consider yourself more on than off. You can pick up your unitard anytime.
RxDawg
February 9th, 2010
12:18 pm
Thanks JT
Capri K.
February 9th, 2010
12:33 pm
What the deal wit ” your’e welcome to be here”. Thats just crazy. Why don’t they ever have a black man or woman on Bachelor? I watch that show but it needs to be more diverse in its cast. There’s very few blacks or asians ever on the show unless it’s a token. At least they should cast bachelors who are open to other relationships than blonde-hair/ blue eyes.
As for American Idol, I still like the black girl who sang country. She one of my top 12.
Rodney Ho
February 9th, 2010
12:38 pm
Wow. Did I miss a lot of fun last night between JTesla and the usual lurker. Well, hope everyone is in a better mood today! New blog entry up!
Harriett
February 9th, 2010
12:47 pm
Capri, that is the subject of another blog
Heather MacDonald
February 9th, 2010
1:17 pm
It’s nice to see English is being taught so well in our public schools. Sigh…..
Mary
February 9th, 2010
7:12 pm
I thought Carrie sounded amazing and looked beautiful. Way to go girl!!!
Bryan
February 10th, 2010
1:47 pm
Carrie sounded amazing live. This is what it was like if you were actually there.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cfLJyBsdKME&NR=1