‘X Factor’ first live show debuting Oct. 31, not Nov. 1; Kelly Clarkson, Phillip Phillips updates
Khloe Kardashian is going to be an "X Factor" co host. Can she do better than Steve Jones? Having Mario Lopez there should help. CREDIT: AP
With the San Francisco Giants sweeping the Detroit Tigers in the World Series, Fox’s schedule has opened up so they have moved up “The X Factor” top 16 live show to Wednesday, Oct. 31 and the top 12 reveal on Thursday Nov. 1.
We get to see Khloe Kardashian and Mario Lopez in action as co-hosts and be terribly judgmental about it. Mario is a pro at this hosting work. Khloe? Who knows?
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Carrie Underwood is one of the performers at the American Music Awards on Nov. 18.
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Phillip Phillips talks to the Hollywood Reporter about his upcoming album “The World From the Side of the Moon,” due out Nov. 19. That album title is a lyric from his song “Man on the Moon.” They did the album in three weeks. He did it in New York City, which he likes more than Los Angeles.
His single “Home” is on the verge of the top 20 on the CHR chart. In the meantime, his famliy is auctioning off some of his personal effects.
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Kelly Clarkson, who will be performing on the CMA Music Awards Thursday with Vince Gill in a duet, has a new single “Catch My Breath,” which is racing up the Hot AC chart. She also has a greatest hits album coming out.
Here’s the cover for her Vince Gill duet “Don’t Rush.” I prefer Kelly as a brunette.
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129 comments Add your comment
Rickster
October 30th, 2012
10:57 am
Don’t think anyone could do worse than RoboHost. Sure hope I’m not wrong.
Not a great picture of Kelly. Too washed out.
DanJ
October 30th, 2012
10:59 am
Thanks Rodney for the update! I would have missed the show, at least now I can pre-bowl and watch it live. Fox is going to give Simon an ulcer with all the schedule changes.
DanJ
October 30th, 2012
11:01 am
@ Rickster, the photo of Kelly makes her look like a doll…as in toy doll!
Deirdre
October 30th, 2012
11:14 am
I don’t like that picture of Kelly either.
At least all the schedule changes will give Simon an excuse for the low ratings.
JTesla
October 30th, 2012
11:44 am
That’s Kelly?
Thanks Rodney. I’m going to try to watch the show, but that is also opening night for the Trail Blazers, candy night, and I’ll probably need to wash my hair or my socks or something. I’ll try to catch some of it, but X-Factor is just not that appealing.
Mercedes S.
October 30th, 2012
11:45 am
Congrats, Deirdre, from last thread, to Emmy-winner son!
That Cleopatra make-up was bad when Liz Taylor introduced it hald a century ago, and it still looks horrible.
Actually watched the chair people yesterday; flipped back on forth between them and Sandy-news. Good choices from jduges.
Mercedes S.
October 30th, 2012
11:46 am
Arrgh… post didn’t take, again.
Jesse J.
October 30th, 2012
12:08 pm
Kelly looks fabulous with the middle part. Great song with Vince Gill.
Deirdre
October 30th, 2012
12:10 pm
We don’t get a lot of candy seekers at my house. The neighborhood is hilly with long driveways. But I will stock up on some candy for tomorrow night. I sure “someone” will eat the leftovers.
I may have socks to wash, too but I’ll give the XF live show a shot anyway.
Deirdre
October 30th, 2012
12:17 pm
And thanks, Mercedes. I always thought it would be Mr Hollywood who got an Emmy. Life always takes interesting turns, doesn’t it?
Pitchy
October 30th, 2012
12:32 pm
I am so looking forward to the live auditions. I’m enjoying XFactor this year.
I purchased a halloween costume for a party that I didn’t attend. Only saw 4 cars in driveway and it didn’t warrant me getting dressed. Guess I’ll put it on tomorrow and pass out some candy. Something I haven’t done in years.
JTesla
October 30th, 2012
1:07 pm
Deirdre, we don’t get a lot either, but we get the full size candy bars. Makes it easy to pass them out, the neighbor kids love us, and it provides a nice snack that should last until Thanksgiving. It’s win win win
Dum-Bass
October 30th, 2012
1:20 pm
DB Tidbits: 1. What is it with all these photos of KC lately that don’t even look like her? I’ve seen Kelly in her “normal state” and she is not all that pretty, so they must have to do a lot of embellishment and makeup. 2. They are not only auctioning “some” of PP’s personal items, but the entire Phillips pawn shop as well at the same time. Item on it on the WALB-TV website if you are interested in going to Albany GA. 3. Demi Lovato sounded worse than an amateur with her rendition of the SSB at the WS game. It’s wasn’t just pathetic, it was atrocious. Item on it on Yahoo Sports yesterday if you didn’t hear it. As bad as I hate scratching on a blackboard I would rather have listened to that. BUT, at least she had some company that night. The 4 soldiers(2 male,2 female) who did “God Bless America” was almost as bad. They were off-pitch and the melody was off in places. All these sporting events need to stick to country performers as about 99% of them come through with good renditions, and they are not apt to pull any “hijinks”.
♥ kelly&carriefan ♥
October 30th, 2012
1:37 pm
Some people really live “up” to their names…
Deirdre
October 30th, 2012
1:50 pm
k&cf, lol!
Rickster
October 30th, 2012
2:18 pm
“For me” – the picture of Kelly makes her look more like Fergie – or Ellen Pompeo (Meredith Grey) -than Kelly Clarkson!
Sam-A
October 30th, 2012
3:04 pm
K&CF: You go girl! I’ve mentioned pretty much the same with this one before. But I’d probably say “lived down”.
Personally, I think Kelly is lovely. This isn’t a good pic, but she’s got an adorable face and a fabulous personality to match. Great looking inside and out. And untouchable/unmatchable talent to boot.
For our regular guys: Forgot to mention that last week Ellen had as a guest Portia – promoting her new tv show – an update of the Adams Family. She looked really pretty – has a new short bob hairdo the really suited her.
JTesla
October 30th, 2012
5:01 pm
Portia YES! “new short bob” NO! Googling images… YES! Ok it still works.
It’s a good day, Disney is looking to buy Lucasfilm. Yeah I could focus on Sandy, elections, or mayhem, but I needed 30 seconds of something else.
Dum-Bass
October 30th, 2012
5:12 pm
I see the “clique” or “social club” is bullying again. At least you guys lived up to your “rep” also. BTW, I happen to be proud of my family given name of BASS, as I have stated before, and I am entitled to my opinion the same as the rest of you. Makes me really wonder what kind of people would disparage someone’s “God-given family name”? As I have explained several times before, the “DUM” part comes from a high school friend whom I have lost track of. It stuck with me and I use it for “self-deprecation” to stay humble. Something I am sure a lot of you have no idea what that even is. The “sensitive one” seems to be rather hypocritical when it comes right down to it.
Highlander
October 30th, 2012
5:23 pm
Yeah, JT. Disney has reportedly purchased Lucasfilm (including Skywalker Sound and Industrial Light And Magic) for $4.05 BILLION. And they are promising Star Wars Episode 7 – 9. The purchase also includes rights to the Indiana Jones franchise.
George Lucas will remain as a consultant for the Star Wars franchise.
Highlander
October 30th, 2012
5:37 pm
“Something I am sure a lot of you have no idea what that even is.” – Dum-Bass, 5:12pm
Well, I for one know exactly what the word ‘that’ is, …and how to write a legible sentence.
If you’re truly so self-deprecating, then lighten up! By the way, I do disagree with your assessment of Kelly’s looks. I thinks she’s a lovely girl with (from everything I’ve seen and heard) a great personality. We can agree to disagree.
…Even though you’re wrong!
JTesla
October 30th, 2012
5:44 pm
Give it a rest Dum-Bass, you know you make belligerent posts just to cause the very reaction that you are now responding to. The kids call it “trolling”, you do it here and on other articles so please spare us the drama.
JTesla
October 30th, 2012
5:45 pm
Highlander: “George Lucas will remain as a consultant for the Star Wars franchise”
That’s a shame, I guess we’ll have to wait a while longer until someone will fix Episode IV. There is an errant laser shot that needs to be taken out.
Dum-Bass
October 30th, 2012
6:05 pm
JTesla, the self-appointed blog administrator hath spoken so I must sulk away now with my tail between my legs(usual spot) and keep silent for awhile until I realize what I have to say is not nearly as important or interesting as what others have to offer. I apologize for being a “troll” and for being “belligerent”. I’m going to my room now and find a quiet corner. Someone please let me know when my “timeout” is up.
JTesla
October 30th, 2012
6:22 pm
The teenage girls that I know could not out drama that right there. Enjoy your pity party you worked real hard, and for quite somtime, for it.
Deirdre
October 30th, 2012
7:01 pm
Hey Dum-Bass….I’m the appointed(not self-appointed) blog unofficial, official monitor. Go ahead and say anything you want, that’s your right, however, it is also the right of others to disagree with, get annoyed by, laugh at or otherwise step all over your opinion. Most of us are fans of Kelly Clarkson(why that would be surprising on a blog about American Idol is beyond me). I’m pretty sure that you are more aware of that than you were aware that Gangnam Style is not a song about gangs.
All I’m saying is that when you state something with which most of the blog denizens(and you are one despite your protests)disagree, you must be aware that people will get snarky with you. Plenty of people got snarky with me(ostensibly a member of the “social club”) when I did not agree with them on the talent of Hollie whatsherface from last season. Just saying!
Mercedes S.
October 30th, 2012
8:52 pm
Cavanaugh, D.!
Seth T
October 31st, 2012
12:25 am
So, X-Factor live on Halloween? Full of tricks but maybe a treat somewhere.
With 16 in consideration right now, this is my “take” on naming the bottom half -bottom 8 of the competition.
Vino Alan – the most powerful, soulful singer of all, but mainsteam audience will not likely buy-in. His real competition is David Correy, for survival into early rounds.
Beatrice Miller – If I had a chance, (and a bigger bank account, but maybe I’d find some investors) I’d sign this girl right now. She’s got great potential, But with Diamond White, Carly Rose Soneclar, The Lylas, Jennel Garcia and Cece Frey vying for that voting pool for younger female artists, she’s got a tough road to top 8.
Tate Stevens – great old-style Country voice, but missing the “star appeal” factor, and won’t be a “tween” pick, so won’t get much help there.
David Correy – good vocals, appears to have located his birth mother for a great side-story – if the show uses it — but has to survive Vino and then cooler, younger, faster competition for a run into the higher rounds.
Sister C – Better than Lakoda Rayne, but over their heads in this newer competition.
LYRIC 145 – This is a hot rap group and hard to predict if they will find enough support on this type of show to make top 8 — my guess is that they won’t. But they will get a lot of attention and probably the most polarizing act on the show.
Paige Thomas – I like her voice and she has some good qualities as a performer. I think the hair syles of a partially bald side, detracts for most people who watch, and she will likely be chasing Rihanna, Mariah, Whitney, Alicia, etc. – which is getting old on these shows, and fall short of top 8.
Jason Brock – fun to watch him perform and not too bad as a singer – but, cannon fodder in this competition.
So those are my “bottom half/bottom8″ – — 4 of these should be gone as the top 12 is named. Just hope little Beatrice gets into the top 12, and I think she will.
Now I just wonder if they will pull a trick for drama, and pull a 17th back in. If they did, it might be Julian Jensen. There would be lots of tears of emotion to film if they did. Or, Simon may want the spotlight and call his boy-band back.
Deirdre
October 31st, 2012
8:17 am
Morning!
I’ve got nothing this morning. I did watch WD yesterday. Very much enjoyed being introduced to the Governor. We had dinner in Senoia Monday night so it was a little strange watching the town on tv the next day.
Sam-A
October 31st, 2012
8:27 am
Seth: You entertain me. No matter what else we discuss, even if every post is about it, ex: “Walking Dead”, how wonderful Kelly C is, et al, you stay right on point with the two current shows. It’s pretty funny how focused you can stay – I figure you don’t read much of the other posts. Kinda endearing I think!
Speaking of “WD” – Deirdre & Mercedes, have you guys watched it yet? OMG – LOTS of stuff happened! Funny, though, I found my thoughts wondering what Rick and the gang were doing over at the prison. And if you guys have seen it, please explain to me WTF went on at the military encampment – WHY was that done?????
Mercedes: Hows Hershel doing – getting around on her poor little leg ok?
I’m off to Highlands tomorrow is the snow has gone away. First time in many years I won’t be there for Halloween, but timing (middle of week) just didn’t work out this time around. There is a lovely, almost-full moon for tonight.
Don’t forget, this weekend is “fall back” for the time, for which I am very, very grateful. Now my 6 am Poodle walks will be lighter!
Deirdre
October 31st, 2012
8:50 am
WHY was that done?????
Because the Governor is evil!!!!!! Remember Randall Flagg in The Stand?
Sam-A
October 31st, 2012
9:28 am
Well, you’d think with only 70-something people in their group – looks like many of them women, and I imagine at least 10 patrolling the borders at all times, they’d have welcomed the extra manpower, especially trained military people.
And what do you suppose he’s doing with all those heads in oxygenated water? Too weird to contemplate. I do see what Mercedes was referring to in the “WD” blog about the tea – it was a bit exaggerated.
Deirdre
October 31st, 2012
9:38 am
My guess is that he doesn’t want people who could take away his control. Hitler convinced 1000’s of Germans that it was ok to kill Jews. I don’t think it is a stretch to believe someone who is keeping people safe(to an extent)will be followed and obeyed.
I get the impression that the scientist guy doesn’t know what the governor did to the military guys so I’m not so sure that the tea is a factor. However, despite the fact that the show is claiming innocence on the tea, it’s hard to imagine that they would spend so much time on it without a reason.
DanJ
October 31st, 2012
10:01 am
I looked at the betting lines on X-Factor and they have Carly Rose Sonenclar as the favorite followed by Diamond White and Jennel Garcia.
The top 2 from each catagory are.
Young teens: 1)Carly Rose Sonenclar and 2) Diamond White. Arin Ray has the worst odds from this group to win.
Young Adults: 1) Jennel Garcia 2) Willie Jones. Paige Thomas has the worst odds to win
Overs: 1) Vino Alan 2)Tate Stevens Jason Brock has the worst odds to win
Groups: 1) LYLAS 2) Lyric 145. Sister C has the worst odds to win
Over all Carly Rose is the favorite and Jason Brock has the longest odds to win.
I don’t gamble but I would pick Jennel Garcia to win it all!
Sam-A
October 31st, 2012
10:18 am
JT: You doubted me about Portia’s hair, but as you saw, she looks lovely with that short cut. Same for Cameron Diaz – she always wore that thin, stringy long hair, now has a sassy short bob, and looks much younger and better. I love long hair – wore mine below waist for 30 years, but great short hair can look sexy and pretty too. A pretty girl is a pretty girl – Kellie Pickler even looks cute bald – who woulda thunk it?
JTesla
October 31st, 2012
10:38 am
Pickler does look good bald, something that few can pull off, but I’ve never been all that impressed with Cameron Diaz. Now, if you want to talk cute with short hair there is always Emma Watson. Otherwise, it should just be avoided.
1st mate
October 31st, 2012
10:50 am
Khloe is so big, I wonder how she will look on stage. I don’t see this lasting, she will be replaced by mid season.
Sam-A
October 31st, 2012
10:52 am
I’ve never seen much in Diaz either, but she looks a lot better with this haircut. Emma Watson has a tiny, very delicate and feminine face, so looks really great with the short hair. Not many can pull hair that short off.
Sadly once you get past about 40 or so, long hair doesn’t do for you what it does when you’re younger. I miss my l o n g hair desperately, but just couldn’t wear it like that any more. Men always told me “don’t you ever cut your hair” – even strangers at gas stations, etc. Now, it’s women who say “you have the cutest hair cut – who cuts your hair?” Funny how times change.
Mercedes S.
October 31st, 2012
10:58 am
Thanks for inquiriing about Miss Kitty Hershey, Sam-A! The poor little leg is no more; like Hershel’s it was chopped off two weeks ago. She’s getting along, followed me downstairs to the basement when I was taking in some flower pots.
Mercedes S.
October 31st, 2012
11:06 am
Since Deirdre brought up Hitler… last summer, hubby and I visited Dachau, the very first concentration camp Hitler built outside Munich, already in 1933. Unlike the later extermination camps (Auschwitz, Buchenwald) Dachau was built to “house” those opposing Hitler. Priests, journalists, communists, socialists, even a couple of royals. Early STASI think – and it must have been planned long before Hitler came to power.
Sam-A
October 31st, 2012
11:13 am
Poor baby! But I’ll bet she’s more comfortable without the bad leg, now that’s she’s getting around.Breaks in dogs/cats are bad, because they don’t understand “don’t move around and keep leg off ground”, but at least they’re not automatically killed, like poor horses are.
♥ kelly&carriefan ♥
October 31st, 2012
11:27 am
I’ll have to come back and be able to catch up with y’all, that said…in the little time I have now, I’ll respond. Dum-Bass, yes, you are entitled to your opinions…so are the rest of us. My reply was based on the fact that not only did you basically insult Kelly’s looks, but there was nothing positive in your post. To me, it read like a rant more than just typical blog conversation. You wrote that to get a reaction, and you did.
And I’m sure everyone is aware the Dum-Bass is MyPatootie’s new screen name? Thus me being “the sensitive one.” I’m not sensitive, but I guess I’m also not a regular (or as regular as I can be) just so I can bi+ch, moan, and complain about everything. To each their own.
JTesla
October 31st, 2012
11:35 am
Glad I’m not the only one who figured that out
Mercedes S., I would never be able to visit one of those camps. Too many history classes.
Glad to hear that Tripod is still getting around.
Sam-A
October 31st, 2012
11:57 am
K&CF: Thanks for the enlightenment! I’m sooooo glad there’s only one of that sort around here.
Deirdre
October 31st, 2012
12:34 pm
I’ve always been of the opinion that people are entitled to say what they think no matter how enlightening or obnoxious those thoughts may be. And I completely agree that Dum-Bass clearly seems to post only for the purpose of getting a rise out of people. I also admit that it never occurred to me that he/she was MyPatootie although, now that it’s been said, it makes perfect sense.
I’m always torn in situations like this and those of you who have inhabited this blog for a long time will remember that I have formally requested that Rodney block someone twice. The first time was someone who was so intolerably rude to Nana and Harriett that the decision was easy to make. The second was to ban a long time poster when his posts reached a point of “him or us” status.
I may not like or agree with some of the things said on this blog but I have always believed that remaining tolerant to the intolerant keeps me from being a hypocrite. Diversity is not just about color or religion or personal preferences but about the human traits that make us who we are. Admittedly, sometimes I have to grit may teeth and sometimes I lose my temper but mostly, I learn, and to me, that’s important.
OR, Dum-Bass is just a troll looking for laughs who isn’t worth the previous paragraphs!
♥ kelly&carriefan ♥
October 31st, 2012
1:07 pm
D, I agree with your post. Perhaps my knowledge of Dum-Bass’ identity colored my response. That said, I apologize to you and everyone here if I’ve “stirred the pot” or brought about any drama.
I made one brief comment. I did not go on for paragraph after paragraph attacking or insulting anyone…and it was much less vitriolic and hateful that the comments made about me previously.
Deirdre
October 31st, 2012
1:17 pm
k&cf….nothing I said was directed at you. You have every right to feel the way you feel. And I’m way more in agreement with you than whoever Dum-Bass is. I was just ruminating on the pros and cons of dealing with the sort of “stuff” we’ve faced over the years here on the blog. It’s always hard to know when to bring the hammer down. Like I said, I learn things. I may not like everything I learn but that’s the way it goes sometimes.
Please, your comments are always thoughtful and to the point and please, never hesitate to say what you think….no matter how many paragraphs or how vitriolic! And in case you haven’t noticed…I kinda like drama.
♥ kelly&carriefan ♥
October 31st, 2012
1:21 pm
Seth, your description of the XF is spot on. How high do you have Cece ranked? I know she can sing, but if she doesn’t overcome the attitude perception, I don’t see her lasting forever. My faves are probably Beatrice and Jennel. I enjoyed Emblem3’s first audition, but lately I haven’t been impressed. I’m looking forward to the show and how our new hosts do… I wish they would bring back Jillian Jensen, but I don’t think they’ll pull the same “twist” two seasons in a row.
As for TWD, I imagine people wouldn’t ask too many questions when they finally found relative safety and a sense of community. There has to be something about the tea, perhaps that is how the control the townspeople and make sure there isn’t some sort of uprising against the Governor. The heads in the tanks was beyond creepy. Btw, not only did he kill the unit (for their weapons and vehicles, I assumed), but also, one of the tank heads was the rescued pilot. I’m looking forward to seeing the fireworks when Rick’s groups and the Governor’s have their run-ins.
JTesla
October 31st, 2012
1:28 pm
Regarding TWD, I saw an interesting picture which I can’t repost due to language, part of it showed zombies sauntering around the grounds of what appeared to be a prison. It asked a very good question: who is cutting the grass during the zombie apocalypse?
Rodney Ho
October 31st, 2012
1:30 pm
Maybe all that stomping around by the zombies keeps the vegetation at bay, like grazing cattle?
Seth T
October 31st, 2012
1:35 pm
@Sam A – yes, I don’t watch much on TV except the music related shows and certain sports. I love music, write songs and work with a studio on projects and work with younger singers in the area who want to express themselves through song.
Music can be a great expression of energy, or bring calm and relaxation. Some songs express what we go through in the excitement and dedication of young love, in the secret heartaches and passages we go through, bring fun and good humor, or help us with the tears in our losses.
I read a story once about back in WW2 and the rocket bombing of London – that the people and children would gather in the basements of biuldings – bring out the music books and sing until the bombing subsided.
Some songs, poems and passages — stay with us for life, and have meaning that comes back to us through the years.
Where there is love, there is no darkness
where there is love, all hearts are young -
my love is written, in the music,
waiting, yearning, to be sung.
Deirdre
October 31st, 2012
1:36 pm
JT, my son sent me that picture. I posted(not the picture)the gist of it on TWD thread.
DanJ
October 31st, 2012
1:38 pm
Anyone going to be here during the live show tonight? Well besides me.
As for blogs and so called trolls. This group (Voice-Factor-Idol) are more civil than many of the others that Rodney covers and others here on the AJC. I’m a moderator on a paranormal forum and we get some real doozies. So this blog is nothing compared to that.
As for Kelly, she’s been through a lot in her personal life and it did cause issues with her weight. My guess is she suffered from depression. However she still is beautiful and it seems like she has a twinkle back in her eyes. Personally I try not to judge anyone I don’t know, honestly it’s not worth my time. However blogs are for debate and those debates should remain civil. Of course it doesn’t always happen that way.
Deirdre
October 31st, 2012
2:06 pm
Dan, yes, I have learned to tread carefully on some of Rodney’s other threads. I state my 2 cents then get out of the way.
JTesla
October 31st, 2012
2:34 pm
There are no other threads!
DanJ
October 31st, 2012
3:44 pm
@ JTesla: “They are no other threads!” Kinda agree with you there! None that are as good IMO.
Sam-A
October 31st, 2012
4:25 pm
WE’RE THE BEST!!!!!
Sam-A
October 31st, 2012
4:45 pm
Everyone have a great Halloween and a wonderful weekend. I’m off in 17 mins home to pack for Highlands. Yeah.
K&CF: Those jars full of heads, with eyes rolling around, will haunt me, I fear! Great show, but two weeks in a row I’ve watched it while eating dinner – really hard – lots of head turning!
DanJ
October 31st, 2012
8:06 pm
Anyone watching xfactor live?
DanJ
October 31st, 2012
8:12 pm
Patge Thomas was a cross between the statue of liberty and madusa song was just okay.
Harriett
October 31st, 2012
8:24 pm
I am Dan
Harriett
October 31st, 2012
8:26 pm
I hate all the over-production
DanJ
October 31st, 2012
8:33 pm
I agree Harriett. Too much glitz! But that’s XF!
Arin Ray was just okay!
David Correy was very good although he was wearing a Mr.T starter kit.
Sister C was pretty good and I thought they did a good version of Hell on Wheels!
DanJ
October 31st, 2012
8:34 pm
David Correy WASN’T very good is what I meant to say.
Harriett
October 31st, 2012
8:38 pm
Agree Dan. I wanted to like David but didn’t. And I don’t like Ms Garcia’s song choice
Harriett
October 31st, 2012
8:40 pm
I seem to be in the minority
DanJ
October 31st, 2012
8:42 pm
For a rock song it (Home Sweet Home) wasn’t a bad choice but Demi gave her an edge that I’m not sure I liked. I do think she is the TYPE they’re looking for! She is the total package and that’s what they want!
DanJ
October 31st, 2012
8:43 pm
I hate Khloe already!
Harriett
October 31st, 2012
8:47 pm
Diamond’s song did not showcase her voice at all. Very juvenile production.
DanJ
October 31st, 2012
8:51 pm
Hey Soul Sister was not a good choice for Diamond White and I agree Harriett it did not show off her voice. He’s sung Whitney before so maybe they wanted to show a different side. She did a good job with what she was working with and I think she will be kept. She is a future star maybe super star.
Harriett
October 31st, 2012
8:52 pm
Here comes Vino
DanJ
October 31st, 2012
8:52 pm
She’s sung Whitney before. Silly typo…
DanJ
October 31st, 2012
8:52 pm
I like Vino and I’m pulling for him!
Harriett
October 31st, 2012
8:55 pm
He’s so much better than that song
DanJ
October 31st, 2012
8:57 pm
Agree Harriett! The start “lower” registry wasn’t sharp. The song choice was horrible!
Harriett
October 31st, 2012
8:59 pm
I like him a lot, but LA was dead wrong on this. He does the soul stuff so incredibly.
DanJ
October 31st, 2012
9:01 pm
Agree Harriett, Simon was right. I see him as a Van Morrison soulful type! Trouble was great at his audition.
Harriett
October 31st, 2012
9:08 pm
Yes to Trouble. Lyric 145? They worked very hard. I am no judge of this genre, so I leave it to you to comment.
DanJ
October 31st, 2012
9:09 pm
Lyric145? Not sure how they’re going to compete when themes kick in IF they make it. I guess they’ll be like Astro and write their own lyrics. Costumes were what I’d expect from Simon…over the top!
Harriett
October 31st, 2012
9:10 pm
I am afraid of LA’s vision for him.
Harriett
October 31st, 2012
9:13 pm
I cannot get past the unlikeable factor with CECE
DanJ
October 31st, 2012
9:14 pm
CeCe Frey? Demi tried to turn her into Lady GaGa! GAG!!!! Vocals were not good!
Harriett
October 31st, 2012
9:15 pm
Totally weird.
Harriett
October 31st, 2012
9:18 pm
Tate’s best so far
DanJ
October 31st, 2012
9:21 pm
Well if you can believe LA by his words then Tate will be kept. I really do like him and I’m not a huge country fan. I thought he did a good job with the song. I can see him getting a record deal!
Deirdre
October 31st, 2012
9:24 pm
At first, all I could see was Khloe Kardasian’s nipple…it was like it was poking me in the eye. Then someone finally got her to throw her hair over it. The sound is awful. The first few songs I could hear the backup singers better than the contestants.
I’ve missed a few performances do to trick or treaters. Didn’t see CeCe at all.
Deirdre
October 31st, 2012
9:26 pm
Most of all, the show is so over-produced that it is hard to see or even remember the singers.
Deirdre
October 31st, 2012
9:26 pm
due….not do…due to the trick or treaters.
DanJ
October 31st, 2012
9:27 pm
Beatrice Miller’s voice isn’t mature enough now nor do I think she’s emotionally ready to handle the show! Hope they cut her for her own good!
Harriett
October 31st, 2012
9:28 pm
LOL@Deirdre! Did not notice nipple!
I think so far the mentor’s changes have been off base
DanJ
October 31st, 2012
9:31 pm
No, No, No! LA has turned Jason Brock into a cross between Liberace and Boy George! HORRIBLE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Deirdre
October 31st, 2012
9:31 pm
This Jason Brock guy reminds me of Norman Gentle from Idol but he has more talent. I think LA made him look foolish!
Harriett
October 31st, 2012
9:32 pm
Jason has been done in. LA is not doing his talent justice
Deirdre
October 31st, 2012
9:33 pm
“Can I pinch your butt”??????????? LOL!!!!! Mario will make sure he doesn’t continue but really, that was the best moment of the show!
Harriett
October 31st, 2012
9:35 pm
Agree Dan and D. LA HORRIBLE
DanJ
October 31st, 2012
9:35 pm
Just because Jason is gay doesn’t mean you have to type cast him as Liberace. He’s history!!!
d neilson
October 31st, 2012
9:35 pm
OMG Jason’s voice is so powerful the tone reminds me of the great Sylvester they have to save talent like that
Deirdre
October 31st, 2012
9:37 pm
LA ought to be ashamed of himself!
d neilson
October 31st, 2012
9:39 pm
group tone is horrible 54321
Harriett
October 31st, 2012
9:42 pm
I know, Deirdre. He guaranteed Jason will go. The Mr Entertainment thing was referencing Liberace. Growing SO TIRED of Simon and LA’s dissing.
DanJ
October 31st, 2012
9:46 pm
1432 was not good but their Home show song was great! They were called LYLAS then. I’m sure Simon will keep them and they may reach the top 5. Camilla Cabello is great and should have been kept as a solo artist.
d neilson
October 31st, 2012
9:46 pm
They has to save Jason I will be devastated if they don’t
Deirdre
October 31st, 2012
9:47 pm
Is it just me or is that the same mansion that the Idols stayed in last season?
d neilson
October 31st, 2012
9:49 pm
Simon’s face looking at Willie priceless
Harriett
October 31st, 2012
9:52 pm
What the heck? Song choice and production are awful mostly all around.
DanJ
October 31st, 2012
9:54 pm
Okay Khloe is points for putting Simon on the spot although Simon was right about the song choice, dancers and his outfit. Of course I could be an AARP member!
Deirdre
October 31st, 2012
9:54 pm
There’s 2 more acts, they’re running out of time and Khloe is asking the judges questions that they do not want to answer. I bet she won’t do that next week after Simon gives her a piece of his mind.
DanJ
October 31st, 2012
9:55 pm
Khloe gets points!
Harriett
October 31st, 2012
9:57 pm
Me too–AARP.
Saving pimp spot for Carly
Harriett
October 31st, 2012
9:59 pm
Once again-song choice. Talk to y’all tomorrow.
Deirdre
October 31st, 2012
10:01 pm
Believe me, I don’t care if she puts Simon on the spot but she did it to Demi, too. Plus, it’s hers and Mario’s job to manage the time. Robohost was horrible at it last year because he would tell the judges to shut up BUT, Khloe shouldn’t be asking questions when the time is going to go over.
Although, now that I look at the Comcast time stamp, the show intended to go over.
Harriett
October 31st, 2012
10:06 pm
Night!
DanJ
October 31st, 2012
10:09 pm
I loveCarly Rose, didn’t like the song choice. I guess Simon has his NEXT boy band Emblem3. Hope they don’t win but young girls will love them.
Seth T
October 31st, 2012
10:56 pm
Mostly bad song choices, circus over-the-top staging lights and dancers on several acts. The Judge/Mentors made some really stupid song & production choices for some of their acts, agree with Harriett.
I don’t always agree with Simon, but he had the best observations of the night, except maybe for his own groups – and he made a bad song choice for his nameless numbered girl group.
Cece Frey actually has a great voice, but they put her into the worst run-around song possible. Beatrice Miller did well even though the song was not her style, same for Carly Rose.
Lyric 145 even looked like they were dressed in patchwork circus clown attire, but maybe that’s hip-hop show biz.
Worst song for Vino – he’s probably toast unless he gets a soul song in the sing-offs tomorrow. David Correy sings well, but ran around like a chicken flapping it’s wings, trying to get the crowd worked-up. They put Diamond White in pre-teen Disney clownish garb and Willie Jones in sharkskin pants with pop dancers in a country song.
Jason Brock – did you hear what he said …
There should be an award for the most bizarre show that pushes artists into a false character. Reminds me of what Idol Judges and producers did in convincing Pia that she should run all over the place in a Gwen Stefani dress. The Voice coaches have also done their share of picking lousy songs for their battlerounds.
8 are safe, 8 do a sing-off tomorrow night. 4 will win , 4 will be given a small check and a box lunch for the ride home.
JTesla
October 31st, 2012
11:16 pm
As was implied: turn down the AC, and turn up the mics.
JTesla
October 31st, 2012
11:31 pm
First act to get my interest: Sister C. It’s not because I like Country (I don’t) and it’s not because they are attractive (I’ve seen better) but because it is the first act where the focus is on them singing. It’s not a big production with dancers and spike hair.
So far the judging is ok, but it’s annoying over the crowd noise. At least they aren’t at each other yet. Maybe that will come when the viewers get to vote.
Deirdre
November 1st, 2012
7:29 am
Morning!
XF is one big three-ring circus!
In the first ring is Khloe’s nipple prominently on display through her blouse(btw, other than that, I thought she looked great) Along side Khloe is the only person on the whole show who knows what he’s doing. Mario Lopez tried…really TRIED…to keep the show humming along.
In ring 2 are the judges led by Simon Cowell who tried…really TRIED….to make this show work. Demi Lovato put in a good deal of effort, too. Britney Spears gave Stephen Tyler a run for his money in the “say nothing worth listening to” dept. and LA Reid…well what can one say about this man? Awful. Rude. Competitive in a nasty way. Mean to the singers in order to get back at Simon. And what he did to Jason Brock ought to get him fired today!
And in ring 3, with dazzling lights and sound that almost made them disappear completely, are the contestants. I’m not sure if any of them haver talent. I couldn’t hear about have of them and the lights prevented me from actual seeing about a quarter of them and then the costumes made it impossible to recognize the rest of them.
What a waste of an evening. Good thing I had some trick or treaters to keep me amused!
Deirdre
November 1st, 2012
7:31 am
“I couldn’t hear about half of them” That’s what I wanted to say.
Deirdre
November 1st, 2012
7:58 am
As far as talent is concerned…from what I heard last night, I wouldn’t sign any of them with the possible exception of that last group of egotistical boys who have the potential of making tween girls everywhere swoon which would make a lot of money for someone.
Sorry, I thought Janell was very weak, Paige disappeared behind the costume and lights and sound(poor girl got the trifecta of over-production)but her voice is also weak. The younguns are too young! And it shows! Their voices are not mature enough yet and they shouldn’t be there. Do they have potential, yes! Are they ready for primetime? No!
The country guy has a very nice voice but his range is not good.
I didn’t like any of the groups that I saw.
I missed CeCe’s performance along with a bunch of others since I was busier than usual giving out candy to terrific kids, all of whom were smiling and polite, saying thank you and wishing me a Happy Halloween. We raise them right in my little town!
Mercedes S.
November 1st, 2012
8:10 am
Nasty squabbles between LA and Simon is what drags this show down.
The Make-Over deal is STUPY. The Garcia girl looked perfectly fine in her own hair;dying it black and matching those fringy bangs with fringy vest and pants was a sartorial. Back ground noise so loud the poor girls voice all but disappeared.
Most of the contestants’ voices couln’t be heard or they were so distorted by acoustics/machines that they lost the personalities we got to like during the preamble.
Diamond White wasn’t herself, Beatrice clearly HATED her song, and Jason Brock…. good heavens, now I know what music torture porn is like!The Sinclair girl and Cece, my two favorites, had also had their souls removed. I don’t want a Stepford Cece, I want that ambitious “all about eve” kid to make me believe she’s the best.
Mercedes S.
November 1st, 2012
8:19 am
Sorry about typos…”sartorial NO”…”girl’s voice”, “couldn’t”
While waiting fir my meager bunch of tricker or treaters, I amused myself grading the contestants.
Page: *
Arin Ray *
David Correy **
Sister C ***
Jenell Garcia **
DiamonD White ***
Vino * 1/2
Lyric 145 ***
Cece ****
Tate Stevens *
Beatrice **1/2
Jason Brock **
1432 ***
Willy Jones **
Sinclair ***
Emblem 3 ***
I do like the robust Kloe (sp?) girl for calling judges on their remarks. Lame excuse from Lovato not to name the singer she liked; Lovato obviously didn’t rremember the girl’s name.
Harriett
November 1st, 2012
8:25 am
The kids at my door were like yours, D. Makes me happy to know there are some like that.
Good morning!
All in all it sounds like most of us agree on the XF as overdone and with terrible song choices. I was really disappointed in the way LA handled Jason, too. I guess he just couldn’t help himself. I fault Jason, too, for agreeing to play the buffoon.
Deirdre
November 1st, 2012
8:56 am
I CANNOT believe that Jason asked if he could pinch Mario’s butt!!!!!!!!! Maybe Jason deserved what LA did to him.
DanJ
November 1st, 2012
9:02 am
The 4 who will probably go home tonight IMO are:
1) Beatrice Miller-Both Diamond White and Carly Rose are more mature emotionally and vocally. “She looked like a deer in the headlights last night!”
2) CeCe Frey- The Lady GaGa makeover can’t undo the b!+(#* character the show created! She was also bad last night. Not sure if she will have the sing off against Paige or Willie. only Jennel Garcia was good from this group.
3) Lyric145 or SisterC- My guess is Lyric145 only because they looked more like graffiti artists than recording artist. My guess is Simon will keep Sister C over them in a sing-off.
4) Jason Brock-His Liberace meets (fat) Elvis look along with that horrible choice of song will never be forgotten. I think he loses in a sing-off with David Correy. Only Tate Stevens was good from the overs group.
Mercedes S.
November 1st, 2012
9:17 am
If CeCe can’t undo “the female-dog character the show created”, why should Tate Stevens get a free pass? He was not as openly unpleasant as CeCe, but that was a dirty trick he pulled on Willy Jones back in the sing-off days.
Harriett
November 1st, 2012
9:18 am
LA and Simon are making me tired already. I absolutely hate the back and forth with those two. Trying to remember–did either one of them give praise, however faint, to even one of the other’s artists?
Rodney Ho
November 1st, 2012
9:19 am
I finally posted my recap of X Factor last night. Not a lot of really great performances, a few good ones and a couple of disasters. Demi was mildly annoying going after Simon but otherwise, a good judge. Britney was bland. Khloe didn’t embarrass herself. Mario is a pro, period, and could have done it all by hiimself, as host.
Harriett
November 1st, 2012
9:20 am
Agree, Mercedes! I will never forgive that move on his part. Dirty trick indeed! Tate looked better last night, however, because the others looked so bad.
Kourtney Kardashian
November 1st, 2012
1:17 pm
Khloe is not a real Kardashian