American Idol... The "Top Downloads"... whatever that Means.

Ok... first of all I have to tell you that later in this post I will reveal something to you that TOTALLY cracked me up... but you'll have to wait for it.

The judges come out... Simon overtly hits on Ryan.

The Kids come out and... they've done something to Scott's hair... it's better.. but... worse.

They take a field trip (hmm.. do the underage kids - Allison - have to have a note from her parents to go?) to see Ryan record American Top 40. Another thing to call this is... Filler.

"Top Downloads" is the theme... which is about as nebulous as "Top 40 Hits"...

Anoop is first with some Usher song that I never caught the title of. Honestly I think I've heard Usher all of twice so... I'm not much help there. He's very sleek tonight - sleek hair, sleek jacket with one chain around an arm, sleek pants... and the song was... all over the place. I don't have a reference point for what it "should" sound like, but I can't imagine it would be a top download if it sounded ANYTHING like that. The judges weren't wild about it. Kara agrees with my past assessment that he seems a lot like a Frat boy when he goes into that kind of song. Hmm... not a fan tonight Anoop. Oh... and Anoop disagrees with them, and says "I mean, you know, her opinion is her opinion and all their opinions are their opinions".... yeah... I got dizzy too.

Does anyone else do dumb things like sit and watch commercials when you're watching a recorded program? Or is that just a blonde thing?

Megan is next - singing Turn Your Lights Down Low - and in her interview she's wearing overalls and a late turtleneck? And for the performance... jeans and a corset top and a good 43 pounds of necklaces. Friends... this girl has NO rhythm... AT ALL... NONE.... and she looks just spastic. And beautiful. Seriously... BEAUTIFUL girl... but just... I'm not feeling her. And neither are the judges. And all the audience does is boo and it's ANNOYING. OH - and the song had like 3 words... over and over and over.. and over. Paula wants her sitting on a stool... mostly to keep her from looking stupid (she didn't say that... that's my interpretation)

Danny is singing What Hurts The Most by Rascal Flats. Hmmm... I like this song. Ok.. it seems like he's running out of breath on the verse... but I like this better than watching him strain. But this is going to make me sad... thinking about his wife... and what this song must mean to him. Hmmm.. it was good. Sweet. He looks a little emotional. Paula loved it. Simon says it was his best performance so far. He even CLAPPED for him. WOW. The rest of the judges agree.

Allison is singing Don't Speak by No Doubt - hmm.. top download? Really?? It's a great song but from way before the itunes era. She's gonna play her guitar. She comes out... with her guitar... and an outfit that will NO DOUBT (ha ha ha) be on one of those "top American Idol Wardrobe Missteps" articles in a magazine at some point. Hmm.. she does a nice job of singing WAY to hard. No wonder her voice sounds like she's 46 and smokes 2 packs a day. I REALLY REALLY want to hear a soft ballad thing from her. She's proven the rocker chick thing. Let's see if you can do anything else. Randy likes her but doesn't get the outfit. The audience boo's Kara for saying she's a good singing. Yep.. I'm confused. And Simon says she shouted the song.. AND HE"s RIGHT AS USUAL.

Scott's doing a little Billy Joel - I Love You Just the Way You Are - just him and his piano. He's got... much more of a hair do than just the wild curly top thing. It's slicked back on the sides and.. controlled on top. Hmmm.. vocally... probably my favorite performances of his so far.. but still pretty "Easy Listening"... but well done Easy Listening. Kara thinks it was a good song choice. Paula liked it. Simon... well Simon must be sipping the happy juice because now this was Scott's best performance so far.

Matt is going to sing a little something from The Fray - You Found Me. Well, I've heard of the Fray, but I don't know that I know this song. Hm... they've got him out in the middle of the crowd. His lower notes seem to go flat and it's not half as energizing as what he did last week. And you know what I'm realizing about contemporary songs? They are the same line over and over and over and over and over... my WORD.. have we lost all originality. Back to Matt... Paula wasn't sold, Simon wasn't either. Matt.. doesn't take criticism well. He acts like a little petulant child. grrr...

Lil is singing I Surrender by Celine Dion. Hm.. I don't know this song either. Can Celine Dion REALLY be a top download?? Ok... here's the deal. I'm not a skinny girl.. at all... I've got junk in my trunk... as does Lil.. but someones gotta get girlfriend some spanxs or something.. cause I don't WANNA see her panty line in her dress that's too tight. As for the singing (OH MY GOD THE BACKUP SINGERS ARE SO FLAT IT'S NOT EVEN FUNNY)... It's... sung nicely.. but...kinda boring? AWWW - her kids are in the audience... awwww. And they have PLAID SHORTS ON!!!! Again they don't like her song choice and want to hear someone else's song. Kara wants to be wowed. Awww - her one little girl goes over to Randy and just hugs him for dear life!.... what a CUTIE!!!

Ok... here's the funny story.

I had a dream last night. I was at home and my phone rang. It was Adam Lambert. Calling to ask me to be his spiritual advisor. He says the song he's thinking of singing that night is "Jesus Christ, Superstar" and wants to know if he should or not. And I passionately tell him that when he sings from his heart people love it. But when he over performs, people think he is the devil"... and then I woke up. Weird.

Adam's up... singing "Play That Funky Music White Boy"... well, as his spiritual advisor I wouldn't have necessarily picked that one, but well see. Hmmm.. interesting.. the up-tempo, swagger filled (and for some reason doing some weird bendy knee thing) Adam is back, but the eyeliner and black nail polish aren't. I much prefer this. And the hair is slicked back again... He of course sings the song well. Though... it was just a lot of "AAAEEEEEE... AEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE". I still like last week best for him and probably always will, but this wasn't bad. It certainly wasn't the torture that Ring of Fire was. Paula goes first and says "True Genius does not fulfill expectations, True Genius shatters them." SERIOUSLY when did this girl get so coherent! Thank you Paula. Thank you for Just Saying No. Adam gives props to the band, which is cool. Good on ya boy.

And in the Pimp Spot tonight is... my boy Kris. Singing "Ain't No Sunshine"...hmm.. old song.. made new. Tonight he's gonna do a little piano for us. I SO appreciate people who can sing and play instruments. So it's Kris, a keyboard and some string players. VERY nice. Hmm.. methinks someone has said something about the singing out of the side of his mouth, because I'm not seeing it as much now... just once in a while. Hmmm.. OH - he got KARA standing up... usually it's just Paula. He rocks out the middle of it, and then ends it softly. DANG this boy amazes me. He's so natural and effortless. So himself. Ok. I'm gonna officially call myself a Kris fan. He's my choice for who I want to win. He won't win (Adam will) but that's Okay because then Kris can be free to do what he wants and will be amazing. The judges all adored him. Paula calls it his best performance to date. Simon says he found the confidence he wanted to see and liked the arrangement of the song. SERIOUSLY.. what is IN Simon's cup???




I believe I'm going to send a letter to the President, imploring him that since he's already cleaning various houses, can he PLEASE get rid of the Idol Backup Singers? Or the sound guy? Or whomever is responsible for them sounding HORRIBLE!!!

Who's going home? Well, I would say Megan but votefortheworst.com has gotten on her bandwagon so that's gonna keep her going for a while. I'm gonna guess we'll be saying goodnight to Scott tomorrow. I'm gonna guess Lil will be in the bottom three... though perhaps not. Yeah.. it's late and I can't decide anything without Eenie Meanie....

American Idol for REAL this time

It's Motown night. The kids (minus Michael) head to Detroit tonight. They visit where the Motown sound originated and meet Barry Gordy and Smokey Robinson.

So let's get down to the singing.

Oh (btw - Ryan has a suit on and he looks nice tonight)

Matt's up first - Singing "Let's Get It On" - a lot of websites are going on and on about the zit on Matt's forehead, which is CLEARLY a mole. SO people need to leave it alone. Matt's playing the piano and has a blue shirt, gray tie and blue cardigan (not having gotten the previous nights lavender memo).... and singing well... and then he gets up from behind the piano (good call - Paula should like that). Oh my... well... those pants don't leave much for the imagination! He's commanding the stage well and working it. And I gotta tell you, he's singing on key but his backup singers sound HORRIBLE. The judges... all like it. And no one says anything completely off the wall so we'll move on to....

Kris is singing "How Sweet It Is" - singing and playing guitar. Smokey likes his version. Kris hits the stage wearing.. some sort of military shirt with a whole lot of numbers on it and stuff... I don't get it but he's cute and turns in a solid performance. Very well done. Cara says it was artistic - it was Kris doing his own version. Simon wants him to believe in himself and swagger and stuff. SO... act like Simon I guess.

Scott is up next and I'm sorry, but some mean person has put this man in pink pants... really? Pink?? Oh... wow. So he's singing "You Can't Hurry Love"... and I'm worried this is going to be another Easy Listening Favorite. Ok... he starts out slow and then picks up the tempo. But I'm not wild about the arrangement. Very... piano bar. Paula thought he brought something different and then throws around some technical terms which make her sound pseudo intelligent. Simon REALLY didn't like it. Simon called it cheap and I kind of agree. Randy agrees with Simon and me. Cara liked the tempo but didn't like taking the liberties with the melody. Ahh - apparently they didn't tell Scott his pants were pink until 10 minutes before the show and he apologizes. Thank you Scott. You need to whap whoever dressed you with your cane.

Megan is singing "For Once In My Life". Can I just say... I love tattoos. I do think they're cool, but Megan's drives me NUTS., it makes her look off balance. She's got a little turquoise dress on and a flower in her hair, and a necklace that looks like a toddler day care classes was working on stringing things. And... she's shouting the song and it's both too low and too high for her. And she still seems SO awkward on stage. Ugh. It just wasn't that good. And Randy has made love for her and likes the outfit but not the song. Cara agrees. (Paula and Simon I think are playing footsie or some other inappropriate game). Paula thinks she's stunning but agrees about the song. Simon says Oh Dear and echo's everyone else's sentiments.

Anoop is performing "Oh Baby Baby"... He starts sitting on the stairs. He's got a tie and a shirt and a varsity jacket on... He's in his falsetto and it's a little on the weak side, but when he's in his regular range he's doing a great job. Very emotion-filled. Sweet and tender. Cara says it's hard to sing and agrees that his falsetto was a little weak but overall he did a good job. Paula wants more confidence but loved it. Simon says it was vocally great but he looked like he was falling asleep. Randy says he wants the party on but that worries me because that's when Anoop becomes Frat Boy Anoop and that's not good.

Michael ALMOST has a lavender shirt on.. but I think it's pink but it's CLOSE to lavender. Michael was sick and didn't go to Detroit and whatever, just sing whatever you're singing. Which is... "Ain't To Proud To Beg" (HA HA - The first time I typed "Aint' To Proud to Bed"... which makes it a totally different song)... Smokey tells him not to make it too sweet. Hmm... I really want to like Michael, and he's a cute teddy bear, but I'm just not feeling the singing. It's not that it's bad or good. It's just... there. Oh no.. it ends badly. Just... bad. Bad note. Paula wasn't wild about it,

(CAN WE JUST TAKE A MOMENT - you, in the studio audience - please STOP BOOING every time a judge says something "negative"... they're trying to be HELPFUL and it's ANNOYING when you boo)

Simon couldn't wait for it to end - it was all screaming and shouting. Randy didn't think he had the stuff to pull off an R&B thing.

Lil's singing "Heat Wave" - the trip to Motown REALLY struck something with her... which is totally cool... But now how will the singing go? ACK!!!! SHE'S MOVING AROUND THE STAGE!!! Thank you LIL!!!! And she's got fringe on - and that's FUN to draw!!! I'm enjoying this - her voice is nice (maybe a little shouty but...) and it just fits her. I'm not a big Lil fan but I liked it. Randy didn't like the front of the song and she was rushing (he might be right there). Cara gives the kiss of death (complimenting the looks first) and didn't think it was the right song choice. Paula disagrees and thought it was fresh. Simon thought it was an authentic tribute, but didn't think it was the right song choice. He wanted her to have a "moment."

Ok.. it's Adam. Singing "Tracks of My Tears"... Adam's going slow and tender. Did I just write that? Adam, Slow, and Tender... in once sentence?? Jesus? Are you coming now??? Holy... crud... he's got his hair slicked back and the nail polish is gone... and there's no eyeliner, and he's got a black shirt and light gray suit on - and just a guitar and bass (as in upright) as accompaniment. He's singing it mostly in falsetto... but it's amazing. I LIKE this Adam. I'm still convinced he's not Adam playing the role of "sensitive singer" but I don't care... I LIKED THIS A LOT. OOO - Smokey gives him a standing O. LOL- my phone just rang, Kat wants to know how I'm gonna draw that!!! Cara says it's one of the best of the night. Paula says she likes his clean look and no nail polish and says it's an element of surprise and she likes it. Simon says it is THE best performance of the night. Randy says it was tender and hot. Wow... I may need to pause it for a moment to collect my thoughts.

Danny - "Get Ready" He leaves off the ends of the verses to have the backup singers sing it. Smokey tells him not to. But he does. Nice... smack the Legend upside the back of the head and tell him off. Grrrr... Um... he sings it okay... growly and loud. Do people not know how to be loud but yet controlling?? YOu don't have to scream. Paula liked it, Simon called it clumsy and amateurish. Randy loved the energy but said it wasn't the best. Cara thought it was good, not great. I gotta say... I'm not wild about it. Oh - Danny had on a black shirt and black jeans... eh.

Allison is finishing the night with "Daddy Was a Rolling Stone" - Allison is wearing parts of several outfits - lace leggings, tight blue mini-dress with lots of chains and then a white bolero jacket. She sings the heck of the song and you would think. Actually she's one who can be loud but still musical. She really hit it. Randy says she's dope. Cara can't believe she was in the bottom 3 last week. (Olivia Newton John is in the audience). Simon has drawn a mustache on Paula's face. But Paula likes the performance. Simon says she a survivor and it was one of her best performances (all this while having a total giggle fit - that Simon... he's a nut).

Ok... so... going home tomorrow? Michael. I know... I said that last week but I gotta think he was the weak link tonight.

This & That....

First... I've been following this Natasha Richardson situation and just got home from work and found out she passed away. I think the only thing I ever saw her in was the remake of The Parent Trap, but I really enjoyed her in it, and I liked that she had been married for a long time and just... seemed normal. Ya know? I'm just so sad for her family. So my heart goes out to her.

Have you been following the whole AIG bonus situation? As most of you know I'm subjected to Fox News all day so I've had no choice. And I gotta tell you, I'm conflicted. I really think tying government & business so close together isn't a good thing. You know the whole separation of church and state? I believe in the separation of business and state, too. I DO think that CEO's and upper management in many companies make an obscene amount of money. But I don't know that it's the governments place to say how much is "too much"... but when they involved our tax money they should, right? Well.. that's why our tax money shouldn't be involved in this. I realize that AIG is a huge business and if they go under it's a big deal... but it seems to have turned into a big deal anyways, hunh? One thing I wonder about this bonus amount is, are there some just... "mid level" people involved? People who were counting on their bonus (because they're in arms of the company NOT involved in the mass failure) to pay their mortgages?? Now they're all being pressured to give the money back. It's all a big mess isn't it? And now there seems to be quite a bit of speculation about when congress & the white house knew about the planned bonus payout....

Maybe I'm glad I didn't win the election this time around...

I have a problem on Tuesday night... American Idol, Dancing with the Stars and Biggest Loser are all at the same time, and I can only record 2 at a time. ARGH!!!!!!!! So I bailed on Biggest Loser and apparently it was pretty good last night. Fudge.

I'm watching AI Results- Michael just broke my heart - saying that his daughter asked him why he doesn't want to be with her any more... awwwww... poor baby. But... if my prediction is correct, she won't have that problem much longer.

Ok... so Danny is safe, Lil is safe, Anoop is safe, Allison and Michael are standing... Allison is in the bottom three... (I think she didn't hear that right at first...) Michael is also in the bottom three....

And BREAK....

Brad Paisley is singing his new song. Have I ever told you about my ex's cousin's husband? He's a songwriter in Nashville - he co-wrote the song "Have You Forgotten" by Darryl Worley, and also a song that Brad recorded - "Waitin' On A Woman." His name is Wynn Varble and he's one VERY funny guy!!! At any rate - I like Brad but that performance was a little slow... and off... makes me wonder if that stage is hard to hear yourself on...hmm...

Ok... Scott is safe.... Megan is also safe...Matt is safe.... Kris is safe (THANK YOU!!!) so now we're down to Alexis and Adam... Alexis is in the bottom three, Adam is safe.....

So the bottom three is Allison, Michael and Alexis... but we have to wait for Carrie Underwood to sing....

And commercials.

And Carrie - dueting with Randy... and it's ok... I'm not a big Randy Travis fan

Ugh... just get ON with it already!

Ryan just asked if one of the two would be worth using the judges save for and Simon said yes. My bet is Alexis.

OH MY GOD - Michael is safe!!! I was wrong.... Ok... now am I right about the judges keeping her? Oh lordy.. Simon just told her it all comes down to this performance... NO PRESSURE HONEY..... I can't imagine them using their one save the WHOLE season this early.... Hmm... I think she forgot some of the words?? Something seemed off. Simon says it was good but not good enough... so Alexis goes home. wow...

Ok... I wasn't a big Alexis fan, so I'm okay......

Michael is ONE lucky guy.

Freek... the President is on next Tuesday I guess that takes care of my Tuesday Night Too Much TV problem.

AI Goes Country....

Ok... here we are... are you ready? I'm watching solo tonight because my girl Kori is at DISNEY...
It's Country Night... should make for interesting music for some of these guys.

The first minutes are spent with Ryan and the Judges blah blah blahing... really... do you want to know what they said? No... you don't.

Randy Travis is showing the kids the ropes and says it's a strong group... and he's in the audience!

Michael's up first - Singing Ain't Goin' Down (Til The Sun Comes Up) By Garth - He's gonna have to MOTOR mouth this thing. Randy said "if you mess up the words, you aren't going to get it back"... and he's right. WOW... there was one spot where he lost it a smidge, but he's got it. He could use a little more stage charisma...he just kinda wanders around. Randy said it was fun but didn't think it showed his range. Kara - missed the big notes from him but can't believe he could get all those words. Paula - he and fun so she had fun and some other stuff from her over botoxed mouth. Simon couldn't understand a single word. And called it Karaoke... something he's NEVER called ANYONE before...

Allison - Lyin Cheating Heart - Oh - thank you stylist for upping Allison's pant size one from last week. That's much better. Good song choice for her - she does seem to have a REALLY fast vibrato... like she's laying on a magic fingers bed while she sings. And again... she's got pipes - and she can blow - but can she do anything else??? The judges gave her a mixed bag... Simon wasn't blown away, Paula agrees with me that she needs to try other stuff.

OH NO!!!! KRIS!!!!! Is singing Essie's and my Song!!!! "To Make You Feel My Love" - Oh my... I adore this song... please don't hurt it Kris... He's sitting on a stool. My boss pointed out that he sings out of the side of his mouth... and he does... but he's singing this BEAUTIFULLY... not a direct copy of Garth or Trisha (who both recorded it). Oh... ended on a high falsetto note.. hm... AWWWW - he made his dad cry!!!! Paula - is surprised... pleasantly so. She says he had some pitch moments... I'm not sure I caught those.... Simon - THOUGHT IT WAS TERRIFIC!!! I adore Simon... he liked the song choice, said he was in control... WOOO HOOOO. Randy- liked the tender moments. Kara - thought it beautiful!!! YES KRIS!!!!

Lil - Ok - you have to know that tonight is a stretch for her... being an R&B girl... Oh my... she's singing Independence Day by Martina McBride - BIG song... wow... Hmm... The judges never mention this... but to me she's always just a little flat... and she really needs to start.. moving around.. engaging the audience... she just stands and sings. All in all she did an okay job... I'm just not blown away... Randy said it was interesting he wasn't sold.... Kara I guess liked it sort of kind of... Paula says she looks good... Simon called her Little LOL!!!!!!!!!!!!!! he said he looked like someone who was singing at a wedding.... blah blah blah..

Oh boy - it's Adam's turn... this'll be interesting... Ring of Fire - Randy does NOT like it... or the song...or really Adam. Ok... this version has this mid-eastern sitar thing... oh the judges are going to eat this up... I hate it. I can't even DESCRIBE what he's doing. I don't want to. It's just weird and sounds a little like when a cat gets caught in an engine. Kara - not sure what to make of it...she says it was strange but she liked it Paula - says he's true to who he is and some other stuff that blah blah... Simon- direct quote "What The Hell Was That?" and called it indulgent rubbish and Randy Travis TOTALLY agrees and is not showing it. Randy calls it current and young. Again... Simon is the wise guy...

Ok - Scott is singing Wild Angels by Martina McBride -I think Scott got a haircut which is good. Randy was surprised by Scott. So he's playing the piano which bodes well. He is an incredible pianist. Hmm.. here's my thought on Scott... if this was "America's Next Top East Listening Star" he would have it sewn up in heart beat. But I'm just not feeling the whole package... his voice just isn't quite full enough or deep enough... it's airy. Paula - called it impressive & lovely and wants him to mix it up. Simon thinks Paula stupid. Simon wants him to pick better songs... apparently he lost out on some first choices in song choices. Randy - wants hot vocals (I agree)... Kara - wants him to up his game.

Alexis - before the break Ryan said something about people thinking Alexis looks like Dolly Parton... um....NO. She's singing Jolene - oh good song choice for her - she'll nail this. Well on the chorus she does well... then she does this falsetto riff and it was NOT good. She did well. I'm not a big fan of hers, but... Randy - says she had some pitch problem...

OK - here's my issue with the judges... one person they say "You need to change it up and do something different, you're the same every week" and then the next "You didn't sing the way you usually do and I don't like that" ... JEEZ wizz... these people are hard to please.

Back to Alexis.... Simon thought it was okay and forgettable.

Danny - Jesus Take the Wheel - Hmmm....he's got a SNOW white jacket on which is coming across a little institutional (if you get my drift). He's busting out the chorus... a little too much if you ask me... and a little too riffy.... the boy CAN hold a note... I like that. Kara liked the second half of the performance... Paula likes the variety (I agree with Paul) (HOw many glasses does Mr. Danny have) Simon doesn't like what he's wearing (seriously - Simon and I are soul sisters tonight)

Anoop is singing You Were Always on my Mind - should be REALLY interesting... last week was frat boy... this week should be different - Ok... Anoop's eyes are AMAZING... So dark and expressive. Oooo he is HITTING this out of the park. Controlled, soft and strong tender and sweet. Oh ANOOP... I'm proud to be in NC tonight!!!!! Paula likes it. Simon says he went from zero to Hero and says it was a good choice and one of his favorite performances of the night. Randy says this is why they wanted him in the top. Kara liked it too.

Megan (now Joy, not Cochery) - I Go Walking After Midnight - Randy says we'll have to like it. Ok.. this dress is ALL boobs... and she does NOT know what to do with her body when she's singing (and looks a LOT like Reese Witherspoon tonight) and... I just can NOT get into her voice... it's just weird.... Randy was impressed... Kara says she did good cause she has the flu... apparently Miss Megan was even in the hospital.. Simon says she should have the blue every week.

And to wrap up the evening we have Matt singing So Small (I think?) Randy's not sure but then he sees his version and likes it. Ok.. Matt's playing piano... will they say he's not connected with the audience? He's another amazing pianist. I miss my piano. He's keeping it soft on the verses... and ROCKING the chorus... wow... NICE performance. Kara likes it. Paula can't say big words. Simon thinks he out sang Danny. And Randy liked it too. They're loving him tonight!

Ok... off to finish the pictures cause you KNOW I won't be letting you down!!!!!

Who's heading home?? Michael.... and.... Scott? Honestly... I don't know... it was a good night.

AI Results

I have a cold and I'm miserable.

New Rule - the judges can save someone.

The idols are staying in a tricked out bomb of a mansion.

Anoop bathes with his clothes on.

It's season 8.

They sang a medly of Jackson 5 hits.... I fast foward through group performances. YUCK.

Then there was some blah blah blah recappy stuff.

Oh - and now it's the Ford commercial/video. Blah blah blah...

Pass me a kleenex.

Light dimming. Michael is standing. I picked him as a possibility to go. But he's safe.

I'm gonna guess Anoop then.

Allison is.........safe.

Jasmine... another of my picks to go... Well.. they played the going home music but we don't know.

Matt G doesn't know what he's doing. But he's safe.

Kris... I like that boy.. he is......

Megan has been attacked by wild snails on her neck... and she is....

Kris is safe.

Megan is joining Jasmine.

Lordy this gets confusing.

Megan is safe. Jasmine is going home. Yeah - I called that.

But now she's singing while the judges decide if they want to keep her. How much would that suck? Not only does America want you but the judges don't think you're worth keeping. Ouch.

So do the judges want to keep her?

She's crying. Ryan asked if she's ok. Well DUH she's not.

Ok... we're back with Kanye West - I can't say I'm a big Kanye fan and I'm just not in the mood tonight. Fast foward....

Scott is..... safe.

Alexis is..... safe.

Danny is... wearing plaid... so of COURSE he's safe.

Anoop is next... Hmm... I think Anoop go bye bye. But Jorge is left... Hm... Anoop is headed to center stage.

Adam blah blah blah blah blah blah safe.

Jorge is standing, Lil is next to him. Lil will stay, Jorge and Anoop will end up in the middle together.

Ah - called that.

And it's... Kelly Clarkson...

And Anoop is... safe.

Jorge go home.

I'm cool with that.

Nice guy but just not my fav.

He's gonna sing while they deliberate. They aren't going to save him.

I'm going to take drugs and go to bed....

AI - 3/10/09 - Michael Jackson Night - With a Lizzy Surprise!!!!

They start out with the judges coming out of an opening stage. Holy CRUD - what did Paula do to herself? Did she have plastic surgery? Did her bronzer blow up? It's just not good.

Here's a little surprise for you - I'm going to start giving you visuals of the contestants each week. As I, and my sharpie, see them.

First - we're watching. Essie says "Oh Michael Jackson! I love him! I LOVE HIM!!!" Gert says "ME TOO!!!!!! Who is he?" LOL

Lil is up first... The Way You Make Me Feel. She's hitting it hard. And good. And sadly attacked by some pink tulle on her neck. And some weird 80's high waisted pants. But I think she sang it well. Randy said she kicked off Season 8 right. He says that every week. Kara liked it. Paula liked the palate of what Lil was wearing. Simon didn't like the song choice (um... she's limited to MJ songs... there are only so many choices) and didn't like what she was wearing. Interesting that they went from putting her in the sweet spot (last to sing) in her semi-final round and now put her in the spot of death (first.) Up next is Scott. Live!!! (Better than dead.. what would be awkward.)

Scott sings Keep The Faith and plays piano - he ROCKS at the piano. Not so much the vocal. So clunker notes and the falsetto thing really didn't work for him. Kara loved the piano playing, and said he stayed true to himself. Paula loved it. Simon didn't like the song. Jeez - he's impossible to please. Randy... felt he went safe.

Danny sings PYT - one of my favorites - IT started out a little rocky - kind of slow - but then he starts rocking it... WOW - great vocals- strong and really believable. The judges collectively love it. Simon doesn't like his dancing, but Danny agrees so it's cool.

Michael - You Are Not Alone - Good song choice - slow and a little sexy... (some people like a little sexy oil man)... Good vocal tone - not nasal or too gruff. And he REALLY draws me in with his smile. Mmmmm.... The judges agree with me. As do others.

Jasmine - I'll Be There- not too hard to forget the words... there's like 7 of them. She does a good job. Her dress looks like my grandma's afghan. And she needs some stage presence. LOL - Kara just said she has great stage presence. I think she's a little boring. Paula says she was just a little flat (well, she called it under but I think we all know the technical term). I've said it before, I'll say it again - give her some life under her belt and come back with some real heart in it.

Kris - Remember the Time - he's wearing PLAID!!!!! He's playing his guitar and just SO dang adorable. He's comfortable on stage and engaging and the girls in the audience are TOTALLY eating him up. I really like him. The judges seemed to like him. He has plaid on, how could you NOT????

Allison - Give It To Me (I don't know this song)... she sings the crap out of the song. I'm not sure she's capable of soft. She actually scares me a little bet. I'm pretty sure she could kick my arse. Leather jacket and skirt with chains hanging off... yep. I'm scared. The judges love her and say she totally knows who she is and blah blah blah.

Anoop - Beat It - He comes out... and... yeah... really, how do you sing this song? I'm telling you even Michael Jackson couldn't pull that song off anymore. The vocals...just... it's not even really a song in some ways, you know???? The judges pretty much agree. Note to contestant - if the judges fight over who has to talk first, it is NOT a good sign. They all thought it was pretty karaoke. And I have to agree. Kind of like karaoke night at the frat house.

Jorge - Never Can Say Goodbye - Well... it was... kinda all one note. And cheesy. Oh No No... The judges aren't wild about the song - and poor Jorge is trying to answer in a language that's not his first... and it's ranking up there with sportscasters who come up to the skater from Upper Petrosk (which is just north of Lower Petrosk - YO MEL!!!!!) and ask them "You seemed nervous tonight, can you tell us about the preparations you make before you hit the ice" And the skater gets this deer in the headlights look and just keeps saying "Hoppy. Veddy Hoppy".

Megan - Rockin' Robin - Wow... this is old school but I have to say this is my most favorite performance of hers. You can see she's trying REALLY hard not to shimmy, and most of the time she's managed to keep it under control. But it makes her look like she's trying to hard to NOT do it she's looking uncomfortable. Um... she cawed at the end... Oh.... My. Could have done without that. Kara says it was good but eh.... and Paula says something about more than her beauty, and Simon REALLY didn't like it and really neither did Randy.

Adam - Black or White - Oh my... he's a good singer - there's no way around it. But can he sing softly? Can he express his own emotions? Can he be ADAM? Not Adam the performer? Paula is wetting herself with excitement. And says he's got more stage presence than anyone. DUH - HE'S BEEN IN MUSICAL THEATER... that's quite different than someone coming off an oil rig.

Matt - Human Nature - (I love this song) - This guy is SO a Justin Timberlake (HEY KAT -you can have HIM on your pillowcase!!!!) ... My respect level goes up a notch for anyone who plays an instrument while they're singing. He's going into a falsetto at the end, which isn't really grabbing me, but it was good. The judges apparently mostly agreed with me. Simon called it meat and potatoes. It would suck to follow Adam the Screamer.

Alexis - Dirty Diane - Wow... um... I'm not sure. Pretty much screaming, and pretty much 2 words... didn't really show me she's capable of singing. Kara liked her, Paula liked her but said she over sang it. Simon & Randy agree.

Ryan is saying they're changing the rules of the show tomorrow. WHY do they do this mid=season? Just leave the freaking thing alone.

Ok... so two are going home. I say Jasmine & Michael. (Sorry Kori)

American Idol Results...

It's the results show. And you should know I refuse to watch the group sing thing. Cause it's lip synced and BAD!!!

Ok... the contestants are sitting - and we're recapping.

Von - he closes his mouth at weird times.
Ju'Not - pretty song
Felicia - Better than some, worse than others.
Alex - really... not my favorite
Arianna - kinda really yodeled.
Kristen - Orange dress
Taylor - Um... it was ok with me
Kendall - flat....
Nat - Drag queen
Jorge - Eyebrows. How do you say eyebrows in Spanish?
Scott - free pass
Lil - last ALWAYS goes through.

Ryan is yapping at the contestants... Nate is NOT wearing a headband and turquoise jeans. Jorge's eyebrows are happy to be here... and they struggle. Felicia looks cute - I like her fringy hair. Ju'Not - awwww.. he had an asthma attack.

Ok - results. Ryan has Lil stand up (SHE'S WEARING PLAID!!!!!!!) OH surprise... she's in. I NEVER saw that coming. I'm shocked. Oh Lil... um... plaid is the best thing ever, but that particular...shirt? dress? skirt?... isn't doing wonders for your... hiney.

Dim the lights - Arianna, Taylor, Alex, Kendall and Scott are standing. One of them is going on. Scott DUH. Oh... and they all sat back down. I'm not sure I get that. Arianna is now re-standing... she regrets not being more contemporary. She is not in the final 12. Taylor isn't in. Alex is standing... and... not in. Kendall & Scott are now standing. Really... AI producers... trying to pull this off as dramatic is LAME... it's so obvious. The person going through is Scott. Hmm... they just showed his sister and she has REALLY thick glasses... hmm... some hereditary thing. Ryan brought him out to center stage and seems to be doing a good job of helping him get his bearings. Well done Ryan. Can I be honest? If this is the kind of performance Scott does everyweek, he won't be around long. I honestly think there were better performances last night.

Oh... Nathaniel & Kristen. No way did either of these two get in. HA - neither are in. I knew it.

Felicia & Von and now standing - no for both of them.

And we have Ju'Not and Jorge left - this is a toss up. Both could have big fan bases.... Ryan is telling the obvious. (One of you is going through to the top 12, and one of you, is not... DUH) The one going through is Jorge. He says stuff in Spanish. I heard Muchas Gracias... and... he's sitting down.. not singing. Hunh?

Ok... now it's Wild Card time. The judges have picked some people who have made impressions on them and... I'm confused....

See - this is what I get for doing this live... now i have to sit here and think about what Ryan meant and wonder yet again why I want a mattress designed by Vera Wang.

Ryan is recapping the top 9... and my only impression is that Jorge walks like a penguin.

OOO - the judges are picking, but I'm not sure what... - like picking teams. Randy goes first - and it's Von! Kara picks Jasmine Murry. Paula picks... Ricky Braddy. Ooo - I liked him. Simon picks.... Megan, the swisher. I really just can't deal with her.

Next pick... TATIANNA..... WHAT IN THE CRAP. She's crying and STUPID and waring horrible clothing.... and she won't shut up. American if you keep her I will NOT run for President. Next is Matt... who honestly I don't totally remember. And after him comes Jesse Langseth (from Minnesota!!)

Let me at this point say that all these people are up in the... loft?? Green room?? Whatever. And they have to come running down the stairs when their names are called. And were that me, I would SO trip and end up in a heap at Ryan's feet...

Ok - last spot - Anoop!!!

Apparently they are all singing tomorrow night and then we'll find out the results... um... I have no idea when.

SO I need to recap again tomorrow night. And I need to get the girls ready to go to their Dads... I'll do my best... just for you guys. Cause it's ALL love.

AI - 3/3/09

Ok - at the request of Miss Kat, whom I owe much, I am LIVE blogging this week.

Ryan actually doesn't look like a nursing home resident tonight... but he did just do the arm swing thing... though not with as much force, making me think he reads my blog and saw that I have a point.

Hmmm... the chosen 6... WHO does Kris look like.... it's killing me.

Judges. Haven't changed. (Um - can I say that Simon has a great smile)

It's the parade of contestants. Which reminds me of Circus of the Stars. Remember that show?

Von Smith - also looks like someone and I can't figure out who. He says he screamed in Hollywood Week - he's right. He's singing something by Marvin Gaye - All I Need To Get Through? - Hmmm... not too bad... the song has some key changes and he's hanging right in there with them. Not too many pitch problems.... (PETER BRADY - he looks like Peter Brady)... Hum... not too bad. Randy says he started the show right. Kara also liked him - said he had "meaning"... Paula says she loved him. *snark alert* Maybe if Von wins his sister can get some braces. *end snark* Simon says he reminds him of Clay and he sang well, but dresses horribly. Now Ryan and Von yap... yap yap time filing yap.

Next up is Taylor Visomething (Vaifauna) - oh - she has a little sister. She's singing "If I Ain't Got You" by Alicia Keys. Well... for starters it's too low.She seems to have black leather tights on... that can't be very.. breathable. Her singing is... okay... eh... she's good but I'm not really drawn into it. Kara seems to think that she should know what it's like to go shopping with Taylor through song? Hmm... Paula wonders why she sang the same song she sang in Hollywood week. Simon thinks she was generic & bland. Of course he got boo'd. Randy almost gets oscared, but agrees with the others that they want more personality.

Back with Alex Wagner-Trugman -modeling a cup? - mmmkay - Alex looks like a male figure skater. He gives Simon crud. We like that. Singing "I Guess That's WHy They Calls It The Blues" by Elton John. I predict Simon says it's Vegas or karaoke. He's on pitch. Which is nice. The rest of it is... smarmy and loud. Paula liked his inner rock star. Simon doesn't like the growling (and I agree) and says he was a hamster trying to be a tiger. Randy says he was buck-wild. Kara says "at least you do you".

Arianna Afsar - another youngster - from San Diego (YO SD!!!) Singing Winner Takes It All from ABBA (Apparently the first ABBA song ever on AI - how is that possible?) She's got a cute little blue dress. And the song isn't going well. She's completely changed the melody and keeps going into a falsetto that she has NO power in at all. Um... yuck. And even her parents know it wasn't good. Simon says it was terrible. So - when the judges say it's a bad arrangement... who arranges these things? Is it really these amateurs? I don't get that. Randy says she tried to do more vocally than was really there. BINGO. Kara says she was dark & depressing. And be young... and touch people... and... maybe be a Coke Commerical? (ok... that part was me) Paula tries to be nice and says she should stick with the melody.

(Interjection - ABBA now makes me think bridesmaids - thanks to Kat, Shannon & Angie)

(Uh oh - live trouble - Mr. B is on the phone)

Ok- next is Ju'Not Joyner Singing Hey There Deliliah - ooo - a pretty ballad type arrangement. On pitch. Nice. Maybe a little boring, but it was nicely done. The judges liked him. I'd like to hear more from him.

FUDGE BUCKETS!!! My DVR rebooted and I missed stuff!!!

Ok - I've gor Kristen McMcNamara in a quite fugly orange dress that is NOT fitting with the song which appears to be "Give Me One Reason".. Hmm... singing wise... oh my she just hit a high note and a couple riffs... and then... Kara starts with the hair. It's never a good sign when the judges start with a compliment on your physical appearance. LOL - Kara agrees that the dress doesn't cut it. Paula says she played in safe (only using about 500 words). Simon & Randy think she over did it, and I agree.

Oh boy... here comes Head-Band-Boy - Nathaniel. He said "I think people want to see Humble Nate".... isn't speaking about yourself in 3rd person sort of automatically not humble? Oh - my - Meatloaf - Anything For Love - And other than missing the outfit, it's so VERY drag-queen show... (And YES I have been to one so I can SAY THAT)(Plus I watch Bravo)... He's flat. And it was... eh. And really... Drag Queen review. And Grandma's there and she's going to get her heart broken. Cause the judges aren't going to like that. Oh... the song choice is a sentimental favorite. HA HA HA - Randy said "Wrap my head around"... to the head band boy. That's funny.
Oh my - Ryan is trying to make Nate & Simon bond...that's so not happening.

We're back.. with... Felicia Barton who is NOT a single mom, but a stay-at-home-mom. She's the replacement for the girl whose name I can't remember who they decided had too many connections in the music world. Felicia is going to sing No One by Alicia Keys. She's got the look... she's got the clothes. Wow... she can SING. You know how the judges always want them to make the song their own? Yeah... not so much this girl. This was a great Alicia Keys tribute band kind of thing. Paula likes her... Simon thought the first bit was better (I agree)... Randy... didn't make sense. Kara noticed her for the first time. Really? Wake up Kara.

Scott MacIntyre - Oh I love him. (for you playing at home he's the one who is legally blind - and that's the last time I'm going to say that if he goes on, because it would bug me to call him "Blind Guy Scott"... cause he's more than his eye-sight). Singing Mandolin Rain - good song. He has a nice voice. It was smooth, and he had some power behind it. I think I liked his Hollywood song better. But the judges are liking it. Honestly - it seems like they're giving him a free pass. Not picking on things that they picked on with other people.

Now we have Kendall - Singing "This One's for the Girls" by Martina McBride... She's wearing yellow. She's... got a cute outfit... she has a nice smile. Um... her hair is well conditioned. (Can you tell I'm avoiding????) Really...not a good performance. Lots of pitch issues. But the judges like that they actually know who she is. I know Simon is insinuating that someone in country music will see her and pick her up, but do we need another cutsie blonde in country music?? Really?

Jorge - I look at him and think... eyebrows. Really big ones. Singing Don't Let The Sun Go Down by Elton John. Hmm... might be a good choice. He's got a nice tone. A few pitch moments here and there. A REALLY nice natural vibrato. Wow... I liked that. Paula...blub lub lub... Simon likes him and says to embrace the accent and heritage. Randy says he was good. And Kara seems to want to make him a global ambassador. Awww- when he gets emotional he forgets english. That's cute.

Ok... last performance (woof - this has only taken me 4 hours) Lil Rounds singing Mary J. Blige "Be Without You". (Wow - she's the mom of 3!) I will say it again - I'm not a big R&B fan, but I will say she's got an amazing voice.... oh... she just changed the words to "call this show if you just can't be without me babe"... THAT was cheesy. She has some pipes though. Simon likes her.. a LOT. Randy also loves her. Kara likes her. Paula thought she sucked. HA HA no she didn't.

Ok.... here's my pick of 3 - gosh it's hard tonight. Well Lil is an obvious one. Felicia? and... Scott/Jorge/Ju'Not.... ha ha... how's that for cheating.

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AI 2/25/09

I know I know - I'm late. I was going to do this last night because I was tired... and I wanted to go to bed. So I realize this is late, but I still wanted to give you my thoughts!!!

Have I mentioned that Ryan annoys me... his little...."This............................. ISAMERICANIDOL" drives me nuts - and I'm worried about the condition on his elbow if he continues to do that little (understatement) arm snap to point to the American Idol sign.

So we start with Jasmine... she's singing I'm Not Gonna Write You a Love Song... she's... ok... she's got some pitch problems. I would hate to go first. ICk. She is ONE cute girl. If she doesn't go anywhere with Idol (and honestly I don't see that happening) she should do Next Top Model. The judges seem to agree with me in general.

Now it's Matt - the dueling piano player - singing Viva la Vida - He either has white keds on or he's got white socks on and no shoes? Oooo... he's a little flat... and either nervous or doesn't have much in a higher register. He's got good presence. But I'm gonna guess some other guys will surpass him. The judges - Kara's not blown away. Paula... blabbers... and makes no sense... well... if you really THINK about what she's saying and turn it into normal english, she makes sense. Simon said it was close to horrible. Randy... says stuff with words that I'm really not totally familiar with.

(Note to contestants - don't BE other people - Don't TRY to be another artist - be YOU - bring something NEW!!!)

Jeanine - Singing This Love by Maroon 5 - Oh this is a painful one. It's too low and she's both sharp and flat and just... um... is it cheating if I just skip ahead to the end of her song. I want this done. Um... the judges don't like her song choice either. I don't like the song choice either. Those particular words... um... really not appropriate. You know - I wish the judges would sit these people down and explain what they're looking for with song choice because I'm TIRED of that phrase this season...

Nick/Norman - I really expect to see Nick/Norman in the future - in some sort of sitcom or something. He IS funny. And he does actually have a good voice when he uses his real voice. This performance... white tails jacket, khaki shorts, (Oh - I'm not really sure what he's singing - something about living without you)... he's.... writhing... a lot. And ... he does make me laugh and I'm just not sure there are words to help you understand what I just saw. I think the judges agree with me on that. Oh my goodness - he called Simon Sassypants. Oh well... that was a priceless moment....

Next is Kelly CLarkson... oh no... Allison... and... she's being interviewed by Ryan about high school at Idol and I think she's trying to be cute but she's coming off as a Fudnogger. She's singing "Alone" by Heart. Which I believe Carrie Underwood rocked in a BIG way in her season. She's got a really weird pinky ring on - it's got stars dangling from it.. like... a lot of them... the minute I brushed my hair out of my face that would be caught in my hair... WOW... can you say power ballad? She is ROCKIN this... a LITTLE tiny bit flat if you ask me but that's just me. WOw.... WOw... the judges liked her too. She needs to work on interview skills. Paula says "I think you could sing the telephone book"... thank you for your originality Paula. HA -Simon thought she was boring too.

Kris - (he's a cutie) Singing Man in the Mirror by Michael Jackson. Interesting choice. I like the sound of his voice - it's clear and NOT nasal and not gravely - And he's right on the notes. Hm... I'm liking this Kris boy/man. OOO _ nicely held note! No runs needed to cover up an inability to hold a note!!! I'm loving him. Now what do the judges. Kara says it's the wrong song. ARGH!!! WHAT IS THE RIGHT ONE??? These people are presented with a catalog of a bajillion songs... HELP THEM!!!!!!!!!!!! Paula disagrees and makes sense. Well done Paula. And Simon agrees with her... wow...

Megan - she is a beautiful girl... singing Put Your Records On - Um. Um. She has 2 different voices and it's making me feel a little like I have multiple personalties. And she keeps... shaking? Swooshing? I can't even explain but it's driving me nuts. SHIMMYING! That's it. She shimmies. Paula says she picked the right song. And did everything right. She's just... not my type...

Matt - my bald man - I love him - I can't say I really think he's going to go anywhere, but I do love him. He's singing "If You Could Only See"... I don't know that i know this song. Oh Matt... yes... I love you, but this ain't working for me. It's a power song but he doesn't have the power vocal.... hmm... I think the judges agree with me.

Jessie - from Minneapolis - a single mom. Apparently her name is "Jesse the Single Mom". Apparently she's Jonny Langs sister. Wow..... Oh - she's singing Bette Davis Eyes.... I used to love this song. Oh she's singing in the back of her nose - which make it hard to ennecuiate the words... and... she's well on most of the notes... and she's got some power and soul... but... that just wasn't doing it for me. The judges are mixed.... Paula... rambles a lot... and the more she rambles the dumber she sounds. Simon thinks she's forgettable. He said "too school for school"... um.. Simon?

Kai - is there a rule that one contestant every season must have crazy hair?? Hm. Singing What Becomes of the Brokenhearted. Another "good" performance. But kinda boring. Kinda... mellow. Kinda... eh. Kinda...the judges agree. See - it was so boring i have nothing to say.

Mishavonna - Singing Drops of Jupiter - interesting choice - I bet the judges don't like it because it's a "band" song. Hmm... I like her voice in it's lower register but when she goes high she gets airy... Hmm... that was... good but yet... still kinda boring. Simon says she's too serious. Yeah - I see where he's going with that... let it out.

Last of the night - Adam - the Wicked man - who is singing Satisfaction - Lordy he has a cute smile. Oh my - he just did the Elvis lip curl. Ok - here's my thing about Adam - AMAZING voice - but because he's done musical theater - I feel like he's always a character. Like he's never him. He's incredible, really... but I wanna hear Adam unplugged. I want emotion. Does that make sense? The judges liked him - well Simon's not sure about parts.

Well... all in all that was MUCH better than last week!!!!

Now since I'm doing this AFTER the results show - I won't predict :)

Regarding the results show - I HATE THE GROUP NUMBERS!!!!!!!!!! I HATE THE LIPSYCING!!!!!!!!

Ok - if you don't want to know who goes through don't keep reading.



You've been warned.....


Kris, Allison & Adam. Pretty much who I figured. I see Allison & Adam going FAR... provided Allison grows a personality.

American Idol

We're live.

Remember when shows used to say "This show was filmed before a live studio audience"... my dad always said "Better than a dead one."

We start with blab blab blab... Paula tried to put together a coherent sentence. It didn't work.

Jackie - um.... Olivia Newton John called... she doesn't want those pants anymore either. She seemed a little spastic and... gimmicky... I don't not like her, but I she's not a standout for me by any stretch.

Who is this dude? He's married?... He's got good pitch..good control... can even control a falsetto. Wow. Ricky you say? I like you Ricky. I shall put you in my stay column. Let's think about going with Rick though.. hmmm???

Commercial - Confessions of a Shopoholic... that does look cute... but probably a netflix. I saw "He's Not That Into You" yesterday... I like it a lot. Jennifer Aniston's character was named Beth. That's cool. Most people when they think Beth either think the dead girl from Little Women or Kiss. That's a REALLY big continuum to fit into.

Alexis Grace - pink hair wingers - Singing Aretha - oh dear... poor girl.. wandered onto the stage in her undergarments. (And her lips clash with her hair) Ok... I'm gonna say right now that I'm not real good with R&B ... it's just not my thing so much. So it's hard for me to get into a performance. A lot of yea yea and no no... Randy loves her. Kara loves her. Paula... stuttered and rambled. Shut up Paula. Simon - likes her. Oooooo kay....

And... BREAK

Brent - Ooops - tape trouble. A little country. A little... eh... that was... kinda local barish. The judges are calling him safe (Paula just said "Country Western"... WHO calls it that anymore) Simon says he was forgettable. I kinda have to agree with him.

They keep having the singer come and sit down in the middle of Ryan's interview with their family member. That's awkward.

Commercial.

Stevie Wright - JESSICA BEIL! THAT'S who she looks like... Oh my GOSH - this IS BAD!!! Bye bye Stevie. She's better than this. Bad song choice. Nerves. Flat. Bad breath control. The judges agree with me.

Anoop - Angel of Mine - Decent voice. Little sharp. Good. Eh. A little boring. Kind of... a brown paper bag.

BREAK

Miss Carlson - Miss Minnesota... the swimsuit calendar girl. Singing Police. Badly. Wow. I can't even tell you how that came across. I hope you watched cause I can't explain how bad it was. (Don't even get me started on her outfit... gold lame that needed to be ironed????)

BREAK

Michael - Me likey him. Me not so much likey the performance. But I agree with Simon that I'd like to see him have another chance to pick something different.

Ann Marie - Natural Woman - There's a BAJILLION songs in the world... do we have to beat this horse?? Ted Danson is in the audience. I just didn't really care for that. She's a nice singer but I just don't think that was her best song. It was just... mediocre.

Gosh..... tonight hasn't been real pretty.

Steven Fowler - the word forgetter - please oh please be good tonight - Rock with me - Oh.. he's not good... flat... and... bad... and.... is it 10 yet?

Oh My Word.

I still have to deal with Tatiana the Terrible...

Saving all my Love by Tatiana - Not bad. Not good. Who IS this girl??? She's way too chilled out. I really don't like people who sell themselves... She just gives me the heeby jeebies. I think her friends told her she was acting like an idiot. They were right.

Ok... one last guy. Danny Gokey. Wife died recently. DEAD ringer for Robert Downey Jr. Singing Hero... oh please don't suck. PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE don't suck. OH - he didn't suck!!! Yes!!! Good voice - a little gravely but not in an annoying way. I'm say unless he jacks something BADLY he'll be going a good long way through this season.

Wow... what a night. And can I just add that it was NOT the best night for the band and back-up singers. Pretty much all these arrangements sounded like a muzak track....

Ok - here's my picks to go through - Danny - Alexis Grace and.... hmmm... no one? Is that a choice? Maybe Anoop? Maybe Michael. Not sure.