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4/3: Ramiele Malubay’s exit interview
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
Ramiele Malubay’s exit press conference was a snooze, as expected.
The second Filipino-American Idol finalist (after Jasmine Trias) was packed full of cliches but not much insight. My attempt to glean thoughts about why she chose Carrie Underwood’s breakthrough song (Heart’s “Alone”) two weeks ago elicited this:
I watched her performance. I just thought that the first week I had [which was often noted as her best], I was trying to bring that back… my whole goal was bring back the first week.
So her logic doesn’t compute. Take a song that Carly Smithson already did during Hollywood week, that Gina Glocksen performed reasonably well a year earlier and Carrie mastered in 2005 and somehow that would help bring back whatever magic Ramiele thought she had weeks ago? Heck, I don’t even remember what she did the first week that was so good.
When someone asked if there was a song she wanted to sing that didn’t get cleared, she chose “A House Is Not a Home,” a classic that Tamyra Gray already worked over in season one and was arguably her best performance that year. Ramiele also did the overdone Phil Collins hit “Against All Odds.” This simply tells me Ramiele learned her musical repertoire from watching previous seasons of “Idol.”
And when some idiot journalist asked the stupid “What advice would you give to aspiring singers?” question, she gave the classic cliched answer: “Be yourself.” In Ramiele’s case, that didn’t exactly work, did it?
She also plans to room with Danny Noriega once the tour is over cos they are such BFFs!
She managed her stress by crying every week when contestants were eliminated. And she cried a lot last night, too.
In other “Idol” news:
Chris Sligh on ew.com gives a detailed rundown of what happens after you get eliminated, including the farewell dinner at the local Italian restaurant, the press interviews and such. His favorites from Dolly Parton week: Syesha, David A., Carly and Michael. Most foregtable: Kristy Lee and Ramiele. In between: Brooke, Jason A. and David C.
Billboard.com reports that the rankings for the Idols singles from last week popped up. Archuleta’s “Smoky Mountain Memories” ranked No. 7, Michael Johns’ “It’s All Wrong, But It’s All Right” came in at No. 12, David Cook’s “Little Sparrow” at No. 14, Jason Castro’s “Travelin’ Thru” at No. 20, Carly’s “Here You Come Again” at No. 30 and Brooke’s “Jolene” at No. 47.
Next week’s musical theme is inspirational songs for “Idol Gives Back.” Grab the dramamine stat!
The Los Angeles Times was in the audience last night and reported that Brooke White was in convulsions of tears during break when she found out she was in the bottom three and had to be consoled by virtually the entire production staff.
And here’s EW.com’s extended take on what happened on Tuesday in the theater.. Apparently, they taped an advance for some future results episode of Chris Brown and Jordin Sparks doing “No Air.” Cool!
In this Good Morning America report uploaded by MJ’s big blog, David Archuleta’s friends denied that his dad was any worse than other dad. And that David is shy and humble, even off camera. His vocal coach talked about his paralyzed vocal cord. He never fully recovered but gave his voice more texture.
- Finally, Gawker noted on TMZ.com the insensitive comments made about Claudette Yamin, Elliott’s dead mom and how they put up a poll asking if people thought it should be pulled. 78% did. I won’t bother repeating the offensive comment, which also mocks Taylor Hicks. (TMZ makes fun of Taylor Hicks constantly.) Judge for yourself.
Comments
By JTesla
April 3, 2008 3:47 PM | Link to this
Thanks for all the information, that is a lot to digest.
By RC the 'chap'
April 3, 2008 4:03 PM | Link to this
Sorry Neg,
Even old folks have an occasional lucid moment.
I was thinking there could be an underlying reason for Willie’s aversion to length?
By Deirdre
April 3, 2008 4:11 PM | Link to this
LOL!!!! RC!
Thanks for the info, Rodney! All of it very interesting with the possible exception of Ramiele’s interview! :-)
By Deirdre
April 3, 2008 4:16 PM | Link to this
I was reading Chris Sligh’s report and was somewhat surprised to read about the grief counselor. Seems like a good idea and will come in very handy when Brooke gets eliminated. Sounds like she’ll need it.
By flats
April 3, 2008 4:19 PM | Link to this
FIRST!!!!!WOOOOHOOOOOO!!!!!!!WHERE’S MY POINTS JT????????
By Deirdre
April 3, 2008 4:21 PM | Link to this
And they’re talking about David A.’s paralyzed vocal cord again? Was somebody afraid that David C.’s heart palpitations would take the focus off the Boy King!?
By flats
April 3, 2008 4:22 PM | Link to this
Yall should read some past comments on the special blog from RC!!!Yall wouldn’t like it!!!
By ACE
April 3, 2008 4:37 PM | Link to this
I don’t know why the judges continue to say that this is most talented top ten. This season is no where close to season 5. Here are some of the matchups.
Taylor-David A. Kat Mac-Carly Daughtry-David C. Kellie PIckler-Brooke white. Elliot-Michael Johns
I won’t even go into the bottom five where season five was the clear winner.
By Shay H
April 3, 2008 4:39 PM | Link to this
TMZ’s comment was out of line. They have ZERO respect for anyone.
I forgot Lil Archie had a paralyzed vocal chord. I really didn’t watch the beginning of this season. I didn’t really get into it until top 12. I was so bored from last year that I almost didn’t bother watching at all.
I feel for David Cook though. I know what is like having a very sick family member, the stress will get to you.
By JTesla
April 3, 2008 4:57 PM | Link to this
10 points to Flats!
ACE, I think you’ve pointed out before that you disagreed with the most talented top ten statements. However, you don’t get people to watch your show by saying “we have a real mediocre bunch this year.” I don’t believe this group is mediocre, but they did say last year that 2007 was the most talented group. Unless they meant the most talented at being mediocre then I’ll chalk it all up to being a marketing ploy. Only losers chant “we’re number two, we’re number two!”
Shay H, welcome to the blog!
By Shay H
April 3, 2008 5:12 PM | Link to this
Thanks JTesla. I’m pretty sure that they say every year has the best talent. The only times it was true was for seasons 4 and 5.
By vouyer
April 3, 2008 6:10 PM | Link to this
Deirdre -
I usually find your comments to be extraordinarily thoughtful, creative and insightful. However, your persistant personal attacks against “Boy King” seem surprisingly unkind and unfair.
We get it already … you (and several other posters) don’t like this kid. But, why must you continue to attack him personally?
There is no question that he has real talent. There is a purity and richness to his voice that is very rare … especially for a teenage boy.
More importantly, he seems like a genuinely nice guy.
At home, he is a straight A student (as you know, he is currently taking classes every morning while the other finalists are researching, relaxing or rehearsing). He is very involved in community activities. He is adored by his friends … and by everyone in his community.
On the show, he is very respectful of the judges. When he botched his first Beatles song, he owned his mistake. He has taken responsibility for all of his song choices … good or bad.
Despite his tendancy to giggle a bit too much (nervousness, I suspect), David seems very mature, honest and spiritual for someone his age. Life experiences and continued training and performing will make him even stronger … and ultimately even more successful.
I recognize that not everyone might like his style or appreciate his life story. I just don’t understand why folks feel the need to demonize a talented, nice kid. Just way too much hate for someone who has demonstrated so much goodness.
By War Eagle
April 3, 2008 6:15 PM | Link to this
So I see that someone has been blowing the ol butt trumpet on the blog today. No worries it happens to all of us.
I like Popeye’s strategy. There are a lot of people that jump in with a post that deliberately attacks a person by saying cruel things, and the post is usually ignored. Then we have Willy that request that the post be kept short. Then Willy sits back and waits to see who will take the bait. Willy just throws his worm in the water and the fish start biting.
Willy is a pro.
By JTesla
April 3, 2008 6:22 PM | Link to this
I’m not trying to elbow in; because I know only Deirdre can answer a question directed to her. However, you raise a point that perhaps does need to be discussed. You will find that every contestant has been attacked on the blog at one time or another. That may not be right, but if you are going to take the moral high ground, then you need to truly take that high road, not cherry pick which contestants can and cannot be attacked. Just because you like David A. it doesn’t make it more or less acceptable to attack Jason.
I personally believe that if you want to be the next American Idol you need to accept that you are voluntarily putting yourself in a position where you can and will be ridiculed. Every one of the top 12 has been subject to insults by various people, and it is going to continue. If you don’t want the personal attacks don’t try out for AI, because if you aren’t laughed at by the entire nation during the auditions you will probably be laughed at by someone once you make the top 24.
By War Eagle
April 3, 2008 6:27 PM | Link to this
vouyer, you sound like a d**. Deirdre is an ordinary person just like the rest of us. She is good hearted but she ain’t no Mother Teresa.
And thanks for the information about wimpy boy’s home life. We all really really care.
By JTesla
April 3, 2008 6:32 PM | Link to this
Just for the record WE, I didn’t bite the worm.
By Tim Eastling
April 3, 2008 6:35 PM | Link to this
While I agree with you that it silly for an Australian, who once lived in ATL but now lives in CA to show his home as GA, what really irks me is that he shows it as Buckhead, GA. Ryan should know that Buckhead is in the City of Atlanta, unlike Dunwoody. What he may not know is that Buckhead, GA is east of ATL toward Augusta. It has 205 people. Can you get that changed?
By War Eagle
April 3, 2008 6:38 PM | Link to this
Good job JT. I didn’t picture you as the type to nibble on a little worm.
By Menana
April 3, 2008 6:56 PM | Link to this
Finally back from the doctors. It is so nice to have friends without having actually meeting them. I have read all the posts that have been added since my last one and am amazed at some of them, almost to the point that I have had a good needed laugh. Willie, Flats and some of the others just crack me up.
Shay H: My occupation is HR Manager. Love it, but it can be very stressful. Dittos on the 2 year old. Having raise three (38, 43, 44), you certainly have your hands full.
You know, everyone has a right to their opinion and should not be criticized for voicing it. Not everyone has to like the same things, as is the case with David A. Yes, he is a very talented 17 year old, but he does have alot of growing up to do. IMO, he has not had the chance to be a child/teenager at all, and that is a shame. It really makes me wonder just how much of this HE really wants and how much dad wants it. I get the feeling that dad is trying to live his life over through David. Also feel that he doesn’t want to disappoint dear ole dad and then have to reap the repercussions.
I really hope that Brooke will not let the stress get to her, as well as the others, especially DC with a ill brother to worry about. Alot of young stars can not handle the stardom and in order to deal with it, they will try drugs/alcohol to try to cope and fit in. And, as we all know, that happens far more than it should.
I also heard that next week will be inspirational. Hopefully, it will be a good week and none of the contestants will have a meltdown or end up at the emergency room again.
By Shay H
April 3, 2008 6:56 PM | Link to this
Everyone is going to have their favorites and their least favorites, and we all have the right to voice our opinions. I really don’t think she was trying to “demonize” him. Even most of his critics (me included) have stated that he is a talented, and nice kid.
Does anyone know what caused the vocal chord paralysis? My money is on too much strain placed on it at such a young age. My teacher was always warning us about that and limited the amount of time kids rehearsed until they were 16.
By War Eagle
April 3, 2008 7:06 PM | Link to this
Shay H, I have my theories about how he strained his vocal cords. I think he may have been deep frying the egg roll.
By Shay H
April 3, 2008 7:09 PM | Link to this
I am not looking forward to next week. Unfortunately most songs that fall under the category of “inspirational” also fall under the categories “cheesy” and “boring”
Menana and Dei: Boys are awesome, but I just found my first grey hair the other day. It showed up a week after he realized jumping off furniture is fun. I don’t think that was a coincidence.
By Shay H
April 3, 2008 7:13 PM | Link to this
War Eagle: HUH?
By Negativo
April 3, 2008 7:17 PM | Link to this
I can think of one long-overdo way for our wholesome Brooke to get rid of her overwhelming stress. Neg personally volunteers to provide what it takes to help this pretty blond in this time of need.
By JTesla
April 3, 2008 7:18 PM | Link to this
Shay H, don’t ask. Deep frying an egg roll… lol that’s so wrong.
By Menana
April 3, 2008 7:19 PM | Link to this
Shay H: Just wait, you haven’t even begin. But cherish every second because they grown up before you know it and you will wonder where the time went. Try not to miss a minute with him.
We just may be suprised at next week’s show. It can’t be any worse that some we’ve seen this season. We can only keep our fingers crossed and hope for the best.
Sorry my last post was so long. Just had alot to say.
By War Eagle
April 3, 2008 7:23 PM | Link to this
Sorry Shay H. You maybe to young for me to explain that one.
By Shay H
April 3, 2008 7:24 PM | Link to this
No no no, I got it right after I sent that. I’m tired and it took a few seconds.
By JTesla
April 3, 2008 7:29 PM | Link to this
To touch on one of the bits that Rodney provided:
Of course Archie’s friends denied that his dad is bad. What do you expect them to do, throw him under the bus?
Shay H: I’ll take the grey hair, it has to beat having my 2 and a half year old inadvertently, yet constantly, hitting me in a way that will insure that she will be an only child.
By War Eagle
April 3, 2008 7:30 PM | Link to this
Good to meet you Shay H. Glad you could join in. Things get a little crazy in here on the night shift.
By War Eagle
April 3, 2008 7:34 PM | Link to this
Enjoy the early years. My daughter is 17. I haven’t slept in five years.
By RC the 'chap'
April 3, 2008 7:39 PM | Link to this
Menana,
I’d suggest you tighten it up a bit; the worm might turn!
By Negativo
April 3, 2008 7:40 PM | Link to this
$20 says the Christ Child sings “We Are the World” during Inspiration Week.
Finger entering throat…
By Menana
April 3, 2008 7:47 PM | Link to this
Hey WE: Have you heard from Kia yet? Not being nosy, but just rooting for ya. JT: Watch out, little girls can do damage without knowing it. We females don’t have to worry about getting injured below the belt. Maybe she is trying to tell you she wants to be an only child and I am sure she is the apple of you eye. You may be correct in that DA’s friends are not going to bad mouth his dad, but you know, unless you live in the same household, you don’t know what goes on. You only see things from the outside and what people want you to see. I wonder if his sister gets any of the same from dad or if it all gets thrown David’s way.
By War Eagle
April 3, 2008 7:51 PM | Link to this
Menana, not yet but I have been out of town all week. I’m hoping there is something in the mail box when i get back. Thanks for asking.
By DawnH
April 3, 2008 7:52 PM | Link to this
Thanks for the feedback on your jobs. For those of you who are caregivers, parents, etc. God Bless! Never had kids (except the 4-legged kind); never had to take care of anyone (except a lazy-a** ex-boyfriend). I may have to quit my job to go into rehab - I am finding this blog incredibly addictive. WE - you’re right - it is crazy on the nightshft. Thanks everyone for the laughs and, WE, I LOVE the eggroll thing. Hysterical! It’s the picture in my head that’s disturbing.
By Menana
April 3, 2008 7:56 PM | Link to this
Hey where is everyone? D, Linny, Flats, even Willie. Are you all taking a break? We miss you, even though the ones that are posting are having a quite good conversation.
By War Eagle
April 3, 2008 7:59 PM | Link to this
DawnH, good to meet you as well. I’m a development technician by day and student by night. I’m on a business trip right now so I’m not able to blog in the day time. I should be back home by the middle of next week. God willing.
By RC the 'chap'
April 3, 2008 8:01 PM | Link to this
DawnH! Sorry to be late on your job survey! I’m a P/T spelunker if you want the info. :) Thanks, RCTC
By Shay H
April 3, 2008 8:06 PM | Link to this
WE - thanks for the welcome. From what I hear boys are difficult when they are younger, and girls are difficult when they hit the teen years. I wanted a boy for that reason.
JT- She just wants to stay daddies little girl. I have a feeling she knows exactly what shes doing.
DawnH - the ex thing made me giggle. I’d rather raise triplets then another lazy ex.
By ,,,=^..^=,,, from home
April 3, 2008 8:07 PM | Link to this
i’m here but not here, sort of kinda…. just peeking in before settling down with a warm television and light dinner! sometimes i blog in the evenings, sometimes even in the middle of the night if i can’t sleep! never know when i might pop in!
take care y’all!
By DawnH
April 3, 2008 8:11 PM | Link to this
RC I do appreciate the info. Almost afraid to ask what a P/T spelunker actually does… WE, you’ll make it back. Back to AI for a minute. Inspirational? Hope This Little Light of Mine was not an example of what we can look forward too. Hopefully DA won’t scream and yell out We Are the World for 1 minute 30 seconds.
By Negativo
April 3, 2008 8:14 PM | Link to this
Dawn, I’m in sales, married, two kids (3 and 1).
By RC the 'chap'
April 3, 2008 8:19 PM | Link to this
LOL DawnH!! I thought everyone knew what spelunking was!! I was just joking although it is a hobby of mine! I, like Neg, am also in sales…..got 2 kids and 3 grands! Not bad for a geezer!!
By Deirdre
April 3, 2008 8:35 PM | Link to this
vouyer…thanks for your compliment and I’m sorry you are misunderstanding my point. I have never failed to mention how talented David Archuleta is. I have always complimented his voice and his pleasant personality. I have REPEATEDLY said that if he had waited a couple of years, I think he could have been spectacular. Now, he’s too young(BTW, that’s a criticism I’ve had of the show from the very beginning.) My use of the term ‘Boy King’ was a condemnation of the media hype that is following this poor kid around.
David, IMO, is not ready for all this. That’s easy to see when you watch him carefully on tv. He doesn’t know what to say, he doesn’t know how to handle the adulation around him. He may want to win, he may want whatever Idol can bring to him but wanting it doesn’t mean he’s ready for it.
The media and Idol are turning this kid into a 17 year old freak! He’s NOT ready. He won’t be able to handle it and he’ll either become the male version of Britney or, one day, someone will find him huddled in a corner wishing everyone would just go away!
This boy was declared the winner by the media before the top 12 was even chosen. How on earth does an immature 17 year old deal with that?
Sweet David is NOT the problem. The hype around him is!
By War Eagle
April 3, 2008 8:40 PM | Link to this
D, me and JT had your back.
By DawnH
April 3, 2008 8:42 PM | Link to this
Oh, RC, I do know what spelunking is. I just wasn’t sure exactly what you meant. This blog is a little crazy and I’m learning everything can have more than 1 meaning! Didn’t want to “assume” anything!
By War Eagle
April 3, 2008 8:46 PM | Link to this
I have no clue what a spelunking is.
By Deirdre
April 3, 2008 8:49 PM | Link to this
Thanks, WE…I knew I could count on you guys! :-) Hubby and I are in the middle of watching a movie and my in-laws called so he’s busy talking to them…gave me a chance to chat with y’all! :-)
By DawnH
April 3, 2008 8:51 PM | Link to this
WE - it is cave diving/exploring.
By Negativo
April 3, 2008 8:54 PM | Link to this
Dee, Voyeur must be Dad Archuletta.
I am surprised you were chosen as the one he took issue with, because others here (ahem..) have been much harsher than you towards the Christ Child.
By RC the 'chap'
April 3, 2008 8:58 PM | Link to this
LOL DawnH! You have the right approach! :)
By War Eagle
April 3, 2008 8:58 PM | Link to this
Thanks DawnH. I like cave diving and exploring too. But I don’t think is it the same kind of cave you are talking about.
By Menana
April 3, 2008 9:10 PM | Link to this
WE: You’re welcome.
D: You have a very good insight on DA. You do your profession proud. I think everyone who reads your analogy about him will have to agree. As I have stated before, just how much does HE want the fame and all that comes with it? And can he really handle it? At 17, I’m not sure he even knows what he wants out of life. Oh no doubt that he wants to sing. That is a given, but if he were to analysis himself, would he reach the same conclusion? He has alot going for him, but at the same time, one has to wonder if he is really ready to step into the adults real world. In my estimation, right now at his age I don’t see him fitting that image. That is a heavy load for any 17 year old. He has the potential to really go far in the music industry and I would hate to see him stumble and fail by not comprehending and understanding the ramifications that come with fame. Before anyone jumps me, I am merely stating that I would hope he has the understanding and knowledge that is needed for anyone in the entertainment business. It is a big ugly world and people can be vicious. I just want him to enjoy his youth and live life to the fullest and be able to handle all the curve balls that will come his way. And no doubt they will come.I am in no way putting David down. Just don’t want to see him crushed.
Well, you all have probably heard enough from me tonight, so I may noy post anymore tonight, but then again………. Nite All.
By Negativo
April 3, 2008 9:11 PM | Link to this
Eagle, I would like to hit that cave beneath the unexplored Brooke.
By War Eagle
April 3, 2008 9:14 PM | Link to this
LOL Neg, I’m kind of liking Brooke a little myself. Nothing wrong with her except she talks too much and I know how to fix that problem.
By Negativo
April 3, 2008 9:17 PM | Link to this
Hmmmm…what ever could be put in her mouth to keep her quiet? Think…think…
By War Eagle
April 3, 2008 9:23 PM | Link to this
Neg, I believe it would be “Mr Johnson and the juice crew.”
By Negativo
April 3, 2008 9:25 PM | Link to this
Perhaps she could learn to play the skin flute. Seems she likes instruments.
By Lacey
April 3, 2008 9:30 PM | Link to this
Is this an AI blog or a cleverly disguised porn site? Stiffy’s? Cave diving? Sticking something in Brooke’s mouth? I need to go wash my eyes out with soap! I also concur with the majority of people in regards to David Archuletta, he’s not ready and I’m not ready to see him win. I don’t get the hype. Go David Cook!
By vouyer
April 3, 2008 9:32 PM | Link to this
Deirdre -
Thank you for your thoughtful and thorough response. Your reply certainly provided some helpful context … and certainly captured your trademark diplomatic skills.
I apologize if my initial message came across terse … it just seems David gets pretty beat up on this blog.
By the way, David A. is not necessarily my favorite finalist. I’m very impressed with both Davids and would like to see the two of them at the end with Michael and Carly. If they consistently choose the right songs and perform to their full potential, I’m certain that they could arguably become the strongest Final Four ever.
By War Eagle
April 3, 2008 9:34 PM | Link to this
Neg, maybe she could play the upright “organ”
I guess Lacey got a little bit in her eye.
By Negativo
April 3, 2008 9:40 PM | Link to this
Lacey, your name gives me the impression that you may be featured at those sites which cause eye washing.
Regarding the Christ Child, we need to remember that 12 year old girls run the world (ask any advertising executive) and we’re just the old farts left out to the pasture of irrelevance.
By War Eagle
April 3, 2008 9:43 PM | Link to this
Lacey likes it across the facey
By War Eagle
April 3, 2008 9:45 PM | Link to this
Just kidding Lacey. Hang around a while!!!!
By Shay H
April 3, 2008 9:53 PM | Link to this
Negativo - You are correct in your statement about Lil ARchie and the 12 year old girls. I just bought my niece (11) tickets to the Jonas Brothers concert and I do not ever remember paying that much for tickets to any of my concerts. I told her I would take her for her birthday. I also sat through Hannah Montana in 3D. I still have nightmares. Lil ARchie will be around for a while.
By Shay H
April 3, 2008 9:57 PM | Link to this
WE - that was so wrong
By War Eagle
April 3, 2008 9:59 PM | Link to this
Sorry, I apologize
By Negativo
April 3, 2008 10:08 PM | Link to this
Eagle, Brooke could blow on a trombone once in awhile to get rid of the tension.
By War Eagle
April 3, 2008 10:18 PM | Link to this
Brooke could also give me some stank on my hang low
Neg, you are going to get me run off of this blog.
Sorry ladies. Neg is bringing out the worst in me.
By Harmony
April 3, 2008 10:29 PM | Link to this
Hi. Finally got through reading all the posts. Songluvr are you here yet? I don’t need to be tempted to join in on the guy’s conversation. I don’t want to be corrupted!
By Songluvr
April 3, 2008 11:34 PM | Link to this
Hey Harmony - Be strong! I am here. But it seems like a bunch of ninth-grade boys are posing as the regular night crew…
By maantutitot
April 4, 2008 1:45 AM | Link to this
Ramiele is **not the second filipino-american” idol finalist! Jasmine Trias and Camille Velasco were in the same season and they are both Filipinos. So they are the first and second, interchangeably.
By liquid vitamins
April 4, 2008 4:36 AM | Link to this
I think that Ramielle was a much better singer than Jasmine. Then again everyone this year overall seems to have more talent.
gbg liquid vitamins
By Deirdre
April 4, 2008 7:49 AM | Link to this
Morning mushblogians.
vouyer…again, thanks for the compliments. Human nature, being what it is, the day David A was declared the winner of American Idol by the media, many people started to campaign against it. This blog is no exception and we are definitely human(most of us anyway.) There are some really good singers this season. We heard, for awhile, virtually NOTHING about them. Was that any fairer to them than the occasional diatribe launched at Archie?
This boy is exceptionally talented and way too young emotionally to be going through this. However, in order for the other singers to get the attention they so richly deserve,many of us on this blog and other blogs have felt the need to do some bashing. It’s a strategy.
Now, David Cook, Michael Johns, Carly Smithson, and even Brooke White can stand up there with Archie as competitors rather than declared losers. It’s the way the business works and it’s also a perfect example of why I think that child shouldn’t be there….yet.
And how are the rest of you lovely people this morning?
By harrietth
April 4, 2008 8:40 AM | Link to this
Morning, Dierdre. I agree wholeheartedly with your comments. That said, I was a huge Archuleta fan when he was a prodigy on Star Search. It is hard for me to have the same feelings for him in this situation. Something is a bit “off-putting” about him at this stage in his life. I guess it is the lack of maturity and ability to sell a song, even though he sings it with great expression.He does have a lovely voice, but I believe he would have been served better by coming out for Idol in a couple of years. Side by side, comparing the two Davids, there is all the difference in the world in their depth of understanding of what they are singing. Now, that’s me and my soapbox speech for this morning! Just IMO, however. I know lots of folks who disagree.
By Deirdre
April 4, 2008 8:56 AM | Link to this
I practically live on a soap box, harrietth! :-)
I’m getting my blogging in early as this is my day off. It hasn’t been a fun week at my house so I’m looking forward to it!
By linny ,,,=^..^=,,,
April 4, 2008 9:11 AM | Link to this
have a good day off Deirdre; i’m probably going to be under the gun at work a lot today, so won’t be posting too much, tho i will try to check in occasionally.
harrietth, i’m in agreement — i said way back in the beginning that i felt archie needed a couple of years just to BE a teenager without the pressure of competition; he can keep on singing, just let the contests go by for a while, then with some maturity — and some fun under his belt! — go back to it IF he wants to!
he’ll not hurt for a career; unlike a lot of these contestants, archie HAS the voice and talent and skills to move into the industry and do very well. unless.
well let’s put it this way — what contest does he enter after AI? What ‘next level’ of competition can he take it to? he’s been competing since he was a little kid … what happens where there IS no competition any more? He’s way too good for America’s Got Talent. His style and genre of songs are not compatable for “open mic nights” at a bar. He’s good, yes. But he needs some time to just “grow up” like a normal kid!
that’s my opinion and i’m sticking to it!
kicks the soapbox back under the blog and sits down
By Menana
April 4, 2008 9:46 AM | Link to this
Good Friday Morning to All!!!
D: Your comments are right on the money concerning DA. I think that he hasn’t had the time to grow and mature as a 17 year should. He has been shoved into the adult world and I honestly feel that he is not able to handle it at this time. Given a couple more years, he would have the maturity that is needed. I don’t think that he would ever sway from his upbringing and let the stress get him into drugs/alcohol in order to deal with his fame. Whether he is ready or not, we all have to face facts that the kid is famous. I just don’t want to see him get trampled and end up like so many young stars have. He has plenty of time to make it on his own.
By flats
April 4, 2008 10:10 AM | Link to this
good morning to all my friends!!!!David A. will not make it in the music industry at any level!!His dad ruined his life wit many years of abuse….BRAVES,1-3!!!GONNA BE A LONG LONG YEAR!Things looked good with the new guy throwing a no-hitter thru 2 iniings,then got bombed!!!
By DawnH
April 4, 2008 11:10 AM | Link to this
Good morning all. Looks like the messages have cooled off a little this morning. Guess Neg and WE haven’t shown up. I don’t think DA will every be that successful in the music industry either. Not because he isn’t talented, but because he just doesn’t have the stomach for it, or the personality.
Flats - the Braves lost again?! Jeez… I get my mom season tickets for weekend games only (at home)for Christmas. You’re right, it is going to be another long, long season. She loves her Braves, and we are there every weekend, rain or shine and when it is 110 in the shade. Least they can do is win a couple!
By IdolOverEasy
April 4, 2008 11:18 AM | Link to this
My take on David A. is he could be a great singer along the lines of Josh Groban. He is definitely no “pop” singer. The problem he has is, how much room is there for another Josh Groban? Hopefully he is able to find his niche and make a career. He could actually win AI due to votes of every teenybopper in America, but that would be a huge disaster for him, I think. Trying to sing music that 19 Entertainment would choose for him (I am just basing this on all the past winners) would not work for him and he would disappear a la Taylor Hicks.
David Cook is another who would suffer from winning this thing. He is incredible, and could be huge, but needs to be able to do the music he wants. Chris Doughtry benefitted from losing, and David C. would too.
Personally, from a career standpoint, I think Michael,Carly or Brooke should win. They are who would truly have a career from being under 19 Entertainment’s wing. I am not sure they are strong enough performers to make it on their own.
From a personal standpoint, I think David C., Michael, Carly and David A. are the best all around singers and/or performers. None of the others (IMHO) really stand up to them from a consistent standard of good weeks.
And Brooke…good voice, but boy does she need a performance coach!!!
By Christina
April 4, 2008 11:45 AM | Link to this
We were discussing how Diana DeGarmo did not have a flattering look and looked too old at the Braves opener. I came across these recent pictures though and have to say, she looks great, very pretty and youthful. Why could she not have done herself up like this for the Braves game? Simple is always better.
http://www.musicrow.com/media/articles/ARN009102/DPeck40108.jpg http://www.sitemason.com/files/ivco6I/event%20photo.JPG/main.jpg
By linny ,,,=^..^=,,,
April 4, 2008 11:52 AM | Link to this
wow, Christina, she sure looks different in these pictures, and yes, MUCH better, imho! thanks for sharing!
By IdolOverEasy
April 4, 2008 11:56 AM | Link to this
Everyone has probably seen this already, but here is a link to a good article about the current career status of past AI winners, runners up, and other contestants of interest.
http://www.usatoday.com/life/music/news/2008-04-03-idol-report-card_N.htm?loc=interstitialskip
By linny ,,,=^..^=,,,
April 4, 2008 12:09 PM | Link to this
IOE, nice little rundown on the folks, thanks for sharing. I’d not seen this particular evaluation, and think it was rather nicely handled.
lunch! see you guys later!
By flats
April 4, 2008 12:15 PM | Link to this
YEAH DAWN!!!i got so pumped when i turned on the Braves game and saw us a pitching a no-hitter in the second inning!!I really thought they would have a good year!!!
By flats
April 4, 2008 12:20 PM | Link to this
Thanks Christina.Just opened that picture,got a stiffy!
By Menana
April 4, 2008 1:04 PM | Link to this
Christina,thanks for the pix of Diana. She really looks alot better in those than she did in the Braves pix. Also, thanks to IOE for sharing the website to get a report on past winners and contestants. Its always refreshing to know what and where they are doing and going. Chatter seems alittle slow today. Guess not much needs to be said. Oh well, there is always tomorrow. Everyone is saving up for next week’s show and then the posts will fly.
By Shay H
April 4, 2008 1:16 PM | Link to this
Those pics of Diana were great. She is one of those people that look better the less is done to her.
That report card was interesting. I hope Kelly comes back and kicks butt. I actually liked a lot of “My December”, but it wasn’t great and didn’t blow me away like “Breakaway” did.
I have a question: Of all the Idol alumni, whose CD’s did you buy? I have all of Kelly’s, and Carrie’s and Bo’s first CD.
By DawnH
April 4, 2008 1:31 PM | Link to this
Flats - Braves are playing the Mets tonight. Mom and I will be watching from home tonight, and we’ll be at the stadium this weekend! Guess it will still be the Mets…
Shay H - I have to say, personally, I haven’t actually bought a CD of any Idol alumni. I’ve “shared” a Dougherty and Carrie CD with my sister. I might be tempted to buy a Michael CD if it comes with a pack of cigarettes and fresh undies!
By Shay H
April 4, 2008 1:35 PM | Link to this
DawnH- that is hilarious.
By linny ,,,=^..^=,,,
April 4, 2008 1:53 PM | Link to this
LOL ShayH!!!! I’ve got Daughtry’s and Bucky’s (bucky’s i won and it’s a fun cd); i probably will eventually buy an Underwood—i enjoy her enough to do that, but country isn’t normally my thing. If i had the money to just spend, i’d probably support Elliott Yamin by buying his, I liked the E-Train…
Back to something D said recently — i also think that the AI contestants should be “graduated from high school” if under 18, or at least 18 otherwise; and that the age cutoff should be December 31 of the year of hte audition — in other words, you could be 17 in august when they hold the Xcity auditions, but will turn 18 before the end of the year and before the beginning of the new AI season. You might still get a FEW high school seniors that way, but for the MOST part, contestants would have finished high school. I just think 16-17 is way way way too young; kids need a chance to BE kids.
just my opinion.
By Christina
April 4, 2008 2:00 PM | Link to this
No problem for the pictures. It’s interesting what differences in make-up and hairstyle can do for a person. Dians’s such a cute girl and I hope she does well.
flats, glad I could be of service? Ha.
I don’t think that Idol report card is fair. Why did they not include Kelly’s second album? However, I still think Kelly is the most talented contestant to come from Idol and be a success in the industry. Carrie has a good voice but leaves me cold. She still seems so robotic. Kelly, on the other hand, has been stretching herself and doing good work (even if her second album hasn’t sold as much).
By Menana
April 4, 2008 2:09 PM | Link to this
Shay H: I purchased Clay Aiken’s Christmas CD and it was absolutely great. He sung “O Holy Night” and it blew me away. That would be a good one for the holidays. Also, I have one of Carrie Underwood’s.
Linny: I have said before that the contestants need to be out of school and at least 18. You would think that AI would make those two stipulations requirements. Don’t know why they wouldn’t require that.
My keyboard is messing up so if this post more than once, I apologize. It’s not me causing it. I can type a few words and it will stop and the little hourglass will pop up then just disappear. Don’t know what the heck is going on here. Here goes…..
By linny ,,,=^..^=,,,
April 4, 2008 2:21 PM | Link to this
Menana, you may need to do a “cleanup” on your computer… do you know how? (please don’t take offense if you DO, lots don’t, lol!) i’m assuming you’re on like Windows somethingorother operating system?
By Harmony
April 4, 2008 2:30 PM | Link to this
Deidre and Linny, I tried the Firefox, didn’t seem to make a difference still freezing up. I may just have to lurk for awhile.If you didn’t know , JTesla is leading the effort to keep me off this blog. Maybe, someone could put in a good word for me ,so he will let me back on?
By linny ,,,=^..^=,,,
April 4, 2008 2:36 PM | Link to this
Harm, maybe you too could use a little tweaking on the computer - 2 things i recommend - (1) disk cleanup weekly, and (2) check your “virtual RAM” .. you can manipulate the settings and it allows your computer to ‘find’ more space with which to ‘cache’ things and thus process them — it’s not real memory, it’s sort of forced space to allow the processing to occur — not being a geek i can’t explain it scientifically, all i know is it helps!
By Shay H
April 4, 2008 2:39 PM | Link to this
um, I’m new here and stuff but how can someone keep someone else off a blog like this?
By linny ,,,=^..^=,,,
April 4, 2008 2:43 PM | Link to this
LOL Shay, they can’t — it’s sort of a running joke. we blame each other for all SORTS of stuff!!!
By JTesla
April 4, 2008 2:53 PM | Link to this
Shay don’t listen to Linny, I have a power that she cannot comprehend.
By IdolOverEasy
April 4, 2008 2:58 PM | Link to this
JT, sounds like nothing a good shot of Ban Deodorent couldn’t cure…lol.
By DawnH
April 4, 2008 2:59 PM | Link to this
Well, they may not be able to actually keep you off, but if you read past blogs, you will see that can scare you off!
By Menana
April 4, 2008 3:07 PM | Link to this
Think I got the problem solved. Just had to reboot and how it works like it should. But thanks linny for the advise. Glad to know that someone is looking after me. If I were at the office, I would have had IT check it out. But it seems to be fine now. At first I thought it was demon possessed.
By Harmony
April 4, 2008 3:08 PM | Link to this
Welcome to the blog Shay. JT, how long to I get to blog today? Linny, I’ve done disk clean-up and everything else that I can think of.JTesla really is keeping me from blogging!!!!
By JTesla
April 4, 2008 3:18 PM | Link to this
Fear the POWER!
By linny ,,,=^..^=,,,
April 4, 2008 3:18 PM | Link to this
google “virtual memory” or “virtual RAM” … there’s a way to increase the number that’s harmless to the computer if you follow instructions, but it allows the computer to process more efficiently that as sold settings.
By linny ,,,=^..^=,,,
April 4, 2008 3:19 PM | Link to this
Now JT, you know i love you and all, but really, i can’t give you credit for TOTAL power, it just wouldn’t be right!
By linny ,,,=^..^=,,,
April 4, 2008 3:20 PM | Link to this
and JT, come on now, Harmony has worked hard to be a good member of the community, peace, love, harmony, you know, all the good stuff…
be nice to her!
~¿@
By linny ,,,=^..^=,,,
April 4, 2008 3:23 PM | Link to this
hey! are you believing this? it LET me post 3 times in under 3 minutes!!!!!
i think i might faint!!!
By flats
April 4, 2008 3:24 PM | Link to this
Hey…Lets party today.
By Shay H
April 4, 2008 3:42 PM | Link to this
Oh, I see how it works here now.
You guys make me giggle. Tee hee.
The sun is out finally. Baby and I are off to play outside. I might check back in later. You guys be good.
And again, thanks for all the warm welcomes. I love the community that you all have built here, and I am happy to be a little part of it. None of my friends are really into the show so it is nice to have people to discuss it with.
Peace out!
By Deirdre
April 4, 2008 4:26 PM | Link to this
Hey everybody…have y’all packed up and gone home? I had a nice day with hubby although our plans changed a bit. We were planning to go see the new George Clooney movie..Leatherheads? Is that the name? But the projector was broken…HUH???? We ended up seeing Nim’s Island, which was very sweet.
By flats
April 4, 2008 4:30 PM | Link to this
D…..I’m still around!!!I’m glad yall had fun with hubby!
By Harmony
April 4, 2008 4:32 PM | Link to this
Thanks for the good word Linny, now that I’ve gotten JT to let me on the blog,I must now leave, thunderstorms have arrived! Maybe, JT will let me back on later.
By Deirdre
April 4, 2008 4:37 PM | Link to this
greg…question…why do you always lament when the Braves lose but never celebrate when they win? You’re more negative than Negativo!
By flats
April 4, 2008 4:40 PM | Link to this
I keep it real and all that!!!They let me down so much as a child!!!Believe or not,it’s hard to make me happy!
By JTesla
April 4, 2008 4:47 PM | Link to this
Flats we all know that it is real easy make you happy. Dolly Parton… there you go, your happy place.
By Deirdre
April 4, 2008 4:48 PM | Link to this
No kidding…really!!!! Where’s my sarcasm emoticon when I need it?
By flats
April 4, 2008 4:51 PM | Link to this
OH yes!!!!DOLLY…BOING!!!!
By flats
April 4, 2008 4:56 PM | Link to this
following in big daddies footsteps
By IdolOverEasy
April 4, 2008 4:58 PM | Link to this
So Nims Island is worth a look? I am generally a sci-fi/fantasy/war/thriller/horror movie fan, but I actually think I might like Nims Island. Sometimes, I just feel like a light movie that is fun.
By Deirdre
April 4, 2008 5:28 PM | Link to this
It’s definitely a children’s movie but very sweet….silly and fun. Jodie Foster overacts in a good way. For the kids…. and Abigail Breslin looks very good and a lot older than her Little Miss Sunshine days.
If you saw 300, the father is played by Gerard Butler.
By ,,,=^..^=,,, from home
April 4, 2008 6:15 PM | Link to this
new blog up too btw…. Nims is on my list of want-to-see :)
By gbg liquid vitamins
April 5, 2008 1:03 PM | Link to this
Danny and Rami roommates. It just seems appropriate.
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By caroline
April 8, 2008 1:50 AM | Link to this
Please give ramiele malubay a rest. I pity the poor kid, too much bashing & dissing. Too harsh comments are not fair & are hard to digest. You dont know her far too well so you make assumptions that she is dumb or something. It was her 1st press conference, probably why she was not in her best element, answering questions wise. What she meant by her answer on why she chose alone is that she was fully aware of the risk she had to take taking on the song because she watched carrie’s performance but she was focused on her goal w/c is to sing a big song that may bring out what the judges got from her from her first performance w/c gained high praises from the 3 judges. Have a heart please, she’s probably way younger than you & she admittedly has more maturing to do, so it’s understandable you’re not on the same wavelenght.
By simple seo
April 8, 2008 11:38 AM | Link to this
Hang in there Rami. Keep your head up. You will go far. You got looks, personality, and you can sing.
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May 10, 2008 7:34 PM | Link to this
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