Archive for March, 2007
Ever wonder what our Top 12 Finalists looked like as babies? Well, wonder no more! Check out our all new Baby pic gallery and try to figure who's who. If you think you know, let us know in our Message Board thread. We'll reveal the answers later today or tomorrow.
Top 11 Results Photos Posted!
American Idol has definitely been throwing its viewers some curve balls this season, which make for great photos on results nights. Check out the photos from the Top 11 results--you're sure to see some laughs, some tears, a bit of shock, and even pics of Peter Noone and Lulu showing us some great performances!
American Idol Grapevine
Results nights are always filled with angst and the MyIdol Message Boards are no different after the show ends. Some were happy with the results last night, however. That’s what makes the message boards fun—the varying opinions. Read below for a taste of what’s being discussed right now. Have something to add? Start a thread or write a fan recap and do it! If we really like your fan recap, we might even use it as our official Americanidol.com show recap. Or we might just use an excerpt for the “Idol Grapevine.” Either way, you have something to say and the rest of MyIdol is ready to hear it!
This guy is talented, adorable, a great musician and SUPER marketable!!! How could he have been in the BOTTOM two??? UNBELIEVABLE!!!!!!! We need to vote, vote, vote for Chris next week!!!!!!! --WormsAreFunny
(Chris) He's not one of my favorites, but he sounded awesome this week and I actually voted for him based on his vocals. I was surprised to see him in the bottom 2 after what a good vocal he had. –Shooter_McGavin
There are a handful of very talented singers on AI, and Stephanie Edwards is one of them. I was shocked, first of all, that Sabrina was given the heave-ho a couple of weeks ago, and now Stephanie, too. –MacBooker
Seriously-- out of all the remaining contestants, whose CD would you buy for 18 bucks and know that it would be decent? Personally, I would buy a Jordin’s , Gina’s, and possibly Chris Richardson’s or Blake's. –inncntnswt32
Yea, although I agree that Stephanie was cut too soon, I wasn't overly shocked or anything because I doubt she would have won the competition. –ProvocativeWoman
I really hoped that Stephanie could have stayed in the competition longer... perhaps to the top 4 at least. She has such a beautiful, pleasing quality to her singing voice. I really believe that her career will take off from here as she is one of those who is very gifted vocally and you can tell that she really loves to sing. –AIRDREAMER
Congratulations Stephanie and job well done for getting as far as you did. I am one of those that surely believed you would remain as one of the final 10.—rosiejane
Ms. Edward's star already shines bright, and in a few short years she will make the sun jealous!! Wonderful voice, beautiful young lady, and very charming and well spoken. I'm very sad that she's leaving -- but I'm confident that she'll have a very successful career for many years to come!! --tommyaustin
I was really surprised to see him in the bottom two. My guess would have been Gina or Chris S. I thought Chris R. did really well--I felt like he took Peter's advice to heart and gave a good performance because of it. –Gator_Fan
(Stephanie)I truly will miss those outfits she wore every week…the best looking and best dressing idol. She should be modeling or providing commentary. –oldschoolmusic
The judges said it was his (Chris) BEST performance so it was shocking to see him in the bottom -justen
When Ryan delivered the bad news to Stephanie, she and Chris hugged. He whispered something in her ear that made her laugh. Any ideas what he said?? --golightly
(Chris) He would DEF be missed on the tour. He's the whole reason why I'm going…well he and Blake, but more Chris. I think Blake would miss him too since they seem to be such good friends already. –Steph519
Why was Alaina Alexander sitting with Chris Richardson’s family tonight--is there something going on between them??? –Unbreakable34
Top 11 Music Downloads Now Available!
Let's face it--memories fade and keeping things in your "mind's eye" doesn't always quite do the trick. Check out our exclusive studio-recorded extended mp3 and video downloads to re-live your favorite performances from the Top 11 and the Top 12. Start downloading now!
Video Recap of British Invasion Night
The Top 11 performed songs from the '60's British Invasion on Tuesday night, and the result was a really, really fun show. Ryan did some dancing as well as some beat boxing, and the judges were tickled pink by how well the Idols were doing. Randy Jackson went so far as to say, "These kids are performing great tonight!" Each of the Top 11 brought something unique to the table. But it wasn't the Idols that garnered the majority of the media attention. A very young girl in the audience could be seen crying her eyes out, as she was apparently super fan # 1! It was quite reminiscent of what you might see at a Beatles concert back in the day!
Watch the video recap!
American Idol Grapevine
Last night was British Pop Invasion Night on American Idol, and the word on the MyIdol Message Boards is that it was a whole lotta fun. Read below for what we’ve been hearing through the Idol Grapevine. Have something to add? By all means, be our guest! Start a thread or write a recap. If we really like your fan recap, we might even use it as our official show recap for Americanidol.com. Or we might just use bits and pieces to keep spreading the word on the Grapevine. Either way, let your opinions be known!
First of all, I need to eat some crow. I've been very critical of Sanjaya for weeks, on every thread and every board. However, I thought Sanjaya. Was. Entertaining. There, I said it. Please pass the ketchup (to put on my crow). –EttaCandy
Since I've always found this song a little bit creepy for some reason, I'm kind of hoping Haley's pretty voice will do something for it for me. And it did! She's singing well. She's flirty. She's on pitch. She's remembering all her words. She looks adorable and appears comfortable onstage...AND she has great gams. –ProVocalist
Gina sang "Paint it Black" - Hey, y'all. Gina's back. This was another good song choice. I loved the whole look. I loved the personality and edge in her voice tonight. She's still having small diction problems but, for the most part, I did understand what she was saying. –Gwen4791
Chris R. is up next singing “Don’t Let the Sun Catch You Crying” acoustic with just a guitar. Nice! He’s a little boy band for my taste, but the boy can sing. And I love the rhythmic take he’s offering up on this song. It’s nice to hear him just sing a song and not go for first prize in the Vocal Olympics. –claena
I like this song, and I like Blake singing it. Someone should probably turn down the backup singers just a hair, since they're overpowering him just a tad. By the middle of the song, they have the mix down fairly well. I don't know if it's the fact that I really love this song or that I'm a big fan of B-Shorty, but I was totally down with this performance. Totally. I feel goofy for even saying it like that, but I loved it. –velcrohead
Melinda Doolittle = “As Long As He Needs Me”-Show’s over, folks--Elvis has left the building, the fat lady has sung, thank you for coming to the show and, if you’re drinking, please don’t drive home! I give you your 2007 American Idol. --jaduck
Jordin Sparks gave me chills, big time. I have not felt them like that since Kelly Clarkson. We have been looking for the next Kelly Clarkson and this girl could be it. She's not really like Kelly, but her poise and her down to earth bubbly personality...and those vocals...WOW. She was all that and a massive bag of designer chips. –pieceandluv2
Stephanie tackled Dusty Springfield's “You Don't Have to Say You Love Me.” She sounded great when performing for Lulu at the piano but, on stage, it was a nervous and timid performance. –Damien666
Unfortunately, I don't think Phil will be breezing through. I think he's at the dead end of "Tobacco Row-ow-ow-ow-ow-oad". The song was good; the performance was good, the make-up was better. Still, I just wanted it to be over so that I could see what Sanjaya would do with his hair. –Icoffman
Chris Sligh is doing a Taylor Hicks move and is coming up out of the audience (people who went to the "Idol" summer tour last year know what I'm talking about). He's singing "She's Not There" reasonably well but all of the fans reaching for him might be a bit of a distraction. I like the mike stand poke he made at Simon, who backed up against the judges' table. –indigo15
“Diamonds are Forever” - Kikki Ms Jones picked the wrong song, but it didn't matter. While not being anywhere near her best performance, this girl can flat out sing. She did, however, look like a Christmas tree with her green dress and all that bling-bling. --irishinvegas
Style is All New!
Our style section has just been updated with the latest and greatest in hair news, fashion trends, and makeup tips. Check out Dean Banowetz's Hair Style column for the scoop on who's gotten extensions, who is on hair cut restriction, and who asks for a new hair-do each week. Read Miles Siggins's Style Weekly column to learn more about his approach in getting the Season Six Idols looking like the stars they'll surely become. And don't forget Mezhgan Hussainy's Beauty Secrets column--not only can you read about how she got the Idols to sparkle for Diana Ross, but she provides extensive tips on how you can get the look for yourself!
While you're there, lend us your own expert style advice by playing Fashion Idol! Find out how to Get the Look you've seen on an Idol for your own personal wardrobe!
RENOWNED EDUCATOR TO HEAD UP IDOL CAMP
FremantleMedia, co-producer and licensor of American Idol, along with show creator 19 Entertainment, have named award-winning educator Donna Milani Luther as Director of Idol Camp. For the past year, Milani Luther has collaborated with the team behind the nation’s most watched television show to develop an exceptional performing arts curriculum for Idol Camp. As Director, Milani Luther will continue to bring her extraordinary background in arts education to the newly established American Idol performing arts summer camp for kids.
Donna Milani Luther is a distinguished educator with over 30 years experience. Named ‘Massachusetts Outstanding Arts Educator of the Year’ by the Massachusetts Alliance for Art Education and the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, she is currently head of Inly School, a co-educational day school dedicated to the joyful discovery of each child's innate capabilities and potential. For the past 20 years, Milani Luther has produced performing arts programs for kids that offer the optimal balance of growth, community and fun.
Keith Hindle, Executive Vice President of FremantleMedia notes, “Donna has done a tremendous job in laying the foundation for Idol Camp curriculum and her expertise is invaluable. This appointment is another exciting step in the launch of this unique Idol experience.”
“We are proud to team up with Donna Milani Luther,” says Mark Brittain of 19 Entertainment. “Her distinct educational and arts background matches our desire to provide a uniquely American Idol camp experience that is educationally sound and supported by aspiration and individual achievement.”
“The phenomenon of American Idol has awakened interest in the performing arts for many people,” says Milani Luther. “Our vision in developing the curriculum for Idol Camp was to create an opportunity for young people newly discovering the arts to find their potential and to develop their particular brand of expertise.”
Idol Camp begins on July 7th, 2007 in Northfield, Massachusetts, with the first of four summer sessions. Each intensive 10-day session will house a maximum of 175 campers. Enrollment into Idol Camp is open to kids between the ages of 12 and 15 who are US residents. The application deadline for this summer is April 18. The camp is tuition-based, with a certain percentage of attendees receiving fully-paid scholarships according to financial need. To find out more information on Idol Camp, including how to apply online, go here.
Catch a New Episode of Idol Tonight
Every Wednesday night, join TV Guide Channel live from the Television City studios at the doorstep of American Idol to watch the hit show, “Idol Tonight.” Each week, at 8:00 p.m. ET/PT, “Idol Tonight” will take viewers behind-the-scenes of exclusive live pre-show and red carpet event of American Idol. Hosted by Kimberly Caldwell, Justin Guarini, and Rosanna Tavarez, “Idol Tonight” will take fans backstage to all the festivities that precede each American Idol competition. It will provide all the excitement, anticipation and energy from all the finalists that are looking for their shot at stardom.
Each week, “Idol Tonight’s” one-hour telecast will feature never-before-seen footage of the current season’s contestants, including auditions, outtakes and post-performance confessionals. Fans can also look forward to interviews with each week’s eliminated performer. The show will also feature interviews with former American Idol finalists, industry insiders, fashion stylists, vocal coaches, casting agents, online experts and top magazine editors.
Starting later this week--clips from "Idol Tonight" can be seen right here on Americanidol.com.
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