TV: AI8 – Group Two Performs

Hmm…another night of semi-bad performances. I’ll just hit the highlights. I noticed right away that Adam got the pimp spot and Matt got what I will now forever call “The Ricky Spot” (second performer). Jasmine Murray – very disappointing. I’m glad she picked the Sarah Bareilles song, but she didn’t sing it well. I thought [...]

This………….Is American Idol!

So tonight is the American Idol concert and I’m very excited. Amy told me about the idea of going down early this afternoon to see if we could meet any of the contestants. Alas, I didn’t go, and from her Twitter accounts she did get the autographs of a few people – which makes me [...]

Is Neil Diamond a Christian?

I have to admit I fast-forwarded through Neil Diamond’s performance on Thursday night’s American Idol. However, this morning as I was getting ready for work he performed on the Today Show and this time I was able to listen to his song “Pretty Amazing Grace.” Uh. Did he convert? I know he’s Jewish – but [...]

TV: American Idol – the Elite 8

Randy Jackson is out of his mind. He needs to be replaced as a judge (before Paula gets replaced). Last night was a little weird for me, dog. Michael Johns – While it’s always tought to sing an Aerosmith song, I thought Michael did a decent job. Yes, it was a bit karaoke, but it [...]

TV: American Idol 7 – Top Ten

Wow – a very interesting night and one of the strongest all season (first Beatles week is the top so far). In order of appearance: Ramiele Malubay, “Alone”: Poor thing. As Denis said, it’s almost like she has just given up. She has a strong voice, but it didn’t show last night. Her performance was [...]

American Idol Hits Dallas

Once again a night where no one really stood out. Can we just go straight to Hollywood now? Fingernail Guy – he got IN? Seriously – he got IN? The fingernails alone would have made me vote “no.” His voice was okay, but not worthy of going to Hollywood. Look for him to be out [...]

American Idol Underway

Last night wasn’t particularly cringe-worthy as in past seasons. I do have a few notes though. The Glitter Girl: What gets me about her is that she had a decent voice, even though she was doing an impression of Grace Slick rather than singing on her own. When she was done, Simon didn’t tell her [...]