Paula Abul Is Out, Posh Spice Is In -- Who's Next for 'American Idol'? - ABC News

Paula Abul Is Out, Posh Spice Is In -- Who's Next for 'American Idol'? - ABC News

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It's Official. She's Not Going to Hollywood!

Paula Abdul Not Coming Back?

American Idol Season 8 Album

American Idol Season 8 Album

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American Idol 2009 Summer Tour!

American Idol 2009 Summer Tour!

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Kris Allen at Disney World

Kris Allen at Disney World

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Season Finale: Kris Allen's

Season Finale: Kris Allen's "No Boundaries" - Performances

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He Did IT!

Nobody was surprised more than Kris Allen when Ryan Seacrest announced the results after nearly 100,000,000 votes had been counted. Even Simon and Paula realized just before the show that Kris could get the needed votes. Adam was a very good sport about the whole thing. He had nothing but praise for Kris and his talent. Adam does not want to fit into this world like Kris does. I think what is appealing about Kris is that he is one of us. He has great musical talent and charm, but if you put him in a crowd, he doesn't stand out. Adam, on the other hand, will always be noticed. He is very talented, but like many a genius, he doesn't fit in with most of us. He will always attract attention because he is different.

I loved the performances by Carlos Santana and Queen. Kiss always has been a bit too far out there for me. They fit more into the category of Adam Lambert with their showmanship.

There were some other interesting moments in the show. I'm wondering what was bleeped out during Fergie's performance. On second thought, I don't want to go there. Steve Martin can even make us laugh when he's trying to be serious. He plays the banjo! I'm not sure what Kara was trying to do with bikini girl, but she did it well. I loved Ryan's line about what's new with bikini girl. Who knows, maybe bikini girl got what she really wanted all along. In the end, there are lots of winners from this season, but with the voters, there is only one American Idol.

Kris or Adam? We'll Find Out Tonight!

I can live with the results--whatever they are. If I were choosing based on songs I liked best last night, Kris would be the winner. Adam has more star power, but Kris's performances were more enjoyable--for me, Dawg, just keepin' it real. Ya' know what I'm sayin'?
Don't really like the song that Kara helped right--too lyric intensive. There was no hook--if I'm being honest with you. Simon said he wasn't going to judge the song, but with that comment, we know how he feels about it.

Could Kris Allen Actually Beat Adam Lambert?

For weeks and weeks Adam has been the designated Idol for season 8. Simon has picked him as the winner. His performances have been nearly flawless. Kara called him a rock god. However, Kris has peaked at just the right time. He is charming, talented, and reminds us of the kid next door. There is an element that does not like Adam. There are those that can't get past the make up, the jewelry, the painted fingernails, the edgey look, the hard side. Many of those people may vote for Kris now that Danny is gone. Kris has his own legion of loyal fans, and if enough of Danny's fans now switch over to Kris, he could swing the vote. My money (if I had any) would still be on Adam, but for the first time, I can actually see Kris as the new American Idol.

America Rocked the Vote!

Wow, I should have more faith in the voters! Despite rock being her thing, despite the duet with Adam, America got it right and left the 3 best contestants in the game. I don't think anybody needs to feel sorry for Allison. She's only 17 years old. She's virtually guaranteed a great record deal, and she's got millions of fans already.

I'm looking forward to home week. With the judges picking one song for each contestant, they can't say "You chose the wrong song". Of course they can always make a poor choice on the other song--the one they pick, but I think Adam, Danny, and Kris will put on a great show.

Was anybody else surprised that Paula Abdul didn't fall on her tush like Madonna always does lately?

One more thought on Slash... Is he the only floppy hair rocker that hasn't been married to Pamela Anderson?

Adam Might Have Saved Allison

Simon correctly summed up the show by saying that Adam might have saved Allison. We knew going in that Adam and Allison would have the edge on Rock week. The timing of the genre and the duet with Adam probably means Kris is going home. I like Kris tons more than Allison, but based on the performances last night, I think he will be at the bottom.

Adam is so smart. He is always prepared in every way for every performance. Like him or not, he's the star. It's easy to love Danny, and I think he has a broader appeal with his vocal talents. Kris is the charmer, and I think, had a solid performance. I really loved the harmonies when Kris and Danny sang their duet. The duet with Adam and Allison was more like a shouting match. The judges seem to think that Adam and Allison should record together. I just have two words to say: Wrong! My opinion of Slash? Who knew he could talk in complete sentences?

The Final Four

It was surprising to see Adam in the bottom two. I'm thinking people thought he was safe and voted for others they didn't want to see go. Kris has found new life. His performances have been outstanding the past few weeks. I love the soulful voice of Danny, but I've never been a big Allison fan. I think she is amazing, but she's just not my style. I predict she will be the next to go. I hope we get to hear the final four sing 2 songs each next week. The Rock and Roll theme should help Adam and Allison especially, although Danny and Kris have really surprised me the last few weeks. I can't wait until Tuesday!

The Right Choice

As I mentioned last week, Matt had to be saved, because Lil and Anoop needed to go first. Lil has great talent, but never really found her niche. Anoop is also talented, but I think he got a little cocky, and no longer won over our hearts every week.

Disco Down and Check Out the Show

The gap is widening. Adam, Danny, and Allison are on one side. Kris, Matt, Lil, Anoop are all on the other side. Week after week, Adam proves he is the one to beat. Danny never misses a note, but his overall persona on stage doesn't quite measure up. Allison can sing, but she's not very fun to watch. Kris is probably my 4th choice. I think he has had some brilliant moments, but just doesn't stand out when compared to the first three mentioned.

Matt Needed To Be Saved

The judges did the right thing on American Idol when they exercised there veto power and kept Matt. Not that he's that good, he's just better than Anoop and Lil. 2 people will be going home this week, and I would rather see Anoop and Lil go home first. Here's my prediction for the final outcome. It will get down to Danny and Adam, and Adam will win.

American Idol--Is it about the judges or the contestants?

With 4 judges this season, more time is spent talking about the performances. This eats up valuable program time. My DVR recorded the 4/7 episode, but the only performance worth seeing didn't even make it on the recording. 61 minutes were recorded, and I didn't get to see Adam Lambert's performance.

Let's go back to 3 judges. So much of what the judges say is repetitive and is getting old. As one fan shouted out a few weeks a go while Kara was rambling, "Broken record!!!!" I'm always interested to hear what Simon has to say. I think I could live without any of the other 3.

To be honest, I wasn't really blown away by any of the performances. I think Adam, Danny, and Kris are in a different league than the others. I don't see anybody else in the top 3 at this point.

Worst Performance Ever on American Idol!

No, it wasn't Megan, who got voted off the island. It wasn't from on again, off again, Anoop Dawg, It wasn't even from anyone in the top 36. Without question the honor of worst performance ever on American Idol goes to Lady Gaga. She made me gag-gag. I will say that I enjoyed the talent of the guy who played the violin, but that was it. If you can summarize all of the negative comments made by the judges over 8 seasons of American Idol, you could not do justice to the horror of this performance. Indulgent, wanna be, wardrobe dissaster, a total mess. I hated her song, her voice, her outfit, her makeup, her choreography. Did I miss anything else? Oh yeah, the fog. That performance should never have been presented on American Idol. What were the producers thinking?

American Idol and Politics

It was very believable when Simon Cowell said on Leno that Obama had called and wanted to have dinner with him, but he didn't have time. "Our diaries didn't quite match", he said. In fact, it was reported as news until Thursday's show. My guess is that someone from the White House called Fox to demand that they clarify on the show that Simon was just kidding. Not even Simon Cowell can get away with snubbing Obama.

Then there was that marvelous performance by Stevie Wonder. I didn't catch it the first time through, but when I watched it again, Stevie sang praises to Obama. Just before he brought out that famous harmonica, he shouted "I love you Barack Obama". Then a few seconds later, he said "It's all about positivity". Ok, I agree, we should all be more positive. I'm just wondering why this spirit of love and cooperation wasn't around when W. was president. The rules change when their guy is in office.

I really wish entertainers would keep their political views to themselves. I used to love Barbera Streisand's music. I still love the music, but now, every time I hear her sing, all of this liberal goblety gook comes along in the refrain. It's like I mentioned before about Michael Jackson. Whenever I hear his music, I have to set aside all I know about him in order to enjoy the music.

Anyway, I do believe these people have received their talent from God. Blessing people with wonderful talents provides enjoyment for all of God's children.

Everything's Good in the World Tonight When Smokey Sings.....

Smokey Robinson sings with Joss Stone. Stevie Wonder performs a medley of his songs. What an awesome American Idol. I loved the Motown Medley by the 10 contestants too. It's already on my iPod.

I got 2 out of the bottom 3 right, and I'm not really surprised or disappointed in the outcome for the night.

It will be hard to top Motown Week!

Profile JJ on Criminal Minds

Criminal Minds has been one of my favorite shows from the very first season. I was wondering how the show could survive without Jason, but it still has me hooked. I missed JJ while she was on maternity leave, and I'm glad she is back. I started to wonder about this beautiful actress, and what other projects she is involved in. Of course, I turned to Wikipedia, and found her "profile". Her real name is AJ Cook. I'll bet there are some slip ups when switching back and forth between her character, JJ, and her real name AJ. I swear I have heard her called AJ a time or 2 on the show. I was surprised to find that she is a member of the LDS Church, as am I. All in all, she seems like a solid citizen, and I wish her well in her career.

If there is one thing I don't like about Criminal Minds, it is the sometimes graphic photos and crime scenes. I wish they would just leave all of that out. What I really enjoy is watching them identify the unsub as they develop their profiles. The identification and classification of human behaviors has always been fascinating to me.

Do you think there are any "real" Garcia's out there. It is amazing the amount of information she can get in such a short time. I'm sure in real life, there are teams of Garcia's. I doubt any one person could do what she does as well and as fast as she does it. Of course, this is TV, and everything has to be done in less than an hour.

Bottom 3: Megan, Michael, and Scott

Motown was, is, and always will be awesome!!!! Best songs ever!

Is it just me, or does Adam sort of look like a younger Elvis with that new doo? I loved all of the performances, but without a doubt, the bottom three were Megan, Michael, and Scott. Lil' wasn't much better.

I could listen to those songs all day and all night. The group ABC said it right with "When Smokey Sings...." It must have taken some real guts to sing some of those songs in front of the guy who made them hits. Nobody compares, but the songs are so good they almost stand up by themselves. Who doesn't love Motown? I'd be happy with a whole season of nothing but Motown on American Idol.

Jack Malone Gone Missing on Without a Trace?

I love the character, Jack Malone on "Without a Trace". However, it seems like the last several episodes have only portrayed him in his personal roles, and not his FBI role. I guess we're seeing a kinder, gentler, Jack Malone. Instead of his relentless pursuit of bad guys, we see him building personal relationships with his girlfriend, Agent Samantha Spade, and his teenage daughter who has just moved back to New York to live with him and go to school. We see the hard nosed cop learning to mellow out and communicate with his daughter. We see the awkward relationship between Jack, Sam, Sam's son, and the father of Sam's son.

So the Jack Malone I have come to know and love has apparently disappeared without a trace. Let's get the rest of the team on it and figure out where he's gone.

Country Surprise on Idol

I really wasn't looking forward to this episode when I heard it was going to be country music. I used to hate country music. However, I've come to appreciate much of it now. I think there is more truth in country music. The songs are about God, family, and country. There are a lot of modern country songs that have a very inspiring message. It is the complete opposite of many other genres where the lyrics are about sex, violence, and disrespect.

The 11 performances were all outstanding in my mind. I think many of the contestants gave their best performance to date. I can't really think of anyone I'd like to see go home. I like some more than others, but I think there is some real talent in this group.

Randy Travis was a very country gentleman. I think his evaluation of each number was relevant.

The judges didn't seem to like the performances very much. Simon really detests country music, so I'm sure it was difficult for him to find many excellent moments. It was a big surprise for me, because I actually enjoyed an episode dedicated to the Grand Ole Opry.

Is American Idol Rigged?

I remember seeing the Utah Jazz time and time again almost getting to the NBA championship, but always coming up a bit short. There was talk of the NBA Championship being rigged. The NBA and the media wanted the teams that would bring in the most revenue in the finals. Indeed this same scenario has been mentioned by conspiracy theorists with regards to almost all professional and college sports. There has alwlays been talk of fixed fights in the boxing world and other popular events.

Now we find the same phenomena occuring with American Idol, and no doubt, other reality TV shows. Here is a link to the latest such story: http://www.nydailynews.com/gossip/2009/03/17/2009-03-17_american_idol_chatter_foursees_finalists.html

It is sad, but all of this is believable. I would like to think everything is done fairly, but I'm probably a bit nieve. It's X-File(ish), but can't you just picture a smoke filled room of powerful men and women working this all out?

American Idol Season 8

I think it is my love of music and my radio background that make me love this show. I like to see how my opinions stack up against the judges' critiques. I love Simon. He is bluntly truthful. Most of the time I'm in agreement with his opinions, although only Simon would really say what the rest of us are thinking. Most of us are sensitive to other's feelings, and although we try to be truthful, we want to tell the truth in a way that doesn't hurt feelings. Paula Abdul always tries to make people feel good, and sometimes stumbles all over herself trying to put her feelings into words. I think Randy has a good ear for music. He is always talking about his experience recording with this artist and that artist. Sometimes I think he's a name dropper, and I wonder if he was really as involved has he leads us to believe. I'll give him the benefit of the doubt, because even having been there gives him credibility. For me, the jury is still out on Kara. I'm not sure if I like her yet or not. I think her ego is a bit exagerated, and I sense a feeling of insecurity there. It's like she has to prove herself to us, which she does, but I think she takes offense when other's don't agree with her insights.

I really start to enjoy the show at this point of the season, when we're down to the top 12. I really don't like all of the silly auditions and drama that come with the first several weeks. I do look forward to the talented few who perform familiar songs with full musical back up. I really enjoyed the Michael Jackson library. I was always a fan until the last few years. It has been difficult to seperate his talent from his hyper-strange persona. When he was more of a mainstream character, I could enjoy the music without all of the baggage that comes with it now. I really do enjoy most of his music. I didn't like the performances of the unfamiliar tunes. There is a reason they were never hits in the first place. Granted, there are songs that shouldn't be touched, because any comparison to the original artist would sound foolish. However, there is a lot of familiar music that could be remade without offense. That goes for all artists. I wonder who the mentors will be this year.

I think America made the right choices this week in choosing what is now the top 11. I look forward to seeing what this week will bring.