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Welcome, Ellen!
Welcome, lots and lots of people who believe themselves to be The Next American Idol.
The first round is sudden death. You sing (a capella or with an instument) and you are in, or you are gone.
Katie Stevens is up first, and she was a little froggy, but I still like her style and her voice. She just sounded like she was singing too much in her throat. The judges like her.
Skiiboski is up next. I still don't find much interesting about him. Ellen said she felt stalked by him, and he was performing like a leopard in a cage, and said it's a bad idea to scare your audience, and it's a fine line between sexy and scary.
Time to break them up into lines. Katie is in, Skiiboski is out. Good. Skiiboski decided to plead his case, and Simon told him he's just not a very good singer, and he failed the audition. Randy told him to change his stage name.
Montage of Simon hating everything, and Ellen letting people down in funny ways.
Vanessa Wolf and Andrew Garcia were good in the previous rounds.
Andrew has decided to sing Paula's Straight Up, with a guitar, and I like it. I would listen to that on the radio. It was very cool. Too bad Paula isn't there to hear it. He had the audience, that's for sure. Too bad he had his eyes closed the whole time. Kara called it genius, and Ellen put on the Paula over-the-head clap. Kara said his interpretation was akin to Adam last season. I wouldn't deny that. I really liked it.
Vanessa's up. I hope that she enjoyed her aeroplane and her peanuts on her aeroplane. She looks damned nervous. She kind of slaughtered Oasis in her audition, so sadly, I think Vanessa's going to be back on that aeroplane. Ellen told her to embrace her unique qualities, and her nerves were clearly evident.
Tasha Layton was also in the line, but we didn't get to hear her. Andrew is in, Tasha is in, but Vanessa is out. Hope that she comes back.
Montage of disappointed rejectees.
Cornelius Edwards who split his pants in his initial audition was horrible, and Maegan Wright was disappointing, even though I was mesmerized by her shiny sparkly purple nails. Amadeo DiRocco shouted and got rejected.
Janell Wheeler (did we see her before?) brought out her guitar and was super. She's really really pretty and I like her voice. Ellen called her amazing, and she is in.
Montage of people sucking on their instruments and vocally.
Haeley Vaughan has her guitar, and she did the country thing a little less, and was much more sparkly around the eyes than in her previous audition, and I liked her voice a lot. She's good.
Mary Powers, the Rocker Mom, sang Pink, and it was a really good decision. She's got a really good voice.
Both of them are still in for now.
Ellen messed with the last group, having them step forward and back and to the side, and then told them all that they were in to the next round.
Toddrick Hall, Charity Vance, and Ashley Rodriguez all made it in to the next round.
46 made it through Day 1.
Day 2, and the other half of the contestants got their chance in front of the judges.
Simon told them not to be nervous, not to be boring, and not to forget his words.
Jay Stone the beatboxer was bad. There's a reason that beatboxing usually doesn't happen at the same time as singing.
Lilly Scott had her guitar and her silver hair, and she was interesting. I like her and her peacock earrings. Kara said everything about her was refreshing.
Lilly is safe, along with some guy named Sam.
Michael "I've been kicked off" Lynch missed his wife going into labor because he was in Hollywood. He must really hate his dad right now. It's really a shame, because he's got a good voice and her can play the guitar. I don't like the random grunting. Simon told Michael it was a good day.
Cancer Survivor Boy Justin Williams and Tim Urban are up next.
Tim is up first with his guitar, and sang David Cook's Come Back to Me, and proved that David Cook is much better than he is. He was weak at the ends of phrases and lacked conviction. Kara told him that the chorus was shaky.
Justin sang with a keyboard, and we didn't see a lot of his audition, Randy said it was interesting, and it didn't sound like a good interesting.
Justin is out, but Tim moves on.
Paige DeChaucey and Erika Rose are out. Both the Jersey sisters are out.
Maddie Curtis is 16, but looks about 30 in her dress. She's the one with the four brothers with Down's. She had a weird song choice and sang it well, in parts, but she seems off key in some transitions. Simon agrees with me that it was the wrong song choice for her.
Casey James who too his shirt off for Kara in the initial audition brought the blues guitar to the stage, and dang, I like him. Randy brought out the yo, dude and really loved him.
Casey is in. Maddie is out, but hey, she's only 16. Try again, Maddie!
In the last line of the day is Didi Benami and she is singing a Kara song. I really dig her voice and her understated guitar work. She does put on a really odd accent at times while she sings, but I love her, and I love her octave transitions. She's wonderful. Simon said that he really loved the song and likes the fact that she was a waitress.
Crystal Bowersox, single mom from Chicago, got a tattoo of her (adorable) son's name on her back to give her luck. She sang Natural Woman, and she sang it well, guitar in hand. I could really do without the dreads. I really really hate dreads. They make me want to go wash my own hair. She got the whole audience singing backup for her, and she was good. Simon told her she was infectious.
Both are safe.
And that's it for tonight. Tomorrow - Group Round! Fun fun fun.
Tuesday, February 9, 2010
Thursday, February 4, 2010
American Idol: Hollywood Bound
This was on the official American Idol site, thought you all might like it:
Complete List of Hollywood Hopefuls
Complete List of Hollywood Hopefuls
Wednesday, February 3, 2010
American Idol: 2.3.10
It's recap/Road to Hollywood Night (with additional good singers, I hope!), and Pants on the Ground is up first. Montage of how viral Pants on the Ground has become. Hilarious.
Montage of bad song choices.
Jessica Furney (20) She sang a song co-written by Simon. She has a really nice voice and a very sweet look. I like her. So do the judges. She's in.
Montage of begging contestants.
End with a really cute girl with a really good voice - long red scarf, and a really spunky hair cut. Darn, didn't say her name.
Montage of attention seekers.
Amanda Shectman (19) She's weird, and does a mean Britney impersonation and can talk with her mouth closed. Turns out, she's got a really decent voice of her own, too. Posh wanted her to work on connecting with the song and with the audience. She said that her biggest problem is that she's an actress and doesn't interact with the audience because of the fourth wall. I can understand that. Dramatically, the judges give her yes votes and she's in.
Montage of multi-talented auditioners. No one can play instruments.
Lee Dewyze (19) He's got kind of a raspy cool voice. I like him. They will bring their guitars to Hollywood.
Crystal Bowersox (23) I could do without the dreads, but she's got a really awesome voice. Her guitar goes, too.
Montage of Fake-Outs from Golden ticket holders. Did that one guy have a fiddle?
Montage of returning auditioners. Simon doesn't remember any of them, but Kara remembers them.
Rose! Oh, she was cute, and I saw her with a ticket, so that's cool.
Lacey Brown (23) It's short haired scarf girl, who got rejected in favor of Megan Joy last year! She is awesome.
Stephanie Fisher (23) Her lucky number is 7, and she idolizes Posh. She's painfully fake from head to toe, and awful. She tossed in some Britney uh-uh-uhs into Fever, and that was dreadful. She admitted that she is starstruck by Posh, and Posh turned away and she was still awful. She was rejected, but did get some hugs from Posh.
Montage of 16 year olds.
Rachel Hubbard (16) Wow. She's really great.
Thaddeaus Johnson (16) was not as good in my book, because I don't like his vocal style, but he was good.
Genesis Moore (also 16) was really impressive.
Montage of Athletes auditioning for AI.
And really tall Adrian (17) He's 6'8" and a swimmer. He looks like Liza Minelli. He called himself a beautiful man flower. Oh. My. God. He's bound to be simply terrible. He has a super high and ridiculously non-powerful voice with no enunciation. He's got no votes. He told them to call him if they had callbacks.
Michael Lynch (26) Since the internet is all abuzz about the leaked Top 24 list (don't click there if you don't want major possible spoilers), and how Michael got kicked off because his dad apparently leaked it, I was not surprised that he was good, and through.
Didi Benami (22) Her best friend died four years earlier. She sang in honor of her friend. It's another bluesy voice, and I love it. And I love her dress. She's great. She broke down in tears after her audition. She did a beautiful job keeping it together during her song, though. She's in.
Aaron Kelly (16) It's backstory time, and he has crappy birth parents, and was adopted by his aunt and uncle. I have to hate him a little because he sang a freaking Miley Cyrus song for his audition. He's got a voice, for sure, but he's a little throaty for me. He's in.
Montage of hopeful people.
Kimberly Bishop (missed her age) She has a good heart and says she would be big into recycling and helping kids in Africa if she becomes the American Idol. She put on a fake British accent while singing(?) I Kissed a Girl. It was dreadful, and I think she was wearing a nightie.
Shadaii Harris (22) She quivered and missed all the notes in Falling, and Simon said that he is now allergic to that song. The judges told her that she just can't sing, which I guess meant "sing another song" in her world.
Buh bye.
Hope Johnson (19) She's got 6 sisters and a brother, and has overcome poverty, and brought food from her school lunch home to her brother. She's a cutie, but can she sing? I think she's kind of generic in her sound, but I like her, even though she is singing country (which I don't like), and she really didn't hit her high note well. Kara likes her tone. Randy wants her to complete her phrases more. Simon thinks she's cute. She's through to Hollywood.
And next week - Hollywood! And, we get to see how Ellen does as judge. I have high hopes for her. My husband is not as sure. I'm excited!
Montage of bad song choices.
Jessica Furney (20) She sang a song co-written by Simon. She has a really nice voice and a very sweet look. I like her. So do the judges. She's in.
Montage of begging contestants.
End with a really cute girl with a really good voice - long red scarf, and a really spunky hair cut. Darn, didn't say her name.
Montage of attention seekers.
Amanda Shectman (19) She's weird, and does a mean Britney impersonation and can talk with her mouth closed. Turns out, she's got a really decent voice of her own, too. Posh wanted her to work on connecting with the song and with the audience. She said that her biggest problem is that she's an actress and doesn't interact with the audience because of the fourth wall. I can understand that. Dramatically, the judges give her yes votes and she's in.
Montage of multi-talented auditioners. No one can play instruments.
Lee Dewyze (19) He's got kind of a raspy cool voice. I like him. They will bring their guitars to Hollywood.
Crystal Bowersox (23) I could do without the dreads, but she's got a really awesome voice. Her guitar goes, too.
Montage of Fake-Outs from Golden ticket holders. Did that one guy have a fiddle?
Montage of returning auditioners. Simon doesn't remember any of them, but Kara remembers them.
Rose! Oh, she was cute, and I saw her with a ticket, so that's cool.
Lacey Brown (23) It's short haired scarf girl, who got rejected in favor of Megan Joy last year! She is awesome.
Stephanie Fisher (23) Her lucky number is 7, and she idolizes Posh. She's painfully fake from head to toe, and awful. She tossed in some Britney uh-uh-uhs into Fever, and that was dreadful. She admitted that she is starstruck by Posh, and Posh turned away and she was still awful. She was rejected, but did get some hugs from Posh.
Montage of 16 year olds.
Rachel Hubbard (16) Wow. She's really great.
Thaddeaus Johnson (16) was not as good in my book, because I don't like his vocal style, but he was good.
Genesis Moore (also 16) was really impressive.
Montage of Athletes auditioning for AI.
And really tall Adrian (17) He's 6'8" and a swimmer. He looks like Liza Minelli. He called himself a beautiful man flower. Oh. My. God. He's bound to be simply terrible. He has a super high and ridiculously non-powerful voice with no enunciation. He's got no votes. He told them to call him if they had callbacks.
Michael Lynch (26) Since the internet is all abuzz about the leaked Top 24 list (don't click there if you don't want major possible spoilers), and how Michael got kicked off because his dad apparently leaked it, I was not surprised that he was good, and through.
Didi Benami (22) Her best friend died four years earlier. She sang in honor of her friend. It's another bluesy voice, and I love it. And I love her dress. She's great. She broke down in tears after her audition. She did a beautiful job keeping it together during her song, though. She's in.
Aaron Kelly (16) It's backstory time, and he has crappy birth parents, and was adopted by his aunt and uncle. I have to hate him a little because he sang a freaking Miley Cyrus song for his audition. He's got a voice, for sure, but he's a little throaty for me. He's in.
Montage of hopeful people.
Kimberly Bishop (missed her age) She has a good heart and says she would be big into recycling and helping kids in Africa if she becomes the American Idol. She put on a fake British accent while singing(?) I Kissed a Girl. It was dreadful, and I think she was wearing a nightie.
Shadaii Harris (22) She quivered and missed all the notes in Falling, and Simon said that he is now allergic to that song. The judges told her that she just can't sing, which I guess meant "sing another song" in her world.
Buh bye.
Hope Johnson (19) She's got 6 sisters and a brother, and has overcome poverty, and brought food from her school lunch home to her brother. She's a cutie, but can she sing? I think she's kind of generic in her sound, but I like her, even though she is singing country (which I don't like), and she really didn't hit her high note well. Kara likes her tone. Randy wants her to complete her phrases more. Simon thinks she's cute. She's through to Hollywood.
And next week - Hollywood! And, we get to see how Ellen does as judge. I have high hopes for her. My husband is not as sure. I'm excited!
Tuesday, February 2, 2010
American Idol: 2.2.10
Denver, and Posh is back.
Mark Labriola (28) He thinks he looks like Jack Black, likes cheese, and was kidnapped by his mother when he was a child, and they lived in tents, etc, for 6 years. Everyone talks about Maui. I like the guy's voice, and he has good control. I don't think he looks even remotely like Jack Black. Posh was surprised that he was good, and Simon liked how honest he was about his background, but was disappointed that his mother is no longer in Maui. Mark's not going to Maui, but he is going to Hollywood. And he's got a super cute son.
Montage of crazy nervous people praying, popping pills, laughing nervously...
Mario Galvan (25) He's got an annoying nervous laugh, and works as a nicotine addiction counselor. He did a lot of growling and not much I would call singing. And it's a no.
Montage of camera-hating swearing rejects.
Kimberly Kerbow (24) She's got a super cute 5 year old daughter. Her hair looks a little like a wig, but I like her voice and her stage presence. She's in with four yes votes.
Montage of unseen Hollywood-bound people.
Danelle Hayes (24) She hosts karaoke and does some songwriting. She's got a 3-year old son. She has very large earrings. I dig her voice. She did Melissa Ethridge and she certainly has the raspy awesome quality. Simon likes her, but worries that she is close to being broken in her life. He doesn't think she's been allowed to be who she should be, and Kara was moved by her. Randy gave her a yes. Posh wants her to take her son out and celebrate. She's going to Hollywood.
Montage of stupid fashion choices. Including a gargoyle.
Casey James (27) Back story alert! He nearly died in an accident at 21. He managed to overcome terrible injuries to his wrists and hand and can play guitar again. He's got a great look and I like his voice. Simon thought he put forth a bad audition and didn't have any charisma. Posh wanted his hair down. Kara told him he needs to work on his personality, and asked to see his shirt unbuttoned. He took his shirt off and Simon worried that it was Project Runway, and said when Casey watches it back he's going to see how embarrassing it was. Randy gave him a shot, for the girls, and he's in.
Tori Kelly (16) She came with her own private entourage, and her sister(?) Hope brought drawings of the judges to them. It was pretty cute. Posh liked Tori's dress. She has quite a voice for a 16 year old, though she had too many runs for my liking. Kara really liked her. Simon thought her voice was annoying. Posh liked her whole package. Randy was the deciding vote and she was through. Simon thought the others were mad, and gave her a no vote.
15 people went through to Hollywood on Day 1. And how many did we see? 5. Really?
Austin Paul (22) He's a football player, and a composer. His voice is interesting, but his stage presence is bizarre. Kara thought he came off a bit cocky. Simon said he could be very annoying, and no one would like to hear him after 30 seconds. Austin disagreed. Posh said that he was arrogant. Randy gave him a no. Kara said it was good for him to be denied once in a while, though Austin thought he could be marketed well, but the judges denied him all around.
Kenny Everett (24) He considers his singing a public service. He is really annoying and the fact that he took his shirt (well, his top shirt) off during the audition and then went on the superfluous run to end all superfluous runs didn't help him. Simon said it sounded like he had been punched, and he was just screaming. Despite the fact that Kenny thinks he is the best singer in the world, and broke out into a Mary J Blige song at his rejection, it was all no's. Posh said that she appreciated his song choice, but it was still a no. He was so... shrill.
Montage of painful auditions, including a chick who hit the highest note I've ever heard come from a human being. A strangely half-mustached guy scatted until Kara spit out her coke.
Nicci Nix (22) She's traveled all the way from Florence Italy, and she has a terribly annoying speaking voice. Her singing voice is much better than her speaking voice, and she is through. That's airfare well worth it.
Haeley Vaughn (16) She was a super preemie and was 2 lbs when she was born. She wants to be the first black pop country singer. She certainly has a good voice. Simon called her a cute little thing, but wanted to know if she was aware of the little lisp she has when she sings. She is aware of it. All the judges liked her, but Randy wanted to make sure she didn't get too sound-alike with Carrie, and thinks she should start lower in her register. Her sister and her mom came in to meet the judges, and she is through to Hollywood.
11 people made it through on Day 2, and we saw 2...
One audition left. It's Bikini .... Boy? Ty Hemmerling. I am not sad that my dvr cut him off. buh-bye. He's just terrible.
Bring on the next show!
Mark Labriola (28) He thinks he looks like Jack Black, likes cheese, and was kidnapped by his mother when he was a child, and they lived in tents, etc, for 6 years. Everyone talks about Maui. I like the guy's voice, and he has good control. I don't think he looks even remotely like Jack Black. Posh was surprised that he was good, and Simon liked how honest he was about his background, but was disappointed that his mother is no longer in Maui. Mark's not going to Maui, but he is going to Hollywood. And he's got a super cute son.
Montage of crazy nervous people praying, popping pills, laughing nervously...
Mario Galvan (25) He's got an annoying nervous laugh, and works as a nicotine addiction counselor. He did a lot of growling and not much I would call singing. And it's a no.
Montage of camera-hating swearing rejects.
Kimberly Kerbow (24) She's got a super cute 5 year old daughter. Her hair looks a little like a wig, but I like her voice and her stage presence. She's in with four yes votes.
Montage of unseen Hollywood-bound people.
Danelle Hayes (24) She hosts karaoke and does some songwriting. She's got a 3-year old son. She has very large earrings. I dig her voice. She did Melissa Ethridge and she certainly has the raspy awesome quality. Simon likes her, but worries that she is close to being broken in her life. He doesn't think she's been allowed to be who she should be, and Kara was moved by her. Randy gave her a yes. Posh wants her to take her son out and celebrate. She's going to Hollywood.
Montage of stupid fashion choices. Including a gargoyle.
Casey James (27) Back story alert! He nearly died in an accident at 21. He managed to overcome terrible injuries to his wrists and hand and can play guitar again. He's got a great look and I like his voice. Simon thought he put forth a bad audition and didn't have any charisma. Posh wanted his hair down. Kara told him he needs to work on his personality, and asked to see his shirt unbuttoned. He took his shirt off and Simon worried that it was Project Runway, and said when Casey watches it back he's going to see how embarrassing it was. Randy gave him a shot, for the girls, and he's in.
Tori Kelly (16) She came with her own private entourage, and her sister(?) Hope brought drawings of the judges to them. It was pretty cute. Posh liked Tori's dress. She has quite a voice for a 16 year old, though she had too many runs for my liking. Kara really liked her. Simon thought her voice was annoying. Posh liked her whole package. Randy was the deciding vote and she was through. Simon thought the others were mad, and gave her a no vote.
15 people went through to Hollywood on Day 1. And how many did we see? 5. Really?
Austin Paul (22) He's a football player, and a composer. His voice is interesting, but his stage presence is bizarre. Kara thought he came off a bit cocky. Simon said he could be very annoying, and no one would like to hear him after 30 seconds. Austin disagreed. Posh said that he was arrogant. Randy gave him a no. Kara said it was good for him to be denied once in a while, though Austin thought he could be marketed well, but the judges denied him all around.
Kenny Everett (24) He considers his singing a public service. He is really annoying and the fact that he took his shirt (well, his top shirt) off during the audition and then went on the superfluous run to end all superfluous runs didn't help him. Simon said it sounded like he had been punched, and he was just screaming. Despite the fact that Kenny thinks he is the best singer in the world, and broke out into a Mary J Blige song at his rejection, it was all no's. Posh said that she appreciated his song choice, but it was still a no. He was so... shrill.
Montage of painful auditions, including a chick who hit the highest note I've ever heard come from a human being. A strangely half-mustached guy scatted until Kara spit out her coke.
Nicci Nix (22) She's traveled all the way from Florence Italy, and she has a terribly annoying speaking voice. Her singing voice is much better than her speaking voice, and she is through. That's airfare well worth it.
Haeley Vaughn (16) She was a super preemie and was 2 lbs when she was born. She wants to be the first black pop country singer. She certainly has a good voice. Simon called her a cute little thing, but wanted to know if she was aware of the little lisp she has when she sings. She is aware of it. All the judges liked her, but Randy wanted to make sure she didn't get too sound-alike with Carrie, and thinks she should start lower in her register. Her sister and her mom came in to meet the judges, and she is through to Hollywood.
11 people made it through on Day 2, and we saw 2...
One audition left. It's Bikini .... Boy? Ty Hemmerling. I am not sad that my dvr cut him off. buh-bye. He's just terrible.
Bring on the next show!
Thursday, January 28, 2010
Project Runway - 1.28.10
Heidi sends the designers to the Metropolitan Museum of Art to meet Tim. There are 10 iconic looks around them from a collection at the Met. It's a team challenge - 2 to a team - to create a high end look that would fit in. They have an amazing $500 (the highest ever for a challenge) and 2 days. Jay, Jesus, Anthony, Mila, Jeanine, Ping, and Emilio are team leaders.
Jay chose Maya, Jesus chose Amy, Anthony chose Seth Aaron, Jeanine chose Ben, Mila chose Jonathan, and Ping chose Jesse. Emilio got Anna by default.
They got to look at the classic pieces to reflect and get inspired.
Back to Parson's to sketch! I predict disaster from Ping and JC. At Mood, the designers are excited about using expensive fabric, and Ping lost her sketch book, and then nearly lost the money. Yup. I predict disaster.
Back at the workroom, Ping and Jesse are still butting heads. He said he feels like he is just trying to reign in the crazy, and tells her he's not doubting the vision, he's just hoping there is one. Yup.
Anthony and Seth Aaron were using bright yellow, red, and black, and Anthony said he thought they might be designing for the head of McDonald's, but hey, everyone needs a dress.
Time for Tim's Gather-Round. And a bomb shell - they need to create a look for less, using only $50, derived from the look of another team. He told them to make sure it was derivaton and not plagarism. Ping chose Emilio's look, Jeanine chose Mila's, Ben chose Anthony, Anthony chose Jesus, and Jesus chose Ping. Emilio got Jay's. 20 minutes to sketch, then one team member goes to Mood for the $50 fabric.
The fabric that Ping brought back, Jesse called it "hooker shiny something." Yup. Disaster.
Anthony and Seth Aaron also aren't working together, though Anthony conceded that "slapping the hell out of Seth Aaron isn't the best way to get the result."
Enter the models.
Ping feels like Jesse doesn't take her seriously as a model. Agreed. With reason.
Tim came in for a look see. He urged Jay and Maya to keep it simple. He thought that the fabric Ping picked out for the second look was like cheap wrapping paper. Wow. No other really big problems. Jonathan is nervous because he has a lot of work left to do, and Mila has only worked on the jacket for the most part. Jay was kind of slacking because he has immunity. Jonathan worries that Mila would sell him out, and admits that he would sell her out in a second. She says that whole outfit was her vision.
Enter the models for hair, make-up, and thoughtful accessories.
Runway Show
Joining Heidi, Michael, and Nina on the judge's panel is British designer, Matthew Williamson. I adore Heidi's dress.
Anthony & Seth Aaron: Signature look - interesting, not fantastic. A little barbie for me. Look for Less -Looked like a cocktail dress from the 80's. Did not like it.
Jesus & Amy: Signature look - the fabric looks a little like camoflague, but I really dig the shape of it. Look for Less - Their pants were like harem pants, and I officially hate them.
Mila & Jonathan: Signature look - I am not fond of the pants. It looks like a tracksuit with a huge weird jacket. Look for Less - It was a little too plagaristic I think, right down to the feathery lacey detailing, but it was cute. I like yellow, so I'm biased. The babydoll dres was stupid, though.
Janeane & Ben: Signature look - It's a simple black dress, but really well done I think. It fits the model very well and I like the subtle panels. Look for Less - I like it better than the Tracksuit original.
Emilio & Anna: Signature look - The dress was really gorgeous. I love the shape of it and the fabric was really pretty. Look for Less - Love this dress. So cute.
Jay & Maya: Signature look - Love the shape of it, and the growth on the shoulder didn't bug me as much as shoulder growths sometimes do. It looked like layers of shale or something. Really interesting and well done. Look for Less - Cute, but nothing much.
Ping & Jesse: Signature look - Ok, it came out really nicely. The dress (by Jesse) probably would have been better without Ping's weird ass drapey thing, though. Look for Less - eh. Didn't look well sewn particularly or interesting.
Janeane & Ben, Jesus & Amy, and Emilio & Anna were middle of the pack safe.
Anthony & Seth Aaron and Ping & Jesse have the lowest scores, and are temporarilly dismissed to make way for talking to the top tier.
Jay said that immunity didn't matter to him. Michael thought their $46 version was more interesting and more beautiful than the $500 version.
Of course the judges love the tracksuit that I hated. Of course. The judges weren't in love with the look for less, and Michael wasn't fond of the babydoll dress. Thanks.
Nina worried that the drapey thing on Ping & Jesse's look was a tail, and Michael said she would have to stand like the statue of liberty to wear it. The judges called their look for less and ill fitting grey dress, that's it. Jesse said that he did all of the sewing and had to teach Ping to sew. The model in the look for less said that Ping never saw her in the dress at all.
Michael thought that Anthony's dress was Southern Cotillion gone wrong. Michael thought the look for less was an acetate cocktail dress gone wrong, and thought that the dresses were both really ugly.
In the end, Jonathan was safe, and Mila and the tracksuit won. Boo. Whatever. It was at least well made, I'll give it that. I just hated it. Maya and Jay were also safe. Seth Aaron was slapped on the wrist, but was safe. Jesse joined him in safety. I hope that Ping is gone because Anthony is more amusing. And, in fact, the disaster that is Ping is cut. Thank goodness. She was only mildly interesting for a couple episodes. I will not miss her.
Jay chose Maya, Jesus chose Amy, Anthony chose Seth Aaron, Jeanine chose Ben, Mila chose Jonathan, and Ping chose Jesse. Emilio got Anna by default.
They got to look at the classic pieces to reflect and get inspired.
Back to Parson's to sketch! I predict disaster from Ping and JC. At Mood, the designers are excited about using expensive fabric, and Ping lost her sketch book, and then nearly lost the money. Yup. I predict disaster.
Back at the workroom, Ping and Jesse are still butting heads. He said he feels like he is just trying to reign in the crazy, and tells her he's not doubting the vision, he's just hoping there is one. Yup.
Anthony and Seth Aaron were using bright yellow, red, and black, and Anthony said he thought they might be designing for the head of McDonald's, but hey, everyone needs a dress.
Time for Tim's Gather-Round. And a bomb shell - they need to create a look for less, using only $50, derived from the look of another team. He told them to make sure it was derivaton and not plagarism. Ping chose Emilio's look, Jeanine chose Mila's, Ben chose Anthony, Anthony chose Jesus, and Jesus chose Ping. Emilio got Jay's. 20 minutes to sketch, then one team member goes to Mood for the $50 fabric.
The fabric that Ping brought back, Jesse called it "hooker shiny something." Yup. Disaster.
Anthony and Seth Aaron also aren't working together, though Anthony conceded that "slapping the hell out of Seth Aaron isn't the best way to get the result."
Enter the models.
Ping feels like Jesse doesn't take her seriously as a model. Agreed. With reason.
Tim came in for a look see. He urged Jay and Maya to keep it simple. He thought that the fabric Ping picked out for the second look was like cheap wrapping paper. Wow. No other really big problems. Jonathan is nervous because he has a lot of work left to do, and Mila has only worked on the jacket for the most part. Jay was kind of slacking because he has immunity. Jonathan worries that Mila would sell him out, and admits that he would sell her out in a second. She says that whole outfit was her vision.
Enter the models for hair, make-up, and thoughtful accessories.
Runway Show
Joining Heidi, Michael, and Nina on the judge's panel is British designer, Matthew Williamson. I adore Heidi's dress.
Anthony & Seth Aaron: Signature look - interesting, not fantastic. A little barbie for me. Look for Less -Looked like a cocktail dress from the 80's. Did not like it.
Jesus & Amy: Signature look - the fabric looks a little like camoflague, but I really dig the shape of it. Look for Less - Their pants were like harem pants, and I officially hate them.
Mila & Jonathan: Signature look - I am not fond of the pants. It looks like a tracksuit with a huge weird jacket. Look for Less - It was a little too plagaristic I think, right down to the feathery lacey detailing, but it was cute. I like yellow, so I'm biased. The babydoll dres was stupid, though.
Janeane & Ben: Signature look - It's a simple black dress, but really well done I think. It fits the model very well and I like the subtle panels. Look for Less - I like it better than the Tracksuit original.
Emilio & Anna: Signature look - The dress was really gorgeous. I love the shape of it and the fabric was really pretty. Look for Less - Love this dress. So cute.
Jay & Maya: Signature look - Love the shape of it, and the growth on the shoulder didn't bug me as much as shoulder growths sometimes do. It looked like layers of shale or something. Really interesting and well done. Look for Less - Cute, but nothing much.
Ping & Jesse: Signature look - Ok, it came out really nicely. The dress (by Jesse) probably would have been better without Ping's weird ass drapey thing, though. Look for Less - eh. Didn't look well sewn particularly or interesting.
Janeane & Ben, Jesus & Amy, and Emilio & Anna were middle of the pack safe.
Anthony & Seth Aaron and Ping & Jesse have the lowest scores, and are temporarilly dismissed to make way for talking to the top tier.
Jay said that immunity didn't matter to him. Michael thought their $46 version was more interesting and more beautiful than the $500 version.
Of course the judges love the tracksuit that I hated. Of course. The judges weren't in love with the look for less, and Michael wasn't fond of the babydoll dress. Thanks.
Nina worried that the drapey thing on Ping & Jesse's look was a tail, and Michael said she would have to stand like the statue of liberty to wear it. The judges called their look for less and ill fitting grey dress, that's it. Jesse said that he did all of the sewing and had to teach Ping to sew. The model in the look for less said that Ping never saw her in the dress at all.
Michael thought that Anthony's dress was Southern Cotillion gone wrong. Michael thought the look for less was an acetate cocktail dress gone wrong, and thought that the dresses were both really ugly.
In the end, Jonathan was safe, and Mila and the tracksuit won. Boo. Whatever. It was at least well made, I'll give it that. I just hated it. Maya and Jay were also safe. Seth Aaron was slapped on the wrist, but was safe. Jesse joined him in safety. I hope that Ping is gone because Anthony is more amusing. And, in fact, the disaster that is Ping is cut. Thank goodness. She was only mildly interesting for a couple episodes. I will not miss her.
Wednesday, January 27, 2010
American Idol: 1.27.10
Dallas! And Neil Patrick Harris! I am the happiest girl here tonight. I love NPH. Will I love Dallas? Let's see!
11,000 people showed up for auditions. NPH wants to shatter people's dreams and crush the hopes of 2-3 dozen. Awesome.
Julie Kevilighan (28) She auditioned the first season and was unanimously sent home. She is back with more blue eyeshadow and more blue sequins. She has taken a lot of singing lessons since then. She is just not a natural singer. It was bad. NPH had a problem with the squished lettering on the sign. I love him. No's from everyone, and she insisted on singing more and more and more. Bad bad bad. She thinks that better breathing would help her. I think some better talent would have helped her.
11 AM, and montage of Golden Ticketed ladies, and we didn't see any of them. Boo to that.
Lloyd Thomas (29) He's got a back story! He's got a sucky job! He's got cute kids! He's also got a really good voice. His fashion sense is dreadful (dude, don't wear a baseball hat with a tie. Just don't). Kara loved him (and his story), and NPH loved his voice, but wanted more personality. Simon thought he was the best of the day so far. He's in.
Montage of NPH and Simon disagreeing. Love NPH.
Kimberly Carver (26) She's singing an original song, and she's really fabulous. It's another bluesy voice. I like it a lot. Randy said she has a brilliant voice. Agreed. Simon saw nothing current or interesting in her. NPH disagreed and thought it was quite great. Kara loved her, too. Simon said that it would be good on Jazz TV. She's in, because Simon is out-voted. She vowed to watch some vintage Doogie Howser. Love it.
Dexter Ward (20) He is sure he is the next America's Top Idol. He is absolutely not. The editors had fun with him, though. I think a caterpillar crawled onto his lip and died. Maybe it died because he sang to it. It was creepy and weird. Kara asked Randy for help, and he said "no, dude, right? That looked like it hurt." Randy then pulled out the "singing's not your thing, dude." Dexter is booted, but Simon said his smile would take him far in life.
Montage of crying rejects.
NPH chatted with Ryan and he said that he was surprised by the talent that they are actually seeing, and thinks that hopefuls don't belong there if they can't take the heat.
Erika Rhodes (23) She was in Barney as a child. That doesn't make her any better for me. She's got a whip. She sang a bit from the Barney theme song, and she's got a great voice. Even though I hate that song. She sang Free Your Mind, and she pretty good. I think she was better in the Barney song. NPH said that Barney kids grown up to be dirty little girls. I love him. She's got 4 yes votes, and she's in. Hope that she leaves the whip at home.
Another montage of unseen golden ticket holders. Gah.
Dave Pittman (27) He's got another back story, and hey, he has Tourette's. That just spells success for someone who is going to be on stage. He says it doesn't effect him on stage. Let's see. He's got a good voice, even though I wish he would open his eyes and connect a little. And I wish he had shaved. The runs were kind of all over the place. NPH loved him, and Randy did, too. Simon predicted people would like him. NPH thought he was crazy brave. He's in.
15 people made it to Hollywood from Dallas on Day 1. And we saw 4 of them. That's ridiculous.
And time for Day 2, we lose NPH for Joe Jonas. Really? I feel like turning the tv off right now.
Todrick Hall (24) He sang backup with Fantasia, and sang an original song, which was pretty funny, all about the judges. "Simon's looking unimpressed... just send me to Hollywood!" It was clever and he has the voice to back it up. He got resounding yes votes from Randy, Joe, and Kara, and a begrudging yes from Simon.
Dawntona Thompson - quick yes, who shook her head too much. Stephanie Daulong - another quick yes, with a stupid headband, but a good voice.
Maegan Wright (20) She's another of these girls with a really bluesy voice. Her transitions were really nice. Kara loved her voice. Simon liked her, too, as did Joe and Randy. She's in.
Vanessa Johnston (22) She's wearing a shirt that looks like a woven friendship bracelet. Wow. Straight hot pink out of the 80's. Ugh. She can't find this decade, and she can't find a note to save her life. She's off pitch painfully, and made me wince. Simon said she was his worst nightmare. She said at least he's dreaming about her.
Montage of terrible, and of Simon's harsh words. Montage of what the audition process is like, and why Simon is so grumpy, and probably also why he is quitting.
Christian Spear (16) Ooooh, it's another back story! She had leukemia at 6. She's been cancer free for 8 years now. Good for her. And I mean that. To me, she doesn't have that special of a voice, and the mannerisms and extraneous runs do not impress me. The judges loved her and her confidence. She's in. I would not have put her in.
That's a total of 17 on Day 2, and we only saw 5. Again, that's pathetic. Come on, AI. Show us the good people! Please!
Next week - Denver. I think the guest judge is Posh again, and ... a nude contestant? Should be interesting!
11,000 people showed up for auditions. NPH wants to shatter people's dreams and crush the hopes of 2-3 dozen. Awesome.
Julie Kevilighan (28) She auditioned the first season and was unanimously sent home. She is back with more blue eyeshadow and more blue sequins. She has taken a lot of singing lessons since then. She is just not a natural singer. It was bad. NPH had a problem with the squished lettering on the sign. I love him. No's from everyone, and she insisted on singing more and more and more. Bad bad bad. She thinks that better breathing would help her. I think some better talent would have helped her.
11 AM, and montage of Golden Ticketed ladies, and we didn't see any of them. Boo to that.
Lloyd Thomas (29) He's got a back story! He's got a sucky job! He's got cute kids! He's also got a really good voice. His fashion sense is dreadful (dude, don't wear a baseball hat with a tie. Just don't). Kara loved him (and his story), and NPH loved his voice, but wanted more personality. Simon thought he was the best of the day so far. He's in.
Montage of NPH and Simon disagreeing. Love NPH.
Kimberly Carver (26) She's singing an original song, and she's really fabulous. It's another bluesy voice. I like it a lot. Randy said she has a brilliant voice. Agreed. Simon saw nothing current or interesting in her. NPH disagreed and thought it was quite great. Kara loved her, too. Simon said that it would be good on Jazz TV. She's in, because Simon is out-voted. She vowed to watch some vintage Doogie Howser. Love it.
Dexter Ward (20) He is sure he is the next America's Top Idol. He is absolutely not. The editors had fun with him, though. I think a caterpillar crawled onto his lip and died. Maybe it died because he sang to it. It was creepy and weird. Kara asked Randy for help, and he said "no, dude, right? That looked like it hurt." Randy then pulled out the "singing's not your thing, dude." Dexter is booted, but Simon said his smile would take him far in life.
Montage of crying rejects.
NPH chatted with Ryan and he said that he was surprised by the talent that they are actually seeing, and thinks that hopefuls don't belong there if they can't take the heat.
Erika Rhodes (23) She was in Barney as a child. That doesn't make her any better for me. She's got a whip. She sang a bit from the Barney theme song, and she's got a great voice. Even though I hate that song. She sang Free Your Mind, and she pretty good. I think she was better in the Barney song. NPH said that Barney kids grown up to be dirty little girls. I love him. She's got 4 yes votes, and she's in. Hope that she leaves the whip at home.
Another montage of unseen golden ticket holders. Gah.
Dave Pittman (27) He's got another back story, and hey, he has Tourette's. That just spells success for someone who is going to be on stage. He says it doesn't effect him on stage. Let's see. He's got a good voice, even though I wish he would open his eyes and connect a little. And I wish he had shaved. The runs were kind of all over the place. NPH loved him, and Randy did, too. Simon predicted people would like him. NPH thought he was crazy brave. He's in.
15 people made it to Hollywood from Dallas on Day 1. And we saw 4 of them. That's ridiculous.
And time for Day 2, we lose NPH for Joe Jonas. Really? I feel like turning the tv off right now.
Todrick Hall (24) He sang backup with Fantasia, and sang an original song, which was pretty funny, all about the judges. "Simon's looking unimpressed... just send me to Hollywood!" It was clever and he has the voice to back it up. He got resounding yes votes from Randy, Joe, and Kara, and a begrudging yes from Simon.
Dawntona Thompson - quick yes, who shook her head too much. Stephanie Daulong - another quick yes, with a stupid headband, but a good voice.
Maegan Wright (20) She's another of these girls with a really bluesy voice. Her transitions were really nice. Kara loved her voice. Simon liked her, too, as did Joe and Randy. She's in.
Vanessa Johnston (22) She's wearing a shirt that looks like a woven friendship bracelet. Wow. Straight hot pink out of the 80's. Ugh. She can't find this decade, and she can't find a note to save her life. She's off pitch painfully, and made me wince. Simon said she was his worst nightmare. She said at least he's dreaming about her.
Montage of terrible, and of Simon's harsh words. Montage of what the audition process is like, and why Simon is so grumpy, and probably also why he is quitting.
Christian Spear (16) Ooooh, it's another back story! She had leukemia at 6. She's been cancer free for 8 years now. Good for her. And I mean that. To me, she doesn't have that special of a voice, and the mannerisms and extraneous runs do not impress me. The judges loved her and her confidence. She's in. I would not have put her in.
That's a total of 17 on Day 2, and we only saw 5. Again, that's pathetic. Come on, AI. Show us the good people! Please!
Next week - Denver. I think the guest judge is Posh again, and ... a nude contestant? Should be interesting!
Tuesday, January 26, 2010
American Idol: 1.26.10
LA!
Avril Lavigne is rounding out the judge's panel tonight, and she's got a silly hoodie with horns... hmm. Kara is freshly oranged and looks bizarre next to the naturally pale Avril.
Neil Goldstein (19) He's really awkward looking and has huge weird hair, shiny skin, and likes to draw on mirrors with lipstick. Umm... He looks like a 40-year old woman stuck in a 19-year old boy's body. He decided to sing Meatloaf, and then forgot the words instantly. He's got weird ways of moving and flipping his poofy hair while he's singing (oddly). Simon told him he isn't suited for this business, and Neil claimed that he wasn't going anywhere. Simon told him he needed a reality check and he could leave on his own volition, or be escorted out. He left on his own, and said that he didn't have any doubt that they made a mistake. Sure.
Jim Ranger (27) He has three really cute kids, and I don't really like his facial hair. He's singing and original song, and it was really good. I kind of love him. Simon liked his voice, and Avril warned him that the life of the business would be hard on his family. Still, he's through. Randy likes the "ehhhhh" part of his voice, whatever that means.
Montage of painfully bad wannabes.
Damien (26) He's a pacifist martial arts afficinado. Oh, he's going to be bad. He forgot the name of the Righteous Brothers song he was planing on singing, and when the judges suggested Unchained Melody, he said, "Nope, the other one." He knew he screwed up the lyrics and stopped, and Simon said "You should just go." At least he did leave when asked.
Montage of adorable kids who are cheering on their loved ones.
Mary Powers (28) She has an 8 year old daughter who loves Simon because he's negative, and she did a really decent take on Pat Benetar's Love is a Battlefield. Simon loved her voice, but worried that she has a cliched look. Avril liked her raspy punk rock voice. Simon gave her a yes, and all of the other judges followed suit. Her daughter got to meet Simon, which was cute.
Adam Lambert Wannabes abound.
Adam Wannabe extraordinaire AJ Mendoza actually recorded a demo and shopped it to Adam, who liked it, but I have to say, his version of Cult of Personality was bizarre. Simon said it sounded like he was on novocain, and Kara wanted him to open his mouth. It was bad. No from all the judges and he's done.
Day 2 of auditions brought Katy Perry instead of Avril. Somehow I'm not sure if she would have made it on an American Idol style show... she's studio good, but not very good live, in my opinion. The other judges arrived via helicopter, and Katy thought it was ridiculous.
Austin (19) He's wearing what looks like a vinyl tablecloth for a shirt. I think he thinks he's Mick Jagger and/or Billy Idol. What he is is painfully awful. He put on the strangest ridiculous fake British accent. Austin said it was his purpose in life to sing, and Simon told him that it wasn't. Kara said that "for this competition" he's not right. Um. Just give him a no. He thought that Katy and Kara lit up and loved him, when indeed, they were wide open mouthed hating him.
Montage of crying rejects.
OMG, was that really Sanjaya's Crying Girl auditioning??? Good lord. She's still crying.
Andrew Garcia (23) He has a back story and his parents were involved in gangs and wanted better for him. His parents are proud of him, and he's got a cute son. He's got that kind of noncommital voice that sometimes annoys me (very breathy), but I think he's got some talent in there. Too many runs, though. Simon said he's the first person of the day who is genuinely a good singer. Kara liked his style. Randy thinks he has mad vocals. He gave Katy Perry chills. He's in. Did we expect less from that back story?
Tasha Layton (26) She's a personal assistant by day and a minister by night. She sang a Joss Stone song, and it was a good song for her voice. She's really pretty and has style. Katy loves her. Simon thinks people may like her, and predicts an "Oh Happy Day Medley" if she makes the Top 12. She's got yes votes from all the judges.
Jason Green (21) He's creepy and thinks he's sexy and he believes in magic. He's really flamboyant. And he's singing I Touch Myself. Oh, please. It was awkward and bad. He propositioned Simon, but it didn't help him. It's 4 no's. Katy said she felt dirty, and admits that it takes a lot to make her feel dirty. Wow. Good bye, Jason.
Montage of Kara and Katy being catty, set predictably to Katy's "Hot & Cold." Katy threatened to throw her coke in Kara's face if she didn't stop singing "I Kissed a Girl."
Chris Golightly (25) He grew up in random foster care and has Justin Guarini hair. He's got a pretty good voice, but I really hate his mannerisms. Open your eyes, man! Kara likes his story and thinks people will connect with it. Katy says it's not a Lifetime movie. Bravo, Katy. Simon thought he could have been in a boy band, and thought it was an old fashioned audition. He and Katy gave Chris yeses with small y's, but Kara and Randy gave him big Y Yes votes, and he's in.
Anyone catch how many people made it through in LA? We certainly didn't see many...
Avril Lavigne is rounding out the judge's panel tonight, and she's got a silly hoodie with horns... hmm. Kara is freshly oranged and looks bizarre next to the naturally pale Avril.
Neil Goldstein (19) He's really awkward looking and has huge weird hair, shiny skin, and likes to draw on mirrors with lipstick. Umm... He looks like a 40-year old woman stuck in a 19-year old boy's body. He decided to sing Meatloaf, and then forgot the words instantly. He's got weird ways of moving and flipping his poofy hair while he's singing (oddly). Simon told him he isn't suited for this business, and Neil claimed that he wasn't going anywhere. Simon told him he needed a reality check and he could leave on his own volition, or be escorted out. He left on his own, and said that he didn't have any doubt that they made a mistake. Sure.
Jim Ranger (27) He has three really cute kids, and I don't really like his facial hair. He's singing and original song, and it was really good. I kind of love him. Simon liked his voice, and Avril warned him that the life of the business would be hard on his family. Still, he's through. Randy likes the "ehhhhh" part of his voice, whatever that means.
Montage of painfully bad wannabes.
Damien (26) He's a pacifist martial arts afficinado. Oh, he's going to be bad. He forgot the name of the Righteous Brothers song he was planing on singing, and when the judges suggested Unchained Melody, he said, "Nope, the other one." He knew he screwed up the lyrics and stopped, and Simon said "You should just go." At least he did leave when asked.
Montage of adorable kids who are cheering on their loved ones.
Mary Powers (28) She has an 8 year old daughter who loves Simon because he's negative, and she did a really decent take on Pat Benetar's Love is a Battlefield. Simon loved her voice, but worried that she has a cliched look. Avril liked her raspy punk rock voice. Simon gave her a yes, and all of the other judges followed suit. Her daughter got to meet Simon, which was cute.
Adam Lambert Wannabes abound.
Adam Wannabe extraordinaire AJ Mendoza actually recorded a demo and shopped it to Adam, who liked it, but I have to say, his version of Cult of Personality was bizarre. Simon said it sounded like he was on novocain, and Kara wanted him to open his mouth. It was bad. No from all the judges and he's done.
Day 2 of auditions brought Katy Perry instead of Avril. Somehow I'm not sure if she would have made it on an American Idol style show... she's studio good, but not very good live, in my opinion. The other judges arrived via helicopter, and Katy thought it was ridiculous.
Austin (19) He's wearing what looks like a vinyl tablecloth for a shirt. I think he thinks he's Mick Jagger and/or Billy Idol. What he is is painfully awful. He put on the strangest ridiculous fake British accent. Austin said it was his purpose in life to sing, and Simon told him that it wasn't. Kara said that "for this competition" he's not right. Um. Just give him a no. He thought that Katy and Kara lit up and loved him, when indeed, they were wide open mouthed hating him.
Montage of crying rejects.
OMG, was that really Sanjaya's Crying Girl auditioning??? Good lord. She's still crying.
Andrew Garcia (23) He has a back story and his parents were involved in gangs and wanted better for him. His parents are proud of him, and he's got a cute son. He's got that kind of noncommital voice that sometimes annoys me (very breathy), but I think he's got some talent in there. Too many runs, though. Simon said he's the first person of the day who is genuinely a good singer. Kara liked his style. Randy thinks he has mad vocals. He gave Katy Perry chills. He's in. Did we expect less from that back story?
Tasha Layton (26) She's a personal assistant by day and a minister by night. She sang a Joss Stone song, and it was a good song for her voice. She's really pretty and has style. Katy loves her. Simon thinks people may like her, and predicts an "Oh Happy Day Medley" if she makes the Top 12. She's got yes votes from all the judges.
Jason Green (21) He's creepy and thinks he's sexy and he believes in magic. He's really flamboyant. And he's singing I Touch Myself. Oh, please. It was awkward and bad. He propositioned Simon, but it didn't help him. It's 4 no's. Katy said she felt dirty, and admits that it takes a lot to make her feel dirty. Wow. Good bye, Jason.
Montage of Kara and Katy being catty, set predictably to Katy's "Hot & Cold." Katy threatened to throw her coke in Kara's face if she didn't stop singing "I Kissed a Girl."
Chris Golightly (25) He grew up in random foster care and has Justin Guarini hair. He's got a pretty good voice, but I really hate his mannerisms. Open your eyes, man! Kara likes his story and thinks people will connect with it. Katy says it's not a Lifetime movie. Bravo, Katy. Simon thought he could have been in a boy band, and thought it was an old fashioned audition. He and Katy gave Chris yeses with small y's, but Kara and Randy gave him big Y Yes votes, and he's in.
Anyone catch how many people made it through in LA? We certainly didn't see many...
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