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Some guy from Access Hollywood claims that he talked to a high-up Fox exec who confirmed that the vote wasn't close. I don't think he had numbers, though.
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Are you still going to keep claiming that your "lines" are all-knowing?
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05-21-2009, 01:49 PM
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05-21-2009, 02:41 PM
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Wow, this may not just be a rumor:
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I imagine something is/was there, or else he wouldn't say that and risk ticking the band off if there was nothing to it.
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05-21-2009, 02:47 PM
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what is the source on the retraction, id like to read more about that please
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05-21-2009, 02:51 PM
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Got it from this Reality TV World article:
Station retracts report Arkansas cast 38 million 'American Idol' votes - Reality TV World - News, information, episode summaries, message boards, chat and games for unscripted television programs
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05-21-2009, 03:38 PM
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I thought it seemed rather high, but they did say it was verified by AT&T on the air last night. My thinking it seemed high was why I posted it, though. Would've been quite impressive, if true.
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05-21-2009, 04:47 PM
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05-21-2009, 05:04 PM
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Because Jason Mraz has a very distinct specific style that he is sucessful with. Kris has that same potential, but he won't be successful if he (or others) try and force him into going away from his comfort zone.
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Overall, I have to say I was (for once) pleasantly surprised with the finale. Very entertaining and some great acts. I think they did well with the duets and was happy to see some real shockers on AI (to me) as I didn't read anything about it before watching. I actually thought Rod Stewart was slightly drunk...and a diva for not sharing the stage (and making us suffer thru an entire song length with his stammering). KISS was awesome to see, but was kinda disheartened to realize they werent playing their instruments...oh well (Paul Stanley has manboobs BTW!!). I think the end result was best for both Kris and Adam. I figured Kris would be well served to get an instant album deal and marketing, etc. behind him from Simon's label...and Adam will be offered all kinds of deals to be a frontman (insert tasteless homophobe joke here). He has some incredible range, and I agree with everybody stating he's a perfect rock singer. |
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05-22-2009, 07:06 AM
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Just for the record, Bikini Girl was actually pissed about Kara singing over her.
Bikini Girl Still Fighting With DioGuardi - Celebrity Gossip | Entertainment News | Arts And Entertainment - FOXNews.com |
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05-22-2009, 07:25 AM
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Couple of post-finale wrap-up items:
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05-22-2009, 10:00 AM
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Also:
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For comparison: Season 7 - 31.7M Season 6 - 30.7M Season 5 - 36.3M
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05-22-2009, 08:48 PM
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This makes sense to me since the last 2 shows (not including finale) were pretty lame. I suspect a lot of people (and if not for my wife, would have included me) didn't bother to watch because of them. |
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05-26-2009, 04:05 PM
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QFT - though I'd reluctantly add Carrie to that group to make it a foursome. I don't like her, but her sensible adherence to a successful formula in an uberpopular genre means she'll continue having massive record sales. I like Kris Allen, but he seems too much like Mraz/JJohnson lite, and lite tends not to do that well in the music industry. I would expect him to have a Studdardesque or Yaminesque career. I've never disputed Lambert's vocal abilities, but I don't think he has any marketable future as a soloist. |
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05-26-2009, 04:16 PM
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Yeah, I'm no country/Underwood fan, but I read something recently that she has like double the #1 hits from 2 albums that Shania Twain had at the height of her popularity.
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05-26-2009, 06:02 PM
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Yeah...my sense is Underwood will quickly pass Clarkson in total US album sales (among former Idol contestants) and proceed to significantly widen that lead. Daughtry/Cook/Clarkson could come out in any order in 5-10 years. I can't see any other current/former Idol contestant digging into that foursome though or even getting in the ballgame, really.
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05-27-2009, 12:24 AM
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Yeah, I was just talking more in the pop scene, but Underwood is certainly in that AI Pantheon. The problem with Kris and Danny (to a lesser degree) is that they seem to be targeting that Taylor Hicks/Elliot Yamin/Clay Aiken Adult contemporary audience. And, given the demographic of AI fans who buy music, I'm not sure that's the ideal setup. People like Mraz and Jack Johnson crawled up from a cult following to hit the pop scene through good music. So, they tend to crossover better. Someone like Hicks or Kris Allen will be handed a top spot with a silver spoon and those don't seem to stay as long as they never had to create that "breakthrough" hit to get there in the first place.
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05-27-2009, 10:41 AM
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AT&T May Have Swayed Idol Outcome to Favor Kris Allen
Story photo: AT&T May Have Swayed Idol Outcome to Favor Kris AllenAdam Lambert and Kris Allen arrive at the American Idol Season 8 Grand Finale held at Nokia Theatre L.A. Live on May 20, 2009 in Los Angeles, CA. The New York Times is reporting that American Idol's Kris Allen may have had a little help from AT&T, one of the Fox show's biggest corporate sponsors, in winning this year. According to the Times, AT&T provided phones for free text-messaging services at two Allen parties in Arkansas on the night of the finals. Citing sources, The Times reports that AT&T reps showed party-goers how to "power text" -- cast 10 votes at the touch of a button -- which violates show rules. Power texts, according to the Times, "have an exponentially greater effect on voting than do single text messages or calls to the shows toll-free phone lines." No similar efforts appear to have been made to provide free texting services to Adam Lambert fans. Angry Lambert supporters are now claiming in online chat boards that the competition's voting was rigged. While Fox has yet to comment, AT&T issued the following statement: "In Arkansas, we were invited to attend the local watch parties organized by the community. A few local employees brought a small number of demo phones with them and provided texting tutorials to those who were interested." The Arkansas Democrat-Gazette first reported on the possible skewed voting last week.
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05-27-2009, 11:04 AM
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Far be it from me to defend Idol, but I doubt AT&T handed out more than 100 combined phones in the two parties. Even if everyone who got a phone "power text" 1,000 votes, that's still only 100,000 votes - which is well below the winning margin.
The voting system is a bit of a joke, but it's no worse than the Major League baseball AllStar game or the other voting shows. At the end of the day, Kris won because he got a large chunk of Danny's voting block and was more appealing to most AI voters. |
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05-27-2009, 11:20 AM
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I still think there was some voting abnormalities that went on (above previous years). Given the initial reports of 38M votes out of Arkansas, the execs saying that the vote wasn't close and this report.
Granted, not a darn thing Idol is going to do about it. If they change the voting next year it makes them look guilty plus, with AT&T as the sponsor more text votes = more money.
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05-27-2009, 02:41 PM
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I just have one question.
Who is Kris Allen? |
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05-27-2009, 04:02 PM
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Just what America needs - more Danny Gokey mugging for the camera and his backstory regurgitated every week. I can't decide if this would hurt him by making him look more like a fool, or if it would help him, on the premise that nearly everyone who goes on DWTS gets a bump in positive publicity.
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05-27-2009, 08:26 PM
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Help, easy.
Steve-O came off like a great guy, ffs. Apart from the David Alen Grier post-elimination ragefest, it's nearly impossible to look bad on that show. |
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05-29-2009, 09:51 AM
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NEW YORK, NY -- Adam Lambert has no hard feelings after "American Idol" Season 2 runner-up Clay Aiken bashed him then apologized over a series of blog posts late last week.
"I don't know Clay," Adam told Access Hollywood on Thursday morning after performing on the "Today Show." "I'm glad he's getting headlines now though, because he wasn't before." 
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05-29-2009, 09:57 AM
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Adam Lambert seems much more straight than Clay Aiken, if that is even possible. I guess what I am saying is I would rather have a beer with Adam Lamert than Clay Aiken.
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A bit like being more pregnant or less dead, I guess WARNING! DANGER WILL ROBINSON!
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05-29-2009, 10:14 AM
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05-29-2009, 10:19 AM
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05-29-2009, 11:50 AM
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Apparently Adam is going to finally out himself in Rolling Stone next week. For once I agree with Kara - is there really any question, or has there been, since day one?
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06-09-2009, 11:38 AM
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Hey, it's out. Adam's gay.
In other news, the sky is blue and water is wet. Adam was attracted to Kris though.
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06-09-2009, 03:49 PM
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i've got pictures of adam in bed with randy jackson
give me five dollars or i'll show them to you
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06-12-2009, 08:13 AM
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Danny's true (and only?) gift to American pop culture:
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Whatever you tried to post there isn't showing up.
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06-12-2009, 09:07 AM
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It's showing up for me...
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06-12-2009, 09:20 AM
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This guy has posted so much, his fingers are about to fall off.
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Apparently you need Danny Gokey glasses... 
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06-12-2009, 12:03 PM
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Adam Lambert is now gay.
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06-12-2009, 12:10 PM
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It all happen so suddenly.
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06-12-2009, 06:51 PM
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Laaaambert....the sheepish lion...
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If only Adam would have heeded the warnings and got his converter box, this wouldn't have happened.
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I guess you're never too young to try to extend your 15 minutes of fame.
Remember that audience member - the young girl - who was always shown freaking out/crying while Sanjaya performed? Well she's 16 and apparently auditioned this week in California for next year's AI. Sheesh. What are the chances she can actually sing?
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Found this just a bit ago, a list of the 40 best and worst AI performances.
http://www.whatnottosing.com/performances.asp#le I've been entertained all morning doing YouTube searches on the worst performances...
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11 worst overall total for Season 3. I believe that was the absolute worst season ever so, this is not surprising.
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I just picked this thread since it was the most recent, rather than going back to the original Daughtry season thread.
Daughtry doing Poker Face by Lady Gaga (sorry, no embed) YouTube - Daughtry version of Poker Face
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This has got to be one of the biggest jokes in the history of awards shows:
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REALLY?! Did they feel compelled to nominate the show simply because it gets a huge rating? Because that's a joke.
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Saw that today. Hate to see that happen to anyone.
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