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8/5: Interviewed by Us magazine
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
Us magazine is doing a story about Kat McPhee and a reporter just called me for a quote. The guy, Ian Drew, admitted not being a big Idol fan and based on his line of questioning, it’s probably going to be some panicky story. A colleague of mine predicted the overly dramatic headline to be something like “Is Kat’s Life Spiraling Out of Control?” He asked me if this might hurt her career or her album sales. I hedged, knowing that hedging is not a good thing to feed a reporter, saying there’s no way to know for sure. Then I said it certainly doesn’t help, that missing 18 concerts (even if it was out of her control) meant tens of thousands of would-be or borderline fans she could have won over didn’t see her. I said she was received warmly, though not as warmly as Taylor or Chris. I also said it’s virtually guaranteed Taylor’s first album will outsell Kat’s, based on current singles sales. (He has sold more than three times as many CDs of his “Do I Make You Proud”/”Takin’ It to the Streets” and twice as many downloads as kat.)
It’ll be interesting how he places my quote and in what context. Should I be scared? :)
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By Deirdre
August 4, 2006 9:20 PM | Link to this
Poor Kat…but then again, there’s no such thing as bad publicity! She is definitely getting more attention than Taylor.
Rodney, good luck on getting an accurate quote….I think he’ll just pick out any negative words and leave out the positive.
By shay
August 4, 2006 9:22 PM | Link to this
Deirdre, what are you doing blogging this late? But who am I to ask (smile)!
By Deirdre
August 4, 2006 9:50 PM | Link to this
Hubby is watching a movie and I thought I’d check the blog. I know you are aware that the anti-Deirdre is on the other thread. Seems like this character is just sitting around waiting for me to show up then he/she jumps at the chance to spout a bunch of drivel.
By J
August 4, 2006 10:11 PM | Link to this
Why exactly does US care so much about Kat…is she that big of a celebrity already? That’s weird…I really don’t think she will go down hill in her career, she has a loyal fanbase and just needs a hit single.
By Deirdre
August 4, 2006 10:18 PM | Link to this
J, I think she’s just sparked a lot of interest. There are a lot of people who believed she was faking her illness so that she didn’t have to tour. These are the same people who seem to hate everything about her…I really don’t know why…maybe they think she takes attention away from their favorite Idol. Whatever, she’s a talented girl and only time will tell if her talent will be rewarded. The track record for most idols isn’t that good…but she seems to have a good deal of attention at the moment.
By J
August 4, 2006 10:25 PM | Link to this
Well this is just making her a bigger star…whether it’s bad or not people are obviously intrigued by her. It’s certainly going to be easy for her to get booked on talkshows to promote her album this Fall since the public is so interested.
By Phil
August 4, 2006 11:22 PM | Link to this
Here’s what I would have said if the interviewer asked me:
So if I get sick and miss work for three weeks, get my flight cancelled because of weather, and suffer a stress fracture on my foot, would that mean my life is spiraling out of control? Only if I’m a celebrity I guess.
But what if at the exact same time all this was happening, I got an endorsement deal, co-hosted on The View, performed on a sold out concert tour, worked on my debut album, did photo shoots for major magazines, and oh I almost forgot this one, met with the President of the United States, would you still feel sorry for me and my out of control life?
By skip
August 7, 2006 2:08 PM | Link to this
I was a green beret, I have two berets, kat should be wearing one, she is a tough little girl, she has more talent in her little finger, then hicks and the rest of them, this sweetheart can only, become a big star, I would say she is a person that keeps you spellbound!
By mystique
August 10, 2006 4:51 PM | Link to this
Wow, Rodney, I just read this story. You are going to be quoted in US! You are the big celebrity now.