American Idol Buzz

By American Mother

August 28, 2006 7:25 AM | Link to this

Rodney, I say GO for it!!!! Beats a LOT of the stuff that ends up on here, and besides, it is Your Blog!!!! I know, I know, I enjoy jumping in and sounding off, too bad there are always the ones that get on the Nasty Defensive when they don’t agree, but I think the Duets show will be interesting to say the least. Peace and Love AM

By shay

August 28, 2006 8:22 AM | Link to this

Rodney, I think it is a good idea. This will give us something to discuss weekly and also keep the ones who want us to stay on topic out of our hair. When does the show air? I saw a preview of it Friday. What nights will it be airing and when does it start? I can’t wait to se Alfonzo Roberto. He is a hoot!!!

By Carla

August 28, 2006 8:57 AM | Link to this

I think it’s on Tuesday or Wednesday night. It’s a 2 hour show.

By greg

August 28, 2006 9:06 AM | Link to this

carla…#5 in points

By greg

August 28, 2006 9:10 AM | Link to this

is anybody on here keeping up with the little league world series?

By Carla

August 28, 2006 9:26 AM | Link to this

Yeah I saw that greg. I didn’t get to see the race. I’m pumped for California though. I hope the kids from Columbus win tonight. A team from GA hasn’t won since the 80’s right?

By shay

August 28, 2006 9:59 AM | Link to this

Carla, how was the picnic?

By Carla

August 28, 2006 10:09 AM | Link to this

Hot!

By Wanda

August 28, 2006 10:12 AM | Link to this

I’ll be watching Celebrity Duets and Dancing with the Stars, so go for it!

Go 24 and 48!

By shay

August 28, 2006 10:13 AM | Link to this

I figured that. But did you have a good time otherwise.

By shay

August 28, 2006 10:14 AM | Link to this

Hey Wanda!!

By mystique

August 28, 2006 10:18 AM | Link to this

Good Morning. I am looking forward to the celebrity duets show, should be good for a laugh at least!

By Jex

August 28, 2006 10:20 AM | Link to this

Good Morning Everyone! I’ve seen snippets of the show, but I’m not sure what the concept is. Are they having TV stars do songs with recording artists or are TV stars doing songs with other TV stars? I heard a couple of them sing and they actually sounded pretty good. Alfonso Riberto has been singing since Silver Spoons, so I know he’s good. It’s not unusual to be loved by anyone…

By Carla

August 28, 2006 10:27 AM | Link to this

Yeah it was a lot of fun. We came in second place. I don’t know if I can get involved in one more reality show. I told myself I won’t watch it but it all depends on what else is on.

By shay

August 28, 2006 10:33 AM | Link to this

Jex, Flavor of Love?? Tell me you watched. Those girls are straight up hores. And what was with Nibblz putting her you know what in Flav’s face.

By Wanda

August 28, 2006 10:35 AM | Link to this

Morning shay, everyone! Carlton better do his dance or I’ll be disappointed!

By Jex

August 28, 2006 10:42 AM | Link to this

shay, don’t get me started with that show. Oh. My. Gosh. Just straight up nasty. Porn stars and stippers?! eeeww! Is that really necessary to make a show?

By time for the truth

August 28, 2006 10:47 AM | Link to this

American Idol is by far the most moronic pathetic execrable garbage that TV has inflicted on us in years.

The mindless pap that it cynically and systematically passes off as music is at best mental torture. How anyone can call cretinous rehashed showtunes and rehashed bland vile pop music ‘music’ is beyond me. Musical taste is a superb, unerring guide as to the ‘depth’ and ‘cultural depth’ of the individual.

Amercian Idol is little more than the ultimate in contrived, gossipy drivel dressed up for empty headed idiots who clearly have little if anything substantive in their lives. It is the perfect show for obsessive types - folks who tend to live through the worthless showbizzy exploits of others. The manufacture of yet another raft of vacuous spoiled inane celebrities should be despised - not gleefully added to the daily gossip topics.

Most people are pretty shallow and stupid these days. Just look at the TV shows and movies that are ‘popular’.

Anyone who allows themselves to be so easily and blatantly manipulated by a few folks who are making millions off you - and millions like you deserves the tag sheeple.

I have noted on occasional visits the often fawning nature of the posts on here - the almost grovelling tone to ‘Simon’ and the rest of them - as if you know him personally. Feeding their egos like this is a crime against humanity. Y’all need to stop it NOW!!!

Will anyone have the guts to respond honestly to this and actually intelligently reflect on the points made? I somewhat doubt it - but whatever!!

I am entitled to my free speech - just as you are!!

Good luck with the rest of your lives.

By Wanda

August 28, 2006 10:57 AM | Link to this

T4T - nice essay. Moving right along…did y’all have a good weekend?

By Jex

August 28, 2006 11:03 AM | Link to this

Hey Wanda. My weekend was frustrating. My grass is growing out of control and my lawn mower is broken, my neighbor’s lawn more is broken and so is my dad’s. And I hate the thought of paying someone $50 just to cut it.

By shay

August 28, 2006 11:05 AM | Link to this

It’s o.k. time for the truth. Take two aspirin and then holla at us tomorrow once you’ve calmed down. I am impressed with your big words though. You go girl.

I love me some Simon Cowell. He is by far the most moronic pathetic execrable piece of garbage that TV has inflicted on me in years.

By shay

August 28, 2006 11:08 AM | Link to this

So Wanda, have you decided where you are moving because you know I am not going to rest until we get you back in Atlanta. Tell your husband to quit that job or telecommute from here.

By mystique

August 28, 2006 11:10 AM | Link to this

Good Morning! That is great, Rodney, thanks. I am interested to see celebrity duets. If nothing else it should at least be good for a laugh!

By Deirdre

August 28, 2006 11:17 AM | Link to this

time for the truth. I’m not sure it takes guts to respond to you. Actually, I agree with a lot of what you said. I am NOT a reality TV show fan…so why do I watch this mindless drivel, you ask?
Most of the kids on the show have some talent. Each week they have to overcome their nerves and their usually ‘one trick pony’ abilities and try to rise to the occasion. I find this to be both fascinating and uplifting. Even when they fail, at least they tried.

AS for the manipulation. Anyone with half a brain can see how they try to twist us into thinking what they want us to think and voting the way they want us to vote. I try hard to watch each performer as a singer, not any of the other hoopla they give us. I know, that a lot of people love the show BECAUSE of the manipulation. They blindly hate who the producers want them to hate and they love the underdog (that’s the ONLY thing that explains why Kevin made it as long as he did) That’s ok if that is what they want to do!

Of course they are making millions! That is what show business is all about! There isn’t a show on TV that isn’t making millions. If they don’t make money, they get cancelled! But those of us who like this show…or any show, for that matter….get something in return. American Idol is basically about the American dream! Some regular guy or gal can walk onto a stage and become a STAR! If only for the few minutes they appear. And many of us feel good about that. So sue us!

By mystique

August 28, 2006 11:32 AM | Link to this

Impresive, T4T! I am sure there are lots of people that agree with you. But, I guess I am one of the shallow and stupid people you are talking about…because I love this mindless drivel :)

Hi Wanda, my weekend was wonderful, hope you had a good one too. Took a little roadtrip up to Memphis!

By Deirdre

August 28, 2006 11:37 AM | Link to this

And personally, I would vote for The Jerry Springer show as the ” most moronic, pathetic, inexcrable garbage” that has ever been my displeasure to watch. I exercised my right as a thinking person the first time I saw it. I turned it off! I do not understand why it is still on the air. However, I do not go on any blog for Jerry Springer because….I don’t care! It would be a total waste of my time!

By greg

August 28, 2006 11:38 AM | Link to this

sorry carla….yes east cobb county won it in the 80’s!

By Wanda

August 28, 2006 11:55 AM | Link to this

Jex - two words - artificial grass :-) I saw it on Flip That House!

mysti, did you go to Elvis’ house?

shay, I’m trying to come home. The deal was we would live here until this job played out, then move to Georgia. The way things are looking, the company won’t last past the end of the year. But they have been down before, so who knows. Keep your fingers crossed!

We didn’t do much this weekend. Got a haircut (I look cute) and went to an estate sale. Didn’t buy anything though, just poked around through old stuff.

Everyone wanting to see the Carlton dance again, raise your hand!

By mystique

August 28, 2006 11:57 AM | Link to this

I second that vote Deirdre, Jerry Springer is awful, awful, awful!

By mystique

August 28, 2006 12:00 PM | Link to this

Yes, Wanda. Went to Graceland & toured Sun records. I recorded a song at sun, it was so cool to be recording in the same room as Elvis, Jerry Lee, and Johnny!!! Really interesting tour, worth the visit if y’all are ever in Memphis!

By Carla

August 28, 2006 12:27 PM | Link to this

I saw that grass on Flip That House too Wanda. I love that show.

By AJ

August 28, 2006 1:19 PM | Link to this

TFTT,

Your sanctimonious diatribe impresses no one here. Besides, what makes you the cultural judge for the rest of society? And if you are soooo above everyone else, why are you blogging here, where your puerile assertions will meet with disdain?

By Wanda

August 28, 2006 1:24 PM | Link to this

Okay mysti, when are you going to put your song up on a site somewhere so we can listen? What did you sing?

By Kim

August 28, 2006 1:34 PM | Link to this

GO FOR IT SHOULD BE NICE!!!!!

By greg

August 28, 2006 2:10 PM | Link to this

hello!!!!!

By shay

August 28, 2006 2:16 PM | Link to this

I’m here greg! We really didn’t have a topic today so I guess it’s kind of quiet.

By mystique

August 28, 2006 2:36 PM | Link to this

Hi guys! Just got back from lunch and it is soooo hot out. I am glad to have my butt back in a nice cool office for a while!

Wanda, it was “Black Velvet” by Allanah Myles, thats my signature song!!

By Jex

August 28, 2006 2:48 PM | Link to this

Hey greggy-poo! I’m just popping in and out because it looked like some foolishness was about to start in here and I didn’t feel like being bothered.

And besides, no body ever answered my question! How is the Celebrity Duet show going to work? Do they pair a regular celebrity with a recording artist or are there two regular celebrities singing together or what?

Geeeesh!

By mystique

August 28, 2006 3:04 PM | Link to this

Jex, I think they are going to pair the celebrity with the artist and then together they will work on songs. I imagine it will be american idol-esque, a performance night followed by the elimination night. Of course, I am not really sure!

By Carla

August 28, 2006 3:18 PM | Link to this

Go see Idlewild. It’s really good.

By shay

August 28, 2006 3:24 PM | Link to this

Carla, big date this past weekend??

By msteven

August 28, 2006 3:24 PM | Link to this

This is gonna be funny. I can just imagine Alphonso paired with Tom Jones singing its not unusual.

By Jex

August 28, 2006 3:27 PM | Link to this

msteven! Child, where have you been?!

By msteven

August 28, 2006 3:27 PM | Link to this

I bet Alphonso gives Tom(Jones) a run for his money on Its Not Unusual. probably because Tom will be cracking up and trying desparately not to laugh and keep a straight face. Then when Alphonso breaks out the Carlton dance..its ALL over. Tom on floor, Judges on Floor, audience on floor, dying laughing.

By Carla

August 28, 2006 3:28 PM | Link to this

Not really. But I went to see Idlewild and I loved it.

That would be hilarious msteven. But Tom would have to do the Carlton to make it complete.

By msteven

August 28, 2006 3:29 PM | Link to this

HI there Jex!

You know I become a mole man when IDOL is off (down in the center of the earth heh heh) Hey Jex. we are in for some laughs! That Simon sure know how to keep us entertained lol

By msteven

August 28, 2006 3:32 PM | Link to this

Carla If Tom does the Carlton I hope they have paramedics standing by. I may not be able to contain myself and I know my shepherds will be dialing 911. saying “Send straight jacket please, daddy has flown permanently over the coo coo nest! He’s dancing with the TV A-GAIN!

By Jex

August 28, 2006 3:32 PM | Link to this

Do we have confirmation that Tom Jones will be paired with Carlton…I mean, Alfonso? OMG! My sides are aching at the thought of it.

Sounds like it could be a good show. That is, for us mindless, idiotic, drones that blog here. Oh well.

By Carla

August 28, 2006 3:33 PM | Link to this

He was singing another song on the preview. Maybe if he makes it a few weeks they’ll be able to pair them up together.

By msteven

August 28, 2006 3:34 PM | Link to this

Hey Jex

I dont know if thats a givin for the paring of Tom with Alphonso. But I bet Alphonso would be game! Tom is his idol.(I have a feeling he Really does like Tom)

By Jex

August 28, 2006 3:38 PM | Link to this

Msteven, have your puppies call the paramedics for me too. I’m still recovering from my Taylor dancing. So I’d probably throw my back out doing the ‘Carlton Dance’.

By msteven

August 28, 2006 3:38 PM | Link to this

Hey I wanna see who is going to be brave enough to sing with Patti. I know that she had a sing off with Eddie Levert(Ojays Lead singer) and his son Gerald. It was a draw. One could clearly see Egos were shining through. Eddie Levert battled Patti right back. it was a draw. both are legendary power houses. and yes Patti met her Male Match!. I remember Cyndi Lauper giving Patti a run for her money doing her song Lady Marmamle.(I cant spell that lol whatever yall know what song I mean)anyway Patti left Cyndi Nowhwere Cyndi battled her back! it was Great!

By msteven

August 28, 2006 3:44 PM | Link to this

LOL Jex

All I can say is have plenty of tissue to dry your eyes from laughing. My puppies are big now and reside outside so i can now watch my shows in peace without them giving me Strange Looks and whining because I am dancing erractic. Hmmm..so whats wrong with the running man?

By shay

August 28, 2006 3:47 PM | Link to this

Elton John tells Rolling Stone magazine that he wants to record a hip-hop album with Grammy-winning producer Dr. Dre. “I want to work with Pharrell, Timbaland, Snoop, Kanye, Eminem and just see what happens,” John says in the Sept. 7 issue. “It may be a disaster, it could be fantastic, but you don’t know until you try.” The 59-year-old says he is a fan of Blackstreet’s “No Diggity” and Tupac Shakur’s “California Love.” I want to bring my songs and melodies to hip-hop beats,” John says. “I love these beats, but I have no idea how to get them.”

This sounds crazy, but it may actually work.

By Wanda

August 28, 2006 3:50 PM | Link to this

Does this show have a website yet? Maybe we can find lots of information there.

By Wanda

August 28, 2006 4:00 PM | Link to this

Here we go: [http://www.fox.com/celebrityduets/showinfo/]

By Jex

August 28, 2006 4:05 PM | Link to this

The only thing that sounds crazy is The 59-year-old. I thought Sir Elton was well into is 60s.

But he is a music genius. I could see him making hits with anybody.

I remember when rock was young/Me and Susie had so much fun…

By Wanda

August 28, 2006 4:06 PM | Link to this

Elton has gone round the bend. How many old, white, British, gay men do we know that can rap?

By Wanda

August 28, 2006 4:08 PM | Link to this

Don’t get me wrong, I love Elton, but a rapper? LOL!

By Jex

August 28, 2006 4:08 PM | Link to this

Sean Connery does a pretty good beat box.

By shay

August 28, 2006 4:11 PM | Link to this

Jex, you are funny. I thought he was older too!!

By Carla

August 28, 2006 4:12 PM | Link to this

I think he may be able to pull off the beats in his music but I hope he doesn’t start rapping. It’s not him.

By greg

August 28, 2006 4:20 PM | Link to this

ELTON JOHN RAPPING!!!!HE MUST BE BACK ON THE COKE!LOL!!!

By shay

August 28, 2006 4:21 PM | Link to this

I don’t think he plans on rapping. I think he wants to have an R&B song with them doing the rapping part.

By greg

August 28, 2006 4:29 PM | Link to this

I THINK ELTON HAS HELD ONE TOO MANY!!!

By mystique

August 28, 2006 4:31 PM | Link to this

Interesting pairing ideas, if anyone can pull that off it would be Sir Elton! Might be really good!

By Rodney Ho

August 28, 2006 4:40 PM | Link to this

I added more info about Celebrity Duets in the blog item above for your information!