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6/5: David Archuleta signs with Jive Records
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
Jive Records has signed David Archuleta.
The record label usually skews younger, including last year’s winner Jordin Sparks. It’s also home to Chris Brown, Ciara, the Backstreet Boys, 311, Britney Spears, Justin Timberlake, Nick Lachey, Usher, OutKast, Pink Tool, YoungBloodz and “Weird Al” Yankovic. (Yes, Weird Al!)
“Signing a record contract with 19 Recordings/Jive Records is truly a dream come true,” states Archuleta. “Being a fan of American Idol since season one and admiring the alumni, I am honored and humbled to be a part of that group. I’m really excited to start working on everything.”
In other “Idol” news:
-This Yahoo music writer does a nice review of various past “Idol” contestants.
-I’m still behind on watching “So You Think You Can Dance.” The auditions focus more on the good than bad compared to “Idol.” And Nigel Lythgoe is far more animated, if not as artfully negative, as Simon. Mary is less annoying than in year’s past. She seems to be restraining her goofy laugh/scream/screech.
-Geri Halliwell of Spice Girls fame danced with (get this!) Chris Daughtry during the Glamour Awards in the U.K. Here’s more info.. Has anyone ever seen the guy really dance?
-Jessica Sierra won’t be appearing in “Celebrity Rehab 2.” No reason given why she withdrew a motion to change a judge’s request she stay away from media while in drug rehab.
Comments
By Lurker
June 5, 2008 12:41 PM | Link to this
First??????
By linny ,,,=^..^=,,,
June 5, 2008 12:57 PM | Link to this
lucky lurker, now you will officially be given “points” [to what end, i haven’t figured out] by the official arbiter of position, the one and only flats! congrats!
smirk
Sounds like a good place for Archie to land, Jive Records. Hopefully he will be getting some advice from OTHER than the ‘usual source’ …
SYTYCD - i agree - Nygel definitely has a bit more creativity in his criticisms … and it seems to me, overall, he’s truly interested [assuming the contestant shows proper respect and actually listens to the judges] in giving some positive and constructive criticisms — like last nights (the final night of auditions) the minister who choreographed a truly lovely interpretive dance — HIS problem was actually dancing it and allowing himself to feel instead of just move. or the folks that are untrained but have potential, Nigel and Mary and other judges will try to guide them toward training. and they really DON’T appreciate time wasted with wannabees who are obviously just out for the tv spot … and ARE appreciative of some who THINK they can dance but are not talented enough—but do have a LOVE of dance that sincerely comes through. They don’t just put those folks down, they try to encourage them to be real about it.
ok, i know that was rambly and probably only half-coherent, but maybe you get what i’m saying; and if not, oops, i’m sorry!!!!
i think i need a nap after lunch…see ya! (not that i’ll GET one, but … )
By Deirdre
June 5, 2008 1:11 PM | Link to this
I think it will be interesting to see what kind of record Archie puts out. I still question his marketability if you base it on what we heard from Idol.
So far Jessica Sierra’s only claim to fame from Idol is that she still needs rehab. I’m wondering if she needed rehab BEFORE Idol, too.
By DawnH
June 5, 2008 1:12 PM | Link to this
Gosh! Archie signed his record deal! Gosh! Gosh! Archie sold 175,000 records to the 12-year olds in Salt Lake! Gosh! 175,000! Gosh!
By Negativo
June 5, 2008 1:28 PM | Link to this
What Dawn said.
By woodpappy
June 5, 2008 1:29 PM | Link to this
Dawn, I hear some sarcasm in your GOSH es !
By Deirdre
June 5, 2008 1:35 PM | Link to this
Golly!!!
By harrietth
June 5, 2008 1:40 PM | Link to this
Gee
By flats
June 5, 2008 1:43 PM | Link to this
Linny…you better get your tickets today for the super regional!!!!!!I need your help again this weekend!!!!!
By linny ,,,=^..^=,,,
June 5, 2008 2:04 PM | Link to this
greg: dream on.
everyone else: gosh-darn you didn’t leave me any words to use except gag
duck
By flats
June 5, 2008 2:07 PM | Link to this
Linny…please!!!
By Negativo
June 5, 2008 2:13 PM | Link to this
Linny and Flats? Wow.
By linny ,,,=^..^=,,,
June 5, 2008 2:14 PM | Link to this
In Nashville Star News, this is what I found on a site dedicated to reality show news:
The sixth season of Nashville Star is set to premiere on Monday, June 9 from 9 PM to 11 PM ET on NBC. Billy Ray Cyrus will be hosting, while John Rich, Jewel, and Jeffrey Steele will be serving as judges and mentors. As previously reported by Reality TV Magazine, Taylor Swift will be performing on the Nashville Star 6 premiere episode.
Also, on the Nashville Star 6 premiere, the auditions will be highlighted and the top twelve finalists will be introduced. However, the names and some biographical information about the top twelve finalists has already been revealed.
The Nashville Star 6 finalists will include not only solo artists, but also duets and trios. One of the finalists is a thirty-two year old mother of five, while another finalist act consists of a duet of two high-school friends.
The names of the twelve finalists are Alyson Gilbert, Ashlee Hewitt, Charley Jenkins, Coffey, Gabe Garcia, Justin Gaston, duet Laura Fedor and Sophie Zalokar, Melissa Lawson, trio group Pearl Heart, Shawn Mayer, trio group Third Town, and Tommy Stanley. Be sure to check back to Reality TV Magazine, because complete bios and photos of the finalists will be posted soon.
In the premiere episode, the top twelve finalists will perform in front of the judges, and the judges will eliminate either one or two of the acts from the competition (a recent release from NBC said one act would be eliminated, while a previous release said two acts would be eliminated). In future episodes, viewers will vote to decide which acts will be eliminated from the competition.
By JTesla
June 5, 2008 2:27 PM | Link to this
Linny and Flats sitting in a tree K-I-S-S-I-N-G
First comes love
then comes marriage…
By harrietth
June 5, 2008 2:36 PM | Link to this
LOL, JT
By linny ,,,=^..^=,,,
June 5, 2008 2:39 PM | Link to this
JT!!!! I’m heartbroken!!!!! you KNOW i love only you!!!!
(besides…. your little ditty there leaves me going ptooooey!!!)
snicker
By linny ,,,=^..^=,,,
June 5, 2008 2:45 PM | Link to this
and returning to Nashville Star news, i am not at ALL Certain that replacing Anastasia Brown with Jewell will help the show one iota, although i think she’s ok; or that replacing Blake Shelton at all will be a good move — imho he was a really good judge… But one thing i DO know is that Billy Ray Cyrus instead of Cowboy Troy IS a good thing. (Sorry Cowboy Troy, to me you are always ALWAYS too robotic, too stiff. I just don’t enjoy watching you.)
By Menana
June 5, 2008 3:06 PM | Link to this
Gooooood Afternoon to All:
Didn’t take Archie long to sign a deal. Bet Big Daddy had alot of imput on the negotiations before it was to HIS satisifaction. Maybe Archie will have good luck with it.
I heard on the radio this morning that Jessica Simpson has a hit country song that made number 31 on the chart on its debut release. They said that was the first time ever an artist has made the chart this low on a first song release from a crossover. I really find that hard to believe, but………
Linny, the 32 year finalist is a mother of five? Wow, she must have been hard at work to have that many at her age. Glad its her and not me. I usually watch NS and enjoy it. Not to crazy about Taylor Swift being on it and some of the judges this time around, but will watch anyway. It generally gives some good entertainment. At times, I think the contestants on that show are better than AI, but than again, I may be biased since I am a country music freak. AI is still my number one favorite. NS is just something between AL seasons that I watch. SO linny, thanks for the info on NS.
Also, last night on Access Hollywood, three former AI contestants, Yolanda (the mail carrier from Florida), Chris (Forgot his last name) and Carmen M are going to be appearing at Branson MO for the summer. Just by being exposed on AI even if you don’t win, you can do alright in the music world, as we have all witnessed. Winning doesn’t necessarily make you a winner. Several come to mind, right??
Got another interview in about 11 minutes so I better get ready for it.
Back later.
By Negativo
June 5, 2008 3:18 PM | Link to this
But I thought I read that Flats was gay? Linny, did you convert him?
By harrietth
June 5, 2008 3:24 PM | Link to this
Neg, flats has fixated on linny because he knows she lives on Mt. Olympus (Athens, GA).
By DawnH
June 5, 2008 3:25 PM | Link to this
Neg - flats is a lesbian named greg. I don’t understand it, but I accept it.
By flats
June 5, 2008 3:30 PM | Link to this
NEG!!!I’m the owner!!!!!BOTTOM LINE!
By flats
June 5, 2008 3:41 PM | Link to this
NEG…Alot of gays probally like me..I cant help that.
By harrietth
June 5, 2008 3:42 PM | Link to this
Hate to leave such great company. I have to attend a reception, then go home to my house that has no A/C. If I do not melt away during the night, I will talk to all of you tomorrow. Hope everyone has a good rest of the day!
By flats
June 5, 2008 3:47 PM | Link to this
I’m always flaunting what i got NEG!!!!I dont mind who looks!
By linny ,,,=^..^=,,,
June 5, 2008 3:54 PM | Link to this
Negs, um … no!
I like Harrietth’s analysis! Mt. Olympus indeed!!!
yeah.
right.
By flats
June 5, 2008 4:04 PM | Link to this
Neg…I can fill out a pair of jeans.
By Deirdre
June 5, 2008 4:29 PM | Link to this
Well…I guess that answers our question…flats has a big…butt!
By flats
June 5, 2008 4:33 PM | Link to this
LOL @ D!!!!THAT WAS GOOD!
By flats
June 5, 2008 4:53 PM | Link to this
Gays can look but not touch!
By JTesla
June 5, 2008 5:04 PM | Link to this
Deirdre, he does like them big and juicy.
By Negativo
June 5, 2008 5:25 PM | Link to this
JT, you are telling us now that Linny is big and juicy? Wow…is there no sense of shame or decency left in this world?
By JTesla
June 5, 2008 5:37 PM | Link to this
No, I’d never speak ill of Linny. I was referring to Deirdre’s 4:29pm post.
By Negativo
June 5, 2008 5:48 PM | Link to this
Joking, JT…don’t you know the Neg by now?
By JTesla
June 5, 2008 6:00 PM | Link to this
Oh I know you were joking. However, I wouldn’t want anyone to come along 20 years from now, hunting for the lost wisdom of Negativo, and think that this JTesla guy is a tool. Although it may be too late for that.
By Deirdre
June 5, 2008 6:06 PM | Link to this
LOL!!!! JT!!!…you could never be a tool….but, who knows, 20 years from now….
By Neg is a tool
June 5, 2008 6:24 PM | Link to this
Neg wins the tool award. Anyone that has to use a blog to build their self esteem must be lacking in the pants. He acts like a tool because he doesn’t have one.
By Deirdre
June 5, 2008 6:46 PM | Link to this
Neg could never be a tool, either. You’re just jealous of his charm and intellect!!!
By War Eagle
June 5, 2008 6:54 PM | Link to this
I’m a little disappointed. I’ve worked pretty hard to become the “blog tool”
By Deirdre
June 5, 2008 7:01 PM | Link to this
And you’ve done an excellent job, WE…however, where you fail in the tool department is every now and then the good guy inside you peeks out and ruins it. Sorry. :-)
By War Eagle
June 5, 2008 7:06 PM | Link to this
Thanks D, But never use “tool” and “fail” in the same sentence.
By flats
June 5, 2008 7:12 PM | Link to this
TOOL?
By War Eagle
June 5, 2008 7:23 PM | Link to this
How’s it going flats? I see you have been taking good care of the blog.
We are trying to figure out who the blog prlck is.
Any Ideas?
By War Eagle
June 5, 2008 7:33 PM | Link to this
Voting is open to everybody.
By DawnH
June 5, 2008 7:34 PM | Link to this
flats! WE! JT! Neg! Oh my, this blog has certainly gone in a different direction - on a blog about little David A who has probably never even used a tool! And Deirdre - you encouraging them!?
By Deirdre
June 5, 2008 7:35 PM | Link to this
Sorry WE, ‘come up short’ probably wouldn’t work either, I guess.
By War Eagle
June 5, 2008 7:55 PM | Link to this
Dawn, JT started it and D is keeping it going. I am innocent.
By Deirdre
June 5, 2008 8:24 PM | Link to this
See…claiming ‘innocent’ doesn’t get the job done either….you’re NEVER going to be a successful tool at this rate!
By Negativo
June 5, 2008 8:30 PM | Link to this
Hey, how did my wife get to post on the message board.
By War Eagle
June 5, 2008 8:33 PM | Link to this
LOL D, your cracking me up tonight.
By War Eagle
June 5, 2008 8:50 PM | Link to this
Neg I was wondering who had been personal with your tool.
I think you have a fan.
By Deirdre
June 5, 2008 8:54 PM | Link to this
Who was it that said ‘always leave ‘em laughing’ I think I’ll call it a night. I hope y’all know how fond I am of you! Tomorrow!
By Menana
June 5, 2008 9:05 PM | Link to this
Would that tool by any chance be the big screw driver??? We all know what the purpose of a screw driver is. Oh my, did I say that?
By War Eagle
June 5, 2008 9:25 PM | Link to this
Menana has officially crossed over to the dark side.
Welcome.!
Didn’t you say one time that we would never convert you?
By Menana
June 5, 2008 9:31 PM | Link to this
Is anyone watching SYTYCD? If so, am I seeing things or is Nigel Lythgoe have a cast on his right hand?
By Menana
June 5, 2008 9:38 PM | Link to this
I know I let myself be suckered in by you guys. But boy, aren’t we having fun!!! Sometimes, you just have to let your hair down and live alittle and shake that tool.
By Harmony
June 5, 2008 11:50 PM | Link to this
I’m late blogging again! Deirdre, I’m doing just fine, considering it’s 19274637362933390363883633103823653849287495785675895750084747436363674479degrees farenheit.
I see Menana crossed over to our corrupt side! Welcome Menana!
By ,,,=^..^=,,, from home
June 6, 2008 12:13 AM | Link to this
you guys are a TRIP!!!!!
i’m loving it tonight… just got here… not only did i watch SYTYCD and yes that was a cast, maybe Nigel slipped and fell in the frozen north of Minnesota…
i also caught the finale of “Step it Up” on Bravo — wished i’d watched that whole dance competition, totally missed out! VERY different concept!
on SYTYCD, so glad that Twitch finally made it through… going to be a very interesting year i think
nite nite!!!!
blowing big kisses to JT and WE and Negs and kiss-kiss (cheek to cheek) for all the gals!
tools…. nah, not you guys!!!
By DawnH
June 6, 2008 6:53 AM | Link to this
FIRST - again. WOOOHOOO! First thing in the morning, anyway. More points for me?
By Deirdre
June 6, 2008 7:44 AM | Link to this
Morning..especially to our early riser, Dawn!
Nigel had a cast on…maybe Jeff Archuletta was more upset than he claimed.
By DawnH
June 6, 2008 7:48 AM | Link to this
D - you may be right about the cast… Should have let Archie have his party. My work hours are 7:30 to 3:30, so I am an early riser, for sure.
By Deirdre
June 6, 2008 7:58 AM | Link to this
mj has come up with another interesting piece. Apparently Jason Yaegar, Luke Menard, Michael Johns and David Cook became really close friends during Hollywood Week and started calling themselves The Four Horsemen. Here’s a segment from Jason’s blog, thanks to mj:
From Jason’s blog:
I showed up in Hollywood week and checked into my hotel room. My roommate had already checked in and his stuff was already moved in. A few moments later the “Song-stealing-greasy-headed-douchebag” as he so lovingly became known to the four of us, (thanks to our wonderful friends at votefortheworst.com) lol!!!!! We instantly became really good friends that whole week. Dave flocked to us during that 1st day…we began talking and hanging and going out to eat. We realized we had to all make the top 50 or it just wasn’t going to be good. Dave, Michael, and myself had all made it through the first cut straight thru to Thurs but Luke had to come back that Wednesday for one last chance to prove himself to the judges. So the 3 of us sat around that entire Wednesday…there was a party for those of us who had made it thru to Thurs but we were just watching as contestants came out one by one. They were made to walk thru the party in front of cameras while we were all celebrating our victory from yesterday. It was really quite awkward. We kept asking each other “Have you seen Luke?” “Did he make it?!” Finally, Luke came out with a smile on his face and we all cheered! : ) Safe for another day….ha ha Well, we all met back up in Hollywood when they cut us from 50 to 24 and the pressure was much more intense. This was the big cut. We all four sat together and watched as each person went up the elevator and watched as each guy came down and we counted the spots left for each of us. What were the odds that all four of us would make it into the final 24?! And sure enough, after much tears and yelling “The Four Horsmen” persevered!!!Most hilarious: Michael John’s buddies calling him by his Vote For the Worst nickname, “greasy-headed song stealing douchebag”. Oh sure, the contestants nevah read about themselves on the internet!
By flats
June 6, 2008 8:18 AM | Link to this
Linny,I know you meant to blow me a kiss too!!!We’ve got a huge weekend starting today @ 12 on ESPN!!!You should try to get off early and head down to Foley Feild and catch some super regional action!!!!I’ll be they’re tomorrow with my short shorts.GO DAWGS!!!!!!
By DawnH
June 6, 2008 8:20 AM | Link to this
I don’t know what it means, but I have no idea who Jason is. I Googled him and didn’t even recognize him from his picture.
By Deirdre
June 6, 2008 8:24 AM | Link to this
He was kinda blond, had a child in the audience, very cruise-ship, Up With People style singer. I think he sang Moon River during top 24. Try youtubing him.
By ,,,=^..^=,,, from home
June 6, 2008 8:25 AM | Link to this
Yeager sang Moon River, Dawn
no flats, i WORK for a living, thank you very much, and do not care to go sit in the hot sun to watch dawgs play in the sand
i wish them well, i’m just not a SUPPORTER
and no, i didn’t forget you.
By Deirdre
June 6, 2008 8:29 AM | Link to this
Now that I’ve youtubed him, I see he wasn’t blond. The only place I found him is sharing a video with 3 others who were eliminated during top 24 but you might remember him from there.
By flats
June 6, 2008 8:34 AM | Link to this
Try picturing me in my short shorts!
By harrietth
June 6, 2008 8:41 AM | Link to this
LOL, linny!
By flats
June 6, 2008 8:54 AM | Link to this
H…We go way back.The team that the dawgs are playing in the super regional spanked the gamecocks last weekend.
By DawnH
June 6, 2008 8:56 AM | Link to this
Thanks for helping jog my memory about Jason. Unfortunately, I still can’t remember him, and I don’t remember Moon River. How old am I Will youtube when I get home. We are blocked at the office.
By harrietth
June 6, 2008 8:59 AM | Link to this
I know, flats. I am right on top of things and am a huge college sports fan. We had two of our players chosen in the first round of the pro draft yesterday. Wolfpack is hunting dawgs today, so watch out!
By flats
June 6, 2008 9:03 AM | Link to this
Uga had 2 players picked in the 1st 20 picks!Remember the super regional in Athens 2 years ago?
By harrietth
June 6, 2008 9:05 AM | Link to this
Here is a link with Jason’s photo on it: http://www.americanidol.com/contestants/season7/bestofrest/ It is on the AI website
I remember him now.
By harrietth
June 6, 2008 9:07 AM | Link to this
I do, flats. Actually, I lived in Atlanta for 14 years, so I am a UGA fan, EXCEPT when they play the Gamecocks. I know all about the history, so spare me. I can just be a fan and not worry about all the chatter and “smack” talk.
By Deirdre
June 6, 2008 9:11 AM | Link to this
I have my day off today…will be going to see Sex and the City….looking forward to it. Y’all have a good day and harrietth…I hope your air conditioning gets fixed today.
By harrietth
June 6, 2008 9:16 AM | Link to this
Oh, thanks so much, D! It was 95 as I sat watching tv last night. I had a rag that I kept dipping in ice water and sqeezing it over my head. Picture a drowned rat! Had two fans aimed at myself, so it is a wonder I did not have a sore throat today. They are coming between 2 and 4 PM.
As for SATC, it will be a huge treat, D. I saw it last weekend and loved it!
By flats
June 6, 2008 9:17 AM | Link to this
Have a good one D!!!!!!!
By flats
June 6, 2008 9:22 AM | Link to this
H…Good luck with the air.you really never moved,your still living in BULLDAWG COUNTRY!
By harrietth
June 6, 2008 9:33 AM | Link to this
No, flats. There is nothing like Atlanta. My heart will always be there!
By flats
June 6, 2008 11:16 AM | Link to this
H….It’s ok,I’m the sports expert on here.Just as Linny about one hit wonder Zach Johnson after the fluke masters win 2007?
By linny ,,,=^..^=,,,
June 6, 2008 11:58 AM | Link to this
Zach has done fine for himself, thank you very much. Even TIGER doesn’t win EVERY tournament he’s in. and YOU are not an “expert” at anything except being annoying.
By flats
June 6, 2008 12:04 PM | Link to this
I hear you Linny!That’s a hard one to swallow!I sraight up told you that was a fluke last year!!!
By harrietth
June 6, 2008 1:20 PM | Link to this
A/C man on way to my house! Have a great weekend everyone!
By Karen
June 24, 2008 6:58 PM | Link to this
I’m holding my breath until David Archuleta’s album comes out! I love his exquisite, soaring, passionate voice, sweet, endearing personality, and way cute face.
David A. has a really unique musicality, too. Every time he sings a song, he rearranges it on the fly. It’s different every time coz his mood is different…kind of like a hot jazz singer, only he likes pop with soulful styling. I think he’s gonna be huge! I am driving 300 miles one way to see him at the Idol tour and am counting myself lucky.
There are millions of us out her who are CRAZY about David A. By the way, I’m a long way from a teenager and have TONS of company.
A recent poll put his fans at 70% female, 30% male; ages—30% aged 17 and under, 28% ages 18-30, and 42% 30+. So, trying to paint him as someone who appeals to teens only is way off base. This kid will really surprise you! Could be the next Elvis, in my opinion! Love him!