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Sia
Member
03-10-2002
| Wednesday, April 21, 2010 - 6:56 pm
Oh, cool, and kudos to Annie for that. So many people would shun that idea because of possible social stigma associated with the HIV+ label. She is even more awesome in my book, then!
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Sia
Member
03-10-2002
| Wednesday, April 21, 2010 - 6:59 pm
In Hollywood, Ryan reminds us to download from iTunes the next peformance--along with all the other tunes from this week. The song being performed is "Stairway to Heaven," and is sung by Mary J. Blige, accompanied by an all-star group of singers and musicians. Mary J. is wearing completely dark sunglasses, very blonde, short hair, and a black catwoman suit with heavily padded shoulders with large pieces like triangles of mirror, forming huge epaulets. Randy Jackson backs her up on guitar. Guitar solo by Orianthe.
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Sia
Member
03-10-2002
| Wednesday, April 21, 2010 - 7:01 pm
Sorry, I missed many of the stars who were mentioned as being part of this celebrity group currently performing. For a live performance of a song not in her element, I give props to Mary J. Blige. I'm loving me some Randy, too! Song ends, and my eleven-year-old says, "Mom, what's with the broken mirrors on her shoulders?"
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Costacat
Member
07-15-2000
| Wednesday, April 21, 2010 - 7:02 pm
I may throw money at Idol Gives Back by buying that song. Love Stairway to Heaven, love Mary J Blige, and love Orianthe!!!!
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Sia
Member
03-10-2002
| Wednesday, April 21, 2010 - 7:05 pm
Wow, this is the first we've heard Simon's voice tonight. This taped piece is narrated by Cowell himself. He is traveling two years ago in New York City. This year he went to rural Douglas, AZ. It's a desperately poor area that had no doctor. There is a family practicioner who has taken it upon himself to travel in a medically-equipped van throughout the area. A child is profiled who has a rare genetic condition, "PCD." The mobile unit has made it possible for the little girl (Eileen) to receive treatment; without it, she wouldn't be able to travel for her care. Please donate and help make health care accessible to needy children across the country.
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Sia
Member
03-10-2002
| Wednesday, April 21, 2010 - 7:07 pm
I liked it, too, Costa. Ryan and Simon are onstage together, then throw to another commercial break. In a taped piece, Ben Affleck makes a brief appeal for donations. He has a beard and mustache; looks good on him, and makes him look more "mature," LOL.
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Costacat
Member
07-15-2000
| Wednesday, April 21, 2010 - 7:07 pm
Isn't it running over?
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Bonbonlover
Member
07-13-2000
| Wednesday, April 21, 2010 - 7:08 pm
Costa... I think Ryan said it would run about 20 minutes over
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Costacat
Member
07-15-2000
| Wednesday, April 21, 2010 - 7:13 pm
Yikes. Local news stations must be loving that (or will be, out here).
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Bonbonlover
Member
07-13-2000
| Wednesday, April 21, 2010 - 7:14 pm
Damn I love Elton John... this is some beautiful music!
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Sia
Member
03-10-2002
| Wednesday, April 21, 2010 - 7:14 pm
It's 10:08 p.m. and I'm live-live in time with the show. I don't know the exact finish time, but the elimination is imminent. Queen Latifah introduces Sir Elton John. My daughter wants to know who the blind dude is. OMG, I was such a fan of his from the age of 12 onward. My DD cracks me up. Elton talks about the incidence of HIV/AIDS and the need for testing and effective treatment. He says that people should not be afraid of being tested and finding out their results: it's survivable now and people do live with the disease. Wear condoms, be responsible, etc. Elton John sings "Your Song." Wow, I just downloaded a karaoke version of this so I can sing it! That's how much I love this song. Behind him is a montage of photos of the AI judges, et al, on their visits to poverty-stricken parts of the USA and Africa.
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Sia
Member
03-10-2002
| Wednesday, April 21, 2010 - 7:15 pm
It was announced earlier that it would run over. It's 10:15 eastern, and Elton John is still singing "Your Song," but it's winding down now.
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Bonbonlover
Member
07-13-2000
| Wednesday, April 21, 2010 - 7:17 pm
next... someone goes home
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Sia
Member
03-10-2002
| Wednesday, April 21, 2010 - 7:17 pm
Latifah thanks the audience for being amazing and makes a final plea for donations. She throws to Ryan. He says the next thing on the program is learning the fate of the three young men in tonight's bottom three: Casey James, Aaron Lambert, and Tim Urban.
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Sia
Member
03-10-2002
| Wednesday, April 21, 2010 - 7:18 pm
LOL, Bonbon. Yes, that's what I've been waiting for.
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Bonbonlover
Member
07-13-2000
| Wednesday, April 21, 2010 - 7:21 pm
Aaron safe
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Sia
Member
03-10-2002
| Wednesday, April 21, 2010 - 7:21 pm
Okay, here it is: Shania twain will the the mentor next week. Aaron is safe. What?
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Sia
Member
03-10-2002
| Wednesday, April 21, 2010 - 7:22 pm
Tim leaves, Casey is safe.
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Costacat
Member
07-15-2000
| Wednesday, April 21, 2010 - 7:22 pm
Ohgoodgawd. Seriously?
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Bonbonlover
Member
07-13-2000
| Wednesday, April 21, 2010 - 7:22 pm
Tim Urban goes home
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Costacat
Member
07-15-2000
| Wednesday, April 21, 2010 - 7:23 pm
That ohgoodgawd was for Aaron being safe. Technically, though, I really didn't care since I'm hoping the remaining bottom two will go next week and the week after. I am kinda surprised Tim is gone though... seems I recall lots of Tim lovers here?
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Costacat
Member
07-15-2000
| Wednesday, April 21, 2010 - 7:24 pm
Sia, thanks again for your incredibly awesome spoiling!!!
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Sia
Member
03-10-2002
| Wednesday, April 21, 2010 - 7:24 pm
After watching the production package of his finer moments on the show, they don't have time for Tim Urban to sing! Oh, I'd forgotten Tim's epic knee-slide on the stage from a few weeks back. He did it better than Jake Pavelka on DWTS!
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Sia
Member
03-10-2002
| Wednesday, April 21, 2010 - 7:25 pm
Thank YOU, for reading, and good night. --Unless you wanna talk about the show, LOL. I'm okay with Tim going home. I was worried about my boy Casey, though.
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Biginjapan
Member
07-23-2005
| Wednesday, April 21, 2010 - 7:40 pm
Tim going home equals end of show for me....good luck to the rest.
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