TVCH FORUMS HOME . JOIN . FAN CLUBS . DONATE . CONTACT . CHAT  
                  Quick Links   TOPICS . TREE-VIEW . SEARCH . HELP! . NEWS . PROFILE
Archive through October 30, 2004

Reality TVClubHouse Discussions: Talent Shows ARCHIVES: American Idol III: Idol News: Archive through October 30, 2004 users admin

Author Message
Kristylovesbb
Member

09-14-2000

Saturday, June 05, 2004 - 11:22 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Kristylovesbb a private message Print Post    
http://www.realitytvworld.com/index/articles/story.php?s=2602

Debut singles from 'Idol' finalists Fantasia Barrino and Diana DeGarmo pushed back a week

By Wade Paulsen, 06/04/2004

Looks like the American Idol 3 recording sessions are taking longer than RCA Music Group chairman and CEO Clive Davis expected.

ADVERTISEMENT


Late last night, J Records changed the date of Idol 3 winner Fantasia Barrino's debut single from June 15 to June 22. The single will feature Fantasia's recording of 'I Believe,' the song (co-written by Idol 1 finalist Tamyra Gray) promised to the Idol winner, along with Fantasia's covers of the George Gershwin classic 'Summertime' from the folk opera Porgy & Bess (which she performed twice on Idol 3) and 'Chain of Fools' (from the Idol 3 finalist CD Greatest Soul Classics).

At the same time, the "upcoming releases" list on the RCA Records website was changed to move the release date of runner-up DIana DeGarmo's single, still unidentified, from June 22 to June 29, preserving the one-week gap between the singles' releases.

Since we do not believe that a delay in Diana's recording sessions would necessitate a delay in Fantasia's single as well, we can only conclude that Fantasia's sessions are behind schedule. However, since all of 'I Believe' -- including lead vocals by both Fantasia and Diana -- was recorded PRIOR to the finale, it's unclear what could have caused such a delay.

Therefore, given the absence of a public explanation as to the the reason for the delays, all we can do right now is speculate. For example: has Clive decided to junk the original recording of 'I Believe,' a song already characterized by the New York Times as "hokey" ... or to work up yet another new arrangement of 'Summertime,' which is actually a lullaby in Porgy & Bess but has already been recorded by artists ranging from soul legend Ray Charles to British roots rockers Dave Edmunds & Love Sculpture?

Meanwhile, AT&T announced that it received 13.5 million text message votes during the run of Idol 3, including an undisclosed record number of text message votes during the finale (surpassing the 2.5 million text votes cast during the Idol 2 finale). All we can say is that this just confirms our suspicions about the reasons for the chaos on the toll-free voting lines.

We also wonder, considering that the number of text votes cast was much greater than Fantasia's 1.3 million vote margin of victory, whether the distribution of the text votes and the distribution of the voice votes were similar. But we doubt we'll learn the answer from the producers of Idol anytime soon.

Texannie
Member

07-16-2001

Thursday, June 10, 2004 - 6:52 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Texannie a private message Print Post    
LINK



June 09, 2004 09:00 AM US Eastern Timezone

Barbie Doll to Perform for the Title of ``American Idol'' and ``Global Idol''; Will the Ultimate Fashion Idol Become the Next Pop Music Idol, Too?

HOLLYWOOD--(BUSINESS WIRE)--June 9, 2004--Although Barbie(R) doll is already a global phenomenon, she has decided to go for the ultimate pop idol title, as Barbie(R) doll auditions for "American Idol" and "Global Idol" next spring. Barbie(R) doll has been practicing her vocal skills and preparing to face the music industry's toughest critics -- the fans who will vote online at www.barbie.com.


Girls know that Barbie(R) doll is always on the cutting edge of fashion, film and music trends, so it is no surprise that this cultural phenomenon has paired with the pop sensations that are the "American Idol" and "Global Idol" competitions.

"In recent months, Barbie(R) doll has taken some time to relax with family and friends, as well as focus on the future of her career," said Barbie(R) doll's publicist, Ken Sunshine. "Barbie(R) doll's film career has been extremely successful and she's ready to show the world her talent for singing and fulfill a dream of becoming the next pop music sensation."

Mattel has partnered with "Idol" creators, FremantleMedia, one of the largest international creators and producers of program brands in the world, and 19 Entertainment, the world's premier creator of music-based entertainment to bring girls the latest trends in music and technology.

Barbie(R) doll and friends will offer girls an engaging new way to play out their favorite "American Idol" fantasies, including three new friends that she meets at the open call auditions and innovative products to enrich their storylines, such as a stage set and unique music feature that offers relevant, friendship-themed songs.

"Barbie(R) doll has a rich history of inspiring girls to be whatever they want to be," said Tim Kilpin, Senior Vice President for Girls Marketing and Design for Mattel. "With Barbie(R) doll's 'American Idol' performance, we're excited to be giving girls the chance to have the ultimate 'American Idol' experience."

David Luner, Director of Brand Licensing, FremantleMedia Licensing - North America, said, "We are really excited to partner with a true talent like Barbie(R) doll and together with Mattel, we look forward to bringing the 'Idol' experience to an even broader, all new generation of fans around the world."

About Mattel

Mattel, Inc. (NYSE:MAT)(www.mattel.com) is the worldwide leader in the design, manufacture and marketing of toys and family products, including Barbie(R), the most popular fashion doll ever introduced. The Mattel family of toys and games is comprised of such best-selling brands as Hot Wheels(R), Matchbox(R), American Girl(R) and Fisher-Price(R), which also includes Little People(R), Rescue Heroes(TM), Power Wheels(R), as well as a wide array of entertainment-inspired toy lines. With worldwide headquarters in El Segundo, Calif., Mattel employs more than 25,000 people in 36 countries and sells products in more than 150 nations throughout the world. The Mattel vision is to be the world's premier toy brands -- today and tomorrow.

MATTEL, BARBIE, and associated trademarks and trade dress are owned by Mattel, Inc. (C)2004 Mattel, Inc. All Rights Reserved


edited name of link: mod 47

Roteach
Member

06-01-2003

Sunday, June 13, 2004 - 3:35 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Roteach a private message Print Post    
In one of this week's soap mags, it was written that Matt Metzger has landed a role on a soap. When I find the article, I will post the details.

Essence
Member

01-12-2002

Monday, June 14, 2004 - 10:46 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Essence a private message Print Post    
It was in the Cincinnati Enquirer yesterday(Sun) about Matt. I didn't read the article, but I believe the show he'll be on is One Life to Live on ABC.

Hobobabe
Member

03-18-2003

Monday, June 14, 2004 - 11:16 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Hobobabe a private message Print Post    
I liked Matt. I thought he was cute and I thought he sang better than the judges gave him credit for. I thought his rendition of "Walking in Memphis" was just fine. I'm glad to know that he will be getting his turn in the limelight.

On that same note, I read that Lisa Leushner has secured a recording contract!

Hobobabe
Member

03-18-2003

Monday, June 14, 2004 - 11:36 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Hobobabe a private message Print Post    
http://www.wcnc.com/news/topstories/stories/wcnc-060804-al-idol_recording.2408fad15.html
[The link above corresponds to the following article about Lisa Leuschner]

'American Idol' performer recording in North Carolina

02:44 PM EDT on Tuesday, June 8, 2004

By BOBBY SISK / 6NEWS


SPENCER -- North Carolina native Fantasia Barrino may have won this year's ‘American Idol,’ but this week another girl on the show is in the state recording music.

The girl, all the way from Watsonville, California, is in Rowan County after two music producers heard her sing on ‘American Idol’ and decided right then and there to track her down.

Lisa Leuschner tried out for ‘American Idol’ two years in a row and this year she made it to Hollywood. Her run ended in the wildcard show.

Music producers Alan Grossman and Jim Mosher saw a career that had just begun.

Lisa Leuschner will be in Spencer recording all week. "I got on the phone and said Jim, let's try to find her," Grossman said.

Leuschner traveled all the way from California to record in Spencer.

Grossman and Mosher's Hit Music Incorporated wasn't Leuschner's only offer, but she said this is the one that felt right.

"I just hope to get some really good stuff recorded," she said.

"I truly believe that Lisa will go on and have a very successful career in the music business," Grossman said.

Even though Leuschner's recording some songs now, she cannot actually release an album until the end of August when her contract with ‘American Idol’ runs out. She will be in Spencer recording all week.

Before ‘American Idol,’ Leuschner was a hotel desk clerk.

Roxip
Member

01-29-2004

Tuesday, June 15, 2004 - 6:49 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Roxip a private message Print Post    
I thought that Lisa L was underrated on the show and had a great voice. I hope she does well.

Jimmer
Member

08-30-2000

Tuesday, June 15, 2004 - 7:21 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Jimmer a private message Print Post    
That is great news! I thought Lisa was very underrated by the judges and I was really disappointed that she didn't get further in the competition

I am very happy to hear that she is getting a chance and I wish her all the best!

Babyboo
Member

06-16-2003

Tuesday, June 15, 2004 - 1:26 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Babyboo a private message Print Post    
Wow, i'm happy for Lisa and hope she does well, i was so upset when she did'nt make it in the finals...YOU GO LISA!!!

Texasdeb
Member

05-23-2003

Thursday, June 17, 2004 - 4:35 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Texasdeb a private message Print Post    
American Idol is a great stepping stone for folks wanting a singing career. This is just more proof that should encourage future Idol wannabe's. Lisa was one of the great voices this yr that might have done better in a different format (Star Search or something like that). I know, I know.... AI is the Biggest & most popular of the talent shows.

Brenda1966
Member

07-03-2002

Friday, July 09, 2004 - 2:42 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Brenda1966 a private message Print Post    
The top 10 were on Ryan's TV show today to kick off their tour. Tamyra Gray is there and going to sing as well.

I'm just curious about the plumbers bu** that Fantasia and others (like Paris Hilton) seem to have at times -- it this the new thing the kids are doing? I'm such an old fuddy-duddy -- I can't stand it.

Yankee_in_ca
Member

08-01-2000

Thursday, July 15, 2004 - 7:27 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Yankee_in_ca a private message Print Post    
Age Limit Raised for American Idol

http://story.news.yahoo.com/news?tmpl=story&cid=529&e=3&u=/ap/20040716/ap_en_tv/tv_american_idol



Tishala
Member

08-01-2000

Saturday, July 31, 2004 - 2:29 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Tishala a private message Print Post    
LaToya did a great ad for "Declare Yourself," a group aimed at improving voter registration/voting among young people. Xtina Aguilera, Andre 3000 and some others are also taking part. Here is her ad:
latoya

Serate
Member

08-21-2001

Tuesday, August 24, 2004 - 10:21 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Serate a private message Print Post    
Matt Metzger is on One Life To Live today playing Kevin's son, Duke. Probably started yesterday but haven't watched that yet. Doing ok. I've seen better, I've seen worse.

Roxip
Member

01-29-2004

Tuesday, August 24, 2004 - 11:12 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Roxip a private message Print Post    
There sure isn't much AI III news. Do we know if they are still on tour and has anyone gone and heard them? I haven't seen Fantasia on anything here in Dallas. Usually a local radio show will have them on in the mornings when they are in town.

Highlighter
Member

09-03-2003

Thursday, August 26, 2004 - 7:58 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Highlighter a private message Print Post    
I was just listening to some of Latoya's AI songs via some site on the web and was reminded of how much I liked her voice (I liked it the best, actually, at the time of AI). Does anyone know if she's putting anything together or has a contract? Sheesh, I wish the best for Kimberly Locke and all, but listening to her voice, I can't help but wonder why she is making it and I'm not hearing much from the AI III people. :-(

Tishala
Member

08-01-2000

Friday, August 27, 2004 - 9:09 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Tishala a private message Print Post    
Re; the AI folks...yes, they are still on tour doing the same show night after night. Diana sprained her ankle pretty badly so some others had to do some of her songs for a week or so.

Fantasia has gotten fabulous reviews in the concerts, but I chose not to post them in her thread because I think the redundancy of reviews is just annoying. Reviewers have said that Fantasia "carries" the concert etc. and other things that would annoy fans of other contestants.

Sadiesmom
Member

03-13-2002

Friday, August 27, 2004 - 11:57 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Sadiesmom a private message Print Post    
Pollstar is reporting on only one of their venues. In Grande Prairie they filled 40% of the house selling @ 2600 tickets and earning 126K gross. Basically, from reports, everywhere butin the north east the ticket sales are off by 50%. Randy Jackson claims this is because their are too many tours out now. It is true that there is a drop off in the tour business and that may be why so many tours are being cancelled due to "illness" (think Brittanny and knee - she was having sales problems in most venues).

Apparently the only place where tickets sell out for everyone is the north east and California.
From 3 eye witness reports, the one North Carolina stop in Winston-Salem (Fantasia country) was filled on the 1st and 2nd levels and part of the 3rd. between 80 to 90 % and the idols seemed to enjoy playing to an almost full house. They also almost sold out in Atlanta.

In Seattle, where they were giving out free tickets if you bought Tamyra's CD, they did less than 50% or under 5000.
The New Jersey and New York venues are/were almost sold out. This tour will end in the middle/end of September. They still have Canada and Hawaii to do. All 3 shows are sold out in Hawaii, but Canada is not selling well.

The reviews are turning a little harsher, I am not sure why. The Boston one was brutal to everyone but Diana, not sure why.

Roxip
Member

01-29-2004

Friday, August 27, 2004 - 12:58 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Roxip a private message Print Post    
If the prices would go down it would probably sell out a lot more. Concerts are getting way too expensive for most people. I would have loved to have gone and seen Clay but at $45+ it was WAY out of my league. I'm old enough to remember going to see Journey for less than $20! LOL!

Sadiesmom
Member

03-13-2002

Sunday, August 29, 2004 - 11:48 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Sadiesmom a private message Print Post    
Well, in seattle, if you bought a copy of Tamyra's album you received a free ticket to the tour. In many cities the tickets to AI tour were recduced to $10.

Roxip, on the Clayboard, they were donating tickets to the concerts to people who were having trouble paying. many people upgraded and gave out free tickets at the gate. to Clay's concerts. I paid $52 by the timne you add in Ticketmaster charges, but I had great seats. The price of a ticket would be the cost of a meal for 2 out, since I don't eat out any more, I could justify spending the money on the tickets (3 concerts) and I have no regrets, Clay is getting better with each concert and his price is only going to go up. Concerts for Superstars go in the hundreds now for close up seats, I never sat further back than row 14. I would love to get into another concert in Charlotte or Springfield, but I have to work. Counting the independent tour I have been to 5 Clay concerts this year (flying to NC twice to visit my sister), each better than the last. Years ago $20 was a lot more than $45 is today. You really should try to take in a show.

Clay-media.com is closing very soon, you should go and try and down load some clips while you can and you will see why.

Tishala
Member

08-01-2000

Monday, August 30, 2004 - 2:03 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Tishala a private message Print Post    
Barrino simmered with passion, both slow ("Summertime") and funky ("Signed, Sealed, Delivered"). Whether dancing and singing as if possessed on "I Believe," teamed with John Stevens for a flirty, big-band take on Queen's "Crazy Little Thing Called Love," or with the cast for "His Eye Is on the Sparrow," Barrino proved why she won. Others showed why they lost: La Toya London was good but plain. Jasmine Trias playful but bland. Philadelphia Inquirer

Mostly, the showcase of stars showed that voters were correct in their assessments last season. Sure, Diana DeGarmo is plucky and has a strong voice, but Fantasia Barrino is out of this world; her version of "Summertime," sung in the hot season setting, was the indisputable show high point. Harford Courant

[...]The trek, a reunion of the top 10 finishers on the most recent season of the talent show/exercise in masochism, affirmed viewers, who voted Fantasia Barrino this year's American Idol.

The North Carolina singer not only turned in the evening's most spectacular solo performance - belting "I Believe" with an intensity that did Aretha proud - she made the rest of the AI crew look and sound like Gong Show rejects on the Black Eyed Peas' "Where Is the Love." [...]

And then there was George Huff. Easily the silliest "star" to emerge from American Idol, Huff might well edge out Vanilla Ice as the most embarrassing performer to reach the public consciousness in decades.

The show's final act tossed singers together - seemingly at random - to pulverize songs like Outkast's "Hey Ya" into indistinguishable pablum. If ironically minded hipsters suddenly develop a taste for '70s variety show schlock, Huff and his peers stand a chance of long-term success. Otherwise, they'd better be willing to go gently into the dark night of dental supply trade shows. NYDailyNews

Essence
Member

01-12-2002

Tuesday, August 31, 2004 - 10:22 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Essence a private message Print Post    
WORD ENTERTAINMENT SIGNS TWO IDOLS: AN AMERICAN IDOL AND A GOSPEL LEGEND

GEORGE HUFF & KAREN CLARK-SHEARD Join Legendary Gospel Recording Label

Projects Due For Release In 2005

Word Entertainment’s urban music division is gearing up for an exciting 2005 release schedule. The label has just signed two American Idols to recording contracts. The raspy-voiced New Orleans chef, George Huff, who won America’s heart on Fox television’s “American Idol” competition this past spring has inked a deal to record his first solo CD. In another coup, Word has won the bidding war to sign the legendary Karen-Clark-Sheard of the Clark Sisters to a recording agreement as well. The singer had been in negotiations with several major labels; but returned to the label that made her group, the Clark Sisters, a household name in Urban America in the 1980s.

“Karen Clark-Sheard is exactly the caliber of artist Word is ecstatic about partnering with as a catalyst for Word’s new era of gospel legacy,” says Desmond Pringle, Word’s Director of Urban A&R. “George Huff is an example of the new and unique talent we’re going to present to America.”

During the ‘American Idol” competition, Huff never hid his faith. He often cited gospel as his favorite music genre and said that people would be surprised to know that he’s an evangelist. The former University of Oklahoma student and short order cook, is now on a nationwide “American Idol” concert tour through the end of September.

One of gospel’s most celebrated voices, Karen Clark-Sheard (whose vocal acrobatics have influenced pop stars such as Mariah Carey and Faith Evans), has given the world recent hit smashes such as “Nothing Without You”, “Balm in Gilead” and “We Acknowledge You” as a solo artist since 1997. With the Clark Sisters, she recorded classics such as “You Brought the unshine”, “Pray for the USA” and “My Redeemer Liveth.”

"In the past, Word Records represented the greatest names in Gospel music and the signing of George Huff and Karen Clark Sheard sends the message that we want that valued position back again,” says Barry Landis, President of Word Records. “I want my legacy at Word to be identified as a time where Word Records reclaimed its status as the industry leader in Gospel. Look out Verity!"

Word was founded in 1952 and is the oldest existing gospel recording label. Over its six decades, Word has spawned gospel radio classics by artists such as America’s first black superstar Ethel Waters, First Lady of Gospel Shirley Caesar and America’s premiere quartet, the Mighty Clouds of Joy.

http://www.capitalentertainment.com/news/george_and_karen_sign_with_word.html

Roxip
Member

01-29-2004

Tuesday, August 31, 2004 - 12:00 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Roxip a private message Print Post    
I'm glad to hear that George got a recording contract. I loved his voice and his personality throughout the competition and wish him great success. besides, when you watched him you always got a workout bouncing along with him...LOL.

Tishala
Member

08-01-2000

Thursday, September 23, 2004 - 11:19 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Tishala a private message Print Post    
'Idol' alumni carve out niche for holidays USAToday

While the next American Idol season doesn't kick in till January, fall is anything but a hiatus as five of the show's offspring prepare to roll out albums during a five-week span starting Nov. 2.

tasia
Calling in the big guns:
Fantasia is collaborating with Missy Elliott, Jermaine Dupri
and Jazze Pha for her debut CD, due Nov. 23.


The timing not only sets up the Idol discs as ideal stocking stuffers for millions who follow the Fox series, but it also sets up the Idol alums as ideal guests for the highly rated show's fourth run — a promotional jackpot.

The timetable and scorecard:

• Ruben Studdard's I Need an Angel, a set of original and traditional gospel tunes, is due Nov. 2. The title track, written and produced by R. Kelly, goes to radio Oct. 4. Studdard's 2003 Soulful debut has sold a hefty 1.7 million copies, roughly on par with current CDs by Prince and Ashlee Simpson.

• Clay Aiken's traditional Christmas album, to include Joy to the World and Winter Wonderland, is due Nov. 16 and will coincide with a TV special and tour. His Measure of a Man CD sold 2.6 million copies. Single Solitaire sold 320,000.

• Fantasia is still in the studio recording her as-yet-untitled debut, due Nov. 23, with such collaborators as Jermaine Dupri, Missy Elliott and Jazze Pha. Though soft at radio, her I Believe/Summertime has sold 338,000 copies, a stunning haul for the nearly moribund single format.

• Kelly Clarkson has co-written songs for a still-untitled pop-rock album arriving Nov. 30. Her Thankful debut sold 2 million copies. Single Breakaway, from The Princess Diaries 2, is rapidly climbing airplay charts.

• Diana DeGarmo's maiden effort is expected Dec. 7. Her Dreams/Don't Cry Out Loud is the nation's top-selling single, with 175,000 copies sold (with virtually no radio airplay).

The Idols enjoy celebrity status, but will the glut end up voting one or more off the chart? Record mogul Clive Davis, who's supervising all five projects at his J and RCA labels, sees no logjam.

"To lump them together is a serious blunder," he says, insisting that this crop shares only the tenuous tie of the show's banner. "American Idol deserves enormous credit, but we're not using it as an umbrella. We're treating the artists as individuals. The momentum from the show is a huge advantage. The artists have to earn the rest."

DeGarmo, working with such producers as David Foster, is tapping into talents beyond the limits set by the show, Davis says. And Fantasia "is a young Mary J. Blige or Aretha. We have to be true to her talent. The material is being custom-crafted to her."

The upside for the Idol stable is a lack of competition from outsiders, since the pop genre is thinly populated these days, Davis says. The downside is that radio programmers tend to shun pop tunes in favor of rock and hip-hop (or non-Idol pop artists such as JoJo and Hilary Duff). Even without support from radio, which has bypassed most Idol singles, Davis predicts solid sales for each album.

"There is life after American Idol," he says. "There is a career beyond the souvenir."

Rslover
Member

11-19-2002

Saturday, October 30, 2004 - 5:44 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Rslover a private message Print Post    
FOX PLANS 'IDOL' SPECIAL
The fourth season of "American Idol" will begin in January, but Fox is bringing out the previous seasons' winners to perform in a holiday special in November. The one-hour show which will air on November 24 is titled: "Kelly, Ruben, & Fantasia: Home For Christmas." It will feature the trio singing holiday songs.