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Lurknomore
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07-07-2001

Saturday, June 03, 2006 - 5:59 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Lurknomore a private message Print Post    
Since I have no clue who that Kidd person is, let along what radio show/station he is on, I would very much appreciate that info Roxip. I should check the Taylor sites and see if any of them have it, but am scared of getting sucked into that site cruising time vacuum...you know the one...you pop in for one thing you look up it's 3 am? lolol.

Sisalou sorry I a haven't been back to see your post...I'll get you the link here before I post!

Allie, although I agree with many points you made, the one I respectfully disagree on is that I feel the one who grew the most, by far, was Elliot. He went in an awkwark guy with a good voice and left a far more polished entertainer with at least some performance style and a more pulled together look. I think Kat is used to taking vocal instruction and looking pretty and to me that is mostly what she did, although it certainly helped her as well. I just don't feel it was as major a change.

Now for my biggest disagreement...while I agree the Clay//Ruben showdown remains the most exciting, to me this Idol for better for several reasons. First, I think the overall quality of talent FAR exceeded every past year. I think will be proven by us seeing several names make it in music, and I bet for awhile. Even though my guy won, there truly were a lot of winners this year (19E included of course lolol).

And what makes the biggest difference for me is that say Ruben was on a TV show tonight (where has he gone anyway??? Don't recall last time I saw him). I'd watch. But you won't see me in a store buying anything of his, or any other Idol for that matter. Though I would at some point like to see Jennifer Hudson in Dreamgirls. I always liked her and that is awesome show. Hope the movie is good haven't heard much buzz.

But all that said, of every single person on Idol, winner or whatever, Taylor is the ONLY one I am likely to plunk down a credit card to get a CD or see a Taylor only show. So in my book that puts him in a different victory league.

Now for that link...here you go Sis
http://www.theeastcarolinian.com/vnews/display.v/ART/2006/02/23/43fdeec0d4a55
I found it very interesting. If anyone doesn't want to see Kat (and a few others lol) painted in a now so nice light you might want to skip it. But I thought in addition to the Kat stuff there are some interesting behind the scenes things in this article from earlier in the season, some good with the bad. Enjoy!

Oh and Sis...while I've never read anything bad about Taylor (unless you consider agressively trying to market his band bad), I have seen about half a dozen similar comments about Kat from folks who had first hand dealings with her. Even if you read the comments to this story, someone retells a story they hear that is in line with this. So to me, when I combine all those stories with things like her facial expressions and several other things, well, I hope I'm wrong but I just don't think she anywhere near as sweet as she tried to get us to believe. I don't wish her ill, but I just prefer nice people when possible.

Starshine40
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07-30-2002

Saturday, June 03, 2006 - 10:22 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Starshine40 a private message Print Post    
Thanks to those who posted the links to order Taylor's CD "Under the Radar". My 86 yr old mom also loved watching him in AI after I had told her about him so I ordered copies of the CD for both of us. They arrived a couple of days ago and I took hers over to her today and we played it while I was there. She really really likes Taylor, especially his enthusiasm and the way he gets into the music!

Lexie_girl
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07-30-2004

Sunday, June 04, 2006 - 4:06 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Lexie_girl a private message Print Post    
While I agree with those who think Season 2's showdown with Clay and Ruben was the most exciting showdown because it was a coin flip who would win, I think what separates this season from Season 2 was there was something for everyone as far as the Top 10 were concerned. Clay and Ruben were clearly the Final Two from the beginning of the live competition. This season you had country, rock, vocalists and performers. At the end of the day, it could have easily have been Taylor, Katharine, Elliot or Chris in the Final Two (and possibly Mandisa who I thought would have gone further).

Just my



Lurknomore
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07-07-2001

Sunday, June 04, 2006 - 8:53 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Lurknomore a private message Print Post    
Oh one more thing..for those that want to hear any of Taylor's original's, I've just assumed everyone knows they are online. Between Graycharles.com and Taylorhicksfan.com (esp the member only area), you can find most every audio or video that exists. I'm all for supporting Tay and buying his stuff, but if you aren't sure who he really is musically a listen to some of his own stuff, and Georgia, IMHO is well worth your time.

Also my apologies for turning my earlier post into a "what is that word supposed to be" game. Note to self; proofread before posting or before editing time runs out! Sorry that was especially bad for me!

Lurknomore
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07-07-2001

Sunday, June 04, 2006 - 11:39 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Lurknomore a private message Print Post    
Came back cause I realized I forgot to post one more site which has a very convenient list of most Taylor stuff online. Granted some links are to links but it gets you there lol. So here is another resource for Taylor stuff;
http://theofficialsoulpatrol.com/music.html

Sisalou
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07-12-2002

Monday, June 05, 2006 - 2:15 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Sisalou a private message Print Post    
Thanks Lurk! See ya at Big Brother.

Maris
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03-28-2002

Monday, June 05, 2006 - 3:01 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Maris a private message Print Post    
I think Chris Daughtry is going to Blow it. He reminds me of a guy I know who was on Wheel of fortune. The clue answer was the Honeymooners. He had most of the consonants and it looked so easy to guess the answer. His money was all the way up there. There were only a few blank spots and you didnt even need the letters to know the answer but he said it, I would like to buy a vowel. Pat, I would like to buy an I. Huh? Forever after he became known as Bob give me an I last name.

That is chris, the fame and fortune is so close he can taste it and he blows it with over confidence.

Texannie
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07-16-2001

Monday, June 05, 2006 - 3:02 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Texannie a private message Print Post    
Chris turned down Fuel's offer.

Sherbabe
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07-28-2002

Tuesday, June 06, 2006 - 5:40 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Sherbabe a private message Print Post    
Katherine inked a deal w/ Clive today. She also wants to persue acting.

Sherbabe
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07-28-2002

Tuesday, June 06, 2006 - 5:45 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Sherbabe a private message Print Post    
NEW YORK (AP) - Being the "American Idol" runner-up has its rewards, too. Katharine McPhee, who lost out to Taylor Hicks in the top-rated Fox show's finale two weeks ago, has signed a record deal with music mogul Clive Davis in conjunction with 19 Recordings Unlimited, the label managed by "Idol" creator Simon Fuller, it was announced Tuesday.

The 22-year-old California native's recording of two songs - "Over the Rainbow" and "My Destiny" - will be released in stores and through digital outlets on June 27.

Hicks also recently signed the record deal that came with his victory.

After the "Idol" finale, McPhee told The Associated Press she hadn't expected to win and didn't have any regrets.

"It would really just be silly to feel bad for me at this point. I got a record deal, a new car," she told the AP.

She also said she hopes eventually to do movies as well as musical theater.

Maris
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03-28-2002

Wednesday, June 07, 2006 - 6:35 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Maris a private message Print Post    
http://news.yahoo.com/s/eo/20060607/en_music_eo/19207

a little more info:

But what should we expect from McPhee when she finally gets to spend a little alone time in the studio?


"My first task is going to be to sit down with her and see what her vision is for herself," Arista founder Davis told People. "She is a pop singer. There is no question. Our task will be to find hits for her that fit her like a glove and can be hits on today's radio. That is the challenge and the task that lies in front of us."


And after that? McPhee told TVGuide.com that she wouldn't mind taking a cue from another certain long-haired beauty.

"Julia Roberts is a wonderful person and someone I'd like to model my career after, even though she's not a singer," she said. "I definitely want to do movies. I know it's a cliche that every singer wants to be an actress and every actress wants to be a singer, but these are the things that I want, and we'll see how they play out."



McPheever is already taking the classical world by storm. Andrea Bocelli, who lent his expertise to Idol earlier this season, has invited McPhee to be a guest singer this week at his concerts in Los Angeles, Sacramento and San Jose.

Sadiesmom
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03-13-2002

Wednesday, June 07, 2006 - 8:03 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Sadiesmom a private message Print Post    
I came back to restate what I was saying previously about the fandoms in what I hope is a clearer way.

I think this year had the most EQUALLY divided fandoms, outside ofthe SoulPatrol. I think that gave everyone someone to cheer for, but no one everyone could get behind. As the contestants became fewer, so did the choices. Now that the show is complete, the different fandoms exist still and the tour is selling like crazy because the different fandoms are going to see their choice. I think that Nigel stated at the beginning of the year that he was going to cast for a reality show, rather than a singing contest, this year.

The tour should be very interesting and really show who has a career chance afterwards. I am pretty sure that, with all his experience, Taylor can produce the performance, but for the others, that have less experience, it will be interesting to see how they improve as the tour progresses.

Naja
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06-28-2003

Friday, June 09, 2006 - 7:46 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Naja a private message Print Post    
I can't believe I missed this. Kellie was on Leno again this week, but as a Tonight Show rep on the Red Carpet for the MTV Movie Awards. This is so funny..LOL

http://www.gofish.com/userVideoPlayer.gfp?gfid=30-1037194

Lurknomore
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07-07-2001

Friday, June 09, 2006 - 10:49 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Lurknomore a private message Print Post    
OMG haven't checked in here for a few days...Naja thanks so much for posting that. Boy Kellie has found her calling! Funniest thing I've seen in eons. And did you notice how the celebs all are so natural and fun with her vs the usual red carpet drivel?! If E! is smart they would call her up and sign her to a long term deal for all the major events. They've been dead since Joan & Melissa left and she is a million times more fun/better than them.

Who woulda thunk it? She rocks!

Supergranny
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02-03-2005

Friday, June 09, 2006 - 11:11 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Supergranny a private message Print Post    
Thank you Naja....I would have missed that and it is priceless. So how about all those people who said she was just a phoney!! Even Sandra Bullock said she should be in comedy. I laughed so hard watching that.

Jimmer
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08-30-2000

Friday, June 09, 2006 - 11:35 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Jimmer a private message Print Post    
That was funny. What was nice too is that the celebs seemed to treat her pretty good.

Nancypj
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08-17-2001

Friday, June 09, 2006 - 11:52 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Nancypj a private message Print Post    
Great clip - thanks Naja! She does come up with some doozies on the spur of the moment, that's for sure!

Katiebug41800
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01-22-2006

Friday, June 09, 2006 - 1:34 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Katiebug41800 a private message Print Post    
Hey Naja - I need your expertise. Is there any way of downloading the behind the scenes video from the tv guide shoot? I have the website saved in my favorites, but I can't figure out how to download it and I'm sure they won't keep it up there forever. I'd love to save it.

Here's the link:
http://online.tvguide.com/special/idol/idol.asp?cur=1

Katiebug41800
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01-22-2006

Saturday, June 10, 2006 - 1:24 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Katiebug41800 a private message Print Post    
Found the tv guide link I needed. In case anyone else wanted it:

http://www.sendspace.com/file/hrbrm4

Lexie_girl
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07-30-2004

Sunday, June 11, 2006 - 3:13 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Lexie_girl a private message Print Post    
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Mak1
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08-12-2002

Sunday, June 11, 2006 - 4:33 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Mak1 a private message Print Post    

[Times photo -- Keri Wiginton]
Rickie Rinberger of Tampa, 24, kisses his girlfriend, Melissa McGhee of Tampa, 21, a former American Idol contestant, during her swimming practice at Weeki Wachee Springs on Thursday. McGhee is singing and swimming during the Hurricane Expo Saturday.

sptimes.com


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Idol finalist takes on underwater gig
Tampa's Melissa McGhee will swim with the mermaids at Weeki Wachee Springs during the Hurricane Expo.
By CHANDRA BROADWATER
Published June 9, 2006

WEEKI WACHEE - Singing is one thing for American Idol finalist Melissa McGhee. Swimming like a mermaid is quite another.

Nonetheless, McGhee donned a shiny green mermaid tail and top Thursday afternoon at Weeki Wachee Springs as she dipped into the frigid water to learn the basics of underwater maneuvering.

The 21-year-old Tampa resident came to the park to practice her skills in preparation for a performance Saturday with the legendary mermaids that will be part of the Hernando County 2006 Hurricane Expo.

County emergency management officials will be on hand with weather experts to help residents prepare for hurricanes.

The primary focus of this year's expo is flood insurance. Leto said that most people don't think they need the protection because they aren't in a flood zone.

"But they are still vulnerable," he said. "Depending on the level of a hurricane, homes that don't usually flood could be flooded."

McGhee was the first of the 12 finalists voted off Idol in March. Since then, she has been traveling and working to get a record deal.

Thursday's practice was her first visit to Weeki Wachee. She admitted that she's not too fond of the water.

"It was a lot harder than I thought," she said, wringing out her brown hair just after exiting the springs. "You really have to work and move a lot of muscles in ways that they don't normally maneuver. And at the same time you have to hold your breath in the cold water. It's tiring. I really respect the mermaids."

Flanked by Weeki Wachee Mayor Robyn Anderson, a former mermaid herself, and mermaid manager Viki Monsegur, the singer first got her bearings in the water, then slipped on a tail.

She practiced moving underwater with the breathing tubes mermaids use to stay beneath the surface for their 20-minute shows.

McGhee, who will sing and swim for free, said she wanted to take part in the expo to help people educate themselves.

"I'm a Florida girl; I've been through them," she said. "It's good for people to realize how important this is, especially with what happened when Katrina hit and now that hurricane season is here."

Sherbabe
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07-28-2002

Sunday, June 11, 2006 - 7:32 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Sherbabe a private message Print Post    
Who is Katherine McPhee dating? I saw her in an interview...she did not say who, she said, c'mon who know who it is, it's all over the news.

Kitt
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Sunday, June 11, 2006 - 9:12 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Kitt a private message Print Post    
From what I see online, it's an old (as in ex) boyfriend and the fuss is because he's old (as in 41) for her.

Mak1
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08-12-2002

Sunday, June 11, 2006 - 9:18 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Mak1 a private message Print Post    


There are pictures on one of her fan sites, here: katharine-mcphee.net

Sherbabe
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07-28-2002

Sunday, June 11, 2006 - 4:50 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Sherbabe a private message Print Post    
YIKES! No wonder her dad was crying all the time.