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Ketchuplover

Thursday, July 18, 2002 - 04:13 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
Its not how well you sing,its how rabid your fans are.

Lurkin

Thursday, July 18, 2002 - 06:55 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
On ET tonite they implied Simon got mad & left. I would'nt doubt it

Puttergirl

Thursday, July 18, 2002 - 06:59 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
The most important thing is that Jim is out!!! I heard on some program today (Entertainment Tonight?), that he and Ryan had something going on in the house. As much as I thought he sucked, I thought he was much better Tuesday night. But sure not good enough!!

Max

Thursday, July 18, 2002 - 07:08 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
Here's part of a story on CNN/EW:

'American Idol': EJay and Jim get booted
Eight is enough
By Jessica Shaw
Entertainment Weekly

"(Entertainment Weekly) -- Far more pressing a topic to discuss than Jimoonlight Kisses' departure, RJ's stage crash, and EJay's lame dismissal is the conspicuous absence of Simon from tonight's show. He had to fly back to London? For what? Hello, information superhighway? Heard of fax and e-mail? I don't buy it.

Something's up with the whole Simon-Paula situation and he couldn't cope. Those two have been running at the mouth for days about how the other wants to hook up and while I was inclined to believe it was all a ratings hoax, I'm starting to believe there's some truth to the tension. Now that's a reality show I'd want to see: Paula, Randy, and Simon stuck in a mansion for six weeks together. "

The rest of the story is about who stayed and who went last night. I hope Simon comes back. It wouldn't be as interesting without his ascerbic commentary. :)

Kitt

Monday, July 22, 2002 - 03:26 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
From the Fox page on American Idol:

"Rumors have been flying since last Wednesday's show that there was something more to Simon's disappearance than just a "business trip". Had the ruthless critic grown tired of taking heat for voicing his opinions? Perhaps the eight finalists would not have to listen to any more of his brutal honesty?

Well, unfortunately for the remaining eight (but fortunately for those of us who love a great soundbite), we can safely report that there is nothing sinister afoot. Simon did indeed fly back to London, partially for business reasons but also to make good on a promise to attend a friend's 40th birthday party. There will be no need for a cardboard cut-out on Tuesday -- Simon will be back in his chair alongside Paula and Randy. And he's sure to have enough quick wit saved up to compensate for his absence."

I might be wrong, but think the show is essentially Simon's, i.e. he produces it, the concept was basically his, and so on. There's no way he'd just walk out imho , he has too much power.

Puttergirl

Monday, July 22, 2002 - 05:53 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
YEA, SIMON WILL BE BACK

It sure isn't as much fun without him!!

Madelane

Monday, July 22, 2002 - 07:28 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
Kitt, do you say that about Simon producing and creating it because you know something about it or because of the names in the credits at the opening of the show?

Because I thought the same thing when I saw the name Simon over and over in the opening credits, but then I'm pretty sure the Simon in the credits had a different last name than Simon the judge.

But I have no independent knowledge whatsoever. Anyone?

Theowl

Tuesday, July 23, 2002 - 08:30 am EditMoveDeleteIP
9 HOURS AND 25 MINUTES!!! HOOO HOOOO!!!!

Max

Tuesday, July 23, 2002 - 01:01 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
No Idle Moments: 'Idol' Winner to Record Quickly
Tue Jul 23, 3:57 AM ET
By Josef Adalian

HOLLYWOOD (Variety) - Viewers of Fox's summer megahit "American Idol" won't have to wait long to hear the first single from whomever wins the competition.

Simon Cowell, the snarly Brit judge-recording exec who'll be producing the track, said he'll have the song in stores within three weeks of "Idol's" Sept. 4 finale. He'll achieve that feat by asking all of the three remaining finalists to record the song -- an original composition Cowell describes as a "big power ballad" similar to Whitney Houston's "One Moment in Time."

RCA Records has already committed to giving the "Idol" winner a $1 million recording contract that covers both the winning single and a full-length album from the winner that's set to be released by December. The label will also release a single from the runner-up, and plans are in the works for a compilation CD from the 10 finalists to be released in October.

As for Cowell, he remained cagey Monday when asked whether he'll be back for the show's second season early next year.

It's probably no coincidence that Cowell -- whose snappy put-downs are a big draw for many viewers -- recently signed up with Creative Artists Agency for representation. Executives close to "Idol" are already expecting to be hit up for a huge pay hike, though some industry insiders believe Fox and the show's producers may be willing to live without Cowell if his price gets too high.

Kitt

Tuesday, July 23, 2002 - 01:26 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
Madelane, Simon was a big part of the UK show and he took on the task of taking it to the US. He's a MAJOR record exec, and really knows what he's talking about when it comes to the recording industry. Even if he is a bit direct with his words!

Spramp

Tuesday, July 23, 2002 - 05:24 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
Jim and Ryan had something going on?? I would have bet my life savings that he was gay (not that there's anything wrong with that!!).

Webkitty

Tuesday, July 23, 2002 - 05:34 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
Spramp, Jim is gay, there were a few posts about it in this thread.

I am going to be posting here tonight during the show (I'm east coast) so if anyone doesn't want to be spoiled, fair warning!
(I tape The Mole and watch that right after this, just an explanation)

Webkitty

Tuesday, July 23, 2002 - 05:58 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
Its on!!

Simon is there! Yea!
Tonights theme songs, the 1960's.

Webkitty

Tuesday, July 23, 2002 - 06:04 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
The contestants took part in Habitat for Humamity this past week.

RJ Helton first up: ~Under the Boardwalk~ love this song.....doing a good job, but doing his swinging back and forth thing......

Randy says nice job, liked his shirt, Paula says great job (what else is new) Simon says good but not American Idol winning performance.

Webkitty

Tuesday, July 23, 2002 - 06:06 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
Bill is so the Mole! Ooops, wrong thread.....

Webkitty

Tuesday, July 23, 2002 - 06:11 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
Next up: Tamyra singing ~A fool in love?~

She nailed it! Crowd goes wild. Randy, you are exactly like what the American Idol is, Paula, jeun e se qua (sp) Simon, you are a star!

Buttercup

Tuesday, July 23, 2002 - 06:14 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
I'll take Simon any day of the week

Hi, Webkitty Buttercup

Webkitty

Tuesday, July 23, 2002 - 06:16 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
Nikki, ~Take another piece of my heart~

Crowd loves her but she's not Janice......(imo)

Randy, liked it, but not best performance, Paula, better song choice than last week, Simon, what are you really all about? But better than last week, he was trying to be nice (believe it, he's being nice tonight, for him at least)

Webkitty

Tuesday, July 23, 2002 - 06:17 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
Hi Butterbunny! Lovvvve Simon!

Webkitty

Tuesday, July 23, 2002 - 06:23 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
Next up: crap, I watching the Mole, who is it, AJ?
Yes, AJ ~how sweet it is to be loved by you~

I thought it was terrible, we'll see what the judges think,
Randy, he thinks he was nervous, not best performance, Paula, disconnected but enjoyed it, Simon, good, but not American Idol

Ketchuplover

Tuesday, July 23, 2002 - 06:24 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
Hi webkitty & buttercup :) Great show eh?

Faerygdds

Tuesday, July 23, 2002 - 06:32 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
Flipped over just in time to see Kelly.... all I can say is WOW!!!

Webkitty

Tuesday, July 23, 2002 - 06:32 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
Kelly up: ~Natural Woman~

Good, I liked it, OMG, she hit a VERY weird note!
What was that!

Randy, amazing, Paula, amazing, Simon, gave her compliment but I didn't catch what he said.

Webkitty

Tuesday, July 23, 2002 - 06:35 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
Christina ~when a man loves a woman~

I didn't think her notes were that good tonight,
but professional performance

Randy, vocally missing tonight, Paula, overall, but some note off, Simon, liked it.

Ketchuplover

Tuesday, July 23, 2002 - 06:36 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
I hit a note like that once. It involved a zipper. :)