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Grooch

Tuesday, April 15, 2003 - 08:38 am EditMoveDeleteIP
Just thought I would get this started early. :)

Grooch

Tuesday, April 15, 2003 - 08:42 am EditMoveDeleteIP
I predict that there will be a huge Ricky backlash because he got kicked off before Carmen, that no one will vote for her and she will be the one booted this week.

(unless there is another contestant with a criminal record that gets booted off instead.)

Grooch

Tuesday, April 15, 2003 - 09:23 am EditMoveDeleteIP
Whoo! Hoo! It is going to be Billy Joel tonight. :)

The 'Idols' Tackle Hits by the Piano Man

April 15, 2003
Tune in to "American Idol" tonight at 8 and you'll hear the contestants tell SIMON COWELL: "So you had to be a big shot, didja? You had to prove it to the crowd?" At least, we hope so. In this week's musical theme, the fame-hungry wannabes will perform hits by Brooklyn-boy-made-good BILLY JOEL. But first, ET will have exclusive backstage "Idol" reports from the producers of the FOX show!

Last Tuesday, five-time Grammy winner LIONEL RICHIE joined the judges for Billboard No. 1's week, and got an earful of nasty Simon in the process. The Brit wit took the opportunity to lambast Lionel's hit song, "Endless Love," after RICKEY SMITH sang the classic tune.

"He took me right off my mark," Lionel told PAULA ABDUL on our set. "I looked at you and I said, 'Are we on the air?' I didn't know -- should I make this 'The JERRY SPRINGER Show' and attack him?"

KELLY CLARKSON also returned with a fierce new look -- and back-up dancers -- to belt out "Miss Independent," the first single off her new album, Thankful, in stores today, April 15. "Miss Independent" is a thumpin', R&B flavored joint that was reportedly co-written by chart topper CHRISTINA AGUILERA.

And Rickey Smith, whose "Hercules! Hercules!" chant made him an audience favorite, was sent home by viewers -- or at least into the audience, where next week he can join previous "Idol" contenders TAMYRA GRAY, JULIA DeMATO and J.D. ADAMS.

"I'm going to stay working with music," Rickey told our special correspondent Paula. "I'm going to do a lot of writing, and hopefully somebody will call me up and say 'We want to work with you!'"

Link

Walker

Tuesday, April 15, 2003 - 09:30 am EditMoveDeleteIP
awesome i love billy joel..grooch i hope you're right about carmen getting the boot..that girl can't sing and should have been gone.

Hobbs

Tuesday, April 15, 2003 - 10:24 am EditMoveDeleteIP
Has anyone heard what songs each contestant is singing? I would love to hear Clay sing "It's Still Rock and Roll to Me", but I think he'll go for "Piano Man" or "New York State of Mind". I hope he surprises me and mixes it up. He has soooo much talent, but doesn't let us see it.

Weenerlobo

Tuesday, April 15, 2003 - 12:05 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
New York State of Mind is an excellent song, I hadn't thought of Clay doing that one. He would do well with that. Rueben would too. I wonder what Trenyce will do with a Billy Joel song and which one she'll do.

Grooch

Tuesday, April 15, 2003 - 12:29 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
I can see Clay sing Honesty, She's always a woman, Just the way you are, and NY State of mind.

I also like the song Seen the Lights go out on Broadway, but I don't think the lyrics are appropriate because of 9/11.

I can see Ruben singing The River of Dreams, The longest Time and Tell her about it.

I can see Treynce singing Honesty and making it her own. :)

Abbynormal

Tuesday, April 15, 2003 - 12:36 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
If they do sing Billy Joel hits, I wonder if Billy Joel will be there. I heard on the radio this morning that he is in rehab. They were doing trivia and on this day in 1982 he crashed his motorcyle and spent a month in the hospital. Just thought I'd share that little tid-bit.

Whoami

Tuesday, April 15, 2003 - 01:35 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
I read on another board that Billy Joel will be the guest judge, but via remote. He won't be there in person.

Don't take it as gospel though. It's just what I read!

Djgirl5235

Tuesday, April 15, 2003 - 01:43 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
Oh, I would LOVE to hear Clay sing "Tell Her About It"... that's a nice uptempo song, and would be different from what he's done before...

Hobbs

Tuesday, April 15, 2003 - 01:44 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
3:15 left until showtime. 15 min left at work. Half hour drive home. That leaves 2-1/2 hours to eat dinner, walk the dog, make the popcorn, and fill the cooler with bottles of H2O. Tuesday is the best night! AI and 24 rocks! Enjoy the show everyone!

Monkeyboy

Tuesday, April 15, 2003 - 01:56 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
Im so excited!!

Grooch

Tuesday, April 15, 2003 - 02:11 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
Specultion is that Clay will sing My Life. I don't think that would be a good choice for him.

I think Everybody Has A Dream would be a good song for him.

Crazydog

Tuesday, April 15, 2003 - 03:13 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
I hope they don't change the format at the last minute.

I thought I read somewhere that Neil Sedaka is the guest judge. Or maybe that was just a rumor.

Why in the world do they mention J.D. Adams as being in the audience? He didn't even make the finals OR the wild card and AI is still falling all over this guy who "is the descendant of two presidents". I wonder if he uses that pickup line at bars.

Ugh, for some reason I can hear Kimberly Caldwell choosing an upbeat song like "Pressure", being a little off key and absolutely murdering it. My ears are hurting right now just thinking about it.

Jhezzie

Tuesday, April 15, 2003 - 03:33 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
I would like to hear either Ruben or Clay tackle "New York State Of Mind" or "Say Goodbye To Hollywood." Might be interesting.:)

Seamonkey

Tuesday, April 15, 2003 - 03:45 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
Trenyce could make "Honesty" her own if that included lifting a few items from an employer..

Grooch

Tuesday, April 15, 2003 - 04:03 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
Crazydog, I posted the link about Neil. But the article didn't mention when he would be the judge. (I don't think.)

As to JD Adams, he is supposedly dating Kim C. Though I have no idea where she would have the time to date anyone right now. It must be a publicity stunt, though I have no clue as to why.

Seamonkey, you are bad! LOL! But I guess she won't be singing that song afterall.

Seamonkey

Tuesday, April 15, 2003 - 04:57 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
Moi?? Bad??

Is it almost starting??

Jenhavins

Tuesday, April 15, 2003 - 05:01 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
Clay is wearing a Jacket!

Jenhavins

Tuesday, April 15, 2003 - 05:01 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
and I haven't read if it has been posted but Clay is singing Tell Her About It.

Jenhavins

Tuesday, April 15, 2003 - 05:03 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
Okay...where is everyone?!?!

Ladytex

Tuesday, April 15, 2003 - 05:04 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
Oooh, I love Smokey Robinson! I wish Rickey were still around to sing one of his songs...

Kellsma

Tuesday, April 15, 2003 - 05:04 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
I am here getting "spoiled". Thanks Jenhavins!

Jenhavins

Tuesday, April 15, 2003 - 05:04 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
Smokey Robinson is guest judge. He watches the show at home as well.

Mygetaway

Tuesday, April 15, 2003 - 05:04 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
Clay's up first again?