Funk: Yo! Miami was SPICY, dogg!

Collins: I think what Artie means by that is that it was a much better audition city, with talent that outshined the past few lousy locations.

Funk: Yeah. Pretty much.

Heart: I liked it. I thought it was good, and we can finally stop complaining about only seeing losers, because they're showing more of the good singers, and that's a very good thing for us fans.

Funk: The Miami Vice open was HOT! It set a great tone, and set it RIGHT...with all the flamingoes and that girl falling in the surf. Just fun, man.

Collins: The "Rhythm is Gonna' Get You" video reminded me of one of the true Kiss of Death Songs (TM). Everyone who sings "Conga" is pretty much doomed to fail. No exceptions. Miami started off, as is becoming Idol tradition, with a No Vote...Shannon McGough, the belghing, meat-grinding young lady with Crazy Eyes.

Heart: I really don't think she was as bad as they thought...the judges were WAAAY harsh, calling her tone-deaf. I thought she looked like she might cry!

Collins: About time we see the judges' mean streak, again! Ha ha ha...

Funk: The belching made me laugh. It's sad, she was that terrible, though. She was kinda' fun.

Heart: RObbie Carrico, the rocker guy...he was good, but not great. No Daughtry...though I know I'm about to get creamed for saying that in front of you guys...

Collins: As President of the Chris Daughtry is Vastly Overrated Non-Fan Club, I'd say that kind of statement should be punishable by, at least, life in prison. But, I'll let you off, for now. This guy, Robbie, they CLAIMED he was a boy-bander-turned-rocker. I'm sorry, but that's the kind of dirt that doesn't come off. You can ABSOLUTELY tell that he used to sing in that mushy, boy-band style.

Funk: 3 Yesses, so he has something going. I liked his voice, but he almost seemed like he was about to forget the lyrics...be careful, dogg!

Collins: He isn't even in Chris Daughtry's league, and that was only good enough for fourth place! Next, after producers began pointing out how superior the female talent was in Miami, was Puss in Boots from the Shrek movies.

Heart: I'm ASSUMING you meant Ghaleb Emachah? Ha ha. I actually LIKED his Latin vibe. Have we ever had a male Latin singer in the Top 24? I don't think so. If Southern accents are allowed to go to Hollywood, I don't see why he wouldn't. I'm glad he made it!

Funk: I think Pushover Paula struck again. I don't think he'll make it, kinda' pointless to send him to Hollywood.

Collins: Too much queso for my liking. He can sing, but the heavy accent and handsy stuff kind of made me cringe.

Funk: Yo, I wanna' talk about the two HUGE talents we saw next! Corliss Smith and Brittany Wescott!

Heart: I liked Corliss at parts, but...it was uneven. At some parts, she seemed a little shaky. I liked Brittany better, actually. She seemed like she had more talent, but we ended with 2 Yes Votes and hugs all around, so...a nice segment!

Funk: The flirting with Randy and Simon, the kiss-fest...man, Miami's looking for LOVE! Oh, LORD< the energy was off the charts! Brittany was better, I think, but I liked the segment, too!

Collins: I'm actually not going to disagree with you two! Corliss was modern-sounding, but a throwback at the same time. That's big right now, with that Amy Winehouse thing running around. I love the Jazz vibe. And Ms. Wescott...she actually sang with too much showiness in the middle, and it cost her. Still a good audition, but she showed weakness by overdoing it a tad. They both got a yes from Clyde. Big and fun...Simon even allowed them to use "BOTH DOORS!" Good stuff.

Heart: Suzanne Toon...she's the single mom, doing American Idol to support her daughter. I thought she had a godo voice, great control. I agreed with the judges, she was interesting!

Collins: Funk, what did you think?

Funk: She was pretty. Pretty voice. Overall, a pretty pretty audition.

Collins: Okay, I'll agree that I liked her. A great voice, so get ready for "Singing In-Toon" signs from fans in the audience during the season if she makes it through Hollywood. She gets Randy's first "PITCHY" warning of the season, as far as I can remember...but, yes. Good stuff, unique look. Not bad.

Funk: The little girl with the big voice, Ramiele Malubay...she I liekd her! She had a funny dad, too.

Collins: Following a surprising Jazmine Trias segue...she was very attractive, had an okay voice...but struggles with high notes. I'll be sad to see her go home, later in the competition. Can't discount the Fun Dad Factor, though. It helped Katharine McPhee a lot, him blubbering every time she opened her bloody mouth.

Heart: She's very cute, and had a strong voice for her size. She'll be fun to watch! ANother big voice was Syesha Mercado. I really think she has the "It" Factor. Very positive...she'll EASILY make it far into the Top 24, if not to the end of the season!

Funk: Very attractive, and she was BIG...but not QUITE over the top. The story of her dad going through rehab and all...I like her.

Collins: Very sunny, and much more bearable and more talented than the "estranged dad" story singer we saw last night in Omaha. She was good overall, lost it a bit at the end...but did Aretha justice, I thought. That's no small feat.

Heart: Natashia Blach was on for about 3 seconds, but...I liked her voice!

Funk: She sang "At Last," and it was really a great song to showcase her talent. Good stuff!

Collins: I absolutely LOVE "At Last." It's a gorgeous song, and not a bad job at all!

Funk: Ilsy Lorena Pinot...she had a nice voice.

Collins: A great name, first of all. Her voice was smooth and crisp, like a good white wine. Appropriately enough!

Heart: She's cute! Reminded me of Jesse from Saved By the Bell, a little. That has nothing to do with her singing, but...still.

Funk: I'm pretty sure Elizabeth Berkley did a little DANCING after that show ended, but...that didn't have anything to do with singing, either. Heh heh...

Collins: Right, then. Back on track...actually, not really. Ben Hausbach was totally boring. I had NO notes next to his name. Must've been a real winner...

Heart: I wrote "boring," too. SO...yeah.

Funk: Who you guys talking about?

Collins: Not a clue. Next was Corey Big-Hair, the singer they showed in the promos for this episode to entice fans into watching a trainwreck. Yeesh.

Heart: He was scary. What did he do with his HAIR?!

Funk: I liked his hair! It was pretty crazy. Pretty bad when all you liked was his hair, though.

Collins: Then, some other boring no-talent hack. Then Richard Valles, the nasal singer. Augh...

Heart: Singing through the nose is never a good idea. I'd say we should make that another Rule of Idol Judgement, but...it's common sense!

Collins: Well, speaking of breaking our Idol Judgement Rules...Julie Dubela, the little tart who had been on American Juniors as a kid, returned to show off her mediocre singing talent and miserable personality in the major league version.

Funk: MAN, that show was bad. Glad it's over. You know, I didn't think she was THAT bad. Not great, sure, but...her attitude was what really did her in. She kept singing, which is a bad idea. She argued with the judges, she whined...not cool!

Collins: About TIME one of those American Juniors showed up! I've been wondering what happened to them. I hope they do a Where Are They Now? with the rest later in the season. Anyway, she was all dolled-up, had the short skirt and the 'tude. You know...she was too obnoxious. Not a GREAT voice, and I loved that the producers used the blackmail footage FOX holds from her childhood to further roast her while she was throwing a tantrum on the way out. If Idol has blackmail footage of you, don't bad-mouth them!

Heart: She was confident, I'll give her THAT much. But she was overly dramatic, and they were a little harsh making fun of her on the way out, playing her OWN singing.

Collins: I LOVED that! I laughed out loud when I started listening and figured out, before they clued us in with video, that it was HER singing! Great payoff to the segment. She was a lot like Veruca Salt from Willy Wonka!

Funk: It got awkward, when she wouldn't leave. Just leave if they tell you you're not good! Thank them and head out, save some dignity!

Collins: Finally, Brandon Black...the bad comedian with the bad come-ons and the worse singing! What a poor, foolish child. Good luck to him in life.

Funk: Ugh! He'll need it.

Heart: What an entrance! It made the right impression, though...he was weird and just not very good. His voice was way too high...

Collins: Perhaps he's been castrated? Anyway...that's it for Miami! A good night, with 17 Golden Tickets!

Heart: And we're seeing more Yes Votes, which is great! We saw 9 of the 17 Yes Votes, if you're keeping score!

Funk: It was spicy, like I said! Bring it, Hot-lanta!

Collins: Oh, right, Artie. I forgot to tell you. I'm also President of the Anti People Who Say "Hot-lanta" Association. You're under arrest for crimes against humanity.

Heart: Atlanta's next! Then...we're onto HOLLYWOOD!

Collins: FINALLY! See you next week, with our thoughts on Atlanta.

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TAGS: American Idol, Artie Funk, Auditions, Clyde Collins, Idol Chatter, Julie Heart, Miami

Collins: What a weird audition Omaha was! I mean...19 people were put through to the next round, which is actually FEWER than the Charleson total.

Funk: It was a better EPISODE, but not a better city. Can't really explain that, but...all that matters it we find the GOOD talent and have fun finding them!

Heart: Overall, better than Charleston. We saw more of the good singers, which is what I wanted.

Collins: I was surprised, being out in the "Heartland," that there was so many...well, seemingly-homosexual contestants. You might expect that in a big city, an L.A. audition, you know?

Funk: Not that there's anything WRONG with that.

Collins: Of course there isn't. Just an observation.

Heart: Maybe American Idol just brings that particular personality out? They always draw flamboyant, over-the-top people. This is no different.

Collins: Well, let's get down to it. Chris Bernheisel was the first singer of the night. We'll call him "flashy." Let's make that our word for the kind of "personality" many contestants seemed to share in Omaha. Don't want to go making rash judgements about people's sexual preferences, or anything.

Heart: I like that word better. Good idea.

Collins: Of course, I'm brilliant. What did you think of him, Julie?

Heart: He was cute, but I thought he'd crash and burn and be crushed by Simon after all the over-the-top stuff and presents for the judges. He actually left with a SMILE on his face, and he's obviously a huge Idol fan. So, he either needs his own show...or some nice, strong medication!

Funk: Go away and STAY away, kid. He was awful.

Collins: He was whiny, over-the-top, and murdered Kelly Clarkson's song. He had a bubbly personality, sure, but it was just too much for me and I HATED him by the time his segment ended.

Heart: Jason Rich, now there's a cute Country boy who can sing pretty well. He was really nervous, though...and kept forgetting the lyrics. I was surprised Simon and Randy put him through to Hollywood after that.

Collins: They must see something in him. I didn't, though. His look and general attitude just seemed so..."LOVE ME." And not in a good way, like me. This is the guy I would've hated back in college.

Funk: I was surprised by the Yes Vote from BOTH judges. Maybe Simon was showing pseudo-compassion in the absence of Paula? I mean, the guy sounded good, but nerves could crash land him in the future. You know that portion of the show where they show people who forgot the lyrics to their songs? Yeah. Not cool.

Collins: You never saw Reuben stop singing and stand there, staring...Simon's right, they'd be off the air! I'd like to remind everyone of Rule Four of Idol Judgement: DON'T FORGET THE LYRICS! He should NOT have received a thrid or fourth try, and he's only OKAY in the end. Enjoy him, ladies. This lump is going nowhere.

Heart: Rachael Wicker, the arm-wrestling champ...she was interesting. Randy DOGGED her for the yodel thing her voice does, but she made it to the next round, anyway.

Collins: She sounded like Dolly Parton and Jewel mated. Just old and boring sounding, nothing new. Whatever, she'll lose in the end.

Funk: Randy called it a "hack-yodel thing." Nice turn of phrase, dogg! These yesses surprised me. I wasn't a big fan of her. She looks and even sounds like a Dixie Chick, which I don't have anything against, per se. I just don't think she'll get too far.

Collins: Going NOWHERE was the Goth Girl Pro Wrestler, Sarah Whitaker. She was just the worst thing ever. I just hated her. I did like that Paula gave her a Yes Vote, somewhat sarcastically, though.

Funk: This Goth chick is awkward and funny in that "I'm trying to fool everyone into thinking she's actually confident way, but I'm actually very nervous about myself underneath it all" way. Then she hit Seacrest and I laughed a lot. That was when I officially started to like Seacrest. Direct Randy quote about Goth chick's performance: "Completely not right; wrong."

Collins: Nice use of semicolon, Artie.

Heart: "Lady Morgue" had a super-creepy laugh. Very theatrical, but I thought it was odd that she seemed happy, because Goth people are usually all about misery.

Collins: Oh, by the way. Screaming Guitar Guy? Die.

Funk: How about someone DECENT! When Paula and Ryan switched jobs, that really cute Norah Jones girl, Samantha Sidley, came away with FOUR yesses! She needs more power behind her very pretty voice, at least for this comepetition. She could be the first soft-singer to gain success, you never know. I'm pulling for her, but I think she's a Hollywood underdog, dogg.

Collins: Sam wasn't nearly as good as Norah, vocally...and that's who people will naturally compare her to. Her range wasn't very good, very breathy. Her lack of confidence showed, but we'll see if they can make anything out of her in Hollywood. I don't think she'll make it very far, even with her good looks.

Heart: She's a sweet girl. I thought her voice was enchanting! A little nervous, but she'll get over that.

Collins: On Ryan filling in as a judge...I think it was a funny bit, but what I loved most was that they brought back "OTHER DOOR!" for a moment! I miss that so much, it was one of the best parts of Season 6!

Funk: Next, we got a 3-yes montage, with samples of each performance. This is almost as many "Yes" performances as we saw all night in Charleston! A step in the right direction for the show, not annoying us like it did last week.

Collins: Down the line...Elizabeth Erkert, you'll lose because no one with that last name will win American Idol. Denise Jackson, nothing special. Visually, reminded me of Fantasia, vocally...well, nothing unique. And Michael Sanfilippo...meh. Too vanilla, didn't really do anything for me.

Heart: And you got that from the, like, FIVE seconds they showed of them? It was nice to see more Yes Votes, but that still isn't enough time to get to know them.

Funk: Erkert had a nice voice and a good look...but she said she'll be "America's Next Top Model" on the escalator! Sheesh! That's what I'd call a "Pickler Moment!" New Fantasia, I thought she had a strong voice. Go, girl! And Sanfilippo, he MELTED Paula. He might actually go pretty far. His voice was good, and his look can improve, like they did with Clay.

Collins: Well, it's a hung jury on those three! The next singer, Angelica Puente...what a TEDIOUS set-up! She cried the whole segment, and I can't believe even WOMEN buy into her "I miss my daddy" sob story. Maybe I'm wrong, but it was just annoying and drawn-out.

Heart: I'll tell you what, Clyde. That emotional teen drama stuff, fighting with parents and all, the audience can relate to that. I'm sure an emotional TV reunion is coming up this season, if she makes it past Hollywood...but she really needs to top mimicking other singers and do something to stand out.

Funk: I was turned off by the sob story, too. I think she'll crack under the pressure when she gets to Hollywood, just doesn't seem emotionally sure of herself enough to make it past that round.

Collins: Jordin Sparks JUST won. It's time for a different sound, and she offered NOTHING original or special. Get original or get out, people!

Funk: They went into some bit about "rockers" trying out for the show, next. I blame Daughtry for unleashing lousy non-rockers on us, en masse. Being a rocker IS NOT DIFFERENT anymore, people.

Collins: Ugly rockers - you have no chance. Attractive rockers - you have no chance. In the end, they're outshined by someone with a Big Voice, because their style inevitably grows tiresome and, like Daughtry, they're either derivative or repetitive to the point that people stop voting for them. It's sad, but true. This show won't allow for this kind of singer to be successful.

Heart: Moving on, we come to David Cook. He was the guy with the crazy hair who I loved! He did Bon Jovi, and I really liked his voice. He can yell and make it sound good, and made it to Hollywood.

Funk: Here's an example of someone taking rock and making it DIFFERENT. You know what? This guy's going to the Top 24, I like him!

Collins: He is NOT the next American Idol, but he'll make it into the Top 24, most likely. Who was that fat, curly-haired guy with glasses from last year? He's THAT for Season 7. He took an already-CORNY song and took the life out of it, completely. Singing bloody BON JOVI with such "emotion" is just cheesy, I'm sorry. Maybe he'll impress me later, because he went through to Hollywood.

Heart: Johnny Escamilla was next. He had a golden jacket, but didn't leave with a golden ticket. Simon REALLY let him have it!

Collins: Righly so. Just...ugh. Paula's HICCUP was the best part of that entire segment! His outfit looked like something Rod Roddy might have worn on The Price is Right! Just sickening.

Funk: The only thing more disturbing than Paula's hiccup was that this guy thinks he's like James Brown! No way!

Collins: And we come to the end with a final Yes Vote, Leo Marlowe. Artie, start it off.

Funk: Seriously, I liked him. So did the judges! He left a good impression on them, which will definitely help him on the way to the Top 24, which he, HOPEFULLY, will make. It was also nice to see an guy who actually CALLED HIMSELF a "queen" make it past those nasty judges and possibly make himself a positive role model for people on his way through this competition!

Heart: I liked his personality, just like the judges. I wouldn't say I want to "take him home," like Paula...but he's someone to watch.

Collins: Not to end on a downer, but...he's just okay for me. Is he REALLY special? Or was he just "Omaha Good?" Good enough to make it past Nebraska, but...I don't know. A good sense of self and sense of humor, so...likeable, just might not be strong enough to go the distance. We'll see.

Heart: And that's Omaha! We saw 9 of the 19 Yes Votes, but 3 were really quick. Still, better than last week!

Collins: It was a good show, and I hope you'll join us here for our recap of tonight's Miami audition. After that it's Atlanta, the last before we actually, FINALLY, get to Hollywood!

Funk: Peace out, peepz!

Collins: And keep that feedback coming. We enjoy hearing what you think of the shows and our columns.

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Posted by JT at 4:46 PM | Permalink | Comments (1)
TAGS: American Idol, Artie Funk, Auditions, Clyde Collins, Idol Chatter, Julie Heart, Omaha

Collins: It was the "Night of No" in Charleston, South Carolina. A beautiful city full of friendly people, it was the backdrop for last night's American Idol audition episode. And, as much as like the city...I have to say, it was a bit rough!

Heart: Yeah, it was a weird night. Only two more audition cites, though. We're almost at Hollywood!

Funk: Charleston didn't have a lot of highlights, but a few decent singers made it through to the next round. It was all about BIG personalities, really.

Collins: Rayshard Henderson, the "Black Clay Aiken," certainly had a big personality. I REALLY wish he had been good. Exciting, goofy, fun, rockin' a hot fro. Just not a good singer. He really set the tone for Charleston, sadly. Engaging personality...but no actual singing talent.

Funk: His hair was HOT, man! He had a cool yell-voice, but his singing voice...well, sucked.

Heart: I looked at him and though "holy DISCO!" He didn't sound like Clay at ALL...people should stop saying they sound like other singers. We're looking for someone original, and as soon as you name someone, you force people to compare you to them. Why make people compare you to Whitney Houston or Kelly Clarkson? You're probably going to LOSE that battle! He was over the top, and didn't make it.

Collins: Another flop was DeAnna Prevatte, the New Kelly Pickler, only brunette and violent. Yikes. Energy doesn't mean talent. Emotion is good, but it's best when paired with actual talent.

Funk: Yo, she was straight up SCARY! I was surprised she didn't flip out at the judges, more.

Heart: She seems like the kind of girl who can barely hold in her inner beast. That last look she shot at Simon was just scary! Very angry person, added to the gigantic pile of Idol rejects.

Collins: Crystal Ortiz and Randy Stark, the couple that met on the American Idol chat forums...YEESH! Horrible.

Funk: Eeeew. Eww, ew. EEEEEEEEW! Stop kissing!

Heart: And he actually runs an American Idol audition advice website? Those two couldn't keep their hands off each other, which was pretty gross. No one needs to see that.

Funk: Ew.

Collins: No one needed to HEAR that, either. Maybe producers put them through to the judges because they're loyal Idol chat fans, but...yet another waste of time that could've gone to deserving singers. Now, I was completely wrong about Michelle and Jeffery Lampkin.

Heart: Yikes! Crazy energy, and I thought they'd flop big-time, too...but they can actually sing! I liked their little high notes together, and their happy reaction to getting put through to Hollywood. I hate to bring it up, guys, but...is this Season 7's answer to the Sanjaya siblings from last year?

Collins: You know, I thought of that while watching, too. A brother-sister duo, they judges like the goofy brother better...hey, anything can happen. Sanjaya, in my opinion, was actually a HIGH POINT of last season. He made for interesting television, and, for a while, captured the attention of the entire country. Talented or not, he made the show exciting. Jeffery has a good chance at becoming something like that, only better. He had a great personality. His little "OW! Factor" thing, the celebration in the hallway after being sent to Hollywood...FINALLY, someone from Charleston I'm actually excited to see again, later! They'll make Hollywood and beyond much more exciting, depending upon how far one or both of them go. I doubt the sister will go far, but Jeffery may be hard for judges and fans to resist.

Funk: They might be a little annoying, but...I guess I can jump on board. I'm a sucker for harmony, and I was diggin' their performance. I was a little surprised they made it through, too...but it's cool. Should be an interesting ride for us with the Lampkins in it.

Heart: After them...we wasted time watching people destroy Carrie Underwood's hit song. There were more losers than winners in Charleston, I know. Seacrest pointed out that only 23 out of 10,000 people made it to Hollywood, but...I can't help but think more of those 23 should've been featured, even for a little while, during the Charleston hour.

Hi. I'm a Mac...and this is my Idol audition.

Collins: Horrible, people! I know that is a common complaint about this stage of the show. Every season, people whine about how the judges are mean and too much time is wasted showcasing freaks, but...this season, it really feels a bit blatant, somehow. It's like the producers heard everyone's complaints, then decided to ramp it up even further, just to spite them.

Heart: Amy Flynn, the 16-year-old dance team captain and abstinence preacher, has a good voice. I don't know if she has the power behind it she'd need to go very far, and I agree with Simon that her personality could start to annoy people. But she wasn't bad.

Collins: Ah, the Deep South. As beautiful and charming as you can be...there's a lovely current of crazy running just below the surface at all times. Amy Flynn, a lovely, wholesome girl...again, the anti-Britney theme I've talked about for this season, singers wanting to be better role models than the insane drug addicts we've got running around, these days. Amy had a nice voice, a bit immature-sounding. With work, she could be okay. There's potential, but not super-great. Paula loved her, Simon was annoyed by her...I say she won't be strong enough vocally to win this show, but she could be an interesting distraction if she makes it into the Top 24.

Funk: I liked her in the promos, without hearing her sing...but very cute, nice voice. Not very powerful, but good. She may not make it far, but I don't know if I find her annoying JUST yet. Her singing "Golden Ticket" on the way out the door was hilarious, and her facial expressions during judging were priceless. Welcome to Hollywood!

Heart: As Amy might say, whatev. London Weidberg, first off, I LOVE her name. She was the one with the really sad story about losing her dad to cancer, and I liked her voice. I'm pretty surprised the judges hesitated to put her through, though. With all the other pretty blondes who always make it, what's one more? Ha ha.

Collins: I'd like to be on record as saying that more attractive blondes on television is not a bad thing. Anyway, London had the Touching Family Story (TM), and claims she's already a musician. She's hard to classify, vocally. Pop-friendly, but not QUITE Disney Princess-y. Bluesy, but not unique. Will she stand out? We'll have to see in Hollywood.

Funk: Know what, Collins? She WILL. I don't like to make bold predictions, but...London WILL BE A TOP 4 FINALIST! There's a prediction for you!

Heart: Woah! Artie, with the big call!

Funk: I'm a little annoyed that we didn't see more YES votes after her. The ratio of terrible to decent is more off than previous seasons, it seems. At least that's how the producers are making it look!

Heart: We're at the end of Day One...and, if you're keeping score, 15 out of the 23 people who went to Hollywood have already been found. That leaves only 8 singers for producers to ignore for the second half of the show! PLEASE, show less of the losers!

Collins: Speaking of losers, Air Force pilot Lindsey Goodman's dreams of stardom were shot down by the judges. They almost always put The Military Contestant through to Hollywood, if only for the happy, patriotic moment. Reality check time...The Military Contestant never goes far. Not a bad voice, but not quite good enough to win this. The judges did their patriotic duty and sent her packing. Good call.

Heart: Too harsh, Clyde. She was something DIFFERENT! She was cute and interesting and not the cookie-cutter. I think it was a mistake letting her go. Aretha Codner was DEFINITELY a memorable character. She was the one with the giant belt, who argued with the judges that she was actually a good singer. That won't work!

Collins: Let's review Rule Two of Idol Judgement: If Simon tells you you're bad, then you're bad. Don't keep singing! Don't try another bloody song! Just GO AWAY! She certainly qualified, as Ryan called her, as the "Big Guns." My goodness. But, most importantly...she's another person who claims to be Idol-caliber, says she's the New Whitney Houston, then bombs. It wasn't murder, as Simon called it, but she had a lot of pitch problems. She can sing, just not well enough...and she can't hear her flaws. Simon was particularly brutal, but can you blame him after all the lousy singers Charleston brought put in front of him?

Heart: I'd like to officially establish Rule Three of Idol Judgement?

Collins: What's that?

Heart: No big belts on big ladies! It's just NOT flattering, ever.

Collins: Fair enough! The rest of the show was full of let-downs and NO votes. In fact, the Idol producers even managed to shock me by including They Might Be Giants music during the big "NO" montage. Nice work, a bit of an obscure band for much of the show's audience...but, still! "No" was the perfect song to use, I'm glad someone thought to include it.

Funk: Hilarious sequence! Highly entertaining, and not too long. That's a GOOD way of showing terrible singers without wasting so much time on backstories. Props for including the Giants song, definitely.

No, no, NO.

Not sure which opening produces better sounds, but I'm leaning toward the dog's behind.

Heart: Yeah, it's sad that after London, only rejects got camera time. Joshua Boson, the creepy guy who over-sang "You're Gonna' Love Me," look...whenever people sing this song, they're going home. You KNOW it. It's almost a guaranteed no!

And you! And YOU! And YOU...are going home.

Collins: There are a few kiss of death songs, and several that have simply been overdone and don't show off anything unique about a singer. That's certainly a Kiss of Death Song, in my book. It died with Frenchie Davis many years ago, in my opinion. Now...let's talk about the story that ran throughout the entire show, the New Daddy, Oliver Highman.

Heart: Why did they pump up the story just to say NO?! 23 people made it...and we saw, like, FOUR?!! Come on!

Funk: They played up the Baby Daddy story too much for a No Vote. They were totally right not to put him through, though...his voice wasn't good, and he now has a NEWBORN TO CARE FOR! What are you gonna' say to the wife and baby? Yo, sorry...but daddy's gotta' go chase a dream and get his hopes crushed in Round 2! See you in a few weeks, good luck, honey! No way.

Collins: You know, I didn't think his voice was so bad. At least at first. He intially sounded a bit like Garth Brooks, but lost it when he tried to get fancy. He wouldn't have won, but was hardly the worst we've seen. It's a good thing that he went to the hospital with the misses, though...because he didn't make it past the judges. A lot of time was devoted to their story, but...well, it is what it is, people.

Heart: 23! Out of 10,000! We saw pretty much nobody.

Collins: Not great odds, really...let's hope the rest of those happy people they sent to Hollywood and opted not to give TV time are really good.

Heart: That's it for Charleston! See you in Omaha.

Funk: Those cats look even crazier than they were in Charleston!

Heart: I hope some of them are actually GOOD SINGERS.

Collins: Charleston's still a lovely city, by the way. I doubt we'll be seeing it featured on American Idol again anytime soon, though.

Heart: Bye, Chatterheads!

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TAGS: American Idol, Artie Funk, Auditions, Charleston, Clyde Collins, Idol Chatter, Julie Heart

As the New England Patriots and New York Giants have passed the test and graduated to Super Bowl XLII, the Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders are headed back to the classroom for a stellar appearance on a special two-hour episode of Are You Smarter Than a 5th Grader? Tonight, Jan. 24 (8:00-10:00 PM ET/PT) on FOX43.

The pretty pom-pommers will surprise a contestant, who is a Dallas Cowboys fan and paramedic from Sunland, CA, and will help him tackle questions about elementary subjects. When this special edition of the A+ quiz show kicks off, the contestant will have the option of teaming with the 5th Grade whiz-kids or huddling with the spirited cheerleaders. Will the cowgirls’ beauty be a distraction or do they have the smarts to prevent this contestant from fumbling when he faces questions such as:

1st Grade Art: True or False: Gluing macaroni onto a picture frame is an example of macramé.

2nd Grade Measurements: Zero degrees Celsius is equivalent to how many degrees Fahrenheit?

3rd Grade English: What is the singular form of the word “lice”?

Acclaimed comedian Jeff Foxworthy is at the head of the class as host of this atypical game show, which measures adults’ lack of knowledge – as revealed by how much they’ve forgotten since grammar school. Adult contestants find themselves revisiting their youth in a classroom setting, tackling subjects they’ve already been taught – from art to geography and math to social studies. When test questions derived from actual textbooks used in the 1st through 5th grades prove to be challenging, contestants are not alone; there is a way to “cheat” in this classroom. Adults can get some elementary help by using a “peek,” “copy” or “save” from actual 5th grade classmates to determine the correct a-n-s-w-e-r and graduate toward the top prize of $1 million.

Mark Burnett Productions produces Are You Smarter Than a 5th Grader? in association with ZOO Productions. Burnett, Roy Bank, Barry Poznick and John Stevens serve as executive producers.

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TAGS: Are You Smarter Than A 5th Grader, Cheerleaders, Contest, Dallas Cowboys, Football, Game Show

Collins: There's a LOT to be said after last night's San Diego auditions, and not all of it's particularly nice. There were a few high points, several surprises...Heart, Funk, what did you think?

Heart: There were over 30 singers put through to Hollywood! It was a good night, I think.

Funk: We saw some really decent talent come out of it, definitely. 30 PEOPLE...well, not that we SAW much of them. But, promising.

Collins: I enjoy watching the bad auditions, but...at some point, you have to wonder whether or not 5 or 10 minutes spent watching the freaks annoy Simon would be better spent pushing a few of the actual contenders!

Funk: I agree, definitely. Not that I haven't been entertained, but...30 people we didn't see. 30!!!

Collins: Anyway, as the title of this post points out, many of those who we DID see being put through to Hollywood round had very soulful, almost jazzy voices. Julie, start us off with your thoughts on the night's first success, that Tetranakavarniana girl.

Heart: Her name is TETIANA, Clyde. And I thought she had a haunting voice...in a GOOD way. I think she is as good as she thinks she is, even if Simon disagrees.

Funk: I don't think she'll be that memorable, in the end.

Collins: Perrie Cataldo I thought was more interesting, vocally. At first, the set-up video with his little son and the story of losing his wife...I rolled my eyes and thought, "Heeere we go." And Boys 2 Men?! Ugh. But, to my surprise, more than just a sob story. Strong voice, plenty of potential. Artie?

Funk: Yeah. The Kid Factor will definitely help him through if he makes it past Hollywood. His voice was cool, what we heard of it.

Heart: There's some Internet buzz going around, already, that he may have some legal trouble in his recent past, and we've seen contestants disappear before when we show up in Hollywood. But, not to speculate too much, just yet...a single dad with a cute kid, how can you go wrong? Ha ha. Seriously, great voice. And I like that he's something different, like we've been asking for...not the same cookie-cutter Idol contestant. Strong voice.

Collins: SPEAKING of cookie-cutter contestants, I think you'll change your tune with this next fellow.

Collins: There sure were a lot of foreign accents in San Diego. Michael Jones, the Aussie with good hair...good voice to match. Simon called him a "white soul singer," and I'm sure many lady fans...and maybe even some of the guys in the audience...will find him quite "dreamy."

Heart: Yes! He definitely gets the Cute Older Guy Vote. I love when people sing different songs, instead of the same old standbys, too. He sings with emotion and soul. I like Mike!

Funk: He's got the look. Good hair, that charming accent...voice was decent, but I don't know if I was as in love with him as the judges, or you two. But, I'm just a musician, what do I know? Ha ha ha.

Collins: You may have a point. Maybe America was too dazzled by his good looks to really listen to his voice in terms of whether or not he can actually stand out and sell records. I think he has a good chance, but time will tell.

Heart: Valerie Reyes really thought she could sing, with her Mariah impression.

Heart: But...NO. She can't. She hit the high notes, surprisingly, but can't really stay there. Very breathy in the beginning...but the reason I bring her up is that she honestly thought she did well. So many people without any talent just think they're great! Like you, Clyde.

Collins: WOAH, hey! What'd I do?

Heart: Ha ha ha...sorry, I set it up and I had to take it!

Collins: I see how it is. You'll get yours! But, back on Reyes...I'm of the opinion that no one should attempt to sing Mariah Carey music. Even Mariah Carey. I'm just not a big fan of squealing over a beat, sorry.

Funk: I particularly liked that she KNEW she'd be part of the blooper reel. She realized that she was bad in the end, and that she wouldn't be able to avoid Idol adding her to the Freak List!

Heart: I thought Samantha Musa was DESTINED for the Freak List, when the set-up video showed off her and her sister's love for Simon. He's a total jerk, and I don't get why people love him so much, but...

Collins: I'd say you're just jealous you didn't get to sit on his lap! Turns out, she actually can sing. This is an example of a GOOD gimmick. It's just quirky, not absurd. Memorable in a cute way. Her voice did crack on one high note, so she showed a bit of weakness, there. We'll have to see, with her. Probably not a Final 4 contender, but she could go further into this competition, based on what we saw.

Heart: Clyde, we were talking earlier, and you brought up something Ryan Seacrest said, from around this point in the show, at the start of Day Two, when there were mimes and other creeps running around.

Collins: Oh, yes. He said something like, "It's season 7. You'd think people would've realized by now that, if you come in with a gimmick, it'll probably backfire." I believe I said the exact same thing last week, after Dalls. Fans, it's true. I'm a genius...and Idol is clearly listening to everything I say very closely. That said, hello, Nigel. Hope all is well.

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Heart: Gimmicks and costumes don't help. Even if you have an okay voice, like 11-time reject, Blake Boshnack. He was the guy in the Statue of Liberty suit in season 5...it's just not gonna' happen if you don't behave with a BIT of dignity.

Collins: So, there's the first rule of Idol Judgement, people. Gimmicks are the kiss of death! And if I had to make a second rule...if Simon tells you you're bad, you're BAD. Do not keep singing, or attempt another song, or a key change...you're not good!

Funk: Amen to that! Although that one cat freestyling poorly on his way out, that was pretty bad-funny.

Heart: How does Boshnack afford to travel to all these different auditions, every year? That has to add up!

Collins: Moving on, we have Alberto Hurtado...the frizzy hippie freak who looked like the fat guy from Lost. Jeesh, I sure wasn't a...wait for it...FAN of his!

Funk: Right. 'Cuz he made fans. I get it...

Collins: Wait, I've got another. Alberto Hurtado? More like...Hurt-EAR-o!

Heart: Okay, enough trying to be funny, Collins. You're supposed to be mean!

Collins: Right, right. He was horrible, an absolute waste of a segment that could've been spent building up someone with ACTUAL talent. Another...LOST opportunity, Idol producers!

Heart: How about David Archuleta, the cute kid with the vocal paralysis? He needs to work on his breathing when he sings. Maybe he was just nervous, but...sounds good, considering what he went through!

Collins: He has absolutely got the Disney Teen Vote. He forgot the words at one point, his rhythm was questionable early on...but he'll do very well if he can keep his head in it. With Disney Channel turning talentless little pukes into stars every day, he might be a refreshing twist onthat Youth Pop genre. THAT SAID...

Funk: Here we go...

Collins: He won't win. He was not the strongest so far, and cute and inspiring can only carry you so far on this show.

Funk: I thought they were setting him up for a fall with all the buildup, but...pretty impressive. Surprisingly strong voice for his age and considering his heath problems.

Collins: Someone who may very well go much further was Carly, the Ireland native who made it through to Hollywood once before, only to be stopped short by international legal issues.

Heart: I LOVE her accent. She's cute, and has a strong voice. And unlike the 30 other poor contestants who went to Hollywood...we actually got to meet her! I think, besides the soul voices, the big story out of San Diego was all the time we wasted seeing untalented freaks like Alberto Hurtado, and not seeing people who are actually IN the competition. When the show is TWO hours, you can waste 5 minutes on a guy like him, or Renaldo Lapuz!

Funk: You know what? I think she goes far. They liked her in season 5, she made it to Hollywood TWICE...I say she'll be in the Top 24. Props to her husband, with all the tattoos. That cat is AWESOME, man. He does his thing, you know?

Collins: I don't know that I find him particularly "awesome," but she made that song her own, and has that charming accent, as Julie pointed out. A good night, but not great. Though the freaks are fun...I think the real talent suffered a bit.

Apparently, far more important than actual Hollywood Round contestants.

Funk: Word.

Heart: You know, I have heard that Paula secretly had picked Carly as her early favorite to win season 5. So, we may see big things out of her! Still, let's hope Charleston picks things up a bit, tonight!

Collins: That is a GORGEOUS city, and I have high hopes! See you tomorrow with the Chucktown recap, fans.

Funk: And, hey...you stay classy, San Diego!

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TAGS: American Idol, Artie Funk, Auditions, Clyde Collins, Idol Chatter, Julie Heart, San Diego

Audition venues have been confirmed for the fourth season of the hit summer series So You Think You Can Dance, which begins a new search for America’s Favorite Dancer Thursday, Jan. 17 in Dallas. This season producers expand the auditions from four cities to six – Dallas; Charleston, SC; Salt Lake City; Washington, D.C.; Los Angeles; and Milwaukee – in search of dancers who best represent the rhythm of the nation. Audition location information for the fourth season of So You Think You Can Dance is as follows:

Dallas, TX, Jan. 17, 2008: Southern Methodist University, McFarlin Memorial Auditorium, 6405 Boaz Lane, Dallas, TX 75205

Charleston, SC, Jan. 31, 2008: Charleston Music Hall, 37 John Street, Charleston, SC 29403

Salt Lake City, UT, Feb. 4, 2008: Capitol Theatre, 50 West 200 South, Salt Lake City, Utah 84101

Washington, D.C Feb. 21, 2008.: Atlas Performing Arts Center, 1333 H Street NE, Washington, D.C. 20002

Los Angeles, CA, March 6, 2008: The Orpheum Theatre, 842 S. Broadway, Los Angeles, CA 90014

Milwaukee, WI, March 20, 2008: The Milwaukee Theatre, 500 W. Kilbourn Avenue, Milwaukee, WI 53203

Registration begins at 8:00 AM at each venue. Those traveling to cities for the open calls should make arrangements to stay for at least two days following their initial auditions in the event of a callback.

Log on to www.fox.com/dance for the latest information.

Two-time Emmy Award-winning So You Think You Can Dance was created by Simon Fuller and Nigel Lythgoe and comes from 19 Entertainment, Ltd. and Dick Clark Productions. It is executive-produced by Simon Fuller, Nigel Lythgoe and Barry Adelman.

About 19 Entertainment:
The 19 Group of Companies was founded by Simon Fuller in 1985 and has achieved over 40 No. 1 singles and 15 No. 1 albums. Fuller also has an impressive tally of over 60 Top-40 albums and 170 Top-40 singles in the UK alone. Fuller created and managed the Spice Girls, who became a global phenomenon under his guidance, selling over 38 million albums. In 1998, Fuller’s 19 launched S Club 7, which has sold 10 million CDs worldwide, while its three television series to date have consistently topped children’s viewing figures, reaching 104 countries. In 2001, Simon Fuller’s 19TV created and produced the television phenomenon “Pop Idol” and in 2002, American Idol. “Pop Idol” launched the singing careers of Will Young and Gareth Gates in the UK, while American Idol did the same for Carrie Underwood, Fantasia Barrino, Kelly Clarkson, Taylor Hicks, Jordin Sparks and Ruben Studdard in the United States.

About Dick Clark Productions, Inc.
Founded in 1957, Dick Clark Productions, inc. ("dcpi") is a leading independent producer of television programming. dcpi produces perennial hits such as Dick Clark's New Year's Rockin' Eve, the American Music Awards, the Golden Globe Awards and the Academy of Country Music Awards. dcpi also produces popular weekly television programming, including So You Think You Can Dance, and owns and maintains one of the world's most unique and extensive entertainment libraries, which includes more than 30 years of American Bandstand, among other things. For additional information, please visit www.dickclarkproductions.com

Posted by Paula at 11:31 AM | Permalink | Comments (0)
TAGS: American Idol, Auditions, So You Think You Can Dance

Do you have what it takes to pass the test everyone is talking about? Now is your chance to take part in the new game show everyone is LYING to be on. Play your own game using some of the questions below. It's time for THE MOMENT OF TRUTH!!

Do you really care about the environment?
Have you ever parked in a handicapped spot?
Have you ever driven in a carpool lane while alone in your car?
Have you ever made fun of your friends behind their backs?
Do you think you are smarter than the majority of the people you grew up with?

Do you believe you are better looking than all of your friends?
Have you ever exaggerated to your friends the number of women/men you slept with?
Do you currently owe a friend money that you have no intention of paying back?
If you saw your friend’s spouse with another woman/man would you tell your friend?
Are you more comfortable around friends that you know are not as attractive as you are?
Have you ever discussed the intimate details of your marriage/relationship with you friends?
Have you ever thought that your parents would be better off if they were divorced?
Do you think that you are smarter than your parents?
Did you ever throw a party at your parents’ house without their knowledge?
Do you think your parents did a good job raising you?
Do you like your mother more than your father?
Do you believe your parents are proud of you?
Have you ever wished you were born into a different family?
Do you believe your parents favor your sibling more than you?
Do you respect your father?
Have you ever stolen from your parents?
Do you think you are better looking than your sibling(s)?
Would you report a family member to the police if you knew they had committed a crime?
Do you think you are a good role model for your children?
Do you think you have what it takes to be a good father?
Would you be happy with yourself if you turned out like your mother/father?
Would you say your mother is a great cook?
Would you be happy to marry a woman who is just like your mother?
Do you dislike small children?
Do you secretly think babies are ugly?
If a natural disaster left thousands of people homeless, would you let a family of strangers stay in your house?
Have you ever pretended to be happy for someone’s success when you really weren’t?
Have you lied on your resume?
Do you really believe you’re going to have a successful career?
Have you taken credit for someone else’s work?
Have you ever spied on your co-workers in the bathroom?
Have you ever called in sick to work when you really weren’t?
Do you love your job more than sex?
Have you ever disliked someone for being more successful than you?
Do you think you drive a more expensive car than you can truly afford?
Are you jealous of people with more money than you?
Have you done anything to win?
Have you ever snooped through your girlfriends/boyfriends things?
Do you always wash your hands after using the restroom?
Is there a body part on your spouse that you dislike?
Do you wish you were still single?
Did you ever fake it in bed?
Did you ever fake it out of bed?
Do you think you are smarter than your girlfriend/boyfriend?
Have you ever thought your spouse was boring?
Do you believe wives must serve their husbands?
Do you believe your spouse respects you?
Do you ever feel your spouse is too controlling?
Have you ever feared your spouse might leave you for someone better looking?
Do you ever resent your spouse for not earning more money?
Do you ever check out other women/men in front of your spouse?
Are you in love with your boyfriend/girlfriend?
If the opportunity presented itself, would you consider getting back together with any of your former boyfriends/girlfriends?
Have you ever lied to your spouse about the number of people you’ve slept with?
Do you fantasize about cheating on your spouse/partner?
Have you ever broken up by text message?
Have you ever taken something from a store without paying for it?
Have you ever made a sexy video?
Have you ever posed nude?
Do you have fantasies you’d never admit to anyone?
Have you ever spied on a naked neighbor?
Have you ever pretended to be another sex online?
Have you ever uploaded a sexy picture to the internet?
Do you think you’re better than everyone else because you’re hot?
Do you use your looks and charm to manipulate people?
Are you jealous of people who are hotter than you?
Do you think a good personality is the most important quality in a person?
Have you ever had cosmetic surgery?
Is that your real nose?
Are you a compulsive spender?
Have you lied about your weight?
Do skinny people make you jealous?
Have you ever stuffed your underwear?
Have you ever made a false accusation?
Do you secretly give nothing to charity?
If you found someone’s wallet with $1,000 and their identification in it, would you give it back?
Would you commit a sin to have your credit card debt erased?
Have you ever stolen a tip from a table while eating at a restaurant?
Do you hate people who drive nicer cars than you?
Have you ever left a restaurant without paying the bill?
Have you ever flirted with a policeman to get out of a ticket?
Do you burp/fart in public and blame it on someone else?
Are you currently a member of the Hair Club for Men?
As an adult, have you ever peed in a swimming pool?
Did you cheat on any of your tests in school?
Have you ever claimed to read a book that you have never read?
Do you think you are better looking that your siblings?
Do you think you will still be married in 5 years?
Do you sabotage your rivals at work?
Have you ever tried to get a co-worker fired
Have you ever lied to get a job?
Do you find any of your spouse’s friends attractive?
Do you like your mother-in-law?
Do you really care about the starving children in Africa?
100.Do you really care about the famine in Darfur?

Tune in to the Series Premiere of the controversial new show THE MOMENT OF TRUTH on Wednesday, Jan. 23 (9:00-10:00 PM ET/PT) after AMERICAN IDOL on FOX43.

THE MOMENT OF TRUTH is the game show that puts participants to the test – the lie detector test – to reveal whether or not they are telling the truth for a chance to win half a million dollars. Participants answer 21 increasingly personal questions honestly, as determined by a polygraph, to win the money. Prior to playing, participants are strapped to a lie detector and asked a series of questions by a polygraph expert, who records their answers. The questions are easier when the stakes are low, but as the prize amount increases, they will be challenged to fess up to matters they might normally lie about. The touchier questions could be especially difficult because participants reveal their answers in front of spouses, relatives and friends, who are in the audience hanging on every word. What deep dark secret will someone divulge for hundreds of thousands of dollars?

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Collins: Hello, fans. Your favorite FOX43 Idol Expert, here, with a quick comment on some American Idol News. Our youngest and most recent Idol champion, Jordin Sparks, appeared on FOX's Talkshow with Spike Feresten, this weekend. They had a friendly chat, and Miss Sparks performed her hit single, "Tattoo." Well, I have it on good authority that we'll be seeing more of our past winners on actual Idol broadcasts, this season.

Jordin Sparks, 17, chats with former "Seinfeld" and "David Letterman"
writer Spike Feresten on FOX's Talkshow

Collins: Personally, I think they SHOULD rely more heavily on the winners from previous seasons. While the likes of Kelly Clarkson and Carrie Underwood have returned to the show, why wouldn't Idol spotlight more of its own success stories? (Sore loser malcontents like Chris Daughtry need not apply. I wish him and his spot-on Nickelback impression all the best...hope that works out for him, there. Cough.) These young men and women have been through this competition before. They know what to expect, and can offer wonderful advice to the young hopefuls. No offense (though I don't much care if they TAKE it), but what do Gwen Stefani or what's left of Queen care if these kids make it in the music business? Sure, it can be argued that Clay Aiken (runner-up, by the way), Fantasia or any of the others don't really have to care what happens to the current batch of contestants, either...but, you have to admit, they bring the music industry star power along with their stories and experiences as Idol contestants. With a decreased focus on Amazing Guest Musicians (TM) for Season 7, it just makes sense that the producers would take a look back, perhaps to remind America and the contestants, that this show STILL, after all the hype, all the criticism, all the media attention, will absolutely change someone's life, if not the lives of several of the hopefuls, forever. Look back at the show's rich tapestry of winners, losers and runners-up, and you've got plenty of familiar, homegrown faces. Idol fans will be happy to see favorites return, and contestants can benefit from their advice and post-Idol experiences, rather than simply helping Barry Manilow sell more standards albums or whatever garbage the producers wish to foist upon the unsuspecting viewing public that week. This season, already, has a lot of potential. The talent we've seen is some of the best yet, and I have the feeling we're about to see a bit of a rebirth of what American Idol means to contestants and viewers. The only way we can move forward (and keep the show fresh and relevant) is to take a look back at what (and WHO) worked before, and learn from past mistakes. American Idol, despite what all the media nay-sayers have written about "low ratings" and the show being "finished," is still a very highly-rated smash hit. It's still managed to place the FOX Network at the top of the ratings, and, believe me, the best is yet to come. It can only get better from here, as we get into the drama of the actual competition. As fun as the first two auditions episodes were, this part of the season is just the calm before the storm. I predict Hurricane Cowell will strike hard...and that he and the rest of the AI crew will pull out all the stops to make sure our favorite show remains America's best and most enjoyable singing competition. See you tomorrow, for the San Diego post-show analysis.

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Posted by Prisoner No. 24601 at 10:18 AM | Permalink | Comments (0)
TAGS: American Idol, clyde collins, guest stars, Idol Chatter, Jordin Sparks, Simon Cowell, Spike Feresten, Talkshow