Idol Chatter 1-9-08: Meet the Experts!
With the 7th season of mega-hit American Idol just around the corner, FOX43 is proud to announce the start of its new weblog feature…
We've found three top-notch experts to give their (sometimes controversial) thoughts on the ups and downs of each week's performances! They'll give their own picks on who should leave, who will win it all and who just isn't cut out for superstardom…
…and you can leave your own comments and predictions for the FOX43 Idol Experts and all the other fans to read!
(In fact, we want to hear your opinions! Signing up is easy, and leaving a comment is as simple as typing it in and clicking a button!)
Idol Chatter starts up when Idol starts up, but here's your chance to get to know our panel of professionals before season 7 is underway!
Artie Funk
Sup, fans? I'm a pretty laid back kind of dude. I'm a former musician who just likes things really mellow and chill. I'm on this Idol Chatter panel to try to bring some hipness and balance to this project at FOX43-dot-com. I bring the voice of reason that's grounded by a lavish musical background. I've been kickin' around the music biz for a while now and I'd like to think I have a decent eye for talent. I used to play back-up flute for Jethro Mullet, auxilliary drums and wind chimes for the Fateful Dead, and back-up bass for Journal. My aunt was the neice of one of the original Smips (the back-up singers for Gladys Days, for you youngsters), so I think that's where I get my musical inclinations from. As for American Idol, I look at each performance as a new opportunity for the contestants to do their thing. Every week, these kids can either bring their "A game", do kinda okay, or totally bomb. Keeping that in mind, I know, as a musician, how hard the pressure of performing can be. So I'm not usually gonna be too hard on them…that's what Clyde's here for. But if they sucked, I'm not gonna sugar-coat it too much, either. Well, I'll only sugar-coat it a little bit. That being said, I can't wait to see which one of these cats gets through to the finals and makes themselves the next big American Idol success story! Bring it on, Season Seven!
Julie Heart
Hey all you Idol fans! I'm a little bit of a Hollywood insider turned Idol Expert. I fell in love with Idol back in the days of Kelly and Justin and it's been a rollercoaster of emotions ever since. Sometimes the show is amazing and keeps me on the edge of my seat hoping for my favorite to win, and then there's weeks that I'm left a little disapointed when a great guy or girl gets the boot because Simon's in a bad mood. Either way I'm excited for season 7 and can't wait to see who makes it to the top!
Clyde Collins
I'm a professional critic. What else do you need to know about me besides that? I exist to build up and tear down anyone and anything that dares to peek into the spotlight for 15 minutes of fame. Personally, I think Simon Cowell doesn't go far enough, most of the time. Don't expect Clyde to hold back, but do expect Clyde to provide honest (and brilliant) insight into the hottest show in America. People can simply be handed celebrity status, these days…but respect is still something that must be earned, and earning my respect will take talent, showmanship and not a small bit of luck. I'm looking forward to season 7, and can't wait to help you fans take the cream of the crop to the finale.
There you have it! Artie, Julie and Clyde…three experts with three very different backgrounds and taste in music.
They'll be here every week, and FOX43 hopes you will, too!!
Idol Chatter…out!
***** DISCLAIMER *****
The opinions expressed by the three "FOX43 Idol Experts" do not necessarily reflect the opinions of FOX43, Tribune Broadcasting or FOX.
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