Originally Posted By amazedncal2 Is it called "Pop Country?" I think that's pretty much the only country music I hear on the radio. You know the kind of song where the guy cheated on her and she is going to key his car. That's pretty mainstream but Scotty's growling boot scootin isn't in my realm. Then again I used to cringe when a Glen Campbell song came on. I'm not surprised with the results, Other than the chance of seeing Steven Tyler sing with James or Jennifer strut her stuff or another interesting celebrity moment, meh to next weeks shows. LOVE your posts Inspector LOL at your spot on snarkiness
Originally Posted By gadzuux LATE BREAKING IDOL NEWS - >> "American Idol" fans may not have an all-country finale after all. Sources on the set during Tuesday's rehearsals told TMZ that 16-year-old Lauren Alaina has lost her voice. According to the gossip site, the singer was able to sing two of her three songs during rehearsals, but couldn't do the last. Sources told TMZ that a doctor has told her to not sing or speak. If Lauren can't sing on tonight's final performances show, producers will bring back last week's eliminated contestant, Haley Reinhart, according to TMZ. <<
Originally Posted By RoadTrip I only believe about 20% of what I hear on TMZ, but if it is true... hey dude, thanks for the spoiler. Nothing like ruining an entire season for someone.
Originally Posted By gadzuux Really? The entire season?! This isn't a "spoiler" - it's published news - if you can call Idol rumors from a tabloid site "news". If it's true, it will be divulged at the outset of the show, which is already airing in half the country. Sorry to burst your bubble, but jeez - it's not like it's the secret formula for coca-cola.
Originally Posted By RoadTrip Had Lauren NOT been able to sing, it would have been given away considerably in advance of the actual show. I didn't put much credence in it since as I say, I only believe about 20% of what I hear on TMZ. It just seemed a very odd thing to post since people on this forum have been very conscientious about not posting anything about the current night until after the show has been shown in California. It just really surprised me that gadzuux would not follow that convention. But given his disdain of country music, I guess it would be predictable that he wouldn’t really care at this point.
Originally Posted By Inspector 57 <<Had Lauren NOT been able to sing, it would have been given away considerably in advance of the actual show.>> No, not necessarily. The show is broadcast live. The producers are invested in the Final Two. They had the ability to hold off until the last minute, hoping their l'il country pot-o-gold might go on. Haley would have been ready, rehearsed, and waiting in the wings until the final decision. And -- miracle-of-miracles! -- the show's own doctor was able to diagnose Elena's critical condition and dispense enough Vicodan (or whatever) to let her sing. Hallejulah! Publicity stunt. Period. <<It just seemed a very odd thing to post since people on this forum have been very conscientious about not posting anything about the current night until after the show has been shown in California.>> He wasn't posting information about the show as it aired. (THAT's what's verbotten here.) He was posting gossip/"news" about AI hours before the show even aired in his time zone.
Originally Posted By gadzuux You're in with the in crowd. When Ryan says at the top of the show that there were "published reports" about Lauren's problem, most of the people had no idea what he was talking about. You did. You're welcome.
Originally Posted By TXDISNEYNERD So what did y'all think of the show last night? I didn't see it all due to tornado sirens going off and hiding in the closet. I totally missed the original single songs. How were they? The part of the show I did see though left me less than impressed.
Originally Posted By Dabob2 Lauren did better than Scotty, but Scotty will win (which is becoming a pattern, in which the eventual #2 outperforms the ultimate winner in the finale, but it doesn't matter). One thing I have to say about Lauren. She has a sweetness that seems genuine (and by no means do all of those kids). But I've been saying Scotty will win since about the 3rd of 4th week, and I'm sticking to it.
Originally Posted By gadzuux Scotty did 'Gone' again - and I agree that this was his high water mark for the season. I don't remember what Lauren sang, other than her 'original' song, which was pretty good - something about doing things "the way my momma did". Scotty's original wasn't as effective - along the lines of "I love you this big". The whole controversy about Lauren at the beginning served to direct the focus to be all about her. The judges were only consulted twice during the show. Both times they gave the props to Lauren. So it seems that they're trying to tilt the advantage to her as much as they can. But I agree - Scotty walks away with the prize tonight, because this show lives and dies by little girls with pink cell phones. And Trippy's right - I really don't care at this point. I'm favoring Lauren slightly more than Scotty, but it doesn't much matter either way. That said, I'm looking forward to the finale tonight, for all the surprises. Remember Kara surprising Bikini Girl? Or the Clay Aiken guy being surprised when Clay joins him for a duet? Watch for the confederate soldier guy doing 'Lion Sleeps Tonight'. I'd bet money he'll be there.
Originally Posted By Inspector 57 Wednesday, May 25: Fun show so far. 30 minutes into it, and already some decent moments. That said... I'm also somewhat pissed. Sanitizing "Born This Way" takes away most of what makes Gaga's song as cool as it is. Ewwwwwwww! Why the chop-job, AI?!
Originally Posted By Inspector 57 NO SPOILERS HERE!!! Interesting, entertaining show. Several great guests. A fun fake-out. At least one puzzling "What was that supposed to mean?" moment. Lots of focus on the Final 13. And -- unlike previous years -- not much specific attention to the Final 2. No huge melodramatic countdown to the announcement of the winner. Just the announcement. Cool. THE SHOW RUNS SEVEN MINUTES LATE!!!
Originally Posted By califtink If somebody else is watching the finale right now.... I missed the first 10 minutes, and I am bummed because judging from what I have seen so far, I am wondering if I missed Hayley (Haley? - not sure how her name is spelled?). Did I? What did she sing - who with? Any idea whether I could see the performance online or anything?? Thank you in advance; I appreciate it.
Originally Posted By califtink Me again...well, um, right after I wrote my last comment, all of the ladies came out together and performed a number together. Duh. But, I am still wondering who performed the opening number of tonight's program? The two finalists? Or? And what song?
Originally Posted By RoadTrip I don't know... I still found Gaga a little over the top for a family show.
Originally Posted By TXDISNEYNERD If I remember correctly, the opening number was with all of the top 13. I can't remember what they sang, but they were all dressed in white.
Originally Posted By Inspector 57 Was that "Born This Way"? I can't remember if that was the opener or not. What was the deal with J-Lo peeling back Spiderman's mask? I felt as though I missed something there.
Originally Posted By Inspector 57 Duh. I'd forgotten that I DVR'd it. Just checked, and, yes, the opening number was "Born This Way."
