It seems like we just can't get enough of American Idol, doesn't it? From the eager and sometimes talentless contestants to the "is Paula on something" controversy to Simonisms to Grammy and Oscar buzz, American Idol is taking the country by storm once again.Peeking around the Internet, I saw so much Idol news out there that I decided to write up a show-specific Newsy Bits just to catch up on it all. I believe this is the first time I've ever done that, but I like to live dangerously... or something like that.
Here are some of the more interesting American Idol Newsy Bits out there:
- The New York Post has an article about the latest guessing game - who are the finalists? I've seen more than a few websites out there with predictions of the Top Twelve. I've noticed most have the same names in common and I think they could very well be right.
- Reality TV World is reporting that the show's producers would like to try for an All Stars version of American Idol. I personally think that if they have one, the bigger stars created by the show probably will back out. It's an interesting concept, though.
- The Fans of Reality TV website has a two-part interview with executive producer Nigel Lythgoe. You can check it out here ("Are People Going to Think She's Drunk?") and here ("He Called Me a Monkey"). Both are interesting reads.
- Stretching out his fifteen minutes of fame for as long as he can, Idol reject Ian Bernardo was interviewed by New York Magazine. He claims The Bronx made him talk back to Simon. He also thinks he's an "international, intergalactic Idol." Oh, my.
- Much ado is being made of the Justin Timberlake/newcomer bit expected on tonight's 49th Annual Grammy Awards just reeking of American Idol. Of course, previous AI winner Carrie Underwood is up for four awards this year. Perhaps they should mimic American Idol to put some zest back into a stuttering music industry - create a buzz and excitement, let the people take a hand in things!
- AOL Television has a nifty "Before They Were Stars" photo essay highlighting the history of some of the American Idols we know and love... or don't love dependent on the person involved.
2 comments:
hi -- I think you're right about the All starts idea, that the bigger past contestants would bug out -- but for that very reason, if I were pitching the show, I'd say anyone who was in the top 5 each year -- or top 10, assuming 2-3 of the top 5 in past years have careers that are cooking along and most likely could be hurt by doing this kind of thing -- would be elligible as All -Stars. But not the winners or the runners up, for obvious reasons.
I think America would love to see those faces they know get a second chance. Like J. Hudson, they might very well deserve that second look.
Good for Carrie Underwood giving credit where credit is due...her road to a Grammy and stardom would have been far longer and harder without American Idol. Kelly Clarkson and Jennifer Hudson should take a page from Carrie's book and acknowledge that while they have talent so to many many people. The difference is they got the all important national EXPOSURE thanks to American Idol. Both are ingrates who think too much of themselves.
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