move over, ‘glee!’

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sometimes tv execs make some interesting decisions. cult-hit tv show ‘glee’ has taken audiences by storm… one song at a time. and while i don’t particularly enjoy the musically-dominated show, it’s no secret that most people want ‘glee’ to stay. but what does fox do? they put the show on hiatus… for 5 months!

making way for the ratings-giant ‘american idol,’ fox is wrapping up ‘glee’s’ fall run on december 9th. then – get this – doesn’t come back until april 13, 2010! a very risky decision, if you ask me. since the show is still so new, they could lose some fans by making them wait to see more of it. i suppose time will tell if this will effect ‘glee’s’ fan base.

a time & a place

  

last week, i was tuning in to some good ole american idol when BAM. we were all treated to a monstrous opinion over-share. performer katy perry likely went against the wishes of producers to show her affection for finalist adam lambert by fashioning his sequined name on her costume.

while i’m sure adam lambert’s fans – or “glamberts” – were thrilled, FOX wasn’t quite as enthused. each performance on AI is edited after the fact and featured for purchase on iTunes. this little number, however, was edited so as not to show perry’s shout-out. TMZ has put together a split-screen of the live performance & the edited iTunes bit so you can see the diff. i guess they thought we wouldn’t notice?! keep your opinions to yoself on the stage, katy!

the woman inside of idol’s adam lambert

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soooo it’s no secret that american idol contestant adam lambert bugs me. there’s a couple reasons why, really. it’s his attitude! he came into the competition with some previous singing experience and thus has this high-and-mighty persona. i guess it doesn’t help that all the judges kiss his boot-ay either. i love a contestant like danny, who is almost surprised when he hears great accolades. adam is missing that humble quality.

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i also can’t really latch on to his voice. close your eyes next time he sings, and TELL me he doesn’t sound like a woman. well, we all know that when someone is newly “famous,” lots of fun pictures begin surfacing in the news. i was lucky enough to come across this little gem of adam lambert. oh yes, dressed in drag. hmmmm.

 

 

new AI format

i have to say… i am peeeeved about the new ‘american idol’ format! yes, i watch ‘american idol’. it’s addicting, and let’s be honest, it gives me a little something to watch during the long week.

so here’s the deal. on previous seasons, the top 12 were chosen directly by viewers from the top 36. that makes sense, right? well they have completely changed it! now, 3 different groups of 12 will perform one at a time each week. once a group of 12 has performed, america’s votes will choose the top boy, top girl, & next top vote-getter from that group. 3 from each group = 9, then the judges choose the remaining 3 to even out the top 12.

my issue with the whole things is this: the original groupings of the contestants will technically determine their fate. let’s say three amazing guys that everyone loves are all in the same group. well, only one (maybe two) of them will get through regardless of how many votes. ANNOYING! already tonight my most favorite contestant did not go through… anoop desai. well, we’ll see how it turns out, i guess!

best ‘american idol’ auditions EVER

while watching ‘american idol’ tonight, i was reminded of my favorite auditions of all time – hands down, the best. these two jewels both came from season 7. i remember being so shocked that what i was watching was actually real… yes, they’re that bad. or that GOOD!

milo turk decided to sing an original song, and original it was. in my opinion, the best part of the whole thing was the rhythmic stomping of the feet during his performance.

was that not the best thing you’ve ever watched? well here’s another doosie. alexis cohen, in all her glory, made for a great laugh as well. make sure to keep watching past the actual audition, because that’s where it gets good. enjoy!