From Sanjaya acting normal, to blake being sexually frustrated

Idol; Secrets! Uhh not really People magazine, this info is a bunch of crap. No past lovers? Secret drug-use, pissed off gay exes, diva behavior? Geez.

Lakisha Jones: The Single Mom

Age: 27
Relationship Status: Single
Pre-Idol: The mom to 4-year-old daughter Brionne worked as a bank teller in Fort Meade, Md.
The Fame Factor: "I've had a couple of guys call me and say 'Hey, baby ... ' I'm like 'Are you kidding me? Baby? I remember you didn't give me a return phone call. You remember that? Stop calling me, dude. It ain't happening.' "
Idol Style: "I am a little self-conscious because I am the heaviest girl of the bunch. But I try to keep it classy. I'm not going the shorter skirt route again."
Hidden Talent: "I am a great cook! I do oxtails, collard greens, some gravy, crab salad. But I don't bake. Cakes and stuff always fall down."
Backstage Secret: "The hard part is not being able to put my daughter (who's bunking with Grandma in Michigan) in bed with me at night. She sleeps so wild, she's all over the place. I used to move her off me, but now I would love to feel her kicking me or slobbering on my arm, you know?"
Why She Auditioned: "I just want a better life for my daughter and me. I don't ever want to go home and have my lights shut off again, or where I'm calling my friends and going, 'Can I borrow $20?' "

Melinda Doolittle: The Mom Figure

Age: 29
Relationship Status: Single
Pre-Idol: Brentwood, Tenn.-based backup singer for Aaron Neville, CeCe Winans and Idol alum George Huff
Why She Auditioned: "Some friends invited me to go with them to the Memphis audition, saying it would be fun to watch the funny singers," says Doolittle. "On the way we decided the whole car had to audition, and I ended up being the only one to make it."
Idol Style: "I'm a bit of a tomboy, so these heels and all this are not normal for me. It's fun, but it's like playing dress-up, so when I go home, it's snatch the wig off and lie down!"
Backstage Secret: "I am the oldest one here," she says, "so the other contestants call me Mama. I love to be silly. Everybody thinks I'm shy, but I'm not shy. I just get a little nervous occasionally."
The Makeover: "I am the worst," says Doolittle of her style sense. "Thank God I have help."

Phil Stacey: The Family Guy

Age: 29
Relationship Status: Married to Kendra, who gave birth to their second daughter, McKayla, while Dad was trying out.
Pre-Idol: U.S. Navy petty officer third class, stationed in Jacksonville, Fla.
What Made Him Audition: "My friend made me because I missed his wedding and that's how he said I could make it up to him. I'm glad he did!"
Backstage Secret: "I have this nervous habit where I cough before I go onstage. I get nervous, I cough – my parents have always yelled at me about it. I really need to get over it."
What's On His iPod? "Spice Girls. I'm a huge Spice Girls fan. They are the mac daddies of pop." - Uh.. intresting.

Sanjaya Malakar: The Shocker

Age: 17
Relationship Status: Single
Pre-Idol: Seattle high school student
Winning Strategy: "There's never been an Indian American Idol," says Malakar. "I want to be proof of the melting pot that America is. My strategy is to be myself. I'd like to appear like a normal person because I am a normal person." LIAR!
Fame Factor: "I don't want to be really angry or hurt, so I don't read what they say about me in the press or online."
Best Idol Bud: "Jordin and I have the high school thing going on, but I try to hang out with everyone."
Backstage Secret: "As soon as I get onstage, I have to pee. It never fails," says Malakar, who wears a lucky charm – his grandfather's wedding ring – to help calm his nerves.
Guest mentor he's psyched to meet: "Tony Bennett. When I heard he was going to be on, I was ecstatic."

Blake Lewis: The Beat Boxer

Age: 25
Relationship Status: Single
Pre-Idol: Performed as an a cappella musician, including a four-year gig with the Seattle group Kickshaw
Why He Auditioned: "I've been waiting for an opportunity like this for a long time. I've done improv comedy and rap videos with my friends, which are on YouTube. Doing that prepped me for being on TV."
Idol Style: "I started to make my own pants when I was in Seattle because I don't wear jeans," says Lewis, who has six tattoos. "I only wear these Caddyshack pants – I call them Grandpa pants. I like to put a little funk into everything."
Backstage Secret: "I'm sexually frustrated! I broke up with my girlfriend right before Hollywood week, which was sad. I have no game. I get scared because I regard women as the most beautiful creatures in the world. (GIRLFRIEND, IF YOU DO EXIST LET US KNOW). But when (I'm performing), it's easier because then they come talk to me. A tour could be fun!"
Who's On His iPod? "I love Robin Thicke. I wanted to do his music on the show but he didn't give clearance. Darn that Robin!"

Chris Richardson: The Timberlake Look-Alike

Age: 23
Relationship Status: Single
Pre-Idol: Restaurant supervisor at Hooters in Chesapeake, Va.
Music Background: "I've recorded for about five years," says Richardson. "I went to a studio (in Virginia Beach) one night and Justin Timberlake was recording his album. I played my guitar for him and we watched a basketball game."
Idol Style: "When I first came to L.A. I weighed 225 lbs. I would do label visits and they'd say they loved the music, but 'you need to lose weight.' Now I'm 180. I went on a strict diet and I work out religiously."
Backstage Secret: A brewing intra-Idol romance perhaps? A source spotted Richardson and Top 24 Idol Alaina Alexander – who's been sitting with Richardson's family during the shows – hanging out in L.A. "They weren't too affectionate in public," says the source, "but they were talking close to each other. They were having fun."
On Being Judged: "I'm my own worst critic. I see my performances and go, 'Oh, that's horrible.' " - And yet you continue being horrible.

Gina Glocksen: The Rocker Chick

Age: 22
Relationship Status: Dating Joe Ruzicka, a guitar player. (He's been in the audience holding her good luck charm, a stuffed lizard named Pickle.)
Pre-Idol: Chicago dental assistant and part-time singer.
The Fame Factor: "I get so down when I see (on blogs) 'Gina looked really big in that dress.' That's why they tell you not to read this stuff," she says. "It's a talent show, not America's Next Top Model. And I'm not that big!"
Backstage Secret: Although Glocksen usually sports a tongue piercing, "I was told not to have it in by (executive producer) Nigel Lythgoe," she says. "He said, 'It's middle America. Do you want votes or no?' " Glocksen followed Lythgoe's advice for a few weeks, but then put the stud back in.
Scandal Scarred: "I always think, 'That could be me,' " says Glocksen of the hubbub over the racy photos that surfaced featuring former Idol Antonella Barba. "That's why they have you tell (producers) what you've done in the past. Old friends will try to put the kibosh on you."
Idol Ritual: "Before I perform, I floss my teeth. I've seen a lot of people that don't even think about it, and the camera's right up in there."

Haley Scarnato: The Hottie(?)

Age: 24
Relationship Status: Engaged to Bobby Krudwig, a sales executive
Pre-Idol: Wedding singer in her native San Antonio
Fame Factor: Although she thinks it's "cute" that she has a fan club called "Haley's Comet," Scarnato doesn't want to know much more than that. "I completely stay away from the Internet and gossip – it's scary," she says. "I got recognized recently, which was weird. They said something about my mole!"
Guest Mentor She's Psyched to Meet: "Martina McBride," says the country fan. "I love her."
What's On Her iPod? "I love Elvis, which is shocking to people for some reason."
On Being Judged: "Some comments are pretty harsh. Ryan lightens the mood. It's nice to have him on that big stage next to you."

Jordin Sparks: Teen Wonder

Age: 17
Relationship Status: Single
Pre-Idol: High school junior and plus-size model
Music Background: Sparks toured with Christian singer Michael W. Smith. Her other training? Watching Idol since its first season. "I was, like, 11!" she says. (Actually, she was 12.) "I know what the past Idols have done and I know what looks good on TV and what looks not good."
Why She Auditioned: "When I'm on the stage, I feel like I can be myself and nobody will care. I love being up there. I love seeing the faces in the crowd. I love hearing the clapping when you're performing."
Idol Life: "My hair makes it hard for me to hide. I pull it back and people still recognize me. These little girls are so precious – they say, 'We vote for you all the time!' I love it. My dad (former NFL player Phillippi Sparks) was always in the spotlight, so I'm very comfortable with being in the spotlight, too."
What's On Her iPod? " 'N Sync and Hanson. I love 'MMMBop'!"

Source People

Awe they really don't hate each other!

They totally do! The puppets are putting up a show. Any who, four of our favorite Idols, Blake, Haley, Jordin and that other girl with the hair were exclusively caught by TMZ getting some grub. Where's everyone else? I know they sure as hell ain't "training" and working on their vocal skills!

So how does the Idol leaving arrangements work out? I thought they had them all stuck in a house or something. I didn't think they could just walk out at will.

Source TMZ

For all you gay idol fans

Mmmmmm! Wouldn't you like to join
Ironically enough, Sanjaya no where to be found

Interview with Chris Sligh

On this exit interview from AOL, Chris explains his distaste with AI, and why he wanted to leave the show two weeks ago. He also talks about VFTW and Sanjaya. You just know there's more he wants to say... but he can't! AI owns his ass now.

"The judges gave you a hard time about your performance. In rehearsals, did you sense that you were going to have a problem with the rhythm?
I sang with Gwen on Saturday, and I had just picked that song out Friday afternoon after changing my song. I was originally going to do 'Give a Little Bit' covered by The GooGoo Dolls. But I really wanted to challenge myself a little bit more. By the time I got to rehearsals on Monday, I had started to get the rhythm down a little bit. But I actually went back and listened to my performance about 10 or 15 times. It wasn't a great performance, but it wasn't as bad as the judges made it seem. As soon as they gave me the spanking that they did, I kind of new I was going home.

You were an early favorite, but you kind of lost momentum. What do you think happened?
You know what I think it was? I never came into this wanting to win it. I come from an indie / alternative rock kind of background. For me, I think winning would hurt what I was really going for. I think what solidified it in my mind was when I was universally trashed for my arrangement of 'Endless Love.' I kind of thought it wasn't the competition for me. Actually, I almost dropped out that week. I went to the guy from 19 [Entertainment] and said, "If I drop out, can I still go on tour?" And they were like, "No, you have to get voted out." So I was like, "Well, we'll see what happens." This week, I really thought it was a good song for my voice and I gave it my best.

What $50 bet did you have with Phil Stacey?
I knew that I was going home. I had this feeling in my heart that I was going home. Pretty much nobody gets away from being trashed like I was unscathed. I told Phil I was going home. And he was like, "No way! There's no way you're going home before me." So I bet him $50, and he took me up on it and I won.

What did you think about the critiques you got from the judges?
All six songs were risks in one way or another, and I feel like that was ignored. And really, the judges never commented on my voice, and that was frustrating for me. At least say, "You have great vocals but I didn't like the arrangement." But it was never that.

Bob Jones University criticized your musical direction on 'American Idol.' What's your response?
I specifically kept my comments about Bob Jones to myself just for personal reasons. I don't want to throw them under the bus, and I respect what they do. It's just that their sect of Christianity is not what I want to be associated with.

Why did you decided to leave Bob Jones before graduating?
I didn't leave Bob Jones through a choice of my own. I actually got kicked out for going to a Christian contemporary concert. It was a band called For Him. So they kicked me out. It was actually good because I had been figuring out how to leave. My parents had given me the option to go to two colleges, and I chose the less crazy one believe it or not. I was 18 and didn't have the money to pay for college, so I chose what I could. No disrespect to Bob Jones, but again, it's just not the sect of Christianity I want to be associated with.

You were known for cracking jokes, but do you think your irreverence and sarcasm worked against you?
It's funny because I love the show, but at the same time there are some cheesy aspects I poked fun at. And there are people who love the show so much that anything you say bad about the show or Simon -- as I did, for instance -- they will literally write you hate mail. I had a blog and I would get hate mail for weeks after my comment to Simon. People said they hoped I would die because I told Simon I didn't sound like The Teletubbies. It kind of freaked me out. I hope that people would realize that me joking around about the show is very tongue and cheek.

When you said "Hi, Dave" the other week, were you addressing the founder of Votefortheworst.com?
I don't know if I should answer that question. (Laughs)

But doesn't a Website like that hurt you and help Sanjaya?
I think people underestimate Sanjaya. He's 17 years old. When I was 17, I don't think I knew how to sing in a live situation. I have a lot of respect for him, and I do not envy his position at all.

What would you change about the show?
I wish they would let songwriters sing their songs. I wish they'd let people play instruments. And the third thing is I wish that those who enjoy blogging would be able to blog about the experience. I mean, there are secret parts about the show that they don't want to get out, but I think it would be an interesting read. We work seven days a week, 10 to 15 hours a day. Not all of that is stuff that America doesn't need to know about.

Sanjaya doesn't care what you think! He knows he's going to win

Sanjaya is becoming a little cocky bitch! I love the Sanjina but once he goes all diva on us, that is where I'll draw the line. Bitch don't have an album, bitch don't have no Oscar, all he has is that fab hair so bitch can't be no diva yet.

TMZ is reporting that they spoke to Sanjaya's family directly! And they were like

"Yeah Sanjaya know's he's got it going on, he don't need none of y'alls jealousy, so keep the hatin to yourselves bitches!"

Ok actually they didn't speak to her family, they spoke to a source close to the family who said

"You can write all you want, Sanjaya is here to stay!"

And a comment to votefortheworst.com,

"Thanks guys, but he doesn't need your votes."

I wouldn't be soo sure about that.

Source TMZ

Starving for Sanjaya chick still alive

I was worried last night that "J" might have finally died after starving herself for over 3 weeks. Don't worry though, she's alive and barely kickin'! Her newest MySpace blog:

Thursday, March 29, 2007

Day 12


Sorry this wasn't up last night guys, I was just way too exhausted to even get into how I felt about last night's elimination. I thought it better to wait until today to be better rested.

I first want to say thanks to TMZ and the rest of you guys for worrying so much about me since then, that really means a lot. It's helping to get me through a rough time. Don't worry though, I'm still alive.

Of course Sanjaya should have been eliminated last night based on Tuesday's performances, that's a no brainer. Though for whatever reason, when the results were read I wasn't shocked by the outcome. Horribly dissapointed yes, but it seems like there is some part of me that is just getting used to him constantly being able to survive. Regardless, as much as I thought Chris Sligh was a good singer, if this were a "normal" season of American Idol and Sanjaya wasn't around, it would have been his night to go last night anyway.

As for me, as I'm sure many of you realized I wasn't really keeping up well with the page yesterday. Sorry about that. I am still feeling the toll this is taking on me. Another 7 days doesn't seem that bad though, so let's gear up for next week and boot Sanjaya at last!

I think I may actually have some suprises for you guys to look forward to in the next few days, I'll keep you posted.

- J

Phew.

Is Simon Cowell just a big queen?

That's what the former cowboy from The Village People is claiming! The always reputable "Enquirer" asked Randy Jones which male celebrities set off his gay-dar. Among various celebs like singer Kenny Chesney and John Travolta who he called a big fat lady, he said Simon's bitchiness gives him off as a big queen.

“Times have changed. I think actors and singers should realize that they can still be successful even if they are openly homosexual,” Jones told The Enquirer in an exclusive interview.

“In my opinion, Simon Cowell is the biggest queen on TV. To me, he gives off a ‘bi/gay’ vibe and tends to carry on with bitchy, campy commentary. I know a lot of gay men and Simon seems to me like a ‘gay wannabe.’”

Source Celebitchy

Chris Sligh underground

While I wait for any new conspiracy details, here is one of Chris's pre-AI music video. He was so thin back then! Oh wait no, it's just my compression.

AoT Presents...

A summary of last night's American Idol brought to you by this guy.
Here at Art of Television we believe in spot-lighting new talent, actually I was looking for Gwen's performance and instead stumbled into this, so we bring you this guy and his witty comments. Ha! He calls someone a streetwalker, take a look.

American Idol cuts the fat

I had predicted Haley would leave tonight, but she ended up being in the bottom 2 with the un-lucky one to leave being Chris Sligh. Some of you might remember how he allegedly made the shout-out of death during a live show which probably pissed off the suits at American Idol. Well the bitch had looked worried for a while now, as if he knew he was going to get the axe.

Raising more speculation tonight, while singing his last AI tune he told Phil "You owe me 5o bucks."

I hope this gets juicy! Just as juicy as porky himself.

Sanjaya confident he will win, Paula don't want none of that

Extra Tv is reporting that newly-sober judge Paula Abdul isn't very fond of Sanjaya Malakar. Just like Simon said it, she believes it doesn't matter what they say anymore it's all in the hands of us gullible Americans. Paula obviously doesn't care about Sanjaya because he's gay. Not that she's a homophobe, but that just means she can't fuck him.

"Sanjaya’s latest shock and awe on Tuesday night’s “Idol” left everyone gawking and talking about his Mohawk.

But for Paula Abdul, the new look left her speechless, and only “Extra’s” Terri Seymour was in the limo with Paula right after Sanjaya’s mane surprise.

“Sanjaya to me… it’s just running amuck,” Paula said, saying Simon said it best when he admitted, “I don’t think it matters anymore what we say actually.”

On Wednesday morning, Rosie O’Donnell was quick to give her “View,” asking if Sanjaya was ever going to prove that he can really sing.

“They were saying last night, the judges, that they think he can sing. I’m like, ‘Is he going to show us ever?’” Rosie said.

But Sanjaya has victory on the mind.

“I’m going to win ‘American Idol’ because they need a fresh new face,” the confident wannabe proclaimed.

We were behind the scenes with all of the “Idols” for their first ever People magazine photo shoot, where Haley showed off her sexy legs and Blake revealed his confident side.

“I will win ‘American Idol’ because I'm being true to myself,” he told us.

Meanwhile, Jordin Sparks told us, “I love singing, I love performing, I love getting ready for it. I love it all! I want to do it for the rest of my life.”

The People issue, which has two different covers, hits stands Friday, but before it does, we got a look at the “American Idol” contestants before they were “Idols.”

We found a pre-teen Sanjaya singing and dancing in a video of him performing nearly eight years ago in the Hawaii Children’s Theater production of “Bugsy Malone.”

“Extra” also discovered lost tapes of Chris and Gina with their band, and Lakisha belting it out at Houston’s Abundant Life Cathedral." "

Source Extra TV

What the Doolittle

That's Blake Lewis during a recording of his alter-ego, some hill-billy named Jonnie Walker Blue. Blake! No no no, you can barely sing and now you want to do "comedy" as well, one thing at a time girlfriend.
Geez these youtubes are everywhere. I'm still waiting for Antonella's sex video.

I could scrub toilets with that hair

Best Week Ever tries to explain the reasoning behind Sanjaya's latest hair style. According to them Sanjaya Malakar was trying to capitalize from the film 300 by pulling a King Leonidas. By that logic Melinda Doolitle borrowed her turtle look from TMNT.

I'd sure like to see 300 men with long pointy objects running at Sanjaya, and so would he.

Source Best Week Ever

No words

Sanjaya rules all

American Idol top 10

Watch this before they yank it! Andy Samberg as Sanjaya



Best of the Night: Blake, Chris and Gwen's outfit
Worst of the Night: Sanjina and Jordin
Surprise of the Night: Gwen's hair looked normal! Paula wasn't stoned
Predicted(by me) to leave: Haley

Everyone else was forgetful, that's my story and I'm sticking to it.

It will get stuck in your head

If you haven't read by now, Gwen Stefani will be "coaching" the Idol kids tonight and this is the rumored play list.

Blake Lewis - "Love Song" by the Cure
Chris Richardson - "Don't Speak" by No Doubt
Chris Sligh - "Every Little Thing She Does Is Magic" by the Police
Gina Glocksen - "Just Like a Pill" by Pink
Haley Scarnato - "True Colors" by Cyndi Lauper
Jordin Sparks - "Hey Baby" by No Doubt
Lakisha Jones - "Love Has a Mind of Its Own" by Donna Summers
Melinda Doolittle - "Sunset People" by Donna Summers
Phil Stacey - "Every Breath You Take" by the Police
Sanjaya Malakar - "Sunday Morning" by Maroon 5

I bolded what I think will be the funniest performances of the night. Nothing further.

So long Stephanie!

Although dialidol.com's lowest score was for Haley Scarnato, it was actually Stephanie Edwards who got the boot on American Idol. If anyone else noticed, last night right after the lines were opened up Stephanie was in last place and Chris above her. Maybe they should stick to the early results. By the way if you're planning on seeing the Idol tour this year, your lucky ass will get to see Sanjaya! Since he made it to the top 10 he will now be part of the tour.

Um, didn't really care for her so.. be safe and good luck.

Chris Sligh, you dumb ass

First of all, I don't like porky one bit, he's no Taylor Hicks (who I couldn't stand either) and his "Fro Patro" crap better not catch on or I'll beat everyone with Sanjaya's gay porn stack.

Well the dumbass might be in trouble because of a special last night shout-out which some believe was directed at Votefortheworst.com's webmaster Dave Della Terza.

Votefortheworst.com is like a huge no-no around American Idol although they just kinda throw it off as being irrelevant. The site gets bigger every year, last year's VFTW pick, Taylor Hicks, ended up winning the whole enchilada and his dwindling success after the show has made some come to the conclusion that the site ultimately helped in getting Hicks votes during the show.

Now that a current contestant actually (and allegedly) acknowledged the site on air during the show proves how huge and influential the site has been. Bad news for America, and worse news for Idol.

Although it could be just a misunderstanding since VFTW's current pick is Sanjaya, Terza has already taken credit for the shout out,

"Best Episode of Idol EVER. EVER. I mean, come on now. Between Sanjaya giving the most VFTW worthy performance in the history of the show and Chris Sligh giving me a shoutout on national TV and pissing off the judges (and probably producers)… I must say I love this show. I’ve got to vote for Sanjaya out of loyalty since he’s the VFTW pick, but I don’t see how Chris Sligh can’t be our backup when Sanjaya leaves if he loves VFTW so much. And we love him! Chris, you are the man. And Sanjaya, you are hysterical. I love them both so much right now, I want to kiss them. You guys are so awesome." - VFTW

You can see a clip of the incident in this previous post which is most likely why the judges gave Ryan that reaction.

I'm sure the head dogs at Idol have looked into the situation by now and have severely punished Porky Sligh. His face will tell it all tonight, so stay tuned.

Sanjaya's main attraction

Let's face it, the only thing he's got going for him is the hair. Star magazine plays a lovely tribute to it

Nicole Kidman has a Michael Jackson thing goin on.

Ashley madness!

Thanks to gettyimages