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Tuesday, February 12, 2008
Hollwood Week’s Hollywood Weak
The more things change, the more they stay the same.
American Idol switched things up this year for Hollywood Week with two big departures from previous seasons: Contestants were allowed to play instruments during their initial auditions, and, if judges turned them down on that first try, they would get a second chance later in the week.
But it was the same old Simon who bluntly told those not good enough for the top 24 where they stood.
And when he’s right, he’s right.
Case in point: Contestants, don’t forget the words. Kiss o’ death.
Most of the singers who forgot the words also were those struggling to to stay in tune. Bye-bye to the Hollywood Weak.
Some of my highlights:
Brooke White, the 24-year-old who has never seen an R-rated movie, nailed the opening audition and sailed through to the final round of the week.
Amanda Overmeyer, 23, was in a car accident the week before going to Hollywood, and she suffered cracked ribs and a head injury. Didn’t matter. Her power vocals on Light My Fire were great.
Josiah Leming, 18, who lives in his car, took a chance and played the keyboard. The judges were amazed, and Simon pays a huge compliment: “I think out of all the auditions, this is the one I am going to remember.” When he came back for his finale, he tanked, but the judges sitll put him through because of his earlier work.
Australian Michael Johns was brilliant on Bohemian Rhapsody, drawing cheers for and tons of praise from the judges.
Our local contestant, 18-year-old Mia Coleman, above, didn’t snag much screen time. The Huber Heights resident and Wayne High School student hasn’t been able to talk about her Idol experience publicly yet.
And we won’t find out the top 24 until Wednesday night.
That leaves us a little time to speculate until then. What do you think? Who do you like?
Tweet‘Big Brother 9’ complete with condoms, couples and conundrums
Thanks to the writer’s strike the first-ever winter edition of America’s favorite voyeuristic adventure, Big Brother, is set to begin tonight (Feb 12) on CBS.
This edition is titled “Til Death Do You Part” and early indications are that the show will air three days a week and feature a few twists and turns missing from the last few seasons. For those really addicted to the show - you can subscribe to the Live Big Brother Video feed or catch the show on Showtime’s ‘After Hours.’
Each person in the house is single and looking for their perfect match/soulmate. The show put the contesants through a battery of tests looking to pair the houseguests for compatibility tests - sounds like Match.com (are they a sponsor?).
Here are a few tidbits about a few of the houseguests and the show.
Parker who is actually on the payroll for TMZ.com as a celebrity paparazzo and whose bio states that he, “wears his heart on his sleeve and will always say what he feels.” Awww… how cute. http://buzzkilled.com
Sheila is Natalie’s mother. Hence the same porn background. Matt and Allison are brother and sister. Amanda and Parker best friends. Josh and Jacob are brothers from Canada. Neil and Alex are brothers. Jen and Ryan may be married or could just be dating, but together at any rate. Sharon and Chelses are sisters. Adam and James are gay partners.
Instead of a gym, the house is equipped with a sauna - complete with condoms. Maybe that is what CBS means by turning up the heat.
Jen and Ryan both list Columbus, Ohio, as their hometown and are rumored to be together.
Natalie claims to be bikini barista who takes her bible everywhere.
As the show goes - each week the houseguests vote to evict. This season the houseguests will be competing as a team. In the end, they are all vying for the top prize of $500,000. But who will still be together when it’s all over?
‘Big Brother 9’ premieres Tuesday, February 12th at 9:00 PM on CBS.
Thoughts anyone?
Bios Adam, 29 Single Public Relations Manager Delray Beach, FL via Cherry Hill, NJ Adam has a master’s degree in fashion design/marketing. He studied at Camden County College in New Jersey, Parson’s School of Design in New York and Fashion Art Italy in Italy. He currently works as a PR manager where he arranges events, does publicity and is the Sponsorship and Creative Director for a foundation. Amanda, 23 Single Paralegal Fridley, MN Amanda has a bachelor’s degree in paralegal studies/political science. She studied at the Winona State University in Winona, Minnesota. She currently works as a legal contract specialist for a large health care insurance company. She claims that her mother is her best friend, and she encouraged Amanda to never give up and be a hard worker. She was very close to her father before he died, and considers herself to be the strong one of the family. Alex, 24 Staten Island, NY Single DJ Entertainment Company Owner Alex was born and raised in Staten Island with his younger brother by his single mom. His father came into his life in high school and he tragically lost him on 9/11 in World Trade Center 2. Alex has dedicated his life to making his dad proud. He has his bachelor’s degree in business, marketing and advertising and is now working on his second master’s degree in childhood education at St. John’s University. Alex owns an entertainment company that throws the hottest bar mitzvahs, sweet 16s and other parties in Staten Island. He has appeared on a billboard advertisement for the Vanderbilt Catering Facility and in a music video featuring Gia Bella. Allison, 28 Single Pharmaceutical Sales Representative Boston, MA Allison attended Rollins College in Winter Park, Florida and graduated with a bachelor of arts/psychology degree in 2002. She also spent a semester at sea, world travel, in the spring of that year. She currently works in pharmaceutical sales where she works with specialists in the pulmonology/allergy sector. She is also part owner of a pottery studio and is an accomplished painter. Allison was interested in becoming a professional gambler but failed miserably at it. Now she has a strong aversion to gambling and doesn’t do it at all. Chelsia, 21 Single College Student Cedar Falls, IA Chelsia is currently a German major at the University of Northern Iowa. She has lived in Germany and will be studying in Austria for a year beginning this September. She is a hot party girl who says it like it is. She likes older men and is looking to be loved. She describes herself as wild, sincere, competitive and determined with a big attitude. Chelsia loves motorcycles and wants to sell Harleys. She also loves her pet cat, Pugsley, who she calls her baby. Jacob, 23 Single Electrician Dallas, GA Jacob is an ex-Marine now working as an electrician. He has lived all over the world and attended elementary school in San Diego, California and Okinawa, Japan before moving to Maryland, then Jacksonville, North Carolina. He is single and trying to move on from his last relationship, although he still has feelings for the woman who was his childhood sweetheart. He describes himself as funny, energetic and caring, and the accomplishment he is most proud of is graduating from Marine Corps boot camp. James, 21 Single Riding Bicycle around the World Sarasota, FL James, a high school graduate, is currently on a mission to ride his bicycle halfway around the world with no money in his pocket. He has also lived in Buenos Aires where he dressed mannequins for a living. He describes himself as insane and crazy and has a few very different personalities, depending on his mood. He grew up in a broken home and had to learn to be different to get the attention he needed from others. He was the “freak” in high school who wore costumes to school when it wasn’t Halloween. He is close with his mom and has one sister, both recently divorced. Jen, 26 Single Bartender Columbus, OH Jen is a fun/crazy party girl who has bounced from one relationship to the next. She is outspoken, real, loves attention and loves boys, although she is very loyal to her current boyfriend. She earned a bachelor’s degree in education from Bowling Green State University in Ohio, and is certified in Special Education K-12. Jen was a special education teacher after she graduated and admits it is a tough job. Joshuah, 25 Single Advertising Media Buyer Dallas, TX Joshuah is a gay man currently living in Dallas, Texas. He has a bachelor’s degree in advertising, with a business minor, from the University of Texas at Austin. Joshuah came out when he was 18 years old. He says he was a gay man who played straight growing up, playing football and having long term relationships with women. Things changed when he slept with his sister’s cheerleading coach—ruining her cheering career—and claims that his family has never forgiven him. He’s a bit of an exhibitionist, currently considers himself to be a bisexual and doesn’t care what people think of him. Matt, 23 Single Roofing Foreman Charlestown, MA Matt is an only child who is extremely close with his mom. His dad died when he was only 9 years old. Matt is the ultimate competitor and feels he has something to prove since he lost on Couples’ “Fear Factor” three years ago. He keeps most of his exes around for “booty calls,” except his most recent ex who hooks up or flirts with guys to get him angry. Matt claims he will be successful on BIG BROTHER because he is the “biggest liar/sweet talker you will ever meet. America will love me.” He has a true Boston accent and a ripped body, and he makes sure everyone can see it 365 days a year. Matt describes himself as handsome, spontaneous and charming. He has three tattoos on his arm, back and belly, including his initials across his abs. Matt also has a pet turtle named Poppy. Natalie, 28 Single Bikini Barista Salem, OR Natalie was a self-described military kid who moved around a lot. Her high school years were spent in Alameda, California, Salem, Oregon and Mililani, Hawaii. She studied at the Chemeketa Community College in Salem as well as the Art Institute of Las Vegas in Nevada. Natalie is religious and takes her Bible everywhere. She’s still very proud of her figure and loves to enter bikini contests. She previously won the title of Miss Hawaiian Tropic Oregon. She claims that she can make any coffee drink imaginable, and in a bikini at that. She is also a painter and dreams of opening a mermaid art store some day. Neil, 29 Single Realtor Los Angeles, CA Neil is a gay man who resides in Los Angeles, California. He studied criminology, criminal justice, political science and business management in college but did not earn a degree. He is currently working as a real estate agent though acknowledges that it is a tough profession to be in right now. Neil is close to his mother and says no matter what they are talking about they always end up laughing. She is currently in the throes of a divorce and he is definitely there to support her in her time of need. Parker, 26 Single Paparazzo Northridge, CA Parker graduated with a bachelor’s degree in radio/television from Southern Illinois University, Carbondale and currently works as a photographer for TMZ. He served in the Air Force from 1999-2002 and received a general discharge. He admits that he couldn’t conform to military standards. Parker, who was raised by his single mom, wears his heart on his sleeve and will always say what he feels. He describes himself as inappropriate, unpredictable and authentic. He can be your best friend or worst enemy and claims to have the power of persuasion. The accomplishment he is most proud of in his life is losing 45 pounds through will power, diet and exercise. His hobbies include socializing, playing his Wii, laughing at other people’s expense and doing anything besides working. Ryan, 27 Single College Student Columbus, OH Ryan currently lives in Columbus, Ohio. He’s a student at Ohio State University, majoring in economics and business. He’s used to being the center of attention, the popular one in his group and loves it. He has a tendency to be loud, stubborn and opinionated and is sometimes a troublemaker. He admits that his behavior once got him suspended from a class in high school. He has never voted in his life, but is planning to do so this year. Sharon, 23 Single Realtor Olathe, KS Sharon is a military brat (her dad has served in the Marine Corps for 28 years) who easily adapts to any situation. She is spirited and lively, feisty and dramatic, but she also sees herself as being sweet. Sharon, who is currently single, has been in a 12-year on/off relationship with a guy who followed her home in the 8th grade. She describes herself as loud, dramatic and over the top. She has an associate’s degree from Johnson County Community College in Overland Park, Kansas and is currently working as a realtor and restaurant hostess. Sharon’s favorite television shows are “Friends” and BIG BROTHER and her favorite movie is “The Break-Up.” Magazines she reads include Vogue, InStyle and People. She has a belly button piercing and a tattoo of a design she made herself. Sharon has two pets, a cat, Willie, and an American Bulldog, Carolina. Her favorite activities include talking, tanning and drama. In addition, she is a Carolina Panthers fan. Sheila, 45 Single Mom Former Model Reseda, CA via Memphis, TN Sheila is a former model who is now a stay-at-home mom to a 16-year-old boy, Mikhail. She studied acting for 15 years both in New York and Los Angeles. She and her son have a dog named Kitty. Sheila lived the high life with Bob Guccione in his 35-million-dollar mansion for 10 years. In 1984, she was Penthouse Pet of the Year. She is now writing a book about her life. cbs.comTweet
