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Tuesday, April 15, 2008
America Votes - ‘Dancing with the Stars’ Latest Update
It came as no surprise as the latest ‘Dancing with the Stars’ contestant is sent home. Joining Adam Carolla, Steve Guttenberg, Monica Seles and Penn Jillette is Priscilla Presley, the fifth star eliminated this season.
I’m not sure her dancing was really the worst. I did think her performance lacked energy and the magical connection necessary to keep her in the dance for another week. At 62, Presely can still move better than many of my friends, half her age.
Read about last night’s show. (click here)
“This has been an incredible experience - I learned so much about myself and all the things I can do,” said Presley.
The kids portion of the show continued with Dmitriy and Michelle and Jared and Cara dancing their little hearts out. Jared and Cara won the judges top nods
- Does anyone else think these shows are turning into today’s version of the 70s and 80s variety show?
My favorite part of tonight’s show (Apr. 15) was the performance by Ozomatli. Wouldn’t they be fun to see live?
Oh yeah… James Blunt sang his new single, “Carry You Home,” it was nice too.
I think America off’d the right dancing couple this week… Agree? Disagree? share your thoughts about the show here!
TweetFinal seven compete - Mariah Carey Helps: ‘American Idol” latest update
With just seven left - the pressure is building as America votes for the next ‘American Idol.’
The special mentor this week is Mariah Carey as she is out and about hawking her current album E=Mc2. That said, Carey seemed truly interested in helping these young performers on to the next stage. Carey called American Idol “the boot camp of all musical boot camps.”
Tonight’s theme is Mariah as a mentor.
David Archuleta
Tonight’s song - “When You Believe.”
Mariah’s Take - She just loves his voice.
My Take - The song seemed a little bigger than he was tonight. But what do I know.
Randy - “You picked on the thoughest songs. you can sing anything - that was the bomb baby.”
Paula - “You made her proud, very proud.”
Simon -” I thought it was very, very good.”
Carly Smithson
Tonight’s song - “Without You ”
Mariah’s Take - “I’ve been loving watching what you’re doing.”
My Take - Nice job! - she seemed like a pro tonight.
Randy -“I liked that you challenged yourself. You’ve got to believe in yourself. “
Paula - “I liked that you shared some vocal restraint. “
Simon - ” I don’t think you pulled it out on the night. I think you are over thinking everything. ”
Syesha Mercado
Tonight’s song - “Vanishing”
Mariah’s Take - “I thought she was really cool and did a great job.”
My Take - She’s got a great voice… but I always get that she is playing the part of singer… never really connecting with the audience.
Randy -“I like that you are bold. You did a good job on it - all things considered. “
Paula - “This week I think you’ve been extremely smart. Tonight was unbelievably magically. “
Simon - ” Technically it was very good indeed. ”
Brooke White
Tonight’s song - “There’s a Hero”
Mariah’s Take - ” I loved Brooke. I thought she was really genuine as a person.”
My Take - A little pitchy for me - it seemed like she sort of lost it in the middle… she was noticeably shaking.
Randy -” The bridge threw me a little.”
Paula - “Every ounce of you is truly authentic to who you are. “
Simon - “It was a bit like ordering a hamburger but only getting the bun. ”
Kristy Lee Cook
Tonight’s song - “Forever”
Mariah’s Take - “I got goose bumps after you sang this. “,br>
My Take - She seemed to get into a groove as the song moved along… but was it enough?
Randy -“I didn’t think that was amazing. “
Paula - ” I’m like blown away. “
Simon - “You didn’t give me chills. You managed with what you could. It wasn’t ever going to be an advantage for you. ”
David Cook
Tonight’s song - “Always be my Baby ”
Mariah’s Take - “It made me proud as a song writer.”
My Take - What was he thinking? It sounded like 80s rock… okay it’s getting a little better near the end…
Randy -” You are a hot recording artist. Randy stands up and claps.”
Paula - “You’re it. “
Simon - “It was like coming out of Karaoke hell into a breath of fresh air. ”
Jason Castro
Tonight’s song - “I don’t want to cry”
Mariah’s Take - “I’m looking forward to Jason’s performance and see if he’ll be using any of my suggestions.”
My Take - This was his weakest performance so far.
Randy -“I didn’t love it. I felt like I was at a weird beach Luau”
Paula - ” You’re getting so in that zone.”
Simon - ” Simon agreed with Paula. ”
The guys completely won the night. Mid way through the show Simon said - David Archuelta is the one to beat… do you agree?
The top performers were David Archuleta, Carly Smithson and David Cook. And the performers most likely to go were Syesha Mercado and Brooke White.
Thoughts?
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