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Tuesday, April 22, 2008
Dancing with the Stars - Results with Ashlee Simpson
Will it be Jason or Marlee’s night to ride off into the sunset? or… who will it be to be tripped off the “Dancing with the Stars” stage.
Thanks goodness we get to see the group dance for a second time… this was way fun. Watching this number it is hard to believe that this group of dancers doesn’t do this all the time…
Ashlee Simpson serves as the intermission entertainment this week… What else do you call the entertainment between the beginning and the reason we are all tuning in - the results? Simpson sings a song from her new album that is available today (Apr 22) imagine that.. is she trying to be Lilly Allen - give it up and fast forward.
More filler - River Dance… at least it is dance! Nice!
The third round of the children’s ballroom competition takes place pitting Brandon and Brittany against Austin and Liza. This is a talented group of kids - the adults should take some cues from these kids - WOW! The couple sticking around for another week are Brandon and Brittany.
Safe this week is Shannon Elizabeth & Derek Hough, Marissa Jaret Winokur & Tony, Cristian De La Fuente & Cheryl Burke, Kristi Yamaguchi & Mark Ballas and Jason Taylor & Edyta Sliwinska.
The couples that could be going home are … Marlee Matlin & Fabian Sanchez (no surprises here) and Mario & Karina Smirnoff.
I think America got it right…
going home is Marlee Matlin & Fabian Sanchez. Agree… disagree? Discuss.
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Final six and Andrew Lloyd Weber on ‘America Idol’ - Latest Update
While Earth Day has nothing to do with the theme tonight, ‘American Idol’ plans use green power during the finale, says Ryan Seacrest.
Taking the stage to perform this week is David Cook, Carly Smithson, Brooke White, David Archuleta, Jason Castro and Syesha Mercado.
The theme for tonight is the best of Broadway and the music of Andrew Lloyd Weber - They’ve added some instruments to the band - so this should sound good - but I can’t imagine Carly Smithson or Syesha Mercado singing Andrew Lloyd Weber… We’ll just have to wait and see what the magic of the night has in store.
If you were looking to cast your vote tonight Idol opened up two phone lines… hmmm, maybe there was something to the idea the Michael Johns went out due to the phones?
On to the show…
Syesha Mercado
Tonight’s song - ” One Rock and Roll Too Many ”
Andrew’s Take - I think she could well bring the house down.
My Take - Tonight’s theme is one that really works for Syesha - although she was still a little bit pitchy. Very good night for her - but was it enough?
Randy - ” This is your element - this is your best performance to date right there. “
Paula - ” This is your happy place. Sire Andrew Lloyd Weber was right - you brought the house down right at the beginning. ”
Simon -” That was very Sexy. This was one of your strongest performances so far. “
Jason Castro
Tonight’s song - ” Memories from Cats”
Andrew’s Take - Jason has made a very brave choice in taking this song.
My Take - I think he needs an instrument to carry him along… that was the weakest performance of the season. He might be going home this week.
Randy - ” Vocally for me it was a little bit of a train wreck. Too much melody for me for you. “
Paula - ” It was a wise choice to do this song. It sounds like a pop ballad. ”
Simon -” It came over as a young guy forced to sing a song at wedding… it was a struggle. “
Brooke White
Tonight’s song - “You Must Love Me ”
Andrew’s Take -I don’t think that girl had a clue about what she was singing about.
My Take - OMG - yet another night of having to start over… this could be the end for her this week… Once again without an instrument… she isn’t the same performer.
Randy - ” Vocally it was a little tough. “
Paula - ” Silence… You must never start and stop. What i loved about your performance is that you didn’t over act.”
Simon - “Your voice was staining in the middle… I think you are going to be very disappointed when you watch this back. “
David Archuleta
Tonight’s song - “Think of Me. ”
Andrew’s Take - The song was written for a diva… I simply could not imagine how a boy could sing that song. Little
David has a musical soul…
My Take - This sounds more like a pop song rather than a song from the Phantom of the Opera. and after the talk - he almost kept his eyes open. WOW! David was so on tonight.
Randy - ” What is really cool… this is what this show is all about.. if you can sing you can sing anything. This is a really big night for you. Dude it was the bomb - This boy is the one to beat. “
Paula - ” I think it was absolutely perfect. You talk a risk… ”
Simon -“I thought it was pleasant and one of your weakest performances over the live shows… it is just not one of those performances you are going to remember - It was forgettable for me. “
Carly Smithson
Tonight’s song - ” Jesus Christ Superstar”
Andrew’s Take - You’ve got to go for a song you can live in… that fits your voice… that you can inhabit (good thing for her he was there or she might be going).
My Take - ALW was right… this was a song for her. That was one of her better nights on Idol! WOW! (okay that was two WOWs tonight)
Randy - “It was definitely good… I like the outfit. “
Paula - ” I love so much it was so unexpected. ”
Simon -” It was actually one of my favorite performances of the night.”
David Cook
Tonight’s song - “Music of the Night ”
Andrew’s Take - Most sexy song I’ve ever written. If David can get some of the raw passion… he might just bring this off - maybe it will work.
My Take - It would have been more believable for me, had David worn a different costume and lost the scarf from his side pocket… it was like a rocker trying to sing opera… It just didn’t work for him or me!
Randy - ” I said it before… if you can sing you can sing… that was an amazing vocal performance. “
Paula - ” I thought it was fantasic.”
Simon -” This is not the side of you I like… it was too rounded off. You made the most of the song for you. “
America, after tonight’s performances who will go? Can you say Brooke White or Jason Castro?
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