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Tuesday, January 26, 2010
Finally, an “Idol” guest judge we can all appreciate
Is it Hollywood week yet?
This audition episode after audition episode business is getting a little boring. Sure, there are a few standouts (good and bad) in each city, but for the most part, it’s all a blur, and I’m guessing few auditions will be really memorable by the time we get to Hollywood Week.
At least we had Katy Perry. The singer-songwriter (“I Kissed A Girl,” “Waking Up in Vegas”) was one of two guest judges on tonight’s (Jan. 26) episode of “Idol.” Avril Lavigne (“Complicated”) didn’t have much to say behind that horned hoodie.
Perry should be a guest judge every week. Finally, someone who wasn’t afraid to really speak her mind.
Here’s the rundown:
Superstar potential: Every show needs a Cinderella story. This week there were two. Andrew Garcia, a father seeking a better life for his son, gave Katy Perry chills with his vocals. Foster child Chris Colightly, who Simon said belongs in a boy band (he did sort of have a Corbin Bleu/Justin Guarini look about him), wowed some of the judges at least with his version of “Stand By Me.”
Not too shabby: Rocker chick Mary Powers, who sang Pat Benatar’s “Love is a Battlefield.” Simon called her look cliché, but gave her the thumbs up anyway. Pastor and dad Jim Ranger, who impressed the judges with his original song “Drive.” The very likable minister Tasha Layton, who sang Joss Stone’s “Baby, Baby, Baby.” How can you not like a minister after all?
Shame of a nation: The very animated Austin Fullmer, who sang Cheap Trick’s “Surrender.” His dance moves did not impress. Neil Goldstein sure can rock a vest, but couldn’t rock Meatloaf-style. Sandwich-maker and martial artist Dameon LaFavor … maybe he should try standup instead of The Righteous Brothers. A.J. Mendoza “the ventriloquist,” who managed to sing “Cult of Personality” while barely opening his mouth. Jason Greene, whose “I Touch Myself” performance made Katy Perry of all people feel dirty.
Just plain creepy: Susan Boyle and Adam Lambert’s love child. The preview for tomorrow’s episode in which Barney (yes, Barney the large annoying purple dinosaur) auditions. What??????
