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Tuesday, April 29, 2008
High drama & Def Leppard “Dancing with the Stars” Latest update - Results
So, of all the nights I miss a show, it would be the one with drama - an injury and surprise performances. Thanks to the recaps and the Internet I don’t think I missed too much… but who will go this week is the real question.
The DanceCenter was hilarious. Featuring Jerry Rice, Kenny Mayne and Len Goodman - commenting on the dancers and their skills… I’ll be fast forwarding through the second half show.
The filler act this week, Def Leppard. I didn’t know they were even still around. I guess it isn’t quite State Fair fair season yet… is it? (Sorry I couldn’t help it. BTW… I loved Def Leopard back in the day.)
Continuing to the next round are are…
This week we say goodbye to…
Do you agree with the vote?
TweetWho goes next? ‘American Idol’ Latest Update final 5 compete
Ryan starts of tonight’s show by reminding the viewers of last week’s shocking outcome... If he wasn’t trying to get people to vote you would have thought he was rubbing it in that Carly was gone.
The one-hour version of the show is sure to keep things moving right along!
Tonight (Apr. 29) is Neil Diamond night on Idol.
Each contestant will be singing two songs.
Up for his first is Jason Castro.
Jason Castro
Tonight’s songs - “Forever in Blue Jeans’ and ‘September Morn ”
Neil’s Take - “He’ll do fine when he gets up on stage…”
My Take - I think he should have spent a little time getting to know the words before meeting the artist.. I’m just saying. Notice the gutair... The second song was better but You really get the sense he’s bored with the whole Idol thing.
Randy - “I thought it was just okay. It was just okay. Definitely not the best. ”
Paula - ” I loved hearing your lower register. Safe… get out of your comfort zone. ”
Simon -” Forgettable. Jason we don’t recognize it a bit. You struggled through both songs. “
David Cook
Tonight’s songs - “I’m Alive” and “All I Need is You”
Neil’s Take - I got goose bumps - that’s a very gutsy choice in songs. He’s got the right attitude… the right material… he’ll do great.”
My Take - He seems to be trying to imitate Neil Diamond’s voice somehow… He seemed a little subdued for a song about being alive. The second song - was his!
Randy - “Very Strong. You know what man… again you rocked the house again tonight. “
Paula - “… You are the only one who was able to pull that off… I feel like I’m already looking at the American Iodl. ”
Simon -“Just above average. The second song was brilliant. You actually made that song feel like it was from this year. “
Brooke White
Tonight’s songs - ” I’m a believer” and “Now am I said ”
Neil’s Take - It’s (the song) a difficult to sing and make genuine… but I was very impressed.
My Take - Brooke’s bust’n out a piano and a guitar. Based on her first song I don’t think it’ll be enough to keep her in the game… it was a little too low for her. Much better than the first song - Jason’s performance may be the only thing saving her for another week.
Randy - “Better than last week. Nice Job!”
Paula - “… I think what you just did… that works. ”
Simon -” Nightmare. I really, really hated the first song… this is the Brooke we like… sitting behind the piano. “
David Archuleta
Tonight’s songs - “Sweet Caroline” and “America”
Neil’s Take - He’s kind of a prodigy… with a little guidance an suggestion, I hope he takes to heart, I think he’ll do great.
My Take - So far, he’s the first one to make the song his own and he’s been working on keeping his eye’s open! His second song choice… maybe not the best though.
Randy - ” The Bomb. All is I can say is for a young man… you’re in the zone. “
Paula - ” . The was the perfect song for you to sing. You’re voice is so on point. ”
Simon -“Amateurish. That was a smart choice of song… it ticked all the boxes… it was the right choice - check, check, check. “
Syesha Mercado
Tonight’s songs - ” Hello Again” and “Thank the Lord for the Night Time. ”
Neil’s Take - I thought she did very, very well… You can’t help but want to clap along… she’ll do great in the actual performance.
My Take - This is one of her better night’s - but is it enough? I’m not sure. The first song was much better! It was almost like it was a different person singing the second song.
Randy - “It was strong - not amazing but strong. You are finally realizing who you are. I like you in this.”
Paula - “… You’ve got that softness in that voice. ”
Simon -” Old-fashioned. You are a very good actress/singer… I think you might be in trouble tonight. “
America, after tonight’s performances who will go? Can you say Jason Castro? What did you think about tonight’s show?
What did you think of Paula’s big blunder?
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TweetBig Brother 9 -Shocking conclusion - Finale Update
While ‘Big Brother 9’ held my interest for a few shows, I had to stop watching. Despite CBS’s attempts to change up the show, this group of contestants was one of the biggest group of whiners I’ve watched on a reality TV show in a long time.
So, when I read that Adam Jasinski, had won “Big Brother 9,” I have to say I was little shocked. This is the guy that stirred up some controversy and lost his job at charity early in the season after making disparaging comments about children with autism. Jasinski, who claimed to work for an autism foundation said if he won he would spending is winnings on kids with autism “so retards can get it together and get their hair done.”
Adam on Left - Ryan, Season 9 runner-up from Columbus, Oh on right.
Clearly something had changed after I stopped watching the show, as this was the last guy I would have thought could have won this season’s show.
What happened… how did he manage to pull out a win?
I’d love to know.
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