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Saturday, June 21, 2008

One Month Ago...



One month ago, David Cook deservedly and gloriously took the title of season seven champ of American Idol. I only remember this because it was the day after My Kid’s birthday. Oh yeah, and because I am an obsessed freak over this TV show.

To commemorate, here is a new quiz of all things season seven from Aunt Pearl to you. Enjoy!

1. What was Kristy Lee Cook’s audition song?
a) “Amazing Grace”
b) “Somewhere Over the Rainbow”
c) “Unchained Melody”

2. Who worked at a sushi restaurant prior to American Idol?
a) Jason Yeager
b) Joanne Borgella
c) Ramiele Malubay

3. Michael Johns is from which state capital in Australia?
a) Melbourne
b) Perth
c) Sydney

4. Which Top 24 contestant was a former “boy bander?”
a) Danny Noriega
b) Luke Menard
c) Robbie Carrico

5. Brooke White’s profession prior to American Idol:
a) Nanny
b) Nurse
c) Nutritionist

6. Ryan made the cover of which national magazine during this season?
a) Details
b) GQ
c) People

7. Why did Chikezie Eze drop his last name once launched into the Top 24?
a) He had it legally changed.
b) It was always mispronounced.
c) It’s just cooler that way.

8. Which female contestant said that she was often compared to Carrie Underwood?
a) Alaina Whitaker
b) Cardin McKinney
c) Kady Malloy

9. Who was a bartender prior to American Idol?
a) Carly Smithson
b) David Cook
c) Both a and b

10. Alexandrea Lushington and David Archuleta competed on Star Search, hosted by:
a) Arsenio Hall
b) Ed McMahon
c) Regis Philbin

11. Who was the only contestant to perform with a ukulele?
a) David Hernandez
b) Garrett Haley
c) Jason Castro

12. This popular group appeared on American Idol in this season as well as last year:
a) 3 Doors Down
b) Maroon 5
c) Three Days Grace

13. Paula’s latest single was released this year; titled:
a) “Come On Get Ready”
b) “Dance Like There’s No Tomorrow”
c) “Please Don’t Stop the Music”

14. Which contestant pulled out in front of a semi truck shortly after her audition in Atlanta?
a) Amanda Overmyer
b) Amy Davis
c) Asia’h Epperson

15. What song was performed by both Carrie Underwood and George Michael during this season?
a) “Bye Bye”
b) “I’ll Stand By You”
c) “Praying for Time”


Answer Key:

1. KLC’s audition song was a) “Amazing Grace”
2. c) Ramiele Malubay worked at a sushi restaurant
3. Michael Johns is from b) Perth
4. c) Robbie Carrico was in a girl/boy band
5. Brooke White was a) Nanny
6. Ryan made the cover of a) Details
7. Chikezie dropped his last name because b) It was always mispronounced
8. a) Alaina Whitaker said that she was compared to Carrie Underwood
9. c) Both DC and Carly were bartenders
10. a) Arsenio Hall hosted the new Star Search
11. c) Jason Castro performed with a ukulele
12. b) Maroon 5 was on seasons six and seven
13. Paula’s hit was c) “Please Don’t Stop the Music”
14. a) Amanda Overmyer was in the car accident
15. c) “Praying for Time” was performed by Carrie during IGB and George on the finale

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Sunday, June 15, 2008

What the Davids are Doing



Since the finale last month, winner and runner-up Cook & Archie have been making the talk show rounds. From Today to the Tonight Show, theeeeeeere they’ve been.

Most recently, Rocker David sang the National Anthem at an NBA game. (For more details and to view the clips, check out the awesome MJ’s Big Blog.)

My Kid is sulking because the rumor mill has her very favorite Cook hooked up with Kim Caldwell. TMZ and that ilk will teach him to ask a girl out on a date on live TV, huh? As long as he’s happy right? Right?? (My Kid is still pouting.)

Also it has been reported that Disney is trying hard to get Archie to make a cameo in the latest High School Musical. We all saw that one coming.

Little David has recently launched a myspace page which is just adorable.

Both Davids have signed record deals and should have albums released before the end of the year. I plan to purchase both the very day they are released.

For those who are still smarting that the wrong David won the title, the statistics don’t lie: David C. had eleven (count ‘em) ELEVEN songs on the Billboard charts at one time. (Ten of them American Idol performance tracks.)

The summer tour kicks off on July 1st and will continue until mid September. It will be near(ish) us on August 17th in Charlotte. If I pick the right lottery ticket we just might go. Otherwise we will save our dough and wait for DC to headline his own tour in a year or two...

Sunday, June 8, 2008

What’s Next? Toddler Idol?



I read this tidbit and hope that it’s just a rumor.

According to this article, Simon says that “All these shows, including Idol, in the future are going to have to go younger. We're going to have to drop the age from 16 to 14 soon.”

Nooooo! So it ain’t so! Am already tired of seeing young teenaged kids ripped to shreds, and now they want to go even younger??

What about the required tutoring and the frightening stage parents and the child labor laws? Not to mention the trauma and drama of adolescent angst.

Just wait, before too much longer the above photo will be more than a kid’s Halloween costume.