The Davids Sing "Hero"

An ANIMOTO vid of Cook and Archie set to their duet "Hero" during the finale.

And So it Begins Anew

Today was the kick-off of the Season 8 American Idol auditions in San Francisco. A crowd of 7,000 showed up to try out for the show.

Yes, I am already counting down the days until mid-January when the new season begins. Right now it is still David Cook's world and we are just living in it. As it should be...

As always, this first round of the audition process is actually without the judge trio of Simon, Randy and Paula. It is just with the pre-screen producers. The thousands of screaming fans that they try to make us believe actually get to meet Ryan, well they do not. It's all in the editing once the show gets on the air.

According to USA Today, there will be some returnees from last season who will be allowed to audition again. Hopefully not pitiful homeless boy though. (Update: My Kid says that he got a recording contract so nah nah nah nah nah.)

Those who make it through this round of try-outs are sworn to secrecy about their experience, which makes me wonder just what goes on behind closed doors. Am having visuals of scenes from the gruesome summer TV series Fear Itself...

Tour Starts Tonight!

This is a really good picture; click on it to enlarge. I love the expression on Chikezie's face; what a funny guy! And Carly's hair looks great.

Yay whoot! American Idols LIVE on Tour, first show is tonight in Arizona.

Complete schedule on sidebar to the right.

Check out this story... hmmm, sounds like some sour grapes coming from the ladies, but oh well...