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David Archuleta Loves You

post from rickey.org -- American Idol 24/7 on 06 April 2008 11:09:03 PM. © rickey.org -- American Idol 24/7

The last David Archuleta post filled up really quickly. Omigosh, do you guys live here? LOLAnyway, again, wall-to-wall David Archuleta is never a bad thing, so a new David Archuleta post to start the week!Topic starter: Aside from the “nickname that cannot be named” — which for all practical purposes is the winning entry — [...]

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4/7: Acts whose songs have never been on
"Idol"

post from American Idol Blog on 06 April 2008 09:40:58 PM. © American Idol Blog

I’m prepping a story for the print edition about Michael Johns and his time here in Atlanta circa 1999 to 2005 and one of his favorite acts to cover was Pearl Jam (above). He even spent one night at his old haunt Cj’s’s Landing, I’m told, doing all Pearl Jam covers. That made me think: there’s a less than zero percent chance Eddie Vedder & his bandmates would EVER clear a song for “Idol.”

Besides Pearl Jam, a huge number of big bands and singers have never been heard on “Idol.” The ones I’ve listed come primarily from the rock world, where I’m sure there are still credibility issues related to the show, even after all these years and the success of the likes of Daughtry. (Most hip-hop acts haven’t been heard on the show either but that’s probably because there isn’t a lot of rapping on the show.)

Here’s a list of some big acts we have never heard on “Idol” ( in the competition round, that is.)

Tom Petty, John Mellencamp, Nirvana, Talking Heads, Radiohead, the Who, Bob Dyland, Stone Temple Pilots, Coldplay, Jimi Hendrex, David Bowie, the Cars, Pink Floyd, Led Zeppelin, the Clash, Elvis Costello, R.E.M., the Kinks, Creedance Clearwater Revival, Depeche Mode, Prince, U2, INXS (though they had their own “Rock Star: INXS” realty show on CBS in 2005).

Has there ever been a Madonna song on the show? I can’t remember one!

Feel free to add your own or correct me. I’m certain I’m wrong on at least a couple of acts on the above list.

In other Idol news:

I’m watching the top 4 episode on “American Idol Rewind.” I actually was amused watching Clay Aiken sing “Grease” in a ridiculous red leather jacket and hip thrust a couple of times. That was definitely a memorable moment from that season that Randy & Paula loved but Simon called “horrible.”
That taping of Chris Brown & Jordin Sparks “No Air” last week will air this Thursday during the results show.
Stats courtesy of “Idol Chatter” Jordin is the top Idol seller on the Billboard charts last week, ranking No. 25 and selling 17K and now past 612K. She’s now five weeks away from passing Taylor Hicks’ sales. Daughtry is just behind her at No. 27 selling 17K and 3.92 million and just five weeks or so away from 4 million. Carrie’s “Carnival Ride” sold 15K and is just 22K from 2 million copies sold. “Some Hearts” moved another 10K and is up to 6.35 million. Kellie Pickler sold 3,700 and is up to 738K and is the second-biggest selling act from season five. Randy’s album fell off the charts after three weeks and has moved just 22K. Kelly’s “Breakaway” is up to 5.97 million and will eventually hit 6 million. “My December”: 759K. “Thankful”: 2.7 mil. Blake is at 284K. Bucky is at 333K. Elliott: 502K. Kimberley Locke, despite an appearance on “Idol,” sold only 900 copies of her latest album and is up to 19K. Mandisa: 75K. Fantasia: 510K. Bo: 43K. Kat: 369K. Clay’s latest: 524K. Taylor: 701K. Ruben: 237K. Constantine: 25K.
He had downloads, too. Jordin/Chris’ ‘No Air” is up to 972K sold and will surpass 1 million this week. “Tattoo” is up to 1.48 million. Carrie’s “All American Girl”: 377K. Before He Cheats: 2.35 million. Daughtry’s “Feels Like Tonight”: 275K total. Paula’s “Dance Like There’s No Tomorrow” has sold 237K. Chris Cornell’s “Billie Jean” sold 15K. “Hallelujah” (Jeff Buckley edition) has sold another 18K. (We don’t know the exact sales of the “Idol” songs themselves this season. iTunes is withholding those numbers on purpose.)
Not surprisingly, the top 2 on this gambling Web site is the two Davids. A distant third is Michael Johns, then Carly and Brooke. Syesha is way way back and Jason Castro is even behind her now! Kristy Lee Cook is rock bottom on the odds to win the competition.
Crying girl Ashley Ferl, who was sobbin’ for Sanjaya last year, is now burblin’ for Jason!
I’ll update this blog Monday morning with inside info on tonight’s part one taping of “Idol Gives Back.”

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Predictions - Top 8

post from idolbloglive.com - Season 7 on 06 April 2008 09:00:35 PM. © idolbloglive.com - Season 7

Inspirational songs will fill the air this week to go hand in hand with Idol Gives Back and unlike last season where everyone was safe and two went home the following week, someone will go home this week but not on the typical Wednesday results show. Wednesday will be the Idol Gives Back special and [...]

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Song Selections - Top 8

post from idolbloglive.com - Season 7 on 06 April 2008 08:59:54 PM. © idolbloglive.com - Season 7

With Idol Gives Back during the Top 8 the theme has been released and it is inspirational songs to fit hand in hand with the charity event.So take a second and leave your song choices in a comment for each contestant. Unfortunately I don’t have anywhere to send you this week for some hints but [...]

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Kelly Clarson in Amsterdam

post from idolbloglive.com - Season 7 on 06 April 2008 08:30:27 PM. © idolbloglive.com - Season 7

Kelly Clarkson Performing in Amsterdam Click Image to See It Full SizeOthers Enjoyed These PostsApril 3, 2008 -- Clarkson Demos Stolen (14)December 17, 2007 -- Kelly Clarkson - Miss Belgium (22)November 23, 2007 -- Kelly on Thanksgiving (1)November 16, 2007 -- Kelly and Reba on Tour (0)November 15, 2007 [...]

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Kelly Clarkson in Amsterdam

post from idolbloglive.com - Season 7 on 06 April 2008 08:30:27 PM. © idolbloglive.com - Season 7

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Caption This! Top 9 Results Edition

post from American Idol on 06 April 2008 04:26:33 PM. © American Idol

More fun with Captions…The Results Show is full of drama and tears. If these pictures are an indication, it’s pretty damn funny too. PS. My captions are super-lame this week. I know you guys can do better…1. Hey Simon: Maybe Kristy[...]

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Idol Appearances for the Week 4/6/08-4/12/08

The Idol Gives Back charity special tapes tonight at the Kodak Theater in Los Angeles. The special airs this Wednesday, featuring a few of your favorite Idols. The show begins at 7:30/6:30 ET.Jordin Sparks and Chris Brown perform “No Air” on[...]

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American Idol: David Cook Recovers From Song
Controversy And Health Scare

post from American Idol - best news, blogs, videos, photos and more - Boxxet on 06 April 2008 02:06:28 PM. © American Idol - best news, blogs, videos, photos and more - Boxxet

Written by Joe Reality
It was a traumatic week for American Idol finalist David Cook. First, a big controversy broke out over if he had properly credited the source of some of the song arrangements that he performed on American Idol. Then, he was rushed to the hospital for heart palpitations and high blood pressur...

Original story at Reality TV Magazine . Related stories include: American Idol: Michael Johns Shocked By His Elimination - Reality TV Magazine , David Cook Rushed to Hospital - www.gabbybabble.com and ... American Idol Fan Site , Reality TV Magazine , bumpshack.com

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American Idol 7 iTunes Weekly Top 20 Charts
04/06/08

Here’s the latest Top 20 on iTunes — while searching for iterations of “American Idol”. “Let It Be” and “Imagine” have just been passed by “It’s All Wrong But It’s All Right”, “Smoky Mountain Memories” and “Little Sparrow” — which could only mean one thing: there’s no way the “searches” chart can be a cumulative [...]

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