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12/24: Idol stories of the year

post from American Idol Blog on 23 December 2007 11:22:49 PM. © American Idol Blog

Okay, it’s Christmas Eve and I am placing an obviously pre-written item for the holidays.

What do you think were the most notable “Idol” or “Idol”-related moments of the year?

Was it Sanjaya and his “faux hawk”? Sanjaya hula dancing? That Ashley Furl crying for Sanjaya? Or maybe Sanjaya singing Bonnie Raitt badly?

Was it Blake’s beatboxing Bon Jovi?

Was it Lakisha’s show-stopping rendition of “And I’m Not Telling You I’m Not Going.”?

Was it Celine Dion during “Idol Gives Back” doing that trainwreck duet with a dead Elvis?

Was it when Nigel and Ken decided to pull a fast one on Jordin and make it seem for a few seconds that she was eliminated during that same episode but in the end, not really?

Was it the Kelly Clarkson drama with Clive Davis?

Was it the amazing career surges for both Carrie Underwood and Daughtry?

Was it Jennifer Hudson winning an Oscar for her tour de force role in “Dreamgirls”? (I finally saw the film on HBO over the weekend. She was incredible!)

Locally, my favorite moment was interviewing Ryan Seacrest at the Atlanta auditions on camera and him teasing this poor print scribe incessantly about it. My second favorite from that day was seeing the Brittenum twins again. Gotta love those guys! My least favorite moment was showing up at the Atlanta International Convention Center in October only to realize the later Idol rounds had wrapped up early. D’oh!

I also enjoyed getting treated with diva-like ennui by Paris Bennett, who came to lunch having already eaten and wearing sunglasses throughout her interview. I wonder why haven’t heard from her since?

Another notable moment for me was when Bo Bice called me personally to thank me for the time I spent with him up at the Cumming Country Fair. He is truly a nice guy. It was a lot more pleasant than dealing with the uptight managers of Josh Gracin and Jordin Sparks who told me I couldn’t talk to their clients because I didn’t get clearance from the record labels. As if either of them were going to say anything all that problematic?

And it’s comforting to know at least one former “Idol” reads this blog, namely, the very grounded and quotable Chris Sligh. He’s da man! Thanks Chris and good luck with your new label and album! And don’t worry about those folks at {TMZ, who like to make fun of Idol contestants doing rather modest events for a few bucks. Everybody’s gotta make a living!](http://www.tmz.com/2007/12/19/idols-chris-sligh-party-like-a-not-star/#comments).

In a year when I managed to catch at least six past Idols in concert (Bucky, Kelly, Elliott, Josh, Kelly, Taylor) as well as the “Idols Live” tour, my surprise guilty pleasure was Clay Aiken at Chastain. Thank you Jill for joining me on that escapade as Clay did an incredibly lengthy TV show theme medley, followed by snippets of songs such as Justin Timberlake’s “Sexyback” and Michael Jackson’s “The Way You Make Me Feel.” (More surreal: a month later, I watched Sanjaya do that same song far worse and far less campier.)

And I want to thank all of you bloggers who stuck through this less-than-inspiring season six of “Idol” and survived the drama of the Exiles and Flat Screen. Deirdre is my watchdog and she gets special thanks for being my sounding board this year on all issues blog related.

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Video: American Idols Josh Gracin - "Oh Holy
Night"

post from American Idol - best news, blogs, videos, photos and more - Boxxet on 23 December 2007 11:15:04 PM. © American Idol - best news, blogs, videos, photos and more - Boxxet

Sorry I’m so late putting up a video today - the holidays can be so crazy! I won’t be online much over the next couple of days (except to put up a few tidbits and holiday songs), so happy holidays to those who celebrate!!! Here&rsquSource: Idol Stalker - Watching American IdolBUMPzee:Communities: American IdolTags: thinking idol Sorry I’m so late putting up a video today - the holidays ca...

Original story at BUMPzee American Idol community New . Related stories include: Happy Holidays From Elliott Yamin - Popdirt , Beatbox Blake makes good - Malaysia Star and ... Britney Groupie

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Sanjaya Malakar Shirtless

post from rickey.org -- American Idol 24/7 on 23 December 2007 06:36:25 PM. © rickey.org -- American Idol 24/7

And a Merry Christmas to you too shirtess Sanjaya Malakar.Why am I always to the last to learn about these things? Anybody know the history of this snapshot? So this was from American Idol’s Gina Glocksen?Thank you Gina for the pic!Via dazeoffire.comShare This

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Taylor Hicks Heaven Knows, Taking It To The
Streets on Asian Idol

post from rickey.org -- American Idol 24/7 on 23 December 2007 06:22:47 PM. © rickey.org -- American Idol 24/7

This is a bit late, but wasn’t really in a rush. Here’s an ultra-rare rickey.org post for American Idol winner Taylor Hicks performing “Heaven Knows”, “Taking It To The Streets” and “Do I Make You Proud” on Asian Idol. OMG, they sang “Do I Make You Proud?” How sad.Consider this one of the many peace [...]

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Last Minute Holiday Music

post from rickey.org -- American Idol 24/7 on 23 December 2007 05:26:30 PM. © rickey.org -- American Idol 24/7

Here are some links to consider if you are buying last minute Christmas music via iTunes:Olivia Newton-John — Christmas WishJon Secada — A Christmas FiestaAmerican Idol Christmas music for 2007:Mandisa — Christmas Joy EPElliott Yamin — This Christmas (single) (This song is featured in Elliott Yamin’s “Sounds of the Season” CD which is only available [...]

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Merry Christmas from the Jolie-Pitts

post from rickey.org -- American Idol 24/7 on 23 December 2007 04:00:55 PM. © rickey.org -- American Idol 24/7

Sta. Angelina and husband Brad Pitt are public relations geniuses.Here’s the royal family taking a bike ride in New Orleans. Brad is strong! Shiloh Nouvel is so cute. Sta. Angelina is the Jackie O. and Princess Diana of this generation.(Is Sta. Angelina too confusing? Should I use Santa Angelina or just the English St. or [...]

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"American Idol" alum Melinda Doolittle hosts
"Christmas at Belmont"

post from American Idol - best news, blogs, videos, photos and more - Boxxet on 23 December 2007 01:48:26 PM. © American Idol - best news, blogs, videos, photos and more - Boxxet

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Been missing Melinda Doolittle since her spectacular run on "American Idol"? She will host "Christmas at Belmont," a special premiering nationally Monday on PBS. WMFE-Channel 24 will air the program at 11 pm; many other PBS stations ...

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Happy Idol Holidays - Katharine McPhee Christmas
in Washington 2007

Katharine McPhee performed for the first family on this year’s Christmas in Washington. Here, she sings a medley with Ne-Yo and Vanessa Hudgens. The prez seems to be enjoying himself. Heh.Katharine sings “Oh Come All Ye Faithful”.[...]

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Idol Appearances for the Week 12/23/07-12/29/07

Missed last week……Lakisha Jones began her run as the Church Soloist in The Color Purple on Broadway December 19. She’ll take over as Sofia for the matinee performances starting Wednesday, January 9.Don’t Miss…Sunday 12/23[...]

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links for 2007-12-23

rickey.org is the essential American Idol fansitefrom The 25 Best Fansites of Entertainment Weekly(tags: Rickey American Idol)Antigua Wins a Right to Piracy“Antigua won the right to violate copyright protections on goods like films and music from the United States ? an award worth up to $21 million ? as part of a dispute between the [...]

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