Wednesday, March 14, 2012

So much to say.

Before we get to the show, let me urge all of my pals to go see "Friends with Kids." This movie was fabulous. The conversations, the situations, the acting was so natural, I just wanted the movie to go on forever. I would have watched 20 years of their lives. It is funny, sad, just perfect. Go see it!

And if you have yet to download Carrie Underwood's Good Girl, DO IT NOW. Run to it, drink to it, sing to it, just listen to it!

The show opens with the announcement that a finalist has been kicked off. For those that don't keep up with Idol news as I do, it was the gentle giant Jermaine. Apparently Jermaine was not so gentle of a giant, but a criminal. He lied to producers about outstanding warrants and some other stuff. But instead of just announcing it, the producers are creating a not needed cliffhanger about it to discuss later? Come on.

Phil Phillips -- "Hard to Handle" WillIam says he nailed it even though he was on his way to the hospital for a kidney stone surgery. I'm glad Phil didn't pass away from baby dead bowel syndrome. He is cute. I'm not a fan of trombones, but his growly voice was still great. A- VOTE

Jessica Sanchez -- "Turn the Beat Around" WillIam called her a swaggernaut. He was going crazy listening to her. Please do not point to your ear when you say "love to hear percussion." That is a no no. She can Sang, but I despise this song. From Diana DeGarmo to now, I absolutely hate this song. So Gloria, no love for you and the Sound Machine. Steven tells her to stick to ballads, JLo used the word syncopated, Randy talked about verbrato again and then sang with verbrato to once again explain what it is. Jessica blamed the year she was born. Listen no doubt we need to support. B VOTE

I'm not comfortable with the commercials for JLo and Mark Anthony's new show. Creepy. Remember when he was all over the show last year?

Heejun -- His adorable parents spoke with subtitles. "Right Here Waiting" First of all, Heejun was again adorable in the session. He asked WillIam for an autograph and asked for Fergie's number. Love him. Second of all, I LOVE this song. The thought that Heejun was born the year that I was 13 and sang this song at a karaoke competition in Hawaii (long story) makes me throw up a little bit, but because I love this song so much, I will get over it. His dorky bow tie is amazing. He may not win this competition for his voice, but his personality has already made him a star. Randy says wrong song and that he has lost his R&B swagger, I kind of agree. He needs to be careful on song choice. He has a beautiful girlfriend in the audience! B VOTE because he makes me laugh and he will always win over Milli Vanilli.

Elise -- "Let's Stay Together" WillIam said she should duet with Obama who recently sang a bit of this. She has a unique Taylor Dayne quality, but I can't get over how old she looks. Much better than last week. She had a good time and Steven loved her voice. Umm i just realized her last name is Testone which made me think of testosterone which she has maybe some of because she has a little bit of a mannish voice. Man, I am bad tonight. I'm not so into her but she brang it. B

Milli Vanilli -- I think his parents are my age. Ugggh "Can You Feel the Love" was going to be his song, but WillIam bullied him out of it. He switched to "Endless Love" That can't be right, they weren't the same year, this is weird. Oh Luther and Mariah did it in 94 so he is allowed. 94, jesus, I could have been his Teen Mom. I can't take him seriously. Judges were not into the song choice because it was too boring. I can't remember his real name. C

Shannon -- needs to bring it this episode. "Don't Speak" Jimmy suggests it while promoting a new phone. Really? But she picks "One Sweet Day" by Mariah Carey. She suffers from wanna be a black female balladeer syndrome. WillIam doubts she can breathe right through it. She could be so good if she stopped trying to be a Mariah. She's over thinking it and ends up sounding 75 years old. The judges really liked it. I'm glad she redeemed herself but not my fave. B-

OMG just remembered my grading system! I forgot to do it last week!

Colton -- loves Daughtry and Colton said they hooked up, poor choice of words. "Broken Heart" by White Lion. Never heard this song but it is right up his Daughtry / David Cook / Rachna Shah alley. Steven didn't like it, JLo did, Randy liked it cause he likes this guy. Me too! B+ VOTE

Erika -- somewhat normal of a birth year at 1985. "Heaven" by Bryan Adams. Boy this was a great memory song for me. If we had more time together I'd tell you about the boy that inspired Heaven for me at age 10. But that is a long story. Another great look for Erika. Song was great with her new take on it, but not mind blowing. Steven said she was too busy with it, good point. JLo loves her look too. Randy liked it 8 out of 10. B+ VOTE

Yikes, they taped the producers kicking off Jermaine? This is not right. I am so uncomfortable. He is not allowed to be on the program because he has 4 outstanding warrants against him. They showed his rehearsal clip singing "Somewhere Out There" beautifully. The whole thing just gave me the heeby jeebs.

This show is not giving me what it gave me last week. I need some energy!

Skylar comes out and she decides to sing "Love Sneaking Up on You" by Bonnie Raitt but Jimmy and WillIam try to change her mind. She sticks to her gut. She does a good job but the song is very repetitive. Her energy was strong. The judges liked it, I liked it, and WillIam referred to Coolio so cool. B+ VOTE

Joshua -- God bless his parents for having 8 kids. "When a Man Loves a Woman" WillIam felt it, he felt it. We did too. We all went to the church of Joshua. Old school style that blows up into star power. Did you see him take off his jacket while he was singing? Fantastic. A VOTE

Hollie -- WillIam is blown away by her. She goes for Celine's "Power of Love." I'm not at all into the 80 yr old woman's gown. But my god, the voice is so smooth and big and it seems so easy for her. I do not even know what she should do with a recording career, her voice is so big, I don't know who can write for a voice that big? Judges loved it, but gave her a few slight demerits. Tough to go after Joshua. A- VOTE

Phil A- (he always gets bonus points for being adorbs)
Jessica B
Heejun B (his personality gets an A+)
Elise B
Milli Vanilli C
Shannon B-
Colton B+
Erika B+
Skylar B+
Joshua A
Hollie A-

Joshua stole the night. Not sure if they are sending someone home since they kicked off the criminal giant, but if someone is going, I say Milli or Shannon. Judges all said Joshua, Hollie and Phillip were safest and gave props to Elise, Skylar, Colton. Randy said Heejun is going home. Come on Randy!

We'll see what happens - go see FRIENDS WITH KIDS!!

Don't be ashamed of your obsessions or for using the word adorbs.

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