American Idol Finale--Part 1

Blake The Man!!

VS. Jordin the Diva!!

Well, it's all said and done. The final performances completed, voting ceased, and now we must wait with bated breath through a two hour show filled with pointless red carpet interviews, former wanna be idols who didn't get a record contract and are now serving as AI correspondents, millions of performances by A-lister celebrities who (during AIs earlier years) made fun of AI and refused to acknowledge its existence until we get to be given our results. The finale shows have become more entertaining as the years go by and it is fun to watch, but two hours?? Is two hours really necessary? I suppose it is when we're reaching the climatic conclusion to a five month run.

So, what is the result going to be? Is the beat-boxing, ultimate entertainer going to take it? Or the 17 year old with a voice bigger than all her years going to walk away with the crown? Anyone who has been following my reviews throughout this season knows that Blake is my man. What he lacks in strong vocals, he makes up for in sheer entertainment. However, I have to say, however much it hurts that I think Jordin is going to take the title. She far outshone Blake last night in vocal superiority and my guess is that votes that were formerly going to Melinda are probably now being thrown Jordin's way. I could be surprised. I could actually get my way for the first time in reality TV history and have my first choice win, but I somehow doubt it. And really, if Blake doesn't win, I'll be.....OK. I like Jordin, too. And truthfully, this finale is a little anti-climatic for me. I was really hoping to see Melinda and Blake in the finals, so this is kinda----bleh.

The high point of last night's show for me?????

I just wish they would have saved him for tonight. Why have him singing "Home" on a night when no one's going home?? How much sense does that make? Oh, well. Just glad I got to see him. But I do need to ask him, "What is with all that eye liner, dude?!!"

Wow. Now that AI is at the end, and I've finished all the Harry Potter books and movies, I seriously do not have a single clue what I'm going to do to entertain myself from here on out. Angst.

Celebrity News--American Idol Edition #6

If you have not yet watched the results show from the final 3.....click away now because major spoilers are ahead.

I realize that I have been remiss in delivering celebrity news lately. And for that I apologize. As if you care. ;-) But after watching tonights results, a post immediately started forming in my head and I had to do it right away lest I lose it before tomorrow morning. I work full time now, you know. Not as much time for fun anymore. I digress.....

I GIVE YOU.....

Yes, ladies and gentlemen....the pictures you see above you represent the final two of the 6th season of American Idol!! To say that I'm more than a little thrilled that my favorite is in the final two is an understatement. See, what you don't realize is that every single reality show I have ever watched....my favorite has always come in second. Tonight, when they announced Jordin safe first, I knew Blake was done for. I had never doubted for a single, solitary moment that Melinda would be in the finals. I think the whole of America believed that. Which is probably where the problem lies. They thought she was safe.....they didn't vote. The outcome? She's gone. And I am sad about that. I was really looking forward to a Blake/Melinda showdown. I knew that if it came down to those two that Melinda would probably take the crown...and I was OK with that. But now?? Now, I think my favorite may have a real shot at the whole ball of wax. I'm not going to get too excited though. I made that mistake during the Clay/Ruben season....which by the way (for the record), I still believe Clay was robbed....seriously robbed. But I digress again.

I think all of the final four (Lakisha included) deserve big things. I was really torn last week when I saw all of them huddled together before the results were revealed. They are all extremely talented and all deserve the best. I love them all. I have no doubt Melinda will get a record contract probably in the next 30 seconds. She's fabulous and so sweet and humble. She deserves everything she has worked for.

But....Blake's my man. I've said it from day 1. Lucky for AI, he made it to the finals, because I swore that once he was gone (after Gina left), I would quit watching. You all know AI would suffer without my votes (that I just started doing last night.....).

Faithful readers of my blog.....do me a favor. If your not truly invested in either Jordin or Blake....vote for Blake....for me?? Pretty please? Let me just for once have the person I want to win actually win!!

Please....and thank you. And count on a big, and final AI post next week....after the finale.

Until then.....think good thoughts for Blake. There's a poll on the sidebar. Vote. (If you're going to vote for Blake....uh....just kidding.) ;-)

Celebrity News by Kristen--American Idol Edition #5

Volume 1: American Idol Issue 5
Doing My Part to Keep Bloggy World Informed

**Disclaimer: I have nothing personally against any celebrities mentioned in CNbyK. It is only opinions and only for fun. Please do not sue me. Please feel free to speak your own opinions, even if they aren't the same as mine.**

Ding Dong The Doof is Gone!!

Like I say in my disclaimer....I have nothing personally against the guy. I actually think he's kind of cute in a goofy sort of way, and I think there is some level of talent there. But for the love of all that is fair and decent in this competition.....what took this country so long to get this guy outta here?!?! I mean COME ON!! We had to sacrifice the likes of Brandon, Stephanie, Gina, and Chris Sligh and be subjected to ridiculous hair-dos every week, all because, um....he was "Vote For The Worst.com"s pick? Because he has a nice smile? Because we wanted to see how far we could take the worst of the top 12?! Whatever the reason, justice has finally arrived this season and I can recover from the heart attack I almost suffered from Blake being in the bottom three!! What the??????

I really didn't think this week was great. I don't think country music really suits any of this years contestants. And I'm sorry, Chris R., but I just about spit out my Diet Dr. Pepper when I heard you arguing with Simon that "nasally is a form of singing." ROFL!!! Wow! Thanks for the laugh. Yes, typically country singers tend to be a bit more nasally, but I don't think that they are purposely setting out to be nasally. That's just how they sing. Here's an idea Chris. How about you just sing with your real voice and adapt to the genre of the week instead of trying to be Mr. Chameleon and changing your color every week and trying to be someone you really aren't?! Does your idol, the GREAT JUSTIN TIMBERL@KE change himself with every song he sings?? Anyway.....that was a good laugh.

I've finally narrowed down my choice for the top two. And like it's any big surprise, my thoughts are that the final three will come down to Melinda, Jordin and Blake with the final two being Melinda and Blake. I don't even dare try to pick a winner because my choice always comes in second place. Therefore I refuse to jinx the one I want to win by picking a winner. Is that superstitious or what?! But my track record speaks for itself.

There are two radio DJs in Denver who are very grateful for Sanjaya's demise. And the reason for that? After last week's show, the DJs climbed onto the top of Six Flag's Elitch Garden's tower and vowed to stay there until Sanjaya was voted off. They lived there for a week, and lucky for them, Sanjaya's luck finally ran out. Here's a news clip about it if you're interested. Good thing for them because it's really chilly and windy around here today. I'd hate to be at the top of that tower right now!!

Now who do I want to go? No one, really. I like the remaining six. My campaign for Sanjaya's exit is over. I don't know what to do with myself. If I were to have to pick out of the final six who I want to go next....purely based on talent and nothing else....I would have to say Chris should go next. Then probably Phil. Then Lakisha.....leaving the final three that I mentioned earlier. I can't believe it's going so fast.

And that's all for Celebrity News by Kristen this week. Until next time. There's a poll on the sidebar. Vote. If you want.

Celebrity News by Kristen--American Idol Edition #3

Volume 1: Issue 9
Doing My Part to Keep Bloggy World Informed

**Disclaimer: I have nothing personally against any celebrities mentioned in "Celebrity News by Kristen". It is only for fun and only opinions. Please do not sue me.

So here we are at the final 11 contestants. I thought I'd do something a little different this week and post my opinions about the show pre results and then just do a little post either tomorrow or Friday after we learn the results. So without further ado....

HALEY SCARNATO

I found Simon's comment about Haley being a "naughty little girl" humorous because Haley's performance last night was definitely not in her typical fashion. I thought it was pretty good, actually, and seemed to redeem her a little bit after last week's debacle. While she still does not remain one of my favorites and while I believe her time in the top is very limited, I think she will be "safe" this week and get to tour this summer with the top 10.

CHRIS RICHARDSON

Chris, Chris, Chris....I'm just not sure quite what to think of you. I slated you early on as one of my favorites, but I've changed my mind a couple of times since then. I'm back and forth with you. You chose a more "mellow" song this week to prove that you can actually sing and not just jump around the stage like a chicken with your head cut off. I have to disagree heartily with the judges that this was your best performance yet. I actually prefer your ADHD like performances rather than this more mellow ones because I believe those camouflage your extremely nasal voice. Dude. You were nasally. How the "expert" judges did not hear that is beyond me. I have no doubt you'll still go through, but take it from me; stick to jumping around. At least then there's some focus beyond your voice.

STEPHANIE EDWARDS

No offense, Steph....but I'm just not a fan. Nothing personal. I think you have a decent voice, but to me it's just not memorable. I don't think that the songs you choose are good. Granted, the past two weeks the "themes" you have had to work with have been less than desirable. However, your competition is far exceeding you. I also think you will remain for another week, but as the numbers get smaller, the less your chance of remaining in the competition will be. Did not like the performance last night.

BLAKE LEWIS
Still my favorite male contestant. I absolutely love that he puts his own spin on everything he does. My guess is that Blake has to struggle from losing his lunch every week when the theme is announced. Must be hard for him to be singing Diana Ross and songs from the 60s. He is very apparently a current kind of guy. In ten years, he'll put a current spin on the music of today. Guarantee it. What can I say? I like him. I want him to be in the finals. But I never get my way, so.....I'm sure he won't be. Just because he's unlucky enough for me to have picked him as my favorite. Poor guy.

GINA GLOCKSEN
Gina, Gina, Bo-Bina, Bananafana Fo-Fina, Me My Mo-Mina....GINA! Well, the judges were less than complimentary towards her last night. Hmmm....they're just a bunch of sour grapes. Whatever. She rocks. Literally. Gina, you can read my blog, because I Love You. Keep rockin', girl. You'll be there next week. And so it will be.

PHIL STACEY
Yeah. I have a feeling that Phil may be in the same situation as last week...in the bottom three. If Sanjaya's luck keeps up, he could even be the one to go home. Not that I would be particularly happy about that. I sincerely like the guy. I have since the auditions. Mainly because in the auditions we saw him holding his brand new baby girl for the first time and missed the birth of his baby to be at the audition. Who couldn't pull for a guy like that? I mean, if he had to miss the birth of his baby, the least we can do is put him through to the top 10 so he can tour for cryin' out loud. But this week was not really good for him. I'm crossing my fingers for you, dude. But I'm worried for you, too.

LAKISHA JONES
Eh. Didn't like it. But she'll be safe. She has nothing to worry about. She'll be back next week.....and the next.....and the next.....(unless she suffers a fate like Mandisa last year during dreaded country week....).

CHRIS SLIGH
Feisty's reaction to Chris when she saw him? "What is that hair on the TV??" I was laughing so hard I almost missed the whole performance. I did catch that he mingled with the crowd, and seemed on tune for the most part. I like the guy. But I have to agree with Feisty. Something needs to be done about the hair. I know he can't do anything about the curli-ness of it, but maybe tone it down a little a la Timberlake? Remember the fro that dude used to sport? But maybe he shouldn't touch it. There is a fan base out there called the "Fro Patrol".....He won't be in the bottom three this week.

JORDIN SPARKS
I like Jordin. She's cute. She's perky. She's got talent out the wazoo for a 17 year old. She fully deserves to be where she is and will definitely be around next week. I don't see her winning the whole thing, but she'll be around for awhile longer. But while I like her cuteness and perkiness, I think maybe she now and then should show a little more edge. Maybe just a teeny bit more.

SANJAYA MALAKAR
Please don't laugh at me. I thought Sanjaya was cute this week. He was trying so hard. If nothing else, you gotta give the guy props for taking the judges words to heart and doing what they suggested he do. I thought his performance this week was OK. But more than that he was really trying, looked like was having fun and how cute was he to go give that girl in the audience who was a blubbering mess a hug? Yay Sanjaya. I would say, despite that, that you'll be gone this week, but you must carry a three leafed clover in your pocket or something. So all I'll say is that I'm sure you'll be in the bottom three.

And last, but most definitely not least....

MELINDA DOLITTLE

Well, there's no one in the world who can deny that Melinda is talented. No one in America can deny that she will make it to the finals (would be my guess). She's fantastic. Great voice, great presence, great personality. (Although, she could start acting like she deserves to be there and not so surprised whenever she receives applause). I still want one of the "not so predictable" contestants to win it, but Melinda does have the right stuff. Unless pigs learn to fly overnight, she'll be around next week.

So, there it is. I'm done with this re-cap. In review, I believe the bottom three will be:

--Sanjaya

--Phil

--Stephanie

What do you think? There's a poll. Vote. If you want!