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Ann Marie Boskovich American Idol Audition Video

IdolFan — Wed, 11 Feb 2009 02:18:44 +0000

Ann Marie Boskovich didn’t really audition for American Idol at first. . She came out blathering about how much she loved Kara DioGuardi and how she saw her in Nashville or something and almost fell over. . blah, blah, blah. Well, she basically just started riffing a couple of Kara’s songs here and there and she was freaking amazing. She’s got an incredible voice. Definitely one of the best so far. Cut 20 minutes later in the show and she came back to actually audition. She sang Colbie Caillat’s “Bubbly” though she said she had prepared “Umbrella” as well. Don’t get me wrong, I love me some Colbie Caillat but I wish she would have sang Rihanna’s Umbrella-ella-ella-ella. . .

Everyone agreed that she is a total star with natural talent, but that she didn’t convey an attitude as such and she needed to do some work on that. Simon said that she should come back as a different person. . Come back as “you.” but “not you” as it were. Whatever that means. After she came back and did the real audition, everyone gave her a golden ticket to Hollywood. Like they weren’t going to send her through with a voice like that regardless of whether she has star attitude or not. Sometimes the show makes way too much of an attempt to be interesting.

For what it’s worth, here’s Ann Marie Boskovich’s American Idol Audition Video:

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Simon and Kara's Sexual Tension on American Idol

IdolFan — Fri, 23 Jan 2009 05:21:31 +0000

It didn’t take very long into Season 8 of American Idol before the producers of the show started amping up the display of sexual tension between Kara DioGuardi and Simon Cowell. During the San Francisco auditions show, there was so much footage of Kara and Simon going at it, so to speak.

These two were bickering with one of another as if they were some old married couple. They were pushing each others buttons so much I felt like they should have gotten a room. It’s a good thing that the show isn’t live (yet) because they’re bound to end up punching each other in the face just before they crash over the judges table and go at it like a troup of bonobo chimps!

Now, of course, it’s never that easy to tell what is real and what is staged on American Idol. I tend to skew towards the view that everything is hyper-controlled and produced. After all, that is what the show is all about. But, perhaps there’s some truth behind their pecking. . . Either way, it will be interesting to see where their love-hate relationship goes this season.

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Kara DioGuardi Sells Herself Interview

IdolFan — Fri, 23 Jan 2009 04:32:02 +0000

I came across this interview with Kara DioGuardi and thought people might find it interesting here. It’s actually pretty interesting to hear about her background. She clearly has a lot of experience and is equally deserving to be an American Idol judge as Randy, Paula and Simon.

That said, she certainly doesn’t have any problem selling herself like a 2 penny . . . Oh, was that rude? No, I really like her, but jeez. . maybe we could all learn something about self-promotion from this industry insider.

Check out Kara DioGuardi selling herself in this interview:

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Paula Abdul being replaced by Kara DioGuardi on American Idol

IdolFan — Mon, 19 Jan 2009 03:22:07 +0000

Well, I guess it had to happen. Paula Abdul is so clearly being replaced by Kara DioGuardi on American Idol. I guess she’s got this season left as they try to transition Kara into Paula’s place. First off, it is way to freaky that they basically look exactly alike. Not to dismiss Kara’s accomplishments or worthiness to be an American Idol judge. I mean, what does it really take anyway?

The American Idol website promotes Kara like so:

One of the industry’s most sought after songwriters and producers, Kara DioGuardi’s songs have appeared on more than 100 million records. They have been recorded by Grammy award-winning artists, including Kelly Clarkson, Christina Aguilera, Gwen Stefani, Celine Dion, Carrie Underwood, and many more.

Over the last four years, she has been awarded 10 BMI Pop Awards for having written the most performed songs on radio. From her catalog of several hundred songs, over 264 have been released on major labels worldwide; and over 165 have appeared on multi-platinum selling albums. Kara co-owns Arthouse Entertainment, where she develops and mentors fellow hit writers, producers and artists.

“We are turning the heat up on Idol this year and are thrilled to welcome Kara to the judges’ table,” said creator and executive producer Simon Fuller. “She is a smart, sassy lady, and one of America’s most successful songwriters. We know she will bring a new level of energy and excitement to the show.”

“We had originally intended for American Idol to have four judges,” said executive producer Cecile Frot-Coutaz. “We’ve seen from our international series that having a fourth judge creates a dynamic that benefits both the contestants and the viewers. Mike Darnell, President, Alternative Programming of FOX, added, “With Kara by her side, Paula finally has some back-up and now there is going to be a lot more ‘girl power’ on the show.”

Notice the last paragraph. I think there’s a bit too much heavy-handedness in that argument. . Now, certainly I would love the show to have more girl-power, but I think it’s pretty clear that Paula is on her way out. So sad. She had a good run but I guess all the drinks and meds didn’t really balance out.

Bye, bye Paula. You will be missed.

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