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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.

tags: Kara DioGuardi, Simon Cowell

Ashley Anderson Audition on American Idol

IdolFan — Wed, 21 Jan 2009 02:46:14 +0000

Well, I’m still catching up with the Season Premiere of American Idol from last week. So, I’m on night two when they go to Kansas City, hometown of David Cook, American Idol 2007. Looks like it was a big party there. But, on to the show.

Ashley Anderson’s audition on American Idol started off a little rough when she said “footsteps” instead of “footprints” in her Leona Lewis song, which by the way, was co-written by Simon Cowell. I was fully expecting her to crash and burn before she started. And, even into the first few notes I still thought she might go off the rails. Instead she was great. She was very controlled and didn’t get flabbergasted by missing the lyric. She was almost perfectly in pitch and that’s saying something given the wide range that the song spans.

Randy gave her an immediate pass to Hollywood. Simon couldn’t help but send her through since it was his song. Kara said that she had some chops. Paula and Simon concurred. She’s got a great personality. Good for her.

Check out Ashley Anderson’s audition video on American Idol:

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tags: ahsley anderson, david cook, leona lewis, Simon Cowell

Simon Cowell "Eats Humble Pie" on Oprah in Reference to Jennifer Hudson's Performance in DreamGirls

IdolFan — Tue, 02 Jan 2007 22:09:02 +0000

If Simon knows how to do anything well, it’s take credit for the accomplishments of others. Watch this great clip of Oprah interviewing the cast of DreamGirls and getting Simon’s take on Jennifer Hudson’s performance:

tags: apology, dream girls, effie white, jennifer hudson, oprah, Simon Cowell

Holy Crap! Simon Chooses "Somewhere Over The Rainbow" For Katharine McPhee!

IdolFan — Wed, 17 May 2006 01:56:52 +0000

All I can say is, “Holy Crap!” Simon Cowell chose “Somewhere Over The Rainbow” for Katharine McPhee to sing on American Idol. I had to pause the DVR as soon as I heard this and try to imagine how this is going to go. It could be amazing or it could be DISASTEROUS! What was Simon thinking? Katharine seemed to think it was a great idea when it was announced by her home-town Mayor at her home-coming, saying “Gosh, what a great song!” Ryan wondered too. Simon said that he knew from the very first day that he met Katharine that this song is likely “the most perfect song in the world for her and tonight she could have the moment that we’ve been waiting for with this.” Katharine started off very dramatically underneath a single spot and sitting spread-leg on the floor. What was the killer was that she started singing the first bar of the song, which no one really knows, but was incredible nonetheless. This was crucial because it made people pay attention and appreciate her skill. But as it turned out, the first bar was NOTHING compared to what was in store. She had to take out her earpiece for some reason after the first bar. I’m sure we’ll find out later what happened. Anyway, mid-way through I realized Simon was right. This would be her moment. It was the perfect song choice. It was gripping, beautiful, crystal clear, original, stunning, nothing short of phenomenal. This song has never been performed so wonderfully since Judy Garland did it herself oh so many years ago. Thank you, Jesus, for Simon Cowell! He did her a huge favor!! This is why we love Simon, even when we hate him. The audience was blown away. Randy said “finally, finally. . this is what I’ve been waiting for. . this is the best vocal OF THE SEASON. . for you. . America! We have a hot one tonight!” Paula gave her a standing ovation and agreed and said, “soak in this moment, because your element and your magic is when you don’t go overboard and you tap into your beautiful and your natural self. Bravo.” Simon said that he was very happy for her tonight because it proves the point he has said before, she does not need to lay it on too much because she has a very special talent, and not just because he chose the song, but that her performance was the single best performance of the competition to date. He’s right. It was. It was perfection. She’s my girl. . . She’s also her daddy’s girl. . He’s one ugly mug, but he is so proud of his girl. It brings tears to my eyes.

tags: katharine mcphee, Simon Cowell

Okay, now I get Simon's game this season. . .

IdolFan — Wed, 25 Jan 2006 19:16:30 +0000

He’s being nice to people who are talented and he’s being awful, as usual, to anyone who is different, strange, and without talent. In walks Ronetta Johnson. . . She things she can be bigger than J.Lo or Mariah Carrey. . Simon says, “Well, in a way she already is. . .” I don’t think Ronetta heard it. . . Otherwise it would have triggered her alter-ego, Evilina, who made an appearance after the audition. Simon Cowell is such a meany!

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tags: Simon Cowell

Wait a minute? Simon actually raises someone up, instead of eviscerating them?

IdolFan — Wed, 25 Jan 2006 19:11:47 +0000

What is going on in American Idol land? Simon is schizophrenic this season. Is he a nice guy? Or is the total asshole that we’ve come love and hate? In walks, Jordan Southerland singing Josh Groban’s “You Raise Me Up.” So, I love Josh Groban (yes, it’s a little embarassing). And, Jordan’s rendition was pretty decent. It’s not the easiest song for a guy. Anyway, I agree with Randy that it was ok. Of course Paula would vote yes, given that he’s got potential. . But what the hell is up with Simon? Voting Jordan through to Hollywood? Even Randy and Paula were shocked and surprised. They did not expect it and neither did I!! Has Simon Cowell been taking happy pills? I’m not sure I like Simon this year.

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tags: Simon Cowell