Season 8 - Inaugural Night is Over...what'd you think?

My initial reaction was...well, it was ok.  It was a lot of same old, same old.  Not so many changes as I was hoping, but I know those are to come.  I did see them giving us some back story, early on with regards to some of the better contestants, and you know they go further than Hollyweird week, I would guess.  Time will tell.

Now let's talk about Bikini Girl.  WTF?  Why?  I'm not sure who I am more irritated with...the ho bag that objectified herself and set the woman's rights movement back 20 years, or the googly -eyed dummy cat men that lowered themselves to acting like she had talent.  Honestly, there should be a dress code, so that girls cannot make fools of themselves like that.  Save the ho-bag from herself.  What an attitude that little tart had.   To be fair, I did not think that obese Black woman wearing the yellow spandex and chicken feathers was appropriate either.  Both of those people should be forced to watch those videos when they are grandmas, in front of their grandkids, and hope their kids learn from their ho-ish behavior.

HOWEVER...

That whole thing was pretty funny, because if you listened carefully, Kara told her "see you in Hollywood week.  Can't wait.  Why don't you come naked this time? "  OMG, she is so funny...and talk about some pipes...that Kara can sing.  Sadly, I do think that bikini ditz can sing too.  I'm going to end this rant with one thought for you, bikini chick...  Remember the movie "There's Something About Mary"?  Remember Cameron Diaz's neighbor, the obsessive tanner? Take note...you're going to look like her one day, if you lay around that Arizona desert like a lizard on a hot rock.   This concludes my public service announcement for the Melanoma Society.  

One last note, Ryan Seacrest was so not giving that girl a kiss.  It was awkward.  Didn't do a lot for the "I'm not gay" message either.  He was trying to be a gentleman, but he couldn't have dissed her...like Brody Jenner would...with a velvet glove.

Anyhoo...I do think that Kara is going to be great for the show.  I like the banter, and I like Randy, as always.  I think, despite what we may have thought, she and Pauler are going to be good team members.  Atleast Kara will keep her awake.  HA.

There were some good peeps in the batch tonite.  The opening sequence of videos from seasons past was really fun.  Wasn't it nice to see Elliott Yamin's mom in the parade car with her son, shaking her head in amazement.  Bless her heart, she's sleeping with the angels now.  I heard Elliott's song on the radio just yesterday. 

I like the way the judges talked alot about past winners tonite, and put Daughtrey in there.  I loved the little girls crushed that Archuleta lost.  That was priceless.  I forgot that we always get to see last year's winner on the the show alot.  

Here's my wishes for this season:

• We get to see Kelly Clarkson perform, or atleast mentor.  I'd love to see her and Kara in the studio, showing how the work together and showing the finalist how a song is written and worked over in the studio.
• I'd love to see Ryan Seacrest have a major flub.  Like his fly unzipped or a piece of spinach in his teeth.  You know he got dissed by Brangelina at the GGlobes.  O yea, it wasn't pretty.
• I'd like to see David C/A sing their Heroes duet from the finale last year.  I still have that video on my Ipod. 
• I'd like to see a contestant vomit.  Wouldn't that be funny?  I almost got my wish tonite, didn't I?
• I want to see 2 contestants hook up.  Like 2 in the top 36.  And they get busted hooking up all the time and eventually kicked off the show.  Drama.  Ha!

So, more later.  

ColeyB

New American Idol Schedule...and the new rules

This is it people!  The BIG SHOW is set to role, once again...ringing in the new year in all it's glory.  I'm super-psyched about the entire thing because I think the changes they have made are awesome.  A quick recap below and then you can read all the details below that in an direct capture of the American Idol website promotion.

Coley is excited about:

• The New 4th Judge, Kara.  Now if you didn't know that by now, you are not a true American Idol officienado, and as such, are not worthy of reading this blog...ok, you can read, but don't tell anyone how lame you are
• Extra shows on the schedule.  One might think "overkill" but really, you are going to see more people's stories, not more story of the same people.  In other words, some of the people we get sick of quickly...so with more backstories to cover, more freaks to reveal.
• More people go to Hollywood week, and more people make it to American's vote.  So, Randy, Simon and Pauler and now Kara, let's not forget, get us to 36, and there is a wild card week, where 12 previous cast-offs compete for the final 3 spots, which will be selected NOT by AMERICA, but by the Fab 4.  
• Seacrest will continue to deny his sexual status, and I predict flirting with Kara.  (she has a boyfriend though)
• Kelly Clarkson, I predict, will come on a hawk her new album.  I'd sell my soul to the machine if it meant more record sales.  Hell's yea I would.  I don't care.
• And now for some personal news:  I will not be blogging in real time this year.  I find I just don't get to really watch the people because I am watching my fingers.  And my husband has threatened to kill our TIVO if I make him pause this season.  I guess I should be happy that I have such an awesome husband that totally loves Idol as much as me, so I have to comply to his request on this.  However, I will be blogging as much as ever.  
• New rating system:  When the time comes, we will be awarding COOKIES to stellar performers.  If you suck, you get a cowpie.  People performing in-between stellar and suckdom...I will make that up on the fly, per usual ColeyB inspiration...inspired by the performance.
• I vow to have more video clips to link to, since I have learned this technique.  I also know how to make videos myself and post to YouTube, so let's hope I come up with some good stuff off the freaks on the Information Superslab.  
• I will try not to let my uber-excitement about Kelly Clarkson's new cd, cloud my AI enthusiasm.  Ok, that's a lie.  I'm like a kid on crack right now...could not be more excited about the Idol Tsunami hitting us right now.  Kara was on with Matt Lauer this am.  It's Idol fever already.

Ok, so here's the official word from AI webbies.  

American Idol is set to return with a two-night, four-hour premiere event featuring extraordinary talent and outrageous new auditions Tuesday, January 13 and Wednesday, January 14 at 8/7c on FOX. The eighth season kicks off with three weeks of audition episodes, featuring tryouts held in
East Rutherford, NJ, Jacksonville, FL, Kansas City, MO, Louisville, KY, Phoenix, AZ, Salt Lake City, UT, San Francisco, CA and San Juan, Puerto Rico.

After the two-night premiere, auditions will continue for two weeks on Tuesday, January 20 (8/7c) and Wednesday, January 21 (8/7c); and Tuesday January 27 (8/7c) and Wednesday, January 28 (8/7c). The final audition episode will air Thursday, January 29 (8/7c) on FOX. The lucky auditioners who get the judges' approval then move on to the "Hollywood Round" where contestants vie for a semifinalist position during the grueling next phase of the auditions. Extended for one week, the "Hollywood Round" episodes air Tuesday, February 3 (8/7c), Wednesday, February 4 (8/7c) and Tuesday, February 10 (8/7c). On Wednesday, February 11 (8/7c), dreams come true for three dozen hopefuls, as Simon, Randy, Paula and Kara announce the Top 36 semifinalists. It will then be up to America to decide who moves forward in the competition. For three consecutive Tuesdays including: February 17 (8/7c), February 24 (8/7c) and March 3 (8/7c), 12 different semifinalists will perform each night in the hopes of moving on to the Top 12. Each week during the LIVE results shows airing Wednesdays: February 18 (8/7c), February 25 (8/7c) and March 4 (8/7c), the three finalists with the highest number of America's votes -- one male, one female and the next top vote getter -- will secure coveted spots in the Top 12. 

On Thursday, March 5 (8/7c), American Idol presents a special "Wild Card" episode featuring the judges' favorite remaining contestants. After each of the contestants performs, the judges will select the three final contestants who will round out the Top 12. 

The competition heats up as those Top 12 finalists take the stage for the first time together Tuesday, March 10 (8/7c). Immediately following, America has another chance to share its voice and vote for their favorite finalists.

SO THAT"S IT PEEPS.  Hope you stay with us the entire season!  It promises to be a good one.

xoxo,

ColeyB