Final Four

Last week's AI7 was soooo borrring I didn't even finish watching the show. Neil Diamond? Yawn much. I'm not even sad when the wholesome, saccharine laden Brooke White was cut. Not sorry, sorry BW's fans.

This week, the person that FINALLY stood up has got to be Syesha Mercado. She is the underdog this year. The rose amongst the torns. Her two perfomances clearly showcased her vocal range and her complete change from urban chic to diva glam was a really good move.

If I could vote, I will vote for her. She will certainly not win cos it's a popularity contest and the girls love the davids, but at least I'd like to see her in the top 3. Jason Castro, oh well, his time is up.



Little David's performance - a cover from Elvis Presley, on the other hand, gave me goose bumps. So moving...



And, and, hot on my playlist is "Take a Bow" from Rihanna. Finally, the video is released. I love her. She's scorching.



Great break-up song, no?

xoxo

Operasi Charity

Watchin' Idol Gives Back two nights ago was a heartbreaking experience.

Seeing the children smiling back at you (to the camera) and knowing that in reality, after the camera stops rolling, they are back to living their lives in poverty, pain and whatever that's around them that they call a 'playground'. It was rather heart wrenching to see the kids living in poverty and that they are just so many of them out there (esp. in Africa alone) particularly after watching Annie Lennox's experience with the kids. I must admit, I teared for a bit because I have a lot of little nieces and nephews and I love them to bits. So I suppose I could relate to that ... or just, paternal instinct (yikes!).

The show was a tremendous success in comparison to last year's effort in terms of entertainment value and the participation of many big stars - imagine having to bring in the diva of the moment, Ms Mimi to perform (I'd to say she looks really good, and normal and that performance was solid!). If 2.5 hours of reality tv could do so much (the last I heard, they are hoping to bring in USD100mil) for 2 million and counting kids and family living in poverty, I think it also educates the young (adults, too) whom I think takes up more than half of the viewers of American Idol on the lessons on humility, charity and to be grateful of what they have.

At the end of the show, it also inspired me to want to do a charity project. I have had this idea with me 2 years before but I haven't exactly done anything about it because the time was not right amongst other things. Maybe, if I put my heart into implementing it, it will materialise. I just need to put everything into details and start proposing it to erm, philanthropists ie Bradgelina, hello? (is that how you spell it? Sure as hell Ange wouldnt agree with that phrase).

On the hindsight, it will be something that I can be damn proud of.

Angie's too busy looking pregnant than hearing my proposal. Hmm... is that her glowing or the camera flash?
PS: It was sad to know that Michael Johns was cut last night. Like I said b4, it's a show based on popularity. Sadness.

It's Nothing Wrong, and It's So Right

Dolly Parton was the mentor for the contestants on last night's American Idol 7 and of cos, her songs will be performed by all eight of them. Arguably, it will be the Country girl's favorite genre of songs to perform but when it comes to say, the aussie dude, Michael John, we were left to wonder if he could pull it off.

He totally did and man, he was hawt! The performance, the couture look, the voice, the confidence... man, I swear Paula was wet ... with sweats of cos hahaha.

He was the star last night and if he doesnt win (who can predict these days, right?) he will continue to make really good record. Just that he has to identify his genre.

Team Michael John ... most definitely. I can watch this performance over and over and over ...

Quote a youtube comment, "He could tell me sexy, loving lies." Mmm..



I didn't think David Archueletta was that good, tho. Quite boyband-ish. He is 17, yeah, I know *shrugs*

David Cook

Amazing?

A-MAY-ZING? That is all, Simon Cowell?

I thought it was PHENOMENAL! And I thought it was so refreshing. Beautifully sung and arranged with just the right vocal. He may not win but he will not be forgotten for this performance.

I am, of cos, referring to David Cook's performance earlier on American Idol performing Michael Jackson's hit, 'Billie Jean'. You didnt know, did you?



Btw, I haven't even seen the rest of the 9 contestants.

Imagine

John Lennon.

John Lennon.

Who would've thought (or imagined) or had the guts to sing the legendary John Lennon's smash hit, Imagine on National television on American Idol without butchering it.

Not David Archuleta, of cos, because last night's show clearly and rather, instantaneously, made him the top 3 favorites for this season's show. What is even more befitting is his down-to-earth, slightly bashful and sorta naive (he's 17 after all) personality. It was THE key to getting thousands of votes. Smart strategy but I believe rather adamantly that this boy doesn't have a strategy. He simply is born to sing, sing, sing and perform.

I reckon he wowed millions of Americans and all the rest of the world with his heartful rendition of that song and when Randy asked him why did you started off singing the 3rd verse, his reply was, "the third verse was my favorite, it has a great message..."

Paula was right. He is so cute you want to take his head and squeeeeeze him so bad. Now I only wish that he has got more confidence and stop the bashful, cutesy smile and just chill :p

Imagine no possesions
I wonder if you can
No need for greed or hunger
In a brotherhood of man
Imagine all the people
Sharing all the world...

You may say i'm a dreamer
But i'm not the only one
I hope some day you'll join us
And the world will be as one


Beautiful song... I didnt think Madonna sang as well as he does. Pffft what am I saying!