American Idol: Jordin or Blake?
Wednesday, May 23, 2007
Let's begin with the odds makers' forecast; Jordin Sparks to win American Idol is the bookmakers' consensus while Blake Lewis is the huge underdog.
Current odds leave no room for mistakes; Jordin Sparks odds to win are currently sitting at -4000! This means that the payout would be $4 for each $100 wagered on Jordin today.
Three weeks ago Jordin's odds were sitting at +315. Blake Lewis odds to win are currently sitting at +1700. Translation: it is extremely unlikely he will win American Idol.
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Current odds leave no room for mistakes; Jordin Sparks odds to win are currently sitting at -4000! This means that the payout would be $4 for each $100 wagered on Jordin today.
Three weeks ago Jordin's odds were sitting at +315. Blake Lewis odds to win are currently sitting at +1700. Translation: it is extremely unlikely he will win American Idol.
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American Idol' hopes end for dependable Doolittle
Friday, May 18, 2007
It's going to be the battle of the beat-boxer and the bubbly teen. But the dependable backup singer is heading home. Blake Lewis, 25, and Jordin Sparks, 17, advanced Wednesday night to next week's finale of "American Idol." The third semifinalist, Melinda Doolittle, 29, was eliminated. Almost 60 million votes were cast this week. Doolittle's departure drew a noticeable amount of boos from the studio audience. Throughout the season, she was the most-reliable singer, turning in polished performances week after week and displaying a humility that became her trademark. Doolittle left the show graciously, which came as no surprise. The singer who once seemed so shocked by every compliment bid good-bye with an assured, sexy encore of "I'm a Woman." "You were the most consistent all season, so be proud," said Randy Jackson in farewell. Now it's on to the "Idol" finale, which airs Tuesday and Wednesday.
Labels: american idol, melinda doolittle, reality show, tv
American Idol, LaKisha Says Bye
Thursday, May 10, 2007
A week after so impressing Simon Cowell that he kissed her, LaKisha Jones was eliminated Wednesday on "American Idol." The Fox talent show is down to its final three contestants.
Performances of Barry Gibb songs the night before led to a particularly brutal week of Cowell criticism. "No kiss tonight, baby," Cowell had said to Jones.
Jones, 27, grew up in Flint, Mich., and is the mother of a toddler. She began singing at age 5, has a passion for gospel but was formally trained in classical music. Tears streamed down her face as she said goodbye — but she stayed long enough to get a career kick-start from "American Idol."
He‘ll compete against 17-year-old Jordin Sparks of Glendale, Ariz., the youngest performer left, and Melinda Doolittle, 29, of Brentwood, Tenn.
Gibb, the former Bee Gee, sang his own "To Love Somebody" on Wednesday‘s show, which was padded with marketing opportunities. There was even a lengthy tie-in to an action movie that isn‘t debuting until next month, complete with a visit from Jessica Alba .
Some Pics from American Idol
All Star American Idol
Performances of Barry Gibb songs the night before led to a particularly brutal week of Cowell criticism. "No kiss tonight, baby," Cowell had said to Jones.
Jones, 27, grew up in Flint, Mich., and is the mother of a toddler. She began singing at age 5, has a passion for gospel but was formally trained in classical music. Tears streamed down her face as she said goodbye — but she stayed long enough to get a career kick-start from "American Idol."
He‘ll compete against 17-year-old Jordin Sparks of Glendale, Ariz., the youngest performer left, and Melinda Doolittle, 29, of Brentwood, Tenn.
Gibb, the former Bee Gee, sang his own "To Love Somebody" on Wednesday‘s show, which was padded with marketing opportunities. There was even a lengthy tie-in to an action movie that isn‘t debuting until next month, complete with a visit from Jessica Alba .
Some Pics from American Idol
All Star American Idol
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Chris and Phil Slip Through Idol's Double Doors
Wednesday, May 2, 2007
It wasn't exactly in a "Blaze of Glory," but Phil Stacey did go out, and it turns out Chris Richardson wasn't "Wanted Dead or Alive" on American Idol anymore.
A day after belting out those respective tunes on Tuesday's Bon Jovi-themed performance show, those two gentlemen were the victims of a double elimination that was decided by more than 135 million votes, including the 70-plus million received last week before the Idol Gives Back charity special, during which no one was sent home.
The ousting of Stacey and Richardson leaves four aspiring pop stars in the mix, including the competition's sole remaining male, a newly dark-haired Blake Lewis, who gambled and won last night with his beatbox-heavy interpretation of "You Give Love a Bad Name."
more updates on this
http://hotmusic.celeb-update.com
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A day after belting out those respective tunes on Tuesday's Bon Jovi-themed performance show, those two gentlemen were the victims of a double elimination that was decided by more than 135 million votes, including the 70-plus million received last week before the Idol Gives Back charity special, during which no one was sent home.
The ousting of Stacey and Richardson leaves four aspiring pop stars in the mix, including the competition's sole remaining male, a newly dark-haired Blake Lewis, who gambled and won last night with his beatbox-heavy interpretation of "You Give Love a Bad Name."
more updates on this
http://hotmusic.celeb-update.com
http://blog.myspace.com/jaded1122
Labels: american idol, Chris Richardson, entertainment, fox, myspace, Phil Stacey, reality show, tv
