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Citation :It's time for the coulda-beens to go
Published May 8, 2007
American Idol is exactly where everyone expected it to be with three performance shows to go. This might be a good thing for the deserving final four: Melinda Doolittle, LaKisha Jones, Jordin Sparks and Blake Lewis. It is not necessarily a good thing for American Idol or its fans.
Unpredictability and surprise are cornerstones of successful TV. The only uncertainty this season has been which week would feature Sanjaya Malakar's departure at long last. This explains why the Idol producers weren't upset when Sanjaya was allowed to hang around well beyond what his limited talents merited.
Unlike past seasons, when potential winners Chris Daughtry and Tamyra Gray were banished prematurely, not one of those dispatched thus far had a reasonable chance of going all the way. Some might have gone home a week or two earlier than they should have, but this had no meaningful impact on the competition.
This week, someone who could have been an Idol will be told his or her journey is over.
It's almost unfathomable that it will be Melinda, who has been dominant since the outset and remains so, perhaps in a stronger position than ever.
LaKisha seemed her strongest rival early on, then went into a mid-competition funk, which she finally snapped out of last week. It could be too little, too late.
As LaKisha slumped, 17-year-old Jordin came on strong, capped by a scintillating rendition of You'll Never Walk Alone during Idol Gives Back week. However, she might have reversed her momentum with a horrid take on Bon Jovi's Living on a Prayer last Tuesday. It could be that only the combining of two weeks' worth of votes saved her.
Jordin will have to be extra terrific to become a serious contender again. But if Idol follows form and she gets past this week, Jordin will get an opportunity to reprise the show tune from Carousel, which Jerry Lewis has adopted as the anthem for his Labor Day telethon. Remember Fantasia and Summertime, Katharine McPhee and Over the Rainbow. However, this week will be a challenge for all the women, with Barry Gibb the mentor and the Bee Gees catalog the theme.
The music from the all-male group could put beat-boxer Blake into an advantageous position.
It might be a good idea for all the contestants to steer clear of one Bee Gees hit. Gina Glocksen wound up crooning, "Smile, though your heart is aching…," the night she was cut. Last week, Phil Stacey's exit lines included, "Going down, in a Blaze of Glory ..."
Ergo, it might not be the best idea to tackle Stayin' Alive.
source:
http://www.sun-sentinel.com/features/co ... atures-col
Citation :It's time for the coulda-beens to go
Published May 8, 2007
American Idol is exactly where everyone expected it to be with three performance shows to go. This might be a good thing for the deserving final four: Melinda Doolittle, LaKisha Jones, Jordin Sparks and Blake Lewis. It is not necessarily a good thing for American Idol or its fans.
Unpredictability and surprise are cornerstones of successful TV. The only uncertainty this season has been which week would feature Sanjaya Malakar's departure at long last. This explains why the Idol producers weren't upset when Sanjaya was allowed to hang around well beyond what his limited talents merited.
Unlike past seasons, when potential winners Chris Daughtry and Tamyra Gray were banished prematurely, not one of those dispatched thus far had a reasonable chance of going all the way. Some might have gone home a week or two earlier than they should have, but this had no meaningful impact on the competition.
This week, someone who could have been an Idol will be told his or her journey is over.
It's almost unfathomable that it will be Melinda, who has been dominant since the outset and remains so, perhaps in a stronger position than ever.
LaKisha seemed her strongest rival early on, then went into a mid-competition funk, which she finally snapped out of last week. It could be too little, too late.
As LaKisha slumped, 17-year-old Jordin came on strong, capped by a scintillating rendition of You'll Never Walk Alone during Idol Gives Back week. However, she might have reversed her momentum with a horrid take on Bon Jovi's Living on a Prayer last Tuesday. It could be that only the combining of two weeks' worth of votes saved her.
Jordin will have to be extra terrific to become a serious contender again. But if Idol follows form and she gets past this week, Jordin will get an opportunity to reprise the show tune from Carousel, which Jerry Lewis has adopted as the anthem for his Labor Day telethon. Remember Fantasia and Summertime, Katharine McPhee and Over the Rainbow. However, this week will be a challenge for all the women, with Barry Gibb the mentor and the Bee Gees catalog the theme.
The music from the all-male group could put beat-boxer Blake into an advantageous position.
It might be a good idea for all the contestants to steer clear of one Bee Gees hit. Gina Glocksen wound up crooning, "Smile, though your heart is aching…," the night she was cut. Last week, Phil Stacey's exit lines included, "Going down, in a Blaze of Glory ..."
Ergo, it might not be the best idea to tackle Stayin' Alive.
source:
http://www.sun-sentinel.com/features/co ... atures-col
JOYEUX NOEL ET BONNE ANNÉE 2009!!!!
encore de la lecture...
Citation :May 07, 2007
Is American Idol Manipulating Results By Order Of Performance?
It has long been rumored that whoever sings in the opening spot on American Idol is at a distinct disadvantage because by the end of the show, many viewers have forgotten their performance and thus forget to vote for them. It has also long been rumored that whoever sings in the closing spot on American Idol has a distinct advantage because viewers get caught up in the moment and the performance is fresh in their minds during the voting time window.
Reality TV Magazine went back through this season’s top twelve eliminations on American Idol to see if there really is any disadvantage or advantage to singing earlier or later in the performance show. What we found appeared to back up the long standing rumors. The finalist who sang last has not been eliminated during the subsequent results show during the entire top twelve. In fact with the exception of Chris Richardson, no finalist singing in the last two positions has been eliminated in the subsequent results show.
In contrast, the finalist who sang in the first or second spot has been eliminated four times during the entire top twelve. That means that fifty percent of the eliminations so far during the top twelve have been someone singing in one of the first two spots.
In fact, the one exception that we pointed to of Chris Richardson being eliminated after he sang in one of the final two spots actually occurred on the double elimination week. If one looks back to the previous non-elimination week, Chris Richardson sang in the first spot. Since the voting totals were added together for those two weeks, one way to look at it is that both of the opening singers for those two weeks wound up going home. Looking at it from this angle, 62.5% of the eliminated finalists sang in one of the two opening spots before their elimination.
Here is the most shocking part of our research though. Some American Idol finalists appear to have been selected for the final closing spot more than others. Melinda Doolittle and Jordin Sparks have each received the closing spot twice. Lakisha Jones, Blake Lewis, Chris Richardson, and Sanjaya Malakar have each received the closing spot once. None of the other six America Idol finalists, who have all been eliminated, ever received the closing spot even one time. The remaining final four contestants have monopolized the closing spot 75% of the time. (Granted that as more people are eliminated there are less people to choose from, but Phil Stacey was still around with zero closings when Melinda Doolittle and Jordin Sparks got their second closing performances.)
Considering that American Idol producers have access to the voting results every week, they would likely be able to put together statistics to figure out that contestants in the closing spots have a distinct advantage over contestants in the opening spots. Knowing this information, could American Idol producers affect the outcome of the competition by giving certain contestants more closing spots than others?
source:
http://www.realitytvmagazine.com/blog/2 ... n_ido.html
Citation :May 07, 2007
Is American Idol Manipulating Results By Order Of Performance?
It has long been rumored that whoever sings in the opening spot on American Idol is at a distinct disadvantage because by the end of the show, many viewers have forgotten their performance and thus forget to vote for them. It has also long been rumored that whoever sings in the closing spot on American Idol has a distinct advantage because viewers get caught up in the moment and the performance is fresh in their minds during the voting time window.
Reality TV Magazine went back through this season’s top twelve eliminations on American Idol to see if there really is any disadvantage or advantage to singing earlier or later in the performance show. What we found appeared to back up the long standing rumors. The finalist who sang last has not been eliminated during the subsequent results show during the entire top twelve. In fact with the exception of Chris Richardson, no finalist singing in the last two positions has been eliminated in the subsequent results show.
In contrast, the finalist who sang in the first or second spot has been eliminated four times during the entire top twelve. That means that fifty percent of the eliminations so far during the top twelve have been someone singing in one of the first two spots.
In fact, the one exception that we pointed to of Chris Richardson being eliminated after he sang in one of the final two spots actually occurred on the double elimination week. If one looks back to the previous non-elimination week, Chris Richardson sang in the first spot. Since the voting totals were added together for those two weeks, one way to look at it is that both of the opening singers for those two weeks wound up going home. Looking at it from this angle, 62.5% of the eliminated finalists sang in one of the two opening spots before their elimination.
Here is the most shocking part of our research though. Some American Idol finalists appear to have been selected for the final closing spot more than others. Melinda Doolittle and Jordin Sparks have each received the closing spot twice. Lakisha Jones, Blake Lewis, Chris Richardson, and Sanjaya Malakar have each received the closing spot once. None of the other six America Idol finalists, who have all been eliminated, ever received the closing spot even one time. The remaining final four contestants have monopolized the closing spot 75% of the time. (Granted that as more people are eliminated there are less people to choose from, but Phil Stacey was still around with zero closings when Melinda Doolittle and Jordin Sparks got their second closing performances.)
Considering that American Idol producers have access to the voting results every week, they would likely be able to put together statistics to figure out that contestants in the closing spots have a distinct advantage over contestants in the opening spots. Knowing this information, could American Idol producers affect the outcome of the competition by giving certain contestants more closing spots than others?
source:
http://www.realitytvmagazine.com/blog/2 ... n_ido.html
JOYEUX NOEL ET BONNE ANNÉE 2009!!!!
encore et encore....
Citation :Monday, May 7, 2007
Top 4 - Who is in Danger This Week?
About five weeks ago I wrote a post called "Is the Final Four Now A Foregone Conclusion?" suggesting that Melinda, Jordin, LaKisha, and Blake would be the final four standing. Turns out, the answer to that question is "Yes!"
But here is where things really get tricky -- who goes now? Each of the final four has a strong fanbase, and while it would seem LaKisha is the most vulnerable going into the Top 4, this has been the round responsible for some of the biggest shockers in Idol history (Tamyra Gray, Latoya London, Chris Daughtry), so, if history is a guide, truly anything could happen this week.
With that in mind, here are my thoughts on which contestants are in danger this week. As always, song choice and performance order could effect the outcome, but here's how I view the landscape with approximately 32 hours to go until showtime.
Blake Lewis
As the only boy remaining, I think Blake has the best shot of making it to the Top 3. With Chris gone, he will pick up a ton of leftover "cute boy" votes, and his lovefest with Chris at the end of last week's elimination show will surely endear him to fans who had previously spent hours dialing for the comely Mr. Richardson. In addition, his buzzworthy Bon Jovi performance, where he rediscovered the fire and originality he showed earlier in the competition, should carry over the goodwill to this week, no matter how he fares on disco tunes. He's not going anywhere.
Chance of going home: 5%
Jordin Sparks
Jordin took the middle of this competition by storm, gathering momentum with each passing week for about four weeks straight. Her performance of "Livin' on a Prayer" was a slight step back, and I'm starting to sense a bit of a Jordin backlash, which could make her a bit vulnerable this week. However, if she chooses the right disco songs to sing, I'd be surprised not to see her in the Top 3.
Chance of going home: 18%
Melinda Doolittle
If there is any contestant likely to fall into the Gray/London/Daughtry trap this year, it's gonna be Melinda. Despite unwaveringly strong performances, I am now starting to worry that it could be Ms. Mindy Doo who, in fact, will be the one who exits before her time. With nary a Bottom 3 showing (or a bum note sung, no less), she would seem to be safe, but that saftey could easily turn into voter complacency, resulting in a too-early ouster. If there is any voter overlap remaining among the four contestants, it is between LaKisha and Melinda, and with LaKisha clearly in danger this week, her fans will probably come out in droves to support her. I still have hope that Melinda's gonna make it to the Top 3, but in order for that to happen her fans are going to have to remember that their girl needs their votes this week.
Chance of going home: 27%
LaKisha Jones
Let's be honest -- Kiki dug down and saved herself from almost certain elimination last week with her brauvara "This Ain't A Love Song" (the watercooler-worthy kiss with Simon didn't hurt either). She is going to have to dig deep in that well again and come out with a couple of total showstoppers, and even then she will still be in danger. Her only hope of earning a Top 3 berth is that voters somehow forget to vote for Melinda or Jordin. Barring a big surprise, LaKisha is a goner.
Chance of going home: 50%
So there it is -- going into the Top 4, I think LaKisha and Melinda need to be the most worried. As I said, anything could change after Tuesday night, but these contestants, especially, better give their performances all that they've got -- it could be their last shot.
source:
http://americanidolamericanidol.blogspo ... -week.html
Citation :Monday, May 7, 2007
Top 4 - Who is in Danger This Week?
About five weeks ago I wrote a post called "Is the Final Four Now A Foregone Conclusion?" suggesting that Melinda, Jordin, LaKisha, and Blake would be the final four standing. Turns out, the answer to that question is "Yes!"
But here is where things really get tricky -- who goes now? Each of the final four has a strong fanbase, and while it would seem LaKisha is the most vulnerable going into the Top 4, this has been the round responsible for some of the biggest shockers in Idol history (Tamyra Gray, Latoya London, Chris Daughtry), so, if history is a guide, truly anything could happen this week.
With that in mind, here are my thoughts on which contestants are in danger this week. As always, song choice and performance order could effect the outcome, but here's how I view the landscape with approximately 32 hours to go until showtime.
Blake Lewis
As the only boy remaining, I think Blake has the best shot of making it to the Top 3. With Chris gone, he will pick up a ton of leftover "cute boy" votes, and his lovefest with Chris at the end of last week's elimination show will surely endear him to fans who had previously spent hours dialing for the comely Mr. Richardson. In addition, his buzzworthy Bon Jovi performance, where he rediscovered the fire and originality he showed earlier in the competition, should carry over the goodwill to this week, no matter how he fares on disco tunes. He's not going anywhere.
Chance of going home: 5%
Jordin Sparks
Jordin took the middle of this competition by storm, gathering momentum with each passing week for about four weeks straight. Her performance of "Livin' on a Prayer" was a slight step back, and I'm starting to sense a bit of a Jordin backlash, which could make her a bit vulnerable this week. However, if she chooses the right disco songs to sing, I'd be surprised not to see her in the Top 3.
Chance of going home: 18%
Melinda Doolittle
If there is any contestant likely to fall into the Gray/London/Daughtry trap this year, it's gonna be Melinda. Despite unwaveringly strong performances, I am now starting to worry that it could be Ms. Mindy Doo who, in fact, will be the one who exits before her time. With nary a Bottom 3 showing (or a bum note sung, no less), she would seem to be safe, but that saftey could easily turn into voter complacency, resulting in a too-early ouster. If there is any voter overlap remaining among the four contestants, it is between LaKisha and Melinda, and with LaKisha clearly in danger this week, her fans will probably come out in droves to support her. I still have hope that Melinda's gonna make it to the Top 3, but in order for that to happen her fans are going to have to remember that their girl needs their votes this week.
Chance of going home: 27%
LaKisha Jones
Let's be honest -- Kiki dug down and saved herself from almost certain elimination last week with her brauvara "This Ain't A Love Song" (the watercooler-worthy kiss with Simon didn't hurt either). She is going to have to dig deep in that well again and come out with a couple of total showstoppers, and even then she will still be in danger. Her only hope of earning a Top 3 berth is that voters somehow forget to vote for Melinda or Jordin. Barring a big surprise, LaKisha is a goner.
Chance of going home: 50%
So there it is -- going into the Top 4, I think LaKisha and Melinda need to be the most worried. As I said, anything could change after Tuesday night, but these contestants, especially, better give their performances all that they've got -- it could be their last shot.
source:
http://americanidolamericanidol.blogspo ... -week.html
JOYEUX NOEL ET BONNE ANNÉE 2009!!!!
Citation :This Week in American Idol History: The Dreaded Round of Four
by Donna Reynolds -- 05/07/2007
We’ve finally arrived at the top four. In previous years, this round has seen some truly shocking results, including last year’s elimination, which may be the most shocking in the history of the show. But another precedent is being set by top four cast-offs and what they have in common may surprise you. Read on for all the details.
View Printable version of this article
Historically, the top four round has been the one that has produced the most real shockers! Looking back, what’s interesting is this phenomenon has occurred every other year. This is an “off” year, but that doesn’t mean anyone is safe. As history has taught us, the worst thing Idol fans can do at this point in the game is to become complacent.
Here’s a look back at previous seasons’ rounds of four and those shockers we won’t soon forget!
Season Five: Last season’s top four traveled to Graceland, where they met Pricilla and Lisa Marie Presley, toured the grounds of Elvis’ home, and worked with record producer Tommy Mottola. Taylor sang “Jailhouse Rock,” starting out in the audience and pulling out all the stops. Simon hated it. Chris’ “Suspicious Minds” was hot and Simon called Elliott’s “If I Can Dream” the best of the night. But Katharine stumbled, dropping a lyric on her medley of “Hound Dog” / “All Shook Up,” which Simon called “manic and desperate.”
For his second performance, Taylor chose “In the Ghetto.” He really felt the lyrics and his vocals were right on point. Chris’ “A Little Less Conversation” was not as well-received as his first performance, but Elliott’s “Trouble” really hit the mark. Katharine ended the night with “I Can’t Help Falling in Love With You.” Simon felt this was not a good night for Katharine and that she chose the wrong songs.
Going into the eliminations, it seemed the race was down to Taylor and Chris, and either Katharine or Elliott would be going home. That night, the top four did a medley of Elvis songs, and then Taylor was asked by Rebecca Romijn to do an encore of “Jailhouse Rock.”
After Taylor finished his exuberant performance, Ryan had him step to stage right and called the other three out to join him. He directed Elliott to stand next to Taylor, and Chris and Katharine to stand on his left. One group was the top two and the other the bottom. After the break, Ryan paced back and forth, and finally told Taylor and Elliott they were safe. Simon was stunned.
Then, in what may be the most shocking Idol moment ever, Ryan said to Chris, “A lot of people predicted that you would be the next American Idol,” and then abruptly told him he was going home. I was recapping the show that night, and had to stop typing and cover my mouth with my hand as I watched Chris’ reaction.
Chris was visibly shocked, Paula covered her face with her hands, and Simon was furious. Chris watched his farewell video without showing a bit of emotion, and then sang out with “Suspicious Minds.” It was a truly stunning moment.
Fast forward to 2007. Idol 6 bootees listen to Chris’ single “Home” as they view their farewell video. Chris is touring the country promoting his double-platinum debut CD, Daughtry, which, in its 23rd week, is still in the top ten of the Billboard 200. His single from the album, “It’s Not Over,” has also been solid in the charts, peaking at #4 on the Hot 100. “Home” is moving up the charts and another single from the album, “What I Want,” debuted last week on the Rock chart. All this in less than a year since his elimination.
Chris Daughtry may not have won American Idol 5, but he already ranks as the highest selling non-winner/runner-up in the history of the show. He is expected to finish off this amazing year with a performance of “Home” on May 22 as part of the top two performance show.
Season Four: The fourth season’s top four sang one country song and one from Motown legends Gamble and Huff. Carrie broke out on “Sin Wagon,” but Bo’s "It’s a Great Day to Be Alive" was somewhat lackluster. This was the night that Vonzell fell apart after singing "How Do I Live Without You?" In the end, it was Anthony who won the first round with his tender rendition of “I’m Already There.”
For her second song, Vonzell did much better with “Don’t Leave Me This Way,” and Carrie and Anthony both sang “If You Don’t Know Me by Now.” Interestingly, Anthony’s version was much better received by the judges than Carrie’s. But it was Bo who handily won this round with his amazing performance of “For Love of Money.”
The next night, after a particularly bizarre group rendition of “Islands in the Stream,” Anthony and Vonzell were the bottom two, and ultimately, Anthony Fedorov was sent packing. Carrie was nearly hysterical watching his farewell performance, and some were beginning to think that just maybe, Bo could possibly win this thing!
It took Anthony a while to get his career off the ground, but this month, he finally hit his stride, landing the role of Matt in the off-Broadway revival of The Fantasticks. He’s set to appear in this role until the end of July. Previously, Anthony did his time on the talk show circuit, and last year, was featured on Celebrity Fear Factor with Carmen Rasmusen. He has also been on the TV Guide Channel’s Idol Tonight and MTV’s Little Talent Show – Triple Threat.
Click Here!
In September 2006, Anthony’s brother Denis passed away after a courageous battle with a rare form of cancer. Anthony has since become the 2007 Official Spokesperson for the Sarcoma Foundation and will perform at the SFA’s Annual Gala to be held May 21 at New York’s Marriott Marquis Hotel.
Season Three: For the first and only time in the series’ history, the final four was all-female. Jasmine, Diana, LaToya, and Fantasia had beaten out the men, and went head to head in a Disco Night sing-off, which featured guest judge Donna Summer. Fantasia blew everyone away with “Knock on Wood,” and Diana came out strong with “No More Tears (Enough Is Enough).” After a rather weak outing on “Everlasting Love,” Jasmine tackled “It’s Raining Men” and lost. She dissolved in tears as the judges gently ripped her to shreds.
LaToya was amazing with her rendition of "Don't Leave Me This Way." She should have been a lock for the top three, but as it turned out, her song was prophetic, and she "left us that way" on results night. Oh yeah, people were shocked, but the way this season was going, no one was particularly surprised. With LaToya’s elimination, the competition lost its edge, and Fantasia was clearly on her way to the title.
After Idol, LaToya signed with Peak Records, but it took nearly a year for her first CD, Love and Life, to be released. Her single, “Appreciate,” which was released in July 2005, did respectably, but the album was not well-promoted and sales were disappointing. She was featured in the touring company of Issues: We all Have ‘Em and appeared with Kimberley Locke, Justin Guarini, and Anwar Robinson in the All-American All-Star Bash.
source:
http://www.foxesonidol.com/cgi-bin/ae.p ... art&page=1
by Donna Reynolds -- 05/07/2007
We’ve finally arrived at the top four. In previous years, this round has seen some truly shocking results, including last year’s elimination, which may be the most shocking in the history of the show. But another precedent is being set by top four cast-offs and what they have in common may surprise you. Read on for all the details.
View Printable version of this article
Historically, the top four round has been the one that has produced the most real shockers! Looking back, what’s interesting is this phenomenon has occurred every other year. This is an “off” year, but that doesn’t mean anyone is safe. As history has taught us, the worst thing Idol fans can do at this point in the game is to become complacent.
Here’s a look back at previous seasons’ rounds of four and those shockers we won’t soon forget!
Season Five: Last season’s top four traveled to Graceland, where they met Pricilla and Lisa Marie Presley, toured the grounds of Elvis’ home, and worked with record producer Tommy Mottola. Taylor sang “Jailhouse Rock,” starting out in the audience and pulling out all the stops. Simon hated it. Chris’ “Suspicious Minds” was hot and Simon called Elliott’s “If I Can Dream” the best of the night. But Katharine stumbled, dropping a lyric on her medley of “Hound Dog” / “All Shook Up,” which Simon called “manic and desperate.”
For his second performance, Taylor chose “In the Ghetto.” He really felt the lyrics and his vocals were right on point. Chris’ “A Little Less Conversation” was not as well-received as his first performance, but Elliott’s “Trouble” really hit the mark. Katharine ended the night with “I Can’t Help Falling in Love With You.” Simon felt this was not a good night for Katharine and that she chose the wrong songs.
Going into the eliminations, it seemed the race was down to Taylor and Chris, and either Katharine or Elliott would be going home. That night, the top four did a medley of Elvis songs, and then Taylor was asked by Rebecca Romijn to do an encore of “Jailhouse Rock.”
After Taylor finished his exuberant performance, Ryan had him step to stage right and called the other three out to join him. He directed Elliott to stand next to Taylor, and Chris and Katharine to stand on his left. One group was the top two and the other the bottom. After the break, Ryan paced back and forth, and finally told Taylor and Elliott they were safe. Simon was stunned.
Then, in what may be the most shocking Idol moment ever, Ryan said to Chris, “A lot of people predicted that you would be the next American Idol,” and then abruptly told him he was going home. I was recapping the show that night, and had to stop typing and cover my mouth with my hand as I watched Chris’ reaction.
Chris was visibly shocked, Paula covered her face with her hands, and Simon was furious. Chris watched his farewell video without showing a bit of emotion, and then sang out with “Suspicious Minds.” It was a truly stunning moment.
Fast forward to 2007. Idol 6 bootees listen to Chris’ single “Home” as they view their farewell video. Chris is touring the country promoting his double-platinum debut CD, Daughtry, which, in its 23rd week, is still in the top ten of the Billboard 200. His single from the album, “It’s Not Over,” has also been solid in the charts, peaking at #4 on the Hot 100. “Home” is moving up the charts and another single from the album, “What I Want,” debuted last week on the Rock chart. All this in less than a year since his elimination.
Chris Daughtry may not have won American Idol 5, but he already ranks as the highest selling non-winner/runner-up in the history of the show. He is expected to finish off this amazing year with a performance of “Home” on May 22 as part of the top two performance show.
Season Four: The fourth season’s top four sang one country song and one from Motown legends Gamble and Huff. Carrie broke out on “Sin Wagon,” but Bo’s "It’s a Great Day to Be Alive" was somewhat lackluster. This was the night that Vonzell fell apart after singing "How Do I Live Without You?" In the end, it was Anthony who won the first round with his tender rendition of “I’m Already There.”
For her second song, Vonzell did much better with “Don’t Leave Me This Way,” and Carrie and Anthony both sang “If You Don’t Know Me by Now.” Interestingly, Anthony’s version was much better received by the judges than Carrie’s. But it was Bo who handily won this round with his amazing performance of “For Love of Money.”
The next night, after a particularly bizarre group rendition of “Islands in the Stream,” Anthony and Vonzell were the bottom two, and ultimately, Anthony Fedorov was sent packing. Carrie was nearly hysterical watching his farewell performance, and some were beginning to think that just maybe, Bo could possibly win this thing!
It took Anthony a while to get his career off the ground, but this month, he finally hit his stride, landing the role of Matt in the off-Broadway revival of The Fantasticks. He’s set to appear in this role until the end of July. Previously, Anthony did his time on the talk show circuit, and last year, was featured on Celebrity Fear Factor with Carmen Rasmusen. He has also been on the TV Guide Channel’s Idol Tonight and MTV’s Little Talent Show – Triple Threat.
Click Here!
In September 2006, Anthony’s brother Denis passed away after a courageous battle with a rare form of cancer. Anthony has since become the 2007 Official Spokesperson for the Sarcoma Foundation and will perform at the SFA’s Annual Gala to be held May 21 at New York’s Marriott Marquis Hotel.
Season Three: For the first and only time in the series’ history, the final four was all-female. Jasmine, Diana, LaToya, and Fantasia had beaten out the men, and went head to head in a Disco Night sing-off, which featured guest judge Donna Summer. Fantasia blew everyone away with “Knock on Wood,” and Diana came out strong with “No More Tears (Enough Is Enough).” After a rather weak outing on “Everlasting Love,” Jasmine tackled “It’s Raining Men” and lost. She dissolved in tears as the judges gently ripped her to shreds.
LaToya was amazing with her rendition of "Don't Leave Me This Way." She should have been a lock for the top three, but as it turned out, her song was prophetic, and she "left us that way" on results night. Oh yeah, people were shocked, but the way this season was going, no one was particularly surprised. With LaToya’s elimination, the competition lost its edge, and Fantasia was clearly on her way to the title.
After Idol, LaToya signed with Peak Records, but it took nearly a year for her first CD, Love and Life, to be released. Her single, “Appreciate,” which was released in July 2005, did respectably, but the album was not well-promoted and sales were disappointing. She was featured in the touring company of Issues: We all Have ‘Em and appeared with Kimberley Locke, Justin Guarini, and Anwar Robinson in the All-American All-Star Bash.
source:
http://www.foxesonidol.com/cgi-bin/ae.p ... art&page=1
JOYEUX NOEL ET BONNE ANNÉE 2009!!!!
