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Eye on 'Idol': Bye, Barba — stay tuned for Bono |
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Written by Hunter Hauk, McClatchy-Tribune
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Friday, 09 March 2007 |
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No time for the usual tomfoolery this week. Much "American Idol" news. Must report.
First thing's first: The four contestants who got cut Thursday night, barely missing the Top 12, are Jared Cotter, whose pretty face wasn't enough; Antonella Barba, whose pretty other things weren't enough; Sabrina Sloan, who was robbed, yo; and Sundance Head, the sacrificial lamb in the ongoing Sanjaya reign of terror.
Regarding Sundance and Sabrina, not even Paula could hide her feelings about America's misjudgment. "Mind-boggling," she called it.
Now, on to this announcement that kept us all awake at night (or maybe just me).
The big news is that Simon Cowell actually has a heart. Kidding ... kind of. It's a charitable initiative called "Idol Gives Back," which will offer monetary relief and focus the attention of the show's viewers on poverty in both the United States and Africa. A very special episode in April will feature, among others, Bono.
Nice, but I was hoping for something more juicy. Call me hardened.
The last order of business is to rank the new Top 12 in order of finale worthiness. Here I go.
1. Melinda Doolittle: A flawless vocalist who lights up the stage. She's not likeable; she's downright lovable.
2. Lakisha Jones: Like Fantasia before her, she keeps you on your seat's edge, wondering what she'll do next.
3. Blake Lewis: The most pop-friendly contestant, he might sneak through and win it all. And he'll beatbox his acceptance speech.
4. Stephanie Edwards: A top-notch singer who works that camera better than anyone.
5. Jordin Sparks: Simply adorable, with her youthful energy and curly locks. If she picks the right songs, she'll be one to beat.
6. Gina Glocksen: Gotta have the token rocker chick. And I kinda like her cynical streak.
7. Brandon Rogers: Technically an excellent singer, but lately, sort of boring.
8. Chris Richardson: Justin Timberlake called and he wants his aura back.
9. Chris Sligh: I've pretty much lost interest. Plus, he asked Seacrest for a hug. Eww.
10. Phil Stacey: Good guy, but he has no instinct for song choice ... or wardrobe.
11. Haley Scarnato: Maybe she could win in a sorority talent show or do voiceovers on one of those CGI "Barbie" movies, but she doesn't belong here.
12. Sanjaya Malakar: The Kevin Covais of this season. ... No, scratch that. The devil incarnate. ... No, too strong. ... The worst contestant in "Idol" history. Ahh, just right.
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