They Aren't Virgins
Why do people love American Idol? What is the apepal????
It's the Cinderella story aspect that appeals to most people, right?
For example, there was Carrie Underwood - who went from farm girl to Country superstar after being crowned the champ.
Well, a number fans are up in arms because it appears that Idol is straying from its supposed roots this season.
Turns out that several of the contestants this year have already been given a shot at the big time and failed.
Idol hopeful Carly Smithson recorded for MCA, which sunk more than $2 million on her debut disc, then dropped her when it didn't sell. Another contestant, Kristy Lee Cook, signed with Britney Spears' production company.
What's up with all the rejects????
Idol rules do not exclude people who have had deals in the past…you just can't be under a CURRENT contract to compete. Sounds lame to us!
Fans argue that Idol should have been more forthcoming about the 'professionals' who are in the race for the title.
If people don't like you the first go around, why would they like you the next time? And, Idol exposure doesn't guarantee 'success' (i.e. Ruben Studdard, Taylor Hicks).
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Perezers, hair dye gumming up your hands? Check the spell check before postings, babe!
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Hey Perez, credit Vote For The Worst.
Carly's head of A&R was Randy Jackson.
Fourth!!!
and simon is best judge ever
votefortheworst.com/americanidol7contestants
I love me some SIMON!!!!
robbie carrico was in a boy/girl pop group back in the day too.
i love myself!!!!!!!!!!
WOW! A post that isn't slamming Obama sucking Hillary Clinton's ass!!! What a surprise. I guess even FAUX PEREZ get's away from the schilling ever once in awhile.
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so? george huff and jennifer hudson both worked as singers before, as well as constantine and chris daughtry.
are these "ringers" you're complaining about household names?
people aren't watching idol, they're not watching the grammys either. people aren't watching tv as much as they used to, they're on the computer following britney's saga and the like.
Who cares? Idol is just a silly tv show, and the results are likely rigged anyway. If these people want a second chance 7 years later (for example, Carly was only 17) then just let them have it.
i love american idol and im fi the uk and kinda hink ryan seacrest is hawt !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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I've never watched this show. Not for one minute.
Yeah, what is the apepal people? FRIST!
Why would they think I am now gonna like a record by a prooven to fail artist. I guess they trully want an established dud as their next idol. Wouldn't want to have another Kelly Crarkson or Carrie Underwood win AI, better off with a prooven dud.
PS BRING JOSIAH LEMING BACK!!!!!!
carly's not the only idol finalist this year who has links to past failed success ….
heres a list of 10 other season 7 American Idol finalists (aside from Carly Hennessy/Smithson) and their past musical rollercoasters ….
david archuleta won the junior singing category of star search in 2003
joanne borgella won mo'nique's reality show "fat chance"
robbie carrico was in the pop group Boyz and Girlz United and briefly dated Britney Spears in 1999.
david cook released a solo album called "analog heart"
kristy lee cook was once signed by arista records and was tied to britney spears production company.
amy davis made it to the second round of the country version of american idol, Nashville Star
michael lee johns once fronted the band "the rising" which was once signed to Maverick Records
syesha mercado was one of the 10 finalists on the short-lived ABC talent show "the one: making a music star"
brooke white released a solo album "songs from the attic" and opened for country singer Phil Vassar on his tour.
jason yeager was a finalist on the first season of "making the band"
i guess the search for the undiscovered superstar really means the search for some undiscovered and other has-beens.
all good … still love the show haha
Personally, I don't like the show. I watched the first season but that was it. A majority of these idols have failed after winning the title anyway.
Did burrito grease drip on your hands and make it stick to the keys???
I don't think anyone from Ireland or any other country should be eligible for "American" Idol either. Maybe I should go try to be on Panamanian Idol. Gimme a break.
I just think its fun to watch. No one actually takes the "voting" seriously…its just entertaining. Even my kids get into it. Better than most of the crap on TV. Who cares if these people have had contracts before. Plus there have been some great musicians come out of the mess that is AI!
I think american will be better this time……. I am so tired of freaks like taylor hicks winning…
Who cares? they're singers too, whether they've failed already or not.
The same shit went down on the first season of So You Think You Can Dance, because Blake had dance professionally before. People just have to find something to bitch and moan about.
SO THE RULE FOR GETTING UR DREAMS IS "JUST TRY ONCE"??
C'MON! LET THEM BE, AT THE END IT DOESN'T MATTER IF THE WIN OR NOT AMERICAN IDOL CUZ IF PPL DONT LIKE THEM, THEN IT'S OVER
Who cares? I watch the show to hear people who have talent, not to hear lame people who can't sing. It doesn't matter to me if they have already had a contract like Mario Vasquez, if they have had national exposure in bands like Bo Bice or Chris Daughtry, if they have been professional backup singers like Melinda Doolittle, or if they've been in plays or on TV like Constantine Maroulis. THAT is why I watch the show, to hear talented people and watch them get a shot at fame. I DON'T watch it to hear lousy singers who have no experience and look at the cameras like deer in the headlights, such as Julia DeMato. Get a grip. These people with a background are STILL undiscovered singers because the public has NO idea who they are. Or would you prefer a season of totally boring, lousy singers with no stage presence?? I know I sure wouldn't.
We might like them the 2nd time around. Look at the Jonas Brothers, they were dropped from their label because they didn't see them going anywere, and look at them now! The people at Sony must be hating themselves. So who knows whats the story with the Idols that tried and didn't get far, maybe the timing wasnt right or maybe they weren't quite ready, either way, we'll see. It's still a cinderella story in my mind because they aren't professional singers now but they could be with the show. I would rather have the best, even if they had contracts in the past, than the next best who haven't.
SO THE RULE FOR GETTING UR DREAMS IS "JUST TRY ONCE"??
C'MON! LET THEM BE, AT THE END IT DOESN'T MATTER IF THEY WIN OR NOT AMERICAN IDOL CUZ IF PPL DONT LIKE THEM, THEN IT'S OVER
I'll still be voting for the worst, no matter how many plants they allow. Hi, Dave!
Those are two of the most annoying people on the show this season. So what if they had deals, they will be gone quickly again (with any luck) and the great ones will stick around.
Also, the Aussie guy has had a recording contract, as has the 16 yo kid.
Carly was with MCA when Randy worked there.
Looks like votefortheworst will be busy again this year. But it really doesn't matter, because they'll manipulate the numbers as usual. It's fake……..ALL FAKE!!!!
canadian idol had a former pop duo star on the show. It was from like 10 years before but I definately remembered the song when they played it on the introduction to the contestant. That shouldn't be allowed, this guy was already a hasbeen!
Uh two words bitches .. Leona , Lewis. Damn that bitch had more record deals than Perez has had donuts before she won X Factor. End of you pink haired hog! ~This was an official broadcast from Lady Geri Haliwell~
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They've done that before,Ace had a deal and a song in some movie before he tried out for AI
I bet he bought that shirt from baby gap
big deal…so they had record contracts…..still never heard of them. Your just looking for a reason to bring someone down. I still love watching A.I. I don't vote though and that vote for the worst is totally lame. If you have to go to web site to figure out who is the worst…..than whatever……
Carly's a great singer she deserves a second chance !!!
Who gives a shit about American Idol any more?
None of the winners have been anything special since Carrie Underwood and before her, the only good one was Kelly Clarkson.
Oh and Perez, sort out the typos! You've been slipping up with proofreading of late!
Oh, there's a great many plants in the show. Check out votefortheworst.com, we listed them all out in a post somewhere back there. Michael Johns has a particularly sketchy past as well.
"Why do people love American Idol? What is the apepal????"
People wan't to see fat, disgusting freak's humiliate themselfs… It's the same with people that read perezhilton.com… We have fun seeing fat, disgusting homo's humiliate theselfs…
ok perez u are really funny and i love all your other blogs but you have to admit idol changes lives
ok taylor hicks and rubenn they suck
but look at the success
jasmine trias
blake lewis
katharine mcphee
clay aiken
fantasia
jordin sparks
chris daughtry
ellitott yamine
carrie underwood
kelly clarkson
not all these people went platinum but they are big names in the music industry so american idol isn't a joke it changes lives so stop ragging on it
Don't forget about Robbie Carrico, who used to be in a boy/girl pop group back in the day that opened for Britney Spears…he even used to date Britney!
This is similar to the latest season of Project Runway!
I wanna see Paula Abdul's cooch.
not fair. Bring back Josiah!!! At least he is an unknown. Why should semi professionals get a second chance?? Why doesn't Carly go back to England to get rich
Oh dear adorable Kelly C had a deal that fell down before getting on AI
Who gives a fucking shit if they have had previous contracts? If they are good singers/entertainers, what does it matter? And I doubt that "fans" are up in arms about the show being forthcoming….more like critics or people with nothing better to do (aka people on votefortheworst = lame). And good to know that you wouldn't want anyone to get a second chance at their dream!
I wish you wouldn't pretend to be a journalist. Journalists are (supposed to be) unbiased. I just hope that other readers actually get real news from credible sources.
Don't forget David Archuletta - the Star Search winner who already had his shot at fame.
AI is all about simon cowell wanting your $$$ from all your phone calls. dno't be idiots don't make this arrogant egomaniac even RICHER!!
yeah, thats the same with canadian idol. last season (or the season before, I can't remember) there was a former moffat brother on there. (the moffats were big like 10 years ago… well somewhat big in canada)
didnt fergie's first album sink….before she was with the Pea's? " People are always looking for the break….may not be their first break…
Maybe they're not virgins, but I AM! Vive la France!
Michael Johns (the Austrralian) not only was once signed to Maverick records, he left a promising young group in the lurch for a chance at that solo career, stealing a good portion of their songs. He's a real ass I hear, as well, very egocentric.
Yeah! WHO CARES if they had previous records that were flops!! And next year I hope we get Ryan Cabrera, and Ashlee Simpson, and Hilarry Duff, uhhh, and Lohan. That rock! The b*tch fights would be fantastic!! I mean, as long as they don't have a contrat at the time, they can get in to contest. They all deserve a 2nd change at pop stardom.
BRING JOSIAH BACK!!!
Ummm wasn't Kelly Clarkson also working with some major label producers before she went on Idol??? The whole show is phony - no way did some of those people actually wait in line with 30,000 others.
Ohhhh and PARIS HILTON!!!! Her record was a big flop. They should def. get her for next year!!!! If she makes a sex tape w/ another contestant the ratings would def. go up!!
BRING JOSIAH BACK!!!
Idol exposure might not guarantee exposure, but it's still great exposure that should be taken advantage of whenever possible. Maybe these artists did not really get the proper exposure for their talent (that is probably higher than Studdard and Hick's) and this is the way to go. Had anyone heard of them already with these other deals etc? It's not like they're they guys in O-Town or that chick who sang "I'm a Bitch" a million years ago.
There are plenty of people that are huge now that people LOVE that went through failures before. Same with any entertainment career.
FOR SOMEONE WHO MAKES TENS OF MILLIONS EACH YEAR, WHY DOES THIS ASSHOLE ALWAYS LOOK LIKE HE STEPPED OUT OF A HOMELESS SHELTER?
It seems like the most talented ones never win so who cares. I've only been watching for the past two seasons and neither Chris Daughtry nor Melinda Doolittle won and they were the most talented each season by far.
This was reported on last week. I don't think it is fair that people with prior record deals are competing. They won't get my vote.
Who is your ape-pal? ;D
robbie carrico was in boys and girls united, i saw him on tour when he use to be a tiny teeny bopper justin timberlake wannabe opening for someone
cary underwood has the same story..she used to be an opening act for many famous people before idol and no one liked her until after
Carrie Underwood had a recording contract when she was 12 and Kelly Clarkson was SIGNED when she decided to join idol and Paris Bennett's mother was a grammy winner. Kelly Pickler had been in a televised singing contest before and competed to be Miss America. None of these people except for Elliott were true music industry virgins. What bothers me about this season is that there are FOREIGNERS competing. WTF? They couldn't find 24 talented Americans? Why is that Australian dude Michael Johns in when Austrailia has it's own AI? Neither him nor this Irish chick are American citizens so they should go home. Don't vote for them.
The biggest fake was professional back-up signer Melinda Doolittle, who had a stylist and a make-up person. She had a freakin' entourage, and then went on and did that sickening humble routine, acting like no one had ever told her she could sing before. Even Simon told her to drop the act.
And how about that phony failed actor Perez Hilton who reinvented himself as a blogger so he could get his own TV show?
Elliott Yamin was the only true undiscovered talent. He was never signed, never opened for anyone, never did anything on tv before and had no connections. He worked at CVS before idol. That's the kind of person I want to see win the show not some trained has-been who's acting all fake for the cameras with their lame ass scripted sob stories. Idol could have been a great launching pad for real musicians but instead it's turned into a fake talent show platform for people who have been circling the hollywood fame drain for years. Pathetic.
If you want to win american idol stop being FAKE. Americans aren't stupid, we know when someone is bullshitting us. Enough sob stories about fake illness, dead family members and fake tears. Stop pretending and just be real. If you've had a failed record deal ADMIT it and stop pretending you haven't been given a chance.
SO WILL SOMEONE TELL ME: IS RYAN SEACREST GAY OR WHAT?
Re: dan – How about Perez? He's doing great!
I think it's great IDOL is trying to refresh itself with more proven performers. ANYTHING that will help avoid another SCUMGINA is a welcome improvement, because that ABOMINATION nearly caused me to quit watching last year. The guys (I don't give a shit about the girls) are mostly hotties who can sing this season, and I think that Australian Dude is Gay, at least that looked like his boyfriend waiting for him after he'd found out he made it….and who knows…maybe there'll be some more boy-boy romance like that adorable Blake and hunky Chris Richardson from last season. In fact, what happened to CHRIS. I thought he was TOTALLY HOT and I loved his voice. HE GAVE ME A BIG STIFFY !!!
Re: Ryan Seacrest – Well…the last time I had my NINE INCH DICK up his BUTT…he sure seemed GAY to me. OF COURSE he kept screaming " FUCK MY BIG STRAIGHT ASS DADDY !" so who knows for sure ? I SUPPOSE he could be a heterosexual COCK HOUND !
But you forgot the BIG issue with Carly: Randy Jackson was VP of RCA while she was under contract. A contestant got booted last season for being signed to a label Simon Cowell worked at. That's the bigger issue.
Perez, I've never been an avid American Idol watcher until this year. Check out Michael Johns, one of the contestants. Australians always hook us in… Yum.
Re: Idol needs to CHANGE – I agree…ELLIOT is INCREDIBLE, and so is his CD. He and Chris Daughtry should have been the last 2 standing in season 5, not that spastic scumbag Taylor Hicks and that giggly bimbo Katherine Mcphee. Those 2 really dragged IDOL in to the dirt, and so far, Jordon and Blake haven't done much to help IDOL claw its way back…and that's a shame cause I like them both, and I really like Blake's CD.
Re: kelsey – YEAH, he's HOT, and did YOU notice his BOYFRIEND waiting for him after he got the news he'd made the cut ???? He was HOT too !!!
The rules are fair Perez, everyone deserves a second chance.
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If you don't know who they are, then they aren't professionals, now are they? If they failed before but didn't make it, why shouldn't they get a chance on Idol? It's just another way to market someone. If every artist was forced to quit after one failure, a lot of people wouldn't be around…Janet Jackson…Britney Spears…Jennifer Lopez…ummm…yeah.
Wasn't your beloved Leona Lewis a failed pop star?
Carly Smithson's big mistake was signing with MCA to beging with. They do this to everyone. They put money into the album and then won't spend a penny on promotion!
Kidd Kraddick commented on this over a month ago on his nationally syndicated radio morning show-nice try Perez…
Here's a thought, if you don't like them, don't vote for them!
Because when you sign under a label or do recordings for someone, it's most likely music THEY want you to do, not what the artist wants to do. They probably failed because they were given material that didn't fit them.
Kelly Clarkson, Chris Daughtry, Clay Aiken, Carrie Underwood, Elliot Yamin, Jennifer Hudson would all be nobodies if it wasn't for the show. American Idol is original and will remain on top, as long as it is on television. I cannot wait for tomorrow night.
Carrie Underwood wouldn't exist if it weren't for the show. It's unfair to say the show is bullshit, when it has created quite a few history music makers. I am looking forward to this season, as I heard most of the talent is this season.
JOSIAH WAS ROBBED!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Clay Aiken sold over 800,000 copies of Measure of a Man in his first week. That is pretty fucking good. It's ashame he is a closet case and used a lot of his fraud to get where he is. I think he can sing though, there is no doubting that.
Carly Smithson deserves a second chance. She was signed with MCA and everyone knows they put money into the album and spend nothing on promotion. She wasn't promoted and that wasn't fair. To be successful, one must have a following. If she is talented, she deserves a chance at fame.
Carly Smithson can sing better than both Carrie Underwood and Kelly Clarkson. That is a fact and with the right material and following that American Idol can provide, she can make history. I think she deserves a chance at fame. Go Carly!
Taylor Hicks lost his record deal, as did Katherine McPhee and Ruben Studdard (along with Bo Bice, Justin Guarini, etc) because they didn't sell 1 million copies of their CD. Ruben was given a few chances and he actually stopped making quota during the last album. Katherine didn't sell as much as Taylor and Taylor didn't make the quota either. Their music obviously wasn't good or wasn't interesting enough to sell.
Not everything is bad Perez. You cant hate everything…Can You? I love the Idol.
You are an idiot. There are many reasons why someone would fail the first time around. I bet a lot of your favorite artists have! I watch idol to see talented singers. Who cares what their past experience is!
PEREZ SUX!!!
will you post this one?
Hey you fat fuck, don't you have spellcheck?
The rule about currently not being under a contract has never changed…it doesn't matter if you've been signed before. Rule has always been there; if you were a real fan of the show, you would have known that.
I don't believe the pettiness of some people who don't believe that people should be given second chances. Do you know WHY someone's first CD did not sell…maybe it wasn't the singer's fault but the record company's…even it it was, so what? The voting should be based on the singing and only that…not the back story…not on the looks…not the one who is the nicest or is the most representative of an "idol".
Get off your high horse people and argue about something that has some meaning and makes a difference!
You all make me laugh talking about Carly Smithson's singing. She couldn't hold a candle to Carrie Underwood and Kelly Clarkson. They are 2 of the very best singers in the world. Carley won't even make it to the top 12, she's too generic sounding, in other words, nothing special.