http://blogcritics.org/ A sinister cabal of superior bloggers on music, books, film, popular culture, politics, and technology - updated continuously. en Copyright 2005-2007 by the authors Sat, 31 Mar 2007 00:17:06 EDT http://backend.userland.com/rss Blogcritics.org custom software http://blogcritics.org/archives/2007/03/15/072026.php#comment-568620 I've never heard the words "Jason Mraz" and "obnoxious" in the same sentence... Mraz is anything but. 568620@blogcritics.org Sat, 31 Mar 2007 00:17:06 EDT http://blogcritics.org/archives/2007/03/15/072026.php#comment-561273 I am not an Idol Fan. Really never watch it very much. However, when I read that Diana Ross, was giving advice, and appearing, I had to watch.. Man, I have never been so disappointed, by a list of 12 contestants/finalists. Idol scrapped the bottom of the barrel to select this group. There are a couple women what got big pipes, but you don't need to blow every song out of the arena, to be considered as having talent. While Ross may not have the pipes she once had, she stills knows how to command the stage. Just look at the entrance she made on Idol...Gosh. I got goose bumbs, just looking at her entrance. No one does it better. This Diva, makes up in showmanship what she lacks in vocal range. Diana Ross' is an entertainer...Pure and Simple. 561273@blogcritics.org Thu, 15 Mar 2007 23:20:19 EDT http://blogcritics.org/archives/2007/03/15/072026.php#comment-561169 Overall this season is disappointing. Only a few have real vocal talent. The rest are not even that interesting personality wise. I had Brandon pegged to go home. Man, never insult Ross, hey? LOL 561169@blogcritics.org Thu, 15 Mar 2007 19:34:57 EDT http://blogcritics.org/archives/2007/03/15/072026.php#comment-561045 I have to say I'm kind of 50/50 on this one, on one hand I understand the relevance of having a Diana Ross themed night since she did have a great career and is considered an icon in the music world and you do really have to know how to sing to chime out her songs. On the other hand since the Idol audience is a younger age, it also helps to have younger singers on their theme night roaster to help keep the show relevant (although I don't think Gwen Stefani would make my list). For you Idol fans out there I came across some pretty cool stuff, I heard Pringles is having a contest where you can win two tickets to the final show, just upload your very own video for Jingles for Pringles on www.jinglesforpringles.com/?market=1. They don't have too many videos on there, so your chances of winning are pretty good. I know this info coz I work with Pringles. 561045@blogcritics.org Thu, 15 Mar 2007 15:32:30 EDT http://blogcritics.org/archives/2007/03/15/072026.php#comment-561020 * Typo. The comment above should read that she's NOT relevant anymore. 561020@blogcritics.org Thu, 15 Mar 2007 14:56:26 EDT http://blogcritics.org/archives/2007/03/15/072026.php#comment-561019 Calm down there, people. I'm not saying Ms. Ross isn't talented. Or that she isn't deserving of praise. I'm saying she's relevant anymore. The only thing she's done of any interest in the last ten years is get arrested and molest Lil Kim at the MTV Video Music Awards. And for the Idol producers to parade her out as an icon of contemporary music is ridiculous. I get that the singers need to be able to sing music from the past, but we as potential future consumers need to see that they can sing music from today. Which is why you so saw so many of the singers messed with her arrangement. It's because they can't relate to her music, regardless of its quality. A.I. needs less Diana Ross theme nights and more Gwen Stefani and U2 nights (which coincidentally they have coming up). 561019@blogcritics.org Thu, 15 Mar 2007 14:55:43 EDT http://blogcritics.org/archives/2007/03/15/072026.php#comment-560977 Nobody cares about you, loser. Diana Ross is a legend, and even though I'm not a fan, she has had an incredible career. These AI kids won't last 5 years, let alone 40 plus like Diana Ross has. What the hell have you ever done????? Yeah, that's what I thought. 560977@blogcritics.org Thu, 15 Mar 2007 13:28:09 EDT http://blogcritics.org/archives/2007/03/15/072026.php#comment-560922 "We" don't care at all about Diana Ross? Speak for yourself loser. After reading your tired "article", I can't imagine anyone caring at all about your opnion. X 560922@blogcritics.org Thu, 15 Mar 2007 11:17:31 EDT