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It's a dog's new life

Ellen Gray — Wed, 09 Jul 2008 23:12:57 GMT

Buzz Aldrin was just here for National Geographic, talking about a show called "Live From the Moon," but the afternoon's most endearing celeb is Georgia, one of the 22 fighting dogs rescued from Atlanta Falcons quarterback Michael V

At last, a winner!

David Hiltbrand — Thu, 22 May 2008 14:13:43 GMT

Well, that was a surprise, wasn't it? I mean I had predicted in this space that David Cook would prevail but I assumed the margin of victory would be closer. 12 million votes? That's a landslide.

But the victory for Cook was well-deserved. A

The Winner!

David Hiltbrand — Thu, 22 May 2008 14:08:07 GMT

Well, that was a surprise, wasn't it? I mean I had predicted in this space that David Cook would prevail but I assumed the voting margin would be far closer. 12 million votes? That's a landslide.

And well deserved, judging by the contrasting

Lose The Battle, Win the War

Jonathan Takiff — Wed, 21 May 2008 02:31:27 GMT

So dude, dude, listen up. How do we create two American Idols of equal, album-selling strength this year? Tell you what. We push and shove David Archuleta into the winner's circle, no matter how

Slap Punching

David Hiltbrand — Wed, 21 May 2008 14:11:41 GMT

I'm guessing we all agree that Fox waaaaaay overdid the boxing match metaphor last night as the two Davids faced off for the penultimate episode of American Idol.

But it was nice to have Jim Lampley there to add his, um, bromid

Still haven't found what I'm looking for...

Ellen Gray — Wed, 21 May 2008 02:59:50 GMT

...but I'm pretty sure that won't matter to the millions who even now are making Little David Archuleta the next "American Idol."

David Cook? He leaves with his integrity intact, unwilling to repeat himself just to win the right to

Imagine that, Cook goes forward, Archuleta looks back

Jonathan Storm — Wed, 21 May 2008 01:06:11 GMT

Don't you love Andrew Lloyd Weber? No? "They've got to sing it as if it's their very, very last night on the show," he observes. Master of the obvious, he's ready for a judge's chair.

"The World I Know"? How many other pe

Phew, now I disagree with Simon Cowell.

Jonathan Storm — Wed, 21 May 2008 00:43:53 GMT

Was Cook's guitar hooked up? Don't matter, Dog, 'cause he was singing his face off. Redundant Randy can still be cool.

Archie stunk up the joint. That song could be his downfall.

Whoever wins, I'm excited about that "Fringe&q

Oh no, I agreee with Simon Cowell

Jonathan Storm — Wed, 21 May 2008 00:23:56 GMT

How can they never have been in the bottom three, if there are only two left? And is it wrestling or boxing? Isn't supposed to be singing?

You wouldn't mistake David Cook for Bono.

And you wouldn't mistake Paula for anybody anybody pay

Idol and wrestling -- puhfect together

Jonathan Storm — Wed, 21 May 2008 00:04:34 GMT

This kind of overblown self-importance, "the biggest showdown in show-biz history," is one of the main things that has been turning people off this season. It's neither the biggest, nor the best.

The Suspense

Jonathan Storm — Tue, 20 May 2008 21:13:02 GMT

Can anybody even stand it? Will 8 p.m. never come?

Sayonara, Syesha

David Hiltbrand — Thu, 15 May 2008 14:05:55 GMT

Unless you are a resident of Sarasota, you're probably neither surprised nor upset at last night's results: the dismissal of Syesha Mercado.

In fact, most of America (or at least the portion that didn't tune out during this long, lackl

The Idol Thunderdome

David Hiltbrand — Wed, 14 May 2008 14:16:35 GMT

Let's talk merit for once, shall we?

Who shone like Patti LuPone last night?

I think the clear winner was David Cook, who nailed two out of three. His range surprised me on the Roberta Flack chestnut "First Time Ever I Saw Your Fa

Syesha's Swan Songs

Jonathan Takiff — Wed, 14 May 2008 02:36:30 GMT

I'm gonna miss you Syesha. Really.

You came on slow and cute, girl (loved that earthy, natural hair do and demeanor to match) and chased some seemingly brighter lights down the field. But then when they

And Then There Were Three

David Hiltbrand — Thu, 08 May 2008 15:26:39 GMT

Didn't they look great together last night, our final four? Singing "Reelin' in the Years" with that marching band choreography. This is how I want to remember them. Gee, mommy, can't we keep them all. Pleaaaase?

No, life is

Our long national nightmare is over

Ellen Gray — Thu, 08 May 2008 01:59:42 GMT

Yep, it's 9:55 when Ryan finally hauls the bottom two back to the stage.

And though there's a bad moment when Ryan tries to fake out Syesha, it's Jason who's outta here.

At last.

He may be an airhead, but even Jason saw thi

There's nothing to see here till 9:55 or so

Ellen Gray — Thu, 08 May 2008 01:27:36 GMT

The Other David also makes it to the couch, so the drama is, as you knew it would be, between Jason and Syesha.

And even Jason's not so far out of it that he thinks that's going to be wrapped up by 9:25.

So while we're waiting -- Maroo

Some dreams die hard

Ellen Gray — Thu, 08 May 2008 01:15:45 GMT

"Someone's dream will be crushed," promises Ryan.

Please don't let it be my dream of a Jason Castro-free "Idol."

But, hey, if you were worried about Little David Archuleta -- in which case you're probably also losin

Teenage Wasteland

David Hiltbrand — Wed, 07 May 2008 15:09:09 GMT

Things were going pretty well on last night's American Idol until Paula made Syesha break down in tears.

Wow, I never thought that could happen. Being deeply touched by something waffle-headed Paula said? That's like being inspired

Pack Your Bags, Dude!

Jonathan Takiff — Wed, 07 May 2008 02:19:54 GMT

Just 'cause you got the dreads, don't mean you got the goods to do Bob Marley, let alone a hippy dippy version of Bob Dylan. But Jason Castro didn't just do himself in last night with those aggregious song choices. I think he had help.