...and this....

After it's last airing in May 2009, the long wait is over...

Despite the controversies, it's finally back...

Going thru auditions will never be easy...It could even be made worse by scrutiny of famous judges and being watched by the entire world...

Now that Simon Cowell will soon leave the show as well, will the audiences still patronize the show that gave rise to the new batch of famous singers...

Who will go thru the tests and succeed next in line to last year's Kris Allen???

We shall all find out as the weeks pass as we hear every week one of the highest paid show hosts, Ryan Seacrest...

"This...is..."


PS. I just hope the elims to finals will be more exciting and enticing since it's Simon's last season right??? [Just hoping...]^_^

a piece of Danny Gokey...

This weekend I would say is a laid back weekend for me -- the time to get out of that nasty negative shell...

But everytime I get out of it, I end up getting curled back up on too much negativity...

Oh well, let's get out of my personal numb life for now and share these videos I found out from some Danny Gokey fans...Here are three videos from YouTube care of Ms. Yong Chavez -- a reporter for ABS-CBN Filipino Channel...She was able to interview the finalists from American Idol Season 8...This first vid features Kris Allen, Danny Gokey, Matt Giraud, Lil Rounds and Scott Mcintyre who were thanking the support of the Filipinos for watching AI and for tweeting them [of course thru Twitter] ^_^

The second video is another random from all of them which also shows their autograph signing from their tour...Can I just say it was a blessing in disguise that Danny Gokey joined this year?!! And with or without the glasses he really looks soooo cute^_^...




This third video is her interview with Danny Gokey about random topics like his plans for his album, down to wearing glasses , falling in love again and wanting to visit the Philippines...wooohooo^_^...Well, I just hope that day would come..Another future anticipation next to David Archuleta [*hint*hint*i hope David Archie hears that*]



Well, Danny Gokey is really one of those I love in American Idol...Everytime I feel so down that I give up, he suddenly passes through my mind making me realize that there are still reasons to move forward...Such good people like him and David are really not just crowd pleasers, but inspirations to make a difference in other people's lives...God bless them...Enough said, more posts in the days to come^_^

PS. Danny, I really love that bracelet...hope I get one like that soon^_^

Another PS. Thanks to the We Love Danny Gokey [@GokeyGang via Twitter] for the additional info...Follow them okai?! ^_^

it all boiled down to money...

After American Idol season 8 finale, there have been rumors spreading whether Paula Abdul would still be judging for season 9. Days ago, I was just all giddy and missing the reality tv show and then yesterday, the rumor is now a fact. Paula Abdul won't be seen in the next season of American Idol in January 2010. She even sent her tweet via @paulaabdul making this news coming straight from her.

# I’ll miss nurturing all the new talent,but most of all being a part of a show that I helped from day1become an international phenomenon. 10:28 AM Aug 5th

# With sadness in my heart, I’ve decided not to return to #IDOL. I’ll miss nurturing all the new talent, but most of all..Cont'd... 10:27 AM Aug 5th

According to the news, Abdul was asking for $20M to return next season but the management was just offering half of that amount. Weeks before that, it was confirmed that Ryan Seacrest was given $45M for his 3-year additional contract with Idol. Simon Cowell got his raise making him one of the highest paid judges for a reality show. Kara Dioguardi will be returning next season. And all of a sudden, this happened. The not-so-good part is that after 8 years of being the nicest judge of American Idol, who never gave harsh judgements to the contestants and who always wore outfits with glam, it all ended with one particular disagreement -- money. Sometimes, all good things come to an end.

As I replied via twitter through Ryan Seacrest, I shall say it again. No offense to Kara Dioguardi fans, but American Idol will never be the same again without Paula Abdul. Just to remind my fellow David Archuleta fans here, she was the one who was all praises and always on Archie's side. But as an undying quote goes, "The show must go on"...So with or without Paula, American Idol shall air early next year. As for Ms. Abdul, thank you for the 8 good years you have shared to the millions of viewers of American Idol. I'm sure you will be deeply missed.

missing the American Idol fever...

During this time of the year, I used to miss one of my favorite TV shows -- American Idol. I found this out from Syesha Mercado, one of the top10 finalists from American Idol season 7. Well, of all the seasons, theirs is really my most loved and most unforgettable. Why???

1. another Filipina in the top10 -- Ramiele Malubay
2. the 1st season that I got to watch from auditions to the finals...season 8 is the other one
3. the 1st season where instruments were allowed to be used during performances
4. the only Finals that had both finalists with the same name-slash-having brotherly love
and of course,
5. David Archuleta [no need to further explain!!! <3<3<3]

Enough said, here is the video coming from the link of Syesha's tweet...Love it!!! Miss it!!!

one heart touching many

Another "D" adds up to my list of faves in American Idol -- Daughtry, David Archuleta and recently, Danny Gokey. When I first saw him during the American Idol Season 8 audition episodes, I was touched, inspired and amazed with Danny's determination to keep going in life. Of course, not failing to mention his 'crooner' voice and dance moves [haha...my opinion peeps ^_^] that swept me off my feet every single week on watching Idol. That time, he just faced tragedy when his wife, Sophia, died weeks before the auditions. SInce then until he lost in making to the top 2 -- season finale, he has always been vocal about the foundation he established in honor of his wife.

And just today, I saw Sophias Heart Foundation's website wherein if we purchase any of the items, obviously the proceeds will go to the foundation. Danny has been sending tweets regarding the website about the items and this absolutely drew my attention...

This is the only accessory for purchase on the site which is named "one heart touching many"...It costs $7.00 (Php 350.00) and of course, it shall be a bit pricey if it will be shipped to our "Pearl of the Orient" country^_^...I'm having second thoughts of getting my hands on this one...I hope I can make it...It looks kinda cool to wear [just hope this is washable because it only has one color -- white], but of course, the proceeds will go a long way...

Hats off to Danny Gokey...I hope you would be able to help more people through your foundation and that your future projects will prosper^_^

If you'd like to check the other items you could purchase, here is the link to the website: https://www.sophiasheart.com/catalog/index.php

and if you would like to know more of the foundation: www.sophiasheart.org

PS. Danny Gokey is not paying me for this...haha...I'd really just like to have that bracelet...I hope I would get it this time =)

the season finale that gave me goosebumps...

The world of reality tv shows and of music stopped for a few hours last May 20 [in the US] as American Idol Season 8 came to a close...Two gentlemen became the center of attention as they were the last men standing in the finale -- Adam Lambert, a theater artist from California and Kris Allen, a college student from Arkansas...

The finale wasn't just a highlight for the two finalists but a showcase of artists from the 70's-80's [the likes of Santana, Cyndi Lauper, Lionel Richie and Rod Stewart] and the present hitmakers [Queen Latifah, Jason Mraz and Black Eyed Peas]...

And after the two-hour presentation, there was only one Idol --- the 8th Idol --- Kris Allen...



But amidst the joyous atmosphere in that side of the U.S, there was one part of the program that gave me goosebumps and brought out my "gloomy" side...one awesome performance...and I didn't have any second thoughts of recording this one from our trusty tv to my cellphone...



David Cook sang "Permanent" in memory of his brother who died from cancer just weeks ago before he arrived here in the Philippines with David Archuleta...It was just so timely that days ago one of our choirmates passed away at a young age 'cause of brain cancer...It is really sad when someone dies but for the living, there are so many things to ponder and learn from the ones who left ahead of us...that is for us to find out and live by...


[photos c/o tvguide.com]

arrivederci, anoop desai...

since the start of american idol season 8, i've had two bets to make it to top12...one of them was this indian-american guy from chapel hill, north carolina who made a twist in the show's history to bring them to top 13...

from his audition in shorts and slippers up to his elimination last night and getting to top 6, he was one of those who swept me with his cool, amazing voice and his colorful personality...

i sincerely felt sad that he hasn't gone far to the finals...but then again, as what david archuleta said on his guesting in american idol last nyt, there is still life after idol with even greater opportunities in store...and i hope this guy would have that life after idol, eventually with his own album soon...

but for now, arrivederci anoop desai...

american idol fever

the 7 months of waiting has finally come to an end...despite the fact that our tv isn't cable connected, i would be able to watch it thru qtv channel 11 every wednesdays and thursdays...

American Idol Season 8 will start airing tonight...wuhooo^_^

these were the final 12, including the country's very own finalist, Ramiele Malubay; my bet who won during Season, David Cook and my recent fave because of his songs, David Archuleta...

who'll be the next in line...well, we shall soon find out...for the meantime, enjoy watching!!!!