Idol Philippines Top 12

Search for the Idol Philippines this evening was full of upsets, the press had their favorites but it turned out most of them (and possibly yours) have not made it on the top 12.

But this is good news for Dan Ombao, Elle Ocampo, Fatima Louise, Lance Busa, Lucas Garcia, Matty Juniosa, Miguel Odron, Rachel Libres, Renwick Benito, Sheland Faelnar, Trish Bonilla and Zephanie Dimaranan because that means they’ll be the IDOL Top 12.

Plus on week 1, they will be taught by no other than Maestro Ryan Cayabyab. Then they will be getting 50% from the judges and 50% will be via public idol votes so you really have to do your work as fans , it ain’t gonna work if you’re just gonna sit there and watch.

I like Matty, Trish, Lucas, but of course I am just one person. If you want your idol to win, you need to watch the live competitions and see how they fare in these last few weeks. The world is watching and if we’re sending someone to the idol stage somewhere else it better represent how good we are as singers in this side of the globe.

We do what we do.

Solaire Turns One: The Grand Anniversary Concert

If you haven't heard it yet, SOLAIRE RESORT is turning one this March. To celebrate this momentous occasion, they are bringing out all their guns in one concert that includes the Philippines' greatest champions, world class singers all in one night!

American Idol Finalist JESSICA SANCHEZ, Asian heartthrob Christian Bautista, Teleserye Prince Erik Santos, Hunky Mark Bautista, Comeback Diva Sheryn Regis, Klarisse De Guzman, Christine Reyes, Morisette Amon together with the G-Force Dancers!

This is for the benefit of YOLANDA SURVIVORS; another one of Solaire's way to help our countrymen in the Visayas as they continue to rebuild their homes. Join them on March 16, 2014 at 8PM. Tickets are available in P1,000 and P500. For inquiries, please call Ticketworld or the Solaire Concierge directly at 888-8888.

Come and join the celebration as #SolaireTurnsOne!

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American Idol XIII on Star World!

Last season, I would have loved to see Jessica Sanchez win American Idol. Even though it didn't happen, she still is tops. I was able to see her a couple of times during her stint with Bench and some other Philippine endorsements. She's rightfully famous... and I'd like to see this happen again. Filipinos are GREAT singers and I've seen Filipino Americans shine in this competition.

Today, they're going all out as the new judge Harry Conick Jr. joins the gorgeous Jennifer Lopez and hunky Aussie Keith Urban completes this season's lineup. They will choose together with the American people who's going to be the new American Idol. Auditions are now done in even more cities and states such as Salt Lake City, Utah; Detroit, Michigan; Atlanta, Georgia, Boston, Massachusetts; Austin, Texas; and Omaha, Nebraska. Hundreds and thousands of hopefuls will line up the streets and fill up stadiums, concert halls and try to get this title. Plus, my favorite portion of the show... the crazy ones will still be there and try their luck too. Who knows? They might get to perform and seen by the whole world too! :)

Don't fret if you don't know where to watch the show because American Idol XIII will be shown on January 16 (6PM via Satellite, then 8PM and 11PM) , that's this Thursday on Star World! It's going to be a regular thing like last year so sit back, relax and let's all join the bandwagon to see who's going to win the 13th season of American Idol!

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American Idol Season 12 Starts on Star World Philippines!

Starworld Philippines just made my evening extra special when they held a viewing party at posh URBN at the Fort Strip in Bonifacio Global City a few days ago. I had so much fun with media and celebrity friends as we all watched Season 12 of American Idol. Yes! You heard that right, they just started!

This season's esteemed judges Mariah Carey, Nicki Minaj, Keith Urban and Randy Jackson. American Idol is still hosted by Ryan Seacrest.

American Idol on Star World!

Yes ladies and gentlemen you are not seeing things. American Idol is going to premier on Star World when it all starts on January 17th in the year of our Lord 2013. It's been bugging me quite a bit why they kept on showing the reruns quite often on the channel since the holidays but I bet it'll be better since the judges changed, some resigned and some just plain left. Now we end up with Nicki Minaj, Mariah Carey, Keith Urban and Randy Jackson. Will they fare better than last season's showing?

I was so fortunate enough to see Jessica Sanchez last year during an intimate event with Bench and the experience was surreal! I also am dying to know the details about Nicki Minaj and Mariah Carey's fight which quite stirred a controversy in the past few months. Jessica Sanchez and Colton Dixon are slated to have a Valentine concert in Manila too. I also know there's another FilAm contestant somewhere so I really have to watch this season. Are you guys excited? Well I am, and I can't wait to see the show on the 17th! Good thing I can watch it on Star World! Just a remote, popcorn, a cold beer,,, ahh this is the life!

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My American Idol Bets Thia Megia - Jacob Lusk

I know I'm not the greatest singer in the world but I think Thia Megia did a good job. It's not as outstanding as Regine Velazquez or Charice but the girl has potential. She's not a power singer and her vocal range stand in between a strong Agot Isidro or what not but the appeal and drama was perfect for the audience at that time. I'm sure she will get a lot of votes from America when the time comes to vote. Online we'll probably beat them all just like Ms. Friendship tilts in the past but it should still reflect that the US loves her. Otherwise she should have just joined Philippine Idol right?! =)

I'll be rooting for her and my other bet. The big african american guy Jacob Lusk. He's got a very good 70's overtone probably inspired by blues which in all honesty he smashed to the outfield. He's really good. I don't want the other tall black guy to win though because he looks so full of himself.

I wish that other young chubby guy won and got into the finals. I'm sure he'll do a better job than singing Usher for the first day of eliminations! =P

Who's your bet ladies and gentlemen?!

Weird American Idol

Hmmm I think American Idol is getting weird. Some of the contestants who performed better looks like are being taken away because of the votes. It is quite disappointing to see what is happening. Maybe I am feeling this way because they took one of the best singers there. And maybe some of the worst ones are still left in the competition. Who am I going to root for now? I guess I'll have to wait for the replay of the girls so I can judge who is going to get my vote. I saw some parts of it and most probably it is that lady who hit the high note on the Aretha Franklin song, what is weird is that she is white. No one would think they would do that on a rainy day but it looks like she is one proof even white people can sing heheh.

Now it is weird, no matter how much we put it. I don't really know who to root for. There are no Fil Ams this season so it won't be a default one =)

Here's to a great singer soon! Cheers!

American Idol 2009 First 3 Finalists

This girl performed nicely this round!

I watched this a while ago and I was not impressed with the other two guys but Alexis Grace was awesome. She had her own style and voice that is quite similar to Kelly Clarkson and I bet she's going to be a strong contender in this competition. Alexis Grace is a 21-year-old single mother from Memphis, Tennessee. I saw her parents sitting in the sidelines crying after she was announced as the first finalist.

Together with Alexis Grace was Michael Sarver, the full bodied 27-year-old oil rig worker from Jasper, Texas. I did not like his particular performance but he was voted still as one of the best. I mean a lot would have been better than him to tell you frankly like that Indian guy. In any case, they probably would come back for the wild card round come March 5 I guess. The rest of them would only be chosen through votes but all in all I was not impressed with their overall performance. The group was mediocre as far as I'm concerned.

American Idol Finalist Disqualified

Huli kang bata ka! Hahahah! Joke!

Here's another fiasco in the making of American Idol. A finalist that already passed the last 36 was disqualified because she was apparently not an amateur. Joanna Pacitti was said to have been singing professionally and unable to continue in the magic 36 semi finalists in American Idol. She was then replaced by a hopeful named Felicia Barton of Virginia Beach, Va. who is a a 26-year-old married mom. She already had a record deal before with Geffen Records and released an album in the year 2006. Billboard confirmed reports that it also sold more than 16,000 copies. The fourth "American Idol" judge Kara DioGuardi recognized Pacitti when she auditioned in Louisville, Kentucky and possibly was the one who asked her to be checked. Good thing she did that so the Mom could go in. Not only that but she starred the role of Annie in Broadway when she was a young girl. Just recently she also sang the soundtrack for the movies Legally Blonde starred by Reese Witherspoon and the colorful girlie cartoon Bratz. Britney Spears' sang Out From Under in her latest album, but little did everybody know that this was performed by Pacitti on the same Bratz soundtrack. Everybody wants to do everything for fame and fortune. It just happens that she got caught huh?! Hahah...

American Idol 2nd Round 75 Pushes Through!

American Idol's Ryan Seacrest just announced that there's about only 75 people left in the second round eliminations. The famous ones who was booted out were the bikini girl Katrina Darrel, Nancy Wilson who was confronting the judges so much, Austin Sisneros who was fine with anything, Rose Flack who was homeless barefoot and dreadlocked girl, Southern lady Deanna Brown, and David Osmond who's a son of an elder Osmond Brother.

There were 104 singers that started this particular round and they performed with other singers in groups. Those who did not perform well obviously had tears and stories to tell about other people so they were all booted out based on their performance. Others were given the chance if they obviously are just being pulled down by other people in their group.

I wonder what if I joined American Idol, that would be just hilarious hahahahah.... Maybe season 9 would be better for me right? Hehe My friends tell me I sing fine so I'd probably be conquering Pinoy Idol first wahahaah...Dream on dream away!

Here's one of my favorite auditions

43 American Idols Booted Out Hollywood!

Hard job for AI judges huh?!
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I watched American Idol eliminations today and boy a lot were given the boot. Among the 147 people who were given the golden ticket to hollywood, 43 were sent home packing as the first day of eliminations commenced. This particular day was pure unadulterated voice in acapella. No music, no backgrounds, just pure voice. There were lots of them filtered because they were plainly inadequate.

The judges so far were keeping it real, I mean you wouldn't want to get the others joining the rest of the batch if they were not qualified. I watched TMZ also yesterday and one of the IDOL hopefuls said she was still in the competition but that really was not allowed for her to tell that. It was a girl, wait let me see if I can get a clip of that. I think this is her, the bikini girl....

Everyone in youtube was comparing her to Catherin McPhee but I don't think that's gonna do justice really. Maybe she got through but it wouldn't be nice to see her in the finals when she did only get attention through her racks right? ^_^ She should show up with the voice!

AMERICAN IDOL is BACK! ^_^

American Idol Season 8 just started today and as figures came out, it was kind of disappointing to know that only 30.1 Million people watched this show in the US.

HELLO?! 30.1 million?! hahahah...

This is now the most-watched prime-time show of the TV season so far. The format of the show kinda changed because they are now dealing with 4 judges. The Grammy Awards nominated songwriter Kara DioGuardi will take a seat next to Randy Jackson, Simon Cowell, and Paula Abdul. Kara is no push over as far as what she's been doing earlier in the auditions. She will probably play along the breeds of Simon rather than Paula Abdul. She's described as another mean girl in the bunch next to you know who (O_o). I find her okay as far as her judging tastes are concerned but it will be a challenge to see when they have ties in the show. Somebody may have to break that up and it ain't Paula Abdul that's gonna quit the show like what rumors have been circulating. Those are just nasty.

What's most interesting in the auditions earlier was this girl named Katrina Darrell, 20 who auditions for American Idol in Phoenix, Arizona. Look at what she wore:

See what I mean when I said she wore something interesting?~

But that still did not get her to American Idol... with her first class karaoke performance? Simon still did not get her through. But if I were in their place, I'd probably give her a break. Hehehe. Did you get to watch the show earlier? Here you go!

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