tribeca

Okay, if Time Magazine is calling Adam the only star to come out of Idol --- then Idol is really done and desperate, and Time Magazine is a bigger whore than I already considered them to be. To paraphrase Simon -- I only like Adam with my eyes closed -- and not because of his hair and makeup -- but because of that tongue hanging out. Everytime I've watched him sing his tongue falls out of the mouth on the big notes -- and that's just nasty. As far as the whole Voice of Adam thing -- he has a rock singer range no greater than that of other rock singers who have come and gone, including Plant, Tyler, Rob Halford of Judas Priest, Axl Rose in G&R days, Geoff Tate of Queensryche -- there's a lot of them -- too many to mention. He's not some unique thing. And as far as him being gay, Rob Halford is gay, big deal.

I read at MSNBC or CNN a while ago that Adam sang U2's "One" last night and changed it up. I would hate the changing of a single phrase or note of that song, since "One" is about as good as a song can be, and messing with it would be a mortal, unforgiveable, and deadly musical sin, at least it would be on MY Judgment Day.

I think they said Simon made that arrangement. I hated what they did to that song. I thought I was the only one not on the Adam train. I have been rooting for Matt (eliminated) & Kris. They are more the singer/musician/song writer types.

Oh I get why they would ask him - just not why I should believe him over Clay.

Okay (you have to play the video for Justin's answer)

I don't think Clay has said anything about it has he?

That story ^ ^ ^ does not go with the headline. Unless it was snipped - it says 'he was not kicked out according to Guarini' and then the first line says Justin was asked about it, and then in the story... nothing about that. *shrug*

When did Justin Guarini become an authority?

I just don't know - every single AI related question Clay's been asked, on the OFC, in the media, in M&G's, wherever, he has been positive about them and his relationship with them. He took his son to the set. Given that he's not a clod and is about the most self-aware person I've ever experienced, I doubt he'd walk into a snake pit with him. So unless and until Clay says differently, I'm going to continue to believe him.

I sure don't see how stories like this can do any good for him though. At this stage of the game I no longer believe in the 'any publicity is good publicity' saw. Maybe if people actually took the time to read stories (if indeed, they were reported accurately to begin with) or look beyond the headlines, maybe. But that just doesn't happen, especially with entertainment stories.

Justin works for TVguide channel & hosts the Idol chat show. He blogs about behind the scences & the show every week. Which is probably why somone would ask him.

Elliott (season 5) didn't sign with 19 & has been back on the show a few times.

Flipping around channels last night, I see the AI judges have really gotten ridiculous. Maybe Fox or 19 can do a spin-off where the judges just look at random clips for 10 seconds and then spend 20 minutes babbling egotistically about them. Would be cheaper, and the judges might not even notice they were not on AI.

This is final exam season and I've missed every weeknight TV show for the past two weeks and this will last until -- Thursday night! (and isn't that blessedly convenient). I don't know specifically what you're referencing about the Idol judges, but I get the picture. To me, Idol will abide for a long time, but the judges and producers are in overdrive to gin up some excitement and controversy, no matter how obviously faked it is. Do they not realize we've watched them play the game for years and we're onto the scam? Never again will a genuine industry virgin take the country by storm, be the talk of the morning shows, the late shows, and the watercooler, incite an internet frenzy, and become an overnight and everlasting pop culture sensation. It's been done by the best and try as they might, it won't be repeated. Poor Idol. Glory Days aren't here again.

I love Clay walking around with Mystery Man. Was Clay eating at a Panda Express, I wonder, or just passing by? I've never actually been IN one, but drive through about once or twice a month.

I too am enjoying his easing of the language restrictions. He began with "Hell, naw" (which I remember well from The Color Purple) -- and proceeded on to being censored for "shit" as in "batshit insane" -- as in Rep. Virginia Fox. And then for "bitch" as in "once we're there ... we can bitch about how we are labelled." (What else could that censored word be?) Then he's talking rubbers -- which I haven't heard used for at least twenty-years. And old friend and co-worker introduced me to the term "dickbag" back in the 80's, and I do enjoy a descriptive appelation! Anyway, Clay is a grown ass man, and I for one am glad to see him stretching the boundaries of the OFC, if only just a bit.

ETA: Funny, I thought Donny Osmond was hobnobbing with Clay!

But time magazine says Adam Lambert is the first star to come out of Idol?????????????? Calling Carrie & Kelly just nice singers

Smokin'

OK where have we seen that shirt before? Ready...set...go!

July 4th, 2007 - Frisco concert!!!

WhadoI win?

I swear that shirt looks like the one he wore on the concert I went to (NH) but I usually don't notice that stuff. My niece was all upset because he told us how someone called him fat so he wore stripes to look thin. When we got home she sat me down to show me AI clips and how Clay was too thin & looked better. I had to sit through that for a half an hour! She was 11 and was telling me see he was too skinny then no one should call him fat. OMG she was so mad~

Happy Birthday Bookwhore :)

good for Justin

Same preview this site says:

Clay Aiken and Kenneth Parcell are cousins! That twist sort of wrote itself when Clay's manager called Tina Fey, but it's 30 Rock, so it's fine

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30 Rock Preview

OMG he is too cute and he looks like he is having a real good time...IYKWIMAITYD (Sorry Clay)

Am I the only person who has absolutely no idea who Kenneth is?

Never have watched 30 Rock. Church meetings on Thursday nights & never had an interest in this show until now. I hope I will be able to know what da heck is going on.

Uhhh.... tulips. Two Lips.

You do the math.

*g*

ETA: wonder if he was posting from his phone. His typo ratio is way up!

EATA: FLOVE the essay question answer, and 13! 13! 13! I find a witty man soooo hot.

I am proud to say that I asked the 13 question

I don't get how a favorite flower reveals your favorite color. My favorite flower is a pink carnation. My favorite color is blue.

Scarlett and I are leaving! Keep your fingers crossed for me.

weeeeeee Clay!!

fingers & toes crossed

Just remember: What happens in Vegas.....

....darn well better get reported back to the boards ASAP!

is Scarlett sleeping around again ?

How come Clay looks younger every time I see him? NOT fair!

QUOTE (Scarlett @ May 8 2009, 09:35 PM)

Pack wrong?!! What do you mean pack wrong? What should we be packing?

a radio shack in your purse

From Smarty pantz at the OFC

Clay interview San Diego about DF event

http://www.sendspace.com/file/4ib8v2

Anna hope you feel better soon

((ldyjocelyn))

I am very sorry about your mom.

Scralett thanks for the well wishes. That flu wiped me out for a week.

FearH20

Ncgurrl, Happy Birthday

Claytonic you remember AI just like me!!

LOL this is from Rickey's AI blog

Clay, after all, never sang “I’m gonna give you every inch of my love” while wearing skintight pants and green glitter guyliner.”

I am trying to catch up so if I left someone out it isn't intentional.

What do you think the chances are of Clay answering the last question I submitted

Clay have you ever played truth or dare? if yes, are you more likely to choose truth or dare? if no, would you like to start?

muskifest

Where is that blog? I would like to read it. I always hoped Justin would get some success. He seems like such a nice guy who loves music so much. He had some pretty good offers after AI but wasn't allowed to take them becaue of his AI contract. Then came that terrible movie. The end!

I totally don't get the Adam Lambert fuss. That's all I will say about that.

I should be getting to bed I had the flu (just the regular one) & can't seem to get over it. It's been 4 days now and still don't feel 100% but this is the first day I could eat something besides crackers & ginerale.

Clay content

OMG, the lipbite and Clay's ears!! ....AND tp and diapers LOVE it!! LOOK at those cute baby toesies!!

What a great Monday!!

Great pictures:)

what a sweet baby and Parker is a cutie too

nice license plate MEDWOOF ??

Thanks everyone for posting those!

From TopIdol:

As I reported before, the Top 4 will be performing Rock songs next week.

However, it will be limited to classic rock, i.e.,

songs of the 1970s-80s.

This week, the contestants WILL BE doing TWO songs, however…in another

twist differentiating this season’s Top 4 show from previous ones,

American Idol will be taking inspiration all those international editions of

Idol…

The Top 4 will not only be performing solo renditions of classic rock songs from

the 1970s and 80s…the even number means there will be also be DUET

performances.

Clay likes to keep us on the hook, doesn't he? I bet Parker got his daddy out of bed at this early hour (for CA and for Clay.) This batch starts with post 3794.

I thought the tweeter said he was in Las Vegas? :8:

tweeter is the devil

Good one tribeca!

Thank you

Okay

I am totally against fans speaking for Clay and all but------- if you ask him if you can squeeze his sweater do you think he may answer after you buy it at the gala you can do whatever you want with it?

Huh? What would I do with his sweater?

Oh.

Here. This should explain everything:

Hee!

Thank god for the book becasue it took me reading that a few times to get it

I bet it would set off a string of "Can I squeeze ..." posts and he'd get into teacher mode again. Not that I'd complain...

Scarlett to you like be scolded or something?

you know what I wonder which is really dumb

do you think Clay shuts of all the pictures when he is on the OFC? I mean wouldn't be strange to be seeing 2000 of you staring back?

Okay

I am totally against fans speaking for Clay and all but------- if you ask him if you can squeeze his sweater do you think he may answer after you buy it at the gala you can do whatever you want with it?

I can't find the smiley thing that says I love Clays butt

You know I was thinking really the only thing hate about AI is they didn't have that guitar hero commercial with finalist dancing in their boxers during season 2!

Don't even care that guitar hero wasn't invented yet!

Okay, so this DF/Vegas thing was not posted by the OFC, just posted on the OFC message board (by a fan).

Well dang - I should have known that was too good to be true!

sorry guess I worded that wrong I did mean someone posted it. I was just excited!!

Well maybe the OFC will post it tomorrow ???

ETA

Scarlett aren't you an OFC member?

what is your question?

here is the thread

http://forums.clayonline.com/showthread.php?t=16878

link to event

http://www.mandalaybay.com/entertainment/e...px?eventid=1192

does this mean someone won the pool here?

I am so happy he is going to perform on the West Coast!! even though I am on the East Coast.

this was just posted on the OFC

David Foster and Friends

Location: Mandalay Bay Events Center

Date: May 9th, 2009

Price: $134.25, $81.75, $55.50

Back by popular demand, a concert celebration featuring music’s premier songwriter and producer David Foster will take place Saturday, May 9 at the Mandalay Bay Events Center. The event will pay tribute to the 15-time Grammy winner and will feature Clay Aiken, Philip Bailey from the chart-topping band Earth, Wind & Fire, Brian McKnight, Peter Cincotti and Oprah Winfrey’s protégé, Charice. Foster also will perform some of the hits he has written or produced during his 40-year musical career. The event is scheduled to begin at 8 p.m.

where do I donate my money to send Scarlett to this?

I am going to see Josh Gracin in a few weeks & he has a cd signing after wonder if I should take Clay's answer about Josh is full crap to him

KeepingFaith

thanks for answering me.

No you are not the only one who hasn't asked any questions. I know some other people who have not asked anything but just enjoy reading the answers.

One of my friends who was a member of OFC since it opened didn't sign up this year (no reason just she was so busy with college & she didn't have the money right now) she aaksed if I could summit a question for her. All of them are career related so I had to tell her sorry those are against the rules.

Just read one of the MOD's post that Clay has been reporting posts in that thread. YIKES

I am now officially obsessed with having Clay answer a question from me - any question, doesn't matter what. I'm spending entirely too much time thinking about what and when to post to the thread, demmit! (Late evening, when Clay's actually online answering, "Soon"?) Which should pretty much ensure that Clay will completely change his answering pattern and / or never visit the thread again.

I just keep asking dumb questions but not all in a row. I really want to ask if Jerome really has a "list". Do you think he will get tired of this real soon andif so I hope it is his definition of soon.

I liked the one you asked Clay are you doing this to get your post count up?

I've asked a whopping total of three questions. The first one actually got answered (it was about whose idea the classics medley was for the 2007 tour). The third question I asked was so good, I can't even remember what it was! LOL.

It IS kind of a thrill to get something like that answered, so I understand bc. *crosses fingers*

He seemed proud of his answer

I hope Bottlecap can get her answer too!!

I did ask Clay this question

are you the glass is half empty, glass is half full or what difference does it make there is the same amount of liquid in the glass kind of person?

is that the kind of question you mean? if so I am sorry. The rest of my questions were all serious and I didn't post a lot like I am right now

Speaking of Jennifer Hudson she had a special guest at one of her concerts

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QtDFHXjJ7SU

the guy holding the camera can't stop saying OMG OMG

I couldn't either. I love Holliday SO MUCH! I watched her sing I Believe I Can Fly for Bill Clinton at an inaugural prayer service in '97, and she made the heavens open.

I was so happy that he recorded that he (the person who post this on youtube) kept apologizing for saying OMG he said he could not control himself

Fantasia also made an appearance and sang at duet at the same concert. Those people really got what they paid for & more!!

I will never understand why so many hate Clay's sweaters. I bought a new sweater with argyle on the front and stripes on the back. I love quirky sweaters. Must be that NC water.

I hope they make that video available. Teacher Clay is the best.

some sweaters are better than others. A reporter that did a review of one of Clay's 2007 concerts said his clothes look like he shops at TJMAXX. While I work at TJMAXX and have never seen him here. Darn it!!! Only that one girl from baywatch but no Clay Aiken.

Speaking of Jennifer Hudson she had a special guest at one of her concerts

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QtDFHXjJ7SU

the guy holding the camera can't stop saying OMG OMG

Little bit of information: A positive is the most common blood type in the US--34% of the population.

ETA: I lied. I AM a vampire.

you sure do know a lot about blood

Whoohooo.... I'm A positive, too! First time I've ever cared a flying fig about my blood type...

00lsee... S.W.O.O.N. That banner is lethal!!! Niiiiiice buttons!

So Clay went to visit the set of AI with Parker. hmmmmm very interesting. Stayed tuned for the next chapter of Clay's Wild Adventure, starring Clay Aiken with occasional guest appearances by Parker Aiken and Tyra Banks. International coverage by Reed Kelly.

sounds like a movie I would watch

OOlsee

love that banner!! Clay looks like a movie star