Video Beat - American Idol Say Good-bye to Chris Sligh - April 2007

James Loving - National Radio Text Service Sunday April 1, 2007

Chris Sligh Eliminated From American Idol & Sanjaya Malakar A Hit or a Miss??? - Olivia Newton-John Receives - Television Journalist Barbara Walters Is On - Amazing Race ASIA Extends Application Deadline - Amazing Race All-Stars Special Time - Amy Winehouse Is Getting It On - Johnny Cash Movie - Recommended TV schedule

AMERICAN IDOL Down to Final 9

American Idol Says Good-bye to Chris Sligh the 28-year-old Greenville, South Carolina USA resident. Sligh was the victim of picking a song "Every Little Thing She Does Is Magic" that was difficult to get a groove on.

Unlike Brandon Rogers and Stephanie Edwards who departed because Richardson forgot the words resulting in a bad performance and Edwards singing a song that she wasn't familiar or comfortable with.

Sligh gained a reputation as a quit wit from the time he first auditioned in Birmingham, Alabama. That sense of humor was somewhat appealing to the judges. His voice stood up to the test to reach the number 10 spot in the countdown to the 2007 American Idol title but his choice of songs failed him miserably.

Sligh sang a song recorded by the Police "Every Little Thing She Does Is Magic" that has counter movements and is not a straight-ahead song. Between him and the band the song never got locked down where there was a comfortable feeling. It's a case of a bad song choice.

A musician that has reached that level of play where it goes beyond reading the music. The ultimate result is a blend of playing the notes, feeling the notes, feeling the rhythm to the CLIMAX of feeling the GROOVE. THAT IS THE SUM OF ALL PARTS as well as blending in with the vocalist. It results in one dynamic pulse.

It's difficult for a singer to know this particularly if they have little or no experience in a recording studio. Had Sligh understood this he most likely would have chosen a song that is simple to do.

This is the second week in a row where the band could be somewhat at fault. Again in fairness to the musicians and Sligh they must have a limited amount of time to practice a song with all 10 contestants.

In addition the bands rhythm section is separated from the brass and string sections. That set-up can result in a delay in hearing where they are and not being together regardless of how well they can read sheet music.

If a song has varied counter movements it takes more time to get it down (worked out/finished correctly). The American Idol band must have approximately 18 musicians resulting in more time to get the overall feel of the groove locked in. In this case Sligh and the band didn't reach a CLIMAX.

Before Sligh rode off into the sunset of American Idol eliminated contestants the shows host Ryan Seacrest stated these parting words to the television audience, "Chris Sligh one of the most clever contestants we've ever had."

Haley Scarnato felt the heat as she was standing next to Sligh as being the last two to remain on stage until Seacrest announced that she was safe and could sit down.

TRY-YA SANJAYA

If it's debate you're looking for try on American Idol contestant pretty boy Sanjaya Malakar who is receiving a lot of media criticism saying that he shouldn't be on the show and that he has no talent. LISTEN UP…

Malakar has a good enough voice to make a record. His strength is his good looks and sweet personality. That sells. As all of the AI judge's point out to the 17-year-old is he is not letting his talent go (release). He seems to be a bit reticent about getting down into the heart of a song and just gets by with singing it sweetly. It comes down to he's thinking too much and feeling too little.

It really doesn't matter if Sanjaya wins the contest or not he has a future in the entertainment business providing he gets the right management and training for development.

His appeal to the young teenybopper audience is unmatched in this competition. He has the appeal and probably the votes from the 12-year-old age group and up. Some moms will likely vote for him because he's cute.

Winning or being successful in the entertainment business doesn't come down to having a big or the best voice it's about talent and marketability. At this stage Malakar has the appeal and has the makings of a recording, TV and film star.

When you see an approximately 12-year-old girl in the American Idol audience crying her eyes out just at the sight of Sanjaya you know he has something going for him.

He could be a star just by using one name SANJAYA and join the ranks of Fabian, Elvis, Sting and other one-name entertainers. Ask your self this question…how many Sanjaya's do you know?

Since the show began Malakar has been maturing and is up to the task of taking his hits. He jumped on Simon Cowell who commented on Malakar's Mohawk hairstyle on the performance show the day prior.

Malakar adroitly replied to Cowell, who's hair style is a military crew-cut, that Cowell was jealous because he couldn't pull it off. Malakar's balls are getting bigger with each sow and each criticism.

That's a sign that he is on track to have the tough skin it takes to survive in show business.

As Cowell says, "It doesn't matter what we say, you're in your own universe." Nuff said.

In real estate it's all about location, location location. In the record/CD/video business it's about rotation, rotation, rotation.

Recording artist Amy Winehouse is making some noise in the USA being one of the hottest recording artists there but there's more. Winehouse's music video is in the Channel V play rotation in Southeast Asia. Soooo... what about Winehouse's impact in the USA? Click and read on for the FULL STORY.

AMAZING RACE ALL-STARS SPECIAL TIME CHANGE

Tomorrow Monday April 2 the Amazing Race All-stars show will start 45 minutes earlier in a special show. That results in a 7:15pm start time in The Thailand Cambodia time zones. It isn't clear how that affects the repeats of the show throughout the week. See the schedule below.

AMAZING RACE ASIA EXTENDS APPLICATION DEADLINE FOR NEW CONTESTANTS

The Amazing Race Asia winners Zabrina and Joe Jer are featured in a promotional ad on the AXN network that the Amazing Race Asia reality TV show is looking for contestants for the next edition of the program.

Those interested should contact the AXN website for THE REGISTRATION FORM and details.

In the last edition non-Asians participated but they lived in Asia.

The applications deadline has BEEN EXTENDED AND NOW must be in by APRIL 13.

OLIVIA NEWTON-JOHN

In the 1970's Olivia Newton-John made a major impact in the entertainment business with her numerous hit songs and most notably her starring role in the hit film Grease with John Travolta. So what is she doing now? Full story.

IT'S ON !!!

BARBARA WALTERS - Presents The Top 10 Most Fascinating People of 2006

It is doubtful that many people in Southeast Asia would be familiar with Television Journalist Barbara Walters. On the Saturday Night Live comedy show that is televised in America the comedians often refer to her as "Babwa Wawa".

Walters has been in the news business for five decades. She was the first woman to co-anchor the network evening news in the USA (with Harry Reasoner), on "The ABC Evening News."

The now 77-year-old journalist is still going strong. Her Barbara Walters special show The 10 Most Fascinating People of 2006 is now being telecast in the region on the Star World channel Sunday night April 1 at 9 PM Thailand/Cambodia time.

Angelina Jolie, Brad Pitt, Jay Z and tennis star Andre Agassi are included in the top 10-featured interviews.

Walters interviews top entertainment personalities and world leaders. Some of Walters interviews include Russia's Boris Yeltsin, China's Jiang Zemin, the UK's Margaret Thatcher, Cuba's Fidel Castro, as well as India's Indira Gandhi, Václav Havel, Muammar al-Gaddafi, Shah of Iran Mohammad Reza Pahlavi, King Hussein of Jordan, King Abdullah of Saudi Arabia. Other interviews with influential people include pop icon Michael Jackson and Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez.

Next week Walters will present her Oscars Special, which is scheduled to include Eddie Murphy and Jennifer Hudson. Walters is a real pro and worth a watch.

JOHNNY CASH MOVIE IS ON

If you want to see a great movie with plenty of country music then tune in to the Johnny Cash story that is being televised on the Star Movie channel in Southeast Asia.

For those that don't know Cash is one of the greatest country singers of all time. He had problems with drugs and served time in prison but went on to overcome those obstacles to become one of the top country-recording artists whose popularity spanned over five decades.

DID YOU KNOW???

Angelina Jolie is the daughter of actor Jon Voight? One of his most famous films Midnight Cowboy is currently being televised on the MGM movie channel in Asia. The HBO film GIA is her best work. WRITTEN IN THAI LANGUAGE.

The film "Yanks" is on the MGM channel. The film features Richard Gere and a former musician friend of mine Chick Vennera in a featured role.

Vennera also played the part of the Leather Man in "Thank God It's Friday and had a staring role in "The Milagro Beanfield Wars" produced by Robert Redford.

It seems there are problems with Cambodia's Freshie Boy & Girl talent show. People are stealing their name and credibility. Full story coming... Stay tuned

CNN founder Ted Turner was the owner of two professional sports teams in the USA and managed one of them for one day. He also founded the Goodwill Games. Full story

TV SCHEDULE

Note: The shows listed are for the Cambodia - Thailand time zone. Check your local listings for time and date in your area.

Repeats of Top Model are flipped around by Channel V for undisclosed reasons.-

SUNDAY

10:00 AM - AMAZING RACE ALL-STARS - AXN (repeat)

11:00 AM - TOP MODEL - Channel V (repeat)

12pm NOON - ASAP - TFC (The Filipino Channel)

7:00 PM - AMAZING RACE ALL-STARS - AXN (repeat)

9:00 PM - BARBARA WALTERS - Star World

11:30 PM - AMAZING RACE ALL-STARS - AXN (repeat)

11:00 PM - ASAP - TFC - (repeat of show televised at NOON)

12:30 AM (Mon) - ULTIMATE FIGHTER - AXN - ( rerun of 1st season)

MONDAY

8:00 AM - AMAZING RACE ALL-STARS - (repeat)

11:00 AM - ULTIMATE FIGHTER - AXN - ( rerun of 1st season)

1:00 PM - TOP MODEL - Channel V (final repeat of week)

6:00 PM - TOP MODEL - Channel V (New episode)

7:15 PM -(SPECIAL TIME APRIL 2 ONLY) AMAZING RACE ALL-STARS - AXN - (New Episode)

10:00 PM - TOP MODEL - Channel V (repeat OF NEW EPISODE)

12:00 PM/midnight - AMAZING RACE ALL-STARS - AXN - (repeat)

TUESDAY

7:00 AM - TOP MODEL - Channel V (repeat)

11:00 AM - AMAZING RACE ALL-STARS - AXN - (repeat)

2:00 PM - TOP MODEL - Channel V (repeat OF NEW EPISODE)

WEDNESDAY

6:00 AM - JANICE DICKINSON Modeling Agency show - Channel V

11:00 AM - JANICE DICKINSON Modeling Agency show - Channel V

5:00 PM - AMERICAN IDOL - Star World - (New Episode)

7:00 PM - AMERICAN IDOL - Star World - (repeat of New Episode - 5 PM telecast)

10:30 PM - AMERICAN IDOL - Star World - ( repeat of 5 & 7 PM telecasts)

12:00 AM (midnight) - JANICE DICKINSON Modeling Agency show - Channel V

THURSDAY

10:00 AM -AMERICAN IDOL - Star World - ( repeat of Wednesday show)

3:00 PM - JANICE DICKINSON Modeling Agency show - Channel V

5:00 PM - AMERICAN IDOL - Star World - (Elimination show)

7:00 PM - AMERICAN IDOL - Star World - (Elimination show repeat)

7:00 PM - RIPLEYS BELIEVE IT OR NOT - AXN

8:00 PM - TOP MODEL - Channel V (repeat)

9:00 PM - AMAZING RACE ALL-STARS - AXN - (repeat)

10:30 PM - AMERICAN IDOL - Star World - (Elimination show repeat)

1:00 AM - AMAZING RACE - AXN - (repeat)

1:30 AM AMERICAN IDOL - Star World - repeat of elimination show)

FRIDAY

10:00 AM -AMERICAN IDOL - Star World - ( repeat of Thursday Elimination show)

12:00 PM (NOON) - JANICE DICKINSON Modeling Agency show - Channel V

2:00 PM - WORLDS APART - AXN - (rerun of old series)

3:00 PM - AMAZING RACE ALL-STARS - AXN - (repeat)

5:00 PM - TOP MODEL - Channel V (repeat)

9:00 PM - NBA game - Star Sports

11:00 PM - JANICE DICKINSON Modeling Agency show - Channel V

SATURDAY

8:00 AM - WORLDS APART - AXN

10:00 AM - TOP MODEL - Channel V (repeat)

11:00 AM - FEAR FACTOR - AXN

1:00 PM - TOP MODEL - Channel V (repeat)

9:00 PM - JANICE DICKINSON Modeling Agency - Channel V

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