Video Beat SUPER MAX - American Idol Gives Back - April 2007

James Loving - National Radio Text Service Sunday April 29, 2007

American Idol Gives Back $60 Million and Counting! - Over 70 million votes setting a new American Idol and world record. - SHOCKING RESULT - SANJAYA FOR PRESIDENT??? - In The (White) House - Johnny Cash Movie "Walk The Line" - Recommended TV schedule

American Idol Gives Back

It was one hell of a night as American Idol featured the final six and the American Idol viewers were geared up to see who would be the next to go home and join Sanjaya in American Idol reject heaven. He was gone but not forgotten.

The Sanjaya-man was in the audience WITH HIS SISTER. Sorry bought that… I LIKE HIS SISTER.

The former American Idol heat-throb was busy after his elimination last week as he was a guest at the Correspondents dinner at White House in the nations capitol Washington D.C. according to CNN's Jeannie Most.

But that was then and this is now as the final six contestants had to wait through a two-hour show that was theme Idol Gives Back. It was a fundraiser to help the poor in Africa and the USA.

Major talent performed throughout the show that was held in two venues the regular Idol stage as well at the Walt Disney Concert Hall where the guest stars performed. Ellen Degeneres who also hosted the Academy Awards show when Jennifer Hudson won her Oscar hosted those segments.

As Idol host Ryan Seacrest ran through his routine on the main stage he teased the Idol contestants by drawing out the elimination process by eliminating a bottom three and announced the results one at a time in roughly 15-minute increments. It was enough for those contestants who weren't saved in the first hour a case of the piles having to wait and wait and wait to see if they were the one to go home.

In that category was Lakisha Jones who was the fourth save, Chris Richardson who was the fifth saved and that left 17-year-old sensation Jordin Sparks.

As she herd the news to her credit she looked composed and didn't appear as though as she was going to cry as many of the previous entrants did. As she waited patiently for Seacrest to lower the boom she looked toward the host who then made a SHOCKING ANNOUNCEMENT.

Seacrest said that she was safe too and noted that since this was a fundraising show to help people that it wouldn't be right that someone should be eliminated on such an occasion.

Well so much for the good guys at American Idol, they said THE RIGHT STUFF.

Seacrest said that the record setting 70 million votes would go forward and be accounted for with this weeks show and that TWO PEOPLE WOULD BE ELIMINATED. Ohhh Myyyyy!!!

NOTES:

The final six consist of a nice group of people that seem to like each other and work well and blend together when they sing in ensemble. Regardless who your favorite Idol is it will be a tough choice for the voters. Each of the contestants has an appeal.

With that said we serve up our opinions of the FINAL SIX IDOLS.

1. Melinda Doolittle - has been the most consistent in her strong performance and stage presence. She has made good song choices.

2. Lakisha Jones - Has the best quality and strongest voice. We don't give a damn what Simon says and really don't get what he's talking about when he says she screams. He needs to eat some soul food and head over to Roscoe's Chicken & Waffles restaurant and perhaps that will cure his hearing problems.

Randy and Paula have been influenced by Simon's comments and have agreed with him and Randy is a BRO.

It seems as though as there is a fix in to eliminate Lakisha. There are only two singers in the contest that can challenge her talent.

3. Jordin Sparks - The most improved of the bunch. She has a crossover appeal for soul, pop, rock and theater fans. She's young and has an appeal to an audience that no other contestant has.

4. Phil Stacy - Has the best quality voice of the male singers. Simon (Says) he thinks that Stacy has a future in country music.

Legendary recording artist/performer Tony Bennett who served as a vocal coach for the contestants said that Stacy has one of the best voice's he's heard in a long time.

We voted and as Seacrest says, "Agree with Simon." Of course Seacrest is referring to America's voting as in "America voted and agree with Simon."

5. Bake Lewis - This beat-box guy is the most interesting character. He has a lot of potential and great personality. From the audition stage he has come a long way. During the audition stage he was teamed up with some talent that wasn't in his league and their poor performance could have hurt his chance but he was strong enough to overcome those shortcomings.

6. Chris Richardsion - A conscientious hard worker who is still searching for his strength. So there you have it. Those are my thoughts on the remaining talent. I have a feeling that this week the viewing public will be in FOR A SHOCKER. STAY TUNED….

NOTES IDOL GIVES BACK

70 million votes were received after Tuesday’s performance show, setting a new American Idol and world record.

Over $60 million (and counting) for Charity Projects Entertainment Fund (CPEF) and its charity beneficiaries that provide relief programs to help children and young people in extreme poverty in America and Africa.

FOX parent company News Corp. generously pledged 10 cents for each of the first 50 million votes received on Tuesday night, resulting in a $5-million donation.

Donations can still be made by telephone at 1-877-IDOL-AID (1-877-436-5243) and via the Internet at www.Americanidol.com.

The Ford motor company has contributed generously by producing a very special music video featuring the Top 6 finalists. This video along with a unique version of “Stayin’ Alive” and Carrie Underwood performing “I’ll Stand By You,” which aired last night, will be available for download on iTunes along with other music segments from the broadcast. Proceeds from the downloads will be contributed to IDOL GIVES BACK.

Ellen DeGeneres who hosted the live performance segments of the show announced that she is making a personal donation of $100,000.

Quincy Jones was among the list of celebrity guest who contributed to the show. Also appearing were Celine Dione, Earth Wind & Fire, Bono, Jack Black, Seal, Rascal Flatts, Josh Groban with the African Children’s Choir, the original American Idol Kelly Clarkson and Annie Lennox gave live performances from Walt Disney Concert Hall.

Donations continue to flow in, and an updated total will be announced on American Idol this Tuesday (USA Wednesday in Asia) con FOX. Donations will continue to be accepted through Thursday, May 31.

For more in depth information regarding the event please visit: www.americanidol.com

AMERICAN IDOL COUNTDOWN

12. Brandon Rogers

11. Stephanie Edwards

10. Chris Sligh

9. Gina Glocksen

8. Haley Scarnato

7. Sanjaya Malakar

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 movie "Walk The Line" that is being televised on the Star Movie channel in Southeast Asia. It airs this Friday April 13 at 8:00PM in the Thailand/Cambodia time zone.

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. The film stars Jauquine Phoenix and Reese Witherspoon.

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)

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)

8:00 PM - AMAZING RACE ALL-STARS - AXN - (New Episode)

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

11:00 PM - 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

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)

THURSDAY

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

11:00 AM - WORLDS APART - AXN - (rerun of old series)

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)

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

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)

1:30 PM - CLICK (On line) computer Internet show - BBC

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