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AMERICAN IDOL REVIEWS DOMINATE & ROCK CHARTS!!! - In a surprise move the Entertainment and Business news had a major impact on the NR Top 10 charts of the reports most viewed this past month. Our Video Beat television review column took five of the Top 10 rankings. Sports made the Top 3 with the most read subjects being Guus Hiddink, KaKa and David Beckham. Sports took four (1,2,3 & 5) of the top 10 spots.

Thursday April 16 , 2009

AMERICAN IDOL DOMINATES CHARTS

Sports made the Top 3 with the most read subjects being Guus Hiddink, KaKa and David Beckham. Sports took four (1,2,3 & 5) of the top 10 spots. The FIFA Top 10 ratings continue to draw numerous views. The NR Top 10 for March, February and January respectively topped the ratings but given they are a composite of the most read stories we will not include them is or ratings this month.

Our Video Beat April Part 2 column became this month's fastest mover as it bolted up the charts to the third position within six days of its release. The topic was American Idol's Heat Is which revealed the vulnerability to pressure and lack of self identification of some of the contestants.

The judge's favorite contestant Megan Joy Corkery totally lost it as she was voted into the bottom three for the first time after weeks of receiving undue praise from the AI judges. After her performance of Bob Marley's 'Turn Your Lights Down Low' judge Simon Cowell said "The things we liked about you are disappearing. That song was boring, monotonous and self indulgent."

When AI host Ryan Seacrest informed Megan Joy that she was in the bottom three she was a bit strange and leaped across the stage making wild noises on her way to her bottom three seat. Seacrest then repeated Cowell's critique and asked for her opinion to which she replied, "I love you Simon but I don't care."

At the end of the show the judges can save the last of the bottom three contestants. That contestant then is given a chance to perform and possibly be saved. After the performance a decision is made based on the judges feeling towards the contestant and their performance. Seacrest asked Cowell if he would consider saving Megan Joy to which Cowell replied, "Megan with greatest respect when you said I don't' care nor do we. This is your swan song enjoy it."

Of all American Idols shows that we've reviewed this is most likely the one we'll remember the most given how a contestant fell from grace so rapidly and ungracefully. As Hall & Oates sang 'She's Gone' but the American Idol show goes on.

Our Video Beat television review column took five of the Top 10 rankings. The most relevant personalities of those stories are American Idol's Bikini Girl challenging AI's new judge Kara DioGuardi, Paula Abdul losing the plot with outrageous comments to a blind contestant and a review of the Grammy Awards.

In a surprise move the Entertainment and Business news dominated the NR Top 10 charts of the reports most viewed this past month. Though two of the reports DIRECTV Announces Lineup For SXSW Live and Two Disc Greatest Hits Album from Multi-Platinum Artist Incubus made the top 10 other news reports made a heavy impact on the remainder of the Top 40 stories published.

Reports on the NCTA's (National Cable Television Association) Cable Show made the greatest impact with every report of the event being widely read. Reports on the music business also made a strong showing as two of those reports actually made it to the Top 10 but given they are press releases we won't include them on our ratings since they are not generated by our NR writers or contributors.

Our 2008 Year in Review Part 2 notched the seventh spot. We only published the first half of 2008 since much of the activity is on an aggregate basis we will publish the remainder of that year in the coming weeks.

Given the renewed interest in Cambodia we have selected our feature from October 2000 titled Cambodian Football Rising From The Ashes as our Archive feature.

TOP SECTIONS VISITED

Interest in American Idol reigns supreme as that section is our most visited section this past month after rocketing up the charts from the eighth position the previous month. International football/soccer notched the second spot followed by Entertainment.

There were several minor shifts on sections most visited chart with all of the sections most visited remaining from the previous month with the exception of Cambodia Travel Tips replacing the TV/Video Beat section. The momentum of the TV section has been shifted to American Idol since that program is currently airing its eighth season.

This past month we have split that section into three parts with specific pages for the current season and each of the past two seasons. The Cambodia section primarily functions as a gateway of the activities in Cambodia with spin off sections for sports, features, travel tips and our Phnom Penh column.

So what changes will the spring bring? Stay tuned…

The Top 10 most visited sections are:

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1.	NATIONAL RADIO TOP 10 - APRIL 2009
	Sports Notes EXTRA - HIDDINK PLAYS RUSSIAN ROULETTE - February, 2009 SIGNS WITH CHELSEA - The rumors can be put to rest as to who will be the replacement of the recently fired Luiz Felipe Scolari - The payback issue factored into the move as Hiddink's ties with the Russian national side and his salary has been partly financed by Chelsea owner Roman Ambramovich for the past three years. - FIFA TOP 10 Previous - Sports Notes - TRANSFER THIS - January, 2009 Of the 2008 FIFA World Player nominees which will be handed out at the Zurich Opera House January 12th Kaká ( Brazil ), Lionel Messi ( Argentina ), Cristiano Ronaldo ( Portugal ), Fernando Torres ( Spain ), and Xavi ( Spain ) the name that keeps coming up the most to help out Robinho at Man City is KaKa... ESPN LOST THE PLOT - NBA TRIVIA - PETER WITHE
2.	Sports Notes EXTRA - BECKHAM SAYS LATER TO GALAXY - March, 2009 Playing at Milan with superstars such as KaKa and Ronaldinho will certainly enhance his chances of being prepared for World Cup and national team competition. - United Football League Announces Former NFL Coaches Jim Fassel, Dennis Green, Jim Haslett & Ted Cottrell as Head Coaches for “UFL Premiere” Season - FIFA TOP 10 Previous - Sports Notes EXTRA - HIDDINK PLAYS RUSSIAN ROULETTE - February, 2009 SIGNS WITH CHELSEA - The rumors can be put to rest as to who will be the replacement of the recently fired Luiz Felipe Scolari - The payback issue factored into the move as Hiddink's ties with the Russian national side and his salary has been partly financed by Chelsea owner Roman Ambramovich for the past three years. - FIFA TOP 10
3.	Sports Notes EXTRA - MAN CITY DEAL WENT KAKA - January, 2009 KaKa stepped up and became a role model for doing things right and valuing integrity and loyalty when he turned down a reported US $158 million transfer fee and US$500,000 a week wages - NBA TRIVIA - RONALDO SECOND IN THE TOP NEWS OF THE MONTH - FIFA TOP 10 Previous -. Sports Notes - SCOLARI GIVEN POISON PILL - February, 2009 Ambramovich Deems Big Phil Not Good Enough RESULT SACKED Poor results and discontent in the dressing room was cited as being Scolari's downfall. - BECKHAM's DILEMMA BOSTON’S RAY ALLEN TO REPLACE ORLANDO’S JAMEER NELSON IN 2009 NBA ALL-STAR GAME
4.	TV - VIDEO BEAT - AMERICAN IDOL RESULTS - THE HEAT IS ON - Part 2 - April, 2009 SAY WHAT???!!! Simon Cowell was not amused and had the last word. Prior to the announcements AI host Ryan Seacrest asked Simon Cowell who he thought should be in the bottom three and surprisingly he agreed with our choices - Recommended TV Listings Previous - 2008 YEAR IN REVIEW Part 2 - 2nd Quarter April to June - January, 2009 Part 2 - What was hot for the quarter? Luiz Filepe Scolari dominated the quarter taking the top story prize when he announced that it was he and not Ronaldo who was moving on and taking the mangers post at Chelsea. Former Beatle Ringo Starr defying all odds (particularly mine) as he went on tour at the ripe old age of 67. David Cook won the American Idol title in somewhat of a shocker as runner-up David Archuleta was perceived to be the winner prior to the votes being tallied. Talk show host Larry King continues to be one of our top stories of interest... Part 1 -
5.	Sports Notes - SCOLARI GIVEN POISON PILL - February, 2009 Ambramovich Deems Big Phil Not Good Enough RESULT SACKED Poor results and discontent in the dressing room was cited as being Scolari's downfall. - BECKHAM's DILEMMA BOSTON’S RAY ALLEN TO REPLACE ORLANDO’S JAMEER NELSON IN 2009 NBA ALL-STAR GAME Previous - TV - VIDEO BEAT EXTRA - GRAMMY AWARDS BLAND - February, 2009 A 60-year-old Robert Plant who was formerly the lead singer for the English Rock band Led Zeppelin in the 60's won the 2009 Grammy Award for Record of the Year and the coveted Album of the Year for their 2008 effort with American bluegrass soprano Alison Krauss. - AMERICAN IDOL'S ADBUL, KARA DioGuardi BIKINI GIRL REVELATIONS AND EXPECTATIONS. Could there be a DioGuardi vs. the Bikini Girl in a Pay Per View Mud Wrestling Competition? WHY NOT? - Recommended TV Listings
6.	TV - VIDEO BEAT - AMERICAN IDOL SAYS GOOD-BYE TO THE BIKINI GIRL- February, 2009 THE GRAMMY AWARDS SHOW - WHO WILL WEAR THE CROWNS OF SANJAYA AND ANTONELLA? - CELEBRITY APPRENTICE FINISHED - Recommended TV Listings Previous - TV - VIDEO BEAT SUPER MAX - ADKINS vs. MORGAN IN CELEBRITY APPRENTICE FINAL- JANUARY, 2009 Finalist and country singing recording artist Trace Adkins will perform on the show. The eliminated contestants appear live on the show including finalist Piers Morgan's antagonist Omarosa. REASONS WHY FOR ANTAGONIST OMAROSA'S BAD REPUTATION. - AMERICA'S NEXT TOP MODEL SAYS WHAT!!!??? "She's actually conceited she has no idea how to say thank you," said America's Top Model judge Nigel Barker regarding model who made racist remarks. - Recommended TV Listings
7.	2008 YEAR IN REVIEW Part 2 - 2nd Quarter April to June - January, 2009 Part 2 - What was hot for the quarter? Luiz Filepe Scolari dominated the quarter taking the top story prize when he announced that it was he and not Ronaldo who was moving on and taking the mangers post at Chelsea. Former Beatle Ringo Starr defying all odds (particularly mine) as he went on tour at the ripe old age of 67. David Cook won the American Idol title in somewhat of a shocker as runner-up David Archuleta was perceived to be the winner prior to the votes being tallied. Talk show host Larry King continues to be one of our top stories of interest... Part 1 - Previous - TV - VIDEO BEAT - AMERICAN IDOL MARATHON - JANUARY, 2009 Can we believe the Star World network when they say that American Idol will return to the air for its new season January 14th? Mark it down on your calendar as Simon Cowell returns to annoy many a TV viewer with his snide comments and lengthy opinions. But there's more… for two consecutive Sunday's two American Idol 10 hour marathons are scheduled. - DRUNKEN TOP MODEL ELIMINATED - SOUTH AFRICAN IDOL LOST THE PLOT - CNBC's 'World Business Program' - Recommended TV Listings
8.	TV - VIDEO BEAT EXTRA EXTRA - AMERICAN IDOL'S NEW RULE - THE JUDGES SAVE - March, 2009 GOD HAS SPOKEN - This season the show has shifted to American Idol being about the judges and not the contestants. The show has lost the plot and Cowell's megalomania has increased substantially.- Recommended TV Listings Previous - SPORTS NOTES - SEA GAMES $#!T HITS THE FAN - THE AFTERMATH - January 2006 Thai vs Cambodia Celebrity Football Game - 2005 SEA Games = PROBLEMS, PROBLEMS, PROBLEMS - Singapore & Thai coach rewarded for success - Cambodia's former national team has new identity & plays in Indonesia - MLB Players Help Children - NR Mail & Top 10 According To Google - More
9.	TV - VIDEO BEAT MAX - Has AMERICAN IDOL judge Paula Abdul lost the plot? - March, 2009 Grace is out and Paula Abdul makes a fool out of herself - Top 10 consists of seven males and only three females - DAVID FOSTER & Friends a MUST WATCH. - Recommended TV Listings Previous - TV - VIDEO BEAT EXTRA - STAR WORLD SHORT CHANGED ON AMERICAN IDOL MARATHON - JANUARY, 2009 Model Carol Alt is only female remaining on the Celebrity Apprentice - Due to Channel V's continuing to foul of the schedule the Top Model final went out on a whimper this past Sunday as the show went on 45 minutes early - Star World Channel NOT TEL TRUE when they advertised an American 10 hour marathon of seasons 6 and 7 on two consecutive Sunday's - Recommended TV Listings
10.	TV - VIDEO BEAT EXTRA - GRAMMY AWARDS BLAND - February, 2009 A 60-year-old Robert Plant who was formerly the lead singer for the English Rock band Led Zeppelin in the 60's won the 2009 Grammy Award for Record of the Year and the coveted Album of the Year for their 2008 effort with American bluegrass soprano Alison Krauss. - AMERICAN IDOL'S ADBUL, KARA DioGuardi BIKINI GIRL REVELATIONS AND EXPECTATIONS. Could there be a DioGuardi vs. the Bikini Girl in a Pay Per View Mud Wrestling Competition? WHY NOT? - Recommended TV Listings Previous - TV - VIDEO BEAT EXTRA EXTRA - AMAZING RACE USA 14 IS ON!!! - February, 2009 In a surprising development a mother and her deaf son finished first in the first leg of the race. The series had its usual mix of talent on the teams representing gays, black, young, old, beauty and another competitive team of cheerleaders - AMERICAN IDOL CHANGES SCHEDULE - Recommended TV Listings
ARCHIVE STORY	Cambodian Football.... RISING FROM THE ASHES In Cambodia the Killing Fields are over. The game of football is now helping heal a nation and its people. Previous - THE PI[A]ZZA MAN RETURNS TO LA - & AND HE DELIVERS They said it couldn't be done.. MIKE PIAZZA was traded by the Los Angeles Dodgers....THE GODFATHER DIDN'T MAKE A DIFFERENCE. In his first game at Dodger stadium as an OPPONENT he smashes the ball leading the NY Mets to victory.

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