** American Idol ** Hollywood Week!

[AlanDale]

American Idol
Season 8 - Hollywood Week - Part 1 - Video
Published February 3rd, 2009 in American Idol and Season 8 Recaps

Watch This Space for Updates!


* Dennis Brigham - Lil Rounds - Video (http://mjsbigblog.com/american-idol-season-8-hollywood-week-part-1-video.htm)
* Nathaniel Marshall - Video (http://s79.photobucket.com/albums/j141/mjsbigblog/Holly%201/?action=view&current=nate_holly1.flv)
* Anoop Desai - Jasmine Murray - Rose Flack - Video (http://s79.photobucket.com/albums/j141/mjsbigblog/Holly%201/?action=view&current=anooprose.flv)
* Stephen Fowler - Jorge Nunez - Von Smith - Video (http://s79.photobucket.com/albums/j141/mjsbigblog/Holly%201/?action=view&current=stephengeorgevon.flv)
* Nick Mitchell - Video (http://s79.photobucket.com/albums/j141/mjsbigblog/Holly%201/?action=view&current=nick_holly1.flv)
* Jackie Tohn - Video (http://s79.photobucket.com/albums/j141/mjsbigblog/Holly%201/?action=view&current=jackie_holly1.flv)
* Jamar Rogers - Danny Gokey - Video (http://s79.photobucket.com/albums/j141/mjsbigblog/Holly%201/?action=view&current=danny_holly1.flv)
* Katrina Darrell (Bikini Girl) - Video (http://s79.photobucket.com/albums/j141/mjsbigblog/Holly%201/?action=view&current=bikini_holly1.flv)
* Michael Sarver - Jesus Valenzuela - Video (http://s79.photobucket.com/albums/j141/mjsbigblog/Holly%201/?action=view&current=msarveri_holly1.flv)
* David Osmond - Erika Wesley - Emily Wynne-Hughes - Video (http://s79.photobucket.com/albums/j141/mjsbigblog/Holly%201/?action=view&current=emily_holly1.flv)
* Erika Wesley begs to stay - Paula and Simon fight - Video (http://s79.photobucket.com/albums/j141/mjsbigblog/Holly%201/?action=view&current=end_holly1.flv)


MJs BigBlog (http://mjsbigblog.com/american-idol-season-8-hollywood-week-part-1-video.htm)

[AlanDale]

American Idol
Season 8 - Hollywood Week - Part 2 - Video
Published February 4th, 2009 in American Idol and Season 8 Recaps
http://i160.photobucket.com/albums/t197/AlanDale_photo/AI-Season-8/group_sing.jpg
Now with Re-cap!

Melodrama!


* Tatiana is CRAZY, Katrina is a bitch - Video (http://s79.photobucket.com/albums/j141/mjsbigblog/holly%202/?action=view&current=melodrama1_hwood2.flv)
* Tatiana is STILL crazy, Nate is a Drama Queen, Katrina bails - Video (http://s79.photobucket.com/albums/j141/mjsbigblog/holly%202/?action=view&current=melodrama2_hwood2.flv)
* Katrina comes back - Video (http://s79.photobucket.com/albums/j141/mjsbigblog/holly%202/?action=view&current=melodrama3_hwood2.flv)


Groups:


* India Morrison, Matt Giraud, Kris Allen and Justin Williams aka “White Chocolate - “I Want You Back” - Video (http://s79.photobucket.com/albums/j141/mjsbigblog/holly%202/?action=view&current=group1_hwood2.flv)
* Maryn Azoff, Austin Sisneros, J.B Ahfua, Shelby Swartwood, Julissa Veloz - “Get Ready” - Video (http://s79.photobucket.com/albums/j141/mjsbigblog/holly%202/?action=view&current=group2_hwood2.flv)
* Alex Wagner-Trugman, Ryan Pinkston, Anne Marie Boskovich, Emily Wynne-Hughes aka “Action Squad” - “Don’t Stop Thinking About Tomorrow” - Video (http://s79.photobucket.com/albums/j141/mjsbigblog/holly%202/?action=view&current=group3_hwood2.flv)
* Danny Gokey, Jamar Rogers, Taylor Vaifanua aka “Rainbow Coalition”- “Somebody to Love” - Video (http://s79.photobucket.com/albums/j141/mjsbigblog/holly%202/?action=view&current=group4_hwood2.flv)
* Jeremy Michael Sarver, Adam Lambert, Matt Breitzke, Jesse Langseth, “Some Kind of Wonderful” - Video (http://s79.photobucket.com/albums/j141/mjsbigblog/holly%202/?action=view&current=group5_hwood2.flv)
* Lauren Barnes, Katrina Darrell, Rose Flack, Jasmine Murray aka “Team Divas” - “Mercy” - Video (http://s79.photobucket.com/albums/j141/mjsbigblog/holly%202/?action=view&current=group6_hwood2.flv)
* Muna Hiluf, Tatiana Del Toro - "Give Me One More Chance" - Video (http://s79.photobucket.com/albums/j141/mjsbigblog/holly%202/?action=view&current=group7_hwood2.flv)
* Nathanial Marshall, Nancy Wilson, Kristin McNamara aka “Team Compromise” - “Mercy” - Video (http://s79.photobucket.com/albums/j141/mjsbigblog/holly%202/?action=view&current=group8_hwood2.flv)


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[AlanDale]

American Idol
Season 8 - Hollywood Week - Part 3 - Video
Published February 10th, 2009 in American Idol and Season 8 Recaps

Hollywood Day 4 - 72 contestants vie for a spot in the Top 50. They perform solo, with instruments, if they wish. At the end of the day, they are divided up into 4 different rooms and told who made it, and who did not.

Room 2 (http://s79.photobucket.com/albums/j141/mjsbigblog/Holly%203/?action=view&current=room2.flv) is IN, including: Nate Marshall, Casey Carlson, Joanna Pacitti, Stephen Fowler, Alex Wagner-Trugman, Arianna Ayesha Afsar, Kai Kalama, Alexis Grace, Michael Sarver, Jasmine Murray and Shera Lawrence.

Room 1 (http://s79.photobucket.com/albums/j141/mjsbigblog/Holly%203/?action=view&current=room1.flv) is IN, including: Danny Gokey, Jamar Rogers, Kendall Beard, Kristen McNamara, Anoop Desai, Mishavonna Henson, Jackie Tohn, John Twiford, Taylor Vaifanua, Adam Lambert, Lil Rounds, Scott Macintyre, Stevie Wright, Ariana Asfar.

Room 3 (http://s79.photobucket.com/albums/j141/mjsbigblog/Holly%203/?action=view&current=room3.flv) is CUT, and leaving the competition, including: Michael Castro, India Morrison, Kaylan Lloyd and Leneshe Young, Lacey Brown and Ryan Johnson.

Room 4 (http://s79.photobucket.com/albums/j141/mjsbigblog/Holly%203/?action=view&current=room4.flv) is IN, including: Ann Marie Boskovich, Cody Sheldon, Tatiana Del Toro, Brent Keith, Jenn Korbee, Matt Breitzke, Jackie Midkiff, Ju'Not Joyner, Nick Mitchell, Felicia Barton, T.K. Hash.


* Adam Lambert - “Believe” by Cher - Video (http://s79.photobucket.com/albums/j141/mjsbigblog/Holly%203/?action=view&current=adaml.flv)
* Matt Giraud - “Georgia” by Ray Charles - Video (http://s79.photobucket.com/albums/j141/mjsbigblog/Holly%203/?action=view&current=mattg.flv)
* Jamar Rogers - “Hey There Delilah” by Plain White Ts - Video (http://s79.photobucket.com/albums/j141/mjsbigblog/Holly%203/?action=view&current=jamardanny.flv)
* Danny Gokey - “I Hope You Dance” by Lee Ann Womack - Video (http://s79.photobucket.com/albums/j141/mjsbigblog/Holly%203/?action=view&current=jamardanny.flv)
* Anoop Desai - “My Perogative” by Bobby Brown - Video (http://s79.photobucket.com/albums/j141/mjsbigblog/Holly%203/?action=view&current=anoopjorge.flv)
* Jorge Nunez - “Closer” by Ne-Yo - Video (http://s79.photobucket.com/albums/j141/mjsbigblog/Holly%203/?action=view&current=anoopjorge.flv)
* Scott MacIntyre - “Home” by Daughtry - Video (http://s79.photobucket.com/albums/j141/mjsbigblog/Holly%203/?action=view&current=scottm.flv)
* Kendall Beard - “Before He Cheats” by Carrie Underwood - Video (http://s79.photobucket.com/albums/j141/mjsbigblog/Holly%203/?action=view&current=kendallb.flv)
* Stevie Wright - “Bubbly” by Colbie Caillat - Video (http://s79.photobucket.com/albums/j141/mjsbigblog/Holly%203/?action=view&current=stevielil.flv)
* Lil Rounds - “I Ain’t Got You” by Alicia Keys - Video (http://s79.photobucket.com/albums/j141/mjsbigblog/Holly%203/?action=view&current=stevielil.flv)
* Kristen McNamara - “Because of You” by Kelly Clarkson - Video (http://s79.photobucket.com/albums/j141/mjsbigblog/Holly%203/?action=view&current=kristenm.flv)
* Mishavonna Henson - “Everything” by Michael Buble - Video (http://s79.photobucket.com/albums/j141/mjsbigblog/Holly%203/?action=view&current=mishh.flv)
* Tatiana Del Toro - “I’m Your Baby Tonight” by Whitney Houston - Video (http://s79.photobucket.com/albums/j141/mjsbigblog/Holly%203/?action=view&current=tatianad.flv)
* Alexis Grace - “Before He Cheats” by Carrie Underwood - Video (http://s79.photobucket.com/albums/j141/mjsbigblog/Holly%203/?action=view&current=alexiskennyjasmine.flv)
* Kenny Haufpouer - “I’m Yours” by Jason Mraz - Video (http://s79.photobucket.com/albums/j141/mjsbigblog/Holly%203/?action=view&current=alexiskennyjasmine.flv)
* Jasmine Murray - ”Tattoo” by Jordin Sparks - Video (http://s79.photobucket.com/albums/j141/mjsbigblog/Holly%203/?action=view&current=alexiskennyjasmine.flv)
* Nate Marshall - “Disturbia” by Rihanna - Video (http://s79.photobucket.com/albums/j141/mjsbigblog/Holly%203/?action=view&current=natem.flv)
* Joanna Pacitti - “I Ain’t Got You” by Alicia Keys - Video (http://s79.photobucket.com/albums/j141/mjsbigblog/Holly%203/?action=view&current=joannacasey.flv)
* Casey Carlson - “Tattoo” by Jordin Sparks - Video (http://s79.photobucket.com/albums/j141/mjsbigblog/Holly%203/?action=view&current=joannacasey.flv)
* Stephen Fowler - “Time of My Life” by David Cook - Video (http://s79.photobucket.com/albums/j141/mjsbigblog/Holly%203/?action=view&current=stephenf.flv)
* Nick Mitchell as Norman Gentle - “Georgia” by Ray Charles - Video (http://s79.photobucket.com/albums/j141/mjsbigblog/Holly%203/?action=view&current=nickm.flv)
* Anne Marie Boskovich - “I Hope You Dance” by Lee Ann Womack - Video (http://s79.photobucket.com/albums/j141/mjsbigblog/Holly%203/?action=view&current=annmarie.flv)
* Ju'Not Joyner - “Hey There Delilah” by Plain White Ts - Video (http://s79.photobucket.com/albums/j141/mjsbigblog/Holly%203/?action=view&current=junot.flv)
* Kaylan Lloyd - “I Ain’t Got You” by Alicia Keys - Video (http://s79.photobucket.com/albums/j141/mjsbigblog/Holly%203/?action=view&current=kaylanleneshe.flv)
* Leneshe Young - “I’m Not Going To Write You A Love Song” - Video (http://s79.photobucket.com/albums/j141/mjsbigblog/Holly%203/?action=view&current=kaylanleneshe.flv)
* Kai Kalama - “Part Time Lover” by Stevie Wonder - Video (http://s79.photobucket.com/albums/j141/mjsbigblog/Holly%203/?action=view&current=kaimichael.flv)
* Michael Sarver - “All or Nothing” by O Town - Video (http://s79.photobucket.com/albums/j141/mjsbigblog/Holly%203/?action=view&current=kaimichael.flv)
* India Morrison - Video (http://s79.photobucket.com/albums/j141/mjsbigblog/Holly%203/?action=view&current=indiam.flv)


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[AlanDale]

American Idol
Season 8 - Hollywood Week - Part 4 - Video
Published February 11th, 2009 in American Idol and Season 8 Top 36
http://i160.photobucket.com/albums/t197/AlanDale_photo/AI-Season-8/nate_face.jpg
Performing next week (http://s79.photobucket.com/albums/j141/mjsbigblog/Holly%204/?action=view&current=dance_36.flv): Casey Carlson, Stephen Fowler, Jackie Tohn, Ricky Braddy, Anne Marie Boskovich, Brent Keith, Alexis Grace, Michael Sarver, Stevie Wright, Danny Gokey, Tatiana Del Toro, Anoop Desai - DANCE (http://s79.photobucket.com/albums/j141/mjsbigblog/Holly%204/?action=view&current=dance_36.flv)

Rainbow Recap! Video (http://s79.photobucket.com/albums/j141/mjsbigblog/Holly%204/?action=view&current=rainbowrecap_36.flv) Here’s YOUR Top 36 (http://mjsbigblog.com/top-36/)

The action takes place tonight in what’s being called “The Judges’ Mansion” *eyes roll*. Each contestant will have to walk outside through a garden, and into another building to greet the judges.

But, certain contestants will be pitted against each other, to “sing for their lives” in a sing-off for the judges prior to hearing their fate…

Here’s a live blog of the results:


* Anoop Desai is IN - Video (http://s79.photobucket.com/albums/j141/mjsbigblog/Holly%204/?action=view&current=anoop_36.flv)
* Von Smith is IN - Video (http://s79.photobucket.com/albums/j141/mjsbigblog/Holly%204/?action=view&current=von_36.flv)
* Cody Sheldon sings - He loses the singoff - he’s OUT
* Alex Wagner-Trugman sings “Don’t Let the Sun Go Down” - He wins the singoff - He’s IN - Video (http://s79.photobucket.com/albums/j141/mjsbigblog/Holly%204/?action=view&current=codyalex_36.flv) (with Cody)
* Adam Lambert is IN - Video (http://s79.photobucket.com/albums/j141/mjsbigblog/Holly%204/?action=view&current=adam_36.flv)
* Taylor Vaifanua is IN - Video (http://s79.photobucket.com/albums/j141/mjsbigblog/Holly%204/?action=view&current=taylor_36.flv)
* Jasmine Murray, Arianna Afsar, Casey Carlson, Megan Corkrey, Mishavonna Henson, and Stevie Wright are IN
* Joanna Pacitti is IN - Video (http://s79.photobucket.com/albums/j141/mjsbigblog/Holly%204/?action=view&current=joanna_36.flv)
* T.K. Hash, Chris Chatman and Reggi Beasley are OUT - Video (http://s79.photobucket.com/albums/j141/mjsbigblog/Holly%204/?action=view&current=tkchrisreggi_36.flv)
* Kendall Beard is IN - Video (http://s79.photobucket.com/albums/j141/mjsbigblog/Holly%204/?action=view&current=kendall_36.flv)
* Jenn Korbee sings - “I’m Not Ready to Make Nice” - She loses the singoff - She’s OUT
* Kristen McNamara sings “I Will Always Love You” - She wins the singoff - She’s IN - Video (http://s79.photobucket.com/albums/j141/mjsbigblog/Holly%204/?action=view&current=jennkristen_36.flv) (with Jenn)
* Alexis Grace is IN - Video (http://s79.photobucket.com/albums/j141/mjsbigblog/Holly%204/?action=view&current=alexis_36.flv)
* Scott MacIntyre is IN - Video (http://s79.photobucket.com/albums/j141/mjsbigblog/Holly%204/?action=view&current=scott_36.flv)
* Lil Rounds is IN - Video (http://s79.photobucket.com/albums/j141/mjsbigblog/Holly%204/?action=view&current=lil_36.flv)
* Felicia Barton, Ashley Hollister, and Devon Baldwin are OUT
* Frankie Jordan sings - She loses the singoff - She’s OUT
* Jesse Langseth sings - She wins the singoff - She’s IN - Video (http://s79.photobucket.com/albums/j141/mjsbigblog/Holly%204/?action=view&current=frankiejesse_36.flv) (with Frankie)
* Shera Lawrence and Derik Lavers are OUT
* Allison Iraheta is IN - Video (http://s79.photobucket.com/albums/j141/mjsbigblog/Holly%204/?action=view&current=allison_36.flv)
* Danny Gokey is IN
* Jamar Rogers is OUT - Video (http://s79.photobucket.com/albums/j141/mjsbigblog/Holly%204/?action=view&current=dannyjamar_36.flv) (with Danny)
* Ricky Braddy, Matt Giraud, Ju'not Joyner, Jorge Nunez, and Brent Keith are IN
* Stephen Fowler is IN - Video (http://s79.photobucket.com/albums/j141/mjsbigblog/Holly%204/?action=view&current=stephen_36.flv)
* Nick Mitchell is IN - Video (http://s79.photobucket.com/albums/j141/mjsbigblog/Holly%204/?action=view&current=nick_36.flv)
* Jackie Tohn is IN - Video (http://s79.photobucket.com/albums/j141/mjsbigblog/Holly%204/?action=view&current=jackie_36.flv)
* Tatiana Del Tora is IN - Video (http://s79.photobucket.com/albums/j141/mjsbigblog/Holly%204/?action=view&current=tatiana_36.flv)
* Jackie Midkiff sings “When A Man Loves a Woman” - He loses the singoff - He’s OUT
* Nate Marshall sings “I’m Already There” - He wins the singoff - He’s IN - Video (http://s79.photobucket.com/albums/j141/mjsbigblog/Holly%204/?action=view&current=jackienat_36.flv) (with Jackie)
* Jeanine Vailes, Kai Kalama, Anne Marie Boskovich and Kris Allen are IN
* Matt Breitzke sings - He wins the singoff - He’s IN
* Michael Sarver sings - He wins the singoff - He’s IN - Video (http://s79.photobucket.com/albums/j141/mjsbigblog/Holly%204/?action=view&current=michaelandmatt_36.flv) (with Matt)


MJs BigBog (http://mjsbigblog.com/american-idol-season-8-hollywood-week-part-4-video.htm)