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Tale of the 'Idol' tape: Jordin vs Blake By ERIN CARLSON, Associated Press Writer Yesterday at 12:22 pm
"American Idol" finalists Jordin Sparks and Blake Lewis are attractive, talented and have millions of adoring fans. That's where their similarities end.
Thetwo telegenic singers -- The Beauty and The Beatboxer, respectively --will try to out-sing, out-groove and out-charm one another in thisweek's fairy-tale finale. Who's gonna win? It's a tough call. Thoughmany argue that Sparks is the clear frontrunner, Lewis is full of surprises.
Sparks, the 17-year-old daughter of retired NFL player Phillippi Sparks,sits pretty in one corner. The bubbly teen with the killer voice fromGlendale, Ariz., is poised beyond her years, yet her girl-next-doorgoofiness endears her to viewers of all ages. She was born to win "American Idol," her fans say. If not, someone please get this girl a show on the Disney Channel.
"I'm very, very strong willed. This is what I want to do," she toldreporters in a Friday teleconference. "It's what I've been wanting todo for so long, and I think that if people did vote for me, that Icould represent it well if I actually won. It would be amazing. I wouldlove to win. ... I don't know: just vote for me if you like me!"
Sparks'bold yet sweet personality has eclipsed some suspect song choices, likethe depressingly old-fashioned "I Who Have Nothing." She performed thatnumber twice this season -- last week it was panned by Simon Cowell, whose face turned even gloomier when his favorite contender, Melinda Doolittle, went home.
If Sparksis this year's Miss Congeniality, Lewis, 25, of Bothell, Wash., winsawards for Most Creative and Best Dressed. The stylish beatboxer, whohas been experimenting with hair color in recent weeks, has showntalent for choosing songs that play to his strengths and altering songarrangements to inject contemporary pizazz.
He's had his ups anddowns, but won much acclaim for his takes on Keane's "Somewhere Only WeKnow," which highlighted his lilting voice, and "You Give Love a BadName," perhaps his greatest "Idol" hit. His decision to add hip-hopbeats to the latter impressed Cowell and irked guest mentor Jon BonJovi.
"I don't think I've really ever listened to the judges Ithink on this show," Lewis told reporters last week. "I kinda nod myhead and smile and say thank you."
His fans argue: He's a risk-taker! He's cute! He's cool! But none of these qualities matter when Sparks is in the picture, says Rolling Stone executive editor Joe Levy. Lewis has it going on, but this week he might be gone ... gone ... gone.
"Jordin brings more to the table and she has all season," Levy toldThe Associated Press. "Blake is a limited singer and his presentationis limited as well. ... He hasn't shown himself to be versatile or aswinning as Jordan. So, on talent alone, I would give it to Jordin."
Thesoulful singer/high school student "is just better on TV than Blake,"he added. "And in fact, probably better on TV than anyone else thisseason."
Her young age provides that edge needed to win overfemale voters. "For the teen girls, she's one of them. For the moms,she's everything they want their daughter or son to grow up to be,"Levy said.
Even Lewis appears to be on Team Jordin. "She's 17 andshe's already a woman," he gushed, before going on to sabotage himself."She performs, she's good-looking, she's got a fantastic personalityand it reads really well on camera. And so I love Jordin Sparks. ... Regardless of the finale, I think she already won it in my mind and she was my pick in the beginning."
Kelly Clarkson, the original American Idol, is also pulling for Sparks, while Rosie O'Donnell and Elisabeth Hasselbeck of "The View" are placing bets on Lewis.
SongwriterSean Garrett, who's worked with Beyonce and Usher, isn't playingfavorites. He's both impressed by Lewis' creativity and Sparks' growth as a singer.
"It'sgoing to be really, really interesting," he told the AP. "I mean, Ithink they both stand for something great. ... Hard work, creativity,poise. Standing there and not quitting."
Indeed, the pressure ofperforming live on the top-rated competition -- and standing out amidthe Sanjaya phenomenon -- was no easy task. Everyone's a winner, right?
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lamanye nak tunggu final   |
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Woo.... both Blake & Jordin belt it all out!
Blake nyer performance was great!...Jordin lak vocal dia fulamak best giler....
tak tau le sape akan menang...Juri pong susah nak pilih...tapi both the male juries pilih Jordin...
Paula lak 50/50...
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Errr...
Originally posted by holmes at 23-5-2007 22:15
Woo.... both Blake & Jordin belt it all out!
Blake nyer performance was great!...Jordin lak vocal dia fulamak best giler....
tak tau le sape akan menang...Juri pong susah nak pilih...ta ...
Sebenarnya aku agak kecewa dengan pemilihan lagu Blake... Wrong choice lar... Satu lagi... Kenapa Blake ngan Jordin nyanyi lagu sama last tu...? Sapa tiru sapa...?
Jizzz... Klong! Klong! |
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ekekekekekkeke
result dah kuar |
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Reply #352 TheHawk's post
Hawk... you still have a chance to watch mlm ani if you wish..
ASTRO Channel 70 kul 2000hrs...
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Reply #355 holmes's post
nyampah!!!! |
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Post time 22-5-2007 09:34 PM
Q: To the surprise of many, Melinda Doolittle, one of Idol's most experienced singers, was sent home leaving Blake and Jordin to duke it out in the finale. Who do you think America will choose as the next Idol winner 
Post time 24-5-2007 01:59 AM
