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See this article at: http://entertainment.msn.com/movies/article.aspx?news=152498 'American Idol' Set for Final Rounds Mar 14, 6:38 PM EST So far, breathtakingly untalented William Hung is the big hit of this season's "American Idol." The situation should change Tuesday as the 12 freshly minted finalists take the stage for a two-hour show and the chance to really let TV viewers see what they've got. It's about time, say some discontented observers and tough-love judge Simon Cowell, who's dripping more acid than usual in the third season of the Fox talent extravaganza. "You'd probably agree that the heats have been fairly lackluster," Cowell told The Associated Press. Even standout finalist La Toya London, 24, of Hawthorne, Calif., earns his gimlet eye. "She was good, that was a good performance, but there's another part of me that thinks we thought she was great because everyone else is so terrible," he said. At KZLA, a Los Angeles-area radio station that has avidly followed each season of "American Idol," attitudes toward the show have soured. Last Wednesday, disc jockey Peter Tilden told listeners he was so appalled by the talent this year that he boycotted the wild card special the night before. But the TV audience is unfazed. Ratings are up 31 percent in total viewers and 26 percent among the advertiser-favored group of adults 18 to 49, happily reports co-executive producer Ken Warwick. He and the finalists insist viewers know what's good. "Honestly, I think the competition this year is more tough because everybody is so (musically) diverse in this top 12," said Jasmine Trias, 17, of Mililani on the Hawaiian island of Oahu. "I think everybody is so, so talented," said exuberant Jennifer Hudson, 22, of Chicago, Ill. "I don't think America's seen our best yet. Look out for group three!" Hudson, making a Betty Boop fashion statement last week with curls and a pink frock, wowed judge Randy Jackson with her performance of "I Believe in You and Me." She became his wild card pick, one of four who got a second chance to keep competing for a record contract. Jackson believes that Hudson is right and scowling Cowell dead wrong in assessing the field. "This is the first bunch that we've had that wasn't boring," Jackson said. "With this bunch there definitely will be sparks and wild, crazy antics going on." They include several poetically named songbirds (Fantasia, Jasmine, Camile), a contingent of teenagers who still have to get in their daily schooling, and a 25-year old mortgage banker (Matthew Rogers made the contest cut-off age, 24, during auditions.) In this third go-around, what is Jackson looking for in an idol? Rich-voiced Kelly Clarkson and "velvet teddy bear" Ruben Studdard were the first and second season winners. "I'm looking for uniqueness. Unique voice, unique sense of style and a unique star kind of ability," Jackson said. "I think that, for me, this is the first group that I've actually seen two people that I think are stars." For the record, he's not naming names. So why is Jackson playing Simon Says, matching the bluntness of his fellow judge's reviews? (Paula Abdul, America's sweetheart, is as kind and noncommittal as ever in her assessments.) Because contestants now have examples to follow, Jackson said. "They saw the first season; Kelly can blow. The second season, Ruben and Clay (Aiken, the runner-up) can blow. You can watch tapes, go back to your TiVo — you have the blueprints, so HOW could you be so messed up now, dude? C'mon, dawg." Speaking of blueprints, "Idol" is mostly following its own. After the two-hour show Tuesday (8 p.m. EST), the group of 12 finalists will be pared down in weekly sing-offs. Guest judges will be on hand, with Elton John, filmmaker Quentin Tarantino and Donna Summer among the prospects. The series culminates with a May 25-26 finale. While the quest to unearth a musical star is the program's goal, Warwick contends that viewers tune in because "American Idol" offers "three in one" entertainment. "You've got the comedy of the audition process," the producer said. "You've got this central section where America comes in for the first time and picks who the finalists are going to be, and then you've got all the big show-business razzmatazz of the final 12." The top comic relief this time around was Hung, an earnest, tone-deaf engineering student who gained instant fame and an unlikely record deal by mangling Ricky Martin's "She Bangs" in the open audition. As America embraces Hung, Cowell grows uneasy. "When you celebrate awfulness it puts you in a slightly uncomfortable position," said the British record executive. "I do think it's fun what's happening with William, but at the same time it slightly gets me nervous that we're going to get people coming on the show next year that want to be bad." Warwick brushes away such concerns: There's too much at stake, a shortcut to fame and fortune, to undermine the series, he says. (There's also the bounty that comes to series production company 19 Entertainment, which oversees the recording deal for "American Idol" stars as well as merchandising, touring, sponsorship and movie deals.) This year's contestants are acutely aware of the top 10 releases from Studdard, Clarkson and Aiken, Warwick said. "They know the prize and how successful they can be. It's something else to spur them on to be as good as they can be." ——— On the Net: http://www.fox.com See this article at: http://entertainment.msn.com/movies/article.aspx?news=162422 Spears Engaged to Dancer Boyfriend Jun 25, 10:12 PM EST Pop singer Britney Spears is engaged to her dancer boyfriend, a representative of Spears' record label confirmed Friday. "I can confirm that yes, she is engaged," said Sonia Muckle of Jive Records. Spears, 22, and Kevin Federline, 26, have not yet set a date, Muckle said. The two began dating a few months ago, after Spears' wedding to childhood friend Jason Alexander in Las Vegas in January. That marriage was annulled within days. Federline appeared in the movie "You Got Served" and performed as a backup dancer for singer Justin Timberlake, Spears' former boyfriend. He was previously involved with actress Shar Jackson, of TV's "Moesha." They have a 2-year-old daughter together and are expecting another baby in July. Spears recently canceled her summer tour because of a knee injury she suffered during a video shoot. Her latest album, "In the Zone," was released in November and has sold more than 2.6 million copies. |
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