Jan 12 2009
“Idol” On Deck For More Karaoke Dreamin’
Are we prepared for yet another season of karaoke-like warbling? How about some kooky Paula Abdul behavior, or the countless “yo dawg’s” we’ll hear out of Randy Jackson’s mouth?
FOX’s American Idol begins its eighth season tomorrow evening, and, judging by the previews, Simon Cowell undoubtedly will utter the word “awful” about as frequently as we’ll hear Randy saying, “yo dawg!”
However, Idol producers have promised that there will be less of the terrible auditions shown than in past seasons- which is good or bad news depending on one’s tastes. To compensate, we’ll be seeing more of the Hollywood-round competition, and instead of a top 24, it will be a top 36 vying for the American Idol title.
The biggest news this season is the addition of a fourth judge, songwriter and Abdul pal, Kara DioGuardi. From what I’ve read and seen, she’s not going to be a gush-queen like Abdul- and, she actually has a decent singing voice. So, the woman’s gonna know what she’s talking about.
Not that we want Abdul and her quirkiness to go anywhere. FOX insists she is staying, and that Idol has wanted to have four judges for some time (it had been attempted before, with New York DJ and rapper Angie Martinez- though she bailed when she couldn’t handle seeing failed contestants leave in tears).
Have your earplugs handy for the season premiere- in these early weeks (and possibly beyond), you’ll probably need them more often than not.
