How Many Finalists Will There Be?: The Plot Thickens

The plot thickens…

Sunday, FOX started airing an “American Idol” promo that said there would be a Top 12. However, it was very careful not to say how many would be chosen by America.

Then I read a report that America would choose 10 and the other two would be wild cards chosen by the judges. I figured that made sense and considered the issue settled.

But then, this afternoon, I got an e-mail from the “Idol” PR team in response to the question I asked Friday about how many finalists there would be.

The response: “We do not have a number we can provide at this time.”

Hmmm…

Now, “The Hollywood Reporter” is reporting that America will choose 10 and the judges will each choose their own wild card, making it a Top 13. But there is still no confirmation from the network.

So why all the secrecy? I think that the final number will be determined after America votes. In other words, if we vote in everyone the show/judges want, there won’t be the need for as many wild cards—maybe none at all. That would be in keeping with this year’s total fluidity…

Stay Tuned…

Up In The Air

So I am caught between an itching for some sewing time and total apathy, sounds familiar? Don't you just hate it when you start doing something and in a while just want to quickly check if that email you're been expecting has arrived. Two hours later you are still online and feeling sooooo lazy to go back to work! Well I do! I hate wasting time and it looks like I am very very good at it lately, wasting my precious time. 

So here's what I am putting off: 

This stunning coat, which is actually very easy to make - it could have been almost finished by now if I didn't get into this virtual trap. I am using one of those fabrics I bought ages ago and couldn't decide on the best use for it .It is a designer wool blend fabric from Italy- it feels fantastic- not too thick or heavy and it has a fantastic texture to it. I have about 2 meters, might even squeeze in a matching mini,  or even a wee bag! (I actually never made a bag before- there's spontaneous idea, Thank You Blog!)

Back to the coat, I am going to add a zipper to the front instead of concealed snap fasteners, and I decided against the lining. I just want something light you can wear on a cool spring-summer  night. I will have to either bind the seam allowances or use the overlock- I will check what looks better- I have some black satin bias tape, but I have to pop into the shop for a zipper (the ones I have at home are all too short), so I might see something nice there for binding. 

So now, after all this blabbering, I feel it's time to retire to my workshop again, so I will be back soon with the finished result, I hope!



P.S.                          Quick update:

What an amazing pattern. It is unbelievably simple to sew, just a couple of seams and the whole thing already looks like it is coming together- and quite nicely!!! I bound the hems of the sleeves with the black satin ribbon and I will do the same to the seam allowances of the bottom hem. Funny but even though the sleeves have a darker cuffs on them in the photo- there s nothing like it in the pattern/instructions. Go figure.

Too bad I have to wait till tomorrow to get that zipper, at it looks like it could be a "3 hours work" coat. So as there is no point in rushing, I am alternating sewing with some blogging and online socializing. Also need to get black raglan shoulder pads for best shape, so might check out ebay before going to bed too.

The Season's First Medical Crisis

Each season there is some sort of medical crisis, but it’s not usually this early…

TMZ.com broke the story that Casey Abrams was hospitalized and received a blood transfusion. There apparently was some question as to whether Casey would have to drop out, but he did participate in Friday’s taping of Tuesday’s show.

I think Casey is a lock for the finals, so I’m hoping he’s able to get well soon…

Photo Credit: Michael Becker/FOX

Chris Medina on "The Tonight Show"

If you missed Chris Medina on "The Tonight Show with Jay Leno," you can see it here. As usual, Rickey Minor and the band were a little overpowering...

I think his song, "What Are Words" is going to be a HUGE wedding song. It's available now on iTunes and part of the proceeds go to the Julianna Recovery Fund to help with his fiance's care...

How Many Finalists Will There Be?

It’s almost like “American Idol” has turned into the CIA this season…

As I had told you a few weeks ago, “Idol” was planning on a Top 20 with America voting the next week on the top five girls and top five guys. The judges would then add as many wild cards as they felt necessary.

But then they went with a top 24, so I figured that meant American would vote on the top six girls and six guys with no wild cards. But when the Top 24 press release came out, there was no mention of the number of finalists.

So I asked. And here is what I was told by an “Idol” publicist: “as for the total number, historically it has been a Top 12.”

Historically? Hmmm…

So, I asked again. This time, getting more specific. Would it be six and six or was it not set in stone yet? And the answer I got: “Not set in stone.”

Interesting…

The details will no doubt come out in the next few days, so why the mystery on Friday? I have no idea, but I can’t help but wonder if there’s still some tweaking going on behind the scenes…

Stay Tuned…

Photo Credit: Michael Becker/FOX

An Interesting Untold Contestant Backstory

Each season there are always interesting contestant backstories that the show doesn’t share with us and this one is a doozy…

According to the “LA Times,” one of the contestants who was eliminated Thursday night, Sophia Shorai, is the daughter of a member of the Symbionese Liberation Army that kidnapped Patty Hearst in 1974.

You can read the entire story here.

Help JLo Finish Her Video!

Thursday night during “Idol,” Jennifer Lopez will premiere the video for her new single, “On the Floor” and you can help choose the video’s ending…

Now through Thursday at noon, you can log on to AmericanIdol.com and view the different possible endings and vote for your favorite.

The full video with the winning ending will air courtesy of Ford during Thursday’s two-hour live results show…

Photo Credit: FOX

Online Voting Comes to "Idol"

The rumors have finally been confirmed…

For the first time ever, you can vote for your favorite “Idol” online, but you’ll need a Facebook account to do it.

Votes can still be made via phone and by text for AT&T wireless customers.

To vote online, you’ll need to go to AmericanIdol.com and follow the directions to log in to your Facebook account and vote.

Creator and Executive Producer Simon Fuller said in a press release, “We have been wanting to do online voting for several years, and now Facebook has offered us a secure solution and we are ready to go. The show has always involved a high level of engagement with its viewers through texting and phone voting, and it’s great to expand on this tradition.”

This move is interesting for two reasons. Number one, the announcement comes just days after a “Hollywood Reporter” story that “The X Factor” was looking to use Facebook for online voting. The other interesting thing is that FOX is owned by News Corp., which owns Facebook rival, MySpace. By going with Facebook over MySpace, it’s almost like MySpace is surrendering, isn’t it?

Online voting begins Tuesday night…

"The X Factor": Have You Got It?

“The X Factor” has announced audition dates and cities for its upcoming season…

Auditions will begin in Los Angeles Sunday, March 27th. Then they’ll hit Miami Thursday, April 7th, Newark, NJ, Thursday, April 14th, Seattle Wednesday, April 20th, Chicago Wednesday, April 27th and Dallas on a date TBA.

Unlike other shows, the first time a contestant auditions for the judges they’ll do it in front of an audience.

Those interested in auditioning should sign up on the show’s website.

Photo Credit: FOX

Meet the Top 12 Girls

Here are the Top 12 Girls who will compete for our votes Wednesday night beginning at 8 p.m. on FOX...

Naima Adedapo

Hometown: Milwaukee, WI

Currently Resides: Milwaukee, WI

Age: 26

Lauren Alaina

Hometown: Rossville, GA

Currently Resides: Rossville, GA

Age: 16

Kendra Chantelle

Hometown: Loudon, TN

Currently Resides: Nashville, TN

Age: 22

Ashthon Jones

Hometown: Valdosta, GA

Currently Resides: Nashville, TV

Age: 24

Thia Megia

Hometown: Hayward, CA

Currently Resides: Mountain House, CA

Age: 16

Haley Reinhart

Hometown: Wheeling, IL

Currently Resides: Wheeling, IL

Age: 20

Karen Rodriguez

Hometown: New York, NY

Currently Resides: New York, NY

Age: 21

Pia Toscano

Hometown: Howard Beach, NY

Currently Resides: Howard Beach, NY

Age: 22

Lauren Turner

Hometown: Covington, LA

Currently Resides: Slidell, LA

Age: 24

Tatynisa Wilson

Hometown: Shreveport, LA

Currently Resides: Aurora, IL

Age: 20

Julie Zorrilla

Hometown: Denver, CO

Currently Resides: Hollywood, CA

Age: 20

Rachel Zevita

Hometown: New York, NY

Currently Resides: New York, NY

Age: 23

Photos Credit: Michael Becker/FOX

Meet the Top 12 Guys

Here's a closer look at the Top 12 Guys...

And my apologies for the formatting. It just did not want to work today...

Casey Abrams

Hometown: Wilmette, IL

Currently Resides: Idyllwild, CA

Age: 20

Jovany Barreto

Hometown: Harvey, LA

Currently Resides: Harvey, LA

Age: 23

Jordan Dorsey

Hometown: Laplace, LA

Currently Resides: Donaldsville, LA

Age: 21

James Durbin

Hometown: Santa Cruz, CA

Currently Resides: Santa Cruz, CA

Age: 22

Clint Jun Gamboa

Hometown: Long Beach, CA

Currently Resides: Long Beach, CA

Age: 26

Tim Halperin

Hometown: Omaha, NE

Currently Resides: Fort Worth, TX

Age: 23

Stefano Langone

Hometown: Kent, WA

Currently Resides: Kent, WA

Age: 21

Brett Loewenstern

Hometown: Boca Raton, FL

Currently Resides: Boca Raton, FL
Age: 17

Jacob Lusk

Hometown: Compton, CA

Currently Resides: Compton, CA

Age: 23

Scotty McCreery

Hometown: Garner, NC

Currently Resides: Garner, NC

Age: 17

Paul McDonald

Hometown: Huntsville, AL

Currently Resides: Nashville, TN

Age: 26

Robbie Rosen

Hometown: Merrick, NY

Currently Resides: Merrick, NY

Age:17

The guys will be performing for your votes Tuesday night beginning at 8 p.m. on FOX...

Photos Credit: Michael Becker/FOX

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