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Post by imbadd on May 26, 2008 15:36:44 GMT -5
please forgive as I am a bit behind in posting .... I still have tons more USA Today – April 10, 2008 'American Idol' shocker: Michael Johns is out Reality TV World - Mansfield,MA,USA – April 11, 2008'American Idol' eliminates Michael Johns, reveals Top 7 finalists USA Today – USA –April 11, 2008Michael Johns: 'I would be lying to say I wasn't shocked' Thaindian.com - Bangkok,Bangkok,Thailand – April 11, 2008Michael Johns' Elimination: A Tsunami in American Idol Reality Wanted – Phoenix, AZ – April 12, 2008On Wednesday Idol Gives Back & On Thursday idol Sends Michael Johns Back Home National Ledger - Apache Junction,AZ,USA – April 12,2008American Idol Castoff Michael Johns: Support From Keith Urban & Nicole Kidman Reality TV Magazine – Scottsdale, AZ – April 13, 2008American Idol: Should Ryan Seacrest Apologize To Michael Johns? USA Today – April 13, 2008'Idol' fave Johns isn't the only one 'shocked' It's American Idol clockwork: First the unexpected ouster, then the speculation. OverTheLimit.info - Ottawa,Ontario,Canada – April 14, 2008American Idol contestant Michael Johns surprised he was ousted Tampa Tribune – April 14, 2008Johns Shocked By 'Idol' Ouster eFluxMedia – USAAmerican Idol: The Show Goes On Without Michael Johns Forever Idol – April 14, 2008Michael Johns At LAX Michael Johns Online – April 14, 2008Michael Johns on Regis and Kelly Ricky.org – April 14, 2008Michael Johns - Live with Regis and Kelly So I went to the ABC Studios this morning… Michael Johns looks so much better in person than on video or pictures. You kinda need to see him in real life to realize that he's a star ...New York Daily News – April 14, 2008Michael Johns Doesn't Think Ryan Seacrest Is An A**hole E Online – April 14, 2008Voters May Have Kicked Him Off, but Celebs Have Got Michael Johns ... Michael Johns' boot from American Idol may be the best thing that ever happened to him. Johns tells reporters he has been contacted by everyone from Nicole ... Reality TV World - Mansfield,MA,USA – April 14, 2008Michael Johns dishes on his 'American Idol' journey, surprise ouster American Idol Worship – April 14, 2008American Idol Experts Weigh in on Michael Johns Departure “Johns’ departure shows how much depth there is this year in the top eight,” All Headline News – April14, 2008Michael Johns Still Shocked He Was Voted Off "American Idol" Australian rocker Michael Johns was eliminated in a shocking vote last week on "American Idol," and the fan favorite said it still hasn't sunk in. What has sunk in, however, is the fact that famous figures like Dolly Parton and Aussie stars Nicole Kidman and Keith Urban have all called in their support of Johns.
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Post by mbucksfan on May 26, 2008 15:47:31 GMT -5
Are you going Rose?? That is too cool!
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Post by sunshine on May 26, 2008 16:07:41 GMT -5
Are you going Rose?? That is too cool! I heard he is throwing out the first pitch too!!!
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Post by imbadd on May 26, 2008 18:37:25 GMT -5
Are you going Rose?? That is too cool! Unfortunately, no.... impossible to do during the work week, we don't actually live in Chicago
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Post by imbadd on May 26, 2008 18:44:27 GMT -5
Are you going Rose?? That is too cool! I heard he is throwing out the first pitch too!!! Oh man, I love baseball -- Michael sings... throws the 1st pitch #icon95# too bad this is during the workweek & I can't go Hey, maybe you & Cengiz can go to take #takepic# #takepic# Be sure to keep your eyes open & your camera handy as you are out & about in Chicago - you could just accidentally "bump" into my man
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Post by mljbray on May 26, 2008 19:55:40 GMT -5
Hey, what is Michael doing in Vegas and why won't he tell Larry King! LOL I loved Michael on the show. He was my favorite at the beginning of the top 24, but DC won me over! I was hoping for a Final 3 of DC, MJ and Carly (sorry Nance)!
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Post by imbadd on May 27, 2008 6:31:02 GMT -5
Hey, what is Michael doing in Vegas and why won't he tell Larry King! LOLI loved Michael on the show. He was my favorite at the beginning of the top 24, but DC won me over! I was hoping for a Final 3 of DC, MJ and Carly (sorry Nance)! I don't know why he wouldn't tell Larry king BUT... Michael was in Vegas for this:LiveJournalMichael Performed at "David Foster and Friends" May 23, 2008" Michael performed at The Event Center at the Mandalay Bay Resort to participate in a one night only live concert tribute to legendary producer David Foster. The show also featured Andrea Bocelli, Babyface, Michael Buble, Josh Groban, Kenny G., Katharine McPhee, Brian McKnight and Boz Scaggs to name a few. Foster, along with the artists, performed some of his biggest hits.
The special will air sometime later this year." #bearhug# #thsmiley_bouncetrampoline# #clap# #clap# #clap# Thanks for posting this Rose. That was some pretty talented company he was in. i Love Bocelli, McPhee , Groban, Kenny G and Boz Scaggs. What a compliment to him that David Foster included Michael. That is a huge bump up for MJ. The pictures show he was in his element. I bet they loved him! (I know I would ) I hope we get lots of advance warning when it will be televised. eta David Foster and Friends” will be filmed for broadcast in December on PBS stations nationwide. In addition, a CD/DVD of the show will be released by Warner Bros. Records this fall
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Post by imbadd on May 31, 2008 15:06:43 GMT -5
Entertainment Weekly – April 11, 2008American Idol 2008 'American Idol' Exit Q&A: Michael Johns Plus: what the judges said to him, why he wore the cravat, and whether he'll become a model/actor MTV – April 11, 2008'American Idol' Played A Cruel Joke, But Michael Johns Is Unfazed: ‘I Get The Television Aspect of This Competition” TV Squad – April 14,2008 AI OD: A farewell to Michael Johns - VIDEOS Extra – April 14, 2008Michael Johns vs. Ryan Seacrest American Idol News – April 15, 2008See Michael Johns' Transformation In Photos And who better to start us off than Michael Johns, who has oozed style since he first came on the show, even when he was wearing a simple t-shirt and jeans. His fashion sense definitely evolved over the season, and he began taking more risks...the ascot and recent vest he wore being cases in point! As Michael has said, it was time to up the ante on the style front, and that's exactly what he did. ...Access HollywoodBooted 'Idol' Michael Johns performs on the Access Set 1 w/David Foster Our "American Idol" expert, record producer David Foster, says that he wasn't at all surprised that Michael got the boot in this exclusive interview! ...Melbourne Herald Sun – April 15, 2008Idol's Johns duets with Ashton Kutcher TV Guide – April 16, 2008Video Q&A: Michael Johns Talks to TV Guide.com Cleveland – April 16, 2008RIP Michael Johns: The `Idol Chatter' crew pays their last respects to The Dish Down Under The Ellen DeGeneres Show – April 17, 2008Idols on Ellen -- Michael Johns, the Surprise Elimination of This Season’s Idol
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Post by imbadd on May 31, 2008 15:07:54 GMT -5
Michael Johns Online – April 20, 2008Michael Johns and Team Aussie at Long Beach Indy Race!Driver Will Power of Aussie Vineyards/Team Australia and American Idol contestant Michael Johns at tghe 34th Toyota Grand Prix of Long Beach 32nd Annual Pro/Celebrity Race April 20, 2008 in Long Beach, California.
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Post by imbadd on May 31, 2008 15:08:52 GMT -5
American Idol Exiles - April 24, 2008Michael Johns Hanging Out With Kanye WestMichael was a guest at Kanye West's Glow In The Dark Tour 2008 after party in Hollywood last night. You definitely can't say that MJ is sitting at home crying in his beer over being eliminated from American Idol 2 weeks ago. Too busy out with all the A-listers to worry about some silly singing competition. Courtesy of his webpage. Here's a video link to a day in the life that recently aired on Access Hollywood.http://video.accesshollywood.com/player/?id=243007&__source=highlightpanel-3Michael Johns Online - April 24, 2008Michael Johns - US Weekly Magazine Scan - Hot Hollywood Style Party Michael chats about his own personal style with US Weekly Magazine at the Hot Hollywood Style Party. Digital Spy - April 24, 2008Demi Moore upset by 'Idol' elimination American Idolist - April 25, 2008Michael Johns on American Idol Extra Michael Johns talks about the judges, their comments and what he's up to next. Michael will be attending the White House correspondent's dinner. He also talks about being on Saturday Night Live and being recognized on the streets of New York.Michael Johns Online - April 27, 2008Michael Johns at the White House Correspondence Dinner and Bloomberg After Party - Washington DC - 4/26 Michael Johns Online - April 30, 2008Michael Johns in Rolling Stone Magazine - 5/15 issue!
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Post by imbadd on May 31, 2008 15:12:03 GMT -5
Vital Idol – May 3, 2008Johns, Smithson rock Chicago DMG Radio-Australia – May 6, 2008Michael on the Merrick & Rosso & Kate Richie Show - Audio He came to GA on a tennis scholarship … you learn so much listening to this aussie interview Channel 7 Today – Sydney – May 6, 2008Meet American’s Aussie Idol – Video This is a great interview/review clipAmerican Idolist – May 6, 2008Michael Johns and Carly Smithson Duet on Ellen – Video Clip Forever Idol - May 6, 2008Michael Johns, the Unpretentious Star Humble is the name of the game! Despite the fact that he was an 8th place finalist and he has partied with the likes of Ashton Kutcher and Cameron Diaz, Michael Johns remains a modest manMichael Johns Online – May 7, 2008Michael and Stacey in Australia - Photos TV Guide – May 7, 2008VIDEO: Michael Johns and Carly Smithson Sing U2 Michael Johns Online – May 7, 2008Michael Johns on Mornings with Kerri-Anne - Video Michael Johns Online – May 10, 2008On Saturday May 10, Michael participated in a celebrity soccer game during “Brit Week” in LA. MTV – May 15,2008Inside 'American Idol' Results Show: David Archuleta's Dad Takes Control From The Crowd; Coin Toss Determines Finale Order - Fans show Michael Johns some love; judges forget a show is going on, at Wednesday's 'Idol' taping. “The night's biggest preshow applause was reserved for the guy whose early elimination was this season's biggest shocker: Michael Johns. While his fellow finalists were welcomed with a smattering of screams from the pit, the Aussie heartthrob's entrance earned a standing ovation from the entire audience.”
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Post by imbadd on May 31, 2008 15:14:54 GMT -5
US Weekly – May 5, 2008
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Post by imbadd on May 31, 2008 15:15:58 GMT -5
Billboard – May 15, 2008The Billboard Q&A: Michael Johns From 'American Idol'By Fred BronsonAt 29, Michael Johns made it into the final rounds of "American Idol" at the last possible year he could, due to age constraints. The Aussie sat down with Billboard to discuss his label luck, tennis and being one of the few married finalists on AI. When you were growing up in Perth, was anyone in your family musical? Everyone in my family is musical. My mum has a very pretty Doris Day-type voice. My brother and sister both play piano and sing. My stepfather is a great singer too. I was always around music growing up. What are your earliest memories of music being present in your household? Sitting around the family Pianola, which is a very old turn-of-the-century piano which plays itself – just like the ones in the old Western films. Did you have another career in mind before deciding to follow a musical path? I was an avid tennis player growing up. I dreamt of being a Wimbledon champion. Around 15, I gave that idea up and that's when music found me and I have not looked back. But tennis is what brought you to the United States. How did you choose Atlanta as a place to live? I received a tennis scholarship and it was my ticket to the States to pursue music. Originally I was going to attend Denver University. I thought it was way too cold there and it turned out the coach had second thoughts anyway. I chose Abraham Baldwin Agriculture College as it was in the South and a lot of great music was coming out of there. I knew if I went to Los Angeles or New York, I could get swallowed up. What was going on in your life musically while attending ABAC in Tifton, Georgia? I met a guitarist, Roddie White, and we would write and play shows on campus. You were in a couple of bands – Film, and then the Rising. Which came first and which ones were signed to labels? I was playing cover gigs in Atlanta. Then I joined a band call Film. We were together for 18 months or so. We wrote some great songs together. We had deals offered to us but they just wanted the songs and me. It was a very hard time for me. Being 21 with the rest of my band over 30, it was a messy situation. I told Michael Sickler, the main songwriter and guitarist, if we want these songs to see the light of day, I need to take one of these deals. It was hard to hear but it was the only way to maybe make some money out of his great music. I was signed to Maverick Records by Michael Goldberg and I went by my birth name Michael Lee – I didn't switch to Michael Johns until 2006. I came up with the name as an homage to my stepfather. His name is John and my middle name is John, so that is where the "Johns" comes from. I was signed to Maverick as a solo artist. However, I was always going to form a band around me. The name "the Rising" came after I finished my record and then I auditioned members. The label folded and my record never saw the light of day until I appeared on "American Idol." Warner Bros put [the Maverick recordings] up on iTunes. After Maverick I was signed to Columbia by Tim Devine. I kept the name "the Rising" but I did think about changing it. The West Coast side of Sony/BMG [collapsed]. Almost everyone lost their jobs and most of the bands in development were dropped. What brought you to Los Angeles? I moved to L.A. in 2004. I had been here for a bit in 2002 when I mixed my record. I moved here to be closer to my label. I understand you've watched 'American Idol' from the beginning. True? Which contestants had any impact on you, and why? Yes, I did watch from the first season. I was intrigued like the rest of the world. Kelly Clarkson was awesome and still is. I think she is the biggest reason why the show got as big as it did. She came out and legitimized the credibility of the show. "Idol" is the best platform these days for finding new talent. Since you had already been signed to a major label, did you have any qualms about competing on "American Idol," or based on the success of artists like Kelly Clarkson and Carrie Underwood did you feel this was a great way to launch a career? I was totally ready to audition for "Idol." The music biz has been in disarray for years and "Idol" has been the only steady ship for the last seven years. You sang Otis Redding's "I've Been Loving You Too Long" when you auditioned in San Diego. That tells me you have some knowledge of music that came before you. How did you discover songs that were hits before you were born? I grew up listening to all that stuff. My mum was a huge Sam Cooke and Otis fan. I listened to everything from the Beatles to Abba. A wide variety of music was in my house. How easy or difficult was it to compete on "American Idol"? How did the actual experience match up with your image of how you thought it would be? It was tiring. The singing was the easy part. Our days are so long between shows. I love to sing but all the other stuff was a little much for me to take sometimes. What was your experience of performing on stage and then having three people judge you? I knew what I signed up for. I didn't really let it affect me. I took the good with the bad. I was doing my thing and knew I had an audience. It wasn't my goal to win – meaning I would have liked to win but it wasn't the end-all. Was song selection easy or difficult for you? I had the entire season pretty much picked out from the beginning. [Music supervisor] Nancy [Severinsen], who clears the songs, couldn't believe it. Did you feel like you were in a 'bubble' during the season, and what is it like returning to the 'real world'? Or is it still surreal? Oh yes, such a bubble. It was so strange coming back to the real world and everyone knowing my face. What was it like to go home after appearing on "Idol"? Were you as recognized in Australia as you are here now? Yes, it blew my mind. They were so supportive and proud. Some people have suggested you were eliminated too early, and that it happened because you're Australian. What is your take on this? I was eliminated because I didn't get enough votes that week. Being an Aussie had nothing to do with it. If you could meet the season eight contestants right now, what advice would you give them? Be yourself, not what you think people will like. The summer tour is coming up and you'll be traveling all over the country. Aside from Atlanta and Los Angeles, have you seen much of the United States yet? It will be awesome. I have traveled a lot in the U.S.; it such a beautiful place. The landscape changes every 100 miles. In your post-'Idol' life, what are your goals? What do you want to do next, especially in terms of recording an album? Record, record, record. Tour, tour, tour. When did you write your first song? Do you write lyrics and compose music, or is it one or the other? And how did you team up with Diane Warren? 18 [when] I wrote my first song. I write music and always write the lyrics.
Diane called out of the blue a couple of weeks ago. We have a few songs we are working on. She is an immense talent and I am very honored to work with her.
You're one of a few finalists to be married while competing on 'Idol.' Where did you meet Stacey and when were you married? We met at the Standard Hotel in West Hollywood 2003. We started out as friends, then became serious in 2004. We got married last May at the Little White Chapel in Vegas. Such a great night.
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Post by imbadd on May 31, 2008 15:16:49 GMT -5
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Post by imbadd on May 31, 2008 15:17:38 GMT -5
Pulver Blog – May 18, 2008Stories from the Road: Michael Johns - The American Idol VampireLong before Michael Johns was discovered in 2008 by fans of American Idol, I first met Michael Johns on September 9, 2000 at CJ’s Landing in Atlanta. Back then he was better known as Mike Lee and when I first saw him, he was singing while a friend played guitar. I caught up with Mike a few days later when he was my guest at a party I hosted where Stoke 9 opened for Smash Mouth at The Tabernacle. I later learned that Mike Lee was orginally from Perth, Australia and the lead singer for a local Atlanta band called Film. And during the Fall of 2000, after getting to know his band and after hearing them play a couple of gigs, I helped the band out in the production of their February, 2001 E.P., ”..rolling..”. In fact, I remember thinking the band’s E.P. was a great E.P. (it still is one of the best CDs from an Indie band I have heard to date). In February, 2001 I invited Mike Lee (and his guitar playing friend) to perform in San Francisco at the party for a developers conference that I produced. All these years later, I still remember the way he improvised the lyrics to the Barenaked Ladies’s “If I had a Million Dollars.” Mike Lee was a natural born entertainer. Leading up to a conference party that was taking place in March 2001 in Phoenix, I ended up producing a mini US tour for The Commitments which included gigs in New York, Chicago, Los Angeles and Phoenix. After booking gigs at the House of Blues in Chicago and LA, I invited Mike Lee and his band mates in Film to join the tour and open for The Commitments. And as advertised, both Film and The Commitments played the Vanderbilt on Long Island and the House of Blues in Chicago and Los Angeles before arriving in Phoenix to play at another conference party that I was hosting. After the party in Phoenix came to a close, and after Mike Lee had a number of drinks, while backstage and still at the venue, Mike was speaking with the person responsible for my event operations. At some point during their conversation and without any provocation, Mike decided to bite my VP of Operations and left an impression of his teeth marks on her arm. While in 2008 his voice has been heard by millions of people and has left a lasting impression with everyone who watched the current season of American Idol, that night Mike Lee left an impression in someone's arm that took a few weeks to disappear. While he later blamed his alcohol consumption for the biting incident, it was something I never experienced before or since with any of the artists who performed at any of my parties. All these years later I thought it was great to see Mike Lee in the spotlight on American Idol. I had thought he would have made it to the final three. He had my vote. Thanks to American Idol I do hope his career will finally take off. But I can never forget what he did that night in Phoenix. For me, Michael Johns is the American Idol Vampire.
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