Post by imbadd on May 4, 2008 8:09:35 GMT -5
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Johns, Smithson rock Chicago
Posted at 10:45 p.m. Saturday, May 3
Michael Johns and Carly Smithson performed for the first time since being kicked off “American Idol” on Saturday.
The pair made duets out of U2’s “One” and Sam & Dave’s “Hold on, I’m Coming.” They knocked them out of the park, especially the second tune.
Johns seems to have a natural star quality. He engaged the audience very well, and both songs fit right into his bluesy sort of style.
Smithson was more subdued working the audience, but she’s got the pipes. Her voice alone got the crowd behind her.
I don’t know what Simon would have said, but I would vote for both of them. Still, I doubt I’ll buy tickets to the “American Idol” tour.
Michael Johns and Carly Smithson performed for the first time since being kicked off “American Idol” on Saturday.
The pair made duets out of U2’s “One” and Sam & Dave’s “Hold on, I’m Coming.” They knocked them out of the park, especially the second tune.
Johns seems to have a natural star quality. He engaged the audience very well, and both songs fit right into his bluesy sort of style.
Smithson was more subdued working the audience, but she’s got the pipes. Her voice alone got the crowd behind her.
I don’t know what Simon would have said, but I would vote for both of them. Still, I doubt I’ll buy tickets to the “American Idol” tour.
weblogs.redeyechicago.com/showpatrol/2008/05/ellen-beats-rai.html
Ellen beats rain, wins over Chicago with Idols, Robin Williams, her badonkadonk
I danced with Ellen DeGeneres on Saturday, and I got a T-shirt to prove it.
I also received a free piece of Pizano’s pizza, wet clothes and cold fingers.
About 3,000 fans attended the first-ever Chicago taping of “The Ellen DeGeneres Show,” which took place on Michigan Avenue between Tribune Tower and the river. It featured guests Robin Williams and “American Idol” rejects Michael Johns and Carly Smithson, who sang two songs together.
Lisa Kypuros, 30, of Beecher, camped out next to Tribune Tower at 8 p.m. Friday to get in line early Saturday. She and a friend ended up with the first two stand-by tickets.
“We just want to see Ellen,” said Kypuros, who called herself a big fan. “It’s her first time in Chicago. We gotta welcome her.”
And despite the cold, wind and rain, everyone seemed to be having a great time—including Ellen. She was just as charming and funny as she is on TV. Wait, she was filming to be on TV.
“I guess the saying ‘If you don’t like the weather, stick around for five minutes,’ is not a joke,” she told the crowd, then showed a doctored photo showing what was supposed to be her in a bikini. “This is what I had on during rehearsal earlier [when the sun was out].”
At the end of the 1-hour, 25-minute taping—when the rain really started coming down—Ellen thanked the crowd for standing in the rain.
“I love this town so much.”
I don’t want to give away too many details about the show. You’ll have to tune in at 3 p.m. Tuesday on NBC5/WMAQ to see the episode. And watch for me standing behind Ellen when she introduces the “Idol” stars. I’m wearing a hat.
Johns, Smithson rock Chicago
Posted at 10:45 p.m. Saturday, May 3
Michael Johns and Carly Smithson performed for the first time since being kicked off “American Idol” on Saturday.
The pair made duets out of U2’s “One” and Sam & Dave’s “Hold on, I’m Coming.” They knocked them out of the park, especially the second tune.
Johns seems to have a natural star quality. He engaged the audience very well, and both songs fit right into his bluesy sort of style.
Smithson was more subdued working the audience, but she’s got the pipes. Her voice alone got the crowd behind her.
I don’t know what Simon would have said, but I would vote for both of them. Still, I doubt I’ll buy tickets to the “American Idol” tour.
Michael Johns and Carly Smithson performed for the first time since being kicked off “American Idol” on Saturday.
The pair made duets out of U2’s “One” and Sam & Dave’s “Hold on, I’m Coming.” They knocked them out of the park, especially the second tune.
Johns seems to have a natural star quality. He engaged the audience very well, and both songs fit right into his bluesy sort of style.
Smithson was more subdued working the audience, but she’s got the pipes. Her voice alone got the crowd behind her.
I don’t know what Simon would have said, but I would vote for both of them. Still, I doubt I’ll buy tickets to the “American Idol” tour.
weblogs.redeyechicago.com/showpatrol/2008/05/ellen-beats-rai.html
Ellen beats rain, wins over Chicago with Idols, Robin Williams, her badonkadonk
I danced with Ellen DeGeneres on Saturday, and I got a T-shirt to prove it.
I also received a free piece of Pizano’s pizza, wet clothes and cold fingers.
About 3,000 fans attended the first-ever Chicago taping of “The Ellen DeGeneres Show,” which took place on Michigan Avenue between Tribune Tower and the river. It featured guests Robin Williams and “American Idol” rejects Michael Johns and Carly Smithson, who sang two songs together.
Lisa Kypuros, 30, of Beecher, camped out next to Tribune Tower at 8 p.m. Friday to get in line early Saturday. She and a friend ended up with the first two stand-by tickets.
“We just want to see Ellen,” said Kypuros, who called herself a big fan. “It’s her first time in Chicago. We gotta welcome her.”
And despite the cold, wind and rain, everyone seemed to be having a great time—including Ellen. She was just as charming and funny as she is on TV. Wait, she was filming to be on TV.
“I guess the saying ‘If you don’t like the weather, stick around for five minutes,’ is not a joke,” she told the crowd, then showed a doctored photo showing what was supposed to be her in a bikini. “This is what I had on during rehearsal earlier [when the sun was out].”
At the end of the 1-hour, 25-minute taping—when the rain really started coming down—Ellen thanked the crowd for standing in the rain.
“I love this town so much.”
I don’t want to give away too many details about the show. You’ll have to tune in at 3 p.m. Tuesday on NBC5/WMAQ to see the episode. And watch for me standing behind Ellen when she introduces the “Idol” stars. I’m wearing a hat.