Kellie Pickler - Something To Talk About 85

Tuesday, February 28, 2006, 10:26 PM | Kellie Pickler

Simon Cowell to Kellie Pickler: “You got me at calamari.”

Sigh. I couldn’t help but think of Fantasia while Kellie Pickler was singing. Fantasia absolutely nailed Something To Talk About, and Kellie, well… had a great story about her first taste of calamari. She’s got a lot of fans though who will continue to pick Pickler every week.
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Paris Bennett - Wind Beneath My Wings 64

Tuesday, February 28, 2006, 10:06 PM | Paris Bennett

OK - how many transformations does Paris Bennett need to go through before her grandmother is satisfied with her “look”? C’mon! During the opening sequence, I thought: who’s this new girl. And then I realized, oh, it’s Paris — right after Ryan Seacrest said she was Paris.

It’s one thing to be fashionable, which isn’t the case really, even if Paris said she was fashionable in her video (LOL) — but to be completely unrecognizable week after week after week. That’s a problem. Even her picture on the official Fox website doesn’t look like her. Argh. She really needs a stylist. It’s not working at the moment, and I hope her team will see the light.

You’re still one of my favorites Paris! I know you can’t fire grandma, but get a stylist please.
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Mandisa - Cry 42

Tuesday, February 28, 2006, 09:58 PM | American Idol 5

Mandisa demonstrated how it was to have a ‘dog jaw’ tonight. I thought it was cute. She sang the best tonight, but overall, a disappointing night for singing. I was so unmoved by them. I feel like not watching any of the girls anymore and just watch the boys. Seriously.
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Lisa Tucker 24

Tuesday, February 28, 2006, 09:52 PM | American Idol 5

Lisa Tucker in the Lion King at age 12 10. What did she sing?
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Katharine McPhee - All Is Fair In Love 41

Tuesday, February 28, 2006, 09:03 PM | American Idol 5, Katharine McPhee

Not as good as last week, but still very pretty. I think her fans will pull through for her.

Unfortunately, Katharine’s lackluster singing was a harbinger for things to come on the show tonight.
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The Apprentice 5 - Episode 1 17

Monday, February 27, 2006, 09:06 PM | The Apprentice: Donald

OMG - There are three cuties on this show that will compel me to watch every Monday. There’s also a Filipino-American on the cast who has a Southern accent.

Just in case you are interested, beautiful people get paid more. Damn them.
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Con Con Girls 446

Monday, February 27, 2006, 07:59 AM | Constantine Maroulis

Mondays are all yours girls.

Dancing with the Stars 2 - Results 21

Sunday, February 26, 2006, 08:10 PM | Dancing with the Stars

Shocker: Stacy Keibler and Tony eliminated.

The results:
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Help Me Win an Xbox 360 and Make $5 0

Saturday, February 25, 2006, 03:39 PM | Site News

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I need 36 referrals to win an Xbox 360! C’mon, now, you know you want to send Rickey some Xbox love.

(Hahaha. It’s so hard sell. You can tell that I really want an Xbox 360. I’m the only one in my buddy list who doesn’t have one. *Sob*.)

Update: Yay, we got 1 referral! Thank you. 35 to go.

2 Million Visitors 48

Saturday, February 25, 2006, 08:00 AM | Site News

Sometime early morning Thursday while I was sleeping, rickey.org registered its 2 millionth visitor since I started my SiteMeter on April 1, 2004. A milestone that passed quietly since we’ve been frantically blogging about our favorite show American Idol (among other interesting things) all week.
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Dancing with the Stars 2 - Drew Lachey and Cheryl 7

Friday, February 24, 2006, 09:41 PM | Dancing with the Stars

Drew Lachey is my bet to win this Sunday 8 PM ET on Dancing with the Stars.

Drew and Anna - Thriller / Jerry Rice - Celebrate:
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Anthony Fedorov on Tyra Banks Show 38

Friday, February 24, 2006, 07:25 PM | Anthony Fedorov

Anthony Fedorov is HOT. He’s looking better than ever!

Video clips:
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Shizuka Arakawa 29

Friday, February 24, 2006, 12:21 AM | Sports

I thought she was magnificent.
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American Idol - Results 140

Thursday, February 23, 2006, 07:18 PM | American Idol 5

(Live blogging this. It’s the only way.)

The American Idol Top 24 sing Take it Easy. Didn’t expect that. Now I need to make an MP3… live blogging paused.

Take It Easy MP3 and video:
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Elliott Yamin - If You Really Love Me 272

Thursday, February 23, 2006, 12:37 AM | Elliott Yamin

By popular demand, Elliott Yamin, singing If You Really Love Me by Stevie Wonder.

I have to hand it to American Idol this year, there’s really something here for everyone! Jewish boys from ~~New York~~ Virginia rock.

Elliott Yamin MP3 and video
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Taylor Hicks - Levon 166

Wednesday, February 22, 2006, 09:58 PM | Taylor Hicks

Taylor Hicks - ~~Leave On~~ Levon. Soul patrol! Soul patrol! Love it.

Taylor Hicks MP3 and video:
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Ace Young - Father Figure 230

Wednesday, February 22, 2006, 09:39 PM | Ace Young

Ace Young sings Father Figure.

At the end of the song, like millions of American Idol viewers like me, I whispered: “Yes, you can be my daddy.”

Bonus: Ace’s brother:

Ace Young MP3 and video:
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Chris Daughtry - Dead or Alive 74

Wednesday, February 22, 2006, 09:02 PM | Chris Daughtry

Chris Daughtry! Absolutely loved this. The flame background was perfect.

Chris Daughtry all the way! We love Chris! Daughtry rocks! Woohoo!

Chris Daughtry MP3 and video:
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Kevin Covais - One Last Cry 61

Wednesday, February 22, 2006, 09:00 PM | American Idol 5

Kevin Covais - all the girls want to pinch his cheeks. I think Kevin and Paris Bennett would make a great couple. Haha.

Kevin was also the recipient of Simon’s most stinging comment of the night yet: “That would appeal to anyone over the age of ninety who is hard of hearing.” Yikes. Laughed for minutes after that. This show is comedy now!

Kevin Covais MP3:
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Jose “Sway” Penala - Reasons 90

Wednesday, February 22, 2006, 08:54 PM | American Idol 5

Sway Penala sings Reasons, all-falsetto. I personally had a hard time listening to this, maybe I was just nervous. However, I’m convinced Pinoys will bring him into the Top 12.

Sway Penala MP3:
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David Radford - Crazy Little Thing Called Love 62

Wednesday, February 22, 2006, 08:43 PM | American Idol 5

David Radford - I enjoyed this performance. I would like to see him in the Top 12. Simon Cowell is so critical tonight.

David Radford MP3:
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Patrick Hall - Come To My Window 29

Wednesday, February 22, 2006, 07:36 PM | American Idol 5

Patrick Hall channels Melissa (and Kimberly Caldwell, haha). Patrick’s niche: to give us goosebumps.

However, this gave me goosebumps: Are they Patrick’s parents???

Patrick Hall MP3:
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Katharine McPhee - Since I Fell For You 129

Tuesday, February 21, 2006, 09:50 PM | American Idol 5, Katharine McPhee

OK Katharine McPhee fans, I’ve taken notice. Katharine was great what can I say. And such a sweet girl. She’s in the Top 12 for sure (the slot I gave to Heather Cox, who was so so but pretty goes to her). Here’s to another great season!

Katharine McPhee MP3 and video:
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Lisa Tucker - I Am Changing 23

Tuesday, February 21, 2006, 09:22 PM | American Idol 5

Lisa Tucker. Reminds me of Tamyra Gray. I’m telling you, lots of clones this year.

Lisa Tucker MP3:
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Paris Bennett - Midnight Train To Georgia 47

Tuesday, February 21, 2006, 08:55 PM | Paris Bennett

VOTE for PARIS BENNETT 866-IDOLS-05

Paris Bennett! Woohoo. A great first performance. Still needs work on the overall look, but she has the performance down pat. You’re back on the map Paris! Love, love, love it.

Paris Bennett MP3 and video:
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Kellie Pickler - How Far 34

Tuesday, February 21, 2006, 08:45 PM | Kellie Pickler

Kellie Pickler - the comparison with Carrie Underwood is inevitable. This was a very disappointing first performance for Kellie. She will need the votes of her fans from the auditions.

Kellie Pickler MP3 and video:
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Mandisa - Never 40

Tuesday, February 21, 2006, 07:46 PM | American Idol 5

Mandisa, the first to perform for American Idol 5. What’s up with the flame background? They do this every year! Haha.

Mandisa - Never MP3 and Video:
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Con Con Girls 453

Monday, February 20, 2006, 07:59 AM | Constantine Maroulis

Spaghetti with Fried Egg 25

Sunday, February 19, 2006, 07:31 PM | Personal

In true obsessive-compulsive fashion, my meal of the moment is spaghetti topped with a fried egg.

I saw this once on a show on PBS with Jacques Pepin, but I never got the recipe. All I know is that he fried two eggs sunny-side up, then placed them on a plate of spaghetti. I guess it’s a French breakfast.

I tried recreating it with my basic spaghetti recipe, and I love it. The idea is to have the yolks runny, so when you cut into them the yolk acts like the sauce for the spaghetti. Delicious, if you are into these kinds of things.

So now I’m carbo-protein-loading. I just came from the supermarket where I got two packages of angel hair pasta.

Spaghetti with Fried Egg
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