behindidol.com withdrawl (+ ARIA AWARDS and Ricki-Lee)

WOW… almost a week without behindidol.. was I the only one who almost didn’t survive?!?!? hehe..

But seriously, HUGE props to Viddy for working hard all week to bring the site back again!!! How much do we love the vid-meister?? Vid works tirelessly to bring us media each week – he is a champ!!!

In other news…

The ARIA awards are on, preceeding and proceeding Idol tonight. Ricki-Lee will be performing live on the Innaugural ‘Red Carpet’ outdoor concert. Then once inside, James Mathison is guest-hosting. Damien Leith is nominated for an award.  On the whole though, I feel this is not a true representation of what Idol is doing for the Australian Music Industry. Idol is injecting new artists and fresh Australian talent into the industry each year, yet still it has multitudes of detractors. Meh… anyway, I will be watching to see the Idol influence but flicking around, channel surfing in between times.

I also heard another rumour during the week…

Source: Ricki-Lee’s Official Forum

I am not a HUGE Hilary Duff fan, but I think that Ricki-Lee is doing very well for herself, and this will give her some extra exposure in th younger teen market whom she caters for so well. I think the great thing about Ricki-Lee Babbington (nee Coulter) is the fact that she caters for such a wide range of audience. I even read a Sydney Morning Herald article suggesting reader’s choose Ricki-Lee’s recent album ‘Brand New Day’ as opposed to JLo’s most recent offering.

Quote:”If dance-pop crossed with R&B is your preferred playground you’d be better advised to skip this and go local. Ricki-Lee Coulter’s recent album ‘Brand New Day’, leaves Lopez for dust and no amount of booty shaking in the next Lopez film clip will change that.”

Ricki-Lee is an immense talent, I guess we have always known, evident in the naional outcry when she was evicted from the Idol competition earlier than expected in Idol series 2, 2004. She was after-all tipped to take out the whole competition. Ricki-Lee didn’t get what Matt fans got a couple of weeks ago, her fans didn’t get a chance at a wake-up call to vote hard. Matt fans can not rest now, thinking that he gets enough votes to do without their vote. Ricki-Lee probably would have won the competition had Chanel been evicted that night. In any case, I think she is probably doing better for herself away from Sony/BMG.  This wasn’t supposed to be a Ricki-Lee blog, but I can’t help myself. I really do think that Ricki-Lee has the whole package, I have met her a few times and she is such a nice person. She always spends lots of time with her fans and makes each one feel special and appreciated. Ricki-Lee’s smash hit “Can’t Touch It” went Aria-certified Gold, and she is about to launch the second single from ‘Brand New Day’ entitled “Love Is All Around” A feel good, breezy summer track – Due out for Release November 10th, which also happens to be Ricki-Lee’s 23rd birthday. Ricki-Lee will perform the track live for the first time on Monday night’s live Idol verdict show.

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ALSO: I just want to say that I think that JESSICA MAUBOY is a SUPERSTAR!! I always thought that Ricki-Lee was the heart and soul, the personality of the Young Divas, and I think Jess has quite nicely slotted into the position of the Divas. If I am being honest, I think Jess is almost too good for the divas, but if it takes a stint with these girls for the record companies to recognise just how talented she is, then I am all for it. I am sorry, but I don’t think that there is much in the careers of the the other three apart from the divas. It pains me to say that because I LOVED Paulini, and I was a fan of Kate DeAraugo during Idol, but I just don’t think they do themselves any favours with their personality and attitudes. I am sure there are many who disagree with me, and that is fine. Only time will tell. The divas were never meant to be a long term thing, in fact it was originally only supposed to be ONE single and a national tour… so we will see.

      

I went to Parramatta Westfield yesterday to see the current 5. I was deafened by teen-bopper’s screams for Matt. Also surprisingly Carl had almost equally as loud squeels from the massive audience. I think Carl is the dark-horse to win, but maybe in recent weeks his “darkness” is diminishing. I was impressed with their performances. I also enjoyed Andrew G’s little interviews with them. I think I am truly in love with Natalie.. she seems like such a lovely person in real life. Had I lined up to meet them I might have even proposed to her… LOL!
But seriously, I think they all did a great job yesterday and spent lots of time with fans. Marty also came across as a very genuine and down-to-earth bloke too. they revealed their cong choices for this week. I remember that Matt is playing the Piano and Marty will have his guitar. Matt is singing “20 Good Reasons (Thirsty Merc),” Tarisai is singing “When It All Falls Apart (Veronicas),” Natalie is singing something from the Divinyls (I can’t remember which), and Marty is singing Powderfinger’s “These Days”. I am sorry, but I can’t remember if/ or what Carl said he was singing.

I am going to the Live Verdict show on Monday. So hopefully I will some other insider-gossip tid-bits for you!!

Looking forward to tonight’s show and bringing you my next review.

Peace and Cookies!
J.D

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