The past few seasons have seen some controversy about some American Idol contestants. Particularly in the case of Carly Smithson who'd already had a major label deal. People want their American Idol to be an unknown. Some waitress plucked from Texas or something.Now that Kara DioGuardi's sticking around on TV's top show, she wants to have her own reality show. Everybody else on the panel has side projects. So DioGuardi is shopping around a show she's developed called Dropped. The idea is simple: grab the best acts that have been dumped by their labels and give them a second chance to make it big. America loves second chances, right Biggest Loser?
What a great idea. There are a lot of talented artists who got dropped by labels because of poor sales on an initial CD, or just differences in creative direction before they even got that far.
I think in order for it to work, she's going to need to spotlight recognizable and memorable acts, rather than faces we've never seen before. Didn't Taylor Hicks get dropped by his label? Hell, she could probably have an all-Idol alumni special.
It's not clear if this is going to be a competition where the audience votes on which act most deserves that second chance, with a new recording contract as the prize, or if it will be something a little different. Maybe they all live in a house and try to court Paula Abdul. Whichever one wins her heart gets to make the album. But they also have to marry Abdul. Is it worth it?
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9-17-2009 @ 6:25PM
Brian said...
GREAT idea!!!!!
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9-17-2009 @ 10:12PM
wulfn1 said...
Not sure if I'd watch Kara DioGuardi do anything.
But I have one washout I'd like to see her find a way of bringing back...Thrasher Shiver. But of course country doesn't usually get the same ratings as pop , so maybe they're still out of luck.
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9-20-2009 @ 7:27AM
dave said...
what a loooooser ,she is worthless
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9-20-2009 @ 8:02AM
Caryn Milford said...
Takes one to know one! You probably have no idea of anything Kara has ever written or helped produce! Sge is a great artist! Do your homework, loser!
9-20-2009 @ 7:56AM
Caryn said...
Kara is great at what she does and I wish her all the luck. She brought a fresh face and spin to Idol and she's good at encouraging new talent to bring it. At least she's not a "Fruit Loop" like Paula! I will be watching Kara's programs, I will not be watching the nonsense of Abdul!
Sharon Osborne does a better job on AMG. Paula needs to take a loooooong vacay!!!
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9-20-2009 @ 8:01AM
Caryn Milford said...
I mean AGT
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9-20-2009 @ 8:43AM
Robbiebear said...
I love the idea! I would watch it for sure!
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9-20-2009 @ 8:52AM
Myshiloh said...
I never heard of Kara until she was dropped in as a fourth judge on AI. As far as I can tell, she's never done anything in her life prior to that. As for her show idea, maybe sounds good on paper but can't see how it would really work out in real life. Besides, we already have more than enough reality shows to wade through daily.
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9-20-2009 @ 9:03AM
Dr. Bill Conklin said...
Just because you (and some others) never heard of Kara does not mean she lacks SERIOUS music biz credentials. She is a song writer who's music has been recorded by MAJOR stars. A very successful part of the music industry without "Idol". The AI show just gave her more public exposure. I DARE you to Google her accomplishments and THEN post what you did. (She's hot too!)
9-20-2009 @ 10:34AM
K9Sue said...
Guess what - just because YOU don't know something doesn't mean it doesn't exist! I thought concept distinguished us from apes. Are we de-evolving?
9-20-2009 @ 12:15PM
Sev said...
shiloh are you kidding never heard of her?
better do your homework before writing such jibberish.....
9-20-2009 @ 8:59AM
Jeff said...
I would love to see Kara leave American Idol and produce her own show and leave Bull Dyke Ellen alone with the other two guys then you would have an all male panel. All three put their pants on the same way. Bet Ellen is hung better than Randy or Simon. Kara beware she will be trying to munch on your Cookies. Diesel all the way !!!!!!!!
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9-20-2009 @ 9:01AM
Mary Ann said...
You said it right , totaly true....Ellen Sucks or maybe slurps.!!!
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9-20-2009 @ 9:02AM
Storm said...
Not too many people will watch her. I doubt anyone gives her a show either knowing how much she's disliked.
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9-20-2009 @ 9:14AM
JUDY said...
Great idea! First came to mind, Melinda Doolittle! Fabulous voice and Simon beat her off the show. I would watch Kara. She is knowledgeable and I like her. I hope this works out!
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10-30-2009 @ 9:22PM
Kurt said...
Paula got shanked when they brought Kara in as the 4th Wheel. I saw the writing on the wall with that deal and so should have Paula. Paula should have protested the 4th person add as much as she could and tried to stop it in its tracks before it even was finalized instead of giving it a free test run on her back and then ultimately them running the bus over her. I won't be watching American Icehole again... because of the way they shanked Paula and also since they're bringing that fool Degenerate on the show. Ellen's insecurity won't allow her to be serious for more than about 5 seconds and what experience does she really have to judge singers? American Idol = A Dying Franchise.
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9-20-2009 @ 9:03PM
bobbie said...
i like Ellen, however she is great on her own show, but i really want "Paula" back. as goffy as she was sometimes she made the show likeable..even for " Simon"..
Kara is not Paula, and should not try to replace her friend.
If you have to give her her own show,
bw
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9-20-2009 @ 9:47AM
jennifer said...
i tryed watching american idol last season the latent was great but i just didnt like the new judge kara, i found her anoying. i hope whoever replaces her does a better job.
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9-20-2009 @ 1:36PM
KARAFan said...
Ellen does NOT have the knowledge of Kara...I think she is a mistake. I like her as a comic but leave the judging of singing talent to the pros!
9-20-2009 @ 10:02AM
Eddie said...
I'd pork Paula, but never marry her.
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