Wouldn’t you find it odd if 10 of the 20 finalists in last year’s American Idol songwriting contest had previous relationships with either Randy Jackson, Paula Abdul, American Idol bandleader Rickey Minor, host Ryan Seacrest, or others connected to the show?

I thought so.

According to American Idol Exposed it seems a contest that is supposed to be for songwriting amateurs is hardly that.

Just read a little about the winner…

American Idol Songwriting Contest Champ Scott Krippayne’s true bio. At Walmart.com, you can buy Scott’s 2005 “Gentle Revolution” CD for the low price of only $12.88. I’ve been to Walmart and looked, there isn’t an amateur CD section, but there is a Scott Krippayne section.

So much for searching for a great undiscovered songwriting talent.

And if you visit the U.S. copyright website, a quick search shows Scott Krippayne has written songs for several christian artist like Jaci Velasquez, Rebecca Saint James, Kathy Troccoli, Point of Grace and more.

And if you check out Scott’s Purplehonda myspace page, Scott says he has written 14 number 1 hits and 20 top 10 hits for artist like John Tesh, Ronan Tynan, Saddi Patty and more.

The real unfortunate part of the contest is that there is a $10 entry fee. After 25,000 entries, do the math, that’s a lot of money. So basically American Idol will simply rob you of your cash if you are naive enough to enter.

American Idol is over. It sucks. It had it’s heyday and it’s played out. It’s not as funny or entertaining as it once was.

That show is making moolah hand over fist, so what are they doing taking money from the fans who made it what it is?

It’s a bunch of sh*t. Just like the show.

In case you missed it..

Seriously, I’m not kidding when I say, I knew American Idol contestant Robbie Carrico’s hair was fake last night! Now TMZ has confirmed it!

I have a feeling a lot of you females out there noticed it too, because we have all screwed around with wigs at one time or another, and unless a wig is high-end and/or real human hair, you can usually always tell a fake mop by it’s sheen..or lack of.  Besides, he should have a ton of split ends and shit, all rocker guys do.  But his are blunt and thick.  Dead giveaway!

Apparently American Idol producers are pissed that he won’t part with his cheap mane, and Robbie refuses to ever talk about it.

But now that this story has broke you can bet Robbie will either part with the wig or don a new haircut. I’m guessing he’ll do it next week since they try and ‘reinvent’ themselves every week.  Hopefully not though.  I want to see the wig get to the top 10!

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Simon Cowell blames the instability of the music industry on Taylor Hicks, Ruben Studdard and Katharine McPhee losing their record deals.

Recently all three former Idols have been dropped by their labels.

Cowell says that just because you scored a record deal it does not guarantee you a lifelong career.

He says, “It’s a reflection on the unpredictability of the record business. Fortunately, we got it right more than we got it wrong. There’s no scientific way to explain what happens. It’s a reality show and what happens at the end is also reality.”

Cowell adds that the 2007 winners haven’t done as well as he had anticipated either.

“Naturally, I’m disappointed that they didn’t sell more copies or that neither artist has caught on fire. What you want (is) a Carrie (Underwood), Daughtry or Kelly Clarkson, where they’re competing with the Mariahs. It didn’t happen. Am I surprised? Not particularly. The public decided it’s not necessarily what they wanted, so we have to try to do better this year.”

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Paula Abdul chatted with Ladies Home Journal recently and she spoke about her time on American Idol.

“I have a strength I didn’t know I had. It’s a live program, and a naughty British man is constantly making people think there’s something weird in my Coca-Cola cup…But I’m proud of myself. I always figure out a way to swim.”

So Simon is the reason, hmmm? I’m sure it has nothing to do with the slurred speech or bizarre antics. Nah..!

Paula also discussed American Idol’s past contestants and how they deal with fame.

“Our performers think they’re going to manage, but the reality is they’re not. It can be a letdown even when you advance, because success is never what you expect. I just hope they have loving friends and family if they have to go back to their jobs at Burger King.”

Abdul went on to dish about her new boyfriend, restaurateur J.T. Torregiani.

“I’ve experienced real loneliness, so I love knowing there’s someone I can share the good and the not-so-good with. And I want kids! If it doesn’t happen naturally, I can always adopt.”

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Playboy magazine interviews Tina Fey in the January 2008 issue of Playboy, and as usual, the feisty TV star pulls no punches.

Her victim? Train wreck Paula Abdul. Fey says that Abdul was a nightmare to work with during an episode of SNL in 2005.

“I was pregnant [with daughter Alice] at the time and probably a little moody, but I remember thinking, ‘She’s a disaster! I gotta prop this lady up and get her on TV.’“

She went on to describe Abdul as difficult. “It was an American Idol sketch, and she wanted to change parts. So Amy Poehler had to play her.”

A year later, the two women ran into each other at an airport. It was just as lovely then.

“We both looked at each other like, ‘Do I know that girl?’” she said. “And then we both had that moment of recognition, and she was like, ‘uuuggh.’ I saw it register on her face that she had had a terrible time with us.”

I’m just surprised Paula remembered her, or that she was even on SNL.

(Yay, it’s almost January…almost time for American Idol…which means it’s almost time to rip on Paula Abdul on a regular basis again!)

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