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Here’s a Thought: Opening Act
By Taylor Mason

For those of you not familiar with how I roll: I’ve been a comedian for 25-plus years and been an “opening act” for a variety of performers. Some highlights. ...

Here's a Thought: Death by Cancer
By Taylor Mason

My sister-in-law passed away last Thursday, felled by cancer after a seven-year battle. She was a dignified, lovely, inspiring wife and mother who beat the odds over and over again.

Time Out: Safety ‘Net
By Patty Elder

Summer in DC means storms, and storms mean power outages. And power outages bring out my worst fear, and it's NOT the dark. ...

Here’s a Thought: Hot Enough for Ya?
By Taylor Mason

The heat was debilitating this summer, so much so that the word “hot” doesn’t do justice to the grades of temperature we've sweated these past few months.

Time Out: Make Yourself at Home
By Cara Garretson

It’s beach week, and so far so good. We bust into our rented beach house and it looks great – the bathrooms are sparkling, the décor is charming, the kitchen is retro. ...

American Idol Top 7 Results Show - The Judges Use Their Save On Matt Giraud!

April 15, 2009 10:20 PM EDT — Joanne Brokaw -...

Tonight, American Idol made history as the judges used their one and only save to keep Matt Giraud in the competition for one more week.

Anoop, Matt and Lil were in the bottom three tonight, and when it came down to Anoop and Lil, Simon said he'd consider using the save on one contestant and it might surprise them to know which one. Well, we were surprised all right, because after Matt sang Simon told him that he sang better the night before and didn't have a chance of winning the competition.

But amidst the crowds' chants of "Save! Save!" Simon said it was good news, and they'd use their save on him. Tears and hugs all around! Idol history was made!

Simon, ever the buzzkill, also gave the bad news: next week two contestants go home, and it's disco week. That will likely finally be the kiss of death for Lil.

Joanne Brokaw is the host of the Gospel Soundcheck blog at Beliefnet.com. She's blogging about American Idol at NewChristianVoices.com. Check back every week for new posts and Idol updates!

Comments

Thu, 04/16/2009 - 11:26am Rob Garretson

For a glipse at another side of Simon ...

... read Teresa's column and check out the video from Britain's version of American Idol.


	Home Features Humor Relationships Faith Entertainment Society Blogs Columns Online Bible NCV's Writers's Guidelines Search Columns Here’s a Thought: Opening Act By Taylor Mason For those of you not familiar with how I roll: I’ve been a comedian for 25-plus years and been an “opening act” for a variety of performers. Some highlights. ... Here's a Thought: Death by Cancer By Taylor Mason My sister-in-law passed away last Thursday, felled by cancer after a seven-year battle. She was a dignified, lovely, inspiring wife and mother who beat the odds over and over again. Time Out: Safety ‘Net By Patty Elder Summer in DC means storms, and storms mean power outages. And power outages bring out my worst fear, and it's NOT the dark. ... Here’s a Thought: Hot Enough for Ya? By Taylor Mason The heat was debilitating this summer, so much so that the word “hot” doesn’t do justice to the grades of temperature we've sweated these past few months. Time Out: Make Yourself at Home By Cara Garretson It’s beach week, and so far so good. We bust into our rented beach house and it looks great – the bathrooms are sparkling, the décor is charming, the kitchen is retro. ... Home › Community Groups › Joanne Brokaw - American Idol Blogger's blog » American Idol Top 7 Results Show - The Judges Use Their Save On Matt Giraud! American Idol Top 7 Results Show - The Judges Use Their Save On Matt Giraud! April 15, 2009 10:20 PM EDT — Joanne Brokaw -... Tonight, American Idol made history as the judges used their one and only save to keep Matt Giraud in the competition for one more week. Anoop, Matt and Lil were in the bottom three tonight, and when it came down to Anoop and Lil, Simon said he'd consider using the save on one contestant and it might surprise them to know which one. Well, we were surprised all right, because after Matt sang Simon told him that he sang better the night before and didn't have a chance of winning the competition. But amidst the crowds' chants of "Save! Save!" Simon said it was good news, and they'd use their save on him. Tears and hugs all around! Idol history was made! Simon, ever the buzzkill, also gave the bad news: next week two contestants go home, and it's disco week. That will likely finally be the kiss of death for Lil. Joanne Brokaw is the host of the Gospel Soundcheck blog at Beliefnet.com. She's blogging about American Idol at NewChristianVoices.com. Check back every week for new posts and Idol updates! Share: Del.icio.us \| Digg \| Reddit \| Stumbleupon \| Permalink Comments Thu, 04/16/2009 - 11:26am Rob Garretson For a glipse at another side of Simon ... ... read Teresa's column and check out the video from Britain's version of American Idol. Login or register to post comments All contents copyright © 2008, Digital Publishing Corporation. All rights reserved. Advertise with us! HOME \| ABOUT US \| CONTACT US \| PRIVACY POLICY \| TERMS OF USE \| RSS \| RULES OF CONDUCT