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March 06, 2007
Simon says
 And I thought "American Idol" judge Simon Cowell (pictured) was holed up in some Hollywood hotel between episodes of the show.
Apparently not.
The Brit, who is never at a loss for words, is giving lots of interviews to various publications and online sources, spouting venom on everything from former contestant Jennifer Hudson to rehab resident Britney Spears.
Consider this:
* Simon chastises Jennifer (a Season 3 contestant who didn't win on "Idol," but who did nab a recent Oscar for her turn in "Dreamgirls") for not acknowleging "Idol" in her acceptance speech.
"Jennifer Hudson said 'American Idol' was a 'steppingstone' for her. Stepping stone? It was her big opportunity to become noticed and she got noticed and she got 'Dreamgirls,' " he told Ireland On-Line.
"Singers like her deliberately turn against the show that made them successful. The reason (people) come on the show is because all the doors had been slammed in their face." Ouch!
* Simon says he "couldn't care less" about Britney's alleged battle with substance abuse. According to the Voice of America, Simon told a London newspaper: "This whole thing is a total indulgence. We've allowed these people to feel sorry for themselves. I don't know what's going on in Britney's head but my attitude is, I couldn't care less. She should go back and live with her mum for six months." Double ouch!
Meanwhile, can't wait to hear what Simon has in store for the Top 8 guys tonight. And, speaking of Season 6 contestants, it seems the quaint New Jersey town of Point Pleasant is, in some ways, rallying behind one of its own - Top 8 girl contestant Antonella Barba. (You know I can't let a day go by without an Antonella update.)
According to Reuters, some businesses in the seaside city, about 45 miles south of New York City, have put up "Antonella, You Go Girl!" signs in their windows. And residents have their own opinions about the racy photos of her splashed all over the Internet.
For example, Matt Purpuro, 47, and owner of Quicky Discount Oil Change Lube and Filter, said, "She was given an unfair rap. I don't see anything wrong with topless on the beach."
However, at the Four Point Refrigeration company, employees told Reuters they felt Antonella allowed the photos to be published "because she wants a modeling career and cannot make the grade on her singing."
"She isn't getting anywhere on that voice," said Michele Wells, 27, a secretary.
Well, we'll see what happens to our Jersey Girl come Wednesday night, when the female contestants compete. If I were Antonella, I'd definitely sing a Mariah Carey song. Randy Jackson will love it!
Posted by Leigh Grogan at March 6, 2007 03:13 PM
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