For those of us that are American Idol diehards, there are strange roads that people take to stardom. When it has involved something like celebrities, pageant contestants, or those who are of moral "dignity", anything that is usually web-related is negatively affecting. We've seen some people in compromising positions and just go "What in the name of corn on the cob were they thinking?"
Now, cue Antonella Barba, of American Idol prowess. We watched her audition with her best friend, bicker with her best friend, cry with her best friend when she didn't make it, and most of the time when it came to singing, she was good but not great. I would be inclined to say that the majority of people who appreciate the show for the talent portion of it would agree that when she made the top 24, she was one of the surprises.
Then comes week 1. Frankly, her performance was not good. It wasn't even close to good.
But, something funny happened on the way to the forum.....
Earlier this week, some photos appeared on the web, and these were not your typical run of the mill yearbook pictures, if you know what I mean. We had Antonella in a discreetly semi-nude pic with friends, one shot of her flipping off the camera, and yet another of her in--of all places--on the toilet!! Good Lord, girl, cover yourself up, or at least avoid Taco Bell for a bit....
Now, is there any coincidence with the fact that these pics show up and she is able to stay on another week? I think not. I believe, in this day and age, when we have those like Paris Hilton and Britney Spears showing off their cash and prizes to virtually any paparazzi that can stomach it, something that happens with Antonella as far as this event is proof that this contest is teetering towards being more pop culture than singing competition.
I was dissapointed to see Rudy and Paul go, not so much Amy and Nicole, but I still don't think Antonella deserves to bellow out notes that aren't right; Amy and Nicole were much better than her, and America got suckered into another 15 minutes of fame for Antonella. Well, I guess there's not much I can do now other than search for more pics, I mean, hope that eventually America gets it right.
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