Washington DC-based Group Wants Transparency on Final American Idol Results!

Tapos na ang Season 11 ng American Idol pero hindi pa tapos ang pagtatanong ng mga supporter ni Jessica Sanchez tungkol sa resulta ng botohan.

Isang sulat na may petsa na May 25 para sa American Idol producer na si Nigel Lythgoe ang ipinadala ng mga opisyal ng Migrant Heritage Commission (MHC), Inc., isang non-profit at non-governmental organization na may opisina sa Washington D.C. sa Amerika.

Sinuportahan ng MHC ang Idol journey ni Jessica at sa sulat na pinirmahan ng mga executive directors na sina Arnedo Valera, Grace Valera-Jaramillo at Jesse Gatchalian, hinihiling nila sa producer ng singing competition na ilabas nito ang eksaktong bilang ng mga boto na natanggap ni Jessica at ng American Idol Season 11 winner na si Phillip Phillips.

THE LETTER. Ito ang nilalalman ng kanilang sulat:

"Congratulations on the successful season of the American Idol which has become a globally supported spectacle on television entertainment. We likewise congratulate the winner Phillip Phillips for winning the title this year.

"Our Washington, D.C.-based organization, the Migrant Heritage Commission (MHC), a non-profit organization that secures and promotes cultural diversity, has been actively involved in the voting for Filipina-Mexican contestant Jessica Sanchez, who ranked Number 2 in the contest. It was a remarkable feat which Ms. Sanchez has reached.

"In the spirit of transparency and public trust, we are earnestly seeking an explanation as to how the judging of the winners are arrived at.

"How those 132,000,000 votes cast were reached, and as to how many went to the individual singers.

"We do not want to be misconstrued as sour grapers, because we were supportive of Jessica Sanchez, but because we deserve to know the entire process, including the information as to how a board of auditors (if there is) conducts the tallying of scores.

"We hope that this letter would merit your due attention. Thank you so much."

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‘American Idol’ Winner Phillip Phillips Had Eight Operations During The Show!

Soon after Phillip Phillips was named the “American Idol” 2012, it was learned the winner would soon undergo kidney surgery.

Father Phillip Phillips Sr. said his son is in good shape but he walks like an old man because he has to endure the pain from the stint inside him.

The newly-crowned “American Idol” winner’s father revealed that his son will have to undergo surgery after the Wednesday, May 23 finale.

“He’s doing good right now, but it’s been a long hard struggle for him. I’m so proud of him. He just sucked it up and endured and he overcomes,” Phillip Phillips Sr. told reporters. His mother Sheryl Phillips added, “That’s our baby and we’re just so happy that he made it through.”

He went on: “He’s been doing [well], but it’s just grueling hours and it’s just amazing what he’s done through the journey. Eight operations since we started American Idol … He’s hitting 50 percent, but he’s still up there swinging away.”

Phillips Sr. said the kidney problem is quite topical problem for their family, as he also has kidney stone. “I’ve had them. Where we live at is like the kidney stone capital of the world. It’s in the water,” the singer’s father said.

Phillips mom admitted that watching her son performing weekly was not easy because she “could tell he’s been in pain the whole time.”

Phillips was rushed to ER early in the season for the kidney stones. “He’s had a surgery since he started American Idol already to get through. That’s why they put the stint in him [so they] could keep his kidney functioning good,” Phillips Sr. said.

“Physically he’s in good shape. He said it’s painful wearing the stint. That’s why you see him moving like an old man. He can’t move. I can’t wait until he has his surgery and he recovered and ya’ll see him 100%,” he added.

According to Radar Online, previously Phillip Jn. refused to get kidney surgery until he triumphed. “I’ve been sick this whole show,” Phillips told Kelly Ripa after calling into “Live! With Kelly” on Thursday morning. “I’m trying to get all my work done, to recover.”

“I’ll be having [surgery] here soon,” Phillips added. “I’m getting prepared for all that. I’m ready to feel better, feel like myself.”

Speaking to reporters, the singer added it was a difficult ride during the show – he was allowed to sit out the weekly Ford videos in order to rest – but he was helped by his team of physicians. “I’m going to get some surgery done, so I’m going to get all better for the tour,” he said.

“It was very tough [getting through the season]. I had great doctors and great people surrounding me [who] really helped out, so it’s just a blessing to be here.”

He also revealed that he even was thinking of dropping out of the show: “You know, I had some bad days and I had some pretty good days. It was rough at times, and there were a couple times I thought about just dropping out to get the surgery done but the doctors helped me out a lot.”

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LYRICS + MP3: Phillip Phillips - Home (Studio Version) – American Idol 2012

Phillip Phillips is enjoying the success that comes with his coronation as season 11 winner of "American Idol". The 21-year-old singer has his debut single, "Home", on the top of the iTunes Songs Chart. Asked how he feels about it during a conference call Thursday, he simply told reporters, "Insane, but I'm ready to get my own stuff out there."

Download: Phillip Phillips – Home (Studio Version) – American Idol 2012 MP3

Lyrics:

Hold on, to me as we go
As we roll down this unfamiliar road
And although this wave is stringing us along

Just know you’re not alone
Cause I’m going to make this place your home

Settle down, it’ll all be clear
Don’t pay no mind to the demons
They fill you with fear
The trouble it might drag you down
If you get lost, you can always be found

Just know you’re not alone
Cause I’m going to make this place your home

Settle down, it’ll all be clear
Don’t pay no mind to the demons
They fill you with fear
The trouble it might drag you down
If you get lost, you can always be found

Just know you’re not alone
Cause I’m going to make this place your home

REPLAY: American Idol Top 2 Finale – Winner Announced! (Full Episode)

Watch the replay of the American Idol 2012 Top 2 Finale Results Night below and watch as Ryan Seacrest announces the winner!

Allow at least 2 minutes for buffering after playing.

VIDEO: Phillip Phillips wins American Idol Season 11!

PHILLIP PHILLIPS was just declared the new American Idol! Phillip Phillips won over 16 year old Filipina-Mexican Jessica Sanchez.

Watch the announcement below:

REPLAY: Jessica Sanchez vs Phillip Phillips - American Idol Top 2 Finale (Full Episode)

Watch the replay of the American Idol 2012 Top 2 Performance night below. Catch Jessica Sanchez battle it out with Phillip Phillips!

Watch the full episode below.

UPDATE: For the Winner announcement: Phillip Phillips Wins American Idol

VIDEO: Phillip Phillips – Home - American Idol 11 Top 2 Finale

Phillip Phillips sang on the American Idol 11 Top 2 Finale. If he gets the title, this  will be his winning piece.

VIDEO: Phillip Phillips – Movin Out – American Idol 11 Top 2 Finale

Phillip Phillips sang “Movin Out” as his 2nd song on the American Idol 11 Top 2 Finale.

VIDEO: Phillip Phillips – Stand By Me – American Idol 11 Top 2 Finale

Phillip Phillips sang “Stand By Me” on the American Idol 11 Top 2. This was Simon Fuller’s song choice for Phillip.

LIVE STREAM: American Idol 2012 Finale Results Night – Jessica Sanchez or Phillip Phillips?

Watch the live stream of the American Idol Season 11 Finale Results Night: Phillip Phillips vs Jessica Sanchez here for free.

Live stream schedule: (Philippine Time)

• May 23, 2012  Wed 8 AM – Performance Night. (CLICK HERE for the replay)
• May 24, 2012 Thurs 8 AM – Results Night (CLICK HERE for the replay)

UPDATE: PHILLIP PHILLIPS is American Idol Season 11 Winner!

 

Phillip Phillips in Urgent Need of Emergency Surgery! Will he make it to the Finale?

Will Phillip Phillips be able to compete during the American Idol finale next week?

If his doctors have their way, they want him to drop out of the competition and have surgery as soon as possible. But the singer intends to fight for the American Idol crown vs Jessica Sanchez during the final sing-off which takes place next Wednesday, May 23 (Thursday Manila time).

Phillips has been battling with kidney problems since the start of the competition. Earlier on in the season, host Ryan Seacrest had mentioned before a performance, that Philipps had just come off minor surgery that apparently was a temporary solution -- until he could have the kidney stone surgery he needs.

But his condition has reportedly gotten worse during the season. Celebrity news site TMZ reports that his medication causes dry mouth and that this has impacted his singing.

This is also the reason why Phillips is not seen in some of the Ford music videos. Producers have kept him off the field shoots as they were tough for him to manage.

TMZ is reporting that Phillips has been “urged by his personal doctor to get surgery immediately” but that Phillips wanted to work through the pain given that the finals are a week away. Recovery time for the surgery would last at least 6 weeks.

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American Idol 2012 Top 3 Results: Jessica Sanchez enters Top 2 with Phillip Phillips! Joshua Ledet eliminated! (Video)

With a record high 90 million votes that came in, here are the results:

Safe:

• Jessica Sanchez – 1st to be announced safe
• Phillip Phillips

Eliminated:

• Joshua Ledet

Quoatable quote from Jimmy Iovine:

"I think Jessica's worthy of singing at The Grammys." (WOAHHH!)

Joshua performed James Brown’s “It’s A Man’s Man’s Man’s World” as his exit song. He received his 17th standing ovation before the show ended. Now that’s a record!

That’s it folks! Jessica Sanchez and Phillip Phillips will battle it out for the title of American Idol. I’m pretty sure Pinoys all over the world are jumping for joy right now! This is the first time a Filipino made it to the finale! (Jasmine Trias made it to Top 3)

So, how do you guys feel about the results? Did Joshua deserve the boot tonight? Who will be the next American Idol?

Tune in next week for the two-night grand finale starting on May 23 (Wed) 8 AM Philippine Time for the American Idol 2012 Finale!

Watch the announcement of the American Idol final 2 below:

Remember that the American Idol Finale will be on a day earlier than the usual. It will be Wednesday (instead of the usual Thursday) here in the Philippines. The same voting time still follows on Wednesday.

Watch the full episode of the results show here.

VIDEOS: Phillip Phillips American Idol 2012 Top 3 Performances

Phillip Phillips performed these 3 songs for American Idol 2012 Top 3. Watch all of them below:

Phillip Phillips: Beggin' - Top 3 - AMERICAN IDOL SEASON 11

 

Phillip Phillips: Disease - Top 3 - AMERICAN IDOL SEASON 11

 

Phillip Phillips: We've Got Tonight - Top 3 - AMERICAN IDOL SEASON 11

American Idol 2012 Top 3 Song Spoilers! Here’s what they’re singing!

American Idol Season 11 Top 3 Performance night is getting near and many wonder what the Top 3 (Jessica Sanchez, Joshua Ledet and Phillip Phillips) will be singing for May 16 performance show. We got here the complete list of songs that will be included in the song list of American Idol Top 3.

The American Idol 2012 Top 3 will be singing 3 songs - their own choice, the judges' choice and Jimmy Iovine's choice.

According to American Idol producer Nigel Lythgoe, there will be an interesting line up for the Top 3 performance night. He teased with some interesting song choices for the Top 3. Nigel dropped 3 songs that will be sung by any of Jessica, Joshua or Phillip. 

The three songs were Imagine, Beggin' and I'll Be There.
If we are to match the songs with the Idol Top 3, here is what we believe each will be singing:

• Joshua Ledet - Beggin'
• Jessica Sanchez - I'll Be There
• Phillip Phillips - Imagine

That is what we predict based on the characteristic of the song which might fit the singers but it will be really difficult to predict who will be singing what song. Personally, I would love to hear Jessica sing Beggin' for a change.  Phillip can also do his thing with the song but we think this will be given to Joshua.

Imagine might be a no-brainer for Joshua so we thought he will be singing something else. However, we can also assume that these 3 songs were only for one idol hopeful or at least 2 of those. Maybe, Beggin' and I'll Be There will be both for Joshua Ledet and Imagine will be for Phillip Phillips. It could also do the same for Jessica Sanchez.

At any rate, these are just 3 songs out of the possible 9 (see list below) songs that we will all be hearing come Top 3 performance night, May 16.

Here is the complete list of songs for the Top 3 performance night:

• “Imagine” – John Lennon
• “My All” – Mariah Carey
• “No More Drama” – Mary J. Blige
• “We’ve Got Tonight” – Bob Seger
• “I Don’t Want To Miss A Thing” – Aerosmith
• “Beggin’” – Madcon
• “I’ll Be There” – Jackson 5
• “Disease” – Matchbox 20
• “I’d Rather Go Blind” – Etta James

What do you think? Which one your idols will sing?

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