Elsa's Foray into Reality TV- Part 1: "PopStars"

Long, long ago, before there was American Idol, Country Idol, Dances with Stars, So u Think u can Dance and all those numerous song and dance reality shows - there was PopStars . We are talking circa 1999, if I remember correctly.

This show had auditions in LA and NYC for an all-girl group of 5 that would get a recording contract. I, being a singer/model/actress, of course went to the LA auditions. It was exciting. This was the first reality talent show of it's kind - there was no American Idol yet! I made it to the 2nd callbacks before being told I was too old and too tall (I think I was about 28 at the time). I was pretty bummed, but excited that when the TV show aired a couple months later, I got featured 3x on the first episode!! In other words: I may not have been what they were looking for - but my Basque nose and big Mexican hips were deemed camera worthy amongst thousands of auditioners. Gay snap to that!!!


Sure enough, though, I remember Nicole Herzinger (now Nicole Kea) was there and she was eventually selected to be in the group. Not unlike the Pussycat Dolls (which she now sings in): she was featured (not intentionally; she was, simply, the best of the 5) prominently as the lead singer in what was supposed to be an ensemble group. (Can we say Beyonce??) And yes, some of the girls in the group experienced green envy as no doubt the less-pretty, talent-less backup dancers (they don’t even sing really) Dolls feel now.


All I can say is GO, Nicole! Work it out! I gotta find that first episode tape with me on it and you know when I do, I'll put it on youtube and on here!

It's Just NOT Fair!!!

No, my dears, I am NOT gagging in this not-so-stunning photo of yours truly, but rather I am rocking out singing to some 80s music (what you don't see in the picture is the big margarita I am also drinking and holding- he he he). Anyhow: that brings me to my subject:

Tomorrow San Diego is hosting the kick off to the next American Idol auditions. And guess what? I am TOO damn old to audition!! Cheeeeennnngadoooooohhhhh (spanish cuss word for you monolinguals out there).

That just plain stinks! People tell me all the time I look years younger than my real age (sound effect of needle scratching off the record) - of....35!!! And as long as I keep an eye out for my rapidly graying stray hairs, it might (come on, could it really???) be true!! HAHAHA!!!

Well, to those of you who don't know me: one of the many hats I wear is that of a professional singer, with a music degree, years of experience singing, competing and performing in many different facets. I also am known to clean up well and be camera-friendly (must be my modeling and acting experience he he he) so I just KNOW that I would make at LEAST some TV time - even if it's to make a fool of me with Simon Cowell guessing my real age and then wagging his finger at me accusing that wasn't I shown on TV getting cut from the precursor to American Idol - the TV show, "Pop Stars", that auditioned and then made the all-girl band (including Pussycat Dolls' sexy lead singer Nicole), "Eden's Crush"???


Alas, it's true.... and if you want to read up on it more, you shall have to wait as I don't feel like typing the story all out again....

I am SO disappointed not to be there with the thousands (including my tone-deaf teenage next-door neighbor who has been wailing, er, practicing for days) that are currently sleeping and camping out at Qualcomm Stadium for their chance at Glory or utter Humiliation...

A little bit of (Achoo!!!) American Idol

Achoooooo!! DRAT. I am really sick. And I spent 2 hours waiting at Urgent Care today to see what was wrong with me. Yikes. I hate being sick - I can't sing, can't talk and can't work out. Total drag..

That said I DID get to enjoy the TV show "American Idol" and wanted to comment on its progress. Firstly, my picks for the Final Top 2 would be Melinda Doolittle and Jordan Sparks. Let me back this up - Melinda stood out to me (I wrote a blog about it weeks ago) on her first audition appearance. She is a fantastic singer and very humble (although Simon can stop commenting on how humble she is, it's starting to wear a bit). She'll probably win it, she is THAT good and her story (producers and audience LOVE a story) of being a back-up singer for years and now coming into her own just can't be ignored. I must point out that, also, that it's wonderful that only on a show like this would this girl really get to be a star - she is NOT a looker and I KNOW that the Industry would never have opened its doors to her before. Let's face it - they want a 'package' that can be produced and marketable. Melinda Doolittle will do just fine now after having the sense to try out for this show.

Now, on to the 17 year old firecracker Jordan Sparks. First of all she has a great stage name already. It suits her. She is fantastic for a kid her age. Very poised and pretty (without being stick-thin) - she has the youth factor in her voice that is very radio-friendly as opposed to superb Ms. Doolittle who reminds me of Gladys Knight at almost 40.

Lastly, I heard the whole country of India is voting and praying for the other 17 year old, Sanjayah. God bless him, he is SO sweet, so gay, with such great hair and he even knows how to hula dance - I told Patrick he should go to Bollywood in India and have a successful career singing and dancing in Bollywood films. I am NOT kidding. He would be a star there! That, or in 10 years if he keeps his great hair and stays rail thin he can be a great men's runway model. Mark my words. And by the way... I'd manage his career in a second!

AI makes E so happeeeeeee!!!

I have 2 words to say: American Idol.

ok ok I have a little more to say (becus I got the Gift to Gab!)

Melissa Doolittle - work...it...out.
Sundance Head: I did the gay man shocked gasp when Simon Cowell commented in a daze, "Blew (last year's winner) Taylor Hicks out of the water..."