Kelly Clarkson- "All I Ever Wanted" (Part #2)

[Focus]

Jan 26, 2009 21:07:02 GMT -5 Stephen said:

Jan 26, 2009 21:01:18 GMT -5 Bluesy said:

This is sort of a semi-random thing, but have y'all noticed how Kelly's old song titles are being used for titles of current songs?

Sober by Pink
You Found Me by Fray
Miss Independent by Ne-Yo

I probably shouldn't find this interesting, but I do.

I'm looking forward to the video.

Well I find it interesting too music4aw. I don't understand Stephen's response at all..lol.

[ƒreakshow]

EEEK the video looks amazing!

[Focus]

a few screen caps of the MLWSWY video from musicjunkie at the KCE...

[neally]

Wow- hot look and hopefully equally hot video ! I might actually have to watch American Idol, haha :)

One a different note, thank god Kelly will be #1 on Billboard's digital sales chart, because if not, many of her hat-ers would make claims that Kelly would be unable to be #1 without the help of American Idol. I suspect a big growth in the iTunes popularity bar on Thursday is in order

[sosickofluvsongs]

Wow. Lookin' hot. They're really on to something with this era!

[circadian]

dang!!! she looks so damn hot!!

[justmusicjunkie]

The preview for the video is awesome.

[QAF]

It's so exciting.

[SHOOTER]

I can't wait for the video!

[kcchica]

CAN'T WAIT FOR THE VIDEO NOW....she looks so amazin!

Are they going to show the whole video on Idol, or just a preview?

Music....it is interesting to see the song titles!

[Focus]

Mainstream Top 40 Pop
26 18 image KELLY CLARKSON My Life Would Suck W... 3835 2182 1653 24.720

Hot AC
28 18 image KELLY CLARKSON My Life Would Suck W... 1382 736 646 7.491

[Focus]

world.startv.com/rde/world/1948.htm

Graced Kelly

Simon Cowell rarely dishes out compliments. But when it comes to original American Idol champ Kelly Clarkson, the British judge is full of praise. "Kelly will be here for 30 years," he predicted. "She has one of the best pop voices in the world right now. What she sold in the UK, Europe, Asia had nothing to do with American Idol. It had everything to do with the fact that she's got an incredible voice. She's not a girl who got lucky in a talent competition; we got lucky to find her."

Since winning American Idol in 2002, Clarkson has sold over 18million albums worldwide, earned two Grammy Awards and produced a string of Top 10 hits. She reflects on her Idol win and the show's pitch-perfect run.

Has the show has changed over the years?

Our season was so different from any other. We were the first ones and nobody knew [how big Idol would be]. We were all so tired and living in a bubble. We worked night and day, doing interviews and photo shoots. We were up at 4am and went to bed after 10pm. We lived in a bubble so we didn't even know it was that successful. I remember [at the final] peeking out from behind the curtain at the Kodak Theater and thinking, 'Man there are just a lot of people here! People must really like this show!' (Laughs) We didn't realize it had blown up so fast; we didn't get a chance to think about it. Now all these kids who audition for Idol have seen what can happen and what the show is. They know what to do. For us, though, it was very different.

Do you think the show is more about popularity than talent?

No, I think it really recognizes talent. I think it's a great way for unsigned singers to be heard. Chris Daughtry didn't even win, but he's doing phenomenally well right now and selling millions. And Carrie Underwood is the biggest thing in country music. And why? Because she's talented.

Have you watched every season?

I watched the season when Jordin won [Season Six]. Every other year I've been touring overseas so I haven't [had a chance to] see the show.

What did you learn from American Idol?
Not to read any press about you! I learned that hard lesson on American Idol. We were complete nobodies and all of a sudden people were taking an interest in us. You'd go onto the internet, excited to read about what people thought of your performance, and they would just rip you to shreds. 'What's wrong with her hair?' 'What's wrong with her ears?' 'Why did she do that in the song?' No, thank you. I don't read it.

Are the judges fair?

They are. People tend to criticize Simon or Randy for being too harsh, but they are tame compared to music critics. And they are nothing compared to what people say about you in magazines (laughs). People might say the judges are being too mean, but they are just setting us up for what the real industry is like. Not everybody is going to like everything that you do. You've got to have thick armor if you're going to do this job.

Are you still in touch with any of the judges?

I'm not in touch with them on a daily basis, but we always run into each other at different events.

Paula Abdul has been ridiculed for her critiques. Fair?

I know she comes off like she's loopy, but when you talk to her she's perfectly normal. I guess some people read differently on camera and in interviews.

Performers like Britney Spears have buckled under the pressures of fame. How do you stay so grounded?

I think it's very different when you grow up in this industry. I had a normal upbringing. I went to proms and through that awkward junior-high stage. I've had some normalcy and stability in my life [whereas Britney] has lived her life under a microscope. I think it's really hard for her. I think the key to staying grounded in this industry is to surround yourself with good people.

Do you have any other tips to keep your ego in check?

I don't live in LA, I live in Texas and I have the same friends that I've had since I was a kid. I work so much that there's not a lot of time to do a lot of damage or stupid stuff. I'm not really into the fame thing, either. I just want to focus on my singing, writing and performing.

[Bluesy]

Wonderful interview, FOCUS. Thanks for posting it. The girl is just so real and refreshing.

[Focus]

AT&T Mobility and Consumer Markets to Present Sneak Preview of Kelly Clarkson's New Video During 'AMERICAN IDOL' Commercial Break on Jan. 28 on FOX


The Company Will Offer Exclusive Access to the Full-Length Video for 24 Hours

Fans Can Watch Full-Length Video Via TV, Mobile Phone and Online

ATLANTA, Jan. 27 /PRNewswire/ -- Pop rock sensation Kelly Clarkson and AT&T Mobility and Consumer Markets are teaming up to bring fans her highly anticipated new video. The company will present a sneak peek of the video during a commercial break of AMERICAN IDOL on Wednesday, Jan. 28 (8-9 p.m. ET/PT) on FOX. Following the preview, the company will make the full video available to watch online and via AT&T Mobility phones and AT&T U-verse(SM) TV.

Kelly Clarkson's newest 19 Recordings/RCA single, "My Life Would Suck Without You," debuted earlier this month. The song was the No. 1 most added at Top 40 and Hot AC and currently holds the No. 1 position at iTunes. Wednesday night's commercial break sneak peek on FOX will be the first time fans will have a glimpse of the video.

After the preview airs, AT&T Mobility and Consumer Markets will offer exclusive access to the full-length video for 24 hours:

-- AT&T Mobility customers can get a link to watch it on their mobile
phones by texting KELLY to 8008.
-- AT&T U-verse customers can access the video for free through the U-
verse TV Video On Demand (VOD) storefront.
-- All fans can watch it online at www.att.net.

Kelly Clarkson fans can also purchase ringtones of the new track or tones of her other popular songs through the AT&T MEdia Mall, accessible directly from their handsets or online (www.att.com/mediamall).

In her career to date, Clarkson has sold 16 million albums worldwide and has enjoyed four No. 1 singles on the Billboard Hot 100. She is the recipient of two Grammy Awards, two American Music Awards, two MTV Awards and 11 Billboard Music Awards.

AT&T Mobility and Consumer Markets is the Official Wireless Sponsor of AMERICAN IDOL.

About AT&T

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[pyrates]

Perez has a couple of pics of the video up:




She looks HOT!! And I can see her band in the background. I wonder who the drummer's gonna be.

[Focus]

Jan 27, 2009 15:48:57 GMT -5 pyrates said:

Perez has a couple of pics of the video up:




She looks HOT!! And I can see her band in the background. I wonder who the drummer's gonna be.

The drummer looks like Kelly's drummer, Chris Deaner.

[Berry]

I think its Derek, back from the Breakaway days.

[Focus]

I guess it could be either of them. Derek was with Kelly on the 2w2v Tour 2nd leg because Deaner was on tour with his other band. But Deaner is back now and has been for a while. I guess we'll find out when we see the video.

[pyrates]

Jan 27, 2009 16:35:31 GMT -5 Focus said:

I guess it could be either of them. Derek was with Kelly on the 2w2v Tour 2nd leg because Deaner was on tour with his other band. But Deaner is back now and has been for a while. I guess we'll find out when we see the video.

I'm glad Deaner might be back. I like both of them, but I love Deaner's videos, so I kinda wish it was him.

[circadian]

BTW, kinda off topic... but does anybody know why Jimmy Messer left the band right after the MD era started?

[ƒreakshow]

Jan 27, 2009 16:46:13 GMT -5 circadian said:

BTW, kinda off topic... but does anybody know why Jimmy Messer left the band right after the MD era started?

I've wanted to know that as well.

[Focus]

Kelly looks fabu in those pictures!

[QAF]

Kelly looks fantastic. Does anyone know how PH managed to get ahold of those pics?

[Berry]

He got them from People
www.people.com/people/article/0,,20255398,00.html

[QAF]

Thank you for posting the untagged photos sixofclubs! They look so much better without that horrid pink all over them.

[QAF]

Supposedly the video is getting uploaded to youtube as I type this. From the KCE.

[strikeleo]

www.youtube.com/watch?v=_zJfNz-oyFk
new music video. AMAZING!

[dbhmr]

Jan 27, 2009 21:57:16 GMT -5 strikeleo said:

www.youtube.com/watch?v=_zJfNz-oyFk
new music video. AMAZING!

Just watched it once. My first reaction is it's super cute--very light-hearted and fun, making the song even moreso.

[sosickofluvsongs]

WOW. Amazing video. Really fits in with the song - fun, light,pop-rockish. I heart that outfit on her!

[shaq91]

Lil Wayne's Prom Queen is now on Amazon & iTunes!!!!!!! Look out Kelly!!! =(