When Simon Leaves American Idol Does That Mean He's No Longer "Heaven's Chosen?"

Renaldo ("We're Brothers Forever") said it best in Season 7, "Simon, you are heaven's chosen to give chance to any talent for free of charge." I can't speak for heaven but I would think that the successful contestants on American Idol must consider Simon Cowell and the show a God-send for providing a venue for their voices to be heard and and career jump start that many never experience.

Simon has now stated that Season 9 will be his last on American Idol. Which means I'll have to soak up every precious, disdainful, and hilarious comment from Simon this season because I just don't think I can watch AI without him next year. It's bad enough that Paula is gone but this is just too much for me.

I personally don't think American Idol will continue without Simon at the reigns and in the judge's seat. I'm sure Fox will give it a try but I think it will only squeak through with one season before it's yanked.  People will most likely tune into Simon's other show The X Factor. Is he gonna get Paula to be a judge with him on that show? And if so, can they just pretend all this never happened and call The X Factor American Idol? I'm just sayin'.

Here's Renaldo with a memorable audition and high praise for Simon.



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Britney's "Baby" turns 11

If you would like to feel old like me this week, please note that Britney Spears' album, Baby One More Time celebrated its 11th anniversary this week. Since this is one of my favorite pop albums of all time, I had to note the occasion.

Just so you know, Baby One More Time: 

• reached #1 in fifteen countries

• was the biggest selling album worldwide by a teenage artist

• was the highest selling album by a female pop artist

• was the highest selling debut album in the US

• sold more than 25 million copies

• was available on cassette tape- iTunes didn't exist

(Facts via britneyspears.com)

I don't care how old this album gets, its got so many good memories for me, I'll be singing it in my car when I'm a grandma. I can hear myself now, "That was real music kids. Ah, the good old 90's!"

My blog post wouldn't be complete without the title track and music video that made Britney a pop icon so here you go. Enjoy!