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I love reading the American Idol blogs.  It’s interesting to me how different people have different favorites.  Even when it’s obvious to me, who is the best… ( that’s a joke..lol )  

I do have  my favorites.  For the girls - Asia’h Epperson and for the boys - David Archuleta.  My props go out to Dave Cook for last nights performance of “Hello.”  It was the best of the night.

I’m going out on a limb and predicting  Luke and Danny will be voted off this week.

Yesterday I thought about my favorite love songs and of course the next thought was what songs helped me through break ups.  Here are some of the songs that did me some good to listen to through difficult relationship times.  What helped you?

1. Un-break My Heart - Toni Braxton
2. Don’t Speak - No Doubt
3. Since You’ve Been Gone - Kelly Clarkson
4. Bye Bye Bye - N’Sync
5. You Oughta Know - Alanis Morissette
6. In The End - Linkin Park
7. Forgotten - Linkin Park
8. She Hates Me - Puddle of Mudd
9. How Do I Live Without You - LeAnn Rimes
10. Torn - Natalie Imbruglia
11. I Fall To Pieces - Patsy Cline
12. Cold - Crossfade
13. Broken - Seether

So with Valentines Day just past, it got me thinking about love songs. There are so so so many love songs.  I picked 13 that have moved me over the years.  See if you agree or let me know your favorites. 

In no particular order:

1. Maybe I’m Amazed - Paul McCartney
2. Unforgettable - Nat King Cole
3. Walkin On Sunshine - Katrina and the Waves
4. I Will - The Beatles
5. Livin On A Prayer - Bon Jovi
6. No Strings Attached - N’Sync
7. Iris - Goo Goo Dolls
8. A Whole New World  - from Alladin
9. Breathe - Faith Hill
10. Have I Told You Lately - Rod Stewart
11. Spin You Around - Puddle Of Mudd
12. I Could Fall In Love - Selena
13. Love Me Tender - Elvis

Carly Smithson, an American Idol hopeful this year had a previous record deal.  Smithson whose maiden name is Hennessy signed with MCA in 1999.  Her album was released in 2001 but never reached sales of 1,000 units.  It is within American Idol rules to have had a prior deal just not be currently under contract.  Yet, the controversy continues…is she a ringer?

People Magazine is reporting that singer Gwen Stefani and her rocker husband Gavin Rossdale are expecting child number two.    They had a son, Kingston, in May of 2006.  Stephani who is 38, is said to be about 13 weeks along. 

Buddy Holly’s widow, Maria Elena Holly has taken action against Peggy Sue Garron.   Garron is the inspiration of Buddy’s 1957 hit “Peggy Sue.”

Peggy Sue has written a book “Whatever Happened to Peggy Sue?” in which she claims she and Holly were very close and at one point Holly suggested the pair divorce their spouses and run away together.

Maria Elena Holly has petitioned her to cease and desist claiming, Buddy “never considered Peggy Sue a friend.”  She fears the book will hurt her reputation and tarnish Buddy’s memory.

“American Idol” hits our living rooms again tonight!  The two night, four hour season premier airs tonight and tomorrow night on Fox at 8 p.m eastern.

Season seven will have the same judges as in the past, Simon Cowell, Paula Adbul and Randy Jackson. 

You may not have watched in the past but they have launched some careers.  Kelly Clarkson, Carrie Underwood, Chris Daughtry, Jennifer Hudson

Christina Aguilera and husband Jordan Bratman are parents to a new baby boy, Max.  Born Saturday night at an L.A hospital the baby weighed 6 pounds 2 ounces and was 20.5 inches.

Nicole Richie gave birth to a baby girl named Harlow Winter Kate Madden.  The baby was born Friday.  The baby’s father is Joel Madden of the rock band Good Charlotte. 

Do you think those beautiful women we see on TV and in the movies are always so beautiful?  Well, think again.  Check out the links below to see some pictures that may make you feel better about yourself!

http://www.tmz.com/photos/no-makeup/139810/

 http://www.niquehappy.com/uglycelebpics

The niquehappy.com has side by side photos of the stars made up and then with no make - up. 

Rockstarname.com  -  A fun website - type your name in and the name generator will name you with a new rock star name, or pop star name, rap star name or country star name.

My rockstar name is Mimi Sweet . . .  how sweet is that?

What’s yours?

RockinTown.com has released their list of the Greatest Rock Artists of All-Time.  Do you agree?

1. Elvis Presley
2. Led Zepplin
3. Evanescence
4. Pearl Jam
5. U2
6. Green Day
7. The Beatles
8. Foo Fighters
9. AC/DC
10. Nirvana
11. Pink Floyd
12. Slipknot
13. Nickelback
14. My Chemical Romance
15. The Doors
16. Fall Out Boy
17. David Bowie
18. Soundgarden
19. White Stripes
20. Aerosmith

1. The Police - 131.9 Million Dollars
2. Kenny Chesney - 71.1 Million
3. Justin Timberlake - 70.6 Million
4. Celine Dion - 65.3 Million
5. Van Halen - 56.7 Million
6. Tim McGraw and Faith Hill - 52.3 Million
7. Rod Stewart - 49 Million
8. Genesis - 46.6 Million
9. Josh Groban - 43.0 Million
10. Rascal Flatts - 41.5 Million
11. Dave Matthews Band - 41.1 Million
12. Billy Joel - 39.1 Million
13. Roger Waters - 38.3 Million

1. It’s Beginning to Look A Lot Like Christmas
2. Carol of the Bells
3. Baby It’s Cold Outside
4. Dance of The SugarPlum Fairies 
5. Do You Hear What I Hear
6. Jolly Ole Saint Nicholas
7. Mr. Grinch
8. Winter Wonderland
9. O Holy Night
10. Here Comes Santa Claus
11. A Holly Jolly Christmas
12. Mela Kalikimaka
13. I Heard the Bells on Christmas Day

These are my favorites in no particular order…what are your favorites?