Hate to say It

but it's adios to Megan Joy tonight..... that was one hot mess. I like her but she can't seem to find her niche in this competition.

Even Scott was better than her last night (but only a smidge). It seems to me someone is taking advantage of Scott not being able to throw in some input on his wardrobe choice. How did you like Seacrest "challenging" Scott with "how do you know your pants are pink"? Classy Seacrest, real classy! At least the hair stylist is taking it easy on his hair this week.

So what number do I dial to fast forward this whole season and cut to the chase with the finale between Danny and Adam? xo, Brie

PS Paula please stop dancing to every song.... you're starting to look like Ramona. xoxoxo

Almost Forgot my Idol Predictions

silly me....

If America has any sense whatsoever it's adious to

this guy



and also this guy



Those tricky judges have something up their sleeve to mess with the voting. I think they will excercise a veto if needed. This season is screwy!

Idol Chit Chat

I'm watching After the Final Rose Part 2 as I type this (which is a TOTAL ratings ripoff so in case you "missed" it, you really "missed" nothing)

I'm left feeling indifferent about Idol for the third week in a row.

She's in for sure

I hope he's in... (again I'm nervous b/c I actually voted for him last night and got through every single time)

and the last one is a toss up for me. I'm guessing it will be this guy? He got a lot of air time in the preview shows. He is legally blind, and seems like a very very nice guy, but I'm going to say it... I don't think he has that great of a voice. At least last night he didn't that's for sure. I did like how he gave Seacrest a little b busting last night and asked for a high five after the audition debacle.

In case you missed it.... xo, Brie



PS Olivia Newton John totally let me down last night and sang a terrible Meatloaf song. WHAT!??!?! He did such a cool unplugged Disturbia during auditions. He needs to do stuff like that every time.

Idol Chit Chat

As my downward spiral of getting nothing done continues... it only seems fitting to chime in with my American Idol update and predictions.

First up with have the people I feel will go through

1. The no brainer - who does AI think they're fooling stacking the decks in their favor with the best person to perform last and end the show on a high note? I'm on to you!! Good gracious can this guy sing. He has the quaffed rocker hair and guy liner but the little face of cute Jessie McCartney so I do not believe he'll be scaring anyone off. Amazing, amazing singer.....

2. Cute single mom with the inked sleeve - loved her!! Quirky, odd dancing moves, great voice - I'd say she's a guarantee except for the fact that when I called to vote for her last night, I got through with complete ease. That concerns me... we'll see.

3. Strawberry Shortcake - She rocked it last night, I am however tired of hearing Heart's Alone. It's a great song and all but it's been done 4 or 5 times already. Try some Paramore next time - and if you're taking requests I like Misery's Business. I can accompany you with the Guitar Hero if you like because while I don't like to brag, I am awesome on that one ;)

I quite like Nick/Norman - he's pretty funny. Will the schtick get on my nerves after awhile? Probably not... I like the corny.

I was bummed to see this cute thing crash and burn last night. She's beautiful and seems so sweet.

Can't wait to what goes down tonight! xo, Brie

Idol Chit Chat

Well, the show is finally on the road for American Idol. Was sooooo excited for the real competition to begin! Something was "not right" last night - that's for sure!!! Everything seemed off from beginning to end. Lots of nervous, boring and/or horrible song choices.

There are still WAY too many people for me to make proper predictions but here's who I think has the best chance to make the top three for this week.

Natch, my boy Danny Gokey. I predicted him to take it all awhile back and I'm still supporting him. He sang well last night although "Hero" by Mariah Carey is not for me. Randy failed to mention for the 2 millionth time that he worked with Mariah and I found that disappointing to say the least.

I like this guy with his glasses better... those stylists think they know EVERYTHING

The rest is a crap shoot.... seriously but I am going with

Construction Guy (picked a good song, got a LOT of air time in the shows leading up and didn't massacre his song)

and Crazy Jackie (I like crazy Jackie b/c she is funny and knows my sister so now I feel like I can say I know her - which I don't ;) she actually has a great voice but sure picked a doozy last night (great song, horriblay rendition) - this could be her Achilles Heel in this competition b/c if memory serves she picked a stupid song to audition with and got very lucky with another chance)

I had such high hopes for this gal (she didn't blow it but it Natural Woman has been done and done and done and done some more) I was disappointed.

The judges seemed to like this little lady but I was bored and don't care for the blues!

So what did you think?

2009 American Idol

and the winner is.....................................

Danny Gokey! You heard it here first :) This guy is good!!! I have a couple of other favorites who are sure to go far too. Please keep in mind my success rate to date with predicting the winner is 0.0 but I have a feeling this year will be THE year! Have a great weekend! xo, Brie

Good GRIEF!

Hey Mr. Tambourine Man, play a song for me, hmm, hmmm, hmmmm, hmmm, hmmmmm hmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm!!!!!!

Don't think it didn't completely kill me (and Keeks too) that we were at a show last night while American Idol was on! My husband called me giddy to tell me my boyfriend flubbed it in a major way. I do believe Mr. KB is jealous of my Jason ;) Of course we raced out of our show promptly at 10pm and watched the train wreck first hand on Tivo the second we got home. Here is my thoughtful analysis......

I was sort of bored again, maybe I was tired from the show?!?! I find myself not being able to WAIT for the program and this week's theme is the kind I like but I am left feeling hollow at the end.

I thought everyone did well (nothing exciting) except for Jason who's first song was beyond terrible. Painful in fact! I actually liked his second song but forgetting the lyrics is a big no no. The humming was fanfreakingtastic!

I just don't know what to do with him at this point. I know I am in the minority (although Keeks loves him too) and I know it's not fair.... but I want him to stay one more week. Keeks really summed it right when she said - it doesn't matter WHO goes this week (Syesha or Jason) b/c the other one will go next week and the finale will be a throw down show down with the two Davids. I agree 100% and truth be told if I had to choose, I would personally rather see Jason one more week! He's entertaining if nothing else :) So my prediction is Syesha may get das boot tonight!

Bye for now, off to round 2 of the Spring Basket show. Last night was a little slow, hoping for more traffic today! Wish us luck! xo, Brie

I didn't know a CAT was singing it!?!?!

Here is the funniest preinterview I have EVER seen in my life. Who cares... he's cute ;) xo, Brie

Bottom 3 will be Syesha, Jason (sniffle), and Brooke fo shiz! I'm done predicting who will go home b/c I'm always wrong. Off to light a candle for my cute Jason ;)

Deep Thoughts on American Idol

Well, it was another week devoted entirely to one artist. While AI seems to be digging this format, I personally am not. At least it was only for 7 seven songs! Did anybody else find Terri Hatcher sitting directly behind Paula as incredibly distracting as I did? Here's my contestant rundown....

1. David Archuleta - technically this guy is perfect. I believe he may not be human. He has the whole package: great voice, nice personality, and cute looking. My only problem with David is that I am not into his style of music. I imagine his album cover being him with his arms outstretched on the top of a mountain, with some wispy clouds overhead and maybe a dove flying by or something? He's going for inspirational singer, but I'm not feeling inspired. He's really great - just not for me.

2. Carly - she looked great last night. That scolding from Simon on her style really lit a fire under her. The dress was perfect on her! Figure flattering and long sleeved (I am not sure all of America is into the inked sleeve look either, so covering them up may be wise). I think she also has a great voice, very pretty, love that Irish accent. She sang well, the competition is tough and she is not going to win. Your husband's tatooed face is scaring me a little!

3. Syesha - I thought you had an advantage last night since you and Mariah sing similar in a similar genre. Again great voice, super pretty... kind of boring.

4. Brooke - I love Brooke, I think she is real - I don't find her shticky. The radio hosts around here skewered her this morning for being annoying, talking too much, and not singing well. I happen to disagree, I liked her but I love that unplugged acoustic sound. Is she the next American Idol? Probably not, but I still like her. Um, why did she miss her sister's wedding?? That was ridiculous!

5. Kristy Lee - Getting better and better. Now she's giving a Patsy Cline vibe which I really like. Chance on winning this is equal to a snowball in Hades. I have never seen such perfectly straight teeth!

6. David Cook - Judges loved him! I found him a little wedding singerish at the very beginning of the song but then he brought it. I like my Fall Out Boy lead sing look alike. I do believe he may win! Either way he'll be fine.

7. Jason - Oh Jason, I am so biased now it's ridiculous. LOVE him. He's the whole package - even his goofiness is growing on me. Last night wasn't my favorite for him, but I liked it enough. Randy's luau reference made me laugh b/c it was kind of true, but Paula and Simon loved it so I hope he sticks around. The stage was dark, so I couldn't be sure... but was my boy wearing a Jersey Tuxedo? That was definitely him giving me a shout out! :)

Ok, who's going home??? Probably Carly or Syesha. I'll say Syesha for the 4th week a row!!

I Know This Much is True

If Brie says "you're out" on American Idol.... that really means "you're safe"!

Oh well, it's bye bye to Ramielle, so much for my theory... but nobody's crying - except for her I guess, but that's par for the course. My favorite moment I think of last night (besides of course the unknown band singing "This Little Light on Mine" - what the????) was when Ryan Seacrest told Ramielle to "stand up and sing us out" - she was standing up Ryan.... she's incredibly short! Way to kick her when she's down!

Once we get rid of Kristy Lee next week and her clairvoyant homemade sign that must have taken her all of 2 seconds to draw - then I do really believe it's game on! Jason I hope you're practicing away right now :)

Have a great one! xo, Brie

PS My title has reminded me of a great Wally Lamb book... if you haven't read it, put it on your summer reading list!

American Idol, Dolly, and Pay It Forward Winners

Quick weigh in on American Idol.

First let me start off with - I love Dolly Parton. I think she is very sweet, talented, and smart with an amazing business sense. I admire so much about her. All this being said, I do hate to say it, I found the show a little S L O W last night. I don't understand why they have to keep devoting an entire show to one particular artist. I like the wider range shows like pick any song from your birth year, or the 60's, 70's etc etc.

Here is the rundown in order of appearance along with my prediction of who will get das boot tonight (if you are reading regularly, you will know this means nada, my track record has been dismal this season)

1. Brooke - Ok. Nothing spectacular... but have a seat, you are safe!

2. David Cook - you have a great voice. Little Sparrow was a snoozefest! I heard you went to the hospital last night after the show for heart palpitations?

3. Ramiele - you were better than last week. I still think you should go - but - I don't think you
will! I do believe you have nabbed your BFF sittin in the audience almost every week Danny's fans and that was huge for you. I have finally cracked the code why you get to stay week after week!

4. Jason - still love you and thought you kicked it up a notch last night! Simon didn't agree, but he was crabby last night. So happy that you got all my postcards! LOL!

5. Carly - you sang one of my favorites, only problem is Dolly does it WAY better. That's the trouble you face when you pick a goody. I felt bad for you last night b/c Simon was mean to you about your wardrobe, but psssst.... he was telling the truth. You look great in black, just get more stylish with it and lose the red knickers!

6. David A - you have a great voice and you did well. Are you seriously going to be the next American Idol though? Do we really want to hear him on the radio all the time? He's just not my style, I guess.

7. Kristy Lee - girl... somebody is lookin out for you. Last week you're "proud to be an American" this week it's country time. Enjoy your last week of safety!

8. Syesha - ok, you picked probably the only song America would really know. Totally worth the risk and you needed to do that. Unfortunately, it was a no go. You had to have nailed that and then some and sadly you didn't. I think you might get your walking papers tonight.

9. Michael Johns - I hate that bluesy kind of music, but you sang awesome and looked awesome. Don't go changin ;)

So in summary - bye bye Syesha!

and now to the pay it forward news...... the lucky 2 winners are.... drum roll please.....

ALL OF 9 YOU! Email me ( bridget at keeksandbrie dot com) with your wishes and addresses :) Now get paying it forward ;) Thanks for playing xoxoxxoxox Brie

PS got MOST of Ms. C's face clean last night. There are still remnants. Had to explain that to the teachers, they of course loved it! Me, not so much :)

American Idol Time!

Well... last night was better for sure, I think we all needed it too after listening the Beatles songbook get destroyed not one, but two weeks in a row!

I have a lot of thoughts r/g last night's show (what else is new?) here's the breakdown in order of appearance :)

1. Ramiele - what the?????? Love that song, you didn't sing it too well. I understand you are sick, I think you'll have a lot of time to convalesce at home b/c you are leaving us tonight.

2. Jason - I still really, really like you. You need to not talk so much in the interviews (wee bit painful to watch) You also need to step it up a bit, I think people will start to get bored.

3. Seyesha - the judges seemed to like you, I don't know the song you sang. I was bored.

4. Jacuzzi - you have been growing on me the last 2 weeks. I actually liked your Beatles performances. Stay upbeat, lose the Luther, you're better when you're peppy.

5. Brooke - I still really, really like you too. You're falling into the same trap as Jason my other fave - you need to bring it to the next level.

6. Michael - You KILLED tonight. I suggest you angle Queen songs every week. LOVED IT! I also loved that you were born in the 70's like me, these youngins don't know how to choose good songs.

7. Carly - I would have much preferred if you had done the Total Eclipse from Old School (aka Dan Band's rendition) Don't worry I sang it along with you and did that version over you. It was much better :) and ps... what on earth was that last show off note??? SO uncalled for and basically left me feeling mad.

8. David Archuleta - Mr KB thought for sure you'd sing a Backstreet Boys song b/c we thought you might be born in the late 90's :) That made me laugh! What the heck was that song you sang? You need to tell Dad to stay out of this and pick some cooler songs. I felt like I was watching Up with People at Knox Berry Farms.

9. Kristy Lee - I don't know what to say. You chose a sentimental song, I think you'll get through b/c of it.

10. David Cook - I declared you a sleeper in this competition way back in the beginning. I find him to be the most radio "friendly" of the whole top 10. Your voice was so on point last night, but such sacrilege to sing someone else's cover of Michael Jackson!!! The judges thought you took a risk, I say you played it safe. A risk would have been doing Michael's version and I believe you would have pulled it off. Next time!

Ok, that's it folks! What did you think of last nights' show? AGAIN, I'm saying bye bye to Ramiele! xo, Brie

Adieu to Ramiele

Your time is up... but seriously ANYONE could go. They brought their D game last night.... even my precious Jason Castro....sniffle, sniffle

Deep Thoughts by Brie Handy

• Project Runway was simply a triumph last night. I went to bed so happy as all was so so right in the world ;) I was doing the Nutty Professor Mama Klump for my Christian (Hercules, Hercules!!!!!) I'll cite the following as examples....

- Christian rules
- Posh Spice
- Rami was such a gracious gentleman being the runner up
- killer fashion show
- Tim Gunn is the nicest guy ever
- and oh yeah, Christian RULES

• American Idol predictions (warning I've got a shake up here....)

- best guy: Jason Castro

- best girl: Brooke White (nice work, girl!!)

- adious to: Luke Perry look alike Luke, and Jacuzzi (who by the way doesn't seem to have a last name on the site??? huh? Who do you think you are... Cher, Madonna? I demand an answer!) I also think it will be bye bye for Kady (your nine lives are up) and (shake up warning, shake up warning) Syesha Mercado - great voice and great legs, but you gotta BRING IT if you're last. Sorry love.

• Spinning

- you are killing me as of late..... I am still fully committed you'll be surprised to learn. I can also barely walk, aren't you supposed to get better as time goes on?? What gives? My favorite instructor Mel is just the greatest... where else can you hear Squeeze, Madness, and Young MC back to back?

Hercules, Hercules :D xo, Brie

Hello? Did you have a doubt? Come on, what up?

Mama is a little verklempt..... talk among yourselves :) xo, Brie

In case you missed it.....

I love this guy! Cute, great singer, and handles Paula's babbling like a real pro!



and tonight I see my son Christian Siriano take home the project runway title! Christian after you win, hop on the midtown direct and get over here. We'll celebrate with mojitos, you can make me a fun little cape and then we'll flat iron each other's hair. It'll be FIERCE ;) Good luck tonight <3<3<3>oxox, Brie

UH Oh

Note to self: if you have a history of dancing publicly in your birthday suit (read: American Idol contestant David Hernandez) you might want to come clean before a stint on a highly rated television program! I am sure this was all done in a beautiful and "artistic" manner but still....


anyhoo...........does this mean this guy can come back????? Please say yes, please say yes!! xo, Brie

Straight to the Garbage with you!

You are horrible!

but hey, hey, hey... Jason did that funny dance again! Gotta respect his commitment to choreography!

Outlook Not Good

so says the 8 ball! I am posting immediately after Idol tonight while my mind is fresh and I don't want any outside influences clouding my vision :) I also have a half hour to kill until PR!

This is such a crap shoot because honestly lots of these guys were "eh" for me. My daughter thinks I am meaner than Simon. It's all very funny because I carry on as if I can sing. I cannot, but my ears are in tip top shape. So bye bye tomorrow to:

but thank you, thank you for that awesome dance move at the end! Like Keely and Country Girl have both said.... a cruise ship is calling your name.

your Freddy Mercury was NOT bad and you remind me of Luke Perry which is weird because your name is Luke. You're getting the boot for lacking the old stage charisma.

you have used your get out of jail free card already. Bold choice to sing "No Good" because that's just how I thought the judges would rate the performance.

and last but not least, bye to cute Kady. I love your Brittany impression, it's great! I loved your dress tonight! The stones reminded me of my scarab bracelet which I LOVE and am now off to go look for! xo, Brie