Ramiele Malubay, Top 12, And Some Groping

Even though some pics of Ramiele Malubay are stirring up some discussion - and really - haven't we all groped a friend or two at some point? - it hasn't done anything to lessen her chances of becoming the next American Idol as Ramiele has landed into the top 12, avoiding being one of the four eliminated from tonight's show (Luke Menard, Kady Mally, Asia'h Epperson, and Danny Noriega).

Here's the full top 12 list:

• David Cook
  
• David Archuleta
  
• Jason Castro
  
• Carly Smithson
  
• Kristy Lee Cook
  
• Amanda Overmeyer
  
• Syesha Mercado
  
• Brooke White
  
• Chickezie
  
• David Hernandez
  
• Michael Johns
  
• Ramiele Mulaby
  

Ramiele Malubay, Top 3 Most Popular American Idol Contestants, Links & Clips

Yahoo News is reporting that Asian American Ramiele Malubay, the 20 year old Filipina who's made it to American Idol's Top 24 - is the #3 most popular contestant right now generating some of the most buzz:

Ramiele Malubay may hail from Florida, but California is taking the strongest interest in the petite powerhouse singer -- as does New Jersey, Washington, New York, and Virginia. The geographical appeal bodes well, and that's just in the United States. Philippines media has been rooting for the "Fil-Am" competitor. Most importantly, her buzz among the traditional "Idol" Search audience (ladies in their 30s) are better than number 2 Kristy Lee Cook.

If you needed some more stats on Ramiele, here is some info from her AI profile, and you can also check out her MySpace page:

Age: 20
Hometown: Miramar, FL
Favorite Quote: "If you're hated, you're doing something right."
Audition City: Miami
Musical Influences: My musical influences would be Aretha Franklin, Jackson 5, Mariah Carey, Lani Misalocha, and Regine Velasquez.

Some Video Clips Of Ramiele:

Audition Clip



Hollywood Round

Renaldo Lapuz: You're Pimpalicious

Dear Renaldo,

I just had to give you a big ass shout to say how motherfucking pimpalicious you truly are. While I often lament the dearth of characters for Asian Americans in mainstream media - I love real characters - and you my friend are as real as they come, and that damn tune of yours We're Brothers Forever is catchy as a mofo - even if it is the same four lines over and over - but I guarantee that shit's going gold.

At the same time I want to warn you - there're going to be some dumbass people who say some dumbass things about you like "He's the reason why Asian Americans aren't taken seriously in the music business and by the general public".

Don't listen to these whiny cry baby little f**cks Renaldo, because it's not your fault that great Asian American musicians aren't taken seriously by record producers, or that some people don't think Asian Americans will have enough of an appeal to the general public - that's not your issue.

THAT issue lies with people who decide to stereotype Asian Americans into a box - people who think that one white hot furry Filipino with slick big daddy pimp style on American Idol is the way all Asian Americans are - you savvy?



And sure, you don't quite fit the bill to go on the road with Snacky Chan or do a duet with Kawehi, but really - we know that - and I think you know that too.

But are you ready to take the next great leap into not quite good enough but bitchin' enough to sell more records than William Hung status because of your pimpalicious so bad it's good style where you got everyone out of their seat including Paula look at me do sign language on crack Abdul?

Oh yeah.

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Check out the original audition here, a lip synch by a fan, and the modern dance rendition.

Yeah: Get ready for your Asian Idol

It appears that Indonesia will be the host to the very first ever Asian Idol where singers from Indonesia, India, Malaysia, Philippines, Singapore and Vietnam will vie for the title of "Asian Idol".

Sounds almost too cool to be true.

Birthday - American Idol’s Sanjaya Malakar

Happy Birthday Sanjaya,

Now that you’ve turned eighteen you too can can have naked photos of you “leaked” on to the Internet as well where it may, or may not, help your career (even though you already won AZN TV’s best reality star) - and if they somehow contain Paula’s and Simon’s and Randy’s too - I’m sure that will fare even better.

Just make sure to do something new with your hair.

Vote for Asian American Idol hopeful Paul Hahn to get an Idol audition

This is pretty cool. Apparently FOX posted an open Idol audition slot to their site where 10 people go head to head and then the final five get to perform on the Philadelphia morning show where the winner gets a guaranteed audition during the Philadelphia Idol auditions and a chance to get to Hollywood - and Paul Hahn is one of the final 10!

Check out Philly Idol for more information and vote for Paul!