Susan Boyle

[MannyIsGod]

Pretty neat imo.

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[BacktoBasics]

Uglies and losers around the world rejoiced after this one.

[JoeChalupa]

This has been all over the morning news shows.

[Kermit]

Didn't this happen a couple of years ago with that fat opera singing butcher?

[mrsmaalox]

Just goes to show, everyone's got something special. :)

[td4mvp21]

Yeah I thought it was cool too. I'll admit when I first saw it I thought it was going to be something humorous.

[JudynTX]

Good for her. :)

[MiamiHeat]

uh...ok?

and 47 yrs old and never been kissed?

excuse me while i puke.

[balli]

My dad called me few minutes ago and told me about this vid, so I just happened to stumble across this thread when I was looking for an Idol thread so I could post it in said thread. So props Manny... and phyzik. This deserved its own.

Beautiful.

[Crookshanks]

I think this deserves a bump. I saw an interview with her this morning on Fox News. This woman is just so down-to-earth, but she has a cheekiness about her that is refreshing. She said that all the people who were mean to her in the past are now being very nice! But the best part of the video was the look on Simon's face!!

This video now has over 14 million hits! I think we're going to be seeing and HEARING a lot more from Susan Boyle. Just goes to show - you can't judge a book by its cover! You go girl!!!!!

[desflood]

Uglies and losers around the world rejoiced after this one.
You're damned right.

She was just amazing.

[phyzik]

http://www.cnn.com/2009/SHOWBIZ/TV/04/16/susan.boyle.simon.cowell/index.html

(CNN) -- Television and YouTube singing sensation Susan Boyle has promised to be on her best behavior if she wins the right to sing for the queen.

The 47-year-old Boyle, who says she has never been kissed, was catapulted into the spotlight after her rendition of "I Dreamed a Dream" from the musical "Les Miserables," on the television show "Britain's Got Talent" at the weekend.

The winner of the show gets to sing for the queen at the Royal Variety Show.

Boyle has a long way to go though -- having just won through to the second round after judge Simon Cowell described her first performance as "extraordinary."

Still, she was already thinking of how she would behave.

"Whatever comes my way, I am ready. It would be lovely to sing for the queen. There would be less of the carry on from me, and more of the singing.

"She is a very regal lady, very nice, so I would be nice too, and just get up there and give it a bit of wellie (try)," Boyle told the show's Web site.

Boyle said she was trying to take her new found fame in her stride.

"It's a challenge. Life is a challenge sometimes but this is different. And I like to test myself.

"If it all gets too much and they lock me up, I want a great big strait-jacket with spots on it. A pink one... and a big zip on the back so I can escape."
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A clip of Boyle's performance had more than 11 million views on YouTube by Thursday, and the world's media have beaten a path to her door in Blackburn, West Lothian, Scotland.Video Watch Boyle's singing wow the world »

Cowell is reportedly already trying to piece together a record deal for Boyle, an unemployed charity worker, who lives with her cat, Pebbles.

For fans of Boyle, who attracted laughs and s######s when she first appeared on stage before winning a standing ovation, the album cannot come quick enough.

CNN has been inundated with hundreds of messages of support for Boyle.
Susan Boyle on 'American Morning'
The YouTube singing sensation joins us live on American Morning! What’s her next step to stardom? Friday, 7:30am ET.
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Simone said: "I've been so depressed all day but hearing this woman sing and reading her story gave me a pick-me-up... I look forward to hearing more of her and I hope to buy her CD as soon as it hits the shelves."

Cynthia wanted Cowell to move quickly.

"She brought tears to my eyes and a lump in my throat. I hope Simon does get her a record contract...I'll buy her CD. Never judge a book by it's cover. Susan Boyle, you go, girl!"

Jim described Boyle's talent as "unbelievable" and "beautiful."

"I wish Susan the very best in her new life and hopefully someone has put her under contract. Thank you for such a beautiful song."
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Larry wanted to offer Boyle a kiss.

"I have just heard you sing for the first time -- thanks to CNN -- and I must tell you this: You are a fabulous talent, simply amazing to me that no one took advantage of your voice and passion up until now. I am a happily married man, but if I were not, and if I was in the audience, I can guarantee you that I would ask for a kiss, and if you were gracious enough to indulge me, well that would have been one of the great highlights of my life. Looking forward to the first of many albums."

[Summers]

Good for her. Pretty cool.

[JoeChalupa]

That was awesome. :tu

[exstatic]

Uglies and losers around the world rejoiced after this one.

Did she sing in the wrong drawl, and better than you?

[ploto]

I dreamed a dream in time gone by
When hope was high,
And life worth living
I dreamed that love would never die
I dreamed that God would be forgiving.

Then I was young and unafraid
When dreams were made and used,
And wasted
There was no ransom to be paid
No song unsung,
No wine untasted.

But the tigers come at night
With their voices soft as thunder
As they tear your hopes apart
As they turn your dreams to shame.

And still I dream he'll come to me
And we will live our lives together
But there are dreams that cannot be
And there are storms
We cannot weather...

I had a dream my life would be
So different from this hell I'm living
So different now from what it seems
Now life has killed
The dream I dreamed.

[ploto]

THE Daily Record has uncovered the only CD ever made by Scotland’s singing sensation Susan Boyle... But the Record can reveal she made her first recording back in 1999, when she sang blues ballad Cry Me A River for a charity CD.

Only 1000 copies of the disc were ever produced, but we’ve got hold of the long-forgotten recording and it’s now on our site. A showbiz insider said: “This is a real coup for the Record. The whole world would have wanted to find this.

http://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/news/scottish-news/2009/04/16/exclusive-susan-boyle-s-first-ever-song-release-revealed-listen-to-it-here-86908-21283564/

[Solid D]

Very inspiring. You think the Queen has already caught a peek on YouTube? :)

[FaithInOne]

Scots have the coolest accents out of anyone.

[lucasb]

Stunning performance! I actually cried , which is rare for me! I did not like the mean girl in the YouTube vide 1:25 into the video http://www.cafepress.com/meangirlat125 (http://www.cafepress.com/meangirlat125)

[Crookshanks]

I just can't stop watching this video - and it brings me to tears every time! She is such an inspiration. I wish her all the luck in the world! And I can't wait to buy her first album!

[balli]

Stunning performance! I actually cried , which is rare for me! I did not like the mean girl in the YouTube vide 1:25 into the video http://www.cafepress.com/meangirlat125 (http://www.cafepress.com/meangirlat125)

:lol Awesome. I noticed how cruel looking that chick was the second time I watched it and said to myself, I hope she becomes famous for being a dumb, stuck up bitch in front of tens of millions of people. Looks like she has.

It's one thing to be pessimistic, it's another thing entirely to be as stuck up and mean as that no talent waste of flesh was. Especially since she was ass ugly herself.

[MiamiHeat]

look at how easy it is to entertain the populace

you guys realize Simon probably set this whole thing up himself?

[JoeChalupa]

look at how easy it is to entertain the populace

you guys realize Simon probably set this whole thing up himself?

But....did you shed a tear?

[baseline bum]

Awesome performance! :tu

[Trainwreck2100]

look at how easy it is to entertain the populace

you guys realize Simon probably set this whole thing up himself?

everyone knows that they go through screeners before they go on stage

[MANGINA]

That was great but can she pull it off in other genres?

[balli]

look at how easy it is to entertain the populace

you guys realize Simon probably set this whole thing up himself?
I highly doubt it. Even if there was a screening process it doesn't diminish the genuine talent or sentiment among the audience (both studio and internet). Anyways, it's a shame that what you took from that video is that everyone's just a bunch of easily manipulated rubes. Get over yourself.


That was great but can she pull it off in other genres?I haven't listened to it, but the only recording she's ever done is of 'Cry Me a River' which is a Justin Timberlake song IIRC. Unless his was a pop cover or something.

[E20]

MiamiHeat is just butthurt because his fat ass wife can't sing like that.

[jack sommerset]

MiamiHeat is just butthurt because his fat ass wife can't sing like that.

Now now, don't bring his wife in this.

Simons face was funny. One point it looked like he wanted to jiz in his pants.

[CuckingFunt]

I haven't listened to it, but the only recording she's ever done is of 'Cry Me a River' which is a Justin Timberlake song IIRC. Unless his was a pop cover or something.

His was a pop song that had the same title as an old standard.

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[1Parker1]

That was really touching and inspiring.

It just goes to show you...there really is beauty in almost everything.

[ploto]

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[atxrocker]

cool stuff.

[MaNuMaNiAc]

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I actually thought she was pretty dreadful there...

I have a feeling that people are making more of a fuzz because she's ugly and can sing decently rather than because of her being a great, great singer. IMO she's not all that special, singing wise. She's got a great personality though.

[mrcoon29]

Great and Super for Her! I especially liked 'Cry Me a River' - fantastic! I hope she does very well with her dream, has tons of fun & keeps her feet firm on the ground. I quite enjoyed all her songs.

[SpursWoman]

I've had to listen to it a few times already ... I loved that. :tu :tu

[SpursWoman]

Stunning performance! I actually cried , which is rare for me! I did not like the mean girl in the YouTube vide 1:25 into the video http://www.cafepress.com/meangirlat125 (http://www.cafepress.com/meangirlat125)


As soon as I saw that girl I was DYING for her to kick ass. :lol

[Cry Havoc]

I actually thought she was pretty dreadful there...

I have a feeling that people are making more of a fuzz because she's ugly and can sing decently rather than because of her being a great, great singer. IMO she's not all that special, singing wise. She's got a great personality though.

What the heck are you talking about? You think she's the only unattractive
"decent" singer they've had on the show? Do you even know who Simon is or how thoroughly he trashes "decent" singers?

[Spurminator]

As soon as I saw that girl I was DYING for her to kick ass. :lol

:lol

Has an eye-roll ever backfired that much?

Still, the way they edit these shows you can't assume that actually happened when Susan said she wants to be a professional singer.

[Bukefal]

They offered her to make a porn movie for 1 million dolars, since she is virgin :lmao

Anyway, WOW just WOW, she is amazing! It was lovely to see how all their faces changed the moment she started to sing.

[MiamiHeat]

They offered her to make a porn movie for 1 million dolars, since she is virgin :lmao

Anyway, WOW just WOW, she is amazing! It was lovely to see how all their faces changed the moment she started to sing.

l LOL I KNOW RIGHT???

SIMON GOT PWNED!!! nothing he could do, he just HAD to sit back and smile and be AMAZED at the woman who is ugly but can sing!!!!

:rolleyes:rolleyes:rolleyes:rolleyes:rolleyes:roll eyes

[Ed Helicopter Jones]

Uglies and losers around the world rejoiced after this one.

Thanks for letting us know you liked it.

[CosmicCowboy]

l LOL I KNOW RIGHT???

SIMON GOT PWNED!!! nothing he could do, he just HAD to sit back and smile and be AMAZED at the woman who is ugly but can sing!!!!

:rolleyes:rolleyes:rolleyes:rolleyes:rolleyes:roll eyes

:lmao

damn

you guys really believe that?

Simon planned this shit all along. He has gotten filthy stinking rich off that English show because unlike the US version he OWNS the talent. They have to sign a contract with his record label before they can even be on the show.

That was NO accident, and Simon was NOT surprised at how good she was.

You've been played.

[Viva Las Espuelas]

first things first. she needs to do something about her damn hair.

[mrsmaalox]

first things first. she needs to do something about her damn hair.

:lmao "Vidal Sasoon" Las Espuelas!!

[Viva Las Espuelas]

:lmao "Vidal Sasoon" Las Espuelas!!

ooh la la


just look at it. every damn shot she's in her hair looks the same.

[jcrod]

Has anybody seen the kid who sang the Michael Jackson song? Might give her a run for the money.

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[Pistons < Spurs]

Susan Boyle: Angelic voice or over-hyped?


As you've no doubt noticed by now, "Britain's Got Talent" contestant Susan Boyle has recently taken over the world. She is everywhere, and I'm being told incessantly that I'm to find her an "inspiration," even though that makes no sense. I don't begrudge the woman herself for it, because how was she supposed to know the world was going to go crazy over her? But I do, however, have a huge bone to pick with the media's coverage of this story. Here's why.

Simon Cowell Obviously Knew She Could Sing Beforehand
No way did she make it to the "Britain's Got Talent" stage before passing some kind of screening process, meaning the producers -- including Simon -- knew already that she was going to be able to sing. I don't deny that the shocked reactions were entertaining to watch, but they also seem kinda fake.



If You've Never Been Kissed, It Was Probably By Choice
The part of her story the media seems most moved by is her claim that she is not only a 47-year-old virgin, but that she has also never been kissed. We're supposed to feel really bad about this, but don't we all know some truly unfortunate-looking people who have managed to find somebody to make out with at least once in their lives? She's either lying or it was her choice not to do so. Either way, it's not a reason for someone to be famous.



She's Not That Good
If she were attractive and had the exact same voice, she wouldn't have gotten any attention. There is something so condescending about lavishing huge praise on someone for sounding slightly better than the sad reality TV crazy they appeared to be.



This Has Gone from Harmless Human Interest Story to Horrifying in Record Time
I refrained from talking too much about Susan when her story first broke, other than saying I don't really get the excitement over her, but now the poor woman's been publicly offered everything from makeovers to her own porno, and so I have to say that this is just bringing out the commercializing worst in everyone. Saying someone is an inspiration for not being ashamed of looking the way they do when you think she should be is bad enough, but then insisting they need a makeover so both parties can make a few bucks is contradictory and infuriating. Don't get me started on the disgusting porn offer.



How, Exactly, is She Inspiring?
I'm honestly asking. Is it because she has the strength to go on living despite not being gorgeous? That seems to be what I'm being told day and night. How amazing! I know we all already knew this, but the media really, truly is the worst.


http://tv.yahoo.com/blog/why-were-already-over-susan-boyle--253




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[Trainwreck2100]

http://tv.yahoo.com/blog/why-were-already-over-susan-boyle--253




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A fucking men, oooh ugly people have skills besides being ugly, what a concept. She should copyright that shit.

[ploto]

Do you even know that she spent her life taking care of her parents and now she is having the chance to pursue her dream. It is a whole helluva lot better than talking about Paris Hilton or any of those untalented skanks.

[MiamiHeat]

I saw a quote of hers today

She said she was just joking about the 'never been kissed' line... it was just a joking moment, and she didn't think people would take it this seriously


I am happy to say I fucking told you so

Now next time, don't be good little sheep being taken for fools.

[balli]

Fucking haterade forum. Why be such assholes over people enjoying a song?

[angel_luv]

uh...ok?

and 47 yrs old and never been kissed?

excuse me while i puke.



http://new.music.yahoo.com/blogs/thatsreallyweek/45342/april20-27-fests-lies-and-videotape/

Another TV performance that made the news this week was that of Britain's Got Talent spinster-turned-superstar Susan Boyle, of whom we here at That's Really Week are already sick after the current media overload. (Susan is this week's Octo-Mom.) The dowdy Scottish singer became an unlikely Interweb sensation thanks to a viral video of her allegedly Simon Cowell-shocking reality-television performance. Apparently the idea of a somewhat unattractive person having vocal talent blew many people's minds! But part of the 47-year-old's TV underdog appeal was also her sympathetic back story that she'd "never been kissed."

However, this week Susan admitted that wasn't really true, telling U.K. morning show GMTV: "That was made as a joke! Never been kissed? I've never stopped!"

One of the Britain's Got Talent judges volunteered to give Susan her first liplock before this truth about her lovelife was revealed...and now that the tabloids are reporting she's hired a hunky bodyguard and has undergone a makeover (slick leather jacket, hairdye job to conceal those grays, Burberry scarf, weed-whacked eyebrows), Susan will probably be getting plenty more offers.

[sonic21]

pretty cool, good for her :tu

[ploto]

She may have finished second, but Susan Boyle continued to make newspaper headlines in the UK Sunday following her shock defeat in the final of "Britain's Got Talent."

"Boyle Backlash" said the headline in the tabloid News of the World, suggesting that the Scottish 48-year-old's alleged "four-letter tantrum" earlier this week had influenced millions of viewers to switch their votes to dance act Diversity.

The buildup to Saturday night's live final had been dominated by reports that Boyle lost her temper in a London hotel and had even considered pulling out of the talent show finale.

The Mail on Sunday said she had been been "comforted by psychiatrists" ahead of Saturday's final.

"They have a whole army of doctors, psychiatrists and experts all available to any contestant at any time. They have all been taking great care of Susan," the paper quoted "Britain's Got Talent" judge Piers Morgan as saying. Watch how Boyle's rise to fame has been an emotional ride »

In Scotland, where crowds had gathered in Boyle's hometown of Blackburn in anticipation of victory, celebration parties were stopped in their tracks as the unexpected result was announced.

"Boyle foiled in final: Susan's dream is over," said the headline in the Sunday Mail.

Earlier, the paper said, Blackburn's community center had been "a sea of hands" as Boyle performed her signature tune, "I Dreamed a Dream" from the musical "Les Miserables."

"They stood with tears in their eyes as Susan hit every note. Stamping and chanting her name, her fellow villagers could not have been more proud." Watch the dramatic end to Susan Boyle's dream »

But "the cheers were caught in the collective gullet ... as dance troupe Diversity gatecrashed this most expectant of parties," the Sunday Herald reported. "Jaws were left agape. Tears were shed. And then the supportive chanting of 'SuBo' began again."

Boyle could still be the real winner from the series, which became a global hit after clips of her audition of "I Dreamed a Dream" racked up millions of hits on YouTube. Did Susan deserve to win? Sound Off below

"£6M superstar" said the Sunday Mirror, claiming that "Britain's Got Talent" impresario Simon Cowell plans to take Boyle across the Atlantic to "conquer the U.S."

The News of the World upped Boyle's likely earnings on the back of "Britain's Got Talent" to £8 million ($13 million).

On top of a multi-million dollar record deal and share of album sales, Boyle is also set to earn from a Hollywood movie of her rags-to-riches life, a book deal, and millions more from image rights, endorsements and television appearances, the paper said.

In an interview with the News of the World, Cowell said Boyle could be the biggest star he had ever discovered.

"They don't care in America whether she wins a British TV show -- they care about the woman they saw singing on YouTube," a Cowell insider also told the paper. "If anything, £8 million in her first year might be an underestimate."
http://www.cnn.com/2009/SHOWBIZ/TV/05/31/uk.press.boyle/index.html

[MaNuMaNiAc]

I predict we're going to hear less from her than we did that other dude that sung opera. Its a fact of life, people want either beauty or tremendous talent. IMO Boyle has neither. Yeah, her story was appealing and she does have a good voice, but nothing so extraordinary as to merit all the bullshit hype she's been getting. The appeal will runout soon.

[U.S.A.F.]

Since when did it mater how someone looks when your loading up your Ipod?

Miamiheat talks about this lady like she reminds him of the mean old lady who sexually abused him at the orphanage when he was growing up.

He is quick to belittle this lady's looks and yet has no problem listening to prodigy?

http://content.expressen.se/blog/09/04/94/tabac/images/prodigy.jpg

[MaNuMaNiAc]

Since when did it mater how someone looks when your loading up your Ipod?

Miamiheat talks about this lady like she reminds him of the mean old lady who sexually abused him at the orphanage when he was growing up.

He is quick to belittle this lady's looks and yet has no problem listening to prodigy?



You're telling me you just now found out how important looks are in the music industry? are you kidding me?

When is the last time you saw an ugly superstar? at least one that didn't have "out of this world" talent?

I guess it all boils down to talent really, and IMO she wasn't all that great.

IMHO she's just another youtube sensation that will disappear the moment the next one comes around.

[Jesus is my friend!]

When is the last time you saw an ugly superstar? at least one that didn't have "out of this world" talent?



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[MaNuMaNiAc]

http://rosasacidas.files.wordpress.com/2007/08/teeth-amy-winehouse-400a071807.jpg

damn... forgot about her... OWNED :lol



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I said no "out of this world" talent! don't fuck with the Stones man!



http://cdn.giant.blackplanet.com/wp-content/uploads//2009/03/biggie-smalls.jpg

Haven't got a clue who the fuck is that...

but point taken. I suppose Boyle could make it after all.

[B-Boy]

damn... forgot about her... OWNED :lol



I said no "out of this world" talent! don't fuck with the Stones man!



Haven't got a clue who the fuck is that...

but point taken. I suppose Boyle could make it after all.


She has a face for radio!
http://image.examiner.com/images/blog/wysiwyg/image/boyle(6).jpg

[mrsmaalox]

Report: Susan Boyle Suffers Emotional Breakdown
Originally posted Sunday May 31, 2009 10:50 PM EDT



Following a crushing defeat on Britain's Got Talent, Susan Boyle was admitted to a private clinic in London Sunday for treatment of exhaustion, according to Britain's Daily Mail.

Police were summoned to Boyle's hotel in the British capital, where the Scottish singing sensation exhibited symptoms of "emotional breakdown" following the show's Saturday finale, the paper reports.

"We were called about 6 p.m. on Sunday to a central London hotel to doctors assessing a woman under the Mental Health Act," a police spokesperson tells the paper.

"Police attended at the request of ambulance personnel and the woman was taken voluntarily to a clinic. No one was arrested and there were no allegations of crime."

A spokeswoman at London's Priory Clinic – where Boyle was reportedly rushed – would not confirm or deny whether the star had been admitted, the paper reports.

Britain's Got Talent producers released the following statement: "Following Saturday night's show, Susan is exhausted and emotionally drained. She has been seen by her private GP who supports her decision to take a few days out for rest and recovery ... We offer her our ongoing support and wish her a speedy recovery."

Stay tuned to PEOPLE.com for more news of Susan Boyle's crisis.

http://www.people.com/people/article/0,,20282349,00.html?xid=rss-yahooheadlines

[Susan Boyle]

Thank you all for the kind words!

[angel_luv]

At least her troll is an Orlando Magic fan. :tu

[EricB]

Steve Czaban's quote on her

"She unleashed a profanity laced tirade that would make Kevin Garnett blush" :lmao