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So long, farewell … and all that jazz
All good things must come to an end.
That, dear friends, includes this blog.
Yep, after two years and more than 500 posts, we’re hanging it up.
It’s been a lot of work — and a lot of fun. We’ve enjoyed (almost) every minute of it. And so have you apparently: “Idol” Chatter has been a Top-3 blog for the Statesman pretty much since the moment it launched.
But, with some exciting new things in the works here at Austin360.com, our time and attention are being pulled elsewhere. We were begged — yes, begged — to continue, but you deserve better. You deserve our full, undivided attention. (Plus, truth be told, it’ll be kinda nice to not have to permanently park our cute little keister in front of the TV for the next four months.)
So, from here on out, look to Diane Holloway’s TV blog for “American Idol” recaps. Near season’s end, we’ll probably join her for some live chats — just for you, loyal readers.
And keep your eyes peeled for something really, really cool in the next few months. Wish we could say more, but …
Thanks for stopping by. Be good, kiddo.
— Gary Dinges
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By john doe
January 12, 2009 6:13 PM | Link to this
Thank goodness a dedicated column to (yawn) Idol has ended. Now if this product promotion machine called a TV show went off the air and removed some more clutter from the airwaves that would be even better.
By Mary Dannaldson
February 12, 2009 5:57 PM | Link to this
I am so angry at the 4 idiots that judge American Idol. How can they put through a guy with two names and two personas, and no talent, and send home the black boy with the outstanding voice? Can’t the producer step in when the 4 dumbos, with deaf ears, pull a stunt like this? I am not even going to watch this year.