I know it's early, but the Shep really likes this year's talent. That young chap who belted John Lennon last night was showstopping. Best I've heard...in any season. That cat has vocals. Serious ones too. Like real good. No joke.

We'll see how the broads do tonite. Most of these chickies are really juicing up the look-at-me-dial. They're playing themselves out according to my sources.

Regardless (and yes, it is regardless, so please stop typing irregardless. Not a word) Daughtry is the best to come through yet. I don't want to hear your garbage about the big fat guy from a few seasons back, or Clarkson, or Underwear- err wood I mean, or even what's her face...Fantasia. They're fizzlers, baby. A few months of pop and feel good, then flash, boom, they fizzle away to nada.

Just my take.