Danny Gokey Doesn't Fall Under the Same Rules as Ricky Braddy

I'm no fan of Gokey's, but the difference is that Braddy's parents advertised his website on the show. I think that was what the producers objected to.
Now, if they do film it for footage, I would object.

Hey, Paula advertised her new line of costume jewelry on the show. Fair for one fair for all...

"Get off my lawn."

I think that has to be the most awkward photo of two people trying to dance that I've ever seen.

If they really wanted to raise money for the charity they'd have Cloris as their headliner!

As for flying Danny in to film it for the Top 12, I'd put money on it. With the new format he, Alexis, and Michael have nothing to do for the next three weeks, so it's not like they're not available. If Idol wants to continue diffusing the "dead wife" backlash they should fly all three of them out, however. Or the first six finalists who we will know in time for the March 1st charity event.

“I really don’t want to go there. Thank you in advance for your cooperation.” Jerry, Boston Legal, 4/14/08

"Ambition is the last refuge of failure." -- Oscar Wilde

That flier scares me. What? Contortionists? And Gokey's name on it? It's all so creepy and self serving. Isn't the supposed idea of good works to do them and not expect anything in return?

Idolatry's a sin, Gokey, a sin. Get over yourself.

Moxie-

You're right: it looks like they're playing a game of Latin Twister. And, whose fingers are those sticking out at a ninety degree angle from each other? Maybe the guy tried to grab her knee and she's had police martial arts training?

Then there's the "black and white attire suggested", even though the chick is wearing red.

All of which begs the question: Does Danny Gokey perform Latin Ballroom dance? I'm not seeing that. I'm not seeing him covering Celia Cruz songs, either.

Adam Lambert, maybe. But not Danny.

"Get off my lawn."

The flyer uses the slightly vague term "Danny Gokey presents." It doesn't actually say that Gokey will be appearing in person. I suspect those attending expecting an evening of songs about graves, death and please give generously are going to be disappointed.

Re-arrange the letters in the name Daniel Gokey and you'll find the phrase "keen gay idol"

Coincidence... or God's plan? You decide.

Danny -

Check your messages. I sent you a link for that lovely pic of Casey you said you wanted.

"Get off my lawn."

I almost agree. I AM A FAN OF DANNY GOKEY AND HE IS WAY MORE TALENTED THAN SOME OF THE REST OF THIS CRAP. Stevie Wright shouldn't even have been here if it was even possible for her to sing that bad. But Ricky Braddys parents advertised ON THE SHOW. They are basically free to do whatever they want unless American Idol is involved in that way. So, there isn't a problem. Danny Gokey probably won't be there in person therefore he is allowed to 'present' a good thing for charity. and raising money for charity is a lot more meaningful than a fan site.

vtfbest - Charities are good things if, and only if they are run in a fair and financially transparent manner, with a clear mission statement and with specified targets for the disbursement of funds. Can anyone show me where the Sophia's Heart charity meets any of those criteria?

Re-arrange the letters in the name Daniel Gokey and you'll find the phrase "keen gay idol"

Coincidence... or God's plan? You decide.

>vtfbest - Charities are good things if, and only if they are run in a fair and financially transparent manner, with a clear mission statement and with specified targets for the disbursement of funds. Can anyone show me where the Sophia's Heart charity meets any of those criteria

Well said, Viceroy Gunray.

Like a forest bows to winter... Beneath the deep white silence... I will quietly resist
Like a flower in the desert... That only blooms at night... I will quietly resist - Rush