Sanjaya's New Look: Orphan Chic

"American Idol" "singer" Sanjaya Malakar made his way to the Record Plant recording studio in Los Angeles on Saturday, looking like he'd lost his way from an alternative high school production of "Oliver."

Wearing a bucket cap, brass medallion, and charming black purse, the ponyhawked singer recorded some tracks for this week's show, which will feature crooner legend Tony Bennett.

That's right, Tony Bennett, 80, and Sanjaya -- sharing the same stage. In 2005, Bennett received a Kennedy Center Honor, but working with Sanjy has to be a career highlight.






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16. Even though there is much debate on wether sanjaya should be eliminated or not from idol, people should remember he is just a kid, and there has been far too many negative remarks. I mean what kind of mean public have we become .....totally bashing a young man because we dont like his singing? Idol is a show where people vote to keep you on or let you go, and i would say it's impossible for Sanjaya to making these millions of voting calls himself.....why can't people stop being so cruel....just think it were your brother, sister or even son or daughter being ridiculed.

Posted at 2:33PM on Apr 2nd 2007 by Laura in Calgary

Posted at 2:35PM on Apr 2nd 2007 by Laura in Calgary

17. Send this DRAG QUEEN back to where he came!!

Posted at 2:44PM on Apr 2nd 2007 by Come On Now!

18. Tony Bennett is a real American Idol because he's charming AND HE CAN SING.

And to those that think we are picking on Sanjaya, you won't even know who he is in a year.

Posted at 2:48PM on Apr 2nd 2007 by JMHO

19. Maybe he's auditioning for a role in 'Little Orphan Annie'. It's a hard knock life, isn't??? *snickers*

Posted at 3:05PM on Apr 2nd 2007 by JacobKasza

20. Give the kid a break. It's brilliant marketing. Do you even know who any of the other contestants are? Do you care? I'll bet more people tune in to see what's up with Sanjaya's hair than to see another lame ass Tony Bennett tribute. Sanjaya for president !!!!!

Posted at 2:52PM on Apr 2nd 2007 by superma

21. Granny's for Sanjaya, 14 year olds for Sanjaya, mothers for Sanjaya, get real people he can't sing he has hair. Who doesn't or didn't? Sundance should still be on the show and Sanjaya's ass gone. This is a singing show not a personality contest, which he has one of a 13 year old. Come on American wake up and pick a singer not a puke kid who can't sing!!!!

Posted at 3:14PM on Apr 2nd 2007 by Ravin

22. QUOTE: "I'll bet more people tune in to see what's up with Sanjaya's hair..."

Oh, I forgot this wasn't a SINGING COMPETITION. My bad.

Posted at 3:00PM on Apr 2nd 2007 by JMHO

23. Sanjaya is the best looking, most charming contestant on the show! I hope he takes it all!

Posted at 8:37AM on Apr 11th 2007 by shellyboo

24. The reason Sanjaya is still on IDOL and competing is because most of the voters for this show are young teenage girls who haven't developed their GAYDAR and young gay boys how are aware that they are gay and find Sanjaya cute!?

Posted at 3:27PM on Apr 2nd 2007 by tooty

25. to#14: you are one sick, demented, pathetic soul!! to actually tell someone to commit suicide! what is your problem? this is a contestant on a tv show put there by the judges and kept there by the voters. what if i told you i hope someone you love and care for dies a violent death? how would you like it? actually, i don't think you are capeable of caring emotions! you are so sad! bet your mother is so proud of you!!! coward!!!!

Posted at 3:29PM on Apr 2nd 2007 by Elizabeth

26. please people leave this kid alone!!! the hateful remarks about him are being made by demented, uneducated, sick, stupid idiots!!!! listen: the more you bash him the longer he will be on the show due to symphathy votes!!! the judges put him in the top 24 and the voters have kept him there!!!! stop already!!! how can you people(?) be so mean? you are nothing more than a bunch of cowards!!!!! grow up!!!!!

Posted at 3:37PM on Apr 2nd 2007 by theresa

27. It is not that serious. It is just entertainment. Look at Taylor Hicks he was the winnner last year and he can't sing to me worth a damn! So look at it, america votes for who they want to see week after week. Too all you non voters sit back and watch!

Posted at 3:38PM on Apr 2nd 2007 by Tazzygirl6

28. #25: what is your proof sanjaya is gay? where do you get your "facts" from? how do you know the ages and genders of the people voting for him? you are a coward! keep bashing sanjaya because it's going to backfire in your pathetic face!!! he'll have more money than you'll ever have and show all you bashers how wrong you are!!!! WE LOVE SANJAYA!!!!!!

Posted at 3:46PM on Apr 2nd 2007 by theresa

29. Some of you people are so cruel, hateful, hurtful and demented. For anyone to tell someone else that they hope they die or kill themselves really needs some professional help. If you were half as good as Sanjaya you might have a chance to be on the show. Jealousy is such a perverted emotion. Didn't your parents ever teach you that if you can't say something nice, then don't say anything at all? Actually I can't blame the bloggers who post this horrible stuff, since they only know how to act according to how they were raised. Hopefully when they "grow up" they will realize right from wrong. But for now,,,,,,,,,try to show a little kindness to someone who you don't even know and is up there singing instead of out here slamming everyone. It will make you feel better about yourself knowing you are a better person for it.

Posted at 3:50PM on Apr 2nd 2007 by it's your choice who you vote for

30. to#33: wow! aren't you wonderful? you are an animal, a sick demented animal who should be locked in a cage!!! you should not be allowed on these boards!! what has this kid done to you? please check yourself into rehab immediately!!!! you need help!!!

Posted at 3:57PM on Apr 2nd 2007 by theresa

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