Sanjaya Buzz In Music Biz

Posted Apr 4th 2007 12:58PM by TMZ Staff

SanjayaTMZ has spoken with intensely connected sources in the recording industry about the Sanjaya craze, and it's turned the music biz on its ear.

We're told execs at Sony BMG (its 19 Recordings/RCA division records the winner of "Idol") are "really nervous." They now think Sanjaya could win the competition and worry that he's like the new Pet Rock -- the novelty will wear off and his records won't sell.

On the other side of things, we're told a number of songwriters in H-Wood are already quietly writing songs for one person and one person only in the competition -- yes, Sanjaya. As you read this story, musical notes are going up on pages all over the city -- notes Sanjaya probably can't hit.
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1. The pet rock is more entertaining.............GO HOME>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>

Posted at 1:35PM on Apr 4th 2007 by tim

2. Sagina Go home! Ha ha! Sagina!

Posted at 1:42PM on Apr 4th 2007 by Michelle L

3. The interesting thing about Sanjaya is that AI is to blame for the situation. Remember it was the 3 judges, Randy, Paula and Simon that put Sanjaya on the final 24 list. In the past AI has always prided themselves on the ability of the public to pick the best for the winner and I still believe that will happen this year. Unfortunately, more talented singers are being voted off since the media can't stop talking about Sanjaya. And it should be no surprise to anyone that Sanjaya's ego is no longer in check and he actually believes he's a talented singer. Personally, it would serve the executives at AI that Sanjaya did when the contest. Because the Brits behind the AI show have always been swarmy and self-centered about how the success of AI. The bottom line is Sanjaya has already hurt the credibility of the show and his continued appearance will be a thorn in side of the show until he is eliminated.

Posted at 1:44PM on Apr 4th 2007 by Texasrocker

4. ..............................................Yawn, Zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz.............................................

Posted at 1:50PM on Apr 4th 2007 by GoAwayLittleGirl

5. He looked like a stupid rooster with that hair. What is sad is I have seen several people do that with their own hair.......stupid followers!

Posted at 1:52PM on Apr 4th 2007 by Courtney

6. This is hilarious.

Posted at 1:52PM on Apr 4th 2007 by Leigh

7. Like talent really matters to the record industry. It's all about image and fan appeal. Teen girls love him and teen girls buy CD's.
He'll win, get some songwriters to give him a few jems, sell a million, end of story.

Posted at 1:52PM on Apr 4th 2007 by inthebiz

8. I think this is exactly what American Idol needs. the Show is getting washed up. they are calling these people " the best of the best" doesnt that kind of offend you as an American that they put these tards in the top 12 anyhow? so this is what they get. if they want to put tards in the top 12 i'll vote them to the top. It never fails, every single year there is someone who compleltely does not deserve to be on the show. this time people are tired of it. I hope Sanjaya wins. I think it would be hilarous to see the reactions of the judges and other contestats. No one is really good this year anyhow, why not Rig it? just my opinion.

Posted at 1:53PM on Apr 4th 2007 by Jessica

9. Its just like last year with Taylor, My hubby kept saying it was a joke if he won people are just voting to make a joke out of him, like his cd's will sell.

Posted at 1:55PM on Apr 4th 2007 by tammy

10. If he wins this contest it will be a travestry! I'll never watch AI again!

Posted at 1:59PM on Apr 4th 2007 by Rascal

11. I can't stand this man! I can't stand to look at him or hear him sing! Please make him go away!

Posted at 2:00PM on Apr 4th 2007 by I can't stand this man!

12. OMG! You have got to be kidding!! I bet someone out there sees Sanjaya as the next Michael Jackson. You have to admit, he does have that Michael Jackson thing about him. Personally, I just don't see it & don't get the craze. I think he's wasting AI's time. Its a shame more talented people have gone home while this no-talent kiddo keeps sticking around. This years AI is not nearly as interesting as past years. If Sanjaya wins, I doubt that I'll watch AI again.

Posted at 2:03PM on Apr 4th 2007 by Marla

13. I love Sanjaya, i think he should win it all, he's the best singer in the whole group.. i dont care what everybody says about him, he's my idol.... I LOVE YOU SANJAYA, YOU ROCK!!!!!!!!!!!

Posted at 2:05PM on Apr 4th 2007 by Jeric abdul sahib

14. Your comments: I don't like Sanjaya, however I think he has talent. If
he didn't, he
wouldn't have gotten through to the top 24. Anything after the top 24
doesn't matter because America is responsible for that ... but to get
that far was by the judges. He got past Simon ... and this was before
his "character" became vital to the show. He is a 17 year old boy and
is obviously getting some bad advice from someone. I feel sorry for
him. The boy can sing ... he just choses not to every week. Does
anyone remember his audition? Even during these recent performances
there is always one part of the song that stands out and I find
myself saying "Sing like that!!" ...

AI is a travesty, whether or not
he wins. Seriously, was Taylor the most deservant? How about Ruben?
... It's a reality show ... not a talent search. Period.

Posted at 2:08PM on Apr 4th 2007 by Me, myself and I

15. Go Sanjaya!!!

Posted at 2:10PM on Apr 4th 2007 by S.C.

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