Sanjaya Buzz In Music Biz

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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31. Melinda,Jordin and Lakisha are the best .
Sand is just a joke and if it was an Asian standing up there making an ass of himself the little Betty's would be voting the same way.
I have been reading the comments and and looking at the names and they are Packs.
The people voting are dumb as rocks, and are not seeing the ones on the show that are working their butts off to choose the right songs and sing them the best they can.
I DO NOT think Sand will win but think the 3 girls will be signed with records deals anyways. They will be HUGE winners even IF they loose.
This smirking Moron probably will not go tonight but he is leaving soon.
I can't stand to look at him and his prancing around the stage like the Sissy Mary he is.

Posted at 1:05AM on Apr 5th 2007 by Suz

32. What better proof for the fact that ....deny as we may....the world has gone mad?! Fortunately...the talented singers on the show have already had their exposure..recording companies can run with that....no matter the outcome of this year's show. For this argument...I provide Exhibit s A through F : Jennifer Hudson, Katherine McPhee, Chris Daughtery, Diana DeGarmo, Clay Aiken, Frenchie Davis....and many more. Not the winner...but all doing their thing...and having successful careers. I guess it's about self-respect and whether one is so desperate for attention ...that they don't mind if it's negative...or being basically a joke...or in many circles now...a laughing stock. Whatever Sanjaya does...he can cash in on the joke...but he's pretty young to have to spend the rest of his life being a cartoon. To each his own.......

Posted at 3:08PM on Apr 4th 2007 by ellie

33. Should Sanjaya win, AI should be canceled.
Do the contestants know the total # of votes? The producers should just announce that he receives the lowest number and send him on his way. Otherwise they are going to lose the viewers for good.

Posted at 2:44PM on Apr 4th 2007 by Cheryl

34. i know a real singer when i see or hear one, and sanjaya is the one "the IDOL", he's got the look and the voice to go with it.. back in my country he could be the Maria Carrie over there!! , i cant wait to get his CD. i want to be the first one to get it!! I LOVE YOU Sanj's.................

Posted at 2:24PM on Apr 4th 2007 by Jeric abdul sahib

35. Because of Sanjaya A.I. has already lost alot of viewers,If Sanjaya wins, A.I will loose even more viewers.There will not be people tuning in next year! I don't know if it's just me,but sometimes it seems like Sanjaya flying high on something!!!!!

Posted at 3:13PM on Apr 4th 2007 by cher

36. GET HIM OFF THE SHOW!!! IT REALLY HAS GONE FAR ENOUGH. PEOPLE THAT TUNE IN TO SEE THE SHOW ARE GOING TO CHANGE CHANNELS . GO HOME !!!!

Posted at 3:13PM on Apr 4th 2007 by Marcia

37. FIRST OF ALL SANJAYA CAN SING! HE BLEW ME AWAY IN HIS AUDITION AND IF HE WAS SINGING LIKE THAT NO ONE WOULD BE ABLE TO SAY A THING AGAINST HIM. FOR SOME REASON HE IS NOT DOING AS WELL AS HE CAN BE (NERVES, LACK OF CONFIDENCE ETC) BUT I BELIVE IN HIM AND THINK HE CAN GO FAR EVEN IF HE DOESN'T WIN. SO STOP HATING ON HIM!!!!

Posted at 2:33PM on Apr 4th 2007 by Star

38. best thing to ever happen to Idol...

Posted at 2:33PM on Apr 4th 2007 by craven

39. I like him. Just give him some voice lessons. He has the personality.....

Posted at 2:35PM on Apr 4th 2007 by Texas Sally

40. I'm really tired of all the negative comments about him I think he is a fantastic singer and has alot of personality. You go, Sanjaya.

Posted at 5:40PM on Apr 4th 2007 by Jaye

41. Sanjaya won't win the competition - but I think he will be around for several more weeks. As long as the media is making such a big deal about nothing - people tune in to the show - ratings go up - and that is what it is all about. If Sanjaya were to win - this would be the final season of AI. The show would lose all credibility - the productes (and Simon) don't want that. I am not saying the show is "rigged" but I feel certain that no matter who gets the most votes - it won't be Sanjaya winning the competition.

Posted at 2:36PM on Apr 4th 2007 by Just my opinion........

42. The voting should be like "Dancing with the Stars" where the judges vote goes for half of the total votes. This is getting so ridiculous that Sanjaya stays in every week when even the judges know he is bad. It must be the teeny boppers around age 11 and 12 who are in love with him and keep voting over and over.

Posted at 3:51PM on Apr 5th 2007 by dls

43. Will someone please tell Lakisha that her dress did not properly contain her watermelons of lust.

Posted at 2:39PM on Apr 4th 2007 by Paul

44. You know what I think? The public is getting "even" for what happened with Chris Daughtry last year when he got voted off the show and the so called winner became that "Spazoid , Twitcher" Mr Soul Patrol! I bet you Chris has sold "way more " in record sales then the "so called" winner . Its really a shame because there are 2 excellent female singers who should still be there who are not. Sanjaya will become the "new" William Hung of A I !!

Posted at 2:43PM on Apr 4th 2007 by Michelle

45. Why don't they make it where we can press 1 to veto votes??

Posted at 10:18AM on Apr 5th 2007 by Pizzed

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