"Idol" Censorship? P!nk Told to Change Lyrics

Posted May 9th 2007 1:02PM by TMZ Staff

P!nk"American Idol" may be able to tell their contestants what they can and can't sing, but they can't censor P!nk!

P!nk's pre-taped performance of her song "Who Knew" is scheduled to air tonight on "Idol" (after being bumped from the "Idol Gives Back" charity episode), but TMZ has learned that the pop star was originally set to sing her current racy hit, "U + Ur Hand."

We're told when the "Idol" powers-that-be realized the song made references to self-love, they asked P!nk to alter the lyrics to make them more appropriate for the "family-friendly" show. You know, like an exhumed Elvis! Well-placed sources tell TMZ that P!nk wasn't willing to compromise her artistic integrity (you go girl!) and agreed to sing her last single, "Who Knew," instead.

If "Idol" really wanted to protect audiences, there's only one person they should have censored -- Sanjaya!

An "Idol" rep had no comment. A call to P!nk's rep was not immediately returned.

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1. Pink! I love ya. You do you.

Posted at 1:13PM on May 9th 2007 by Big Fan

2. Yeah, Pink doesn't have to bow down to nobody. Girl can definitely rock.

Posted at 1:14PM on May 9th 2007 by Stank

3. Keep it real, girlfriend!

Posted at 1:17PM on May 9th 2007 by Dilton

4. Puke!

Posted at 1:19PM on May 9th 2007 by Sunny Day

5. Pink is cool but she has an ugly torso!!!

Posted at 1:26PM on May 9th 2007 by Space Between Ears

6. I don't get your slam on Sanjaya....he sings as well if not better than Britney and she has done okay with her music sales....Let's have Brit and Sanjaya compete against each other on American Idol...we will see who su----.

Posted at 1:27PM on May 9th 2007 by Debra

7. I can't believe anyone like this manly looking woman. She had the nerve to sing about other women and diss them. Why because they are girls and she is a boy/girl. Not attractive at all. Ugly and just don't know why she's still has a fans. She is too harsh kinda like Rosie O'Donnell to me.

Posted at 1:30PM on May 9th 2007 by MaMaMe

8. You go Pink. I love you! Screw AI, I wouldn't even grace their stage if I was Pink.

Posted at 1:37PM on May 9th 2007 by Pinky

9. Nice way to humiliate yourself "Jenn"..my god...

Posted at 1:38PM on May 9th 2007 by Trish

10. Yea, What's up with that BOX BODY. Why does she wear stuff that people with a girl figure should only wear. Somebody should tell her not to show her stomach because she has no curves like a real woman.


She sould change he name to BOX BOY BODY GIRL

Posted at 1:38PM on May 9th 2007 by MaMaMe

11. #3 - Gee, thanks for sharing that. TOO MUCH INFORMATION!! Go diddle yourself.
I like Pink, but that nasal piercing looks like she has a huge booger hanging there!

Posted at 1:40PM on May 9th 2007 by Rose Blue

12. Mastrubation RULES! I love doing myself every day!Once my B/F caught me & he started jerking off too,it was hot!

Posted at 1:41PM on May 9th 2007 by Jenn

13. Jenn, go get laid or something. Your vulgarity is out of place.

Posted at 1:44PM on May 9th 2007 by Rose Blue

14. Dear Pink,
As far as I am concerned," YOU RULE" do anything you want to.
This is your stage and your time.
They should be so "LUCKY."
You are the best.....
Beautiful Lady you go for it,,,,,

Judith
The Buddhist
Animal Lover

Posted at 1:47PM on May 9th 2007 by Judith

15. I'm glad she stood her ground! I'm sure FOX knows that her lyrics aren't rated G. At least they didn't ask her NOT to perform at all. Go Pink...you rock!

Posted at 2:14PM on May 9th 2007 by Traycee

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