Haley appearing on Idol - Feb 18 2016

[JMT]

My view has always been that Interscope got the final 3 they wanted. I can't see how they viewed James as widely marketable-- in the sense that Scotty, Lauren and Haley would be (and have turned into since). I believe Jimmy wanted Haley above James, with the final order not being all that important. [As has been pointed out, Scotty was a shoe-in for the win from mid-season onward] Jimmy gave Haley some amazing song choices toward the end (Lady Gaga, Michael Jackson, Animals, Zeppelin, Fleetwood Mac) which served to showcase her incredible talent and potential star power. Meanwhile, Randy and J-Lo started the 'let's bash Haley at every opportunity' campaign-- which, in reality, served to stirred some parts of the viewership in to a voting frenzy for Haley. I know I was enraged. That pushed Haley over James by week four. I have no idea what Randy and J-Lo really thought of (and now think of) Haley, but it's clear to me that Steven and Jimmy really liked and supported Haley. Jimmy signed Haley pretty quickly after the show, and it was only after he left Interscope that she was dropped from the label. In general, Idol has been really good to Haley, and she has been loyal to them-- which I'm sure they appreciate. That helped pave the way for her to be asked to be a mentor, sing CHFIL in front of millions of viewers, and the consequent bump in Haley interest across the board.

[mercfan3]

Well, that's what I think the battle was. Jimmy wanted Haley, Lauren and Scotty. Nigel wanted James, Lauren and was stuck with Scotty.

But I think Jimmy wanted Haley more than any other contestant, and Nigel wanted Lauren more than any other contestant.

[InItToWinIt]

Jimmy signed Haley pretty quickly after the show, and it was only after he left Interscope that she was dropped from the label.

I'm not quite following. Jimmy was chairman and CEO until May 2014. Haley was dropped in December 2012.

[Tusk]

IIRC Haley was dropped as part of a large talent 'dump' because of some kind of change in Interscope's organization.... it wasn't 'necessarily' related to Jimmy/AI or anything. They needed to trim their roster, Haley was too new an artist to keep in Interscope's eyes

[john]

In October 2012, John Janick was named president and COO of Interscope Geffen A&M. ... At the time of his appointment, it was reported that Iovine had chosen Janick as his eventual successor -- Iovine's attention had increasingly turned to Beats, which dominated the headphone market with 2012 revenues of $512 million.

[Tusk]

Miss Jackie13 minutes ago
I just discovered her after last week's AI episode... Does she have a full album out yet? I need it in my life

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The much anticipated Idol/Haley love fest via Slezak won't be happening

Michael Slezak ‏@MichaelSlezakTV 2m2 minutes ago
Bad news, guys: Thanks to a hellacious case of laryngitis and a fever, we did not shoot #RealityCheck this week.

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@MichaelSlezakTV Wait, did Randy serve you something bad to eat?
You can make it up #Haliens w/ a @HaleyReinhart interview
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[mercfan3]

IIRC Haley was dropped as part of a large talent 'dump' because of some kind of change in Interscope's organization.... it wasn't 'necessarily' related to Jimmy/AI or anything. They needed to trim their roster, Haley was too new an artist to keep in Interscope's eyes

Didn't she lose her A&R person too? (That's a huge deal, if I'm right.)

[riley]

Haley probably did not want to get dropped, but she did. I don't totally understand the music business but Haley has played it smart. She signed with Ole in 2012 before being dropped and eventually signed an expanded deal with Ole who has been very good to her. She is more of a budding artist with limited funds. Ole has the talent in their roster who I think believes in her talent and are willing to invest time and money. She has done very well with PMJ and marketing music on the internet, while they are covers covers she has gotten a lot of recognition. She does eventually need a label but the right one for her.

[Miguel]

American Idol ‏@AmericanIdol Feb 18

BENNY, BENNY, BENNY! Such an AMAZING performance from @HaleyReinhart and @thisiskory. #IdolDuets

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‏@Didibenami

@AmericanIdol @thisiskory @HaleyReinhart AGREED. One of my faves of that night fo sho.

[john]

'American Idol': Judging the Judges, Week 7

JENNIFER LOPEZ...

-1000 for making too-little too-late love eyes (twice!) at her Season 10 punching bag, returning All-Star Haley Reinhart.
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WEEK 7 DREAM QUEEN: HALEY REINHART...

+50 for giving doomed duet partner Adam Lasher a sweet consolation love-nudge.
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FINAL TALLY FOR WEEK 7:
Haley Reinhart wins with 250 points! SWEET REVENGE!!!
Keith Urban: 218.5
Ryan Seacrest: 135
Chris Daughtry: 100
Ricky Minor: 50
Harry Connick Jr.: -225
Jennifer Lopez: -650


https://www.yahoo.com/tv/39-american-ido...87350.html

But I think JLo gave Haley a "hi baby" and we know what that means.