Jane Carreys American Idol Audition Causes Stir Online

First Published: January 23, 2012 5:06 PM EST Credit: FOX LOS ANGELES, Calif. -- Caption Jane Carrey auditions for American Idol Season 11 in San DiegoAmerican Idol is still weeks away from putting its 2012 crop on stage for the public vote, but already one contender is generating a big reaction Jane Carrey. The singer, the daughter of former FOX In Living Color star, film actor Jim Carrey, was featured on Sunday nights show, auditioning in San Diego for the Idol judges Steven Tyler, Jennifer Lopez and Randy Jackson. The 24-year-old mom and singer performed Bonnie Raitts classic, Something To Talk About, and all three judges put her through to Hollywood week. Click HERE to watch Janes audition. I like the sound of your voice, Jennifer, who said she remembered Jane as a toddler on the In Living Color set when she herself was a Fly Girl, told the singer, following her audition. I think youre good. I think you need to think more about performing, you close your eyes a lot and thats all good for the feeling of it, but you still gotta connect with your audience, you gotta make us feel something when youre singing Its not just about having a pretty voice, which you do have. Almost immediately after the episode aired, Janes audition prompted a lot of raised eyebrows in online posts. KTLAs Sam Rubin wrote on his Facebook page, Do we have our very first 2012 American Idol controversy; and does it beg the question about nepotism in showbusiness. Jane Carrey, perfectly serviceable singer, but not at all a stand-out, auditions for the Idol judges, he wrote, adding, maybe I have a tin ear; but it was not a stand-out at all. The Los Angeles Times Amy Reither wrote that Jane proceeded to milk that connection [with her dad] for a ticket to Hollywood on Idol. Sure, she could sing well enough, but unless shed stood on that aircraft carrier deck and croaked like a frog, the three judges would clearly have put her through. And RollingStone.com also cited Janes patriarchal connection. You see, even though she is the daughter of an A-list celebrity, she just doesnt have enough opportunities to make it as a singer. The judges all vote yes, because they really like her potential, which in this context means dad. But not every outlet took aim at the 20-something or the show for putting her through. Britains Daily Mail ran a recap of her audition under the headline, Shes talented too! AH Nation Poll: Do you agree with the judges putting Jane Carrey through on American Idol? Click HERE to vote. Copyright 2012 by NBC Universal, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed.

'Justified' stars have cost on mind

The cast and crew of FX's "Justified" left Levis and six photography enthusiasts round the lot as people filled the organization company directors Guild Theater on Jan. 10 for your show's season-three premiere. In the series where figures have a very quick draw and good goal (five people are destroyed inside the season preem), the cast is only able to guess who certainly would be the following to acquire a pink slip. "People request why Magazines didn't survive the conclusion of last season," mentioned showrunner Graham Yost, "For the reason that she didn't provide an envelope filled with cash, which is definitely an aware of Neal McDonough." Contact Variety Staff at news@variety.com

Chris Hemsworth Nominated for Orange Rising Star Award

LONDON Chris Hemsworth, who'll next be seen starring opposite Billy Burke and Charlize Theron in "Snow White-colored as well as the Huntsman," is nominated to win this years Orange Wednesdays Rising Star Award 2012.Hemsworth, who corralled public attention after his submit "Thor," is facing fellow "Thor" star Tom Hiddleston, presently riding the red-colored-colored carpet as "War Equine" makes theaters worldwide.Also nominated is Irish comedian and actor Chris O'Dowd (Bridesmaids), actor-switched-filmmaker Adam Deacon ("Anuvahood"), former Broadway and film acting newcomer Eddie Redmayne ("My Week With Marilyn").Presented through the British Academy's film honours, getting been selected on by cell operator Orange's clients, growing Star Award was created in recognition of Mary Selway, the highly respected BAFTA-winning casting director.The nominations goal to find out five worldwide stars and stars whose talent has had the imagination in the British public. The Hollywood Reporter

Animal, mineral add 'Apes' score

Doyle'Rise from the Planet from the Apes'Patrick Doyle marched towards the beat of their own drum when creating the score to "Rise from the Planet from the Apes," his dark, rousing work contrasting with this of his immediate "Apes" predecessor, Danny Elfman.Whereas Elfman submerged audiences in explosive percussion, Doyle focused rather on emotional texture, as well as on developing a singular, effective theme for Caesar, the ape around whom the storyline revolves."That which was interesting could be that the film has a minimum of 45 minutes of near silence, therefore it was as much as the background music to keep the storyline of Caesar, who did not have words aside from the odd little bit of sign language," states the two times-Academy-nominated Doyle, who also composed "Thor."Since the film was shot using performance capture, Doyle frequently was compelled to totally rewrite and intensify his score once he saw the ultimate edit featuring computer-made apes, instead of stars. "It had been similar to a Broadway musical for the reason that sense," he states, "for the reason that you believe you've written it after which all of a sudden you invite a crowd in, and it becomes clear that things have to be transformed."Various unusual elements were woven in to the sonic tapestry -- a melancholy seem that's heard right from the start from the score, and several key moments produced utilizing an ostrich egg. (Doyle describes it as being "haunting -- something really primal.")Doyle required sounds from the apes' cage doorways slamming to produce percussive tempos, heard once the apes storm the roads of Bay Area. He requested his choir to create guttural noises, clicking using their tongues, turning individuals sounds into percussive elements.Along with a cello was performed to ensure that it "designed a sigh or groan, similar to a cry in the past, but additionally slightly menacing," he states. "We desired to create new sounds of the emerging world, sounds that appear organic, but less than. It will help the crowd realize that new things is going on, although not something they ought to always understand.InchAttention around the Academy awards: Song & Score Are acad rules from synch? 'Muppety' although not too 'Flighty' Pinch hitter Elizabethan notes culled from boulders Utility player orchestrates 'Miracle' Powell animated by quartet of pix Animal, mineral add 'Apes' score Gregson-Williams relishes the chase Byrne scores large 'Albert Nobbs' O'Connor in tune with 'Albert Nobbs' Contact the range newsroom at news@variety.com