TMZ notes that Tohn played Faith, a pistol-packing barista and the female lead in Uwe Boll's specturdular film adaptation of Postal this past summer. In her Idol audition, Jackie started off by singing "I'm Yours" by Jason Mraz and, gratefully, Simon shut her down, demanding to hear her natural singing voice. So Jackie opened up her boozy, weatherbeaten Waffle House waitress pipes — and the window behind the judges collapsed. OK, that was a correlative relationship, not causative, but all four said why not and she moved on.

Next up, Heather Fox (acting credits include, literally, "Toilet Paper Eating Patient") overcomes her role as Rose Largo in Need for Speed: Undercover to advance on America's Got Talent.

"American Idol" Wannabe Goes Postal [TMZ, thanks Jason B.]
New York: Jackie Tohn — Memorable Auditions [American Idol]

“The Guitar Hero franchise is continually searching for new and organic ways to connect with music fans,” said Robert Kotick, Chairman and CEO, Activision, Inc. “Linking the concert-going experience with a chance for people to feel like they are taking center stage with Guitar Hero delivers on just that. By going from town to town alongside ‘American Idol,’ we are building a strong community and providing new ways for families and friends to spend time together by sharing the magic of music.”

The magic of music? Why do I suddenly have an image of Doug Henning in my head?

Guitar Hero® Hits the Road with the American Idols Live! Tour 2008

Fans Will Get a Sneak Preview of All-New Guitar Hero® World Tour and Watch A Guitar Hero Competition on Center Stage

SANTA MONICA, Calif.—(BUSINESS WIRE)—This summer, Activision, Inc.’s (Nasdaq:ATVI) Guitar Hero®, the #1 best selling video game franchise of 2007, will go coast-to-coast with the American Idols Live! Tour 2008, kicking off in Glendale, Ariz. on July 1. The sponsorship fuses the two pop culture phenomenons together for a second time, building on the success of the dual-branded “Risky Business” TV advertisements that featured season seven winner David Cook and finalist David Archuleta last month. In the upcoming 53-city tour, concert-goers will be among the first to experience three of the newest Guitar Hero games, the highlight of which will be a sneak-peak video demonstration of Guitar Hero World Tour, which officially hits shelves this fall.

The 10 “Idol” tour finalists will be part of a halftime Guitar Hero World Tour rockumentary, created by advertising agency DDB, that blends the camaraderie of hanging out in the studio with the franchise’s latest transformation of music gaming - a slick newly redesigned guitar, a genuine electronic drum kit and a microphone. In each city, expert shredders will also face-off on center stage, and Guitar Hero: Aerosmith and Guitar Hero: On Tour will be available for everyone to play in a booth throughout the tour.

“The American Idols Live! Tour is for families to immerse themselves in the Idol experience first-hand, and what better way to bring a personalized, super star feeling to life than by playing Guitar Hero,” said Iain Pirie, head of 19 Entertainment U.S. “Integrating Guitar Hero into the tour gets fans actively involved and provides an added dose of entertainment that we know they’ll love.”

“The Guitar Hero franchise is continually searching for new and organic ways to connect with music fans,” said Robert Kotick, Chairman and CEO, Activision, Inc. “Linking the concert-going experience with a chance for people to feel like they are taking center stage with Guitar Hero delivers on just that. By going from town to town alongside ‘American Idol,’ we are building a strong community and providing new ways for families and friends to spend time together by sharing the magic of music.”

You might remember the clever Grand Theft Auto inspired Coke commercial that made the rounds in movie theaters and even appeared in a high profile spot during American Idol TV last year. It features a GTA style character rampaging through town, only to be turned to the light side by enjoying a Coke and a smile. The clip will be one of three different Coke commercials appearing in today's Superbowl. According to a Coca-Cola rep, the plan from the beginning was to air commercials on both American Idol and the Superbowl thus reaching a larger audience since, according to her, everyone doesn't watch American Idol.

Wait... they don't?

Super Bowl ads: K-Fed, Jay-Z, Robert Goulet? [CNN Money]
[via GamePolitics]

"That is the absolute worst singing I have ever heard. Not only should you never perform again, but I've arranged to have your vocal chords removed and replaced with one of those electronic cancer boxes generally reserved for the heavy smoker - because you have nowhere to go but up."

Think you have what it takes to become the next American Idol...wannabe? Hit the jump to find out if the game is worth the sacrifice of $40, alongside most of your pride (like you had any to begin with).

IGN
"This game lives and dies by just how well these judges have been recreated within the game ...Instead of recording a few phrases and calling it a day, the verdicts given by the judges are truly helpful in improving your skills...Rarely does a franchise truly add value to a videogame beyond its name value, but here that is most definitely the case."

MW: The judges speak quite a few phrases, but their specificity isn't THAT helpful. There is no vocal coaching going on here, be the comments generally accurate. Also, the critiques don't ever acknowledge when you are in the final show. They just keep talking about next week, like you won't be busy recording your fifth Christmas album.


Official Playstation Magazine (print)
"This is the same Karaoke Revolution look and feel that's been around since the first game - the only difference is the addition of virtual Randy, Simon and 'Laura,' the as-close-they-could-get-without-crossing-over-a-legal-line clone..."

MW: Ironically, while we lack Paula's judging, the game does feature some of her original music. Which still rocks, btw.

Rocky Mountain News
"While the game will certainly be a big hit for American Idol and Karaoke Revolution fans alike, it's really just the same game with a new, hip set of songs and a fresh coat of paint... the franchise is starting to show its age. The crowd graphics are appalling and the decision not to tweak gameplay even slightly seems odd."

MW: I don't mind the gameplay staying the same because, just like with DDR, I'm mostly looking for a new songlist. But I do understand the craving for something more. The game is streamlined to the max, so maybe some vocal minigames or a few hummers in the backseats of Mercedes could add to the single player experience.

GameZone
"Simon and Randy's character models look great until they open their mouths. Facial expressions - a key part of Simon's criticism - are barely noticeable...[but] no matter how you look at it, Karaoke Revolution is a good time. The Idol edition doesn't offer any mind-blowing additions... [but]the game rocks, whether you love Idol or not."

MW: And that is the key. You don't need to be an Idol fan to love the game, because let's face it, we are all fans of the Concept. Everyone wants to be famous, sell out, shake their ass for 14-year-old girls and have Simon give them a pat on the head at the end of the day. The classic Karaoke Revolution gameplay makes the game good; the clich American Idol formula makes it gratifying. Mark Wilson