EntertainmentBlogger Polls Predict Winners!

Just a quick note about EntertainmentBlogger polls. Although the polls represent small samples -- and the results are completely unscientific -- they have become great predictors. Our polls have accurately predicted the winners of two FOX reality competition shows -- both "American Idol" in the spring and "So You Think You Can Dance," which completed its summer season tonight.

First, many believed Adam Lambert would beat Kris Allen (below) to become the 8th "American Idol" -- but our poll results showed otherwise. And we were therefore not surprised that Allen was the ultimate victor (see results here).

Next, Brandon Bryant seemed destined to win over Jeanine Mason on the 5th season of "So You Think You Can Dance." But our poll showed that Mason (above) was actually heavily favored (see results at left). And win she did as the results were announced in tonight's finale. Earlier in the program, Kayla Radomski was revealed as the least popular among the remaining four. A few minutes later, Evan Kasprzak got the news that he had placed third. Therefore, all four finished in the exact order as in our poll.

So, if you've voted in these polls -- thanks! And if not, maybe next time you should take a look at how voting is going before you place your bets with your bookie!

Poll Results: Where Are They?

UPDATE -- now poll results after this date can be found in the archive by clicking the SURVEY SAYS image at left.

So you've participated in some EntertainmentBlogger polls and want to see the final results? Well for the most part, results will remain in the left sidebar for at least a week. Then the results will move to the original article posting. For example, poll results related to Michael Jackson can now be found here. Remember, you can reach the archived stories on the left sidebar area, too.

Sometimes, polls occur without a main story tie-in. In those rare cases, a separate post will be made for those results. That was the case with a recent poll on the Academy Awards. Here is that poll and results:

What do you think about the Academy Awards' decision to double the number of best picture nominees from 5 to 10?

• Like it -- the more the merrier = 15 (38%)
• Hate it -- should keep it at 5 = 24 (61%)

Total votes: 39


Thanks again for voting! And keep on the lookout for more polls. New polls are posted in the left sidebar each week.

Archive of Poll Results

Below are results of EntertainmentBlogger polls after mid-July, 2009. For more poll results before that date, click here.


Who most deserves to win season 9 of American Idol?

• Crystal Bowersox = 13 (41%)
• Lee DeWyze = 18 (58%)
• Total votes = 31
  

Which film most deserves to win the Oscar for Best Picture?

• Avatar = 13 (30%)
• The Blind Side = 8 (19%)
• District 9 = 3 (7%)
• An Education = 0 (0%)
• The Hurt Locker = 6 (14%)
• Inglourious Basterds = 3 (7%)
• Precious = 4 (9%)
  
• A Serious Man = 1 (2%)
• Up = 3 (7%)
• Up in the Air = 1 (2%)
• Total votes = 42
  

Which Grammy performance was your favorite?

• Beyonce = 3 (13%)
• Black Eyed Peas = 0 (0%)
• Bon Jovi = 2 (8%)
• Dave Matthews Band = 0 (0%)
• Drake, Eminem, Lil Wayne and Travis Barker = 2 (8%)
• Green Day with "American Idiot" cast = 0 (0%)
• Jamie Foxx with T-Pain and Slash = 0 (0%)
• Jeff Beck with Imelda May = 0 (0%)
• Lady Antebellum = 0 (0%)
• Lady Gaga (solo) = 1 (4%)
• Lady Gaga with Elton John = 2 (8%)
• Mary J. Blige and Andrea Bocelli (w/ David Foster) = 0 (0%)
• Maxwell (solo) = 0 (0%)
• Maxwell with Roberta Flack = 0 (0%)
• Michael Jackson Tribute w/ Celine Dion, Usher, Jennifer Hudson, Carrie Underwood, Smokey Robinson = 2 (8%)
• Pink = 9 (39%)
• Taylor Swift (solo) = 0 (0%)
• Taylor Swift with Stevie Nicks = 1 (4%)
• Zac Brown Band with Leon Russell = 1 (4%)
• Total votes = 23
  
  

Who was your favorite performer at the American Music Awards?

• Adam Lambert = 5 (16%)
• Alicia Keys (alone) =1 (3%)
• Black Eyed Peas = 0 (0%)
• Carrie Underwood = 5 (16%)
• Daughtry = 1 (3%)
• Eminem with 50 Cent = 0 (0%)
• Green Day = 0 (0%)
• Janet Jackson = 1 (3%)
• Jay-Z (w/ Alicia Keys) = 2 (6%)
• Jennifer Lopez = 0 (0%)
• Keith Urban = 1 (3%)
• Kelly Clarkson = 2 (6%)
• Lady Gaga = 9 (29%)
• Mary J. Blige = 0 (0%)
• Rihanna = 1 (3%)
• Shakira = 0 (0%)
• Timbaland w/ Nelly Furtado & So Shy = 0 (0%)
• Whitney Houston = 3 (9%)
• Total votes = 31
  

What is your favorite new show of the fall TV season?

• Community = 2 (8%)
• Flash Forward = 6 (25%)
• Glee = 5 (20%)
• Modern Family = 0 (0%)
• NCIS: Los Angeles = 3 (12%)
• Vampire Diaries = 3 (12%)
• Other = 5 (20%)
• Total votes = 24
  

What do you think of the new Michael Jackson song, "This is It?"

• Excellent -- one of his best = 11 (45%)
• Good, not great = 7 (29%)
• Just ok = 4 (16%)
• Bad -- hate it = 2 (8%)
• Total votes = 24

What was the most shocking part of David Letterman's announcement?

• That he was being blackmailed/extorted = 193 (45%)
• That he had a number of affairs with employees = 96 (22%)
• That he revealed news in a joking manner = 132 (31%)
• Total votes = 421
  

Which nominated show do you think deserves the Emmy for Best Comedy Series?

• Entourage = 10 (5%)
• Family Guy = 30 (17%)
• Flight of the Conchords = 12 (7%)
• How I Met Your Mother = 52 (30%)
• The Office = 19 (11%)
• 30 Rock = 38 (22%)
• Weeds = 7 (4%)
• Total votes = 168

Which nominated show do you think deserves the Emmy for Best Drama Series?

• Big Love = 8 (4%)
• Breaking Bad = 8 (4%)
• Damages = 10 (5%)
• Dexter = 17 (9%)
• House = 40 (22%)
• Lost = 72 (41%)
• Mad Men = 19 (10%)
• Total votes = 174

What was the most memorable moment of this year's MTV Video Music Awards?

• Madonna's Michael Jackson tribute speech = 20 (18%)
• Janet Jackson's tribute performance to her brother = 14 (13%)
• Kanye West disrespecting Taylor Swift during her acceptance speech = 24 (22%)
• The premiere of the newest NEW MOON trailer = 13 (12%)
• The premiere of THIS IS IT Michael Jackson documentary trailer = 15 (14%)
• Beyonce giving her acceptance speech time to Taylor Swift = 11 (10%)
• Lady Gaga's performance = 8 (7%)
• Another performance = 2 (1%)
• Total votes = 107
  

After watching the trailer for New Moon, how likely are you to see the movie when it comes out in November?

• Definitely will -- looks great = 18 (62%)
• Maybe -- looks ok = 7 (24%)
• Definitely won't -- looks silly = 4 (13%)
• Total votes = 29
  

What do you think of Whitney Houston's "I Look to You" and the video for it?

• Love the video, love the song! = 4 (28%)
• Dig the song, but video is just ok. = 3 (21%)
• The video and song are just ok. = 5 (35%)
• Song is weak, but video is cool. = 0 (0%)
• Hate the song and the video. = 2 (14%)
• Total votes = 14

What do you think of Ellen Degeneres being named the new American Idol judge?

• Great move -- she is funny and Idol will improve = 18 (50%)
• Bad move -- she has no musical experience and Idol will go downhill = 4 (11%)
• Stupid move -- the quality of BOTH her talk show and Idol will suffer = 5 (13%)
• I don't care -- I'm giving up on Idol = 9 (25%)
• Total votes = 36

Do you think Michael Jackson's death is a homicide?

• Yes -- his doctor(s) purposefully administered lethal drug doses = 9 (18%)
• Maybe -- but it was probably accidental by both parties involved = 19 (39%)
• No -- MJ willingly allowed doctor(s) to administer any and all drugs = 20 (41%)
• Total votes = 48

What do you think of Madonna's "Celebration" and the video for it?

• Love the video, love the song! = 15 (23%)
• Dig the song, but video is just ok. = 13 (20%)
• The video and song are just ok. = 10 (15%)
• Song is weak, but video is cool. = 2 (3%)
• Hate the song and the video. = 24 (37%
• Total votes = 64

What do you think of Pearl Jam's "The Fixer" and the video for it?

• Love the video, love the song! = 77 (64%)
• Dig the song, but video is just ok. = 27 (22%)
• The video and song are just ok. = 7 (5%)
• Song is weak, but video is cool. = 0 (0%)
• Hate the song and the video. = 9 (7%)
• Total votes = 120

After watching the trailer for Avatar, how likely are you to see the movie when it comes out in December?

• Definitely will -- looks great = 7 (43%)
• Maybe -- looks ok = 7 (43%)
• Definitely won't -- looks silly = 2 (12%)
• Total votes = 16

Which new movie are you most eager to see?

• Bandslam = 1 (4%)
• District 9 = 8 (38%)
• The Goods: Live Hard, Sell Hard = 3 (14%)
• Ponyo = 2 (9%)
• Spread = 0 (0%)
• The Time Traveler's Wife = 7 (33%)
• Total votes = 21

Which is your favorite film directed by John Hughes?

• Sixteen Candles = 4 (17%)
• The Breakfast Club = 8 (34%)
• Weird Science = 1 (4%)
• Ferris Bueller's Day Off = 7 (30%)
• Planes, Trains and Automobiles = 1 (4%)
• She's Having a Baby = 0 (0%)
• Uncle Buck = 2 (8%)
• Curly Sue = 0 (0%)
• Total votes = 23
  

Are you happy or sad to see Paula Abdul leave American Idol?

• Happy -- good riddance! = 2 (6%)
• Sad - she was an integral part of the show. = 30 (93%)
• Total votes = 32

Are you going to enter the first EntertainmentBlogger contest announced July 21?

• Already did! = 4 (20%)
• I'll get to it before the August 11th deadline = 3 (15%)
• Maybe -- but I really don't want to join Twitter = 3 (15%)
• Nope -- don't care about Watchmen = 10 (50%)
• Total votes = 20

What prize would you most like to see in the next EntertainmentBlogger contest?

• CD = 0 (0%)
• DVD = 4 (20%)
• iTunes gift card = 4 (20%)
• Retail gift card -- like Target or Best Buy = 12 (60%)
• Total votes = 20

Who do you want to win this season's So You Think You Can Dance?

• Brandon = 15 (23%)
• Evan = 14 (21%)
• Jeanine = 25 (39%)
• Kayla = 10 (15%)
• Total votes = 64