Papa Archuleta Not Allowed To Preach
The AP has confirmed rumors that American Idol producers have banned David Archuleta’s dad from rehearsals. Jeff Archuleta’s alleged backstage behavior had become fodder for the blogosphere, but it was a recent lyric change on Tuesday’s show that pushed producers over the edge. Papa Archuleta insisted on altering David’s rendition of “Stand by Me,” by adding a verse from Sean Kingston’s “Beautiful Girls.”
Popsquire’s perspective…
- To use songs on the show, American Idol typically must get permission from the music publisher. In this case, the show must not have had permission pertaining to the Sean Kingston song, which likely will result in additional negotiations with the music publisher and payment for a license to use the song or lyrics.
- California has strict child labor laws that address working in the entertainment industry. For a minor who is 17 years of age (i.e., David Archuleta), there is no requirement that the parent be present for all aspects of the job. Instead, the law requires only that a studio teacher be present for the minor’s schooling.
Is Popsquire the only one who is singing “Papa Don’t Preach?”
