Platinum which hits: Plot 8 iteration main points

by Gina Scarpa   It’s down to the final five on Platinum Hit and they head to meet up with Jewel and guest judge Doug Broad, of Spin magazine. They’re given a card that says “kiss the flame” which is a song that Jewel wrote. In fact, she loves her own writing so much that she’s making the contestants use that lyric in their hook challenge, which is all about empowerment.   With only five people left in the game, there are just two songs being performed this week. Scotty’s hook about being gay came in second and Brian’s hook…

The platinum has hit: With Jackie Tohn Excusive interview

  by Gina Scarpa   Jackie Tohn didn’t have an issue writing hooks that were well received on Platinum Hit but found herself in the bottom group three out of six songwriting challenges. Last night was the last time she’d be there, as the judges ripped her apart for her country song and Scotty escaped elimination. Today, we talked to Jackie in an exclusive interview about her experiences on Platinum Hit and what’s coming up next for this songwriter.   Q. Gina, RealityWanted: After American Idol, where were you at in terms of doing more reality television? A. Jackie: After…

Platinum which hits: Plot 6 iteration main points

  by Gina Scarpa   It’s down to the final seven on Platinum Hit and this week, they receive a note asking them to put everything on the line. They meet up with Kara at Third Street Promenade and find out they’ll be writing about risk… and performing their hooks right there in the street! In order to win, they’ll have to end up with the most money at the end of the day.   After all the dollars and cents were counted, Jes came in third, Johnny came in second, and with 43% of the money, Jackie is the…