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Allison Iraheta performs an acoustic version of “No One Else” from her album Just Like You at Panini’s in Canton, OH for Q92 radio. Amazing!
Thank you tdksoulkat.
More Videos: “Friday I’ll Be Over U” from Canton and an interview and performances from a visit to KIIS Cleveland–also today.
Videos After the JUMP…
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Via Just Jared:
Adam Lambert is set to attend next Tuesday’s MUCH-ANTICIPATED runway presentation from The Blonds during NY Fashion Week, sources confirm exclusively to JustJared.com.
Fancy footwear designer Christian Louboutin designed all of the shoes that will be hitting the catwalk. Designers David and Phillipe Blond (pictured here) collaborated with Christian on all of the embellishing, so each shoe will go perfectly with each look from the show.
Well, how could New York Fashion Week happen without Adam? Not surprised he’ll be making an appearance!
Things have been quiet in Adamland with Adam vacationing in Mexico over the weekend…
UPDATE: In other news, Adam tweets his fans, asking them not to be too pushy with the radio stations, “Hey guys!!! I looooove the support and Passion you all put into your radio requests, however Canada’s Z103 is being…pestered by too many “pushy” emails. Let’s make sure we don’t bother them to the point where they don’t wanna play my music!! Thanks!
Check out Kellie Pickler performing songs from her album Kellie Pickler and more in her CMT Studio 360 Sessions. Watch her perform (As a red-head!):
I don’t always dig Kellie live, but these sessions are nice. Love her band, and she’s in fine form vocally. Check them out.
Cute! Carrie Underwood is set to appear on America’s longest running children’s television show, Sesame Street, as a specially created character known as “Carrie Underworm.”
Carrie recorded the song, “The Worm Anthem,” specifically for the show.
Carrie’s episode is currently scheduled to air February 11, March 17, April 8, and April 26 on PBS.
The song…it’s an earworm. I know. BOO. Sorry, couldn’t resist….
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Kris Allen continues his mini tour of Asia with a stop in Kuala, Lumpur, Malaysia today, and a nightclub appearance in Singapore on Wednesday (Feb 10)).
After the jump, check out some vids from today’s autograph session and showcase at The Gardens, Midvalley Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
Kris performed a 9-song set at the showcase: Heartless/Gangsta’s Paradise, Can’t Stay Away, Before We Come Undone, The Truth, Red Guitar, Alright With Me, Live Like We’re Dying, Is It Over, Come Together.
Posted: “Can’t Stay Away”, “Live Like We’re Dying”, “Come Together” (with crowd surfing!), “The Truth”, “Heartless”/Gangsta’s Paradise”, “Red Guitar”, “Alright With Me” an autograph session and 3-part press conference.
via Joshua Ongys, mjackson990
Check out some nice photos HERE.
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UPDATE: Randy talks up the Ellen and the Hollywood Rounds on Good Day LA today…
The Hollywood Rounds begin this week on American Idol 9, with one hour episodes beginning at 8/7c on Tuesday, and 9/8c on Wednesday.
Check out a few previews, featuring new judge, Ellen DeGeneres and some Hollywood hopefuls after the jump.
Are you excited for the Hollywood Rounds? I am! Can’t wait for the drama and to hear the talent…
Continue reading ‘New American Idol 9 Hollywood Round Preview!’
UPDATE: Listen to Howard Stern talk about American Idol on his Sirius radio show this morning. Stern goes on an endless, non-PC rant. I suggest the sensitive take a pass. (I can’t believe Idol is serious about this. Part 1:
Part 2:
Howard Stern confirmed to his radio listeners this morning that Fox is interested in hiring him to take Simon Cowell’s place at the judges panel. What’s more, Stern claims to be interested in the gig. via Vote for the Worst.
via the Wrap:
Howard Stern told his satellite radio listeners on Monday that he is considering leaving Sirius – and radio altogether — to become a judge on “American Idol.”
Stern confirmed a report that Fox is interested in hiring the Sirius shock jock to replace Simon Cowell on the reality show.
“There’s not a better job on the planet than judging that f—ing karaoke contest,” Stern said.
“It might be possible, we’ll see,” he said, adding: “They’d have to pay me a ton of dough because I already make a ton of dough.”
Stern’s five-year, $500 million contract with Sirius expires at the end of the year.
“It would be the best thing that happened to me,” he said. “What a cush job — $100 million for four months. Who wouldn’t take that?”
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This week, Season 8 Top 36 contestants, Brent Keith, Felicia Barton, Ricky Braddy, Ann Marie Boskovich and Alex Wagner Trugman perform at 3rd and Lindsey in Nashville, TN, with proceeds to help fund Haiti relief efforts.
Kris Allen continues his mini-tour of Asia, with appearances in Malaysia and and Singapore, Fantasia returns to the Color Purple at the Pantages theater in Los Angeles and Diana DeGarmo performs at the Missions Fundraiser in Missouri.
Melinda Doolittle performs a Valentines concert at the World Outreach Church in Murfreesboro, TN and LaToya London performs at the All You Need is Love 2 benefit in San Francisco, CA.
Plus, some extra-Idol goodness: Kris Allen, Adam Lambert and Allison Iraheta perform at the Highline Ballroom in New York City in front of a select audience of contest winners for Ryan Seacrest’s Rock Your Town concert, and Allison and Kris perform at the Meet Ball in Clearwater, FL.
Television appearances include Jennifer Hudson performing for President Obama on A Celebration of Music from the Civil Rights Movement to air on PBS, and Katharine McPhee on The View.
Allison Iraheta (HERE) and Danny Gokey (HERE) continue radio tours to promote their singles.
And American Idol 9 continues this week with the Hollywood Rounds, introducing Ellen Degeneres in her new role as Idol judge. Check out the Season 9 schedule HERE.
More information after the jump, or at the Idol Appearances Page…
Via Broadway World
As HAIR readies for its Broadway makeover and London premiere, rumors are beginning to swirl as to which current cast members will be settling in across the pond and which new faces will be gracing the Broadway production. The newest reports out suggest that American Idol alumni Ace Young (season 5’s seventh runner up) and Diana DeGarmo (season 3 runner up, Hairspray, The Toxic Avenger) are among the new picks for the Broadway replacement cast. No official announcement has been made by the production, although it is expected that casting announcements for London and New York are imminent, as the new Broadway performers go into rehearsal in the coming weeks.
I’m assuming this current revival doesn’t have the cast getting naked like in the old days. Heh. (Just found out it does! But it’s up to each cast member to decide if they want to bare all or not. I’m thinking negatory on Ace or Diana going full frontal…)
The new “tribe” is set to debut on March 9th at the Al Hirschfield Theater in New York City.
UPDATE: Diana has tweeted about waiting for a deal to close on a Broadway play… Rumor is that Diana will play Sheila and Ace will play Berger…
They’re here: After many delay’s Kris Allen’s AOL Music Sessions are available for your viewing pleasure! Check them out after the jump.
ETA: “O Holy Night” Oh Em Gee, that was awesome!
Also, an 8-part (dated by now grrr) interview:
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Jennifer Hudson to Record New Version of One Shining Moment
In the years since, “One Shining Moment,” which made its debut in 1987, has become as much a part of the NCAA tournament as Selection Sunday and first-round upsets.
But even iconic songs need updating. Enter Mason, Hollywood music producer.
From Harvey Mason Media in North Hollywood, he has spent the past few weeks producing music for an updated version of the song, commissioned by CBS.
In 10 days, Jennifer Hudson – an Oscar and Grammy winner -will record lead vocals.
The new version will be used at this year’s tournament.
One major change – Mason is adding a 50-person choir he said “will sound amazing.”
Super Bowl ratings poised for all-time high
Super Bowl XLIV may be one for the record books.
Early CBS estimates show Sunday’s big game rising from last year’s record high.
The New Orleans Saints vs. Indianapolis Colts showdown drew 46.4 metered-market household rating.
That’s up 10% from 2009’s Pittsburgh Steelers vs. Arizona Cardinals nail-biter, which was seen by an all-time high of 98.7 million viewers.
Super Bowl XLIV may be the first sports program to ever domestically crack 100 million viewers.
Danny Gokey – 3/6
WITI-TV, MILWAUKEE – Danny Gokey is launching his debut album in Milwaukee with a free concert for fans. To attend, all you have to do is purchase Gokey’s album. The concert starts at 7 p.m. March 6 at the Turner Hall Ballroom. There will be a CD signing after the show.
For more information, visit http://pabsttheater.org/gokey
Simon Cowell’s Helping Haiti charity single tops download charts
The Helping Haiti charity single topped the download charts last night after more than a million sales. Simon Cowell, behind the all-star cover of REM’s Everybody Hurts, said: “The people of Haiti need as much help as we can give them.”
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Lots of NEW ALBUM scoop in this latest David Cook interview with Michael Slezak of Entertainment Weekly.
David is hard at work on his next album and working with familiar names like Raine Maida and Chantal Kreviazuk, David Hodges and Brian Howes. But, there are also new collaborators thrown into the mix, including, Max Martin, Claude Kelly, Tommy Hedrickson and Ryan Tedder.
A few songs titles David was willing to reveal: “You and I” and “Tonight is On Your Side” were written over a few, at times, difficult days with David Hodges. Another song he’s excited about is “With Me Empty” written with is bandmates, Neil Tiemann and Andy Skib. “Boomerang” was written with Brian Howes during a trip to Vancouver.
Idol’s Queen of Country has done it again and achieved yet another top 10 hit song. I don’t know how many that makes for Carrie, but I’m pretty sure that almost every single she’s ever had has gone top 10 on Country. Can she slide “Temporary Home” into the #1 spot for a home run? I don’t know, but I do know never to count to underestimate Underwood. Also, on the Country charts, we have Danny getting his first ever Top 40 airplay hit.
Meanwhile, over on HAC, Adam moves his single into the Top 30 making the “Whattaya Want From Me” a top 30 hit on two formats. Daughtry’s latest single returns to the top 30 on AC and Jason Castro’s “Let’s Just Fall In Love” whistles it’s way back into the Top 50 on HAC.
Here are your Monday Morning Mediabase Updates for airplay as of 8:45 pm of 02/07/10 after the jump (trying to be consistent with the Mediabase peaks and Idol Chatter).
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The music video for Simon Cowell’s Haiti charity single, “Everybody Hurts” has been released. The single features: Mariah Carey, Leona Lewis, Jon Bon Jovi, Robbie Williams, Alexandra Burke, Miley Cyrus, Susan Boyle, Mika, Rod Stewart and more.
All proceeds will go to fund relief for those devastated by the recent earthquake in Haiti. In the video, footage of the song’s vocalists recording the song is intercut with images of the aftermath of the devastating earthquake.
“Everybody Hurts” is available at iTunes and Amazon UK, and will be available in shops across the pond today.
Video after the JUMP…
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Carrie Underwood sang the National Anthem, a ‘capella, live–NO lip syncing–before today’s Superbowl game. I am officially impressed. The last note was a little wobbly, but still–awesome job, Carrie.
I do believe that performers have lip synced the National Anthem to a backing track nearly every year since 1993.
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