Anoop Desai and co-writer Josh Hoge preview a snip of “Lost and Found”, a tune they co-wrote together in Nashville.
I want to hear more, how about you?
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Richard Rushfield of the Daily Beast repeats what Entertainment Weekly reported a few days ago–that nobody from Idol has, in fact, approached Howard Stern to take Simon Cowell’s place on the American Idol judges panel:
Read it HERE.
Howard Stern will not be replacing Simon Cowell, according to American Idol insiders. This week the Idol nation buzzed with the possibility, first mentioned in The New York Post. The rumor was propelled by Stern on his radio show yesterday when he said, “It might be possible, we’ll see.”
There is, however, less to the story than meets the eye. Two Idol insiders told The Daily Beast that no offer has been made to Stern, and that in fact, with the new season just beginning, the show is months away from choosing a replacement for Cowell. A source familiar with the search process says Stern was never even being considered.
Continue reading ‘The Daily Beast Debunks the Howard Stern Rumors’
David Archuleta blogs on dueting with Jordin Sparks on ‘No Air’, visiting Children’s Hospital and swollen cheeks! Read it HERE. Plus, David just wrote a song with Lindy Robbins and Matt Squire…
So I’ve h
ad a pretty awesome week! I was able to get some time to go down to Florida and help Jordin Sparks out with her charity called Jordin Sparks Experience. It was a really neat experience! What made it even better is that I had my mom come down with me. The event was in Miami Beach and I was born in Miami, so it my mom and I were so happy to go back haha. But it was so great because Jordin and I finally got to sing together!! We sang No Air, which is pretty difficult to sing haha. Jordin is such an incredible singer though! I can’t believe I got to sing that song with her. At first when I found out she wanted me to sing that song with her I was thinkin’, “Uh…” lol because it’s such a hard song to sing and I thought I would look like an idiot trying to sing that song with someone who sings that good. It was a real privilege though getting to sing with someone that talented and who sings with that much emotion, and they’re close to my age.
Ha ha. And:
Ellen Degeneres called into the Ryan Seacrest KIIS-FM radio show this morning to chat about her debut as Idol judge. The Hollywood Rounds kick off on American Idol tonight.
She didn’t directly address the rumors that she and Simon aren’t getting along, but she certainly is playing up the differences in their personalities and judging styles. She calls Simon a smart, funny guy and admits he’s going to be “a challenge”. And then candidly states, “It’ll be good TV.”
Makes me wonder if TPTB are the peeps planting the Ellen-Simon rumors to drum up interest in the show. Hm.
Commenting on the talent, Ellen says the judges have advanced a “very great eclectic group of people.” and she’s surprised by how little experience some of them have. She knows from experience that it’s a very hard process for somebody who hasn’t auditioned before to hear “no”.
She plans to be honest, but with humor to cushion the blow. As a comedian, Ellen knows what it’s like to try to impress a room full of people, and then get judged harshly.
The live shows will be fun and exciting, Ellen thinks, and the plan is to travel next summer to all the audition cities.
Ellen’s got empathy for these kids, but she’s going to be a very different judge than Paula Abdul. If a contestant stinks, Ellen won’t be telling them they look nice. And I don’t think she’ll be taking any condescending crap from Simon. Should be interesting.
I was pretty tough on Ellen when the news first broke, but I’m willing to keep an open mind for now. What do you think?
Listen to the interview after the jump…
BONUS Video: Randy Jackson talks to FOX Atlanta about Ellen, Hollywood Week. And, of course a Girl Will Win (for the “Zen Oneness of it All” (!!!)
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Pre-Order Danny Gokey’s upcoming debut album, My Best Days, on iTunes NOW for only $7.99.
That’s a bargain!
- Pre-Order My Best Days HERE
My Best Days will be available everywhere on March 2.
Danny is currenty on a radio tour promoting his single, “My Best Days Are Ahead of Me” (Which just cracked the Top 40 on country radio this week!)
He’s got a record release party at the Turner Hall Ballroom in Milwaukee on March 6, and will be returning to the Grand Ole Opry on March 13.
Plus, he’s set to open for at least some dates on the Sugarland tour this summer.
UPDATE: Danny officially announces plans to tour with Sugarland: “So I told u all a few days ago I had a major tour announcement. Here it is~ I will being going on tour with SUGARLAND!!!!! I’m super stoked”
“American Idol” hopeful from Seattle didn’t make it to Hollywood afterall
Soon after Danelle Hayes finished her audition on last Tuesday night’s “American Idol,” the buzz started to rise on the Web that the 24-year-old from Seattle was a contender. The judges gave her a coveted “golden ticket,” meaning that she had made it to the “Hollywood round” of the popular reality-TV singing contest.
Said one person on Twitter: “I am 1000000% positive Danelle Hayes from Seattle Washington is the Next American Idol! Period.”
Not so fast. Her run on the show officially ended with that golden ticket.
Nicole Gonzalez, a spokesperson for “American Idol,” confirmed Monday that Hayes did not, in fact, compete in the Hollywood round, which was taped a few weeks ago and airs beginning Tuesday night on Channel 13. Gonzales indicated it was their policy to not comment any more than that.
(Watch Danelle’s audition HERE. Every year there are a handful of golden ticket holders who don’t make it to Hollywood for one reason or another. Sometimes they fail the post-audition background checks. Typically though, these contestants aren’t featured on TV)
More Idol Headlines after the JUMP…
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…
Continue reading ‘Allison Iraheta – No One Else – Q92 Radio – VIDEO’
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!):
- “Makin’ Me Fall in Love Again” – VIDEO
- “Didn’t You Know How Much I Loved You” – VIDEO
- “Best Days of Your Life” – VIDEO
- “Don’t Close Your Eyes” – VIDEO
- Kellie answers questions (hilariously!) – VIDEO
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….
Video after the JUMP…
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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.
Continue reading ‘Kris Allen – Autograph Session and Showcase, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia – VIDEOS’
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?”
Continue reading ‘Howard Stern Confirms Idol Judge Rumors – Interested in the Job’
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…
