Lee DeWyze fails to make iTunes Top 10
SoundScan data is still a day away, but iTunes has released its Top 10 list of best-selling tracks for the week ending May 31 — and this year’s Idols aren’t on it.
Last year, Kris Allen and Adam Lambert held three of the 10 top spots at SoundScan the week after the finale. But neither Lee DeWyze nor Crystal Bowersox made this week’s list from American Idol’s downloads partner.
Matt Giraud appearing at the American Idol Experience in Orlando
Matt tweeted: “‘ll be making a SPECIAL appearance tomorrow evening at the AMERICAN IDOL EXPERIENCE at Disney’s Hollywood Studios! Who can come yo?! Yay!”
EXCLUSIVE DETAILS: Glee’s Jane Lynch Married Lara Embry On Memorial Day
Glee’s Jane Lynch married Dr. Lara Embry in an intimate ceremony in Massachusetts on Monday night, RadarOnline.com has confirmed.
The couple, who announced their engagement in April, celebrated with about twenty guests.
“It was just a very nice, small wedding, ” an employee at the Blue Heron Restaurant in Sunderland, Mass., told RadarOnline.com. “They had both the wedding and reception here.”
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Lee DeWyze Gives Debut Album Details
It certainly didn’t rain on Lee DeWyze’s parade on the beautiful, sunny Orlando afternoon at Walt Disney World Resort’s Hollywood Studios where the “American Idol” champ was given the grand welcome from Mickey Mouse and adoring fans as he gave details on his upcoming album.
Crystal Bowersox ‘Predicted’ Lee DeWyze Would Win ‘American Idol’
There was a rather common misconception that, during her time on “American Idol, ” dreadlocked dynamo Crystal Bowersox didn’t actually care about winning the show at all. So it seemed oddly fitting to many that she ended up finishing second, behind champ Lee DeWyze. But while Bowersox is fine with her runner-up status, she wants to make one thing abundantly clear: She always wanted to come out on top.
Idol finalist Siobhan talks what’s next
(FOX Providence) – To celebrate the release of new M&M’S® Pretzel Chocolate Candies, this season’s American Idol finalists will make their first public performance from the inside of a giant M&M’S® stage.
The M&M’S® Pretzel performance will feature all ten finalists, including winner, and runner-up, who’ll perform some of their favorite songs from Season 9.
American Idol Kris Allen to play in Driver game
GRAND CHUTE, WI – Kris Allen, the winner of American Idol in 2009, will participate in the Donald Driver Softball Game presented by Kwik Trip on Sunday, June 6. There are tickets remaining for the annual charity game hosted by Green Bay Packers wide receiver Donald Driver.
Allen will play in the game and sing Take Me Out to the Ballgame during the fifth inning stretch.
The softball game raises money for the Donald Driver Foundation. The Donald Driver Foundation was started by Donald and Betina Driver. The foundation’s goal is to help homeless families and improve educational opportunities for disadvantaged youth.
CHEVY – THE OFFICIAL RIDE OF COUNTRY MUSIC – GETS THE 2010 CMA MUSIC FESTIVAL ROLLING WITH FREE PARADE AND BLOCK PARTY WEDNESDAY, JUNE 9 IN DOWNTOWN NASHVILLE
NASHVILLE – Chevy: The Official Ride of Country Music, helps kick off the 2010 CMA Music Festival, on Wednesday, June 9, with “The Sixth Annual CMA Music Festival Kick-Off Parade” at 11:30 AM/CT, followed by “The Fifth Annual CMA Music Festival Block Party” at 1:00 PM/CT.
“CMA is proud to have such a great partner in Chevy, ” said Sheri Warnke, CMA Vice President of Strategic Partnerships. “These two great events will certainly help rev up the excitement for this year’s Festival.”
With Brenda Lee as Grand Marshal, other artists participating include Lynn Anderson, Katie Armiger, Rodney Atkins, The Band Perry, Bo Bice, Ash Bowers, Carter Twins, Jeff Cook, Diana DeGarmo, Fast Ryde, Colt Ford, Brantley Gilbert, Gloriana, Josh Gracin, The Grascals, The Harters, Buddy Jewell, KingBilly, Jesse Lee, LoCash Cowboys, Lonestar, Jerrod Neimann, James Otto, Danielle Peck, Point of Grace, Marty Raybon, Pam Tillis, Trent Tomlinson, and Chuck Wicks.
Carrie Underwood, Vince Gill + More Go to Bat for City of Hope
Country music’s heavy hitters are getting set to take the field at next week’s City of Hope 20th Annual Celebrity Softball Challenge. The rival teams, Grand Ole Opry and ‘After MidNite With Blair Garner, ‘ will face off on June 7, beginning at 7:00 PM CT at Nashville’s Greer Stadium. Tickets are $20 each and are available at Ticketmaster. Among the players are a couple of former lovebirds (who have both done some ‘Dancing With the Stars’) and the four members of a popular group who are splitting in half (temporarily) to play on opposing sides!
In the 20 years since the Celebrity Softball Challenge began in Nashville, the star-studded event has raised over $2 million for City of Hope, a leading research, education and treatment center for cancer and other life-threatening diseases.
Lee DeWyze greets fans and contestants at The American Idol Experience
Singing champ Lee DeWyze celebrated his victory as the newest American Idol on Monday in a motorcade through Disney’s Hollywood Studios. Excited fans lined the streets, cheering on America’s newest Idol as he and Mickey Mouse greeted fans on their way to a stage set up outside The American Idol Experience attraction.
Once on stage, Lee answered questions and posed with Minnie and Mickey Mouse. He later made appearance in the 11 a.m. American Idol Experience show, surprising the contestants and offering them advice. Unfortunately Lee didn’t sing at either appearance.
Fantasia Workin’ Up A Black Sweat
While the rest of us were drinking, cooking out, and performing the electric slide with Auntie ‘Nesha for the 34th time this weekend, some people had to work. One of those select few was Fantasia Barrino.
Pictured above in ALL BLACK EVERYTHING, our favorite American Idol winner took her screaming roadshow to the BVI Music Festival that concluded yesterday. By the time her concert ended, her fans got one hell of a show, so much, Fanny was dripping in sweat. Although I will not throw shade at her work ethic, she should want to wipe herself down during the show.
Lambert more than an ‘Idol’
There probably will be those that question whether “For Your Entertainment, ” the debut album from “American Idol” sensation Adam Lambert, is more of a product of the all-star cast of producers and co-writers who worked on the CD than Lambert himself. Several of the very hottest behind-the-scenes talents were involved in the CD, including producers/songwriters Max Martin, Greg Wells, Dr. Luke, Linda Perry and Claude Kelly, and as songwriters, some notable names as well, including Rivers Cuomo of Weezer and Justin Hawkins of Wolfmother.
Simon Cowell’s AI Spill: Time to “Top Kill” American Idol
I’m sorry, I’m a little upset. After watching Rachel Maddow’s reporting on the BP spill, I think I need one of those “Top Hats” to stop my reignited fury at G.W. Bush and his oily-garchy, and how the slick — I mean the “legacy” — he left behind still manages to fuck the Gulf Coast long after his retirement. (I also need it to stop me from making “Junk Shot” jokes…)
But instead, I’ll do what Rachel says BP should be doing. I’ll drill a relief well to channel my bile in a different direction…
‘Glee’: Jessalyn Gilsig on Terri’s friendship with Finn and her upcoming musical number with him and Puck
It’s been some time since we’ve seen good old Terri Schuester, but on this Tuesday’s (June 1) “Glee, ” Will’s former wife returns.
“She’s pretty despondent over the loss of her marriage and you’re going to see a more vulnerable side, ” Jessalyn Gilsig tells Korbi TV.
Don’t worry though, Terri hasn’t changed too much. “I’m really mean to Howard [Bamboo] still, so there’s always a little mean that comes out. There’s some people she can’t give up abusing.”
Dream House Party With…The Season 9 American Idols
This past “American Idol” season, Reality Rocks visited the “If I Can Dream” house every Friday to have dinner with that week’s eliminated “Idol” contestant. It was an “Idol dream date” of sorts. But the most recent dish session was the dreamiest, when all of the Season 9 “Idol” finalists (except for Crystal Bowersox, who sadly wasn’t feeling well) visited the Dream House for a big post-“Idol” finale party. Freed from the pressures of performing for Simon Cowell’s approval and America’s votes, and already looking forward to this summer’s Idols Live Tour, the nine Idols were soon picking up random guitars and bongos and gathering ’round the piano for some fun, freeform jam sessions. And interestingly, many of them sounded better than they ever did on the show!
“Use Somebody”, “OMG”, “Jealous Guy”, “Lean On Me”
Idols Arrive at the Dream House
