Today’s Idol headlines after the jump…
‘Idol’ finalists rock out at Arco
What a difference a season a makes.Season 6 of the “American Idol Tour” rocked Arco Arena on Wednesday night. More than 10,000 “Idol” fans were treated to a show vastly altered from 2006, with this year’s finalists pushing the musical genre envelope further than their predecessors……
On Tour with American Idol: The Phil Stacey Q&A
Sure, life on the road can be glamorous. But ask top-10 finalist Phil Stacey and he’ll tell you — despite the perks of touring with American Idols Live — there really is no place like home. “I just miss my family,” says the chrome-domed singer, whose youngest daughter, McKayla, was born during his first audition for Idol. Just before reuniting mid-tour with his fam, Phil shared a few minutes with TV Guide…..
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No ‘ponyhawk,’ but Sanjaya does mean moonwalk in ‘Idol’ tour stop
There would be no “ponyhawk” during Tuesday night’s American Idols Live! tour stop at the HP Pavilion in San Jose. Sanjaya Malakar’s celebrated mane went through only slight variations, alternately looking like Debra Winger’s do from “An Officer and a Gentleman” and Robert De Niro’s from “Cape Fear.” If there was a hair straightener backstage, none of the others were letting Sanjaya use it….
Kellie Pickler — ‘Idol’ to ideal
Country singer’s living her dream concentrating on music, touring
Some considered her blond ditziness an act straight out of “Hee Haw.” Others were charmed by her naive musings and willingness to play the bumpkin card in front of 30 million viewers every week….
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…Monday, July 30• Ingham County Fair: The 153rd annual Ingham County Fair runs Monday through Aug. 4 at the fairgrounds, 700 E. Ash St. in Mason. Highlights include a carnival midway, a Monday concert with Bucky Covington of “American Idol,” demolition derbies and a “Bullmania” rodeo…
Escondido has an ‘American Idol’ hopeful
For the longest time, 23-year-old Lindsay Wadleigh said she was afraid to share her voice and her story with others, but next week she plans to share both — with the producers of the wildly popular television show “American Idol.”A California Center for the Arts, Escondido, employee who struggles daily with cystic fibrosis, a life-shortening hereditary lung disease, Wadleigh will be among the estimated 10,000 to 40,000 “Idol” hopefuls who will converge on Qualcomm Stadium bright and early Monday morning to audition for a spot on the show…..
Sedaka enjoying laughter in his reign on pop scene
…Unlike many contemporary artists, Sedaka “is addicted” to “American Idol.” He was a celebrity judge when contestants did his songs. The national exposure didn’t hurt.“I was besieged at the supermarket,” says Sedaka, oh-so-grateful his career is no longer dust when people would ask him, “Didn’t you used to be Neil Sedaka?”
“I couldn’t get a job,” he says of the late 1960s. Enter Elton John, who signed Sedaka on his Rocket Records label. A career was resurrected, even if a Chinese tour guide at the Great Wall wasn’t aware who was riding on his bus.
“He could hardly speak English, but he said he was going to sing a song in English because of all the Americans,” Sedaka recalls, “and he sings `Oh! Carol.’ I said, `That’s my song,’ and he says, `No, it’s Neil Sedaka’s.’ I told him `I’m Neil Sedaka,’ and he says, `If you’re Neil Sedaka, I’m Elvis Presley.’ “…
Heading for the lights
Leaving American Idol was not the end for Chris Daughtry. The singer’s debut album has turned out to be a hit worldwide. He speaks to Mathures Paul about the road ahead and why a bald pate looks good….
CULTURE DIGEST: Wall Street Journal says spiritual interest is growing in Europe
MANDISA DEBUTS BOOK & CD — Mandisa Hundley, the “American Idol” contestant who didn’t hesitate to express her Christian beliefs, has written a book and recorded a CD aimed at promoting a message of confidence for women who struggle with the world’s expectations.Her book, “IDOLeyes,” tells about her challenges and victories through growing up and breaking into the music industry.
“My struggle with my weight has been the biggest struggle of my life,” Mandisa (who uses solely her first name) said. “Rather than turning to alcohol or drugs when I was going through emotional times, I turned to food. As a result, I’ve become unhealthy — and it’s a day-to-day process to overcome.”
Mandisa’s debut CD, “True Beauty,” “exemplifies the desire of women to be known and respected for who they are within. Singing from personal experience, it is a biblical message that all women in today’s modern world need to hear and believe,” according to reviewer Kelly Jad’on of blogcritics.org.
After college, Mandisa became a telephone sales representative at LifeWay Christian Resources and later worked briefly for LifeWay’s women’s enrichment events before joining Bible teacher Beth Moore’s worship team as a singer for her Living Proof Live conferences.
Small-town ‘Idol’ girl is living her dreams
Kellie Pickler wooed the nation as the somewhat ditzy, small-town Southern girl with the big voice on “American Idol” a year ago. Now, she’s set the country world on fire with her hit single “Red High Heels” from her debut album “Small Town Girl.” Appearing with country superstar Brad Paisley at the Giant Center Saturday, Pickler is proving that, no matter where you come from, dreams can come true. Calling on what she said is her “piece of crap cell phone” from her tour bus in the midwest, Pickler took a break from battling her energetic new kitten to answer a few questions about life outside her small town…….
American Idol Finalist Bucky Covington Is Best Selling Debut Country Artist For 2007 To Date
With more than 220,000 units scanned since the release of his chart-topping debut CD, Bucky Covington takes the lead as this year’s best-selling debut country artist. According to Nielsen SoundScan, Bucky Covington has scanned an average of 16,000 units each week and has remained inside the top 12 on the Top 75 Country Albums Chart since its release in April…..
Daughtry, Pickler to perform at N.C. State Fair
2007 State Fair Lineup: Oct. 12: MercyMe, $10
Oct. 13: Sara Evans $15
Oct. 14: Ruben Studdard, $10
Oct. 15: Josh Turner, $10
Oct. 16: Kellie Pickler, $5
Oct. 17: Paula Deen, $20
Oct. 18: Anthony Hamilton, $15
Oct. 19: Steven Curtis Chapman, $10
Oct. 20: Daughtry, $20
Oct. 21: Trace Adkins, $20
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*** blows chunks.
Yep Justin Timberlake could win an Oscar down the road. He is very talented IMO.
Again time will tell on Justin but for now I wouldn’t put him in the same category as U2 or the Rollingstones.
Blake wears fugly hats and is the weakest singer to reach the AI top 2.
Okay, just like McPhee, I’m over it.
So - do we know if PJ arrived safely in Seattle? I wonder what mischief those girls are up to tonight?
It’s Friday in part of this world, so I call it Tacoma concert day.
So, which home-boy is going to get a larger reaction from the crowd? Sanjaya “The Hair” Malakar or Blake “The Hat” Lewis?
And will anybody cry?
From what we have learned from all credible sources, little “d” and his blurry band are not making any money from touring yet. He lost money on the solo bar gigs and is now an opener for Nickelback. He may sell more CDs but its Clive that benefits from CD sales. Chris’s recoupment bill for radio support, videos and tour support will be hanging over his head for a long time yet. If the average shelf life of a band is 3 to 5 years, he could potentially be lucky to come out of it debt free unless he starts touring solo and making a profit. The band members are making a steady paycheck. little “d”, not so much.
Spense, they are behaving. They are in the NW. The bars close down at midnight. LOL
*cough* it’s only 10 pm here. They are probably trying to find out where Blake is partying.
(tomorrow, I’m dead)
Wow, really Nola? That’s just when the fun starts!
The Rolling Stones.
The Rolling Stones.
The Rolling Stones.
The Rolling Stones.
The Rolling Stones.
Just saying….
I gotta go with Blake. Unless Sanjaya stuffs the stadium with the kids his mom used to sell pot to.
Stupid me. I forget it’s earlier there. LOL
As for the home town applause meter—Sanjaya or Blake. I go with Sanjaya. The young girls will be out in force routing for him.
For more reasons than one my little friend.
Yes. Someone always cries.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ClIzbIDaGlo
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q10Ux1qSLGM
Tough call on the hometown applause..if I was there I would cheer for Sanjaya since Cecilia would be cheering for Blake. Have to even it out :P
I just read in the paper that those guys got paid $5.4 million for doing a private concert in Spain for 500 banker dudes:
“Thank you for having us. The best part is it’s coming out of your bonuses,” Jagger reportedly joked with the invite-only crowd.
Sanjaya it is then.
(I think Blake has a few fans amongst the oregano crowd himself)
LOL - that’s pretty funny. That goes back to our appearance fee conversation a few days ago. Just about everybody’s got a price, even guys like this.
He’s big with spices? lol
I am sure Chris isn’t losing sleep over his finances either. Chris has said in recent interviews that he and his wife are not spending their money but are saving it for he knows that it could all end tomorrow. He has also invested in a home. Sounds like he is making sound choices.
Thanks Nevada. The Rolling Stones!
I don’t loose sleep over Idol airplay, sales, or VH1 video rankings either…
*(Book sales included.)
Wow, what a thrill, 500 banker dudes! I can’t imagine a less rawking crowd than 500 banker dudes…except maybe…er, never mind.
Mick Jagger turned 64 years young today.
And he still has hair.
Nevada, some of those banker dudes can get pretty crazy.
Add to that how much money they’re making, how they’re spending it, and what they had for lunch and I’m with ya.
That’s so last night.
We are still accepting guesses as to who will get the biggest reaction on Friday in Tacoma.
Will Blake mix it up being a new character? I’m hoping for the cleaning lady that Carol Burnett used to do.
Which means it should not have been discussed AT ALL…
BTW, I’m thisclose to banning Season 5 talk all together. It’s all so lame and boring at this point…