Today’s Idol headlines after the jump…
‘American Idol’ stars anything but idle
The American Idol judges and host continued to make their rounds about town last week. Over the weekend, Ryan Seacrest, Randy Jackson and Simon Cowell — again, no Paula Abdul — sat at one big table at Prime One Twelve, where, according to our steak-source, ”Simon was getting so harassed by fans they had to move their table outside.” The gang, sans Abdul, also had dinner Tuesday night at Blue Door at the Delano, where they remained for Alan Roth and Tommy Pooch’s Tuesday night party. From there, they all headed to Mokai, where they lounged with owner Nicola Siervo. On Wednesday, Seacrest and Jackson dined at Quattro.
Pickler tops to many country fans
The “American Idol” finalist has two hits from her debut album.
The “American Idol” class of 2006 is doing quite well.
Chris Daughtry has become a bona fide star, surpassing the two finalists, Katharine McPhee and Taylor Hicks.
Elliott Yamin has a new record getting considerable air play. Bucky Covington has a single that went to No. 6 on the country charts.
But the biggest star from season five may very well turn out to be sixth-place finisher Kellie Pickler…….
IDOL STAR AIKEN CAUGHT UP IN CHURCH GAY CONTROVERSY
AMERICAN IDOL star CLAY AIKEN is caught up in another gay controversy after parishioners at a church where he is set to perform a Christmas (07) concert demanded assurances the singer isn’t a homosexual….
American Idol Judges in Omaha
Omaha, Ne - Simon, Paula, and Randy made a trip to Omaha Friday to vote on who they think should be the next American Idol. The judges from the hit show interviewed dozens of pop star hopefuls who made the final cut in the Omaha auditions, including 23-year-old Ross Koley.
Ross waits tables at Prestige World Class in West Omaha, but wants to make a career out of singing. So a few months ago, the 23-year-old decided to audition for American Idol. He says the first day of auditions was intimidating. “There was something like 12,000 people there and I almost left,” Ross recalls.
It’s a good thing he decided to stay. After two rounds of auditions, Ross says he’s one of only 30 people in Omaha who got to audition with judges Simon, Randy, and Paula Friday. But did he make the cut? “If you watch the show in January you’ll get to see everything that happens,” he said.
Ross can’t say a word about the show and his experience because he signed a secrecy contract with American Idol producers. Whatever the outcome, the singer hopes the show takes his vocal cords to a new level. “Hopefully locally it will open some doors for me in the career I’m trying to make,” he said.
Sparks to appear at Phooson concert on Oct. 12
American Idol winner Jordin Sparks is scheduled to appear in Casa Grande on Oct. 12 as emcee of the first Phooson concert, which will star Latin pop singer Enrique Iglesias and rappers Fabolous and Ne-Yo………
Religion Briefs: Choir from England to sing at St. George’s
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Mandisa to perform at camp’s fall banquet
American Idol contestant Mandisa will be performing at the Barefoot Republic Camp’s 7th annual Fall Banquet on Oct. 18 from 6-8:30 p.m.
The banquet is at Fellowship Bible Church, 1210 Franklin Road in Brentwood.
For more information about the camp, which serves kids in the U.S. and abroad, visit www.barefootrepublic.org.
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1,500 attend first night of Graham celebration
…The exuberant George Huff, a former “American Idol” contestant, had the crowd on its feet and swaying to passionate songs sung in his powerful voice.
“Let me hear you scream for Jesus tonight,” he shouted. “C’mon, stand on your feet and celebrate. We can come to him just as we are,” echoing Billy Graham’s decades-old message…
Carrie Underwood’s 2nd Album Released
Carnival Ride is the title for American Idol winner Carrie Underwood’s sophomore record, which is coming out in stores on the 23rd of this month.
Her first disc, 2005’s Some Hearts, was the fast-selling debut in the country genre ever and chances are good that Underwood’s upcoming record will be quite successful as well, with the first single, “So Small”, already a Top 10 hit.
Carnival Ride was produced by Mark Bright and recorded in Nashville. It contains 13 songs and will be released by Arista Nashville, a subsidiary of Song BMG that operates under the RCA Records Group.
Underwood recently shot the video for the song “Ever After”, which will appear on the soundtrack to the Disney movie, Enchanted, out in theatres next month.
The track listing for Carnival Ride is:
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Yoohoo??? PJ - How was the concert???
I am proud to say I did not buy Taylors book.
It was either that or Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows.
Harry won.
Hello, everyone!
I hope all is well and you are having a great, great Saturday! A very good friend of mine told me about this video:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8AJxc3Lxn4o
and thought I would post. I think it is a real good, informative commentary ….at least for me! Enjoy….and DINGO, Hello there…. you have made my day! I hope all is well! Pix
Wow, it really is old home week! Hey, JJ. I also resisted the temptation to buy Taylor’s book.
Jersey, I’m glad you didn’t walk into the light.
I love when I agree with Dingo, so this ones for you:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GbPda8TDLLU
omg, Taylor really is an ‘effin idiot!!1!*
I’ve always wondered about his, um, academic prowess, but his latest interview puts any questions to rest.
Taylor’s interview is dull…yes, boring…hell, yes. Not sure about him coming off as an idiot though. I mean, it’s not like he sat around and talked to the interviewer about his purple vomit or anything.
I’m not tyring to dis Taylor or anything but seriously - why does he think his cd went platinum?
I am scared to click on that purple vomit link… I want to but I’m scared.
Early Birthday Wishes going out to Taylor…All I want is for the real Taylor to come clean and get back to business as usual–good music.
I don’t keep up with this kind of stuff, but if I remember correctly, over the past year there have been numerous posts stating that he shipped platinum (1.2 million???) If so, then yes, his CD went platinum with his release. Anyone else remember this?
ETA:
Lu, be afraid, be very afraid. ;) LOLOLOL
Oh gotcha Boulder. That makes perfect sense… I’m still learning about all this shipping versus sales stuff. Hey Taylor, if you’re reading here, sorry bout that! Okay BOulder, as soon as I submit this post I’m clicking on the purple vomit link…
LU:
If Taylor is reading here, he probably didn’t make it past the first few posts. LOLOL I compared him to Rodney Dangerfield….and Dingo made reference to the following website
Taylorsucksbutiknowhecandobetterandilovehim.com
He gets no respect I tell ya, no respect. LOL
From the RIAA:
Artist HICKS, TAYLOR
Title TAYLOR HICKS
Certification Date 01/16/2007
Label ARISTA
Award Description GOLD
Format ALBUM
Category SOLO
Type ST
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Artist HICKS, TAYLOR
Title TAYLOR HICKS
Certification Date 01/16/2007
Label ARISTA
Award Description PLATINUM
Format ALBUM
Category SOLO
Type ST
And THAT ^^^^^^^^^^ is part of why I heart Nevada.
I don’t get it - the diff between the one gold and one platinum award. I know there was a big discussion here a while back about it but it confused me then too. Good to know that Taylor answered his interview question correctly! :)
RIAA is actual sales and the other is shipped?
RIAA is units shipped; SoundScan reports actual sales.
So the gold and platinum certification happened on the same day??? Sorry to be a stoop… I’m really pretty smart normally.
LU:
When an album ships platinum (1 million copies) it automatically ships gold (500K), thus™ gold and platinum certification can occur on the same day.
Pixie ..
Saw that video and now more than ever, not worried at all about Taylor. Never was, but this should put to rest that he knows the business and knows what he is doing. (Just my opinion)
Dang - I am a stoop. Thanks Boulder. I am a little sleep deprived today. Hopefully I’ll be better tomorrow.
To heck with The Police…as usual, it took Mylie Cyrus to get everybody’s attention about ticket ’scalping.’
“All hell broke loose with Hannah Montana”…..
http://www.nytimes.com/2007/10/06/business/06money.html?em&ex=1191816000&en=d8a1267aa3f5ba07&ei=5087
Courtesy of the Velvet Rope:
http://www.news.com/8301-13578_3-9791764-38.html?tag=nefd.blgs
Four reasons why the RIAA won a jury verdict of $220,000
Posted by Declan McCullagh
The Recording Industry Association of American got a chance on Thursday to show everyone just how heavy and intimidating the legal club of copyright law can be.
Hey, Lu! The concert was great! I love that venue, too. :)
Just caught up on the thread. I haven’t clicked on all th links, but I couldn’t pass up one of my favorite Boulderchops.
http://thumbsnap.com/v/P6vWnsMz.jpg :)
I was helping a friend most of the day pick up some wine she shipped from her trip to South Africa. Never ship wine from South Africa. It’s a bitch to pick up when it hits the US, especially when one does not drive on interstates. Just sayin…
PJ! Come chat!
Bo Bice singing “I’m Gone”.
Thank you thank you thank you Boulder. I am excited for his new cd this month.
Sorry about the Vinnie video earlier ;)
Oooh. I love Bo. Thanks, Boulder. :)
I see that I missed Dingo and JJ. Hope y’all are doing well, and JJ, hope the guitar lessons paid off. I would imagine that you’re rippin’ power chords with ease by now…:)
Taylor isn’t exactly the master of articulation in interviews, but he has penned some good lyrics in the past so I’m looking forward to his next album.
On the RIAA victory, hopefully they won’t make the defendant pay the full $222,000 in damages. I don’t understand why they don’t just encode CD’s so they can’t be ripped, thus avoiding these time consuming lawsuits against the little guy.
For my Taylor friends here-
My questions about Taylor’s “platinum” comment were not meant to imply anything hegative. I merely was trying to clarify his comment. Being a single mom with two young kids and a pretty demanding job, I have a very busy life and can’t always remember things that were posted here months ago. So if I offended any of you, I’m sorry. I was trying to discuss - not accuse. Apparently some here thought I was calling Taylor a liar. I guess I need to just stick to commenting on what I know and not asking questions if the expectation is that you’re supposed to retain everything that’s posted here. Again, if I offended anyone, I apologize.