Writers Guild Issues Warning About Osbourne Show
The Writers Guild of America has instructed its members not to work on a new television variety show featuring Ozzy Osbourne and his family that is being prepared by the producers of “American Idol†for the Fox television network.
The presidents of the east and west branches of the Writers Guild told its members in a letter that Fremantle Media North America, which is producing the Osbourne show, had asked the Guild to accept a contract that would treat the program as “half-scripted.†Such a contract would pay reduced fees to Guild-represented writers of skits, interview material and scene outlines, said the letter, written by Patric M. Verrone, president of the Writers Guild of American West and Michael Winship, president of the Writers Guild East.
Archuleta Talks Clay, Crushes and Cook
‘American Idol’ runner-up David Archuleta has been an awfully busy guy. Fresh off the ‘Idol’ tour, the 17-year-old singer has released his first single and video (’Crush’), filmed a guest spot on the television show ‘iCarly’ and got the golden ticket of an invite to Miley Cyrus’ recent Disneyland Sweet 16. As if that weren’t enough, Archuleta is putting the final touches on his debut album. Archuleta took a break from recording to talk to PopEater about his career plans, Clay Aiken, crazy fans and more.
DAVID’S DAD AT IT AGAIN
IRVING Azoff, meet Jeff Archuleta.
Oh yeah- and his son, David.
“American Idol” favorite David Archuleta has inked a deal with Azoff Management, the brains behind musical powerhouses including Christina Aguilera, Neil Diamond and The Eagles.
The deal, however, comes with some baggage: Archuleta’s dad, Jeff, who’ll act as co-manager with Azoff Management’s Jared Paul, according to ew.com.
How the Nurse Feels Reading to Feature Parry, Earley, Young, Mendez and More
Several Broadway actors will take part in an upcoming reading of the new musical How the Nurse Feels Oct. 20 at New World Stages.
The by-invitation-only reading is scheduled to feature the talents of Marissa Parry, Kevin Earley, Ace Young, Lindsay Mendez, Kate Loprest, Kyle Dean Massey and Kirsten Wyatt. Michael G. Walling directs.
How the Nurse Feels, which is based on Greg Changon’s award-winning story, features lyrics by David Green, music by composer John Glaudini and book by David Green and Debbie Lamedman.
Olivia Newton-John Gets Nostalgic for ‘Grease’!
Grease is the word! One of America’s favorite musicals is back on Broadway in a brand new production, and the cast just got a visit from iconic star Olivia Newton-John. The four-time Grammy Award winner and the Grease troupe have teamed up to spread the word about breast cancer awareness.
After Tuesday night’s show, Newton-John joined the cast on stage and presented each female audience member with a Liv Aid breast self-exam kit. Cast mates Ashley Spencer (Sandy), Derek Keeling (Danny) and “American Idol” heartthrob Ace Young (Kenickie) helped with the momentous evening.
Taylor Hicks Teams With Indie Label For Next Album
Everyone’s favorite Teen Angel, Taylor Hicks, has found himself a new label to call home. His next album will be released through the independent artist services company Artist to Market, according to a press release. The as-yet-untitled album, which the singer is working on with producer Simon Climie, is slated to be released February 10.
“In this digital age, when artists can connect more directly with audiences, this is a partnership that makes a lot of sense,†Hicks said in the release.
Jennifer Hudson Planning Huge Wedding
WASHINGTON, D.C. (AP) — Sounds like Jennifer Hudson is planning the mother of all weddings. And that’s a lot, considering some of the big-ticket nuptials by celebrities and the age of Bridezillas.
She says she wants a wedding that will be her idea of perfection. Hudson says she wants it to be so over the top that she’ll be 80 years old and people will still be raving about it.
New York disses Jennifer Hudson
Don’t expect Tiffany “New York†Pollard to be invited to her former fling David Otunga’s wedding to Jennifer Hudson. The New York Goes To Hollywood star says she’s skeptical about the Dreamgirls actress’ engagement to Harvard Law School grad David, who competed for Tiffany’s affections on I Love New York 2 under the name Punk. “He’s really loving being Mr. Jennifer Hudson. I think he’s loving the lavish things she brings to his life, he’s seeing the world due to Jennifer’s success,†Tiffany tells In Touch. “[But] can you love this person if they lose all of this tomorrow? She needs to find out. I just hope people are marrying each other for the right reasons.â€
LOVE THE SKIN YOU’RE IN
Jennifer Hudson is completely comfortable with her size. “I just don’t let people impose their insecurities on me. They may have a problem with being a size 12, but I don’t,” the curvy singer-actress tells PEOPLE. In fact, in a sea of size-2 celebrities, Hudson enjoys standing out. “What makes them different? They all look the same.
LaKisha Jones’s Wedding Photos
LaKisha Jones prepares for her close-up as she gets dolled up for her big day at the Beverly Hills Wilshire Hotel. Her theme was black-and-white, old-school Hollywood glam.
Kellie Pickler Comes With Baggage
Oct. 8, 2008 — Kellie Pickler’s new self-titled album has plenty of songs about broken hearts and messed-up romances, and that’s appropriate, since she’s gone through several in her personal life.
In fact, if you pay close attention to the lyrics of Kellie’s material, you’ll have a good idea of the emotional circumstances of her everyday existence. And that means she has to re-live the best and the worst of times on a regular basis.
Kyle Jacobs is Kellie Pickler’s Boyfriend
Meet Kyle Jacobs, a singer, songwriter, musician and producer. He is also Kellie Pickler’s boyfriend. See photos, video and a biography of Kyle below.
As a biography, Kyle Jacobs’ age is unknown. He moved to the Nashville area in 2000 from Minneapolis, Minnesota and enjoyed his first success as a songwriter when he penned American Idol alum Kimberly Locke’s Top 10 single, “8th World Wonder†in 2003.
He co-wrote Garth Brooks’ “More Than A Memory†(see video here), which debuted at #1 on the R&R Charts on September 4, 2007.
He has written several songs for artists such as Tim McGraw, Terri Clark, Kellie Pickler, Trace Adkins and Vince Gill, just to name a few.
Elliott Yamin of American Idol performs at 2008 Brower Youth Awards
Elliott Yamin, American Idol season five finalist, is the featured performer for the 2008 Brower Youth Awards.
The Brower Youth Awards is an annual national award recognizing six young people, ages 13-22, for their outstanding activism and achievements in the fields of environmental and social justice advocacy. On Tuesday, October 21st, six young leaders from across the nation will be recognized for their outstanding efforts and achievements on behalf of the environment.
Jim Cantiello LIVE Interview
Rickey TV — Jim Cantiello — LIVE Interview
Wednesday, October 8, 2008, 07:20 PM | Rickey TV
The first live interview on Rickey TV!
Our guest: MTV News “Idol†Expert — Jim Cantiello!
‘Idol’ try was not idle time
Twinsburg — When Twinsburg resident Forbes Talley auditioned for American Idol in Louisville, Ky., back in July, he wasn’t sure if he would make the first cut.
Talley, 17, was competing against 14,000 other contestants from across the Midwest. But when the contestant pool was narrowed to 400, Talley made the cut. He was still standing after the field was pared down to 200 contestants.
It wasn’t until there were 18 contestants left in the Louisville competition that Talley was cut.
“I had gone with the hopes of making it to the celebrity round,” Talley said. “In July, after standing in line for four or five hours, I performed and was asked to come back in September.”
Kim Kardashian: I’m Not Returning to DWTS
Kim Kardashian will not be returning to Dancing with the Stars.
Despite Internet rumors that she’d come back after Misty May-Treanor dropped out due to an Achillies tendon injury, Kardashian tells Entertainment Tonight, “I’m not going back.
“I would’ve been in rehearsals already,” she adds. “They never even called me.”
DWTS’ Rocco DiSpirito “It’s Fair” I Wasn’t Dismissed
Despite coming in last place on Tuesday’s Dancing With the Stars, Rocco DiSpirito wasn’t dismissed because injured contestant Misty May-Treanor dropped out.
“We’re grateful to have another chance!” he told Usmagazine.com after the show. “We’re bummed that Misty’s gone, bummed that Misty got hurt… We’re really going to have to do a lot of work to honor Misty through our dancing in this competition!
Ummmm…uh oh? A little tête-à -tête with Terry McMillan would let her know that Stella didn’t get her groove back after all.
Seriously though, I hope those rumors are false and that they live happily ever after.
Plus, I read that Nutter Butter’s are not really his favorite thing. Laughing again.
I’ve never been so impatient for anything in my life.
Thank you soundscene and elle. *hugs* :-)
So, apparently, Jordin was in Orlando today filming a video at Disney’s Hollywood Studios. I have family in town visiting, so my family that lives here took them to the parks today - but I had to work so I wasn’t there (BOO! I’m going tomorrow though). Both my brother and SIL texted me about it, though - simultaneously. It was pretty hilarious, because I was like “aren’t you together? And if so, why are you BOTH texting me?” LOL. (sorry, my own brand of weird humor. heh.)
Anyway, they didn’t know what the video was for, but I’m wondering if it was for the new AI attraction that is opening up next year. I can’t see her filming a video for a new single at Disney, so the AI attraction video promo or whatever is my assumption. I’m sure more will be revealed later, but I thought it would be a fun little tidbit to post. :)
So now, my only request is that if Jordin was there today, can David Cook please be there tomorrow (you know, when I’m actually at the parks)? okthxbye. :)
Seeing rickey.org in the headlines on mjsbigblog.com cracked me up! lol
IDF has up the scans of Cookie’s Blender article
Possibly the best thing ever and I love Blender
Thanks for the vids of Archie eyeing that pretty girl. Go archie!
I hope the fans don’t ask him about it. He’d feel so mortified and that will kill the “budding” feelings or whatever, if he is indeed having a crush. Just glad he is just a typical teenager.
On the Dad trash headline, I don’t think it’s going to hurt Archie much. There’s the cute photo, and moreover, the entertainment industry thrives on such things. I mean, the majority just won’t care about it, except maybe download Crush from itunes haha. Doesn’t seem to affect Britney anyway.
Taylor sold 800k units? That’s impressive. Pickler sold as much. I know AI winners are expected to sell at least 3 million, but 800k these days is nothing to scoff at.
Ooh, likey. Hollywood, booze and pornstars, crusty old rock dudes, yet David stays his fun, wholesome, only slightly naughty self (the blushing part was adorable.)
The caption on that first huge pic made me LOL.
David plus the Pornstar = Hilarious!
I loved that article. Great to see such a great article in Blender during the run up to the record release.
That blender article made my day. And the quotes with the pictures were just….classic.
Archie will APPEAR on the VH1 countdown. Per fans of david.
He is listed under upcoming guests for 11/15
I love the blender article, it might be the article about David I’ve read, even love the pornstar LOL. She looks really cute doesn’t she?
Looks like Ace is really embracing the NY theater scene. Good for him. They didn’t even call him AI Hearthrob! LOL.
Looks like Clive Davis isn’t really going away after all:
http://www.nypost.com/php/pfriendly/print.php?url=http://www.nypost.com/seven/10102008/business/sony_music_turns_to_davis_for_hit_133017.htm
SONY MUSIC TURNS TO DAVIS FOR HIT$
By PETER LAURIA
October 10, 2008 —
Clive Davis is quietly reasserting his power at Sony Music Entertainment.
Many had assumed the 76-year-old legendary producer was gently being shown the door after an executive suite shuffle in April stripped him of his chairman and CEO role at the BMG Label Group.
However, Davis has turned what was initially perceived as the token title of chief creative officer into a hit-making and face-saving role for artist-development-deprived Sony Music.
He helped break out UK “Pop Idol” winner Leona Lewis in America, where she’s sold 1.1 million albums and 4.2 million downloads of the hit song “Bleeding Love,” according to Nielsen SoundScan.
And this week Oscar winner and former “American Idol” contestant Jennifer Hudson’s 217,000-selling debut, was good enough for No. 2 on the Billboard charts.
Now, according to several sources inside Sony Music, US label group boss Rob Stringer has asked Davis to talk with the heads of Columbia Records and Epic Records about working on projects for some of the artists on their labels.
More at link….