Today’s Idol headlines after the jump…
TODAY’S BIRTHDAYS
…”American Idol” host Ryan Seacrest is 33.
Statesman
One more time for Troy Brown
Former American Idol contestant Ayla Brown sang the National Anthem, wearing a No. 80 Troy Brown jersey. That’s appropriate, because Brown is active for the first time this season and has to immediately zoom to the top of the list of Patriots who could become the team’s 22nd player to score a touchdown….
BASSEY: ‘THERE’S NO REAL TALENT ON TV TALENT SHOWS’
Singing legend DAME SHIRLEY BASSEY has slammed reality TV talent shows for their failure to nurture any “real” talent.
The 70-year-old star is adamant those who are the most gifted on shows like American Idol and British show The X Factor are voted off well before the series’ finals - and believes many young people want to become famous for nothing in particular…..
At Christmas, stories of love and giving from across the region
….In addition to an outpouring of support, love and individual financial assistance, friends of the families put on a Concert from the Heart that featured former “American Idol” performer Ayla Brown, along with some of the best musical talent from the region, all to benefit the families of J.J. and Jackson….
Ruben Studdard dropped by J Records
…….Ruben’s co-manager Jonathan Effinger said Ruben is still with 19 Entertainment, that they are now shopping for another label for him. Ruben has already started recording cuts for his fourth album, having just gotten back from working with producers in Copenhagen, Denmark.
“19 decided to find another record label to put his vision out,” Effinger said. “19 has a pretty good idea what they want to do and want to be given the flexibility to do it. Just looking at the album sales, I don’t think they reflect Ruben’s ability or fan base.”…….
Bulldogs’ success rooted in Croom
…..Friday: President’s Gala Dinner/Dance at The Peabody, 7 p.m. Entertainment by Taylor Hicks. Tickets: $175…..
Entertainment
ON TV
TODAY “Christmas at Belmont”: “American Idol” finalist Melinda Doolittle, above, hosts a spirited concert of Yuletide favorites and classical selections performed by students from Nashville’s Belmont University. 9 p.m. today, PBS and KPTS, Channel 8.
The Best of the WebOur guide to the most entertaining blogs, fansites, viral videos, and more
…..18. American Idol
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Launch Date October 2003 ………….
Can NBC Do for ‘Quarterlife’ What YouTube Could Not?
….Despite the hurdles, other companies are exploring Web-to-television arrangements. FremantleMedia, the production company behind “The Price Is Right” and the British version of “American Idol,” is pitching a television series based on the “Atomic Wedgie” brand of humorous and raunchy Internet video clips. The clips, which were originally designed for mobile devices, were introduced three months ago on MySpace and have been viewed more than three million times since. They also appear on a Web site, atomicwedgietv.com.
FremantleMedia said that it intends to pitch the series to six broadcast and cable networks by the end of the year.
“On the Web, you can get an immediate response,” said Maureen Fitzpatrick, the vice president of mobile development for FremantleMedia. “You can see if the numbers are there and you can see if a series has legs.”
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……and that’s me for the year……. Merry Christmas Everyone!
Thanks for a great news year and merry Christmas, Lisa! :)
Merry Christmas, everyone! :)
Thank you, Lisa! Merry Christmas and see you in the New Year!
Merry Christmas to all!
Merry Christmas everyone and special thanks to MJ and Lisa who keep us informed on all the idol happenings. Haven’t been positing much but read every day, looking forward to the new idol season!
Thanks for all of your great links all year, Lisa B. Thanks also to MJ for giving us our AI fix even when it’s not on the air.
Merry Christmas everyone!
Thanks for keeping us informed all year, Lisa B. And thanks to MJ for the site.
Merry Christmas to all and to all Goodnight (okay it’s morning, but there are no good Christmas Eve Morning quotes, so this one will have to do)
On the 12th day of Christmas my AI gave to me
12 Finalists singing
11 Fawning Mentors
10 Contestants touring
9 TMZ Tales
8 Inch Minis
7 Brand New Hairstyles
6 Controversies
5 Flaming Fan Wars
4 Months of Voting
3 Useless judges
2 Idol Co-Winners
and a Sucky Coronation Song
Kirsten, merry Christmas to you. Thank you for all the laughs you have provided throughout the year.
MJ, thank you for this great blog and for everything else.
It’s officially Christmas day in my timezone. :D
Thank you Lisa for keeping us informed all year, and many thanks to MJ for this great site.
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to all. Only 22 days until Season 7 starts!!!!
Lots of hard work, Lisa, see you on the other side.
Lisa. Thank you so much for the gathering of the news that you share with all of us on MJ’s. Have a great holiday.
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year and all that good stuff to everyone here.
You keep me informed and, more important, you make me laugh. Now THAT’S a GIFT!
Tuning In
Fox sets ‘Idol’ sked
…Absolute “Idol” completists know that TV’s No. 1 show in most key measures returns with a two-night, four-hour event on Jan. 15 and Jan. 16.
According to Zap2it.com, the early audition episodes — culled from cattle calls in San Diego, Dallas, Atlanta, Miami, Philadelphia, Omaha, Neb. and Charleston, S.C. — will continue through one-hour episodes on Jan. 22, 23, 29 and 30, as well as Feb. 5 and 6.
That’s eight episodes or 10 hours of auditions…
The Washington Times
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It should be:
1. American Idol
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