Posts Tagged ‘Ryan Seacrest’

So You Think You Can Dance producer, Nigel Lythgoe, always good for a juicy soundbite, tells the New York Post’s Popwrap that he’s done trying to woo Paula Abdul onto SYTYCD:

PW: Will you continue to try and woo Paula Abdul onto the show?
Nigel: No. I spent an entire season wooing her and if she was ever going to do it, she would have. The timing was perfect for her and I was rather shocked she didn’t pick up and join us at any point. I mean, Katie Holmes was there, Jennifer Lopez was there. I know we don’t have “Idol” money and so does Paula, but at the end of the day I do plenty of things for no money because I want to support dance. And as an dancer/performer/choreographer, I would have thought she’d like to support us.

And, as a former executive producer of American Idol, he’s got some advice for current producer Ken Warwick: Keep Ryan Seacrest, lose the 4th judge, hire Elton John to replace Simon and…replace the rest of the judges panel!

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A couple of Idol news updates for ya (and I may be adding more as they arrive.)

Michael Johns performs with David Foster at the Muhammed Ali Fight Night on March 20

Season 7 Idol, Michael Johns tweets, “Playing with David Foster this weekend at the Muhammad Ali Fight Night in Phoenix really one of the best charities ive ever done cant wait”  More info on Muhammad Ali Fight Night HERE.  Randy Jackson will also be in attendance.

Season 2 of Jason Castro Web Series “That’s What I’m Here For” Begins March 30

Watch a trailer introducing Season 2 of Jason Castro’s Web Series, “That’s What I’m Here For” beginning on March 30. This time, Jason answers the question, “What would you be doing now if you hadn’t been on American Idol?” Join Jason every Tuesday as he tries out a bunch of different jobs that could have been. What the trailer HERE. Looks cute!

Daughtry to perform Live Webcast

Daughtry will kick off their U.S. tour w/ a LIVE webcast of their show on 3/18, brought to you by Sony make.believe on DaughtryOfficial.com!

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Kelly Clarkson Confirmed for 3 Lilith Fair Tour Dates

Kelly Clarkson is confirmed for at least 3 of the upcoming Lilith Fair 2010 tour shows: Chicago (July 17), Indianapolis (July 20) and Toronto (July 24). The shows will also feature Mary J. Blige, La Roux, Sarah McLauchlan plus other arists. via Idol Chatter. Lilith Fair website HERE.

CKX renegotiating Idol contract.

Idol parent company, CKX, is in the midst of finalizing a “long-anticipated” renewal of “Idol” through 2014 that has been in the works since September. The process has been made “tortuously long” due to talks with Simon Cowell as “one factor contributing to the delay.” According to CKX cheif, Robert Sillerman, “Agreements on key deal terms were reached late last year, but ‘an on-air issue’ remains outstanding.”  Hm.  Sillerman expects a deal to be finalized quickly.

One more remaining issue is how exactly Ryan Seacrest will get paid. He signed a contract with 19/CKX last year, but there are questions as to exactly how he’ll get paid. A technicality, I’m sure. Read more about it at The Hollywood Reporter.

Will it be Star Search or X Factor for Paula?

The Daily Beast reports on the rumors that Paula Abdul will soon be hosting a new version of Star Search for ABC. Thing is, if she takes the Star Search gig, she can’t appear on Simon Cowell’s X Factor at the same time.  What will Paula do?  Read more at The Daily Beast.  Paula broke her silence earlier today on twitter, “Once again, until you hear it from me, you can’t believe what you read Lots of love! Paula”

A couple of Video tidbits for you all today:

• This Ricky Martin Celebrity Appeal, features Carrie Underwood, Elliott Yamin, Adam Lambert, Kris Allen, Allison Iraheta, Ellen Degeneres and Ryan Seacrest amongst a other celebs all asking folks to help the ongoing relief efforts in Haiti.
• Elliott Yamin’s song “Free” was used in NBC’s coverage of the Vancouver Winter Olympics
• Carrie Underwood shot a PSA with her adorable dog Ace for the Pedigree Foundation, to air during the Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show

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Ellen Degeneres called into the Ryan Seacrest KIIS-FM radio show this morning to chat about her debut as Idol judge. The Hollywood Rounds kick off on American Idol tonight.

She didn’t directly address the rumors that she and Simon aren’t getting along, but she certainly is playing up the differences in their personalities and judging styles. She calls Simon a smart, funny guy and admits he’s going to be “a challenge”. And then candidly states, “It’ll be good TV.”

Makes me wonder if TPTB are the peeps planting the Ellen-Simon rumors to drum up interest in the show. Hm.

Commenting on the talent, Ellen says the judges have advanced a “very great eclectic group of people.” and she’s surprised by how little experience some of them have. She knows from experience that it’s a very hard process for somebody who hasn’t auditioned before to hear “no”.

She plans to be honest, but with humor to cushion the blow. As a comedian, Ellen knows what it’s like to try to impress a room full of people, and then get judged harshly.

The live shows will be fun and exciting, Ellen thinks, and the plan is to travel next summer to all the audition cities.

Ellen’s got empathy for these kids, but she’s going to be a very different judge than Paula Abdul. If a contestant stinks, Ellen won’t be telling them they look nice. And I don’t think she’ll be taking any condescending crap from Simon. Should be interesting.

I was pretty tough on Ellen when the news first broke, but I’m willing to keep an open mind for now. What do you think?

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BONUS Video: Randy Jackson talks to FOX Atlanta about Ellen, Hollywood Week. And, of course a Girl Will Win (for the “Zen Oneness of it All” (!!!)

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Here’s a short preview from FOX news of the Season 9 Los Angeles auditions, airing tonight at 8 pm. Avril Lavigne and Katy Perry talk about the experience they bring to the panel, plus a couple of hopefuls are interviewed.

What the hell is that thing on Avril Lavigne’s head?

Update: Avril Lavigne on the Ryan Seacrest KIIS radio show this morning:

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Avril says she really had a “fun time”. Erm. The “devil horn” hood is from her clothing line…

Randy Jackson is hot on the talk show circuit this week. After the jump, check out his appearances on Live with Regis and Kelly (this morning) and Late Show with David Letterman (last night).

Randy reiterates the meme that a girl will win this season, talks about missing Paula Abdul (of course) and shares his thoughts on Simon Cowell leaving next year (he needs a new challenge!)

Also, on Regis, Randy offers his opinion on the Adam Lambert AMA controversy (peeps are still asking about that?)

Letterman is hilarious, asking Randy when Idol is going to get of Ryan Seacrest. Also Letterman doesn’t envy Ellen Degeneres, noting the haterade she received after the announcement was made she’d be taking Paula Abdul’s place on the panel (I swear, Letterman reads the blogs! Heh)

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Simon Cowell was interviewed this morning by Ryan Seacrest on his KIIS FM radio show. Listen after the jump:

Simon told the nail-biting tale of driving to yesterday’s press conference, still without an X Factor agreement. Terms were settled at the last minute, and he signed the papers in front of the critics assembled in Pasadena.

“You got to know when it’s time to go,” Simon said. At one point, he planned to do both shows, but in the end decided it would be too much. “You know about overexposure, right?” said Simon, “I genuinely thought people would be sick and tired of me.”

“It all came together in the last few days,”   admitted Simon. And that last minute snafu? Simon blamed it on the lawyers “getting a little bit uptight.”   Simon said, “We all shook hands…there were people around me in tears.”

The X Factor has a host, but Simon would not reveal who it is. “You’ll have to wait to see,” he said. Simon would neither confirm nor deny that Paula Abdul would be joining him on the judges panel.

What will Simon miss on Idol? “Everything,” he said. “We had fun, didn’t we…”

2nd Update: Added Extra interview with Terri Seymour. Simon says the first Season of Idol was his favorite, because he didn’t know what was going to happen.

Update: Added CBS interview with Amanda Holden and Constantine, plus Simon Cowell interview with FOX news.

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According to this schedule Chris Daughtry helpfully tweeted this afternoon, the band will take the stage at 10:10 pm and 10:37 pm.

Ha ha. I’m watching now, and Ry Ry is in rare form!

UPDATE: After the Jump: “Life After You”, “Every time You Turn Around”, “Home” , “No Surprise” and an interview with Ryan Seacrest.

VIDEO After the jump…

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Y’all know Michael Sarver got signed. His new single, “You Are” debuted on Ryan Seacrest’s blog yesterday. Check out the pretty country ballad HERE. The single, plus a bonus track, “Cinderella Girl” will be available digitally on Tuesday, December 8.

Matt Giraud visited a middle school in Michigan yesterday to perform for the students. He told a fan via twitter that he sang one of his new songs called “4 AM” written with JT Harding, who co-wrote “Smile” for Uncle Kracker. Check out a photo of Matt with the kids HERE.

Kris Allen played the Jingle Ball in Chicago last night, and there are tons and tons of tweets from fans who where there HERE.   Kris was sitting in the audience enjoying the other acts like the Fray and Colbie Caillat, much to the delight of his fans in the audience! I’ll be at the concert in Worcester, MA on Monday. Yay me!

David Archuleta just launched a new iPhone app that allows fans to sing along to his songs, and then compare how well they did with other fans. The app contains five songs from his new Christmas from the Heart CD. It’s holiday themed! More info at Idol Chatter HERE.

Check out David’s latest video blog HERE. I cracked up when he turned around his laptop to show the scenery outside his tour bus window. Archie is too funny. And kind.Tweeters report that he dropped by an assisted living facility in Idaho to entertain the residents. Update: “I”ll Be Home For Christmas”

It happened quietly last week, but Carrie Underwood surpassed Kelly Clarkson as the highest selling Idol domestically.   World Wide?   Kelly is still #1.     The Top 5 Idol sellers in the US are:

• Carrie Underwood – 10,539,000
• Kelly Clarkson – 10,428,000
• Daughtry – 5,356,000
• Clay Aiken – 4,910,000
• Ruben Studdard – 2,532,000

Ruben gets no respect these days, but he sold a boatload of records…

Mary J. Blige, Adam Lambert and Carrie Underwood hanging backstage at the AMAs

Taylor Swift won Artist of the Year, beating out Michael Jackson, Lady Gaga, Kings of Leon and Eminem. Swift won a total of 5 AMA’s.   She shut out both Carrie Underwood (Favorite Female Country Artist) and Daughtry (Favorite Adult Contemporary Artist).   She also won Favorite Female Pop Artist, and her album Fearless won Favorite Country album.

Michael Jackson won 4 awards, Favorite Male Soul R&B Artist, Favorite Male Pop/Rock Artist. Favorite Pop/Rock album for Number Ones and Favorite R&B album, also for Number Ones.

• Check out the list of nominees HERE.

Daughtry is nominated in the Adult Contemporary ‘“ Favorite Artist category along with Jason Mraz and Taylor Swift.

Carrie Underwood got a nod in the Country ‘“ Favorite Female Artist category.   Taylor Swift and Reba McEntire were also nominated in the category.

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Watch your favorites walk the American Music Awards 2009 red carpet via live stream beginning at 6et/3pt PM.

UPDATE: First Idol sighting! Blake Lewis in the House. Chris Daughtry, Kelly Clarkson, Carrie Underwood and Adam Lambert.

After the jump, check out photos from the red carpet.

• Click this link to watch the LIVE STREAM.

Idols Performing tonight (and appearing on the red carpet): Carrie Underwood, Daughtry and Kelly Clarkson. Adam Lambert is set to close the show.

Presenting tonight: Kris Allen with Demi Lovato, Paula Abdul, Ryan Seacrest, and Leona Lewis, plus, Kelly Osbourne and Donny Osmond from Dancing with the Stars.

Look for multiple posts as the night wears on.

It’s going to be a big night, kids!

Photos from the red carpet, after the JUMP…

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Ryan Secrest’s alleged stalker has pleaded not guilty:

Via Associated Press:

A man arrested outside Ryan Seacrest’s workplace has pleaded not guilty to a felony stalking charge.

Chidi Benjamin Uzomah Jr. entered the plea Tuesday through an attorney. A court commissioner ordered Uzomah to stay 500 yards away from Seacrest if he is released from jail on $150,000 bail.

Los Angeles police arrested Uzomah at the E! Entertainment Television headquarters in Los Angeles on Friday. A request for a civil restraining order stated he was carrying a knife at the time.

Uzomah appeared in street clothes during Tuesday’s hearing and agreed to be represented by a public defender. He is due back in court Nov. 16. Seacrest did not attend.

And in weirder news, Uzomah is a Sergeant under the 426th Civil Affairs Battalion ‘“ a part of the Army’s special forces. People magazine reports that an Army has apologized to Ryan.

Army spokesman Lt. Col. Nathan Banks told TMZ, “We apologize to Ryan Seacrest. Pending the outcome of the local investigation, the Army will decide what further action to take. We take all matters of our personnel seriously.”

Adam Lambert is set to appear on The Ryan Seacrest show at around 8:30 am PT (in a few minutes).   I’ll be posting links and comments in this post, so watch for that…

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UPDATES:

• Adam will be performing at the AMA Awards!   He’ll be performing his first single from his upcoming album. The single is yet to be determined.
• He says the single will be something entirely different from “Time for Miracles.” The single will be “glammy”.   He wants something really over the top, with lots of dancing and costumes…
• He calls the video for “Time for Miracles”   “epic”
• He says the single will be announced any day now.   Album out November 24th.   No for the album yet.
• Bringing back a glam rock feel to pop music.
• He loves the Lady Gaga tour rumor, but no offers have been made yet.
• It’s done.

You can listen live HERE.

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Check out the VH1 promo for Paula Abdul’s upcoming hosting gig for the Vh1 Divas special, set to air on September 17. Paula will be introducing performances from the likes of Kelly Clarkson, Jennifer Hudson, Jordin Sparks and Leona Lewis.

The promo has Paula looking for a job at an employment agency. Super special bonus: a very special cameo from Ryan Seacrest! Lulzy!

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Ryan Seacrest and Ben Stiller meet to discuss a “project”. But what Ben really wants is…a shoutout…

A little twitter envy?

Check out the video, after the jump…

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