A slew of Idols attend the AT&TConnections event Tuesday afternoon at the AT&T booth at the Nokia Theater
Charice Officially a GLEEK: Joins Cast Next Season
The Phillippine Daily Inquirer confirms that Charise, the Philippina singing sensation will join the cast of GLEE next season. Her manager, Grace Mendoza, tells the Inquirer: “Yes, it’s true, Charice will soon join GLEE…And not just as a guest, but as part of the cast in a new season.”
Charice, the 18 year old sizzling hot singing star from the Philippines, landed the No. 8 slot on last week’s Billboard charts with sales of 42, 985 for her self-titled CD, it was confirmed today by 143/Reprise Records. With her 4th appearance on The Oprah Winfrey Show the day of release, followed by a half hour performance that evening on QVC, Charice has clearly captured the hearts of Americans of all ages–and Canada as well, where her CD debuted at No. 4.
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Where ‘Idol’ went wrong this season
Regardless of who wins the Crystal Bowersox-Lee Dewyze showdown on “American Idol” this week, season nine will still go down as the most frustrating season in the show’s history.
Despite some of the heat-of-the-moment criticism, this isn’t the worst year ever. Season six was probably the low point where it seemed like there might not be enough talent out there to sustain the franchise, while season three looks a lot better now that Jennifer Hudson has made it in Hollywood. I’d take this group over either of those two classes.
‘American Idol’ Talking Points: Boredom, Judging, And Selling Your Organs
Once again, I am joined by Stephen Thompson of NPR Music as we continue what is now a years-long discussion of American Idol in all its … well, “glory.” The final performance show is tonight; tomorrow night, they crown a winner.
Oh, but first, we have to talk a tiny bit about Dancing With The Stars.
Crystal Bowersox Will Win ‘American Idol, ‘ Howard Stern Predicts
For quite some time now, there have been rumblings that Howard Stern could replace Simon Cowell on “American Idol.” But does Stern even watch the show?
Well, as it turns out, he does, and he has a pretty good idea of who he thinks will win this season, as the final two go head-to-head Tuesday night (May 25).
“I watch it religiously. I believe Crystal Bowersox will win, ” he said at the NYC premiere of “Sex and the City 2.” “I don’t think the show has been great this season. That’s why their ratings have dropped a little bit. The judges have been a little soft. I think it’s time to mix it up, make it a little more exciting again, but what do I know?”
Lee DeWyze’s Hometown Supporters Confident He’ll Win ‘American Idol’
After boosting Crystal Bowersox for most of the season, Simon Cowell told fellow judge Ellen DeGeneres on her talk show Tuesday (May 25) that he’s feeling pretty bullish about Lee DeWyze’s prospects for winning “American Idol.”
That kind of thinking merely puts him in line with what most of DeWyze’s friends and admirers back in Mt. Prospect, Illinois, have been saying for weeks: Their man is going to bring home the first non-Southern “Idol” title in the show’s history Wednesday night.
Idol Meter: It’s Crystal’s or Lee’s contest to win, or lose
It’s the end of Season 9 and, more sadly, the end of the Simon Cowell era on American Idol. It remains to be seen — after Simon pulled all the strings at his disposal last week (a whole string section, in fact, plus a choir) to create a “moment” for Lee DeWyze — whether voters will grant him a Lee victory as a going-away present. Or will the best singer win?
‘American Idol’ Season Nine’s Top 10 Best Performances
The ninth season of “American Idol” has taken a wallop from critics and fans for lacking the water-cooler chatter and overall talent of previous seasons. Yet despite the negative buzz, there were still a handful of performances worth celebrating among all those “do not wants.”
So, as we gear up for Tuesday’s (May 25) final performance night, sit back and grab your brain’s TiVo remote as we quickly rewind season nine and revisit 10 of our favorite performances this year.
Crystal Needs To Be Our Next American Idol (And It’s Not About Her Voice)
If Simon Fuller, the creator of American Idol and the suit who signs the winners to his management company, believes that history repeats itself, he will be furiously texting Crystal Bowersox’s number Wednesday night instead of that of Lee DeWyze. This is because in the eight-year history of the show, when the last two finalists standing are a man and a woman, and the woman wins, she has gone on to great success. When she places second–not so much.
Building A Brand After American Idol
Tonight launches the two-day season finale of the ninth season of American Idol, and Justin Guarini knows exactly how nerve-wracking it can be. Guarini was declared the first runner-up to winner, Kelly Clarkson, in the show’s first season back in 2002. He told me he’s learned a lot from this life-changing experience, but the most important lesson was how to be an entrepreneur with the responsibility of managing his public image and brand.
‘American Idol’: Bo Bice sings ‘You Take Yourself With You, ‘ ‘Long Road Back’ on KTLA
In the midst of “American Idol’s” season finale week, “Idol” alum Bo Bice dropped by Los Angeles’ CW affiliate KTLA to treat us to a couple songs from his new album, “3” on Tuesday (May 25).
The Season 4 runner-up performed both “You Take Yourself With You” and “Long Road Back.” Bice recently announced he will donate all the proceeds from his single “Long Road Back” to assist Nashville flood-relief efforts.
The Southern Soul Of Bo Bice
One of the more striking changes in the music world the past few years is that fans aren’t afraid to like more than one genre. Bo Bice is well aware of this. The Alabama native sat down with LimeWire Music Blog recently to talk about his new album, 3, and one of the first questions asked was about his style, which encompasses southern rock, blues, and country. Is being versatile a blessing or a curse?
Clay Aiken Shows Off His New Beard
With the country about to anoint a new winner this week, can you believe it’s been seven years since the 31-year-old father of one lost to Ruben Studdard on “American Idol?”
Catching Up with Kimberley Locke
After placing third behind Ruben Studdard and Clay Aiken on Season 2 of American Idol, Kimberley Locke has worked hard to keep her career chugging along, with eight #1’s across different Billboard charts, a stint on VH-1s Celebrity Fit Club, and a holiday tour with gay sax player Dave Koz.
Brace Yourselves, Ladies: Sanjaya. Is. Back!
Where are they now? Why, right here at E!
With American Idol winding down, we continue our look back at past personalities from the show. Today’s installment: Sanjaya Malakar, the coif-challenged former contestant with the power to reduce a little girl to tears.
Now, first thing’s first…
…you’ll be pleased to know that he’s still rocking the ‘do.
‘American Idol’s’ LaKisha Jones: Lee DeWyze is her Season 9 winner
Zap2it caught up with “American Idol” season 6 finalist LaKisha Jones at the swanky W hotel’s AT&T U-verse lounge in Hollywood to chat about the “Idol” Season 9 finale showdown between Crystal Bowersox and Lee DeWyze.
So what is going through the Idols minds right now? “I think they’re very, very nervous, ” LaKisha tells us. “I think they’re prepping those songs and going over in their head all the lyrics … I just wish ’em both luck because I once too was in this place … and also had that goal in mind of winning something.”
Simon Cowell heads to ‘Idol’ farewell
LOS ANGELES — He began as “Mr. Nasty, ” morphed into one of the most beloved (and richest) stars of U.S. pop culture, and ushered in a brutal style of reality TV.
Simon “I don’t mean to be rude, but..” Cowell bids farewell to “American Idol” next week, leaving a litany of stinging put-downs, an assortment of black and white T-shirts and big shoes to fill on what began in 2002 as a summer talent contest and became America’s most watched TV show.
“Simon’s departure is the end of an era on ‘Idol.’ Everybody knows the show is going to lose something big and irreplaceable when he goes, ” said Todd Gold, managing editor of Fancast.com.
Paula Abdul: Dressed for Success
Setting out in search of the perfect dress, Paula Abdul was spotted at the Lloyd Klein House of Couture in Los Angeles, CA on Monday (May 25).
The “Forever Your Girl” singer was being fitted for her appearance on the much-anticipated season finale of “American Idol” coming up on Wednesday (May 26).
‘Glee’s’ Chris Colfer on the Lady Gaga episode: Get ready to cry
The Lady Gaga episode of “Glee” is here and we could be in for a good cry, Chris Colfer warns.
The much-talked about hour, titled “Theatricality, ” airs this Tuesday (May 25) and there will be some big laughs, no doubt, given the outrageous Gaga-inspired costumes the cast is rocking.
‘Glee’s’ Jane Lynch to host 2010 VH1 Do Something Awards July 19
“Glee” star Jane Lynch has been tapped to host the 2010 Do Something Awards for VH1.The awards honor five nominees for their commitment to social change.
Each nominee is honored for their commitment to service with a community grant of $10, 000. Of these five nominees, a grand prize winner will receive a $100, 000 grant for their cause during the live broadcast from the Hollywood Palladium in Los Angeles.
‘Dancing with the Stars’ Maksim Chmerkovskiy’s speeding ticket dance
“Dancing with the Stars” Maksim Chmerkovskiy left STK after a dinner Monday night (May 24) with his partner Erin Andrews and roared away from the chic eatery in his Mercedes down La Cienega Blvd in West Hollywood, reports TMZ.
He even burned rubber! Way to impress everyone, Maksim. Bet it really wowed Erin.
But uh-oh, within seconds, an L.A. County Sheriff car with flashers on pulled the revving dancer over.
‘DWTS’: Nicole & Derek Dish on Their Slip
Admit it — it was painful to watch as ‘Dancing with the Stars‘ front-runner Nicole Scherzinger and Derek Hough suffered a hiccup in the around-the-neck flip during their freestyle dance Monday night.
The entire pressroom gasped as it happened, and the look on Nicole’s face on-camera made our heart go out to her, but it didn’t sway the judges too much, as the pair still scored a 27, which was the highest out of the freestyle dances.
Erin Defends Her Risque Routine
‘DWTS’ Star Evan Lysacek Shakes Off ‘Tarantula’ Comment
Being compared to an ugly spider doesn’t put ‘Dancing with the Stars‘ finalist Evan Lysacek in a tailspin. Not this Olympic skater.
Of his ‘Footloose’ freestyle dance, judge Bruno Tonioli quipped, “Evan, you went demented! I didn’t know if I was watching ‘Footloose’ or screw loose. You were jumping about. You looked like a bit of a tarantula.”
DWTS: Erin and Maks Go From ‘Underdog’ to ‘Cloud Nine’
FRIENDLY COMPETITION: Based on the contestants’ relaxed attitudes, you’d never know that Monday’s show was part one of Dancing’s two-night finale in one of the tightest races in show history. While Derek Hough and Nicole Scherzinger posed for fan photos, Erin Andrews and Maksim Chmerkovskiy were smiling, too, pleased with their performances. “Everybody told me I was the underdog, ” Erin tells PEOPLE. “Evan performs for a living and Nicole performs for a living and I don’t, so I just wanted to walk away happy after tonight and I am.” And Maks? “I’m on cloud nine!”
‘DWTS’ Finalist Evan Lysacek Is ‘Not Somebody I’ll Root For’: Johnny Weir
Cutthroat competition is a hallmark of Olympic figure skating. Who could forget that whole kneecap-whacking incident between Tonya Harding and Nancy Kerrigan back in the mid-’90s? These days, the men are also proving to be highly competitive — on and off the ice. As figure skater and “Dancing With the Stars” finalist Evan Lysacek prepares for his last routine on Tuesday’s (May 25) show, fellow skater Johnny Weir has made it clear who he’ll be rooting for.
“I don’t [Lysacek should win]. I think Nicole is much better, ” Weir told MTV News Monday at the “Sex and the City 2” premiere in New York City. “Evan and I have kind of had a war of words over the past month or so, and he’s not somebody I’ll root for in anything. So, definitely no.”
Glee’s Harry Shum Jr. Finally Speaks (and Answers Your Questions!)
Harry Shum Jr. is many things to many people: the non-annoying dancer in iPod commercials; the star of the upcoming Step-Up 3D (his fourth dance movie); a trilingual wonder (he was born in Costa Rica, and speaks Spanish, Cantonese, and “English, pretty well”); the co-choreographer of the description-defying Legion of Extraordinary Dancers (he plays good guy Elliott Hoo in the LXD’s soon-to-be-released online dance film). But he’s now best known as Mike Chang, the mysteriously dialogue-less “Other Asian” on Glee. Until now! Shum will get his first audible line in tonight’s episode, “Theatricality.” He spoke to Vulture while on the road with the Glee tour about his dance talents, experience on the show, and finally breaking his silence.
Glee Stars Dish on Tonight’s Emotional (What?!) Lady Gaga Episode
If you happen to be one of the lucky ones who’s seen the Glee Live concert (hint: It’s so good, I literally lost my voice screaming!), you know that there is very good reason to tune in to Glee tonight: Lady Gaga.
The costumes, the bubbles, the songs, the stuffed animals the…tears?! Wait a minute, what? Again?! Here’s the scoop:
Chris Colfer (Kurt) tells my pal Korbi that he shot a scene that is the most emotional scene ever on the series. And with the recent waterworks of the past few episodes, that is saying something!
