Kris Allen will be shooting a music video today for his single, “The Truth”, if you want a few clues to his progress, you might want to follow this guy on twitter. Marco Puig, who directed the “Live Like We’re Dying” vid is back to direct. Reportedly, there is a cameo for guest singer, Pat Monahan…eta: You might also want to follow the actress staring in the video. She promises to tweet later HERE.
The American Idol 10 auditions begin today in Nashville, TN, as hopefuls line up to receive wristbands today and tomorrow. The actual auditions are not until Saturday. Check out some tips for the Idol hopefuls from Nashville peeps who have been there and done that (Melinda Doolittle, Bo Bice, Danny Gokey, Mandisa and Bucky Covington). Read it at Tennessean.com.
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Carrie Underwood Shines at her Wedding
Check out a photo of Carrie Underwood in the cocktail dress she changed into at her wedding reception Saturday, so that she could “get her boogie on.” Check it out at Famecrawler
Carrie Wedding Day Details from E! Online
Clay Aiken & Chaka Khan Duet In The Works
Clay Aiken and the legendary Chaka Khan are teaming up for a new duet, JustJared.com can confirm.
The singers will debut their song, “I Believe We Can, ” on a new episode of Phineas and Ferb, first airing Monday, August 2 on Disney XD.
Read more at Just Jared
From Jason Castro’s latest Blog – Performing at McChord Airforce base in Seattle
i had a really cool invitation come in this week to go up to McChord Airforce base in Seattle and perform and stay on the base! not only do i get to stay on the base but there’s an air show thats happening that week and ive been invited to take a flight in a JET!!! aaaah its gonna be awesome!!! ill get to live out my top gun dreams.. haha this is seriously very exciting.
Also next month in August im playing a benefit concert with Blues Traveler for Kelly’s Whitewater park in Cascade, Idaho. i love being outdoors so i am really looking forward to spending the weekend out there! you should come too!
Read more at JasonCastroMusic
‘American Idol’ Kris Allen still has a big fan in Keith Urban
“We’ve done a few shows, and we have a couple more coming up, ” Urban tells Zap2it. “He’s great! I love him. He’s just got a good, real singer-songwriter vibe about him, and he’s really finding his own way. He has a great voice and a good heart, and I like him immensely.”
Three-time Grammy winner Urban considers the “American Idol” approach valid.
Read more at Zap2it
ADAM LAMBERT A WORLD TRAVELER
Much of “For Your Entertainment’s” diversity originates from Lambert’s desire to try to push the boundaries of the pop landscape, and he takes that creative attitude with him whenever he travels. Lambert talks about what he’s learned from meeting people outside his Los Angeles comfort zone. (CLICK ON THE MEDIA BAR BELOW TO HEAR ADAM LAMBERT)
Listen to the audio at Hollywood Outbreak
Interview: Adam Lambert, pop singer
THE pop star scrapheap is littered with reality TV runners-up – and sometimes winners – but Adam Lambert, a former American Idol contestant who finished in second place in last year’s competition, is a different breed of talent show alumnus – one who has featured on the cover of Rolling Stone (under the headline “Wild Idol”), who was allegedly considered for the imposing job of fronting Queen, and who was able to call on the songwriting services of Lady Gaga and Muse’s Matt Bellamy, among others, when amassing material for his debut album.
Read more at The Scotsman
Matt Giraud: Michigan native keeps it positive
Right now, Matt Giraud’s career is at an in-between stage. People don’t seem to understand that.
“Some will say, ‘Oh, do you still sing?’ ” he said.
Yes, often. He cut a spectacular version of “You Don’t Know Me, ” with Nashville singer Anna Wilson. And now he’s busy in his home state.
“We did five or six sold-out shows in Michigan, ” Giraud said. “That was a huge deal for us.”
Read more at the Lansing State Journal (Matt plays the Common Ground Festival in Lansing, MI on Saturday).
Charice sings Halo
Reportedly, this is Charise’s audition for Glee. She’ll play a foreign exchange student on Glee next season. via Rickey.org
Simon Cowell becomes patron of burns charity set up by model left disfigured after acid attack
Now Miss Piper has set up a charity in her name to help hundreds of burns victims get over their injuries and lead a normal life.
Patroned by Simon Cowell as well as the doctor who gave the TV presenter her face back, the Katie Piper Foundation will offer medical treatment and support.
In March 2008, Katie was raped, beaten and held hostage by her jealous ex-boyfriend Daniel Lynch, who then hired a man to disfigure her face.
Read more at the Daily Mail.co.uk
New Chris Daughtry Vlog. Music video for “September” will premier on VEVO Friday night.
