Today’s Idol Appearances!
- The American Music Awards air on ABC at 8/7c pm. Carrie Underwood is nominated for two awards. Danny Gokey co-hosts the Red Carpet, streaming live beginning at 5 pm ET. Watch out for our live blog later tonight.
- Adam Lambert’s E True Hollywood Story debuts on E! @ 9 pm.
- David Archuleta, Charice, and Jesse McCartney perform at The Grove tree lighting, Los Angeles. Mario Lopez hosts.
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Casey James speaks! Read his message to his fans here. The season 9 Idol is currently in Nashville choosing and writing songs for his upcoming album to be released on Sony Nashville early next year. Casey’s brother will be moving out to Nashville soon to play bass in his band.
Plus, songwriter, Aimee Mayo (“Sleepwalker”, “Red High Heels”) confirms she’s been writing with Casey! She says he’s “as sweet as can be.”
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Rumor Central: According to a post on Idol Forums, Lee DeWyze is reportedly set to perform at the Walt Disney World Christmas Day Parade, airing on ABC.
The taping is scheduled for December 2-4, with Ryan Seacrest hosting in Orlando. Idols have a long history of appearing at the parade, with winners David Cook and Kris Allen appearing their respective years.
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More Idol Headlines after the JUMP…
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Jennifer Hudson Sings Her Heart Out for Happy Hearts Foundation
Last night Jennifer Hudson lent her platinum pipes to a worthy cause. Jennifer performed at the Happy Hearts Fund’s Land of Dreams Thailand at the Metropolitan Pavilion in New York City. Jennifer looked absolutely stunning showing off her trim figure as she walked the red carpet with Quincy Jones, Petra Nemcova, and The Edge. Check out our photo coverage below!
See the Photos at JHudDaily
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Siobhan Magnus sings “Merry Christmas Baby” from a top a float at the Festival of Lights parade at the Miracle Mile in Chicago
Crystal Bowersox also performed at the event. I’ll post video as soon as it’s available.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M8MHYqxm0Q8
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Short Adam Lambert Parody on SNL
via JamieGlambert
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Kris Allen Spins for Charity on Fox 5
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Don’t stop believin’: ‘Rock of Ages’ comes to Benedum
“I don’t think people know how funny it is — it’s outrageously funny — or how sexy it is and how edgy it is, ” said Constantine Maroulis, the “American Idol” alum reprising his acclaimed Broadway role. “It’s maybe a little too edgy for some audience members, but we push it to the edge and then bring it right back.”
“Rock of Ages” comes with a parental advisory that it might not be suitable for children younger than 14.
“There are a few F-bombs and sort of borderline humor and definitely very scantily clad women, ” Maroulis said.
Read more at the Beaver County Times
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‘Simon and I still says to marry… as far as I know, ‘ says Cowell’s fiancee Mezhgan Hussainy
Simon Cowell’s fiancee has rejected rumours the couple have split – insisting she is still engaged to the X Factor star.
Friends of the music mogul say he has become increasingly cool towards his relationship with make-up artist Mezhgan Hussainy. One close confidante even revealed it was ‘definitely over’.
But Miss Hussainy, who lives at Mr Cowell’s £4 million Beverly Hills mansion, told The Mail on Sunday: ‘I still love him and he says he still loves me and we are still engaged – as far as I know.’
Read more at the Daily Mail
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Simon Cowell’s fiancee shops for a wedding dress
Now lonely Mezhgan Hussainy has been spotted in a bridal boutique in pictures which may well strike dread into fiancé Simon Cowell.
Eternal bachelor Cowell, who once slated marriage as an “out-dated contract”, is in London immersed in his X Factor judging role while Mezghan, 37, is left to kick her heels at his £4million mansion in Beverly Hills.
After flicking through designer dresses at the upmarket Los Angeles store, Mezghan told the Sunday Mirror: “Of course I am missing him.
Read more at the Mirror.co.uk
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EXCLUSIVE: Darren Criss: From ‘Crazy’ Potter Fan to ‘Glee’ Insanity in One Year
The Glee standout recalls that in July 2009 he was pictured on the cover of The Hollywood Reporter as a “crazy fan” (his words) outside the Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince premiere in Los Angeles.
One year later — after becoming an overnight sensation with his cover of “Teenage Dream” on Glee — Criss found himself an invited star guest to the Harry Potter premiere in New York on Monday.
“It’s insanity, ” he tells THR. “A year ago today, I was a guy in line waiting with my buddies outside the premiere. Now I was an invited guest.”
Read more at the Hollywood Reporter
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Britain leads International Emmys with 9 nominees
NEW YORK — Simon Cowell’s kinder side will be spotlighted when the former “American Idol” judge is honored at the 38th Annual International Emmy Awards.
Cowell, who left “Idol” earlier this year to launch an American version of his hit British singing competition “The X Factor” next year, will be presented the International Emmy Founders Award in recognition of both his television achievements and extensive charitable work. The awards ceremony will take place Monday night at the Hilton New York Hotel.
“Here’s a guy who has really changed television, ” said Bruce L. Paisner, president and CEO of the International Academy of Television Arts & Sciences. “He has taken the form of the television talent show, reinvented and repositioned it, and made it must-view television.”
Read more at Wall Street Journal
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Yoko Ono praises X Factor contestants on Beatles night
Following the show, Ono tweeted: “Cher & Katie – I watched you sing Imagine and Help! on #XFactor and thought you were fantastic! A big hug to both of you, love yoko.” (sic)
This was the first time The X Factor has staged a Beatles night, although Paul McCartney performed at the final of last year’s competition.
Read more at New Musical Express
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Jennifer Lopez: Gucci Children’s Collection Launch
Stepping out for a fashionably midday event, Jennifer Lopez attended the launch of Gucci Children’s Collection in Beverly Hills, California on Saturday (November 20).
The 41-year-old actress/singer looked stylish as she posed for pictures while clad in two different Gucci dresses paired with matching strappy heels as she also brought along twins Max and Emme for the event.
See the photos at Celebrity-Gossip
