Reportedly, according to a tweet from @ScottRicks, American Idol will be filming Taylor Hicks’ show at the Paris in Las Vegas tomorrow night–presumably for an upcoming episode of American Idol.
Tune in to the Amazing Race tonight on CBS at 8 pm! The new season of Celebrity Apprentice debuts on NBC at 9 pm.
Drummer for Kellie Pickler in serious condition following I-65 crash – The accident happened Saturday morning around 11:30 a.m. Drummer Gregg Lohman was one of three people hurt in the four car crash. Lohman’s accident happened just 30 minutes after another crash in the northbound lanes of I-65 in the same area. Police say six members of a Wisconsin family were killed and two injured when their SUV was rear-ended by a tractor-trailer. Kellie Pickler released this statement about the accident on her Facebook page: “Yesterday, my drummer Gregg Lohman was in a horrific car accident and is currently in ICU. Gregg is not just my drummer, he is family. I believe in miracles and the power of prayer, so it would mean the world to me, my band, and Gregg’s family if you would please keep him in your prayers. Thank y’all so much.” – Read more at WNRN.com
Candice Glover goes back to ‘American Idol’ for third time with win in mind – “It didn’t seem like (my music career) was going anywhere,” Glover said. “I had a lot of time to think about what my next career move might be.” So far this season, “Idol” has repeatedly replayed the clip in which Glover was not chosen to advance last year. And it’s been very hard for her family to watch. Everytime Candice’s mother, Carole, hears Steven Tyler tell her daughter, “Candice, I’m sorry, baby,” she gets downright mad. “How could you say that to Candice?” she asks the television. – Read more at Island Packet
American Idol season 11 contestants, Colton Dixon and Erika Van Pelt Reunite
Erika and Colton played different gigs in Lowell, MA, but managed to find a minute for a reunion! “Colton Dixon impromptu visit” Erkia posted with this instagram photo
Video: Siobhan Magnus sings in Hyannis – HYANNIS – Cape Cod songbird and former American Idol finalist Siobhan Magnus hit Main Street Thursday afternoon to honor the late, great singer Patti Page and raise awareness about overcoming bullying. Magnus appeared at the Rendezvous Café, next to Puritan Cape Cod, to celebrate the release of her new single, a cover of “Old Cape Cod,” the song made famous by Page. – Read more at Cape Cod Online
‘American Idol’ finalist Halperin talks Clarkson, music on TV, new album – After “Idol,” Halperin released his debut album, “Rise and Fall,” in 2011, and it hit No. 14 on Billboard’s Heatseekers Chart, which highlights new and emerging artists. Last week, Halperin opened for the first “American Idol” winner Kelly Clarkson at a benefit concert in Dallas for Opportunity Education, a foundation started by Joe Ricketts, founder of Omaha-based TD Ameritrade. We spoke to Halperin just before he opened the concert. – Read more at Omaha.com
P Diddy X Factor plea – So Diddy is chancing his arm by winding Simon up as a tactic to land a judging gig on the show. When asked by a US TV show if he’d fancy a job on the panel the multi-millionaire rap mogul said: “Simon’s pockets are kind of tight and I have these six kids to feed so he needs to step up.” If he gives Diddy the job Simon will have to up the hygiene levels on the judging desks. – Read more at The Sun.co.uk
Susan Boyle to Make Feature Film Debut – LONDON – Susan Boyle will make her feature film debut in John Stephenson’s The Christmas Candle, which also stars Hans Matheson (Clash of the Titans), Samantha Barks (Les Miserables) and Lesley Manville (Another Year). “Everyone on set is a delight to work with, and it’s a fantastic experience to be part of the team,” Boyle said, adding that she “can’t believe” she is working on the project. “I’m really enjoying getting dressed in the period costumes and stepping back in time, and although it’s very cold filming on location, I’m wearing long johns under my bustle.” – Read more at The Hollywood Reporter
