Simon Cowell tweeted late last night, “Nigel lythgoe and kenny Warwick leaving idol? We started off together. A few ok times and lot of great times. Thank you for everything.”
50 Days Out, Bud Light Announces Final Lineup For Bud Light Music First’s ’50/50/1′ Concert Event – — In just 50 days, Bud Light Music First’s summer-long celebration of music will culminate with “50/50/1,” a never-before-seen music event featuring one concert in every state on a single day. Taking place on Thursday, Aug. 1, the unique structure of 50/50/1 brings a stage to each state to create the first truly national music festival. Final additions to the 50/50/1 lineup include Dierks Bentley, Phillip Phillips, Jimmy Eat World and Empire of the Sun, who will join previously-announced acts Kendrick Lamar, Emeli Sande, Miguel, Metric, Ludacris, Clap Your Hands Say Yeah and Halestorm. (Phillip Phillips is performing in Denver, CO) – See the full schedule at PRNewswire
James Durbin to Perform National Anthem at Toyota/Save Mart 350 – Santa Cruz native and American Idol star James Durbin will perform the national anthem for the 25th Toyota/Save Mart 350 at Sonoma Raceway on Sunday, June 23. – Read more at Paddock Talk
Tim Urban is starring in a Christian themed movie called “To Be Happy” – “To Be Happy” is a feature-length film about two best friends, a young musically gifted girl, and a young boy who is emotionally estranged from his alcoholic father. They make a promise to each other that if they become separated, they would meet at their special place in ten years to get married. The girl’s father gets a job in LA, and she is forced to move away.- Learn more at Facebook
‘Idol’s’ 11th Anniversary: 11 Ways the Show Changed TV Forever – Eleven years ago this week, a little show called “American Idol” debuted as what was then called a “summer replacement series” on the Fox network. While it was coming off a blockbuster debut in Great Britain, there was so little anticipation for the new arrival that not a single American newspaper or magazine even bothered to review it. Just over a decade later, the papers are writing “Idol’s” obituary, it having become a victim of its own success. But before it sails off into the sunset (or is resurrected to be stronger than ever by its new Swedish producer), let us pause to remember the ways in which “American Idol” changed the television landscape forever. – Read more at Yahoo.com
Chris Daughtry working in the Studio – He tweeted, “What an incredible day in my studio with @ClaudeKelly and @JOHNNY_BLK….AND we’re still goin”
Flamboyant star Adam Lambert lends his voice to Pride in the Street – Thousands will be on the street for Pride this weekend, and leading the charge Saturday night, with one of the most powerful voices anywhere, will be Adam Lambert. Mr. Lambert has the distinction of being the first openly gay artist to top the album charts, with his second album, “Trespassing,” in 2012. “I felt a bit surprised when I was told that actually, because I didn’t think that was the case,” he says. “I think it’s a sign that things are changing, which is exciting. I think people can agree we’re in a really pivotal time for gay rights, equality, just a lot of things shifting with the gay and lesbian community.” – Read more at The Pittsburgh Post Gazette
Carrie Underwood’s Happy to Show Her Softer Side with “See You Again” – “I was really excited that that was the suggestion. I feel like I’ve been killing people for awhile with ‘Blown Away’ and ‘Two Black Cadillacs.’ So it’s relly nice and fitting that we kind of had more uptempo, sweet, positive kind of song.” – Listen to the interview at Ashley Mann on Music Row
The Voice – How is Amber Carrington Feeling After Getting The Boot?
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Eliminee Sasha Allen Doesn’t Have Regrets: I Did ‘Everything I Could’ve Possible Done’ – Sasha Allen was kicked off “The Voice” on Tuesday night’s show – shocking viewers and her coach, Shakira. Though the singer received some flak for tackling Whitney Houston’s classic, “I Will Always Love You” during Monday night’s performance, Sasha says she doesn’t regret choosing the famous ballad. “I feel like I’ve done everything I could’ve possibly done on this show. And I feel good,” she told AccessHollywood.com’s Laura Saltman after the show on Tuesday. “I don’t have any regrets and I’m glad I got to sing Whitney because I love her so much.” – Read more at Access Hollywood
Will Kelly Rowland Be A Harsh ‘X Factor’ Judge? Little Mix Weigh In! – Little Mix know how fierce Kelly Rowland is. The U.K. girl group got to know the former Destiny’s Child member far before she landed a spot on the U.S. “X Factor” judging panel when she was a judge on the U.K. version of the show. “She’s a really good judge,” Perrie Edwards told MTV News, adding that even though she wasn’t their judge, she was always there to give them advice. “She’s such a lovely, lovely person. She’s just amazing and she’s lovely to look at as well when you’re singing. She’s beautiful.” – See the Video at MTV.com
Chris Colfer Debuted His Struck by Lightning Movie at The Champs Elysees Film Festival in Paris
Chris tweeted, “Big smiles from seeing these all over Paris. Especially since there was no money to advertise in the states. #struck #ceff2013”
Glee Star Darren Criss In Studio – Darren Criss Interview at KISS 92.5 Toronto. There was a total meltdown on Tumblr yesterday because Darren confirmed, for the first time, that he has a girlfriend.
Darren Criss Spends $1.2 Million On A Los Feliz Bachelor Pad – Darren Criss bought this Los Feliz, Calif. oasis for $1.2 million in late 2012. And just in time for summer, the ‘Glee’ crooner won’t have to go far for an exotic holiday. Secluded on a lot behind custom gates, the three-bedroom home is a mixture of Metropolitan chic and tropical cool with a flagstone entryway, beam ceilings, hardwood floors, fireplace, classic casement windows, modern kitchen, and private and lush yard with saltwater pool and fire pit. – See the Photo at Celebuzz
