Happy Labor Day to our Canadian and American readers!
Colton Dixon tweeted yesterday, “Gearing up for a big announcement. 2 more days:-)”
Phillip Phillips appears on Live with Kelly tomorrow along with Kelly’s new, permanent co-host. Plus Claire Danes and Olympians Jordyn Wieber and Aly Raisman.
Jessica Sanchez tweets, “Back in NYC heading to the studio :)”
Randy Jackson – Time to Himself – Suddenly finding himself with a lot of free time on his hands, Randy Jackson was spotted at LAX yesterday … heading out of town. As TMZ first reported, Randy will not be back as a judge on the next season of “American Idol,” but will transition into a “mentor” role on the show. As for who will be filling his seat … Mariah Carey has signed on and Nicki Minaj and Keith Urban are thiiiis close to putting pen to paper. Adding a fourth judge is almost certain to happen as well. – Read more at TMZ
Meeting Phillip Phillips in person at 680/The Fan event – Phillip Phillips, the Leesburg “Idol” winner for season 11, is still in the middle of the “Idol Live” tour but he took advantage of a day off to fly down to Atlanta Friday to perform for the Bud Light Downtown Touchdown Centennial Olympic Park free concert sponsored in part by 680/The Fan, the sports station. Phillips also got to see some family who drove up from South Georgia and pocket some extra moulah, too. – Read more at AJC
Adam Lambert: Matinee Circus Disco Performer! – Adam Lambert hits the stage at the Matinee Labor Day celebration held at Circus Disco on Saturday (September 1) in West Hollywood, Calif. “Excited about the Matinee tonight at Circus Disco. Im on at 12:30 now. Ready to see all you I used to party with bck in the day.” the 30-year-old entertainer tweeted about the upcoming evening. – See the photos at Just Jared
Adam Lambert Rocks the Matinee for Labor Day – Celebrating his Labor Day weekend with an all-star performance, Adam Lambert was on hand at the Matinee in West Hollywood, CA on Saturday (September 1). The former “American Idol” contestant donned black leather pants, platform boots and gloves as he rocked out the stage in front of hundreds of fans. – Read more at Celebrity-Gossip
‘The X Factor’ U.S. Season 2 premiere event will have Q&A and celebrity guests – “The X Factor” U.S. will have a world premiere event for the show’s second season at the Grauman’s Chinese Theatre in Los Angeles on September 11, 2012. As previously reported, all of the show’s judges (Simon Cowell, Britney Spears, L.A. Reid and Demi Lovato) will be there, and several “X Factor” alumni (including One Direction) are also on the guest list. First, all four judges will be honored with a handprint ceremony on the Hollywood Walk of Fame at Grauman’s Chinese Theatre, at 6 p.m. Pacific Time. Then at 7 p.m. Pacific Time, there will be a screening that will highlight the first and second episodes of “The X Factor” U.S.’s Season 2. The screening will be followed by a Q&A with the show’s judges, and the Q&A will feature questions from a moderator and select members of the audience. – The Examiner
