Kris Allen and Allison Iraheta on Fox New Year's Eve Special

Carmen Electra is set to host Billboard's New Year's Eve Live airing Thursday, December 31 (11:00 PM- 12:30 AM ET live; CT/MT/PT tape- delayed on Fox). The event will celebrate the biggest night of the year in a coast-to- coast television event. Kris Allen and Allison Iraheta will perform. Click below to read article with full details.

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Adam Lambert to rock the Gridlock New Year's Eve 2010 at Paramount Studios in Hollywood, California

Adam Lambert has just signed on to ring in the new decade at the Gridlock New Year’s Eve event located at Paramount Pictures Studios.

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Adam Lambert top the music chart at # 3 with For Your Entertainment

Adam Lambert debuted at # 3 with "For Your Entertainment" with 198,446.Click below to read the article.


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Adam Lambert talks American Music Awards and performs on The Ellen DeGeneres Show (watch clip here)

Adam Lambert appeared on the Ellen DeGeneres December 1.
Click below to read article on it and to see a clip of the show.

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Adam Lambert and Lady Gaga on Barbara Walters 10 Most Fascinating People of 2009 List

Music artists Adam Lambert and Lady Gaga have both been named as one
of Barbara Walters 10 Most Fascinating People of 2009. The annual
special aired on ABC on Wednesday December, 9th.

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Adam Lambert talks about the American Music Awards performance

Adam Lambert's American Music Awards is the talk of the town after the American Music Awards. Lambert talked with with a few of the press briefly before heading to catch a flight to New York for promotional performances for his "For Your Entertainment" album which was released on the November 23rd. Cick on the link to read the full article and to view the video.


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Adam Lambert on the American Music Awards

The American Music Award's overhead announcer warned the audience before Adam Lambert hit the stage to "get ready for the performance that everyone will be talking about tomorrow". He was right, it will definitely be the one that people will be talking about.

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Adam Lambert and Kris Allen among music artists honored at US Weekly Magazine Hot Hollywood Party

Us Weekly has announce its third annual list of Hot Hollywood
honorees. This year's hottest stars were honored at a bash on
Wednesday, November 18 at Voyeur club in West Hollywood, California.


Click here to read article

Adam Lambert is set to work with director/choreographer Jamie King for upcoming tour

Adam Lambert is set to work with director/choreographer Jamie King. King along with associate director Stefanie Roos will direct Lambert's upcoming performances, appearances and upcoming tour.


Click here to read the article

American Idol winner Kris Allen: People's Choice Awards 2010 press conference interview

The nominations for the People's Choice Awards 2010 were announced on Tuesday, November 10. American Idol's winner Kris Allen was on hand to announce the nominations.

Examiner.Com had a chance to get a few works with Allen. Here is what he had to say.

Click here to read interview with Kris Allen

American Idol's nominated for People's Choice Awards

The nominations for PEOPLE'S CHOICE AWARDS 2010 were announced this morning at the SLS Hotel at Beverly Hills by Kris Allen “American Idol,” Cat Deeley “So You Think You Can Dance,” Johnny Galecki “The Big Bang Theory,” Jeff Probst “Survivor” and Sofia Vergara “Modern Family.”

Click here to see the nominations for American Idol.

American Music Awards press conference interview with Paula Abdul

Recording artist Paula Abdul, Snoop Dogg and Adam Lambert announced the nominations for The 2009 American Music Awards in the Sunset Ballroom of the Beverly Hills Hotel on Tuesday, October 13.

After the nomination were announced, Paula Abdul talked with the press. Here is what she said when she spoke with the Examiner.Com.

Click here to read Paula Abdul interview

Spotlight on American Idol interview with Blake Lewis

Blake Lewis is best known as the first runner up on Season 6 of American Idol. Lewis is currently on a promotional tour for his new album "Heartbreak On Vinyl". A record release party for the CD was recently held in Los Angeles. Examiner.Com spoke with Lewis during his promotional tour. Here is what he had to say.

Click here to read interview with Blake Lewis

Adam Lambert American Music Awards press conference interview

Recording artist Paula Abdul, Snoop Dogg and Adam Lambert announced the nominations for The 2009 American Music Awards in the Sunset Ballroom of the Beverly Hills Hotel on Tuesday, October 13.

After the nomination were announced, Adam Lambert talked with the press. Here is what he said when he spoke with a handful of reporters which included Examiner.Com.
Click here to read the full article: Adam Lambert

American Idol's Blake Lewis's record release party a success

Season 6 American Idol runner up Blake Lewis recently held his record release party in West Hollywood at The Roxy Theatre on the Sunset Strip.

Click here to read: Blake Lewis

Adam Lambert apperance on The Oprah Winfrey Show

Oprah Winfrey sent out a call for Adam Lambert fans. The show was about reality shows and Adam was most requested. Adam appeared on the show via skype. The show aired on October 29th. Oprah stated that she would like Adam to return to the show when his cd is released. American Idol judge Randy Jackson was also on the show and discussed American Idol and the show America's Best Dance Crew in which he is the executive producer.

American Idol's Allison Iraheta releases her first single 'Friday, I 'llBe over You"

American Idol's Allison Iraheta released first single titled Friday, I'll Be Over You.
Click here to for more details:Allison

Adam Lambert shoots music video for Time For Miracles for the 2012 movie in Los Angeles

Adam Lambert shot the music video for his song "Time For Miracles" in Los Angeles on Saturday October 3 rd.

Click here to read the story:Adam Video

Spotlight with American Idol: Interview with Kris Allen

Here is an interview with Kris Allen done during Idol press day on tour.

Read article here: Kris Allen

Spotlight on American Idol: Interview with Danny Gokey

Here is an interview with Danny Gokey done during press day for the Idols tour.

Read interview here:Danny Gokey

Spotlight on American Idol: Interview With Allison Iraheta

The American Idol Top 10 did press in Los Angeles for their tour. Examiner.Com talked to all ten Idols. Here is what Allison Iraheta had to say.

Read Article here:Allison Iraheta

Spotlight on American Idol : Interview with Matt Giraud

The American Idol Top 10 did press in Los Angeles for their tour. Examiner.Com talked to all ten Idols. Here is what Matt Giruad had to say.

Read Full Article Here: Matt Giruad

American Idol's Kris Allen and Adam Lambert to return to Good Morning America in November

Good Morning America has announced the majority of their fall concert line up on the ABC website. American Idol winner Kris Allen and runner up Adam Lambert will be returning to the show in November.

Full Article Here: Kris and Adam

American Idol's Kris Allen debuts new single Live Like We're Dying to US radio

Kris Allen's new single titled "Live Like We're Dying" premieres on US radio.

Read full article here:Kris Allen single

Ellen DeGeneres to become the fourth judge on season nine on American Idol

Fox announced that Ellen Degeneres will be the fourth judge on American Idol for the ninth season. Degeneres will join Simon Cowell, Randy Jackson and Kara DioGuardi for the ninth season replacing Paula Abdul according to the Hollywood Reporter.

Full article here: Ellen Degeneres

American Idol's Blake Lewis to hold record release party at The Roxy on Sunset in West Hollywood

American Idol sixth-season runner-up Blake Lewis will be having his cd release party in Los Angeles.

Read full article here:Blake Lewis

American Idol's Adam Lambert debut album to be released November 24

Adam Lambert has announced that his debut album will be released on November 24th.

Full article: Adam

American Idol's Kris Allen announces album release date for November 17 via Twitter

American Idol" winner Kris Allen will release his debut album on November 17, the singer has announced on his official Twitter page.

For full article:Kris Allen

Adam Lambert teams up with Donors Choose.org to support pubic schools

Adam Lambert teams up with Donors Choose. org to support public schools.

Read article here: Adam Lambert teams up with Donors Choose.org

Adam Lambert will have song on 2012 movie soundtrack

Adam Lambert will have a song on the 2012 movie soundtrack:

Read article here: 2012 Soundtrack

Adam Lambert to release debut album November 24 th

Adam Lambert's debut album to be released Novemeber 24th.

Read article here: Adam Lambert

Spotlight on American Idol: Megan Joy

The American Idol Top 10 finalists were in the Los Angeles area during their tour. Examiner.Com was able to get a few words with all 10 idols. Here is what Megan Joy had to say.

Megan Joy Interview

Anoop Desai Interview

Here is an interview with Anoop Desai did during the American Idol press day in LA for their summer tour. Examiner.Com got to have a few words with all ten Idol finalists. Here is what Anoop Desai had to say.

To read the full article:Anoop Desai Interview

American Idol's Kellie Pickler at House of Blues Sept 15th

American Idol Season 5 Top 10 finalist Kellie Pickler will be in Los Angeles area on September 15. Pickler will be at the House of Blues on the Sunset Strip as part of then CMA Songwriters Series that also features Bob DiPiero, Chris Lindsey and Aimee Mayo.
To read full article:Kelli at House of Blues

Daughtry on America's Got Talent

Multi platinum musician and American Idol semi-finalist Chris Daughtry is taping a special performance this Wednesday afternoon for America’s Got Talent with his band Daughtry.

The performance will be pre-taped before the live results show and showned tonight on TV.

Daughtry is performing tonight at the Music Box@ Fonda in LA as part of their club tour.

Scott Mac Intyre Interview

Here is an interview with Scott MacIntrye from the LA press day from the Idols summer tour.

Scott Interview

Jason Castro to open for Michelle Branch August 19 in LA

Jason Castro will be opening up for Michelle Branch in LA on August 19th.

Check out the details here: Jason Castro live

Lil Rounds Interview July 2009

Here is the interview with Lil Rounds from Los Angeles on show day of The American Idol Tour.
Click here to read article.

Jordin Sparks TV apperances this week

Make sure to tune in starting today

Monday 7/20 Good Morning America
Tuesday 7/21 Regis & Kelly
Wednesday 7/22 The Today Show

Michael Sarver Interview July 16- LA Show

Here is an interview with Michael Sarver during the day of the Los Angeles show.
Click here to read article

Allison Iraheta fills in for Kris Allen on The Tonight Show with Conan O'Brien Show July 15

Allison Iraheta will be filling in for American Idol Winner Kris Allen on The Tonight Show with Conan O'Brien on Wednesday, July 15.

For more information: Allison on Conan

Source: Kris Allen's Official Twitter
Examiner.Com

Photo: AP/Fox

Jordin Sparks and Blake Lewis attend Steph Jones birthday party in LA

Jordin Sparks and Blake Lewis celebrate Steph Jones's "20th Something" birthday party at Castle Ivar on July 3, 2009 in Los Angeles, California. Pictured is Sparks and Lewis with Jones.

Photo: Wire Image

Syesha Mercado in "Dreamgirls"

Congratulations to Syesha for her upcoming role as Deena Jones in Dreamsgirls the musical. Here is the official website.

Source: Syesha Mercado Facebook.


http://www.dreamgirlsonstage.com

Carly Smithson We Are The Fallen Press Conference Report and Pictures

Carly did a press conference today in Los Angeles to formally announce her band We Are The Fallen, a new project she has with original members of the band Evanescence.
Here is a report of the event and some additional photos.
Click here to read article

Source:Examiner.Com & Spotlight on Idol
Photos:Belinda Thomas

Carly Smithson We Are The Fallen

Carly Smithson is joining the original guys of Evanescence, who who formed a hard-rock band called We Are The Fallen. They'll make a formal announcement Monday in Hollywood, with a press conference and a live performance. The band's debut song, Bury Me Alive, will be available at that time for free download at wearethefallen.com.

The lineup consists of Smithson and three of the four original members of Evanescence -- guitarists Ben Moody and John LeCompt and drummer Rocky Gray -- as well as bassist Marty O'Brien.

Source:USA TODAY
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David Osmond & Jackie Tohn perform with The Jets in Utah July 3rd

David Osmond and Jackie Tohn from Season 8 American Idol will be performing live in Utah on July 3rd. The information is below.


USANA Health Sciences & REV2 Energy Drink Presents:

"THE JETS" LIVE Downtown Provo JULY 3rd from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m.

******FREE*****

*DAVID OSMOND of American Idol
*CALEE SCHROEDER
*JACKIE TOHN of American Idol

Back Alley of Sammy's Cafe
27 NORTH 100 WEST Provo UT

Sponsored by: Sammy's Cafe, The Branbury Apartments & Brown Brothers Catering

Source & Photo: Usana Face Book

Chris Daughtry attends the New York Music Visionary of the Year Event

Chris Daughtry attends the 2009 UJA-Federation of New York Music Visionary of the Year event at The Pierre Hotel on June 18, 2009 in New York City.

Photo:Wire Image

Kellie Pickler and Randy Jackson at the CMT Music Awards

Kellie Pickler and Randy Jackson presented and award on the 2009 CMT Music Awards at the Sommet Center on June 16, 2009 in Nashville, Tennessee. Kellie also performed at the ceremony.

Photo:Wire Image

Comcast.Net Idol Live Chats June 15-18

Here is the upcoming schedule of live chats with the Top 5 "American Idol" finalists here on Comcast.net's "Eye on Idol" blog.

Here's the complete schedule of the "Idol" Top 10 live chats that are coming up:

Matt Giraud: Monday, June 15, 4 p.m. ET/1 p.m. PT
Allison Iraheta: Monday, June 15, 4:30 p.m. ET/1:30 p.m. PT
Danny Gokey: Tuesday, June 16, 4 p.m. ET/1 p.m. PT
Adam Lambert: Wednesday, June 17, 4 p.m. ET/1 p.m. PT
Kris Allen: Thursday, June 18, 4 p.m. ET/1 p.m. PT

For additional information and to view the past chats of the Top 6-10 finalists, please click below.

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Jasmine Trias live in Los Angeles August 8th

Season 3 finalist Jasmine Trias will be performing in Los Angeles on August 8th.

Bahay Kubo Center for Philippine Culture and Arts
The Music of Life: Awit ng Buhay
Sat. August 8 at 8:00 p.m.
Premier Filipino performers Jasmine Trias of American Idol, a cappella group Three of a Kind, Philippine Chamber Singers-LA, Harana Men's Chorus and Lara Avengoza sing the music of famed Filipino composer Ryan Cayabyab.

Ford Amphitheatre

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Fantasia, Blake Lewis and Syesha Mercado live this weekend at LA Pride

American Idol Season 3 winner Fantasia, Season 6 runner up Blake Lewis, and Season 7 top 3 finalist Syeshea Mercado will be performing at LA Pride this weekend in West Hollywood, California.

According to the LA Pride website, www.lapride.org, the festival schedule for Saturday June 13th is as follows:
2:30 PM - 2:40 PM Emcees Ben Patrick Johnson & Marcellas Reynolds
2:40 PM - 3:10 PM L.A. Gay & Lesbian Center's Forever Young Chorus
3:20 PM - 3:50 PM Upright Cabaret with Audra Mae, Valarie Pettiford, Billy Porter, Michael Arden, Chad Kimball, Eden Espinosa
4:00 PM - 4:30 PM Cara Lee
4:40 PM- 5:00 PM Tim Permanent
5:10 PM - 5:40 PM Lunarclick
5:40 PM - 5:50 PM Emcees Billy Masters & Momma
5:50 PM - 6:10 PM Sabrina Johnston
6:20 PM - 6:30 PM Matisse
6:40 PM - 7:00 PM Nikki 16
7:10 PM - 7:35 PM Debby Holiday
7:45 PM - 8:10 PM Erika Jayne
8:20 PM - 9:05 PM Deborah Cox
9:20 PM - 10:20 PM Fantasia

On Sunday, June 14, 2009
1:50 PM - 2:00 PM Emcees Marcellas Reynolds & Ben Patrick Johnson
2:00 PM - 2:20 PM Jimmy Clabots
2:30 PM - 3:00 PM Smart Set
3:10 PM - 3:40 PM Taxi Doll
3:50 PM - 4:15 PM Leah Driscoll
4:25 PM - 4:50 PM Carmen Carter
5:00 PM - 5:10 PM Emcees MOMMA & Billy Masters
5:10 PM - 5:30 PM Julian Shah-Tayler
5:35 PM - 6:05 PM Syesha Mercado
6:10 PM - 6:40 PM Expose
6:50 PM - 7:25 PM Blake Lewis
7:40 PM - 8:40 PM Terri Nunn and Berlin
8:40 PM - 8:50 PM The closing performance is a surprise.

David Cook on Larry King Live June 15, 2009

American Idol winner David Cook will be on Larry King Live on June 15, 2009.
Source: www.cnn.com 9 ET Email Your questions! iReport.com: Send your questions! ...

Adam Lambert Young Hollywood Awards Report

Adam Lambert received the Artist of the Year last night Sunday, June 7th at the Young Hollywood Awards. Idol judge Kara DioGuardi presented Adam with the award. I was at the awards and after party. It was a fantastic night. Here is a recap of Adam's award and speech.

Lara Spencer(show host) says that to end the show we have Adam Lambert. Move over Claymates, we know have the Glamberts, Lamb Skanks etc.She said that she is one of them now as well. Then she said I just love him so much and he was robbed. The crowd goes nuts screamingand clapping for Adam. Then she continues and says that six months ago he was an unknown and now he is well known from American Idol. Watch this clip and you will see why. They then show a video clip of Adam. In Adam's package they show three songs that he performed during the show.Lara introduces Kara who presents the award. Kara enters from side stage. Adam is in the audience the whole show. He is sitting off to the right in the first few rows. Then she introduced Adam, he gets up gets his trophy and thanks Kara. Adam comes to the stage.
He then says. "Six months ago I was living in a studio apartment on Melrose and Wilcox just trying to get into Teddy's. And now all this seems unreal. Then he said that he had to thank American Idol and all the fans. Then he said people ask me what is it like to have all this happened to you, what about the paparrazi, the rumors about Queen... then he made some joke like all the queen and that all the questions you want to know will be in Rolling Stone Magazine so pick up a copy.Thanks once again and for some one to buy him a drink at the after party. The crowd was going mad and at the end of his speech you could tell that he was starting to get a bit emotional. Then he hugged Kara and they exited the stage and went back stage to do press.
Stay tune for more pictures and updates from this special event.


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Allison Iraheta at Relay for Life Event

Plans are for Allison Iraheta to kick-off the Relay for Life, a 24-hour fundraiser for the American Cancer Society yesterday June 6th in her hometown of Downey, California.


Click here to read full details

Kris Allen to sing at NBA Finals Game 2

American Idol winner Kris Allen will be performing the National Anthem on Game 2 of The NBA Finals.

Photo:Wire Image

Click here to read article

Source:Reuters

Adam Lambert to receive Artist of the Year Award at the Young Hollywood Awards

Adam Lambert will received the Artist of the Year this Sunday, June 7, 2009 at the Young Hollywood Awards. Idol judge Kara DioGuardi will present Adam the award.


Click here for full article.

Michael Johns live June 25, 2009 in Los Angeles, California

Michael Johns will be performing live at the Central Courtyard at Hollywood & Highland on Thursday, June 25, 2009. He will be signing copies of his new Cd after wards. I got this information from my Hollywood & Highland news letter. Will post more information as I get it.

Source: Hollywood and Highland Newsletter

Photo: Wire Image

TV Apperances this week for Danny Gokey

Thursday, May 28, 2009

Live With Regis and Kelly


Friday, May 29, 2009
Morning Show With Mike and Juliet

Source: Idol Forums

Photo: Wire Image

Adam Lambert TV Apperances for this week

Tuesday, May 26, 2009
CBS Early Show

Wednesday, May 27, 2009

Live with Regis and Kelly


Thursday, May 28, 2009

Morning Show with Mike and Juliet

The Today Show

Source: Idol forums

Photo: Wire Image

TV Apperances this week for Kris Allen

Tuesday, May 26, 2009

Live with Regis and Kelly

The Ellen DeGeneres Show


Wednesday, May 27, 2009

Morning Show with Mike and Juliet

Late Night with Jimmy Fallon


Thursday, May 28, 2009

Early Show
The Today Show

Photo:Wire Image
Source: Idol Forums

Information for Scott MacIntrye Day , May 28th, 2009 in Scottsdale, Arizona

Here is the final information for Scott MacIntrye Day for Thursday, May 28, 2009.

Click here to read the article

Source:Scott MacIntyre's Twitter

Photo: Wire Image

Danny Gokey Event in Milwaukee, WI on May 26, 2009

Danny Gokey and Jamar Rogers Event:

Sophia’s Heart Foundation presents “Dine with Danny”with Guest Jamar Rogers
Sponsored by Mama Mia’s Muskego and Hilton and Marcus Hotels and Resorts
Host:
Sophia's Heart Foundation
Type:
Party - Dinner Party
Network:
Global
Date:
Tuesday, May 26, 2009
Time:
5:30pm - 7:30pm
Location:
Hilton Milwaukee City Center
Street:
509 W. Wisconsin Ave.
City/Town:
Milwaukee, WI

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Google
MapQuest
Microsoft
Yahoo
Phone:
4143506333
Email:
info@sophiasheart.org

Source: Sophiasheart Facebook Page

Scott MacIntyre Day in Scottsdale, Arizona on May 28, 2009

There will be a Scott MacIntyre day in Scottsdale, Arizona on May 28, 2009. Scott announced it today on his Twitter.

Details to be announced.

Kris Allen on The Ellen DeGeneres Show on Tuesday, May 26, 2009

Kris Allen has taped The Ellen DeGeneres show and it airs on Tuesday, May 26, 2009

From Ellen's news letter
Tuesday, May 26
Kris Allen

I start the show with some incredible Hidden Audience Talents -- and I still can’t get over them! Plus, it was one of the most unpredictable “American Idol” finales ever -- and I welcome the winner, KRIS ALLEN! We’ll chat and he’ll sing for y’all, live! Also, what happens when you follow my tweets and are the first to show up at Tulane half-naked? Ask Michelle Holmes, who I named my “American Idol” Red Carpet Correspondent.

Source: Ellen DeGeneres news letter

Photo: Wire Image

American Idol Finale Ratings- Wednesday , May 21, 2009

Fox's "American Idol" wrapped its eighth season with huge numbers Wednesday night, although the music mega hit was down more than 10% in the demos vs. last year and is expected to come in with its lowest in-season finale ratings to date. The preliminary numbers are a bit murky due to the show's irregular running time (8-10:07 p.m.), but "Idol" likely averaged about 29 million viewers, off from last year's 31.7 million.


Source: VarietyClick here to read full story

American Idol 2009 Winner Kris Allen

The finale was held on Wednesday, May 20, 2009. Kris Allen was named The American Idol. The show was full of celebrities in the audience and on stage as Queen, Kiss, Keith Urban, Queen Latifah,Carlos Santana, Rod Stewart, Lionel Richie, Jason Mraz, Black Eye Peas, Cyndi Lauper and Steve Martin performed.
More photos of the finale to be posted shortly.

Photo: Wire Image

American Idol Finale 2009 Day 2

The finale is here. I was at The Nokia Theater. Here are a few of the photos I took of day 2. More photos to be added shortly.


Photo copyright: Belinda Thomas

American Idol Finale 2009 Day 1

The finale is here. I was at The Nokia Theater. Here are a few of the photos I took of the day. More photos to be added.


Photo:Belinda Thomas

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Spotlight On Idol. I will be at The Nokia Theater the next two days for the finale. I will try to keep everyone updated via Twiiter. Click Here for Twitter

Former Idol finalists at The American Idol Finale

Former Idol Finalist will be on hand at the finale. They will be participating and doing meet and greet in the courtyard at The Nokia on Tuesday from 1:30 p.m- 3:30 p.m.



Click here for more information

Ellen DeGeneres cover American Idol Red Carpet Finale

From Ellen show newsletter


Friday, May 22
"American Idol" Red Carpet

I'll show exclusive footage from the red carpet at the "AMERICAN IDOL" FINALE that you won't see anywhere else! And I call her the Queen, because she's brilliant (and if I don't, she might hurt me), QUEEN LATIFAH will be here! She's never afraid to say what she's really thinking! Plus, DR. WAYNE DYER changed my life with his inspirational words, and he can quite possibly change yours! I wouldn't say that if I didn't mean it. He's amazing. Then, my next guest leads a dual life, but he's a rock star in both! When he isn't busy fronting the hugely popular band Matchbox Twenty, ROB THOMAS is one of the hottest solo acts around! He'll perform his new single, "Her Diamonds" -- live


Source: Ellen DeGeneres News letter

Jackie Tohn live at The Hotel Cafe May 18, 2009

American Idol Top 36 finalist Jackie Tohn posted on her Twitter that she is performing on The Hotel Cafe in Hollywood on May 18, 2009. Check out her my space page for details.

www.myspace.com/jackietohn

American Idol- Ratings for Wednesday, May 13, 2009

American Idol's Wednesday's results show top the ratings.


The penultimate results show edition of this season's "American Idol" combined with a solid delivery for the season-ender of rookie drama "Lie to Me" to give Fox an easy primetime ratings victory on Wednesday.

Click here to read see the ratings


Source: Variety.Com

Carrie Underwood to return to Idol for finale

Carrie Underwood will return to American Idol next week for the finale.

Click here to read article

Source:CMT

Brooke White to release new album "High Hopes & Heartbreak "

Official Press Release about Brooke White's upcoming album.

“AMERICAN IDOL” TOP FIVE FINALIST BROOKE WHITE TO RELEASE NEW ALBUM HIGH HOPES & HEARTBREAK JULY 21


Los Angeles, CA () – As a top five finalist on last season’s “American Idol,” Brooke White won the hearts of fans around the world with performances that were passionate, vibrant and strikingly beautiful. She returns July 21st with High Hopes & Heartbreak, a rapturously tuneful album that sees Brooke channeling a few idols of her own—Carole King, Fleetwood Mac, The Eagles and Elton John. The result is a stunning collection of songs brimming with warm, indelible melodies and hooks that stick after a single listen.

High Hopes & Heartbreak was produced by Dave Cobb (Shooter Jennings, Chris Cornell, Jamey Johnson) and executive produced by “Idol” judge/veteran producer/session player Randy Jackson. It’s worth noting that this is Jackson’s first project with a member of the “Idol” alumni. He’s also co-managing White with Carl Stubner, head of Sanctuary Artist Management.

"I wanted to work with Brooke from the moment I met her,” says Jackson. “When she sang, I instantly heard the legendary greats that inspired her: Carole King, Carly Simon, Joni Mitchell. She truly is an artist for all ages. And this album is a great collection of songs from a great new artist who was birthed on the stage of ‘American Idol.’ I’m so happy to be working with an amazingly talented artist at the beginning of her career."



The album will be released through June Baby Records, a brand-new indie label formed by White, Jackson and Stubner.

"If there was one valuable lesson that I learned from my ‘Idol’ experience, it would be to remain true to myself, even if that means going down the road less traveled and taking a few risks," says the singer-songwriter. "I’ve been hands-on with all aspects of this record, so I decided to form my own label and release it myself, too. Once the decision was made, it felt pretty liberating.”

White, who co-wrote the entire record, took the same approach with the album, crafting songs free of genre restrictions. “The goal was to create a very free-flowing, adventurous type of record,” she says. “I wanted it to have the feel of a classic, timeless album.”

A native of Phoenix, Arizona, White began singing at age 15. She turned heads during last season’s “Idol” by delivering breathtaking renditions of songs by the Beatles (“Let It Be”), Dolly Parton (“Jolene”) and Neil Diamond (“I Am I Said”). After she sang Carly Simon’s “You’re So Vain,” Simon proclaimed White to be her favorite “Idol” vocalist. Following her appearance on the show, White appeared on “The Tonight Show with Jay Leno,” and performed on “Live with Regis and Kelly” and “The Ellen DeGeneres Show,” among others.

Earlier this year, White released “Hold Up My Heart,” which hit No. 2 on the iTunes Pop Singles Chart.

American Idol Recap- Wednesday , May 13, 2009

Top 3 Finalists- Adam Lambert, Danny Gokey, Kris Allen

88 million people voted for the top 3 finalists. Ryan Seacrest stated that the difference in votes between the top two vote getters. Jordin Sparks and Katy Perry performed on the results show tonight. After showing the top 3 finalists return to their home town visits, Danny Gokey was eliminated at the end of the results show.
The final two will be Adam Lambert and Kris Allen. They will complete at the finale on Tuesday, May 19, 2009.

American Idol Ratings - Tueday, May 12, 2009

Fox won the night with American Idol finishing at number one.

Click here to read article


Source: Variety.Com

Lakisha Jones to release debut album on May 19, 2009

Elite Music, LLC announces the debut of Lakisha Jones debut album on May 19, 2009. Lakisha Jones was a top 5 finalist on season 6 of American Idol.

Click here to read the press release

Source: Business Wire

USA Today: Behind the Idol Curtain

USA Today posted a behind the scene look at the three American Idol finalists, Adam, Danny and Kris.
Click here to read the article

TV Channel host American Idol Finale Week

The TV Guide Channel is having an American Idol week with seven days of programming.
Click on the link below to read the press release for subjects and times.





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Simon Fuller interview with Billboard Magazine

Simon Fuller, the creator of American Idol did a Q&A with Billboard Magazine

Source:Billboard.Com

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Jennifer Hudson nominated for a BET Award

Jennifer Hudson is nominated for a BET Award for best female singer. The BET Awards will be held live in Los Angeles on June 28, 2009.



Source:Ace Show Biz/Com Click here for additional information and the list of nominees.

Photo: Wire Image

Michael Johns to appear on The Ellen DeGeneres Show on May 21, 2009

Season 7 finalist Michael Johns will be on The Ellen DeGeneres show on May 21, 2009.



Source: Ellen DeGeneres.Com


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American Idol Recap- Tuesday, May 12, 2009

Top 3 Finalists- Adam Lambert, Danny Gokey, Kris Allen

This week the Top 3 each performed two songs. First song was the judges' choice and the second song was their personal choice.
Jordin Sparks and Katy Perry will be the music guests on the results show tonight.


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Paula Abdul set to tape The Jimmy Kimmel Show

Paula Abdul will be taping The Jimmy Kimmel show today. The show should air late this evening so check your local listings.

Here is the link to order tickets if you are in the Los Angeles area.


Click here to order tickets.

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Vote for Elliot Yamin's new video on VH1.Com

Please vote on Elliott's video for his song "Fight For Love" on VH1.com. You can play a part in making this video a hit.


Click here to vote for the video

Source: Elliott Yamin's My Space

Simon Cowell on The Oprah Winfrey Show today, May 11, 2009

Simon Cowell, who created both "Britain's Got Talent" and Fox's "American Idol," will be a guest on The Oprah Winfrey Show on Monday , May 11, 2009.



Source:Oprah.Com
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Vote for Constantine Maroulis on the 2009 Fans' Choice Awards

Constantine is nominated for a Tony, so here is your chance to vote in the fan poll.

The Tony Awards nominations came out on Tuesday, but on Broadway World.com, fans get THEIR say on what's been best on Broadway. The most comprehensive theater site on the net brings you this years 2009 Fans' Choice Awards - the largest open voting contest of its kind! In 2008, over 400,000 had their say - now it's YOUR turn!

The 7th Annual Broadway World.com Theater Fans' Choice Awards is the biggest and most popular online.

Click here for more information and to vote.

Categories include: Best Book of a Musical, Best Choreography, Best Costume Design, Best Direction of a Musical, Best Direction of a Play, Best Featured Actor in a Musical, Best Featured Actor in a Play, Best Featured Actress in a Musical, Best Featured Actress in a Play, Best Leading Actor in a Musical, Best Leading Actor in a Play, Best Leading Actress in a Musical, Best Leading Actress in a Play, Best Lighting Design, Best Musical, Best Off-Broadway Musical, Best Off-Broadway Play, Best Orchestrations, Best Original Score, Best Play, Best Revival of a Musical, Best Revival of a Play, Best Scenic Design, Best Sound Design and Best Special Theatrical Event.

Source: Broadway World.Com

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Scott MacIntrye and Paula Abdul kick off National Guide Month

Scott Macintrye and Paula Abdul kick off National Guide Dog Month on May 8, 2009 in Sylmar, California.





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American Idol nominated at The Game Show Awards. Please Vote.

American Idol is nominated for Best Reality Show at the upcoming Game Awards. You can vote for the show on line here. The awards tape on May 16, 2009 in Los Angeles and will air on TV on June 6th, 2009. Here is the link for more information and to vote.

Source:Game Show Awards website

David Osmond attends the 16th Annual Race to Erase MS Event

David Osmond performed at the 16th Annual Race to Erase MS event co-chaired by Nancy Davis and Tommy Hilfiger at Hyatt Regency Century Plaza on May 8, 2009 in Century City, California.


Photo:Wire Image

Adam Lambert on the cover of Entertainment Weekly Magazine

Adam Lambert is on the cover of the new Entertainment Weekly. The article talks about him and can he win American Idol.

Daughtry new album Press Release

DAUGHTRY UNVEILS NEW ALBUM LEAVE THIS TOWN

Howard Benson Returns As Producer To Follow Up Debut,
Which Sold 5 Million Copies Worldwide

(Los Angeles, CA) Daughtry unveils the title of its second album Leave This Town (19 Recordings/RCA). Released on July 14, the album once again produced by Howard Benson (All-American Rejects, My Chemical Romance) features a dozen plus songs, including the first single, “No Surprise.”

Chris Daughtry, bassist Josh Paul, drummer Joey Barnes, and guitarists Brian Craddock and Josh Steely recorded Leave This Town in Los Angeles. Much of the album explores the different paths we take in our search for transcendence. “A lot of it is about how leaps of faith can set us free or tie us down, and how we often find heartache when we run from something and redemption when we run toward something,” says Chris Daughtry.

Musically, the album shifts gears smoothly between arena-rock anthems (“No Surprise,” “Ghost of Me”), hushed ballads (“September”), emotional mid-tempos (“Life After You,” “Learned My Lesson”) and country-influenced (“Tennessee Line”).

Leave This Town is Daughtry’s follow-up to its 2006 GRAMMY-nominated debut, which sold 5 million copies worldwide. The eponymous album spawned a trio of #1 songs, was the largest-selling artist release for two years running, and earned multiple wins at the American Music Awards, the World Music Awards and the Billboard Music Awards.

Source: Daughtry My Space

American Idol Finale Auction from Paley Center

Be a part of the LIVE AUDIENCE at the Nokia Theatre L.A. LIVE as the next American Idol is crowned during the two-night finale!

The Paley Center for Media is auctioning four pairs of tickets for each evening:

Tuesday, May 19, 2009: The top two finalists compete for the title.

Wednesday, May 20, 2009: Special guests and surprise performers appear as the winner is crowned.

These tickets have been provided to the Paley Center to help support our work to advance the understanding of media worldwide. Purchasing these American Idol tickets supports our education outreach and collection of nearly 150,000 television and radio programs and advertisements.

Two auctions are live now: Lots 1 and 2—TWO (2) tickets each lot—to the first night of the American Idol two-night finale, Tuesday, May 19, 2009.

May 19th Finale Event May 20th Finale Event
Lot 1 auction begins April 30, 7pm; ends on May 7, 7pm Lot 1 auction begins May 6, 7pm; ends on May 13, 7pm
Lot 2 auction begins April 30, 7pm; ends on May 7, 7pm Lot 2 auction begins May 6, 7pm; ends on May 13, 7pm
Lot 3 auction begins May 4, 7pm; ends on May 11, 7pm Lot 3 auction begins May 8, 7pm; ends on May 15, 7pm
Lot 4 auction begins May 4, 7pm; ends on May 11, 7pm Lot 4 auction begins May 8, 7pm; ends on May 15, 7pm
Note: All times Pacific.

The Winning Bidder MUST PICK UP THE TICKETS IN PERSON at the Paley Center in Los Angeles (465 North Beverly Drive, Beverly Hills, CA 90210) beginning May 18, 2009. TICKETS WILL NOT BE SENT TO THE WINNING BIDDER. See full Terms of Sale below.

Source:Paley Center
Click here for more information and to bid.

American Idol Recap- Wednesday, May 6, 2009

This week's theme was rock week for the Top 4. Slash was the guest mentor joined the final four singing "School's Out " by Alice Cooper.
Chris Daughtry , No Doubt and Paula Adbul were the music guests on the results show to Allison Iraheta was eliminated on the results show.

Daughtry on Entertainment Tonight- May 6, 2009

Don't miss Daughtry on Entertainment Tonight for an exclusive look at the new album, new single and their AI performance, tonight at 7:30 on CBS!

Source: Daughtry My Space

American Idol Reap- May 5, 2009

This week's theme was rock week for the Top 4. Slash was the guest mentor.The final four each performed a song.For the first time, they performed duets on the show as well. Adam and Allison sang Foghat and Danny and Kris performed Styx.
Chris Daughtry , No Doubt and Paula Adbul will be the music guests on the results show tonight.

Constantine Maroulis nominated for a Tony Award for Rock Of Ages

Constantine Maroulis has been nominated for a Tony Award for his role in Rock of Ages for best lead male in a musical. The award show will be June 7, 2009 in New York.

David Cook's races for cancer in honor of late brother

Sad to announce the passing of David Cook's brother Adam after a long battle with brain cancer.For the full story and a video of David announcing the news after participating in a fight for cancer race today.


Source:People.Com
Photo: Wire Image
Full article

American Idol Ratings - Wednesday , April 29, 2009

American Idol Ratings for Wednesday, April 29, 2009

Idol' beats out Big 3 in ratings race
With President Barack Obama’s press conference disrupting the Big 3 networks’ 8 p.m. programming, Fox was easily the champ Wednesday night — although the net would’ve been tops anyway with an elimination round of “American Idol” soundly defeating all competitors.
“Idol” earned a 7.5 rating/19 share in the 18-49 demo, where 21.8 million viewers tuned in to see Matt Giraud say goodbye. Also in the same 9 p.m. timeslot, the 100th episode of “Lost” (3.9/10, 8.8m) was the second-highest rated show of the night, yet it wasn’t enough for ABC to overtake CBS.

Source: Variety Magazine

Pre Order Elliott Yamin's New Album at Walmart

Go to Walmart.com to preorder Elliott's new album Fight For Love for $9! The album comes out on May 5. 2009, so hurry while this offer lasts.

Source: Elliott Yamin's My Space

American Idol Recap- Wednesday, April 29, 2009

Matt Giraud was eliminated tonight from the Top 5.Jaime Foxx who was the guest mentor,performed tonight.
Season 5 winner Taylor Hicks and Natalie Cole were also the music guests on the results show.

American Idol Ratings - Tuesday, April 27, 2009

Fox won the Tuesday night 18-49 ratings race behind a solid one-two punch of “American Idol” and “Fringe.” “Idol” (7.9/22, 22.5 million viewers overall) lost a little more than a million viewers from a week ago but was still dominant while “Fringe” (4.2/10, 10.6m) saw a slight uptick in the demo and total viewers.



Source:Variety.Com

Jordin Sparks to appear on American Idol's Top 3 results show

American Idol winner Jordin Sparks is set to perform "Battlefield" during the Top 3 results show on American Idol.

Sparks’ self titled debut album is certified platinum in the U.S. The disc produced hit singles “Tattoo,” “No Air” featuring Chris Brown, and “One Step At A Time.”


Source: Singer's room.com

American Idol Recap- Tuesday, April 28, 2009

This week's theme was jazz standards for the Top 5. Jaime Foxx was the guest mentor.
Season 5 winner Taylor Hicks and Natalie Cole will be the music guests on the results show.

Michael Johns to attend Wolverine Premiere in Los Angeles tonight

Michael Johns posted on his Twitter today that he will be at tonight's premiere of Wolverine movie in Los Angeles.The movie stars Hugh Jackman and is being released on May 1, 2009.

Mishovanna Henson at Deborah Gibson Benefit Event

Mishovanna at Deborah Gibson Event
From April 28, 2009 7:00 PM
Until April 28, 2009 11:00 PM

Location
La Boheme
8400 Santa Monica Blvd
West Hollywood, CA 90069 [map it!]

Price $100.00 - $250.00

Info Line 800.838.3006
Website http://www.DeborahGibsonsEle...

Contact Wasserman Kliese Communications - Kristin Kliese
3211 3rd ave
Corona del Mar, CA 92625

818.334.4730
kristin@wkc-la.com


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Description
A benefit event for the Gibson Girl Foundation with live performances, a silent auction and dinner. Silent auction will include items donated by renowned bands such as The Fray and New Kids on the Block; fabulous travel packages and tickets to top Vegas shows, including a meet and greet with the headliners themselves; and a live in-home concert with Deborah Gibson.

Pop & Broadway Star Deborah Gibson; Ryan Black of 88s Cabaret; Celebrity performers and friends, including Lorenzo Lamas and Jonathan Knight of New Kids on the Block; and Students from Deborah Gibsons Electric Youth, including Casey Lee Smith and American Idol Finalist Mishavonna Henson.

Gibson Girl Foundation awards scholarships to qualifying individuals who desire to attend an entertainment camp, but are unable to afford camp tuition. In 2008 alone, Gibson Girl Foundation provided more than $75,000 in scholarships to kids in need allowing them to attend Deborah Gibsons Electric Youth Summer Camp in LA as well as songwriting intensives, recording boot camps, and the NYC Winter Camp.

Notes
VIP - Dinner, Preferred Seating, Performance, Private Post-Performance Meet and Greet with celebrities and Electric Youth
Performers, Picture with Deborah Gibson, Gift bag, and cocktails
Premiere - Dinner and Performance
General - Performance

7:00pm Dinner
8:00pm Performance
7:00-9:00pm Silent Auction

Kara Dio Guardi at The ASCAP Pop Awards

American Idol judge singer/songwriter Kara DioGuardi performs onstage during the 2009 ASCAP Pop Awards held at Renaissance Hollywood Hotel on April 22, 2009 in Los Angeles, California.


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American Idol at Brit Week in Los Angeles

American Idol top 5 finalist Allison Iraheta, singer attends the Champagne Launch Of BritWeek on April 23, 2009 in Hancock Park,California.



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Scott MacIntrye and Megan Joy on The Jimmy Kimmel Show

Scott MacIntrye and Megan Joy were on The Jimmy Kimmel show on Thursday night. They were part of a game show skit that Jimmy did on the show. After the skit , Jimmy announced that they will be on The American Idol tour this summer.

American Idol Recap- Thursday, April 22, 2009

This week's theme was disco.

Lil Rounds and Anoop Desai were eliminated in this week's elimation .Season 7 runner up David Archuelta the music guests on the results show.


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David Archuleta VIP Packages for his upcoming tour

David announced this on his my space today.

VIP TICKET PACKAGES ARE AVAILABLE FOR DAVID'S UPCOMING TOUR WITH DEMI!

HERE's WHAT YOU GET:
*A ticket in the first 10 rows
*Meet & Greet with photo op
*Exclusive pre-show acoustic showcase with David
*Pre-show party
*Early Hassle Free Entrance to venue
*Exclusive David Archuleta gift bag
*5-Star souvenir laminate
*Parking
*Crowd-free merchandise shopping

Visit I love all access for additional information

American Idol Recap- Tuesday, April 21, 2009

This week's theme was disco.

Since Matt Giraud was not eliminated last week due to the judges save.Two people will be eliminated on Wednesday evening. Season 7 runner up David Archuelta will be the music guests on the results show.

Carly Smithson: Idol Look Back

Carly Smithson


Idol Look Back: Carly Smithson

Video:
Season 7's Carly Smithson chats with THR.com about the making of her new record.



Source: Hollywood Reporter

American Idol Ratings- Wednesday, April 15, 2009

Fox won the night, The Idol results show (23.5 million, 8.0) matched last week's rating, which means it will likely show some week-to-week growth when the nationals come in.

Source: Hollywood Reporter

American Idol Summer Tour 2009

American Idol 2009 Summer Tour!
American Idols Tour hits the road this summer. The top 10 finalists: Adam Lambert, Allison Iraheta, Anoop Desai, Danny Gokey, Kris Allen, Lil Rounds, Matt Giraud, Megan Joy, Michael Sarver, and Scott MacIntyre, take the stage on a 50 city tour. Tickets for all performances go on sale Saturday, May 9th.

Here is the complete list of dates and locations, as well as the date and time that the tickets go on sale.
DATE MARKET VENUE ON SALE DATE ON SALE TIME
July 5 Portland, OR Rose Garden Sat, May 9 10am
July 7 Tacoma, WA Tacoma Dome Sat, May 9 10am
July 8 Vancouver, BC General Motors Place Sat, May 9 12 noon
July 10 Sacramento, CA ARCO Arena Sat, May 9 10am
July 11 Oakland, CA Oracle Arena Sat, May 9 10am
July 12 San Jose, CA HP Pavilion at San Jose Sat, May 9 10am
July 14 West Valley City, UT The E Center Sat, May 9 10am
July 16 Los Angeles, CA Staples Center Sat, May 9 10am
July 17 Ontario, CA Citizens Business Bank Arena Sat, May 9 10am
July 18 San Diego, CA San Diego Sports Arena Sat, May 9 10am
July 20 Glendale, AZ jobing.com Arena Sat, May 9 10am
July 23 Dallas, TX American Airlines Center Sat, May 9 10am
July 24 Tulsa, OK BOK Center Sat, May 9 10am
July 25 N. Little Rock, AR Alltel Arena Sat, May 9 10am
July 26 Memphis, TN FedExForum Sat, May 9 10am
July 28 Tampa, FL St. Pete Times Forum Sat, May 9 10am
July 29 Sunrise, FL BankAtlantic Center Sat, May 9 10am
July 31 Duluth, GA Arena at Gwinnett Center Sat, May 9 10am
August 1 Charlotte, NC Time Warner Cable Arena Sat, May 9 10am
August 2 Greensboro, NC Greensboro Coliseum Sat, May 9 10am
August 4 Washington, DC Verizon Center Sat, May 9 10am
August 5 Baltimore, MD 1st Mariner Arena Sat, May 9 10am
August 7 Atlantic City, NJ Boardwalk Hall Sat, May 9 10am
August 8 Newark, NJ Prudential Center Sat, May 9 10am
August 11 Long Island, NY Nassau Coliseum Sat, May 9 10am
August 14 Hamilton, ON Copps Coliseum Sat, May 9 10am
August 15 Rochester, NY BlueCross Arena Sat, May 9 10am
August 16 Hartford, CT XL Center Sat, May 9 10am
August 18 Boston, MA TD Banknorth Garden Sat, May 9 10am
August 19 Albany, NY Times Union Center Sat, May 9 10am
August 20 Philadelphia, PA Wachovia Center Sat, May 9 10am
August 22 Pittsburgh, PA Mellon Arena Sat, May 9 10am
August 23 Cleveland, OH Wolstein Center Sat, May 9 10am
August 25 Columbus, OH Schottenstein Center Sat, May 9 10am
August 26 Auburn Hills, MI Palace at Auburn Hills Sat, May 9 10am
August 28 Milwaukee, WI Bradley Center Sat, May 9 10am
August 29 St. Louis, MO Scottrade Center Sat, May 9 10am
August 30 Kansas City, MO Sprint Center Sat, May 9 10am
September 1 Minneapolis, MN Target Center Sat, May 9 10am
September 2 Rosemont, IL Allstate Arena Sat, May 9 10am
September 4 Madison, WI Alliant Energy Center Sat, May 9 10am
September 5 Indianapolis, IN Conseco Fieldhouse Sat, May 9 10am
September 6 Grand Rapids, MI Van Andel Arena Sat, May 9 10am
September 8 Reading, PA Sovereign Center Sat, May 9 10am
September 9 Wilkes Barre, PA Wachovia Arena Sat, May 9 10am
September 10 Bridgeport, CT Arena at Harbor Yard Sat, May 9 10am
September 12 Portand, ME Cumberland County Civic Center Sat, May 9 10am
September 13 Providence, RI Dunkin' Donuts Center Sat, May 9 10am
September 14 Syracuse, NY WarMemorial at OnCenter Sat, May 9 10am
September 15 Manchester, NH Verizon Wireless Arena Sat, May 9 10am


Source: American Idol Official Site

American Idol Recap Tuesday & Wednesday April 14& 15, 2009

This week's them was songs from movies. Quentin Tarantinoe was the mentor.

Matt Giraud was to be eliminated this week but the judges use their save for me.Two people will be eliminated next week which will be disco week.

Jennifer Hudson and Miley Cryus were the music guests on the results show.

Elliot Yamin on Idol Tonight on April 15th

Elliott Yamin will be a guest on The TV Guide Channel's Idol Tonight this Wed. 4/15/09.


He will be discussing his new single and album as well as performances from the previous night’s American Idol.


For air time check your local listings.


Also be on the lookout for an Elliott video blog on AmericanIdol.com scheduled to post that evening.

Source: Elliott Yamin's My Space

American Idol Recap- Wednesday,April 8, 2009

Scott MacIntyre was eliminated last week during Songs from the year they were born week.

Carrie Underwood wins Entertainer of the Year

Carrie Underwood won Best Female artist and Entertainer of the Year at the 44th Annual Academy of Country Music in Las Vegas on Sunday.

Photo: Wire Image

Jennifer Hudson to perform on The Today Show May 15, 2009

No Doubt, Dave Matthews Band, All-American Rejects, Flo Rida, Black Eyed Peas and Jennifer Hudson are among the bands and musicians scheduled to appear on NBC's "Today" as part of the morning television show's 14th annual summer concert series.

The 2009 "Toyota Concert Series on Today" kicks off May 1 with No Doubt, the band's first live concert appearance since reforming after a five-year hiatus. The concert series runs every Friday throughout the summer.

The early morning concert events take place in Rockefeller Plaza in New York City, just outside "Today's" Window on the World Studio. Viewing for fans is free on a first come, first serve basis.

May 15: Jennifer Hudson

Source:Billboard.Com

David Cook on Idol Tonight

David Cook will be Fox Reality Channel's America Idol Extra tonight at 7:00 and 10:00 PM!

American Idol Recap, Wednesday, April 1, 2009

Megan Joy was eliminated last night during I Tunes week.Lady Gaga and AmericanIdol winner David Cook both performed on the telecast.

American Idol Recap- Tuesday, March 31, 2009

The Top 9 performed the songs from I Tunes downloads.One person will be sent home on Wednesday night. American Idol Season 7 winner David Cook and Lady Gaga will perform on the results show.

American Idol Recap- Thursday, March 26, 2009

Michael Sarver was eliminated during Motown week.Smokey Robinson performed with Joss Stone. Stevie Wonder and Ruben Studdard performed on the results show as well.

American Idol Recap- Wednesday, March 25, 2009

The Top 10 performed the songs from Motown.Smokey Robinson was the guest mentor.One person will be sent home on Thursday night.Ruben Studdard will perform on the results show.

Elliott Yamin - Good Day New York

Visit Good Day New York's website here to see some video of Elliott doing a radio performance and interview .

Source:Elliott Yamin's My Space Page

Kelly Clarkson 's "All I Ever Wanted " CD # 1 for a second week

Next week's Billboard 200 albums chart should find Kelly Clarkson's "All I Ever Wanted" holding for a second week at No. 1.


Source: Billboard.Com

American Idol Recap- Wednesday, March 18, 2009

American Idol's Alexis Grace was eliminated from the top 11 on the result show on Wednesday.The Top 10 will perform the songs of Motown on Wednesday. The Top 10 will be going on tour this summer.

American Idol Recap- Tuesday, March 17, 2009

Tonight the Top 11 performed the songs from The Grand Ole Opry. One person will be sent home on Wednesday's night show.

Ramiele Mulubay To Perform at Philfest 2009

Ramiele Malubay will perform in this year's PHILFEST in Tampa, Florida on April 3-5, 2009.

PHILFEST, abbreviation for "Philippine Festival," is one of the major Filipino events in the Tampa Bay Area. It is held annually during the first week of April, usually lasting a whole weekend, as it emulates the joyful celebration of a typical Philippine Fiesta.

Now on its 15th year, PHILFEST is considered a major Tampa event attended by around 23,000 visitors from all over the United States and other countries.

Activities at PHILFEST include: arts and crafts shows, Filipino food and beverage festival, talent shows (attended by talented Fil-Am artists from all over the United States as well as showbiz talents from the Philippines), cultural exhibitions at the Bayanihan ARTS CENTER, "Tawag ng Tanghalan", a singing contest for adults and "Tanghalang Pambata", a talent contest for minors, fashion shows, parades and many more.

American Idol Recap- Wednesday,March11, 2009

American Idol's Jorge Nuñez and Jasmine Murray were the first two contestants to leave the top 13 on the result show on Wednesday.The Top 11 perform on Tuesday.

American Idol Extra Special Taping this Saturday, March 14, 2009

This Saturday, March 14th, start the Idol Extra season off with LIVE performances by Taylor Hicks, Blake Lewis, Jason Castro, Brooke White, Michael Johns, Kristy Lee Cook, Syesha Mercado, and Carly Smithson!

THIS IS FOR A TAPING OF IDOL EXTRA, NOT THE LIVE AMERICAN IDOL SHOW.The taping will be in Burbank. Please visit On Camera Audiences for tickets.

Photo:Wire Image

American Idol Recap- Tueday, March 11,2009

Tonight the Top 13 performed the songs of Michael Jackson. Two people will be sent home on Wednesday's night show.


Photo:Wire Image

Kelly Clarkson TV Apperances This Week

Kelly Clarkson will have several TV appearance for this week and next:

Here is the information for Kelly's official website.

Kelly's 4th album, All I Ever Wanted is out today, March 10th.


Good Morning America, Tuesday March 11
American Idol results show, Wednesday March 12,
Live with Regis and Kelly Friday March 13,
Saturday Night Live, Saturday, March 14.

The Tonight Show with Jay Leno (3/19)
Ellen (TBA)


Source:Kelly Clarkson.Com

Taylor Hicks at The Virgin Megastore March 19,2009

Date Tuesday March 10, 2009
Time 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Contact Virgin Mega Admin - Have access to All VirginMega Calendars
Recurrence One Time
Description Who: Taylor Hicks

When: March 10, 2009 @ 5PM

Where: Virgin Megastore Hollywood & Highland

Details: Come to the Virgin Megastore in Hollywood & Highland and meet Taylor Hicks. Purchase the CD “The Distance” on March 10 beginning at 10 AM and receive a wristband for this very special event. Time and space are limited so please arrive early.

Ruben Studdard Says Thanks

American Idol Season 2 winner posted a Thanks on his my space blog: Here is the message

From Ruben Studdard :
Thanks to everyone who went to AOL and voted for my new single "Together". It really means a lot to me that you all took time out of your day to vote for my song. Please call your local radio stations and request the song. If you haven't heard the song please go to my page and listen I'm sure you will love it.

Love you all, Ruben Studdard

Source: Ruben Studdard's my space

Kelly Clarkson on Saturday Night Live This Weekend

Kelly Clarkson will be the musicial guest on Saturday Night Live on Staurday, March 14, 2009.

Photo: Wire Image

American Idol Recap- Thursday, March 5, 2009

Tonight's American Idol wild card show results ending with them picking a Top 13 instead of 12 advancing the following people.


Jasmine Murray
Megan Corkrey
Matt Giraud
Anoop Desai

American Idol Wednesday, March 4, 2009 Recap

The three going through to the Top 12 from Tuesday night are Lil Rounds, Jorge Nunez and Scott McIntrye.


Wild Card picks are:
Von Smith, Jasmine Murray, Ricky Braddy, Megan Corkrey Tatiana Del Toro, Matt Giraud, Jesse Langseth, Anoop Desai

They will perform on a special show on Thursday where three of them will advance into the Top 12.

American Idol Recap - Tuesday, March 3, 2009

The last of the Top 12 performed tonight. Here are the names of who performed.The results will be announced on Wednesday's night show.


Von Smith
Taylor Vaifanua
Alex Wagner-Trugman
Arianna Afsar
Ju’Not Joyner
Kristen McNamara
Nate Marshall
Felicia Barton
Scott MacIntyre
Kendall Beard
Jorge Nunez
Lil Rounds

IDOL TONIGHT Fourth Season Premieres on March 11,2009

TV Guide Network Greenlights Fourth Season of Top-Rated Original Series “IDOL TONIGHT” and Kimberly Caldwell and Justin Guarini Return as Co-Hosts

Exclusive Live Pre-Show for “American Idol” To Premiere Wednesday, March 11, 2009 with Special Guest Taylor Hicks, Winner of Season Five

Show to Air Wednesdays at 8:00 p.m. ET/PT

American Idol Ratings - Thursday, February 26, 2009

American Idol" (20.7 million viewers, 7.0 preliminary adults 18-49 rating and 19 share)

Source: Hollywood Reporter

Adam, Kris and Allison on Good Day LA

The second group of the top 12 for this season of American Idol were interviewed on Good Day LA this morning. Allison, Kris and Adam all appeared to be shocked that they made it.Adam was asked who was the one person that no one got along with.He replied that he would not say her name.He did say it was no one in his group and that his group all got along great.

Jennifer Hudson On Oprah Winfrey

Jennifer Hudson will be on The Oprah Winfrey show today, Friday, February 27, 2009.

Photo:Wire Image

American Idol Recap- Thursday, February 26, 2009

The second group of 12 performed results were announced on Thursday.The three people are....


1. Allison Iraheta
2. Kris Allebn
3.. Adam Lambert

Next Tuesday, the Final 12 will performed

American Idol Recap- Wednesday, February 25, 2009

The second group of 12 performed Wednesday night. Three of the following 12 people will advance into the Top 12 on Thursday .


1. Allison Iraheta
2. Kris Allen
3. Nick Mitchell
4. Megan Corkrey
5. Matt Giraud
6. Mishavonna Henson
7. Kai Kalama
8. Jasmine Murray
9. Jesse Langseth
10. Jeanine Vailes
11. Matt Brietzke
12. Adam Lambert

Carrie, Ryan, Simon and Randy on Oscar Night

Randy Jackson, singer Carrie Underwood, Simon Cowell and Ryan Seacrest attend the 17th Annual Elton John AIDS Foundation Oscar party held at the Pacific Design Center on February 22, 2009 in West Hollywood, California.

Photo:Wire Image

Paula Abdul at The Haven House Oscar Suite

Paula Abdul attended the Haven House Oscar Suite at the Haven on February 19, 2009 in Beverly Hills, California.

American Idol- Wednesday , February 18, 2009 Results Show

The first three finalists have been chosen by America to be a part of the Top 12 for American Idol
Danny Gokey
Alexis Grace
Michael Sarver

American Idol Ratings - Tuesday, February 18, 2009

Tuesday's top show, Fox's "American Idol," went up slightly in the ratings (25.1 million viewers, 9.5 preliminary adults 18-49 rating and 23 share) as it stretched to two hours.

Source:Hollywood Reporter/Nielsen

American Idol Recap- Tuesday, February 17, 2009

American Idol had the first group of 12 perform in a two hour show. Tomorrow night the top guy and girl with the most votes along with the 3rd highest vote getter will advance to the Top 12. Performing tonight were :


1. Danny Gokey
2. Tatiana Del Toro
3. Alexis Grace
4. Ricky Braddy
5. Michael Sarver
6. Jackie Tohn
7. Ann Marie Boskovich
8. Anoop Desai
9. Stephen Fowler
10. Brent Keith
11. Stevie Wright
12.Casey Carlson

Constantine Maroulis on Foxnews.com

Constantine posted the following message on his my space.


Be sure to check in to Constantine on Foxnews. com tomorrow breaking down tonight's episode of Idol!! He joins host Diane Macedo.


Source:Constantine Maroulis my space

Michael Johns & Carly Smithson to perfom on American Idol on Wednesday

Michael Johns and Carly Smithson will perform a duet tomorrow night during the first results-show telecast of American Idol's season 8 semifinals, Johns confirmed exclusively to EW.com. The pair, who only got the invitation to sing on Sunday, are still in talks with executive producer Ken Warwick about which number they'll perform.

Source:Entertainment Weekly

Michael Johns Update

Michael Johns posted an update on his my space blog. Here is the information.

From Michael Johns
Hi everyone well what a crazy time i've been having lately. Just in the last 3 weeks i went the Superbowl, The Grammy's then Disney for the opening if the American Idol Experience.

It was so awesome to meet and hang with all the past idols. I really made some new friends. I gotta say Jordin Sparks is one hell of a dancer haha as is Brooke White. We all got along so well and it will probably never happen again. Simon Fuller and all the folks at 19, Fox and Fremantle are just the best.


I also wanted to let everyone know that the newest edition of Playboy features an interview with me for Rock the Rabbit. Other bands include MGMT and the Kooks. I also designed a TShirt for it which will be sold in Bloomingdales across the country. Part proceeds will be going to charity of which will be ALS again.


My new single will be coming out very soon. We are just waiting to hear what the date will be. I hope all you guys will dig it. It's a very soulful song called Heart on my sleeve.


I'll update you all soon and let you know more details.


Cheers,

MJ