Idol Headlines for 11/11/09

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Adam Lambert speaks: Our initial impressions from our interview

Seldom have we talked to an artist at this early a stage in his career who is as surefooted as Adam Lambert. We interviewed him today for MSN.com. We’ll link to that interview when it goes live’”and add more content to it’”but our initial impression was this is an artist whose whole life had been leading to this moment. And he knows it.

He’s sure to have some meltdown moments along the way, when the sleep deprivation and jet lag kick in, but he is smart enough to know that this is what he’s been working for. You don’t bitch about the long hours when they are all in service of selling Brand Lambert.

HitFix

More Idol Headlines after the JUMP…

Hey Queen, the Lambert thing isn’t gonna happen

Brian May and Roger Taylor, two of guys behind rock’s much-loved falsetto freakshow Queen, are apparently sniffing around “American Idol” runner-up Adam Lambert to become their new frontman. Here’s a tip, Queen: tight-pants Glambert is about to blow the lid off this taco stand we call Earth, and I have a feeling he doesn’t need backup singers.

Ever since old head Queen machine Paul Rodgers said adià ³s to the band, people (read: older people) have been wondering who, if anyone, would replace him. I guess it would seem fitting after their flat-iron sponsored performance on “AI’s” latest finale, where Adam and the boys of Queen gave it their sassy-rock all.

NY Post

Adam Lambert: TV Guide’s Hot List Party

Adam Lambert arrives at TV Guide Magazine’s Hot List Party at SLS Hotel The Bazaar on Tuesday (November 10) in Los Angeles, Calif.

The 27-year-old singer will be releasing his major-label debut, For Your Entertainment, on Monday, November 23. But he is already thinking about broadening his horizons.

‘[Acting] is something that I’ve done a lot over the past eight or 10 years,’  Adam told the Philippine Daily Inquirer. ‘If the opportunity came up and it was the right thing, I would love to be a part of a film. Right now, I am going to try to work on the album first. One thing at a time.’ 

Just Jared

Adam Lambert wants to act? What should he do?

Word on the Net is the American Idol runner-up sees marquis lights in his future. According to the website Showbiz Spy, Lambert has expressed a desire to act, a passion he’s pursued in the past (his rep would not comment).

It seems a fitting goal, considering the singer’s flair for the dramatic. But as we’ve seen with previous Idol contestants, competition show stardom doesn’t always translate into Jennifer Hudson-esque big-screen stardom. (Even a proud owner of From Justin to Kelly like myself will admit that.) Even Idol season 5′s Kevin Covais ‘” a.k.a. ‘Chicken Little’  ‘” has found little work after his relatively impressive turn in 2008′s College. Singers who haven’t been discovered by Simon Cowell have similarly suffered setbacks trying to flex their acting chops. Just ask Prince, Britney, and Jessica.

EW

Faith Hill, Carrie Underwood & More Stars Celebrate Adoption

Faith Hill, Carrie Underwood, Mary J. Blige, Michael Franti, Reba McEntire and Shakira are just a few of the artists who will be performing on “The 11th Annual Home for the Holidays with Faith Hill” special.

The special tells touching stories about foster care adoption to raise awareness for this important social issue. Jenna Elfman and Nia Vardalos are among the celebrities presenting inspirational stories about families who have adopted foster children.

ETOnline

Daughtry comes to this town

Many musicians go their whole lives without ever making it onto the Billboard charts. Daughtry’s 2006 self-titled first CD debuted at No. 2 and quickly moved to No. 1.

‘It was a pretty substantial feat because most of the time when you debut, that’s your highest point and it only goes down from there,’  frontman Chris Daughtry recently told the Weekender.

The former ‘American Idol’  season five contestant and his band ‘” Josh Steely, Joey Barnes, Brian Craddock and Josh Paul ‘” released their sophomore album ‘Leave This Town’  in July. This one debuted in Billboard’s top slot.

The Weekender

A Decadent Day At The 23rd Annual Great Chefs of Los Angeles

Peter Facinelli of “Twilight: New Moon” fame failed to bare his fangs on Sunday at the 23rd Annual Great Chefs of Los Angeles Benefit held at CBS Studios; he was expected, but after a long weekend of promoting the upcoming film, he headed to New York instead. His equally famous wife Jennie Garth of “90210″ fame, however, turned up to sample the amazing goodies being served by SoCal’s favorite chefs.

Foodie fans like “American Idol” star Ace Young, country singer Deana Carter, men’s fashion designer Woody Wilson, and actors Mark Rolston, John J. York, Skyler Shaye, and “The George Lopez Show” star Aimee Garcia wandered through the crush.

LA.com

The National Inclusion Project Gala Honoring 2009 Champions Raises Over $465,000 to Benefit the Inclusion of Children with Disabilities

Supporters of The National Inclusion Project helped to raise over $465,000 at its recent gala honoring 2009 Champions. The inspirational evening was held October 17 at the Raleigh Marriott City Center in North Carolina. The funds raised will be used to give children with disabilities the opportunity to experience life along side their typical peers.

The gala benefit celebration featured Champions presentations and addresses by Project co-founders Diane Bubel and Clay Aiken. Attendees had the opportunity to participate in both a silent and a live auction in support of the Project’s programs. The Project received funding support from the Million Dollar Round Table and Christies Cookies and the night concluded with a special performance by Clay Aiken.

dbusiness.com

AMERICAN IDOL NEWS!

Season 5′s second runner-up, Elliot Yamin, has been very busy lately. A couple weeks ago, Elliott spoke at the 20th World Diabetes Congress. At the event in Montreal, Canada, Elliott discussed living with diabetes and how to educate people through music. Just prior to his speaking engagement, Elliott performed for troops in Guam and Japan on his second USO Tour.

American Idol

Katharine McPhee: 2009 Glamour Women of the Year Awards

Katharine McPhee continues to rock her blonde hair at the Glamour Women of the Year Awards in New York City on Monday (November 9).

The 25-year-old singer recently signed on to the cast of Kaleidoscope, the Salt Lake Tribune reported.

Kat will star in a Thanksgiving Day special that will bring together ‘figure skating champions, recording artists, cancer survivors and health advocates to recognize women and the key role they play in the battle against cancer ‘“ as patients, caregivers and advocates.’ 

Just Jared

The ‘So You Think You Can Dance’ Tour Comes Home To L.A.

Just as I’ve started really getting into season 6 of So You Think You Can Dance, last season’s top 12 returned to Los Angeles last night–performing their most memorable, often Mia Michaels-masterminded season 5 routines at downtown L.A.’s Nokia Theater. Their performances were cleverly interspersed with highlight footage from the show (intros by Cat Deeley and Nigel Lythgoe, silly audition footage, goodbye reels, the notorious Sex-vs.-Leo danceoff, etc.), plus some amusing skits that indicated that the season 5 cast’s comedic timing has become nearly as good as their rhythmic timing.

Yahoo.com

‘Dancing’ bids farewell to another star

Shortly after receiving the honor of the encore dance for their weird robot-inspired paso doble, Joanna Krupa and Derek Hough became the first couple put through to the semifinals. To no one’s surprise, Mya and Dmitry Chaplin were next to be declared safe, followed by Donny Osmond and Kym Johnson. That left only Kelly Osbourne and Louis van Amstel and Aaron Carter and Karina Smirnoff.

The judges have liked Aaron better overall, but on Monday night, he finished a point behind Kelly. Would it make a difference? It may have, because it was Aaron and his partner Karina Smirnoff who fell just short of the semifinals and were eliminated. Aaron spoke about all the lessons he learned, and judge Len Goodman congratulated him on all his hard work, but ultimately, he was done.

MSNBC

Julianne Hough and Chuck Wicks Split

Julianne Hough and Chuck Wicks have decided to part ways, a source told PEOPLE. The source went on to say, “This was mutual. They needed some time apart.” The pair first walked the red carpet together last year at the CMA Awards after getting close while touring with Brad Paisley.

Both are still scheduled to attend the Country Music Association Awards on Wednesday. Wicks is on deck to cover the red carpet for “Entertainment Tonight” while Hough is slated to present.

Popeater.com

X Factor: Jedward inundated with TV offers as Simon Cowell says he may take vote to deadlock AGAIN

X Factor twins ‘Jedward’ have been bombarded with offers of deals with children’s television channels despite the furore surrounding their continuing presence on the show.

John and Edward Grimes are now so popular with the public that bookies revealed only £60 has been wagered on them to be axed this week.

The double act are in such demand that the show’s producers have already received scores of offers of television deals from networks including Disney, Nickelodeon and the BBC.

Dailymail.co.uk

So You Think You Can Dance’: Catching up with Adam Shankman

Choreographer, director and producer Adam Shankman joined “So You Think You Can Dance” this season as its third full-time judge. We caught up with him between the top 18 and top 16 performance episodes to talk about his role on the show, the Oscars and those other dance shows.

What do you want to see more of this season, especially compared to last season?
Last season it was such an even playing field there was a lot of consistency. This year there’s not a lot of consistency: The casting theory was taking great people from multiple genres. I’d like them to shed the notion of “competition,” if possible, because that’s creating tension. Obviously, it’s a competitive show, but if the dancers relax into choreography they’ll perform better.

Like how?
This is rough because some of the responsibility falls onto the choreographers. For instance, this is so technical, but last week Jakob [Karr] chaà ®ns into a switch chaà ®ns, and it felt incredibly unwaltz-like. It felt like a competition move and took me out of the dance. It wasn’t Jakob’s fault — it was in the piece. And in Jamal Sims’ piece, they were just overperforming it, and it took them out of the character. Everything was just too giant.

LA Times

‘So You Think You Can Dance’: Catch up with your season 5 finalists on tour

‘So You Think You Can Dance”s season 5 tour hit Los Angeles last night and, before the show, I got to spend some quality time with Brandon, Jeanine, Evan, Melissa, Ade, Kayla, Jason, Janette, Kupono, Randi, Phillip and Caitlin.

After two months of shows across the country, they’re understandably exhausted, but definitely excited about their post-tour plans’ ¦

Zap2it.com

Perfect pitch? Not quite, but there’s much to enjoy as ‘Glee’ returns

Its flagship program, “American Idol,” has been softening in the ratings for the past few years. It’s still the Death Star of television, but “Idol” is no longer getting the kind of ratings that cause executives at rival networks to spend their days under their desks, weeping over the latest Nielsen numbers.

But now Fox has “Glee” (8 p.m. Central Wednesday, WFLD-Ch. 32; three stars) which may not have an “Idol”-sized audience but is an unqualified hit, especially among the 18-34 demographics that advertisers (and television networks) prize. And “Glee,” which follows the progress of a rag-tag high school show choir, is a program that has learned the lessons of “Idol” well.

Chicago Tribune

‘Glee’ Wheelchair Episode Hits Bump with Disabled

LOS ANGELES ‘” The glee club members twirl their wheelchairs to the tune of ‘Proud Mary’  and in joyful solidarity with Artie, the fellow performer who must use his chair even when the music stops.

The scene in Wednesday’s episode of the hit Fox series ‘Glee,’  which regularly celebrates diversity and the underdog, is yet another uplifting moment ‘” except to those in the entertainment industry with disabilities and their advocates.

For them, the casting of a non-disabled actor to play the paraplegic high school student is another blown chance to hire a performer who truly fits the role.

Fancast.com

‘Glee’ Dancer is Waiting For His Close-Up

Harry Shum, Jr. isn’t one of the main characters on ‘Glee.’ He hasn’t yet had a solo. But if you’ve been watching FOX’s prime time musical, we guarantee you haven’t missed Shum’s pop and lock dance moves. We spoke to TV’s most unmissable background player about snagging the role of Mike Chang on ‘Glee’ and what’s coming up on the show.

On the oft-repeated fan question – are the actors really singing on the ‘Glee’ soundtrack?: “Everyone, when they auditioned, had to audition with singing as well. As you saw on the World Series – they did that thing live. I think that kind of answered the question … It’s pretty much everyone singing. When we did the Nelly cover, ‘Ride With Me,’ that was recorded live. That was the whole point – [showrunner Ryan Murphy] wanted to get the chill vibe, that spur-of-the-moment singing.”

Popeater

‘Glee’ Cast Dish on Musical Influences, Satan’s Gift to Earth

With the arrival of ‘Glee: The Music, Volume 1′ last week, fans got a chance to get their hands on the entire cast recordings of the hit series music in one handy dandy place. And by iTunes sales alone, we know that their rendition of Journey’s ‘Don’t Stop Believin’,’ ‘Defying Gravity’ from the Wicked Score and Queen’s ‘Somebody to Love’ are resonating quite well with Gleek Nation. But what are the Glee stars themselves in to these days? We’ll give you some hints: someone’s a huge Britney Spears fan, there’s a love for Beyonce, Michael Jackson was a cast member’s childhood alias and one cast member cites Bob Dylan as a recent favorite. If that’s not enough, you’ll definitely want to know whose favorite concert was metal act Pantera, of which it was described to us as “Satan’s gift to earth.”

Popeater

‘Dancing With the Stars’ results: No more tears

He’d staved off elimination for so long, it seemed as though he had figured out how to stay simmering under those red heat lamps without being kicked out of the running. But alas, fate caught up with Aaron Carter, and he, his bulging forehead vein and his partner, Karina Smirnoff, were all eliminated from the Season 9 competition. And bravo to the singer for not shedding any tears! The producers must be patting themselves on the backs for creating such a nice story arc for Aaron, as over the course of eight weeks, the unbridled, emotional teen pop star had grown into a poised, gracious dancing man.

LA Times

 
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  • wellhesback

    I woke up to some great newsy stuff from David Cook’s sold out show in St. Louis last night: A NEW Song; Great Banter; a little girl gave him a rose; he went up to the balcony & got ass grabs; a wonderful interview before the show was posted.

    AND I get to see him in Milwaukee tonight!!! I am beyond happy.

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jCp3OXKKAWo [band intros,banter]
    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KwRLhY1susY [rose]
    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=36NMBuy9g2s [new song]

  • waffle

    Is it just me, or are there only three articles in the headlines thread today? And they’re all about Adam. LOL.

  • Squirrely
  • waffle

    Is it just me, or are there only three articles in the headlines thread today? And they’re all about Adam. LOL.

    ETA: Ok, now I see the rest of the thread. Weird.

  • data785

    A new song from DC and more surprises to come? YAY! I saw one of the professional pictures from the concert. Anymore?

  • PattyH

    Love the new song, “Make Believe.” Smart of David to try out new songs at the end of this tour. You will have a great time at your show tonight, wellhesback!

  • HoppersSkippersMiners

    Fixed now.

  • Squirrely

    Judging by their twitter page TV Guide as fascinated with Adam last night

    http://twitter.com/TVGuideMagEIC

  • suebrody

    Adam in a movie would make me very happy.

    Brand Lambert lol When does it go on sale? ;)

    This is a brief interview with Adam that I hadn’t seen yet:

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qYISuQyBdzE&feature=player_embedded

  • tierbee

    YAY for new David Cook song! I went to bed early last night and missed all the fun but that was nice to wake up to. Off to watch more videos… love it.

  • Squirrely

    Samantha Ronson was at a party with him last night too

    samantharonson Just met @adamlambert, what a sweetheart. Can’t wait to hear his record!

    She’s a DJ so that’s good connection to make. Matt maybe scorned again, he loves her ;)

  • Squirrely

    This is a brief interview with Adam that I hadn’t seen yet:

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qYISuQyBdzE&feature=player_embedded

    neither have I – thanks!

    And yes Adam you were very pretty :)

  • tierbee

    Preview of the professional pics from David Cook’s show…

    http://ishootshows.com/2009/11/10/david-cook-preview/

    Can’t wait to see the rest!

  • seriously

    I stayed up until 2 AM just to hear Make Believe. It reminded me more of the Analog Heart stuff more than DCTR. I flove it.

  • luci

    Yeah i love the new Dc song as well. It’s like his past stuff before dctr a lot gritter.

  • Eileen99

    MJ:

    Kris’ Live from the Vineyard official videos are up on the website now – including the two mashups.

    Also – LLWD music video is for sale today on iTunes. Will you put up a link? If so, I’ll wait to purchase through the site.

    Oops, no, they’re ONTD_AI bench videos – but they’re on YouTube now. Official videos should be up today (?).

  • Mom in the Suburbs

    tight-pants Glambert is about to blow the lid off this taco stand we call Earth Lol at that quote! I don’t think it’s quite polite to call the members of Queen back-up singers, nor would Adam call them that, but I just think the writer was being comical about how “big” a career he thinks the Fierce One is going to have.

  • data785

    Thanks tierbee! Nice way to start the day….

    On another note, I haven’t seen ozarka in ahwile. She usually has all the DA info….

  • waffle

    Re Make Believe – wow to the guitar solo! I think it’s decidedly harder rock than the songs on DCTR (with the possible exception of Bar-ba-sol). It has the vibe of the songs he’s been performing post-DCTR, including his covers. I wonder if his Idol fanbase will embrace this side of him. Or will they find it too loud?

  • leilamaurizia

    Billboard article on Carrie topping the album charts.

    Carrie Underwood Claims Second No. 1 On Billboard 200

    Carrie Underwood’s “Play On” bows at No. 1 on the Billboard 200 chart this week, shifting 318,000 copies, according to Nielsen SoundScan.

    It’s the country star and former “American Idol” champ’s second album to top the Billboard 200, after her sophomore set “Carnival Ride” bowed in the penthouse with 527,000 in 2007. Underwood’s debut effort, “Some Hearts,” started at No. 2 on the Billboard 200 in 2005 and at No. 1 on Top Country Albums with 315,000.

    “Play On’s” 318,000 sum is also the largest sales week for an album by a woman in 2009 and the second-best sales week for a country release. Among country efforts this year, only Rascal Flatts’ “Unstoppable” netted a bigger week, when it started at No. 1 with 351,000.

  • aa618892

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qYISuQyBdzE&feature=player_embedded
    “Just wanting to feel pretty” LOL! Love you Adam! You are more than pretty, you are beautiful inside and out.

  • aa618892

    tight-pants Glambert is about to blow the lid off this taco stand we call Earth

    I love that quote too! I also like the tight pants! Haha

  • sunchick

    The site is doing weird things for me too, waffle. Doo doo doo doo…..

    Annnd a good morning to you to, wellhesback! Oh hai sooper sekrit new song. Welcome to the party. I hope you’ll be joining us in Florida. :D

    First impressions…

    YAY!!!! This is tres Cookian, which is a good thing AFAIC. Now, because overanalyzing song lyrics to death is a hobby of mine, must. have. written. lyrics. Until then, I’m going to say that from the title “Make Believe” and the few lyrics I can decode, I’m getting a reluctantly waking up from a fairytale type idea. Which, considering the way David tends to pull from personal experience and kind of filter whatever vibe he’s got going on into his lyrics, makes me think of this transitional stage in his professional life from AI poster boy to you know, David Cook, career musician, with all of the ups and downs and question marks the next stage of the journey entails. I wonder if that will be a recurring theme on the new album? Kinda like Analog Heart is a super angsty break up album which methinks was not so coincidentally released after Axium broke up even if it didn’t specifically talk about a band break up…YKWIM?

    Also, in other news, after last night’s show and reading the interview up yonder, I have to give Shankers some props. He’s much more insightful and candid as a permanent judge on SYTYCD than he was as a guest judge. Pleasantly surprised, even if I am still missing Mia’s brand of crazy.

  • Trina

    I woke up to some great newsy stuff from David Cook’s sold out show in St. Louis last night: A NEW Song; Great Banter; a little girl gave him a rose; he went up to the balcony & got ass grabs; a wonderful interview before the show was posted.

    LOL!! Definitely not the typical concert!

    I love the new song more than probably about half the songs on the current album. And his banter after it is like the cutest thing everr. More surprises to come too!

  • Jx223

    Danny attended the BMI awards last night with several other country artists. He got to meet Nicole Kidman and Keith Urban at this event.

    Here is a link to some pictures of Danny at this awards event, as well as pictures of other country artists that attended the event.

    http://www.apimages.com/Search.aspx?st=det&sort=date&id=57th%20Annual%20BMI%20Country%20Awards%20-%20Arrivals&showact=events&prds=10002&intv=3d&sh=10&kwstyle=and&adte=1257917331&pagez=60&cfasstyle=AND&amp

    Danny is also going to the CMA’s tonight, I hope that he has fun there.

  • sidewalkstory

    Adam’s tight pants image from last night:

    http://www.gettyimages.com/detail/92980777/FilmMagic

  • cilady

    LITV different from those posted at ontd_ai

    Heartless/Gangsta Paradise

    Falling Slowly/With or Without You

    Live Like We’re Dying

    Man in the Mirror

    I’ve only watched the two mashups so far but I think they’re awesome. Especially Heartless…I love both songs but didn’t know that lyrics could fit as well as they did. Pretty kick ass.

  • CindyM

    Loved the hitmix article and the story of his after-concert interaction with the journalist and family and also the sick little girl. Adam warms my heart more and more each day.

  • Sassycatz

    Here’s one of the youtube videos of Kris and Cale performing Falling Slowly and With or Without You together.

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dIvXywkN6j8

    Ah … and just as I posted this, someone else posts all the links as well. It’s like an internet truism.

  • cilady

    Also from a fan who got to go to LITV. The evening DJ at her local radio station is also the MD and he attended the show:

    He had lots of nice things to say about his LITV set and about the single (he is a huge Script fan so loves that they wrote the single), and after saying thing about how his set was good and all, he said something to the effect of “Looks like he’s going to be exactly like we expected him to be” in a very positive tone, so I’m assuming that means we had high hopes and they’re being met. I’m sure many others felt similarly.

  • http://www.planetfierce.proboards.com rowenaaine

    Jim Cantiello tweets:

    @jambajim A massive, epic, flailing congrats to @adamlambert for making iTunes explode. WOW! WOW! WOW! #IsItNov23Yet
    from web 10 mins ago

  • girlygirl

    Eileen99

    Yay! Running off to see the mashups…

  • suebrody

    Re Make Believe ‘“ wow to the guitar solo! I think it’s decidedly harder rock than the songs on DCTR (with the possible exception of Bar-ba-sol). It has the vibe of the songs he’s been performing post-DCTR, including his covers. I wonder if his Idol fanbase will embrace this side of him. Or will they find it too loud?

    I prefer acoustic!David (Avalanche, Lie, Permanent) but maybe others do not (but then again, I love ToML). I also prefer Softer!Adam (TfM, MW, FG, ACIGC, Come Home from Upright), so I might not be the one to ask. I don’t like Barbasol at all.

  • crazylady

    This site’s doing weird things for me, too. On the right hand side of the page, I see a few things like the headings SEARCH, BLOGROLL & META, followed by the calendar, but I don’t see the column “RECENT POSTS.” Do you?

  • suebrody


    Jim Cantiello tweets:

    @jambajim A massive, epic, flailing congrats to @adamlambert for making iTunes explode. WOW! WOW! WOW! #IsItNov23Yet
    from web 10 mins ago

    At least one person isn’t worried. ;) Jim is slowly becoming an Adam stan…but where in the world is Michael Slezak?

  • seriously

    Re Make Believe ‘“ wow to the guitar solo! I think it’s decidedly harder rock than the songs on DCTR (with the possible exception of Bar-ba-sol). It has the vibe of the songs he’s been performing post-DCTR, including his covers. I wonder if his Idol fanbase will embrace this side of him. Or will they find it too loud?

    I think some fans will and some won’t. But I believe he’ll have stuff that will please the TOML fan. Such as Lie. I happen to love BBS, and his lighter stuff. I like the hard/wordy stuff better though.

  • BestAI

    Adam’s tight pants image from last night:

    http://www.gettyimages.com/detail/92980777/FilmMagic

    Now that’s how you rock the tight jeans. Is Adam losing weight? His thighs are very slim in those jeans.

  • revcat

    EWMichaelSlezak
    How did you decode that quickly! ;p RT @browniefreak just say “I’m here for your entertainment”!

    This is from Selzak’s Twitter page Nov 10

  • ilovetohateai

    @jambajim A massive, epic, flailing congrats to @adamlambert for making iTunes explode. WOW! WOW! WOW! #IsItNov23Yet
    from web 10 mins ago

    gotta love jim’s sarcasm

  • Squirrely
  • merrymary

    “Adam’s tight pants image from last night:

    http://www.gettyimages.com/detail/92980777/FilmMagic

    Now that’s how you rock the tight jeans. Is Adam losing weight? His thighs are very slim in those jeans.”

    UHmm Those jeans are only tight in one place. I do believe Adam lost some weight. Stop losing weight Adam!!

  • suebrody

    EWMichaelSlezak
    How did you decode that quickly! ;p RT @browniefreak just say ‘I’m here for your entertainment’ !

    This is from Selzak’s Twitter page Nov 10

    Ah, missed it, thanks. ;) No review of the snippets, tho…

    I think Kris sounds GREAT singing Falling Slowly. That is why I had hoped for at least one acoustic track on KA (and I really do not like how they toyed with Heartless). I have the feeling that, as with Cook, I will much prefer his softer/acoustic songs in concert. (Oh, and the plaid is back. lol)

    I like Adam in his tight jeans, BTW. I like Skinny!Adam. And I wish they would stop asking Kris about Adam (the break up? WTF?).

  • Jx223

    According to Brian Mansfield at USA Today, Carrie Underwood’s album is the best selling album in the country. “Play On” sold nearly 318,000 copies. Congratulations to Carrie. :)

    http://content.usatoday.com/communities/idolchatter/post/2009/11/carrie-underwood-tops-country-pop-album-charts/1?csp=34

  • girlygirl

    Here are links to Kris’ videos from the Live in the Vineyard event, including a cute one of the event organizers talking about how excited they were to get him to play at this event. These are all fanmade videos, there should be higher quality ones put up on the Live in the Vineyard site eventually

    Kris actually is rather chatty in most of these vids…

    Intro to his set

    http://www.musicinfosystems.com/FramesMainMenu.asp

    LLWD

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xu_8U4goJeQ&feature=player_embedded

    MITM

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w9qZJ8LLgAc&feature=player_embedded

    Kris banter talking about the winery and wine tasting

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ALyvJNBhgig&feature=player_embedded

    Kris joking about his jokes and about Cale, with Cale joking wih him. Cute!

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J2NDsivBMqo&feature=player_embedded

    Let It Rain (with intro of Kris talking about his album)

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J2NDsivBMqo&feature=player_embedded

    Kris making fun of his little brother Daniel (brings him onstage)

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nsLzC-95xhQ&feature=player_embedded

    Falling Slowly/With or Without You mashup

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZdVdK3nYIJI&feature=player_embedded

    More banter between Kris and Cale…and Kris thanking the crowd

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ARF7gp11Vgg&feature=player_embedded

    Heartless/Gangsta’s Paradise mashup

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2edOmqfAifw&feature=player_embedded

  • tierbee

    I loved those mashups that Kris did – very nice!

  • BestAI

    Judging by their twitter page TV Guide as fascinated with Adam last night

    http://twitter.com/TVGuideMagEIC

    Seems quite a few cool celebs were at that party. I’m sure Adam met and gained some new fans, including that TV Guide twitter person. Looks like he met the cast of Cougar Town. Maybe Adam can make an appearance on Cougar Town as one of Courteney’s boy toys.

  • carson

    CMA Awards: Expect Oklahoma stars to shine bright tonight

    Vince Gill, who was born in Norman and raised in Oklahoma City, and rock band Daughtry will play their country-rock collaboration ‘Tennessee Line,’  featured on the band’s new album, ‘Leave This Town,’  during the show.

    Gill, who is known for working with artists from many genres, expects some country purists to object to Daughtry’s inclusion in the show, but he praised the band for writing a great song.

    …’It turns into a pretty big melting pot of occasionally some neat collaborations. If you’ve got an open mind, it’s fine, but some people, they can get pretty cantankerous about it. And there will be people who will say, ‘Why is Daughtry on the country music awards?’ … They’re musical people, and they have a neat record, and I’m a part of it. And that’s why.’ 

    http://newsok.com/cma-awards-expect-oklahoma-stars-to-shine-bright-tonight/article/3416268

    Rehearsal photo:
    http://twitpic.com/p1ws4

  • suebrody

    jessetyler
    @adamlambert how has this not happened yet? Good running into u tonight. Seriously so happy for you! I count myself as an uber fan!about 11 hours ago from Echofon

    Who is this?

  • Mtlfan

    hey! that heartless + gangster paradise was WIN. Very creative, both switches are nicely done in it. I soo want to see him on tour. Off to listen to others

  • BestAI

    ‘Adam’s tight pants image from last night:

    http://www.gettyimages.com/detail/92980777/FilmMagic

    Now that’s how you rock the tight jeans. Is Adam losing weight? His thighs are very slim in those jeans.’ 

    UHmm Those jeans are only tight in one place. I do believe Adam lost some weight. Stop losing weight Adam!!

    Even losing weight, some things remain the same. (wink)

  • revcat

    George Jones, the old country star, takes issue with Carrie Underwood and Taylor Swift being branded as country stars so you can’t please everyone, although I can see his point, times change. Crossover types such as Carrie & Taylor are selling tons of CDs and will probably continue to do so for years to come. I have one song from each on my iPod (except for Willie Nelson who I adore I’m not really into country)…but I do venture into that territory once in awhile.

  • BestAI

    jessetyler
    @adamlambert how has this not happened yet? Good running into u tonight. Seriously so happy for you! I count myself as an uber fan!about 11 hours ago from Echofon

    Who is this?

    He’s an actor currently in “Modern Family”.

  • Mtlfan

    thanks girlygirl for all the links. Hope it gets posted in a new thread

  • sunchick

    I happen to love BBS, and his lighter stuff. I like the hard/wordy stuff better though.

    I’m all about the hard/wordy. Um, yeah, you know what I mean. (That description is FTW.) But I do enjoy the softer stuff for a change every now and again. If I had to guess, I kinda doubt that the crazy fanbase flailage that seems to occur every time Acoustic!Dave makes an appearance is lost on him. And Permanent was David’s idea, as I recall, something about telling Raine the record needed something very stripped down and raw. I imagine this song is just one facet of the DCTA sound that they are experimenting with for the new record.

    I’m one of the few peoople who was never crazy about Kris’s Heartless cover, but that mash up definitely adds the awesome. Whatever happened to Coolio, anyway?

  • HeidiL

    I just love the guitar intro to this version of Man in the Mirror! I also think the banter with Cale and his brother shows how adorable/adorkable Kris is!

  • aa618892

    Even losing weight, some things remain the same. (wink)

    You took the words right out of my mouth, LOL! Mopping up drool right now.

  • CindyM

    Tvguide tweeted that both Kris and Adam were expected at the party. That’s why ONTD_AI were all aflail with the Kradam possibilities.

  • Mtlfan

    Let It Rain (with intro of Kris talking about his album)

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J2NDsivBMqo&feature=player_embedded

    girlygirl, this is a duplicate of the beard joke video

  • girlygirl

    Mtlfan

    Sorry! Try this link for Let It Rain

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vIIhc_h3WOM&feature=player_embedded

  • alaadam

    Tvguide tweeted that both Kris and Adam were expected at the party. That’s why ONTD_AI were all aflail with the Kradam possibilities.

    Wonder why Kris didn’t go.

  • Chicagolaw

    Jim C. has always liked Adam, but I do think he is becoming an actual fan. :)

  • AndreaH

    More pics of Adam from TV Guide’s Hot party. Adam looks a bit tipsy in some of the photos but maybe he’s just tired.
    http://adam-lambert.org/tv-guide-thinks-adam-is-hot/

    Am I the only one who isn’t digging those boots with the longer jacket?

  • Truthiness

    Kris was asked about Adam’s break up

    http://www.eonline.com/uberblog/marc_malkin/b153186_kris_allen_adam_lambert_doin_just_fine.html?sid=twitterfeed_topstories&utm_source=eonline&utm_medium=twitterfeed&utm_campaign=twitterfeed_topstories

    Why are they asking Kris about Adam? That so pisses me off. Much less about Adam’s personal life. So unnecessary.

  • cilady

    Who cares? The media does that with everything. Jordin Sparks recorded a duet with Chris Brown how many years ago and people still ask her if she knew anything about the whole Rihanna deal as if she was in the car with them.

    It’s gossip, people eat that kind of stuff up. So the media will ask anyone they think might know anything.

  • itsalleternal

    I’m working on finding tweets of Idols saluting the veterans…

  • Truthiness

    Am I the only one who isn’t digging those boots with the longer jacket?

    I like the pants and jacket and shirt with the cuffs out, the only thing I don’t like, and I feel gets in the way of the pants, is having them tucked into the boots. Uh no. Besides it makes his legs look stocky, and anything else you want to say about Adam, he does not have stocky legs.

    Oh and I don’t think Adam is losing too much weight. I think he would probably be happier with some toning and about 5-10 more pounds gone. Given what he’s said and given his weight/tone before AI.

  • Truthiness

    Jim C. has always liked Adam, but I do think he is becoming an actual fan

    Jim C did NOT always like Adam. Go back and look at the beginning of last season. And Jim himself Tweeted at the end of the tour that he didn’t like Adam to begin with. So not like I’m putting words in his mouth or blog or Tweet or whatever.

  • sidewalkstory

    It looks like Alisan Porter was left out last night. She tweets:

    Glad all my friends had a fun night last night.

    I don’t even get a phone call.

    I wonder if this is a little bit of the Drake LeBry syndrome.

  • itsalleternal

    Some tweets saluting veterans I found:

    TaylorRHicks (Taylor Hicks) – Wow, thanks for all of your video and blog entries in support of Veterans Day. Check them out at http://www.taylorhicks.com Support the Troops! AND To all our Veterans!!! Thank You!!!! Happy Veterans Day Everyone!!

    PhilStacey (Phil Stacey) – Special day to remember our veterans… Thanks to all of you who have served this country!

    realbrookewhite (Brooke White) – Sitting in the airport, realizing that it’s Veterans Day…Thanks to those individuals who have sacraficed so much for our freedom & safety

    mandisaofficial (Mandisa) – My freedom was paid for by the shed blood of others. Thank You Jesus. And thank you veterans. #veteransday

    TheRealJordin (Jordin Sparks) – Today we celebrate those who fight on our behalf to keep us safe. Thank you so much for all that you do! Happy Veterans Day!! :)

    OfficialBoBice (Bo Bice) – Happy Vetrans Day!! God Bless All Who Served And Still Serve our Country. U Keep Us Free And We Will Never Forget That.

    mdoolittle (Melinda Doolittle) – Happy Veterans Day to all those who served so that we can live freely! Thank you! We owe you…

    DianaDeGarmo (Diana DeGarmo) – Happy Veterans Day! Thank you to all of the amazing men and women who have and are serving our great country!!

  • AndreaH

    I like the pants and jacket and shirt with the cuffs out, the only thing I don’t like, and I feel gets in the way of the pants, is having them tucked into the boots.

    Yep, that’s what I mean. The sloppy boot look with the pants tucked in doesn’t go with the more elegant longer length jacket. Also, there isn’t enough leg left showing between the two. I usually like Adam’s sense of style but this one, not so much.

  • dv

    Kelly had a little on stage banter with a soldier, who wanted Kelly to write down some lyrics from Sober, so his wife could get it tattooed.
    It took Kelly a minute to understand what he wanted

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R1j0hWbR_Sg

  • girlygirl

    interview with Kris from yesterday’s People’s Choice Awards presser…

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ly_TdSurSDI&feature=player_embedded

    Not going to start smoking — good choice!

  • alaadam

    How long has LLWD been out?

  • Miss Chaos

    Pants in boots, jacket, add a little Stach, and we have PIRATE, Adam!

  • gmn

    I officially love Elliott!! Nice interview. Here’s another cute interview with him in Guam. They show clips from him on stage. He’s looking pretty comfortable up there these days. Enjoy…

    http://blog.ourstage.com/2009/11/10/an-american-idol-in-guam-ourstage-talks-to-elliot-yamin/

  • suebrody

    I like Thinner!Adam. Look at him in ToMT and FG and WLL and ACIGC. Compare with the Tour and now (and Hollywood and audition). Much trimmer now. Me likey. lol with pants/boots. I just want emo hair and skinny jeans. Those make my day. I am sure Adam wants to know that. *Hi, Adam, if you’re reading.* OMG, if Adam grows an actual stache, I will have to take up a campaign to make him shave it. ;)

    Hrm on Alisan. I notice she has been tweeting a lot lately. Aimee has, too, but she sounds so happy, and her daughter Lola is ADORABLE. Life is good for Aimee and Chris right now, it appears.

    Kris looks especially cute in black and white.

  • Ratna12

    girlygirl:

    That interview of Kris at PCA – if the upcoming “freshman” album is supposed to be an introduction to Kris,… WOW, I can’t wait to follow him on his musical journey. He already showed his songwriting skills with this wonderful album and the Vineyard videos showed so much more creativity. And of course his tone of voice is incredible to my ear.

    Great efforts ,Kris. Thank you

  • googletot

    Another 1/2 arena venue with Daughtry tickets discounted:

    Daughtry
    Patriot Center
    Fairfax, VA
    Thu, Nov 19, 2009 07:00 PM

  • leome

    Just a swet David Cook mention on a radio station site by the DJ who interviewed him yesterday:

    [...]You can always tell how nice someone really is when the interview is finished and they aren’t being recorded anymore. Yesterday, David sat and talked with us and he seemed genuinely grateful for his lot in life.

    When I did my interview with one of his opening bands, Green River Ordinance, they told me that sometimes David will help them carry in their equipment. Isn’t that incredible? I’m proud that he represents music and Missouri so well. I’ve not met a better person in music.

    Thank you BRO![...]
    Y98

  • Truthiness

    interview with Kris from yesterday’s People’s Choice Awards presser’ ¦

    I like the arty black and white there. And cool to hear him talk about his music and hoping that people will like it and want to hear a second album from him. I hope so too.

  • BeckyMD
  • ghl

    data785
    11/11/2009 at 11:51 am

    On another note, I haven’t seen ozarka in ahwile. She usually has all the DA info’ ¦.

    I know ozarka has been out for a while. I guess right now it’s an exciting time for new idols, Kris, Adam and Allison in the idol world.

    Let me give you some news on DA now.

    Today is ‘Happy 1 year Anniversary, “David Archuleta” album’. CONGRATULATIONS to David Archuleta on his one-year anniversary of the release of his debut album, ‘David Archuleta”!! His fans are busy reflecting and tweeting on the anniversary (#DavidArchieVersary).

    But he tweeted this morning, ” HAPPY VETERAN’S DAY “. :)

    Also, he had a nice interview on his Christmas album at BYU website.

    http://universe.byu.edu/node/3993

    After one year of his debut album, he is now working on the third album, and still going and going like Energizer Bunny !! So proud of him!

  • Willis

    FYI: Target in Minneapolis had Adam’s pre-idol album on the shelf. I tried to buy it (I know…I’m a bad fan) and once I got to the register they said they couldn’t sell it to me until 11/17. One of the employees was surprised it was on the shelf and went back to remove them. I find it a little sad that some people will probably be confused next week when it’s on the shelf, and that big box stores like Target are carrying it. As an informed fan I will still buy it next week, unless I can find a place to get it for free…

  • JRB5776

    data785 – “On another note, I haven’t seen ozarka in ahwile. She usually has all the DA info’ ¦.”

    I guess I’ll fill in for Ozarka for you. haha!

    David is LA this week in writing sessions for the new pop album with Daniel Bedingfield and Kina Grannis. He and Kina went to the Imogen Heap concert on Monday.

    He also had a photo shoot. For what, we don’t know. And he’s been doing a lot of promo interviews and meetings. Lots of phoners, etc.

    The official Crush video on YouTube passed the 20 million views mark.

    He’s doing a Planet Cazmo virtual concert on Nov. 13-14

    http://planetpc.wordpress.com/2009/11/10/david-archuleta-holiday-concert/

    On Monday, Nov. 16 he will be in Washington, DC for the taping of the Kaleidoscope charity event (along with Katherine McPhee)

    http://www.womenandcancer.com/thecast.html

    The following morning there is a Congressional brunch with the Kaleidoscope cast that he will be a part of.

    http://www.clotureclub.com/2009/11/kaleidoscope-brunch-w-olivia-newton-john-friends/

    Then rehearsals for the tour commence.

    On Thanksgiving day the Kaleidoscope event will air on NBC after the football game.

    First tour stop is on the 24th & 25th in Salt Lake. The day after Thanksgiving he’ll be a guest of the Ann Arbor Symphony.

    Nice article from BYU – http://universe.byu.edu/node/3993

    CNN did an interview – http://edition.cnn.com/2009/SHOWBIZ/Music/11/10/david.archuleta.christmas.album/

    He’s doing the Today Show on Dec. 21

    At some point – we assume during the Christmas tour which ends on the 20th – he will be a part of the new BillboardLive.com concerts (Daughtry, too).

    http://www.latinaroom.com/index.php/2009/11/david-archuleta-and-company-set-for-free-online-concert/

    There are other rumors swirling regarding other promotional appearances, but nothing firm yet.

    He’s also still working on the book to be released next year.

    And in an strange bit of Twitter hookup trivia, David and Brazilian author Paulo Coelho twitted back and forth. You might remember that Coelho wrote The Alchemist, a book that Jason Castro read and gave to David to read during the AI tour last year. David has cited it as one of his favorite books.

    David started following Coelho on Twitter… then…

    @DavidArchie I did not know you were here! I am following you now

    @DavidArchie I walked in the woods today listening “Christmas from the heart” in my iPod. Just great

    and

    @paulocoelho Oh haha well thanks! I’m glad to be able to read all the great quotes and thoughts you share!

    Also, no word on if David actually made it to the Mat Kearney concert last night. He pimped the concert earlier…

    For those who are in LA and want to hear some good music, you should go check out @MatKearney at the Henry Fonda Theatre tonight.
    about 17 hours ago from txt

    Kearney wondered if he might make it

    @DavidArchie thanks homey see you here?
    about 14 hours ago from Tweetie in reply to DavidArchie

    but David encountered traffic issues

    Hello LA traffic. Looks like we’ll be spending a good amount of time together tonight.
    about 15 hours ago from txt

    Sorry for the long post. haha!

  • wellhesback

    Leome – that blog from the radio guy about David Cook is incredible! What lovely compliments!

    I just saw this Tweet, from Ramiele: “@ramielemalubay so…guess who’s singing the national anthem at the fight this SATURDAY?! IM GOING TO VEGAS BABY!!!!!”

  • yeahyeahsure

    I just saw this Tweet, from Ramiele: ‘@ramielemalubay so’ ¦guess who’s singing the national anthem at the fight this SATURDAY?! IM GOING TO VEGAS BABY!!!!!’ 

    The Pacquiao fight? Wow, that’s huge! Congrats to Ramiele!

  • girlygirl

    Adam’s album is still sitting at #2 on the iTunes pop chart

    The music video for LLWD is currently at #9 on the iTunes pop video chart

  • ghl

    JRB,

    Wow. You BEAT me. Thanks for the weekly summary! haha.

  • seriously

    That DJ was really loving him some DC! Being a DC fan right now is great. No worries about him calling someone like Gene Simmons a dick. Haha
    Disclaimer: No malice intended toward Adam fans. I like Adam too.

  • lizziegs

    seriously – when Gene Simmons says some of the disgusting things about Cook that he has said about Adam, I hope Cook would have the courage to do what Adam did. Knowing what I do (not much) about Cook, I think it safe to say he would defend himself and put down the homophobe just as Adam did. Doesn’t strike me as someone meek at all.

    I maybe wrong though.

  • seriously

    seriously ‘“ when Gene Simmons says some of the disgusting things about Cook that he has said about Adam, I hope Cook would have the courage to do what Adam did. Knowing what I do (not much) about Cook, I think it safe to say he would defend himself and put down the homophobe just as Adam did. Doesn’t strike me as someone meek at all.

    And I totally understand Gene is a dick. And what he said about Adam was wrong and totally uncalled for. But I honestly think Cook wouldn’t have said that. But maybe he would. Soo I totally get it that Adam didn’t deserve to be treated like that.

  • Teri63

    lizziegs
    11/11/2009 at 2:32 pm

    seriously ‘“ when Gene Simmons says some of the disgusting things about Cook that he has said about Adam, I hope Cook would have the courage to do what Adam did. Knowing what I do (not much) about Cook, I think it safe to say he would defend himself and put down the homophobe just as Adam did. Doesn’t strike me as someone meek at all.

    I maybe wrong though.

    ITA! David Cook seems to be able to handle himself quite well, and I think he would defend himself given similar circumstances. Adam sat relatively quietly through several rounds of Gene making hideous comments. I’m proud of Adam for answering RS’s question honestly, finally saying what he’s probably been thinking since Gene slung his first insult right after the Idol finale.

  • dhunken

    Kris’s LLWD video is number 9 on Itunes pop Videos

  • Truthiness

    Kris’s LLWD video is number 9 on Itunes pop Videos

    Very cool! Yay! is there an overall itunes video chart the way there is for music and if so, where is Kris’s video on that?

  • Keel

    seriously ‘“ when Gene Simmons says some of the disgusting things about Cook that he has said about Adam, I hope Cook would have the courage to do what Adam did. Knowing what I do (not much) about Cook, I think it safe to say he would defend himself and put down the homophobe just as Adam did. Doesn’t strike me as someone meek at all.

    And I totally understand Gene is a dick. And what he said about Adam was wrong and totally uncalled for. But I honestly think Cook wouldn’t have said that. But maybe he would. Soo I totally get it that Adam didn’t deserve to be treated like that.

    I think we had a discussion on this last night in yesterday’s Headlines Thread. I was in the camp that Adam definitely should have said something (which he did) to basically tell Gene that he was out of line with his comments that Adam came out too soon, but I thought Adam went too far when he resorted to talking about Gene’s vocal abilities — which, though true, just kinda got Adam down to Gene’s level frankly, and Adam is better than that. IMO. YMMV, obviously.

    But it was a ‘rookie’ mistake IMO and Adam’s just getting used to all this.

  • KTINTN

    Singer Taylor Hicks Honors Servicemen for Veteran’s Day

    Hi all,
    Honoring our country’s servicemen and women is something that we should all celebrate together. For Veterans Day, I’d like to illustrate my appreciation for those who have served in defense of our livelihood and country by offering a free download of my song, ’19′ . Featured on my latest album, The Distance, ’19′  is a patriotic song about a soldier’s call to duty. Help me celebrate the millions of veterans who have served – you’ve already done a lot by just visiting this site. Continue to support organizations that help make a difference in the lives of our veterans, current servicemen, and their families.
    Enjoy ’19′  and be sure to visit my website (www.taylorhicks.com) for more music, news, and info.

    Best,
    Taylor Hicks

    To download Taylor Hicks song ’19′ ³ click
    http://redcrossla.org/news/singer-taylor-hicks-honors-servicemen-for-veterans-day

  • Keel

    Dammit. I couldn’t edit my comment.

    Anyway, I was just going to add that as for what Cook would or would not have said, that’s all speculation. Cook so far has been really good at letting insults just roll off of him or basically saying something back without getting down to the level of the insult-hurler, but I’m sure he’s got his hot button issues too just like Adam.

  • happygolucky

    Very cool! Yay! is there an overall itunes video chart the way there is for music and if so, where is Kris’s video on that?

    #21

  • sma11ie

    David Cook mention on a radio station site by the DJ who interviewed him yesterday:

    I always love when DJs get to meet DC in person. He just wins them over with how genuine and down to earth he is, which goes a long way to building relationship with radio. There are so many d-bags in radio these days that won’t give him the time of day, or will interview him on the phone and then make fun of him… sigh, whatever to them. Too bad DC can’t show up in person to radio stations across the nation, but it’s always nice when he does, cuz he makes such a good impression.

  • serene

    Truthiness Very cool! Yay! is there an overall itunes video chart the way there is for music and if so, where is Kris’s video on that

    He’s #21 Overall, #9 Pop

  • erinnthered

    Nothing like good music taste to make my esteem for someone go up. Loving Dianna Agron right now…I actually had to go look up her name. lol. Mark Salling is pretty funny, and typical bizarre and wide music tastes for a musician. I suddenly think Quinn and Puck do make a good couple. hee

    Amber’s first “real” concert was this year? I still don’t understand how that happens.

    I can’t believe I didn’t know SYTYCD hadn’t come to LA yet. I totally would have gone. Dammit!!

  • gingerly

    Adam’s tight pants image from last night:

    http://www.gettyimages.com/detail/92980777/FilmMagic

    I’m sorry (truly I am) but that picture looks like Stockard Channing with a cod piece.

    Smallie, I believe I’ve listened to 99.375% of DC interviews, and there was only one tool…who also bitched that Chris Daughtry had never been back even though it was his hometown…hmmm wonder why asshole.

  • ggdoorsfan

    the associated press has posted the billboardlive.com concert info, featuring two of our idol alums – david archuleta and chris daughtry… congrats to these two for being featured!

    Watch concerts free online at BillboardLive.com

    (AP) ‘“ 6 hours ago

    LOS ANGELES ‘” A new Web site allows music lovers to watch concerts for free online, choosing from five different camera angles as they watch.

    BillboardLive.com says its new concert-viewing Web site offers visitors different perspectives on performances by Alicia Keys, Usher, David Archuleta, Daughtry and other artists yet to be announced.

    Music fans can select from five different views as they take in full concerts by these artists, focusing solely on the drummer or guitarist if they choose.

    The site also allows visitors to use Twitter or Facebook during the Webcast without leaving the show. The application is also available on Apple’s iPhone. New concerts will be added through February.

    Founder Michael Williams says the site is “reconnecting artists with their fans, for free.”

    Copyright © 2009 The Associated Press. All rights reserved.

    http://www.google.com/hostednews/ap/article/ALeqM5jcDgS5MScJkldFSM1k-t0CL2-H7gD9BTD3BG1

  • steph6449

    Danny has an upcoming appearance at a popular club in NC that seems to book some pretty good acts.

    He’ll be part of a holiday show with David Nail and two other acts.

    http://www.coyote-joes.stevewlee.com/events.html

  • ggdoorsfan

    from all headline news [ahn]… we were awaiting confirmation that david a’s ”crush” was going to be included… i hope this article is confirmation :P more at the link…

    Second “Glee” Soundtrack Hits Stores In December
    November 11, 2009 1:43 p.m. EST

    Anthony Jones – Celebrity News Service Contributor

    Los Angeles, CA (CNS) – “Glee: The Music, Volume 1,” the official soundtrack to the hit Fox show, just hit No.4 on the Billboard Albums Chart and sold over 100,000 copies in its first week. A second volume is already on the way.

    ……. The show’s second soundtrack features covers of artists like The Pretenders, John Lennon, and Kelly Clarkson. They also perform covers of the “Dreamgirls” number “And I Am Telling You I’m Not Going,” the Rolling Stones’ “You Can’t Always Get What You Want,” and even David Archuleta’s recent radio hit “Crush.”

    Read more: http://www.allheadlinenews.com/articles/7016965721#ixzz0Waa2pylA

  • steph6449

    (deleted, meant to post in the new Danny at the BMI awards thread)

  • data785

    Thanks again, ggdoorsfan! I was waiting for some kind of confirmation re: Glee using Crush. If the rumors are also true that Kurt will be singing it, that just makes me giddy.

  • gingerly

    I don’t really understand what “disgusting” things Simmons said about Adam. All I know, and I don’t follow either Gene or Adam, is that Gene said Adam came out too soon. I can’t find that “disgusting” by any stretch of the imagination. I only find it silly by every stretch of the imagination. Adam’s perfect answer (which isn’t the one he gave) would be to say something along the lines of, “So Gene’s gay and came out at the perfect time?” That vindicates Adam and shows exactly how stupid Gene’s statement was. Pissing matches are never pretty (huh, MJ?).

    And on a completely different subject, it’s nice to see Danny getting the love. Somebody’s gotta do it. I guess he was my favorite after auditions, but that quickly dissipated due to his overwrought songs coupled with the judges silly declarations of his being the best thing since the mouse trap (sorry, sliced bread has been debunked here). I honestly thought he’d get the Kristy Lee Cook treatment. I guess TPTB like him more. I’m not saying he will ever amount to anything. I’m just saying they’re giving him much more chance to do so.

  • yeahyeahsure

    Reba tweeted a pic of her and Chris Daughtry:

    @Reba http://ping.fm/p/UI8vX – AND I got to meet Daughtry!!!!! He’s so nice!!!!!

  • ohnonotagain

    there is a tweet from David Cook about our military ….

  • ksgirlfordc

    Personally, I think Adam could have worded his reply a little better. GS is an a@*&s but calling him a d@*&k was uncalled for. When Adam has 30 years in the business and millions in sales maybe, but regardless of what anybody says he is a newbie. You don’t burn bridges before you cross them.

  • houstonrufus

    Thanks, GG! As always, you rock. Really excited Crush will be on the Glee soundtrack. :)

  • Chicagolaw

    I don’t think Adam burned any bridges. I think Gene realizes he is being a dick much of the time, and there are plenty of examples—I think he enjoys the reactions and the notoriety and the publicity. In other words, I don’t think he really cares.

  • Sassycatz

    there is a tweet from David Cook about our military ‘ ¦.

    I thought I heard that he dedicated “Heroes” to the soldiers and families at Fort Hood.

  • unique28v

    I don’t think Adam burned any bridges. I think Gene realizes he is being a dick much of the time, and there are plenty of examples’”I think he enjoys the reactions and the notoriety and the publicity. In other words, I don’t think he really cares.

    Nope. He doesn’t care. Gene Simmons is the type to ignore. He gets off by acting like an ass.

  • ghl

    Thanks GG on Glee singing Crush. I heard that it will be on the 18th of November, right?

    MIT RESONANCE covered Crush and they are supposedly smart college kids. I guess this song is everyone’s guilty pleasure. haha.

    http://vodpod.com/watch/2408082-mit-resonance-crush

    I wonder if Kurt is gonna sing solo and a group of singers will help him or totally Kurt only.

  • wellhesback

    yep – Cook did dedicate his song to Ft Hood, at his Dallas concert I believe

  • larc

    Nope. He doesn’t care. Gene Simmons is the type to ignore. He gets off by acting like an ass.

    I sometimes think the best way to deal with people like Gene is to ignore them as if they didn’t even exist. Don’t acknowledge they have said anything at all, much less specifics of what they actually did say. That would probably be the worst thing for him.

  • Sassycatz

    I actually like Gene Simmons’ TV show. I don’t watch it all the time, but when I do, I get a laugh out of it and I appreciate his love for his family. In terms of this current brouhaha, I try to remember that there is a generational element involved here too. When Simmons was building his career, the prejudices were a lot harsher than they are now and even now, it’s not easy, I should think. So, to Simmons’ mind, what he’s saying, regarding not being upfront about your sexuality in this biz, probably makes perfect sense for a person of his generation.

  • ggdoorsfan

    MIT RESONANCE covered Crush and they are supposedly smart college kids. I guess this song is everyone’s guilty pleasure. haha.

    http://vodpod.com/watch/2408082-mit-resonance-crush

    this is just too cool – it’s not an especially easy song to sing, but this is a’ight… :)

  • Pinasluvsadam

    I don’t think Adam burned any bridges. I think Gene realizes he is being a dick much of the time, and there are plenty of examples’”I think he enjoys the reactions and the notoriety and the publicity. In other words, I don’t think he really cares.

    Gene deserves it. 30 years in the business and he can’t say much. I expected him to say better things. Times have changed. And yeah, adam doesn’t care. I love it. ’nuff said.

  • khomphuong

    Michael Johns and Kimberly Locke will be performing at Highland and Hollywood blvd in LA for “Christmas Lighting Ceremony” on Nov. 28th .

    Link

  • Trina

    Wire Image pics of the CMA arrivals. Carrie is stunning! Danny and Diana DeGarmo are there as well.

  • steph6449
  • Trina

    Really, really good interview DC gave the Examiner. Talks about the direction of the next CD, some other stuff,etc.

    Although his tour is winding down, David is busier than ever. He recently finished his part on Carrie Underwood’s upcoming holiday special, calling his performance of “Lie” a “cool, live version.” He calls Carrie “great,” and goes on to say that she’s “one of the really good friends I’ve gained through the Idol process.”

    Aw :) Cookwood FTW!

    I thought this was interesting

    Another thing he doesn’t rule out is the possibility of seeing him on Idol once again (in the mentor capacity). But don’t ever expect to see him at the judges’ table, as he doesn’t think he could dish out any harsh critiques knowing how hard it is to do what they do.

    Hmm. He also focused on the new season starting up in a Q&A did last week.

  • unique28v

    Kelly Clarkson Nominated for Artist of the Decade

    The first American Idol, Kelly Clarkson, has been nominated by Rolling Stone for ‘Artist of the Decade.’  Fans can vote for Kelly on the ‘Rolling Stone Decade End Reader Poll,’  which also includes fields to write in your choices for Song of the Decade and Album of the Decade. The balloting runs from now until November 30, 2009. Article Link

    Congrats Kelly!!!!

  • Sassycatz

    The first American Idol, Kelly Clarkson, has been nominated by Rolling Stone for ‘Artist of the Decade.’  Fans can vote for Kelly on the ‘Rolling Stone Decade End Reader Poll,’  which also includes fields to write in your choices for Song of the Decade and Album of the Decade. The balloting runs from now until November 30, 2009. Article Link

    Congrats Kelly!!!!

    What?! This is an outrage! You mean ROLLING STONE — of all people — didn’t choose Adam Lambert, the be all and end all of music as we now know it?! Who is this Kelly Clarkson upstart? She couldn’t wipe his feet!

    Another thing he doesn’t rule out is the possibility of seeing him on Idol once again (in the mentor capacity).

    Oh god no! Cook, please stay away from that. It’s bad news all around.

  • tierbee

    The first American Idol, Kelly Clarkson, has been nominated by Rolling Stone for ‘Artist of the Decade.’ 

    Wow, that’s great – go Kelly! She’s all kinds of awesome :)

  • koshka

    New EW review on Kris.
    http://www.ew.com/ew/article/0,,20319051,00.html

    Not buying the opinion.

  • girlygirl

    Entertainment Weekly’s review (NOT by Slezak) of Kris’ album. (SPOILER ALERT: it gets a B minus)

    http://www.ew.com/ew/article/0,,20319051,00.html

  • Mtlfan

    omg.. in the free kradison concert contest, Little rock has moved from the 5th to the 3rd position today. haha they badly want Kris back home. I’m doubtful they could pass Los angeles or New york … but I must confess that I would be thrilled for them to win :)

  • Mtlfan

    oh congrats to Kelly for the RS nomination… awesome!!!

  • leome

    That’s really great for Kelly! Very cool thing to be nominated for.

  • happygolucky

    Entertainment Weekly’s review (NOT by Slezak) of Kris’ album. (SPOILER ALERT: it gets a B minus)

    http://www.ew.com/ew/article/0,,20319051,00.html

    EW also gave John Mayer and Justin Bieber’s new albums B- as well. I think they will all be released on Nov. 16 with Kris’ album.

  • BeckyMD

    wow for Kelly. I flove her!!!

  • ksgirlfordc

    What?! This is an outrage! You mean ROLLING STONE ‘” of all people ‘” didn’t choose Adam Lambert, the be all and end all of music as we now know it?! Who is this Kelly Clarkson upstart? She couldn’t wipe his feet!

    Sassycatz you kill me. Ha Ha.

  • Truthiness

    Entertainment Weekly’s review (NOT by Slezak) of Kris’ album. (SPOILER ALERT: it gets a B minus)

    http://www.ew.com/ew/article/0,,20319051,00.html

    Given how she reviewed it, I was surprised she rated it as highly as she did. So it wasn’t a horrible review and Whitney seemed to like Kris throughout the season, so it could have been worse. I mean I totally disagreed about it’s Kris’s voice that saves things with that cute hitch in his voice, because I really dislike that whine thing in his voice. And saying that this “In The Air,” tonight version of Heartless like saved the album? Not getting that.

    But again, not horrible and saying terrible things about Kris. I’ll take it and be thankful if I get reviews as overall positive for my fave.

  • cookcricket

    EW also gave John Mayer and Justin Bieber’s new albums B- as well. I think they will all be released on Nov. 16 with Kris’ album.

    Well, that makes me feel a little better because I was completely bummed out by that review.

  • happygolucky

    I don’t know if this has been posted yet. Richard Rushfield twittered:

    @Votefortheworst gives thumbs up to Kris Allen’s album! Is the greatness of Kris cracking the famed VFTW scowl!? http://bit.ly/3wOM3Q

    Saw his name here on the blog before. Who’s Richard Rushfield?

  • ladymadonna

    That’s about par for the course for Idol debuts out of EW’s reviewers. Last year they gave Archie a C+ and Cook a B. Kris is right in the middle. Should be interesting to see how they treat Adam and Allison.

  • Ratna12

    @truthiness
    Kris’s voice that saves things with that cute hitch in his voice,
    because I really dislike that whine thing in his voice.

    Is that “whine” that people talk about, the same one like at the refrain of “Apologize”. Because I love, love, love it. I love the “cry / catch” in his voice.

  • BeckyMD

    @Votefortheworst gives thumbs up to Kris Allen’s album! Is the greatness of Kris cracking the famed VFTW scowl!? http://bit.ly/3wOM3Q

    http://www.votefortheworst.com/20091109/vote_worst_album_review_kris_allen

    Entertainment Weekly’s review (NOT by Slezak) of Kris’ album. (SPOILER ALERT: it gets a B minus)

    http://www.ew.com/ew/article/0,,20319051,00.html

    There two reviews say pretty much the same thing: Kris’ voice makes these non-original but popular-genre songs somehow appealing.

  • seriously

    IDK if this is news but… I posted this on the Make Believe thread. It appears Dave shaved. http://twitpic.com/p6zzq

  • girlygirl

    Very brief, good (not great) review of Adam’s album by Spin Magazine

    http://www.spin.com/reviews/adam-lambert-your-entertainment-19-recordingsrca

  • tierbee

    I posted this on the Make Believe thread. It appears Dave shaved. http://twitpic.com/p6zzq

    Lord, he looks young when he shaves. Quit it, David, you’re going to make me feel guilty. Or not :)

  • Trina

    Oh god no! Cook, please stay away from that. It’s bad news all around.

    Maybe he sold his soul to Simon Fuller hee. I kind of like the fact that he’s so loyal to Idol. Part of me would like him to cut the ties a bit but I guess staying on 19′s good side is a good thing.

    He tweeted that he couldnt come out after the show due to the crazy routing. Milwaukee to California is nuts. I hope they’re flying..

  • serene

    girlygirl
    11/11/2009 at 9:52 pm
    Entertainment Weekly’s review (NOT by Slezak) of Kris’ album. (SPOILER ALERT: it gets a B minus)

    http://www.ew.com/ew/article/0,,20319051,00.html

    I tried to comment there, but not working, IDKY.

    Anyway, for Whitney to use d argument of ‘identity’, she would’ve to know Kris Allen very well or at least lay down what she thinks Kris Allen’s identity is so we can make able comparison in her statement that he lacks identity in this CD. D best judge whether Kris Allen d album jives w Kris Allen d person/musician, would be his fans who has been analysing Kris in & out (not physically of course), who will tell you cohesively that Kris Allen is an apt title to the album. Can’t argue what she grades the CD or whether she loves d songs, taste is really in the ears of the beholder, but d identity point? Fallacy of argument, IMHO.

    Anyway….

  • Mary102

    Just read the EW review – hmm, curious to hear what their take on Adam might be based on that – if they could accuse Kris of having an identity crisis, they might definitely go after Adam for such an eclectic album – but I’d take eclectic any day over bland and boring.

    I’m glad Kris’s album, for the most part, veers away from too many songs that sound exactly the same, and I never really sensed an identity crisis – though many of the songs are not quite in the spirit of the accoustic sets he did on AI.

  • aa618892

    Actually I thought this Spin review was great. This is not an Idol blog, this is a real music mag. It seems they have heard the whole album too, not just snippets.

    “The success of former American Idol contestants is measured not only by who helps them, but by what material they get and how well they make it their own. Everyone from Lady Gaga to Muse chips in here with perhaps the strongest, most flavorful batch of tunes to reach an AI vet, and Lambert’s polymorphous vocal skills unite dancefloor strut and hard-rock pomp in a convincing glam package. Flamboyance with a fire underneath, this is mainstream glitz liberated by both guts and chops; the gay equivalent of gospel.”