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VIDEO: Where’s Casey Abrams? Singing Like a Bum On Streets (Twitter Fun) (UPDATED)

By On 02/13/2013 · 29 Comments · In American Idol, Casey Abrams, Haley Reinhart, Jacob Lusk, James Durbin, Pia Toscano, Scotty McCreery

The folks at TMZ were super-confused when they found American Idol 10 alum, Casey Abrams, playing guitar by the side of road with a giant stuffed gorilla. They wondered why the American Idol 10 alum had turned into a “dirty, singing, hippie person” and thought maybe Casey was pulling a stunt in an attempt to promote something.

Watch TMZ’s video of Casey singing by the side of the road with a giant stuffed gorilla.

UPDATED: Check out Casey’s “homeless” video featuring Jack Black. Well played!

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Season 10 Alum, Jacob Lusk, Defends American Idol Against Charges of Racism

By On 01/26/2013 · 18 Comments · In American Idol, Jacob Lusk

American Idol season 10 alum, Jacob Lusk, defends the singing competition against  charges of racism in an interview with RumorFix:

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Jacob Lusk: “I Might Have A Record Deal!”

By On 07/31/2012 · 24 Comments · In American Idol, Jacob Lusk

Season 10 finalist, Jacob Lusk teased his fans with some intel about his upcoming album.

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Stevie Wonder & Idol Alums Sing “Lean on Me” at MS Fundraiser (VIDEO)

By On 05/21/2012 · 13 Comments · In Ace Young, American Idol, David Cook, Diana DeGarmo, Jacob Lusk, Pia Toscano, Taylor Hicks

David Cook, Taylor Hicks, Diana DeGarmo, Ace Young, Pia Toscano and Jacob Lusk sing “Lean on Me” with the legendary Stevie Wonder to close the Race to Erase MS charity event.

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American Idol 10 – 6/22 Live Chat – VIDEO

By On 06/22/2011 · 38 Comments · In American Idol, Casey Abrams, Jacob Lusk, Lauren Alaina, Pia Toscano, Stefano Langone

Lauren Alaina, Jacob Lusk, Casey Abrams, Stefano Langone & Pia Toscano will take time out of their busy summer tour rehearsal schedule today to take your questions at a live chat.

Watch live at 6:30 pm EDT right here.

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Jacob Lusk Performs on Live with Regis and Kelly

By On 05/09/2011 · 12 Comments · In American Idol, Jacob Lusk

Jacob Lusk kicked off his New York City media tour at Live with Regis and Kelly this morning.

His performance of “You’re All I Need to Get By” is actually pretty understated–with just the right gospely touches here and there. One of his best performances to date, in my opinion.

Watch his performance after the jump.

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Jacob Lusk Visits the Tonight Show with Jay Leno

By On 05/07/2011 · 11 Comments · In American Idol, Jacob Lusk

Jacob Lusk sat in with Rickey Minor and the Tonight Show band tonight–as eliminated Idol contestants have been doing on Friday nights. After a short interview with host Jay Leno, Jacob sang a few of the songs he performed on Idol as Tonight went in and out of commercial.

When Jay asked [...]

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Jacob Lusk Felt Pressured by Jimmy Iovine, Wanted to Sing “Crazy”

By On 05/06/2011 · 67 Comments · In American Idol 10, Jacob Lusk

UPDATE: Jacob tells TV Guide that he wanted to sing “Ain’t No Way” and maybe a Whitney song, but “it got changed” by Jimmy Iovine. He takes responsibility for the decision, however.

Look what TMZ just posted:

“American Idol” reject Jacob Lusk is telling friends he’s not to blame [...]

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Jacob Lusk – Satellite Conference Call + Interviews

By On 05/06/2011 · 42 Comments · In American Idol, American Idol 10, Jacob Lusk

Update: In this interview with TV Guide, Jacob alludes to being pressured to sing different songs, but takes full responsibility for his choices, in contrast to what TMZ is reporting.

Plus Ryan Seacrest describes the throw-down that [...]

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Jacob Lusk Spent a Night In Jail On An Outstanding Warrant

By On 04/15/2011 · 62 Comments · In American Idol, American Idol 10, Jacob Lusk

From TMZ (Hello Jacob! Meet Bus!)

It all started back in February 2009 — when cops cited Jacob for riding on an L.A. metro train without buying a ticket. Jacob blew off his court hearing and an arrest warrant was issued.

Fast forward to Nov. 2010 — [...]

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