‘American Idol’s’ Candice Glover: ‘I’m a hopeless romantic’: Interview – Though “American Idol” winners usually release an album shortly after they win their title, Glover’s set has been pushed back a few times—originally from the summer to the fall and now to February. She blames herself for the delay. “I’m such a perfectionist. That showed while I was on [‘Idol’]. Every week the contestants would practice their songs and I would be locked up in my room, making sure every single note and everything was perfect. I didn’t want to rush the album.” The extra time has allowed Glover to consider a wider range of songs and even to include two tunes that she co-wrote, “Forever That Man,” and “Three Little Words.” – Read more at HitFix
Phillip Phillips Artist Jukebox: Watch Him Share His Top 5 Songs of 2013 – Phillips picked out “Waitin’ On The Day,” from Mayer’s new album “Paradise Valley,” as one of the five 2013 favorites he included in his Billboard Artist Jukebox listening session. It’s a “great song to me and very emotional,” he says. “He’s given me a lot of great advice,” Phillips says of the time he’s spent with Mayer on tour. “Whether it’s business decisions or music decisions. He’s already a legend, an amazing guitarist and he loves songs too. We’ll soundcheck some new songs or something sometimes and he’ll come up to me [and say,] ‘That’s tight. Keep at it.’ It just makes you feel good for somebody in that position to say those types of things to me.” – Read more at Billboard
Kellie Pickler on Keeping Her Marriage Spicy – Kellie Pickler proved that the sexiest thing about a woman is her sense of humor during a hilarious appearance on Bethenny. The country singer had the audience laughing when host Bethenny Frankel told her she was a sex symbol. “I don’t know about that,” the 27-year-old replied as she blinked furiously, explaining that she was trying to do “my sex eyes.” In the episode airing on Thursday, Pickler demonstrated how uncomfortable she felt when doing a photo shoot for Maxim magazine. “I was really awkward and they are like, ‘Just relax.’ I was like, ‘I just need a drink.'” (Check out the video below to see just how awkward those poses were.) – Read more at People
‘The Voice’: Matthew Schuler on Christina Aguilera’s parting words, meeting Kelly Clarkson – His last night on the show wasn’t all bad news, though. With guest performer Kelly Clarkson there to promote her new Christmas album, Schuler had the opportunity to meet another of his idols. “She was super nice and gave me a hug and she killed it,” he gushed of the original “American Idol” winner. “She is such an encouragement because she’s the one who paved the way for us. She wasn’t like the first one because that was ‘Star Search,’ but Kelly has had a flourishing career and it’s encouraging to see her and give her a hug. I saw her from afar for my whole life and I watched ‘American Idol’ and thought maybe one day I could be on one of those shows, then ‘The Voice’ comes out and I fell in love with it. I tried out and good things happened so I am very grateful to her for lighting that spark.” – Read more at Zap2it
The Voice’s Matthew Schuler: If I Was Going To Lose, I’m Glad It Was To ‘Talented’ James Wolpert – “If I was gonna lose to anyone I’m glad it was James Wolpert. Like, I love that guy,” Matthew told AccessHollywood.com’s Laura Saltman following Tuesday’s show. “I seriously think we have become a family. You know, the six of us, the entire 48 of us who’ve been on this show, who’ve been able to make it past the blind [auditions]. It’s amazing. – Read more at Access Hollywood
The Voice’s Adam Levine Feeling ‘So Lucky’ To Have 3 Contestants Left Competing – “Well, it is a happy Hanukkah for you because all three of your team members are still here during the Festival of Lights,” Laura pointed out. “The Festival of Lights indeed, and you know what? I’m happy they’re all here,” he said. “I’ve just been working trying to get these guys at their best… I feel like I’m so lucky and fortunate to have these guys, three out of the five, are on my team,” he explained. “I feel like it’s even more pressing to not let them down, you know?” – Read more at Access Hollywood
Carrie Underwood’s Secret to a Happy Marriage: “Communication, Trust and Skype Are Key” – The country crooner and former American Idol winner graces the cover of Ladies Home Journal in which she opens up about her marriage to the hunky professional hockey player and reveals how the twosome keep the spark in their relationship, despite having to spend time apart for work. “Communication, trust, and Skype are key,” the 30-year-old singer, who has been happily married since July 2010, tells the mag. – Read more at EOnline
Simon Cowell’s Girlfriend Lauren Silverman Finalizes Divorce; Plus, Baby Shower Details! – Simon Cowell’s baby mama finalized her divorce proceedings with Andrew Silverman in a New York Civil Court on Wednesday.And considering that there’s been plenty of buzz about whether the brunette beauty is going to tie the knot with the Brit, this should serve as great news. A divorce settlement was reached between the two parties in August and it was reported at the time that the expectant mother received a little over $2 million dollars. E! News has learned that she’s going to be celebrating this weekend with a baby shower! The intimate affair will take place at a private residence in Los Angeles and will have only close family and friends in attendance. – Read more at EOnline
