Idol Headlines for 02/08/10

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Jennifer Hudson to Record New Version of One Shining Moment

In the years since, “One Shining Moment,” which made its debut in 1987, has become as much a part of the NCAA tournament as Selection Sunday and first-round upsets.

But even iconic songs need updating. Enter Mason, Hollywood music producer.

From Harvey Mason Media in North Hollywood, he has spent the past few weeks producing music for an updated version of the song, commissioned by CBS.

In 10 days, Jennifer Hudson – an Oscar and Grammy winner -will record lead vocals.

The new version will be used at this year’s tournament.

One major change – Mason is adding a 50-person choir he said “will sound amazing.”

AZStarnet.com

Super Bowl ratings poised for all-time high

Super Bowl XLIV may be one for the record books.

Early CBS estimates show Sunday’s big game rising from last year’s record high.

The New Orleans Saints vs. Indianapolis Colts showdown drew 46.4 metered-market household rating.

That’s up 10% from 2009′s Pittsburgh Steelers vs. Arizona Cardinals nail-biter, which was seen by an all-time high of 98.7 million viewers.

Super Bowl XLIV may be the first sports program to ever domestically crack 100 million viewers.

The Hollywood Reporter

Danny Gokey – 3/6

WITI-TV, MILWAUKEE – Danny Gokey is launching his debut album in Milwaukee with a free concert for fans. To attend, all you have to do is purchase Gokey’s album. The concert starts at 7 p.m. March 6 at the Turner Hall Ballroom. There will be a CD signing after the show.

For more information, visit http://pabsttheater.org/gokey

Fox6Now

Simon Cowell’s Helping Haiti charity single tops download charts

The Helping Haiti charity single topped the download charts last night after more than a million sales. Simon Cowell, behind the all-star cover of REM’s Everybody Hurts, said: “The people of Haiti need as much help as we can give them.”

Mirror.co.uk

More Idol Headlines after the JUMP…

Video premiere for Haiti charity single

The music video for Simon Cowell’s Haiti charity single, featuring Leona Lewis and Mika, has been released.

The cover of REM’s Everybody Hurts was made available as a download on Sunday and is expected hit number one.

In the video, footage of the song’s vocalists in the recording studio is intercut with images of the aftermath of the devastating earthquake.

The magnitude 7.0 earthquake struck Haiti in mid-January, killing more than 200,000 people.

Singers including Rod Stewart, James Blunt, Robbie Williams, Cheryl Cole and Susan Boyle all feature in the five-and-a-half minute promo, which opens with a statement recalling the events of 12 January.

BBC.co.uk

Idol airplay: Kris Allen, Adam Lambert and more

There’s not a lot of movement on the American Idol airplay chart this week. But, according to Mediabase, Kris Allen and Adam Lambert continue to add spins for their singles, with Adam’s Whataya Want From Me moving into the top 30 (N0. 26) at Hot AC. Whataya Want From Me moves from No. 7 to No. 6 for overall Idol airplay. Kelly Clarkson’s Already Gone remained the most-played Idol song last week.

On the country side, Carrie Underwood’s Temporary Home goes Top 10, and Danny Gokey makes its debut inside the top 40 ( No. 38).

USA Today

Carrie Underwood’s Super Bowl ‘National Anthem’: Another touchdown for the country powerhouse!

You want your National Anthem sung right? You call an American Idol alum. At least that seems to be the consistent (and, to be honest, correct) message brought to you by the good folks of the NFL. Last year’s Super Bowl found Jennifer Hudson singing “The Star-Spangled Banner,” while this year’s NFC and AFC conference championship games brought Kris Allen and Jordin Sparks to the mic to get in touch with their inner patriots (national, not New England). And for tonight’s all-eyes-are-locked-on-it game, we got Idol’s season 4 champ and ubiquitous country queen Carrie Underwood offering her own (not-surprisingly) exquisite twist on the National Anthem.

Entertainment Weekly

Carrie Underwood takes on Britney, Whitney

Carrie Underwood entered a very exclusive club last night when she performed the National Anthem at the start of Super Bowl XLIV. Clad in a sequined white catsuit, Carrie ensured that we’d not only be comparing her to consummate Anthem-er, Whitey Houston, but also Britney Spears this morning.

I can’t be the only one who had Elvis flashbacks as soon as the “American Idol” winner strode onto the stage in her high ass heels — the look was very reminiscent of Britney’s ads for her 2002 HBO special, “Live from Las Vegas.”.

New York Post

Carrie Underwood’s National Anthem Kicks Off Super Bowl XLIV

Carrie Underwood excels no matter what the context. Fresh off her headline-grabbing contribution to the Michael Jackson tribute at this year’s Grammy Awards (where she adroitly weaved her way through Jackson’s “Earth Song”), Underwood took the microphone in front of a sold-out Sun Life Stadium in Miami to deliver a killer rendition of “The Star-Spangled Banner” before the kickoff to Super Bowl XLIV.

Before Underwood performed, Queen Latifah sang “America the Beautiful” flanked by a children’s choir. Latifah broke it down during the tune’s finale for a jazz-inflected, gospel-tinged capper.

MTV

Daughtry meets challenge of satisfying football-centered crowd during pre-show festivities

MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. (AP) — They are on opposing sides, but Indianapolis Colts and New Orleans Saints fans found something to bond over at the Super Bowl on Sunday — a Daughtry (daw-TREE’)concert.

Black and gold mixed with Colts blue as the rockers performed before the game. Lead singer Chris Daughtry joked that he was able to bring together a rowdy group.

He said: “There was a lot of segregation … a lot of fights getting ready to break out.”

Guitarist Josh Steely interjected: “He eased that crowd though.”

Associated Press

Up close with Kris Allen

HE has been dubbed the “most successful underdog” in American Idol history. In the beginning, no one remembered who Kris Allen was – he just managed nine seconds of screen time during the audition stage while his opponent, Adam Lambert, dominated the screen. And yet, he won.

And now, he’s right here in Malaysia!

How’s he been coping?

“It’s been crazy. My life has changed completely. I live in a different place now … my wife and I just moved into a place in LA and I’m never at home.

star-ecentral.com

‘Idol’ finalist records in Nashville

Add Anoop Desai to the increasingly long list of American Idol finalists making connections in Music City.

Desai, who took sixth place in last year’s season of Idol, was is in Nashville last week wrapping up work on his upcoming single, “My Name.”

“Name” will be featured on All Is Fair, a six-song EP due in May. Desai plans to release a new EP every six months.

The North Carolina native isn’t in town to stay, however; he’s now based in Los Angeles. Still, he wouldn’t be out of place in Nashville, as he’s well known for his smooth soul version of the country standard “Always On My Mind.”

Tennessean.com

HOT DISH

Kellie Pickler says she prefers traditional country music and only listens to older country music. “Willie’s Place on Sirius XM Satellite Radio is all I listen to,” said the North Carolina native. Willie said, “Well, she’s my newest hero!”:

Did you feel you were watching CMT Crossroads during the Michael Jackson tribute that allowed Carrie Underwood to perform with Celine Dion, Jennifer Hudson, Smokey Robinson and Usher. Carrie proved she sings as good as the best.

CMT

Kellie Pickler and the Universal Language

Music and love have both been hailed as a universal language, but Kellie Pickler discovered there’s one more: tag.

That’s right, the kids game. And Kellie discovered that when her nine-year-old brother, Eric, tagged along at the video shoot for “Didn’t You Know How Much I Loved You,” which took place in the Dominican Republic.

“There were two little boys there,” she recalls. “One was French, and the other was Spanish, and they could not understand a word each other was saying. And the most beautiful thing I think I’ve ever seen: I saw them tryin’ to communicate, but there was that communication barrier there, and Eric finally just ran up to me, he’s like, ‘Sissy, I want to play with them, but they can’t understand me.’ And I went, ‘You’ll figure out a way to communicate with them.’”

GACTV

Edited to Add:

An apology to Allison Iraheta

We recently sat down with Season 8 finalist Allison Iraheta for a video interview (portions to be posted later today) and were surprised — nee, horrified — to learn that yours truly, along with much of the “Idol”-loving world and Ryan Seacrest, have all been pronouncing her last name wrong!

We discovered this by having Allison do the standard sign-off, so there must be radio listeners out there who also have taken notice. Still, it’s been nearly a year since she first graced the Hollywood stage, you’d think at some point it would have been corrected on a wider scale, even if she had gotten used to the, er, misnomer.

Check out our good-natured exchange with Miss (Eye)-ra-heat-a. And on behalf of all those still in the dark, our apologies, Allison.

LA Times

Kellie Pickler Has Just Two Words for Her Upcoming Tourmate!

Kellie Pickler’s goals for this year clearly do not include much time for relaxation! The singer has a lot planned for 2010, which suits her just fine.

“Taylor [Swift], Gloriana and myself are touring together again this year on the Fearless tour,” she writes in her blog. “After the Fearless tour I am hopping on another tour … which I have not yet been given permission to talk about.”

Kellie does reveal that the act she’ll be hitting the road with has two words, further fueling rumors that she’ll be the opening act on Rascal Flatts’ American Living Unstoppable tour this year.

The Boot

Keith Urban Lends Gravity to People Country

And then Kellie Pickler dishes on the dishes she served at her recent book club party to discuss the bestseller, The Help. They had cherry tomatoes with broccoli filling, baked Vidalia onion dip and pound cake with Kahlua cream. (Hopefully, all prepared by Pickler and not by “the help.”)

CMT

Kris Allen live in KL! (the press conference)

At the press conference for his showcase performance later tonight, the latest American Idol winner Kris Allen was given a framed decorative keris. (So punny la!) “Ah, so this is so I can stab the competition,” Kris quipped. Ha ha ha.

(Keris? A bit salah, right?)

Anyway, Keris Allen (he he he) — mostly famous for beating out the more fabulous Adam Lambert in American Idol Season 8 — is here to meet shrill fans. Also to perform — at 8pm, 8 February 2010, in The Gardens @ Mid Valley’s ballroom. Lucky folks will get to see the budding star perform his earnest “Live Like We’re Dying” and “Red Guitar”.

Klue.com

Kris Allen talks about fame and Simon Cowell

Winning the eighth season of American Idol has turned Kris Allen into a household name, but he is still very much the guy next door.

Here we are not just referring to his looks – a casual combination of a light blue shirt, jeans and sneakers at MOnday’s press conference – but also the way he carried himself in a roomful of adoring sponsors and media people, who whistled and cheered at nearly everything he said.

“I have no idea what I’m doing. What do we do?” he said, when Hitz.FM’s Jin, who hosted the press conference, passed him the microphone.

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  • cookbunny

    Aww…I’m actually sad to know last year’s tourney would be the last time I’d hear the late, great Luther Vandross sing “One Shining Moment.” That being said they couldn’t have found a better voice than J-Hud!

  • steph6449

    another article appearing about Danny’s album release concert

    http://www.expressmilwaukee.com/blog-4880-danny-gokey-to-play-record-release-concert-at-turn.html

  • ilovekrisallen39

    I don’t know how to post links but a Miracle happened Kris’s AOL Session is up. It’s were Allison’s was at. Just Put in Kris’s name.

  • poporange

    Carrie Underwood her outfit was pretty-good for an Evil -kenevil jumping over a bunch of cars w/ platform shoes event.Singing the NA near the end the last notes not goodover all all-right ..Carrie U was not the best singer I heard unfortunately she reminds me of a cliche’ Sigma Girl extra for a movie..

  • Jx223

    another article appearing about Danny’s album release concert

    http://www.expressmilwaukee.com/blog-4880-danny-gokey-to-play-record-release-concert-at-turn.html

    I think that the album release concert is a smart idea and nice way for Danny to sell more CD’s. I like that the price of admission is the purchase of a CD at Turner Hall Ballroom. I read that Turner Hall Ballroom holds up to around 1200 people.

    Even if only a third of that amount of people showed up for Danny’s concert that would be 400 more CD’s sold. I hope that it will be a full house for him. :)

  • http://idolstages.com Connie D.

    PollstarPro is listing Turner Hall Ballroom with a capacity of 987. Very nice size for this event, I think.

    I emailed the venue to verify the specific capacity for Danny’s show, and just got a reply: 987

  • dv

    Kelly sang “Save You” for the first time last night in Manchester

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8Db-8OS0jeI

    And Kelly has added another cover to show “The Promise” by When In Rome
    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T5mIYK8cFro

  • leilamaurizia

    Carrie just announced some additional tour dates for June:

    June 1 Nampa, ID The Idaho Center
    June 3 Broomfield, CO Odeum Colorado
    June 4 Colorado Springs, CO Colorado Springs World Arena
    June 12 Birmingham, AL BJCC Arena
    June 13 Lexington, KY Rupp Arena
    June 15 Springfield, MO JQH Arena
    June 17 Fargo, ND Fargodome
    June 18 Winnipeg, MB MTS Centre
    June 20 Saskatoon, SK Credit Union Centre

  • Pixie Baker

    “Danny Gokey is launching his debut album in Milwaukee with a free concert for fans. To attend, all you have to do is purchase Gokey’s album.

    Does this seem a bit awkward to anyone else? Maybe this is a common practice but it doesn’t sit right with me. Maybe I am just in an irritable mood today…heh!

  • leilamaurizia

    Carrie now has her own Sesame Street character — Carrie Underworm!

    http://www.cmt.com/news/news-in-brief/1631475/carrie-underwood-inspires-sesame-street-character-carrie-underworm.jhtml

    Carrie Underwood Inspires Sesame Street Character, “Carrie Underworm”

    Carrie Underwood has inspired a new character on Sesame Street named “Carrie Underworm.” Underwood also recorded a short song, “The Worm Anthem,” specifically for the show. Pictured as an orange worm with long, blond hair and a wireless microphone, her musical segment is introduced by NASCAR driver Jeff Gordon. The scene also includes Oscar the Grouch. The Sesame Street episode is scheduled to air on PBS on Thursday (Feb. 11), as well as March 17, April 8 and April 26.

  • steph6449

    Someone mentioned to me at another site that for David Cook’s record launch, they did a similar thing at the NYC Hard Rock Cafe. Fans purchased DC’s CD for admission to the album release concert.

  • lorismile

    Danny Gokey is launching his debut album in Milwaukee with a free concert for fans. To attend, all you have to do is purchase Gokey’s album

    Hey – maybe he’s shooting to get the highest S8 CD debut!

  • Trina

    Yeah the Danny thing sounds pretty similar to what RCA did for David. The first 500 fans to buy a CD at the Virgin Megastore the morning of the album drop were given a wristband which got us into a concert and CD signing at the Hard Rock Cafe that night. It wasn’t awkward at all, it was awesome! Very cool Danny fans are getting an opportunity for something like that.

  • windmills

    Carrie now has her own Sesame Street character — Carrie Underworm!

    Now she’s really made it.

    I’d love for Carrie to actually appear in person on Sesame Street some day, I bet that’d be fun!

    Edit: Carrie Underworm video!!

    http://www.dailymotion.com/video/xboh5q_carrie-underworm_shortfilms

  • googletot

    maybe he’s shooting to get the highest S8 CD debut!

    It wouldn’t surprise me in the least if Danny just did that! He’s picking up lots of new fans doing his radio tour and this is the week his CD is released. Also, there’s a rumor that he’s performing on AI that week, so it wouldn’t surprise me if Danny sells more than any of the other Idols the first week.

  • girlygirl

    Googletot

    Adam sold nearly 200K in his debut week. Judging from Danny’s single sales, which have been pretty low, I doubt he’ll sell anywhere near Adam’s total his 1st week. In fact, I wouldn’t count on him outselling Kris’s debut week (80K) either…

  • girlygirl

    brief recap/pr piece on Kris’s showcase in Malaysia today, with some pics. Says there were 1000 people there, which is a good size, considering it was a private concert held in a mall. Estimates for the Manilla concert crowd the other night are 17,000+

    http://voize.my/events/happenings/kris-allen-rocks-kl

  • girlygirl

    Where is this free concert of Danny’s going to be held in Milwaukee? In a small, mid-sized or large venue? I’m guessing smallish, especially if it’s a solo show.

  • steph6449

    I think country albums may sell better than digital singles, especially with singles that aren’t at the very top of the charts or by big-name established country acts. We’ll have to see how Danny fares. The AI9 appearance and other things planned around the time of his album launch should benefit him, and presumably he’s been accumulating some presales since his album has been available for online preorder for a few weeks.
    Not sure he needs to hit any specific number. Really just want to see him get a solid start and keep building his career from here.

  • ptslittlecomment

    Shy Adam Lambert comes to town
    The ‘American Idol’ runner-up shares his views on gays on TV and the ‘closed-minded’

    Adam Lambert is not a fan of the phrase “less is more.” Sitting in an office at a Toronto radio station, the 28-year-old American Idol runner-up has just undergone his seventh makeup application for the day, and is wrapped in a grey scarf that is the size of a small comforter. “It’s a gift from Oprah,” he explains, as he starts to take off the fabric—which covers his six-foot-one frame like a sari—“she’s such a sweetie.” Although today’s schedule does not include any live performances, Lambert is completely stage-ready, sporting his signature black guyliner, spiked raven-coloured hair, and a face fully coated with a heavy dose of beige concealer. “I’ve never been that guy?.?.?.?” the singer nicknamed “Glambert” says, before untangling the nest of silver necklaces and feathers hanging down his chest.

    “You know, the one who’s always wanted to have a quiet, subtle life.”

    http://www2.macleans.ca/2010/02/08/shy-adam-lambert-comes-to-town/

  • steph6449

    Where is this free concert of Danny’s going to be held in Milwaukee? In a small, mid-sized or large venue? I’m guessing smallish, especially if it’s a solo show.

    There was a figure posted here of 987 capacity. At another site I saw 1200. Hopefully they will get a nice turnout, and have a fun time. At least two of Danny’s band members have ties to Milwaukee, so if the full band shows up it should be fun for them all.

    Danny has done previous solo concerts pulling in decent attendance with much less visibility than this will have. His post-AI Tour concert for the Mount St. Mary’s college anniversary was something like a 700-person capacity venue, and was nearly full. And I heard well over 1000 people (maybe 1200-1300) showed up to the town civic event outside Milwaukee where Danny was advertised to perform a short set of only four songs. Though I suppose for the latter, someone who doesn’t like Danny could argue all those peeps went there in the cold to see the mayor hand out the good-citizenship awards ;)

    Couple of cute pics from Danny’s visit in PA last week

    http://hphotos-snc3.fbcdn.net/hs123.snc3/17055_509272604766_330500224_299911_3805221_n.jpg
    http://hphotos-snc3.fbcdn.net/hs123.snc3/17055_509272699576_330500224_299930_6413240_n.jpg

    Just saw on twitter, Danny will be appearing March 11th as part of Jeffrey Steele’s annual Jeffrey Steele & Friends event in Nashville area, raising funds for a non-profit cause honoring his late son ( http://www.rememberalex.com )

    Today, February 08, 2010, 9 minutes ago |
    JSteeleMusic (Jeffrey Steele)
    RT @TheAlexFund: Any American Idol fans? Come see Danny Gokey perform at JS&F 2010 and support the Alex Fund!!

  • retjenny

    Is it OK if I share:

    I Just got tickets for the Glamimy reunion at Fantasy Springs (to go along with my tickets concert tickets) I hope I get to meet some of you there :)

  • girlygirl

    Kris got a set of “keris” or daggers, from his hosts in Malaysia

    http://tinypic.com/?t=postupload

  • http://mjsbigblog.com/luvadamlamberts-american-idol-tour-2009-washington-dc-re-cap.htm luvadamlambert

    Hi everybody!!! I went into Adam withdrawal because the power was out until late last night lol :)
    anyway in my email alerts I found it Anna Kendrick wanted Adam to be her date.so Adam might be at te oscars after all!!!

  • hoosiermama

    Izzieq–thanks for posting those KL autograph session videos. What a great reception he got and he looked so happy! And he blew kisses to the crowd–awww. His bandmates seem so amused by all the hoopla–bet they’ll be teasing him for the rest of the day. Loved the acapella LLWD snippet, too. Another great day of Kris news!

    That really is an honor for Carrie to have Carrie Underworm on Sesame Street. The kids are gonna love her!

  • girlygirl

    luv

    I think that rumor was already shot down by Anna…it would be cool if it was true, though

  • http://mjsbigblog.com/luvadamlamberts-american-idol-tour-2009-washington-dc-re-cap.htm luvadamlambert

    Oh…thanks girlygirl :/

  • mmb

    Adam’s fye will officially go over 500K this week. Hdd already reporting over 8800 with 68 percent in. Yahoo

  • sma11ie

    Kelly sang “Save You” for the first time last night in Manchester

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8Db-8OS0jeI

    Oooh, thanks, DV, I love that song, and was disappointed she didn’t sing it at her concerts here. The concert was still awesome though :) .

  • GreenHippo

    Is it OK if I share:

    I Just got tickets for the Glamimy reunion at Fantasy Springs (to go along with my tickets concert tickets) I hope I get to meet some of you there

    retjenny – I did too!!! I am also hoping to meet more “MJ peeps” there. I wonder if we all should make a purple button out of her logo and wear it?

  • alaadam

    Tweets from Fantasy Resort re ADam and gig:

    FantasySprings Glamily Reunion Sold Out! A new record. WOW!

    But we are working on creative ways to try and accommodate more fans. So stay tuned.

    Never. This place will be rockin on the 27th RT @GlamUlli: @FantasySprings have you ever encountered anything like us Adam
    fans? :)

    Looks like enough peeps liked the idea of the Gamily Reunion and finally no bad publicity for being Adam fans from their last tweet:

    Everyday we are surprised a little more by Adam’s fans. In a good way RT @redshoesforme: @FantasySprings Now why does that surprise you?
    34 minutes ago from TweetDeck

  • steph6449

    Jeffrey Steele website updated to include Danny as featured performer for this year’s Jeffrey Steele & Friends event. John Waite also will be there.

    Tickets aren’t cheap though. Hopefully it will raise a good bit of $$.

    http://jeffreysteele.net/rememberalex/?p=53

    Jeffrey co-wrote What Hurts the Most and My Wish, which Danny sang on AI / the AI Tour. He also co-wrote Tiny Life, one of the ballads on Danny’s upcoming CD. Believe Danny has met Jeffrey, but not sure he’s ever sung one of his songs in front of Jeffrey before.

  • mr

    mmb
    02/08/2010 at 1:56 pm
    Adam’s fye will officially go over 500K this week. Hdd already reporting over 8800 with 68 percent in. Yahoo

    Yaaaay!!! Congrats Adam!!!

  • http://mjsbigblog.com/luvadamlamberts-american-idol-tour-2009-washington-dc-re-cap.htm luvadamlambert

    MarioLopezExtra Interviewing Adam Lambert today… fellow San Diegian. He’s a very cool, nice guy. I’m gonna try to get him to sing!
    about 3 hours ago

  • steph6449

    Another date with Sugarland for Danny becoming known — Burgettstown, PA, which appears to be Pittsburgh area.

    May 14th, at the First Niagara Pavilion. Jake Owen will also be there.

    In relation to the Jeffrey Steele event, this has Danny singing his new song Tiny Life by Jeffrey Steele.

  • Indigobunting

    “Danny Gokey is launching his debut album in Milwaukee with a free concert for fans. To attend, all you have to do is purchase Gokey’s album.

    Does this seem a bit awkward to anyone else? Maybe this is a common practice but it doesn’t sit right with me. Maybe I am just in an irritable mood today…heh!

    I don’t think its awkward at all. David Cook’s label did the exact same thing for him.

    I don’t think selling 1000 albums will make much of a difference for him (and most would have bought it anyway).

    I think its mainly a nice celebration for the fans, and I think it is great that Danny is doing it in his hometown. Lucky fans.

  • adamized

    Got my ticket for the GFR (glamily family reunion). I wonder how long it took to sell out. Love the idea of wearing MJ nametag.

  • ptslittlecomment

    Adam Lambert is set to attend next Tuesday’s MUCH-ANTICIPATED runway presentation from The Blonds during NY Fashion Week, sources confirm exclusively to JustJared.com.
    “There is a special model who will be opening the show,” another source tells Just Jared. “And it will drive the audience BA NA NAS!”

    http://justjared.buzznet.com/2010/02/08/adam-lambert-to-attend-the-blonds-fashion-show/

  • GreenHippo

    I wonder how long it took to sell out. Love the idea of wearing MJ nametag.

    it started at 10 PT and above says 2:45 ET

    FantasySprings Glamily Reunion Sold Out!

    so that’s less then 2 hours!
    YAY – Purple name tags with “Hello my name is: GreenHippo” – LOL

  • http://mjsbigblog.com/luvadamlamberts-american-idol-tour-2009-washington-dc-re-cap.htm luvadamlambert

    I hope everyone has a great time at the glamily family reunion!!!

    anyway, I’m depressed…kinda off-topic but we have a snow day on my bday.I don’t want to be like lonely on my bday ;( anyway I hate the snow…..

    D:

  • http://mjsbigblog.com/luvadamlamberts-american-idol-tour-2009-washington-dc-re-cap.htm luvadamlambert

    Cool!! More Adam appearences…

  • ptslittlecomment

    adamlambert

    Hey guys!!! I looooove the support and Passion you all put into your radio requests, however Canada’s Z103 is being . . . .

    adamlambert

    …pestered by too many “pushy” emails. Let’s make sure we don’t bother them to the point where they don’t wanna play my music!! Thanks! less than 20 seconds ago from Echofon

  • Hazehel

    Kris got a set of Malaysia “keris” or daggers, from his hosts in Malaysia

    Actually, that kind of knife is also spelt “kris” (and pronunced as “kris” locally even if spelt “keris”), which is presumably why it was given to Kris –

    http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kris

    I wonder if he’ll have trouble taking something that’s considered a weapon back home.

  • will

    Apologies to those who are offended by glambert696969, but I couldn’t resist posting these:

    glambert696969 ALSO, I saw video of NOTAdamLambert eating a duck fetus. And he claims to be a Christian? HA! AND HISSSSSSSSSS. 31 minutes ago from web

    glambert696969 FURTHERMORE, NOTAdamLambert claims to be “buddies” with JUSTIN BIEBER yet he goes to Asia and eats Bieber’s TWIN?? HE’S EVILLLLL. 21 minutes ago from web

  • saga

    Does everyone call Bieber the Fetus?

  • saga

    wrong thread

  • Finn

    I still don’t think that glambert696969 is actually Jim Cantiello. I think someone just took that spoof he did and ran with it. Has anyone ever heard Jim confirm it?

  • http://mjsbigblog.com/luvadamlamberts-american-idol-tour-2009-washington-dc-re-cap.htm luvadamlambert

    Thanks will!! ROTFLMFAO

  • http://myspace.com/girlgeek mj

    I still don’t think that glambert696969 is actually Jim Cantiello. I think someone just took that spoof he did and ran with it. Has anyone ever heard Jim confirm it?

    Yes, it’s Jim.

  • Truthiness

    Plus Jim has dressed up and acted out being Glambert6969 on his show. It’s him.

    I am all for mocking the extreme of the Glamberts, or Krisberts or any fanbase, because they all have those nutjobs….but I only occasionally find Jim’s Tweets about it, funny. Which is to be expected. No one is funny all the time. Not even the likes of my boys, Stephen and Jon.

    I do find calling Justin Bieber the fetus with hair amusing. I don’t know why, but I do. Probably it’s because I’m really not a fan of Justin Bieber and think fetus with hair is an apt, and funny, nickname for him.

    Oh and yeah, grossed out with the egg/duck fetus thing. I’m a vegetarian, so yes, I generally think eating meat is not for me. But somethings do ping harder on my ickdar than others. Eating duck fetusus hits it harder than eating a regular, unfertilized egg. Though less than eating say, a cat or a dog, so hey, not the worst thing in the world.

  • http://youtube.com/user/ConcertCameraCat Sparkles

    Sorry if this was reported allready…
    Carrie Underwood will be playing Summerfest in Milwaukee on July 4th. I know Danny Gokey was invited to play Summerfest (although probably not headlining the Marcus Amphitheater like Carrie)

    http://www.jsonline.com/entertainment/musicandnightlife/83807142.html

  • steph6449

    Last I heard Danny was saying he hoped to be able to accept for Summerfest but it depended on other tour scheduling. Presumably the Sugarland deal.

  • https://twitter.com/pmhowden undercooked

    Got my ticket for the GFR (glamily family reunion). I wonder how long it took to sell out. Love the idea of wearing MJ nametag.

    c’est le vie, I forgot about the glamily thing until this afternoon. By the time I logged on it was already sold out. At this point, FS should just open up the grand ballroom have cash bars and take a $30 entry at the door.

    Instead of the Glamily family reunion, they should call it the Adam Lambert convention. They could offer workshops on eyeliner applying and sell a shit load of t-shirts, etc.

  • retjenny

    GreenHippo
    02/08/2010 at 4:35 pm
    I wonder how long it took to sell out. Love the idea of wearing MJ nametag.

    it started at 10 PT and above says 2:45 ET
    FantasySprings Glamily Reunion Sold Out!
    so that’s less then 2 hours!
    YAY – Purple name tags with “Hello my name is: GreenHippo” – LOL

    I would be up for that!

  • rosvelle

    Hi everyone! I’m new here at MJ’s (and also first time for me to blog). I just could not resist saying Congrats to Greenhippo, retjenny, Adamized, Adamland and all Adam fans who are going to the Fantasy Springs concert of Adam Lambert. I’ve been reading about your excitement in going to the concert and Glamily Reunion. I’ve also enjoyed reading your blogs about everything related to Adam Lambert- news, tours, interviews, etc. here in mj’s bigblog for months. I very much admire Adam Lambert and love his extraordinary vocals, performances and versatile talents. I admire his graciousness, humility, diplomacy (in interviews), articulateness and intelligence in all his interviews. He really is the total package complete with charisma. I couldn’t help but tell you guys that I envy all of you who are going to see him in concert and possibly meet him in person in a cozy, small venue. I have not been to any of his concerts. I wish I could go also and see Adam’s live performances, and meet new friends (all you fellow Adam fans ). I live here in Los Angeles but, unfortunately, I cannot afford it right now. I lost my job and can’t afford extra expenses.
    Anyway, I wish you all have FUN, enjoyment and beautiful experience of seeing Adam’s live performances.

  • ptslittlecomment

    Hello rosvelle. Welcome.

  • cayman

    rosvelle….I stop in here from time to time and I am thrilled I stopped today. I enjoyed your post, I too admire the extremely talented Adam Lambert. He is, in my opinion, a rare find. The real reason for my post though was to commend YOU on your generous heart felt good wishes for others to go see Adam and have a good time. I am sorry to hear of your current circumstances and the timing not being right for you to be able to attend, however, good karma is always returned. I believe you will ultimately be the receiver of good things to come in the very near future. Smiles and high fives to you!!

  • alaadam

    FantasySprings A little less than 3,000 @adamlambert tix sold – only 500 left. Buy now here.

    Also-they opened other Glamily thing:

    We found another location, our upstairs 12th floor bar, to host an additional 200 @adamlambert fans. Tix on sale 10 am 2morrow

    Tickets to each party only have access to the location printed on the ticket. 400 are in the lounge. 200 are in the wine bar.

  • cayman

    alaadam, hope ok to post this question here, just curious, are you going and are you attending one of the fan parties? I am attending, however, taking a 17yr. old with, I am not attending the fan get togethers due to her. Two fold, underage and she is a AI non-believer. She became an Adam Lambert fan after hearing WWFM on her laptop where she and her friends listen to their music online. She called and said I didn’t think I would like him since he came from AI, but, now I do. Loves FYE and also Strut. Anyway, just curious if you are going.

  • girlygirl

    Positive – if brief – review of Kris’s appearance in Malaysia today…

    http://thestar.com.my/news/story.asp?file=/2010/2/9/nation/5639155&sec=nation

  • alaadam

    No I’m an accountant! Can’t go anywhere hardly until April 15th!!!!!! My daughter and son in college wanted to go with me but we decided to wait until he came to the East Coast (if ever). We are hoping for Atlanta.

  • cayman

    GO ATLANTA, and I will not hold it against “alaadam” when I write my check to the IRS again this year. Yeah for college kids wanting to go. Thank you for getting back to me.

  • girlygirl

    Okay, my reaction to the following rumor (and it is just a rumor), is this: F*** no!

    JonasDomination
    #A rumored tour openers include : Joey Page, Steve Rushton, Kris Allen, and 78violet ( Aly and AJ ) . about 2 hours ago from web

    Why in god’s name would Kris tour with the JoBros? How many of Kris’s fans over the age of 18 would go anywhere NEAR a JoBros concert??? BAD IDEA BAD BAD BAD

  • rosvelle

    Thank you PTSLITTLECOMMENT for your welcome, and thank you CAYMAN for you kind words. I really hope for good karma and good things to come in my life now.

  • http://mjsbigblog.com/luvadamlamberts-american-idol-tour-2009-washington-dc-re-cap.htm luvadamlambert

    HI ROSVELLE!!!!!!!! Welcome!!!!!! :) :) :)

  • rosvelle

    Thanks for the welcome, LUVADAMLAMBERT! I like Adam Lambert’s fans here at MJ’s Bigblogs. You’re like one family- supportive of each other. There maybe times when you disagree with another one’s comments/opinion but still respect each other. I like it when you are fair in your comments of other Idols (i.e. Kris allen and the rest) despite your love for Adam Lambert. I also enjoy your intelligent discussions about a lot of things in the music industry. In fact, it’s here at mj’s that I learned some inner workings of the music business. Kudos to you all!

  • cwm

    Welcome rosvelle! I too lurked here at MJ’s for 8 months before I posted for the first time (after attending Adam’s Gridlock concert, I just had to come out of lurkdom in order to share my experience). Now I feel part of MJ’s community of Adam fans. I too have learned a lot here at MJs and appreciate the intelligent, witty, and thoughtful discussions. Now that you’ve taken that bold, brave first step, I hope that you’ll continue to post here, too!

  • mmb

    Why in god’s name would Kris tour with the JoBros? How many of Kris’s fans over the age of 18 would go anywhere NEAR a JoBros concert??? BAD IDEA BAD BAD BAD

    well, that would be one way to introduce him to a younger demographic….i would just suggest to anyone over the age of 21, bring earplugs!

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