Idol Headlines for 02/15/12 – The Evening Edition

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Stefano Langone tweets, “#studio today with my good friends @Rock_Mafia making the final touch ups on a couple songs #FutureHits #Believe”

Chris Rene behind the scenes of the “Young Homie” video. He’s shooting it tomorrow in Santa Cruz. Watch it Here.

Here’s a Popwatch blog I wrote about the new Idol promo HERE. And my New EW Gallery: 11 Big Moments of Hollywood Week Drama HERE.

Chris Daughtry tweets, “Doing a photo shoot today with a group of very talented songwriters for @Esquiremag Honored to be a part of this!” Here he is with songwriter Anthony Hamilton. And out in the desert.

Haley Reinhart at the Hard Rock Cafe in Hollywood - Wanna hear new music? We have it for you… Live! 104.3MYfm presents New Music Night at Hard Rock Café Hollywood on Tuesday, February 21 at 8pm. Use your credits to enter for a chance to win two passes to see performances by Hot Chelle Rae, Graffiti6, and Haley Reinhart. Courtesy of RCA, Capitol and Interscope Records. – MyClub1043

Sanaa Lathan and Anthony Mackie to Host 43RD NAACP IMAGE AWARDS, 2/17 – An all-star line-up is set for the “43rd NAACP Image Awards,” broadcast live from Los Angeles’ historic Shrine Auditorium on Friday, February 17 (8-10 p.m. ET live/PT tape-delayed) on NBC. The two-hour live special will be hosted by Sanaa Lathan (“Contagion”) and Anthony Mackie (“Hurt Locker,” “Adjustment Bureau”). Some of the biggest names in film, television and music are schedule to appear including LL Cool J, Paula Patton, Cuba Gooding Jr., Vanessa Williams, Jordin Sparks, Corey Reynolds, Judge Greg Mathis, Harry Belafonte, Holly Robinson Peete, Regina King, Taraji P. Henson, Terrence Howard, Samuel L. Jackson, Cicely Tyson, Diahann Carroll, Archie Panjabi and Hill Harper with performances by Lenny Kravitz, Jill Scott, Kirk Franklin, Ne-Yo and more. Read more at Broadway World

American Idol Experience marks 3 years at Disney World with new songs – and a Hollywood Studios visit from Paula Abdul – The American Idol Experience opened just over three years ago at Disney’s Hollywood Studios, on Feb. 12, 2009, with a star-studded premiere night. Just over three years later, the guest performance-based attraction continues to be updated while the television series has undergone major changes. – See the photos at InsideTheMagic

Jennifer Lopez’s ‘Q’Viva!’ Competition Series Picked Up by Fox – Fox is doubling down on Jennifer Lopez. In yet another example of the net banking heavily on its top talent, the singer-turned-reality star has sold an English language version of her Univision competition series Q’Viva!, The Chosen to the American Idol network, The Hollywood Reporter confirms. Q’Viva! will bow on Saturday, March 3, with two-hour installments running through its April 7 finale. It joins Idol, along with other big musical competition efforts from X Factor to So You Think You Can Dance, on Fox’s schedule. The move means Lopez will now be fronting more than 60 hours of programming on Fox this season. – Read more at The Hollywood Reporter

STAGE VIEWS: Broadway and “American Idol” Star Justin Guarini – Playbill.com’s series features brief chats with Broadway actors commenting on their recent theatregoing experiences, what productions they are looking forward to and more. Here, via e-mail, we hear from singing actor Justin Guarini. – Read more at Playbill

Whitney Houston’s Last Recording Session – Arriving at Mason Sound recording studio in North Hollywood on the evening of Feb. 7, Whitney Houston was all smiles and feeling “really positive,” producer Harvey Mason Jr. tells PEOPLE. “We stood around and joked, listened to music, and we got her this throat coat tea she likes,” says Mason, who worked with the singer on her last recording of the up-tempo record “Celebrate,” a duet with Jordin Sparks for the soundtrack of the upcoming film Sparkle. – Read more at People

Whitney Houston’s Death: Doctors, Pharmacies to Get Served Subpoenas (Report) – As an investigation surrounding Whitney Houston’s death unfolds, authorities are planning to subpeona doctors and pharmacies to determine whether prescription drugs were involved, the Los Angeles Times reported. Citing sources, the paper said the subpeonas would be issued this week as part of a standard routine to find out if the medication was dispensed correctly — and possibly overprescribed. – Read more at The Hollywood Reporter

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  • http://profile.yahoo.com/XDQP2Y46M5B3OHOKALDDGDHQCM Leandro

    James Durbin returning to the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk!

    http://news.beachboardwalk.com/releases/Durbin-2012

  • Anonymous

    “Q’Viva! The Chosen”: new Simon Fuller production! :)

  • randomjoe

    Anyone going to record this: Haley Reinhart at the Hard Rock Cafe?   She’ll probably perform her single Free as she’s done so in her last two appearances.

    Hopefully, though, we’ll get a glimpse of Free after the Las Vegas Ali 70th show this Saturday.   Though it’s not clear if she’ll do her single there; the rumor is that she’s invited there by Slash to do a performance with him.

  • jdanton2

     Excited to hear  but  sad at the same about the fact that Whitney’s last new song was a duet with Jordin Sparks for their movie Sparkle . Jordin will appear this Friday at the NAACP Awards on NBC. My guess is it might be part of a tribute to Whitney which i read they are having and  since Jordin is not nominated or has no new song to promote.

    http://tv.broadwayworld.com/article/Jordin-Sparks-et-al-to-Appear-at-43rd-NAACP-IMAGE-AWARDS-on-NBC-217-20120215

  • Anonymous

    Omg I want to see Haley live!…too far away :-/

  • Anonymous

    Why is James giving free beach concerts and not touring?  

  • jersey

    Nice job on the EW stuff, MJ!

  • Anonymous

    James has said in interviews for some time that he was hoping to do something again in Santa Cruz. Sounds like this free concert is merely a result of that wish.

    That said–I really wished we’d hear details about a real tour. I’m starting to wonder if these misc. events we’ve recently heard about is constituting his “spring and summer tour”. I was assuming that touring meant something completely different than these type of events.

  • Anonymous

    The concert is being sponsored by the Santa Cruz Beach and Boardwalk association, so it’s a safe bet that James is getting paid.  This is no different from any other one off concerts that artists do, while they are doing radio promo, which is what James seems to be doing right now.

  • http://twitter.com/L0veLifeSouljas Chris Rene AL ze way

    *******************EVERYONE BUY YOUNG HOMIE ON ITUNES ON 2/28!!!!!!!!!!!!!********************

  • Anonymous

    MJ, did you by any chance record that Stacy Francis interview on Access Hollywood? It was part 1 of her account of what happened between her and Whitney Houston. Well anyway, its classic Stacy because she’s lying about what happened that night (but what’s new?) Also, part 2 airs tomorrow. Don’t expect anything hard-hitting since the person interviewing her is one of her best friends…lol

  • randomjoe

    He’s from Santa Cruz.   They showed him a lot of support and threw him a great bash last year.
    Call it giving back to the community.   Though he’s likely getting paid anyways.

  • Anonymous

    I am going to this MyFM thing next Tuesday. Very excited to see Haley! I don’t know if they’ll let anybody record stuff, so we’ll see.

  • Anonymous

    OooooH! Looks like Chris Rene got his teeth fixed, if I’m seeing right. It would be interesting to see what they’re going to with the YOUNG HOMIE video. Shooting some in Santa Cruz sure means they’re going to capture a bit of the past. Intriguing but I hope it’s not cheesy lol!

  • http://profile.yahoo.com/XDQP2Y46M5B3OHOKALDDGDHQCM Leandro

    He’s celebrating one year of the homecoming.

  • Anonymous

    James Durbin generated one million dollars in revenue for the city of Santa Cruz when they had his homecoming.  Every hotel and restaurant in the area was packed.  Not saying that 30,000 people are going to show up again this time, but I’m sure his town will be really grateful once again for this concert.

  • http://twitter.com/DorkAngel Goboywonder

    Nice billboard with David A. and his co-stars advertising the mini-serye Nandito Ako.
    http://lockerz.com/s/184216714

  • Anonymous

    Also, David A. had an amazing and very long press conference today about his new album.  There are 8 videos from that conference.  Some very good questions were asked and David answered each one in such a respectful, inspiring way.  He looked very handsome, too.
    http://www.youtube.com/user/JRforDA2012/videos
     

  • http://twitter.com/DorkAngel Goboywonder

    Journey your link’s not working.  I just watched one video where David talks about the short time they had to complete the album. As I was watching and listening to him speak, I kept thinking this is the same guy who at one time could barely get full sentences out in interviews. Just look at/listen to him now! 

  • djafan

    I just finished watching all 8 parts of that presscon with David Archuleta and I’m so proud of his maturity and wisdom.  The learning and growth he speaks of is so evident in his poise and answers.  Those that still think of “little Archie” I’d like to invite you to watch.

    Here is the link to part 1.  The link above isn’t working.

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cF3Tc_pKGnk&feature=channel

  • http://twitter.com/KariannHart Kariann Hart

    I am so happy David A. is still doing what he loves.  He’s such a nice young man!

  • Anonymous

    I didn’t see this posted today but thought it was interesting …… some I remember, some I don’t remember, some are surprises…..

    American Idol’s 10 Best Hollywood Week Performances Ever
    by Michael Slezak

    “There’s no telling how much — or how little — good singing we’ll get to hear when American Idol‘s Season 11 Hollywood Week rounds resume Wednesday night. Either way, I figured it might be a good idea to
    revisit the 10 best performances from Hell Week during the show’s first
    10 seasons. Check out my picks, then hit the comments with your
    thoughts!”

    http://www.tvline.com/2012/02/american-idol-10-best-hollywood-week-performances/

  • BAPC

    Just noticed that OneDirection have hit the top 10 on US iTunes… without any promotion or radio play. Pretty impressive. I guess they already have a tween following in the states.

  • http://twitter.com/DorkAngel Goboywonder

    Djafan, thanks for bringing this link over, now I can watch them in order.

  • beth1114

    Photos…

    http://www.q929fm.com/A-Night-With-James-Durbin/12289063

    Just thought I’d mention this… my friends own a restaurant in West Palm Beach FL (Il Bellagio) – last night, Paula Abdul was there.  A few weeks ago, Eric Clapton stopped by twice!  

     

  • Anonymous

    Here is the Stacy Francis Interview from Access Hollywood. She talks about her night with Whitney Houston, including the altercation. One interesting thing…she said that Whitney confirmed that she was considering the Xfactor judge/mentor offer that was presented to her.

    Stacy Francis Sets The Record Straight On Whitney Houston Altercation Rumors (TV Edit):
    http://bcove.me/m08a4mhn

    Stacy Francis Talks Meeting Whitney Houston For The First Time:
    http://bcove.me/re2lztkq

    Stacy Francis Talks Pre-Grammy Run-In With Whitney Houston: What Really Happened?
    http://bcove.me/5facqnbn

  • Anonymous

    LMAO! Jimmy C’s Blaine song is hilarious. Thanks for the laugh MJ!

  • fuzzywuzzy

    Cute video with Chris Rene.  I started to “get” Chris right at the end of the X-Factor.  He definitely has charisma, and even if he’s a weak singer, he writes songs that he is able to sing well.  Good luck to him!

  • http://twitter.com/HaleysShindig HaleysShindig

    Yet another TheVoice Coach/Idol Contestant promotion: 

    Keep Memory Alive @keepmemoryalive
    NBC’s ‘The Voice’s’ Cee Lo joins ‘American Idol’ alum Haley Reinhart for event shar.es/gnm78 via @sharethis