Idol Headlines for 06/03/09

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Ayla Brown: Much idling while on road to à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã‹ Idolà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢

Now that à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã…“American Idolà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬  is returning to Boston, Ayla Brown has some advice for Kris Allen wannabes: Be patient.

à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã…“Honestly, I hate to say it, but tryouts are all about standing in line,à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬  said Brown, the BC senior who finished 13th on Season 5 of FOXà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s reality mega-hit. à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã…“We waited nine hours in line the first day to get a wristband. The second day was another nine or 10 hours in the pouring rain. I remember my dad coming at hour six. I was soaking wet and he brought me some dry clothes. My mom put a jacket over me and I changed right in line. How crazy is that?à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬ 

The network announced yesterday that Boston – specifically Gillette Stadium – will be the first stop for auditions for the ninth season of à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã…“American Idol.à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬ 

Boston Herald

Family Votes for “Idol” 18,000 Times

After spending hours voting for their favorite contestants on à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã…“American Idolà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬ , the Rychalsky family is hoping they might be winners themselves by landing a world record for calls placed.

Konstantine and Helen Rychalsky and their daughters Michelle, 27, and Kristen, 25, cast so many votes for their favorite singers that they might have done just that.

It takes coordination and resilience to make that many calls, Konstantine told the Connecticut Post.

“Fatigue plays a major part, which is why we have to do it as a family. It’s kind of like playing a video game, with one hand dialing and one hand hanging up, with lots of fun involved,” Konstantine told the Post.

This season, they called to vote for contestants about 18,000 times. That was done in shifts for 30 hours over 14 weeks, or two hours each Tuesday and four for the final episode, the Waterbury Republican-American reports.

NBC Philadelphia

More Idol Headlines after the JUMP…

Tony Awards 2009: Predicting the Winners

A month ago, no one thought that Rock of Ages would get five Tony nominations (including one for hair-tossing American Idol alum Constantine Maroulis!). Or that DreamWorks’ swamp-dwelling Shrek would come away with eight nods, including Best Musical. Hey, sometimes our crystal balls are fuzzy. (Back in January, the media were forecasting nothing but gloom and doom for Broadway. Now that 43 productions have opened this season, they’re singing a slightly different tune.) But that won’t stop us from taking a crack at predicting the winners of the 2009 Tonys. Tune in June 7 to see how we did; Neil Patrick Harris hosts the festivities at Radio City Music Hall, broadcast live on CBS from 8 to 11 p.m.

Enterainment Weekly

Rascal Flatts honors writers, readies for tour

Rascal Flatts plans to kick off its American Living Unstoppable tour in St. Louis this weekend, but before the trio hit the road for the summer, members wanted to thank songwriters Chris Sligh and Clint Lagerberg for the band’s latest No. 1 hit “Here Comes Goodbye.”

The song is Flatts’ 10th No. 1 song, Chris’ first cut, and both writers’ first trip to the top of the charts.

ASCAP and BMI co-hosted a party in honor of the writers on Tuesday at Cabana, where Rascal Flatts called “Here Comes Goodbye” a “picture perfect song.”

“The melody most definitely made us want to record it,” guitarist Joe Don Rooney said. “I think the melody and the first few lines are what grab you in a song, and that is just incredible. We knew immediately after the first chorus. It’s such a great hook and a great idea à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬ ¦ and we all understand that being songwriters. Sometimes you have such a wonderful idea it’s hard to mess it up, and they really did nail it. It’s rare that all three of us get the hair that stand up on our arms, and when we do, we know it’s something special.”

Tennessean.com

Simon Cowell offers his ‘unconditional’ support to troubled Susan Boyle

Simon Cowell has personally called Susan Boyle to tell her: à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã…“Whatever you decide, I will support you unconditionally.à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬ 

In an emotional conversation yesterday, the Britainà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s Got Talent boss vowed to stand by 48-year-old Susan à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã…“no matter whatà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬ , as she continues to recover from exhaustion in The Priory.

He even offered to RIP UP her tour contract to ease the pressure on her.

Runner-up Susan, who has learning difficulties, collapsed after à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã…“acting strangelyà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬  following a week of intense pressure leading up to Saturdayà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s BGT final.

She is said to be à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã…“doing wellà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬  at the clinic and is expected to remain there for à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã…“up to two weeksà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬ .

Susan has even been talking about recording an album, and Cowell has assured her that everything is in place à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã…“when sheà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s readyà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬ .

mirror.co.uk

Fame does a number on Susan Boyle and Hollie Steele

News flash from across the pond: Becoming an overnight sensation can be hazardous to your health.

You would think the legacy of Princess Di would have left a more permanent imprint about the hazards of celebrity, but no. It recently claimed two more victims. First, 10-year-old Hollie Steele was flash-fried by the spotlight, followed by Susan Boyle, whose brush with fame literally put her in the hospital (or “in hospital” as the English inexplicably put it).

Both were competitors in “Britain’s Got Talent,” a nationally televised talent show designed to pluck virtuosos out of obscurity and launch them into the stratosphere of fame and fortune. As if that were a good thing. It was the template for “American Idol,” except participants are not limited to singers and Simon Cowell, a judge on both shows, is much, much nicer. (Does he just hate Americans, do you think?)

LA Times

‘Talent’ judge: Show did not exploit Susan Boyle

(CNN) — Scotland’s Susan Boyle gives new meaning to the term “overnight sensation.” The “Britain’s Got Talent” contestant was expected to be something of a joke when she first sauntered on stage, but she absolutely wowed the audience, the judges — and then the world via the Internet — with her stunning rendition of “I Dreamed a Dream.”

But like others who stumble upon sudden fame, she found the pressure and scrutiny to be overwhelming.

“Talent” judge Amanda Holden and Dr. Drew Pinsky of VH1′s “Celebrity Rehab With Dr. Drew” joined CNN’s Larry King Tuesday night to discuss Boyle’s hospitalization for stress and the toll the spotlight and media criticism might have taken on her mental health. They also discussed whether Boyle will develop the emotional stamina for a high-pressure singing career.

CNN

Cowell rep.: Susan Boyle recovers; career on track

LONDON (AP) à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬’  Susan Boyle is getting better after an anxiety attack caused by the pressures of her overnight fame and celebrity judge Simon Cowell plans to help her launch a professional career, Cowell’s agent said Tuesday.

The Scottish songbird who finished second in the “Britain’s Got Talent” competition landed in a London hospital Sunday night after suffering what one of her brothers described as severe anxiety.

Show judge Amanda Holden and Max Clifford, who represents Cowell, both said Boyle should recover her equilibrium fairly quickly now that she is getting treatment. Holden said Boyle does not have any underlying mental problems.

Clifford said Cowell, the mogul who helped create the show, plans to work with Boyle after she is better to make sure her career gets off to a good start.

Associated Press

Daniel Baldwin may join à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã‹Ià ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢m A Celebrity…à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢

Guess jungle life isnà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢t all ità ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s cracked up to be. But not even helping charity could keep Heidi Montag and Spencer Pratt from getting out of the NBC show à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã…“Ià ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢m a Celebrity … Get Me Out Of Hereà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬  on the very first episode.

And, now thereà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s a surprise in store for remaining contestant Stephen Baldwin, 43, according to DailyFill.com à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬’  which reports that his older brother, Daniel Baldwin, is secretly in Costa Rica. Daniel, 48, is now poised to step in for the infamous Montag, 22, and Pratt, 25, who both twice threatened to walk off during the premiere episode.

A source also tells the site that another female replacement is in the works.

MSNBC

Shawn Johnson: Disco Ball Trophy in Pieces

Don’t ask Shawn Johnson if you could see the disco ball trophy she won on Dancing With the Stars.

The mirrored masterpiece is in the repair shop.

“It’s actually in pieces right now,” her pro partner, Mark Ballas, said at the MTV Movie Awards.

WTF?

“We had to take them to New York and they shipped them back and when they opened the box, they were in pieces,” he continued. “They’re fixing them.”

Shawn said, “I called [Mark] and I was like, ‘My trophy’s broke!’ ”

Eonline

‘So You Think You Can Dance’ s’ positive vibe

At the gigantic Theatre for the Performing Arts, just a few yards off Planet Hollywood Hotel’s casino floor, the requisite elements of the genre are clearly evident; dancers buckling under the pressure, judges sternly jotting down notes; camera crews capturing the tension as contestants fresh from the stage wonder whether they gave enough.

But stick around the show’s Vegas Week (which airs on Fox tonight) a little longer and you’ll be struck by what is missing from the familiar panoply of reality TV staples — judges searching for clever ways to rub the dancers’ faces in their missteps, or a host coolly reveling in the contestants’ moments of despair, or catfights, bug-eating, backstabbing or name-calling. That is to say, every one of the established ingredients of a prime-time competition show.

“You can never rest on your television ratings. We’re so reliant on the talent,” said Lythgoe, comparing his dance program to “American Idol.” “I think that’s been forgotten a little bit. There’s been so much talk on ‘Idol’ about the judges, the judges; it’s not about the judges. It’s about the talent.”

LA Times

Oh, my ears! Auto-Tune is ruining music

The following sentence might come as a huge shock to teens and Millennials, so stop tweeting for a second, kids, and get prepared for a totally outlandish statement. Here it is: Once upon a time, pop singers were actual singers.

Yes, I know. Thatà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s hard to comprehend since the pop charts are now dominated by artists who use Auto-Tune, the software plug-in that corrects the pitch of those who canà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢t really cut it in the vocal department and turns their vocals into robo-voices. While everyone under 30 recovers from that revelation, hereà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s what I mean by à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã…“actual singers.à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬ 

MSNBC

 
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  • ladymadonna

    Slow news day when the top headline is an interview with Ayla Brown….

  • Kirsten

    He even offered to RIP UP her tour contract to ease the pressure on her.

    Oh, that’s so generous of Simon….because forcing a woman who is having a mental breakdown to do a tour wouldn’t get you tarred and feathered by the general population especially after you just finished making a bazillion dollars off of her.

    I think Simon and Co grossly miscalculated this year with BGT. It really looks to be blowing up in their faces. A bit of a perfect storm. They haven’t really done anything they haven’t done before, but this year the balls they were juggling turned into chainsaws. They have a fun vehicle for getting viewers (a talent show), but they just can’t seem to pushing the manipulation up to 11. It’s interesting that Diversity won because they really don’t have much of a backstory. They all just seem like normal people who just like to dance. Imagine that.

  • Sunn

    Here are a couple of good articles I found if anyone is interested;

    What Is It About Adam Lambert? by Allegra Huston

    Writer’s Block, Acceptance and Adam Lambert

  • xuziqueue

    Thanks, sunn, I am always interested in positive press about Adam!

  • TKat

    Not sure if TMZ is actually news but …

    TMZ has a video of Adam and Drake in Venice from yesterday morning. Adam is taking Drake to the airport and pretty funny not answering the reporter’s questions.

    http://www.tmz.com/videos?autoplay=true&mediaKey=fb6ca600-3659-4663-8cfb-3cdc49c846fa

  • twinkle

    VH1 has posted the full episode of best week ever from last week. i know MJ posted it, but this version doesnt have that stupid TV Y14 box over adam’s face during the CAPES! part.

    http://www.bestweekever.tv/2009/06/02/best-week-ever-the-full-episode-24/

  • Sunn

    TKat
    Jun 3rd, 2009 at 10:45 am
    TMZ has a video of Adam and Drake in Venice from yesterday morning. Adam is taking Drake to the airport and pretty funny not answering the reporterà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s questions.

    http://www.tmz.com/videos?autoplay=true&mediaKey=fb6ca600-3659-4663-8cfb-3cdc49c846fa

    Ahh. TKat Thank you so much.
    It’s so cute. Drake speaks (said with squeee voice) and he’s funny.. “oh ya, real platonic” lol.

  • http://www.myspace.com/rjveritas MrRJ

    The overuse (perhaps even the use) of auto-tune is literally killing music. It is sad when talented singers can’t get a chance and people who really can’t sing but happen to be famous for some reason get an auto-tuned album-o-crap. The music business just keeps shooting itself in the foot.

  • twinkle

    Thanks Sunn and TKat!

    that associated content author could NOT have said it better. she sums up my whole experience.

    and i LOVE the whole video of adam and drake. both casual and funny and yes “oh yeah, real platonic” was hilarious! and the whole “that’s what i do, keep people guessing… well about some things anyways… smirk to Drake”

    and did i catch a “that’s f*%#ked up” from drake? hehe

  • TKat

    That best week ever video not resides on my computer — if I start to have a bad moment, it’s right there to make me laugh. I could watch it about 100 times.

    And yes, Sunn, loved to see the two of them playing with the reporter. I think the people who were worried about Drake handling the press, don’t need to worry too much.

  • TKat

    Sunn thanks for posting “What Is It About Adam Lambert? by Allegra Huston”

    http://www.wowowow.com/entertainment/allegra-huston-adam-lambert-american-idol-304646?page=3#comments

    The most amazing part of the article is that in 11 hours there are almost 100 comments from woman writing various versions of “I thought I was the only one obsessed with Adam and I’ve never been obsessed like this before.”

    Two conclusions: I am not alone, and Adam has really passionate fans.

  • dv

    Kelly is still in Australia

    Interview with Today tonight

    Performed acoustic set at a radio station, heres Already Gone

    In a radio interview Kelly said she will be having 2 opening acts on her fall tour and one of them will be The Veronicas.

    Pictures of Kelly out in Sydney

  • PattyH

    That TMZ reporter is such an ass. Big surprise, not! I think Adam and Drake handled it very well!

  • Sunn

    TKat
    Jun 3rd, 2009 at 10:58 am

    And yes, Sunn, loved to see the two of them playing with the reporter. I think the people who were worried about Drake handling the press, donà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢t need to worry too much.

    Ya, Drake ann Adam handles that very well, despite the disgustingly rude questions of the pap guy. I would have blown my lid had asked me to kiss in public as though I were some sort of performing Seal, I was shocked at he question, but their nonchalant brushed off the shoulder reaction to it made me smile in awe of their cool.

    TKat
    Jun 3rd, 2009 at 11:06 am

    The most amazing part of the article is that in 11 hours there are almost 100 comments from woman writing various versions of à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã…“I thought I was the only one obsessed with Adam and Ià ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢ve never been obsessed like this before.à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬ 

    Two conclusions: I am not alone, and Adam has really passionate fans.

    That was my reaction to the article. It seemed to express my feelings exactly. Being 35 and an Adam fantard has given me many hours of both pleasure and shame.

  • erinnthered

    Thanks for the Auto-Tune article.

    Still my favorite way of explaining the horror of modern pop music:


    How to Create a Sexy Pop Star

    I’m sad they didn’t bring this up in the article.

  • http://www.last.fm/user/RemusL/ RemusL

    That TMZ reporter is such an ass. Big surprise, not! I think Adam and Drake handled it very well!

    They’re still looking for “the big announcement”. The caption on that TMZ video claims that Adam has gone back into the closet since he wouldn’t respond to that paparazzi’s question about the nature of his relationship with Drake.

  • PattyH

    Theyà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢re still looking for à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã…“the big announcementà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬ . The caption on that TMZ video claims that Adam has gone back into the closet since he wouldnà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢t respond to that paparazzià ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s question about the nature of his relationship with Drake.

    I know! Ridiculous!
    Message to TMZ and all other news outlets, “No announcement necessary!”

  • Sunn

    Theyà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢re still looking for à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã…“the big announcementà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬ . The caption on that TMZ video claims that Adam has gone back into the closet since he wouldnà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢t respond to that paparazzià ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s question about the nature of his relationship with Drake.

    Gosh that closet must have a revolving door. How else can we explain Adam being in on second and out the next and right back in a mere flash of time. That closet reminds me a little of superman’s phone-booth.

    Those TMZ people are headline seeking dud missiles.

  • hardkandy

    Brooke just tweeted this –

    getting ready to talk to @RyanSeacrest & @officialellenk on KISS FM in the next few minutes… gonna play a little piece of “radio radio”:)

    http://twitter.com/babblingbrookie/status/2017479677 hope someone can record that so I can finally hear this new single :)

  • mk88

    Gosh that closet must have a revolving door. How else can we explain Adam being in on second and out the next and right back in a mere flash of time. That closet reminds me a little of supermanà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s phone-booth.

    :clap_tb: :thumbup_tb: :lol_tb:

  • sma11ie

    getting ready to talk to @RyanSeacrest & @officialellenk on KISS FM in the next few minutesà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬ ¦ gonna play a little piece of à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã…“radio radioà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬ :)

    Odd. Just went on Ryan’s website and saw a link to listen to Brooke’s “new song”, but it was to When We Were One, not Radio Radio, and the pic is from her pre-Idol album, Songs From the Attic. I’m confused, between this, Hold Up My Heart, and Radio Radio… what’s going on?

  • skylight1219

    Congrats to Chris Sligh. Speaking of Chris, I read that he is no longer with Brash Records. They parted company. He said it was a mutual decision.

    I’m not an Adam fan, but, I wanted to punch that TMZ guy in the nose. His voice and nosiness is too much. There’s a great line from an old Johnny Cash song….mind your own business, and you won’t be minding mine.

  • wordnerdarchie

    David Cook has concluded his “Declaration Tour” and is getting ready to hit the road again on his summer tour on June 18. This summer tour currently has 34 stops booked, with more being added weekly. They include festivals, fairs, convention centers and theatres. I’m just thrilled there are a couple coming close to where I live in the “the middle of nowhere”.

  • TKat

    erinnthered, I despise autotuned vocals.

    But thanks for posting this link. I love when she eats the pizza! What talent to keep chewing and still sing so well! I just don’t know how she does it.

    I’m not sure why we even need singers anymore.

    In the same spirit, a Adam fan changed the pitch of Adam’s Kiss & Tell to make it a female voice.

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5jbHj2zKd6k

    I sure hope that leave his voice along on his record!!

  • hardkandy

    Odd. Just went on Ryanà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s website and saw a link to listen to Brookeà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã…“new songà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬ , but it was to When We Were One, not Radio Radio, and the pic is from her pre-Idol album, Songs From the Attic. Ià ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢m confused, between this, Hold Up My Heart, and Radio Radioà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬ ¦ whatà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s going on?

    A snippet of Radio Radio was played on the interview: LINK

    Anyway, yayyy I love it! but I am hardly an objective party when it comes to Brooke.. so yeah =)

  • TKat

    I guess it once again proves that liking music is a really a matter of personal taste. I love Brooke’s on-air personality but not her Post-Idol music. I just don’t think the electronic vocal production is needed and, although it is technically pop music, the sound is a little too “country” for me. I really like her better when she was more soulful, retro-70′s on Idol.

    Hearing this makes me really worry about what the producers will do with Kris’ vocals. I really hope they just leave it alone. But that seems to be impossible in the current music world.

  • sma11ie

    Hmm, that snippet was strange, with Ryan talking over it, etc. I’ll reserve judgement until I hear the whole song. Thanks for linking, hardkandy!

  • http://www.myspace.com/celticfae1974 Skimble7

    Oh joy…another CT claim to fame along with going out in Uggs and pajama pants. I’m so glad these people are so proud of the number of hours they spent calling in votes to AI. Yes, I watched the show. Yes, I texted at least 20 votes a week for my favorite contestants. But 18,000 phone calls? Go them! I love being from this state of lame.

  • Tess

    I absolutely love Brook’s speaking voice…I think she could do wonders in the voice over market ’cause there is something so unique about it. Her singing and songs have never “moved” me and I always feel like she was just born in the wrong era. I am sure there is a niche for her and with a little perseverance she will find it. Don’t think she will ever be a star, but she’ll make a living.

  • CindyM

    Got my David Cook tickets for here in Santa Fe on June 30. Looking forward to the tour. He’s playing a really small bit great venue, about 3000 seats I think, should be good. He’s my favorite, AFTER ADAM. Have to go all the way to Phoenix to see him, but I’ve got my tickets already.

  • TKat

    There are a few YouTube videos of Drake (pre-Adam) from July 2008 trip to Europe traveling with a couple of GF’s. Here’s the one with the most Drake — waiting for a train — not the most interesting video, only for Adam fans who want to see more of Drake:

    http://www.towleroad.com/2009/06/adam-lamberts-boyfriend-drake-labry-speaks-waits-for-train.html

  • lifeisgood

    Brooke’s song seems to lean towards country pop.

  • TylerWV

    For all the MIchael Johns and Kat McPhee fans, I caught on PBS last night a show called Great Performances. It was the video of the David Foster special done in Las Vegas where 15 of his favorite people sung songs he had written. Michael was one of the first to sing, he did St. Elmo’s Fire and rocked it up pretty good. Then Peter Ecetera sang 2 songs and I just love his voice! Kat was next with a really boring Streisand song. She was brought back later to duet with Andre Bottacelli. Those two dudes sure love Kat. One of my fav performances was Buble and country singer Blake Shelton trading off on Home, then ending in a duet of it. a 16 yr old Philippino girl named Charice did a great version of I Will Always Love YOu. She has the pipes but I found her performance a bit chaotic. IMO, everything about Celine Dions performance and look was off. Didnt like the red hair or the god-awful outfit she had on and the brown nosing was off the chart. All in all, a great show to watch. I had no idea Foster had written so many great songs.

  • oceana

    Tune in June 7 to see how we did; Neil Patrick Harris hosts the festivities at Radio City Music Hall, broadcast live on CBS from 8 to 11 p.m.

    I can’t wait to see the Tony’s. NPH should be a good host. And the CMT awards on June 16. Cool.

  • Sunn

    For all the Adam fangirls: Adam footage from the SIRIUS XM Radio interview. Enjoy.

    Part 1, part 2, part 3

  • kiwifan

    It seems Susan Boyle is a hit with the Obamas, as well as Gordon Brown.

    She’s reportedly been invited to the White House to sing for the Prez on July 4th.

    This is her second invite from the Obamas, after apparently turning them down in May as she was too busy, lol.

    http://www.telegraph.co.uk/culture/tvandradio/susan-boyle/5434028/Susan-Boyle-to-sing-for-Barack-Obama-on-Independence-Day-says-her-brother.html

  • jdanton2

    Jordin Sparks new video of Battlefield will premiere on MTV on June 8th. A 30 second sneak peek of it is at the link.

    http://www.shineon-media.com/2009/06/03/jordin-sparks-battlefield-video-sneak-peek/

  • IndyMuse

    Brian at Idol Chatter has updated the coronation song sales numbers! Strangely, he is equating Kelly’s coronation single numbers to Cook’s, and there is no comparison. David sold about 200k more, not an insignificant distinction. The Rainbow likes to get his due, and he pwns the coronation singles to date!

    http://blogs.usatoday.com/idolchatter/2009/06/how-the-american-idol-coronation-singles-stack-up-part-1.html#uslPageReturn

    This should be in the June 4th headlines, but it’s not up yet, so there you go.