Idol Headlines for 06/11/09

Next Idol to sign, I say Danny or my shocker Lil

Ha. Gene Simmons is looking a little bit bitter towards Adam, and the attention he is getting: Article Link

Excerpt from article:

Simmons also seemed to take umbrage with Fox 29′s Jennaphr Frederick’s phrasing of a question about KISS performing with Lambert on “Idol.”

“How was it for him to perform with us, you mean?” Simmons said. “That’s right, I see. Well, you just have to realize who the governor is and who the little puppy is.”

I wouldn’t be surprised if no one else gets signed by 19 this season. Danny is the only other one I see them picking up. Maybe, maybe, Megan or Lil. But I honestly think this is it.

But the real story is Sanjaya the playa! LOL! I can’t even comprehend that kid dating some rich blonde chick. Heh.

ETA: lol @ Gene Simmons. Simmer down dude, it is so not that serious! Nobody forgot about y’all’s career. Geesh.

I need to see video of Archie accompanying himself on Imagine! That would be sublime!

Newsweek: Why Cougars Crave “Idol” Runner-Up Adam Lambert. Article Link

TMZ: Adam Lambert & Kris Allen Out Together. Article Link

Seattle: Idol’s Allison Iraheta Signs Record Deal, But What About Gokey? Article Link

Gene Simmons is a legend in his own mind. I remember back in the day when Howard Stern used to have a regular guy who impersonated Gene Simmons and his constant attempts to sell himself and the band.

From Simmons:

“That’s right, I see. Well, you just have to realize who the governor is and who the little puppy is.”

LOL. Negativity on Adam doesn’t faze me anymore… But yea- no one SHOULD care about Adam’s sexual orientation. But the truth is? People do. If every one just rightfully assume that he was- then it would not be a big problem. But look at Perez, Bill O’Reilly… paparazzi…

Danny’s a bit of a work for a recording company IMO. Allison has a empty but styled slate, so does Kris. Adam’s slate isn’t as styled set and isn’t as empty but has a huge potential due to his vocals and what his vision is. Gokey’s vision, isn’t it something with his foundation? He needs a lot of help with the industry and on music. He had to learn the songs from scratch on Idol. That will be tough for him.

Kanye happy to be part of ‘Idol’ win
Nice to know Kris has Kanye’s and his egos blessing :laugh_tb:

Gene Simmons’s and Rob Zombie’s comments are a signal that Adam is still going to have to contend with the same “cred” issues that Bice, Daughtry, and Cook have. He’s not going to get a pass because he opened up in Rolling Stone about having a somewhat “rock and roll lifestyle”. The rock world, by and large, is still going to look at him as a “line-jumper”– someone to who took an illegitimate shortcut to stardom.

Translation: his fanbase is still going to be predominantly female (though with probabaly more gay males as fans than the others have). And he’s still going to have trouble getting airplay outside of HAC/AC/CHR.

Translation: his fanbase is still going to be predominantly female (though with probabaly more gay males as fans than the others have). And heà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s still going to have trouble getting airplay outside of HAC/AC/CHR.

If he gets play on all of those formats, Adam will be doing really, really well. Honestly, I’d be surprised if 19 had any intention of marketing him to rock stations.

I wouldnà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢t be surprised if no one else gets signed by 19 this season. Danny is the only other one I see them picking up. Maybe, maybe, Megan or Lil. But I honestly think this is it.

YEP.

Randy Jackson and Allison Iraheta reacts to Adam Lambert’s coming out

Randy: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-gYleyzfgmQ

Allison: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nsMV6BQxQns

Randy acts all stupid like he didn’t know… lol

Simmons also seemed to take umbrage with Fox 29à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s Jennaphr Frederickà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s phrasing of a question about KISS performing with Lambert on à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã…“Idol.à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬ 

à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã…“How was it for him to perform with us, you mean?à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬  Simmons said. à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã…“Thatà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s right, I see. Well, you just have to realize who the governor is and who the little puppy is.à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬ 

I must say that, what pisses me off the most about comments like Simmons’ is that Adam has been quoted MANY MANY times talking about how amazing it was singing with KISS. How much fun, etc. So, when people start dissing him like that, that always rubs me the wrong way.

Rock cred is not an issue for Adam because I really don’t think Adam is going rock. He’s going electronica. Paula’s “rock god” nonsense aside, I would be very surprised if he made anything other than a pop record laced with electronic type sounds. Maybe a song or 2 will lean rock-ish, but that’s about it.

Adam’s reaction to the cover is the cutest thing I’ve seen this week!! Love it.
I agree that Matt is the logical next choice for 19 to sign if they do decide to take on anyone else.
And Holly with san. eeewwww…..

Next Idol to sign, I say Danny or my shocker Lil

If Danny wants to go the Christian album route (which it sounds like he doesn’t) I can see it being him. Otherwise, idk.

With Kradison signed, I don’t really see many other potential breakouts from this season. Maybe Matt. After watching his idolatry vid with Slezak for the first time yesterday, I have newfound respect for his musical experience and knowledge. I think he, Adam, and Kris had the strongest musical background going into the competition, and I’d like to see them all rewarded for it.

As I look back on this season though, I can see Anoop getting into TV (either acting or as a personality/interviewer), Kris and Adam doing well in music (and I really hope the best for Allison as well), with Adam potentially seguing into acting as well depending on where things fall for him, opportunity-wise.

The rest, eh, not much.

I think Simmons is the puppy and Adam is the Guvna!

Yep, I agree they will go pop/electronic for Adam. He’s not bringing glamrock back for sure. Gene Simmons is a complete character but he does have a point. Kiss has sold millions of albums and Adam isn’t setting any records yet as far as I can tell from those USA Today sales numbers.

I’m wondering if the Adam comes out stuff is bordering on overexposure. It’s not like most people didn’t already know he was gay. Even Archie figured it out.

Gene has been around for almost forty years so in 2049 if Adam is on stage on the finale for S48 of Idol, he can declare he’s the guvna as well.

Kelly Clarkson “I Had Some Coke”
LINK to interview

The gorgeous, talented and athletic Carrie Underwood landed one of the biggest plays of the game at Wednesday nightà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s 19th Annual City of Hope Celebrity Softball Challenge with an RBI double for her Grand Ole Opry team.

I don’t even like most of her music, but I am starting to have a total girl crush on Carrie. Was this game broadcast?

I don’t think anyone else will get signed by 19, but I hope Matt and Anoop either gets signed by someone else like Castro or lines up something similar to MJ/Brooke’s deals.

Lastly, I can’t watch that Celebrity Get Me Out show, but the snippets I’ve caught have given me mad respect for Sanjaya. He’s awesome. Who knew?

Kanye happy to be part of à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã‹Idolà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢ win
Nice to know Kris has Kanyeà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s and his egos blessing

Now if Kanye would just approve the full release of “Heartless” as a single to radio and iTunes (I mean beyond the Idol cutoff they usually do) so that they could get rid of “No Boundaries”…

Rock cred is not an issue for Adam because I really donà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢t think Adam is going rock. Heà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s going electronica. Paulaà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã…“rock godà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬  nonsense aside, I would be very surprised if he made anything other than a pop record laced with electronic type sounds. Maybe a song or 2 will lean rock-ish, but thatà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s about it.

I agree – pure rock is not his thing, and it doesn’t sound like he has any leanings toward it. Daughtry patterned himself after the Nickleback rock style, and that is most definitely not what Adam would try to fit into (in fact, iirc he hates Nickleback). He would be aiming more for the pop-dance sound – male Lady Gaga/Katy Perry – something like that.

I need to see Prayer of the Children and Imagine from Mr. Archuleta. Does anyone have it? Froggie.. i know you have them.. stop hiding heheheeh

Simmons was probably waiting for the opportunity to react to Adamà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s comment in the Idolatry interview. à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã…“Did you hear him sing? He sounded great.à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬  (Said with just a hint of sarcasm.)

But the real story is Sanjaya the playa! LOL! I canà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢t even comprehend that kid dating some rich blonde chick. Heh.

Can I just say how much I adore Sanjaya at this point? Yeah, he was out of his league vocally on AI but he was put there by the PTB and frankly I think the guy is adorable. And Sanjolly – hee! Too cute for words. I’m sure they’re compatible and friends, but I do wonder if the Sanjolly bit is a stunt for the show or something more. The show could use some drama that’s not disgusting or caused by Janice, but Sanjaya seems like an unpretentious guy.

TMZ: Adam Lambert & Kris Allen Out Together

Why did I forget never to go to the TMZ site directly? Ugh. The comments are worse than the headline.

As for who’s going to be signed next… She’s a beautiful girl but I don’t think Megan has the chops to be a recording artist. I think Danny will be signed by a Christian music label eventually, but I doubt he’ll be signed by 19 unless they have a Christian music label. I’m not sure about Matt, Alexis and maybe Lil, but I think those are the three that I think are most marketable of the season finalists.

Gene Simmons is a legend in his own mind.

Yeah, but I remember a moment of candor when he said the first time he saw and heard Nivana’s “Smells Like Teen Spirit” and he knew KISS’ time had passed. Maybe he’s bitter that his band is remembered more for its novelty than for its music.

I hope Matt G. gets signed somewhere. I thought he was really creative and inventive musically. If only he had been able to get his nerves under control. He might have given Kris a run for his money.

à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã…“How was it for him to perform with us, you mean?à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬  Simmons said. à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã…“Thatà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s right, I see. Well, you just have to realize who the governor is and who the little puppy is.à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬ 

I don’t see this quote as a diss to Adam at all. Simmons and Kiss have been in the business nearly 30 years, headlining for over 20. While Adam is just starting out. It’s only natural for Simmons to assume seniority. Calling Adam a little puppy in comparison to his grizzled long in the tooth seen it all been there dome that self is apt. Hopefully Adam will have the longevity and success he seeks. And 20 years down the line people will think twice before placing the name of a hot newcomer before his in a sentence. The fact that they didn’t with Kiss speaks more about the Kiss brand than the Adam Brand.

Simmons was probably waiting for the opportunity to react to Adamà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s comment in the Idolatry interview. à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã…“Did you hear him sing? He sounded great.à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬  (Said with just a hint of sarcasm.)

That’s true – there was that comment Not sure if Simmons watches Idolatry though (but that would be funny!) and all of Adam’s more public comments about KISS were very PC (just happy to have had the opportunity, etc.)

So you guys don’t think they will sign Danny or Matt? I was kind of hoping for Matt. I am not overly crazy in some of the stuff he has done but he is a really talented person and could hopefully do something good with a chance like this.

So you guys donà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢t think they will sign Danny or Matt? I was kind of hoping for Matt. I am not overly crazy in some of the stuff he has done but he is a really talented person and could hopefully do something good with a chance like this.

Matt would be my top pick to get signed next. I think somone will sign him, if its 19 or a smaller label, I’m not sure. But I think he deserves to get out there too.

I doubt 19 will be signing anyone else. Adam, Allison and Kris give them 3 marketable, very different voices. I think some of the others (Danny, maybe Matt and Anoop) will have a chance of being signed by another label at the end of the summer (I think Danny will certainly be picked up by a Christian label. I think Lil may have shot herself in the foot with her relatively poor showing on the show — not her placement, but the fact that she really seemed to wilt under the pressure and did not give very good performances. Wonder what will happen to Scott M.

“Rock cred is not an issue for Adam because I really donà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢t think Adam is going rock.”

I agree. Not once has Adam said he wants to make a Rock (Classical, Heavy, Hard, etc) album. That was Randy and Kara telling him to do that. lol Adam always uses the word Pop to describe his upcoming album, which leads me to believe he definitely wants to become a pop artist with a rock flare to it.

I think that both Matt G. and Danny have a shot at being signed to a record deal. But I can’t see Danny’s easy commercial path, so perhaps a Christian label. Matt G.’s iTunes recordings are really very good and I’d love to see what he could do with some strong original material. auntieaimee, I agree with you, if his on-air performance had been better and he didn’t seem so nervous, I think he had the talent to make the final.

I think Anoop will get offered something on TV — maybe low level AI-related interview/reporting or another reality TV show.

And, I’m still hoping that something good happens for Alexis, but I am not optimistic.

I love Rob Zombie/White Zombie (KISS, not so much) but it’s clear Adam has no intention of going the hard rock/metal route so I am not sure why Rob felt compelled to make a public comment. It’s funny how they feel they have to lay the smackdown on the new kid. I don’t think Adam needs to be put in his place. I think he knows he needs to pay his dues; he’s just having a blast now and embracing what’s happening. He even said in one of the RS quotes that he’s very aware of how hard success is to come by and that he could very well crash and burn.

I think the problem that some people are having, which is what Adam said himself is that that type of music he wants to do is dominated by women right now. Therefore, again, since he isnà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢t fitting the à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã…“moldà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬ , there are doubts by some. Weà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢ll just have to wait and see.

Yes, as a plus, this could be a huge opportunity for him – to break into a new music niche as a “male Lady Gaga”. It fits Adam’s persona well, but, like so much that he does, he will have to walk a fine line to be “commercial” enough, while still being new and true to himself (that is, he can’t go full out Lady Gaga-esque as a man and expect to get a huge, broad audience.) But there is definitely potential there.

Bringing up JT is interesting too – when I first heard Sexyback, I could have sworn it was a woman singing (the heavily synthesized voice, etc.) So this is definitely an area that men have ventured into as well.

Ià ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢m wondering if the Adam comes out stuff is bordering on overexposure. Ità ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s not like most people didnà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢t already know he was gay. Even Archie figured it out.

It may seem like a lot right now, but it will die down. It’s just infinitely better than him being hounded by paparazzi in the future yelling rude questions at him and always trying to “catch him” with a guy. It also re-focuses things on the music – now interviews will not be focused on his sexuality and won’t have the whole “is he or isn’t he” vibe that permeated every interview. We don’t have to hold our breath waiting for that awkward moment when the interviewer dances around the question. (Man, I hated that!)

Gene Simmons is likely unaware of the hoopla surrounding Adam and the pressure he felt from the media. Comments like his would have bothered me before, but not anymore. Hey, what’s that? This Adam fan has developed a much thicker skin. Yay!

As far as his sound, Adam said in one interview that rock will be at the core of his album (pop-rock, glam rock, etc.), but it definitely doesn’t sound like he’s going to be making a Zeppelin-esque album. More Queen than Aerosmith (although I love him singing Aerosmith), if anything. I think if Adam is smart (same goes for the people around him), he won’t make his album too electronic, because he does want it to appeal to a wide swath of people, especially those who watched the show. I think we’ll see more variety than people think. Ultimately, Adam is a smart, saavy guy. It will probably be enough that his songs can be converted into dance re-mixes for clubs.

The music community in general is always a little leery of new talent (a lot of jealousy and fear mixed in there). It’s not just the rock genre. Unfortunately, the rock genre, has kind of been dying a slow death (including rock radio). I can’t think of a great rock artist right now. (Feel free to enlighten me!) My Chemical Romance, Killers, Green Day, etc. are all more pop punk. Mayer, Jack Johnson, Coldplay etc. are very soft rock (bordering on sleepytime). The so-called “rock gods” of the past might balk at comparisons with Adam, but those aren’t the guys on the scene right now. Working with Slash would help his cred, but I don’t think Adam should be worried about it. Radio will play what people like-my local so-called rock station plays pretty much everything but “rock” as people traditionally define it.

“I donà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢t even like most of her music, but I am starting to have a total girl crush on Carrie. Was this game broadcast? ”

No, but there’s some fan video and a couple news clips if you’re curious.

Fan video

Mostly it’s of warmups, but it’s a bunch of cute short clips. There’s one of Carrie’s at bats (pop fly out).

News clips:

WZTV
WKRN (this one’s got a funny clip with country singer Jimmy Wayne discussing his softball skills – he says he’s good at “dugout” and “t-shirt throwing”)

There are some action shots at Getty and Gossip Girls

MJ, I hope it’s okay to bring this over (I don’t know if this is new news or old but I don’t remember seeing it posted here):

BuddyTV’s Top 40 list of sexiest reality stars of 2009: #1 = Kris Allen; #8 = Adam Lambert; # 24 = Matt G. and Kara is also listed.

And, Ià ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢m still hoping that something good happens for Alexis, but I am not optimistic.

You know, I liked Alexis a lot, and think she was definitely better than some that made the top 10, but in hindsight, and after re-listening to snippets from the finale, I’m not sure if she was quite as strong as she originally appeared to be. It’s so hard to tell, from just a few early performances, who is really really talented. And the more I heard from her, the more pitch problems I noticed. And unfortunately the lack of screen time and exposure will definitely not help her chances.

I knew there would be backlash to all the attention Adam was gettimg but some of these legends are being rather harsh. Let the boy bask and enjoy. Once the tour starts I think the buzz will die down until the album comes out.

OT – I did notice that his digital album moved up a bit after the RS coverstory came out – go Adam!

Next Idol to sign, I say Danny or my shocker Lil

Lil getting signed would be the ultimate slap in the face to everyone else who made the finals this year. I still can’t figure how she made it past the initial audition rounds.

Since I have been searching for ever for a definition of “rock” as it pertains to music and no one, no site, nada has been able to define it in any limited sense I have given up even trying. I think it is a term that people use without ever qualifying what they really mean, it is just an all encompassing term that really has no basis. And for the most part people use it to describe someone rather than someone’s music. I mean geesh…is metal rock the same as pop rock the same as glam rock the same as soft rock the same as country rock or christian rock. The list goes on and on and on.

I think I’m to the point of burn out about everything post idol. I love it all but it is getting so same old same old, and the rehashed “lets phrase it differently” crap is getting so blase’. I really can’t wait until there is some substantial to read, watch, and listen to. I wish the tour were starting today so that, at least, we could talk about the idols in the context of something real and not all the titilating crap that is thrown at us day after day.

Of course I’m not going to stop reading or posting, etc. but if I am exhausted I often wonder how Adam and Kris and Allison are doing. I guess they just need to keep working at their jobs (the tour and creating an album) and forget about the rest. End of rant….I guess I need some coffee.

I had to be the one defending Gene Simmons — since he is obnoxious and completely self-absorbed, and I do not like Kiss — but this quote of his is being taking out of context. The reporter asked Simmons “What was it like performing with Adam Lambert?” I have to agree that Adam performed with Kiss and not the other way around.

On the other hand, I still think that once again Simmons shows that he has no class, while Adam, who admits to not being a Kiss fan, has consistently said it was really cool to perform with them.

IMO the fact that the best that they could do for Adam’s duet was Kiss is more proof that the AI producers have no imagination and/or had very limited options.

Translation: his fanbase is still going to be predominantly female (though with probabaly more gay males as fans than the others have). And heà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s still going to have trouble getting airplay outside of HAC/AC/CHR.

So what, Rock stations are a minor market now — and many of the remaining stations are classic rock. Of the approximately 10,000 commercial stations in the United States. Here is a rough breakdown by music format:

Adult Contemporary 692
Hot Adult Contemporary 335
Modern Adult Contemporary 59
Soft Adult Contemporary 376
Adult Album Alternative 75
Urban 176
Urban Adult Contemporary 103
Rhythmic Top 40 61
Top 40 292
Spanish 495
Rock and Modern Rock 306
Alternative 103
Country (all forms) 1,990
Jazz 85
Smooth (contemporary) Jazz 80
Classical 32
Kids 36
Religious 1,067

Plus, with over 1,000 Christian stations, I bet money Danny gets a recording deal somewhere.

I think Rob Zombie and Gene Simmons are responding more to the media’s reaction to Adam than to Adam himself.

I am not a Danny hater, but all through the season, I just couldn’t see what was so special about him. He was consistent in his performances, but he just didn’t seem to have star quality.

I did think he might do well in the Christian singing market, and seeing how many stations there are, that might be a good route, so I see him getting signed in Christian music.

Those who’ve “been around awhile” (lol) know only too well that defining “rock” is an impossible feat. As is accurately labeling emo, grunge, etc. So, I don’t even try.

I doubt Gene Simmons heard Adam on Idolatry. If he had, we’d certainly have heard about it loud and clear. With respect to his views on Adam talking about his sexuality, he has a point — not one that I share, but I’m sure there are many who do. But I agree that it is hilarious to hear that view from a guy who not only has a reality show, but calls it the “Family Jewels!” LMAO

As for his issue with the question’s phrasing, that sounds to me like an instinctual lash out at the (apparently idiotic) interviewer. Seriously, I believe any of the stars of yesteryear would feel the same way, but some would just hold their tongues. Not Gene… Whatever.

No Rolling Stone here yet either. Thanks to MJ, I’m not suffering though, so that’s good. My reaction to Adam’s reaction was that he probably was speechless, touched, wow’ed, while at the same time, felt a little intimidated and anxious. Sort of a “OMFG, I can’t believe it’s actually happening for me, I’m doing it, and OMFG I hope I make it, I hope I can live up to this! OMFG! Is this for real?!”

ETA: TKat, that list is interesting for what it is, but I don’t believe those numbers accurately reflect “popularity,” in that they don’t show audience impressions (listenership, if you will), do they? Regardless, I agree that rock is a smaller format for audience impressions as well, whether reflected in those listings or not.

Country (all forms) 1,990

OK…now that is something interesting. This figure pretty much sums up why AI was so excited to find Carrie and for 19 to give Kellie a contract. So 1/5th of the US radio stations play country music….whereas a genre’ singer in another format is lucky to fine several hundred stations that may play their music.

It also says a lot about the tastes of mainstream America. Between country and religious that is about 1/3rd of the radio stations. How interesting! And if this demographic spills over into Idoldom it helps explain a lot about who is watching and what their tastes are…and yes I’m being very stereotypical in my silent assessment.

So how do you compare Carrie’s record sales with any other idol. And add the fact the country music doesn’t have the gigenormous stable of artists that are divided amongst the other 15 or so genres…it becomes even more interesting and telling.

Thanks, TKAT, for the list. Now I understand a lot more about the current music industry.

http://www.tmz.com/2009/06/11/adam-lambert-and-kris-allen-out-together/

Awwww…….Kradam together again! :wub_tb: In my fantasies they live happily ever after. Well in reality they do as well, but not with each other! I guess this answers any questions of whether Adam’s comments in RS bothered Kris.

I’d be quite happy if Matt were the only other Idol to be signed. He was the only other one that seemed to have a clue what he was doing out there some nights….and I think he’s adorable!

I’d love to see Matt signed next, he has a lot of talent (the piano thing just slays me), he records beautifully, and his main setback, the nerves, can be worn off through experience (and don’t matter on a cd).

How to know if Simon *really* loves you: he buys you a multi-million dollar residence Though I hope Susan Boyle not showing up to tour rehearsals is more about recovering from her recent ~ordeal~ and not budding diva-ishness?

It’s been a while for me, but anyway, here’s my question:

What kind of rock cred did KISS ever had? I mean, really.

I heard Terry Gross interview him some years ago on Fresh Air and he was a total, pompous, windbag.

(I still loved the song Beth back in the day, though.)

Although Simmons felt the need to comment about what Adam had to say in the RS article, he failed to mention how Adam’s participation with his band on the final results show boosted the video to number 1 on iTunes for several weeks! When is the last time Kiss had a number one anything on iTunes or anywhere else for that matter? Simmons should take his own advice and shut up already.

à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã…“How was it for him to perform with us, you mean?à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬  Simmons said. à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã…“Thatà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s right, I see. Well, you just have to realize who the governor is and who the little puppy is.à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬ 

lol .. give me a playful little puppy over a grouchy old mutt anyday, I’m sure Gene was a playful little puppy once, but my memory’s not that vast.

I guess all this sniping keeps Adam’s name in the media .. and like people have said .. Adam has mentioned on numerous occasions what an honour it was for him to perform on stage with Kiss.

Perhaps Gene’s just getting pissy because he never got to wear rhinestone encrusted eyelashes.

Good Morning America Summer concert series is going to have…..*drum roll*…….

Friday, Aug. 7 — David Cook, Kris Allen and Adam Lambert

I don’t know if I can survive having all of those cuties together on one show. :clap_tb:

I think Rob Zombie and Gene Simmons are responding more to the mediaà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s reaction to Adam than to Adam himself.

You just have to wonder why they feel defensive enough to have to go on the record sounding like jealous jerks.

Good Morning America Summer concert series is going to haveà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬ ¦..*drum roll*à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬ ¦Ãƒ ¢Ã¢â€š ¬ ¦.

Friday, Aug. 7 à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬’  David Cook, Kris Allen and Adam Lambert

I donà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢t know if I can survive having all of those cuties together on one show.

OMG THIS IS TO PERFECT =O…YEEEIIIII xD

Didn’t Gene Simmons write a book about how many women he’s slept with? Maybe we didn’t care about his junk, either.

Too funny.

No, but thereà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s some fan video and a couple news clips if youà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢re curious.

Cute. Okay, as a DC fan, I am soo waiting for DC to play in a charity celebrity softball game or something…

You know, I liked Alexis a lot, and think she was definitely better than some that made the top 10, but in hindsight, and after re-listening to snippets from the finale, Ià ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢m not sure if she was quite as strong as she originally appeared to be. Ità ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s so hard to tell, from just a few early performances, who is really really talented. And the more I heard from her, the more pitch problems I noticed. And unfortunately the lack of screen time and exposure will definitely not help her chances.

Exactly how I feel about Alexis. I’m really pulling for Matt to get signed somewhere down the line like Jason, but I’m guessing at this point, it won’t be with 19R.

Good Morning America Summer concert series is going to haveà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬ ¦..*drum roll*à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬ ¦Ãƒ ¢Ã¢â€š ¬ ¦.

Friday, Aug. 7 à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬’  David Cook, Kris Allen and Adam Lambert

OMG!!! That’s going to be quite a week with them on my tv then seeing Adam and Kris LIVE on the 14th!! Woo hoo!!! Be still my heart………

WOW!! What an awesome show that will be. My faves from S7 & S8, David and Adam, together. I wanna go!! :lol_wp:

That stinks because I’m going to be in NYC the weekend after that. Why couldn’t they be there the weekend of the 14th

I would change my weekend, but we already bought the theater tickets.

Good Morning America Summer concert series is going to haveà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬ ¦..*drum roll*à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬ ¦Ãƒ ¢Ã¢â€š ¬ ¦.

Friday, Aug. 7 à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬’  David Cook, Kris Allen and Adam Lambert

BE STILL MY HEART. My fave Idols!!! I may just have to take a trip there. Who wants to go there from Boston with me?

*thud*

Who’s going to sign?….no one else with 19 or their affiliates I would presume.
Kelly, Daughtry, Cook and now Lambert with RCA; Jordin, Archie, now Kris and Allison with Jive. Looks like they are full up with Idols right now. And since the rest can’t sign with anyone until the end of August it doesn’t look like we will have much news anytime soon unless someone moves over to one of 19s Country labels.

I’m really trying to imagine what song Cookie, Adam and Kris might sing together! Three REALLY different guys, and a very interesting triple bill…..

Friday, Aug. 7 à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬’  David Cook, Kris Allen and Adam Lambert

This is all sorts of awesome! I want pictures of the three of them
I wonder if by then the three boys will have new singles… I’d approve it!

And Kelly will be there the week before, Friday, July 31 — Kelly Clarkson

david a brings the state department to tears with his moving performance of ”imagine” and ” prayer of the children” at the chldren uniting nation’s conference…. read more at the link….

CUN’s National Conference in DC, included over 20 Attending Key Legislators, Speaker Pelosi, Performances with a Pop Idol, an Oscar Nominee & A Special Message from Bill Clinton

Celebrities (Russell Simmons, Terrence Howard, Vivica Fox, Gabriel Union, David Archuleta and Michael Copon, Shawn King, Catherine Dent) were insightful and dedicated to getting people committed to joining the CUN movement to recruit mentors and elevate attention to children in need. The event concluded at the Department of State in the historical Benjamin Franklin reception room, where Terrence Howard gave a poignant and charismatic speech reminding the audience that “there is an angel in us all and not to forget to use it” just before taking the stage to perform a Latin-jazz ensemble.

David Archuleta committed his efforts to motivating the younger generation to get involved, mentor and make a difference. On a piano which formerly belonged to President Truman, Archuleta performed two songs, one of which brought the audience to tears and then to their feet for an ovation as it reminded them that despite the glittery surroundings, the reason the evening was taking place was for those children most in need.

http://news.prnewswire.com/DisplayReleaseContent.aspx?ACCT=104&STORY=/www/story/06-11-2009/0005042490&EDATE=

Didnà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢t Gene Simmons write a book about how many women heà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s slept with? Maybe we didnà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢t care about his junk, either.

Too funny.

Back in the day, KISS (the whole band) claimed to have set the world record for sleeping with teenage girls in a 24 hour period and that they “had the Polaroids (young people on here, ask your parents what those are if you don’t know) to prove it.” (Hopefully, the teenage girls were at least 18?)

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I doubt Cook, Kris, and Adam will be performing together. If I’m David Cook, that’s REALLY not what I’d want to be doing at this stage in my career.

Thanks GG!

Rolling stone has posted a blurb with DA’s comments about Adam:

Last yearà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s American Idol runner-up David Archuleta has become one of the showà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s first alumni to comment on Adam Lambertà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s big revelation. Like the majority of the Season Eight breakout starà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s fans, who reacted with little surprise but lots of support, Archie wasnà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢t shocked by the news. à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã…“I donà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢t think it was a big surprise,à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬  Archuleta said in Washington, DC, at the Children Uniting Nations gala, where he performed John Lennonà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã…“Imagine.à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬  à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã…“I donà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢t think he was trying to be all sneaky and secret about it. Ià ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢m sure he was happy with who he was and stuff, ità ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s not like he was ashamed.à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬ 

He added, à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã…“I just kind of assumed it, I think everyone else did too. I donà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢t think ità ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s a bad thing or anything,à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬  noting Lambert was à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã…“really coolà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬  when the pair met backstage at an Idol broadcast. à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã…“He seems really confident when heà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s onstage, but I donà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢t think it comes across as cocky or anything, and when I talked to him it seemed like he was appreciating everything that was going on and he was really grateful for those opportunities that he had.à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬ 

Archuleta, like the majority of those who followed Lambertà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s Idol run closely, agrees that an artistà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s music is more important than his personal life. à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã…“I know ità ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s always interesting and surprising and shocking [to people] when they say those things but thatà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s up to them, ità ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s their lives,à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬  Archuleta said.

For much more on Lambert, including behind-the-scenes footage from his cover shoot, videos and much more, check out our Adam Lambert hub.

http://www.rollingstone.com/rockdaily/index.php/2009/06/11/archuleta-on-lamberts-coming-out-i-just-kind-of-assumed-it/

Archie…you are one cool dude. Exellent comments and very very mature.

Good Morning America Summer concert series is going to haveà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬ ¦..*drum roll*à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬ ¦Ãƒ ¢Ã¢â€š ¬ ¦.

Friday, Aug. 7 à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬’  David Cook, Kris Allen and Adam Lambert

I might seriously consider going up to NY for that! It’s not too far from me, and I was so bummed I missed Adam and Kris on the Today show after the finale in May!

“I need to see Prayer of the Children and Imagine from Mr. Archuleta. Does anyone have it? Froggie.. i know you have them.. stop hiding heheheeh”

yes yes I have them and im not sharing! *folds arms*

LOL jk jk Gah i wish i had them T_____T;

Friday, Aug. 7 à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬’  David Cook, Kris Allen and Adam Lambert

Hmmm….usually the Idol winner gets his/her own GMA concert. Oh well. Signs. Signs. Everywhere the signs.

They usually only get time for two songs (and a few plays into commercials) with these things. I guess each guy might get one song (or two guys get songs and the other dude plays to commercials). Hopefully, Kris won’t have to waste his one song (or song clip) on “No Boundaries”. Cook should be ready to release a new single by that time frame so it will be interesting to see what that is. If Adam’s single is out by then, he can feature that too.

Rolling stone has posted a blurb with DAà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s comments about Adam:

a very grown up, respectful and articulate response from david… shows a tolerance and an insight many may not have thought him capable of. i agree with him and others that it’s more about what the artist brings to the table musically, rather than the emphasis on what goes on in the personal life, or behind closed doors… well said, david.

I don’t think 19 is going to sign anyone else, but I can see a Christian label signing Danny and maybe another label signing Matt after the tour. Who knows, maybe Arista Nashville will make a $10,000 CD with Sarver and get him a single gig in a yogurt shop in so. central PA.

I’d love to hear more from Anoop, but, realistically, I suspect he won’t progress further than having a couple of demos on his MySpace someday. I kind of want him to have a guest spot on Glee. Just wanted to get that idea out there in the universe, lol.

You know, I liked Alexis a lot, and think she was definitely better than some that made the top 10, but in hindsight, and after re-listening to snippets from the finale, Ià ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢m not sure if she was quite as strong as she originally appeared to be. Ità ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s so hard to tell, from just a few early performances, who is really really talented. And the more I heard from her, the more pitch problems I noticed. And unfortunately the lack of screen time and exposure will definitely not help her chances.

exactly! i listened to Dirty Diana during MJ week, sung by Alexis, a few days ago and she definitely had some pitch problems. and her voice was a bit squeaky. i still like her though

They’re all performing on GMA together? Why didn’t Cook get his own gig. Ditto for Kris. Although I can see why it makes sense to have Adam with him. Usually the winner gets to do this solo. It’s good that Kris is such a laid back guy because he’s going to be overshadowed with most of the fan girls there for Cook or Adam. I’m expecting bedazzled shirts and possible flat Idol sightings galore. It should be quite a scene with the Cook fans and Lambert fans outdoing each other in the cheers. Someone should bring the machine that measures applause to decide the winner.

Thank God Kelly Clarkson gets to do a solo gig.

pleaase David Cook make “LIE” your 3rd single!!!!!!

Funny- DA is on a Delta plane flight and tweeted about snacks and missing watching their instruction video with the redhead (I guess he likes redheads?), and they tweeted him back.

DavidArchie:

Airline is currently waiting on catering before we take off, because we don’t have snacks yet. Gotta have those snacks.

Saad. No TV screens on this flight so no instruction video with the red headed flight attendant. I like that video lol.

Delta:

@DavidArchie- Glad you like the video. We like yours too. Vote for fav onboard snacks here. Http://tinyurl.com/n9ssqgs
Have a great flight!

Daughtry Interview
http://www.popeater.com/music/article/exclusive-daughtry-interview/523566

and I don’t think Kris, Adam, and David would all be performing on one day.. maybe Kris and Adam will only be doing interviews? who knows.. Also, they prob. wouldn’t even have new material to sing.

and I donà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢t think Kris, Adam, and David would all be performing on one day.. maybe Kris and Adam will only be doing interviews? who knows.. Also, they prob. wouldnà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢t even have new material to sing.

I’m pretty sure that Adam and Kris will be performeing. They aren’t listing the guests on the show. They are listing who will be performing in their summer concert series. Idols have been doing these GMA concerts for years. They can sing what they are singing on tour or whatever. It’s the exposure that matters. Now, with three singers, we might not to get to see them all on TV, but the people who attend the concert will (and frequently upload videos).

Now, with three singers, we might not to get to see them all on TV, but the people who attend the concert will (and frequently upload videos).

But who would they cut out of the 3 of them? David C and Kris are winners of the show so they won’t be cut, and Adam is going to be a draw so I don’t see them cutting him either. Maybe they will each only sing 1 song??

It is strange that they are all 3 listed there on the same day, but both Adam and Kris name David Cook as one of their idol inspirations, so in that sense I guess it makes sense.

lol at this:
http://alist-international.com/blog/index.php?option=com_mojo&Itemid=66&p=398

America knows him for his charming personality, contagious laughter, and of course his beautiful voice à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬’  but who would have thought David Archuleta has style too?

Here is a photo of the American Idol runner-up and I wearing technically the same look. Same exact scarf (from Banana Republic), black top, we were most likely both in NY and we are even sporting similar haircuts.

Way to go Archie!

I, of course, traded my microphone for a glass of chardonnay (wink-wink)

from GMA website:

Friday, Aug. 7 — David Cook, Kris Allen and Adam Lambert

Last year they didn’t have any Idol perform at the concert series, that I can recall…hence David Cook being included this year. Also in 2007 they had Fantasia and also Daughtry, no Jordin that year. So this isn’t a given for the Idol winner. I am sure 19 is focusing on their presumed big guns…hence Cook, Lambert and Allen.

Ità ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s good that Kris is such a laid back guy because heà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s going to be overshadowed with most of the fan girls there for Cook or Adam.

I get that Kris himself is a laid back guy, but why are people assuming his fans are? I’m just curious, since I haven’t followed stuff closely this year. I mean, I always got the sense that Kris had pretty ardent fans and lots of fangirls as well. Anecdotally, most everyone I know who watches Idol loves Kris.

Hopefully, Kris wonà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢t have to waste his one song (or song clip) on à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã…“No Boundariesà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬ . Cook should be ready to release a new single by that time frame so it will be interesting to see what that is. If Adamà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s single is out by then, he can feature that too.

When did Jordin come out with Tattoo? I think DC was definitely performing TOML throughout his summer appearances last year, but that’s because that song was still doing well with the Olympic tie-in, etc. but I see no reason why Kris has to keep pushing No Boundaries if it continues to die out the way it has so far. Especially since Kris is with Jive. They seem to push out new singles much quicker than RCA.

But I can see RCA being faster with Adam’s first single since he’s the runner up with no radio single, and RCA has proven they can push out singles quickly when they are going for more of a pop route like with Kelly Clarkson. But would Adam and Kris come out with new singles at the same time? I really wonder how they’ll handle that this year. DC and Archie had really spaced out first singles, and records a week apart, and there were comparisons galore. I fear for the S8 sales fanwars…

As for whether DC would be on single 3 by August? Gosh, I hope so, but outlook is extremely hazy. RCA looks to be, for whatever reason, stretching out each of DC’s singles as if there were only 5 songs on the album…

Right there with ya, Kirsten. Only thing is, for whatever reason, RCA has been following some sort of a keep-each-single-out-for-months-and-months pattern,

So would kris and adam have singles out by early august then?

Last year they didnà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢t have any Idol perform at the concert series, that I can recallà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬ ¦hence David Cook being included this year.

Cook was in their (GMA’s) Fall Concert Series instead. Here is the link to MJ’s for that event.

This kind of reminds of how Tamyra Gray (S1) went on the S3 tour. I hope they aren’t doing that this year.

This kind of reminds of how Tamyra Gray (S1) went on the S3 tour. I hope they arenà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢t doing that this year.

What happened?

It looks like all three are performing. I’m laughing at the GMA schedule because the only artists that require actual tickets will be the Jonas Brothers. I guess they expect a madhouse for that.

All I know about their fans is from here. And Cook and Adam def have the most fans. But it’s possble that the number of Kris fans will surprise me. He did win after all pretty handily.

So would kris and adam have singles out by early august then?

Could be. Jive released singles for Jordin and Archie in August. Last year, RCA released a single for Cook in September. For Daughtry, RCA released the single in December (well, that was it’s official add date, you could buy the track when the album dropped in November). For Kat, RCA released the single in January. For Bo, RCA also released in December. I don’t think RCA even released a single for Diana, but Clay got one in October or something. S1 was a summer series, so Kelly’s release date was in the spring.

What happened?

Well, nothing really. It’s just that with Tamyra singing, that meant that the S3 Idols had less focus (and maybe less songs). I think the tour should be about the curent seasons and not a way to feature idols from previous seasons. Just my opinion.

Since this is a concert in Central Park (even though it is bright and early on a Friday morning (who the hell can sing in the morning?) I am sure if all three are scheduled AT THE CONCERT they will perform, something. Now who or what will be televised may be another story. small..small..small voice: I’m already anticipating the fan comments about this one when it happens.

^^^^ LOL Tess

I’m pretty sure each of them will get one song. Why bother having them perform if GMA doesn’t show it? The people watching TV are the real audience. Not the crowd that shows up in Central Park.

Now, with three singers, we might not to get to see them all on TV, but the people who attend the concert will (and frequently upload videos).

GMA might upload videos too. I know when Cook performed for them in February, from Disney, they uploaded Lie, even though they only aired Declaration.

This would be DC’s 3rd GMA appearance this year and technically since he *should* be on his 3rd single by then this appearance wasn’t really necessary. It strikes me as some smart marketing by 19/Simon Fuller since all 3 guys share a lot of the same fans. Even though I’m not much of an Adam fan I think the combo of all 3 should be pretty epic.

I can’t wait to see the GMA appearance for all 3. That should be awesome. I’m just going out on a limb here, but I think Danny has been passed over by 19 IMO and I think (unless we see something happen during the AI summer tour with any of the rest of the top 10) that the signings are over with.

An absolutely hilarious parody of No Boundaries. I love it

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N34zA7LWOu0

Ità ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s just that with Tamyra singing, that meant that the S3 Idols had less focus (and maybe less songs). I think the tour should be about the curent seasons and not a way to feature idols from previous seasons.

Oh! I re-read your original comment and didn’t realize you said Tamyra actually sang in the S3 tour! That’s so weird. Was it a one-show thing and she was asked to join or for the whole tour? Sorry, this sounds so bizarre to me.

Was it a one-show thing and she was asked to join or for the whole tour?

She didn’t attend the entire tour, but she was the “special guest” for a lot of tour stops.

Tamyra was all over Season 3. She was invited to perform three times during that season (“Raindrops Will Fall”, “Star” and the National Anthem (final results show). She was also a co-writer of the coronation song that year and she joined them on tour.

I believe that Tamyra remains the only Idol who was signed to 19R, but no corresponding Sony label. She was also signed to 19M and appeared to be TCO for S1. She got booted 4th, but Idol likes who they like and they really tried to make her happen.

Love the idea of Cookie, Kris & Adam on GMA! Thanks for the info. I think the publicity will be good for all of them.
By the way – with David Cook scheduled on Larry King Monday, you can go to the Larry King website and submit a question for him. Just wish Terry would show up like he did for Andrew Cook’s show.

So this will be David Cook’s third GMA performance appearance (Fall, Winter -Feb 12th, now Summer 09) in less than 12 months.

ETA:

I guess Kris will sing “No Boundaries”? Am rather surprised that they have both Kris and Adam billed for this – together. It’ll be the height of the AI Tour. Hopefully, Adam will have a single and not do more Idol stuff unless “Mad World” is going to be on his album.

Last year, I think it was smart to separate the two Davids by August in terms of media stuff. Crush dropped in mid-late August. Although, Kristy Lee’s “15 Minutes of Shame” was out same time last year.

I really hope GMA invites Kris back when his debut album drops. As the Idol Winner, I think he should get that opportunity in the Fall Concert Series.

I doubt Kris will sing NB just NOOO.If Adam sings a single from his album and Kris sings NB then that proves they are trying to Taylor the poor guy.Kris is
recording right know so its not like he wont have songs yet.

Well, nothing really. Ità ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s just that with Tamyra singing, that meant that the S3 Idols had less focus (and maybe less songs).

I saw the tour several times, Tamyra wasn’t at any of my stops.

Actually she really didn’t work out on the tour–I think they got rid of her–or she quit, or something like that. I recall her leaving the tour.

The concert was in two parts, with the Idols singing solos in the first half and duets, trios and duets in the second half. It ran about as long as a typical Idol concert normally does.

Since the Tamyra deal was kind of a bust, I’d be surprised if they tried that again. Especially with two perfectly capable Idols (adam and kris) headlining the show.

I doubt very much that Cook, Kris & Adam will be performing at the same time together or on the same day. These concert series go on for a week or more and they only have so much time to devote to the concert series portion of their broadcast. I’d imagine Kris will have to sing No Boundaries though but he might also do Heartless and let Adam do No Boundaries. Who knows… They aren’t even close to tracking songs yet so they could very well do something they did during the competition, I just hope it’s not No Boundaries.

Kris will definitely get promoted because he’s the A.I. and he’ll do the whole circuit of promos. No doubt Adam will too but I hope Kris gets some preferential treatment. He is the winner afterall.

Well I’m a David Cook fan for sure but I have plenty of love to spread to Kris and would hoot and hollar for him too on the day he performed.

If you check the GMA website link posted above ^, all three are slated to perform on August 7th. So I’m not sure how they could avoid not being there together, since Central Park is not held in reserve for GMA daily use. Because it’s at Rumsey Playfield in Central Park and there are permits. It’s a weekly Friday concert.

Here is the (partial) GMA Summer Schedule in Central Park.

Friday, July 3 — Brad Paisley
Friday, July 10 — Queen Latifah
Friday, July 17 — to be announced
Friday, July 24 — to be announced
Friday, July 31 — Kelly Clarkson
Friday, Aug. 7 — David Cook, Kris Allen and Adam Lambert
Friday, Aug. 14 — Kenny Chesney
Friday, Aug. 21 — Reba McEntire

ETA: While the broadcast of the performances might be staggered, the concert for all three is on the 7th.

They arenà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢t even close to tracking songs yet so they could very well do something they did during the competition, I just hope ità ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s not No Boundaries.

I think someone twittered that Kris was in studio recording. Even if they don’t know what tracks will make the album, they could very well decide the single and have it ready by August. That’s when Crush was released.
I think it’s possible we’ll hear new singles by then. And yes, they’ll be there together.
It seems like this year they’re all about co-winner, it sucks a bit, but doesn’t mean they won’t support Kris, there’s just another guy who’ll get the same amount of love.

New York Post: Pop Wrap Blog

Kelly Clarkson, Cute Overload

To know me is to know that I love everything that comes out of Kelly Clarkson’s mouth — that even includes her now extinct “cool beans!” But I don’t think I’ve ever witnessed two minutes that has ever cemented my adoration for a celebrity like this interview Kelly gave to Australia’s “The Fix.”

The hilarity kicks in around the one-minute mark, and once the piggy remarks start, the genius continues aaaaall the way home!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eX1krFl6HVk

I’m probably a very small minority of one here but I don’t think it is all bad that Adam and Kris are going to be “paired” up. Obviously they have VERY different styles and won’t really be after the exact same market share. And 19 is probably as giddy as can be that the two really like each other and really seem to enjoy playing off of each other. The chemistry is beyond excellent and they really come up with some very witty comments and comedic spots during their interviews.

I think it is win win for Adam and Kris. Neither one will have much if any new material to share with the “world” but they have themselves and their remarkable talents to work with. This way everyone is happy, including all of Cookies fans. The AI boys are going to really work the fan community and having all three will triple the response and the audience. I think it is great marketing and promotion, myself. And since Cookie won’t have a new album out it will be a great way for him to maybe pick up some more sales for his old album by having him perform in front of some “new” fans.

I haven’t seen this posted. Sorry if it’s a repeat. This was posted on FB.

Larry King will be interview David Cook on June 15th!

Regarding the Summer Concert Series, I just watched Green Day’s concert on the website (thanks to whoever linked it!), and they sang 4 songs. I doubt all were televised though.

It is odd for Cook to hook up with Kris and Adam. I suspect each will have one televised song, but that concert will be longer than most. Sounds fun, yet hot (in many ways, actually!)

Ià ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢m probably a very small minority of one here but I donà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢t think it is all bad that Adam and Kris are going to be à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã…“pairedà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬  up. Obviously they have VERY different styles and wonà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢t really be after the exact same market share. And 19 is probably as giddy as can be that the two really like each other and really seem to enjoy playing off of each other. The chemistry is beyond excellent and they really come up with some very witty comments and comedic spots during their interviews.

I think the problem here is not them being together exactly. I don’t think most people mind that, it’s more people knowing how certain things were handled in the past, non winners getting the same or more “love” from 19 than the winner and how that ended. There’s some worry that Kris might not get the winner treatment.
Maybe for Adam fans it’s fun and all that, but there’s a reason Kris’s fans may question these things.

I guess Kris will sing à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã…“No Boundariesà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬ ? Am rather surprised that they have both Kris and Adam billed for this – together. Ità ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢ll be the height of the AI Tour. Hopefully, Adam will have a single and not do more Idol stuff unless à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã…“Mad Worldà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬  is going to be on his album.

I know they’re in DC right before this time, so they’re probably performing in NY right around the GMA appearance. But I’m sure that much singing can’t be easy for all of them.