Idol Headlines for 07/08/11 – The Evening Edition

Listen to PSA’s David Archuleta, Ace Young and Nigel Lythgoe recorded for the Muscular Dystrophy Association HERE.

Check out interviews with the American Idol Top 11 as they get ready to embark on tour at AmericanIdol.com HERE.

So…these promo pics of Lauren Alaina and Scotty McCreery are floating around on twitter. Versions are featured on the website of Simon Fuller’s management company XIX Entertainment.

James Durbin – Artist!

Casey Abrams tweets, “Look what @JDurbinAI10 just drew. I swear to you, not a trace, he just drew it free hand.”

Danny Gokey – Backstage at Summerfest, Day 7.

He was on “American Idol, ” his face appears around town on billboards, and he’s a hometown favorite. Turns out, Danny Gokey definitely returns the Milwaukee love. We made a pit stop on his tour bus to chat country music, MKE and playing Summerfest. And he even gave us cookies for the road. What a doll. Enjoy.

More at Inside Milwaukee

Clay Aiken guest stars July 24 on ‘Drop Dead Diva’

“Drop Dead Diva” in a mere three seasons has become a guest star mecca, mostly of the gay-friendly variety. Liza Minnelli. Paula Abdul. Rosie O’Donnell. Tim Gunn. Wendy Williams. Kathy Griffin is coming up soon.

In an upcoming July 24th episode featuring a lesbian high school couple fighting to be part of a high school prom, the Lifetime show throws in its first former “American Idol” contestants: Clay Aiken.

Read more at AJC.com

Danny Gokey Is Blown Away By Taylor Swift

Danny Gokey is someone who likes to work with genuine people. Lucky for him, the ‘American Idol’ alumn has been hand-picked by Taylor Swift to open the next two weeks of her Speak Now World Tour.

“She’s a sweet girl, ” Danny tells The Boot. “We did a photo shoot with her, and that’s where I got to learn how big of a heart she has. I’d seen her before, but I’d never got to talk to her before. Getting [to know] her heart, her character and who she is, honestly blew me away.”

Read more at The Boot

International Superstar Jennifer Lopez Kicks Off HSN’s 34th Birthday With One of Her Most Successful Fragrance Launches Ever

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla., July 8, 2011 /PRNewswire/ — HSN continued its role as an innovative force in the prestige fragrance industry with the successful debut of Jennifer Lopez’s Love & Light fragrance. Lopez made a live guest appearance on the network to launch her latest scent. The debut love of Love and Light was one of the most successful launches of her branded fragrances, selling more than 51, 000 units.

Read more at PRNewswire

Cheryl Cole: LAX Landing with Kimberley Walsh!

Cheryl Cole shows off her lighter hairdo while landing at LAX Airport on Thursday (July 7) in Los Angeles.

The 30-year-old British entertainer greeted photographers with a smile while arriving with her Girls Aloud bandmate Kimberley Walsh.

Read more at Just Jared

Can Chris Colfer wreak revenge on those ‘Modern Family’ men?

Last year, “Glee” star Chris Colfer was expected to win the Best Supporting Comedy Actor Emmy but lost to “Modern Family” star Eric Stonestreet. Colfer had submitted an impressive episode to voters — “Laryngitis” — in which his character, gay high schooler Kurt Hummel, struggled to be straight to please his father. Failing, he delivered an emotional performance of “Rose’s Turn” from the musical “Gypsy.” But rather than reward this dramatic performance, Emmy voters opted for Stonestreet’s broad comic turn as Fizbo the Clown.

Read more at Gold Derby

‘SYTYCD’ Dancers Chris & Ashley Speak Post-Elimination

This week on “So You Think You Can Dance, ” Ashley and Chris went home, and for the most part this was the right call by America and the judges. But that didn’t make it any easier to say goodbye to this talented twosome, especially when they were in tears onstage–and backstage, later on, when they talked to reporters immediately after Thursday’s results show.

See the Videos at Yahoo

‘SYTYCD’ Judges Discuss Top 14 Week Eliminations

See Nigel discusses this week’s results along with this weekend’s big BAFTA “Brits To Watch” event (which will be attended by Prince William and Kate Middleton) and more Lady Gaga guest judging details; see Travis talk about his unique position as a former contestant critiquing current contestants, and about his moment reuniting with Florence Welch this week (after he choreographed for her at last year’s VMAs); and see Mary just be her usual hot-tamale self:

See the Video at Yahoo Music

Cheryl Cole back in States for first time since US X Factor humiliation – as ex boss Simon Cowell lands in UK

She landed on American soil, just after her former boss Simon Cowell arrived back in the UK. My source tells me: “Cheryl has recovered from her US X Factor dismissal and the humiliation it involved, and she’s happy with Ashley. Basically, she felt she deserved this little treat.”

Contrary to rumours, Cheryl will NOT be using her time in LA to network or meet TV execs.

Read more at the Daily Mirror

Spotted: Chord Overstreet, Emma Roberts Party With Potter

Though Chord Overstreet’s future on “Glee” is uncertain, he isn’t letting the hubbub keep him down; the 22-year-old’s been cavorting all over London this week with gal pal (and girlfriend?) Emma Roberts. Last night, the two were spotted leaving the “Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2” after party, where Emma looked tres chic in a black and tan Max Mara dress.

See the photos at MTV

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