Idol Headlines for 08/21/09

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‘American Idol’ champ Kris Allen on going country, reading tour reviews, and tackling Twitter!

Kris Allen is a man of contradictions. The American Idol season 8 champ is scared of Twitter, and yet at the same time, loves the concise social-networking site. He’s reluctant to give scoop about his hotly anticipated debut disc, and yet he gives Idolatry exclusive info about his two newest songwriting collaborators. He reads tour reviews ‘” even the too-cool-for-the-room negative ones ‘” and yet ultimately, he doesn’t give a hoot about what he refers to as the ‘blahdee blah blah-blah.’  (And this is why we love him.) Press play below to see what Kris reveals about himself (and where he chooses to remain coy) from his tour stop in Albany, N.Y. There’s Bonus Wolfgang, and even a Bonus Anoop reference (from Kris’ own lips, so pay attensh)!

Entertainment Weekly

Danny Gokey turns the tables on ‘Idolatry’

Like Denise Richards’ E! reality series, the relationship between Idolatry and Danny Gokey is complicated. But when we caught up with American Idol’s season 8 second runner-up during the Idols Live tour stop in Albany, NY, Danny took control of the interview for a hot minute to ask me some tough questions of his own, and to give a shout-out to his nemesis, Idolatry co-host Kristen Baldwin. Press play below to hear what he had to say,

EW.com

More Idol Headlines after the JUMP…

FremantleMedia, MGM form pact

LONDON — FremantleMedia and MGM have formed a partnership to develop online casino-style games based on the studio’s film and TV brands.

The agreement, which covers territories outside the U.S., enables FM Gaming exclusive access to games based on MGM titles like “Fame,” the “Stargate” franchise, including new series “Stargate Universe,” “Robocop,” plus iconic oaters “A Fistful of Dollars,” For a Few Dollars More” and “The Good, the Bad and the Ugly.”

FM Gaming has already developed some of its TV skeins such as “The Price Is Right” and “The X Factor” into online games for a range of Internet casino operators.

Variety.com

Clay Aiken’s Foundation Becomes The National Inclusion Project

The National Inclusion Project, formerly The Bubel/Aiken Foundation, recently launched its new name and website at inclusionproject.org. The National Inclusion Project grew out of the relationship between Clay Aiken and Diane Bubel and Diane’s then 13-year-old son, Mike who had been diagnosed with autism. The bond between them grew strong as they shared a vision of a world where children like Mike could be fully immersed in society. They had both witnessed children with disabilities repeatedly turned away from activities opened to typical children.

‘We are excited to launch the National Inclusion Project. From our inception, we have impacted the lives of children and families across the nation. Our new name will better suit our position as a national leader on inclusion as we continue to grow,’  said Clay Aiken.

Newswiretoday.com

David Cook’s Permanent

For his older brother, David Cook did what he does best. He wrote and sang a song.

It’s called Permanent.

‘And I think that song,’  Cook told IdolChatter in a phone interview last week, ‘is gonna be a cornerstone song for me.’ 

Adam Cook, 36, fought brain cancer for 11 years before he passed away last May 2. Prior to his passing, David had composed and recorded Permanent for Adam.

‘I thought it would be difficult to write it cause I never really thought about it before,’  Cook said. ‘But it was surprisingly easy. The music kind of fit a vibe and I was in a great position cause all I seemed to have to do was put it on paper and not even think of anything else.’ 

David was on tour last May when his brother died. Adam never got to hear David sing Permanent on stage.

Press Democrat

Live review: Daughtry at Henry Fonda Theater

Chris Daughtry has spent much of the three years since he was on “American Idol” trying to convince people that he’s not the only member of Daughtry, but it hasn’t been easy.

For one thing, the “Idol” machine creates (or burnishes) solo acts, not bands; it’s designed to make us see the multitudes in an individual, rather than the other way around. For another, on Daughtry’s 2006 debut, Chris Daughtry was in fact the only member of Daughtry — session players hired by producer Howard Benson performed the rest of the music.

LA Times

Review: Daughtry in concert

How many different ways are there to say the word boring? My thesaurus lists 24 synonyms for it.

That’s probably not enough to adequately describe Daughtry’s show on Thursday night at the Fillmore in San Francisco. So, I might have to look up some synonyms for bland as well.

Chris Daughtry _ the leader of his own self-named band _ is a major star in terms of record sales and other industry-related stats. On the concert stage, however, he came across like someone that would finish in fourth place, competing against a rather weak field, in some TV talent show.

Mercury News

30 Seconds With… Taylor Hicks

Tough love: That’s what Simon Cowell gave Taylor Hicks throughout his climb through the ranks on American Idol in 2006, and now Hicks gets to dispense a little himself. This week, he’ll be at the Carr Performing Arts Centre in the touring Broadway revival of Grease playing Teen Angel, Frenchie’s soulful voice of reason in the musical number “Beauty School Dropout.”

Everybody remembers Frankie Avalon as Teen Angel from the film version ‘” how did you approach it?

I just tried to keep it as signature as possible, from the writing of the horn lines to the R&B, adding the harmonica bit ‘” it’s definitely Taylor Hicks playing Teen Angel.

Orlando Sentinel

Charley’s hanging with Taylor Hicks

Former American Idol winner Taylor hicks is in the Bay Area this week, performing as the Teen Angel in ‘Grease’ at the Tampa Bay Performing Arts Center .

FOX 13′s Charley Belcher spent Wednesday morning with him talking about the production, his new CD and an Idol season without Paula.

MyFoxTampaBay

Taylor Hicks – Studio 10

Video: “Seven Mile Breakdown”

Video: The Soul Patrol visits Studio 10!

Video: “In Your Time”

Dreamgirls National Tour to Play Seattle, Philadelphia and Boston

Additional dates have been announced for the new tour of the Tony Award-winning Henry Kreiger-Tom Eyen musical Dreamgirls, which launches at Harlem’s Apollo Theatre on Nov. 7.

Dreamgirls is set to officially open at the famed Harlem venue Nov. 22 and will run through Dec. 6, prior to embarking on a national tour. Tony nominee Robert Longbottom (Side Show, Flower Drum Song) directs and choreographs the production, which features additional choreography by Emmy-nominated hip-hop artist Shane Sparks.

As previously reported, Moya Angela will head the cast as Effie White, with “American Idol” finalist Syesha Mercado as Deena Jones.

Playbill

Kat Not Doggin’ for ‘Idol’ Chair

“American Idol” alum Katherine McPhee told “Extra” that she’ll miss Paula Abdul on the show — and says she’s not making a play for the judge’s empty chair.

“Can you imagine someone coming back from being on the show and saying, ‘You didn’t really have those notes’?” Katherine says. “I don’t think so.”

McPhee, who “Extra” caught up with on the set of her new music video, will miss watching Abdul on the panel. “I loved Paula, she always so great.”

Extra

Happy Birthday, Paris Bennett!

Season 5′s fifth place finisher, Paris Bennett, was just a teen when she made it onto the show. Paris is currently signed to her uncle’s record label, 306 Entertainment. In 2007, Paris released an album titled Princess P, which is the name that Ryan Seacrest gave her during her run on American Idol. In 2008, Paris released a holiday album, A Royal Christmas, which included standards and original tracks. Currently, Paris is working on her second studio album which she plans on releasing soon. This album won’t be as R&B oriented as her previous album. Instead, it will have a classic jazz feel to it.

American Idol

Kellie Pickler wants the shoes of New York!

Boy, here’s a charity match made in Heaven: Noted shoe fetishist Kellie Pickler is teaming with Ladies’ Home Journal to encourage fans attending her Madison Square Garden show with Taylor Swift next Thursday to bring new and gently worn footwear to donate to Soles4Souls.

“I love shoes, but they are more than just a fashion statement,” Kellie says. “They are a necessity and not everyone has access to them because of financial reasons or natural disaster.”

Soles4Souls, which distributes shoes in needy areas worldwide, will set up a drop point at the Garden entrance.

USA Today

Covington may not sport a cowboy hat but he’s all country

Bucky Covington is no ordinary country crooner. He never wears a cowboy hat or a belt buckle, and with his signature long blond locks, he looks more like a rock musician.

But when Covington hits the stage Aug. 29 at this year’s Benton Franklin Fair & Rodeo, it’ll be the deep, sexy sounds of country you’ll hear from the voice that made it to the top 10 on the fifth season of American Idol.

In a recent interview with the Herald, Covington talked about singing in the shower, where his high energy comes from, the Idol experience, being a twin, and how the simpler yet poignant sounds of country turned him away from his rock music roots.

Tri-city Herald

Celebrities Strut Their Stuff in Hollywood to Help Neglected AnimalsEvery year in Hollywood, celebrities lend their time and talent by hitting the catwalk for charity, raising funds and awareness for animal rescues. This year’s Celebrity Catwalk Fashion Show will held on Thursday, August 27th at The Highlands and will be hosted by Hugh Hefner’s former girlfriend and the host of “Bridget’s Sexiest Beaches,” Bridget Marquardt.

Stephanie Pratt of “The Hills,” Loretta Devine of ‘Grey’s Anatomy,’  Kimberly Caldwell of ‘P-Diddy’s Starmaker,’  Pamela and Hayley Hasselhoff, Kim Coles from ‘Pay it Off,” KayCee Stroh from ‘High School Musical 3-Senior Year,’  Megan Hauserman of ‘Megan Wants a Millionaire,” and Carolyn Hennessy of ‘General Hospital’  will all walk the catwalk in clothes from Heather Mills’ line Be@1, Lane Bryant, Rocawear and Puma.

Jaunted.com

Paula Abdul: Blackballed?!

When Paula Abdul didn’t land on Dancing With the Stars, we were fine. When she didn’t land on Ugly Betty, we were fine. When So You Think You Can Dance’s Mary Murphy landed a pretty good jab, we were sure Paula was fine.

But when we heard her manager say, “You’re going to be seeing a lot of Paula,” we lost it.

In Hollywood, “you’re going to be seeing a lot of Paula” means “Yeah, at the supermarket, where she’ll be drowning her sorrow at the Entenmann’s display.”

EOnline.com

‘Dancing’ Pro Maksim Chmerkovskiy Opens Up About New Partner

“Dancing with the Stars” pro Maksim Chmerkovskiy cut to the chase about his new dancing partner, following his quality time with fiance Karina Smirnoff at the hairdresser.

Maksim tells Hollywood.tv of “Entourage” actress Debi Mazar’s dancing skills, “We’re working on them. … I’ll do my best to make sure of that.”

Karina will be dancing with singer/actor Aaron Carter.

Watch the video to see the dancing pros get their hair cut and catch a glimpse of Maksim’s abs!

ET Online

Lou Ferrigno Angered by ‘Dancing With the Stars’ Treatment

After being rumored to be one of the contestants on ABC’s “Dancing With the Stars” only to be left off the dance card in the end, Lou Ferrigno is very, very angry, reports RadarOnline.com.

Best known as TV’s “The Incredible Hulk,” Ferrigno’s manager/wife Carla told the Web site that the producers of “Dancing” blew it by not choosing Lou, and to make matters worse, this was the second time the show snubbed him.

Carla Ferrigno said that while they are disappointed, they hope to announce another project in the coming days.

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  • calimari

    Taylor, Daughtry, Kat, Bucky, Paris – this is like the Season 5 retro day!

  • spinastory

    I loved the Kris interview he really shines here.. :wub_tb:

    I am glad adam does’nt show up for the interviews, as before the press always seemed to flock to him… just my perception!!! Adam is my favorite but I don’t think he needs to show up there is enough attention on him anyway without press!!!! lol

  • EmmaJK

    David Cook will be playing the two venues above that were reviewed for Daughtry (the Henry Fonda Theater and the Fillmore) on two consecutive days in Sept. A little nervous for those, because I’m sure there will be comparisons. And, ouch to the Mercury News review. I guess profiling the audience never gets old for these guys.

    These were posted in yesterday’s Headlines thread, but bringing them over here.

    Permanent from last night. First time he’s sung it in concert since April.

    And this -

    http://twitpic.com/eox4r

    just because he’s pretty.

  • washpd

    That Slezak/Idolatry interview with Kris is golden! Seriously, perhaps my favorite interview with Kris EVER! It may be second only to his original Idolatry, but that was in 5 parts, so it’s not really a fair comparison. There is so much fun and goodness packed into those few minutes! I seriously thought it would get its own post here. At any rate, Kris is sexy, funny, charming, adorable, confident, laid back, and just everything great in that interview. Thank you, Michael Slezak! You delivered once again!

  • Trina

    Permanent from last night. First time he’s sung it in concert since April.

    I’m so happy he sang this. I wonder if spending a few days with Adam’s children inspired him. It would be beautiful if it wasn’t for the annoying screams. I never have a problem when the audience wants to scream, or yell out the words, but during this I have problems. The screams annoyed me on the finale too.

  • Squirrely
  • Q3

    Here is the TVStar.com interview with Lil:

    American Idol Tour: Part IV – Lil Rounds

    Previous articles featuring the Tour, Matt and Megan are here:

    http://news.tvstar.com/Tag/American_Idol/1

  • girlygirl

    Loved the Slezak interview with Kris. It’s always great to see Kris so relaxed talking to the press. And anyone else besides me really happy to hear that 19 didn’t even try to pressure Kris to go the country music route? As Kris says, he likes country music, but it isn’t him. So nice to hear that 19 didn’t try to make him go in a direction he has no interest in.

  • Vada

    spinastory
    Aug 21st, 2009 at 10:24 am
    I loved the Kris interview he really shines here..

    I am glad adam does’nt show up for the interviews, as before the press always seemed to flock to him’ ¦ just my perception!!! Adam is my favorite but I don’t think he needs to show up there is enough attention on him anyway without press!!!! lol

    Spinastory, that’s a pretty good spin of a story (sorry, I couldn’t resist the pun).

    The idols take turns, in groups of 5, on press days. It was Kris’ turn yesterday and not Adam’s. It really is that simple.

  • sma11ie

    Slezak is awesome, can’t wait til Matt’s interviewwww!

    MJ, can you invite Slezak here for a live chat next time? Ooh, and Jim Cantiello, that’s be rad. That last one with Brian Mansfield and Richard Rushfield was cool to read.

    ETA: Thanks for the Twitpic, EmmaJK. The hair!! Haha… it looks almost like girl hair there :)

  • stelladallas

    I admire the work Clay Aiken and his foundation do for children with autism. People with autism have a lot to offer and teach the world. How different Clay’s life would have been if he would have continued his original career path of becoming a special education teacher rather than show business! But now he is able to use his celebrity status to make a positive impact through his foundation.

  • spinastory

    Vada
    Aug 21st, 2009 at 10:35 am
    spinastory
    Aug 21st, 2009 at 10:24 am
    I loved the Kris interview he really shines here..

    I am glad adam does’nt show up for the interviews, as before the press always seemed to flock to him’ ¦ just my perception!!! Adam is my favorite but I don’t think he needs to show up there is enough attention on him anyway without press!!!! lol

    Spinastory, that’s a pretty good spin of a story (sorry, I couldn’t resist the pun).

    The idols take turns, in groups of 5, on press days. It was Kris’ turn yesterday and not Adam’s. It really is that simple.

    I always try to please… lol maybe I am just behind but I hav’nt actually seen anything of adam’s recently.. :grin1_ee:

  • http://myspace.com/girlgeek mj

    I seriously thought it would get its own post here. At any rate, Kris is sexy, funny, charming, adorable, confident, laid back, and just everything great in that interview. Thank you, Michael Slezak! You delivered once again!

    It’s a cute interview, but it’s not newsworthy. Plus, I was hoping to get some imbed code from Slezak, but it looks like the hire-ups at EW aren’t going to allow it.

    Maybe I’ll pull it out into it’s own post anyway.

  • Q3

    Kris and Danny EW interviews are both fun. But Kris has been doing press for every concert except one since Adam went on vocal rest, plus he’s having to do recording sessions. I think Kris is really looking and sounding tired and needs a break. Hopefully, today is a day off for him.

    Adam went on his 10 concert vocal rest for on August 12th Nassau #2, and as far as I can tell hasn’t done any press since the 11th. The 11th concert will be August 26 Auburn Hills, MI, so perhaps he’ll start doing press again then.

    It would be nice to get some Adam interviews, but I am really thinking that it would be great for Kris to get a break.

  • Susan M.

    Whoa!! I think that Daughtry review burned my corneas. It was BLISTERING. Yee-ikes.

  • http://myspace.com/girlgeek mj

    I am glad adam does’nt show up for the interviews, as before the press always seemed to flock to him’ ¦ just my perception!!! Adam is my favorite but I don’t think he needs to show up there is enough attention on him anyway without press!!!! lol

    It doesn’t work that way. Reporters at press hour are seated at tables, with the Idols making their way around the room to do interviews. There is no “flocking” involved.

  • poporange

    Calamari–Yep it is but the story Taylor said about bomb sniffing dog kind of scary,here the Ai guys worry about fans …

    Glad to hear about Bucky…

    DC playing at the same venue as CD yeah the comparison for some to tempting which is sad….I do like the song “Permanent” . It happens in all venues just be glad it is not to the nasty level of season 5…Hopefully for Kris fans it does not happen to him at all….

  • adamisthebomb

    OMG!! danny is hilarious!! good to see he has a sense of humor. i love kristin on idolatry and agreed with her completely but have come around to danny and realized that he is harmless.

  • tierbee

    EmmaJK, thanks for the Permanent video and the cute DC pic :) . I was surprised he did Permanent again so soon but shouldn’t underestimate the guy! He looks adorable in that picture with his windblown hair – makes him look really young, lol.

  • Squirrely

    I got the feeling Jim Harrington didn’t care for Daughtry – WOW, that was harsh.

    ETA: Mikael Wood’s was much better.

  • Vada

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3oDibIHjc6k

    This youtube was posted today of a short Rollingstone interview. I don’t know when the actual interview took place, but now we know where Kris’ energizer bunny stage presence comes from. :)

  • yeahyeahsure

    Good review for Daughtry from the LA Times! :biggrin_wp:

  • glamatheart

    awww- Kris and Slezak :wub_tb:

    Yikes – I don’t even like Daughtry but that was brutal.

  • BeckyMD

    I don’t mind not having Adam’s interviews for a while. He needs to rest his voice. Besides, there is not much left that he hasn’t or is allowed to talk about.

    I’m actually more looking for news from those unsigned idols, and more reveals and photos of Kris.

  • spinastory

    Hi MJ

    Sorry I stand corrected, any wistful gazing towards the entrace? :smile_wp:

  • Susan M.

    “http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3oDibIHjc6k

    This youtube was posted today of a short Rollingstone interview. I don’t know when the actual interview took place, but now we know where Kris’ energizer bunny stage presence comes from. :) ”

    The tag says it was right before Albany. Six energy drinks??? Man, no wonder he’s always jumping up and down on stage and frequently talks about having to pee.

  • spinastory

    Spinastory is actually in reference to music.. not story telling lol I suck at telling story’s.. :doh_tb:

  • MrsB

    Trina I adore you for posting this, because I heard the vid on the thread for yesterday & actually became livid. I know you are a HUGE fan of David’s & ate up hearing your view. :)

    I still feel the same way as I did earlier…..if the screaming is a part of any idol’s solo concert during inappropriate songs – I’m a no show!

    LOVE = SCREAMING is not always appropriate in my book!

    I’ll stick to cd buying only and frankly, that makes me sad because I hear so many enjoying LIVE concerts! :sad_tb:

  • BeckyMD

    Metro

    http://www.metro.us/us/article/2009/08/18/01/2805-77/index.xml

    Squirrely, thanks for the link. I’ll like to hear how Adam exclaims ‘Oh my gosh!’ in a mock Valley Girl tone. :laugh_tb:

  • cookcricket

    I watched the Kris/Slezak interview with Kris last night and loved it!!!

    I just watched the Gokey/Slezak interview and have tears in my eyes from laughing so hard! I think they both held their own pretty well, but EW had the editing weapon…

  • auntieaimee

    I adore Michael Slezak. He is such a great writer and his interviews are so funny and relaxed. He’s just a treasure. :-D

  • templeton

    Thanks EmmaJK for the Cook picture and Permanent. He looked adorable and Permanent was beautiful except for the audience singing along…… jeebus people A Daily AntheM is a sing along song, Permanent is NOT, lol.

  • Vada

    The brutal Daughtry review was written by the same guy (Jim Harrington) who did the ‘Adam Lambert and nine others not named Adam Lambert’ review.

    I have noticed this over and over. The exact same critics who diss Kris, also diss Daughtry. Is it because Daughtry supported Kris instead of Adam, early on (he has tried to be neutral, since the show has ended). Watch your back, David Cook.

  • Squirrely

    http://www.metro.us/us/article/2009/08/18/01/2805-77/index.xml

    Squirrely, thanks for the link. I’ll like to hear how Adam exclaims ‘Oh my gosh!’ in a mock Valley Girl tone.

    No problem, I really liked this write up too.

  • LoveContinuum

    Clay Aiken is a celebrity? I’ve only been in the U.S. for 4 years… and I remember hearing some stuff about him coming out. But I seriously have never heard a song of his played on the radio… I have never heard his voice, and he doesn’t seem to make any headlines. Jus’ saying. Nevertheless, if he does have a big fanbase, it’s good of him to draw attention to autism.

  • Vada

    That’s silly.

    I hope it is silly. So far, it is a definite pattern.

  • spinastory

    EmmaJK yeah he is pretty in that link, DC’s Permanent is awsome! I love this song and listen to it quite often.

  • BeckyMD

    I hope it is silly. So far, it is a definite pattern.

    It’s a pattern in the eyes of who is seeking for it.

  • Aileen

    The brutal Daughtry review was written by the same guy (Jim Harrington) who did the ‘Adam Lambert and nine others not named Adam Lambert’ review.

    LOL, Mr. Harrington already hates David Cook. He’s the one who called him the worst on the AI7 tour and didn’t include him on the Top 10 list.

    I can already imagine the review when David Cook plays the Fillmore.

  • isitoveryet

    I have noticed this over and over. The exact same critics who diss Kris, also diss Daughtry. Is it because Daughtry supported Kris instead of Adam, early on (he has tried to be neutral, since the show has ended). Watch your back, David Cook.

    You are joking? If not, then perhaps it has something to do with musical taste? I don’t like Daughtry and Cook is o.k. for me – despite having similar artists on my ipod.

  • Susan M.
  • Trina

    Daughtry has gotten his share of brutal reviews for whatever reason long before AI8 even started. Fans are use to it and it hasn’t stopped his success. Not everything is a slight against someone because they don’t support Adam. I think DC fans are already prepared for this reviewers words for him because, again, he’s hated him before anyone even heard of Kris or Adam.

    No problem MrsB. Yep its bothered me for a long time. I went to one of his shows where people sang and screamed like through Permanent and I’ve hated it since. Especially being there it feels wrong. Light On, A Daily Anthem=fun sing alongs.

  • EmmaJK

    LOL, Mr. Harrington already hates David Cook. He’s the one who called him the worst on the AI7 tour and didn’t include him on the Top 10 list.

    Oh, no. I thought his name seemed familiar. Does it seem like this guy is everywhere? Well, at least I’ll be prepared for the hatorade.

    And yeah, screeching during Permanent is bad, people.

  • oceana

    I must say, I’ve come to really love Taylor’s new cd. I didn’t love it at first, but hearing the songs mixed in with other songs, they hold up and I find myself saying “who’s that?” and plesantly find out it’s Taylor. I hope he’s selling some cds as it is worthy of purchase.

    DC singing Permanent, that’s something fans have been wondering about. He stopped last spring when Adam took a turn for the worse. I know it’s only been a short while since the death, but the family went through a long process of saying goodbye for a long time, as happens with cancer I think. He must feel ready to sing it again.

    Brooke White has the loveliest tweeting style, I must say. She’s charming. Kellie Pickler is a real upbeat tweeter too.

    I really do like Daughtry now, his music and the man, but on season 5 I didn’t care for him because he was so unsmiling and unemotional. It seemed like rocker posing, like he was afraid to crack a smile or show an emotion. I thought he would have loosened up onstage by now, but apparently not? Other reviewers have said the same thing I think. Maybe not so harshly. Some of these reviewers do have their agendas too, so you never know.

  • 123abc456

    I have acquired ESP and I predict that if Mr. Harrison does review David Cook’s concert it will be scathing. But about the Chris review well he can take it, he got a wonderful review in LA and I hope he comes to the North West again cause I plan on seeing him.

    ETA: I love Permanent and thanks for posting last night’s version. I hope to hear David sing that song. I have never had the pleasure live.

  • Sassycatz

    LOL, Mr. Harrington already hates David Cook. He’s the one who called him the worst on the AI7 tour and didn’t include him on the Top 10 list.

    I was just going to say that! So, when David plays the Fillmore, it’s a foregone conclusion that this guy’s going to be raking him over the coals. Harrington might as well right a pre-concert “review” and save himself a trip to the actual performance.

    And yeah, screeching during Permanent is bad, people.

    I feel bad for David when this happens. He deserves the audience’s quiet attention during this song and they just can’t shut up!

  • MrsB

    The way I view the Daughtry reviews is exactly that. There were two of them – one positive & one the opposite. Kinda like “eye of the beholder” thing going on….depends on who’s doing the looking :)

    Slezak interview with Kris was a keeper, of course when both are your fav it is pretty hard for me to think otherwise!

    Am totally in love with Slezak’s Mom! :wub_tb:

  • Susan M.

    Aw, Megan’s interview is sweet. I couldn’t tell if she was tired or she was kind of getting choked up at one point. With her glasses, it was hard to tell. Got to hand it to her, takes guts to do interviews looking like she just rolled out of bed. She’s adorable though.

  • tierbee

    I have acquired ESP and I predict that if Mr. Harrison does review David Cook’s concert it will be scathing.

    Heehee, my ESP says the same ;) ! He shouldn’t bother to go, just write a diatribe on poser rockers and all that.

  • Squirrely

    Heehee, my ESP says the same ;) ! He shouldn’t bother to go, just write a diatribe on poser rockers and all that.

    You never know David might win him over.

  • becausehelives

    I have noticed this over and over. The exact same critics who diss Kris, also diss Daughtry. Is it because Daughtry supported Kris instead of Adam, early on (he has tried to be neutral, since the show has ended). Watch your back, David Cook

    How did Adam get in here?. A reviewer gives kris and daughtry a bad review on separate concerts and somehow Adam is the reason. it’s not always about the poor guy u know.

  • oceana

    The brutal Daughtry review was written by the same guy (Jim Harrington) who did the ‘Adam Lambert and nine others not named Adam Lambert’ review.

    It was not an unbiased review.

    LOL, Mr. Harrington already hates David Cook. He’s the one who called him the worst on the AI7 tour and didn’t include him on the Top 10 list. I can already imagine the review when David Cook plays the Fillmore.

    Yikes, I do dread it then.

    I have noticed this over and over. The exact same critics who diss Kris, also diss Daughtry. Is it because Daughtry supported Kris instead of Adam, early on (he has tried to be neutral, since the show has ended). Watch your back, David Cook.

    You are joking? If not, then perhaps it has something to do with musical taste? I don’t like Daughtry and Cook is o.k. for me – despite having similar artists on my ipod.

    Reviewers are not bona fide journalists, they are opinion-writers, not bound to be objective, and they often succeed when they are most controversal. In addition, they are human beings who watch American Idol and they get caught up in the competitive spirit just like we do. Many of them have favorites and get mighty peeved when those favorites don’t win, or go home too early. They do hold grudges. They do let their feelings color what they write. They don’t all strive to be fair or even pretend to be.

    So it’s not necessarily silly to notice patterns and be suspicious of them. We should all be critical readers and realize what motivates some of these reviews. Not imagining conspiracies, but also not being gullible that the reviewers are objective and have no agendas or axes to grind, which wouldn’t be true much of the time.

    I have no idea if that review had anything to do with the Adam/Kris rivalry, but I’m just saying it’s not silly to suggest it. It could be true, and could not be true.

  • ozarka

    Tweens’ favorite singers take on Washington

    With two young girl’s now living in the White House, it seems as if Washington is being overrun with tween stars.

    Lovato was in town to join another teen favorite from a different successful television music factory ‘” ‘American Idol’  runner-up David Archuleta. The two of them appeared together onstage Thursday night at George Mason University’s Patriot Center. While in town, Archuleta chose work over play, laying down some tracks at Omega Studios in Rockville while Lovato took in the sights.

    Source: Washington Examiner

  • Squirrely

    So no reviews from Philly?

  • isitoveryet

    I read one of the Paula pieces… can someone tell me what this means…

    ‘ ¢ American Idol is a very powerful show’”a very powerful show that does not like to be embarrassed (see Taylor Hicks).
    ‘ ¢ Very powerful shows that do not like being embarrassed have ways of making people disappear (see Taylor Hicks).

    I never followed Taylor, in fact, this is the first year I have followed any idol post-season. I know the label dropped him, but how did he embarrass TPTB?

    ETA – Oceana. to me all reviews, for for that matter, anything written or reported on TV is subjective. I don’t believe in objective reporting, I think we are in agreement here. Even as we read all the reviews for the current AI tours it is obvious that some reporters favor different performers for different reasons. I think the Daughtry or Cook reviews have to be considered in the same vein. Individual reviews hold less water as does the over sum of all the reviews. I hope this made sense.

  • jpfan

    That particular critic has hated Daughtry for years. Yes, even before Adam or Kris appeared on S8. He also hates Cook. So there’s no need to weave any S8 intrigue into his opinions. The planet doesn’t revolve around S8 contestants.

    Plenty of folk still have favorites or people they hate from past seasons. I think Daughtry will get good or bad reviews completely independent of the fact that he “supported” Kris during the season.

    If anything the reviewer seems still pissed about S5. Maybe he’s an angry Mandisa fan? :)

    Supposedly Taylor was a huge diva to work with. Plus they wanted Daughtry to win and hated the fact that Taylor pulled the upset.

  • justshootme

    Megan’s interview seemed very real and sweet, I feel for her and wish her good things post AI. I certainly think her definition of “success” is achievable for her.

  • MrsB

    jpfan I agree completely!!!! :smile1_tb:

  • isisdagmar

    I have noticed this over and over. The exact same critics who diss Kris, also diss Daughtry. Is it because Daughtry supported Kris instead of Adam, early on (he has tried to be neutral, since the show has ended). Watch your back, David Cook

    I’m sure that reviewers have their opinions and biases, but I can’t for the life of me imagine that any reviewer, even the most hard-core fanboy/girl, would know or care enough about what Daughtry says about Adam–certainly not to the point of giving him a negative review because of it. Sometimes reviewers just like what they like and don’t like what they don’t like, but they’re not that Machiavellian.

    Not everything revolves around Adam, either positively or negatively. :)

    Also, why would David Cook need to watch his back, even if reviewers were scheming to bring down all non-super-fans of Adam? As far as I know, he was a fan of both Kris and Adam from the beginning.

  • 123abc456

    Taylor made the mistake of refusing to record his album during the tour. That I believe was his biggest misstep. Chris got his album out there and the rest is history. Now Bo did get an album out there but because he had some major health issues following Idol he was unable to promote it well. The first year following Idol is important for these guys.

  • smokeyvera

    Not surprised with the Daughtery review. I didn’t care for his performance as a guest on AI Season 8, watched him on AGT the other night and have listened to his releases and I find all his performances meh and very bland. They all sound the same. But to each their own – I’m more of the bombastic type singer but who has variety and texture in their voice and can handle any type of genre with ease, like Adam. I’m just not a Daughtery fan and for a matter of fact a Cook fan. So this review is not harsh, probably someone with my tastes reviewing.

  • AdoK

    “Megan’s interview with Slezak is up:

    http://popwatch.ew.com/2009/08/21/megan-joy-idol-amy-winehouse/”

    Thank you Susan M. I like Megan’s attitude towards life and I’m curious about her post-idol music career. I’m happy that her band is in a making. Caw us all Megan!

  • saga

    Taylor made the mistake of refusing to record his album during the tour. That I believe was his biggest misstep. Chris got his album out there and the rest is history. Now Bo did get an album out there but because he had some major health issues following Idol he was unable to promote it well. The first year following Idol is important for these guys.

    I was thinking of this when I read that the idols that have been signed by 19 will do most of their recording 3-4 weeks after the tour. What if they overstressed their vocal chords? It’s not totally unlikely because they come of a highly stressful situation of being part of a tv show where they are pushing it to the limit. Then they go on a very tight tour shedule for the first time in their life usually and still continues to record at the same time. Then they have to be in top shape for the recording. A bit of a gamble by 19?

  • girlygirl

    I was wondering whether the Idols were spending their day off in Philly or Pittsburgh — and the answer seems to be Pittsburgh.

    Of course, Allison hasn’t got today off (no tweets from either Adam or Kris yet today, so unsure whether they have day off)

    Allison4realzzz tweeted:

    Top a the mornin to yaaaaaa” or afternoooonnn Pittsburg !!! On my way to a recording sessiooon !! Hollaaaaaaaa
    8 minutes ago from TwitterFon

  • chrgi

    saga- It’s striking while the iron is hot. If they wait any longer, they run into releasing albums when the next season is in fullforce and the fanbases have moved on. I think it’s all about money. The tour makes them money and so does a CD so contestants are forced to do both.

  • girlygirl

    Heads up, the new Rolling Stone has an article on Adam and the AI tour!!! It’s evidently a 2-page spread and talks about Kris as well

    (I haven’t seen this issue, just read about it over on ontd_ai)

  • luvadamlambert

    I loved daughtry on season 5 and his music is okay I have it’s not over on my iPod but I hate his personality. I also don’t like how he likes kris better than Adam but it’s an opinion and the whole world does not revolve around Adam.

    that’s why I think it’s ridiculous to bring Adam into this. it’s an honest opinion with biases. I really really like kris but he dissapointed me in concert. did he dissapoint me because he’s not Adam? No. Adam has nothing to do with it AT ALL. sadly :) the whole world does NOT revolve around adam!!!

  • JJ123

    I have many friends that were at the Daughtry show last night and all of them came back saying that it was awesome…..these are fans that can be critical when the situation calls for it so I guess if the fans are happy then who cares about reviewers. I also have other friends that were at the LA show and loved it….that reviewer liked the show, it’s all a matter of opinion…no biggie.

    I seen them about 2 weeks ago and I loved the show!! They sounded great and it was a lot of fun. Since I’ve been following AI contestants over the last few years I’ve realized that there is a preconceived bitterness with quite a few reviewers, they have their opinion set long before they attend the show. Most of them are musicians or former musicians that didn’t make the cut and hold it against those that seem to have taken the easy road in their minds. I’m not speaking just about reviewers of Daughtry but almost all AI acts, especially the male contestants that come off of there.

  • girlygirl

    Whether a reviewer likes or dislikes Kris or Adam should have nothing to do with how they review a show from Daughtry, David Cook or any other ex-Idol. It is possible that there are reviewers who refuse to say positive stuff about ANY ex-Idol contestants, but I would think most of them don’t think about one former Idol when reviewing another ex-Idol’s solo show…

  • smokeyvera

    Don’t know how to cut and paste and cite, BUT THERE ARE GORGEOUS PICTURES OF KRIS AND ADAM on tour. It’s in the latest Rolling Stone Magazine ( the one with the Beatles on the cover) and they’re posted on ONTD-AI. There are 22 pics, even one of Adam taking a nap in the back on a van. So cute – all of them. You guys were into a thread about Adam’s and Kris’s friendship – well it is there to see – great evidence. So can someone please help and post, these pics are gorgeous!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

  • girlygirl
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  • isisdagmar

    Did we luck out in getting a ridiculously adorable and good-looking top 2 who, because they are the top 2, get constantly photographed? Yes we did.

  • BeckyMD

    OMG. Those pics make my day. Thank you RS!!

  • luvadamlambert

    I LOVE THOSE PICS!!!!!!!!!!! but elvis hair:(

  • girlygirl

    Kris has got one shoe on and one shoe off in that one photo. He must have been too tired to take them both off (or put them both on)

    And some of the ardent ontd_ai tinhatters are freaking over the fact that Adam’s boots are on the floor by the couch Kris is lying on. It doesn’t take much to get them flailing about this stuff!

    Oh, and look at Alli poking her head in there between Adam and Kris at the salad bar (or whatever that is). And are those tiny tiny plates, or what??

  • Squirrely

    http://twitpic.com/eox4r

    just because he’s pretty.

    He looks very young in that picture.

  • MrsB

    Oh my goodness smokeyvera you weren’t kidding.

    Those are the very BEST ever, RS gave us views from “behind the performance” that we yet to see this year!!!!!

    P.S. Don’t you love it with all the “pros” around here?

    :wub_tb: All the way around for this one!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

  • Squirrely

    Those RS pictures were great!

  • AdoK

    Great proffesional photos. Eventually!!! RS rocks!

  • Michelle

    Hello!!! Rolling Stone backstage photos of Adam and Kris!!!

    http://www.rollingstone.com/photos/gallery/29775046/on_the_road_with_adam_lambert_and/photo/1

    Nice pics! i liked the one showing Kris running under the stage to get in position for his entrance. Though, LOL at every single Adam pic being rated 5 stars and the Kris pics obviously being downrated. Come on, guys :rolleyes_tb:

  • https://twitter.com/draddee Sunn

    I love the Rolling Stone spread. I love those behind the scenes pics.
    I really love Rolling Stone. I know I’m repeating myself, can’t help it, somethings need to be said twice. :)

  • Squirrely

    Nice pics! i liked the one showing Kris running under the stage to get in position for his entrance. Though, LOL at every single Adam pic being rated 5 stars and the Kris pics obviously being downrated. Come on, guys

    Funny I didn’t even notice the ratings.

  • Sassycatz

    http://twitpic.com/eox4r

    just because he’s pretty.

    He looks very young in that picture.

    Yeah, as I commented under the photo, Cook’s looking like a young Tom Hulce in that photo — the actor who played Mozart in Amadeus.

  • FolkFan

    MrsB Aug 21st, 2009 at 11:05 am

    Trina I adore you for posting this, because I heard the vid on the thread for yesterday & actually became livid. I know you are a HUGE fan of David’s & ate up hearing your view. :)

    I still feel the same way as I did earlier’ ¦..if the screaming is a part of any idol’s solo concert during inappropriate songs – I’m a no show!

    It’s not just Idol shows where this happens. If you listen to the new live Sugarland CD (and, if you are open to country, you should), during a powerful version of their wrenching song “Stay,” people sing along the entire time, and there are screams during the glory notes. During the spare, lovely cover of The One I Love, there are screams, including someone yelling “Jennifer!” [Call me crazy, but I operate under the assumption that Jennifer Nettles knows her own name already and doesn't need to be reminded of it during a song.]

    Anyway: Yeah, I’d prefer it if people didn’t sing along during Permanent or Lie, but I’m not going to refuse to go to shows and experience some of these awesome voices live because of some idiots. YMMV.

  • tierbee

    Wow, the Rolling Stone pics are great. Love the behind the scenes peek. They are a photogenic top 2, aren’t they?

  • luvadamlambert

    I love rolling stone becuz of their Adam love

  • CindyM

    Never mind.

  • saga

    Nice pics! i liked the one showing Kris running under the stage to get in position for his entrance. Though, LOL at every single Adam pic being rated 5 stars and the Kris pics obviously being downrated. Come on, guys

    Heh, I actually thought Kris had several really good pics in this rolling stones batch. I like the one where he was sittting in a corner, mentally preparing for his performance and the one where he was sneaking up under the floor.

  • CindyM

    Damn, in those Rolling Stone pictures Adam looks too skinny. He’s lost a lot of weight since the tour started, eat something besides carrots!

  • MrsB

    Damn, in those Rolling Stone pictures Adam looks too skinny. He’s lost a lot of weight since the tour started, eat something besides carrots!

    :lol_tb:

  • aga

    http://twitpic.com/eox4r

    just because he’s pretty.

    EmmaJK, thanks for the prettiness. Lancaster(where DC’s show was last night) got very windy in the evening. That’s why his hair is messy. But the messy long hair looks so good. Maybe David wants to have long hair on purpose so he will look more like a rock star LOL. He looks super cute and hot in that picture. Now, I am about to leave for David’s show in Sacramento tonight!!!

  • abbysee

    MJ, thanks for the acoustic In Your Time. I am an unabashed Hicks fan. That was hot!

  • cookcricket

    Damn, in those Rolling Stone pictures Adam looks too skinny. He’s lost a lot of weight since the tour started, eat something besides carrots!

    I think I saw him picking up some cauliflower. ;)

    The two of Adam I liked best were the ones of him sleeping and listening to his ipod and the one from behind on stage. (Adorable and classic!)

    Of course loved all of the ones with Kris!! Actually they’re all great! Can’t wait for the hard copy of RS. I hope they are all in there. Does anyone know?

  • girlygirl

    Ok, I think this means Kris is going to go take a nap??

    KrisAllen4real tweet:

    #Oh bed how you wrap me in your loving arms and whisper me sweet nothings. Can’t say no to that.#
    9 minutes ago from TwitterFon

  • steve

    MJ you doing VFTW next week :clap_tb: Please use your deodorant they can be hard on sweaty smelly idol fans over there. :drunk_tb: :lol_tb:

  • girlygirl

    scans of the Rolling Stone spread/article. Basically all Adam, with one paragraph (w/ quote) or so on Kris…(oh, and a not-so-nice dig at Anoop, unfortunately)

    And Adam seems comfortable swearing when he’s talking to RS, which is sort of funny, considering how he tries to censor himself when doing other AI-related interviews…

    http://community.livejournal.com/ontd_ai/1905356.html

  • 123abc456

    New Article about David Cook: http://www.sacbee.com/static/weblogs/ticket/archives/2009/08/idols-david-coo.html?mi_rss=21Q

    “The tour has been a learning process for all of us – me, the band, the crew, the label – because none of us had experience doing the college circuit,” David says. “It was raw, it was real, and the reason we extended it was because we had a 96 or 97 percent sell-out rate.”

    Great quote from David and I am going to see him in two days. Yes

    And this just cause it’s pretty: http://bit.ly/3KS1H0

  • tinawina

    KrisAllen4real tweet:

    #Oh bed how you wrap me in your loving arms and whisper me sweet nothings. Can’t say no to that.#
    9 minutes ago from TwitterFon

    Wow! His fans are going to have a field day with that!

    MJ you doing VFTW next week

    Seriously???? Blogging for them or the radio show?

  • tierbee

    Now, I am about to leave for David’s show in Sacramento tonight!!!

    Have fun!!! I’m envious :)

  • tierbee

    And this just cause it’s pretty: http://bit.ly/3KS1H0

    Ooh! That is very pretty. SexyDave! :blush_tb:

  • girlygirl

    Here’s another songwriter Kris evidently will be collaborating with…Alex Band (former member of the band The Calling)

    Band tweets:

    #Writing song ideas to work on with Kris Allen.. Getting together with him in a couple weeks.
    #about 2 hours ago from TwitterFon

    Here’s Band’s wikipedia profile:

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

    and here’s YouTube link to The Calling’s huge hit from 2001…

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mEOFOobPw4o

    I always liked this song — and I still hear it on the radio sometimes (usually on 98.7 FM here in LA)

    Thoughts???

  • LindaT

    MJ, so you’re hanging out with the bad boys and girls from VFTW next Wednesday? I’m looking forward to listening to the show.

    No doubt there’ll be lots of discussion about frauen, smelly fans, bad photos and other fun topics! :)

  • Susan M.

    http://www.eonline.com/uberblog/watch_with_kristin/b139529_american_idol_matt_girauds_accidental.html

    Matt G. interview from yesterday on e-online. He says he’s in talks with 19 and other labels … interesting.

  • tinawina

    Seriously???? Blogging for them or the radio show?

    Nevermind, I looked it up. Wednesday at 10. I’ll catch it the next day. Good luck mj!

  • FifthHouseSun

    KrisAllen4real tweet:

    #Oh bed how you wrap me in your loving arms and whisper me sweet nothings. Can’t say no to that.#

    Adam’s a cerebral stategist. Yet, has no filter.

    This, this tweet, like “It’s time for bed, Adam” in the bubble tweet, more proof that you’d be way better off playing poker with Adam Lambert than Kris Allen. Kris is just the Sneaky Petest, slyest thing in sneakers. No wonder he had Jamie Foxx swooning.

  • Ashley19

    http://bit.ly/3KS1H0

    http://twitpic.com/eox4r

    OMG!! He’s so pretty! Thank you so much EmmaJK and 123abc456! : )

  • girlygirl

    So, no one has thoughts on Kris working with Alex Band?

  • tinawina

    So, no one has thoughts on Kris working with Alex Band?

    I think it fits. But at the same time, I’m not sure how it will work out. I’m very curious. They are high on the sappy, Kris is not really like that.

  • saga

    So, no one has thoughts on Kris working with Alex Band?

    I can weigh in. I actually think it’s good. Seems like a style that can fit Kris, songs with nice melodies, soft rockish and a lot of air that makes it possible to use phrasing in a positive way. I also like that Band is using dynamics (strong/soft singing) to make it interesting. A positive collaboration in my book.

  • sma11ie

    So, no one has thoughts on Kris working with Alex Band?

    That’s interesting. Wasn’t there a rumor that David Cook’s ex-bassist Joey Clement left DC to go back to Alex Band (he was with them before DC)? But that rumor went away when it turned out he’s joined Selena Gomez’s new band. Anyway, I remember The Calling and liked that one song.

    Yay for Matt’s article. Hopefully something pans out for him. He’s soo good.

  • girlygirl

    Here’s Part 4 of Kris’ interview with the L.A. Times:

    http://latimesblogs.latimes.com/americanidoltracker/2009/08/kris-allen-the-ultimate-interview-part-four.html

    Here’s a preview of Part 4:

    Are you happy with how it’s [the songwriting for album] going so far?

    The first session I had went well, but the song didn’t end up as something I wanted to do on the album. I was intimidated, so I didn’t put my two cents in as much as I should have, and then the next one went really well and I got more comfortable. Same thing with the song though. Closer to what I wanted, but not completely there. And then I was with somebody yesterday and it was weird, but it went really well and I think it’s getting there. I really do. I’m excited.

  • Keel

    David Cook’s ex-bassist Joey Clement did leave DC to go back to Alex Band, but then it turned out that when it was originally announced that Joey was going to join DC’s band, the announcement from Alex Band’s myspace was something along the lines of Joey being with DC for a year. So it seemed like he was on loan or something . . . . Alex Band recently signed on with another major label so I think that’s why Joey went back. No idea about the Selena Gomez thing and how long that’s supposed to be for. I thought Alex was releasing soon though, but now he’s supposed to be writing with Kris? Interesting.

    Anyway, the only song I know by Alex Band/The Calling is that one hit they had, the name of which I can’t even recall. (I didn’t like it though. Sorry.)

  • yeahyeahsure

    Anyway, the only song I know by Alex Band/The Calling is that one hit they had, the name of which I can’t even recall. (I didn’t like it though. Sorry.)

    “Wherever You Will Go”

  • saga

    The first session I had went well, but the song didn’t end up as something I wanted to do on the album. I was intimidated, so I didn’t put my two cents in as much as I should have, and then the next one went really well and I got more comfortable.

    Kris, you really need to put your two cents in! Trust you instinct!

  • luvadamlambert

    Kris’s interview is awesome!!!

  • saga

    The first session I had went well, but the song didn’t end up as something I wanted to do on the album. I was intimidated, so I didn’t put my two cents in as much as I should have, and then the next one went really well and I got more comfortable. Same thing with the song though. Closer to what I wanted, but not completely there. And then I was with somebody yesterday and it was weird, but it went really well and I think it’s getting there. I really do. I’m excited.

    I think it is really positive that Kris seems to know what he wants and how he wants his record to sound. I get the feeling however that he might not have time to create things the way he wants them. He seems to need some time to get used to the co-writing process. I think it is good that he has written some songs on his own too.

  • vanjess38

    ” So no one has thoughts on Kris working with Alex Band?”

    I think it’s good news cause he fits Kris’ style. The soft/rock kind of thing, and I love Alex music so far. Especially ” Wherever you will go” and ” only one”. I can see Kris doing something like that.

    And I like it when he’s paired with artists than songwriters. Here’s a couple of Alex’s sounds with His band “The Calling”.

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Cy9DH_7EAS0

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8NzHxvQU3Fo

  • Paula

    Supposedly Taylor was a huge diva to work with. Plus they wanted Daughtry to win and hated the fact that Taylor pulled the upset.

    Taylor made the mistake of refusing to record his album during the tour. That I believe was his biggest misstep.

    I’ve never seen anywhere except in rumours that Taylor was a diva to work with. TBTP wanted him to release an album that was not him, just as they did to Bo Bice. Don’t forget he had to sing extra songs on the tour for a good many weeks because Kat was not there and this left him no time to go back and forth to work on an album.

  • saga

    I think all diva comments should be taken with a huge grain of salt.

  • 123abc456

    Video from Andy Skib, guitarist, keyboardist, back singer David Cook’s band: http://vimeo.com/6151040

  • Trina

    I’m so grateful DC and Andy both are on Twitter especially if it means more videos like that. I love those boys acting stupid :laugh_tb: Andy also tweeted earlier about the fair tonight and DC tweeted within minutes of his. I bet he’ll be a bit more at ease with the whole twitter thing having Andy on there too.

  • luvadamlambert

    I wonder what adam’s doing? No I’m not a stalker but is he recording ur does he ACTUALLY have a day off?

    weird how there hasn’t been a comment on this thread for an hour. I guess everyone’s too busy commenting on Adam’s flaws lol

  • LisaE

    weird how there hasn’t been a comment on this thread for an hour. I guess everyone’s too busy commenting on Adam’s flaws lol

    luvadamlambert: I will join you in this post today if you want. It’s the nicest and most focused of the threads thus far and it doesn’t make me want to pull out my hair. :)

    On a positive note, Pittsburgh is looking gorgeous (via Anoop): http://twitpic.com/erqmq

    ETA (not that anybody noticed):

    I wonder what adam’s doing? No I’m not a stalker but is he recording ur does he ACTUALLY have a day off?

    If he finds a place to record in Pittsburgh, I’ll be impressed. I’m still amazed Allison found somewhere!

  • Susan M.

    If this has been posted. Apologize. Just saw it on Yahoo! homepage as a leading story. Yes, RS is about a week later than MJ.

    http://www.rollingstone.com/rockdaily/index.php/2009/08/20/lamberts-2012-song-is-truly-sensational-brian-may-says/

  • Susan M.

    And while we’re at it …

    http://www.yahoo.com/

    Okay, gotta go.

  • EmmaJK

    And this just cause it’s pretty: http://bit.ly/3KS1H0

    Oh, wow. He needs to play more windblown outdoor venues. Dang.

    Kris Allen and the Alex Band? Hmmmmm.

    That video of Dave and the guys is great. Silly boys.

  • unique28v

    Here is some good news!! I found this on a website!

    “Adam Lambert’s fans ‘” Lamb Skanks, ONTD_AI, The Glambs International Fan Club, Glittizens, Adam Bomb Giving Page for TALC, Adam Lambert Network Adam Addicts, KARMA, GLOBERTS – International Fans of Adam Lambert, Glamberts4Kids, Loyal Minions of the Dark Lord Screamanova, and GENERAL GROUP FAN CHALLENGE have donated over $14,000 to DonorsChoose.org that is on top of the over $11,000 in general contributions made in Adam’s name.”

  • Yss

    That ultimate interview is great…”I’m a gypsy at heart” :P Kris is pure awesomeness!

  • Q3

    ‘Adam Lambert’s fans ‘” Lamb Skanks, ONTD_AI, The Glambs International Fan Club, Glittizens, Adam Bomb Giving Page for TALC, Adam Lambert Network Adam Addicts, KARMA, GLOBERTS – International Fans of Adam Lambert, Glamberts4Kids, Loyal Minions of the Dark Lord Screamanova, and GENERAL GROUP FAN CHALLENGE have donated over $14,000 to DonorsChoose.org that is on top of the over $11,000 in general contributions made in Adam’s name.’ 

    LOL!! I wrote that on the “smelly fan thread” and then someone else posted it on the USAToday article comments and now it’s back here.

    I’m glad it got reposted because the numbers are really impressive and ONTD_AI alone is over $4K. Could not go to a better place!!

  • Q3

    If this has been posted. Apologize. Just saw it on Yahoo! homepage as a leading story. Yes, RS is about a week later than MJ.

    http://www.rollingstone.com/rockdaily/index.php/2009/08/20/lamberts-2012-song-is-truly-sensational-brian-may-says/

    Rolling Stone wrote about it right after Brian May blogpost appeared. Then, they wrote a second story on 8/20/09.

  • Squirrely
  • LisaE

    I’m glad it got reposted because the numbers are really impressive and ONTD_AI alone is over $4K. Could not go to a better place!!

    I donated money to this cause through Adam’s challenge and it felt really good! It was an excellent choice. I love that the money goes directly to teachers with specific goals and projects; and in this case, I love that it is going towards the arts. Education in the arts was cast by the wayside during the last administration and kids everywhere truly deserve exposure to art, theatre and music. There’s no replacement for the enrichment they provide.

  • tierbee

    Video from Andy Skib, guitarist, keyboardist, back singer David Cook’s band: http://vimeo.com/6151040

    Ha, that was fun :) . Goofballs!

  • Q3

    I donated money to this cause through Adam’s challenge and it felt really good! It was an excellent choice. I love that the money goes directly to teachers with specific goals and projects; and in this case, I love that it is going towards the arts. Education in the arts was cast by the wayside during the last administration and kids everywhere truly deserve exposure to art, theatre and music. There’s no replacement for the enrichment they provide.

    :clap_tb:

    Me, too.

  • Vada

    Oh my gosh! Check out @Jambajim (Jim Cantiello)at twitter.

    He has a new ‘show’ where he gives the twitter highlights of the week. The winner this week was ‘Wolfgang’ and he thinks Kris is cheating on him with Michael Slezak.

    Hilarity guaranteed.

  • Trina

    Lulz DC tweeted this a couple of hours ago:

    thedavidcook Just finished a good round of press. Thanks to KZZO and to D. Ferrera @KHOPAT951 – (Go Chiefs) ~D

    Now that DJ he mentions tweeted this pic:

    http://twitpic.com/esjrr :laugh_tb: holy hell he looks really blonde there.

    ETA: he tweeted again just now a pic of Andy and Neal hee. Looks like someone is getting into Twitter.
    http://twitpic.com/esnhw

  • http://randomizeme.wordpress.com arca

    Jason Castro at the Grove videos – link

  • Squirrely

    Tweets from Allison

    # Allison4Realzzz Session went great had alot of fun and i’m oober happy !!! Whooo I think I might just shove ma face in a chocolate cake now!!14 minutes ago from TwitterFon

    #
    Allison Iraheta
    Allison4Realzzz http://twitpic.com/esk7j – todays recording session with two awesome dudes!! Sam and Louis24 minutes ago from TwitPic

  • Squirrely

    David’s hair looks horrible – OMG

  • Vada

    girlygirl
    Aug 21st, 2009 at 3:43 pm
    Here’s another songwriter Kris evidently will be collaborating with’ ¦Alex Band (former member of the band The Calling)

    Band tweets:

    #Writing song ideas to work on with Kris Allen.. Getting together with him in a couple weeks.
    #about 2 hours ago from TwitterFon

    Here’s Band’s wikipedia profile:

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

    and here’s YouTube link to The Calling’s huge hit from 2001′ ¦

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mEOFOobPw4o

    I always liked this song ‘” and I still hear it on the radio sometimes (usually on 98.7 FM here in LA)

    Thoughts???

    Oh my gosh! Is Alex Band the pretty blond baritone guy? Can I have him?

    If Kris writes a song with him, can they both be in the video?

  • tierbee

    David’s hair looks horrible – OMG

    Heh, I thought it looked pretty decent. Mileage, I guess :)

  • Squirrely

    and here’s YouTube link to The Calling’s huge hit from 2001′ ¦

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mEOFOobPw4o

    I second that Alex should be in the video. I love The Calling!

  • Squirrely
  • Squirrely

    I believe this is a new print interview

    http://www.pridesource.com/article.shtml?article=36768

  • 123abc456

    Listen 2 KHOP next week 2 my interview w/ David Cook. He gives KHOP the exclusive 2 what the name of his band is. It’s a very original name

    So David’s band has a name. What will it be?

  • karenw

    Apologies if this article has already been posted somewhere .. I’ve just logged on today and haven’t had the chance to read all the new threads …

    .. but I see that Adam’s dildo kicking has made the UK press .. it get’s a mention in one of our biggest selling tabloids in their entertainment/gossip section

    http://www.thesun.co.uk/sol/homepage/showbiz/tv/2600837/Fan-hurls-dildo-at-American-Idols-Adam-Lambert.html

  • gigglesmo3

    Listen 2 KHOP next week 2 my interview w/ David Cook. He gives KHOP the exclusive 2 what the name of his band is. It’s a very original name

    So David’s band has a name. What will it be?

    :jittery_tb: OMG! I can’t wait until next week!!!
    I can’t take all this teasing!!! :jittery_tb:

  • oceana

    I’ve never seen anywhere except in rumours that Taylor was a diva to work with.

    Same here. Boy it’s amazing how rumors take on a life of their own in the Idol world, and then become “fact.” It happens to all of them.

  • girlygirl

    Ok, sooooooooooooooooooooooo, Adam’s not the only one dealing with having his material leaked. Somebody leaked Kris’ new single and put it up on YouTube…oh noes!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cKEQ4ksSYME

    Not sure if this is exactly the “urban feel” I was expecting…

  • sma11ie

    Looks like someone is getting into Twitter.

    Indeed ;D!

    Listen 2 KHOP next week 2 my interview w/ David Cook. He gives KHOP the exclusive 2 what the name of his band is. It’s a very original name

    Guh. Okay, who’s done the research to get the URL for this station’s livestream, and this DJ’s timeslot? I’m hoping it’s not like 5am ET… cuz I wanna hear this interview!

  • wellhesback

    Away from the computer all day – come back to find beautiful pix of Cookie, couple interviews with DC, and most exciting – news that a band name will be announced! I’m so glad I checked in with this blog.

  • luvadamlambert

    I’m leaving now but if anyone cares on iTunes the free download of the week is my secret friend by IAMX. Adam mentioned IAMX in rolling stone and in the headlines thread someone linked to this song. It’s free and awesome IMO. People should check it out:D

  • vanjess38

    girlygirly,

    I don’t think they would be too loose to let it leak. All the same you need to read the comments! I can’t stop laughing.
    Why is it just one phrase? This is not a complete song. It’s still funny how people are on him on twitter.
    Remember it happened to Adam too earlier and it wasn’t even true.

  • Trina

    Guh. Okay, who’s done the research to get the URL for this station’s livestream, and this DJ’s timeslot? I’m hoping it’s not like 5am ET’ ¦ cuz I wanna hear this interview!

    *cough*

    http://www.khop.com/article.asp?id=523794
    D. Ferreira
    Monday – Friday: 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM

    How the hell am I going to work? Or function for that matter?? :laugh_tb:

  • oceana

    That’s interesting. Wasn’t there a rumor that David Cook’s ex-bassist Joey Clement left DC to go back to Alex Band (he was with them before DC)? But that rumor went away when it turned out he’s joined Selena Gomez’s new band.

    Joey did go back to his old band, but the rumor about him playing with Selena Gomez was wrong, the way I heard it, just a bassist who looked a lot like him but wasn’t him. I think he’s going on tour very soon with his old band, the Alex Band.

  • girlygirl

    Vanjess38

    It’s the masterpiece of someone over at ontd_ai who decided to try and rick roll Kris. ROFLMAO — Kris’ twitter is getting spammed with ontd_ai peeps commenting on what they think of this single. some of the comments are hysterical! And of course there’s a thread on ontd_ai about this.

    Kris loves snarky stuff, so he’ll probably laugh his ass off once he figures out what’s going on.

  • EmmaJK

    Joey did go back to his old band, but the rumor about him playing with Selena Gomez was wrong, the way I heard it, just a bassist who looked a lot like him but wasn’t him. I think he’s going on tour very soon with his old band, the Alex Band.

    It’s definitely Joey with Selena Gomez. She’s tweeted more pictures from her video shoot identifying him. Even the Joey fans who were denying it for awhile have said it’s him. Not sure how he’ll work Alex Band in there, too.

  • Sherena

    Kris’ new single?

    Hmm’ ¦ it’s got a nice beat and is easy to dance to – I give it a 14.

    Out of 10??

    I’m scared to listen, what do I do. We’re pretty sure this is not legit right?

    ETA: Oh wait ontd_ai made it?

  • oceana

    Allison tweeted today:

    todays recording session with two awesome dudes!! Sam and Louis

    and shared this pic
    http://twitpic.com/esk7j

    then Jason Castro tweeted and Allison answered him

    jasoncastro@Allison4Realzzz I know those guys! Did you work at their place?

    Allison4Realzzz@jasoncastro no we recorded someplace in Pittsburgh .. But they are aweesone :)

  • oceana

    It’s definitely Joey with Selena Gomez. She’s tweeted more pictures from her video shoot identifying him. Even the Joey fans who were denying it for awhile have said it’s him. Not sure how he’ll work Alex Band in there, too.

    Oh, okay, thanks. A few days ago people were saying that it wasn’t him, but I guess it was. Well at least he’ll stay busy.

  • oceana

    Crash Kings opened for David Cook & band tonight. They posted this:

    http://twitpic.com/esjrr
    d_ferreira “Some friendly rivalry between me and American Idol David Cook”

    Later David tweeted:
    thedavidcook Thank you Sacramento! I sweat my A@# off, but it was a good time. On to Washington ~D

  • cookcricket

    KrisAllen4real tweet:

    #Oh bed how you wrap me in your loving arms and whisper me sweet nothings. Can’t say no to that.#
    9 minutes ago from TwitterFon

    Wow! His fans are going to have a field day with that!

    LOL! Yes they will! However, after visiting the sweaty, touchy-feely Adam thread, nothing compares, imo. Sorry!

    Kris’s single leaked? What the…? Is that? LOL!

    My hubby keeps asking me what Joey is doing now, and my last solid comment after reading this thread was that he went back to Alex Band. LOL, now I don’t know again.

    Okay, I can’t wait to hear what the EEB will be officially named!!! I’m so excited that we’ll know soon!!!! Woot! Woot! I said Woot!!!!!!!!

  • oceana

    KrisAllen4real tweet:
    #Oh bed how you wrap me in your loving arms and whisper me sweet nothings. Can’t say no to that.#

    Now don’t we DC fans wish he would tweet something like that? Maybe some day when he gets more comfortable with twitter. :devil_tb:

  • cookcricket

    oceana, lol, yes! I’m a DC and Kris fan but must admit DC is the one that makes me weak in the knees. Kris really isn’t far behind, but DC will always be #1 to me. :devil_tb: Hee hee! :mrgreen_wp: Good night.

  • waffle

    Hey, fellow DC fans! David’s name on his twitter account is no longer “David Cook Official”. He’s now changed it to just “David Cook”. I wonder why this makes me happy. :)

  • ozarka

    thedavidcook Thank you Sacramento! I sweat my A@# off, but it was a good time. On to Washington ~D

    Okay, now that sounds more like a real person talking. It really must be David then. Good for him! And I’m glad he removed “Official” from his name. That really bugged me.

  • http://myspace.com/girlgeek mj

    MJ, so you’re hanging out with the bad boys and girls from VFTW next Wednesday? I’m looking forward to listening to the show.

    No doubt there’ll be lots of discussion about frauen, smelly fans, bad photos and other fun topics! :)

    Oh yes. It will be a candid interview. So tune in. :) .

  • gigglesmo3

    Crash Kings opened for David Cook & band tonight. They posted this:

    http://twitpic.com/esjrr
    d_ferreira ‘Some friendly rivalry between me and American Idol David Cook’ 

    oceana I have no idea if you are gonna read this, but d_ferreira is not with the crash kings, he is the radio DJ for KHOP, the one that has the interview that will reveal DC’s band name.

  • http://www.alexmaxband.com DebbieH

    I’ve been reading all the comments about Joey (David Cook’s ex bass player) and Alex Band and I thought I would clear things up.

    Alex hired Joey as his new touring bassist. However, Alex’s tour won’t be starting for a bit so Joey is doing some other side projects while he waits to go on tour with Alex. Alex posted a blog about this on his website and personally told me Joey is back with him for good. Also, to the person who said Alex is signed to a label now….that is not true. Alex is releasing his solo debut album under his own Indie label, AMB Records. You can visit my website and community for all the latest news on Alex at http://www.alexmaxband.com.

    And yes, he is going to be working with Kris Allen in a few weeks also.