Idol Headlines for 8/13/12

The Idols are spending their day off from tour in Pittsburgh today, in the meantime, Skylar Laine tweeted a photo from the studio where she is recording with songwriter/producer, Jeremy Stover, “In the studio with @countryjeremyst recording a song we wrote. It sounds awesome! pic.twitter.com/MxAuRUOs

X Factor alum, Marcus Canty, is shooting his “In & Out” music video with Wale today. “Getting right and ready for today’s #epic video shoot’ hope y’all ready! http://instagr.am/p/ORSWd1CJmX/”  He’s tweeting lots of pics and details follow him on his twitter feed for more.

James Durbin thanked his fans yesterday as he came off the road, “WOW..YOU..ARE..AWESOME!! Thank you for an amazing summer run!! Next album work starts tomorrow!! #norestforthewicked #rocknroll”

Jordin Sparks sat down recently. with ABC Nightline to talk about her movie debut in Sparkle. The season 6 Idol winner opens up about how she felt when she heard her co-star, Whitney Houston had died and what it was like working on set with the pop legend. The interview airs TONIGHT at 11:35/10:35 pm. – Read more at ABC.

‘American Idol’ winner, Jordin Sparks to sing on Day 1 at US Open – NEW YORK — “American Idol” winner Jordin Sparks will headline the opening-night program Aug. 27 at the U.S. Open tennis tournament.
Sparks will perform a song from her upcoming movie, “Sparkle,” which includes the late Whitney Houston’s final screen performance. Sparks also will sing the national anthem. – Read more at The Washington Post

Constantine Maroulis, Laura Osnes and More Set for FRANK & FRIENDS at Birdland Tonight, 8/13 – Tonight, August 13, Broadway at Birdland presents multi-Grammy and Tony-nominated composer Frank Wildhorn in his monthly concert series called “Frank & Friends.” Joining Frank onstage will be Constantine Maroulis (upcoming star of Jekyll & Hyde), Laura Osnes (Tony nominee/Bonnie & Clyde and upcoming Cinderella), Melissa van Der Schyff (Bonnie & Clyde) and Stark Sands (upcoming Kinky Boots). – Read more at Broadway.com

Jennifer Hudson shows off her slimline figure onstage before playing dress up to celebrate David’s third birthday – She has always been known for her powerhouse vocals and more recently is recognised for dropping 80 pounds since becoming a spokesperson for Weight Watchers. And Jennifer Hudson made the most of two qualities to be proud of last night as she performed a small gig. The star attended Apollo In The Hamptons: A Night Of Legends at The Creeks in East Hampton, New York and stood out in a hot pink frock. – See the Photos at The Daily Mail

Carrie Underwood: Helicopter to Canada! – Carrie Underwood touches down in Bowmanville, Canada via helicopter on Sunday (August 12). The 29-year-old country singer is in town to headline The First Annual Boots and Hearts Music Festival with Tim McGraw, and Kid Rock, and Alabama. – See the photos at Just Jared

Carrie Underwood – First Pitch – Blue Jays Game

Carrie Underwood threw out the first pitch at the Blue Jays game in Toronto Sunday (8/12). Carrie performed the night before at the Boots and Hearts Music Festival.

Carrie Underwood – Headline Country cover the “Blown Away” premiere in San Antonio

Scotty McCreery Falls Off the Stage, Gets Pranked by Brad Paisley – But although McCreery played it cool, prankster Paisley wasn’t going to let the 18-year-old rising star forget his clumsy fall without making a joke of it. On Saturday night (August 12), McCreery tweeted a photo of hilarious himself singing on a small stage walkway, decked out with excessive caution tape and orange cones lining the edges. “@BradPaisley wanted me to be extra cautious tonight! Thanks Brad!,” McCreery explained. – Read more at Taste of Country

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