Idol Headlines For 8/24/08

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Kevin Covais goes from Chicken Little to ‘College’

The summer movie season’s gross-out finale is “College,” a raunchy frat house film that’s a dirty-minded cross between “American Pie” and “Old School.”

Yet given its adult subject matter and R rating, the comedy stars a raft of wholesome Hollywood youth that includes Drake Bell of Nickelodeon’s “Drake & Josh,” “Hannah Montana” co-star Andrew Caldwell and, strangest of all, Kevin Covais – aka Chicken Little from season five of “American Idol.”

NY Daily News

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Levittown’s Kevin Covais has film debut in ‘College’

The last time most of us saw Kevin Covais, he was a pale-faced, adorably scrawny 16-year-old running the gauntlet of Simon, Paula and Randy on Fox’s “American Idol” in 2006. White scalp shining through a close-cropped buzz, glasses perched on his nose, the Levittown native crooned Josh Groban’s “You Raise Me Up” well enough to make it to Hollywood, and America came to know him as Chicken Little, a nickname given him by castmate Paris Bennett. Though he narrowly missed becoming a top 10 finalist, he got a hero’s welcome when Nassau County Executive Tom Suozzi declared March 30, 2006 as “Kevin Covais Day.”

What’s Chicken Little been doing since then? Among other things, growing up.

Newsday

Musical idols connect

Good ol’ southern boy Bo Bice said that his most listened to Beatles albums are “Revolver” and “Abbey Road.” But, to Bice, the impact of “Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band” à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬’  and its fusion of art and music in popular culture à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬’  is beyond measure.

In 2003, almost 35 years after its original release, it was ranked the greatest album of all time by Rolling Stone.

Bice admitted that this “American Idol” runner-up has been singing since the days he uttered his first words à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬’  which, admittedly, were a few years after “Sgt. Pepper’s” hit the airwaves.

Tulsa World

David Archuleta Bests David Cook On Billboard Chart

Ità ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s sort of like the Biblical story of David and Goliath, but with more Davids: David Archuleta, season 7 runner-up on à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã…“American Idol,à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬  scored the No. 2 single on Billboardà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s Hot 100 Chart this week with à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã…“Crush,à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬  besting the debut single from season 7 winner David Cook, à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã…“The Time of My Life,à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬  which debuted and peaked at No. 3.

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  • JudyOhio

    The article on Kevin Covais was a good read! I enjoyed reading what he’s been doing since AI5. It looks like he has all of his ducks in a row and doing well. WTG chicken little! Congrats on your accomplishments!

  • Suzanne

    Boy–it seems like AI is as good a launch point for acting as it is with music. Kevin is working on his next movie–he must be decent in this animal house-esq movie he’s in. Good for him. He’s quite a witty guy, actually. I thought he might go into broadcasting. And Katherine McPhee-what are the reviews on her acting I wonder? Good for them.

    Maybe we’ll see Syesha on the big or little screen? I also think that Michael Johns could be successful at acting. I know it’s not his bag, but I just think he could do well with it.

  • hardkandy

    I dunno if this has been posted but there’s pretty cool interviews with Brooke here, Jason here and Cookie here.

    I got two words for you: For sure!

  • grayhound

    Hi all! I had the opportunity to see Bo Bice and co. last night at Wolftrap in Va. performing the Sgt. Pepper’s tribute so I’ll give a little review.

    Bo was in great voice – I have always loved him. During the brief break, I heard many people talking about him (those who were not familiar with Bo) and collectively they mentioned how surprised they were at how great he sounded. I must say that the other performers (former member of the band, Foreigner, former member of the Moody Blues/Wings, Christopher Cross (Sailing etc.) couldn’t hold a candle to Bo’s voice. Todd Rundgren still sounds really good, and I’ve seen him several times over the years.

    Each of the guys did 2 of their own songs (Bo sang 2 new ones – Witness and another one I can’t remember the name of) and then they each sang a song or two from Sgt. Pepper’s.

    All in all it was a great show. I had front row seats and caught Bo’s guitar pick.

    This was the show that Taylor Hicks was supposed to be in but due to his Grease commitments, I guess they picked Bo to replace him. I think Bo was a better fit for the show itself, being that it was more of a “rock” show vs. a “soul/bluesy” one. Anyhow, it was great to see Bo live for the first time. I sure hope he has tons of success in the future.

  • http://myspace.com/saltwatercures pj

    Very cool, Grayhound! Thanks for sharing! It’s cool that Bo got that opportunity!!!

  • skylight1219

    I haven’t had the opportunity to see Bo live, but, from all I’ve read, he puts on a great show. And, I happen to love his voice. It’s just a shame that illness put him on the sideline for a year,and, that Clive tried to make a pop singer out of him. He’s a great guy!

  • grayhound

    pj & sky: I had planned to see the show in any event (with or without Taylor or with or without Bo), but it was a treat to see Bo live. I spent many hours power voting for him back in the day…………

    He put on a great show – he walked up and down the front of the stage during his songs (the other guys didn’t really do that – too old I guess!! lol) – and he really got into his songs. I was so pleased at the audience reaction – I really did get the feeling that many in the audience were not familiar w/him.

    I’m only sorry I don’t have any pics to share – I took several with my cell phone, but they are not very clear. We were sitting right in front of Bo’s mic, so had a good shot but no luck……

    Also, for anyone who wants to know – the 2 songs he sang from the new album were both excellent – I would recommend both, and will buy.

  • dante

    I would love to see Bo live! I have always loved his voice and he seems like a great guy. I enjoyed reading your recap.

  • abbysee

    Grayhound, thanks for posting about Bo and what a great reception he received. Bo is one of my favorites his acapella In a Dream remains hands down one of the most breathtaking idol performances imho ranking up there with Fantasia’s Summertime. I have yet to see him perform live, but I will in the near future. All he needs is one of his own songs to take off, and then more will hear how great he really is. He was my favorite that year for sure.

  • shelter

    I was hoping the Sgt Pepper Tribute show would have a Philly date, since that is where Todd Rundgren is from. So far I can’t find anything scheduled & Vienna,Va was to far of a drive. Great to read your experience.

  • Grammie Kari

    I am very happy for Bo – good for him! Does anyone have a list of the songs performed?

  • BigNLiddle

    OMFG.
    Perez hilton is saying that Idol is adding a FOURTH JUDGE

  • grayhound

    I’m (hopefully) putting a link to a snippet of the show w/Bo Bice from Wolftrap.

    Bo is on the far left wearing the green Sgt. Pepper’s jacket. The song he sang solo that night from the album is “With a Little Help From my Friends.”

    The guy in the middle is Denny Laine (formerly of the Moody Blues and Wings), and of course, Todd Rundgren singing far right.

    grammie: I’ll try to come up with a song list. Each performer sang 2 or 3 of their personal songs, and then they each took turns performing the entire Sgt. Pepper’s album.

    http://47west63rd.blogspot.com/2008/08/sgt-peppers-lonely-hearts-club-band_24.html

    (MJ – hope it’s okay to do)