Idol Headlines for 9/11/08

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Carrie Underwood, Kenny Chesney among CMA nominees

NEW YORK (AP) à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬’  Carrie Underwood, Kenny Chesney and Alan Jackson are among the nominees for the 42nd Country Music Association Awards.

Underwood’s nominations included nods for album of the year and female vocalist of the year. Kenny Chesney, nominated for male vocalist of the year, is also nominated for entertainer of the year, along with Brad Paisley, George Strait, and Sugarland. Jackson is also nominated for album of the year.

The CMA awards are set for Nov. 12, and will air on ABC.

Kellie Pickler was nominated for best new artist…

CMA Awards

à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã‹Idol’ finalists talk about life on the tour

As fans lined up along Parnell Avenue to catch a glimpse of the à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã…“American Idolà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬  finalists stepping off the tour bus for tonightà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s concert at Memorial Coliseum, the mediaà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s press hour allowed for one-on-one interviews with five of the 10 finalists.

As they rotated among news reporters and radio DJs, they spoke about their experiences on the tour and whatà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s in store for them after the tour.

news-sentinal.com

More Idol Headlines after the JUMP…

Question & Answer

American Idol winner and Kansas City, Mo., native David Cook is performing around the country with the nine other finalists from the seventh season of the show for the American Idols Live Tour 2008.

Cook released an independent album in 2006, but winning American Idol in May landed him a deal with RCA Records. Cook talked to Jayplay about the tour and the November 18 release of his new album.

Kansan.com

Tomorrow: American Idol Auditions at Renaissance Parc 55 Hotel

A friend of the Weekly tipped us off earlier today about American Idol auditions, which were supposedly going on at the Renaissance Parc 55 Hotel downtown. We thought this was strange since the Idol train already stopped at the Cow Palace in July, and the show’s website only listed auditions through August 19. Did America not have enough talent? Did the Idol judges have to sneak an extra San Francisco stop in to meet their contestant quota? Apparently so.

SF Weekly.com

Radio Station, Broadcast Personality Nominees Announced for CMA Awards

Coinciding with the announcement of the artist nominees for the 42nd annual CMA Awards, the Country Music Association on Wednesday (Sept. 10) also confirmed its nominations for radio station of the year and broadcast personality of the year. Bucky Covington and Chuck Wicks revealed the names during a press conference at Nashville’s Sommet Center. The winners will be notified in mid-October and acknowledged on Nov. 12 during the CMA Awards telecast on ABC.

CMT.com

Sugarland, Carrie Underwood Bring Balance to CMA Nominations

In addition, Carrie Underwood is representing the women in the album category, after two consecutive years of not having female artists among the finalists. Historically speaking, women are scarcely winners in the album category. Since 1967, only Anne Murray, Patty Loveless, the Dixie Chicks and Lee Ann Womack have ever taken CMA awards for their album. But with big sales and positive reviews, Underwood stands a chance to evening out the odds. She was at tour rehearsal when the nominees were announced this morning. Perhaps she has an eye on the entertainer category next yearà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬ ¦.

CMT

Rock the Vote kicks off Road Trip in Nashville with Melinda Doolittle, others

Youth-focused voter registration/education organization Rock the Vote takes its agenda on the road this month with “The Road Trip ’08,” which kicks off here in Nashville on Saturday, Sept. 13 with American Idol alum Melinda Doolittle, at Belmont University.

Doolittle will be joined by a group of other local musicians to be announced, along with, RTV’s press folks say, “guest speakers from the areas of politics, sports, film and TV to spread the word.”

Tennessean.com

Chris Brown on Jordin: No Connection

Jordin Sparks recently confessed that she’s had a secret crush on Chris Brown ever since they shot that sizzlingly passionate video for their hit “No Air.”

Well, we hate to break it to you, Jordin, but you’re on a one-way street.

Chris told OK! that as far as he’s concerned the flying sparks were strictly for the cameras.

OK Magazine

Grease Revival Welcomes “Idol” Finalist Young Sept. 11

Ace Young, a finalist on the hit Fox TV singing competition “American Idol,” makes his Broadway debut Sept. 11 in the Tony-nominated Broadway revival of Grease at the Brooks Atkinson Theatre.

Young, who is making his Main Stem bow two days later than originally announced, steps into the role of bad-boy Kenicke. He is scheduled to stay with the production through Jan. 18, 2009.

Playbill.com

Keys, Hudson and Latifah Talks About à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã…“The Secret Life of Beesà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬ 

Superstars Alicia Keys, Jennifer Hudson and Queen Latifah attended the à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã…“The Secret Life of Beesà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬  press conference at the Four Seasons Hotel in Toronto, Canada earlier this week.

The Secret Life of Bees, adapted and directed by Gina Prince-Bythewood from the best-selling book by Sue Monk Kidd, weaves racism and the civil rights movement around the story of Lily (Dakota Fanning), a young white girl taken in by three African-American sisters when she runs away from her controlling, emotionless father. Ità ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s a role thatà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s in some ways reminiscent of the character Fanning played in Hounddog, a film that was critically panned and rather controversial for having a scene in which Fanningà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s character was raped.

Singersroom.com

Thursday TV highlight

THE 2008 HERO AWARDS The Hero Awards are presented to exceptional individuals, including firefighters, celebrities, dignitaries and emergency-response personnel, for their acts of charity and philanthropy. The event features performances by Bo Bice, Ace Young, Thelma Houston, James Ingram, Rick Springfield, B.J. Thomas and Paul Williams.

Dallas News.com

Theo Tams crowned the new Canadian Idol

Alberta student Theo Tams was crowned the new Canadian Idol Wednesday night.

The big-voiced crooner, known for tackling many of his performances from behind a grand piano, beat out folk-tinged singer Mitch MacDonald in a star-packed results show featuring Mariah Carey and John Legend.

à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã…“First of all, I just want to say thanks to Mitch, à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬  Tams said as he wiped tears from his eyes, emotion quickly overcoming him in a brief acceptance speech before the cheering crowd.

à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã…“He’s a great guy, he’s become a great friend and I’m going to be first in line to buy his record. Thanks so much.à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬ 

The Globe and Mail

Canadian Idol: Theo Tams is your new Canadian Idol

The Albertan only appeared in the bottom three during week seven. He said it was his trip back home to Alberta during the final few weeks of competition that showed him just how much he wanted to win.

“If there is anything that could have given me the extra drive and the extra ambition and the extra push to just really just work my butt off to take this thing, then going home was. Because I don’t just want to win it for me anymore. I want to win it for all of my family and friends and everyone back home who just surprised me with how supportive they were.”

National Post

Meet your new Canadian Idol

Theo Tams showed he had both the hat and the cattle Wednesday night, as the Lethbridge, Alta., pianist-singer won Canadian Idol season six.

Fighting back tears, an emotional Tams could barely get out a thank you to his fans after host Ben Mulroney announced his win. Surrounded at the piano by the Top 10 Idol finalists, Tams sang his winning single Sing, to be released across Canada on Thursday.

Canada.com

America’s Got Talent: Episode 314

Well, Piers, I think what you are looking for is for Nuttin But Stringz, pictured right, to win this season of America’s Got Talent. I doubt they’ll get a 100 million dollars five-year deal but the brothers are rockin’ the house and making the crowd go wild! They could easily win this competition and headline their own show on the Vegas strip. We’ll soon discover if America thinks so too!

TV Sqaud

America’s Got Talent: Meet the Top 20 Finalists

Singers, dancers, and baton twirlers, oh, yes! There’s something for everyone among the reality competition’s last performers standing. We chatted with the 20 hoping for their shot at stardom

Entertainment Weekly

America’s Got Talent: Bring on Top Twenty Week!

I didn’t think it was possible. For the last few weeks it’s been two episodes a week. And this week, the challenge to watch just got harder. That’s right, three nights a week. That’s six hours of America’s Got Talent in three days. Do you have the endurance to tough out “Top Twenty Week?” I have my arsenal of cookies and energy drinks; I’m up for the challenge. Now let’s see if I can even make it through hour four.

Entertainment Weekly

Access Exclusive: Toni Braxton à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã‹Dancingà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢ Despite Heart Disease

LAS VEGAS, Nev. — She might seem like an unlikely candidate for the next installment of à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã…“Dancing With the Stars,à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬  but Toni Braxton is determined to overcome that pre-conception in peopleà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s minds.

Access Hollywood guest correspondent and former à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã…“Dancingà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬  alum Mel B caught up with Toni and her à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã…“Dancingà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬  partner, Alec Mazo, where they were rehearsing some routines for the show.

Access Hollywood

 
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  • IGetCranked

    So since Chris is definitely not going out with his non-girlfriend Rihanna, would he ever consider a relationship with Jordin?

    “No,” said Chris.

    Is it because of that darn purity ring Chris?

  • AInoob

    I finally got around to reading my September issue of Allure and Carrie’s on the cover. It was an interesting interview (I didn’t realize Carrie was quite so frugal) and she looked beautiful in the pictures. I found this site that had some quotes from it.

  • http://myspace.com/saltwatercures pj

    A very laid-back Jason Castro said the tour has been à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã…“awesome.à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬ 

    Castro, who was humming between interview questions, said opening night was his highlight of the tour. à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã…“I wasn’t satisfied with my performance, but there were people outside to see us.à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬ 

    When asked if he acknowledged the crowd outside today at Memorial Coliseum, he said he ran into a tree because he was waving to the fans. He was no worse for wear, with only a few branches in his dread-locked hair.

    Castro was looking forward to the end of the tour to à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã…“do what I want à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬’  less complicating.à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬  He is headed to Los Angeles to cut a demo record. He hopes an album will be out by Christmas.

    Jasonnnn, Jasonnnn, Jasonnnn… LOLS.

  • wordnerdarchie

    Just saw the Hot Adult Contemporary Billboard chart and Cook is #1! Great news for our “magic rainbow” song. Who would have thought back in May that it would still be on the charts in the middle of September? :clap_tb:

  • frogcooke
  • http://www.myspace.com/gwendolyndiane GwendolynD

    Another preview of a song from Jennifer Hudson’s new album, written by Robin Thicke.

    ETA: Oh, I guess the title is “Giving Myself Over to You”.

  • http://myspace.com/girlgeek mj

    LOL. I was just looking at my stats and I noticed that I had a lot of unique visitors yesterday.

    Well, you know the article from Entertainment Weekly regarding Jordin’s statement about the VMA’s? Tons of news outlets are linking to that article by the way. Anyway, did anyone happen to click on the link in the article? I didn’t until today. I just assumed it linked to MTV. :) .

  • IGetCranked

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

    Here’s a fun interview with Cook, Rami, Jason, Syesha, and Brooke!

  • IGetCranked

    Anyway, did anyone happen to click on the link in the article? I didnà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢t until today. I just assumed it linked to MTV. :) .

    I told you that you were a stah! LOL I’ve seen you linked several times over the last two years. I never really think about anyone but our little group reading the blog and posts so it is kinda freaky!

  • http://www.myspace.com/gwendolyndiane GwendolynD

    Anyway, did anyone happen to click on the link in the article?

    Heeeeeee! I’d say we’re in good company. :wink1_tb:

  • MrsTrep

    MJ – so glad the new sources are linking to the good sources these days :clap_tb:

    And are you saying we aren’t a unique bunch?? :jittery_tb:

  • frogcooke

    lol at the interview.

    I had to laugh at Rami’s red carpet answer HAHAHA

  • TylerWV

    Jordin was on the Hannity and Combs (not sure thats spelled right) show on Fox cable channel last night being interviewed about her comments re. the purity ring on the awards show. She did a good job explaining why she felt that way, referring back to the “birds and bees” conversation with her parents when she was 13.

    I know Jessica Simpson isn’t an Idol, but have a look at her pic on http://www.nashvillegab.com. It seems Brittany Spears isnt the only one that doesnt wear underwear. Not sure how the country folk are going to take to this revelation and pic lol.

  • http://mjsbigblog.com lucyfan

    Anyway, did anyone happen to click on the link in the article?

    Hee! Go MJ! You’re such a rock star. :-)

  • amy123

    For anyone who is interest-today is Chikezie’s 23rd birthday and tomorrow is Carly Smithson’s 25th birthday. Let’s wish them both a happy birthday!!!

    :clap_tb:

  • ptslittlecomment

    Apparently TOML isn’t just the signature song of the 2008 Bejing Olympics!

    Prince George, B.C. à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬’ With a red carpet entrance, Colour Guard, bag pipes and David Cookà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s Time of Your Life playing in the background , one could not help but be inspired at last nightà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s 2008 Seniors Games opening ceremonies.

    http://www.opinion250.com/blog/view/10568/1/a little touch of olympic atmosphere

  • ptslittlecomment

    HMM, don’t know why it isn’t letting me attach the whole link

    http://www.opinion250.com/blog/view/10568/1/a little touch of olympic atmosphere

    Its at the Opinion 250 website.

  • http://myspace.com/girlgeek mj

    She did a good job explaining why she felt that way, referring back to the à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã…“birds and beesà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬  conversation with her parents when she was 13.

    Did her parents explain to her why ppl who didn’t wear promise rings were sluts?

    Sorry, couldn’t resist.

    I don’t find her attitude about pre-marital sex mystifying at all. I don’t need an explanation for that. It’s her attitude towards people who don’t have the same beliefs that I find fascinating. I’d love some further clarification from Jordin on that one. lol.

  • http://myspace.com/girlgeek mj

    Here’s the transcript from Hannity and Colmes.

    http://www.foxnews.com/story/0,2933,420845,00.html

    Hannity (the conservative who is also big pals with Michael W. Smith) conducted the interview. There were no questions about her choice of words. In fact, the S word never came up in the interview.

  • Michelle

    Fox News? LOL somehow I don’t think that’s the crowd she needed to clarify matters to. /gross generalization of Fox News viewers

    I still think it was an unintended slip of the tongue and even if it does give us an insight into what she *really* thinks, as long as she is not pushing that belief ~intentionally~ onto people I don’t have a problem with it.

    I made the same decision when I found out about her anti-choice stance – I don’t like it, don’t agree with it, but as long as it stays out of her music and she doesn’t go around preaching it, then as far as I’m concerned she is free to hold whatever beliefs she likes.

    Anyway it’s probably better for her to err on the prudish side considering a lot of her fans are young girls. I’m sure her influence is balanced (and then some!) by Miley (heh), Katy Perry, Gossip Girl, etc…

    For anyone who is interest-today is Chikezieà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s 23rd birthday and tomorrow is Carly Smithsonà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s 25th birthday. Letà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s wish them both a happy birthday!!!

    Happy birthday to both! How funny that they are so close together :)

  • SpenserJ

    and she doesnà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢t go around preaching it, then as far as Ià ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢m concerned she is free to hold whatever beliefs she likes.

    Well, I think the problem lies in the fact that she committed the cardinal sin of celebrity award presenters, which is twofold: 1. Going off script (seriously disrespectful to the people who invited you to present) and 2. The enormous case of narcissism required to believe that rest of America actually gives a shit how a celebrity feels about anything.

    The message itself probably irritated many as it implies something less than desirable about people who don’t choose to wear a purity ring. And, many Americans see through the sanctimony of purity rings and purity pledges, as we’ve been told time and again that research shows they have very little effect on how or when people lose their virginity.

    I personally find the process a little grotesque. I don’t think any human being should be pressured to declare or discuss at all their purity or lack thereof. (noting the fact that the word “purity” is also annoying as hell). The process gets even creepier when it involves one of those bizarre ceremonies that young girls attend with their daddies.

    Creepy enough having dads discussing their daughters sexuality in a public forum. But, when daughters are asked to make a pledge or a promise about it – beyond ick. Here’s a news flash Girls of America – your father has absolutely no jurisdiction over your female parts. And, for the record, when you have sex or get married or whatever you do – your partner doesn’t own those parts either.

  • http://www.myspace.com/gwendolyndiane GwendolynD

    Reports from the barricades in Evansvillle, IN, today, David C. will be holding auditions for his band in Tulsa tomorrow. I assume there’s no show?

  • brie200

    Nevermind.

  • http://myspace.com/pm68 Pam

    Reports from the barricades in Evansvillle, IN, today, David C. will be holding auditions for his band in Tulsa tomorrow. I assume thereà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s no show?

    Yep. They have tomorrow off. :)

  • cheese

    Reports from the barricades in Evansvillle, IN, today, David C. will be holding auditions for his band in Tulsa tomorrow.

    Reports also say that he said his single would be out in mid-October. To which I say: Pfffffffffffft.

  • http://myspace.com/saltwatercures pj

    This popped up in my google alerts… pics of Ace preparing for his role as Kenikie LOL at the hair!

  • jpfan

    “Well, I think the problem lies in the fact that she committed the cardinal sin of celebrity award presenters, which is twofold: 1. Going off script (seriously disrespectful to the people who invited you to present) and 2. The enormous case of narcissism required to believe that rest of America actually gives a shit how a celebrity feels about anything.”

    Going off script made Jordin the only part of the show anyone remembers. Those music awards need to be more spontaneous not less. America worships the grounds celebrities walk on. That’s not narcissim, that’s reality.

    I do agree that the purity ring thing is creepy.

  • gelfling

    David C. will be holding auditions for his band in Tulsa tomorrow.

    Will he be calling it Cook? When is the appointment to get the ginormous Cook tattood across his back?

  • http://www.myspace.com/gwendolyndiane GwendolynD

    When is the appointment to get the ginormous Cook tattood across his back?

    Good grief! Hope that never happens.

    Well…at least the name never changes, unless he goes and does something asinine, like change it to Ocho Cinco, or something….

  • AInoob
  • frogcooke

    well just something interesting…. lol WAsnt sure where to put it… lol

    “Q What is pop singer Paul Anka doing these days?à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬’ Timothy Tyrrell, Chicago, Ill.

    A Heà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s putting the finishing touches on his autobiography, set for publication this year. à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã…“Ià ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢m also working on a Broadway show about my life,à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬  Anka, 67, tells us. à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã…“Ià ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢d like David Archuleta [17-year-old American Idol runner-up] for the lead, because he reminds me so much of myself as a young singer.à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬  ”

    http://www.parade.com/articles/editions/2008/edition_09-14-2008/Personality_Parade

  • uplink2

    Thought you folks would like to know that Katharine McPhee is doing another children’s soundtrack song. This time for Disney! It is scheduled for release on October 14th.

    Amazon.com – Tinker Bell Soundtrack

    Track Listings
    1. To the Fairies They Draw Near Performed by Loreena McKennitt
    2. Fly to Your Heart Performed by Selena Gomez
    3. How to Believe Performed by Ruby Summer
    4. Let Your Heart Sing Performed by Katharine McPhee
    5. Be True Performed by Jonatha Brooke
    6. To the Fairies They Draw Near, Part II Performed by Loreena McKennitt
    7. Shine Performed by Tiffany Giardina
    8. Fly With Me Performed by Kari Kimmel
    9. Wonder of It All Performed by Scottie Haskell
    10. End Credit Score Suite Performed by Joel McNeely

    Product Description

    Now discover the story of the world’s most beloved fairy, how she came to be, found her place, and changed her world forever! TINKERBELL… an ALL NEW MOVIE and SOUNDTRACK featuring Brand New Songs by LOREENA MCKENNITT, Disney Channel’s, SELENA GOMEZ and American Idol Superstar, KATHARINE MCPHEE.

    I love that last part! :D

  • gingerly

    This popped up in my google alertsà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬ ¦ pics of Ace preparing for his role as Kenikie LOL at the hair!

    I’ve always thought that Ace was made of a double order of fried cheese…with cheese sauce. He’s (I guess) pretty, but does absolutely nada for me. Am I the only one?

  • EmmaJK

    Man, gone for a few days and come back to so much Cookie goodness my head is spinning. Skechers ads, single news, emails from David! I’ll never catch up! I will now have to go and buy US Weekly just for an ad. Yikes.

    Ià ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢ve always thought that Ace was made of a double order of fried cheeseà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬ ¦with cheese sauce. Heà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s (I guess) pretty, but does absolutely nada for me. Am I the only one?

    I caught Ace’s performance on the Jerry Lewis telethon completely by accident – just happened to flip to it when I heard the words “American Idol”. I have always hesitated to comment on any previous idols because I didn’t watch those seasons, and didn’t think it would be fair to judge – but I wasn’t really impressed with his voice, and he smiled cheesily all through the song. Although he is pretty. People seem to be fond of him, though. What season was he on, and where did he place?

    Folks also seem to be very fond of Bo (who I only know because of this site). I didn’t think his performance on this season’s AI was great – too frenetic – and I really don’t like his hair (but that’s shallow). He does have a nice voice though. Makes me worry a little bit that maybe I’m seeing Cookie through rose colored glasses and the love that so many have for him won’t translate well outside of AI. But, I suppose that’s always been the challenge, break though that AI bubble.

    I’m so anxious for the single and the CD. And I’m sorry this turned into a book!

  • http://myspace.com/saltwatercures pj

    Am I the only one?

    Nope. I’m sure lots agree with you! :-)

    I heart Ace though. I don’t mind a little cheese (and that’s what Grease is, for sure). Plus, I think his album is really good.

    As for Bo, I heart him, too. Totally different styles, but two of my all-time Idol faves!

  • abbysee

    The Tinkerbell soundtrack is lol for sooo many reasons.

    Ace = cheese, for sure. Gotta love em. He is purty, but for me no sexy points. None.

    Bo Bice is extraordinarily talented. If he can get the right connection with one of his songs, he could surprise many. I adore his style of southern rock…. my favorite AI rocker bar none.

    David A as Paul Anka……well if that movie must be made, lol. They could do worse.