Idol Headlines for 9/19/12 – The Evening Edition

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‘American Idol’ Taylor Hicks Extends Vegas Residency Through 2013 – The American Idol season five winner continues to hang with an elite list of stars on the Las Vegas Strip, as he signed a one-year extension of his residency at Bally’s Las Vegas through 2013. He returns to the Bally’s stage Wednesday, Oct. 17. Hicks has become a popular fixture on the Strip, said David Hoenemeyer, president of Bally’s Las Vegas. “Taylor was enormously successful in his first headlining engagement here at Bally’s this summer,” said Hoenemeyer. “Locals as well as tourists from around the nation flock to see him perform on the Vegas Strip, and we look forward to continued success both here in Las Vegas and at some of our other properties.” – Read more at The Hollywood Reporter

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Steven Tyler: I’d go back on ‘American Idol’ – “I wouldn’t go back and be a judge, but I’d be a mentor,” he says. “I loved the fact that you go through 700 people, and out of that, you really can pick someone that has talent, because they have to audition anyway. And I’m just grateful that Jennifer and I and Randy could pick people that wound up being so good.” – Read more at Today

So You Think You Can Dance Backstage Report: Mary Murphy “Shocked” by the Results – “It hasn’t settled yet, it still feels like I’m dreaming,” Eliana told E! News, adding her mother was the first person she was excited to share this victory with. “I feel like I’m able to give back to her—she spent all her money just so I can dance.” As for Chehon, the fact his family was not there was what made his win somewhat bittersweet. Tear! – Read more at E News

 
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  • snow_ghost

    I didn’t watch Taylor’s season, but from what I read, I don’t think Simon liked Taylor.   That probably didn’t help peoples’ opinions of Taylor much.   But oh, well.  He seems happy and he has carved out a career for himself.   I think Taylor should be an example to the AI contestants.   They may not get superstar status, but they certainly can do well for themselves if they diversify.     I think we see this with Jordin and Adam.    Even if their record sales are not steller, they seem to have a lot of irons in the fire that keep their names out there.

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