November 2011 • Page 4 of 37 • mjsbigblog

Katharine McPhee Talks “Smash” – New NBC Promo

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In this new Smash promo from NBC, Katharine McPhee talks from behind the scenes of her “Beautiful” music video about her character, Karen Cartwright who auditions for the role of Marilyn in a Broadway musical, and the theme for the show’s first season.

Cyber Monday 2011 – Amazon Music Deals!

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If you have not gotten around to downloading Scotty McCreery’s debut album Clear as Day, the Mp3 version is on sale at Amazon for $4.99! Kelly Clarkson’s Stronger mp3 is also on sale for $4.99.

Download Scotty McCreery – Clear as Day MP3 – $4.99
Download Kelly Clarkson’s – Stronger MP3 – $4.99

Also, James Durbin’s Memories of a Beautiful Disaster will be ON SALE beginning at 8 pm tonight. I’ll be shooting out a tweet when that happens!

American Idol 11 Spoilers: Hollywood Week Begins 12/11 + Cique Du Soleil Las Vegas Challenge

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According to IdolSpoilers, American Idol 11 Hollywood Week contestants will arrive at the Pasadena Civic Auditorium on December 11 to tape Hollywood Week.

Those who remain, will be transported to Las Vegas for a Cirque du Soleil challenge.

Idol Headlines for 11/28/11

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James Durbin will perform at the Q Jingle Jam with Hinder and Simple Plan, at Harrah’s in Tunica, MI on Sat. December 10.

Monday Morning Mediabase Update: Nov 21-27

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The Christmas Freeze is starting to grip radio, reducing spincreases and stalling ranking changes all over the place. Already, it has managed to strangle AC and CAC is suffering. Only one non-Christmas song on AC

Jordin Sparks Mentors on Majors & Minors – VIDEO

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Jordin Sparks was this week’s mentor on the Hub’s singing competition for kids, Majors & Minors. The Season 6 Idol winner helps the kids prepare a new song called “Anything” for a performance in front of an audience and television cameras at the end of the week.

Video after the jump.

Pia Tosacano – “This Time” – So Random!

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American Idol alum, Pia Toscano performed her single “This Time” for the tween show So Random! which aired tonight on Disney.

See the video after the jump.

David Archuleta – Pandora Unforgettable Moments on Ice – VIDEO

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If it’s Christmastime it’s time for a David Archuleta ice show! David performed with Manheim Steamroller and a slew of star ice skaters at Grand Canyon University Arena in Phoenix AZ as part of the Pandora Unforgettable Moments on Ice show.

Watch the videos after the jump.