03/11/2012 • mjsbigblog

Pia Toscano – National Anthem – Nascar Kolbalt 400 (VIDEO)

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American Idol Season 10 alum, Pia Toscano, sang the National Anthem Sunday before the NASCAR Kobalt 400 in Las Vegas. The race aired on FOX–including Pia’s anthem. Check it out after the jump.

The Celebrity Apprentice – Week 4 – Discussion and Recap (UPDATED)

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Here’s your Celebrity Apprentice discussion post. Watch out for Montvilla’s recap later! Tonight it’s a double elimination as the teams are tasked with selling a Buick.

UPDATE: Read Montvilla’s Recap!

UPDATE: Click for Celebrity Apprentice results

X Factor UK Headlines for 03/11/12

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One Direction’s quest for world domination continues, Cher Lloyd to perform at SXSW, single “Want U Back” goes to US radio in April.

American Idol 11 – Top 13 iTunes Studio Performances (Reviews) (Audio)

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My weekly reviews of the American Idol Studio performances are back–with audio streams for your listening pleasure! My favorites this week are from Elise Testone, Joshua Ledet, Erika Van Pelt and Hollie Cavanagh. Yes. In that order!

Read my reviews and listen to the streams, after the jump.

Kelly Clarkson Covers Pink and Paramore – (VIDEOS)

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Kelly Clarkson continues to slay on her North American “Stronger” tour. She’s been taking daily twitter cover requests from fans.

A couple of recent awesome offerings include a beautiful cover of Paramore’s “Only Exception” sung in Hammond, IN and Pink’s “F*cking Perfect” performed in London, Ontario, Canada.

Video after the jump.

Lee DeWyze – “Open Your Eyes” – New Song! – Viper Alley (VIDEO)

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Lee DeWyze headed home to Chicago this weekend to play a sold-out show at Viper Alley in Lincolnshire, IL. Check out a brand new song “Open Your Eyes” from his next album. Also Check out

James Durbin Covers “Mama I’m Coming Home” – VIDEO

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American Idol alum, James Durbin, covered Ozzy Osbourne’s “Mama I’m Coming Home” yesterday at an acoustic gig he played at Scranton PA’s Mall at Steamtown. Watch after the jump.

Celebrity Apprentice Preview – Double Elimination! (VIDEO)

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In tonight’s Celebrity Apprentice the celeb players are tasked with selling a Buick Verano. (PRODUCT PLACEMENT!). The boys are much better than the girls. The twist tonight? Two contestants will be eliminated. Celebrity Apprentice featuring

American Idol Top 12 Party With Will.i.am (Photos)

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The American Idol Top 12 attended a “secret” DJ party with pop star, Will.i.am, and they tweeted a few photos to prove it. I wonder if the Black Eyed Pea is set to be mentor when the kids sing “Songs From The Year They Were Born”? The Interscope website has him listed as making an appearance.

See the Photos after the Jump.

Idol Headlines for 03/11/12

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The Top 13 Idols went to a listening party last night hosted by will.i.am. I’ll have a post up about that in a bit.

Pia Toscano sings The National Anthem at the Nascar Kolbalt 400 in Las Vegas at 2:30pm EST

The Simon Cowell created boy band, One Direction, will be the musical guests on Saturday Night Live when the show returns from hiatus on April 7. Sofia Vegara will be the host.

‘Idol’ winner Scotty McCreery happy to be back on mound