March 2012 • Page 9 of 33 • mjsbigblog

Kelly Clarkson Covers The Beatles’ “Oh Darling” – Kent WA – (VIDEO)

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Watch Kelly Clarkson wail away on the Beatles’ “Oh Darling” in Kent Washington last night. The pop queen told the audience she just learned the classic tune earlier that day.

Watch after the jump

Kellie Pickler Co-Hosts the Today Show (VIDEO)

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American Idol Season 5 alum, Kellie Pickler sat in for Kathie Lee during the 4th hour of Today this morning. She sipped Jack Daniels, serenaded Hoda with a little Kitty Wells, and told blonde jokes for the Friday Funny.

American Idol 11 – Erika Van Pelt Speaks With Reporters

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Erika Van Pelt’s satellite interview with reporters is a MUST READ! She talks about not agreeing with Jennifer Lopez’s advice to “move around the stage” more–almost like Jlo wanted her to give a “fake performance” on Tuesday. And she readily admits there is a bias towards boys on Idol (although she believes it’s teen girls who are voting. Nope It’s us older ladies speed dialing for the boys, Erika!). The girls have to bring something a little extra to get ahead–although she says she can’t blame fans for wanting to vote for the cute boys–she would herself.

Also, she touches on the real family the finalists have become. The nodule on her vocal cord that gives her that husky alto sound, Why she loves Jimmy Iovine the best, and her big plans for the future. She loves Broadway and will soon begin writing her Freshman album. She would have sung Pink next week, but hopes to do so on tour (where she’s relieved she won’t be judged!)

Read on! No seriously. Do it.

Song of the Week – Long As I Never See You Again – Kellie Pickler

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Hey everyone. I’m back with the Song of the Week posts! Hopefully some of you have missed them and will enjoy their return. Just to clarify—Song of the Week is not intended to highlight any

Thursday Ratings: American Idol Down in Double Digits

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American Idol ratings dropped in double digits this week. Last Thursday, we had the aftermath of the Jermaine Jones scandal and the very real suspense over whether another contestant would be eliminated or not.

Maybe Idol will pick up a ratings point or two when the finals come in next week.

Adam Lambert – New ‘Trespassing’ Release Date is May 15

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Adam Lambert said his next album, Trespassing, would be released in “Maypril” after he announced the original March 20 date would be pushed out. Now Maypril has turned into May, as Sony announces a new May 15 release date for the highly-anticipated album. Read the press release below.