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Founder and editor of mjsbigblog.com, home of the awesomest fan community on the net. I love cheesy singing shows of all kinds, whether reality or scripted. I adore American Idol, but also love The Voice, Glee, X Factor and more!
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American Idol

CMA Music Festival Begins in Nashville This Week!

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American Idol 10 winner and runner-up, and teen country singers, Scotty McCreery and Lauren Alaina are set to make their Nashville debuts at CMA Fest this week. The duo will present at the CMT awards on Wednesday, perform at the Opry on Friday and play the annual City of Hope Softball challenge on Saturday.

Carrie Underwood, Kelly Clarkson, Bo Bice, Kellie Pickler, Casey James, Bucky Covington, Crystal Bowersox, Danny Gokey are all set to appear at the CMA Fest this week.

Click on the jump for this week’s CMA Festival, and lots lots MORE.

American Idol

Idol Headlines for 06/07/11

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Today’s Idol Appearances David Cook radio appearance at MIX 104.1, Boston Bo Bice takes part in the  Porter Wagoner Memorial Artists & Anglers Fishing Tournament at Sanders Ferry Park, Hendersonville. 6 am. Bucky Covington and

American Idol

Platinum Hit – Dance Party! – Week 2

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This show isn’t getting great ratings, but I find it kind of entertaining–especially the parts where the songwriters have to explain themselves and they proceed to throw each other under the bus. The show is designed to pit the contestants against each other at every turn for maximum conflict. I suppose the producers think that watching would-be songwriters work at their craft would be a tad boring. They may be right.

Check out video after the jump

Simon Cowell

Simon Cowell Speaks Out on the Cheryl Cole Debacle

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Unless the Mirror is making up these quotes (and hey, they could be, ’cause that’s what British tabs do) Simon Cowell is finally speaking out on the Cheryl Cole debacle. Although Simon thought Cheryl would be happy to move back to the UK show, he reportedly chickened out of telling her in person. He sent X Factor’s executive producer Richard Holloway to deliver the bad news instead.

American Idol

Jennifer Hudson Signs a Book Deal

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E! News reports that Jennifer Hudson has signed a deal to publish a memoir about her dramatic weight loss.

The as-yet untitled book is expected to be released by Dutton next January.The memoir will detail Hudson’s “experience growing up in an environment where healthy living was not a priority, ” as well as talk of her weight while competing on American Idol, according to statement from Dutton.

American Idol

Idol Headlines for 06/06/11 – The Evening Edition

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Wondering what David Cook’s upcoming album, This Loud Morning sounds like? Jim Cantiello got a first listen. Read tweets from @jambajim HERE.

Aw. Kris Allen attended the retirement party for his Kindergarten teacher. The Season 8 winner made a special trip to Tolleson Elementary school to speak at the school principal’s retirement party. He recalled what a wonderful teacher Ms. Diane Ashenberger was and how he and his brother Daniel, adored her. See the photo HERE.