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Idol Appearances:

Jordin Sparks playing in MLB Taco Bell Celebrity Softball game at Chase field, part of the events connected to Tuesday’s all-star baseball game. Jordin tweeted a photo. More info HERE. Glee’s Chord Overstreet is also participating.

Constantine Maroulis in “Rock of Ages”, Atlanta, GA
Diana DeGarmo in “9 to 5 the Musical”, Toronto, Canada
Lee DeWyze at Antone’s Nightclub, Austin, TX
Mandisa at Headwaters Park, Fort Wayne, IN
Tamyra Gray in “Twist”, Pasadena Playhouse, Pasadena CA
Trenyce in “Thriller – Live” – London
Via IdolStages

Channel 6 reporter, Kacey Montoya tweeted, “Just met Scotty McCreery’s mom at Rose Garden..she said Scotty will be recording at a studio tomorrow here in PDX anyone know where?”

American Idols Live heads to the Rose Garden Arena in Portland OR 7 pm PDT

Hines Ward Busted for DUI

Hines Ward — star wide receiver for the Pittsburgh Steelers and reigning “Dancing With the Stars” champion — was arrested this morning for driving under the influence of alcohol … TMZ has learned.

Listen to PSA’s David Archuleta, Ace Young and Nigel Lythgoe recorded for the Muscular Dystrophy Association HERE. Check out interviews with the American Idol Top 11 as they get ready to embark on tour at

The American Idol 10 Top 11 perform at the Comcast Arena in Everett WA (Stefano hometown show!)
Bo Bice performs at Lincoln Way Central High School, New Lenox, IL
Carrie Underwood performs at Hickory Hill Lakes at Ft. Loramie, OH
Constantine Maroulis in “Rock Of Ages” Atlanta GA
Diana DeGarmo in “9 to 5: The Musical” Toronto Canada
Josh Gracin performs at the Uncle Sam Jam, Woodhaven MI
Kellie Pickler performs at Hodag Country Festival, Rhinelander, WI
Lee DeWyze performs at Brewster Street Icehouse, Corpus Christi TX
Tamyra Gray performs in “Twist”, Pasadena Playhouse, Pasadena CA
Via IdolStages

American Idol auditions take place at Petco Park in San Diego, CA

More information about today’s auditions can be found at Americanidol.com HERE.

Today’s appearances via Idol Stages

Javier Colon appears on the Tonight Show with Jay Leno

David Cook, Nigel Lythgoe & Mary Murphy appear on The Talk 2 pm CBS

John Stevens performs at Castle Hill (NICE) Ipswich, MA
Lee DeWyze performs at Six Flags Fiesta, San Antonio, TX
Sanjaya Malakar performs at the 50 Maison Social House, San Francisco, CA

Alex Wagner-Trugman “Heartless” Kanye West cover, The Viper Room

Season 8 Top 35 contestant, Alex-Wagner Trugman played an acoustic set at the Viper room in Los Angeles last night. He dedicated “Heartless” to Season 8 winner, Kris Allen, who was sitting in the audience.

The American Idols Live! tour begins in Salt Lake City tonight! 7 pm MDT, Maverik Center

Danny Gokey performs at Summerfest in Milwaukee, WI

Registration begins for the American Idol auditions in San Diego. More information HERE.

Jordin Sparks is set to sing the National Anthem at the MLB All Star game, on July 12, held at the Chase Field in Phoenix. It airs on Fox at 8 p.m. EDT

Scotty McCreery – Album Out Late This Summer Early Fall?

In their review of Scotty McCreery’s Season 10 Highlights EP, Taste of Country casually mentions that the Idol winner’s debut is “rumored to be in stores late this summer or early this fall.”

Read more at Taste of Country

Mandisa’s tweets, “My new segments on healthy living begin airing TODAY! Watch “Minute with Mandisa” at 7:10am ET & 8:40am only on @gmctv!” Check your local listings to see if your cable provider carries the Gospel Music Channel.