Race for Hope DC Raises Nearly $30 Million for Brain Tumor Research Over Its 20-Year History -On Sunday May 7th, the 20th annual Race for Hope – DC, presented by Cushman & Wakefield, brought together nearly 10,000 brain cancer advocates raising $1.7 million to benefit Accelerate Brain Cancer Cure (ABC²) and the National Brain Tumor Society (NBTS). “The Race for Hope – DC brings together a dedicated community who all share a common goal: an end to brain cancer,” said David Cook, previous American Idol® winner and Honorary Chair of the Race for Hope – DC. Cook’s “Team for a Cure” has raised more than $1.2 million for the annual events. – Read more at PRWeb
Miley Cyrus Returns to the Stage for Worldwide Television Debut of Her New Single, “Malibu,” at the “2017 Billboard Music Awards” – dick clark productions and ABC today announced that music superstar Miley Cyrus will take the stage at the “2017 Billboard Music Awards” to perform her highly anticipated new single, “Malibu,” for the first time to a worldwide television audience. An incredibly gifted singer-songwriter, known as much for her talent as for her unconventional style, Miley has continued to push the boundaries throughout her career. – Read more at Futon Critic
Ryan Seacrest On Kelly Clarkson ‘American Idol’ Reboot Rumors: ‘She’d Make a Fantastic Judge’ – “I heard the same rumors. She is incredible,” the 42-year-old TV host raved. “She was so remarkable and sincere and lovely when she came on at the last season. I think she’d made a fantastic judge.” – See the Video at Entertainment Tonight
Clay Aiken tells us what ABC’s “American Idol” reboot has to get right – As Aiken pointed out about NBC’s competition series, “It’s about those damn chairs. It’s not about the singers. And so hopefully . . . ‘Idol’ can put the focus back on the singers and the contestants more so than on the panel.” “The point is to allow the kids onstage to be the stars,” he added. – See the Video at Salon.com
Scotty McCreery speaks out to the “American Idol” naysayers: “Nobody’s gonna support that show more than me” – “I mean, nobody’s gonna support that show more than me, and there’s a bunch of us out there that will,” the North Carolina native asserts. “I grew up a fan of the show. Season one and two, I got into it and watched it religiously, you know every season, and was lucky enough to be a part of season 10.” The 23-year-old goes on to say he pays little mind to the American Idol critics. – Read more at ABCNewsRadio
Rob & Wendy – Interview with Constantine Maroulis
Constantine talks about American Idol’s return
Murray has a ‘Fearless’ kind of faith – She said “Idol” and competing in the Miss America organization definitely helped shape her into who she’s become, and helped her become a more well rounded person.
“The Miss America organization is different from ‘American Idol,’ but they’re both really amazing opportunities that can help you just succeed in life,” said Murray, who along with performing is currently a college student at Mississippi State University taking online courses. “I’ve earned thousands of dollars in scholarship money from the Miss American organization.” – Read more at Montgomery Advertiser
#TeamGwen’s Hunter Plake & Brennley Brown on The Voice Top 10 Red Carpet, May 8, 2017
The Voice Interview: TSoul, Aliyah Moulden, Lauren Duski (Team Blake Shelton)
The Voice Backstage – Vanessa Furguson
Team Adam Talk New Challenges & The Voice Finale Pressure w/ @RobertHerrera3
‘The Voice’ Artists & Coaches Share Their Revealing Firsts & Lasts
World Series Champ David Ross Talks Baseball and Dancing With the Stars – You look like you’re having fun. For sure. I don’t take myself very seriously. I’m out to have a good time. And keeping with the theme of the last couple years of my career and some of my great teammates, like Ryan Dempster, that talked to me about enjoying the moment. This was definitely something way outside my box. – Read more at Parade
David Ross – Chats DWTS Season 24 & New Book – GMA
