American Idol Judges Auditions Kick off In Denver Colorado Today
Judges Luke Bryan, Katy Perry and Lionel Richie will be choosing singers to move on to the Hollywood round. Host Ryan Seacrest is there as well.
We’re LIVE in Denver for our first Judge Auditions with Ryan Seacrest!
Katy Perry to Be Honored at amfAR Gala, Shirley Bassey to Perform – Katy Perry is adding another award to her trophy case. The pop star will be honored by amfAR at its annual Los Angeles gala on Oct. 18 with a Courage Award, along with Toms founder Blake Mycoskie. The two are being recognized for their “profound commitment to the fight against AIDS, as well as countless other humanitarian causes.” – Read more at Variety
AGT Breakout Courtney Hadwin, 14, on Losing Season 13: ‘I Didn’t See Myself as a Fan Favorite’ – Despite controversy during the competition, the 14-year-old from Durham, England, quickly became a fan-favorite. Even winner Shin Lim admitted post-show: “We all thought Courtney was going to win from the get-go.” Though she failed to land in the top 5 of the NBC reality competition, the teenager tells PEOPLE, “It was the best experience of my life,” adding, “I didn’t see myself as a fan favorite at all. I just felt so lucky to be there in the final and to be in the top 10 doesn’t really feel like losing to me.” – Read more at People
Exclusive: Luke Bryan Uses Expanding Empire To Elevate Newcomer Artists – Luke Bryan may have cultivated an image as a fun-loving, light-hearted songwriter and entertainer, with a persona that is equal parts farm boy and frat boy thanks to megahits like “Country Girl (Shake It For Me)” and “Play It Again,” but over the past few years, the Georgia native has steadily added several more titles to his resume—American Idol judge, restaurant owner, and most recently, an owner of a new label imprint, 32 Bridge Entertainment, in partnership with UMG Nashville. Newcomer Jon Langston is the flagship artist for Bryan’s 32 Bridge Entertainment. – Read more at MusicRow
