Headlines: American Idol Phillip Phillips Legal Case Grinds On

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Tonight, The Voice airs a clip show, “Best of the Blinds” at 8 pm on NBC. That means…no live blog! However, Franky will be blogging the Dancing with the Stars Results show on ABC at 8 pm. Double elimination. Then, at 9 pm, it’s the Vice Presidential debate: Pence Vs Kaine. I’m not expecting much controversy, but Shnugs will be live blogging never the less. The event will be carried on network broadcast and cable news stations.

NY Action Stayed in Case Where Rival Talent Agents Sought to Represent ‘American Idol’ Winner – “Indeed, the CLC’s decision will directly affect whether 19 Entertainment is entitled to any monetary award in this action,” she wrote in her Sept. 23 decision in 19 Entertainment v. McDonald, 159672/15. “Moreover, awaiting the resolution of the CLC proceeding first is in the interest of judicial economy, comity with California and respect for its important public policy.” She invited each side to make an application by order to show cause to vacate or modify the stay upon the determination by the California labor bureau. The New York suit alleges tortious interference with contract, tortious interference with prospective contractual relations and unjust enrichment. It seeks $2 million for income lost to 19 Entertainment and a minimum of $2 million in damages against McDonald and Mick Entertainment. – Read more at NY Law Journal

American Idol’s Alex Preston on the Move

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Rayvon Owen Sings the National Anthem

Kellie Pickler Honored for Support of Troops – Kellie Pickler’s longstanding dedication to giving back to America’s Armed Forces was recently recognized by the U.S. Department of Defense. Pickler received the special honor, titled the Department of Defense Spirit of Hope Award, Sept. 28 in Washington, D.C. The award is named for the legendary entertainer Bob Hope, known for his tireless commitment to supporting the troops with the USO, and recognizes an individual who has “selflessly contributed an extraordinary amount of time, talent or resources to significantly enhance the quality of life of service members and their families serving around the world.” – Read more at Taste of Country

Americana Duo Granville Automatic to Stop at Rockwood Music Hall This Fall – Led by a modern-day Linda Ronstadt, Granville Automatic writes songs the Associated Press calls “haunting tales of sorrow and perseverance.” Horses, history and war are just some of the topics songwriters Vanessa Olivarez and Elizabeth Elkins prefer – all fitting subjects for a band named after a 19th-century typewriter. With sonic references such as Lyle Lovett, Gram Parsons, Emmylou Harris and Willie Nelson, Granville Automatic has created a quiet and lyrical sound devoted to telling stories from the past. Together as a musical duo since 2009, they have three albums: Live from Sun Studio, Granville Automatic and last summer they released An Army Without Music. – Read more at Broadway World.com

Brian Justin Crum shares why America’s Got Talent success is ‘hard emotionally’ – It’s been nearly three weeks since Brian Justin Crum finished in fourth place on NBC’s America’s Got Talent. Since then, the openly gay singer tells Gay Star News that the connection he built with fans has remained strong. But it sometimes a bit overwhelming. The big-voiced Crum shared with viewers his story of coming out as gay and overcoming bullying, depression and a weight struggle. ‘It’s been hard emotionally to keep hearing from people around the world who are going through what I went through,’ Crum says. – FRead more at Gay Star News

Ryan Lochte’s journey from the dumps to dancing – Lochte said he never got a call from Michael Phelps after the controversy involving a gas-station incident in Rio de Janeiro exploded despite reaching out to his longtime teammate. “I think he texted me back saying, ‘Yeah, sure. I’m here to help,’ or something like that,’’ Lochte said. “But he didn’t call me. I was like, ‘Hey, can you please call me? Let me know, I need help.’ That never really happened.” Lochte said he’s gotten strong support from Rob Van Winkle, the rapper better known as Vanilla Ice, and another cast member. “I know all the words to ‘Ice, Ice Baby,’ ” Lochte said, referring to the hit song Vanilla Ice released when in 1991 when the swimmer was 7. “It’s been awesome. He’s so nice and everything.’’ – Read more at USA Today

Dancing With the Stars’ Terra Jole: Competing After Giving Birth Feels Like ‘Being Hit by a Car’ – Already mom to Penelope, 18 months, the reality star, 36, gave birth to her second child, son Grayson, on August 1 — only weeks before she was set to hit the dance floor. “I was actually scared when we first started, petrified is probably a better word because it was only three weeks out of my C-section, and I had to get a doctor’s approval just to be able to do the show!” Jolé tells Us. – Read more at US Magazine

DWTS: Maureen McCormick explains why she cries so much – “I’m emotional about everything. I feel a lot, and I love it,” McCormick admitted to EW after Monday’s show. “To come into this competition and feel like I was the worst dancer in the world. I had this other head above me when I danced with friends. I would have to stop. I thought I looked ugly. I look uncoordinated. I didn’t know what I’m doing. It was a huge thing for me. I’ve not been able to dance in public and enjoy it. So it was one of my biggest fears. Yeah I’m a woman. I’m insecure. I don’t mind those things. They make me human. It’s who I am.” – Read more at Entertainment Weekly

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