Tonight, the ONE HOUR American Idol 14 auditions head to New Orleans, home of Harry Connick Jr. at 8/7c PM on FOX.
‘Downton Abbey,’ ‘X Factor’ Among Britain’s National Television Awards Winners – Downton Abbey, X Factor and its creator Simon Cowell were among the winners at Britain’s National Television Awards in London on Wednesday night. The winners were decided in a vote by the public and handed out at London’s O2 Arena during an awards show hosted by X Factor U.K. host Dermot O’Leary. Cowell’s U.K. edition of The X Factor on ITV beat out his Britain’s Got Talent, also on ITV, and the BBC’s The Voice and Strictly Come Dancing to win the honor for the best talent show. Said Cowell in accepting the trophy: “Well, thank god for that.” – Read more at The Hollywood Reporter
K-Love Announces Awards Nominees, TV Channel – K-LOVE–the Christian radio network in 47 states with an estimated weekly audience of over 14 million–has revealed the nominees for its third annual K-LOVE Fan Awards Show and separate plans for a TV channel. Nashville’s Grand Ole Opry House will hold the awards event on May 31 as the pinnacle event of the K-LOVE Ultimate Fan Experience, which includes dinner with the K-LOVE staff and friends, a weekend kick-off concert, two breakfasts, speakers, Fan Zone and more. – Danny Gokey, Mandisa and Colton Dixon are all Nominated for Awards – See the List at Music Row
Alex Preston surprises students during school carnival – MANCHESTER, N.H. —New Hampshire’s own “American Idol” finalist Alex Preston made a surprise visit to the Derryfield School during its winter carnival. Preston walked on stage – guitar in hand – and performed a few songs in front of the whole school.
Before his performance, Preston popped in on a class of music students and gave them some advice. “It’s definitely something I wanted to do, because when I was in high school I always wanted to have someone to talk to about that – because I was interested in it. So I wanted to give that opportunity to other people and share what I know about music,” he said. – Watch the Video at WMUR TV
‘American Idol’ bits: Crystal Bowersox interview – She said her primary income in this day and age isn’t music sales but touring and merchandise. Tickets are $20 in advance, $26 at the door, on the high side for Eddie’s but something she can get away with. She wisely capitalizes on her “Idol’ fame by offering a separate VIP meet and greet for another $50 that includes a picture with her, an autograph, a special laminate, a Q & A and a small acoustic set. “I’m very satisfied with the way my life is, my touring career,” she said. “I work all the time I’m still playing music.” – Read more at AJC.com
Interview: Alex & Sierra – Did you approach It’s About Us with one particular vision or vibe in mind? Sierra: I think it just fell into place because we hadn’t written before. This was the first thing we’ve ever done together so we didn’t want to go into it thinking, “It has to be this way or this is what it’s going to be like.” We just let things happen, and everything turned out the way it did. Alex: We hoped you’d be able to listen to the whole album and not just pick out a song or two. – Read more at Artist Direct
First Look At Derek Hough With Radio City Rockettes In Rehearsal For NEW YORK SPRING SPECTACULAR – DANCING WITH THE STARS standout Derek Hough was recently announced as the star of the new Radio City Music Hall extravaganza titled NEW YORK SPRING SPECTACULAR and a first look at the performer alongside the legendary leggy Rockettes is now available to view. – See the photo at Broadway World
