Idol Headlines for 1/9/14

For ‘Idol’ winner David Cook, staying in the spotlight is about more than fame – “I think losing Adam, it affected me such a great deal,” Cook says after a heavy sigh. “I couldn’t fathom anybody else going through something like that. So what platform I continue to be afforded by ‘Idol’—I don’t know how long I’ll have it—I see it as imperative that I use it as best I can. Continuing to be involved with the National Brain Tumor Society and ABC2 (Accelerate Brain Cancer Cure) is paramount for me. I get as much joy out of doing that as I do being on stage, which says a lot.” – Read more at Ecollege Times

KISS, Jordin Sparks to perform at Kings-Ducks Dodger Stadium game – Sadly, there won’t be an appearance by the Beach Boys at the upcoming Kings-Ducks game at Dodger Stadium. But the musical program for the Jan. 25 game was rounded out Wednesday when organizers announced that KISS will be joined by Jordin Sparks and John Ondrasik of Five for Fighting as featured performers, along with the USC Trojan Marching Band. – Read more at the LA Times

Constantine Maroulis Performs at Houston’s Music Box Theater, Now thru 1/12 – STRAIGHT FROM NEW YORK: Constantine Maroulis will perform at THE MUSIC BOX THEATER, TONIGHT, JANUARY 9-12th, 2014 at 8:00pm. Broadway’s rock star is landing in Houston for one weekend only! American Idol star and Tony Award nominee Constantine Maroulis sings songs from his vast career, including ROCK OF AGES, JEKYLL & HYDE, THE TOXIC AVENGER, JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR and an 80’s blast from the past! All of that plus exclusive tell-all stories from his long stint on American Idol and Broadway! – Read more at Broadway World

American Idol Finalist Jeremy Rosado To Release New Single “Hope for Tomorrow” To Support Relief Efforts in the Philippines – MILLWOOD, VA., Jan. 9, 2014 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — American Idol finalist Jeremy Rosado always knew his faithful Philippine fans would be there in his hour of need — now he is there for theirs. Rosado and AIC Records debut a new single, Hope for Tomorrow, on January 14 with proceeds going to Project HOPE’s typhoon disaster relief efforts in the Philippines, where Rosado has long felt the love of his largest fan base. Rosado says it’s time for him to give back to the Filipinos who helped propel him forward on American Idol and into a successful career as a recording artist. “I don’t forget the people who supported me through my journey of American Idol,” said Rosado. “Their encouragement gave me strength and got me to where I am today. They gave me a brighter future, and I want to do the same for them.” – Read more at Globe News Wire

Juan Pablo Would Do ‘Dancing With the Stars’: ‘I Like Dancing a Lot’ – The Latin hunk said he would be interested in doing “Dancing with the Stars,” telling Mario, “We’ll see man. I like dancing a lot.” As for being the new “Bachelor,” Galavis said it hasn’t been particularly easy. “People think, ‘Great, hang out with a bunch of ladies!’ but no, it’s not easy because I have to say goodbye to other people, which I hate.” Juan would not say if he found love yet, but did say the other lady in his life, 4-year-old daughter Camila, watched the premiere episode of “The Bachelor” on Monday… and won’t be watching anymore. – Read more at Extra TV

Jane Austen’s ring to go on display in Hampshire after Kelly Clarkson bought it – A RING once owned by Jane Austen which was sold to US singer Kelly Clarkson is set to be on display for the first time at a Hampshire museum next month. It comes after the Jane Austen House Museum in Chawton, near Alton raised more than £150,000 to buy the ring back after a fundraising appeal. The ring was previously in the hands of Kelly Clarkson after she brought it at auction last year, but the popular popstar was prevented from taking it out of the UK when it become subject to a temporary export ban. Now the gold and turquoise ring will be on display at the museum from February 14. – Read more at Daily Echo

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