Idol Headlines for 8/16/13

Danielle Bradbery’s upcoming television appearances include singing on The Voice 5 premiere on September 23, on an episode of CW show. The Hart of Dixie (TBD), and a National Anthem performance or NFL Opening night football game in Baltimore. VIA US101Country

One Direction Booed Onstage at VMAs, Lady Gaga Defends Them – One person who wasn’t booing: Lady Gaga. The “Applause” singer, 27, was caught in the VIP observing the melee and looked obviously upset. Greeting the boys backstage, Gaga (wearing a shell bikini) ranted: “I want to leave right now, . . . I don’t want to stay anymore because I don’t want to be in a room where people are booing.” Comforting the 1D guys — who seemed to take the booing in stride — Gaga said: “I just want to tell you that you deserve every bit of success that you have – Read more at US Weekly

Interview with Kree Harrison from American Idol – Kree revealed that after this tour, she is making a new album and she will devote most of her time on that project. She noted that the record is expected to include songs that she has written, as well as tunes that were penned by some of the best songwriters. Once the tour is over, she noted that she is going to miss her fellow Idol finalists since they are all a “family now.” – Read more at Digital Journal

Taylor Swift & Harry Styles Reunite at VMAs Party! (PHOTO) – Taylor Swift and her ex-boyfriend Harry Styles reunite while attending a party together following the 2013 MTV Video Music Awards on Sunday evening (August 25) at the SoHo Grand Hotel Club Room in New York City. The 23-year-old singer and the 19-year-old One Direction heartthrob were joined at the party by mutual friend Ed Sheeran. – See the Photo at Just Jared

Adam Lambert – MTV VMAs 2013 Red Carpet – Adam Lambert suits up while hitting the red carpet at the 2013 MTV Video Music Awards held at the Barclays Center on Sunday (August 25) in Brooklyn, N.Y. The 31-year-old singer was in attendance to support all of his pals who were nominated and performing at the show, like Katy Perry. – See the Photos at Just Jared

Jennifer Hudson – MTV VMAs 2013 Red Carpet – Jennifer Hudson is a fierce leather beauty at the 2013 MTV Video Music Awards held at the Barclays Center on Sunday (August 25) in Brooklyn, N.Y. The 31-year-old actress was seen posing for pics with fans on the red carpet. – See the Photos at Just Jared

Jordin Sparks & Jason Derulo – MTV VMAs 2013 Red Carpet – Jordin Sparks bares her midriff in white at the 2013 MTV Video Music Awards held at the Barclays Center on Sunday (August 25) in Brooklyn, N.Y. The 23-year-old singer was joined on the red carpet by her boyfriend Jason Derulo. – See the Photos at Just Jared

Naya Rivera & Darren Criss – MTV VMAs 2013 Red Carpet – Naya Rivera and her boyfriend Big Sean walk the red carpet together at the 2013 MTV Video Music Awards held at the Barclays Center on Sunday (August 25) in Brooklyn, N.Y. The 26-year-old actress’ Glee co-star Darren Criss was also seen attending the show that evening. – Read more at Just Jared

Keith Urban Goes Inside New Album ‘Fuse’

Simon Cowell’s ‘X Factor’ to Renew U.K. Showdown With BBC’s ‘Strictly Come Dancing’ – LONDON – Simon Cowell’s talent show The X Factor is set to return to U.K. broadcaster ITV for its 10th season this weekend and renew its ratings showdown with the BBC’s celebrity ballroom dance show Strictly Come Dancing, which industry observers are following closely. – Read more at the Hollywood Reporter

Fifth Harmony and Jordin Sparks React to Simon Cowell Baby News – Although he didn’t appear at the 2013 MTV Video Music Awards at Brooklyn’s Barclays Center, Simon Cowell was very much on the minds of those who got an up-close look at the X Factor judge’s paternal instincts. – Read more at Hollywood Reporter

‘Video Music Awards’: MTV’s third-most watched telecast ever – An average 11.4 million viewers tuned into the Video Music Awards on Sunday, making it the third most-watched telecast in MTV’s history. Ratings for the annual awards fest were up across the board from last year, including a 33% hike among persons 12-34 (the show averaged a whopping 10.0 rating in the key demographic). MTV says this marks the fourth consecutive year of ratings growth for the show. – Read more at Entertainment Weekly

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