Today’s Idol Appearances
- Jordin Sparks’ Jordin Sparks Experience event begins in Arlington TX with the Teddy Bear Picnic at 1 pm and the Red, White and Black Affair at 7 pm. Michael Johns and more are set to participate.
- Michael Sarver will be the guest at the Idol Across America mobile bus in Houston, 11-3 pm
- Darren Criss appears on the Ellen Degeneres Show
- The Idol judges appear on the Oprah Winfrey Show
- Kim Caldwell appears on Good Day New York and the Rachel Ray Show
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Elliott Yamin tweets, “2day is a BIG day yall!…my 3rd, Yes-THIRD album comes out in japan!..I am extremely proud!!..lots of great things on the horizon!”
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More Headlines after the JUMP…
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Simon who? Steven Tyler re-invigorates ‘Idol’
There were differing opinions on how season 10 of “American Idol” would look this year, but almost everyone agreed on two points: “Idol” would sorely miss the irreplaceable Simon Cowell, and few would notice the absence of Ellen DeGeneres after her disappointing season as the fourth judge.
Both of those are correct, but Simon’s absence hasn’t been as impactful as expected because Steven Tyler has been a badly needed burst of fresh air. And that has happened because Tyler is doing what Ellen was supposed to do a year ago — add some fun to the program. Not only that, he’s doing so as a credible music talent who the contestants are listening to.
Read more at MSNBC
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‘Idol’ Contestant Stormi Henley Flies Off the Handle
“American Idol” contestant Stormi Henley is getting real high — and it’s standard procedure for her new hobby … death-defying acrobatics.
If ‘Idol’ doesn’t work out … sources close to the former Miss Teen USA tell us she’s got a helluva backup plan — Henley’s been taking lessons at Trapeze School New York for the last month and a half … and “loves the rush.”
Read more at TMZ
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Adam Lambert’s Grand Havana Room Date Night
Clearly smitten with his current situation, a beaming Adam Lambert was spotted enjoying a night on the town in Beverly Hills, California on Tuesday (February 1).
The “For Your Entertainment” rocker was all styled up and clad in black as he headed out to dinner at the exclusive celebrity hangout the Grand Havana Room.
Not by his lonesome, Adam was joined by a guy pal while also walking arm-in-arm with his new European beau Sauli Koskinen en route to an awaiting ride after the tasty late night meal.
See the photos at Celebrity-Gossip
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American Idol alum to open Nashville transitional home
NASHVILLE, Tenn. – “American Idol” alum Danny Gokey has big plans to serve the Nashville community, through his organization, Sophia’s Heart Foundation.
Tuesday, the singer shared his vision for a 76, 000 square foot facility located at 1034 West Eastland Avenue in east Nashville.
He is turning the facility into a transitional family home, with 33 rooms for children and families who are displaced from their homes.
Gokey hopes to house as many as 40 families.
Sophia’s Heart hopes to have the first stage of operations at the facility up and running soon.
Read more at WKM
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Wake Up and Smell the Pancakes! Celebrities Join Forces to Promote Free Pancakes for a Cause
GLENDALE, CA–(Marketwire – February 2, 2011) – Imagine, instead of the pounding sound of an unwelcome alarm clock, that you could have a teen heartthrob, an NFL Hall of Famer, or one of the most beautiful women in America start your day with a wake up call?
Today, Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals announced that a number of its celebrity supporters have joined forces to support the organization’s annual IHOP National Pancake Day fundraiser hoping to raise $2.3 million for kids in need throughout the United States. Among the list of high-profile volunteers who will “wake up” fans and encourage them to seek out free flapjacks on Tuesday, March 1, are NFL Hall of Famer Steve Young, Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals’ Co-Founders John Schneider and Marie Osmond, singer David Archuleta, and the recently crowned Miss America 2011, Teresa Scanlan. Wake up calls can be requested at www.IHOPPancakeDay.com through Friday, February 25, 2011.
Read more at PR Newswire
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David Hernandez and Gina Glocksen Star in “Ballroom With A Twist”
Two talented American Idol finalists, Season 7’s David Hernandez and Season 6’s Gina Glocksen, currently star as the only singers in the touring production of “Ballroom With A Twist.” The show, created by So You Think You Can Dance choreographer Louis Van Amstel, features popular dancers performing ballroom and ballroom-fusion dances to live musical performances by David and Gina, as well as some popular music tracks.
Read more at American Idol
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See Jlo’s new Gillette Ad feat. her cover of “Venus”
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zLWpmsSLEoM&feature=player_embedded
Via GilletteVenus
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Ricky Gervais: 5 Golden Globe Secrets Now Revealed
4. How was the phone conversation with Berk on Tuesday?
It was the first time the two had spoken since the Golden Globes. It sounded tense. Gervais wouldn’t go there when pressed but said: “I’ll tell you this. I certainly for the first time got the impression that they didn’t like my performance.”
“I don’t think the Hollywood Foreign Press are too happy with me, ” he giggled.
He insisted he has “no malice” for the group. “The Hollywood Foreign Press are not a bad bunch, ” he said. “They’ve got an award show, great; they invited me; I did my thing.”
Read more at Hollywood Reporter
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Is Michael McIntyre the new Mr Nasty? Britain’s Got Talent judge reduces nine-year-old boy to tears at Birmingham auditions
His jovial demeanour and schoolboy chubby cheeks give audiences the impression that Michael McIntyre is a nice guy.
But the comedian may be stepping into the ‘Mr Nasty’ role left vacant by Simon Cowell, after it was revealed he reduced a nine-year-old boy to tears during the Birmingham auditions of Britain’s Got Talent.
Schoolboy David Knight was cheered by the audience as he arrived on stage for the final audition in Birmingham dressed in a sharp suit.
Read more at the Daily Mail
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The Sue Sylvester Shuffle
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Jennifer Aniston: I would Feel ‘Horrible’ After Watching ‘American Idol’ with Simon Cowell
Jennifer Aniston told Oprah Winfrey that she’s learned to “tune out unnecessary negativity” in her 40s which is why she’s so pleased with the new “American Idol” judges that don’t include the brutally honest Simon Cowell.
Jennifer spoke with Oprah following the segment where the talk show host interviewed “Idol” judges Jennifer Lopez, Randy Jackson and Steven Tyler. “I have to say this new ‘American Idol’ gang make me so excited, because you just feel so happy now, ” the actress said of the hit FOX talent show. “As opposed to before I would watch it, me personally, I would feel so horrible for those people who are going out there. … It just [felt] negative.”
Read more at Extra
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Kim Caldwell Performs her new single on Good Day NY
Singer Kimberly Caldwell: MyFoxNY.com
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Mike Lynch on the New Idol Season – Good Day Live
‘Idol Chatter’ With Mike Lynche: MyFoxNY.com
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Jennifer Lopez Checks In with Regis & Kelly
Spending another day tending to her “American Idol” press duties, Jennifer Lopez paid a visit to ABC Studios in New York City on Wednesday morning (February 2).
Sporting a sexy black leather dress, the Bronx native took time to sign a few autographs after taping an episode of “Live with Regis and Kelly.”
The Big Apple studio visit comes amidst continuous reports of a rift between J Lo and fellow “Idol” judge Steven Tyler.
See the photos at Celebrity Gossip
