Top 12 to reveal customized Ford Fiestas on ‘American Idol’
DEARBORN, Mich., March 17, 2010 – Ford Motor Company is adding an exciting new element to its sponsorship of the hit television series “American Idol, ” giving the top 12 Idols a unique opportunity to work with Ford designers and create their own personalized 2011 Ford Fiesta.
Tonight’s episode of “American Idol, ” which airs at 9:00-10:00 p.m. ET live/PT tape-delayed on FOX, will feature this new element in a video segment.
All of the Idols’ Fiestas will be on display at www.americanidol.com. From March 17 through May 21, 2010 fans 18 and older can enter the Ford Music Video Challenge weekly for a chance to win one of the vehicles and a trip to the set of a Ford Music Video shoot or the grand prize, which includes a Fiesta with their choice of one of the Top 12 designs and tickets to the finale. Official rules and entry details are available at www.americanidol.com/ford/challenge.
Ford began the design process by giving each of the top 12 contestants a palette of nine Fiesta colors to choose from, including vibrant shades like Lime Squeeze, Blue Flame and Bright Magenta. So the design team could get to know each contestant on a more personal level, the Idols also were given a personality survey to fill out with questions like, “What are the three things you are most passionate about?” and “What do you want your car to say about you?”
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Catching up with David Cook
Cook hopes to have a single ready in April, with the album to be released over the summer, which means he’ll soon have to sequester himself in a recording studio (a producer has yet to be chosen). That may be part of the reason for this unexpected “Idol” appearance. Cook is also scheduled to visit the “If I Can Dream” house on Thursday night (fans can talk to him live via the “Dream” house Twitter). And guess who’s tagging along?
*Tonight’s Idol Top 12 Results show features performances from David Cook, Orianthi and Ke$sha, tonight 9/8c FOX*
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Idol track sales: Adam Lambert takes the top spot
Adam Lambert led all Idols last week with nearly 54, 000 downloads of Whataya Want From Me. Overall, he ranked 20th on Nielsen SoundScan’s Top Digital Tracks chart. Right behind him, at No. 21: Kris Allen, selling nearly 53, 000 copies of Live Like We’re Dying.
As for last week’s Idol performances, the group-sing of Michael Bublé’s Haven’t Met You Yet earned it a 24 percent bump, pushing it past 49, 000 for the week. Owl City’s Fireflies moved up 11 percent after Lee DeWyze’s version, and Jeff Buckley’s Hallelujah climbed nearly 400 percent, thanks to Tim Urban.
Idol album sales: Danny Gokey, Daughtry, Kelly Clarkson, etc.
Danny Gokey’s weekly sales fell 63 percent last week, taking him from No. 4 on The Billboard 200 to No. 16. My Best Days still remains the week’s best-selling American Idol act, according to Nielsen SoundScan, his 24, 000 sales bringing him to a two-week total of nearly 90, 000.
Daughtry’s Leave This Town fell below the 10, 000 mark for the first time in a while. Still, the album looks to be just a couple weeks away from breaking the million mark.
Kelly Clarkson’s Breakaway more than doubled its week-over-week numbers, surging back into the Billboard 200. Meanwhile, Kris Allen is in danger of falling off that chart entirely. With a 40 percent drop last week, Kris Allen drops from No. 92 to No. 172, less than 600 units away from the bottom of the chart.
‘American Idol’ Contestant Siobhan Magnus Professes Her Love For Hanson
Tonight on “American Idol, ” the newly-christened Top 12 will ruin cover Rolling Stones tunes. In previous seasons, celebs like Jamie Foxx, Elton John, Mariah Carey and even Jennifer Lopez have all stopped by to provide advice, guidance and veteran wisdom to the contestants. But who will be tapped this year?
If season niner Siobhan Magnus had her pick, it’d be the men from Hanson.
Casey James Addresses His Pre-‘American Idol’ Mug Shot
Every season, “American Idol” casts a new batch of aspiring singers. And every season, without fail, tabloids work overtime to dig up as much dirt on the newbies as possible. Whether it’s Antonella Barba’s risqué photos or Bo Bice’s drug arrests, gossip rags and blogs get a ton of mileage out of “Idol” contestants’ youthful indiscretions.
Season nine is no exception. Finalist Casey James is the latest in a long line of “Idol” singers with a rap sheet. Last week, Star magazine published James’ 2001 mug shot, taken when the then-teenager was slapped with a DWI. (James eventually served a monthlong jail sentence in 2003 after getting busted an additional two times.)
From the Cape to Hollywood, Idol Siobhan Magnus’ roots
She’s been wowing American Idol fans for weeks! Siobhan Magnus is a 20-year-old Cape Codder who has found the perfect blend of quirkiness and star power. She’s a woman with her own sense of style, and a voice that is bringing down the house!
“She has the kind of voice you don’t hear everyday. She has incredible range, outstanding just stage presence, everything about her. She just has the “it” thing going on, ” said Stephanie Gianno, Siobhan’s best friend and un-official Cape-Cod Press Secretary.
‘It’s been a huge learning experience’
If “American Idol” contestant Aaron Kelly is feeling the pressure of being on one of the most popular shows on TV, he isn’t showing it.
“If you’re not enjoying yourself while you’re here, there’s no point in doing it, ” he said. “I enjoy every minute of the day. I’m having so much fun [in Los Angeles].”
The 16-year-old singer from Sonestown in Sullivan County, about 100 miles northeast of Harrisburg, has shot to national attention thanks to “Idol, ” where he has won plaudits for his shy, sincere demeanor and soaring voice. Many online pundits speculate he could have a shot at winning it all.
Cheering on ‘Idol’ hopeful Andrew Garcia
Tears fell down the faces of those watching silently on the big-screen TV, even before their beloved Andrew Garcia began singing his first note Tuesday night.
“It’s pretty great seeing him on TV, ” said brother George Garcia Jr., 27, wiping away a tear.
For more than a month, family and friends have gathered in a backroom at Shakey’s Pizza in Moreno Valley to watch the 24-year-old brother, cousin, nephew, father and friend compete on “American Idol.”
Orianthi: Bringing the axe to ‘American Idol’
Many people got their first look at Orianthi when she played guitar behind Carrie Underwood on the 2009 Grammy Awards telecast.
Tonight, they’ll see her again, as the 25-year-old Australian singer and guitarist performs her hit According to You on the American Idol results show. Orianthi, whose friends call her Ori (“It’s much easier, ” she says) will be one of three performers on the show, along with David Cook and Ke$ha. “It’ll be great to meet with all the contestants, ” she says. “That’ll be awesome.”
Simon Cowell Wants Elton John as his Wedding Singer
With Simon Cowell’s reported September wedding date fast approaching, many details need to be decided. Filet mignon or salmon, what color the chair covers should be … oh, weddings are fun! However, the most important detail to Simon is booking Elton John to perform at the wedding!
“It makes total sense that Simon is focusing on the wedding singer. Music is more important to Simon than the venue, the lighting or the flowers. Knowing Simon, I think it might be even be more important than the bride, ” joked a friend of the ‘American Idol’ meanie.
“Elton would be the perfect choice. Unlike others, he is brilliant live. Plus, Simon’s dear mum and older relations know all his songs.”
The ‘American Idol’ Judge Power Rankings: Kara stays on top, Randy sinks further down as we head into the Top 11
Eleven more eliminations to go … and the judges seem bored. Can we blame them? With America ousting the contest’s less mind-numbing contenders early, Rolling Stones week as interpreted by this Top 12 was about as rock ‘n’ roll as Plain White Ts’ “Hey There Delilah.” See: Katie’s “Wild Horses, ” Andrew’s “Gimme Shelter, ” Aaron’s “Angie”…
Is Simon’s weariness (or is it secret sabotage?) rubbing off on everyone? Kara’s still the most eager to be there, offering the contest’s only thoughtful and consistent commentary. Ellen’s jokes are hit or miss, but hey, she’s a fan of every hopeful, no matter what. And Randy’s already completely lost in his Randyisms.
Paula Abdul — Searching for a Better Offer?
Paula Abdul
is supposedly thisclose to signing on for a revamped “Star Search” on ABC — but if her reaction last night is honest, it ain’t exactly a done deal for the ex-“American Idol” judge.
Simon Cowell loses out at Royal Television Society Awards
X Factor and Britain’s Got Talent have lost out at the Royal Television Society Awards. The two Saturday night talent shows were beaten in the entertainment category by BBC4’s Newswipe With Charlie Brooker.
There was a huge cheer from the crowd when the winner was announced.
Britain’s Got Talent judge Piers Morgans was beaten by Louis Theroux for the best presenter award. He was nominated for his chat show Piers Morgan’s Life Stories.
Carrie Underwood Entertains Bridgeport
Carrie Underwood’s first of two Connecticut stops on the “Play On” tour was no disappointment to the crowds and one thing that was clear form the audience is that “American Idol” live performances did not lie. Carrie can sing.
During her show at The Arena at Harbor Yard in Bridgeport on Tuesday, she sang all her hits were sung and focused on her new album.
The Oklahoma-native belted out lyrics and high notes with precision like it was her job, which it is.
‘American Idol’ Experts Predict Who Will Go Home Wednesday Night
For the most part, the top 12 finalists on “American Idol” stepped up their game for their first performance on the big “Idol” stage on Tuesday night. Nobody flamed out completely, succumbed to a bout of nerves, blew a lyric or otherwise face-planted while singing the songs of the Rolling Stones.
But, alas, someone has to go home every week and while our “Idol” experts have had differing opinions over the past few weeks about who would be sent packing, they were unanimous in their feeling that Wednesday night’s elimination show will likely prove to be the end of the line for flame-haired Texan Lacey Brown.
