Idol Headlines for 05/02/12

Season 8 “American Idol” winner Kris Allen to sing “Star Spangled Banner” for June 3, 2012 NASCAR Sprint Cup Series race – DOVER, Del. – RCA recording artist Kris Allen, the season 8 winner of “American Idol,” will perform the National Anthem prior to the start of the June 3 “FedEx 400 benefiting Autism Speaks” NASCAR Sprint Cup Series race at Dover International Speedway. – Read more at The Dover Speedway

American Idol’s Elise Testone Joins “The Tom Sullivan Show”

Man testifies about alleged stalking by defendant – CHICAGO — A witness in the trial of the man accused of killing members of actress Jennifer Hudson’s family testified Tuesday he saw the defendant spying on the Hudson family’s home in the summer before the murders. Reginald Jones said that in the summer of 2008, he was walking late at night near the Hudson home when he was startled by William Balfour. Balfour was sitting on the rear stairs underneath the bedroom window of his estranged wife, Julia King. – Read more at BNC.com

‘The Voice’ Final Four Is Set: ‘I’m Shocked’ – “I wanted to be honest, critical and fair,” Green said, explaining the he could not go 50/50 with Simms and Jamar Rogers. “I have, arguably, the two best contestants in the show.” Those who chose to go with the 50-50 split essentially said they felt America should decide who goes forward and sings at the finale on May 7. The winner will be crowned on May 8. – Read more at Billboard

‘Glee’ Cast Teases Emotional Season Finale – “There [are] a lot of tears on set, randomly,” said Harry Shum Jr., who plays “Mike.” “We had a rehearsal and even our choreographer had some tears. He couldn’t even get through the rehearsal…We’ve been through a long journey.” Jenna Ushkowitz, who plays “Tina,” revealed that part of the emotional atmosphere stems from the uncertainty of where the show is headed. “We’re excited about next year but we also don’t know what’s going to happen. It’s probably going to be some sort of a different show.” – See the Video at Entertainment Tonight

‘Glee’ is doing Taylor Swift and more info from the TV Academy panel – Coach Bieste and Puck take on Taylor Swift. Jones played coy during her interview with Zap2it before the panel, but Ryan Murphy spilled the beans about Bieste’s next musical number during episode 20. “In two weeks she sings ‘Mean’ by Taylor Swift with Mark [Salling].” – Read more at Zap2it

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