Nobody’s betting on ‘Idol’
“American Idol” isn’t hurting just in the ratings these days. Now, no one wants to bet on it, either.
Gambling911.com — a Web site that tracks online sports betting odds but also reports on reality-show odds as a sidelight — says that bettor interest in “Idol” has fallen sharply.
“March, April, May were traditionally among our most trafficked periods with ‘American Idol’ airing, ” Payton O’Brien, a senior editor at Gambling911.com said on the site.
No more, he says.
“Betting interest in the show started to dwindle two years ago, ” O’Brien says.
So now, because of the lack of interest, says the site, it’s going to stop carrying “Idol” odds.
The site says it has seen “some interest” from bettors looking for odds on “Dancing With the Stars” contestants and will continue to carry odds for the rival series.
Lee Dewyze To Be Favourite In American Idol 2010 Betting Odds By Next Week
Crystal Bowersox is still the odds on favourite in the American Idol 2010 Betting Odds but we are predicting that this time next week it will be Lee Dewyze who heads the American Idol 2010 Betting Odds and becomes the most likely winner of American Idol 2010.
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Two accused of selling tickets to nonexistent Lady Gaga, Lambert show
MARTINSBURG, W.Va. — Two Martinsburg men are accused of obtaining money from people who told police they were led to believe they were paying for tickets to see pop music stars Lady Gaga and Adam Lambert in concert, according to Berkeley County Magistrate Court records.
Sherman Luke Loy, of 442 Winchester Ave., and Dean R. DeSana, of P.O. Box 1354, both 45, each were charged with one count of obtaining money by false pretenses, according to arrest warrants issued Thursday by Magistrate Joan V. Bragg.
Loy and DeSana were not immediately arraigned on the charges, according to court records.
‘Idolatry’: Siobhan Magnus talks rainbows, ponies, evil clowns, and her ‘American Idol’ run
Left to her own devices, Siobhan Magnus says her American Idol tenure might’ve looked very different from what you saw on TV — and probably ended a heckuva lot earlier. The Glassblower sat down with me at Amalia Restaurant in New York City earlier this week to talk about which contro-versee-ahhl songs she almost chose in the semifinals (instead of “Wicked Game” and “Think”), how her rendition of “Paint It Black” was influenced by scary clowns, and why she hopes someday to make an album that’s “little-girl friendly.”
5 Reasons Lee DeWyze Could Win ‘American Idol’
All season long, dreadlocked mama Crystal Bowersox has been the talk of ‘American Idol’ season 9, consistently giving flawless performances miles above the competition. Until recently, shy, raw-voiced Lee DeWyze lingered in her shadow like the rest.
But DeWyze has also been slowly and steadily pulling up alongside Bowersox with a string of standout performances — just in time for the ‘Idol’ finale on May 25.
If he survives on ‘Idol, ‘ St. Petersburg’s Michael Lynche will get a homecoming
Now local fans have another reason to vote for St. Petersburg-raised American Idol contestant Michael Lynche: The Fox network has confirmed that, if Lynche survives next week’s elimination episode, he will return to St. Petersburg for the hometown visit taken by the show’s top three contestants.
St. Petersburg officials said representatives for the show are considering three locations for a free concert featuring Lynche that could accommodate 5, 000 to 15, 000 people: the Pier, Straub Park and Spa Park (a tiny peninsula that juts out from the Pier).
Andrew Garcia to sign autographs in Moreno Valley
Andrew Garcia, a former “American Idol” contestant who is from Moreno Valley, will sign autographs at the Moreno Valley Hispanic Chamber of Commerce’s Cinco De Mayo celebration on Saturday.
Garcia, who was booted off the singing competition a few weeks ago, will sign autographs from 1 to 2 p.m. His girlfriend, singer Christine Concepcion, will perform at the event.
There is a $5 suggested donation for the autograph, which will go to scholarships for kids.
The event will be at the Towngate Shopping Center at 12625 Frederick St., in Moreno Valley and run from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and is free for the public.
Student concert celebrates the power of music in IPS
The district has partnered with VH1 Save the Music Foundation to put musical instruments and classes in every school in the district, a goal achieved this year.
Before that, many schools had lost their music programs to budget cuts.
Students performed en masse Thursday night, alternating between string sections and band sections, playing popular songs and children’s favorites. They were joined in the middle of the concert by a special guest, Kris Allen, last year’s “American Idol” winner.
Fantasia’s Third Album to be Released in July
Barrino’s album will be led by her single “Bittersweet, ” Fantasia’s untitled album has been set for release July 13. She is working with Derek Blanks for her album art work.
The success of her VH1 reality series “Fantasia For Real” has helped her to start 2010 off right, along with her album. The new album will feature production from Claude Kelly, Chuck Harmony and many more. Bossip.com reported.
According to Bossip.com, Fantasia’s single “Bitterweet” will hit radio’s May 10th and the video for the slow jam will be shot in a few weeks.
Carrie Underwood talks about the Nashville flood
Carrie Underwood called in to the Big D & Bubba morning show Friday to talk about how her house fared in the Nashville flood last weekend. She also discussed her upcoming wedding.
FORMER IDOL CONTESTANT SCOTT MACINTYRE
Former American Idol contestant, Scott MacIntyre, sits down with Scott Alexander to discuss his new album, tour and the current crop of Idol hopefuls.
Sugarland brings triple-bill of country-pop to E Center
Gokey, 30, finished third on “Idol” last year behind Adam Lambert and Kris Allen, who both released successful albums after the “American Idols LIVE” tour wrapped in 2009. Gokey signed with the same company as Lambert and Allen, 19 Recordings, but went in a direction that seemed contrary to the R&B and contemporary Christian influences he exhibited on the show.
Gokey said an “Idol” guest mentor, Randy Travis, was the first person who told him he could be an effective country singer. “It got my wheels turning, ” Gokey said. “I never thought country would accept me because I was a soulful singer. He said country needed soul.”
Bucky stops here to open concert series
“Y’all ready for Bucky?” the master of ceremonies shouted down Fisher Street about 7:45 p.m. The crowd of more than 1, 000 screamed back.
By the end of the night, an estimated 1, 400-plus people packed downtown to see singer Bucky Covington rock the stage at Thursday’s inaugural Brick Street Live concert.
Mike Miller, concert organizer, said the turnout beat expectations.
“It took a little bit of doing to get him here, ” Miller said.
Melinda attends Jason Castro’s concert in Nashville
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Celebrity watch: Simon Cowell as Tory Glory Boy
To many, it seemed the election was done and dusted this week when, on Tuesday, the single most important vote in Britain was cast: that of Simon Cowell.
“I have never liked celebrities lecturing on politics, ” Cowell wrote in The Sun — before going on to blithely lecture everyone to vote Tory, because “I believe David Cameron is the Prime Minister we need at this difficult time”.
Of course, who “we” are is a moot point — Cowell lives in Beverly Hills, and most assuredly won’t be bothered by who’s emptying the bins in Barnsley come Christmas — but his take on the whole thing was instructive and curious.
Larry King: Lawrence Taylor’s Wife Thinks NFL Great was Set Up
Lynette Taylor, the wife of NFL great and former “Dancing with the Stars” contestant Lawrence Taylor, canceled her appearance on “Larry King Live” Thursday night — but King conveyed what he said were her thoughts about rape charges against her husband.
King said Taylor’s wife canceled the appearance 25 minutes before the show went on the air. He said Lynette Taylor told him, however, that she has complete faith in her husband and believes he was set up.
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The Force Is with American Idol‘s Aaron Kelly
You had a chance to meet your idols, Rascal Flatts. How did you keep from being star struck?
Yes, that was incredible! In the beginning I was star struck by everybody I met. And then you get to where you learn that they are just people and they like to be treated as people more than they like to be treated as stars, and so I felt the more I went through, that’s how it became. When I met Rascal Flatts, I was still pretty excited! But I tried to keep my cool and everything. I got to take a picture with them all and getting to talk to them, they are really nice guys.
Anoop Desai looks to Drake, Elliott Yamin as models on his indie debut, sets sights on international market
Season 8’s sixth-place finisher, Anoop Desai, released his debut album, “All is Fair, ” earlier this week, selling it exclusively through iTunes and his own website. But in a crowded market of ex-Idols — last season’s top 4 are all out promoting their first albums, along with the likes of season 7’s Jason Castro, whose first full-length album came out on April 13 — how does an “Idol” fan favorite better his chances at success?
Anoop’s approach is pretty straightforward: start local, think global. “One of the things that really shaped ‘Idol’ for me was visiting Motown, ” he said. “It wasn’t Capitol Records, it wasn’t anything — Motown was a house in Detroit, the music drew from the neighborhoods of poor black Detroit, and ended up changing everything. To me, that meant it was important for people around you to believe in you.”
