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If he makes the cut, Arlington Park will host Lee DeWyze party
Although his schedule is still being finalized, DeWyze will probably start his day on the Fox TV network in Chicago.
After that, he is expected to do some radio interviews before heading to Wrigley Field to throw out the first pitch at the 1:20 p.m. Cubs game against Pittsburgh.
From Wrigley, DeWyze will come to Mount Prospect for a 4:30 p.m. motorcade along Northwest Highway between Route 83 and Central Road, said Mount Prospect spokeswoman Maura El Metennani.
From there, it’s over to the track, where DeWyze will perform three songs starting at about 6:30 p.m.
Horse racing on Friday will start at 1 p.m. instead of 3 p.m. and wrap up around 5:30 p.m. to accommodate the concert, said track spokesman Dave Zenner.
St. Pete mayor makes pitch for ‘Idol’ votes
The mayor of St. Petersburg is calling on residents to vote for Michael “Big Mike” Lynche on “American Idol” this week because as a St. Pete native and Lynche could get the city showcased on national television.
In a released statement, Mayor Bill Foster says “it’s crunch time” for Lynche and “if Tampa Bay’s own” makes it into the final three this week “you’ll be able to show him your support in person during a nationally televised ‘American Idol’ St. Pete concert stop on Friday.”
The top three finalists will visit their respective hometowns this week for segments that will air on the May 18 episode.
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Blake Lewis – Heartbreak on Vinyl Goes to Number 1 on Billboard Dance Radio Chart
Blake Lewis Number #1…. Just found out I’m #1. Heartbreak On Vinyl just went to #1 on Dance Radio for Billboard. SO FRicKIN amped right now!!! Can’t believe it. The response has be crazy on this song. Thanks to all you peeps out there who have supported me in the past, present and future. It’s because of you that I have this amazing career. I am blessed.
Lee Dewyze Makes His Way Closer To The Top Of American Idol Betting Lines
With only four contestants remaining in the competition and the American Idol finale being just a few weeks away, we can only expect to see the performers push themselves in a way that we have not yet seen this season. Entertainment betting lines have listed Crystal as the contestant most likely to take home the title, but each week we see those betting lines leaning a little more towards the new fan favorite Lee Dewyze.
Aaron Kelly On Good Day NY
MYFOXNY.COM – ‘American Idol’ castoff Aaron Kelly says he never “expected to make it past auditions.”
Kelly, 17, of Sonestown, Pennsylvania, visited the set of Good Day NY on Monday to talk about his run on ‘Idol.’
“I’m glad it was me over Big Mike. This is definitely not the end for any of us, ” Kelly told co-hosts Rosanna Scotto and Greg Kelly (no relation to Aaron Kelly.)
Katie Stevens Thank Yous and Social Networking
Katie Stevens Thanks her fans
Catching up with Carly Smithson
Read on for our Q&A with the Irish-born Smithson (nee Carly Hennessy) in which she tries to explain why Season 7 is so tight and tells of a recent wedding she attended featuring a very familiar wedding singer – Season 9’s Michael Lynche!
Have you been watching “Idol” at all this year?
Not really. Our satellite is a little temperamental on the bus, and I’m usually on stage when “Idol” is on. And with the boys, it’s a horror movie fest every night. I swear I’ve never seen so many horror movies in my life. It’s insane.
Adam Lambert Live@ 5 UK Interview
JORDIN SPARKS ANNOUNCES HER SUMMER HEADLINE TOUR
Los Angeles and Bethlehem, PA, May 10, 2010 /PRNewswire/ — Following the success of her sophomore album release “Battlefield” and 2009 tour with the Jonas Brothers and Britney Spears, the unstoppable Jordin Sparks will launch her summer headlining tour beginning this June. Tickets for the “Jordin Sparks, The Battlefield Tour, Presented by MIKE AND IKE®”, are on sale now.
Her standout album “Battlefield” debuted in the Top 10 on Billboard’s Top 200 albums chart with her hit single of the same title, peaking at #6 on the Pop singles charts. Jordin’s tour will hit over 35 major theatres across the U.S., ending on July 18th.
Constantine Maroulis, Mitchell Jarvis, and More Set for Rock of Ages Anniversary Celebration at Carnival at Bowlmor Lanes
Constantine Maroulis, Mitchell Jarvis, Derek St. Pierre, Michele Mais, Michael Minarik, Angel Reed, Matt Stocke, Jenifer Foote, Katherine Tokarz, Jeremy Woodard, Becca Tobin, Winston Roye, and Tommy Kessler will celebrate the one year anniversary of the Broadway musical Rock of Ages with a special event presented by Carnival at Bowlmor Lanes (110 University Place) on Wednesday, May 12, at 6pm.
Guests will enjoy music, real boardwalk games, live circus performers, up-scale carnival themed food and drinks, and an opportunity to rock out with the musical’s cast.
Simon Cowell turns down Susan Boyle’s cousin Kerry Anne on ‘Britain’s Got Talent’
Susan Boyle’s second cousin Kerry Anne Boyle auditioned for the current season of “Britain’s Got Talent” recently and while judges Piers and Amanda said yes, “American Idol” judge Simon Cowell said no. Who do you think was right?
Kerry explains to the camera that her grandfather and Susan Boyle’s dad are brothers, which does in fact make Kerry and Susan second cousins.
‘Dancing With the Stars’: Evan Lysacek is finally ‘getting that competitive itch’ in Week 8
Evan Lysacek has been Mr. Nice Guy up until this point in the “Dancing With the Stars” competition. But watch out fellow contestants, because he’s about to turn up the heat.
When Zap2it asked the Olympic gold medalist just a couple weeks ago what he thought about his prospects for winning, he told us, “I’m not thinking that far ahead” and that he just “wanted a new challenge.”
Erin Andrews: A New View of Elisabeth Hasselbeck?
Andrews told “Extra, ” “I heard what she had to say on ‘The View’ and I listened to everything she said… she called me. I didn’t speak with her, ” and it doesn’t seem like Andrews has any plans to speak with Hasselbeck anytime soon. “I’m just gonna leave it at that and move on, ” she said about the attempted phone call.
An emotional Elizabeth apologized to Erin, but “DWTS” castoff Tony Dovolani said, “An apology is not enough. Elizabeth really should’ve thought before she spoke on that.”
Deeley not in talks for US X Factor
Cat Deeley has claimed she hasn’t been approached to present the US version of The X Factor.
The So You Think You Can Dance host said there was no truth to newspaper reports that she and Dermot O’Leary were being lined-up to front the prime-time show when Simon Cowell brings it to America.
“I don’t know a thing about it, not a thing, ” the presenter insisted at a special party in Hollywood, where her close friend Matthew Williamson was being named Britweek Designer Of The Year.
But Cat joked she’d be willing to take Simon’s calls if he wanted a chat.
“You never know, providing I’m not chatting to someone else, ” she laughed.
The glamorous presenter said she was a big fan of Dermot.
Judge Carrie Ann Inaba Gives Candid Commentary on ‘Dancing with the Stars’ Celebs
“Dancing with the Stars” judge Carrie Ann Inaba tells ET’s Kevin Frazier what she really thinks of the final five couples left on the dance floor.
Kevin caught up with Carrie Ann and her mother while they were on their way to the 17th Annual EIF Revlon Run/Walk For Women in Los Angeles, Calif. The “Dancing” judge started out talking about competitor Nicole Scherzinger, who she says is the best dancer they’ve had on the show. Regardless, she still had some advice for the Pussycat Doll. “Nicole needs to keep it exciting. She’s getting a little serious and that’s not fun to watch. She needs to bring joy back to her dances.”
Glee Blind Vice Revealed! Pat Poisonpuss Is…
Yep, Lea Michele seems to be having a hard time separating the onscreen diva she plays from offscreen life, and it’s getting on everyone’s nerves.
Last week at the Time 100 Gala in New York, Lea totally turned off her fellow honorees by swapping spit with her BF the whole night, instead of socializing with the other influential guests.
Top 4 Press Conference:
On Life After Idol
Crystal on “Mama” Roll and Quitting Idol
Idol Top 4 Press Conference: On Simon Goodbyes & Album Plans
Idol Top 4 Press Conference: Crystal & Michael On Parenting
Idol Top 4 Press Conference: On Duets & Future Collaborations
