Idol Headlines for 05/15/11

Today’s Idol Appearances

  • Crystal Bowersox set for the Lakeside Country Bash in Fort Myers FL.  More info HERE.
  • Daughtry to perform at PSTFest2011 in Camden, NJ. Tickets go on sale April 2. More info at DaughtryOfficial.
  • Taylor Hicks will perform at City Winery in New York City. Seating begins at 7 PM. Show at 8:30 PM.
  • Lee DeWyze performs at Taman Anggrek Mall, Jakarta, 3 pm
  • Ruben Studdard performs a concert in Wetumpka, AL. More information HERE.

‘Something Pitchy:’ Did James Durbin Get Daughtry’d?

After flipping a coin between Haley and Lauren, none of us were expecting America to let James Durbin go down in flames, tonight. But fame is a fickle…well, you know and James isn’t the first late game finalist to get smacked in the face by fans’ shifting loyalties. In fact, James may find the Adam Lambert comparisons lessening in favor of Chris Daughtry, whose Top 4 elimination earned him an entry in the ‘Idol’ lexicon.

See the Video at TV Squad

Idoloonies: Stefano Langone Talks Piano Skills, ‘Hello, ‘ and Gordon Ramsay’s Bad Behavior

During his American Idol run, Stefano Langone refused to play piano during live telecasts, was reluctant to discuss his backstory of being in a horrific car crash, and didn’t get stressed about tackling Lionel Richie’s “Hello” — despite the fact that it provided a major “moment” for Season 7 champ David Cook. In his freewheeling Idoloonies interview, Stefano dives into all these topics, plus his fantastic Wild Card performance of “I Need You Now, ” his peculiar pronunciation of “ballerina, ” the night Gordon Ramsay insulted his mother’s cooking, and why he was smiling the night he left the Idol stage as a seventh-place finisher. Press play below to watch the interview, then head to the comments to discuss. And for all my Idol interviews and recaps, follow me on Twitter @MichaelSlezakTV!

See the Video at TV Line

Pia Toscano: I Want To Be An Actress!

Pia Toscano is no one trick pony. The 22-year-old singer says that though music comes first, she is game to give Angelina Jolie a run for her money and thinks acting would be a lot of fun!

“In high school I did a lot of musical theater. I would like to cover everything!” Pia told HollywoodLife.com exclusively at the launch of the Samsung Infuse 4G by AT&T event in Hollywood May 12.

When asked whether she’s sees herself as a Meryl Streep or an Angelina she said, “I would like to do it all!”

Read more at Hollywood Life

Jennifer Lopez — No Audio, No Problem!

When the audio cut out during Jennifer Lopez’s performance last night at KIIS-FM’s Wango Tango concert in Los Angeles, you think she’d notice right away. Think again.

Read more at TMZ

American Idol’s David Archleta Int@ASCAP for Songwriters Vantage

Via Songwriters Vantage

Steven Tyler’s rockin’ fashion style

When it comes to style on “American Idol, ” this season, all the action has been at the judges’ desk.

Jennifer Lopez has been trying her best to steal the spotlight, trotting out one designer outfit after another (Lanvin, Moschino Cheap & Chic, George Chakra), with a new hairstyle and heavy-handed makeup job to match. But Steven Tyler is the real breakout style star on the unscripted show.

His dandified look is vintage rock star, back when rock stars embraced the role 24-7 — hip-hugger pants, leather jackets, beetle boots, long scarves and layered jewelry, by labels such as All Saints and Chrome Hearts.

Read more at the Los Angeles Times

Cowell’s visit to children’s hospice

30 children and young adults at Richard House Children’s Hospice in Beckton greeted the creator of X-Factor with screams as one the biggest names in showbusiness stepped through its doors.

Simon, who is in the UK promoting a new roulette-themed TV show, was greeted with cheers and screams from delighted youngsters as well as a few shocked mums and dads.

The star spent several hours at the hospice, during which time he answered questions from the families and signed autographs while also filming interviews for ITV’s flagship breakfast show Daybreak and the hospice’s own Harry’s Million campaign.

Read more at London24.com

Dannii Minogue quits as judge on The X Factor

The 39-year-old Australian singer quit the ITV talent contest just days before the new series is due to launch.

She put the decision down to a clash with her commitments as a judge on Australia’s Got Talent.

Her departure from X Factor fuels more speculation about the make-up of the panel, after the decision by Simon Cowell and Cheryl Cole to appear as judges on the US version of the show.

Read more at the BBC

Miranda Lambert and Blake Shelton Marry!

Move over, Will and Kate: Country music’s prince and princess – Blake Shelton and Miranda Lambert – are now newlyweds, too.

The couple exchanged vows Saturday night at the Don Strange Ranch in Boerne, Texas, north of San Antonio. Guests included Katherine Heigl and Josh Kelley, Reba, Kelly Clarkson, Dierks Bentley and Laura Bell Bundy.

Read more at People

‘Dancing’ pro says she’ll be fine after scary fall

“Dancing with the Stars” professional dancer Kym Johnson has spoken out regarding her unfortunate injury during a show rehearsal on Friday that resulted in the ballroom beauty being transported to the hospital.

“Thank you everyone for your concern, love and support, ” the Australian star tweeted Friday evening. “I’m a little shaken up, sore but I will be fine.”

As previously reported on AccessHollywood.com, Johnson was taken to the hospital as a precautionary measure.

Via Access Hollywood

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