Idol Headlines for 05/18/11 – The Evening Edition

Beyonce mentoring the Top 3, premiering her music video on Idol

@ryanseacrest: “Beyonce is helping the kids w their songs on #americanidol tonite & we’re premiering her #runtheworld video. It’s hot”

Nicole Scherzinger and 50 Cent Pretaping Idol Performances

@Idol_Worship reports “Nicole Scherzinger and 50 Cent pre-taping performances after tonight’s #Idol live show. Way to push those Interscope acts, Jimmy!”

Simon Fuller to Get Hollywood Star?

@GaylMurphy reports, “#AmericanIdol’s #SimonFuller gets Star on Hollywood Walk of Fame 5/23 Attending #JenniferLopez #VictoriaBeckham #CarrieUnderwood #DavidCook”

What Do You Think of Season 10?

What Do You Think of Season 10? We want to know! Take this survey and give us your honest opinion on the judges, the finalists, the format, the website, and more.

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Michael Johns Concert in San Diego

The Ramona Mainstage will be hosting Dramarama 7 p.m. Saturday, June 4, Collin Raye 7 p.m. Saturday, June 11, former American Idol contestant Michael Johns 7 p.m. Saturday, Jun 25 and The Motels 7 p.m. Saturday, July 16. Under 21 admitted with parent or guardian. The Ramona Mainstage is located at 626 Main Street, Ramona. For more information and to purchase tickets, visit www.ramonamainstage.com.

Read more at Pomerado News

James Durbin Gets His Own Homecoming, Says He’ll Go the Daughtry Route

Meanwhile, James is already making his post-American Idol plans. He says he’s “definitely” going to go the Daughtry route and form a band, not just be a solo act. He tells ABC News Radio, “I wanna be one of those prestigious band names like you never forget.” He adds that he wants the kind of name recognition that Led Zepplin has, but as of yet, he hasn’t come up with a name for his future legendary ensemble. “I’m open to suggestions, ” says James.

Via ABC News Radio

Lady Gaga Tops Celebrity 100 List

The men and women on our annual Celebrity 100 list–the most powerful people in the entertainment business this year–earned $4.5 billion over the last 12 months by starring in films, playing basketball, walking the catwalk and more. But they also rose to the top by garnering influence.

These days that means mastering social media. Lady Gaga topples Oprah Winfrey from her No.1 spot on our list, which she’s given up for only the third time in seven years.

Simon Cowell is #9, Ryan Seacrest is #24, Ellen Degeneres is #31, Jennifer Lopez is #50,

See the List HERE. Read the story HERE.

Celebrity Ologist: Anoop Desai, Week Three

It’s been a crazy busy couple of weeks. The first of three albums I’m putting out this year came out last Wednesday. Zero.0 is the beginning of a big push for me this year, and I’m really excited and proud of this first album. It’s not quite all work though. One of my best friends is getting married this week, so I had a bachelor party to break some of the work up. I’ve also been trying to get to know my new home of Atlanta. My parents have come down to visit and I’ve been hosting friends from home at my place a couple times a month. The NBA Playoffs have been on, and the weather has been perfect for getting out and ushering in spring on one of the many patios in the Virginia Highlands.

Read more at Ology.com

Catching up with Kellie Pickler

Pickler returned to Charlotte in April for a special Make-A-Wish fundraiser and private concert at the NASCAR Hall of Fame.

“It’s always wonderful when I get to come back home, ” she said. “Every time I come home to North Carolina, it makes me feel so good to know people here are lifting me up. It means a lot to me.”

Read more at the Charlotte Observer

Interview with Syesha Mercado

Syesha Mercado is best known for competing on the seventh season of American Idol. As the second runner-up on the show, she hasn’t slowed down since. She has taken the world by storm, appearing in the Broadway tour of Dreamgirls last year, putting the finishing touches on her debut EP, due out this summer, and gearing up for the release of her debut film Dreams.

Read more at the Celebrity Cafe

Heather Morris Shows Off Bikini Bod in Women’s Health

‘Glee’ girl Heather Morris is showing off her toned bikini bod on the cover of Women’s Health’s June issue (via People). So how does Morris, 24, keep her fit physique? By gettin’ low.

“I take a lot of exercise cardio classes, ” she told the mag. “I do a ton of squats.”

See the Photo at Popeater

Chris Colfer on Lopez Tonight 5/17

Chris Colfer on ‘Glee, ‘ His Many Projects & How His Sister Keeps Him Humble

If you weren’t aware of who Chris Colfer was a year ago, you probably know who he is now. He won a Golden Globe for his role as Kurt Hummel on the smash FOX hit ‘Glee, ‘ and Kurt has been featured prominently in a storyline about bullying this season.

But that’s not all; Colfer also signed a deal to write a live-action pilot for the Disney Channel called ‘The Little Leftover Witch, ‘ and ‘Struck By Lightning, ‘ a movie based on his screenplay, is going into pre-production with Colfer as one of the stars. Oh, and he also made the Time 100 list of most influential people. Again, not a bad year for a guy who won’t turn 21 until next week.

Read more at TV Squad

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