SomethingPitchy Broadcast: Talking ‘American Idol’ With Alex Lambert
In a very special edition of SomethingPitchy, the ‘Idol’ crew was joined today by season 9 semifinalist Alex Lambert (via Skype) to talk everything from his experience on the show, predictions for next week’s finale and his new Internet series, ‘If I Can Dream.’
The surprisingly candid Lambert held nothing back as he spoke about such hot-button topics as Casey James and Lee Dewyze, whom he is predicting to take home the season 9 title.
(You want to listen to this. Alex dishes on his fellow contestants in a very candid way)
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Lee Dewyze quietly shows support for Crystal on American Idol
(I-Newswire) May 20, 2010 – WEST CONSHOHOCKEN, PA – May 20, 2010/ Wonder what the blue band bracelets on some of this seasons American Idol contestants stand for? Hope Paige Designs sent Crystal Bowersox a dozen of their popular “DIABETES SUCKS”blue rubber bracelets after her stay in the hospital to give her a lift. She obviously passed them out to fellow contestants as the “DIABETES SUCKS” bracelets can be seen on the wrists of various idol contestants in support of Bowersox. Former contestant Tim Urban wore one in previous weeks while finalist Lee Dewyze wore one on Wednesday May 12, 2010.
” Lee seems like such a kind and sensitive guy that we are not at all surprised to see him wear it on the show, ” offers Hope Paige Designs president Shelly Fisher. The popular blue band was created in response to teen requests to have the bracelets made. Bracelets allow family members and friends like Dewyze support friends and loved ones who have the disease.
American Idol: Casey James Signs Off
Casey James and his sexy, neo-Southern rock hippy visage climbed darn near all the way to American Idol status, only to be summarily booted off the show. But you better believe the ladies back in Texas will love him forever, despite his downfall.
Crystal Bowersox’s Friends Looking Forward To ‘American Idol’ Finale
During Wednesday night’s results show, Crystal Bowersox talked about how exciting it is for her to see how her run on “American Idol” has brought some hope to her struggling hometown of Toledo, Ohio. She got emotional when reliving her trip home last week and the joy she saw in the eyes of her northwest Ohio fans. On Thursday (May 20), that pride was peaking after the single mom made it to next week’s finale.
“I feel incredible about her making it all the way, ” said good friend Nate Woodward, who was in the audience for both shows this week in Los Angeles. “I’m not surprised, because I certainly think she has the ability, but it’s still kind of weird. We come from this little town, and to see her do it — even though we know she has the talent — is pretty awe-inspiring.”
Chart Beat Thursday: Fox-TV’s Lee & “Glee”
LEE: Fox’s Tuesday night lineup continues to impact Billboard charts.
The “American Idol Season 9” soundtrack marks the ninth compilation from the series to reach the Billboard 200. Such collections were released each year from 2002 through 2006, followed by a two-year break before returning last year:
What It’s Like To Attend a Live ‘American Idol’ Taping
You know ‘American Idol’ inside out — you can name every finalist in nine seasons, you tune in every week to watch your favorite ‘Idol’ contestant sing and you can’t wait to hear what crazy British thing judge Simon Cowell will say next. You are an ‘American Idol’ expert. But have you ever given any thought to how the ‘American Idol’ magic comes to your TV screen every Tuesday and Wednesday night? What goes on behind the scenes?
If you’ve ever thought about attending a taping or just want to know what it’s like to experience the ‘Idol’ madness in person, here is your survival guide to attending an ‘American Idol’ taping.
Nick Mitchell visits Northeast Animal Shelter
Nick Mitchell, remember him?
You probably remember his alter-ego Norman Gentle from a previous season of American Idol.
The Connecticut native has released his first single. He sang a version of it called “Brit Slap” for British judge Simon Cowell the night he left the show.
The top 25 finalist is donating a portion of song proceeds to animal protection. And on Monday, he was at the Northeast Animal Shelter in Salem, where he filmed some segments for a video toast to Simon.
In the video, Norman includes messages about protecting animals. It’s expected to air on Idol next Tuesday.
Nick Mitchell’s send-off ‘Slap’ to Simon Cowell: It’s a ‘hot mess’
As we near the end of Simon Cowell’s “American Idol” run, we can look forward to plenty of tributes, video packages and even a roast or two. Host Ryan Seacrest told Idol Tracker back in April that he’s been assigned to compile a video send-off for Simon, and, indeed, we saw the two of them trailed by cameras after Tuesday’s performance show, as they walked practically arm-in-arm toward Simon’s two-story dressing room.
And now comes word of another goodbye clip, this one helmed by Season 8 Top 24 contender Nick Mitchell and his alter ego, Norman Gentle, who took to New York’s Times Square (in a flatbed truck, U2-style) for what he describes as “a hot mess” of a video to accompany the song, “Brit Slap” (listen below). He means that in the best way, of course.
OK! EXCLUSIVE: Adam Lambert Talks Touring, ‘American Idol’ & Bieber Fever
What’s Adam Lambert been up to lately? Well, he’s played mentor on American Idol, is getting ready for his June tour and jumping on the Justin Bieber fever train! But one thing he hasn’t been doing is fighting with Kris Allen.
It’s been a year and American Idol fans are still trying to create a rivalry between Adam and Kris.
“It’s so old, ” Adam told OK!. “If there was ever a rivalry it would have been last year and that wasn’t the case. He and I get along so well. We’re so different.”
“People can try and pit us against each other, it’s never going to happen, ” he said. “We really respect each other. So, they can keep dreaming!”
Danny Gokey’s Antioch Relief Center opens to help flood victims
Danny Gokey’s charitable foundation Sophia’s Heart recently opened the Antioch Relief Center to help support Middle Tennesseans impacted by the massive flood earlier this month.
The center, which is located at 5320 Hickory Hollow Parkway in the old Best Buy building, is offering food, water, clothing, cleaning supplies and other essentials free of charge to victims of the natural disaster. Technology protection service Asurion will also be giving away 200 free cellular phones with 200 prepaid minutes to qualifying folks (i.e. verified flood victims), starting at 9 a.m. on Friday.
Jennifer Hudson’s Weight Loss: How She Did It
Once a size 16, Jennifer Hudson is now reveling in her new size 6 body, telling PEOPLE, “I’m in the best shape of my life!”
After giving birth to her son last August, Hudson, 28, had to drop her post-pregnancy pounds for her next movie role as Winnie Mandela. “Whatever it takes to morph into a character I’ll do it, ” says Hudson.
WE ARE THE FALLEN Singer Talks About Making Of ‘Tear The World Down’
ARTISTdirect.com: Do you feel like [WE ARE THE FALLEN’s debut album] “Tear The World Down” came together quite naturally?
Carly: We worked very hard and not really at all [Laughs]. It was crazy! It was very fluid. I’ve never been in such a perfect environment. It was amazing to be with four other people that completely understand each other and me. It was an incredible experience, and it will be for the next hundred years!
ARTISTdirect.com: Did you all instantly click?
Who needs ‘Idol’? By every measure, Daughtry has become major success
What a run it’s been for the North Carolina resident with the famously shaved head. His self-titled debut album went five times platinum and became the best-selling album of 2007 on the strength of hits like “Home’’ and “It’s Not Over.’’ It was accompanied by a seemingly nonstop road run that included arena stints with Nickelback and then Bon Jovi. Last year’s follow-up, “Leave This Town, ’’ also went No. 1 and has continued the streak of hits with “No Surprise’’ and “Life After You.’’
The Year’s Top-Earning ‘Idols’
What does this week’s American Idol winner have to look forward to? Far less than in the past.
The pop music market, now saturated with close to 100 of the show’s alums, is showing signs of Idol fatigue. Earnings by some of Idol’s top vocalists have nosedived over the past year. The show that reshaped television and the music business just isn’t minting cash for its stars like it once did.
