Jessica Sanchez and Phillip Phillips both have pages at Interscope Records HERE and HERE.
‘Idol’ Winner Cloaks His Talent in Modesty – If Phillip Phillips had been craving a victory on “American Idol” this season, he did an outstanding job of hiding it. Mr. Phillips is a secret sophisticate, often going to great lengths to mask his evident gift. Throughout the season he was shy and humble, even as his fingers, as applied to his guitar, displayed serious dexterity, and his voice, scratchy and earthy, showed real range and power. – Read more at NY Times
Heejun Han on Phillip Phillips Win “I’m Pretty Emotional” Interview
Carrie Underwood: CMT Insider Interview (First of Two Parts) – In an interview with CMT Insider host Katie Cook, Underwood said, “I wanted to switch things up, shake it up, do some different things, write some different ways. … We took more time to produce them and really get in there. I feel like I’ve only gotten better as a singer, as a songwriter, and I know what I want to hear.” – Read more at CMT
Kellie Pickler to Spend Memorial Day Weekend on USO Tour – Have you ever noticed the tiny star tattoos on Kellie Pickler’s left arm? Each star represents one of her overseas USO trips, immortalizing what the country star says is the greatest joy of her career. Just in time for Memorial Day weekend, Kellie has embarked on her fifth international USO tour, so we may see some new ink on her arm soon. – Read more at The Boot
Haley Reinhart Tells World to ‘Listen Up’ – American Idol alum Haley Reinhart was all spandex, crop shirt and curls at the radical release party for her first record, Listen Up! What I loved about her was her determination, how openly she talked about the realities of her career and that she had no back-up plan — she was going to make it! – Watch the video at The Insider
Taylor Hicks – Idol Hangover interview Part 2
Britney Spears She Has ‘X Factor’ Qver a Barrel – Fact is … “X Factor” wanted Britney so desperately, she was able to negotiate terms that are “unheard of” — so say people with direct knowledge of her deal. As one source put it, “Simon is a smart and shrewd businessman who knew Britney could make his show and he was willing to give her just about anything to come on board — and he did.” So Britney is allowed to walk off any time she wants. And that’s just the beginning. Britney can do just about anything she wants … and get $15 million in the process. – Read more at TMZ