Idol Headlines for 05/28/12

Jessica Sanchez, Joshua Ledet, Hollie Cavanagh and Skylar Laine are in Orlando, FL this weekend. In past years, the winner would be there also, heading a parade ending with a performance a a visit to the American Idol Experience attraction at the park.  With Phillip back in Los Angeles preparing for surgery this week, I’m not sure there will be any public events today, but I’ll keep you posted if I hear of anything.

Kris Allen will perform today at the National Memorial Day Concert. Live stream is HERE.

Ace Young Dishes on Engagement to Diana DeGarmo! – Just days after Ace Young hijacked Wednesday’s American Idol finale with a tearful proposal to Diana DeGarmo, Young is spilling all the details that went into the night’s big engagement (including how he made Ryan Seacrest tear up pre-show).
And although Young mentioned Beverly Hills jeweler David Webb during his proposal, he wanted to clarify that the plug was not a paid endorsement, saying he didn’t get the ring for free. – Read more at EOnline

Carrie Underwood: CMT Insider Interview (Part Two) – Carrie Underwood has stormed the charts with her new album, Blown Away. In the second segment of a two-part interview with CMT Insider host Katie Cook, the “Good Girl” singer discusses her approach to making music, recording a song written by famed producer Mutt Lange, how husband Mike Fisher created her ultimate acceptance of Twitter and her motto for the upcoming tour. – Read more at CMT

Exes Jennifer Lopez, Marc Anthony Hold Hands On Stage for Vegas Concert – For their one-night only Q’Viva! The Chosen Live concert, exes Jennifer Lopez and Marc Anthony kept things civil.
The two co-hosts, who separated in July 2011 after being married for seven years, performed at the Mandalay Bay Events Center in Las Vegas on Saturday, along with the talented acts off of their Univision competition show. During the finale, the pair saw off the sold-out venue while holding hands and standing close to one another on stage. The American Idol judge, 42, sparkled in a nude, beaded mini dress while the Latin crooner, 43, looked suave in a dark suit. – Read more at USMagazine

Driver’s profile grows nationally after DWTS victory – GREEN BAY — Green Bay Packers wide receiver Donald Driver’s national profile has markedly increased since winning “Dancing With the Stars.” The team’s all-time leading receiver is no stranger to promotions and has worked with McDonald’s, Nike, Kwik Trip and Goodwill. But his marketing agent, Brian Lammi, said Driver is in high demand. “We certainly have felt an immediate increase in PR requests and national media requests,” said Lammi, who said he recently signed a new, 25-year deal to work with the Packers star. “We also had a number of requests for national speaking engagements.” – Read more at the NorthWestern

Come dine with me: Lana Del Rey joins Steven Tyler for a business lunch before checking out his million dollar sports car – After previously courting speculation that she was dating Axl Rose, Lana Del Rey was spotted out with another ageing rock star. The Video Games singer met up with Aerosmith front-man Steven Tyler for a laid back business lunch, yesterday afternoon. The 25-year-old joined the American Idol judge for a spot of lunch at Mexican food chain Pink Taco, in West Hollywood, California. – Read more at Daily Mail.com

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