Adam Lambert Promises ‘Sexy’ But ‘Tasteful’ Show on ‘Glam Nation’ Tour
Adam Lambert promises that it will be safe for anyone offended by his sexually charged performance of “For Your Entertainment” at the 2009 American Music Awards to check out his Glam Nation tour.
Brooke White: No More Girl Idol Winners
Birthday girl Brooke White told AIFS.com that “On American Idol… I might be getting ahead of myself, but I don’t think a girl is going to win American Idol anymore. I don’t think a female has a chance.”
She sites tween and teens who text as the reason the bulk of the votes go to the dudes. (she may be on to something).
DeWyze, Bowersox single sales lag versus past seasons
If Lee DeWyze and Crystal Bowersox hope to sell as much music as American Idolstars from years past, they have some catching up to do.
Season 9’s Idol champ and runner-up sold about 400, 000 downloads last week, with nine of their tracks ranked among the week’s 200 most popular downloads, according to preliminary data from Nielsen SoundScan.
“It’s about half the sales total of Kris Allen and Adam Lambert following the finale last year, ” says Nielsen Entertainment vice president Chris Muratore. Top finishers Allen and Lambert placed 25 songs in the top 200 during the 2009 finale week.
Today’s Idol Appearances:
- Clay Aiken appears on The View
- Crystal Bowersox appears on Live with Regis and Kelly
- Crystal Bowersox and Lee DeWyze interviews @ Sirius/XM radio 10:30 am ET
- The Top 10 perform in NYC for M&M candies. Watch the livestream HERE at 12:30 pm
- Matt Giraud appears at the American Idol experience in Orlando – Evening show.
- David Archuleta book signing at Borders Books, NYC, 7 pm.
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‘Idols’ Lee DeWyze, Crystal Bowersox Impact Billboard Charts
This past week was the first of the current “Idol” season where the sales were transmitted to SoundScan, and thus, we see DeWyze and Bowersox arrive on the Digital Songs chart. DeWyze’s top seller is his cover of U2’s “Beautiful Day, ” which bows at No. 12 with 95, 000. Bowersox’s biggest is her rendition of Patty Griffin’s “Up to the Mountain, ” debuting at No. 32 with 49, 000.
Neither “Idol” posed a threat for the No. 1 position though. Last week’s Digital Songs No. 1, Katy Perry’s “California Gurls, ” holds onto the top slot, selling 269, 000 — up 16%. Two songs jump into the top 10 this week: La Roux’s “Bulletproof” (rising from No. 11 to No. 7 with 119, 000 — up 22%) and the “Glee” Cast’s cover of Lady Gaga’s “Poker Face” (flying from No. 66 to No. 9 with 109, 000 — up 353%).
Crystal Bowersox And The Amazing Metaphorical Dreamcoat
Because over the next 40-something minutes, Bowersox seemingly delighted in making it clear to me that she was “a fighter, ” someone hell-bent on forging her own career path — her own songs, her own sound, her own way — despite overwhelming evidence that what she wants might very well be impossible (see the post-show bows of folks like Allison Iraheta or Diana DeGarmo for proof of this). She hasn’t even begun recording her first album, but she already knows how she doesn’t want it to sound: like an “American Idol” album.
“I’d like to do the songs that I’ve been doing for years. … I’m not opposed to working with other writers and producers, but my goal is to put out an album I really enjoy, ” she said. “I’m aware of it, I’m a fighter, I’m a passionate person, I believe in certain things very strongly and I don’t go down easy. I’ll take everything into consideration, but it’s my CD, it’s my music. I’m not going to put something out that I’m not proud of.”
Hottest books of the season are hits with local celebs
“I plan on reading “World War Z, ” “The Walking Dead” graphic novel series and anything by Francesca Lia Block that I haven’t read yet, ” “American Idol” star Siobhan Magnus wrote in an e-mail. “I like science fiction, fantasy, and comedy books the best. My favorite authors are Francesca Lia Block, Georgia Nicolson, William Shakespeare and Edward Gorey.”
Magnus starts the “American Idol Live!” tour July 1; itstops at the Comcast Center in Mansfield July 18. But she makes time to read.
“My favorite book growing up was “What Was I Scared Of?” by Dr. Seuss, which I called Pants In The Dark, ” she said. “I also loved the “Gashlycrumb Tinies” by Edward Gorey (obviously!) and anything about ancient Egypt. Oh yeah, and Goosebumps’ “Choose Your Own Adventure” books! My favorite book ever is “Dangerous Angels” by Francesca Lia Block, which is actually the first five Weetzie Bat books put together in one compilation. It’s amazing and I reread it a lot!”
Music Review: We Are The Fallen – Tear The World Down
When it was announced last summer that former American Idol contestant Carly Smithson had joined forces with three former Evanescence band members, Ben Moody, John Lecompt and Rocky Gray, along with their studio bassist, Marty O’Brien, many skeptics raised an eyebrow about this new band called, We Are The Fallen. We Are The Fallen
The comparisons to Evanescence happened immediately. I was waiting to hear the music. Yes, they kind of look like Evanescence, but would their debut album, Tear The World Down sound like Evanescence? Unfortunately, the answer to that question is yes.
More Artists Join CW Fashion Show
Additional artists have been added to the 4th Annual Country Weekly Fashion Show and Concert, which will be held June 8 at Nashville’s Wildhorse Saloon.
Joining host Clay Walker, emcee Suzanne Alexander (GAC) and already announced artists Joe Nichols, Love and Theft, Bucky Covington, Pam Tillis, Aaron Tippin and Thea Tippin are Katie Armiger, Trailer Choir, Cowboy Troy, Julie Roberts, Carter Twins, Trent Tomlinson, Sarah Darling, Whitney Duncan, Danielle Peck, Burns & Poe, Gwen Sebastian, Jesse Lee, Coldwater Jane, Brett Eldredge, Jeremy Crady, Brian Stace, Jessie James, John Carter and Johnny Gates of The Invite.
The event benefits Musicians On Call, a nonprofit organization with the mission of bringing music to the bedsides of patients in healthcare facilities.
Kara DioGuardi Supports Dad’s Senate Bid
New ‘Tonight Show’ Band’s Clothes Stolen
The Tonight Show’s new band has lost some of its clothes and the Los Angeles Police Department is trying to find out who stole them.
The theft at a facility in Hollywood was discovered by a stylist who went to pull the wardrobe for a photo shoot for the new band and its director Rickey Minor, most recently music director on American Idol, who is replacing Kevin Eubanks on the show beginning June 7.
Eubanks had been with The Tonight Show since Jay Leno took over in 1992, but left the show after May 28 to go on tour and to do recordings.
The new band members had not yet arrived at the facility, but a source inside NBC told The Wrap, “When the stylist went to pull the wardrobe for a photo shoot for the band, she noticed that several pieces were missing.”
Erin Andrews all over ‘Dancing’ partner
Erin Andrews is hot and heavy with her “Dancing With the Stars” partner, Maksim Chmerkovskiy. At SL on West 14th Street the other night, “They couldn’t keep their hands off each other, ” a spy said. “First they started waltzing around the club, then the night ended with dirty dancing.” Chmerkovskiy recently said, “I think she’s goofy and funny and sexy.” Both have been coy about ru mors they’re dating. When asked by Ellen DeGeneres if there was a relationship, the ESPN beauty said, “Depends on what day you get us on.” Andrews’ rep declined to comment.
Spoilers Anonymous In-Depth: ‘Glee’
This is Spoilers Anonymous In-Depth, a weekly column here at TV Squad where we discuss and give our two cents about recently-released spoilers and how they may affect the storylines, shows and fans. This in-depth version of the column goes hand in hand with our weekly spoilers column where we supply you with the dirt on some of the more popular shows on the air.
This week we discuss various spoilers recently released for the season finale of FOX’s ‘Glee.’
‘Glee’ Will Amplify Its Christian Voice In Season 2
A fundamentalist Christian female is one of the three roles being filled by ‘Glee’s nationwide casting call. The character, says series creator Ryan Murphy, should help balance the show’s sensibilities.
“We’ve taken a couple jabs at the right wing this year, so what I want to do … is have someone who Christian kids and parents can recognize and say, ‘Oh, look—I’m represented there, too!’” Murphy tells TV Guide Magazine. “If we’re trying to form a world of inclusiveness, we’ve got to include that point of view as well.”
David Archuleta Vlogs on the Release of His New Book
The ‘American Idol’ alum hasn’t been signed yet, but he’s ready to record.
“It’s going to be something kinda new and different, ” season nine’s second runner-up told MTV News on Wednesday (June 2). “It’s probably going to be a rocky/bluesy/country-type thing. …It’ll be a way for me to do all the things that I love, because there’s no other way for me to go. It won’t be something where you don’t hear guitar, because that’s what I do. You’re definitely gonna hear guitar.”
“I mean, they could call me right now, ” he laughed. “I sat down and talked with some people and, you know, it remains to be seen, but hopefully, yeah, I’ll get a deal and be able to put out a record.”