Ellen Degeneres Continues to wrap-up Early Renewals
The Ellen Degeneres Show has been cleared for renewal in more than 99% of the country for Fall 2011. The show has already been renewed through 2014 on the owned-and-operated stations of the NBC Local Media Division. Read more at the Hollywood Reporter, HERE.
Fox Streams full episodes of ‘So You Think You Can Dance’ Online for First Time Ever
Miss an episode of So You Think You Can Dance? Beginning today, fans will be able to catch performance shows the Monday following the live broadcast while results shows will be available the Tuesday after they air at www.fox.com/dance. Wonder if Idol will try something like that?
E!, Ryan Seacrest developing dance show
Ryan Seacrest Production is developing a new dance show featuring Lady Gaga choreographer Laurie Ann Gibson. (She’s also done work for So You Think You Can Dance). Read more about it at Hollywood Reporter. Wow. A dance show. How novel (not). Ryan is also working on a show called “The Incurables” which will follow therapist Paul McKenna as he attempts to help people with various psychological problems.
‘American Idol’ tour cuts eight shows
Industry experts suggest that waning interest in this past season, not just the economy, might be to blame for poor ticket sales in select markets.
“They’ve cut shows that weren’t selling anywhere near what they were expecting, ” says Gary Bongiovanni of concert trade magazine Pollstar.
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America is voting no on ‘Idol’ Live tour
A source close to the production had a little bit more to say about the sad state of the Idol Live tour.
“No one was very optimistic about the success of the Idols tour this summer, ” said one well-placed “Idol” source. “They knew they didn’t have big stars on their hands, and really, ‘American Idol’s’ focus isn’t about creating a successful tour, it’s about creating a successful show, week to week. But unfortunately, the tour (not doing well) reflects badly on the show, especially since there’s the ‘who will replace Simon’ situation to contend with this year.”
Check out video interviews with the Top 10 from Grand Rapids Hot 105.3 FM: Crystal Bowersox, Tim Urban, Didi Benami, Aaron Kelly.
‘Idol’ Thoughts, Part One: The Lee DeWyze, Andrew Garcia interviews
So, for today’s blog it’s Andrew Garcia to start things off. Garcia, you’ll remember from such previous blogs as this, initially wowed the judges and America with an acoustic version of Paula Abdul’s “Straight Up” as part of Hollywood week on Idol, and then flamed out. He was the second to go in the top 10.
The second interview is with Lee DeWyze, who grew from timid, “I’m just happy to be here” performer to front runner and eventual winner by season’s end.
‘American Idol’ winner Lee DeWyze will get paid for pre-show albums, exec says
“American Idol” winner Lee DeWyze, who in an interview with Lehigh Valley Music last week said he wasn’t making money off the release of his two pre-“Idol” albums, will indeed get paid, the record label’s co-founder says.
But DeWyze’s contract stipulates Chicago-based Wu-Li Records has to recover the cost of making the albums – 2007’s “So I’m Told” and the new “Slumberland” – before anyone is paid, exec Ryan McGuire says.
“I haven’t made a dime off it, either, ” McGuire says.
Listen to a new song Chris Sligh wrote to pitch to Keith Urban, called “Mess of Me” check it out HERE.
Taylor Hicks is set to play in the 21st Annual American Century Championship golf tournament at Edgewood in Tahoe, NV July 13-18. Check out the player list HERE.
Allison Iraheta: Beatweek interview with the future of rock and roll
“I only know where I’m at because it’s a day off” she tells me, and even “day off” is a relative term in that it simply means there’s no Glam Nation concert for her that night; she’s just come from doing local radio press and now she’s chatting with me. Allison Iraheta hasn’t likely had a real day off since she tried out for American Idol when she was sixteen years old and then spent the season rising to fame while competing with fellow musicians as much as a a decade her senior. Since then she’s done the Idol tour, pushed out her debut album Just Like You, and has now embarked on the Glam Nation tour with former Idolmate Adam Lambert and Orianthi. The timing is good, as Allison has just released her new single Don’t Waste The Pretty, which not so coincidentally features the latter on guitar.
KNWA Fayetteville takes a tour of Kris Allen’s tour bus before his concert on Monday.
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CLAY AIKEN’S AIM IS “TRIED & TRUE”
Aiken believes his latest work is the type of music he’s wanted to perform since his post-Idol days, and he elaborates on why he sees Tried & True, which has been out for just a little over a month, has been a success. (CLICK ON THE MEDIA BAR BELOW TO HEAR CLAY AIKEN)
So You Think You Can Dance favorite learned his chops in Vancouver
Alex Wong’s childhood ballet teacher is not at all surprised he is receiving standing ovations from the judges on So You Think You Can Dance.
“He was such a joyous boy when he studied at the Goh Ballet, ” says Choo Chiat Goh.
The Goh Ballet? Yes indeed.
Before Wong made it on to the top 10 on SYTYCD and before he was a principal soloist with the Miami City Ballet, Wong perfected his grande jete in Vancouver with the Goh Ballet. Goh, who founded the Goh Ballet, says he is touched that a kid from Vancouver has gone on to be such a beautiful dancer.
Dannii Minogue has first child
LONDON – AUSTRALIAN singer Kylie Minogue’s sister Dannii has given birth to her first child, her spokesman said on Wednesday.
Dannii Minogue, 38, a judge on the hit British TV talent show ‘X-Factor’ alongside media mogul Simon Cowell, had a son with her partner Kris Smith on Monday. They named him Ethan Edward Smith.
Her spokesman Simon Jones said: ‘Mother and baby are doing well and Dad is very proud. They request their privacy at this special time to adjust as new parents.’
Katharine McPhee Fights Hunger in U.S.
American Idol star Katharine McPhee — who serves on the Feeding America Entertainment Council — will embark on a cross country journey visiting with kids in need and volunteering her time to raise awareness about the critical issue of childhood hunger in the United States, especially during the summer months. Feeding America and The ConAgra Foods Foundation are working together to create the Hunger-Free Summer program to help children who might otherwise go without meals during the summer.
