ABC News Radio confirms that Charice will be joining the cast of GLEE in a recurring role next season. via @adresdale
The Alright With Moo Kris Allen Birthday Drive for Heifer International has raised $25, 438 in honor of Kris Allen’s 25th birthday. You can donate to the effort HERE.
Crystal Bowersox appears on The Tonight Show With Jay Leno tonight, 11:30/10:35c pm NBC.
Season 10 Collaborators
Songwriter David Hodges twittered on Friday that he’s writing songs with Lee DeWyze, @Hodgesmusic, “Started a great song w/ @LeeDeWyze & Mike Busbee last night. Stoked to finish it up today.” Hodges has written with and for a slew of Idols, including Kelly Clarkson, David Archuleta, Adam Lambert, Kris Allen and more.
Crystal Bowersox was hoping to get together after rehearsals Saturday with songwriter Jason Reeves. She tweeted, “Done with rehearsals now! Love changing wig gang and miniman all day! Hopefully working with @jasonreeves tonight.” Reeves wrote “Terrified” with Kara DioGuardi, and has written for Colbie Caillat amongst others. (he’s also a pal of Didi Benami).
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Former baseball player Bolling pitches for Fox Business Network
TAMPA – Eric Bolling says playing baseball for the Bradenton Pirates back in the 1980s helped prepare him for a career in finance and television.
The 47-year-old former Wall Street commodities trader is anchor of “Money Rocks, ” a freewheeling hour-long weekday report that begins at 5 today on Fox Business Network.
“My guests will come from a broad spectrum, ” he said. Among those scheduled for the first week are: Virgin brand founder Sir Richard Branson; NFL tight end Tony Gonzalez; “American Idol” winner Lee DeWyze; producer and former “Friends” co-star Lisa Kudrow; “Saturday Night Live” alumnus Joe Piscopo; and notorious “Celebrity Apprentice” player Omarosa Manigault-Stallworth.
“We’re going to talk money with these people as well as their views on current topics, ” said Bolling, who spent 20 years as a commodities trader dealing in oil, natural gas and gold.
(Actually, it premieres at 8 PM. Check it out HERE. I haven’t found a schedule yet.)
It’s a ‘Bittersweet’ Time for Fantasia
“Bittersweet, ” which is currently No. 9 on the Urban Adult charts, is the first single, in addition to being the first video, from Back to Me. The album features a sole guest appearance by Cee-Lo Green, and songs written and/or produced by Ne-Yo, Claude Kelly, Chuck Harmony, Rico Love, Jim Jonsin, KP and Malay. Also available for the first time as a bonus track is “I’m Here, ” Fantasia’s signature song from her role in the Broadway play The Color Purple.
Back to Me will be available for pre-order on June 22nd at iTunes and Amazon.com.
Crystal Bowersox and Casey James interview each other
via IdolTracker. Read more HERE.
American Idol Finalist Gina Glocksen Takes the Stage at Bannockburn Green Friday, July 16, 6:30-9:00 pm
Sixth-Season, Top-10 American Idol Finalist, Gina Glocksen, will kick off the third annual “Rockin’ on the Green” Free Summer Concert Series at Bannockburn Green. From 6:30-9:00 pm on Friday, July 16, the passionate singer/performer will entertain audiences on the shopping center’s Plaza. Stardust Big Band of Chicago will follow Glocksen’s lead with a concert on the subsequent Friday, July 23, from 6:30-9:00 pm.
Bannockburn, IL (PRWEB) June 21, 2010 — She hails from Naperville, but her voice speaks to fans across the nation. Following her rise to fame during the sixth season of the hit TV show American Idol™, Gina Glocksen has been touring venues across the country and now brings her energy to Bannockburn Green on Friday, July 16, 6:30-9:00 pm. The free outdoor summer concert rises to new heights as Glocksen showcases her original music, an edgy, eclectic mix of pop and rock that appeals to audiences of every age.
Celebs take to the stage at the Cannes ad fest
Former American Idol judge Paula Abdul will join film producers, hip-hop artist/actor Common, and actor/rapper/Mariah Carey hubby Nick Cannon on a Digitas panel about the integration of ads into entertainment programs (aka “branded content.”)
Larry King to host oil spill telethon
Television talk show personality Larry King will host a two-hour, “two-screen” telethon to raise awareness of what people can do to help victims of the massive oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico.
The special, airing on cable TV network CNN’s “Larry King Live” Monday night at 8 p.m. EDT, will feature guest stars such as teen pop singer Justin Bieber, movie stars Cameron Diaz and Robert Redford, comedian Kathy Griffin and a special performance by rocker Sting, CNN said in a statement.
The “second screen” aspect of King’s telethon involves the use of computers, where people can participate via social networks such as Facebook or Twitter by signing into a special “Social Suite” hosted by “American Idol” star Ryan Seacrest.
Opera stars, Seacrest highlight gala
Cincinnati Opera kicked off its 90th season with a gala concert Saturday night in Music Hall hosted by Fox TV’s Ryan Seacrest of “American Idol” and starring some of the singers who have graced Cincinnati Opera’s stage.
Before the concert, Seacrest, who donated his time for the appearance, told The Enquirer that he’s been fascinated by this event since asked to host.
“I accepted because I was honored and, frankly, it’s something different, ” he said. “I think the most interesting thing for me is that this is the purest, most authentic form of performance in the world.
“Cincinnati opera has got such a great history, so the extent that I can be exposed to it, it’s a good thing, and for people who wouldn’t normally see it, it’s great for the music.”
Bo Bice Shows Off Casting, Shooting Skills at Nashville Fest
We all know Bo Bice can be competitive. He was runner-up to Carrie Underwood on American Idol, after all.
But Fox 411 Country got to see him in action having fun at more rugged activities at the CMA Music Festival Field and Stream’s Celebrity Total Outdoorsman Challenge.
“I love to hunt and to fish, so when they asked me to be a part of this, I jumped at the chance, ” Bice told FOX411 Country.
LKL Exclusive – Taylor Hicks: The Tip of the Oil Iceberg
Imagine an oil iceberg the size of the state of Kansas. Imagine only being able to see the tip of that oil iceberg. This is what we are dealing with in the Gulf of Mexico. The Gulf region has been my home all my life. We as Americans have an obligation to see this catastrophic disaster through from beginning to the end. Whether it be aid for the environment, or aid for the businessmen.
It is my sincere hope that we can find a resolution to this horrible disaster. First and foremost, we must find a way to stop the oil at the source before we can even begin to assess the environmental and financial ramifications. I implore the media, the Government and the companies involved now more than ever to see this process through for the many Americans that have been severely affected by this epic event.
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Oh Em Gee, you guys! I am so excited about Fox’s new reality show, The Search for the Next Justin Bieber, which is set to premiere January 2011. Contestants will be judged in four categories: Awesomeness of Voice; Floppiness of Hair; Dreaminess of Smile; and Ability to Induce Scrawling of Name All Over Trapper Keeper. And the good news is, there won’t be any need for pesky phone- or text-voting: Instead, an army of tweens will be employed to squeal approval after every performance. The boy who receives the lowest-decibel response each week will have his luscious locks shorn on stage by Ryan Seacrest, then be sent back to freshman algebra class 4-Eva.
Matt Giraud radio interview with Star 107.5 this morning to promote his July 4th concert in Muskeegon, MI. He talked a little about a collaboration with Jim Brickman, a power pop ballad called “Thank You”. In previous interviews, he said it would be released in August. (thanks Mary)
Exclusive: Bachelor Party For Carrie Underwood’s Fiancé
Carrie Underwood’s fiancé, hockey stud Mike Fisher, celebrated his last days as a single man with a hot Miami bachelor party.
Mike and 15 male friends, football great Jeremy Shockey, gathered at Mansion on Friday night for some pre-marital fun, a source tells Star. The epitome of a raucous bunch, the group was seen putting back shots of Belvedere and dancing on their table as King of Crunk, rapper
Lil Jon, set the soundtrack.
While Carrie’s betrothed was the most subdued of the group, sitting back and watching the madness as he nursed one cocktail throughout the night, his friends made up for it by jumping on their table and surrounding sofas, sending shots to tables of ladies in the area and singing along with Lil Jon’s music.
