Kelly Clarkson records the first song for her new album.
Kelly Clarkson tweets, “Officially recorded the first song for my 5th album today! It’s so awesome and is a duet but I can’t tell you who quite yet :)”
The Alright With Moo drive to raise money for Heifer International in honor of Kris Allen’s birthday has raised over 26K so far. If you’d like to have your name on a special birthday card to be presented to Kris in a few days, you have until Wednesday to donate to Heifer HERE. Kris celebrated his birthday yesterday.
Fox’s Plans for a Glee Reality Show Have Been Quietly Shelved
This year will see a little less Glee, and that’s probably a good thing, not only for your Journey-bludgeoned ears, but also for the show. Vulture has learned that Fox is scrapping its previously announced plans to air a reality competition designed to cast unknown singers in the show. The reason: Glee creator Ryan Murphy wants to keep his focus on producing the main series, and overseeing another brand extension would end up being a distraction that could hurt the show.
Fox unveiled the never-titled reality project last January at the same time it confirmed it was renewing Glee for a second season. It solicited audition videos on ye olde MySpace from contestants who wanted to compete for one of three new roles on the show; the ensuing happy-off would be filmed for an American Idol–like multipart special that would lead up to the season-two premiere. “There’s never really been an unscripted program like this on television before, ” Fox reality overlord Mike Darnell promised at the time.
So what about all those young folks who uploaded videos of themselves belting out “True Colors” and other Glee-friendly hits? Don’t put mittens on those jazz hands yet: While the reality show is dead, Murphy and his producing team still plan on choosing several winners from the online casting competition and giving them a spot on Glee (at least for one episode).
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‘American Idol’ Contestant Aaron Kelly on Songwriting, Going Country and Becoming an Uncle
What’s your tour set going to look like?
I don’t really want to give anything away. But I will say that it’s going to be very modern country-themed, like the style of artist that I see myself. If I were to put out an album, that’s the direction I see myself going in. My set’s going to really revolve around that.
Can I guess?
[Laughs] You can guess. It’d probably be best if you guessed some artists. I think that would be best.
I would say Rascal Flatts.
Rascal Flatts — they’re definitely a given. [Laughs] But around that genre, yes, ma’am. I will say, ‘Fast Cars and Freedom’ is one of the songs I’m doing.
I got to talk to David Archuleta, which was very cool; a lot of people have been comparing us. It was really cool to get to meet Archie and Brooke [White]. She was just super sweet, and I voted for her in her season. Just getting to meet all the people I voted for and talk to them was so awesome.
Would you want to collaborate with any of them?
Oh, I would definitely love to collaborate with Brooke.
EXCLUSIVE! Sorry, Ladies — But Casey James Only Plans On Dating His Exes Now That He’s Famous!
Casey wants to date women that love him for him – and not just because he was on a TV show.
Out with the old and in with the new? Not so much the credo for American Idol’s season 10 third place contestant Casey James. In fact, the luscious-locked guitar player from Cool, Texas feels safer dating his exes now that he’s found fame (and maybe fortune) as a TV star!
“I have some special girls that I have known in the past I think about leaning toward, revisiting — something along those lines — just because they know who I am and knew me before this, ” Casey, 28, told Hollywood Life.com June 17 at the Idol summer tour kickoff press conference in LA, explaining how his newfound fame has changed his outlook on dating.
Michael Lynche on Having More Kids, Going on Tour and Working With Ruben Studdard
Michael ‘Big Mike’ Lynche caught ‘Idol’s’ radar early on in the season, when he missed the birth of his baby daughter during Hollywood Week. By the semifinals, he had brought judge Kara DioGuardi to tears with his rendition of ‘This Woman’s Work, ‘ and though he was eliminated during Top 9 week, the now-famous Judges’ Save revitalized his chances and propelled the 27-year-old to an impressive fourth-place finish.
Now, Michael is busy prepping for the ‘Idols Live!’ tour, which kicks off July 1 in Auburn Hills, MI.
In our exclusive interview, read Mike’s thoughts on having more kids, working with Ruben Studdard, the Judges’ Save and his upcoming tour set.
Exclusive Interview: Allison Iraheta
Singer Allison Iraheta stopped over in Chicago recently, where PopStar caught up with her for a little One to One chat. In the midst of promoting her debut CD Just Like You, she’s playing to sold-out crowds as the opening act for “older brother” Adam Lambert on his sizzling Glam Nation Tour this summer. The zesty red-head, who just turned 18, is riding high with a hot new single, a Brand New car, and a whole lotta love and affection for the fans that helped put her there.
So what’s behind this musical force of nature? She’s feisty, fresh, and hell-bent on keepin’ it real…
Rock of Ages Cast to Kick Off Broadway in Bryant Park
Constantine Maroulis and the cast of Rock of Ages will kick off the Broadway in Bryant Park series for 2010 with a special free performance at J.C. Penney at 33rd Street and 6th Avenue, June 25 at 12 noon.
The cast will perform three numbers from the hit 80s rock musical to herald the start of the annual summer series of outdoor musical performances by Broadway folk. The schedule for Broadway in Bryant Park will be announced by Bob Bronson, of New York radio station 106.7 Lite FM.
Ellen DeGeneres variety brilliance!
Ellen DeGeneres is one busy woman, but that is how Ellen wants it. Sure, Ellen DeGeneres hosts a daily talk show and is up for another Daytime Emmy Award (which SheKnows will be covering live!). DeGeneres is also a judge on the biggest show on the planet, American Idol. But, Ellen DeGeneres is still producing even more with the premiere of her own variety show, Ellen’s Somewhat Special Special, airing on TBS June 27.
Ellen DeGeneres sat down to discuss the finer points of crafting a variety show and how the endeavor not only is right in her wheelhouse of creativity, but also a lost art on television that is worthy of a major comeback. DeGeneres also dishes her time on American Idol and why she chose to join the hit show.
Kris Allen will appear on If I Can Dream Next Week
You’ll see him in the preview for next week, at the end of the episode. He’s on video conference with Justin Gaston. It’s been reported that Justin will be opening for Kris on some of his tour dates. Kris will probably be asking Justin to join him on tour.
Also, Alex goes to work on a radio-ready version of his demo “Dream with My Eyes Wide Open” with hopes of releasing it as a single. Watch below
Rabid Adam Lambert Fans Line Up 24 Hours Before New York Show
NEW YORK — Scorching temperatures and puzzled looks from passersby could not keep Adam Lambert fans from lining up outside New York’s Nokia Theatre a full 24 hours in advance of his Glam Nation Tour stop.
For Eileen Monahan, spending the night sleeping on a “disgusting” Times Square sidewalk in front of the venue was the only way to guarantee she had the best spot inside the general-admission concert. “I want to be up front, ” insisted Monahan, before admitting, “[For Adam], I’d sleep here again.”
Glee producers ‘ban sex on set after young cast broke strict rules’
Ryan Murphy, one of the creators and producers of the smash hit American musical comedy show, was forced to issue the special guidelines for the series’ young actors after the breach of the on-set rules.
He said he banned sex in cast trailers, in an attempt to stamp out romances between the young actors spiralling out of control and to maintain discipline.
He admitted he often felt like “the dad” on set and despite the long production days and the physical demands he insisted they keep professional and not act on their urges on set.
