Today’s Idol Appearances (via IdolStages)
Lee DeWyze performs at Musica in Akron, OH. On Sale Friday April 29. More info HERE.
Bo Bice opens for Lonestar at the Brent Brown Ballpark at Utah Valley University
OH NOES. Stefano Langone tweets that he’s on his way to the doctors this morning, “On my way to the docs… To much pain in my pelvis, praying its not a problem on tour. Keep your fingers crossed. Much love.”
David Cook gets into the rhythm of ‘This Loud Morning’
Which songwriters did you really connect with as you wrote for This Loud Morning?
The first one that pops into my head is Ryan Star. Ryan opened for us roughly 50 percent of the dates on the last tour. We did something like 154 shows, so [that gave me] plenty of time to build up an amazing relationship with Ryan, his band and his family.
I can also say David Hodges, in the sense that we worked with David on the last record and the song that “made” the album was a bonus track. But Hodges and I write, like, 10 songs for this record. We hit a stride with one another. He really helped me in the sense of finding some of those cornerstone moments on the record — songs like Circadian and Rapid Eye Movement, the bookends. Those songs are so vital to the life of this record. He was pretty essential.
David talks about why it took so long to finish the record, working with songwriters, making an album in a singles driven market and more…
Read more at USA Today
Ryan & Julianne’s Relationship Is in Great Shape
VIA TMZ
Fans line up for Idol auditions in St. Louis
Hundreds waited in line for hours Sunday morning, even braving heavy rain, to register for “American Idol” auditions on Tuesday at Scottrade Center.
St. Louis is the first of seven cities where auditions will be held this summer for Season 11 of the reality TV singing competition.
Read more at St. Louis Today
Carrie Underwood’s ‘love gone wrong’
I grew up on a farm in Checotah, Oklahoma. My father, Stephen, worked in a paper mill and my mother, Carole, was a school teacher. Dad was the strong, silent type and I always knew he loved me, but instead of saying it, he preferred to show it through actions. He was forever washing my car and pumping up the tyres; he showed his love in different ways.
Read more at smh.com
Kellie Pickler In No Rush to Have Children
“I don’t think people realize … the responsibility that comes along with it. It’s almost like a fad, ” the country singer tells CMT Radio’s Cody Alan in an interview airing Monday, when asked if she and husband Kyle Jacobs are thinking of having children.
“I don’t know what’s gotten into these kids where they feel like they have got to have a baby because their friend has one or whatever, ” Pickler, who turns 25 on Tuesday, says.
“They don’t take into consideration that it’s a very selfish thing to do if you’re not prepared and ready.”
Read more at People
David Cook tells Beatweek about “Circadian” from This Loud Morning
David Cook’s new album This Loud Morning is more than a mere collection of songs, as the various tracks weave in and out of connected themes and sonically flow into each other. But one need not get any further than the unusual opening track with the unusual name, Circadian, in order to see that this record is something different altogether – and that first song was spawned out of the album’s final track, he tells Beatweek.
Read more at Beatweek
David Archuleta – POND’S Teens Concert Q&A
David promoting POND’S Teens Concert in Jakarta, on July 16th 2011.
Kris Allen Q&A at Alive Festival 2011
BWW Interviews: Constantine Maroulis, ROCK OF AGES’ ‘Drew’
If you know the name Constantine Maroulis, it is likely due to his stint on American Idol, but many of our readers may be surprised to know that this AI rocker is actually a classically trained and Tony Award nominated actor, with a number of successful shows on his resume. One of his most successful, Rock of Ages, makes its way to Atlanta at the Fabulous Fox Theatre July 5 – 10. Audiences who come out for this show presented by Theater of the Stars will have the chance to rock out to some of their favorite 80’s hits from Styx, Journey, REO Speedwagon and more. I had the chance to talk with Constantine about the show, his theatrical career and what he learned on Idol that still helps him today.
Read more at Broadway World
Read more: http://atlanta.broadwayworld.com/article/BWW-Interviews-Constantine-Maroulis-ROCK-OF-AGES-Drew-20110627#ixzz1QUBvcypD
‘American Idol’ Judge Spots Raw, Naked Talent
“American Idol” judge Randy Jackson had two good reasons to chat up this topless babe at the Mondrian hotel pool in Hollywood the other day.
Randy appeared cool, calm and collected during the conversation with the sunbather … and while her identity is still a mystery, we’re told she had a British accent, which would explain why she looked so comfortable doing the whole topless thing.
Read more at TMZ
Viewers Expected to Watch ‘X Factor’ — and Its Commercials, too
Are TV ads becoming more attractive to select numbers of couch potatoes? While the number of viewers sticking around to watch commercials generally continues to erode, media buyers surveyed by Advertising Age suggest advertisers who pick programs and time slots wisely could mine certain niches where commercial ratings are projected to rise.
Read more at Ad Age
Don’t Stop Bealievin’
The US actor met the pair – along with Prince Harry – at London’s Hard Rock Calling festival.
His gay character Kurt is obsessed by the Royal Family and Chris, 21, is pestering producers to write the sisters a slot in the musical comedy, whose cast recorded a version of Journey hit Don’t Stop Believin’ for series one.
Chris said after meeting them backstage on Friday: “The princesses love Glee.
“We’ve got the royal seal of approval. Maybe we can get them a cameo on the show. Wouldn’t that be amazing?”
Read more at The Sun
