Kris Allen has plans to travel overseas to perform for the troops. There’s more in this video interview with NWA.com HERE. Kris played to a sold-out crowd at George’s Majestic Lounge in Fayettesville, AR last night.
Even in decline, ‘American Idol’ can’t be bought for a song
Bids for CKX, which makes the hit TV show, range from $550 million to $600 million. What bidders see in the firm, whose main asset lost 9% of its audience last season, remains a mystery.
The contest on “American Idol” is playing second fiddle to the contest for “American Idol.”
In recent weeks a fan club of investors has been circling CKX Inc., the company behind the Fox hit and No. 1 show on television. Among the suitors are “Idol’s” creator, Simon Fuller, and Hollywood dealmaker Allen Shapiro.
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Kimberley Locke was spotted meeting with executives at Morton’s steakhouse in New York City to pitch a new reality show on the search for the next plus-sized, all-girl music group. Read more at the New York Post.
Glambert Outtakes by Warwick Saint
Like the photo on the cover of Adam Lambert’s debut album? There’s more where that came from. Photographer Warwick Saint just posted 15 additional pictures from that shoot.
‘Glee’ Exclusive: Javier Bardem to rock out with Artie
Forget Emmy. Glee is generating some serious Oscar buzz.
Academy Award winner Javier Bardem is expected to appear this coming season as a rock star who befriends Artie (Kevin McHale).
‘X Factor’ Judge Lands in the Hospital With Malaria
After taking a trip to Tanzania with ‘Dancing With The Stars’ pro Derek Hough a few weeks ago, Cheryl Cole has returned home to find she has contracted malaria.
A spokesman for the British singer and ‘X Factor’ judge says Cole is being treated in a London hospital and has been forced to cancel all work commitments for the next week. Simon Cowell has reportedly insisted that she return to her judge’s seat only when she is well enough.
STAGE TUBE: Charice Talks Upcoming GLEE Stint
As BroadwayWorld has previously reported, Charice will officially join GLEE next season. The 18 year old Filipina singing sensation will play a foreign exchange student who will be rivals with Lea Michele’s character, ‘Rachel Berry.’ Click below to hear Charice talk about her upcoming stint!
Jordin Sparks keeps busy, keeps it simple
Things have been crazy for Arizona native Jordin Sparks [ tickets ] since she won “American Idol” in 2007. But it’s a good kind of crazy, she said.
“I don’t know where to begin, ” Sparks said when asked by SoundSpike about her highlights since winning the Fox television show. “When I sang the National Anthem at the Super Bowl, that was huge for me. I come from a football family and that was just a really, really big deal. I got to sing for President Bush when he was still in office and for Obama’s inauguration, which was insane.”
Adam Lambert’s new tattoo:
Adam debuted his new tattoo on twitter today. “Infinity”
