Idol Headlines for 07/06/11

The American Idols Live! tour begins in Salt Lake City tonight! 7 pm MDT, Maverik Center

Danny Gokey performs at Summerfest in Milwaukee, WI.

Registration begins for the American Idol auditions in San Diego. More information HERE.

Jordin Sparks is set to sing the National Anthem at the MLB All Star game, on July 12, held at the Chase Field in Phoenix. It airs on Fox at 8 p.m. EDT.

Travis Wall tweeted, “HOLY BALLS!! I just got a call to be the GUEST JUDGE on SYTYCD THIS WEEK! I just shit my pants!!!”

TVLine | I think we really got a better sense of what you were about after you covered “Heartless” in the Quarterfinals. Did you know that Kris Allen had had a huge moment covering the same song during Season 8 of American Idol?

Honestly, I still don’t know who Kris Allen is. I haven’t watched Idol since Kelly Clarkson’s year, when I was a lot younger. [People] did tell me The Fray had done a cover, and Blake actually was the one who said, “Have you heard it? You could kind of go off of that.” I first started playing “Heartless” on the acoustic guitar, and Blake was the one who wanted to switch it up. I was happy to do it, to get a little creative.

Read more at TV Line

Will Pia Toscano Find Post-‘American Idol’ Success?

Meanwhile, MTV News’ very own “Idol” expert, Jim Cantiello, agreed about the timing of the announcement. “If the powers that be announced her deal while ‘Idol’ was still in season, it would have undermined the eventual winner’s signing. ‘American Idol’ is a lot like ‘The Real Housewives of New York’: There’s a pecking order. You can’t crown Miss America before the congeniality award gets handed out.”

Read more at MTV

American Idols Live has company on the road

American Idol kicks off its 10th tour tonight in Salt Lake City, but it’s no longer the only TV show on the road.

The Glee cast just wrapped up an extensive tour with a two-night stand at Dublin’s The O2 that ended Sunday. Last week, NBC’s The Voice announced shows in a half-dozen cities starting July 27 in Los Angeles.

Read more at USA Today

Elliott Yamin Sings “America the Beautiful”at Angel Stadium

KDOC-TV Los Angeles has exclusive footage of Elliot Yamin (Season 5 of American Idol) singing America the Beautiful at the 2nd Annual Steve Garvey Celebrity Softball event to benefit ALS.

Matthew Morrison Joins NKOTBSB Summer Tour; Begins Today

In what was described as an opportunity “too big to miss, ” Matthew Morrison announced today that he will join the summer’s hottest tour as a special guest. Morrison joins the tour in Anaheim, and tour dates/ticketing info can be found at www.matthewmorrison.com and www.nkotbsb.com
“This was an opportunity I couldn’t pass up, ” said Morrison. “I am so appreciative of my fans and I’m planning to give them a great show.”

Read more at Broadway World

Not so unlucky-in-love anymore: Paula Abdul shows off handsome new mystery toyboy

She’s been single since splitting from restaurateur J.T. Torregiani four years ago.

But it looks like Paula Abdul’s luck is beginning to change after she was spotted with a handsome younger mystery man.

Following her recent new appointment as a judge on X Factor USA, it looks like both the former singer’s lovelife and career are on the up.

Read more at the Daily Mail

Nigel Lythgoe Honored with Rolex Dance Award, 10/31

Rolex will present A HALLOWEEN THRILLER A Dance Celebration of Ghosts, Ghouls, Vampires & Wilis, – Career Transition For Dancers’ 26th Anniversary Jubilee on Monday, October 31, 2011 at 7:00 pm at New York City Center, 131 West 55 Street (btwn. 6th and 7th Ave) NYC.

Rolex Watch U.S.A. President & CEO Stewart Wicht stated “Rolex is proud to present Career Transition For Dancers’ Gala. It is our pleasure to present the 2011 Rolex Dance Award to Mr. Nigel Lythgoe, co-creator/executive producer of “So You Think You Can Dance” and Executive Producer of “American Idol”. We salute his extraordinary ability to successfully heighten the public’s awareness of dance in America and throughout the world.”

Nigel Lythgoe stated “I am honored to be receiving the 2011 Rolex Dance Award at Career Transition For Dancers’ 26th Anniversary Jubilee. Rolex has been a proud presenter of this annual dance extravaganza for many years, and a wonderful advocate of the organization’s vital programs and services on behalf of dancers nationwide. I am thrilled to be a part of this extraordinary evening of dance, and all for a very worthwhile organization!”

More information at Broadway World

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