Season 7’s Kristy Lee Cook has a meeting in Nashville. She tweeted earlier today, “My roomie and I are sitting in our apartment in Nashville!! Meeting with record label on Wed!!!”
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Idols take the show on the road
BALTIMORE — It’s just shy of 100 degrees, but the heat is nothing to fans already burning up with Idol fever outside the 1st Mariner Arena.
Just before 3 o’clock Saturday, a scream sounds the alarm: The American Idols Live tour buses have been spotted.
A fire evacuation at the Idols’ hotel has delayed them two hours. Upon arrival, bottled water makes the rounds, and buddies Lee DeWyze and Andrew Garcia begin a game of catch with them.
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Kris Allen shooting his music video for “The Truth” on his day off from touring
Kris Allen’s music video shoot for his single, “The Truth” was cut short last week due to bad weather. Dates had to be rescheduled for yesterday and today. Kris tweets that he’s “Trying this video again.” Let’s hope Kris gets it done today! Lizbiz8 tweets this photo, reportedly from today’s shoot.
Lizbiz8 tweets, “@krisallen that Hansel is so hot right now”
SomethingPitchy Backstage With the Idols: Didi Benami and Andrew Garcia (VIDEO)
First up is Didi Benami, who talked about meeting Colbie Caillat, wanting to collaborate with Jason Mraz, what really happens on the girls’ tour bus and then, well, the interview kind of veered into goofy girl talk territory.
Then, it was Andrew Scott vs. Andrew Garcia, who attempted a little game of Paula Abdul trivia. (Keyword there is “attempt.”) Garcia became well-known on the show for his take on the former ‘Idol’ judge’s hit single, ‘Straight Up, ‘ but that definitely doesn’t mean he’s an Abdul-a-holic. Garcia also talked about the boys’ bizarre bus antics. (Late Night Pecs, anyone?)
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Lee’s Beloved Levis
Glad to mention Lee DeWyze here.believe it or not ?He loves levi’s everywhere he goes., Levis
American Idol’s latest winner, Lee DeWyze, is expected to hit Billboard’s Hot 100 chart today. No matter where his cover of U2’s “Beautiful Day” lands, we can guess what he’ll be wearing when he hears the news: Levi’s jeans.
Throughout his journey to becoming the ninth winner of what is arguably U.S. television’s biggest talent competition, Lee has been seen wearing Levi’s jeans on nearly every episode, including the two-part season finale during which he was crowned king.
Read more at the Abercrombie & Fitch blog
Katharine McPhee Opens Up About Her Plans to Adopt
Katharine McPhee isn’t just thinking about her music right now. The singer tells OK! that she’s also got babies on the brain!
At the Elevate Hope Foundation’s “An Evening With Angels 2? event on Sunday at Boulevard 3 in L.A., Katharine spoke to OK! about her plans for motherhood.
“Oh, yes, it’s a big question, ” Kat told OK! on whether she’d adopt. “I definitely want to, and I have always wanted to ever since I was a little girl, even before it became fashionable in Hollywood. It seems more attainable to do it now.”
Read more at OK
Clay Aiken Can’t Comprehend his Loyal Fans
Today Aiken’s career is strong. His new album, Tried And True is out, and he is currently on tour with Reuben Studdard. Through it all, Aiken’s loyal fans have stuck with him. We caught up with Aiken and asked him what his fans mean to him. (CLICK ON THE MEDIA BAR BELOW TO HERA CLAY AIKEN)
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AMERICAN IDOL’s Jason Castro Comes To B&B, Part One
Atlantic recording artist Jason Castro guest stars on THE BOLD AND THE BEAUTIFUL, Thursday, July 29 and Friday, July 30, on the CBS Television Network. Castro, third runner-up on the seventh season of “American Idol, ” will perform “Love Uncompromised” off his recently released self-titled debut album. This busy and rising artist took some time to speak with We Love Soaps about his appearance on B&B, overcoming fear, and giving back to humanity. Please enjoy!
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AUDITIONS FOR PAULA ADBUL’S UPCOMING CBS REALITY-COMPETITION SERIES “GOT TO DANCE” (working title) HAVE BEGUN
Nationwide Search for the Chance To Be Crowned America’s Dance Champion
The audition process for the upcoming CBS reality-competition series GOT TO DANCE (working title) has started. To get a leg up on the competition and apply for the chance to appear on GOT TO DANCE and audition for Paula Abdul, prospective dancers can log on to www.cbs.com/dance for an application and further details. This is a nationwide search open to all U.S. residents. There is no age limit or minimum. Dancers can perform any type or style of dance, as an individual or in a group.
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Dee Snyder wants Simon’s Job
“I would love to be on there, ” Dee tells Reality Rocks. “Those who don’t know me would say, ‘That guy? What’s he doing on there?’ But once I started opening my yap, they’d go, ‘Oh, that’s what he’s doing on there!'”
Dee actually reveals that he was once contacted by someone at “Idol” about applying for Simon’s post. “It’s funny, because I actually got a call–although this wasn’t THE call–because I worked with [‘American Idol’ production company] Fremantle when they did ‘Rock The Cradle.’ And one day when Simon announced he was leaving, this call came in from one of their producers. It was like ‘Dee, you should throw your hat in the ring! You’d be great!'”
Exclusive Glee Video: Hilarity Ensues after Cast Drops Major-ish Season 2 Spoilers
If I had a dime for every time a Glee clubber told me the show is like one big happy family I’d have, like, a good $9.80. But here’s a shocker: I think it’s actually true! But don’t take my word for it. Watch my interview with the majority of the show’s cast (conducted Saturday at Comic-Con) and see for yourself. Aside from a healthy dose of camaraderie, the clip also features scoop on Kurt’s boyfriend (the plot’s been delayed!) Brittany’s big episode (Heather Morris already channeling Ms. Spears!), and the upcoming wedding that has everyone talking. (And by talking I mean scratching their heads in utter confusion.) Enjoy!
Watch the Video at Entertainment Weekly
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Adam Lambert interview with Alice 105.9, Denver “Glambowl!”
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Backstage at the Warfield in San Fran with Adam Lambert
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Kris Allen interview with Alice 105.9, Denver
Kris says he hopes to get back in the studio in the fall
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TMZ gives David Cook a Spelling Test