Morning news round-up HERE.
Crystal Bowersox set to play a Live in the Vineyard Event in November in Napa Valley, CA. Check out the deets HERE. First Season 9 post-Idol gig announced!
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Could Nigel Lythgoe Pull Double Duty as Judge?
Fox could get more bang for its buck if it closes a deal with former American Idol executive producer Nigel Lythgoe to return to the show for its 10th season. A source with knowledge of the negotiations told EW that Fox has talked to Lythgoe about joining the judging panel (which reportedly already includes Jennifer Lopez) — an appropriate and obvious possibility, given that Lythgoe already serves as the main judge for So You Think You Can Dance, Fox’s summer competition show. (He also produces it.)
A Fox spokeswoman would not comment on the possibility of Lythgoe returning to the show in any capacity, which largely echoes what Fox Entertainment Chairman Peter Rice told TV reporters on Monday in Beverly Hills.
Read more at Entertainment Weekly
Lee DeWyze Talks Ellen DeGeneres Idol Departure
“I feel very privileged to have been a part of ‘American Idol’ while Ellen was there, ” says DeWyze, who edged out Crystal Bowersox for the season nine “Idol” crown in May. “She represented the voice of the viewers and genuinely wanted to see each of us succeed. That’s what I love about Ellen, she has a huge heart.”
“I valued her opinion each and every week, and can not thank her enough for her support throughout last season, ” DeWyze adds. “I wish her the best.”
Read more at Billboard
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Will ‘American Idol’ Lose Viewers To ‘The X Factor’?
‘The drama, spectacle and talent ‘X-Factor’ will offer should be a winning combination, ‘ says ‘Idol’ blogger MJ Santilli. (My quote is in the headline! WHEEE!)
In stark contrast to the furious “American Idol” news stream of the past several days, the show’s Television Critics Association press conference on Monday came and went with nary a noteworthy announcement.
That’s probably OK with Fox and “Idol, ” seeing that, after nine seasons, the hit reality show has arguably never been more vulnerable:
Ratings are down from their 2006 high, Simon Cowell and Ellen DeGeneres have abandoned their judges’ chairs, and rumors are swirling that Kara DioGuardi is heading for the exit too — all after what many fans see as the show’s most underwhelming season in the show’s history.
Read more at MTV
Tamyra Gray, Sam Watters Welcome Daughter Sienna Marie
t’s a girl for American Idol alum Tamyra Gray and her husband, Sam Watters!
The singer delivered daughter Sienna Marie on Saturday, July 17.
“We are overjoyed with the arrival of our little lady, ” Gray, 30, tells PEOPLE. “I’ve never known love to this capacity. She smiles already and it just stills my heart.”
Read more at People
Daughtry: Life After ‘American Idol’
After finishing as the American Idol runner-up in May, Crystal Bowersox said she wasn’t concerned about finishing second.
“I didn’t win, but neither did Daughtry and he’s done very well for himself, ” Bowersox said.
Chris Daughtry may have failed to win the A.I. crown, but his accomplishments are much greater than some of the American Idol champs.
Read more at Atlantic City Weekly
‘Glee’ Cast on Guest Stars: Is Javier Bardem Coming to McKinley High?
Javier Bardem landed a sexy role in Ryan Murphy’s film ‘Eat Pray Love, ‘ but will he also be guest starring on Murphy’s hit FOX show “Glee”?
More at ETOnline
Matthew Morrison To Shave Head For Glee’s Britney Ep
Matthew Morrison, aka Mr. Schuester, will shave his head for the upcoming Britney Spears-themed episode of Glee, sources reveal exclusively to JustJared.com.
“The recreating of Brit shaving her head is going to be epic!” our source adds.
Read more at Just Jared
Poor judging is compounding problems on ‘SYTYCD’
Which brings us to the current season of “So You Think You Can Dance, ” where the judges have become one of the stories in a season that has been notable for both the amount of changes it instituted this year, and how poorly most of them have worked.
This season has been a nightmare on several levels. The first three dancers eliminated were women, creating a lopsided gender balance with six men among the remaining eight contestants. But that’s OK, because viewers haven’t had to vote off very many dancers. Alex Wong and Ashley Galvan had to withdraw in back-to-back weeks with injuries, and Billy Bell was saved only because the show had an elimination-free episode.
Read more at MSNBC
FOX Stars Dish on Rumored ‘Idol’ Judges
“Extra” caught up with the stars of FOX TV at the Television Critics Association after-party Monday night to talk about the rumor that Jennifer Lopez and Steven Tyler are joining “American Idol” as judges.
“I would love to watch just to see what Steven Tyler would have to say, ” “Glee” star Matthew Morrison said, adding about Jennifer Lopez, “I think she would add a lot of warmth to the show.”
Read more at Extratv
‘So You Think You Can Dance’ Judge Adam Shankman Might Produce 2011 Oscars
“So You Think You Can Dance” judge/choreographer Adam Shankman is a busy bee these days. In addition to his face time on the Fox reality hit, he and his sister/ producing partner Jennifer Gibgot have a slew of projects in the works, including the Justin Long, Drew Barrymore rom-com “Going the Distance, ” the live action “Tinkerbell” movie, and, opening this week, “Step Up 3D.” When MTV caught up with the energetic director/choreographer at the Hollywood premiere of the highly anticipated dance flick, we asked him if he’d have time to take on producing the Oscars again next year.
“I would do another Oscars, ” Shankman admitted. “Do you know who told me they’d like to do the Oscars with me? [“Glee” creator] Ryan Murphy, ” he revealed. “Ryan Murphy said he wanted to produce the Oscars with me.” Shankman went on to say that he and Murphy have similar styles and that Murphy thinks they would make a great producing team. “[Murphy] said, ‘We would do a really good Oscars together!’ It would be very interesting, ” Shankman said, appearing to mull over the idea as he spoke. “We’re both very old Hollywood glam buffs.”
Read more at MTV
Adam Lambert sings “Black And White” at Party City Halloween Bash, October 2009
Party City’s favorite “Glampire” Adam Lambert Sings Michael Jackson’s “Black or White” for Donations to the Boys and Girls Club Charity at Party City’s Halloween Bash. Party City Donates $400, 000 from costume sales.
TCA Press Tour exclusive video: ‘Glee’s’ Chris Colfer takes us for a high flying spin
There’s a million and one reasons for Chris Colfer to celebrate these days. The 20-year-old has become a pop culture phenom as Kurt on Fox’s hit “Glee, ” and even snagged an Emmy nomination for his role (one of 19 the show scooped up in case you’re counting).
After show creator Ryan Murphy spilled the beans earlier in the day on a few things to expect for season two (catch our favorite bits here), we caught up with Colfer at the Fox party which was held at the Santa Monica Pier.
Read more at the LA Times
‘Glee’ Girl Goes Glam
The lovely “Glee” star Lea Michele recently posed for MarkTBeauty.com in six glamorous photos and talks about the beauty products she loves bests, from Bliss Hot Salt Scrub to a Clarisonic Mia!
See the photos at Extratv
