Idols Live heads to its second night in Newark, NJ, 7 pm
Crystal Bowersox at Joe’s Bar in Chicago, IL
Kris Allen opens for Lifehouse at DTE Energy Music Theatre, Carkston, MI
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David Cook tweets, “Working on finalizing tour dates! Oh so close to being able to announce. Can’t wait to get back on the road!”
The night my family won “American Idol”
“This is awesome, ” I told the girls as we headed to the ladies room before the lights went down, “but sometimes I wish I could give you more.” Then a funny thing happened.
No sooner had the words left my lips when a man with an “Idol” staff badge casually nodded to us and asked, “You excited for the show?” And when my girls and I whooped in the affirmative, he asked, “Would you like to meet the Idols?”
As a skeptical New Yorker, I gave the only logical reply. “Look, dude, ” I said, “I don’t have any money.”
“I’m not asking for money, ” he said, handing us badges. “Come downstairs after the show for the meet and greet.” He was already walking away by the time we could sputter amazed thanks.
Read more at Salon
KIDZ Star USA 2011: Entry Phase Is Now Over!
New “blurp” from Kris Allen!
Jordin Sparks: ‘be a STAR’ Speaker
Jordin Sparks says a few words on stage at the “be a star” Anti-Bullying Alliance rally hosted by WWE and The Creative Coallition in Los Angeles on Friday (August 12).
The 21-year-old singer joined other celebs like Brittany Snow and KayCee Stroh in launching the new initiative on the west coast.
See the photos at Just Jared Jr.
Kellie Pickler Talks Addiction to ‘Angry Birds, ’ Being a Homebody With Her Husband + More
Kellie Pickler is loved and adored by many in the country music industry because of her amazing voice, radiant smile and heart of gold. If the 25-year-old seems to be glowing a bit more than usual these days, you can attribute it to her recent walk down the aisle with songwriter Kyle Jacobs.
The beautiful blond is back on country radio with her new single, ‘Tough, ’ which is the first release from her forthcoming third album on Sony, slated for release later this fall.
Read more at Taste of Country
It’s the eXcess Factor
X FACTOR contestants are being plied with free booze in a bid to ramp up the sex and scandal in this year’s series.
And cameras will be in finalists’ bedrooms 24 HOURS A DAY on Simon Cowell’s orders to make sure viewers get to gawp at every alcohol-fuelled grope.
The drinking began last night when 250 wannabes glugged free champagne and cocktails after checking into their hotel for the show’s bootcamp stage. They were also encouraged to hop into the hot tubs at the four-star Selsdon Park hotel in Croydon, South London.
Those who become finalists will then move into a mansion together where fridges in adults’ rooms will be stocked with free booze. And nightly pool parties will also be encouraged by eager bosses. A source told The Sun: “Producers want scandal, sex and break-ups.
Read more at The Sun
Sugarland’s Jennifer Nettles: ‘Grief, Pain’ After Indiana State Fair Stage Collapse
In a post entitled “Your prayers needed, ” she wrote on Sunday, “I am so moved. Moved by the grief of those families who lost loved ones. Moved by the pain of those who were injured and the fear of their families. Moved by the great heroism as I watched so many brave Indianapolis fans actually run toward the stage to try and help lift and rescue those injured. Moved by the quickness and organization of the emergency workers who set up the triage and tended to the injured.
“There are no words to process a moment of this magnitude and gravity. There are only prayers for peace in the hearts of the bereft, and prayers of thanksgiving for those who were spared or safe, ” she continued. “A piece of our heart is left in that grandstand. May God provide peace and healing to the people of Indianapolis.”
Read more at Hollywood Reporter
Jay-Z Added to the IHeartMusic Festival in Las Vegas
Fresh from the release of his highly-anticipated “Otis” music video with Kanye West, hip hop legend Jay-Z is officially confirmed to perform at Clear Channel’s iHeartRadio Music Festival in Las Vegas hosted by Ryan Seacrest.
Jay-Z will close the opening night of the two-day festival, scheduled to rock the MGM Grand on September 23 & 24. Selling out in a mere 10 minutes, the festival boasts an unprecedented lineup including Lady Gaga, Coldplay, The Black Eyed Peas, Jennifer Lopez, Nicki Minaj, Alicia Keys, Steven Tyler, Kenny Chesney, Carrie Underwood, Jane’s Addiction, John Mayer, David Guetta, Rascal Flatts, Bruno Mars, Kelly Clarkson, Sublime with Rome and special performances by Usher and Sting.
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Show Stoppers: Glee Comes to Fashion’s Night Out
When Glee started, I had no idea who Marc Jacobs was. In no way was I a fashion person!” confesses Chris Colfer, who won a Golden Globe Award in 2011 for his depiction of the out-and-proud high school chorister Kurt. “I did all my shopping at my small-town Target. Maybe if I dressed better I wouldn’t have had such a hard time in school, ” he says, laughing a little ruefully. “Now, as Kurt, I get to wear all these amazing things, by people whose names I can’t even pronounce.” Those “amazing things”—the singular looks that the cast sports both on- and, increasingly, offscreen—have led, to the thrilled amazement of Colfer and his costars, to the cast’s current role as spokespeople for this year’s Fashion’s Night Out, the annual fall ritual that celebrates style and shopping, the joys of inventing your own look and having a ball while doing so.
Read more at Vogue
